We talk with sport and exercise psychologists, Drs. Jo Morrissey and Alan Chu, about the mental health of high performing athletes. Rooted in recent news about athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka choosing to prioritize their mental health over competition, we discuss the stress of being a professional athlete and the toll it takes on their overall wellbeing and how sport psychologists and all of us can help.
Nov 04, 2021•41 min
Join our hosts as they interview Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a successful sex therapist and social media influencer based in California, about her journey and work as a sex therapist. Topics discussed include sex therapy, couples counseling during the pandemic, sexual education in schools, and how to talk to children about healthy sexuality.
Oct 21, 2021•36 min
In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna discuss a forthcoming article about climate anxiety in adolescents from 10 different countries. We delve into the mental health aspects of worsening climate change and the ways in which climate change is impacting anxiety in young people across the globe. Access the articles discussed in our episode using the links below. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3918955 https://news.trust.org/item/20210914091125-w7v5d
Oct 07, 2021•31 min
In this episode, we talk with UWGB Lecturer, Dr. Herb Covington, about his intriguing academic journey from an inspired high school student, to a neuroscience researcher, to a lecturer teaching the next generation of students about the fascinating science of the brain.
Sep 23, 2021•40 min
In this last episode of our special series on anger, Ryan and Sammy talk through the The NBC News/SurveyMonkey/Esquire Online Poll, and reflect on what the findings mean while connecting to previous guests. The NBC News/SurveyMonkey/Esquire Online Poll was conducted from November 20 to 24, 2015, among a national sample of 3,257 adults ages 18 and over, including a targeted sample of adults with an education level of high school or less. Data for this survey have been weighted for age, race, sex,...
Aug 12, 2021•45 min
Derek S. Jeffreys is a professor of Humanities, Religion and Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. He did both his B.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, and has written books on St. John Paul II, ethics and torture and ethics and solitary confinement. In this episode, we talk about religious perspectives of anger. What do different religions say about the appropriateness of anger? Why We Get Mad is a special series of the Psychology and Stuff Podcast where Ryan talks with ...
Jul 29, 2021•40 min
Dr. Howard Kassinove is an absolute legend when it comes to research on anger with more than 200 scholarly contributions (including 6 books, many book chapters and articles, and presentations at scientific and professional meetings). In this discussion, he shares his thoughts on the work he and other researchers have done related to anger, as well as what other questions still need to be answered. Why We Get Mad is a special series of the Psychology and Stuff Podcast where Ryan talks with expert...
Jul 15, 2021•44 min
Part three of our special series on anger includes an interview with Alison Gates, professor of art at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Alison and Ryan discuss all the ways anger can inspire the creation of meaningful and powerful art. Why We Get Mad is a special series of the Psychology and Stuff Podcast where Ryan talks with experts on different aspects of the anger experience. From psychologists to historians to artists, the show will cover all the different reasons we get mad and how w...
Jul 01, 2021•50 min
Part two of this special series on anger explores the question, “are we angrier now than we used to be?” Ryan talks with Dr. Clif Ganyard, Associate Professor of Humanities and History at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, about the history of anger in the United States and abroad. Why We Get Mad is a special series of the Psychology and Stuff Podcast where Ryan talks with experts on different aspects of the anger experience. From psychologists to historians to artists, the show will cover a...
Jun 17, 2021•50 min
In this first episode of Why We Get Mad, Ryan talks with Dr. Christine Smith, Social Psychologist at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay about anger and gender. Dr. Smith is a social psychologists and former chair of the UW-Green Bay Women's and Gender Studies program. Why We Get Mad is a special series of the Psychology and Stuff Podcast where Ryan talks with experts on different aspects of the anger experience. From psychologists to historians to artists, the show will cover all the differen...
Jun 03, 2021•42 min
In this final episode of the season, Georjeanna and Ryan share research on hope, resiliency, and happiness and discuss it in the context of the covid19 pandemic. They end on a positive note when listeners call in to share what’s giving them hope.
May 13, 2021•42 min
Ryan and Georjeanna bring in their brain guy, Dr. Jason Cowell, to talk through the story of Phineas Gage, the railway supervisor who lost his head over an employee's mistake.
Apr 29, 2021•43 min
In this episode, we talk with artist and UW-Green Bay faculty member Kristy Deetz about art, ecology, and psychology as we celebrate Earth Week. We delve into this year's Earth Day theme "Restore Our Earth" to uncover how art can help motivate us to be more ecologically-minded, and how art might just be able to heal us and our planet. We were inspired by some of Kristy's amazing eco-art including her series titled, Earth Texts. See her website for more of her awesome art at https://kristydeetz.c...
Apr 15, 2021•46 min
In our April Fool’s Day themed episode, Georjeanna and Ryan talk with St. Norbert Business Professor and humor expert, Dr. Lucy Arendt, about the psychology of humor. They tackle big questions like, when is humor healthy? When is it unhealthy? And can a meatball be eaten as a hand fruit?
Apr 01, 2021•47 min
Join us as we chat with two fabulous high school psychology teachers. Jason Baudhuin and Adam Wiskerchen join us to talk about what they like about teaching psychology to high school students, their favorite topics, and what they are most proud of. One of their alum, Paige Anderson- now a UWGB Psychology major, joins us to talk about how her high school psychology experience shaped her current interests.
Mar 18, 2021•58 min
In this episode, we talk with Jemma Lund, Study Abroad Program Manager for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, about what it will be like for people to return to travel following the covid-19 pandemic. Jemma discusses how study abroad, in particular, can be a transformative experience and some of the ways that students can benefit.
Mar 04, 2021•49 min
For our 100th episode, Georjeanna and Ryan talk with five Psychology and Stuff All-Stars about the one thing they want the world to know about psychology. Guests are Drs. Bryan Carr, Jason Cowell, Regan Gurung, Chris Smith, and Kris Vespia.
Feb 18, 2021•56 min
What is anger, when is it a problem, and how can you use it for good? Georjeanna and Ryan kick off 2021 with a discussion of Ryan’s new book, Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change. They take questions from a live, virtual audience and Ryan unpacks some examples of pet peeves provided by fans of the show.
Feb 03, 2021•53 min
In this amazing sustainability-themed episode we interview the host your know and love, Georjeanna, LIVE from the Common CAHSS conference at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay! You won't want to miss our upcycling of classic games at the end of this episode!
Dec 17, 2020•48 min
In this episode, our amazing hosts interview three students from the new sports exercise and performance psychology graduate program at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. You won't want to miss this inside information!
Dec 03, 2020•40 min
In this amazing companion episode to the canonball podcast, our hosts discuss the world of gamification. Check out the canonball episode here! https://cahsseffect.org/canonball/canonball-episode-21-canonical-board-games-w-dr-juli-case-and-dr-chris-mccallister-williams/
Nov 19, 2020•49 min
In this episode we had the great pleasure of sitting down will Steve Baue, President and CEO of ERC a premier mental health service and benefits company. He teaches us about how psychology relates to the work he does. Do not miss this inspiring episode!
Nov 05, 2020•45 min
A group of professors from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay joins our hosts for a book club inspired episode to discuss the book by Cindi Kernahan, Race and Racism in the College Classroom. Additionally, Cindi herself joins us to answer questions about the book and her experience at large.
Oct 22, 2020•35 min
In our amazing third episode of the season, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Allen Huffcutt. He sheds light on the psychology of interviews and how psychology has a part to play in business and the world at large. You do not want to miss this episode!
Oct 07, 2020•41 min
In our second episode of the season we have the pleasure of sitting down with sport and performance psychologist Dr. Joanna Morrissey of the University of Wisconsin Green Bay psychology program about her research and all things sport and performance psychology. Not to mention how much water you should be drinking!
Sep 24, 2020•37 min
In our first episode of the season, Georjeanna and Ryan talk with Dr. Todd Hillhouse of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Psychology program about his research on electronic cigarettes and other drugs of abuse. Plus, we talk about emojis in our new segment, A Positive Note.
Sep 10, 2020•44 min
We’ve spent the series so far talking about what it looks like when we lose control. Join us for our last rage of this special series on Losing Control where we are joined once again by anger and aggression researcher Dr. Brad Bushman. We take this episode to talk about what you can do when you feel like you’re losing your cool. More specifically, we share some advice on not only strategies to use to cool off, but also how anger can be prosocial.
Aug 06, 2020•43 min
When it comes to anger, is catharsis truly effective or does it just feel good? This week on All the Rage we look at the catharsis theory and talk about what role venting anger through options like rage rooms play in aggression. Dr. Brad Bushman joins us again to explain his research about what happens when we vent our anger.
Jul 29, 2020•29 min
Part four of this special series on losing control. Ryan is joined by guest co-host Taylor Gulbrand, University of Wisconsin Green Bay senior. The two sit down to discuss road rage, their experience as the victim or perpetrator and what research has to say about it. We then hear an interview with Dr. Brad J. Bushman, Professor of Communication and Psychology and Margaret Hall and Robert Randal Rinehart Chair of Mass Communication as he talks us through who is most likely to experience road rage ...
Jul 22, 2020•39 min
Episode three in this special series is on Mob Violence. Ryan and Chuck start off this episode from the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts at UW-Green Bay with a LIVE segment about “mob violence,” then we hear from Dr. Kate Burns, a Psychology professor at UW-Green Bay, as she takes us through the psychology of groups. We finish this episode with an interview on mob violence with Dr. Lori H. Rosenthal, Associate Dean for the School of Humanities, Education, Justice, and Social Sciences, for ...
Jul 15, 2020•59 min
