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Psychologytakeaway presents factual podcasts about human development including - development, mental health, cognition, neuroscience and social psychology. Each of the presentations is filled with factual information which you will find helpful. Our goal is to get current information into the hands of people who need it. The major creators of the content of these podcasts are Jim Carroll and Ralph Baber. Each week they tackle topics in psychology, which help people live more balanced lives.
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Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Ralph and Jim are joined by Uruk in a discussion of planning and personal problem-solving. We touched on quite a few areas and the Learn More section reflects some of the topics that you may want to dig deeper into.
Learn More
More about plastic waste:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/12/01/plastic-waste-ocean-us/
The power of music:
https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_gupta_music_is_medicine_music_is_sanity?language=en
Are GMOs bad for you? You decide:
https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/will-gmos-hurt-my-body/
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Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Jim and Ralph are joined by Sheila for a discussion of the human condition and our need to express and receive compassion
LEARN MORE
What are the benefits of compassion?
There are numerous proven benefits of both self-compassion and compassion toward others, such as increased happiness, improved medical outcomes, reduced stress, reduced psychopathology, and increased social connectedness
What are examples of compassion
Open the door for someone. ...
Motivate others. ...
Practice acts of kindness. ...
Allocate time to bond with friends and family. ...
Say encouraging words. ...
Share a hug or a handshake. ...
Incorporate the phrase “thank you” into your daily routine. ...
Offer to help someone with their to-do list.
Open the door for someone. ...
Motivate others. ...
Practice acts of kindness. ...
Allocate time to bond with friends and family. ...
Say encouraging words. ...
Share a hug or a handshake. ...
Incorporate the phrase “thank you” into your daily routine. ...
Offer to help someone with their to-do list.
Why is compassion important?
https://positivepsychology.com/why-is-compassion-important/
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Jim and Ralph discuss the power of positivity when it comes to handling some of the problems we are currently facing.
Learn More:
Dealing with loneliness? Click here:
Feeling Lonely? Discover 18 Ways to Overcome Loneliness | Psychology Today
Here is the magazine that we were talking about:
real simple magazine - Search (bing.com)
If you cannot make it to Mount Pleasant to visit the Karma Kat Kafe in person, here is where to click to make a virtual visit:
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Jim and Ralph are joined by psychologist, Elizabeth Husbands for a discussion of mental health shortfalls nationally and globally.
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Ralph and Jim look at rituals that enhance social adhesion and individual identity.
Learn More
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
Saturday Oct 16, 2021
The past few Podcasts were pretty heavy. This week Ralph and Jim lighten things a bit as they talk about positive parenting.
Creating a safe and open home environment - Eight tips on making your home a safe haven: https://www.all4kids.org/news/blog/creating-a-safe-open-home-environment/
Building a positive family environment – 5 Practical Steps – Children learn how to be human and how to fit in to the world by observing their family environment: https://socalmentalwellness.com/family-therapy/building-positive-family-environment/
Four things kid’s don’t need and what to give them instead – Tips for parents : https://dailymom.com/nurture/4-things-kids-dont-need-and-what-to-give-them-instead/
Saturday Oct 09, 2021
Saturday Oct 09, 2021
Ralph and Jim examine the reasons for bullying and the consequences of bulling this week.
Learn More
Bullying: https://www.stopbullying.gov/
Bullying quotes – here is the link to the quotes that Jim was citing in this Podcast: https://onlinesense.org/bullying-quotes/
Ted Talks about bullying: https://www.ted.com/playlists/578/ted_talks_for_national_bully_prevention_month
Monica Lewinski talks about her experience being bullied (and the sad story of the Rutgers student):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_8y0WLm78U
We mentioned Westwood Church toward the last part of the Podcast. How do you think it fits in with what we were talking about today? https://www.ted.com/talks/megan_phelps_roper_i_grew_up_in_the_westboro_baptist_church_here_s_why_i_left?language=en
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Jim and Ralph give an update on the work being done with CRISP CAS 9. Then they look at how quantum physics informs Positive Psychology.
Learn More
7 Things
https://www.facebook.com/1204957837/posts/10224122229702558/?d=n
Hidden messages
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Moz82i89JAw
Double blind study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16979104/
Also look at the similar studies listed.
This is about the end of the universe
https://www.ted.com/talks/katie_mack_the_death_of_the_universe_and_what_it_means_for_life
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
The focus is on cognition, emotion and behavior in young adulthood - stuff they did not teach us in school. Special guest instructor is Mason Ludlow - THE COACH!!!