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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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Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Understanding Child and adolescent Suicide.
A recent study presented on the weekly radio program, Science Friday underscored the rise in suicides for black and brown youth whilenoting a slight decline among white youth.
Jim and Ralph are joined by scholar, musician and educator Uruk as they unpack this disturbing trend.
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Here is the Science Friday story that we mention early in the podcast:
https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/suicide-crisis-communities-of-color/
Here is the Chill web site mentioned in the podcast – check it out:
https://chillheal.com/
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Jim and Ralph talk to neuropsychologist, Cayla Mitzkovitz, about her research into the psychological effects of mask wearing on the processing of emotional information.
Saturday Jul 31, 2021
Saturday Jul 31, 2021
July 31, 2021 Current Events…
Ralph and Jim look at some recent news stories – Simone Biles and Child Suicide and try to put them into a psychological perspective.
Learn More
A movie about Biles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ugQA1SzQcg
The NPR child suicide story: https://www.npr.org/2021/07/27/1021373104/more-children-are-dying-by-suicide-recently-study-shows
This American Life reporting on The Psychopath Test: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/436/the-psychopath-test
Simone Biles Bio: https://www.biography.com/athlete/simone-biles
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
July 23, 2021 – Panic Disorders
Jim and Ralph with the assistance of a Creative Commons Ted-Ed from You Tube explore the frightening world of persons who experience overwhelming anxiety and panic symptom
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
July 14 – Sleep
Sleep deprivation continues to be a huge side effect of the current pandemic crisis. Jim and Ralph are bringing back a popular Podcast that addresses the problem.
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
July 5, 2021 – A Backward Look
During the past two years or so Jim and Ralph have produced over 100 Psychologytakeaway Podcasts. Recently we reviewed the most popular oldies but goodies!!!
They fall into the 10 categories listed below. If you missed some feel free to go back. Also, if you are enjoying listening, be sure to tell a friend.
- Problem solving
- Strong emotional connections
- Healthy risk taking
- Asking good questions
- Labeling emotional feelings
- Demonstrate centering skills
- Learning sleeping skills
- Embrace mistakes
- Promote the bright side
- Go outside
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Ralph and Jim reveal their long-term life goals and begin to make plans as to how to attain them. This week’s Podcast focuses on RESILIANCE and its importance to achieving positive life success.
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
In this podcast Ralph and Jim explore the concept of GRI. The memory cue is CCRPP.
Ralph throws out a challenge at the end of the session.
Learn More
Duckworth’s Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?language=en
Duckworth’s book:
Ted Talk by Ferris:
Movie – True Grit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYkkZDpnKss