Psychology Takeaway Podcast

Sleep, perchance to Dream

Sleep, perchance to Dream

Jim and Ralph visit the world of nighttime mentation – that is, dream states. They look at some theory behind the purpose of dreaming.

There is no single dream theory that fully explains all of the aspects of why we dream. The most prominent theory is that dreams help us to process and consolidate information from the previous day. 

Ralph does not usually remember his dreams so they discuss various aides to dream recall.

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We like the song These Dreams by Heart – a lot of good visual images: https://youtu.be/41P8UxneDJE?feature=shared

For a more informed treatment of dreams, check out this:

https://youtu.be/2W85Dwxx218?feature=shared

 

 

Sleep Apnea: Understanding the nighttime struggle

In our last podcast, we discussed insomnia. Most of us realize it when we have had a restless, sleepless night. But what about waking up and feeling that you didn’t sleep at all? Or maybe you have been told that you snore like a chainsaw. If either sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

; unrecognized and untreated sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems, and even stroke. If you think you might have it, please treat it seriously.

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Causes, signs and symptoms: https://youtu.be/IMON9zmViu4?feature=shared

Seven Signs: https://youtu.be/csm_nCum2So?feature=shared

Get our free book on Sleep Disorders by emailing Jim at: carro1jl@cmich.rdu

How to deal with insomnia (sort of) going out of your mind

As a follow up to last week's podcast on revenge procrastination, today we deal with involuntary sleep deprivation - insomnia.

At any one time about 12% of American adults suffer from chronic insomnia. Do the math - it is a huge number.

Jim and Ralph look at sleep and the causes of this elusive disorder.

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E-mail Jim for our book on Sleep Disorders:

carro1jl@cmich.edu

Bedtime procrastination

Jim and Ralph are in new studios. Please join us as we talk about sleep. Mainly voluntary sleep deprivation - it is a dangerous concept .

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If you want our e-book on sleep just send a request to Jim at: carro1jl@cmich.edu

 

 

WEIRD Neuroscience

 

Jim and Ralph look at some numbers that medical doctors (and psychologists) use to classify disorders and interpret data. It is not exactly lying with statistics but, in the words of the Chester Cat, “Things are not quite as they seem”

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You Tube video on WEIRD numbers: https://youtu.be/vRqCs2SUdxY?feature=shared

What You Are Eating, Might Be What’s Eating You! - Part Two

Jim and Ralph continue talking with Master Chef, Cindy Walz about food and how we consume it.

Get a free copy of the Mediterranean and Mind Diet by contacting Jim  at: carro1jl@cmich.edu

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Here is a link to Cindy’s web site: http://Yinyang.com

Stanford has a 30 minute You Tube video devoted to the psychology of eating: https://youtu.be/8lkhpkcfMjI?feature=shared

Read more about Cindy and her husband, Bill: https://www.secondwavemedia.com/epicenter/features/international-nights-yin-yang-chefs-stir-craft-cocktails-modern-kitchen.aspx.

What You Are Eating, Might Be What’s Eating You!

 

Jim and Ralph talk with Master Chef, Cindy Walz about food and how we consume it.

Get a free copy of the Mediterranean and MindDiet by contacting Jim  at: carro1jl@cmich.edu

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Alice Cooper talks about what is bad about school lunches – everything apparently:

https://www.ted.com/talks/ann_cooper_what_s_wrong_with_school_lunches?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

This is the book that Cindy recommended: You Are What You Eat by Alice Waters: https://a.co/d/gWfJcXF

Read more about Cindy and her husband, Bill: https://www.secondwavemedia.com/epicenter/features/international-nights-yin-yang-chefs-stir-craft-cocktails-modern-kitchen.aspx.

 

Kidults – “I don’t want to grow up”!

Ralph and Jim discuss a growing trend. A significant number of biological adults want to remain kids. They dress like teens, play with tiny action figures, play video games, and pursue various anti-aging regimes. Is this a sign of pathology?

The infant, the schoolboy, the lover, the soldier, the justice, the pantaloon, and old age 

 Shakespeare's 'Seven Ages of Man' captures some universal human experiences, albeit not all facets of today's complex societal norms. It may not fully reflect the diversity and fluidity of life paths in the contemporary world.

The seeming arrested development of kidultism could, in fact, be helpful and healthy.

 Kidulting is trending because we need childhood activities. Activities that are a counterweight to the demands that are becoming increasingly overwhelming.

People are demonstrating that they need to connect with fun activities to remember who they most genuinely are and to recall that life holds as many bags of sugar as lemons.

It's about fully living, not earning one.

All of us once were kids once. We felt more alive because there weren't a whole lot of restrictions on living. Reconnecting to who you were can save you from getting too lost in everything others demand of you right now.  

Sure. Make your bed. Get your work done. But take time to free the kid within, too.

Check out our courses at:   https://www.ronanpsych.com/CE-Academy

 

 

 

Emotional Intelligence and Gender

Today Ralph and Jim take on a potentially hot and divisive topic, “Do women manifest greater emotional intelligence than men” or is the reverse true? The factors of EI include: self awareness,  self regulation, motivation ,empathy and social skills.

 

The answer appears to be both “yes” and “no”, with age being an influential factor.

 

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Here is a link to the original book on EI: https://www.google.com/search?q=emotional+intelligence+goleman+pdf&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1120US1120&oq=Emotional+intelligence+Golma&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgCEAAYChiABDIGCAAQRRg5MgkIARAuGAoYgAQyCQgCEAAYChiABDIJCAMQABgKGIAEMgkIBBAAGAoYgAQyCQgFEAAYChiABDIJCAYQABgKGIAEMgkIBxAAGAoYgAQyCQgIEAAYChiABNIBCTI5NjI5ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

 

Here is an article that speaks to the topic: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257236324_Gender_differences_in_emotional_intelligence_The_mediating_effect_of_age

Remember, you can still get a copy of Protecting Your Family by contacting Jim at carro1jl@cmich.edu.

Meanwhile check out our courses at:  https://www.ronanpsych.com/CE-Academy

Personality Part 3 – How Personality Variables Affect Decision-Making

Ralph and Jim look at decision making style: Rational, Intuitive, Avoidant, Dependent and Spontaneous – to see how they are affected by the Big Five factors and traits measured by the MMPI.

 

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Short YouTube video: https://youtu.be/n0zV2ytrd7w?feature=shared

What Dave Ramsey has to say about making decisions: https://youtu.be/UUquj5onSVM?feature=shared

FOMO and making quick decisions: https://youtu.be/cTIUiN6inIQ?feature=shared a TED presentation