Psychologically Minded

Have you ever wondered what the heck critical race theory really is? Or why do people get so upset about it? Then this is the episode for you! I dive deep into the origins of CRT, the current reactionary responses to it, and how it relates to psychology. Check it out! Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services. NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI...

This week is another minisode! I discuss the Dunning-Kruger effect and how it may not actually be a thing at all. Check it out and the sources at the link below.  Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services. NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 https:/...

This week I discuss the phenomena of parasocial relationships! This is a fun topic that I have been thinking about for a while and I am pleased to share this research with you. Check out the sources page on my website to see more about the foundational research for this episode.  Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services. NAMI HelpLine...

CONTENT WARNING: discussions of death and suicide It's the final 👻spooky👻 episode of the pod! My guest, Becca, is back to discuss the second installment of the Haunting series, The Haunting of Bly Manor. We really get into the relational aspects of this show, concepts of chosen family, "bury your gays," and so much more! Check it out but don't get too scared. Sources If you are currently experie...

CONTENT WARNING: discussions of suicide, drug use, and trauma. This week the spooky content continues! I welcomed a very special guest, my buddy Becca, to discuss the Netflix series "The Haunting of Hill House." We talk about the family dynamics, the psychological nature of a haunted house, and the genius of Mike Flanagan's use of time jumps to tell stories. Plus giggling about ghosts. Major spoil...

CONTENT WARNING: discussions of sexual content Spoilers for It Follows (2014)! This week I am breaking down the film, It Follows, a fantastic indie horror film. I also go through an article about the neurobiology of horror to help us learn why our brains freak out when we watch scary movies. Check it out! Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency se...

Another special installment in the Halloween episodes! This week, I am joined by my younger brother, Jacob, to discuss the Godzilla franchise. We get into the cultural significance of Godzilla, the inability of American filmmakers to accurately portray the true origin of Godzilla, and the movies as narrative processing of national trauma. All in all, a full episode!  Spoilers for all Godzilla...

👻👻Spooky content incoming🎃🎃 This week I am kicking off a month of spooktacular content for the month of October. I dig into the research of parapsychology, the study of paranormal phenomena. Surprisingly, we will learn a lot about scientific research from this topic, as well as see some evidence for precognition and psychokinesis! Stay tuned for a month of podcasts focusing on horror movies an...

CONTENT WARNING: brief mention of suicide This week I'm revisiting the Bioshock franchise! This game is particularly relevant, as our main villain is an evil psychiatrist. Join me for a discussion of bad psychologist tropes, the Electra complex, and much more, as I dive back into the world of Rapture! Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency servic...

In this week's mini-episode, I'm breaking down confirmation bias. From the pioneering study in 1960 that established this bias to modern studies examining its role in climate and vaccine misinformation, I'm exploring how this cognitive bias can manifest.  Sources  If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services.  NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-N...

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of the Holocaust and violence 🚨Nerd Alert🚨 Bringing the first video game episode to you, and we are talking about Bioshock, the 2007 first-person horror extravaganza! I dive (lol) into the world of Rapture and unfettered libertarianism. Spoiler alert, it isn't a good place to be. Join me for a discussion of the game, as well as the relevant characters and how their ar...

This episode is the first in my series on cognitive biases. Each mini-episode will cover a different bias, foundational research, and how it impacts your day-to-day. The IKEA effect is named after the effusive giant blue box store with all your favorite ambiguously assembled furniture. Check out this episode to learn more about the IKEA effect and how it might help your kids eat more vegetables… S...

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicide Today I'm talking about the comedy special written, directed, and performed by Bo Burnham. I breakdown some of the major themes and songs of the special as well as discussing the larger factors that influence this special. We're talking gender performance, depression in men, how to address suicide as a public health issue, and more.  Sources If you...

This is a big one! This week I discuss issues related to the Britney Spears case, including conservatorship, media portrayals of celebrity, and mental health issues for women. Lots of good stuff, including feminist analysis, in this ep so check it out.  Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services. NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or...

This week I talk about conspiratorial thinking, highlight some recent stories about our favorite conspiracy theory, and discuss a model of how one can become entrenched in this type of thinking.  Sources If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services. NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org https://www.nami.org/help Trans Lifeline : U...

Welcome to the pod! I introduce myself and the project, along with my hopes for future episodes.  Future episodes will have sources posted to the website and links to relevant resources, at psychologicallymindedpod.com Every episode will include links to the NAMI HelpLine and the Trans Lifeline for those experiencing mental health concerns. If you are currently experiencing a mental health cr...

Check out this new project by Grace Fowler: a pod called Psychologically Minded.