The Psychologym Podcast

How did you learn about the birds and the bees? Who taught you about menstrual cycles? Share your experiences with us and learn a whole lot more about hormones, cycle syncing, womanhood, and research on women's health! Threshold (4 mins in) Figuring out womanhood : what was your “birds and the bees” talk? Hormone levels and sensory deprivation tanks. Recap (20 mins in) Health icons? Or not.  ...

Kristen and Kelly get vulnerable discussing the intersection of the feminist movement and growing up with weird messages about sex. With better technology, our understanding of sex has thankfully evolved. Break free from social messaging and come to your own conclusions about being a woman. Happy Women's History month! Threshold (4 mins) - What messages we received about sex and feminism growing u...

Meet Josh Hanawalt, a Lineman Educator who has dedicated 16 years of his life to the Texas Power Grid. Texas is it’s own, deregulated power grid that is operating under the influence of government and consumerism. Learn about the many forms of disconnection that occurred during the 2021 Texas Winter Storm that left millions without resources and discover what kind of trauma responses may have occu...

Meet our Vanity Hair Salon Sponsor Catie Keene! Catie discusses her life as a small business owner, hair stylist, and human. Stop apologizing for being who you are and learn from these 80's babies: how confidence is connected to doing the work, why the little things create and bigger picture, and when it’s important to throw the rules out the window! @Vanitywakefield @Taraschuster @Nicholes_vanity...

Is mental health impacting your goals? We all have some F*$K to Suck Up!  Hear three different perspectives from this host crossover episode with Kaitlyn Jordan and Kelly Byrne. Start here, get clear and, quit your chaos. You’re not alone on your journey and we have some tips and experiences for how to just press play. Honorable Mentions:  @kellyroachofficial @billyontheradio @Jess_ekstr...

Take life lessons from someone who is happy about being happy. Gabe Davis joins us to roast mental health trends and to help me figure out exactly what toxic positivity means! Hear stories of how Gabe achieved his goals of going from open-mic comic to Stand-Up Special (to be recorded January 2021! Get your tickets now!) Learn why 80% of people do not accomplish their New Year Resolution. Figure ou...

Meet Brock Carrow! Listen as PGP hosts discuss their personal experiences of tuning in with their physical and social bodies. We are wired for patterns, bias, and the desire to be right and are navigating a confusing world. DIscover how to work within your personal limits, detach from external messaging, and seek out ways to be a human in an unprecedented era of unrest and technological influence....

What was the first thing we did in 2021?! PROCRASTINATE! Yes! We procrastinated the procrastination episode. Hear Kristen McAdams and Kelly Byrne discuss all things procrastination: personal experiences, the neurobiology of impulsivity versus procrastination, and ways to identify your personal procrastination style.  Mentions and Research: https://www.businessinsider.com/main-types-of-procras...

Set yourself up for consistency in 2021 with our final episode of 2020. We are tired, it was messy, and we are ending one hell of a crazy year on some brutally honest notes!  On this episode, we have a grab bag of hot button topics to discuss and learn from. Perfectionism, Body Positive, Toxic Independence, social media, subjective loneliness, sympathetic joy, religion, and finding your tribe...

How did we manage to deliver relevant mental health information alongside civil unrest, covid, and addiction? With comedy! Recap the 2020 chaos with Comedian Josh Castro and Host Kristen McAdams as they unpack the outrageously difficult environment of the past year in a hilarious way. Learn about neurobiology of equity and comedy, as well as, tips on fostering connection for health in your life. M...

Emotions won't kill you but behaviors will. Re-package, re-frame, re-define, create, and initiate with this episode on Addiction and Connection during COVID. Courtney Johnson and Kristen McAdams discuss social and neurobiological aspects of navigating substance abuse in 2020 and introduce their future prospects for addressing and dismantling outdated addiction and mental health treatment practices...

Explore the definitions, synonyms, meaning making, and tips on cultivating hope, possibility, and a vision for the future through this season of grief and loss. Host Kristen McAdams and Co-Host Kelly Byrne discuss the importance of connection, why it can feel difficult to create and maintain it, and the health problems associated with disconnection. Kelly engages in Narrative Therapy while describ...

Do you want to know what's REALLY happening with society in 2020? Tune in while Host Kristen McAdams and Produce Mike roast societies favorite re-imagined coping strategy: cognitive distortion. Everyone is guilty of having used at least one, if not all of these 15 of these thought processes to justify, rationalize, and minimize their maladaptive life processes. These strategies have been around si...

This is the ONLY podcast you will need for 2020! Functional Neurologist Dr. Roger Borbone, of Dr. Pure Life, joins host Kristen McAdams to discuss the science of anxiety.  Listen while Dr. B and Kristen marvel over the male vs. the female brain, the speed of the modern world, and the often embarrassing symptoms of Modern Women's Syndrome. Get back to being who you are with 6+ activities from...

Co-host Kelly Byrne and Host Kristen McAdams discuss personal experiences with anxiety and how they overcame panic attacks, maladaptive coping strategies, and personal fears. Learn the basics of fear, panic, and anxiety, as well as, techniques for overcoming anxiety in your own life.  Resources submitted by Kelly Byrne:  https://www.healthline.com/health/panic-attack-vs-anxiety-attack Br...

Meet real world superhero Justin Boflex Bohannon, founder of Make a Vet Sweat, as he joins Kaitlyn Jordan and Kristen McAdams for this very special episode on Post Traumatic Growth. Learn about the science and process of healing trauma using your mind and body. Cultivate a new perspective of spreading Grace, wellness, and health through connection and the understanding of trauma.  Visit: www....

Special Cross-over Episode! Not Jamie, of the GFY Social Club, joins Kristen McAdams and Producer Mike to discuss Cancel Culture, Gallow's Humor, and resting bitch face. Uncover the links between tragedy, comedy, and going to therapy. Learn the basics of flow psychology to improve performance, recover from trauma, and manage first world problems.  Research: www.flowresearchcollective.com and...

Co-Host Courtney Johnson, of Onyx Counseling and Wellness, is on the show discussing the trauma behind Addiction in America. In our Threshold segment we discuss the prison-like, shame-based nature of the treatment industry. Then we cover trauma, substances and the body in the Approach segment. Finally, the Road Back has methods for taking back your power, being in your body, conducting compassiona...

October is Trauma Month! Host Kristen McAdams and Co-Host Kelly Byrne discuss personal experiences with surviving PTSD, offer education on signs and symptoms of PTSD, and discuss interventions for managing traumatic experiences.  Research: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Posttraumatic-Stress-Disorder/Overview Mentions: @namicommunicate @drwillcole @risingpho...

Learn why you are not broken on this ROGUE episode of the Psychologym Podcast. Kristen McAdams and Producer Mike discuss off-brand mental health topics including: super heroes, consistency, anger, survival, and the problem with peoples opinions. They will revoke your "license to ill" with key perspectives on why mental health should go beyond the treatment of symptoms. Like, share, comment, follow...

Kaitlyn Jordan, of Metanoia Nutrition is back in the studio discussing how to Unwire Your Tired. We unearth the magic of zeitgebers, brain dumps, and even virtual health hacks! Learn about the biological and neurological effect of sleep on your body, mind, and mood as we journey through the Threshold, Approach, and Road Back segments. Keywords: Sleep, Depression, Zeitbeger, REM/NREM, consistency,...

Join Kristen McAdams and Mike Hudak as they dissect the highs and lows of both Depression, and depression within the field of comedy. Consider how far is too far in comedic relief. Consider the health of the comedy world, and how comedy provides a useful escape from depressive symptoms by normalizing other wise difficult topics. Hang on tight while we discuss penetration, Robin Williams, and globa...

If you think you are experiencing depression and are looking for support in your struggle, tune-in to this weeks episode on Agency in Depression. Host Kristen McAdams, Co-Host Courtney Johnson, and Guest speaker Josh Castro, are health professionals discussing Depression through the lens of culture, agency work, and personal experience. Find coping, connection, and comedy in our mutual goals towar...

The theme of September is DEPRESSION!. On this episode of The Psychologym Podcast, we discuss Overcoming Depression. Hang with us through the threshold, approach, and road back, as we discuss our moments of vulnerability with experiencing depression, types of depression, the history of depression, and interventions to implement into your own life. Check out the resources below for a more in depth...

Psychoneuroimmunology is likely one of THE MOST important areas of research for 2020. It is the study of how your body, mental health, and immune system interact. Dive into the basics of this in depth research field, with Nutrition Coach Kaitlyn Jordan and Host Kristen McAdams, as they take you through their personal experiences with the mind/body connection, and deliver the research and intervent...