Psychologically Speaking

Have you ever wondered how two people can come from the same family, yet they're nothing alike? Why is one sibling gregarious and outgoing, yet another is quiet and mild-mannered? Freud might say that the loud, outspoken sibling didn't get enough attention as a child and is driven by their id. And the quiet one might be overly anxious and experiencing intra-psychic conflict or some type of inner, unresolved turmoil extending from a traumatic childhood experience. Whatever your views on Freud might be, you have to admit, the cigar-smoking gentleman from Vienna gave us some fascinating, psychological concepts to ponder. Take a listen and see where you stand on Freud's views.

Where do you fall on the Big 5 continuum? Are you more like Superman or Clark Kent? Have you ever taken a personality inventory? What's so bad about being introverted? There's power in silence! Listen to discover what personality psychology has to say about the characteristics that make you uniquely you! You might learn something new! 

In the words of EnVogue, "Free Your Mind and the Rest Will Follow." I offer another version of this, "Free Your Body, and Your Mind will Follow." Movement helps us resolve conflict and release emotions and trauma from our bodies. Movement is the key to a happy, healthy mind and speaks to the strength of the intricacies of the mind-body connection. Listen to this episode to discover more exciting research findings from the science of movement.

Are you a wallflower? Or are you the life of the party? If you're anything like me, there's something about hearing music that makes you want to move! Maybe that's why I'm typically in a positive mood, and I don't let too many things get me down. No, I'm not talking about toxic positivity. That's another topic for another episode. I'm talking about the positive effects of movement. Movement can boost your mood, make people like you, and even boost your self-esteem. Take a listen to discover what scientists are saying about the power of movement. Get moving. You'll be glad you did!

Stress is everywhere. There's just no such thing as a stress-free environment. Minimizing the effects of stress begins with managing stress. Stressful events are magnified in your mind. Think about the mind-body connection and how powerful it can be. Take a listen for some helpful tips on how to manage your stress, take control of your mind, and your body will follow!

If you're like 60 - 70% of the US population, you've already abandoned your new year resolutions. Instead of new year resolutions that you'll dump in a few weeks, why not focus on target words and implementing new habits? What can you do to sustain your habits and start reaching the goals you've set for yourself? Creating a new habit isn't easy, but you can do it! KISS (Keep it Short and Simple), and you'll be on your way to a habit-forming success! Take a listen to find out how!

Hey everyone! If you've been missing me the last few months, I'm happy to tell you, I'm baaaaaccckkk! I've missed you too. I've been making some improvements, adding some credentials, and doing the business of life. I hope things have been going well for you. I've got some great stuff coming up in 2022 (a breakdown of chakras, self-care tips, relationship advice, wellness talks, and much more!). Please listen, share, and give me a shout. You won't be disappointed! And as always, thanks for hanging out with me today.

Do you often find yourself telling stories characterized by limiting beliefs with you as the main character? Our instinct is to find comfort in the negative stories we tell or hear about ourselves. Wouldn't it be great if we could change the narrative and tell another story? Listen to find out how to challenge the stories that limit you or hold you back and replace them with positive tales that reflect your best self.

Have you ever read about a scientific study and wondered how did they get away with that? How were they able to do a study where the participants allowed them to monitor and analyze all of their electronic communication? How in the world did they get participants to agree to be shocked as part of an experiment? Surely there's something fishy going on. I smell salmon! How about you? Believe it or not, scientists can design and conduct research studies like these and others. But some rules must be followed. Take a listen to find out what the rules are. You might be surprised by what you hear!

Have you ever participated in market research or a scientific study? Have you ever wondered about research designs or what goes into designing a scientific study? In this episode, coming to you from my corner office (seated on the comfy corner of my couch), I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of four different research designs. Take a listen! I hope you learn something new.