The Real Psychobabble Podcast

How did a bromance between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung shape what we know about introverts and extroverts? What does it mean to be shy, and how is this different from social anxiety? We're back with a fresh new babble, sharing insights, personal stories, and lessons learned from our work with kids and adults. No matter where you fall on the personality spectrum, this episode will help you understand yourself and others more! 

We are joined by Trenton Haltom, doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to babble about the research and impact of toxic masculinity across the lifespan. We're taking a deep dive into how messages of masculinity are communicated, who is responsible for policing masculine norms, and even sprinkle in a little hope for change. This episode is full of research, anecdotes, and personal stories all intended to provide depth and breadth to the discussions on toxic masculinity. 

We hope this babble helps you reconstruct your ideas of masculinity and gives you the tools to challenge others to rethink what masculinity is in our current world. 

The concept of emotional intelligence was first introduced in 1990 and has since become a staple of research and clinical work from psychological interventions to corporate America. But, what is emotional intelligence? Why is it important to teach and develop emotional intelligence in our younger generations? We answer these questions and more on a fresh new babble! Tune-in and learn how emotional intelligence may be the key to unlocking success! 

Interviewing for a new job--or even graduate school--can be a daunting task. So, we've consulted with human resources experts and our fellow graduate students to discuss how to nail an important interview. This babble includes a fantastic collection of tips and tricks to be successful in an interview, including how to navigate these situations during THE INSIDE TIMES. 

What does a 2009 Folgers television ad have to do with relationship dynamics? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. We're going far off the rails on this babble, so stay tuned!

The art and science behind being productive. We share insights from our unique experiences from grant writing to dissertation proposals. Have you noticed slips in your productivity during COVID-19? Whether your productivity is tied to your role as a student or employee, we're babbling some great tips, personal stories, and research evidence to help you be more effective.

We're kicking things off on a fresh new season by reflecting on where we've been and where we're going. What have we learned from our summers, our travels, and our new milestones. Thanks for joining us for an exciting new season of THE REAL PSYCHOBABBLE PODCAST!

Psychobabble Summer Session: Analyze This

We're back to babble about the 1999 classic, Analyze This! To our surprise, the mafia dramedy does a fairly decent job of depicting a variety of therapeutic skills. Join us as we cover the skills necessary for therapeutic success with a mafioso, the importance of ethical guidelines, and why it's a bad idea to accept a giant marble fountain from a client. 

We are joined by Dr. Marco Barker (Vice Chancellor Diversity & Inclusion; University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Dr. Belinda Hinojos (Staff Psychologist & Training Director; Morningstar Counseling & Consultation), and Blair Baker (School Psychology Doctoral Candidate; University of Indiana-Bloomington) to explore racism in America, systemic injustice, and how we can move forward towards equity.

We're back to talk about the coronavirus infodemic, a byproduct of the unprecedented uncertainty and anxiety plaguing the world. Why are we seeing an increase in misinformation shared on social media (**and that Plandemic video**). Later, we're joined by Dr. Susan Swearer who weighs in on how we can all become better consumers of scientific information and how to judge the credibility of information found online. 

Adult friendships are difficult but ultimately rewarding experiences of personal growth and well-being. We're here to babble about our experiences of friendships in adulthood, the hard lessons we've learned along the way, and what the research says about the benefits of social connection. COVID-19 has us reflecting about different aspects of our lives, so we babbled these thoughts in the hopes it helps you do the same. 

In the wake of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, we're back to babble about grief, what it looks like, and what to do about it. We share personal anecdotes and experiences of personal grief and loss with the hopes that you can learn along with us. How do you talk to someone who is grieving, and how can you help yourself through the grieving process? Tune-in for resources and helpful tips.

SEASON 3! We're kicking off the new season and the new year by babbling about goals and resolutions. By February, research shows that nearly 80% of resolutions have failed. So, we're trying to change the narrative by discussing how to reshape our goals and approaches to change to promote better outcomes and increase the likelihood of success. Change can be difficult, but we hope this episode makes it easier for you! 

We're back with a brand new babble on a topic that co-hosts Cody and Raul are experts; PROCRASTINATION. We share insights from our personal experiences and draw on evidence-based research to understand this common problem. Stick around for strategies to stop procrastinating and our favorite ending segment of the show!

feat. The Downtown Collective: Ether (Vocals), Johnny (Vocals/Keyboard), Sam (Guitar)

Music has been a part of the human experience since the dawn of time. So, how is our brain uniquely wired to experience sounds, and why are we profoundly influenced by love songs? Tune-in and experience our most ambitious episode yet, featuring FOUR fantastic covers of timeless love songs. 

Featuring: Dr. Matt Gormley

We're back to babble with friend-of-the-show Dr. Matt Gormley about a quintessential part of the human experience: failure. We get personal about our experiences with personal failures, and how these have shaped our lives. Tune-in and learn about the importance of failure and how it can be used to create motivation and personal growth. Plus, we add recommendations for how adults can help kids get better at failing. As always, stick around for our final segment, "What about you, a week in review." CHEERS!

This week features special guest, Dr. Susan Swearer, advisor-of-the-show, and an internationally renowned bullying expert. We babble about her research and intervention work in Nebraska (and beyond!), the state of translational science, and how we can best address youth bullying and mental health. Tune-in and learn about why we name drop Lady Gaga, Indiana Jones, and the Grateful Dead. CHEERS!

We might have more in common with superheroes than we think. Listen and learn about how storytellers use origin stories to help us connect with characters and create templates for coping and growing from challenging life events. Then, stay tuned for the Psychobabble origin story as we bridge to our new partnership with KZUM-Lincoln. CHEERS!

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to joining KZUM-Lincoln. Judge us not by the quality of our audio, but by the content of the episode. Skip to Season 2's Origin Stories for the professional recording studio quality.

Psychobabble hits the road this week as we travel to #APA2019, making it all the more appropriate that we talk about the weird world of academic conferences. Friend of the show, Marie Tanaka, joins the Psychobabble crew to discuss the in's and out's (and the do's and dont's) of academic conferences. Join us as we talk funding opportunities, conference selection strategies, and self-care tips. We've got a lot of experience to share this week, so don't miss out! CHEERS!

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to joining KZUM-Lincoln. Judge us not by the quality of our audio, but by the content of the episode. Skip to Season 2's Origin Stories for the professional recording studio quality.

What can Batman teach us about about mental health and the way that comic books portray mental illness? Like the Joker says, are we all just "one bad day away." Babble along with us as we discuss criminology and representation with Dr. Lisa Kort-Butler, Sociology professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to joining KZUM-Lincoln. Judge us not by the quality of our audio, but by the content of the episode. Skip to Season 2's Origin Stories for the professional recording studio quality.

Season 2 || Episode 3

Are you the kind of person who HATES spoilers? Or, do you read ahead or look up the ending to your favorite books, movies, and tv shows? Well, there's psychology behind that! Tune in to us babbling about what movies can teach us about the way humans think and why you may (or may not!) dislike spoilers. CHEERS!

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to joining KZUM-Lincoln. Judge us not by the quality of our audio, but by the content of the episode. Skip to Season 2's Origin Stories for the professional recording studio quality.

Season 2 || Episode 1 Psychobabble is back for another round, this time starting off season two with an episode about our experiences with the challenging and complex Impostor Syndrome. We share what we've learned about ourselves over the past year and the ways that we manage Impostor Syndrome in our own lives. If you've ever felt yourself making constant comparisons to others in your work, academic, or personal life, then this episode is for you! Impostor Syndrome is something most people experience (70% in fact!), so we wanted to get season 2 started with an important conversation. Thanks for tuning in, and as always... CHEERS!

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to joining KZUM-Lincoln. Judge us not by the quality of our audio, but by the content of the episode. Skip to Season 2's Origin Stories for the professional recording studio quality. 

Season 2 || Episode 2: Childhood Anxiety This week we return to the whiteboard to babble around childhood anxiety. Co-hosts Raul and Cody dish on different anxiety disorders, what makes them unique, and everything in between. Ever wondered what the difference is between anxiety and anxious feelings? What about parenting an anxious child? Tune-in to this episode to learn about how anxiety presents in youth and young adults, and even our own experiences! CHEERS!