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Scared to Death: A Terror Management Lab Production

Scared to Death: A Terror Management Lab Production

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Members of the Terror Management Lab, with esteemed guests, discuss existential topics and Terror Management Theory.
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Episode 3: An Afternoon with Lyla Rothschild

Scared to Death: A Terror Management Lab ProductionOct 05, 2021

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S2 Episode 4: Forensic Psychology in Practice with Christina Yocca

S2 Episode 4: Forensic Psychology in Practice with Christina Yocca

SEASON FINALE. Aliza Tobias, Senior in Psychology, sits down with JMU Psychology Alum, Christina Yocca, as she talks about her time in the Terror Management Laboratory, her graduate education, and how both prepared her for a career in forensic psychology.

May 08, 202331:27
S2 Episode 3: An Afternoon with Voices Unbarred Founder & Executive Director Lori Pitts

S2 Episode 3: An Afternoon with Voices Unbarred Founder & Executive Director Lori Pitts

In this episode, Charlotte Fay (Undergraduate Student in Psychology at James Madison University) sits down with Lori Pitts, Founder and Director of Voices Unbarred, a re-entry program for the incarcerated to discuss relevant issues to their lives and create an original play around these issues, allowing their voices to be heard. Lori talks about the program and her life as an activist through theatre. 




Feb 13, 202324:47
S2 Episode 2: Doulin' with your Death, ft. Erika Campbell
Oct 31, 202253:43
S2: Episode 1: Assessment, Measurement, and Life with Dr. John Hathcoat

S2: Episode 1: Assessment, Measurement, and Life with Dr. John Hathcoat

Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman, Director of the Terror Management Lab, sits down with Dr. John Hathcoat, Associate Professor in Graduate Psychology and Associate Assessment Specialist at James Madison University in our Season Two Premiere to discuss Epistemology, Ontology, T(t)ruth, and the meaning of life and death. 

Sep 26, 202236:33
Episode 13: A Founder's Perspective

Episode 13: A Founder's Perspective

Today's episode features a conversation between Peter and Dr. Sheldon Solomon, a professor from Skidmore College. Dr. Solomon and Peter talk about his role in founding research of Terror Management Theory, perspectives of his career, and a rapid fire closing questionnaire.
May 19, 202248:48
Episode 12: Getting Clinical with Death

Episode 12: Getting Clinical with Death

In this episode, Katie and Aliza talk to Dr. David E. Reed II, a licensed clinical psychologist, about his academic career, experiences and use of Terror Management Theory. You can hear more from Dr. Reed on his own show, The Existentially Human Podcast!

May 11, 202235:16
Episode 11: Existentialism All Around Us

Episode 11: Existentialism All Around Us

This week, Lindsey and Michelle chat with Mr. William Scott Harkey, a senior lecturer at the University of Houston-Victoria, about his passion for Terror Management Theory. Scott speaks candidly about his experiences of learning Terror Management Theory, applying its principles to his classroom and describing its impact on his day-to-day life!

Apr 07, 202245:32
Episode 10: Is Seeing Really Believing?

Episode 10: Is Seeing Really Believing?

The combination of academic worlds continues on this week's episode of the Scared to Death Podcast. Join Alex as he gets a chance to talk with Dr. Jeff Dyche, a neuropsychology professor at James Madison University, and listen to their conversation about Jeff's research, his experience in the Navy, and his unique view on existentialism. 

Mar 25, 202221:57
Episode 9: A New Age in TMT

Episode 9: A New Age in TMT

Join us and listen in as Peter talks to one of the leading researchers in Terror Management Theory and existential psychology, Dr. Mark Landau from the University of Kansas as they discuss Dr. Landau's educational history and his artistic passions!

Mar 07, 202234:06
Episode 8: The Power of Positivity
Feb 13, 202213:02
Episode 7: When (Academic) Worlds Collide

Episode 7: When (Academic) Worlds Collide

Today on the final episode of 2021, Dr. Ken Critchfield and Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman join us for the first double-guest episode. Listen in on how two academics from vastly different fields came together to collaborate and create great work using Terror Management Theory!

Dec 16, 202136:48
Episode 6: A Morning Spent in London
Nov 18, 202134:32
Scared to Death Episode 5: Terror in Pedagogy

Scared to Death Episode 5: Terror in Pedagogy

Join Katie and Sarah as they talk to Dr. Cathryn Van Kessel, professor at the University of Alberta, as her experience with TMT as well as how to include it in the classroom. Definitely one for the teachers!

Oct 29, 202124:27
Episode 4: Mortality Salience and Graduate Education with Dr. Linda Thomas

Episode 4: Mortality Salience and Graduate Education with Dr. Linda Thomas

Dr. Linda Thomas, Dean of The Graduate School at James Madison University, sits down with Peter Montwill, graduate student in Psychological Sciences program at James Madison University to discuss graduate education, mortality salience, and the importance of Terror Management Theory in Dr. Thomas' everyday life.

Oct 15, 202121:25
Episode 3: An Afternoon with Lyla Rothschild

Episode 3: An Afternoon with Lyla Rothschild

In this riveting episode, Lyla Rothschild - Program Director with the Ernest Becker Foundation, discusses the foundation, her experience with Terror Management Theory, and how she handles her own death anxiety. 

Oct 05, 202125:14
Episode 1A: Peter's Journey From Pigeons to Terror Management Theory

Episode 1A: Peter's Journey From Pigeons to Terror Management Theory

This episode features Peter Montwill (B.S., Psychology, James Madison University) as he explores existentialism and mortality awareness in his new role as a graduate student in the Psychological Sciences Program at James Madison University.

Oct 01, 202122:23
Episode 2: Getting Interdisciplinary with Dr. Patrick Merle

Episode 2: Getting Interdisciplinary with Dr. Patrick Merle

In this episode, Peter and Lindsay discuss education, how Terror Management Theory has impacted his life and research, and existential journalism with Dr. Patrick Merle - Director of the School of Communication at Florida State University. 

Sep 20, 202131:59
Episode 1: Peter Montwill

Episode 1: Peter Montwill

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This episode features Peter Montwill (B.S., Psychology, James Madison University) as he explores existentialism and mortality awareness in his new role as a graduate student in the Psychological Sciences Program at James Madison University. 

Sep 07, 202126:22