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PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff

Garth Neufeld, Eric Landrum
Psychology
Men's Mental Health
Higher Education
Education
Teaching Psychology
Masculinity
Teaching
Psychology Education
Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health
Teaching Strategies
Student Engagement
Retirement
Teaching Methods
Stress Management
Mentorship
Boise State University
Psychsessions
Men's Health
Psychological Education

The PsychSessions podcast is co-hosted by Garth Neufeld from Cascadia College and Eric Landrum from Boise State University. We leverage our connections with psychology teachers from all levels (high school, community college, college, university) and individuals from other occupations to have meaningful conversations about what it means to be an educator. Of course, we veer away from the teaching ... more

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In this episode Garth interviewed Kendra Thomas from Hope College in Holland, MI. Kendra discusses her applied developmental and educational psychology research in under-resourced public schools in Brazil and with the iThemba Projects nonprofit in So... more

🎧 AskPsychSessions Re-Release!

When, if ever, should students complete work that doesn't receive feedback? Jane Halonen from the University of West Florida tackles this listener question in a lively conversation about assignments, feedback, and le... more

In this Part 2 episode Eric interviews Chris Hakala from Springfield College in Springfield, MA. Chris discusses his evolving role as executive director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, which provides faculty develo... more

Dr. Andrew Smiler's book Clinical Work with Men: Understanding Masculinity in Psychotherapy was recently released by the American Psychological Association. Andy shared his professional journey from five years in community mental health working with ... more

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Andrew Smiler
Therapist and author
Author of Clinical Work with Men, Understanding Masculinity in Psychotherapy
Episode: IMMH S2E6: Cultural Competence in Working with Male Clients
Lou Levy
Guest sharing experiences in men's circles
Mankind Project
Episode: IMMH S2E5: Lou Levy: How Men's Circles Build Real Friendships
Anthony Isacco
Professor and program director in the master's program in clinical psychology at St. Mary's University
St. Mary's University
Episode: IMMH S2E4: The Healing Power of Faith: Religion and Spirituality for Men's Mental Health
Lee Gurel
Recipient of Citizen Psychologist Award; advocate for psychology education in high schools
Clark University; American Psychological Association; high school psychology workshops
Episode: E019: RE-RELEASE: Lee Gurel
Michael Wertheimer
Gestalt psychologist and author, historian of psychology
Colorado, Hopkins, Swarthmore (historical)
Episode: E018: RE-RELEASE: Michael Wertheimer
Nancy Segal
Researcher on twin studies, author
California State University, Fullerton
Episode: E256: Nancy Segal: Twin studies, identity mysteries, and genetic reflections (with guest host Jane Halonen)
Jared Keeley
Associate Professor; Director of Clinical Training, Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Episode: E255: Jared Keeley: Passion, pedagogy, innovation, and excellence
Victor Benassi
Professor Emeritus and Emeritus Director for the Center for Excellence in Innovation in Teaching and Learning at the University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire
Episode: E016: RE-RELEASE: Victor Benassi
Jon Krosnick
Renowned Stanford University professor; expert in political psychology and survey methodology
Stanford University
Episode: E254: Jon Krosnick: Interdisciplinary excellence, building bridges, education, research, and jazz

Hosts

Garth Neufeld
Co-host of the show; affiliated with Cascadia College; focuses on psychology education and community-building among teachers.
Eric Landrum
Host of the podcast and co-host of related psychology education shows; affiliated with Boise State University; expert on teaching and faculty development.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Talk radio

    Fill the air with words and burn the clock. Academic tea time

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    August Consumer
    United States3 years ago
  • So much more than a podcast!

    Psychsessions helped me figure out how to teach college classes! It is a community of psychology teachers, coming together in pairs or small groups, to share their teaching philosophies and strategies, to problem solve and discuss career paths, and so much more. This podcast has been a lifeline as I navigate the world of college teaching - a solo, sometimes isolated endeavor done very publicly. It gave me the confidence to try new things and speak up for change - because I knew there were other... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melleypals
    United States4 years ago
  • A+ for content and accessibility

    Teaching conferences are amazing, but they are sometimes cost or time prohibitive. Fortunately, PsychSessions brings SO much of what you’d get at a conference to you, in bite-sized chunks. The hosts are fabulous, some of the best pedagogical wizards out there, and they work very hard to bring in knowledgeable guests across a diverse array of topics. A real gem of a podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trojan-Avataro:Troy on podcast
    United States4 years ago
  • The best podcast about psychology and teaching!

    If you are interested in psychology and/or teaching psychology, this podcast is a MUST LISTEN! Eric and Garth have managed to interview some of the most innovative, enthusiastic, thoughtful, and amazing psychology educators in the world! Not an exaggeration! They are passionate about helping great psychology teachers tell important stories. This is a treasure trove of goodness for people interested in teaching and psychology!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rmcenta
    United States4 years ago
  • Great for learning and networking!

    The first time I listened to PsychSessions, I was on my way to a teaching conference. I picked Jane Halonen’s first episode. And when I got to the conference, who did I meet but Jane Halonen? I found that I could enter right into a conversation with her, because I learned so much about who she is as a teacher and a person from that one PsychSessions interview. So this is now my practice! If I hope to bump into/meet someone at a conference, I listen to their episode on the way there, which serves... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LindsayMasland
    United States4 years ago

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Offers a supportive community for educators navigating higher ed challenges.
Guests bring diverse expertise and broad perspectives on teaching psychology.
Engaging and practical for teachers and instructors.

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E257: Virginia (Ginger) Wickline: Insights, inspirations, purpose, and power
Q: What are you passionate about in your scholarship and teaching right now?
The core theme is variety in my scholarship—working on teaching and learning, syllabi impressions, intercultural competence, and how students can develop into professionals who can navigate diverse settings beyond just academic content.
E018: RE-RELEASE: Michael Wertheimer
Q: What was it like studying under and collaborating with legendary figures like Skinner and Boring, and how did that shape your view of psychology as a science?
Skinner's insistence on testing the boundaries of his theory, along with rigorous feedback from mentors like Boring, taught me that psychology benefits from humility and the integration of diverse perspectives rather than adherence to a single dogma.
E256: Nancy Segal: Twin studies, identity mysteries, and genetic reflections (with guest host Jane Halonen)
Q: Historically, when you came to Minnesota in 1982, what was the understanding of twins, environments, and genetic influence?
It was a mixed climate favoring environmental explanations, but compelling data on identical twins raised apart demanded a genetic explanation, leading to broader acceptance of behavioral genetics.
E254: Jon Krosnick: Interdisciplinary excellence, building bridges, education, research, and jazz
Q: What are your thoughts on protests at state capitols in influencing attitudes, and how do you think attitudes can be changed effectively?
Protests reveal passion and can make it harder for representatives to ignore issues, but changing attitudes is more about turning out voters and influencing behavior than simply persuasion; large-scale, long-term attitude change through lab-style interventions is difficult, and real impact often comes from mobilizing turnout.
E255: Jared Keeley: Passion, pedagogy, innovation, and excellence
Q: How is the checklist supposed to be used—formatively or summatively?
It was developed as a formative tool to help teachers improve, with mid-semester use and a place for student comments to explain ratings, enabling teachers to target areas for development rather than using scores for ranking or pay. Over time, it was used in summative contexts in some departments, but the intended use remains formative.

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Two seasoned psychology educators host a show focused on teaching psychology and advancing pedagogy across higher education. Episodes center on teaching excellence, classroom practices, and the professional development of instructors, while also featuring origin stories and broader conversations about current events shaping education. The format often blends practical teaching strategies with broader discussions about scholarship, mentorship, and community-building among psychology educators. Notable strengths include a long-running, collaborative host dynamic, guest diversity from teaching-focused to research-oriented perspectives, and a commitment to making research-informed teaching accessible through approachable, bite-sized conversatio... more

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