"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
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PARENTS’ RIGHTS IN EDUCATION We represent millions of voices standing up for families, united for natural parents’ rights in the K-12 education system. Local control, where school boards set policies honoring all students, and families must be restored. We reject any indoctrination of school children with extreme pedagogy. We support the proper role of K-12 academic education, focused on core skills, and preparing students for success. We reject controversial sexualization and racist doctrin ...
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Suzanne Kane & PJ Gallagher have teamed up to bring you a weekly Dubland Podcast! Suzanne & PJ give their take on the week which usually includes a rant from PJ, they award their "Hero of the Week" and Animal facts.
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Hang with our Geeky hosts Kevin S. Michaels and Erik A. Williams, for the adventurous radio program on the Universal Broadcasting Network called, Friend of Foe ” where special guests tell hilarious stories about their experiences maneuvering through the Entertainment Industry” straight from the life of actors, directors, animators, comedians, musicians and industry insiders! The guests reveal the weirdest thing they ever got offered, a random encounter (that may have not have gone as well as ...
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For more than 15 years, millions have turned to the Fit Bottomed Girls for their fun, fresh, and revolutionary approach to women’s health and fitness without the oh-so-common heaping side of diet culture BS. The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast continues that legacy by educating and empowering women to be active, athletic and adventurous through the ups and downs of motherhood, midlife, and menopause. You should know: We don’t diet, we fuel our goals. We don’t just exercise for the scale, we work ...
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"PR" for Parents! A Guide to Advocating for Parents' Rights, Best of the Best
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15:58Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. The conversation is about public relations for parents and how they can make changes in their schools. The main focus is on sharing their stories and efforts with Parents' Rights in Education to get the publicity needed to win local issues. The conv…
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Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD
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31:18Hoarding disorder affects about 2 percent of the population and is more common among older adults. Psychologist Mary E. Dozier, PhD, talks about the causes of hoarding disorder, its links to other mental health disorders, why many people who hoard are highly altruistic, and how a values-based intervention can help them – and others who struggle wit…
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Why Parents' Rights In Education Matters to ALL Citizens, Best of the Best
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17:17Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher talks about why parental rights in K–12 education matter so much—not just for parents, but for everyone. She shares how schools should be working with parents, not around them, and why transparency in what kids are…
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Watch Out for Legal Schemes Designed to Steal Your Rights, Best of the Best
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18:22Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Today's episode explores the implications of allowing minors to vote in school board elections, highlighting recent legislative efforts in New Jersey and Maryland. It discusses the potential consequences of lowering the voting age, the historical co…
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A I Counseling, a Solution or a Dang Big Problem? One of the Best
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12:02Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. This week's topic dives into the introduction of AI-based mental health counseling in schools through a program called Alongside Care. Suzanne Gallagher highlights the alarming trends in student mental health and the shortage of counselors, leading …
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How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD
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42:11Girls begin receiving messages that will shape their body image as young as preschool. Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, author of “Beyond Body Positivity: A Mother's Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image,” talk about how kids understand body image from early childhood through the tween years and why pare…
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They Want To Take Your Kids with Lee Spiller, Best of the Best
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21:56Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher and Lee Spiller discuss the critical issues surrounding parental rights in education, particularly in relation to mental health programs and consent. They explore the implications of school policies, the impac…
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The Problems Parents Face With Lee Spiller, Best of the Best
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18:29Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher and Lee Spiller discuss the critical issues surrounding parental rights in education, particularly in relation to mental health programs and consent. They explore the implications of school policies, the impac…
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Amaze.org Ain't So Amazing! Best of the Best
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20:29Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Amaze.org Ain't So Amazing! Best of the Best, October 22, 2024 In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher discusses the controversial content provided by the Amaze.org website, which is used for sexual education in schools. She highlights specific vide…
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Schools Keeping Secrets About Your Kids with Amber Lavigne, Best of the Best
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21:02Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Schools Are Keeping Secrets About Your Kids with Amber Lavigne, Best of the Best, November 11, 2024 Amber Lavigne discusses her lawsuit against the Great Salt Bay Community School for transitioning her daughter without her consent. The conversation …
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What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD
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39:43The word “extremist” might call up images of violence or terrorism. But extreme behaviors are all around us and can be a force for good as well as destruction. Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD, talk about what drives people to extreme behaviors, whether there’s an “extremist personality,” how social media drives extremism and whethe…
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Parent Banned from Child's School, with Lauren Simms, Best of the Best
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23:34Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Parent Banned from Child's School, with Lauren Simms, Best of the Best, November 22, 2024 In this week's interview, Lauren Sims shares her journey as a parent advocating for her children's rights within the school system. After a series of troubling…
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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Gearing Up for 2025! Best of the Best, November 20, 2024 Join us as we dive into the evolving landscape of K-12 public education policy with a focus on President Trump’s proposed changes post-election. We cover significant topics, from the potential…
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Pain, sadness, joy, awe – under the right circumstances, any of these emotions can bring on tears. Lauren Bylsma, PhD, talks about why crying evolved, the psychological and social purposes of tears, why some people cry more easily than others, and whether having a good cry can make you feel better when you’re sad. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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Oregon: Gender Transition Capital, Best of the Best
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23:24Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. BEST of the BEST!! July 14, 2023 OREGON: GENDER TRANSITION CAPITAL Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Longest Drag Show Ever! PORTLAND, Ore. — The City Council on Thursday unanimously…
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Danger! Cultural and Economic Perils of Declining Academic and Social Standards
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18:14Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher discusses the dangers of declining societal standards across various domains, including education, cultural identity, and public discourse. She highlights the consequences of initiatives like DEI in education,…
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Ya Gotta Fight For Your Rights!! With Harry Pollak
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22:51Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this conversation, Harry Pollak shares his experience of standing up for free speech at a school board meeting in Wyoming, where he faced repercussions for mentioning a superintendent's name. He discusses the subsequent legal battle he undertook …
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Meat and morality: Will people eat lab-grown meat? With Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD
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37:39Advocates of cultured meat say that it could help solve many environmental and animal welfare problems. But psychologists have found that some consumers say they’d be reluctant to try it. Matti Wilks, PhD, and Daniel Rosenfeld, PhD, discuss the psychological factors at play when people consider eating lab-grown meat -- and meat in general -- and ho…
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President Trump Stops the Medical Mutilation of Minors! It's just the beginning...
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24:58Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this episode of Parents Rights Now, Suzanne Gallagher examines President Trump’s executive orders on parental rights in education and the controversy surrounding gender transition procedures for minors. She highlights the long-term consequences o…
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Interview with musician Suzanne Gladstone
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27:08Kevin chats with Suzanne Gladstone, who is a San Diego singer-songwriter, about her new vinyl single, I Am! I Am! (My Own Kind of Pretty), available on Amazon.comBy UBNGO Podcast Studio
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Next Political Battleground, School Board Elections!
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13:15Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. This conversation emphasizes the critical role of school board elections in shaping education policies and the importance of parental engagement in these local races. Suzanne Gallagher discusses how school boards influence curriculum, budget allocat…
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What are Gender Dolls? What's wrong with that?
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16:31Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Today's episode delves into the controversial topic of gender identity education for children, focusing on initiatives like the My Gender Dolls project at the University of Minnesota. The discussion highlights the role of educational institutions in…
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The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD
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33:18What’s your first reaction when someone cuts you off in traffic or you stub your toe? Do you let out a choice word or two? Richard Stephens, PhD, talks about the psychology of swearing, including his research on why swearing can increase people’s pain tolerance and strength during stressful or painful moments; how swearing is processed in the brain…
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What Does Parents' Rights In Education Stand For?
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21:06Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. There are lots of names we are called, mostly false and misleading. Suzanne lays out some of the specifics that Parents' Rights in Education stands for and fights for. This episode will briefly cover these topics! Support the show If you need assist…
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Who the Funk is Sadiqua Scarlett? Find out when Kevin catches up with this Los Angeles stand-up comedian.By UBNGO Podcast Studio
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Do School Boards Have Rights? With Heidi Sampson
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19:17Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Heidi Sampson, a dedicated advocate for parents’ rights and education reform. Heidi shares her journey from homeschooling advocate to serving on the Maine State Board of Education and as a Maine State Representative…
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Where Do Gay Rights Stop, and Parents’ Rights Begin?
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17:32Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. Today's episode explores the evolution of gay rights, focusing on the historical context provided by Harvey Milk's activism and its implications for today's LGBTQ+ education in public schools. It discusses the increasing influence of LGBTQ+ ideologi…
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Parents, It’s Time To Come Out of the Closet!
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19:45Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. This episode features Suzanne Gallagher breaking down the changes in Oregon’s sexuality education, focusing on recent updates from the Oregon Department of Education that push support for student identities and peer relationships in the new Sexualit…
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Keeping your brain healthy as you age, with Vonetta Dotson, PhD
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40:41What are the most important things you can do to reduce the risk of dementia and keep your brain healthy as you grow older? Neuropsychologist Vonetta Dotson, PhD, talks about what a healthy brain looks like; why you’re never too young – or old – to think about brain health; why physical activity, mental activity, and social engagement are all key; …
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Trump’s Executive Orders & What They Mean For You
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12:21Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher breaks down President Trump's executive orders on K-12 education, focusing on removing radical ideologies and strengthening parental rights. She talks about why parents need to stay involved and push for these chan…
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Change Your School Board to Represent Parents, Not Politicians
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12:27Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this episode, Suzanne Gallagher highlights the crucial role parents play in shaping education policy through local school boards. She talks about the current political landscape surrounding parents' rights in education, the importance of flipping…
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Ep 159: "How to Eat More Veggies and Make Them Delicious" with Jess Smith
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30:06Let’s be honest: most of us have tried to eat more vegetables—only to watch them slowly wilt in the back of the fridge. Or we associate veggies with bland, boring “diet food” and force ourselves to eat them when we’re feeling guilty, not because we actually enjoy them. In this episode, Alison chats with cookbook author Jess Smith, whose brilliant a…
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The Impact of Executive Orders with Kate Anderson
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20:07Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this conversation, Suzanne Gallagher interviews Kate Anderson, the director of parental rights at Alliance Defending Freedom. They discuss the importance of parental rights in education, the release of a new Parental Rights Guide, and current leg…
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The rise of ‘therapy speak,’ with Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Erin Parks, PhD
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34:41Do you think your ex is probably a narcissist? Do you worry that your boss is gaslighting you? In recent years, these words and others have entered the vocabularies of millions of Americans. Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Dr. Erin Parks, PhD, discuss the rise of “therapy speak,” what psychologists and other mental health professionals think a…
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Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. This episode explores the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in K-12 public schools, raising concerns about political bias, accountability, and transparency. Suzanne Gallagher breaks down recent federal efforts to address dis…
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Schools MUST Be Held Accountable When They Make Mistakes with Kristi Baker
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20:27Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. In this episode, Kristi Baker shares her journey of speaking up for student safety in the Tigard-Tualatin School District after dealing with bullying and violence firsthand. She talks about her lawsuit against the district, what she’s learned about …
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Are you constantly pushing through fatigue, thinking you’ll rest later—only to find that “later” never comes? In a culture that glorifies busyness, rest often feels like a luxury we can’t afford. But what if we told you that rest isn’t just a break—it’s a performance-enhancing strategy? In this episode, Erin Taylor joins us to unpack the truth abou…
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Why Parents' Rights in K-12 Education Should Matter to All Citizens
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Understanding paranoia and extreme mistrust, with Daniel Freeman, PhD
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33:53For years, paranoia was seen a symptom of severe mental illness only. But in recent decades, some psychologists have begun to think about it differently. Daniel Freeman, PhD, author of “Paranoia: A Journey Into Extreme Mistrust and Anxiety,” discusses his research on the links between paranoia and other forms of mistrust and anxiety; why paranoid t…
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Monday Briefing: They Want to Take Away Your Voice
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14:37Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. This episode dives into the ongoing debate about parents' rights in education. It looks at recent laws and court decisions that are changing how schools handle sensitive issues like gender identity and sex ed. The big takeaway? There’s a lot of back…
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The Title IX Battle Continues with Khush Brar
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24:45Tell us whatcha' think! Send a text to us, here! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our podcast. This episode features Suzanne Gallagher interviewing Khush Brar, a member of the Lynden School Board in Washington state. Khush shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to advocating for girls' sports and the importance of Title IX. She disc…
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