Best Garth Neufeld Podcasts (2025)

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E224: Don Christensen: Intrinsic motivation, professional growth, sports, and psychology 1:18:14

21h ago1:18:14

1:18:14

In this episode Garth interviews Don Christensen from Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA. They discuss the educational and professional journey that led Don from an attempted engineering degree at Stanford to a successful psychology career focusing on teaching and performance enhancement. They discuss Don's early influences, from collegia…

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E223: Noland White, Part 2: Teacher, writer, builder of student confidence 55:52

15d ago55:52

55:52

In this episode Eric interviews Noland White (Part 2) from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA. They discuss Noland's approach to teaching and the importance of mental health and work-life balance for both students and educators. Noland shares the evolution of his role as a co-author for an intro psych textbook, detailing his jo…

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Sidebar 26: BISTOPS 2026 2:31

22d ago2:31

2:31

In this sidebar, Eric describes the upcoming Biennial International Seminar on the Teaching of Psychological Science (BISTOPS), which will be held July 6-10, 2026, in Paris. The organizer is Doug Bernstein ([email protected]) from the University of South Florida. A PDF accompanies this episode, which contains the key details about this …

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E222: Loretta McGregor, Part 2: The classroom, the leader, the mentor, the friend 55:09

29d ago55:09

55:09

In this episode Eric interviews Loretta McGregor (a Part 2 interview) from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. Loretta shares insights from her recent tenure as STP President, discussing the challenges and proud moments, including a strategic membership dues increase and launching a high school mentoring program. Loretta also details her ne…

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E221: Drew Christopher, Part 2: Leadership, teaching, career transitions, and caffeine 58:24

1M ago58:24

58:24

In this episode Eric interviews Drew Christopher (a Part 2 interview) from Albion College in Albion, MI. The conversation spans various topics, including Drew's career transitions, roles as an editor for the journal 'Teaching of Psychology,' SPSP pre-conference coordinator, and currently as President-Elect of STP. Drew discusses his thought process…

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PsychSessions: AI - Artificial "Intelligence"? An interview with Robert McEntarffer (S1E3) 36:59

2M ago36:59

36:59

In this episode, Dr. Robert McEntarffer, a former high school teacher and current college educator, discusses the cognitive offloading potential offered by AI and on those types of thinking it would be wise not to let AI replace. Rob offers a critique of the term artificial “intelligence”, suggesting that “large language model” may be a more approp…

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PsychSessions: AI - Jordan Wagge and Alexander Swan on how professors can use LLMs to help with "All the things" (S1E2) 58:05

2M ago58:05

58:05

Join veteran educators Dr. Jordan Wagge, Professor and Chair of Psychology at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, and Dr. Alex Swan, Associate Professor of Psychology at Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois, as they share insights and lessons learned from incorporating AI tools into their professional lives and classrooms. This episode offers …

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PsychSessions: AI - The Conversation Begins (S1E1) 34:21

2M ago34:21

34:21

In this first episode of the PsychSessions: AI and Education, host Joe Slade speaks with Garth Neufeld, co-founder of the Psych Sessions podcast. They discuss Joe's research and experiences with AI in education, including the use of AI avatars, ChatGPT's voice mode, and the potential for AI workflows as teaching and learning tools. Joe shares his o…

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E220: Melissa Maffeo: Classroom innovations, academic life, the supernatural, and neuroscience 56:04

2M ago56:04

56:04

In this episode Eric interviews Melissa Maffeo from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. Melissa shares insights about her freshman seminars on alcohol history, use, and misuse, emphasizing harm reduction over abstinence. The conversation delves into her biopsychology class and creative teaching methods, such as murder mysteries to teach ne…

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S1E8: Fun, Not Dour (Jane Halonen and Dana Dunn) 51:59

2M ago51:59

51:59

Dave talks with Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) and Dana Dunn (Moravian University) about opportunities to choose to do what brings us joy and also allowing opportunities for our more junior colleagues to gain experiences that will help with their career development. We discuss the frustration of dealing with burdensome and unnecessary pr…

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S1E7: Disappearing Like Yoda (Ken Carter and Pat Puccio) 42:11

2M ago42:11

42:11

Ken Carter (Oxford College of Emory University) and Pat Puccio (Depaul University; retired from the College of DuPage) discuss a range of topics having to do with negotiating late career chapters and retirement. We chat about the different ways that "late career" can be interpreted and different pathways in retirement. We also comment on the need f…

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S1E6: Retirement: The Great Unknown (Loretta McGregor and Randy Smith) 48:29

2M ago48:29

48:29

In this episode, Loretta McGregor (Arkansas State University) and Randy Smith (retired) chat with Dave about knowning when it's time to retire or to make a career change, based on what we personally find rewarding. We reflect on technology-related changes in teaching, especially with regard to writing (ever wonder where "cut and paste" came from?).…

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S1E5: Bring Back the Overhead Projector (Suzie Baker and Drew Christopher) 55:44

2M ago55:44

55:44

Dave talks with Suzie Baker (James Madison University) and Drew Christopher (Albion College) about the "late career" label and the changes, as our careers have progressed, in how we decide how to invest our time. We also discuss what aspects of our teaching have stayed the same or changed over time, and how we have adapted (or not) to changes in av…

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S1E4: Let the High Times Carry the Low Times (Stephen Chew and Ken Keith) 48:46

2M ago48:46

48:46

Stephen Chew of Samford University and Ken Keith, retired from University of San Diego, talk with Dave about factors that go into the decision to retire, what makes a for a healthy department based on their experience as department chairs, and how our teaching has evolved over the years. A theme that emerges is creating environments to support stud…

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S1E3: The Importance of Being Intentional (Ellen Carpenter and Alan Strathman) 51:31

2M ago51:31

51:31

Dave talks with Ellen Carpenter of Virginia Commonwealth University and Alan Strathman of the University of Central Missouri about what "late career" means and how we make decisions about what things to take on and when to say no. It is possible to be late career in a broad sense but also be early in the process of taking on different responsibilit…

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S1E2: Retirement Doesn't Mean Not Working (Barney Beins and Sue Frantz) 43:27

2M ago43:27

43:27

In this episode, Dave talks with Barney Beins, retired from Ithaca College, and Sue Frantz, retired from Highline College and current Executive Director of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. We discuss how retirement can take different forms, and how the choices we make about how to spend our time relate to our sense of fulfillment. Barney…

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S1E1: PsychSessions Late Career Preview with Dave, Garth, and Eric 21:12

2M ago21:12

21:12

Dave, Garth, and Eric discuss the genesis of the idea for this podcast series and the need in general for late career faculty to be able to connect with others in similar situations. Dave provides a sneak preview of some of the issues that come up across the episodes. The series is intended not just for faculty who are late in their careers, but al…

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E219: Kim Case: Accessibility, connection, success, crafting a meaningful academic life 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

In this episode Eric interviews Kim Case from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Kim discusses the balance of in-person versus online teaching, the pros and cons, and the human connection often lost in an online format. She shares her experience of a profound teaching stint in Italy and the importance of building genuine relationship…

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E218: Loreto Prieto: Tradition, innovation, energy, passion, and patience 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

In this episode Eric interviews Loreto Prieto from Iowa State University in Ames, IA. They discuss their experiences in academia, particularly the challenges and rewards of teaching. They cover various educational systems, the importance of community colleges, and the difficulties students face in returning from breaks. Loreto shares stories about …

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E217: Coco Ballantyne: Narrating science--A unique approach to psychology education 59:07

3M ago59:07

59:07

In this episode Garth interviews Coco Ballantyne from New York, NY. A journalist and science writer, Coco shares her journey from teaching high school to coauthoring a highly regarded psychology textbook. She discusses her initial uncertainty about her career path, the importance of teaching reporting skills in journalism school, and how she became…

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E216: Jenn Grewe: Workplace joy, fun, satisfaction, and a fulfilling career 55:06

4M ago55:06

55:06

In this episode Eric interviews Jenn Grewe from Utah State University in Logan, UT. Our discussion centers on the significance of finding enjoyment in work to enhance job satisfaction. Jenn emphasizes making conscious efforts to seek out fun and enjoyable activities in everyday life, even as an adult. There is a mention of potentially exploring thi…

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S1E8: Tyler Whitmer: Helping athletes get reps in becoming better men 40:48

4M ago40:48

40:48

Tyler Whitmer is an Assistant Athletic Director of Olympic Sports Performance at Boise State University. Tyler was a high school athlete who became intensely interested in sports performance when he had a unique opportunity to train at the Denver Broncos training center. As he transitioned to college, he discovered that he could have a career in th…

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S1E7: Ronald Levant: An intimate conversation with one of the giants in the field of men's mental health 59:19

4M ago59:19

59:19

Dr. Ronald Levant is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Akron and a former president of the American Psychological Association and the APA’s Division 51. Ron discussed his challenges as an adolescent and that his pathway was not one that would have necessarily led him to college and graduate training at some of the world’s most prestigious u…

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S1E6: Jeff Matshushita: A journey of engaging men to end gender-based violence 49:57

4M ago49:57

49:57

Jeff Matsushita is the director of the Engaging Men Project at Boise State University. We initially discussed the origins of Jeff’s interest in working with men, which occurred after watching the film Tough Guise as an undergraduate student. He became increasingly interested in men and masculinity and formal work with groups of men. He eventually t…

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E215: Mona Xu: Role model, mentor, scholar, and advocate 55:26

4M ago55:26

55:26

In this episode Eric interviews Mona Xu from Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID. Our discussion covers various topics, from mentoring graduate students and the meaningful relationships formed to navigating higher education's political and social climate. Mona shares her journey of coming out as queer and non-binary and the importance of self-c…

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SB24: Happy Holidays from PsychSessions! [a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization] 1:11

5M ago1:11

1:11

In this holiday message, PsychSessions co-host Garth Neufeld invites listeners to consider support of the podcast by making an end-of-the-year tax-deductible donation at www.psychsessions.org/donations. PsychSessions provides free professional development to psychology instructors all over the world! Thanks for listening!…

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E214: Karenna Malavanti: Understanding academia, valuing non-tenure track faculty, and advocacy 55:25

5M ago55:25

55:25

In this episode Eric interviews Karenna Malavanti from Baylor University in Waco, TX. Karenna discusses issues faced by non-tenure track faculty and her recent presentation with Melissa Maffeo on supporting teaching-focused faculty in higher education. This wide-ranging interview touches on topics such as roles in higher ed, the advocacy needed for…

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E213: Ashley Waggoner Denton: Large lecture expert, devoted to service, and more 52:56

5M ago52:56

52:56

In this episode Eric interviews Ashley Waggoner Denton from the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We discuss Ashley's session on what psychology majors do after graduation, her career course, and teaching challenges with large student groups. Ashley shares her experience as an international student in the U.S. and her work in vario…

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E212: Behind The Curtain - A PsychSessions Update with Garth and Eric 57:36

6M ago57:36

57:36

In this episode Garth and Eric spend some time together discussing the current state of the podcast. They discuss future endeavors, including upcoming workshops and an innovative AI series. They delve into the importance of high-quality audio for teaching and accessibility and leveraging AI tools like Suno and Gamma for education. The duo also unde…

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E211: Deb Briihl: Passionate for education, balancing work, life, and the future 51:34

6M ago51:34

51:34

In this episode Eric interviews Deb Briihl from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA. They discuss Deb’s longstanding career since 1994, roles at Valdosta State, and her path from coordinating the undergraduate psychology program to teaching various subjects, including a recent flip of her History of Psychology class. Deb shares personal insig…

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E210: Philip Zimbardo: In remembrance of Philip Zimbardo (re-release) 47:02

7M ago47:02

47:02

On October 14, 2024, Philip Zimbardo passed away at his home in San Francisco, CA, at the age of 91. He was an emeritus faculty member at Stanford University. We pay tribute here at PsychSessions by re-releasing his interview with Garth, originally released as Episode 050 on January 8, 2019. Original show notes: In this episode Garth interviews Phi…

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E209: Wind Goodfriend: Blazing new trails--Teaching, writing, and living fearlessly 1:11:36

7M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

In this episode Garth interviews Wind Goodfriend from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA. Discussing her personal challenges, such as undiagnosed mental health issues and her keen interest in social justice from an early age, Wind reveals how these experiences shaped her career path. She talks about her contributions to psychology education, …

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S1E5: Krista FIsher: Trailblazing scholar helping us understand the realities of men’s anxiety 59:46

7M ago59:46

59:46

Dr. Krista Fisher is a Young Men’s Health Research Fellow with the newly founded Movember Institute of Men’s Health. We initially discussed Krista’s journey to men’s mental health research, which came after a pivot from doing cancer research. She was motivated to work in men’s mental health after attending a panel by some of the world’s experts in …

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S1E4: Simon Rice: Showing up, sliding doors, and chasing your passion: The journey from high school teacher to global men’s health expert 53:48

7M ago53:48

53:48

Dr. Simon Rice is the Global Director of the Movember Men’s Health Institute and the founder of the Young Men’s Mental Health Research Program and the Elite Athlete Mental Health Research Program at Orygen, the Center for Youth Mental Health in Melbourne, Australia. He is also a Professor and Dame Kate Campbell Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine, De…

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E208: Steven Fein: The art and science of social psychology 1:24:21

8M ago1:24:21

1:24:21

In this episode Garth interviews Steven Fein from Williams College in Williamstown, MA. Steve discusses his journey into psychology, his passion for teaching, and his ground-breaking research on audience reactions during presidential debates, as well as stereotypes and prejudice. They also discuss social psychology experiments related to unconsciou…

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E207: Ellen Carpenter: Lifelong learning, leadership, mentorship, and open science 1:03:03

8M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

In this episode Garth interviews Ellen Carpenter from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. The conversation explores various facets of Ellen's professional journey, teaching philosophy, and active role within the STP community. Alongside discussing her career pivot from coaching to academia, Ellen shares insights into innovative teachi…

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SB23: STP's Mentoring Program 1:09

8M ago1:09

1:09

In this sidebar, Danae Hudson, vice president for membership of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP), outlines the benefits of STP membership and highlights the mentoring program. This program aims to provide career-related assistance to enhance job performance and satisfaction for members at any career stage. The program director, Amy …

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E206: Mary Pritchard: The science of body image, industrious worker, treasured friend 57:24

8M ago57:24

57:24

In this episode Eric interviews Mary Pritchard from Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. They discuss their long-standing friendship, Mary's career journey, and her dedication to teaching and researching body image and eating disorders. She shares her experiences, from her early struggles with parental expectations to her transition from studyin…

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S1E3: Akash Asif: Helping guys to buddy up as way to prevent men’s suicide 48:12

9M ago48:12

48:12

Akash Asif is the director of operations and strategy for the Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Akash’s journey into suicide prevention work began when he suddenly lost a colleague to suicide. This experience opened his eyes to the number of people in his life experiencing mental health concerns, especially suicidalit…

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S1E2: Aaron Rochlen: Groundbreaking researcher on masked depression and fatherhood, Austin’s own walking therapist 52:36

9M ago52:36

52:36

Dr. Aaron Rochlen is a Clinical Professor and Chair in the Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Texas at Austin. We discussed Aaron’s journey to psychology and men’s mental health, and I found it interesting that he perceived himself as an average graduate student until he really found his passion. His passion came when he read a pape…

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S1E1: Welcome to Inside Men's Mental Health with Matt Genuchi 1:37

9M ago1:37

1:37

Welcome to the first season of Inside Men's Mental Health! In this podcast, we’ll be exploring this thing called masculinity and its impact on men’s mental health, relationships, and communities.By Matt Genuchi

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E205: Loretta McGregor: Her 2024 Presidential Address at the APA Convention 36:47

9M ago36:47

36:47

In this episode Loretta delivers her Society for the Teaching of Psychology 2024 presidential address at the American Psychological Association meeting in Seattle, WA. She delves into the impostor phenomenon, exploring its definition, origins, and impact on individuals, particularly women and marginalized groups. She debunks the common misconceptio…

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E204: Joshua Woods: Builder, Explorer, Innovator, Educator 1:05:48

9M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

In this episode Garth interviewed Joshua Woods from Grandview University in Des Moines, IA. Josh shares his journey from being a struggling student with a rocky academic start to becoming a passionate educator and researcher. They discuss the creation and success of the Intro Psych Coast to Coast conference, which was born out of the pandemic. They…

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E203: Paula Hylton: The Balancing Act of Teaching, Learning, and Family 1:04:34

10M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

In this episode Garth interviews Paula Hylton from the Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina. Paula discusses her journey and experiences as a high school psychology teacher. She shares insights into the unique aspects of teaching at an independent school, her creative teaching methods, and activities such as the first-day memory icebreaker and …

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E202 June Gruber Final 2.0 56:37

10M ago56:37

56:37

In this episode Garth interviews June Gruber from the University of Colorado Boulder. They discuss various aspects of her research focus, which intersects clinical psychology and positive emotions. June shares insights into her Positive Emotion and Psychopathology (PEP) lab, where she explores how positive emotions manifest in psychological disorde…

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E201: Carol Tavris: The independent scholar -- Science, feminism, critical thinking, and more 59:09

11M ago59:09

59:09

In this episode Garth interviews Carol Tavris, an independent scholar from Los Angeles, CA. Carol recounts her eclectic career, highlighting her transition from academia to writing. She discusses the importance of accurately communicating psychological science to the public, emphasizing empirical evidence while criticizing the tendency of some popu…

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ASK100: How to teach a class in your expertise area to those from other specialties? 19:26

11M ago19:26

19:26

In this episode of AskPsychSessions, Marianne answers a listener question about teaching your expertise to those from other specialties. Her guests are Dr. Andrew Butler from Washington University in St. Louis and Dr. Kristoffer Romero from the University of Windsor. The conversation covers content selection, assessment options, and skill developme…

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NotAwfulData: S01_E06: I am such a Kentucky: The Big Five scores for the US 6:24

11M ago6:24

6:24

Well, the contiguous United States and D.C. Bonus: Take the short form of the NEO and get matched with the state you vibe with. OR use this in class for five one-way ANOVA examples. Blog Post: https://notawfulandboring.blogspot.com/2016/07/wilsons-americas-mood-map-interactive.html Original Article: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-a0…

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E200: Elliot Aronson: A Celebration of Lifetime Achievements in Social Psychology (with guest host Chris Cardone) 1:47:16

11M ago1:47:16

1:47:16

Welcome to the 200th episode of the flagship podcast series PsychSessions: Conversations About Teaching N' Stuff. In this episode, Garth and special guest host Chris Cardone interview Elliot Aronson from the University of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA. The trio explores Aronson's significant contributions, including the Festinger and Carlsmith exper…

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NotAwfulData: S01_E05: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Data 4:27

11M ago4:27

4:27

Statistical modeling determined that, someday, a human will be born who can consume 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes. In the mean time, use this data from hot dog eating contests to discuss scales of measurement, create data visualizations, and calculating measures of central tendancy. Original Article: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbl.…

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