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

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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 suicidality.

Akash was intimately involved in the development of CSP’s Buddy Up campaign. Buddy Up is a program specifically designed to help men have genuine conversations about their lives which then allows them to connect and provide support for each other. Our conversation was a great opportunity to “look under the hood” of Buddy Up by allowing Akash to help us understand the development of the title Buddy Up, the decisions around the artwork that is core to the program, and why they integrated certain tools (air fresheners and hard hat stickers) into Buddy Up. We also talked about help-seeking versus help-giving and why these terms are important when thinking about designing an intervention for certain guys.

Akash also described some current developments in Buddy Up and why he is excited about the future of the program.

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

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Akash also described some current developments in Buddy Up and why he is excited about the future of the program.

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Today's exercise is to help you shift out of your busy brain and into your body, using a simple technique called Progressive Muscle Relaxation. If you are noticing that you are ready to end your day, but you are having a difficult time winding down, join me in a brief, 15 minute exercise, to help you move into your wind-down routine. All you need is a comfortable place to lie or sit down. Intro and Outro music: "In the Forest - Ambient Acoustic Guitar Instrumental Background Music For Videos" by [music_for_video] Provided by Pixabay Music (https://pixabay.com/music/) Licensed under Pixabay License – free for commercial use, no attribution required Edited for length and volume Background music: "Sleep Music Vol. 26" by [Relaxingtime- Piotr Witowski] Provided by Pixabay Music (https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-sleep-music-vol16-195422/) Licensed under Pixabay License – free for commercial use, no attribution required Edited for length and volume…

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TWS E04: Coping with Uncertainty About the Future 26:19

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Today, we are going to lean into a conversation that I have with students around advising time, close to graduation, at the start of a new semester and when students are sitting with a sense of uncertainty about the future. We are going to explore some skills that are rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to help us stop trying to fight or uncertainty and make room for curiosity and movement. All you need is a comfortable place to sit, you might want to have a notebook or piece of paper and writing utensil closeby, in case you’re someone who likes to jot down ideas or thoughts that come to mind and work through them later. Finally, we will discuss ways in which you can shift from overthinking to curiosity in your day to day life. Intro and Outro music: "In the Forest - Ambient Acoustic Guitar Instrumental Background Music For Videos" by [music_for_video] Provided by Pixabay Music (https://pixabay.com/music/) Licensed under Pixabay License – free for commercial use, no attribution required Edited for length and volume Background music: "Gentle-rain-181000" by [Artist Alex Wit] Provided by Pixabay Music (https://pixabay.com/music/) Licensed under Pixabay License – free for commercial use, no attribution required Edited for length and volume…

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TWS E02: Creating Space for Rest 15:16

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Whole Student. Whether you’re a student, a sibling of a student, a faculty member, or someone who supports students in any capacity as they navigate uncertainty about the future, fear of failure, homesickness, busybrain, feeling like they’ve done a “good enough” job for the day, imposter syndrome and feeling like they don’t belong, I’ve been thinking about speaking with you for the last five years. Let me tell you a little bit about how the idea for this series emerged based on conversations and experiences with my students, and what I hope we can together to support you. Intro and Outro music: "In the Forest - Ambient Acoustic Guitar Instrumental Background Music For Videos" by [music_for_video] Provided by Pixabay Music (https://pixabay.com/music/) Licensed under Pixabay License – free for commercial use, no attribution required Edited for length and volume Meditation music: "Ambient For Meditation by [Rockot] Provided by Pixabay Music (https://pixabay.com/music/) Licensed under Pixabay License – free for commercial use, no attribution required Edited for length and volume…

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In this sidebar episode Garth and special guest host Sue Frantz interview Linda Woolf from Webster University in St. Louis, MO. Linda is a candidate for APA President, and their discussion centers around Linda's extensive history and contributions to the American Psychological Association, her vision for the future, and her motivations for running for the presidency. Linda emphasizes the importance of unity within the field of psychology and addresses critical issues such as anti-science sentiment, the role of AI in therapy, and her commitment to human rights and social justice. They also delve into Linda's leadership style, her extensive service to the profession, and her transformative work, including work with others to draft an Offer of Apology for the APA's historical wrongdoings. The episode encourages listeners to get involved and vote in the upcoming APA elections. http://linda4apa.com/ [Note. Portion of the show notes were generated using Descript AI.]…

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SB26: ACT 2025 Preview! (An Interview with ACT Director Garth Neufeld featuring Guest Host Jennifer Grewe) 33:46

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In this sidebar episode, guest host Jennifer Grewe chats with Garth Neufeld about ACT 2025 in Minneapolis, MN. Register for ACT 2025 at teachpsych.org .

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E227: Laura Freberg: Embracing change, big problems, and the intersection of psychology and AI 1:14:24

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In this episode Garth interviews Laura Freberg from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA. Laura discusses her approach to teaching psychology through big ideas and real-world problems, recounting her journey from a major in political science to becoming a professor of psychology. Laura shares her innovative methods for integrating AI into the classroom, highlighting the importance of humanizing technology in education. Additionally, she shares memorable stories, including an unnerving experience with a dubious transportation service and a fascinating encounter with an AI guardrails engineer. This episode offers a blend of practical teaching advice, personal anecdotes, and forward-thinking perspectives on the role of AI in education. [Note. Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]…

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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 student learning. Ken and Stephen also offer some advice to early career faculty.…

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

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

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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 relationships in academia. The conversation also delves into the economic and moral complexities of offering expertise for free, especially in DEI work. Kim concludes by discussing academic myths and the importance of questioning long-standing norms in higher education to reduce stress and improve efficiency. Resources: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2022-28577-001.html https://drkimcase.com/free/ https://drkimcase.com/resources/ [Note. Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]…

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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 took a position with the Idaho Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which was quite formative for him. He also has worked with the national group A Call to Men, which similarly works to decrease rates of gender-based violence by engaging men directly. Jeff reflects on mentors who have helped him grow in his work and personally and how his professional work on engaging men has impacted him personally. At the end of the conversation, Jeff provides some helpful guidance on resources for those further interested in the work he discussed of engaging boys in men to decrease gender-based violence.…

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Dr. Anthony Isacco is Professor, Program Director, & Training Director in the Graduate Psychology Program at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has co-authored such books as the Handbook of the Psychology of Fatherhood; Religion, Spirituality, and Masculinity: New Insights for Counselors; and All In: Breaking Barriers to Discerning the Priesthood. Anthony discussed his initial interest in the field was the research demonstrating men’s lower rates of help seeking. He described being intrigued by the “white whale” that was described in this work: the men who did not seek out help for their various mental health and medical problems. Anthony later engaged in a clinical placement with a pediatrician which allowed him to become involved in research on fathers’ involvement with their children’s healthcare. They found that dads from many backgrounds were actually much more engaged than many people expected. His later work included helping define father involvement and the effects of father involvement on outcomes for both dads and families. We discussed the nature of father involvement and specific details regarding the benefits of father involvement for dads as well as their families. D91…

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Dr. Andreas Walther is a senior researcher for science and teaching at the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy of the University of Zurich and clinical psychotherapist with the outpatient clinic for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Medicine of the Psychotherapeutic Centre of the University of Zurich. Andreas discussed the journey to his work focused on developing a treatment for men experiencing masculine or masked depression. He mentioned his father’s struggle with depression and a serendipitous meeting with a graduate school advisor who needed a student to conduct research on men. Andreas’ initial work was focused more on the effects of testosterone on mood in men, but increasingly his work led him to also integrate the investigation of masculinities into his research. He is currently conducting a clinical trial that involves the investigation of gendered depression in men. We discussed what this treatment looks like compared to a standard treatment for depression. D83…

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Dr. Jennifer Mootz is Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology at Columbia University and Research Scientist with the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Palmira Fortunado dos Santos is the Mental Health, Trauma and Violence Program Coordinator with the National Institute of Health in Mozambique. We discussed how Drs. Mootz and Furtunado de los Santos met via the UN in New York (pride project 2016) which is how they began their collaboration. They provide some guidance on intimate partner violence (IPV), and the limitations of interventions for IPV that focus on one partner, which is generally the man.The discussion also involved masculinities as well as marital relationship and family dynamics in several regions in Mozambique. While Interpersonal Therapy-Couples (IPT-C) is an established treatment for couples experiencing relationship problems, the research team learned a great deal about how to implement IPT-C in the context of families and social structures of Mozambique. Finally, Drs. Fortunado dos Santos and Mootz shared how what they learned impacted their understanding of engaging men in their work in Mozambique. D75…

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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 collegiate golf to motivational psychology, and his transition back to Seattle for graduate studies. Don describes his strategies for integrating authentic assessment and the importance of intrinsic motivation in both academic and athletic settings. The conversation highlights Don's work with aspiring athletes and business leaders, applying mental training principles for peak performance. This episode is packed with insights on education, psychology, sports, and motivational strategies that enhance teaching and learning experiences. [Note. Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]…

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

14 weeks ago55:52

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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 journey from attending a focus group to becoming a co-author with Sandra Ciccarelli. Reflecting on his teaching career, he emphasizes the value of continuous learning, the significance of transparent communication with students, and the role of resilience and confidence-building in education. He also touches upon the future of his textbook series and the joys of maintaining a fulfilling career in academia. [Note. Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]…

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Sidebar 26: BISTOPS 2026 2:31

14 weeks 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 (douglas.bernstein@comcast.net) from the University of South Florida. A PDF accompanies this episode, which contains the key details about this opportunity. The deadline to apply for BISTOPS 2026 is January 15, 2026.…

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

16 weeks 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 new role as Interim Associate Dean at Arkansas State University, explaining her passion for mentoring faculty. The discussion concludes with reflections on late-career transitions, future plans, and the joys of teaching statistics in unique and engaging ways. [Note. Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]…

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

18 weeks 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 behind taking on different roles, his eventual rise to STP President, and his strategies for managing career transitions. The discussion also delves into the challenges and changes in the academic landscape, particularly in higher education, and Drew's personal approach to maintaining mental health and work-life balance. They touch on the importance of collegial support, attending conferences, and engaging in meaningful professional interactions. The conversation wraps up with insights into Drew's plans for the future and considerations about retirement. [Note. Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]…

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

18 weeks 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 appropriate term given that AI doesn't truly understand or derive meaning from text. Rob highlights both the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI in education and the need for a deeper understanding of cognitive processes in learning. References: David, L., Vassena, E., & Bijleveld, E. (2024). The unpleasantness of thinking: A meta-analytic review of the association between mental effort and negative affect. Psychological Bulletin, 150 (9), 1070–1093. https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000443 Hicks, M. T., Humphries, J., & Slater, J. (2024). ChatGPT is bullshit. Ethics and Information Technology, 26 (2), 38. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10676-024-09775-5 Theme music was written by Thad Bromstrup…

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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

18 weeks 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 valuable perspectives for educators navigating the evolving landscape of AI in education. Theme music was written by Thad Bromstrup…

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

18 weeks 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 optimistic perspective on integrating AI into education while addressing the ethical and philosophical questions it raises. They also discuss future podcast series directions and the importance of diverse viewpoints on AI's impact on education. Theme music was written by Thad Bromstrup…

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

20 weeks 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 neurobiology. The episode also covers Melissa's career path, her role as an associate teaching professor, and advocacy for teaching-focused faculty. Highlighting her passion for neuroscience and education, Melissa discusses her upcoming book 'Science of the Supernatural' and the Neuroscience Teaching Conference she co-founded. [Note. Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]…

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

20 weeks 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 processes that can take time away from our teaching. Listen closely for an appearance by Dana's dog, Arno!…

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

20 weeks 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 for support for late career and retired psychology faculty, particularly in terms of community connections that may become less accessible after one retires. We also discuss preparing our departments for our retirement versus "disappearing like Yoda."…

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

20 weeks ago48:29