Psychology Life Lessons

This podcast features an interview with Dr. Steve Joordens, a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, known for his innovative approach to large-scale education. Joordens discusses his journey into teaching large classes effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences. He shares insights into several advocacy causes he is passionate about, including improving diversity in DNA databases, combating loneliness and social isolation among students, and addressing the surge in sports gambling marketing. Joordens also delves into future educational paradigms, such as personalized AI learning assistants, and emphasizes the importance of psychological health, connection skills, and societal impact through education. More

Psychology Life Lessons is a podcast featuring conversations with psychology experts, extracting wisdom and life lessons. In a recent episode, Dr. Huggy Rao talks about leadership and his new book, The Friction Project. Huggy shares insights on how smart leaders navigate friction and offers profound life lessons applicable to various aspects of life and work.More

In this episode, Dr. Dan Lannin has a conversation with Patricia Ryan Madson--a world expert on incorporating principles of improvisation into everyday life to improve health, well-being, and performance. Patricia shares some of her improv wisdom with the podcast, highlighting four important As: Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation, and Action.More

In this episode, Dr. Dan Lannin has a conversation with Dr. James C. Kaufman, Ph.D., about creativity and how it can affect our personal and professional lives. James is one of the world experts on creativity, and it is fascinating to learn from him about how creativity is conceptualized, how it can be developed, and how it affects the world. More Drs. Dan Lannin and James C. Kaufman

In this 12th episode, Dr. Dan Lannin has a conversation with Dr. John Pryor, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Illinois State University. John had a distinguished career studying a host of areas--and notably sexual harassment.More Dr. John Pryor

The conversation starts with a discussion of the benefit of taking risks and betting on yourself, moves to a discussion of strengths and wounds. The guests talk about how we form our identities, and that a part of being authentic is sometimes being clear about "who you are not." The podcast concludes with some wonderful rapid fire life lessons that include a challenge to think of authenticity as a verb (rather than an adjective), and the beauty that can open up in a person's life when they choose courage over comfort. More Episode 10: Drs. Nelson-Johnson, Sievert, and Ramaeker

In this episode, Dr. Dan Lannin has a conversation with two prominent psychology researchers -- Dr. David Vogel and Dr. Nathaniel Wade from Iowa State University. The conversation starts by talking about finding and pursuing passions in work and in life, and continues with thoughts on what it means to be true to one's self. More Episode 8. Dr. David Vogel and Dr. Nathaniel Wade

In this episode, Dr. Dan Lannin has a conversation with Marcia O'Donnell and Dr. Diane Zosky--two social workers at heart. Marcia reflects on her journey through a serious illness, and how it stripped away different false selves and fostered self-acceptance. Diane reflects on her own transitions in her life, and how big changes and transition can prompt a process of "returning to oneself."More Episode 6: Dr. Diane Zosky and Marcia O'Donnell