Best Jessica Kirby Podcasts (2024)

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SPECIAL EDITION OF BDA BABY: The Grandmother Project: Pia Baroncini and her mother, Margit Arrobio 31:12

1h ago31:12

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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and her mom, Maria Shriver, are celebrating Mother’s Day this year with The Grandmother Project, a heartwarming interview series about grandmothers, mothers and the many aspects of multi-generational parenting. For the third episode, Maria and Katherine interview Pia Baroncini and her mother, Margit Arrobio, to talk a…

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“Pockets of Peace” with Nabela Noor 38:38

6h ago38:38

38:38

I am so thrilled to welcome @nabela back to BDA today! We last spoke when she was pregnant with her daughter, and now she is pregnant with her second daughter! Nabela has been so open and honest about the experience of being a mom, sharing both the good and the bad. Nabela spoke about how she posts her “Pockets of Peace” which are moments of the da…

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SPECIAL EDITION OF BDA BABY: The Grandmother Project: Team2Moms, and their mothers, Sharon & Zoraida 31:42

7d ago31:42

31:42

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and her mom, Maria Shriver, are celebrating Mother’s Day this year with The Grandmother Project, a heartwarming interview series about grandmothers, mothers and the many aspects of multi-generational parenting. For the second episode, Maria and Katherine interview Team2Moms’, Ebony and Denise, and their mothers, Sharo…

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A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be with Dr. Becky Kennedy 45:37

7d ago45:37

45:37

So thrilled to have Dr. Becky Kennedy back on BDA, in honor of her brand new, amazing book, “Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be.” We covered so many topics in today’s chat, including why Dr. Becky starts with “Good Inside,” tips on being an effective parent rather than a soft or too harsh parent, and how we can think of pare…

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SPECIAL EDITION OF BDA BABY: The Grandmother Project: Gayle King and her daughter, Kirby 34:39

11d ago34:39

34:39

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and her mom, Maria Shriver, are celebrating Mother’s Day this year with The Grandmother Project, a heartwarming interview series about grandmothers, mothers and the many aspects of multi-generational parenting. For the first episode, Maria and Katherine interview Gayle King and her daughter, Kirby Bumpus, to talk abou…

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Talking all this Mom (sleeping, formula, weaning, toddler, and sex) with Emily Oster! 34:48

17d ago34:48

34:48

You will not want to miss today’s jam packed episode with Emily Oster! I received so many questions on the topics of sleeping, feeding (breast, formula, weaning, toddler, allergies), and sex… and we might have gotten through about half? Emily is so wonderfully matter of fact in the way she answers, which is honestly so refreshing. She makes it so e…

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Lea Michele and nerve wracking pregnancies 41:37

14d ago41:37

41:37

Lea Michele joins us to talk about motherhood, her fertility journey and her nerve-wracking pregnancy (in the pandemic). Lea, like many, went off birth control with the intention of getting pregnant and then found out she had PCOS (polycyclic ovarian syndrome). She talks about the several procedures and treatment she underwent to try and get pregna…

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Sex after baby with Dr. Cassidy 49:32

14d ago49:32

49:32

Dr. Cassidy Freitas, Ph.D., and maternal mental health specialist, talked about one of our most popular subjects to date: sex after baby. This is a subject that no one really prepares anyone for, and it is one that can cause a huge shift in your relationship after welcoming a baby into the world. This is a subject that Dr. Cassidy tackles in a very…

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Jessica Alba and The Honest Company 41:39

14d ago41:39

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Jessica Alba chats about being a mother of three kids, balancing parenting with work (founder of Honest Company), and her journey of self-discovery and self-reflection since entering motherhood. If you’re a mama or makeup lover, I'm sure you’ve heard of Jessica’s other baby, The Honest Company, which she began her journey with while pregnant with h…

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Vagina Whisperer Dr. Sara Rierdon 39:21

14d ago39:21

39:21

Dr. Sara Rierdon also known on social media as The Vagina Whisperer, dives deep into all things pelvic floor health. If you’re like me and didn’t hear about pelvic floor health until pregnancy, Sara explains why we have gone from never discussing our pelvic floor and vaginal health, to discussing it opening as women today. She talks about her work …

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BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby) 1:37

19d ago1:37

1:37

BDA Baby™ (Before, During & After Baby) is an interview-based series hosted by New York Times bestselling author, mother, wife and advocate, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt. Each week, Katherine has meaningful conversations with experts, notable specialists, and friends, covering topics that resonate with the BDA Baby community surrounding pregnancy…

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Tony Biglan, Ph.D., on balancing funding with following your true passions 1:04:23

2+ y ago1:04:23

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Tony Biglan, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist at Oregon Research Institute and Co-Director of the Promise Neighborhood Research Consortium. For the past thirty years, he has conducted research in the development and prevention of child and adolescent problem behavior. He is a former president of the Society for Prevention Research and was a member of t…

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Dean McKay, Ph.D., A.B.B.P. on mental health in academia, getting into grad school, authorship, and personal planning 1:04:44

3y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Dean McKay, Ph.D., A.B.B.P. is Professor of Psychology at Fordham University where he is a member of the clinical psychology doctoral program. His lab, Compulsive, Obsessive, and Anxiety Program (COAP) provides instruction to undergraduate, masters, and doctorate levels. Dr. McKay’s expertise is in anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behavior, with hi…

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Steven C. Hayes, PhD, on controversy, his lab culture, and how political organizing can help you in science 1:16:08

3y ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Dr. Hayes is a Nevada Foundation Professor of Psychology in the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Nevada, Reno. An author of 46 books and nearly 650 scientific articles, he is especially known for his work on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which is one of the most widely used and researched new methods of psychological intervention…

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Jessica Borelli, Ph.D., on Work/Family Conflict, Gender Roles, and Intervention Research with Diverse Communities 1:02:06

3+ y ago1:02:06

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Jessica Borelli, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. She is a clinical psychologist specializing in the field of developmental psychopathology, and her research focuses on the links between close relationships, emotions, health, and development. Today Dr. Borelli shares her own experien…

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James Kirby, PhD, and Jeffrey Kim, on incorporating physiological data in psychological research 1:03:32

3+ y ago1:03:32

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James Kirby, Ph.D., is a researcher and senior lecturer at the University of Queensland in Australia, who studies the effects of kindness and compassion. Jeff Kim, a graduate student under Dr. Kirby, joins my discussion with Dr. Kirby on measuring and incorporating physiological data into their research. Today’s conversation is focused on measuring…

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Bethany Teachman, PhD, and Jeremy Eberle, on embracing an open-science mindset 1:01:34

3+ y ago1:01:34

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Does the thought of practicing open science give you sweaty palms? That’s a normal reaction for those of us who weren’t formally trained in the open-science methodology. The sweaty-palm reaction is really not that surprising since most of us have gotten where we are today because we’ve been meticulous in our work and tried to put out the best work …

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Jessica Schleider, PhD, on Open Science and Replicability Practices and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academia 1:05:45

3+ y ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Jessica Schleider, PhD, is an assistant professor of clinical psychology at Stony Book University and a graduate of the Clinical Psychology Program at Harvard University. When in graduate school, she learned about open science – not from her courses but from the Twitter-spere and later from The Black Goat Podcast. What she learned was compelling an…

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Maria Karekla, PhD, on wearables in research and getting a psychophysiology lab up and running 1:03:51

4y ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Dr. Maria Karekla is an assistant professor at the University of Cyprus where she studies anxiety and cravings and specializes in utilizing psychophysiological measurements in her research. I decided to interview her because she has one of the few labs in the world that has done research comparing consumer grade wearable physiological measurement d…

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Todd Kashdan, on going against the grain, idea capture, and autonomy 1:04:57

4y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Todd Kashdan, PhD, is a professor of psychology at George Mason University, where he’s senior scientist at the Center for the Advancement of Wellbeing. He’s been a leading researcher in positive psychology from when that area first started to blow up, but often plays the role of someone who challenges established wisdom in that area of research. Wh…

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Ken Weingardt, on personal mission statements and tech startups in the mental health space 1:08:00

4y ago1:08:00

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How many people do you know who have a personal mission statement…and have it memorized…and actually live by it? Well, now you know of one more. Dr. Ken Weingardt’s personal mission statement is to “use technology to improve access to behavioral health services.” An addictionologist by training, Dr. Weingardt held various positions in academia and …

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Kelly Wilson, PhD, on the importance of theory, chasing your interests, and giving away ideas 59:17

4+ y ago59:17

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Dr. Kelly Wilson is a recently retired, emeritus faculty at the University of Mississippi. He is a leading researcher, theorist, and trainer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and an important contributor to clinical behavior analysis. He has published nine very well selling books. Dr. Wilson’s path into research is certainly atypical. If you had…

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Lynnette Averill, PhD, on moving from counseling psychology to neuroscience, getting a Fulbright, and ketamine research 1:01:22

4+ y ago1:01:22

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Dr. Averill is an assistant professor in the Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and research fellow in the clinical neurosciences division of the National Center for PTSD VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Her research focuses primarily on studying the neurobiological mechanisms involved in ketamine as a treatment for PTSD and suicida…

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Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, on embracing the messy and dissemination and implementation science 1:03:32

4+ y ago1:03:32

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Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University Medical School and is Acting Deputy Director, Dissemination and Training Division, National Center for PTSD. She’s a leading researcher in the area of disseminating evidence-based therapies. As part of this, she juggles two RO1 research gran…

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Alan Kooi Davis on Getting Started in Psychedelic Science, Collaboration, and the Source Research Foundation 52:32

4+ y ago52:32

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Dr. Alan Kooi Davis is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at The Ohio State University and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Psychedelic Research Unit at Johns Hopkins University. He’s a researcher in the area of psychedelics, especially psilocybin, and how psychedelics can be used in treatment. He has also done research on harm reduction an…

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George Bonanno on Unconventional Research, Being Led by Curiosity, and How to Deal with Setbacks 1:01:07

4+ y ago1:01:07

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Dr. Bonanno is chair of the department of counseling and clinical psychology at Columbia University’s Teachers College. He is a world leader on research around trauma, bereavement, and resilience. His interest in how people cope with difficult events and circumstances has led to studies around grief, trauma, acute medical situations, and other unpl…

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Joanna Arch on Disciplined Time Tracking, Grant Writing, and the Blending of Passion and Profession 1:01:44

5y ago1:01:44

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Joanna Arch is an associate professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is also a member of the Cancer Center in the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. Her research initially focused on anxiety disorders, but she’s recently added a focus on cancer patients. Being married to an oncologist and having a personal interest in existenti…

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Evan Forman on Nurturing Collaborations, Finding Stellar Project Coordinators, and Healthy Skepticism 1:00:27

5y ago1:00:27

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Dr. Evan Forman is a professor of psychology at Drexel University and a director of the University’s “WELL Center” (Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science), an interdisciplinary clinic, research, and training center dedicated to developing and sharing innovative solutions to treat obesity, poor diet, sedentariness and disordered eating. In…

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Matthew McKay on How to Write More than 30 Professional Books 1:05:05

5y ago1:05:05

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Today’s interview is with Dr. Matthew McKay. Dr. McKay is a co-founder of New Harbinger publications and a professor at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. For those who don’t know, New Harbinger is one of the largest publishers of mental health related books. Through New Harbinger, he pioneered the very idea of client workbooks and has w…

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Jonathan Bricker on Creating Research Teams and Life at an Independent Research Center 1:08:41

5y ago1:08:41

1:08:41

I’m pretty sure that Jonathan Bricker has more research funding to study Acceptance and Commitment Therapy than any other researcher (it’s hard to confirm this as there is no central database). For this alone he’s a person worth interviewing. He’s also interesting as a researcher who deeply considers how research can help us scale psychosocial inte…

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Kelly Koerner on Finding the Edge of What is Known in Research 1:11:21

5y ago1:11:21

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Dr. Kelly Koerner is currently the Creative Director of the Evidence-Based Practice Institute, a company she founded. Her work combines technology, design thinking, and science to improve mental health care and help clinicians implement evidence-based practices. After graduating from University of Washington, she was one of the earliest pioneers of…

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E1 - Mike Twohig on Producing Tons of Research While Biking Hundreds of Miles a Week and Having a Family 1:00:24

5y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

For this show I interview Dr. Mike Twohig, a professor at Utah State University. I’ve known Mike since the end of graduate school where I first observed the remarkable ways in which he goes about his research. One thing I have always admired is that he somehow manages to be extraordinarily productive, while at the same time living a balanced life. …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Jessica Kirby Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby)

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt

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Research Matters Podcast

Jason Luoma, Ph.D.

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SPECIAL EDITION OF BDA BABY: The Grandmother Project: Pia Baroncini and her mother, Margit Arrobio 31:12

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“Pockets of Peace” with Nabela Noor 38:38

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SPECIAL EDITION OF BDA BABY: The Grandmother Project: Team2Moms, and their mothers, Sharon & Zoraida 31:42

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A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be with Dr. Becky Kennedy 45:37

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SPECIAL EDITION OF BDA BABY: The Grandmother Project: Gayle King and her daughter, Kirby 34:39

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Talking all this Mom (sleeping, formula, weaning, toddler, and sex) with Emily Oster! 34:48

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Lea Michele and nerve wracking pregnancies 41:37

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Sex after baby with Dr. Cassidy 49:32

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Jessica Alba and The Honest Company 41:39

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Vagina Whisperer Dr. Sara Rierdon 39:21

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BDA Baby (Before, During and After Baby) 1:37

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Tony Biglan, Ph.D., on balancing funding with following your true passions 1:04:23

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Dean McKay, Ph.D., A.B.B.P. on mental health in academia, getting into grad school, authorship, and personal planning 1:04:44

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Steven C. Hayes, PhD, on controversy, his lab culture, and how political organizing can help you in science 1:16:08

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Jessica Borelli, Ph.D., on Work/Family Conflict, Gender Roles, and Intervention Research with Diverse Communities 1:02:06

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James Kirby, PhD, and Jeffrey Kim, on incorporating physiological data in psychological research 1:03:32

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Bethany Teachman, PhD, and Jeremy Eberle, on embracing an open-science mindset 1:01:34

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Jessica Schleider, PhD, on Open Science and Replicability Practices and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academia 1:05:45

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Maria Karekla, PhD, on wearables in research and getting a psychophysiology lab up and running 1:03:51

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Todd Kashdan, on going against the grain, idea capture, and autonomy 1:04:57

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Ken Weingardt, on personal mission statements and tech startups in the mental health space 1:08:00

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Kelly Wilson, PhD, on the importance of theory, chasing your interests, and giving away ideas 59:17

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Lynnette Averill, PhD, on moving from counseling psychology to neuroscience, getting a Fulbright, and ketamine research 1:01:22

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Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, on embracing the messy and dissemination and implementation science 1:03:32

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Alan Kooi Davis on Getting Started in Psychedelic Science, Collaboration, and the Source Research Foundation 52:32

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George Bonanno on Unconventional Research, Being Led by Curiosity, and How to Deal with Setbacks 1:01:07

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Joanna Arch on Disciplined Time Tracking, Grant Writing, and the Blending of Passion and Profession 1:01:44

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Evan Forman on Nurturing Collaborations, Finding Stellar Project Coordinators, and Healthy Skepticism 1:00:27

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Matthew McKay on How to Write More than 30 Professional Books 1:05:05

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Jonathan Bricker on Creating Research Teams and Life at an Independent Research Center 1:08:41

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Kelly Koerner on Finding the Edge of What is Known in Research 1:11:21

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E1 - Mike Twohig on Producing Tons of Research While Biking Hundreds of Miles a Week and Having a Family 1:00:24

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