Best Psych Segments Podcasts (2024)

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Lyrically Speaking, Vol. 3: Summerween Songs 35:52

4h ago35:52

35:52

In this episode we celebrate Summerween with a creepy collection of songs and the stories that made them scary. From the Stones to the X-files. From a gypsy to a howling crooner, we cover some spooky, cooky, ground. Episode highlights: 01:25 Keira Returns! 01:55 What is Summerween? 06:00 Character is King: Summerween Edition 10:55 From a certain pe…

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Getting Psyched with Kara Quinn 52:26

6d ago52:26

52:26

In this episode we welcome author and poet Kara Quinn to discuss the long and winding path she took to find a literary agent. Kara also shares the challenges she faced when she took on the all-consuming task of writing a psychological thriller. Highlights: 01:35 Kara’s Poem 03:02 Character is King: Poetic Edition (abbreviated) 04:55 Welcome Kara Qu…

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The Long-Lost Art of the Jingle 14:29

2M ago14:29

14:29

In this episode we examine the long-lost art of writing advertising jingles and recognize the copywriters and creative directors who crafted the most memorable songs from commercial advertising’s golden era. Along the way, we revisit classic commercial tunes. Episode highlights: 01:20 From song to sonic tagline 03:38 A jingle that went to Billboard…

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The Importance of Premise 29:57

3M ago29:57

29:57

In this episode J Ryan and Keira discuss the importance of creating an engaging premise when crafting a story and share their Top-3 list of story examples having an awesome premise. Episode highlights: 01:25 What if? 02:53 The components of a great premise 04:50 Character is King: Clever Premise Edition 10:35 Amazing amber idea 12:59 Rewarding hero…

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The Origins of Idioms 28:29

4M ago28:29

28:29

This episode is a horse of a different color as J Ryan and Keira take a deep dive into idioms. Join their exploration of how these beloved expressions of speech have permeated our culture and day to day lives and learn the amazing history and origin of some of their favorites. Episode highlights: 01:55 What is an idiom? 03:50 Our verbal culture (Tr…

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Unraveling Fate with Kara Douglas 41:42

6M ago41:42

41:42

In this episode, J Ryan and Keira welcome romance & fantasy author Kara Douglas to discuss the tropes of love, unraveling fate, and making magic. Kara also shares her key to social media book promotion and how she gets advanced copies of her books into readers hands. Episode highlights: 01:20 Blending Genres 03:45 Character is King: Mixed Genre Edi…

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One Conversation with Luana Ehrlich 59:17

6M ago59:17

59:17

In this episode, J Ryan and Keira welcome USA Today bestselling thriller and suspense author Luana Ehrlich to discuss the secret of being a prolific writer, the challenge of juggling multiple series characters, and the art of intertwining faith with thrills and chills. Episode highlights: 01:15 What makes a prolific author? 05:45 Character is King:…

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Lyrically Speaking, Vol. 2: Christmas Songs 39:29

9M ago39:29

39:29

In this second installment of the Lyrically Speaking series, J Ryan and Keira shine a festive light on classic Christmas songs and explore the lyrics that make the holidays bright. Along the way, they share not-so-well-known stories behind these beloved tunes and reveal a 400-year-old mystery surrounding one cherished Christmas carol. Episode highl…

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Breaking Down Pixar's 22 Rules of Storytelling 51:57

10M ago51:57

51:57

In this episode, J Ryan and Keira take a deep dive into Pixar Studio's 22 Rules of Storytelling, examining each rule and sharing examples of how they are executed in popular films and in their own writing projects. They also unveil Pixar's unique corporate creative process, "The Pixar Braintrust," and discuss how it came to be. Episode highlights: …

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Just the Facts and a Little Faith with Dony Jay 57:22

11M ago57:22

57:22

In this episode, J Ryan and Keira welcome author Dony Jay to discuss writing action-packed spy thrillers from a Chistian perspective. Dony also shares his insights into police procedurals, and how his 20-year career as a police investigator has prepared him to write his new crime thriller series. Episode highlights: 01:52 How much of ourselves do w…

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Thrillin' Out with Jack Arbor 1:05:09

12M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

In this episode, J Ryan and Keira welcome thriller author Jack Arbor to discuss his action & espionage series The Russian Assassin, the weight of Cold War history, and the challenge of crafting a lovable anti-hero. The conversation also delves into the business side of independent publication and the benefits of cultivating an extensive Beta Reader…

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Lyrically Speaking, Vol. 1 37:31

1y ago37:31

37:31

In this episode, hosts J Ryan and Keira dive into the world of music to discuss how the structure and conventions of the modern pop song provides fertile ground for excellent writing, and they share their favorite examples of stellar lyrics from songs over the past 70 years. Episode highlights: 02:41 Structure, constraints, and good writing 05:36 C…

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Globetrotting with Kristy Lynae Moore 41:59

1y ago41:59

41:59

In this episode contemporary romance novelist Kristy Lynae Moore joins J Ryan and Keira to talk about travel adventures, life on a ranch, and a fascination for a particular Kingsman. Kristy also discusses how she discovered and fell in love with the art of typography, and shares her biggest challenge with independent publishing. Episode highlights:…

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A Twist of Teenage Romance with Nicole Adair 58:14

1y ago58:14

58:14

In this episode YA novelist Nicole Adair joins J Ryan and Keira to talk about the twists and turns of teenage angst, the work of writing, and the unifying power of Taylor Swift. Nicole also discusses the purpose and importance of her social media posts, and the awesome yet terrifying world of independent publishing. Episode highlights: 01:20 What m…

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Confidence 32:44

1+ y ago32:44

32:44

Hosts J Ryan and Keira discuss the importance of building confidence in your writing, and how to go about doing it. Confidence is nurtured through hard work and experience, but it can come from other surprising places as well. Episode highlights: 01:45 Character is King 06:20 Are you confident in your writing? 08:35 On a scale of 1 to 10 12:15 What…

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Inside the Writing Workshop of San Francisco 24:31

1+ y ago24:31

24:31

In this episode hosts J Ryan and Keira take you inside the Writing Workshop of San Francisco. Having participated in this year’s event, Keira provides a debrief and exploration of the 2-day workshop, including session offerings, an overview of the literary professionals in attendance, and a detailed look at the book pitch process. Along the way she…

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Romancing The Write Note with Bitsy Yates 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

46:37

In this episode romance novelist Bitsy Yates joins J Ryan and Keira to talk about how the Massachusetts landscape and a mandated quarantine inspired her to write her debut novel Unapologetically Yours. Along the way, they discuss the power of social media, writing while being a mom, hybrid publishing, and the challenges and opportunities of writing…

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Movie Lines That Transcend 30:21

1+ y ago30:21

30:21

Hosts J Ryan and Keira have a fun discussion about lines from movies that are so well written and executed they become ingrained in popular consciousness, regardless of if you've seen the movie or not. And they explore how these lines provide a lesson to authors in how to write dialogue for their own characters. Episode highlights: 01:17 Shout-out:…

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The Testimony of Keira F Jacobs 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

34:22

Hosts J Ryan and Keira discuss how injecting non-standard character struggles, traits, and relationships into a genre novel can strengthen the story. And they delve into the questions an author must consider before going independent. Episode highlights: 02:47 What is a Whim? 06:25 A story of choices 11:10 Character struggles – A writer’s therapy 13…

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Welcome to The Write Note 21:41

1+ y ago21:41

21:41

Write Note hosts J Ryan Fenzel and Keira F Jacobs introduce themselves, give a little bit of their background stories, and discuss why they decided to start a writing podcast focused on independent authors. Episode highlights: 00:39 Why we’re doing a podcast 03:55 You are my daughter 05:48 What is your origin story? 13:26 The world in a trunk 14:52…

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Who should listen to The Write Note? 1:31

1+ y ago1:31

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The Write Note is a podcast for independent authors by independent authors. Topic-of-the-month episodes focus on key elements of creative writing and storytelling. Interview episodes delve into the writing life with indie authors or explore the path to book production with industry professionals. The Write Note is hosted by 20-year indie author J R…

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Let's catch up! ( I know I have been inconsistent but I can explain😉) 4:20

2+ y ago4:20

4:20

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It has been a while since I recorded a segment but I'm back and happy to do more of these! 12:09

3y ago12:09

12:09

Today's segment is about my struggle with mental health,toxic environment and my healing journey for the past one year. Enjoy!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlrin-limo/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlrin-limo/support

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Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty. 5:34

4y ago5:34

5:34

A lot has happened in the year 2020,especially the COVID-19 pandemic that has crippled many of us. Our mental wellness and stability has been tested and we are doing everything we can to keep a sane mind and it is okay if all you've done is push through the day.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlrin-limo/messag…

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Voting & Motivation 6:53

4y ago6:53

6:53

This election matters - and so does your voice! This is a re-release of a 2018 episode that covers the motivation behind whether people choose to vote or not, and it is just as important now as it was 2 years ago. Take a listen, and then make a plan to vote.

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Compliance: The Art of the Request 7:01

4+ y ago7:01

7:01

There is a rule in sales - if you want the customer to pay one price for a product, always tell them first that the price is much higher. Want to know why? The answer lies in the psychology of compliance. Compliance is a change in behavior as the result of a request. We are asked to do things countless times each day...so why do we comply with some…

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Special Episode: Psychology of Pandemic Behavior 7:07

4+ y ago7:07

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The world is in a crisis. The coronavirus pandemic is affecting millions around the globe. As of today in the US, over 125,000 have been infected (that we know of) and over 2,000 have died. Our healthcare system is about to break under the pressure. And everything is cancelled. Life as we know it has stopped for a while. But here is the real myster…

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Welcome to the Psych Central. 0:25

5y ago0:25

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This is a trailer episode of the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlrin-limo/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlrin-limo/support

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Conformity & Fitting In 9:17

5y ago9:17

9:17

Remember all those stupid trends you went along with in high school? There's a reason why you did it. Conformity is when we behave or think in certain ways because we feel like we should, because we want to "fit in" with a social group. No one told you to wear that cliche' Hard Rock Cafe t-shirt or use all that AquaNet in your hair, but you did it.…

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Person Perception 8:03

5y ago8:03

8:03

You aren't supposed to "judge a book by it's cover" and yet, you find yourself making instant assumptions about who someone is based on their initial appearance and first impression. Are you a bad person? Nope - according to social psychologists, you are engaging in a normal psychological phenomenon known as "person perception." And while this snap…

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Treatment Basics 6:21

5y ago6:21

6:21

This episode reviews the two main approaches to treating psychological disorders: psychotherapy and biomedical treatment. While each has its own pros and cons, understanding the goal of each approach is important. *Side note: This episode does not intend to give treatment suggestions or advice to any listener - it is simply an informational overvie…

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Autism Spectrum Disorders 13:45

5y ago13:45

13:45

Autism is the most misunderstood, yet fastest growing, spectrum of disability in the US. It is a developmental delay based disorder with specific symptoms that are important to recognize early. It is often represented by an image of a puzzle piece, because trying to understand, decode and treat autism is like a mysterious puzzle. This is an importa…

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Piaget Series Pt. V: Formal Operational Stage 7:52

5+ y ago7:52

7:52

Ah, the teenage years - so full of drama. According to Piaget, there is a reason why. Adolescents think differently than adults, despite being more advanced in reasoning than younger children. This episode wraps up the Piaget Series and covers the last stage in his Theory of Cognitive Development - Formal Operational thinking.…

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Piaget Series Pt. IV: Concrete Operational Stage 6:35

5+ y ago6:35

6:35

It's 5 o'clock somewhere...but according to a child in the Concrete Operational Stage of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, it is really only 4:58pm. This episode covers how children think from ages 7-11 and why they tend to reason as if they were stubborn scientists.

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Piaget Series Pt. III: Preoperational Stage 8:20

5+ y ago8:20

8:20

Children say some pretty funny things - and if you understand Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, it makes sense why. Children in the Preoperational Stage think differently than adults - they believe in animals coming to life, they have trouble with impulse control and they don't understand why everyone in their class really isn't a "friend."…

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Piaget Series Pt. II: Sensorimotor Stage 6:26

5+ y ago6:26

6:26

Babies are pretty cute - but they are also super curious and actively thinking from the day that they are born. This episode discusses the first stage in Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development. It also helps to explain why toddlers are so bad at hide and seek!

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Sensation 101 9:36

5+ y ago9:36

9:36

The basics of how sensation works – nothing fancy, nothing complicated. This episode is a review of the four main terms used to understand how we sense physical stimuli. Also, it contains the elusive explanation as to why the first 10 minutes of a concert are not nearly as "good" as the rest of it.

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Nervous System Basics 8:02

5+ y ago8:02

8:02

You thought you were signed up for a psych class, but now you have to learn about the complicated workings of the body’s nervous system. While you are patiently waiting to get to the chapter on personality disorders, take a listen to this episode on the nervous system and how it breaks down in to specific divisions. As intriguing as learning about …

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Mistakes on the Brain 6:59

5+ y ago6:59

6:59

Ever wonder what we used to think the brain did? Want to know how Def Leppard and The Roots are related to mistakes in neuropsychology? Tune in for this entertaining look at how wrong we were about the causes and cures in mental health.

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What is Psychology? 5:49

5+ y ago5:49

5:49

The first episode of the new podcast series, Psych Segments, is here! Did you just enroll in a general psych course? Think you know what psychology is all about, but want to be sure? This episode is the perfect place to start. If you like the podcast, subscribe today! For more things psychological, visit the blog or follow on Facebook or Twitter @p…

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Piaget Series Part I: The Basics 8:10

5+ y ago8:10

8:10

Here's the first episode in a 5 part series that covers the basics of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development and the respective stages. Piaget was a revolutionary when it came to understanding how children think, and his theories are discussed frequently in all types of psychology courses. This episode discusses some of the basics, like how we us…

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Locus of Control and the Voting Booth 5:41

6y ago5:41

5:41

The Locus of Control Theory of Motivation is a simple one – either you believe you can cause things to change, or you don’t. And depending on your belief, you are going to either be motivated at a high or low level. This is especially important to understand right now, as midterm elections are fast approaching. Want to know why some people vote and…

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Correlations 7:53

6y ago7:53

7:53

Does drinking water cause you to die? No – but there is a strong correlation between people who die and people who have consumed water. Correlations show relationships, and this type of research is widely used in psychology. It is often widely misinterpreted because we commonly confuse correlation with causation. Check out this episode to learn the…

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Maslow's Hierarchy 10:20

6y ago10:20

10:20

According to Maslow’s theory, human beings have a lot more in common than we think; we all have the same universal needs. Our needs are the driving force behind our motivation. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs outlines these universal needs, and despite what many people may believe, free WiFi connection is not on the list.…

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Vygotsky and the ZPD 9:54

6y ago9:54

9:54

There’s a reason why tutoring works – it involves learning through socialization. Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory of Development explains this, and it gives a lot more credit to our thoughts and abilities than previously considered. If we interact with people who can do or know more than us, we can achieve a lot more, a lot faster. Here’s why!…

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Freud's Divisions of the Mind 8:42

6y ago8:42

8:42

If you want to understand how Freud viewed personality, you can look to the iceberg. Or, you can listen to this episode, which will review the 3 divisions of the mind (Id, Superego and Ego) and how it affects our personality traits. And if you have ever wondered why and epic battle of guilt vs. desire plays out whenever you see something delicious,…

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Intelligence Basics 9:38

6y ago9:38

9:38

You get a good grade on your math test, and your mom tells you that it must mean you are really intelligent. She is right…right?? Well, not exactly. This episode discusses what intelligence is (and what it isn’t) along with a quick review of some of the most prominent theories of intelligence. But no matter what, you should still agree with your mo…

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Long Term Memory 7:16

6y ago7:16

7:16

So you can text without looking (yes, your professor sees you doing this during class) but you can’t label a blank keyboard to save your life…Is it because you don’t remember? To better understand how long term memory works, we need to clarify the different types. Exploring the difference between procedural and declarative memories is the first ste…

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Get Motivated 7:29

6y ago7:29

7:29

Motivation is important – and it isn’t just about the proverbial “carrot on a stick” idea. Whether it is the energy it takes to get to class in the morning or the drive we have to finish a major project, motivation is what pushes us to behave in certain ways. Right now, you might be motivated to listen to your newest playlist on iTunes, but if you …

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There's No "T" in DSM 6:54

6y ago6:54

6:54

Looking for an entertaining book to read while relaxing by the pool? The DSM probably isn’t a good choice. But, it is the most important written tool used to diagnose disorders in mental health. It provides a universal language and symptom criteria for every condition in abnormal psychology. And while that may not sound thrilling, you will most lik…

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