This isn’t some silly, motivational cliche podcast on why you will be doomed if you don’t concentrate on your studies. This podcast is hosted by Vishwajit, an Indian Medical Student now studying in Coimbatore Medical College, India but has previously spent most of his life in Muscat, Oman. This show will explore the struggles of an Indian Student trying to find his identity, juggling emotions, balancing tuition and school, his culture shock on returning to India, being the good guy, the bad ...
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Zenon and Maddy, two hopelessly lost psychology majors, take listeners on a tour of the many fields of psychology through landmark experiments, pop culture, and interviews with experts in their fields. Whether you're curious about psychology as a career or just want to learn something new about the study of the mind, Pre-Occupied investigates the many disciplines of psych in an accessible, laid-back, and thought-provoking way. And maybe somewhere along the way, Maddy and Zenon will figure ou ...
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016 - Romantic Racism and Racial Identity with Sai Auelua-Toomey
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Maddy and Zenon talk to Sai Auelua-Toomey, a down-to-earth and deeply knowledgeable doctoral student at Stanford University. Sai gives us first-hand insight into his discoveries about romantic racism. We also discuss the role of identity in academia and research, Sai's cross-cultural research experiences, and the future of diversity on college camp…
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021 - Entrepreneurship with Dr. Kizzy Parks
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Our intrepid hosts venture out of academia and into business to learn from Dr. Kizzy Parks, founder and CEO of several successful businesses and Ph.D. industrial organizational psychologist. Listeners will enjoy Dr. Parks's exciting life journey, inspiring perspective on life, and practical advice for anyone who wants to make a living by starting a…
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Travelling has never been more tedious and annoying. Delayed flights, Entry restrictions, RT-PCR test reports, etc, alongside the risk of being infected with the virus. In this week's episode, Ayaan talks about his arduous journey to and fro the United States.We also talk about, how he was forced to make decisions on his own, his experience settlin…
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As they say in Manipal, don't give me BT vibes. In this week's episode, it' all about GT(good times) vibes with Sai. He now studies in the Manipal Institute of Technology. A chilled-out session talking about student culture in Manipal, exams, parties, and hostel life during COVID-19. He also talks about the physical and mental distress of being adm…
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Guitarist not Science-tist (ft.Derwin Watson)
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In this episode, we have Derwin Watson to talk about, what it took to go against the current. A science student who was on the path to becoming a computer engineer is now pursuing the most unconventional of the unconventional paths to become a professional guitarist, along with studying culinary arts. How did he manage to convince his parents, not …
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It's never easy coming back to India after living outside the country for soo long. In this episode, Tony talks about his quirky, funny, and interesting experiences after returning to India. About his interaction with the new crowd, making friends in the age of online classes, crossing the language barrier, his road trip to Thrissur on a local bus …
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Accounting Before 18. (ft. Shivaranjani Ramakrishnan)
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How did a 16-year-old rise up to the task of facing 13 papers on accountancy, on which she almost had none to minimal knowledge?A conversation on why commerce isn't restricted to a B.Com or a CA. How it's possible to walk down the career lane even before completing school. In this episode, we talk with Shivaranjani on her journey towards becoming o…
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In this episode, we talk with Ishan about what it took to get into one of the best Business Schools in the world - The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. We have covered everything in detail from the Common application, essays, letters of recommendation, extracurriculars, different application cycles, filling up your CV, the Standard…
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To move back to India or not to after 10th grade for competitive exam coaching. This can be a very tough decision and there’s neither a right or a wrong. 2 Students; both within the 99th percentile, one stayed back and the other didn’t, talk about the decision on moving back to India. The guest for today and my good friend Mitun moved back to Madur…
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In our First Episode, we talk about the quirky and entertaining aspects of the first major academic decision most Indian students make ! (00:02:00)
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020 - Primate Psychology with Dr. Francine Dolins
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In this episode, Maddy and Zenon interview Dr. Francine Dolins, a professor of comparative psychology at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Dr. Dolins shared experiences with us that ranged from pursuing an education in England to following lemurs through the jungles of Madagascar. We also discuss how Dr. Dolins's research on spatial cognition ca…
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The hosts set the stage for upcoming episodes with a bit of background information about their own inclinations toward psychology, their friendship, and the podcast's conception. Send us an email at hosts@pre-occupied.com! Follow us on Twitter @PreOccPodcast! Follow us on Instagram @PreOccPodcast! Like us on Facebook! Visit us at pre-occupied.com!…
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019 - Research Review: Hurricane Humor and Babies' Morality
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We each read and discussed a research article to review some recent research. Maddy talked about a study reviewing the perception of dark humor during and after the Hurricane Sandy crisis, and Zenon discussed an article about babies' moral expectations when watching bear puppets stealing from one another. Maddy read McGraw et al. (2014): https://do…
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018 - Acting White and Racial Justice with Dr. Myles Durkee
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In Episode 18, Zenon and Maddy interview Dr. Myles Durkee, a warm, insightful professor at the University of Michigan and expert on the psychology of racial identity. Dr. Durkee shares his findings from his studies about "acting White" – what it looks like, why it happens, and its consequences. We also talk about what a more equitable field of psyc…
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017 - Industrial Organizational Psychology with Dr. Marie Waung
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Dr. Marie Waung, an engaging, funny, and deeply knowledgeable professor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, returns to the show to share her experiences in I/O scholarship and academia. We discuss personality in the workplace, the science of resume building, balancing an academic career, and loving what you do. The Holland Code Assessment and a…
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Maddy and Zenon come together over Zoom with Mrs. Krista Siefert to discuss the pathogen that's swept both the nation and the world over the past six months. The novel coronavirus has affected not only the physiological health of millions of people, but also the psychological health of everyone in a country that's experiencing lockdowns or economic…
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014: School Psychology with Mrs. Krista Siefert
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Zenon and Maddy talk to Mrs. Krista Siefert, a school psychologist with Farmington Public Schools. We discuss special education, the diagnosis of ADHD, and violence prevention on the individual and district-wide level. We also discuss how school psychologists advocate for evidence-based change in a wider context.Send us an email at hosts@pre-occupi…
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013 - Child Psychology with Dr. Sarah Tannenbaum
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Maddy and Zenon talk to Dr. Sarah Tannenbaum of Harvard Medical School-affiliated Judge Baker Children's Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Tannenbaum gives us keen insight into the world of a child mental health expert. We talk about the doctoral journey, finding your drive, and what it means to be an advocate for mental health. We also discuss …
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12 - Aging & Cognitive Neuroscience with Dr. Thad Polk
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Zenon and Maddy are back in Ann Arbor talking to Dr. Thad Polk, a cognitive neuroscientist and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor at the University of Michigan. His interdisciplinary research combines tactics from neuroimaging and computational modeling to better understand cognitive architecture. Dr. Polk and his team use innovative methods in cognitive …
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011: Assessment & Attachment with Dr. Laura Richardson
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Maddy and Zenon interview Dr. Laura Richardson of Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Richardson is an authentic, compassionate, and deeply insightful outpatient therapist. In this interview, we discuss the evolution of patient-therapist relationships, elaborate on the applications of attachment theory, and think critically about the importance of …
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010: Earning a PhD with Scott Greenspan
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Maddy and Zenon talk to Scott Greenspan, a candidate in the University of Massachusetts-Amherst's PhD program in School Psychology and doctoral intern at Harvard Medical School-Affiliate Judge Baker Children's Center. Scott reveals what it's like to be a doctoral student balancing research, employment, self-care, and his personal life. We also disc…
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009: Projective Tests with Dr. Michelle Stein
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We got the opportunity to talk with Dr. Michelle Stein of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, a practicing psychologist and professor of psychiatry. The interview focused on what it's like to work as a psychologist in a hospital setting, her work on the SCORS-G, and the use of projective tests in clinical assessment. Here is …
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008: Psychological Defenses with Dr. John Porcerelli
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Maddy, Zenon, and Dr. John Porcerelli discuss defense mechanisms—what they look like, how we use them, and why we use them. Dr. Porcerelli is an engaging, sharp, and incredibly knowledgeable professor of psychology at The University of Detroit Mercy, where he directs the psychology clinic. He shares his winding path from apathetic high school stude…
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007: Social & Clinical Psychology with Dr. Jim Sexton
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We got to interview Dr. Jim Sexton, who holds Ph.D.s in Clinical and Social Psychology. He's currently a professor at George Washington University's Psy.D. program and a practicing clinician. His answers lent insight into a wide range of topics within the fields of both his Ph.D.s, such as building rapport with clients, identifying subconscious bia…
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006: Part 2 of Clinical Psychology with Ms. Andrea Broadwater
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This is the second half of our interview with Ms. Andrea Broadwater, a therapist from Ann Arbor, Michigan with experience in clinical research, crisis care, and independent practice. In this episode, Ms. Broadwater talks about setting boundaries in therapy, giving back, tele-mental health, and the future of therapy. In the discussion, we talk about…
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005: Part 1 of Clinical Psychology with Ms. Andrea Broadwater
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This is the first half of our interview with Ms. Andrea Broadwater, a therapist from Ann Arbor, Michigan with experience in clinical research, crisis care, and independent practice. In this episode, Ms. Broadwater talks about her background, her current clinical work, self-care, and her theoretical orientation. In our discussion, we talk about what…
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004: Neuromarketing with Dr. Caleb Siefert
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We talked with Dr. Caleb Siefert, a professor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, personality researcher, practicing clinician, and former neuromarketing consultant. We got to ask him about the life of a consulting psychologist, how psychology informs marketing, and how his current roles as a professor, researcher, and clinician inform and bene…
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003: Attention & Cognitive Psychology with Dr. Daniel Weissman
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We got to talk to Dr. Daniel Weissman of the University of Michigan about a wide variety of topics, including choosing a career path, research with dolphins, computational modeling, and much more. We also got to hear about Dr. Weissman's own research on attention and the methods he uses to measure attention. If you want to learn more about attentio…
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Live at the University of Michigan-Dearborn!
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As students at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, we got to talk to four different professors about what they do and how their fields relate to each other. Here's who all we talked to: Dr. Marie Waung is an industrial-organizational psychologist. Her current research involves developing the capability of autonomous shuttles to interpret human beh…
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002: Personality and Social Psychology with Dr. Robin Edelstein
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We talked to Dr. Robin Edelstein of the University of Michigan. She researches how personality influences peoples' interpersonal relationships. She's also a member of division 8 of the APA, the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. We also talked about personality tests, attachment styles, and other related topics. If you want to learn mor…
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001: General Psychology with Dr. Marie Waung
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We spoke with Dr. Marie Waung, an industrial-organizational psychologist and professor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, about the field of psychology in general and the skills one can acquire by studying psychology. Maddy & Zenon also talked about the history of psychology, research on career anxiety, and some basic terms & concepts to prepa…
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