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Chasing the Mind
by Angela Johnson
Why do we think they way that we do and believe the things we believe? What is it about being human that also makes us vulnerable to so many biases? Chasing the Mind podcast is a place to challenge our assumptions and shine light in our dark, unexamined places. Welcome to a place where insight and discovery comes through sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Only through shining a spotlight on our unconscious biases can we hope to change the ways we interact with others, in our homes, in our communities, within our institutions, and yes, even in our politics.
Episodes
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Ep 22: Beautifully Authentic with Renee Powers
Today, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie talk to Renee Powers, feminist coach and host of Wild Cozy Truth. We talk about youtube beauty stars, feminism, diversity, and make up as "play." You can find Renee at https://www.wildcozytruth.com/
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Ep 21: Return of the Chickens with Melissa Caughey
Hey Everyone! We are back and talking to Melissa Caughey about how awesome it is to have backyard chickens! You can find out more about Melissa here: https://www.tillysnest.com/ You can find her books here:...
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Ep20: HAPO? Help a Psychologist Out with Joe Sanok
Today, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie talk to Joe Sanok, clinician, consultant, and host of Practice of the Practice Podcast. Joe has great advice on how to establish and grow a thriving counseling practice. And his tips can be applied to any small business owner who is looking to find ways to…
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Ep 19: History WHAT?! The Thanksgiving Story You Didn't Get in School with Dr. Shelby Balik: Part 2
Today, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie continue their discussion with Dr. Shelby Balik, History Professor. We discuss how women exerted their influence before they even had the right to vote, and Dr. Balik offers her insights as to how history informs our understanding of our current politics.…
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Ep 18: History WHAT?! The Thanksgiving Story You Didn't Get in School with Dr. Shelby Balik: Part I
Today, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie talk to Dr. Shelby Balik, History Professor, about the things we get wrong about the Thanksgiving story--from the story of Plymouth over that of Jamestown to the "fetishization" of Pocahontas, you won't want to miss this interview! Shelby M. Balik is an…
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EP17: The Long Goodbye with Dr. Anne Lipton
Today, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie speak with Dr. Anne Lipton, Board certified neurologist who specializes in dementia. Dr. Lipton shares who is more likely to get dementia, when to be worried about changes in memory, and how to mitigate potential risk factors that make one vulnerable to…
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Ep. 16: Season of Compassion with Rick Doane
Today, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie talk to Rick Doane, Executive Director of Interfaith Social Services. ISS is a nonprofit agency that provides services to those suffering from food insecurity, as well as mental health counseling and homelessness prevention. The doctors discuss the issues...
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Ep15: And Now For Something Completely Random
Today Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie talk with Charles, Mikeal, Joel, and Scotty from The Something Random Podcast. The Doctors administer a "psychological test" designed just for the guys...and the conversation turns serious when talking about the serious issues of sexual harassment a la Harvey...
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Episode 14: Keeping the Queen Mary Afloat with Nicole Nietzel
Today the Doctors speak with architectural historian and preservationist Nicole Nietzel about her work on the Queen Mary. Nicole discusses her love of architectural history and why it is so important to preserve historic sites like the Queen Mary which was at various times a passenger ship, a…
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Episode 13: Catapult into Autumn with Kevin Johnson
Today Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie talk to Kevin Johnson about the world of Punkin Chunkin. The doctors also talk about some of the rituals of autumn and discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder. You can find out more about the punkin chunkin event in New Hampshire here: http://www.extremechunkin.com/...
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Episode 12: Stop and Think with Michael Schaffer
This week, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie speak with the host and creator of Reasonable Risk Podcast, Michael Schaffer about how to think more critically and make better decisions. And Michael gives Dr. Angela some very good advice about poker. http://www.reasonableriskpodcast.com/ Also, the…
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Episode 11: Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
Today, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie discuss invisible disabilities and universal healthcare. The interview today is with Melisa Frizzi, who discusses having a chronic medical condition, Marfan Syndrome. In the final segment, the doctors take on #diagnosethismovie with Gaslight. Spoiler alert: But...
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Episode 10: Talk Back, The Sequel
On today's show, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie discuss an exercise that helps college students learn about differences in vulnerabilities for people with different SES and answer a question about Mensa and other high IQ societies. They also "throw down" about Flo" and then evaluate the merits of...
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Podcast #9: Sweet Reality with Laura Heffernan
In this episode of Chasing the Mind, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie talk to Laura Heffernan, romance novelist and author of the new book Sweet Reality. They discuss the guilty pleasure of reality television, the process of writing a novel, and the pros and cons of writing steamy love scenes. Laura...
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Podcast #8.5 Bonus: Back To School
Today, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie tell you what every college student should know about how to get on their professor's good side. Plus we look ahead to our interview with Laura Heffernan and our next Talk Back episode! Please send you questions to [email protected] or post on our…
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Podcast #8: Cider Spoon Stories with Jessica Hagemann
Today Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie talk to Jessica Hagemann, a professional ghostwriter, who helps people tell their stories. From a young man who recovered from a stroke and then wrote a book on communication, to a mom of seven who wasn't sure her life was interesting enough to fill a book,...
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Podcast #7: Helping Kids Bounce
In this episode of Chasing the Mind, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie talk to Dr. Kate Lund, clinical psychologist and performance coach. Dr. Lund has been working with students, athletes, and teams for the past ten years. In her recent book, Bounce: Help your child build resilience and thrive in...
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Podcast #6: The Psychological Profile of the Alt Right
Today on Chasing the mind we look at a recent paper that explores the psychological profile of those who identify as Alt Right. The study found that participants who self-identified as alt right scored higher on questions related to social dominance, Dark Triad traits (narcissism…
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Podcast #5: Talk Back
What is the brain of a psychopath like? How do you take care of yourself when you have a job in the helping professions? What was that thumping in episode 1? Today Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie answer listener questions and talk about the first four episodes of Chasing the Mind. Learn about Dr....
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Podcast #4: Bartender without the Booze with Taylor Nogueira
The beauty industry is a multi-billion dollar business, and the average woman can spend up to $1800 a year on her hair alone. The pressure on women to be attractive is not just cultural; in fact, studies have shown that being perceived as more attractive equates to higher income. Taylor Nogueira...
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Podcast #3: The Secret Life of Wonder Woman with Brad Sultan
Did you know that for a time after World War II, only three Superheros remained in the comic universe, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman? Brad Sultan, lawyer, comic book nerd, collector of silent film movie posters, and expert 70's game show historian does. He can rattle off the details about...
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Podcast #2: Crossing My Fingers; Hope Not to Die: with Dr. Stephanie Wellen Levine
Join Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie for this fascinating conversation with Dr. Stephanie Wellen Levine as they discuss her upcoming book which details her "lifelong quest for insight into what might happen to our amazing selves and consciousnesses after we die." Dr. Levine chronicles her early...
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Podcast #1: When Geeks Go Outside: with Trey Reilly
Our first guest on www.chasingthemind.com is Trey Reilly, veteran LARPer (Live Action Role-Play). Trey has been involved in the LARPing community for decades. She has written, co-written, run and staffed a number of LARPs over the years, and her games have been played on five continents. It would...
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Podcast Zero: Who Are We and Why Are We Here?
Meet the people behind Chasing the Mind, Dr. Angela Johnson and Dr. Stephanie Schwartz. Also meet Kevin Johnson, Producer, Sound Engineer, and Production Manager. In today's discussion, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie will share a little about themselves, both professionally and personally. They…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Why do we think they way that we do and believe the things we believe? What is it about being human that also makes us vulnerable to so many biases? Chasing the Mind podcast is a place to challenge our assumptions and shine light in our dark, unexamined places. Welcome to a place where insight and discovery comes through sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Only through shining a spotlight on our unconscious biases can we hope to change the ways we interact with others, in our homes, in our communities, within our institutions, and yes, even in our politics.
HOSTED BY
Angela Johnson
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Why do we think they way that we do and believe the things we believe? What is it about being human that also makes us vulnerable to so many biases? Chasing the Mind podcast is a place to challenge our assumptions and shine light in our dark, unexamined places. Welcome to a place where insight and...
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Chasing the Mind is created and hosted by Angela Johnson.
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