Chasing the Mind

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/

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:    https://www.amazon.com/How-Speak-Chicken-Your-Chickens/dp/1612129110/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521678223&sr=8-1&keywords=melissa+caughey   https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Guide-Keeping-Chickens-2015-03-10/dp/B01FIWGE54/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1521678223&sr=8-4&keywords=melissa+caughey

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 scale up and expand their influence. You can find Joe at https://www.practiceofthepractice.com/ Please visit our webpage at http://www.chasingthemind.com and our patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/chasingthemind

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. Shelby M. Balik is an associate professor of history at Metropolitan State University of Denver, specializing in early American history and American religious history. She holds degrees from Brown University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin. She has published in the Journal of Social History, the New England Quarterly, and the Journal of Church and State, among others. She is the author of Rally the Scattered Believers: Northern New England’s Religious Geography (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2014) and is currently researching a book on household religious practice in eighteenth-century North America.

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 associate professor of history at Metropolitan State University of Denver, specializing in early American history and American religious history. She holds degrees from Brown University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin. She has published in the Journal of Social History, the New England Quarterly, and the Journal of Church and State, among others. She is the author of Rally the Scattered Believers: Northern New England’s Religious Geography (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2014) and is currently researching a book on household religious practice in eighteenth-century North America.

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 dementia.  Bonus! Dr. Lipton is a science fiction nerd who speaks about her many fandoms! She tells about what the movies and TV get wrong about neurological issues, and she talks about her fiction writing and upcoming contribution to a book about putting the science back in science fiction. You can find out more about Dr. Lipton at her website: http://annelipton.com/   To hear Dr. Angela on The Spinning Logic: http://jasonhavey.com/spinning-logic-147-dr-angela-johnson/

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 surrounding individuals facing food insecurity and the impacts of this kind of stress on individuals and families. AND a contest: For everyone who makes a donation of any amount through the paypal icon on the www.chasingthemind.com website, they will be entered into a contest where they can win a guest spot on Chasing the Mind OR a free coaching session with Dr. Angela or Dr. Stephanie. Go to http://www.chasingthemind.com now to make your donation! As always, you can support the show at http://www.patreon.com/chasingthemind Shout out to one of our first patrons: Brad Sultan! The Doctors love you!

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 Weinstein and Hollywood.  You can listen to The Something Random Podcast on Podbean at https://somethingrandompod.podbean.com/ To see Tick go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj6qpcZXRAo Visit us at our website at http://www.chasingthemind.com And our patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/chasingthemind

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 troop ship, and now a hotel stationed in Long Beach, California. But first the Doctors discuss why people love ghost stories. You can learn more about the Queen Mary at: http://www.queenmary.com/ Check out The Something Random Podcast with special guests Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie! https://somethingrandompod.podbean.com/e/22-bait-switch-wspecial-guests-dr-angela-johnson-dr-stephanie-schwartz/ And check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/chasingthemind Extended interview with Nicole coming soon! Also, we have a new facebook group, Mind Chasers--Come hang out with us! https://www.facebook.com/groups/360555954404593/

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/ And there is a new movie out about Dr. Marston, the creator of Wonder Woman. See the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mts8NIcLZUQ Listen to our past episode on Wonder Woman here: https://chasingthemind.com/2017/08/04/podcast-3-the-secret-life-of-wonder-woman-with-brad-sultan/ Thank you for listening! You can find us at http://www.chasingthemind.com And check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/chasingthemind

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 Doctors discuss hidden meanings behind Halloween costumes, including why people choose to wear sexy food items? Thank you for listening to Chasing the Mind. You can find us at http://www.chasingthemind.com And check out our new Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/chasingthemind  

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 the film is over 70 years old. www.marfan.org http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031359/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036855/ Please check out our website and our new Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/chasingthemind  

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 Taylor Swift's new song. Chasing the Mind is a weekly podcast, but we are moving our release date to MONDAY'S starting September 25th.  Please visit our website and sign up for our newsletter to hear about upcoming special events...we have some great ideas for live events!  

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 shares her love of cupcakes, comedy, and pole fitness. Also, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie introduce some new segments to the show, including more conversations about different topics in psychology in Psych Corner and a new feature where Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie will diagnose a character from a movie! Listeners make your suggestions by email at info@chasingthemind.com or tweet us @chasingthemind #DiagnoseThisMovie. And don't forget the next episode is a Talk Balk session, so send us your questions. Please subscribe to Chasing the Mind on Itunes and Stitcher.

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 info@chasingthemind.com or post on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/chasingthemindpodcast/ As a fun extra, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie want to hear from listeners for a new segment where we diagnose a character from a movie, television show, or literary character. Tweet us your ideas at #favorite @chasingthemind.  Shout out to Reasonable Risk Podcast where Dr. Angela was a guest for the most recent episode. Join Michael and Dr. Angela for a discussion on sex offender recidivism, stranger danger, and why your kids will probably be just fine. You can link to the episode below. http://reasonableriskpodcast.com/no-one-wants-to-abduct-your-kids-with-dr-angela-johnson

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, Jessica helps each one of these people give voice to their individual journeys.  Jessica reflects on her first experience writing the memoir of her grandfather Jack, who was a retired arson investigator in Kansas, and the surprising things that even Jessica's mother didn't know until she read the book. Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie reflect on the way that Cider Spoon Stories captures the universality of the human experience one story at a time. Cider Spoon Stories also gives back to the community by donating their time to a yearly storytelling project, this years compilation is Whispers: Healing & Triumph after Sexual Assault. A part of the proceeds go to a local rape crisis center and the remainder goes to support the next community storytelling project. Please see the link below: http://www.ciderspoonstories.com/blog/2017/6/26/whispers-healing-triumph-after-sexual-assault  For more information or to sign up for local or online workshops, please visit http://www.ciderspoonstories.com

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 school, sports and life, Dr Lund discusses how recovering from her own childhood illness set the foundation for her own work in helping children develop resilience in the face of serious challenges. Dr. Lund discusses the pillars of resilience, and outlines ways to help children reach their full potential. Dr. Lund is also the author of a children's book, Putter and the Red Car, which tells the story of a family moving cross-country through the eyes of a frisky Airedale Terrier, Putter. Putter's story teaches children how to cope with change.

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, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy), and they reported higher levels of dehumanizing groups perceived as "other." Some suggested lessons that can be drawn from the study are also included. The study by Patrick Forscher and Nour Kteily can be found here: https://psyarxiv.com/c9uvw Also we share a bit of what happened after we were officially done recording episode 5...we call it the "After Party." 

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. Stephanie's love of pottery and Dr. Angela's thoughts about the benefits of meditation. And as always, please take a moment to rate and review this episode, and share it with your friends. You can visit us at www.chasingthemind.com to hear past episodes and to see profiles of upcoming guests. You can also find us on Facebook, follow us on twitter @chasingthemind, or email us at info@chasingthemind.com.

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 has been a hair stylist for nine years. She has seen how media influences like celebrities and fashion-icons can drive women to have unrealistic expectations. Her clients can then expect her to create "miracle make-overs in 45 minutes or less". Taylor has also heard more than her share of secrets standing behind her chair. She has learned how to read people, create an intimate space for her clients to vent, and present herself as persistently cheerful and supportive. Today, Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie get to hear about what goes on in the beauty salon from the other side.  Thank you for listening to Chasing the Mind. You can subscribe on Itunes and Stitcher. Please take a moment to leave a comment or rate and review this episode wherever you listen. And if you have an idea for a show, let us know at info@chasingthemind.com.

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 comic book history better than most people. Today, Brad joins Dr. Angela and Dr. Stephanie for an expansive conversation about Wonder Woman, from her beginnings as a Nazi-fighting, defender of America, to her most recent incarnation as a god-like Warrior, In between she has been portrayed as a secretary, a baby, a Wonder Girl, a mystery solver, and Ms. Steve Trevor.  Drawing on the book by Jill Lepore, The Secret History of Wonder Woman, we also discuss the rather intriguing background of the man behind this powerful feminist icon, William Moulton Marsten, and his unique inspiration for creating a female superhero more powerful than any man. This interesting discussion covers comic book history, bondage, kink, feminism, the lack of representation of female superheros in comics and film, and of course, Wonder Woman.  Thank you for listening to Chasing the Mind. You can subscribe on Itunes and Stitcher. Please take a moment to leave a comment or rate and review this episode wherever you listen. And if you have an idea for a show, let us know at info@chasingthemind.com.   The Secret History of Wonder Woman By Jill Lepore

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 exposure to the reality of death, and the ways in which her obsession with this fact has shaped much of her life. She has spent much of her waking (and dreaming) hours contemplating the possibility of life after death. Her fear has driven her to explore various spiritual paths in search of evidence that her individual self might continue to exist in some way after the end of her corporeal existence. Dr. Levine's journey leads to some unique places; studying with a Christian Evangelical college group, visiting a town populated with mediums and psychics, and giving a convent a test-run. Dr. Levine has sought to communicate with the deceased; she has tried astral projection; she has left no spiritual fringe stone unturned--all in her attempts to gather sufficient evidence to quell her terror. While Dr. Levine's existential fear is palpable at times, she also presents her quest with a dry wit, and self-deprecating humor. She evaluates her experiences with a keen, critical mind.  Thank you Dr. Levine for sharing your personal journey with us today. You can read more of Dr. Levine's work at The Wisdom Daily and Hevria. She has also written a popular book Mystics, Mavericks, and Merrymakers: An Intimate Journey among Hasidic Girls, which won Moment Magazine’s Emerging Writer Award for Nonfiction and was chosen for the national Hadassah Book Club.   If you are interested in being notified of the release of Dr. Levine's new book, which was discussed today, please subscribe to the Chasing the Mind blog. We will update listeners when her book is available.  Thank you for listening to Chasing the Mind. You can subscribe on Itunes and Stitcher. Please take a moment to leave a comment or rate and review this episode wherever you listen. And if you have an idea for a show, let us know at info@chasingthemind.com.   By Stephanie Wellen Levine - Mystics, Mavericks, and Merrymakers: An Intimate Journey Among Hasidic Girls (New edition) (7.7.2004) By Stephanie Wellen Levine

    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 be difficult to find a person who is more passionate or more eloquent in describing the intricate world of Live Action Role-Playing (LARP), than Trey Reilly. For those of us with little understanding or experience with these theatrical games, Trey brings these campaigns to life. She describes the logistics of everything that goes into writing and designing the game, and she details the care that is given to creating a world in which every person can find a way to be powerful, and ultimately, triumphant. Trey explains the ways in which this medium helps sharpen the interpersonal skills of each player, and creates a community in which players learn to rely on themselves and each other to solve complex problems. She also expounds on how LARPing became a place where women and minorities could tell their unique stories in a creative and safe space. Finally, Trey offers resources to those who are interested in exploring what the LARPing community has to offer.  Thank you Trey Reilly for being our guest and sharing your knowledge and experiences with us. Thank you for listening to Chasing the Mind. You can subscribe on Itunes and Stitcher. Please take a moment to leave a comment or rate and review this episode wherever you listen. And if you have an idea for a show, let us know at info@chasingthemind.com. For more information, contact the organizations below: http://www.larping.org/ http://www.interactiveliterature.org/NEIL/interconConventions.html https://learnlarp.com/    

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 will talk about how they met, their first impressions of each other, and what motivated them to launch Chasing the Mind. You will also hear a little bit about their upcoming guests and plans for future podcasts. Thank you for listening to Chasing the Mind. You can subscribe on Itunes and Stitcher. Please take a moment to leave a comment or rate and review this episode wherever you listen. And if you have an idea for a show, let us know at info@chasingthemind.com.