Psyched for Space! Join Amanda and Jessica as they discuss psychology and outer space!
Episode 38 of Headspace the Podcast! On this episode, Amanda talks about what Body Integrity Dysphoria is and a recent finding. Jessica gives information on the SpaceX mission and it's first attempted launch.
Episode 37 of Headspace the Podcast! On this episode, Amanda talks about a recent study with some insight as to why we sometimes lose our memory shortly after losing hearing due to age. Jessica gives information about some ideas in the field of cosmology, or how our universe became what it is today.
Episode 36 of Headspace the Podcast! On this episode, Amanda talks about a recent study on spacey's effect on the brain. Jessica gives information about the most energetic Quasar we've ever measured.
Episode 35 of Headspace the Podcast! On this episode, Amanda talks about a recent study on empathy detection. Jessica gives information about Earth's new moon.
Episode 34 of Headspace the Podcast! On this episode, Amanda talks about a recent study on learning difficulties. Jessica gives information about a recent development with Betelgeuse.
Episode 33 of Headspace the Podcast! On this episode, Amanda talks about a study examining the effects of shrooms on cancer patients. Jessica gives information about the Spitzer space telescope.
Episode 32 of Headspace the Podcast! On this episode, Amanda talks about a study examining the effects of music on exercise. Jessica gives information about Mars 2020.
Episode 31 of Headspace the Podcast! On this episode, Amanda talks about a study examining lack of sleep and Alzheimer's. Jessica gives an update on the Parker Solar Probe.
Episode 30 of Headspace the Podcast! On this episode, Amanda talks about rats who drive cars. Jessica gives an update on the Voyager program.
Episode 29 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! On this episode, Amanda talks about micro-cheating. She tells us what it is, what makes it unique, and what it means to our relationships. Jessica talks about animals that have been in space. She tells us what type of animal, when they went, and what the results were of their trip to space.
Episode 28 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! On this episode, Amanda talks about hypnosis, the myths, and the facts! Jessica talks about a black hole, but not just any black hole! Jessica tells us about the picture of a black hole that was released this week!
Episode 27 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells Jessica about postpartum depression (as if she doesn't already know about that) and about the brand new drug to treat postpartum depression. Jessica tells Amanda about JAXA and some adorable mishaps. R.I.P. Minerva.
Episode 26 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! On this episode, Amanda tells Jessica about conversion therapy and why it's total BS. Jessica tells Amanda about Space X and what exciting and super recent news they have! This week's word book word is brought to you by mutual friend of both hosts, Kacey!
Episode 25 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! On this episode, Amanda tells Jessica about ASMR, what it is, and what research there is on the topic. Jessica tells Amanda about origami and how origami is being used in space! This week's word book word (for the first time ever) is brought to you by two people: Jerry and Kacey!
Episode 24 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! On this episode, Amanda and Jessica profile three badass black women who were pioneers in psychology and astronomy. Amanda tells us about Inez Beverly Prosser and Ruth Winifred Howard, the first two women to receive PhDs in psychology. Jessica tells us about Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel to outer space.
Episode 23 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! On this episode, Amanda talks about the pet effect and whether or not animals are good for our health. Jessica talks about the Hubble Space Telescope and what is on the horizon for space telescopes. Bonus content: Jessica gets to do something fun for the first time in a long time! Also, Amanda has a slight existential crisis over marketing.
Episode 22 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! On this episode, Amanda discusses change blindness and how this can affect our day to day lives. Jessica tells Amanda how slow the speed of light is. That's right. Jessica claims the speed of light is slow! Bonus content: Amanda's anxiety and what a hardass professor she used to be.
Episode 21 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! On this episode, Amanda tells Jessica about Emma Eckstein and her series of unfortunate events related to Sigmund Freud. Jessica tells Amanda about space tourism in the past and what possibilities lie ahead in the future. DISCLAIMER: There are a few gross medical details in the discussion of Emma Eckstein.
Episode 20 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda and Jessica finally acknowledge the new year! Amanda tells Jessica about how exercise influences our brain as we age and what to do if you hate exercising but want to start. Jessica tells Amanda about white dwarf stars and what brand new information is available about these stars. We made some audio changes this episode - let us know what you think!
Episode 19 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells Jessica about the Oedipus Complex and gives some lesser known details about Freud's well known concept. Jessica tells Amanda about heliocentrism and how we got to this common understanding of the solar system.
Episode 18 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! This is the last episode of 2018! In this episode, Amanda tells Jessica about recent headlines involving psychology. Jessica provides Amanda with updates from the topics in previous episodes. The plan going forward is that you will get a News and Updates episode as the last episode of the month every fourth month!
Episode 17 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells Jessica about syphilis, why it's important to psychology, and a super unethical study of syphilis led by the United States government. Jessica tells Amanda about star clusters, the different types of star clusters, and yet again blows Amanda's mind at the scale of the universe.
Episode 16 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this special episode, Jessica and Amanda answer questions from listeners. Listen to find out tons of weird stuff about your cohosts! Also listen to find out some fun plans for future episodes.
Episode 15 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us about why we complain and what to do about your friend or loved one who is a chronic complainer. Jessica tells us about how we name things in space and who makes those decisions. The word book word this week was selected by Amanda’s wife Lindsay!
Episode 14 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us about naps and how to decide which nap is right for you. Jessica tells us everything we will ever know about Oumuamua. This week, your friendly cohost Jessica picked the word book word! Bonus content: some random state fish.
Episode 13 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us about religion and how it can help or hurt us psychologically. Jessica tells us about the Kuiper belt and a possible new planet. Amanda is still bitter from last episode, so forgive her. She'll get over it soon. This episode's word book shoutout: Amanda's friend LeeAnne!
Episode 12 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us about the Little Albert experiment and why no researcher could ever recreate this experiment. Jessica tells us about small bodies, and no we are not body shaming! Side note: Jessica knows that kuiper is pronounced ky-per (similar to hyper, but with a K), but it doesn't look like it so give her a break! She'll get it right next time. This episode's word book shoutout: Carolyn Kiel! Visit her podcast's website at www.beyond6seconds.com
Episode 11 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us about the psychology of video games and why we shouldn't always trust a headline. Jessica tells us about our very own galaxy, the Milky Way, and why we know more about other galaxies than our own. This episode's word book shoutout: Amanda's friend Jerry! Follow him on Twitter @KAGEHOSHI1
Episode 10 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! Amanda and Jessica have officially hit the double digits! In this episode, Amanda tells us about the psychology of dieting/starvation and the two hosts have a discussion about starvation then versus diets now. Jessica tells us about Io, one of Jupiter's moons, and blows Amanda's mind not only about Io but with general moon information. This episode's word book shoutout: Vanessa and Carolyn of Not Another X-Files Podcast Podcast!
Episode 09 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us about ghosting, why we do it, and why it hurts. Also find out if Jessica or Amanda has ever ghosted anyone! Jessica tells us about Antarctica and why it relates to space and has been in the headlines lately. This episode's word book shoutout: Diana from the podcast Happily Ever Aftermath! Don't forget to e-mail us to claim your shoutout!
Episode 08 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us about some Halloween-ish psychology studies and Jessica explains why she should have scored higher on the psychopath test. Jessica tells us about Uranus while Amanda makes bad jokes. This episode has our first word book shoutout: Ellen and Jaslyn from High Expectations Podcast! Don't forget to e-mail us to claim your shoutout!
Episode 07 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us about personality tests. Listen to find out which popular test is no good and which test actually accurately measures personality. Jessica tells us about black holes and how messy they are when they eat! Don't forget to e-mail us to claim your shoutout!
Episode 06 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us about the Asch conformity study and why we learn about it in intro psychology. Jessica tells us about gravity and the many reasons we should care about it. Check out Twitter/Facebook for pictures, and look for our text post on our website to claim your definition and shoutout!
Episode 05 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us about the similarities and differences between psychopaths and sociopaths. Jessica tells us about pulsars and why the woman who discovered them has been in the news lately! This episode also features Amanda's dog Everest and Jessica's dog Xena.
Episode 04 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda tells us what research says about this question: does money buy us happiness? Jessica tells us about space debris and why we should care about space trash! Bonus content: Amanda and Jessica process the release of the first episode!
Episode 03 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda talks about the Stanford Prison Experiement in the 1970s and tells us what lately has brought this study back into the current headlines. Jessica tells us about Exoplanets and why she doesn't want to live on them. Bonus content: immortality!
Episode 02 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda talks about the history and current theory on dreams and Jessica tells us about the heliosphere! This episode also features Chris, mutual friend of Jessica and Amanda! Get ready for bad jokes and our first podcasting self-disclosure!
Episode 01 of Headspace the Podcast: Psyched for Space! In this episode, Amanda brings a psychology story and tells Jessica about Milgram's Obedience Study! Jessica brings an interesting story about Outer Space tells Amanda about the Parker Solar Probe! This episode also features a thirsty dog and Amanda's repetitive nervous tick of saying "like" way too much. She'll do better in the future, she promises.
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