The Psych Student: Undergrad and Grad Edition

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The Psych Student is back! In this new grad edition, I will be talking about my adventures after my undergrad and my advice to you as one psych student to another!


    • Apr 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Bonus: Emotional Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 1:02


    What is emotional intelligence and how to use it as a psychology student?

    The Last Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 61:35


    What can I say? This is the LAST episode. (Update) - I was going to release a bonus episode but unfortunately my recording software is not working for the time being. I plan to get this recorded as soon as possible after The Last Episode. Thank you for your patience. --------------------- Naka's Nook art found at the following: Facebook: Naka's Nook Instagram: @nakas.nook Twitch: nakasnook -------------------- The new Psych Student bi-weekly blog: https://thepsychstudent1.blogspot.com/ Here is a list of my recommended reads: Fiction: The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury, Lightning by Dean Koontz, The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty, and Watchmen by Alan Moore. Non-fiction: The Cyber Effect by Dr. Mary Aiken, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck by Mark Manson, Everything That Remains by The Minimalists, and Left Neglected by Lisa Genova Find all these books on https://bookshop.org/ to help support independent bookstores during this difficult time. --------------------- Recommended podcasts: Psychology in Seattle by Dr. Kirk Honda, The NoSleep Podcast by David Cummings, and Freakonomics Radio (Stitcher Exclusive) by Stephen J. Dubner. -------------------- Thank you all for listening to The Psych Student: Undergrad Edition Podcast. It has been a pleasure being your host for the last six or so months. I wish you all well! If you wish to contact me to discuss topics in psychology and get a mention in a future blog post don't hesitate to contact me either by email (sbarker253@gmail.com), Facebook (my name, Spencer Barker), or Instagram (spenzamo_dude). Sincerely, Spencer Barker, BA, CBT, BCAT

    Fear, Social Distancing, and Finding Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 14:43


    Social distancing can be a good thing for more reasons than you think. As psychology students, what can we do while we're social distancing? 

    Digital Minimalism and Attention

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 26:49


    Put down the phone!

    'The Last Episode' Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 5:44


    A sneak peek at the last episode of The Psych Student podcast!

    Graduation, Minimalism, Reading, and Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 37:10


    In this episode, we'll talk about a few important things for being and continuing to be a psych student.

    10 Minute Meditation For The Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 11:11


    In this episode, we'll be doing a short meditation. Listen in to relax and let go!

    Self-care, Post-BA stuff, and Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 29:07


    Welcome to the first episode of our last season! What are some ways we can practice self care and self love? Find out in this episode of The Psych Student podcast. For those of you in Washington, here is the number to call for information on coronavirus and what to do if you or a loved one start experiencing symptoms: 1-800-525-0127. Here is a link for continued information and updates on the virus, how it spreads, and what to look out for: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html Be safe out there guys and don't forget to wash your hands!

    Season 3 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 3:36


    What to expect in our third and last season of the podcast!

    Porn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 61:44


    A deep dive on pornography. My thoughts, current research, and my hopes for the future. Please respect the content of this episode as it is a sensitive topic for many of us. This is not a weak issue or one that shouldn't be talked about. There are people out there that need help because of the side effects of over consumption. Selected readings: Your Brain On Porn by Gary Wilson - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-brain-on-porn-gary-wilson/1121182617?ean=9780993161605 Getting Off by Erica Garza: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/getting-off-erica-garza/1126185949?ean=9781501163395 And for extra resources, discussions, and support, please visit: nofap.com yourbrainonporn.com

    Quick Tip #8: Pocket it

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 3:24


    Check out the app, Pocket. Here you can save articles from around the web (could be psychology articles) and view them ad free.

    Rejection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 14:25


    When you get rejected from a grad school, it can feel like the worst thing. Listen in for more... 

    'Porn' Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 6:21


    A trailer for our upcoming, BIG episode, 'Porn'. 

    Buddha's Brain: Book Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 10:00


    A book review on Buddha's Brain!

    Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 18:36


    A deep dive on happiness. Enjoy... and smile!

    Updates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 6:21


    Some updates to the podcast...

    Happiness Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 2:13


    A preview of our next big episode, 'Happiness'.

    The Biz Minor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 6:53


    Learn more about the business minor and why it's a good idea to get one as a psychology major.

    Behind The Artwork

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 9:21


    A short story about the artwork for the podcast.

    Quick Tip #7: Bulking up your resume!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 7:02


    Here are my suggestions for bulking up your resume... for psych students!

    New Year's Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 9:28


    With 2020 now in motion we put our new year resolutions in motion too. But should we be putting as much pressure on ourselves as we do?

    R Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 5:43


    Check out the links below on R language! This is for ALL psychology students, but particularly if you're interested in research and statistics. https://www.datacamp.com/courses/free-introduction-to-r https://www.r-project.org/about.html

    Grad School Interview Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 15:09


    Tips on acing your grad school interviews.

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 0:58


    A glimpse into season 2 of our podcast!

    End of Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 1:37


    A short holiday episode.

    2020 and our podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 1:28


    This coming year, let's work together to make these episodes! You can e-mail at sbarker253@gmail.com...

    Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 25:11


    My story with meditation and the meaning behind. Also, why you must at least try meditation. Here are some of the guided meditations I use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73cKVC8CjIQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5tkqaKiryE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhkRjE3Ny84

    Feedback, please!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 1:00


    As we are coming up on our special on meditation, I would like to ask every one of you to give me some feedback on episodes. Please, anything! Well, okay, not anything. I guess I should be have some boundaries...

    Quick Tip #6: SAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 1:51


    Do you experience SAD like symptoms?

    Crazy Book Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 15:32


    Check out the book, Crazy: A Father's Search through America's Mental Health Madness by Pete Earley. Found anywhere books are sold!

    Freud

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 25:28


    A deep dive (as deep as I can go) on Sigmund Freud. My thoughts and more.

    The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck Book Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 8:28


    Quick Tip #5: Winter sucks, man

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 6:44


    Winter quarter is the worst... especially in the northwest. Doesn't have to be that bad though... well, not as bad...

    Meditation Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 1:36


    Tune in to hear my thoughts on meditation and my journey through college with the help of meditating! Edit: this episode will come out the 23rd.

    Freud Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 1:31


    My deep dive on Freud will be coming out early in the morning on the 16th! Tune in to hear my thoughts.

    Quick Tip #4: Clean your crap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 1:59


    Feeling claustrophobic with life and school?

    Graduate School Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 22:08


    I discuss a few important things regarding grad school! It's around that time to apply! Get out there and apply!

    1984 Book Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 17:38


    A very surface level review of the 1949 classic '1984' by George Orwell.

    Quick Tip #3: Learning more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 9:19


    Learn more earlier and experience the benefits! New episode coming this Saturday morning!

    Nervousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 12:17


    We get nervous over things that may seem innocuous... all the time. But give opportunities a chance. New mystery episode coming out Saturday morning! If you have questions, please e-mail me at sbarker253@gmail.com

    Friggin' Tests

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 15:00


    Short episode about tests you will likely approach in your undergrad experience. Enjoy!

    Negativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 16:15


    Tell me what you think! Did I miss something?

    Quick Tip #2: The Pomodoro Technique

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 3:03


    Having trouble focusing on your work or studying? Check out the link provided below to start using the pomodoro technique. https://www.tomatotimers.com/

    Psych Student #2: My Undergrad Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 24:24


    In this episode, I go over my experiences as an undergrad. If you have ideas for future episodes, e-mail me at sbarker253@gmail.com with the subject line as "Podcast Listener". Thank you and enjoy.

    Quick Tip #1: Make your bed already!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 1:30


    Take a listen to get your day started right! Happy Friday

    Psych Student #1: Myself, background, and future episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 5:59


    Hey guys! This is my very first episode... ever, so please don't be afraid to tell me if this sucks. Feedback is always welcome and encouraged. Also, I have a slate of ideas for future episodes beyond what I talked about in this episode; I would also like to hear ideas from you on what you would like discussed relating to psychology or the psychology undergrad. With suggestions, email me at sbarker253@gmail.com with "Podcast Listener" in the subject line. Thank you and enjoy.

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