The Real Psychobabble Podcast

The science and psychology of GROWTH MINDSET. Learn what defines growth mindset, why it is important for children and adults alike, and the strategies necessary to support your own mindset and motivation.

Everything you've ever wanted to know and much, much more about the science and psychology of laughter. Learn the answers to: What is a laugh? Why do we laugh? What makes something funny? Is laughter really the best medicine?

Well...whale...well. Your eyes are not deceiving you because, YES, The Real Psychobabble has returned! Cody & Raul are ready to bring you fresh babbles in an all-new Season 5. But first, they answer the tough questions, like "Where have you been the last 3 years?" and "Why is Cody collecting birth certificates?" We're dishing life updates and teasers for Season 5. Cheers!

We are joined by Trenton Haltom, doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to babble about the research and impact of toxic masculinity across the lifespan. We're taking a deep dive into how messages of masculinity are communicated, who is responsible for policing masculine norms, and even sprinkle in a little hope for change. This episode is full of research, anecdotes, and personal stories all intended to provide depth and breadth to the discussions on toxic masculinity.  We hope this babble helps you reconstruct your ideas of masculinity and gives you the tools to challenge others to rethink what masculinity is in our current world. 

The concept of emotional intelligence was first introduced in 1990 and has since become a staple of research and clinical work from psychological interventions to corporate America. But, what is emotional intelligence? Why is it important to teach and develop emotional intelligence in our younger generations? We answer these questions and more on a fresh new babble! Tune-in and learn how emotional intelligence may be the key to unlocking success! 

Interviewing for a new job--or even graduate school--can be a daunting task. So, we've consulted with human resources experts and our fellow graduate students to discuss how to nail an important interview. This babble includes a fantastic collection of tips and tricks to be successful in an interview, including how to navigate these situations during THE INSIDE TIMES. 

What does a 2009 Folgers television ad have to do with relationship dynamics? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. We're going far off the rails on this babble, so stay tuned!

The art and science behind being productive. We share insights from our unique experiences from grant writing to dissertation proposals. Have you noticed slips in your productivity during COVID-19? Whether your productivity is tied to your role as a student or employee, we're babbling some great tips, personal stories, and research evidence to help you be more effective.

We're kicking things off on a fresh new season by reflecting on where we've been and where we're going. What have we learned from our summers, our travels, and our new milestones. Thanks for joining us for an exciting new season of THE REAL PSYCHOBABBLE PODCAST!

We are joined by Dr. Marco Barker (Vice Chancellor Diversity & Inclusion; University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Dr. Belinda Hinojos (Staff Psychologist & Training Director; Morningstar Counseling & Consultation), and Blair Baker (School Psychology Doctoral Candidate; University of Indiana-Bloomington) to explore racism in America, systemic injustice, and how we can move forward towards equity.

We're back to talk about the coronavirus infodemic, a byproduct of the unprecedented uncertainty and anxiety plaguing the world. Why are we seeing an increase in misinformation shared on social media (**and that Plandemic video**). Later, we're joined by Dr. Susan Swearer who weighs in on how we can all become better consumers of scientific information and how to judge the credibility of information found online. 

Adult friendships are difficult but ultimately rewarding experiences of personal growth and well-being. We're here to babble about our experiences of friendships in adulthood, the hard lessons we've learned along the way, and what the research says about the benefits of social connection. COVID-19 has us reflecting about different aspects of our lives, so we babbled these thoughts in the hopes it helps you do the same. 

Stories of true crime have been a staple of Western media consumption for decades. Books, podcasts, and TV/film tell the countless stories of real people committing real crimes. Why are we drawn to these stories, even when they are so gruesome? What is happening to the brain while we are reading, listening to, or watching true crime stories unfold? We answer those questions and MUCH MORE on this fresh new babble!

We're continuing the conversation around COVID-19 by focusing on ways to cope during this unprecedented time. Join us as we babble about our insights on coping skills from our training and personal experiences. Be sure to stick around for the second half of the episode, where we model different strategies with a few babblers and even learn a new one from Dr. Sara Gonzalez.

We're babbling in unprecedented times, as the spread of COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe. We've all seen the videos of panic shoppers and resource hoarders. and we've all read countless social media posts about the virus. We're here to babble about experiences of coronavirus anxiety, how to maintain a semblance of sanity while practicing social distancing, and how to be good consumers of virus-related information.

Personality tests have become part of the Western cultural zeitgeist, which more recently has seen the massive growth of constructs such as the Enneagram. On this week's babble, we review two of the most popular personality tests, what they are actually measuring, and how much credence can be placed on their results. We're babbling the full spectrum of personality tests, the good, the bad, and everything in between. Tune in as we provide our scientist-practitioner perspective on the value of personality tests, cheers!

On this week's babble, we're joined by American Outlaws co-founder Korey Donahoo and AO-Lincoln president Mark Purkoski to discuss the sports fan paradox. Being a fan of a team is often met with disappointment and occasional heartbreak, so why are we drawn to sports and continue watching at the risk of enjoyment? The AO guys share their insights from growing an organization from the ground up, the role psychology and team success plays in their operations, and how fan groups foster well-being and social connectedness.

In the wake of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, we're back to babble about grief, what it looks like, and what to do about it. We share personal anecdotes and experiences of personal grief and loss with the hopes that you can learn along with us. How do you talk to someone who is grieving, and how can you help yourself through the grieving process? Tune-in for resources and helpful tips.

SEASON 3! We're kicking off the new season and the new year by babbling about goals and resolutions. By February, research shows that nearly 80% of resolutions have failed. So, we're trying to change the narrative by discussing how to reshape our goals and approaches to change to promote better outcomes and increase the likelihood of success. Change can be difficult, but we hope this episode makes it easier for you! 

In the final episode of Season 2, we are joined by concussion expert Dr. Susan Davies from the University of Dayton. We're babbling about concussions--what they are and are not--and what it means for youth, parents, and schools.