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Psychology and Stuff
Psychology and Stuff is a podcast out of Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and hosted by Dr. Alison Jane Martingano. It includes interviews with psychologists on a host of psych-related topics and... of course... other stuff.
Episodes
Psychology and StuffEp. 190: The Campus Conversation Gap (w/ Fred Duong)
Are college students avoiding difficult conversations, or are they simply looking for safer ways to have them? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host…
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Ep. 189: Storytelling with Data: How to Make Statistics Less Scary and More Relevant in Our World
Numbers can tell us a lot about the world, but only if we understand the people and experiences behind them. In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Dr…
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Ep. 188: What Makes an Endurance Athlete? (w/ Dr. Chelsea Wooding & Dr. Jason Cowell)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with UW–Green Bay psychologists and endurance athletes Dr. Chelsea Wooding and…
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Ep. 187: What Happens When Humans Leave Earth? (w/ Dr. Morgan Stosic)
What does it take to make a team thrive in space? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Morgan Stosic, a…
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Ep. 186: Finding Your Future Through Research and Service (w/ Grace Holschuh)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with UW-Green Bay 2026 commencement speaker, Grace Holschuh, to talk about…
Psychology and StuffEp. 185 Can You Teach a Moral Compass? (w/ Dr. Neema Trivedi-Bateman)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Neema Trivedi-Bateman, senior lecturer in criminology at Loughborough…
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Ep. 184: Why Information Literacy Matters More Than Ever (w/ Renee Ettinger)
What does it really mean to be “information literate” in a world overflowing with content? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano…
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Ep. 183: The Psychology of Home: How Our Spaces Shape Us (w/ Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges)
What if your home isn’t just where you live—but something that actively shapes who you become? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane…
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Psychology and Stuff - Ep. 182: How Do We Learn From Experiences (w/ Dr. Jason Harman)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Jason Harman, an Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Factors at…
Psychology and StuffEp. 181: Running Toward Something Better (w/ Drew Grove)
After a stroke and kidney failure diagnosis, Drew Grove decided it was time to change his life. Returning to UW-Green Bay at 38, he pursued a psychology degree…
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Ep. 180: Critical Discourse Analysis Meets Online Dating (w/ Dr. Jennie Young)
What if the key to finding a healthy relationship isn’t swiping more — but blocking more? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano…
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Ep. 179: Artificial Intelligence and Human Thinking (w/ Dr. Paul Belanger)
In this episode, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sat down with Dr. Paul Belanger, faculty member in Applied Writing and English and Project Manager of UW-Green…
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Ep. 178: What Is a Grief Camp? Inside Camp Lloyd's 20-Year Legacy (w/ Dr. Illene Cupit)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Illene Cupit to explore the psychology of childhood grief and the…
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Ep. 177: Why Bad Feelings Stick... and Good Ones Fade (w/ Dr. Ryan Martin)
Why does one negative moment stick with us while positive experiences fade so quickly? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano…
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Ep. 176: Psychology of the Brain – Both Animal and Human (w/ Dr. Jason Cowell and Dr. Todd Hillhouse)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Allison Jane Martingano sits down with UW–Green Bay psychology professors Dr. Jason Cowell and Dr. Todd Hillhouse…
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Ep. 175: Older, Wiser, Happier – The Truth About Aging (w/ Dr. Abigail Nehrkorn-Bailey)
In this myth-busting episode of Psychology & Stuff, Dr. Abigail Nehrkorn-Bailey dives into the science of aging and dismantles some of our culture’s most…
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Ep. 174: Overcoming Math Fears with Creativity (w/ Tom Rocks Maths)
In this episode, mathematician and science communicator Dr. Tom Crawford—better known as Tom Rocks Maths—joins us to talk about breaking stereotypes in…
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Ep. 173: Myth Busting (w/ Dr. Danielle Sneyd)
In this episode of Psych and Stuff, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Danielle Sneyd, assistant teaching professor of psychology at UW–Green…
Psychology and StuffEp. 172: What Does It Mean to Flourish? (w/ Dr. Jon Beale & Dr. Nick Holton)
In this episode, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano explores the psychology of human flourishing with Flourish FM hosts Dr. Jon Beale and Dr. Nick Holton…
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Ep. 171: Are Students Less Happy Today? UWGB Counselors Weigh In (w/ Illene Cupit and Michelle Gauger)
In this episode, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with two licensed counselors from the UW–Green Bay Wellness Center, Illene Cupit and Michelle…
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Episode 170: The Psychology of Eco-Spirituality (w/Dr. Regan Gurung and Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges)
In this episode of Dr. Alison Jane Martingano welcomes Dr. Regan Gurung and Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges to explore the emerging science of eco-spirituality…
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Episode 169: The Psychology of Acting Human (w/Alan Kopischke)
Join us in this episode where Dr. Alison Jane Martingano invites assistant professor of theatre and dance at UWGB, Alan Kopischke, to discuss the commonalities…
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Episode 168: The Psychology of Cheeseheads (w/Dr. Havard, Dr. Trail, and Dr. Mansfield)
As the NFL Draft heads to the Green Bay community, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano invites a panel of experts to explore the powerful impacts of sports fandom…
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Episode 167: The Psychology of a Phoenix (w/ Dr. Michael Alexander and Dr. Ryan Martin)
What makes UWGB and the students the students that go there great? In this special episode Dr. Alison Jane Martingano invites UWGB Chancellor Dr. Michael…
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Episode 166: The Drunkest State (w/Dr. Kaanthan Jawahar)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano features Dr. Kaanthan Jawahar, a Psychiatrist with expertise in alcohol-related brain…
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Episode 165: The Psychology of Special Operators (w/Dr. Shannon Baird and Nikko Wheeler)
In this engaging episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Shannon Baird and Navy Special Operations Veteran Nikko…
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Episode 164: Morality (W/ Dr. Jason Cowell and Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges)
In this episode, Dr. Jason Cowell, and Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges, psychology professors at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, reflect on the…
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Episode 163: Self Love (w/Brittany Berkovitz, Alicia Gerstner, and Courtney Covill)
In this episode, Brittany Berkovitz, Alicia Gerstner, and Courtney Covill, mental health professionals at The ATT Center for Counseling, reflect on navigating…
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Episode 162: Therapreneur (w/ Amity Cooper)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Amity Cooper a trained mental health professional, Lifebook facilitator, and…
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Episode 161: Singers, Dancers, & Other Performers (w/Dr. Chelsea Wooding & Dr. Elisa Monti)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano discovers the critical role psychologists play in enhancing the mental performance of…
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Episode 160: Do I have the January Blues? (w/ Dr. Ryan Martin)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano interviews Dr. Ryan Martin, Dean for the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences at…
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Episode 159: Why do people donate money? (w/ Dr. Matt Coleman)
In this engaging episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Matt Coleman, Executive Director of Giving Multiplier. Dr…
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Episode 158: Why are people afraid of math? (w/ Dr. Qiushan Liu)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Dr. Allison Jane sits down with Dr. Quishan Liu, a new assistant professor in the Psychology Department at…
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Episode 157: What is authentic intelligence? (w. Dr. Jan Schwartz)
In this episode, Dr. Janet Schwartz, a forensic behavioral psychologist and president of Forensic Fraud Research Inc., reflects on her career investigating…
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Episode 156: What's wrong with eyewitness memory? (w/ Dr. Danielle Sneyd)
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Alison Jane sits down with Dr. Danielle Sneyd, UW-Green Bay's new Assistant Teaching Professor for Psychology and an…
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Episode 155: Why do (only) some people care about politics? (w/ Dr. Aaron Weinschenk)
In this episode, Dr. Alison Jane interviews Dr. Aaron Weinschenk, Director of the Social Sciences and Public Policy domain and the Ben J. and Joyce Rosenberg…
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Episode 154: Am I the A**hole? (w/ Dr. Jason Cowell)
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jason Cowell explores the dynamics of the popular subreddit "Am I the Asshole?" (AITA), emphasizing how it serves as an important…
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Episode 153: What is Misinformation? (w/ Dr. James Kabrhel)
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano interviews Dr. James Kabrhel, Associate Professor of Chemistry at UW-Green Bay’s Sheboygan…
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Episode 152: How Can We Empathize with the Past? (w/Dr. Lisa Lamson)
In the season premiere of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano interviews Dr. Lisa Lamson, a historian at UW-Green Bay, about the intersection of…
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Episode 151: Season Finale! What is a bridezilla? (w/Dr. Ryan Martin and Dr. Christine Smith)
In the final episode of this season, Alison Jane is in coversation with Dr. Ryan Martin and Dr. Christine Smith from the University of Wisconson - Green Bay on…
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Episode 150: Special Episode Featuring Student Researchers!
In this very special episode, Alison Jane interviews six student researcher from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay on research topics ranging from…
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Episode 149: How WEIRD is psychology research? (w/Dr. Kris Vespia)
How WEIRD is psychology research? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Kris Vespia, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning…
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Episode 148: Are Pet Owners More Empathetic People? (w/Dr. Georjeanna Wilson Doenges)
Are pet owners more empathetic than non-pet owners? In this episode, Alison Jane and two of her undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay…
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Episode 147: Why do we blame the referees? (w/Dr. Thomas Gretton)
Why do we blame the referees in sport? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Thomas Gretton, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of…
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Episode 146: Can you change your accent? (w/Dr. Elisa Monti & Dr. Elif Ikizer)
Can you change your accent? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Elisa Monti, President and Co-Founder of the Voice and Trauma Research and Connection…
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Episode 145: Why do innocent people confess? (w/Dr. Fabiana Alceste)
Why do innocent people confess? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Fabiana Alceste, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Butler University. Dr…
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Episode 144: What's Your Fitness Goal? (w/Dr. Joanna Morrissey)
What's your fitness goal? In this episode, Alison Jane is in conversation with Dr. Joanna Morrissey, Associate Professor, and Chair of the Sport, Exercise &…
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Episode 143: Special Episode: Thriving in Academia (w/6 members of the UWGB Psychology Department)
In this special episode, Alison Jane is in conversation with six members of the Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Dr. Ryan…
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Episode 142: Is mental performance just for athletes? (w/Dr. Chelsea Wooding)
Alison Jane is in conversation with Dr. Chelsea Wooding on the topic of sport and performance psychology. Is mental performance just for athletes? Tune in to…
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Episode 141: How to spot cyber predators? (w/Dr. Michael Nuccitelli)
Alison Jane is in conversation with Dr. Michael Nuccitelli on the topic of cyber predators. Who is the most vulnerable to cyber predators? Tune in to learn…
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Episode 140: Who is more likely to believe in conspiracies? (w/Dr. Ryan Martin)
Alison Jane is in conversation with Dr. Ryan Martin on the topic of conspiricies. Who is more likely to believe in conspiracies? Tune in to learn this and more!
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Episode 139: Will climate change alter our psyche? (w/Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges)
Alison Jane is joined by Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges for a conversation about climate change. Will climate change alter our psyche? Tune in to learn this and…
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Episode 138: Is catharsis effective? (w/Dr. Ryan Martin)
In this episode, Alison Jane is joined by Dr. Ryan Martin for an in depth discussion about catharsis. Is catharsis effective? Tune in to learn this and more!
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Episode 137: Do young people lack empathy? (w/Dr. Sara Konrath and Dr. Jason Cowell)
In this episode, Alison Jane is joined by Dr. Sara Konrath and Dr. Jason Cowell for a lively discussion about empathy. Is empathy on the decline? Do young…
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Episode 136: Why Should We Increase Empathy? (w/Dr. Alison Jane Martingano)
In our first episode of the season, Ryan and Georjeanna talk about why we should increase empathy with Dr. Alison Jane Martingano. Ryan and Georjeanna also…
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Episode 135: How to Deal with Angry People (w/Dr. Ryan Martin)
In our last episode of the season, Ryan and Georjeanna talk about his new book, How to Deal with Angry People. They talk about why he wrote it, what's in it…
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Episode 134: What Our Favorite Summer Movies Say About Us
Whether you're lying to your parents so you can go look for a dead body or lying to your parents so you can see a PG film in the theater, our favorite summer…
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Episode 133: Why Are Our Pandemic Memories Fading?
In this episode our hosts, Ryan and Georjeanna, delve into intriguing research on the science of forgetting and how various factors such as stress, information…
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Episode 132: Growing Better with Age- How Emotions Change as You Get older
In this episode, Ryan and Georjeanna chat with fellow UW-Green Bay Psychology professor, Dr. Abby Nehrkorn-Bailey, about how we deal with stress and how our…
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Episode 131: Five Things You Should Know About Positive Emotions (w/Dr. Ryan Martin)
In this episode, our host Ryan Martin shares 5 things we all should know about positive emotions. We tend to lump emotions into two categories, positive and…