251. why college feels different for gen z (feat. dr. scott barry kaufman)
why is the college experience SO different for our generation??! today’s guest is dr. scott barry kaufman— a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. he is a professor of psychology at columbia university and host of the psychology podcast, which has received over 30 million downloads worldwide.
in this episode, we break down why gen z students are having such a unique college experience– and what that means for our mental health.
250. why high achievers still struggle with mental health
are you tired of constantly choosing between your mental health versus everything else on your plate?! in this solo episode, i answer a listener’s question that a LOT of college students and postgrads struggle with: how do you prioritize success while still taking care of your mental health?
by sharing some of my favorite mental health tips and routines, this episode can serve as your template for how to optimize your mental health without sacrificing your goals.
246. why external validation keeps you stuck! (feat. dr. scott barry kaufman)
‘self-actualization’ isn’t just a tiktok buzzword– it’s how you can unlock your true potential using psychology. today’s guest is dr. scott barry kaufman— a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. he is a professor of psychology at columbia university and host of the psychology podcast, which has received over 30 million downloads worldwide.
in this episode, we translate terms like self-actualization, agency, and mastery into actionable tools you can actually use. whether you’re a college student trying to raise your gpa or a postgrad working your way out of an existential crisis (real), this episode is your instruction manual for living your best life starting NOW!
221. two psych majors tell ALL: GPAs, grad school, & so much more!
In this week’s episode, we are sharing part two of our tips for being a psychology major! I am once again joined by my friend (and fellow psych major at UPenn!) to discuss even more things you absolutely need to know about majoring in psychology in college.
220. how to succeed as a psychology major (& what we wish we knew sooner)
In this week’s episode, I am joined by one of my closest friends at UPenn to discuss one of our favorite topics: being a psych major! In this episode, Olivia and I break down everything you need to know about majoring in psychology in college. We share all of our absolute best advice on what we wish we’d known before picking psychology as our major.
219: feeling like you don’t belong in school is the norm… let’s change it feat. dr. greg walton
Today's guest is Greg Walton— the Michael Forman University Fellow and Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. His research investigates psychological processes that contribute to major social problems and how “wise” psychological interventions can address such problems and help people flourish.
214. unfiltered college advice: social anxiety, burnout, school stress, + more
In this week's solo episode, I am once again reacting to mental health posts on Reddit! I poured through TONS of Reddit posts on different mental health challenges people are experiencing in college and shared my most unfiltered responses to them.
201. The Science of Motivating Gen Z: Mentors, Purpose, and Politics feat. Dr. David Yeager
Today's guest is David Yeager— a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin who is considered “one of the world’s leading experts” on the psychology of young people, according to the New York Times Magazine. He has consulted for Google, Microsoft, Disney, the World Bank, and the White House and has recently published his book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People.
200. Back to School Advice (DBT Edition)
Happy episode 200!!! In this week's solo episode, I am sharing my favorite DBT skills and tricks that you can use to thrive in school.