In this episode, I talk about many of the changes that would likely occur if we stayed up all night. But, is this really how it works for everyone? Find out here! Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/mystictig…

In this episode, I talk about what could predict how much we put off going to sleep. The findings are very clear and straightforward. And boring. There are likely many better things to research. Let’s talk about those. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.c…

In this episode, I talk through some things we should consider when it comes to phone use and sleep. It really isn’t all bad…probably. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/mystictigermusic https://soundcloud.c…

In this episode, I go through (some of) the (many) things that happen during sleep. But, I still have some questions. Do you think this research applies to you? Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/mystictiger…

In this episode, I talk about 3 different techniques we naturally do when trying to remember information. They don’t work, but we do them. So what else can we do then? Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic TigerCheck them out on any major streaming service and their social media:https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/https://www.instagram.com/mystict…

In this episode, I’ll discuss how weed may mostly worsen memory. However, there are ways it may help and, more importantly, we don’t know with any real certainty just yet exactly what weed does and doesn’t affect. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/my…

In this episode, we learn about what brain games are and how they can help improve various aspects of memory. It doesn’t help everything, but it does help and it can be free too! Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www.instagr…

In this episode, I go into many different types of memory that we have. Hopefully your echoic memory allows my words to make it into your phonological buffer, and eventually into your semantic memory, mirite? No? It’ll make more sense after you listen! Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their so…

In this episode, I talk about the relation between racism and sexual well-being for women of color. This is just a first step in understanding this important connection, but it is a necessary one to understand. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mysti…

In this episode, I focus on the biggest factors that have been studied as to why girls and women may not want to pick STEM trajectories. There is still a lot of work to be done, but it’s a start! Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ ht…

In this episode, I talk through how biased the system is against pregnant women of color and actual experiences they have been through. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/mystictigermusic https://soundcloud.…

In this episode, I talk about how ridiculous it is that we perceive men and women differently when they do the exact same thing. How correct is this research and what can we do to change discrimination toward women? Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/…

In this episode, I discuss how women who are professors in Clinical Psychology tend to not be as successful as men, at least not in the normal ways. I also discuss why this finding may not be the “truth” and needs to be further explored. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: htt…

In this episode, I go over how to increase empathy (which is involved, but simple) and then I talk about if we really should be and when we can expect this to work. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www.instagram.com/mystict…

In this episode, I talk about if empathy always helps a conversation with your partner, how concerned you really need to be, and if responsiveness to your partner is always a good thing. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www…

In this episode, I talk about the reasons why we may avoid empathy according to research. I’ll also add in why I think this research may not be completely applicable to our daily lives. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www.…

In this episode, I answer questions like "does empathy lead to well-being," "when is empathy more positive or negative," and "how many times a day should you be empathizing?" Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www.instagram.c…

In this episode, I explore the idea that passion can lead to addiction-like symptoms with Facebook. Do you know anyone who is experiencing addiction-like symptoms? This will help you understand what may be important and what you may not have to focus on in trying to help them. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major strea…

In this episode, I talk about what might typically happen in a happiness intervention. I also talk about what factors stick out as important for whether or not the intervention works and might be more or less effective. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.…

In this episode, I talk through habits we can develop to change eating and physical activity levels. It works! And, if you want to lose weight, these habits also help with that. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www.instagra…

In this episode, I discuss some misconceptions about how to build or change habits. For the most part, I want to say, it isn’t because you aren’t capable. There are other reasons for why you may not always be successful with creating the habits you want. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their …

In this episode, I talk about two important concepts within romantic relationships: self-esteem and positivity. Does self-esteem matter when it comes to what we want and expect out of our partners? Does it matter regarding how we view our partner? It does. But how? And how can we be better partners regardless of self-esteem. Check it out here! Musi…

Do you know how to give support? Do you know how to ask for support? These are both tough skills and there are definitely right and wrong ways to do this. Check this episode out to learn more!Bởi The Research Room

In this episode, Esther and I discuss how to argue (healthily) with your partner. We all will have arguments from time to time. Might as well do it right so that, in the end, we can have better quality relationships compared to those that can be mean and manipulative while arguing. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major …

In this episode, I talk to my guest, Huda, about her experiences on dating apps and how it does and doesn’t match with the research on dating apps. Does this sound like your experience? Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermusic/ https://www.…

In this episode, Drake tries out expressive writing. He learns how it can help decrease stress, depressive symptoms, as well as increase resilience and post-traumatic growth. Much needed in my opinion. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mystictigermus…

In this episode, I walk through how I imagine expressive writing could have helped Shawn Hunter from Boy Meets World. Shawn lacked opportunities and resources to help him thrive, often leading to the presentation of aggression/manipulation and feelings of not belonging. Expressive writing can reliably help with both in teens. Music: Perfect Synergy…

In this episode, I present a conversation with Michelle Obama (that I had in my head) to see how we can apply expressive writing to the depression she was feeling in 2020. This would be a great situation to apply this intervention! Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://w…

In this episode, I talk about expressive writing: what it is, when to use it, and why it might work. If you can’t or don’t want to talk to other people, but still have problems you want to work through, this is a great option! Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.fa…

In this episode, Dr. Robert Wright and I discuss how useful it is to be able to talk in more depth about pain to your doctor. Unfortunately, we don’t currently do this, but there is no reason for us not to try! Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.facebook.com/mysti…

In this episode, I’ll go through the evidence for internet-based CBT and try to apply it to a very near-and-dear Squid Game character to see if I could help him (or if he could help himself by enrolling in this intervention). Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and their social media: https://www.fac…

In this episode, I discuss various factors that change the pain experience differently depending on race/ethnicity: individual patient factors, medical provider factors such as bias, and system factors like access to healthcare. Does this resonate with you? Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major streaming service and the…

In this episode, Dr. Robert Wright and I talk about the complexities of pain and pain communication. We’ll give some tips and tricks on how to try and communicate pain as well. And if you feel like no one is understanding your pain, talk to us! We’re glad to talk and hear you out. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger Check them out on any major s…

In this episode, we see if the way researchers define and measure resilience actually lines up with the real world. If you want a look at what actually happens in psychological research and what psychologists are thinking, this is the place for you! Are there people you find resilient? Perhaps fictional characters like Disney’s Mulan or Tolkien’s G…

In this episode, we walk through many individual factors that predict resilience! There really are a lot. Most make sense. Some are surprising. And some...we don’t necessarily believe. Website: roomforresearch.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/roomforresearch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roomforresearch Twitter - https:…

In this episode, we discuss many ways to increase resilience and why it matters. We also describe when resilience interventions surprisingly don’t work. At the end of the day, however, you’ll know what specifically works for you. Website: roomforresearch.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/roomforresearch Instagram - https://www.i…

In this episode, we talk about all of the different paths resiliency can take. It isn't a one-size-fits-all sort of deal. We are all unique in our paths, have different experiences and different resources. If you come across this and want to talk, let us know! We want to help however we can. Website: roomforresearch.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - htt…

In this episode, we discuss how reliable it is to use mindfulness techniques to decrease depressive symptoms in teens and young adults. Spoiler alert: it is. And yet we still say it might not work. Why? Check it out here! Website: roomforresearch.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/roomforresearch Instagram - https://www.instagram…

In this episode, we talk about how the factors that lead up to and help reduce hypertension are actually different across Asian subgroups. This opens up so many questions and considerations for future work that include Asians (or any ethnicity that research lumps together). Website: roomforresearch.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - https://www.facebook.…

In this episode, we discuss the importance of social support in predicting mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. A lot of people aren't necessarily good at giving social support, however. Maybe even we could give support if you are feeling like you need it! roomforresearch.com Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger…

In this episode, we talk about how expressive works and why it might be beneficial for first-year college students to do in order to reduce anxiety symptoms. But, it may only work if you write in a certain way. We’ll explain what we mean more in the episode! Website: roomforresearch.com Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger…

In this episode, we'll talk about what well-adjusted couples are saying while coping with breast cancer. We have a lot of choices, but what we end up saying likely reflects other good (or bad) aspects of our relationship. Website: roomforresearch.com Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic TigerBởi The Research Room

In this episode, Alex, Annie, and Liz have a discussion on studies conducted to understand a common misperception we have about the spread of COVID and how to correct it. It’s potentially a lot easier than we all think! roomforresearch.com Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic TigerBởi The Research Room

In this episode, we interview (almost) Dr. Liz Lozano. We discuss if donor-conceived individuals’ attachment styles can help predict curiosity, search, and contact behaviors for their biological parent(s). If you are interested in donor-conception for any reason, please join us for this episode! roomforresearch.com Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger…

In this episode, our guest, Dr. Annie Jung, discusses why people vaccinate in different parts of the US. It seems like people in smaller towns end up vaccinating for a different reason than those in larger cities. Why? And what can the rest of the US learn to increase vaccination? roomforresearch.com Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger…

In this episode, we discuss what we-talk is and isn't within romantic relationships. Don’t start spamming words like “we” or “us” after this haha. Or, you can, but it won’t do anything (other than probably annoy your partner). roomforresearch.com Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic TigerBởi The Research Room

In this episode, we talk through research that shows that a person's own level of attachment security relates to their relationship satisfaction. We also discuss how important security is, although, Liz can’t tell us how to become more secure...yet. Website: roomforresearch.com Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger…

In this episode, we talk through research that shows same-gender couples tend to have better interactions and are happier than different-gender couples...and then somehow slip into giving relationship advice. Music: Perfect Synergy by Mystic Tiger https://www.instagram.com/mystictigermusicBởi The Research Room

How confident are you in answering these questions: who gossips, what do they gossip about, do people of different backgrounds gossip more or less, and who do people gossip about? The answers might surprise you as Liz and Alex walk through the article, Who gossips and how in everyday life?Bởi The Research Room