Chetty Chats

In this episode, I talk with Maridol Acierda about her extensive work in various caregiving roles across many different locations, ages, and needs. Maridol has incredible energy, and her dedication to providing the best care is evident. Enjoy!

Chetty Chats is Chetty Changing! In this episode, I talk about how my life goals are changing alongside my vision for this podcast. Enjoy!

Sources:

• It Takes an Average of 17 Years for Evidence to Change Practice: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2803716
• Replication Crisis: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/replication-crisis

In this episode, I talk with Coach Don Megerle about the impactful and very admirable work he does as the Coach of the Tufts Marathon Team, or TMT. Coach Don shares how he got into coaching, his goals as a coach, and some personal stories about his time as a coach. This was a really meaningful and emotional episode (tears were shed!), and I know it will truly touch anyone who listens. Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk with Peri and Meghan about the psychology of the show Avatar: The Last Airbender. ATLA is an animated children’s show, but it has many deep and meaningful themes. This was a super fun and entertaining conversation! Enjoy!

Concepts we discussed:

• Cognitive dissonance: https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.html
• Chakras: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/7-chakras
• Nirvana: https://www.britannica.com/topic/nirvana-religion
• Letting go of attachments: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/letting-go-of-attachment-from-a-to-zen/
• Groupthink: https://www.britannica.com/science/groupthink
• Stanley Milgram Shock Experiment: https://www.simplypsychology.org/milgram.html
• Our brains’ difficulty with large quantities: https://www.npr.org/2024/01/03/1198909057/brain-struggles-big-numbers-neuroscience
• Hellecopter parenting: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.canadacollege.edu/esl/docs/Impacts-of-Helicopter-Parenting-on-Children.pdf
• Parentification of children: https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/mental-health/parentification/

Closure comes from within: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-angry-therapist/202308/understanding-closure-in-a-shot-glass

In this episode, I talk with Jack Derby about his journey into entrepreneurship and mentorship, his current work, in addition to how psychology relates to his experiences. This was a super insightful conversation. Enjoy!

Concepts we discussed:

• Prospect Theory: https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/economics/prospect-theory
• Loss Aversion: https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/loss-aversion

In this episode, I talk with Sheyla, one of the most authentic people I know, about the psychology of aviation! We discuss what authenticity means to her, how she exhibits authenticity, in addition to some psychological concepts relating to authenticity. This is a super sincere episode that I think everyone would enjoy listening to! Enjoy!

Concepts we discussed:

• Humanistic Psychology: https://www.britannica.com/science/humanistic-psychology
• The Fully Functioning Person: https://www.verywellmind.com/fully-functioning-person-2795197
• Congruence/Incongruence/Self Image/Ideal Self: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-concept-2795865
• Cognitive Dissonance: https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.html
• Impression Management: https://www.simplypsychology.org/impression-management.html

In this episode, I talk with Blake Freedland, an instrument-rated private pilot with over 400 hours of flying experience about the psychology of aviation! We discuss how pilots stay calm and make informed decisions, the engineering psychology of a plane's design, and why people are so afraid of flying, among many other interesting topics. Blake shares some fascinating stories and also gives advice about how you can be a more informed passenger and critical consumer of media regarding aviation! Enjoy!

Concepts we discussed:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral
• Exposure and Response Therapy: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/erp
• Availability Heuristic: https://www.simplypsychology.org/availability-heuristic.html
• Selective Attention and the gorilla experiment: https://www.npr.org/2010/05/19/126977945/bet-you-didnt-notice-the-invisible-gorilla
• Framing and the importance of vocabulary (Attribute Framing): https://www.advocatemagazine.com/article/2020-january/the-psychology-of-framing-and-jury-decision-making
• Gambler's Fallacy: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gamblersfallacy.asp
• The Phone Proximity Effect: https://hbr.org/2018/03/having-your-smartphone-nearby-takes-a-toll-on-your-thinking

In this episode, I talk with Eugene Kitahara, an 11-time marathoner (and counting) about the psychology of marathoning! We discuss motivation, resilience, and finding balance, among many other interesting topics. Eugene shares some powerful life lessons that can be valuable for anyone. Enjoy!

Check out Eugene's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJR2bXhsfO65CVPh7XXnOOg

And follow me and Eugene on Strava!

• https://www.strava.com/athletes/114423495?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=social&share_sig=CF02F2821743293121&_branch_match_id=1426352244180383686&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy4pSixL1EssKNDLyczL1s8ydjL0Ni42tAhKsq8rSk1LLSrKzEuPTyrKLy9OLbJ1zijKz00FAE%2BMQbc9AAAA

• https://www.strava.com/athletes/89281917?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=social&share_sig=F500C61D1743293147&_branch_match_id=1426352244180383686&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy4pSixL1EssKNDLyczL1k9MKvY1iyw1tAhKsq8rSk1LLSrKzEuPTyrKLy9OLbJ1zijKz00FANUOwa89AAAA

Sources:

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

• Dopamine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmOF0crdyRU

• Self-Determination Theory: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-determination-theory-2795387

In this episode, I discuss the problems I see with trying to optimize an aspect of your life or your life in general. I read a Tufts Daily article I wrote about this topic and give some more examples from my own experiences and takeaways I have learned. Enjoy!

Sources:

• Tufts Daily article: https://www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2024/12/the-problem-with-perfection
• Whoop: https://www.whoop.com/us/en/?srsltid=AfmBOorIMZi5TqH9jLWFeVPYH4p4VUWUgVeOM3fXhzge6fpAg_WYAoMK
• Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
• The Good Enough Mother: https://seleni.org/advice-support/2018/3/14/the-gift-of-the-good-enough-mother
• The Glucose Goddess: https://www.glucosegoddess.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqRa4u4eahTUqqvbGyfA1ucbjCJk3M45WNjdVy-Z56uARyR4RpZ
• Andrew Huberman’s episode on hunger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9JmHOUp6VU
• Dopamine Chasing: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2021/aug/22/how-digital-media-turned-us-all-into-dopamine-addicts-and-what-we-can-do-to-break-the-cycle
• Andrew Huberman’s episode on dopamine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmOF0crdyRU

In this episode, I talk with Adam Batista, assistant coach of Tufts Men's Soccer, about the role of sports psychology in athletics and everyday life. We dive into topics like confidence, resilience, leadership, and growth mindset. Whether or not you're a competitive athlete, this conversation has valuable takeaways for everyone. Enjoy!