Get Psyched

Laura and I decided to sit down together to discuss Hayley Williams's debut solo record Petals For Armor. We are both really excited about the release and wanted to share why this record is so special to each of us. They have done a lot of research on this record and gave a lot of insight into its process, so be sure to listen if you want to know why we give this record a 15/15.

We are on book five of the Harry Potter Series and things are getting intense. In this episode, I discuss some themes found in the book including the mixed emotions associated with growing up and knowing when to act in favor of the greater good. If you want to get involved in the discussion check out the GoodReads link below. This week's discussion question is all about Harry's ever-changing mood, so let me know what you think about it!

In the first episode of the let's talk health series I'm joined by Dr. Kasey Orvidas, a health and mindset coach who also has a PhD in Psychology. She uses her knowledge to teach others about the importance of having a healthy mindset, and explains the vitality of mindset in leading a healthy life. We discussed why it's important to find what works best for you and your life, and some popular myths about health.

Getting Psyched has now moved onto its third official series, where I will be having guests come on to talk about their views on health and wellness while sharing their stories. Mixing psychology, health and general life experience this podcast is not meant to serve as a how-to or advice column, but simply a place to facilitate discussion about what health is and how our views on health impact our lives and cultures.

Miranda is back on the podcast this week! We talk about our favorite moments from the book, and movie, while digging deep into the meaning of the story. It's her favorite book in the series and, as of now, it's taken the cake for me too. If you want to join in on our discussion click the Goodreads link below and let us know your thoughts on this week's discussion question, and let us know if you agree or disagree with our analysis of the story!

Alex is a grad student who is currently working in the field of work psychology. After taking a very non-traditional route to get where she is, we got on the podcast to discuss how studying psychology, traveling and facing various hardships has shaped her world view and changed the way she views the workforce. We also discussed culture, resilience, the idea of not capitalizing on (all) of your passions, and much more.

After getting through the first half of the Harry Potter Series for the first time, I discuss what it's like experiencing the world of Harry Potter and seeing the development of the main characters. In this episode, I compare and contrast the books to the movies and highlight my favorite moments from what has become my favorite book of the series so far.

Darius and I decided to do some reminiscing on the podcast because we have been best friends since high school and this band has been a memorable staple in our long-standing friendship. In this episode, we talk about the two top concerts we've been to together and discuss our favorites from each of their albums. We also got a little sidetracked and offered some advice to highschoolers, nothing's off the table when we start talking music.

I've finally started reading the Harry Potter Series! In this podcast I talk about how the books and movies compare and contrast; I also recap the social relevancies laid out in the book. On Goodreads we discuss the four houses in the series, which house are you in and how do you feel about how it is portrayed in the books?

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky is a Young Adult Novel written from the perspective of a young boy who has just started high school. He is writing letters anonymously to someone to recap his experience as a first-year who has recently lost his best friend. In this podcast, I recap the social relevancies laid out in the book and discuss the question "why does our main character choose to stay anonymous in his letters?".