Good People

Dr. Brad Bushman is a Professor of Communications at Ohio State University. He was a member of President Obama’s committee on gun violence, and has testified before the U.S. Congress on the topic of youth violence.

In this episode, expect to learn when Dr. Bushman became interested in studying aggression and anger, why this topic fascinates him, what anger is, how arousal works in the body, why we get angry and why it’s such a pertinent emotion in human beings, common ways anger manifests in our world today, common myths about anger, why blowing off steam is a bad idea, how to better control anger, why temperament is important, the kinds of people with the highest self control, how anger and aggression are different, how aggression manifests, the dangers of violent video games, why we get “hangry,” and much more.

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Resources:

American Psychological Association on Anger: https://www.apa.org/topics/anger

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Dr. Monica Kirkpatrick Johnson is a Professor of Sociology and the Department Chair at Washington State University. Most of her research centers around work, family, and education across the life course. She is particularly interested in well-being and achievement in adolescence and the transition to adulthood. 

In this episode, expect to learn about the transition from adolescence to adulthood, the factors that shape this important period of your life, how social forces and individual choices both influence this transition, the burden of choice in western society, the importance of more resources centered around education for kids, other paths outside of college, societal and individual responsibility for guiding kids through this change, the importance of developing skills like responsibility, self-regulation, and awareness, how the complexity of media influences this time, the role of parents in inciting young people’s growth, the need for economic independence, and so much more. 

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Resources:

“Not Quite Adults”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/164372/not-quite-adults-by-richard-settersten-phd-and-barbara-e-ray/ 

“Growing Up is Harder to Do”: https://contexts.org/blog/growing-up-is-harder-to-do-2-after-the-great-recession/ 

MacArthur Foundation: https://www.macfound.org/programs/pastwork/research-networks/research-network-on-transitions-to-adulthood 

Pew Research Center: https://www.pewresearch.org/ 

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Dr. Drew Cingel is an Associate Professor in the UC Davis Department of Communication.

In this episode, expect to learn about the intersection between human development and media use. More specifically, Dr Cingel and I discuss the impact of social media on adolescent development, the increased exposure to media and technology at earlier ages, the potential cognitive, emotional, and social developmental differences this may cause, the positive and negative aspects of social media use among adolescents, the connectivity it provides us to social networks, the associated risks to mental health, the importance of self-regulation, the unintended consequences of high levels of connectivity, if there is any hope to fixing the downfalls of high media consumption, how important it is for parents to lead by example, how to incorporate media use into our lives in a healthy way, making choices that will lead to positive outcomes for our children, resources parents can use to better inform themselves, and much more.

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Resources:

Dr. Cingel’s Media Lab: https://medialabs.ucdavis.edu/

Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ 

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Athan Schindler is a Father, Veteran, Coach, and the owner of Bastrop Fitness Project.

In this episode, expect to learn about the emergence of long-form content, how important authenticity is to good storytelling, why Athan is investing in a social media coach, what it takes to build a personal brand, what burnout is, how burnout can be prevented, the importance of pivoting to explore new goals and interests, how to deal with intrusive thoughts, why you must stay curious and self-reflective, taking care of oneself physically, mentally, and emotionally, finding purpose and being led by one’s values, why communities are necessary to fostering physical, mental and spiritual well being, and much more. 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athanschindler/ 

Bastrop Fitness Project: https://www.bastropfitnessproject.com/ 

Strive Strength & Conditioning: ⁠https://www.strivebastrop.com/⁠

Doing the Work Podcast: ⁠https://www.doingworkpodcast.com/⁠

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Dr. Jen Thiess is a Professor of Communication at Rutgers University in the School of Communication and Information.

In this episode, I talked with Jen about her work on Relational Turbulence Theory and its impact on our understanding of romantic and other interpersonal relationships. The theory explains the kinds of challenges that arise during transition periods in relationships and how they affect communication. Expect to learn how to navigate turbulence in a relationship, the role of effective communication, how to take your partners perspective, the importance of listening, how relational uncertainty is one of the main mechanisms in creating turbulence, how turbulence affects, cognitive, emotional, and communicative processes, how transitions can also strengthen relationships and build resilience, how important it is to address turbulence, step back to gain perspective, and communicate effectively, how a relationship is a continuous investment and requires mindful and deliberate work to weather storms, and much more. 

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Buy Jen’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Experience-Expression-Uncertainty-Relationships-Advances/dp/1107571960 

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Gabe Yanez is a Husband, Father, Coach, Athlete, and the Chief Marketing Officer at NCFit and Train Hard.

In this episode, expect to learn about Gabe’s journey as an athlete and coach, how injuring his back changed his training priorities, why he likes training for aesthetics and health, the impact of becoming a father on his fitness goals and personal growth, common barriers people face in the world of fitness, and the 7 exercises he’d pick to do for the rest of his life. We also discuss a new project at Train Hard and their pillars: Train. Protect. Provide.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_gabeyanez/ 

Jason Khalipa Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2JCOjj8LffjQTaOe9rYrf8?si=9VgNZUnuRRSJdmdGSi9oyQ&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=copy-link&_branch_match_id=1291000961717493786&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy7IL8lMq9TLyczL1rfMCEvL9A3xtXBJAgB8uP8HIAAAAA%3D%3D&nd=1&dlsi=ad451a5223a94dd7 

Train Hard: https://www.instagram.com/trainhard.fit/ 

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This episode is an essay reading titled, "The Parable of the Hammer."

The story begins with a man subject to a horrible daily tax in which he must be hit atop of the head every morning before leaving his bedroom. The story explores the idea of facing challenges and the consequences of avoiding them, which happens in small and subtle ways many of us do not recognize. This story is one of action over comfort, acceptance over ignorance, and what it means to open the door and face our daily tolls.

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Chris Bullivant is Communications Director at the Institute for Family Studies in Charlottesville, VA.

In this episode, expect to learn about the various aspects of marriage, contemporary viewpoints on marriage, the shift in marriage rates and the characteristics that affect them, the kinds of people that choose to get married, how income and community affect folks willingness to tie the knot, common misconceptions about marriage, the happiness and economic security that come with marriage, the affects of lessening human interaction, various financial strategies that can contribute to growing American Families like child tax credit, the negative impact of social media on narcissism, the unintended consequences of a society with less marriages and children, and much more.

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Website: https://www.chrisbullivant.com/about

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chrisbullivant?lang=en

Resources from GP53:

Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/get-married-brad-wilcox?variant=41546330636322

Institute for Family Studies: https://ifstudies.org/

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In this episode, celebrate the 52nd episode of Good People, bookmarking an entire year of consecutive weekly uploads.

Joel answers questions from his Instagram Q&A centered around all of the things he's learned from the first year of the show. Expect to learn what lessons he has learned and applied to regular life, the guests he'd like to speak with again, his least favorite guest so far, a bucket list item he wants to complete before he dies, fears and phobias, common phrases and sayings he can't stand, the problems with perfectionism, what he thinks about when he wants to quit, improvements he's made over the last year, goals for the next 52 episodes, the most eye opening conversations, secret talents, the importance of being a good person, 3-5 year goals for the show, whether or not he likes the show more or less since starting, the 5 exercises he'd pick to do for the rest of his life, his current reading list and to-be-read list, misconceptions about self improvement, how to become wise, the last time he ate fast food, and if he is going to write a book.

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Brock Covington is a Husband, Business Owner, Athlete, Reader, Creator, and the Host of the “Zero Quit Podcast.”

In this episode, expect to learn about all of the things Brock has his hands on in life and business, how pursuing bold goals facilitates personal growth and builds belief in self, what owning a gym at a young age taught him about life and business, when and why he got into long distance running, what ultrarunning can do to morph your mind and body, the importance of finding one’s limits, using running to create a space for solitude and processing, how running and fitness are more enriching and fulfilling than surface level physique goals, when Brock committed himself to reading daily, the benefits of exploring literature, why philosophy is important, ways you can enhance your self-awareness, how self improvement is a continuous journey that involves limitless iterations of the self, how intense pursuits should be balanced with rest and leisure, and much more.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brockcovington/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrockCovington 

Switchback: https://goswitchback.co/?utm_campaign=SWITCHBACK%20LAUNCH%202023&utm_medium=ALL&utm_source=Brock 

Zero Quit Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kgV1jo2DCFnznDVClN2VL?go=1&sp_cid=4e4c036d37c4fcbf25cdcbff1d936652&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=97cde037ac29484c 

The Active Mind: https://www.youtube.com/@TheActiveMind1 

Brock’s Training Programs: https://my.playbookapp.io/download?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social&_branch_match_id=693197838649398073&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAAxXITQqAIBAG0Nu0S%2FeBdBTRSXLw5xt0DLp99JYvq8o8rJUa3ggUE0RM5V5sHKCyEx7ut6KfS5ufWIOSy0BM2x8tXbyamyAO9QMf1Dj%2BTAAAAA%3D%3D 

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