Leiden Psychology Podcast

We often hear that breathing exercises can reduce stress, improve sleep, and even boost performance. But what does the science actually say? In this episode, dr. Roderik Gerritsen discusses the fascinating role of breathing in our daily lives, explains how breathing patterns are linked to stress and relaxation, and separates evidence-based findings from popular myths.

If you want more information on this topic, you can contact Roderik Gerritsen via mail: [email protected]

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

Episode host: Priya Ramcharan

The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.

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When we think of ageism, we often think of discrimination against older adults. However, ageism occurs across the entire lifespan; in the tech world, for example, being "old" can start as early as 35. In this episode, Dr. Ittay Mannheim joins us to discuss the intersection of ageism, digital technology, and AI.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What ageism entails and how it manifests across the lifespan
• How vacancy phrasing and job descriptions can already be biased
• What mixed-methods research is and how it can be applied
• The pitfalls and risks of using AI in job recruitment
• How a hackathon can help address age bias and fairness in AI systems

If you want more information on this topic, you can contact Ittay Mannheim via e-mail at [email protected] or visit anyage.ai to learn more about the research and project.

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

Episode host: Priya Ramcharan

The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology. Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer: • Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠ • X: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠ • Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ • Or get in touch with us via email: [email protected]

Bubble baths and face masks: that’s what we often see on social media when discussing self-love. However, is this a true reflection of what self-love and self-care entail? In this episode, psychotherapist Kelly Ziemer teaches us more about what true self-love and self-care are, and their importance.

If you want to contact Kelly Ziemer, you can send her an email at [email protected].

Below are the resources Kelly mentioned during the episode:

1. ⁠Dr. Barbara Fredrickson⁠ and their work on love
2. Researcher studying adverse effects of meditation: ⁠Dr. Willoughby Britton⁠ and the ⁠Cheetah House⁠
3. "⁠The Unspoken Complexity of Self-Care⁠" by artist Deanna Zandt
4. ⁠PERMA theory⁠
5. ⁠An example⁠ of a Values worksheet
6. ⁠Hand on heart practice⁠

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

Episode host: Priya Ramcharan

The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology. Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer: • Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠ • X: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠ • Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ • Or get in touch with us via email: [email protected]

What do you do if you suspect someone around you is struggling with suicidal thoughts but aren’t sure how to bring it up? And how can we support loved ones who’ve experienced trauma? In this episode, Dr. Joanne Mouthaan shares valuable insights on how to approach these topics and offer support.If you want to contact Joanne Mouthaan, you can send her an email at [email protected].

💡 Thinking about suicide or worried about someone? Talking about it helps. You can reach out anonymously via www.113.nl or call 113 or 0800-0113.

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

Episode host: Priya Ramcharan

The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology. Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer: • Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠ • X: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠ • Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ • Or get in touch with us via email: [email protected]

Eating fewer carbs, moderate amounts of protein, and more fats — welcome to the ketogenic diet! While a ketogenic diet can have various effects on body and mind, did you know there are various types of ketogenic interventions? In this episode, Eline Dekeyster shares more about this topic.In this episode you’ll learn- What ketones are- The various types of ketogenic interventions- How ketogenic interventions might influence different mental conditions- Who should consider ketogenic interventions, and who should avoid themIf you want to contact Eline Dekeyster, you can visit the Lifestyle Brain Interaction website, reach out via LinkedIn or follow LBI on InstagramMusic credits: Yiğit BozokHosts: Keshya Valerie and Priya RamcharanThe Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology. Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer: • Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠ • X: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠ • Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ • Or get in touch with us via email: [email protected]

High sensitivity, or sensory processing sensitivity, is increasingly discussed in popular media, but what does it actually mean to be highly sensitive? In this episode, Véronique de Gucht, associate professor at Leiden University, shares her expertise on this topic.If you want to contact Véronique de Gucht, you can send her an email at [email protected]. If you want to assess your own sensory processing sensitivity, visit https://www.sps-q.com/Music credits: Yiğit BozokHost: Priya RamcharanThe Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology. Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer: • Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠ • Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠ • Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ • Or get in touch with us via email: [email protected]

Imagine walking through a forest, when suddenly smell very familiar scent — it's the smell of a flower your grandmother used to grow in her graden! Instantly, memories flood back.. Sound familiar? There's a good chance you've had a psychedelic experience without even realising it! While psychedelics are often associated with drugs, these profound experiences can also be triggered by other means. In this episode, Aidan Lyon, a philosophical researcher specialising in Cognitive Psychology, delves deeper into this fascinating phenomenon.

If you wish to contact Aidan Lyon, please visit his website and fill out the contact form. Additionally, if you're interested in reading his book, 'Psychedelic Experience: Revealing the Mind,' you can also find it available on his website.

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

Hosts: Aziza Vanterpool and Priya Ramcharan

The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer:• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠• Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠• Or get in touch with us via email: [email protected]

English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we have the pleasure of welcoming Sepideh Saadat, a lecturer at Leiden University and a practicing clinical psychologist, as our guest on this episode. Join us as she guides us through the journey of pursuing a career in clinical psychology.

If you want to contact Sepideh Saadat, please get in touch via LinkedIn or Sepideh's University email.

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

Hosts: Aziza Vanterpool and Priya Ramcharan

The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer:• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠• Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠• Or get in touch with us via email: ⁠[email protected]

English spoken – In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we are excited to introduce our new hosts! Get to know them better with a Q&A session, where they share insights, interests, and what led them to dive into the world of psychology.

If you want to contact Aziza or Priya, please get in touch via LinkedIn and Instagram for Aziza and LinkedIn for Priya.

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.

Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer:

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•       Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠

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•       LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠

•       Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠

•       Or get in touch with us via email: [email protected]

Welcome back to the Leiden Psychology Podcast! In this second season we continue to take you along into the world of psychology. We are excited for the episodes to come, stay tuned!

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

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