The Real Psychobabble Podcast

Everything you've ever wanted to know and much, much more about the science and psychology of laughter. Learn the answers to:

What is a laugh?

Why do we laugh?

What makes something funny?

Is laughter really the best medicine?

Well...whale...well. Your eyes are not deceiving you because, YES, The Real Psychobabble has returned! Cody & Raul are ready to bring you fresh babbles in an all-new Season 5. But first, they answer the tough questions, like "Where have you been the last 3 years?" and "Why is Cody collecting birth certificates?"

We're dishing life updates and teasers for Season 5. Cheers!

How did a bromance between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung shape what we know about introverts and extroverts? What does it mean to be shy, and how is this different from social anxiety? We're back with a fresh new babble, sharing insights, personal stories, and lessons learned from our work with kids and adults. No matter where you fall on the personality spectrum, this episode will help you understand yourself and others more! 

We are joined by Trenton Haltom, doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to babble about the research and impact of toxic masculinity across the lifespan. We're taking a deep dive into how messages of masculinity are communicated, who is responsible for policing masculine norms, and even sprinkle in a little hope for change. This episode is full of research, anecdotes, and personal stories all intended to provide depth and breadth to the discussions on toxic masculinity. 

We hope this babble helps you reconstruct your ideas of masculinity and gives you the tools to challenge others to rethink what masculinity is in our current world. 

The concept of emotional intelligence was first introduced in 1990 and has since become a staple of research and clinical work from psychological interventions to corporate America. But, what is emotional intelligence? Why is it important to teach and develop emotional intelligence in our younger generations? We answer these questions and more on a fresh new babble! Tune-in and learn how emotional intelligence may be the key to unlocking success! 

Interviewing for a new job--or even graduate school--can be a daunting task. So, we've consulted with human resources experts and our fellow graduate students to discuss how to nail an important interview. This babble includes a fantastic collection of tips and tricks to be successful in an interview, including how to navigate these situations during THE INSIDE TIMES. 

What does a 2009 Folgers television ad have to do with relationship dynamics? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. We're going far off the rails on this babble, so stay tuned!

The art and science behind being productive. We share insights from our unique experiences from grant writing to dissertation proposals. Have you noticed slips in your productivity during COVID-19? Whether your productivity is tied to your role as a student or employee, we're babbling some great tips, personal stories, and research evidence to help you be more effective.

We're kicking things off on a fresh new season by reflecting on where we've been and where we're going. What have we learned from our summers, our travels, and our new milestones. Thanks for joining us for an exciting new season of THE REAL PSYCHOBABBLE PODCAST!

Psychobabble Summer Session: Analyze This

We're back to babble about the 1999 classic, Analyze This! To our surprise, the mafia dramedy does a fairly decent job of depicting a variety of therapeutic skills. Join us as we cover the skills necessary for therapeutic success with a mafioso, the importance of ethical guidelines, and why it's a bad idea to accept a giant marble fountain from a client.