E240: Tom McGovern (with special guest host Jane Halonen): A lifetime of learning, a builder of bridges
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
Release Date: 12/16/2025
E243: Marianne Fallon: Inside Psi Chi: Building bridges, creating equity, and a global reach
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
In this episode Eric interviews Marianne Fallon from Psi Chi in Chattanooga, TN. Marianne serves as the Executive Director of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. They discuss her roles and responsibilities at Psi Chi, along with the organization's mission to promote excellence in psychology. The conversation delves into Marianne's academic journey, challenges she faced, and her fulfilling career path. They also touch upon the importance of equity, accessibility, and community support within Psi Chi. Personal anecdotes and heartfelt insights make this episode a compelling...
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IMMH S2E3: Dr. Jennifer Weaver: Father’s Matter: The lasting impact of father involvement
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend and colleague Dr. Jenn Weaver, a developmental psychologist and associate professor at Boise State University, about the profound impact fathers have on their daughters and, in turn, on the mothers they become. Our conversation was inspired by Jennifer’s moving Substack piece, An Ode to Fathers on Mother’s Day, which resonated deeply with me as both a father of 2 daughters and a son. We explored how positive father involvement shapes a child’s sense of independence, confidence, and emotional well-being. Dr. Weaver shared...
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IMMH S2E2: Dr. Paul Sharp: The Importance of Building Men’s Social Connections
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
In this episode of Inside Men's Mental Health, I had the pleasure of speaking with my colleague and fellow men’s health podcaster Dr. Paul Sharp, a senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales and researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of sociocultural factors, gender, and men's health. We dove into Dr. Sharp's journey from sports and human kinetics into the world of men's mental health, exploring how his experiences in gender-specific health programs revealed the importance of safe spaces for men to open up about their mental well-being. We discussed the concept of social...
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IMMH S2E1: Dr. Krista Fisher: What is the manosphere and how is it impacting young men around the world?
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
In this episode of Inside Men's Mental Health, I welcomed back Dr. Krista Fisher, Young Men's Health Research Fellow at the Movember Institute of Men's Health and a leading voice in the study of young men's experiences online. Together, we dove into the findings of the groundbreaking Young Men's Health in a Digital World report, which surveyed over 3,000 young men across the UK, US, and Australia to explore how social media and online masculinity influencers are shaping mental health, identity, and relationships. Dr. Fisher unpacks the evolution of the "manosphere"—from fringe online...
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E004: RE-RELEASE: Elliot Aronson
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
Garth and special guest host Chris Cardone interview Elliot Aronson from the University of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA. The trio explores Aronson’s significant contributions, including the Festinger and Carlsmith experiment and the cognitive dissonance theory. Aronson elaborates on his work like the jigsaw classroom approach to reduce prejudice and applied social psychology experiments targeting health behaviors. Reflecting on changes within academia, Aronson voices concerns over the decline in quality, contrasting it with the ‘golden age’ of social psychology. He suggests that research...
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E242: Robert Sternberg: Evolving theories, intelligence, love, and psychological insights (with special guest host Jane Halonen)
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
In this episode Garth and special guest host Jane Halonen interview Robert Sternberg from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. The conversation dives into Sternberg's influential career, his pioneering theories on intelligence and love, and personal anecdotes that shaped his work. Sternberg explains the evolution of his theories, including the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, Triangular Theory of Love, and the Augmented Relic Theory of Love, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and personal growth. The discussion highlights the interplay between personal experiences and academic research,...
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Sidebar 30: Drew Christopher's STP Presidential Year
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
In this sidebar episode Garth interviews Drew Christopher from Albion College (in Albion, MI). Drew is serving as the 2026 President of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, APA Division Two. They discuss Drew's presidential task forces for 2026, the inner workings of the STP Executive Committee, and more.
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E001: RE-RELEASE: Origin Stories with Garth and Eric
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
In this re-release episode of PsychSessions, co-hosts Eric Landrum and Garth Neufeld discuss the foundational stories behind their interests in psychology and teaching, as well as the inception of their podcast. They talk about their academic journeys, the influences of mentors, and the importance of building confidence in students. Topics include the development of critical thinking, the significance of active learning, and the impact that teachers can have on shaping students' lives. The episode emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives in the field and hints at future podcast guests who...
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E002: RE-RELEASE: Albert Bandura
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
In this special episode of Psych Sessions, hosts Eric Landrum and Garth Neufeld sit down with the legendary psychologist Albert Bandura at his home in Stanford, California. At 94, Bandura reflects on his groundbreaking work in observational learning, the famous Bobo doll experiments, and the development of key concepts like self-regulation, agency, and moral disengagement. The conversation delves into Bandura’s personal journey from humble beginnings in Canada to becoming one of the most influential figures in psychology Note: Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.
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E003: RE-RELEASE: Ellen Langer
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
In this episode Garth interviews Ellen Langer from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. Early in September, look for the release of Ellen’s new book, . Garth and Ellen share a lovely and far-reaching conversation; she has been studying mindfulness for 45 years, with mindfulness being the process of noticing new things. However, she laments that virtually all of us are mindless almost all of the time! They discuss her research about how thoughts can lead to living longer and better, sometimes like a placebo effect. Ellen makes the sharp differentiation between mindfulness and meditation,...
info_outlineIn this episode Eric and special guest host Jane Halonen (University of West Florida) interview Tom McGovern, emeritus faculty from Arizona State University. Tom shares his rich and varied experiences, from teaching at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and leading the Geezers Salon to founding a new campus at Arizona State University. He recounts his challenging health journey with Guillain-Barré Syndrome and his relentless dedication to teaching, even while hospitalized. Tom also discusses his involvement in landmark educational conferences, his pedagogical philosophy, and his long-standing contributions to psychology. Jane and Eric highlight Tom's resilience, ethical leadership, and lasting impact on the academic community.
[Note. Portions of the show notes were generated by Descript AI.]