Practical Psych

<p>Happy 2025, listeners! Practical Psych is kicking off the new year with a fresh challenge for you. Forget those New Year’s resolutions you’ve probably already ditched—yes, I’ve abandoned one myself, and it’s only...

<p>Did you know you’ll spend about a third of your life sleeping? At least, that’s the goal, but for most of us, adequate sleep is elusive.</p><p>Sleep is one of the most vital pillars of health, yet it’s often...

<p>We've all heard some of the basic advice for keeping a long-term relationship alive.</p><p>“Don't go to bed angry.”</p><p>“You have to resolve every conflict.”</p><p>“Love is all you need.” (according to the...

<p>A LOT has changed in the past two decades, perhaps more than any other time in history, leading some of us to question - what are we doing to ourselves? Will technology beat us at our own game, or will our human need...

<p>Whether or not you have depression, this episode is for you! If you have never been depressed, chances are you know and love someone who has. Listen in as I talk to Dr. Len Lantz, a psychiatrist and expert on this...

<p>Don’t be led astray by the noise between your ears! We can all make some common thinking errors that then influence our perception of reality and our emotions…and also our perspective on other people. Listen in as...

<p>Psychology often focuses on what’s wrong, but in this episode, we’ll focus on what’s right! My guest, Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan, is an expert on the topic of “evidence-based happiness.” Join us in a meaningful...

<p>We've all felt it…that sinking feeling in the gut, the visceral sense of wanting to escape your own skin, the feeling of being broken or flawed. It’s shame, one of the most difficult emotions to carry. Join me (Kyrie...

<p>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a widely misunderstood, often stereotyped condition, and this prevents people from getting the help they need. Join your host, Kyrie Russ, as she shares her personal history and...

<p>Listen in on my interview with a friend, Dawn DiMicco, as she talks about her work in mindset and performance coaching. Many of Dawn's strategies draw from cognitive behavioral psychology, as well as her background...

<p> If you've listened to Practical Psych, you've heard me say that you can do anything if you are willing to do it scared. Anxiety doesn’t need to stop you. In fact, letting yourself lean in to anxiety producing...

<p>Listen in on a conversation between your host, Kyrie Russ, and her colleague, Kelli Smith, as they discuss the things they’ve learned about people in the course of their careers. We are all fellow travelers in this...

<p>When life tries to give you a pretzel, you should hold out for a marshmallow! In this episode of Practical Psych, I’ll dive in to the classic Stanford marshmallow experiment and discuss how it applies to you. Good...

<p>Learn to take a bird’s eye view of your own thoughts so that you aren’t held back by the noise in your mind. </p><p>Listen here at practicalpsychpod.substack.com, or on your favorite Podcast apps.</p><p>Listen on...

<p>Check out the trailer to learn more about Practical Psych! Meet Kyrie, your host, as she discusses the general theme of the podcast and gets you inspired to listen to future episodes. Subscribe directly to the pod so...