Psychology and Stuff

UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

Psychology and Stuff is a podcast out of Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and hosted by Dr. Alison Jane Martingano. It includes interviews with psychologists on a host of psych-related topics and... of course... other stuff.

  1. Ep. 185 Can You Teach a Moral Compass? (w/ Dr. Neema Trivedi-Bateman)

    10. Juni

    Ep. 185 Can You Teach a Moral Compass? (w/ Dr. Neema Trivedi-Bateman)

    In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Neema Trivedi-Bateman, senior lecturer in criminology at Loughborough University and founder of the Compass Project, an innovative intervention designed to strengthen moral development and promote prosocial behavior in young people. Neema shares how her research on empathy, shame, guilt, and decision-making inspired the creation of Compass, and explains why helping young people reflect on their emotions and choices may be more effective than focusing solely on rules and punishment. Together, they explore the role of moral reasoning, self-control, and social environments in shaping behavior, as well as the challenges of translating theory into real-world programs. From promising early results in schools to plans for international expansion, their conversation highlights how research-driven interventions can help young people make healthier decisions and create positive changes in their communities.

    39 Min.
  2. Ep. 184: Why Information Literacy Matters More Than Ever (w/ Renee Ettinger)

    24. Apr.

    Ep. 184: Why Information Literacy Matters More Than Ever (w/ Renee Ettinger)

    What does it really mean to be “information literate” in a world overflowing with content? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with UW–Green Bay Assistant Library Director Renee Ettinger to explore how students—and all of us—can better navigate today’s complex information landscape. Drawing on her work supporting research, teaching, and undergraduate scholarship, Renee explains how to evaluate sources, recognize authority (and false authority), and slow down in a fast-moving digital world. From classroom instruction to conference presentations, their conversation highlights the skills that help turn information into insight—and why those skills matter far beyond the classroom.

    34 Min.
  3. Ep. 183: The Psychology of Home: How Our Spaces Shape Us (w/ Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges)

    24. Apr.

    Ep. 183: The Psychology of Home: How Our Spaces Shape Us (w/ Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges)

    What if your home isn’t just where you live—but something that actively shapes who you become? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with UW–Green Bay psychology professor and environmental psychologist Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges to explore the powerful relationship between people and the places they inhabit. Drawing on her background in social ecology, Georjeanna explains how our homes function as dynamic systems—shaped by routines, relationships, and the broader environments around them. From childhood development and household “chaos” to pandemic-era living and aging in place, they unpack how design, flexibility, and social connection influence well-being. The conversation reveals why a home is never just a physical space—and how small changes can transform how we live in it.

    47 Min.
  4. Psychology and Stuff - Ep. 182: How Do We Learn From Experiences (w/ Dr. Jason Harman)

    26. März

    Psychology and Stuff - Ep. 182: How Do We Learn From Experiences (w/ Dr. Jason Harman)

    In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Jason Harman, an Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Factors at Michigan Technological University, to explore how we learn from experience when making decisions. They discuss how memory, frequency, and feedback shape our choices over time, why early experiences can have such a lasting impact, and how rare events can sometimes mislead our decision-making. The conversation also dives into real-world applications, including police training, risk-taking, and how people make split-second judgments. Dr. Harman also shares his work on gamified personality assessment, using interactive storytelling and game-like environments to measure behavior in new ways. Listen in to learn more about how our past experiences shape the decisions we make—and why changing those patterns can be harder than we think.

    44 Min.
  5. Ep. 181: Running Toward Something Better (w/ Drew Grove)

    12. März

    Ep. 181: Running Toward Something Better (w/ Drew Grove)

    After a stroke and kidney failure diagnosis, Drew Grove decided it was time to change his life. Returning to UW-Green Bay at 38, he pursued a psychology degree while balancing family, health challenges, and a drive to prove to himself he could succeed. Drew joins the podcast to talk about second chances, mentorship, burnout, and the powerful “aha” moments that come with learning—and helping others learn.

    34 Min.
  6. Ep. 180: Critical Discourse Analysis Meets Online Dating (w/ Dr. Jennie Young)

    26. Feb.

    Ep. 180: Critical Discourse Analysis Meets Online Dating (w/ Dr. Jennie Young)

    What if the key to finding a healthy relationship isn’t swiping more — but blocking more? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with UW–Green Bay Professor and Associate Dean Jennie Young, creator of the viral Burned Haystack Dating Method. What began as a personal solution to dating app burnout has grown into a global feminist movement and a community of more than 250,000 women. Jennie explains how she applied her academic expertise in rhetoric and critical discourse analysis to decode dating profiles and reveal what people unintentionally expose through their language. From “disciplinary directives” to subtle red flags, she breaks down how to identify toxic patterns fast, and why “block to burn” is the core strategy. Pre-order Jennie's book: https://www.jennieyoung.com/burn-the-haystack-book

    33 Min.
  7. Ep. 179: Artificial Intelligence and Human Thinking (w/ Dr. Paul Belanger)

    12. Feb.

    Ep. 179: Artificial Intelligence and Human Thinking (w/ Dr. Paul Belanger)

    In this episode, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sat down with Dr. Paul Belanger, faculty member in Applied Writing and English and Project Manager of UW-Green Bay’s AI Think Tank, to explore the promises, fears, and ethical tensions surrounding generative AI. Martingano and Belanger discuss whether today’s large language models are truly replicating human thought or merely mimicking patterns, why “friction” may be essential to keeping our agency intact, and how students can use AI as a sparring partner rather than a substitute thinker. From creative writing workshops to faculty assessment anxiety, their conversation tackles the real challenges instructors are facing — and why abandoning the technology altogether may not be the answer.

    46 Min.
  8. Ep. 178: What Is a Grief Camp? Inside Camp Lloyd's 20-Year Legacy (w/ Dr. Illene Cupit)

    29. Jan.

    Ep. 178: What Is a Grief Camp? Inside Camp Lloyd's 20-Year Legacy (w/ Dr. Illene Cupit)

    In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Illene Cupit to explore the psychology of childhood grief and the healing power of community. Dr. Cupit shares the story behind Camp Lloyd, a bereavement camp for children who have lost a loved one, and reflects on two decades of helping kids—and UW-Green Bay students—find connection, meaning, and joy after loss.

    40 Min.
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Psychology and Stuff is a podcast out of Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and hosted by Dr. Alison Jane Martingano. It includes interviews with psychologists on a host of psych-related topics and... of course... other stuff.

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