Psychology and Stuff

UW-Green Bay Psychology Department
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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.

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

    FEB 26

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

    FEB 12

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

    JAN 29

    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
  4. Ep. 177: Why Bad Feelings Stick... and Good Ones Fade (w/ Dr. Ryan Martin)

    12/18/2025

    Ep. 177: Why Bad Feelings Stick... and Good Ones Fade (w/ Dr. Ryan Martin)

    Why does one negative moment stick with us while positive experiences fade so quickly? In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Alison Jane Martingano welcomes back Dr. Ryan Martin – psychology professor, author of Emotion Hacks, and dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at UW-Green Bay – to explore new research showing how negative emotions linger longer than positive ones, especially for people who experience anxiety. Ryan (also known as "The Anger Professor") breaks down the science behind emotional habituation, explains why our brains are wired to hold on to bad feelings, and discusses how evolution, anxiety, and memory shape our emotional lives. Together, they explore practical ways to manage emotions more intentionally without falling into toxic positivity, and how to make positive moments last longer.

    42 min
  5. Ep. 176: Psychology of the Brain – Both Animal and Human (w/ Dr. Jason Cowell and Dr. Todd Hillhouse)

    12/04/2025

    Ep. 176: Psychology of the Brain – Both Animal and Human (w/ Dr. Jason Cowell and Dr. Todd Hillhouse)

    In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, host Allison Jane Martingano sits down with UW–Green Bay psychology professors Dr. Jason Cowell and Dr. Todd Hillhouse for a fascinating deep dive into what we can—and can’t—learn from human and animal brains. Dr. Cowell discusses his work using EEG to study moral development, empathy, and self-regulation in both children and adults, including the practical challenges of recruiting families and gathering clean neural data from kids. Dr. Hillhouse shares how his behavioral neuroscience lab uses mice to investigate pain, addiction, and depression, highlighting both the ethical responsibilities and scientific advantages of animal research.

    36 min
  6. Ep. 175: Older, Wiser, Happier – The Truth About Aging (w/ Dr. Abigail Nehrkorn-Bailey)

    11/20/2025

    Ep. 175: Older, Wiser, Happier – The Truth About Aging (w/ Dr. Abigail Nehrkorn-Bailey)

    In this myth-busting episode of Psychology & Stuff, Dr. Abigail Nehrkorn-Bailey dives into the science of aging and dismantles some of our culture’s most persistent misconceptions. She and host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano explore why aging isn’t just decline, how learning and brain development continue throughout life, and why older adults are often happier than we expect. They also discuss ageism, emotional well-being, retirement, and how our beliefs about aging can actually shape our health and longevity.

    34 min
  7. Ep. 174: Overcoming Math Fears with Creativity (w/ Tom Rocks Maths)

    11/06/2025

    Ep. 174: Overcoming Math Fears with Creativity (w/ Tom Rocks Maths)

    In this episode, mathematician and science communicator Dr. Tom Crawford—better known as Tom Rocks Maths—joins us to talk about breaking stereotypes in academia and making mathematics accessible to everyone. From viral YouTube videos to his work at Oxford and Cambridge, Tom shares how authenticity, curiosity, and creativity can turn even the most reluctant learner into a math enthusiast. Tom Rocks Maths YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRocksMaths Tom Rocks Maths website: https://tomrocksmaths.com/

    44 min
  8. Ep. 173: Myth Busting (w/ Dr. Danielle Sneyd)

    10/23/2025

    Ep. 173: Myth Busting (w/ Dr. Danielle Sneyd)

    In this episode of Psych and Stuff, host Dr. Alison Jane Martingano sits down with Dr. Danielle Sneyd, assistant teaching professor of psychology at UW–Green Bay and self-proclaimed “myth buster.” Together, they take on some of psychology’s biggest misconceptions — from whether we only use 10% of our brains to the truth about learning styles, dream meanings, lie detectors, and more.

    55 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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  • Creator
    UW-Green Bay Psychology Department
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Clean
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