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In the first podcast of our second season, Pod Squad doctors Chelsie Young, Jenn Bryan, Zach Baker, and host Michelle Quist discuss the long-term effects of the pandemic in the form of some bad habits we might have picked up. Tune in to learn about behavioral change and some tips on taking back control of your life.Support the show

It's been a minute, but host Michelle Quist and the Pod Squad (old and new!) are coming back for another season. Support the show

 In the last episode of Season One, Michelle and the Pod Squad discuss the importance of social support. Tune in to learn how social support benefits us, when we should and shouldn't seek it out, and what you can do when you feel alone. If you need additional support, here are some hotlines you can reach out to.www.crisistextline.org www.veteranscrisisline.net www.suicidepreventionlifeline.orgNordVPN secure and private Internet acce NordVPN service provides you a secure, encrypted tunnel for online traffic to flow. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

In this episode, new contributor Dr. Zach Baker joins Pod Squad members Chelsie, Jenn, and Michelle as they discuss the social pressure that can result from living an unconventional life. Listen in to find out why it happens, and what you can do about it.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. NordVPN secure and private Internet acce NordVPN service provides you a secure, encrypted tunnel for online traffic to flow. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Host Michelle and squad member Jenn interview Dr. Sophie Romay about burnout. Listen to find out how you can detect early signs of burnout and help both yourself and your friends, family, and coworkers.Support the show

Dr. Jenn Bryan and the Pod Squad discuss the benefits of nature in reducing anxiety and stress, as well as providing peace of mind and aiding in the healing process.Support the show

Listen as Dr. Chelsie Young teaches the Pod Squad about the Arrival Fallacy, a phenomenon that we all experience when we achieve a goal and find out it wasn't what we thought it was going to be. Learn how to spot this in your own life, how to deal with it when it happens, and how you might be able to avoid it in the first place.Support the show

Angie and Michelle switch places as the Pod Squad learns about self-determination theory and how we can engage in a new kind of self-care by satisfying our basic human needs.Support the show

Host Michelle discusses anxiety surrounding perceptions of bias in the media with mental health professional Maliha Khan and News Literacy Project Senior VP of Education Peter Adams. Listen and learn some news literacy strategies to help you analyze the information you take in and feel better about the world.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

Dr. Angie LeRoy teaches the Pod Squad about family systems theory. Learn how our personality and family environment develop roles for us to play, and how we can resist letting them define us forever.Support the show

In this episode, host Michelle invites teacher Lisa Kiselewski and mathematics education professor Monica Gonzalez to discuss the effects of the pandemic on kids' education, and some tips on making the return to school better for everyone, no matter what form it takes.Support the show

Survivor's guilt might be more common than you think. In this episode, Dr. Angie LeRoy teaches the squad about this phenomenon and the different circumstances in which it might emerge. In light of COVID-19 and the recent activity with the Black Lives Matter movement, this topic might be especially difficult for some. Here are some resources that might help:Psychology Today - Find a Therapisthttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists  Additional Resources: COVID Resource Guide:https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US  COVID Disaster Distress Hotline 800-985-5990, or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-8255 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration800-662-4357National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233Other Hotlines:http://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/Support the show

Dr. Young teaches the Pod Squad about social comparison, the strategy all people use to see how we stack up against each other. Learn how social comparison can lead to both good and bad outcomes, and what you can do if you find yourself feeling like you don't measure up.Support the show

In this Hot Take episode, Michelle invites researchers Erin Westgate, Yijun Lin, and Mai-Ly Steers to discuss the concept of boredom, especially as we're experiencing it in the middle of this global pandemic. Tune in to find out what boredom might mean for you and your family, and how you can best cope during this societal crisis.Coronaboredom Got You Down? Here are Six Solutions- Article by Erin C Westgate https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/coronaboredom-got-you-down-here-are-six-solutions-138837 Support the show

Dr. Jenn Bryan teaches the Pod Squad about Self-Compassion and the importance of showing yourself the same kindness you show your friends. Learn how to stem the tide of your negative self-talk and engage in the social psych strategies of self-forgiveness, self-kindness, and mindfulness.  Support the show

Join host Michelle and the Pod Squad as they discuss Impostor Syndrome; that feeling you get when you don't feel like you quite belong with your peers. Learn about the underlying issues that might contribute to experiencing this common phenomenon, as well as some strategies to keep it from limiting your potential.Support the show