
Leiden Psychology Podcast
By Universiteit Leiden Instituut Psychologie

Leiden Psychology PodcastMar 01, 2023

Episode 10 - Starting a career in Psychology
English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with Sophia Dittmar about starting a career in Psychology. Sophia is currently studying the Economic and Consumer Psychology master's at Leiden University. We talk about what she learned from her internship, why she switched masters, and how to get the most out of any internship. Lastly, Sophia shares how she sees her future career in Psychology.
If you want to contact Sophia, please get in touch via Instagram: Sophia Dittmar
Are you considering changing your master's? Please contact your study adviser, students at Leiden University can find their study adviser here: Study advisers
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
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Episode 9 - A changing view on Psychedelics
English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with neuroscientist Michiel van Elk about his research into psychedelic drugs. We talk about the importance of empirical research to determine the effects of psychedelics, the possible applications of psychedelics and the challenges that come with this. Also, we discuss how he has become more critical about psychedelic research and how this view has changed since writing his book "A sober view on psychedelics" (written in Dutch: een nuchtere kijk op psychedelica). Lastly, Michiel shares how he sees the future of psychedelics.
For more information about Michiel's research, visit the website www.prsmlab.com
• Universiteit Leiden: Michiel van Elk
• Michiel's book: Een nuchtere kijk op psychedelica
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
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Episode 8 - A life with Bipolar Disorder
English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with Justin Sheehan, who was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type 1 over 14 years ago. Justin is very candid and talks about his first manic episode at the age of 28, and how he learned to live a stable life. Justin is doing well, and he owes this in particular to his own perseverance. What do you experience during a manic episode? How is it possible that Justin has been off medication for almost seven years and is still stable? What is it like to live with Bipolar Disorder type 1? Listen and discover the world of Leiden Psychology!
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.
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Episode 7 - Training parents of anxiety prone toddlers
English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with Leonie Vreeke and Nina Komrij, about the Cool Little Kids research project on training parents of anxiety prone toddlers. We talk about the importance of recognising anxiety proneness and talk about protective parenting: what is helpful and what is not?
For more information about the Cool Little Kids research project by Leonie and Nina, visit the website www.universiteitleiden.nl/cool-little-kids
• Universiteit Leiden: Leonie Vreeke & Nina Komrij
• More information: for parents
• More information: for professionals
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
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Episode 6 - Animals have emotions
English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with Mariska Kret, about her research on emotion expression and emotion recognition in humans and primates. We delve into the motivation behind her research, and why everyone should be more aware of the important role emotions play in behaviour.
For more information about the research by Mariska, visit her website www.mariskakret.com.
• Universiteit Leiden: Mariska Kret
• Twitter: Mariska Kret
• Book: Tussen glimlach en grimas
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
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Episode 5 - Prosocial behaviour & social exclusion in children
English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with Mara van der Meulen, about her research on prosocial behaviour & social exclusion in children.
For more information about the research by Mara,
• Twin-study: Samen Uniek
• Universiteit Leiden: Mara van der Meulen
• Twitter: MaravdMeulen
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
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Episode 4 - Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder in Adolescents
English spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with Sara Jakobsson Månsson and Dayenne Meijer, about social anxiety disorder and Sara's PhD research on the effectiveness of treatments for adolescents with social anxiety disorder. For more information about the research by Sara and her colleagues on anxiety and stress in youth, see: www.kasleiden.nl
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
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Episode 3 - Zelfbeeld en Studiekeuze met Laura van der Aar
Dutch spoken - In this episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with Laura van der Aar. She tells us about the role of self-concept in making decisions for future education and the importance of attention for self-concept development.
• Universiteit Leiden: Laura van der Aar
• References: Dear future me: behavioral and neural mechanisms underlying self-concept development in relation to educational decision-making in adolescence
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
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Episode 2 - Fear and Decision Making with Lotte van Dillen
English spoken - In this second episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with professor Lotte van Dillen. We talk about the influence of fear in decision making and what research tells us about changing people's behaviour.
• Universiteit Leiden: Lotte van Dillen
• References:
- Moralization of Covid-19 health response: Asymmetry in tolerance for human costs
- Tobacco Quit Intentions and Behaviors among Cigar Smokers in the United States in Response to COVID-19
- Why Do Japanese People Use Masks Against COVID-19, Even Though Masks Are Unlikely to Offer Protection From Infection?
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
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Episode 1 - SPS-NIP Stedelijk Bestuur Leiden
Dutch spoken - In this first episode of the Leiden Psychology Podcast we talk with the board of SPS-NIP Stedelijk Bestuur Leiden. They tell us about what it is like to be a board-member, how SPS-NIP helps students prepare for their career and their own plans for the future. If you do not speak Dutch, don't worry! There will be plenty of episodes to come, spoken in English.
For more information:
• Facebook: SPS-NIP Stedelijk Bestuur Leiden
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.
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Trailer
Discover the world of Leiden Psychology with the Leiden Psychology Podcast. In this trailer of the podcast of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology you'll meet the members of the team. We are very excited for the episodes to come, stay tuned!
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.