If you clicked on this podcast you have probably binge-watched the new season of Stranger Things. Well, who could blame you? In episode four we see how Max relives her trauma (described as an emotional response to a terrible event like a car accident, natural disaster, or your brother being killed by a demon) and how Vecna almost captures and kills her. However, at the end of the episode, Max can escape Vecna’s claws with the help of her favorite song. Thank god! All the feels… While watching this scene I was wondering, can music help us heal from trauma and other dark moments of our past? Something we will cover in this Simply Psyched podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe!

Are you trying to figure out what your ideal profession is? What should you study? What passion could you develop? Simply Psyched dove into the literature and found a method that might help you! It's called the RIASEC model:  

The link to the questionnaire: https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip  

Information about the code of different jobs/studies: https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Career%20Services/2017-Postings/other/majors_by_holland_code.pdf  

Wish you the best of luck in your search!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? In the fairytale of snow-white, the mirror seems indispensable, but also in everyday life, we constantly consult it to check how presentable, or unpresentable, we are. And this would be crucial for your development. It’s called the mirror stage, a theory introduced by the psychoanalyst Lacan. In this podcast, I will try to explain this concept and clarify why it can be linked to mental illness.

I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay. Ain't it sad. Abba already sang about it, the quest for more and more money. But will more money make you happier? And if yes, why? That’s a question we will cover in this Simply Psyched podcast.

Spill the dirt, beans, or tea. In this podcast, I clarify why we love this. Like always, the statements are based on scientific research

Should you talk to your ex or stay away? Difficult question! Lots of factors to take into account. Interesting topic after seeing the Joey Graceffa break up video. I dove into some new research to make your decision a bit easier! Good luck!

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed or burned out? Maybe take a look at your personality and or coping strategies. People often forget the effect of their personal style and coping strategies on their stress level. In this video, the twin sisters Bella and Bolla show us the impact of these factors on stress. They handle stress differently.

A first date, joining a new gym or having a difficult conservation with your significant other. What do all of these difficult situations have in common? They can all make us feel uncomfortable. An annoying feeling that we would all rather avoid. What should we do with this awkward/uncomfortable feeling/situation? But what if I told you that embracing this feeling/seeking discomfort could help you to grow and feel motivated in life. I’ll tell you more about it in this video. Please don’t forget to subscribe.