41: Phyllis Leavitt, MA – Author and Retired Psychotherapist Shares Her Journey and Brings a Message of Urgency, Hope, and Healing in her New Book

We all know what a psychologist does in their own private practice, however, do you know what a neuropsychologist does in their own practice? How do you decide on which field or branch of psychology to focus? Dr. Aldrich Chan, neuropsychologist and founder of the Center for Neuropsychology and Consciousness (CNC) in Miami, FL shares his journey and thoughts on how one can determine which field of psychology to focus on and offers helpful advice when planning to open your own practice and building a successful career. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/aldrich-chan/

What kind of person becomes a social worker or psychologist? And what does it take to maintain your own physical and mental health, and overall well-being while you are working in the social work and psychology field? Hope Kelaher shares her journey in this podcast and offers her experience and advice to those interested in the field of social work and psychology. She also discusses her two books Here to Make Friends: How to Make Friends as an Adult and The Resilience Workbook for Women. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/hope-kelaher/

Are you looking for practical tips and suggestions that you can use immediately to help you select the best graduate psychology program and university? In this podcast, Dr. Greg Neimeyer reflects on his career and shares tangible and meaningful advice including selecting the right graduate program for you, tips to set yourself apart from others when applying to graduate school, and some of the most important lessons he has learned in his over 42-year career. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/greg-neimeyer/

What does neuroscience, psychology, mindfulness meditation, and psychedelics have in common? The elements needed to conduct groundbreaking research on psilocybin, the primary chemical found in “magic mushrooms”, and personality change. In this podcast, Dr. Katherine MacLean shares her academic and professional journey, research, and her new book Midnight Water: A Psychedelic Memoir. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/katherine-maclean/

What if you had access to a world-renowned performance psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, advisor, and coach who could help you make better decisions that would build a healthier, more productive, and meaningful life? In this podcast, Dr. Jim Loehr reflects on his more than 30 years of experience and applied research leading to a discussion about “the most important book [he has] ever written” called Wise Decisions: A Science-Based Approach to Making Better Choices. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/jim-loehr/