SEASON FINALE. Aliza Tobias, Senior in Psychology, sits down with JMU Psychology Alum, Christina Yocca, as she talks about her time in the Terror Management Laboratory, her graduate education, and how both prepared her for a career in forensic psychology.
In this episode, Charlotte Fay (Undergraduate Student in Psychology at James Madison University) sits down with Lori Pitts, Founder and Director of Voices Unbarred, a re-entry program for the incarcerated to discuss relevant issues to their lives and create an original play around these issues, allowing their voices to be heard. Lori talks about the program and her life as an activist through theatre.
On this episode, James Madison University senior and PR Chief Emma Coleman sits down and has a conversation with Erika Campbell. They talk about Erika's experiences as a death doula, someone who helps another who is dying, and her role as President of the Ernest Becker Foundation!
Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman, Director of the Terror Management Lab, sits down with Dr. John Hathcoat, Associate Professor in Graduate Psychology and Associate Assessment Specialist at James Madison University in our Season Two Premiere to discuss Epistemology, Ontology, T(t)ruth, and the meaning of life and death.
In this episode, Katie and Aliza talk to Dr. David E. Reed II, a licensed clinical psychologist, about his academic career, experiences and use of Terror Management Theory. You can hear more from Dr. Reed on his own show, The Existentially Human Podcast!
This week, Lindsey and Michelle chat with Mr. William Scott Harkey, a senior lecturer at the University of Houston-Victoria, about his passion for Terror Management Theory. Scott speaks candidly about his experiences of learning Terror Management Theory, applying its principles to his classroom and describing its impact on his day-to-day life!
The combination of academic worlds continues on this week's episode of the Scared to Death Podcast. Join Alex as he gets a chance to talk with Dr. Jeff Dyche, a neuropsychology professor at James Madison University, and listen to their conversation about Jeff's research, his experience in the Navy, and his unique view on existentialism.
Join us and listen in as Peter talks to one of the leading researchers in Terror Management Theory and existential psychology, Dr. Mark Landau from the University of Kansas as they discuss Dr. Landau's educational history and his artistic passions!
Join Sarah as she talks with Dr. Jamie Kurtz, a professor from James Madison University, and listen in as they discuss Dr. Kurtz's research and interest in positive psychology, her upcoming talk for the XP Preconference, and her connection to Terror Management Theory!
Today on the final episode of 2021, Dr. Ken Critchfield and Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman join us for the first double-guest episode. Listen in on how two academics from vastly different fields came together to collaborate and create great work using Terror Management Theory!
In this episode, Alice and Aya sit down with Wilfy Williams, a musical artist from England and hear all about how the writings of Ernest Becker influenced the music of a British songwriter. Wilfy then shares snippets of four brand new songs for his upcoming album in 2022! Check out more from Wilfy Williams here!
Join Katie and Sarah as they talk to Dr. Cathryn Van Kessel, professor at the University of Alberta, as her experience with TMT as well as how to include it in the classroom. Definitely one for the teachers!
Dr. Linda Thomas, Dean of The Graduate School at James Madison University, sits down with Peter Montwill, graduate student in Psychological Sciences program at James Madison University to discuss graduate education, mortality salience, and the importance of Terror Management Theory in Dr. Thomas' everyday life.
In this riveting episode, Lyla Rothschild - Program Director with the Ernest Becker Foundation, discusses the foundation, her experience with Terror Management Theory, and how she handles her own death anxiety.
This episode features Peter Montwill (B.S., Psychology, James Madison University) as he explores existentialism and mortality awareness in his new role as a graduate student in the Psychological Sciences Program at James Madison University.
In this episode, Peter and Lindsay discuss education, how Terror Management Theory has impacted his life and research, and existential journalism with Dr. Patrick Merle - Director of the School of Communication at Florida State University.