Inside the Chrysalis – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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

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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.

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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 Therapist
https://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 Lifeline
800-273-8255

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
800-662-4357

National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233

Other Hotlines:
http://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/

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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.

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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 

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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. 

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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.

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 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.org

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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.

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