Chetty Chats

In this episode, I talk with Peri Adeniz and Meghan Lai about the psychology of the show Avatar: The Last Airbender. ATLA is an animated children’s show, but it has many deep and meaningful themes. This was a super fun and entertaining conversation! Enjoy!

Concepts we discussed:

Cognitive dissonance: https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.htmlChakras: https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/7-chakrasNirvana: https://www.britannica.com/topic/nirvana-religionLetting go of attachments: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/letting-go-of-attachment-from-a-to-zen/Groupthink: https://www.britannica.com/science/groupthinkStanley Milgram Shock Experiment: https://www.simplypsychology.org/milgram.htmlOur brains’ difficulty with larg...

In this episode, I talk with Jack Derby about his journey into entrepreneurship and mentorship, his current work, in addition to how psychology relates to his experiences. This was a super insightful conversation. Enjoy!

Concepts we discussed:

Prospect Theory: https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/economics/prospect-theoryLoss Aversion: https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/loss-aversion

In this episode, I talk with Sheyla, one of the most authentic people I know, about the psychology of aviation! We discuss what authenticity means to her, how she exhibits authenticity, in addition to some psychological concepts relating to authenticity. This is a super sincere episode that I think everyone would enjoy listening to! Enjoy!

Concepts we discussed:

Humanistic Psychology: https://www.britannica.com/science/humanistic-psychologyThe Fully Functioning Person: https://www.verywellmind.com/fully-functioning-person-2795197Congruence/Incongruence/Self Image/Ideal Self: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-concept-2795865Cognitive Dissonance: https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.htmlImpression Management: https://www...

In this episode, I talk with Sheyla Zakashansky, one of the most authentic people I know, about the psychology of aviation! We discuss what authenticity means to her, how she exhibits authenticity, in addition to some psychological concepts relating to authenticity. This is a super sincere episode that I think everyone would enjoy listening to! Enjoy!

Concepts we discussed:

Humanistic Psychology: https://www.britannica.com/science/humanistic-psychologyThe Fully Functioning Person: https://www.verywellmind.com/fully-functioning-person-2795197Congruence/Incongruence/Self Image/Ideal Self: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-concept-2795865Cognitive Dissonance: https://www.simplypsychology.org/cognitive-dissonance.htmlImpression Management: https...

In this episode, I talk with Blake Freedland, an instrument-rated private pilot with over 400 hours of flying experience about the psychology of aviation! We discuss how pilots stay calm and make informed decisions, the engineering psychology of a plane's design, and why people are so afraid of flying, among many other interesting topics. Blake shares some fascinating stories and also gives advice about how you can be a more informed passenger and critical consumer of media regarding aviation! Enjoy!

Concepts we discussed:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioralExposure and Response Therapy: https...

In this episode, I talk with Eugene Kitahara, an 11-time marathoner (and counting) about the psychology of marathoning! We discuss motivation, resilience, and finding balance, among many other interesting topics. Eugene shares some powerful life lessons that can be valuable for anyone. Enjoy!

Check out Eugene's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJR2bXhsfO65CVPh7XXnOOg

And follow me and Eugene on Strava!

https://www.strava.com/athletes/114423495?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=social&share_sig=CF02F2821743293121&_branch_match_id=1426352244180383686&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy4pSixL1EssKNDLyczL1s8ydjL0Ni42tAhKsq8...

In this episode, I discuss the problems I see with trying to optimize an aspect of your life or your life in general. I read a Tufts Daily article I wrote about this topic and give some more examples from my own experiences and takeaways I have learned. Enjoy!

Sources:

Tufts Daily article: https://www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2024/12/the-problem-with-perfectionWhoop: https://www.whoop.com/us/en/?srsltid=AfmBOorIMZi5TqH9jLWFeVPYH4p4VUWUgVeOM3fXhzge6fpAg_WYAoMKAtomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsThe Good Enough Mother: https://seleni.org/advice-support/2018/3/14/the-gift-of-the-good-enough-motherThe Glucose Goddess: https://www.glucosegoddess.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqRa4u4...

In this episode, I talk with Adam Batista, assistant coach of Tufts Men's Soccer, about the role of sports psychology in athletics and everyday life. We dive into topics like confidence, resilience, leadership, and growth mindset. Whether or not you're a competitive athlete, this conversation has valuable takeaways for everyone. Enjoy!

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Keith Maddox about the social cognition of race. We discuss his personal journey into the field of social cognition and explore how and why we develop biases and stereotypes, why it's crucial to confront them, and how we can become more aware of them. Dr. Maddox also shares insights from his research on within-race and across-race stereotyping, the challenges of confronting discrimination, and humor's effects on discussing race-related topics. Enjoy!

Podcasts Dr. Maddox Reccomends:

Hidden Brain: https://hiddenbrain.org/

Freakonomics: https://freakonomics.com/podcasts/<...

In this episode, I speak with Talia Wilcox about the psychology of nuclear disarmament. We discuss the current state of nuclear weapons, cognitive biases that influence nuclear policies, and how we can take action to advocate for a safer, nuclear-free future. Enjoy!

If you are a Tufts student, consider joining Talia's club, Tufts University Nuclear Activists: https://www.instagram.com/tunaattufts/

To learn more, check out:

Back From The Brink - Bringing Communities Together to Abolish Nuclear Weapons: https://search.app/F73qxyKiVNAMsMAR9

Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: https...

Sorry the audio in this episode is not great (I recorded with my AirPods in because I didn't wanna get noise from my living room in the recording). I'm going to get an adapter for my mic for next week!

EDIT: I said the parasympathetic nervous system was responsible for your "fight or flight" response but it is really your sympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest."

In this episode, we're going against Valentine's Day and talking about being single! I discuss some of the science behind and my...

In this episode, I speak with Tina Weber, founder and CEO of A Starting Line and an entrepreneurship lecturer at Tufts University. We discuss problem-solving, empathy, hope, and how an entrepreneurial mindset can help anyone. Enjoy!

Stats about entrepreneurs' mental health: https://founderreports.com/entrepreneur-mental-health-statistics

Principal Akbar Cook's story: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2019/04/23/akbar-cook-new-jersey-principal-laundry-program

Empathy vs Sympathy video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBTYViDPlQ

Feel free to reach out to rowan.chetner@tufts.edu for any questions, comments, or suggestions!

In this episode, I speak with Hailey Swett, my bestie, about resilience. We discuss what resilience is, our experiences with resilience, and what we can do to be more resilient. Enjoy!

Here are some sources I used:

To read more about resilience:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/resilience

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/handy-hints-for-humans/201610/why-you-need-to-be-a-success-at-failure

To read more about locus of control:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-locus-of-control-2795434

Fouts, G. & Vaughn, K. (2002). Locus of control, television viewing, and ED symptomatology in young females. Journal...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. George Blount, the founder and CEO of nBalance Financial, where he works as a financial therapist. We discuss the field of financial therapy and how our mindsets and emotions affect our relationship with our finances. Dr. Blount also gives advice on how we can create and accomplish money goals, and how we can talk to our friends and family about such goals. Enjoy!

To learn more about George Blount: https://www.georgeblount.com/

To learn more about nBalance Financial: http://www.nbalancefinancial.com/

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Hi everyone! In this episode, I talk about my experience learning the importance of authenticity in friendships. Enjoy!

Sources:

Having friends and people you are able to confide in are protective factors against depression, chronic. illness, and heart disease: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendshipAre brains are so big because of our need for social interaction: https://www.thesocialcreatures.org/thecreaturetimes/evolution-of-social-connectionMore information on cognitive dissonance: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326738#:~:text=Cognitive%20dissonance%20is%20the%20discomfort,beliefs%20at%20the%20same%20time.Happiness largely depends on our expectations versus reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9...

Hi everyone! I am revamping this podcast with a new name, new mission, and new uploading consistency 🫣. Today's mini-episode talks about what this podcast will look like going forward. Enjoy!

In this episode, I interview Sam Sommers, my Social Psychology Professor! We discuss what Social Psychology is, its importance, and what you can do with Social Psychology knowledge. Enjoy!

Hello everyone! Welcome to the third episode of ChettyRanga! I will be talking about things related to our lovely, awesome bodies! Enjoy!

In this episode, I go over The Three Rs of Growth: Rejection, Rage, Regret (and also Reflection) and how to use them to be your best self! Enjoy! As always, feel free to contact me (: chettyrowan03@gmail.com

In this episode, I will talk about who I am, why I made this podcast, and habits I've recently adopted to live my best life! Enjoy! If you have any questions or just want to say hi, my email is chettyrowan03@gmail.com (: