Leiden Psychology Podcast

We often hear that breathing exercises can reduce stress, improve sleep, and even boost performance. But what does the science actually say? In this episode, dr. Roderik Gerritsen discusses the fascinating role of breathing in our daily lives, explains how breathing patterns are linked to stress and relaxation, and separates evidence-based findings from popular myths.
If you want more information on this topic, you can contact Roderik Gerritsen via mail: r.j.s.gerritsen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
Episode host: Priya Ramcharan
The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology.
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When we think of ageism, we often think of discrimination against older adults. However, ageism occurs across the entire lifespan; in the tech world, for example, being "old" can start as early as 35. In this episode, Dr. Ittay Mannheim joins us to discuss the intersection of ageism, digital technology, and AI.
In this episode you’ll learn:
What ageism entails and how it manifests across the lifespan
How vacancy phrasing and job descriptions can already be biased
What mixed-methods research is and how it can be applied
The pitfalls and risks of using AI in job recruitment
How a hackathon can help address age bias and fairness in AI systems
If you want more information on this topic, you can contact Ittay Mannheim via e-mail at i.mannheim@fsw.leidenuniv.nl or visit anyage.ai to learn more about the research and project.
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
Episode host: Priya Ramcharan
The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology. Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer: • Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠ • X: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠ • Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ • Or get in touch with us via email: webteam.psy@fsw.leidenuniv.nl

Bubble baths and face masks: that’s what we often see on social media when discussing self-love. However, is this a true reflection of what self-love and self-care entail? In this episode, psychotherapist Kelly Ziemer teaches us more about what true self-love and self-care are, and their importance.

If you want to contact Kelly Ziemer, you can send her an email at k.l.ziemer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl.

Below are the resources Kelly mentioned during the episode:
⁠Dr. Barbara Fredrickson⁠ and their work on love
Researcher studying adverse effects of meditation: ⁠Dr. Willoughby Britton⁠ and the ⁠Cheetah House⁠
"⁠The Unspoken Complexity of Self-Care⁠" by artist Deanna Zandt
⁠PERMA theory⁠
⁠An example⁠ of a Values worksheet
⁠Hand on heart practice⁠
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
Episode host: Priya Ramcharan
The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology. Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer: • Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠ • X: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠ • Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ • Or get in touch with us via email: webteam.psy@fsw.leidenuniv.nl

What do you do if you suspect someone around you is struggling with suicidal thoughts but aren’t sure how to bring it up? And how can we support loved ones who’ve experienced trauma? In this episode, Dr. Joanne Mouthaan shares valuable insights on how to approach these topics and offer support.If you want to contact Joanne Mouthaan, you can send her an email at j.mouthaan@fsw.leidenuniv.nl.
💡 Thinking about suicide or worried about someone? Talking about it helps. You can reach out anonymously via www.113.nl or call 113 or 0800-0113.
Music credits: Yiğit Bozok
Episode host: Priya Ramcharan
The Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology. Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer: • Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠ • X: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠ • Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ • Or get in touch with us via email: webteam.psy@fsw.leidenuniv.nl

Eating fewer carbs, moderate amounts of protein, and more fats — welcome to the ketogenic diet! While a ketogenic diet can have various effects on body and mind, did you know there are various types of ketogenic interventions? In this episode, Eline Dekeyster shares more about this topic.In this episode you’ll learn- What ketones are- The various types of ketogenic interventions- How ketogenic interventions might influence different mental conditions- Who should consider ketogenic interventions, and who should avoid themIf you want to contact Eline Dekeyster, you can visit the Lifestyle Brain Interaction website, reach out via LinkedIn or follow LBI on InstagramMusic credits: Yiğit BozokHosts: Keshya Valerie and Priya RamcharanThe Leiden Psychology Podcast is a production of the Leiden University Institute of Psychology. Follow everything Leiden Psychology has to offer: • Instagram: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Institute of Psychology | Leiden University⁠⁠• Facebook: ⁠⁠LeidenPsychology⁠⁠ • X: ⁠⁠@LeidenPsy⁠⁠ • Send a ⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠ • Or get in touch with us via email: webteam.psy@fsw.leidenuniv.nl