Ep 13. 'The Cult of Trump' - Book Review
We review cult expert Steven Hassan's latest book 'The Cult of Trump'. Should we think of Trumpism as a cult? What evidenced is presented and is it convincing? We look at the psychology behind the claim and the argument presented.
18 Jan 20211h 10min
Ep 12. Angels and Doubts - a Jehovah’s Witness Childhood.
Part 1 of a 3 part personal story. Dad (Stephen) describes his childhood as a Jehovah’s Witness, from his early experiences of being the only Witness at school and confidence that he had an angelic protector, his training in the preaching work and taking part in meetings, through to leaving school and getting baptised. Dad remembers his dominant emotions of fear and anxiety and the concept of bloodguilt, as well as a belief that he would have to endure persecution. This against a background of growing doubts about what he’d been taught and his gradual realisation of his own beliefs.
11 Jan 202156min
Ep 11. Bounce-back-ability: How to be resilient
Celine and Stephen look at what it means to be resilient and how to strengthen your resilience. It's not just about taking the blows! References Coutu, D. L. (2002). How resilience works. Harvard business review, 80(5), 46-56. Yarker, J., Lewis, R., McDowall, A. & Teoh, K. (2020). Managing our wellbeing in the context of the Covid-19 Pandemic Stephens, J. P., Heaphy, E. D., Carmeli, A., Spreitzer, G. M., & Dutton, J. E. (2013). Relationship quality and virtuousness: Emotional carrying capacity as a source of individual and team resilience. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 49(1), 13-41.
4 Jan 202143min
Ep. 10 Mind Body Separation
Celine and Stephen explore Cartesian Dualism - the idea that the mind and body are separate from the perspectives of psychology and media. Plus Stephen is surprised by Celine's lack of an inner voice. Surely everyone talks to themselves?
29 Dec 202045min
Ep. 9 Body Modifications
Father and daughter Stephen and Celine talk piercings, tattoos, hair dye, cosmetic surgery and body augmentation. There's no shortage of ways we can change how we look, but the social rules around body modification are complicated and the way we feel about them confusing. An episode that includes references to Kevin Keegan, hair dye, colostomy bags and face tattoos. #BodyModification #Podcast #FatherDaughter
22 Dec 202049min
Ep. 8 When Prophecy Fails: Jehovah’s Witnesses a Case Study
How does an apocalyptic group survive after multiple failed prophecies about the end of the world? This week, Stephen and Celine look at a paper that provides some possible answers by taking Jehovah’s Witnesses as a case study. Of particular interest to Stephen as an Ex Jehovah’s Witness but with possible lessons for thinking about new apocalyptic movements. References Zygmunt, J. F. (1970). Prophetic failure and chiliastic identity: The case of Jehovah's Witnesses. American Journal of Sociology, 75(6), 926-948.
15 Dec 202055min
Ep. 7 Humanism
Celine asks her dad about being a humanist. Why did he become one? What is it? What do humanists believe? Is it the same as being an atheist? What stance do humanists have towards religion? These questions and many more answered in this episode. Useful links https://humanism.org.uk/
8 Dec 202039min
Bonus: Living with an invisible illness
It's Crohn's and Colitis awareness week and in this special bonus edition Stephen presents an interview from 2019 with Celine about her first attack, and diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the age of 16. #ItTakesGuts Crohn's & Colitis UK https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/awareness-week-2020
6 Dec 202042min
