Psychology for Students
by Professor Jeff Hastings
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Episode 32: Faith, Suffering and Search for Meaning
Episode 32: Faith, Suffering and Search for Meaning
About this podcast
Psychology for Students is a short-form podcast designed to help high school and college students better understand the mind—and themselves. Hosted by Professor Jeff Hastings, each episode breaks down complex psychological ideas into real-life lessons that improve mental health, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you’re studying psychology or just trying to get through the semester with a clearer head, this podcast gives you tools you can use today to feel more connected, grounded, and confident.
Episodes
- Episode 32: Faith, Suffering and Search for Meaning · 18 minSend us Fan Mail Episode 32: Faith, Suffering and Search for Meaning In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Professor Jeff Hastings sets aside his planned topic on…
- Episode 31: ROOT Causes: How Childhood Shapes Who We Are Today · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Episode 31: ROOT Causes: How Childhood Shapes Who We Are Today Why do we keep struggling with the same patterns — anxiety, procrastination, self-doubt, or fear…
- Episode 30: Chapter 5 - When the Room Feels Dangerous: How Anxiety Distorts Perception · 28 min · Season 5 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 30 – When the Room Feels Dangerous: How Anxiety Distorts Perception 📘 Episode Summary In this powerful, narrative-driven episode, Professor Jeff…
- Episode 29: Your Professor Knows You Used ChatGPT - Here’s How · 30 min · Season 6 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Episode 29: Your Professor Knows You Used ChatGPT - Here’s How 🎙️ Can your professor really tell if you used ChatGPT on your last assignment? Spoiler alert…
- Episode 28: BONUS EPISODE – BOOK: From Campus to Career (Audio Sample) · 10 min · Season 14 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ BONUS EPISODE – From Campus to Career (Audio Sample) Podcast: Psychology for Students Hosted by: Professor Jeff Hastings Today’s episode is a little…
- Episode 27: The Psychology Behind Picking the Right Major: How Choosing Early Builds Confidence, Momentum, and Long-Term Success · 25 min · Season 14 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Episode 27: The Psychology Behind Picking the Right Major: How Choosing Early Builds Confidence, Momentum, and Long-Term Success Choosing a college major isn’t…
- Episode 26: How ChatGPT Will Destroy the World: But It’s Not How You Think · 35 min · Season 6 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 26: How ChatGPT Will Destroy the World: But It’s Not How You Think Professor Jeff Hastings takes on the real threat of artificial intelligence in this…
- Episode 25: Why You’re Always Tired: The Hidden Burnout No One Talks About in College · 19 min · Season 14 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Description: Feeling mentally drained, emotionally exhausted, or like you’re running on empty in college? You’re not alone—and you’re not just “bad at managing…
- Episode 24: How to Build Real Confidence (Without Faking It) · 54 min · Season 14 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Episode 24: How to Build Real Confidence (Without Faking It) Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. In this episode of Psychology…
- Episode 23: Antidepressants Unpacked – What They Are, How They Work, and What You Should Know · 1 h 19 min · Season 5 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Episode 23: Antidepressants Unpacked – What They Are, How They Work, and What You Should Know In Episode 23 of Psychology for Students, we take a deep dive into…
- Episode 22: The Truth About Depression: Pain, Healing, and the Power to Stay · 1 h 19 min · Season 5 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail The Truth About Depression: Pain, Healing, and the Power to Stay In this deeply personal and compassionate episode, Professor Jeff Hastings takes an unflinching…
- Episode 21: The Future of Education Starts Now - A Call to Action for Faculty, Leaders, and Institutions · 42 min · Season 14 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Episode 21: The Future of Education Starts Now - A Call to Action for Faculty, Leaders, and Institutions Mental health is at crisis levels. Students are…
- Episode 20: Student Mental Health, Identity, and the Hidden Crisis of Exploitation — A Conversation for Parents and Students · 41 min · Season 14 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Episode 20: Student Mental Health, Identity, and the Hidden Crisis of Exploitation — A Conversation for Parents and Students In this powerful episode of…
- Episode 19: Chapter 4 Review - Psychology Across the Lifespan · 7 min · Season 4 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 19: Chapter 4 Review – Psychology Across the Lifespan In this special review episode, Angela takes you on a clear, engaging walkthrough of everything…
- Episode 18: Love, Attraction, and Why We Choose the Wrong People · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Episode 18: Love, Attraction, and Why We Choose the Wrong People In Episode 18, Professor Hastings and Angela dive into the psychology of attraction, love, and…
- Episode 17: Becoming You: Navigating Identity, Love, and Growth in Emerging Adulthood · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Chapter 4: Development Across the Lifespan Becoming You: Navigating Identity, Love, and Growth in Emerging Adulthood In this episode, Professor Jeff Hastings…
- Episode 16: From Birth to Adulthood - Psychology Across the Life Span · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Chapter 4: Development Across the Lifespan From Birth to Adulthood - Psychology Across the Life Span In this episode, Professor Jeff Hastings walks us through…
- Episode 15: Chapter 3 Summary Review - Consciousness · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail In this review of Chapter 3, Angela (Jeff's AI Teaching Assistant) breaks down everything you need to know about consciousness — from attention, sleep, and…
- Episode 14: Dreams, Nightmares, and the Science of Sleep: What Your Brain’s Up to While You Snooze · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Chapter 3: Consciousness Dreams, Nightmares, and the Science of Sleep: What Your Brain’s Up to While You Snooze We spend about one-third of our lives asleep —…
- Episode 13: Attention -- How Your Brain Chooses What to Focus On (and What It Misses) · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Chapter 3: Consciousness Attention -- How Your Brain Chooses What to Focus On (and What It Misses) In this episode of Psychology for Students, we explore one of…
- Episode 12: Consciousness — More Than Meets the Eye — Understanding Awareness and the Unconscious Mind · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Chapter 3: Consciousness More Thank Meets the Eye - Understanding Awareness and the Unconscious Mind In this episode of Psychology for Students, we kick off…
- Episode 11: Introduction to Chapter 3 - Consciousness · 3 min · Season 3 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail In this Chapter, we explore the fascinating world of consciousness — your moment-to-moment awareness of yourself and your environment. You’ll learn about the…
- Episode 10: Chapter 2 Review on Biology and Psychology: How Your Brain and Body Work Together · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Chapter 2: Biological Bases of Behavior In this episode of Psychology for Students, Angela takes you through a detailed, easy-to-understand review of Chapter 2…
- Episode 5: Chapter 1 Review: Key Concepts, Principles, and People in Psychology · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’ll walk through the essential ideas from Chapter One of your Introduction to Psychology course — including the major concepts, the five…
- Episode 9: Emotional Intelligence: The Secret Skill for Success They Don’t Teach You in School · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Chapter 2: Biological Bases of Behavior What if I told you that one of the biggest predictors of success in your life, your career, and your relationships isn’t…
- Episode 8: The Hidden Cost of Distraction: Mindfulness, Mental Health, and Breaking Free from Technology Addiction · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal and important episode of Psychology for Students, Professor Jeff Hastings shares a heartfelt message that every student—and really, every…
- Episode 6: Introduction to Chapter 2 - Biological Bases of Behavior · 4 min · Season 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail CHAPTER TWO: Biological Bases of Behavior Structure and function of the nervous systemNeurotransmitters and their effectsEndocrine system and hormonal influences…
- Episode 7: Your Brain and Behavior · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Chapter 2: Biological Bases of Behavior Your Brain and Behavior Why do we do the things we do? In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between the…
- Episode 4: The Domains of Psychology · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology The Domains of Psychology In this episode, we’re going to walk through the major domains of psychology — the key…
- Episode 2: Introduction to Chapter 1 - Introduction to Psychology and How Podcast is Organized · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail CHAPTER ONE: Introduction to Psychology Welcome to Psychology for Students — the podcast designed to help you understand yourself, improve your life, and make…
- Episode 3: What Psychology Teaches Us · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology What Psychology Teaches Us In this foundational episode, Professor Jeff Hastings breaks down what psychology really is —…
- Episode 1: Welcome to Psychology for Students · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Psychology for Students Start here. In this short introduction, Professor Jeff Hastings shares what this podcast is all about, how it’s structured to…
