Best Michelle Quist Podcasts (2025)

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Changing Pandemic Habits 40:40

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3y ago40:40

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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. Support the show…

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Welcome to Season 2! 2:02

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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. Support the showBy Michelle Quist

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Social Support: We're All In This Together 49:44

5y ago49:44

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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.veteranscr…

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Live Your Own Timeline 53:54

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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. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over…

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2020: Putting the Burn in Burnout 45:25

5y ago45:25

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Host Michelle and squad member Jenn interview Dr. Sophie Romay about burnout. Listen to find out how you can detect early signs of burnout and help both yourself and your friends, family, and coworkers. Support the showBy Michelle Quist

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Nature Nurtures: The Benefit of Green Spaces 32:07

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Dr. Jenn Bryan and the Pod Squad discuss the benefits of nature in reducing anxiety and stress, as well as providing peace of mind and aiding in the healing process. Support the showBy Michelle Quist

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The Arrival Fallacy: Arriving Where You Already Are 42:40

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Listen as Dr. Chelsie Young teaches the Pod Squad about the Arrival Fallacy, a phenomenon that we all experience when we achieve a goal and find out it wasn't what we thought it was going to be. Learn how to spot this in your own life, how to deal with it when it happens, and how you might be able to avoid it in the first place. Support the show…

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SDT and Self-Care: Discovering Our Basic Needs 56:00

5+ y ago56:00

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Angie and Michelle switch places as the Pod Squad learns about self-determination theory and how we can engage in a new kind of self-care by satisfying our basic human needs. Support the showBy Michelle Quist

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These Kids Don't Play: Anxiety About Bias in the Media 40:35

5+ y ago40:35

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Host Michelle discusses anxiety surrounding perceptions of bias in the media with mental health professional Maliha Khan and News Literacy Project Senior VP of Education Peter Adams. Listen and learn some news literacy strategies to help you analyze the information you take in and feel better about the world. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as l…

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Our Life's Roles: An interesting cast of characters 57:38

5+ y ago57:38

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Dr. Angie LeRoy teaches the Pod Squad about family systems theory. Learn how our personality and family environment develop roles for us to play, and how we can resist letting them define us forever. Support the showBy Michelle Quist

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Schooling COVID: The Effects of the Pandemic on Kids and Learning 33:15

5+ y ago33:15

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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. Support the showBy Michelle Quist

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Survivor's Guilt: I Will Survive...But Then What? 48:38

5+ y ago48:38

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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 mi…

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Social Comparison: I Know You Are But What Am I? 42:49

5+ y ago42:49

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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. Support the showBy Michelle Quist

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King Lear or Existential Crisis? Boredom and COVID 1:00:03

5+ y ago1:00:03

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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…

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Being Nice to Me:The Art of Self-Compassion 40:04

5+ y ago40:04

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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. Support the show…

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Impostors Discuss Impostor Syndrome 49:01

5+ y ago49:01

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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. Support the show…