Psychology for Students
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 29
- Years Active
- 2025
Episode 5: Chapter 1 Review: Key Concepts, Principles, and People in Psychology
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 domains of psychology, and th…
Episode 9: Emotional Intelligence: The Secret Skill for Success They Don’t Teach You in School
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 your IQ—it’s your Emotion…
Episode 8: The Hidden Cost of Distraction: Mindfulness, Mental Health, and Breaking Free from Technology Addiction
In this deeply personal and important episode of Psychology for Students, Professor Jeff Hastings shares a heartfelt message that every student—and really, every person living in today’…
Episode 7: Your Brain and Behavior
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 brain and human behavior.…
Episode 6: Introduction to Chapter 2 - Biological Bases of Behavior
CHAPTER TWO: Biological Bases of Behavior
- Structure and function of the nervous system
- Neurotransmitters and their effects
- Endocrine system and hormonal influences
Psycholog…
Episode 3: What Psychology Teaches Us
Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology
What Psychology Teaches Us
In this foundational episode, Professor Jeff Hastings breaks down what psychology really is — not just a class or a subjec…
Episode 4: The Domains of Psychology
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 specialties that help us understand …
Episode 1: Welcome to Psychology for Students
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 align with most Intro to…
Episode 2: Introduction to Chapter 1 - Introduction to Psychology and How Podcast is Organized
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction to Psychology
Welcome to Psychology for Students — the podcast designed to help you understand yourself, improve your life, and make sense of the world around y…