E138: Christie Cathey: Introductory Psychology Expert, Teacher of Teachers, Understanding Self Through Multicultural Lens

In this episode Garth interviews Christie Cathey from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Christie is the coordinator for large sections of introductory psychology and also teaches a 'teaching of psychology' course, and she shares her tips for how to stay fresh continuously teaching the same course. Christie shares her story of overcoming the trailing spouse/dual-career challenge, but it was not easy. She has deep interests in cultural psychology and Eastern philosophies, especially how they can relate to self-compassion.  Some of her most valued academic experiences have been taking student abroad, to France and to China.