Here’s your rare chance to peek behind the scenes at how an experienced psychological researcher develops a new theoretical model. Its Vygotsky meets Paul Meehl meets John Muir in this episode of TPP, as we explore a new theory focused on the 4 types of fun. Let’s get serious, but not solemn, in the scientific discussion of one of the most commonly overlooked and understudied elements of human experience: having fun.

PS: Dr Smith has been Gill’s research mentor since undergrad, and he taught Julia graduate research methods. We are honored to host him today!

Honorable Mentions:

Mindfuluh.org

bsmith5@uh.edu (Email Dr. Smith at UH)

Welcome to The Psychologists Podcast, where we talk about all things psychology through a very personal lens.

Gill Strait PhD and Julia Strait PhD are both Licensed Psychologists (TX) and Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs, TX). They are alumni of The University of South Carolina School Psychology Doctoral Program (Go Gamecocks).

Gill is a teacher, researcher, and supervisor at a university graduate psychology training program.

Julia is owner and therapist at Ocean Therapy in Houston, TX, offering telehealth therapy to young adults in their 20s and 30s who are struggling with anxiety. Check it out here: https://www.oceantherapy.net/