Psychology for Students

About 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.

Publisher

Professor Jeff Hastings

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Apr 2025

Latest episode

2 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Episode 32: Faith, Suffering and Search for Meaning

   Professor Jeff Hastings explores the crucial roles of spirituality, meaning, and compassion when students navigate trauma and grief in their lives.

2. 

   30 Sept 2025

   Episode 31: ROOT Causes: How Childhood Shapes Who We Are Today

   Professor Jeff Hastings presents the ROOT Framework, which helps listeners identify and resolve the childhood origins of their current struggles, drawing on Erik Erikson’s eight stages.

3. 

   18 Sept 2025

   Episode 30: Chapter 5 - When the Room Feels Dangerous: How Anxiety Distorts Perception

   Professor Jeff Hastings explores how anxiety, trauma, and emotional memory distort perception, transforming ordinary environments into threatening experiences.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.