The Psych Effect
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
In The Psych Effect, Drs Stephane Degraff & Dmitry Byk trade their white coats for t-shirts, shorts, and sneakers to unpack societal issues and human behavior through the phenomenon of sports. Commenting on everyday news with the intention of shedding light on the human behavior in professional athletes, public figures, and newsmakers they will attempt to demystify the stigma attached to mental health. The struggle these public figures go through will be put into context, while maintaining an open discussion on the nexus between the human psyche and the demands of the ever so enormous sports industry and the impact on today’s society. In sports, as a metaphor for life, we can find all the good in human kind as we push our brain and body capacity to their maximum potential, or perhaps the very worst of our vices. The challenge this podcast faces is to bring levity, lightheartedness, and easygoing conversations to a serious topic in the world today in the hopes of better educating us on the impact it is having.
Location:
United States
Description:
In The Psych Effect, Drs Stephane Degraff & Dmitry Byk trade their white coats for t-shirts, shorts, and sneakers to unpack societal issues and human behavior through the phenomenon of sports. Commenting on everyday news with the intention of shedding light on the human behavior in professional athletes, public figures, and newsmakers they will attempt to demystify the stigma attached to mental health. The struggle these public figures go through will be put into context, while maintaining an open discussion on the nexus between the human psyche and the demands of the ever so enormous sports industry and the impact on today’s society. In sports, as a metaphor for life, we can find all the good in human kind as we push our brain and body capacity to their maximum potential, or perhaps the very worst of our vices. The challenge this podcast faces is to bring levity, lightheartedness, and easygoing conversations to a serious topic in the world today in the hopes of better educating us on the impact it is having.
Twitter:
@PsychEffctPod
Language:
English
Episodes
Public Ja-lations and Morant Health
3/20/2023
Dmitry and Steph talk about the best fast food burger then turn their attention to the more serious topic of the Ja Morant's recent situation. They discuss his interview with Jalen Rose and whether there was more they could have done to use that platform to help those with mental health issues.
Duration:00:58:24
So Many Sports Superstitions
3/6/2023
Another loaded episode where the docs talk about depression/anxiety in athletes and Dr. Byk drops his top 5 athlete superstitions. Then they discussed the Byron Jones tweet last week and whether physician trust is being eroded in athletics and America. The guest is Erika Smith LMHC who speaks about domestic violence, cognitive behavior therapy, and how much she'd pay to be in the Purple Circle for Prince. Then it's your Mental Health Tip of the Day.
Duration:01:43:00
How Much Further Away From Sports Can We Get?
2/27/2023
In this loaded episode the docs talk about Nikki Haley's suggestion that elected officials get competency tests, how the NBA all-star weekend being the worst in history relates to player entitlement or empowerment, and conspiracy theories. If that wasn't enough, they also welcome attorney Mindy Clarke to discuss CBAs and player contracts. Then it's the mental health tip of the day.
Duration:01:40:38
An Appeal To Humanity
2/19/2023
Dmitry & Steph start by wondering if it was safe for Rihanna to be suspended so high in the air while pregnant at the Super Bowl. Then have a discussion about the serious considerations that players have to go through to decide whether to play injured in the NFL, like recently with Patrick Mahomes & Lamar Jackson. They then welcome their first guest, The Reluctant Sports Fan, to talk about being a mother watching your sons play in the Super Bowl, rooting for your favorite, and feeling guilty...
Duration:01:07:53
The Pilot
2/5/2023
Dmitry and Steph talk about Tom Brady's retirement, how retirement of professional elite athletes affects their mental health, and how this mirrors every day non-athletes when they retire. Then they discuss the end of the AFC Championship game, the unnecessary roughness penalty on Joseph Ossai and the reaction of his teammates including Germain Pratt. This leads to the topic of how important it is for younger athletes to find support from their teammates, coaches, and the changing landscape...
Duration:00:46:22
TPE #6 - "Horse Girl" & "Lemon" movie reviews, cancel culture, & the meaning of a vacation.
8/16/2020
On location from Cocoa Beach, Dmitry & Maria briefly talk about what it means to be on vacation, but mostly review two movies, "Horse Girl" and "Lemon", because there are no new movies in theaters to discover, and discuss the serious topic of societal "cancel culture".
Duration:02:11:38
TPE #5 - Sexology, Swingers, and Naughty Events.
7/25/2020
Dr. George Kallas a licensed psychology and sex therapist joins Dmitry on the podcast to talk about his PhD thesis on swingers, how he ended up in a sex dungeon in the middle of a desert, and whether we recommend your next vacation be at a Naughty Island. Hint: Yes.
Duration:01:16:43
TPE #4 - Medical Devices, da Vinci Surgical Robot, Tesla and Electric Vehicles
7/10/2020
Alex Espinosa, a biomedical engineer and car enthusiast, joins Dmitry this week to talk about his work designing and creating devices used by doctors and Dmitry's failed investment in Intuitive Surgical which created the coolest surgical robot, the da Vinci. They also talk about Alex's Tesla Model 3 and the technology of electric vs hybrid cars, and what Alex would do if he was in charge of Tesla. And finally how the cybertruck looks like a coffee maker(sorry Elon).
Duration:02:04:34
TPE #3 - IQ Testing, Media, Truth, and the Morality in a Capitalist Society
7/4/2020
Maria Karilshtadt-Byk is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. Dmitry & Maria discuss topics ranging from current intelligence tests, how the media has changed in the last 30 years, and whether ethics can shape the decisions made by individuals and corporations in various industries.
Duration:01:53:55
TPE #2 - Section 230, Miami Dolphins, Star Trek, & the Marvel Cinematic Universe
6/19/2020
Geoff Lottenberg is an intellectual property, corporate, and internet attorney. Dmitry & Geoff discuss the very important Section 230 of the Communications & Decency Act that was passed in 1996, but is currently in the news because of a recent Executive Order signed by President Trump. And also, how the Dolphins have ruined our lives over the last 20 years, which Star Trek series we love, and how we think the MCU will play out since Tony Stark gave his life so we can listen to podcasts.
Duration:01:36:23
TPE #1 - Oxford, Aliens, & Physics
6/13/2020
Dr. Russell Shannon, an electrical and computer engineer, talks with Dmitry about living and studying at the University of Oxford, aliens, and physics.
Duration:01:02:39