No, You're Not Dying

Musings on Music: The power of a song

**apologies for a bit of wacky audio today, we accidentally messed up our audio levels while recording oops** Do you have a favorite song that makes you feel powerful? Or maybe one that completely changes your mood, or takes you back to a specific moment in time and suddenly you feel like the person you were then? What about one that you listen to when you're pissed off, or need a good cry? You're probably thinking of each of them now. Today, we're talking about the influence of music on our memories and moods, and why the songs that we hold close to us move us. We chat about why sound is one of the strongest senses, where psychology and music intersect, what we can learn from actually listening to lyrics, and why the best songs tell stories (even if they have no words). Then, we share our own personal favorite songs and artists - from Johnny Cash and Warren Zevon, to BANNERS and Sleeping at Last (and of course, Taylor Swift). We discuss why people need to give musicals more of a chance, how music can help us process difficult emotions, and how our personalities shape our judgements about the music we like.  About Your Hosts:  Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages.  Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out. Note: Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help. Other Stuff: Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/noyourenotdyingpodcast/] Submit your topic ideas and questions here [https://forms.gle/Cq6WoTJNh8wYSvLJ6].

The Interview Episodes: How to manage your worries, multiple offers, & rejection

The third and final episode of the interview series is here! We're picking up right where we left off, at perhaps the most frightening point of all: the aftermath. The interview is over, you're leaving the building, and then you queue up Zendaya's hit song "Replay" because it's time to rethink the entire experience as you make your way home. Today, we discuss why obsessively reflecting upon the interview gives us a false sense of control, what happens when we idealize a job with no data to support it, and what to do when you have to return to a job you've already checked out from. We then get into how to compartmentalize rejection and being ghosted, whether "when one door closes another door opens" is true, why there are no wasted learning opportunities, and how to ask for feedback. We also talk about how to figure out the sacrifices you're willing to make for a career move, what happens when the job you accepted isn't what you thought it would be, how to navigate receiving multiple offers, and why it's okay to pause and just be happy where you are. About Your Hosts:  Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages.  Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out. Note: Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help. Other Stuff: Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/noyourenotdyingpodcast/] Submit your topic ideas and questions here [https://forms.gle/Cq6WoTJNh8wYSvLJ6].

The Interview Episodes: How to handle tough interviewers, tech challenges, & more

We're back with Part 2 of our interview series! It's Coronation Day! The interview is tomorrow. You're probably wondering: what do I bring? How early should I get there? Did I prepare enough? Today we're dishing out practical magic (read: advice) on navigating the interview itself, from the moment you start to prepare until you walk out of the building - or slam your laptop shut. We're talking about the potential consequences of over-preparation, the 5 year stranger rule, what you can learn from arriving early to your interview, and why taking a day off to go might be the best idea. We also chat about what to do when you have a tough interviewer, how to not be defensive when you're put on the spot, why you shouldn't walk out of a difficult interview, and how to overcome the challenges that arise with virtual interviews (can you hear me now?) Plus, why finding out the turnaround time for feedback will help you avoid the failure spiral. About Your Hosts:  Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages.  Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out. Note: Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help. Other Stuff: Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/noyourenotdyingpodcast/] Submit your topic ideas and questions here [https://forms.gle/Cq6WoTJNh8wYSvLJ6].

The Interview Episodes: Putting your best foot forward

There's nothing quite like getting an interview for a job that you're excited for. You're thrilled! A job is on the horizon! And then comes reality: oh crap, I have an interview to prepare for. Interviewing can bring up issues you're struggling with (hello insecurity and people-pleasing tendencies), and get you caught-up in your own head. Add to that the current job environment. So how do you put your best foot forward and navigate an already-stressful situation without making it harder on yourself? Today, we're chatting about how to set yourself up for success in an interview, and breaking down how your own psychology comes into play. We discuss why you need to frame the job outcome at the beginning of the process, how to be confident without being cocky, and why it's okay to let your personality shine. We also talk about body language and non-verbal behaviors, the importance of humor in diffusing a tense situation, how to gauge office culture, and why interviewing needs to be a two-way street. About Your Hosts:  Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages.  Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out. Note: Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help. Other Stuff: Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/noyourenotdyingpodcast/] Submit your topic ideas and questions here [https://forms.gle/Cq6WoTJNh8wYSvLJ6].

Existential Thoughts from a Trip Around the Moon

Perhaps you've recently heard about the Artemis II mission around the moon. And if you haven't, we're here to tell you about it (and by "it", we mean a little bit about the mission and a lot a bit about how it made us think about life and our existence). Not only was it exciting to collectively experience a historical moment that wasn't extra-strength awful, but it also showed us how an event like this can teach us a lot about who we are - if we think about it in just the right way. Today, we're digging into the feeling of disbelief that Earth even exists, why footage from space makes us feel both insignificant/like nothing matters AND so special/like everything matters, and how to refocus when you're getting lost in the minutiae. We also share our thoughts on "doing things scared" and balancing our fears with seizing opportunities, what it means to leave a legacy, appreciating "nerdy" subjects and why we need more women in STEM, and of course, the biggest questions of all: would you want to go to space, and is there other life out there? About Your Hosts:  Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages.  Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out. Note: Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help. Other Stuff: Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/noyourenotdyingpodcast/] Submit your topic ideas and questions here [https://forms.gle/Cq6WoTJNh8wYSvLJ6].