Dancing on the Fringe Dr. Ray Hyman said that people dislike skeptics because skeptics take away Santa Claus and give nothing back. In “Dancing on the Fringe,” Heidi and Rattles talk about why skeptics aren’t the bad guys so many people think they are.
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Conversations on the Porch: Episode 1
How to Live in Interesting Times We started a podcast! We’re two sisters on opposite coasts who meet on the virtual porch to talk about things that matter. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Feeling like the world is a bit chaotic these days? Wondering what one person can do to make aContinue reading “Conversations on the Porch: Episode 1”
Your Heroes Are Holding a Mirror
Why the people you once admired — and those you no longer do — can map your evolving values Do you struggle to put into words what is most important to you? I did. But I just learned the solution: Look at the people you admire. I engage in a lot of workshops. Workshops toContinue reading “Your Heroes Are Holding a Mirror”
Turns Out Grit and Snacks Aren’t a Sustainable Strategy
I used to think systems were for other people. Now I know they’re a gift to your future self.
Spotting a Scam: How 1911 Fortune Tellers Still Fool People Today
The scams may change platforms, but the playbook hasn’t changed much since 1911 This post began as a response to my students’ questions. As part of my psychology classes, we explore pseudoscience in the context of science and critical thinking—and how, for example, even modern tools like TikTok can be used to deceive. Spoiler: theContinue reading “Spotting a Scam: How 1911 Fortune Tellers Still Fool People Today”
Heidi-ism #425
Flood-Forwarding: When Good Intentions Overflow (Arbitrary number, genuine wisdom.) I have a tendency I call flood-forward. It’s what happens when I want so badly to be helpful that I overdo it—dumping way more information, options, or “solutions” onto someone than they can use in the moment. It comes from a good place. I see aContinue reading “Heidi-ism #425”
Want to feel more confident on campus?
I’m excited to have just finished building an email course designed to help rising and new college students build confidence in their ability to navigate college. Watch this short video to see if it’s something you’d be interested in. If you’re interested, you can click here to purchase access.
Are you an arrogant SOB? I was.
Do you make assumptions about people? I did…until one day that will haunt me forever.My students get frustrated with group work when peers don’t contribute in a timely manner. Instead of communicating with their groupmates, they assume it’s laziness, or they don’t manage their time like they should, don’t take their classes seriously, probably wereContinue reading “Are you an arrogant SOB? I was.”
Is this who you are?
When you’re under pressure, is your go-to strategy to lie or cheat? Here’s an alternative strategy. Like most of my advice, it applies to life, in general, not just to students.