Canadian Psychological Association Podcast
1) Correspondence with killers - in conversation with Jeffrey Smalldon
Forensic psychologist Jeffrey Smalldon spent decades corresponding, conversing, and probing the minds of some of America's most notorious killers, from John Wayne Gacy to the Manson family. Why are we...Show More
2) Before the budget: Federal considerations with Glenn Brimacombe
The 2025 federal budget will be delivered November 4th. Glenn Brimacombe, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the Canadian Psychological Association, joins Mind Full to discuss the advocacy appro...Show More
3) Indigenous culture and community in St. John's - First Light with Stacey Howse
Every year at the CPA convention, we sell orange T-shirts designed by Betty Albert to raise money for an Indigenous-led charity. In 2025 the convention was held in St. John's, Newfoundland, and the re...Show More
4) Criminal profiling on TV and in real life with Dr. Alexandra Zidenberg
Criminal profiling, in the sense that we see it on TV, has less than a 50% success rate. As a tool of law enforcement, it is the equivalent of a coin flip. But seeing law enforcement use it successful...Show More
5) Thinking beyond academic achievement with Dr. Linda Iwenofu
A lot of the time, awards given out in school reflect academic achievement - marks and grades are quantifiable, and it's easy to determine which students are the top academic performers. But does this...Show More
6) Contingent work in Canada with Dr. Catherine Connelly
Contingent workers, a group which includes gig workers, contract workers, and temporary foreign workers, are a growing segment of Canada's workforce. This trend shows no signs of slowing, and as a res...Show More
7) Music and memories with Dr. Myra Fernandes
On the Mind Full podcast we are always keen on talking about music. Popular music, and the music we heard often in our formative years, can hold memories for us, and hearing a certain tune can unlock ...Show More
8) Satanic panic revisited: 35 years of learning with Dr. Randy Paterson
It has been more than 30 years since the Satanic Panic gripped popular culture. Millions were convinced there was an epidemic of child abuse stemming from satanic beliefs and rituals. There was no evi...Show More
9) Is my dog angry or scared? Psychology and animal behaviour with Hannah Burrows
In this week's edition of People I Think You Should Meet on the Mind Full podcast, we talk to Hannah Burrows, a Master's psychology student specializing in animal behaviour. Specifically, the relation...Show More
10) Celebrate EVERYTHING with Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman
Every time we get to celebrate something, we’re a little happier as a result. A promotion, a birthday, an unusually warm and sunny day in January. The fact is, there are hundreds of reasons for a cele...Show More