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219. feeling like you don’t belong in school is the norm… let’s change it feat. dr. greg walton
02 May 2025
#219 Today's guest is Greg Walton— the Michael Forman University Fellow and Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. His research investigates psychological processes that contribute to major social problems and how “wise” psychological interventions can address such problems and help people flourish. In this episode, we discuss:+ stereotyping & how it can affect academic performance + the current gap in academics between girls & boys + challenges faced by students of color in our education system+ interventions that help with belonging & achievement in school+ what every freshman should know before starting college+ the value of having a mentor as a student + gen z’s mental health crisis & what can be done + having honest conversations about mental health + reframing common mental health struggles that students experience+ recent DEI policy shifts & those impacts on our education system+ how our society makes it difficult to feel a sense of belonging MENTIONED+ Ordinary Magic+ Share your story of ordinary magic+ Stereotype threat study SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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