AUBG PsyClub
AUBG PsyClub
AUBG PsyClub
With the PsyClub podcast you can gain insights into the science of psychology to understand the self and the world we live in. Produced by American University in Bulgaria students for the AUBG community and beyond.
Psychology Major After AUBG - Career Opportunities, Master's Programs, Advice & more with Bojana Petrova
The phase after graduation is full of unknowns, leaving seniors overwhelmed and uncertain about their future. Psychology majors are faced with impossible questions: Whether to pursue further studies or start working, which graduate programs to consider, and what career path to choose. In this episode, our guest Bojana Petrova, an AUBG alumna with degrees in Psychology and Politics and a former president of the Psyclub, sheds light on the career prospects and opportunities available to Psychology majors after graduation. Drawing from her own experience, she offers insights to help ease the anxiety and confusion that are often seen in this intermediate period. Whether you're a current student seeking guidance on how to make the most of your studies or a recent graduate lookng for direction, this episode is helpful resource for anyone considering a career in Psychology. Join us as we explore career paths and Master's programs available to Psychology graduates, and discuss the Psychology program at AUBG. 
Mar 4, 2023
36 min
The Psychology of Philosophical Approaches - Stoicism with Ilana Gramatikova
Have you ever wondered how different Philosophical Approaches can be linked with Psychology? It seems the two are connected, but the relationship is rarely explored. Focusing on Stoicism, we discuss how the ancient philosophy of life pairs up with modern psychological theories and how beneficial it can be to the person practicing it. We invited Ilana Gramatikova, a Psychology student with a keen interest in Philosophy. She has been researching and reading about Stoicism for more than three years. Here, she talks about her knowledge and experience with the famous philosophy approach. 
Mar 1, 2023
32 min
The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling with Anna Joukivskaia
The Gottman Institute have discovered the four negative communication styles that most often lead to relationship failure, known as "the four horsemen of the apocalypse". In this episode Anna Joukivskaia, a family therapist of 15 years, joined us to help us understand each horseman and provide us with an antidote for it. The tips provided in this episode may not only benefit your romantic relationships, but also help you manage conflicts in your friendships, at school, or the workplace.  Anna is a Richmond University graduate and a Family Therapist with more than 15 years of experience in supporting people of various ages. She works with individuals, couples and provides family therapy. Anna is an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist and is more than happy to welcome clients with their pet in her private practice in Sofia.
Mar 12, 2021
15 min
Meditation for better life with Lina Jarad
Do you wish to start meditating, but don't know where to start? Overwhelmed by different mindfulness techniques? Or are you feeling skeptical about it? We've got all the essential answers to your question and worries in this episode.  This week, we invited Lina Jarad to talk about her experience with mediation, and give advice for the beginners. Check out Lina's blog for more content from her https://linajarad.com/daily-positivity-tasks/.
Feb 26, 2021
16 min
Understanding Love Languages with Cody Kommers
Do you know what your partner's love language is? More importantly, do you understand how to benefit from this knowledge? For this episode, we invited Cody Kommers to discuss his essay "The Violation of Love Languages", originally published on Psychology Today. We talked about the importance of love languages, and how understanding them can help you avoid conflict in *any* relationship.  If you are interested in reading this or other essays by Cody, visit his website https://www.codykommers.com. 
Feb 19, 2021
16 min
Trailer Episode
Welcome to AUBG PsyClub Podcast. Do you wanna learn more about psychology and how it applies to your life? Well, this is a podcast for you.  Follow us on Instagram @aubgpsyclub to learn more about our projects and events. 
Feb 18, 2021
52 sec