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Oct 2024
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E209: Wind Goodfriend: Blazing new trail...

Garth Neufeld, Eric Landrum
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In this episode Garth interviews Wind Goodfriend from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA. 

Discussing her personal challenges, such as undiagnosed mental health issues and her keen interest in social justice from an early age, Wind reveals how these experiences shaped her career path. She talks about her contributions to psychology education, including designing courses on the psychology of cults and co-authoring textbooks emphasizing mental health stigma and other socially relevant topics. She also highlights her innovative classroom strategies and views on current educational dynamics. They also touch on her upcoming projects, including a documentary series on cults and a book on the psychology of 'The Handmaid's Tale.' This episode offers insights into the intersections of personal narrative, psychology education, and social change.

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