New Psych and Stuff Podcast Episode: The Psychology of Special Operators (w/ Dr. Shannon Baird and Nikko Wheeler)

Tune in to the latest episode of Psychology and Stuff! as Dr. Alison Jane Martingano along with Dr. Shannon Baird and Mr. Nikko Wheeler discuss the psychology concepts used to support and train those who serve in the special operations sectors. They discuss the crucial cognitive skills and abilities needed for these tasks, as well as how individuals are trained to deal with the high pressure. Both guests discuss the importance of cognitive preparation and what that means for different situations. This episode also provides a glance into the ways those in the special operation transition back to civilian life, and how they deal with stress both in and out of missions. Join us in this episode to learn more about the roles of these guests, as well as the importance of mental strength, self-awareness, and stress decompression techniques. You can listen to this latest episode by clicking here. 

Psych and Stuff is a psychology podcast recorded at Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. Psych and Stuff is hosted by Dr. Alison Jane Martingano, Assistant Psychology Professor. Follow the podcast here and connect with the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.