On The Couch

Rachel and Parker are back On The Couch, breaking down Episode 2 of Survivor 50: “Therapy Carousel."

From emotional fallout after Kyle’s evacuation to Christian’s unforgettable gastrointestinal distress, this episode delivers chaos, comedy, and serious strategy. Rachel and Parker unpack the rising tension between Joe and Devens, Cirie’s quiet influence on the vote, and the gameplay that ultimately sends Savannah home. Plus: advantage talk, tribe dynamics, and early predictions as a tribe swap looms next week.

Pull up a seat On The Couch and join the conversation.

Welcome to the relaunch of the podcast—now called On The Couch.
Rachel and Parker break down the strategy, decisions, and storytelling behind the shows everyone is watching. We’re kicking things off with the premiere of Survivor 50 - everything from our thoughts on the players to our favorite moments to our winner predictions. 

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Hammond shares tips managing yourself and others in a virtual environment – using collaboration, culture and communication, particularly for new graduates entering the workforce. 

Sources mentioned in the podcast:

• Grant, A. (2022). The Do’s and Don’t’s of Returning to the Office. Podcast.
• Rockwell, K. (2021). How to Collaborate with a Hybrid Workforce. SHRM.
• Rogelberg, S. (2019). The Surprising Science of Meetings: How you can Lead your Team to Peak Performance. Oxford University Press.
• Fica, T. (2018). Best Practices for Remote Employees. Bamboo HR.
• Lovegrove, N. (2020). 3 Tenets of a Strong Remote Culture. HBR.

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Hammond talks about transitioning to a new job, and the three reminders that have helped her navigate the “new”: allowing herself to grieve, pursuing intentionality, and giving self-compassion.

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Hammond talks about the advice she has needed to hear in a difficult season, including remembering that my job isn’t my identity, understanding the difference between being stressed and overwhelmed, and developing a growth mindset when it comes to my job.

Episode Links:

• Brown, B. (2021). Atlas of the heart. Random House.

• Dweck, C. (2017). Mindset: Changing the way you think to fulfill your potential. 6^th Edition.

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Hammond talks about her experiences with change, and her "take-away snacks" about what she has learned about leaving your bunker, walking down the grocery aisle, and practicing gratitude.

Episode Links:

• Voskamp, A. (2021). One thousand gifts 10th anniversary edition: A dare to live fully right where you are. Thomas Nelson.

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Hammond talks about that "awkward" period at the beginning of new things - like a new semester - and things that both faculty and students can do to build community, normalize "getting help", and connect intentionally.

Episode Links:

• Nunn, L.M. (2018). 33 simple strategies for faculty: A week-by-week resource for teaching first-year and first-generation students. Rutgers University Press.

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Hammond shares about her run-ins with imposter syndrome, how she talks about solutions with students and colleagues, and the new "both/and" paradigm from Tulshyan & Burey (2021) that challenges organizations to examine their culture around uncertainty, leadership, and executive presence. She wants you to know...you are NOT an imposter. 

Episode Links:

• Tulshyan, R. & Bury, J. (2021). Stop telling women they have imposter syndrome. Harvard Business Review, https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome.
• Tulshyan R. & Bury, J. (2021). End imposter syndrome in your workplace. Harvard Business Review, https://hbr.org/2021/07/end-imposter-syndrome-in-your-workplace.
• Clance, P.R. & Imes, S. (1978. The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention. Psychotherapy Theory, Research and Practice, 13 (3). https://digitalcommons.brandman.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?filename=10&article=1195&context=immersion&type=additional

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Hammond shares the panic that comes with realizing the summer will be over soon and her pep talk to finish the summer strong, complete with the "three C's": Connect, Consume, and Create.

Episode Links: 

•  Against the Odds: The Savage Mountain
• Techmeme Ride Home
• HBR IdeaCast
• Range by David Epstein 

In this inaugural episode of Office Hours, Dr. Rachel Hammond shares her journey to becoming a professor and the lessons she learned along the way.