Podcast Episodes on Mental Health & Social Science

Dec. 16, 2024

#173. Why Happiness Is Not The Opposite of Depression? - Ryan A Bush …

What is the opposite of depression? What is the role of self-esteem in our happiness? Why should we choose character over comfort? Today’s conversation will reveal a new theory of self-esteem and the third dimension of psycho...

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Dec. 9, 2024

#172. How To Beat Distractions and Live a Happier Life? - Dr. Cassie …

How do you beat distractions? How do you expand your time? How do we focus on what matters the most? Today’s conversation will reveal a step-by-step blueprint to help you beat distractions, expand your time, and focus on what...

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Dec. 2, 2024

#171. How To Improve Your Life Using Philosophy? - Scott Hershovitz

Does philosophy matter? How to philosophize effectively? What is the practical role of philosophy? When most people hear “philosophy,” they immediately dismiss it as “pointless or excessive thinking.” Today’s conversation wil...

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Nov. 18, 2024

#170. How To Influence Anyone? - Zoe Chance | Influence Is Your Super…

What is the psychology of influence? Why do humans struggle with lie detection? How can you spot a con artist? According to a 2023 survey, 34% of Americans said they would like to have the ability to influence others at …

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Nov. 4, 2024

#169. How To Handle Disagreements Like a Pro? - Dr. Todd Kashdan | T…

How do we have productive disagreements? Why is principled rebelliousness important? What is the art of insubordination? Today’s conversation will teach you how to have productive disagreements by stress-testing your beliefs....

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Oct. 21, 2024

#168. Why the American Diet Is Ruining Mental Health? - Dr. Georgia E…

Is the Standardized American Diet ruining our mental health? Why is the nutritional science often unscientific? Why are the USDA’s good guidelines harmful to American health? According to TIME, mental health in the United Sta...

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Oct. 7, 2024

#167. The Surprising Path to $401 Million Success with Shazam - Chris…

What is the success story behind Shazam? How do we think differently? How do we redefine what is possible? Chris Barton is the founder and first CEO of Shazam, a three-time startup founder, pioneer of mobile ecosystems at Goo...

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Sept. 23, 2024

#166. What Is The Mental Health Impact Of Sensationalism? - Dr. Court…

How truthful is the mental health media industry of Hollywood? How do we protect our mental health from media? What does borderline personality look like in adults? Today’s conversation with a doctor of psychology and mental ...

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Sept. 9, 2024

#165. The Secret Reality of American Special Forces - Dr. Chris Frueh…

The American special forces have been the topic of countless movies due to their unbelievably cut-throat selection process, and the little-known reality of what they do and who they are. What is the secret reality of special ...

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Aug. 26, 2024

#164. Why Trauma Is Not Our Identity? - Dr. Frank Anderson | How To B…

Why does trauma repeat itself? What are the hidden costs of being normal? What is trauma healing? According to Forbes Health, in 2023, over 70% of the survey participants reported experiencing at least one traumatic event and...

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July 29, 2024

#162. NASA Astronaut Reveals How To Control Risks - Jim Wetherbee

What is it like to be an astronaut? What does it take to be an astronaut? How do we control risks in high-stress environments? Today's guest is one of the most prolific American astronauts who was inducted into the US …

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July 15, 2024

#161. Why Are People Leaving the Church? - Bobby Lopez | Passion LA

What does a healthy church look like? What are the biggest problems in the church today? According to the 2023 loneliness surveys, 52% of Americans report feeling lonely and about 47% said their relationships with others aren...

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July 1, 2024

#160. How To Reverse the Aging Process Scientifically? - Hannah Went…

Can we reverse the aging process scientifically? How do we slow down biological aging? What is epigenetics? The ultimate question of the 21st century in biology is longevity. Our timeless pursuit of immortality can be seen ac...

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June 17, 2024

#159. Stanford Neuroscientist Explains the Science of Manifestation -…

Is manifestation real or just another pop culture myth and baseless hype? It took humans 90,000 years to get from hunter-gatherers to a society of agriculture and farming. Then, it took humans about 10,000 years to become an industrialized civilizati...

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June 3, 2024

#158. How To Redefine Men’s Mental Health? - Michael Unbroken | Think…

Is the mental health conversation too soft on social media? Has trauma become your identity? How do we break unhealthy patterns? Michael Unbroken is a trauma coach, speaker, advocate for survivors of childhood trauma, and New York Times best-selling...

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May 20, 2024

#157. Sex Therapist Debunks Sexual Health Myths - Christene Lozano |…

What is sex therapy? Is sex addiction real? Why do we feel sexual shame? We live with many paradoxes in today’s society. For example, the United States is hyper-sexualized and the topic of sex can be seen in most fabrics …

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April 29, 2024

#156. Astrophysicist Explains God’s Existence - Dr. Jeff Zweerink

Is it possible to prove that God is real through science? The biggest argument against Christianity is that there is no empirical evidence to support God’s existence. Today’s conversation will explain the existence of God through astrophysics. Dr....

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April 15, 2024

#155. The Scientific Benefits Of Rituals Explained - Dr. Michael Nort…

What are the psychological benefits of having ritual practices? Rituals are a series of actions performed in a specific order and are often part of a larger symbolic system. The oldest known evidence of rituals is the burial of loved …

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April 1, 2024

#154. How To Heal Body and Mind Using Sound Therapy? - Torkom Ji | Qu…

What is sound wave therapy? Can you heal your mind and body using sound waves and frequencies? Torkom Ji is a master sound healer, founder of Quantum Harmonix, and meditation teacher. Torkom has been facilitating group sound healing experiences sinc...

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March 18, 2024

#153. The Art of Living Your Dream - Helen Shephard | Deep Thinking A…

What are the hidden costs of chasing your dreams? How do we know when is the right time? Everyone always talks about the aspirations of living their dreams but nobody talks about the costs of making dreams a reality. Today’s …

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March 4, 2024

#152. The Blueprint To Being A Creative Genius - Rich Kirkpatrick | I…

What is the science of creativity? Can you approach the creative process scientifically? Today’s conversation will explain the neuroscience of creativity and how to approach the creative process scientifically. Rich Kirkpatrick is a creativity expe...

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Feb. 19, 2024

#151. The Secret Life of CIA Spy Explained - Andrew Bustamante | Ever…

What is the secret life of a CIA spy? How do people get brainwashed? Can everyday folks master CIA techniques? Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer, US Air Force combat veteran, and CEO of EveryDaySpy. You might …

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Feb. 5, 2024

#150. Is Standup Comedy Offensive? - Leah Lamarr

What is the fine line between being offensive and being funny in today’s standup comedy culture? What makes a joke offensive? Today’s conversation with an intellectual turned stand-up comedian will tear down what you thought you knew about comedy. L...

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Jan. 22, 2024

#149. The Mental Health Crisis of America Is Here - Antonia Hylton | …

Why is there a mental health crisis in America? Is the culture of America sick? Is journalism dying in America? Today’s conversation with an Emmy-award-winning journalist will reveal exactly how culture influences community mental health care and th...

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