Episodes

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 …

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....

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 …

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 …

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....

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 …

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...

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 …

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...

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 …

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...

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...

What are the psychological implications of adoption trauma? What is the reality behind adoptees and their parents? How prevalent is adoption in America? According to the University of Oregon, about 5 million Americans are adoptees, which is more tha...

How is your relationship with food? Do you have a healthy relationship with food? According to the National Eating Disorders Association, about 9% of the US population, or 28.8 million Americans, suffers from eating disorders and some form of disord...

Can you have fun sober? What is emotional sobriety? Why do drinking problems start from within? Veronica Valli is a published author, alcohol recovery expert, and the co-host of the award-winning podcast: Soberful, with Chip Somers, who Russell Brand...