In this podcast episode, the speaker delves into how people justify their behaviors based on their past experiences and emotional trauma. Personal stories are shared to emphasize the impact childhood experiences can have on one's perspective on relationships.
The podcast discusses the unsettling nature of the mind of a serial killer and the allure of trying to understand the behavior of such individuals.
The chemical structure in our body changes when we experience nervousness or excitement, causing the famous "butterflies in the stomach" feeling. Understanding this process can help people use "confidence anchors" to alleviate anxiety and boost confidence in stressful situations.
The desire for validation is a natural human instinct, but social media has amplified this need and made it easier to seek approval from others. This can lead to a cycle of seeking external validation and feeling insecure without it.
A discussion about the psychology behind confessions and how evidence plays a crucial role in determining a suspect's guilt or innocence.
The speaker discusses the effects of his childhood trauma and how it impacted his fear of authority figures.
Adalaphobia is a deep fear of failure that can lead to avoiding new experiences and opportunities. The fear can be debilitating and result in isolation and missed opportunities for growth.
The desire to fight and display masculinity is a biological instinct for many men. This instinct is often associated with psychological and physiological factors that define the male experience.
Tom Gilovich, a psychology professor at Cornell University, discusses the insights he gained from his "World Regret Survey" and shares his best decision-making tool that involves asking yourself what advice you would give your best friend. Expressing regret through writing or speaking also helps to process negative emotions and turn them into concrete words.
By examining what has already been written down, people can avoid having to interpret fMRI brain imaging data to determine what influences behaviors. It is also suggested that individuals reflect on their behaviors to prevent negative repercussions.
The speaker discusses his irrational thoughts and behaviors in everyday situations, like worrying about looking like an asshole or pushing a shopping cart over.
The podcast episode delves into the mindset of pedophiles and abusive parents, exploring how they justify their behaviors and why it is important to hold them accountable for their actions.
The debate on whether all people have all things inside them still continues in the psychology, neuroscience and philosophy communities. However, some individuals have lived out different versions of themselves in the first person, including some controversial figures.
The speaker shares their opinion on how cult leaders like Manson are able to control their followers through a combination of acknowledging their followers' desires and exploiting their vulnerabilities, such as drug addiction.
Podcast hosts discuss what motivates people to choose honesty over fraud, even in situations where they could easily run away with large amounts of money. Slow eye contact is noted as a sign of mutual understanding during the conversation.
This TED Talk discusses the reasons behind why people are drawn to acts of wrongdoing following a lapse in judgment, exploring key lessons learnt over years of research. With reference to St. Augustine's Confessions, the speaker reveals insights from his “perversity project,” in which people shared stories of perverse behaviors.
The podcast explores various forms of gossip and why we engage in it, including positive gossip, and how our perception of gossip can be influenced by our reputation.
This podcast discusses the disturbing details of serial killers and their psychological profiles, including questions about how they became killers, who they target, and why.
The modulation of psychological and psychiatric disorders and conditions can be addressed through various practices such as breath, meditation, diet, and sleep rather than solely relying on medication. While traditional SSRIs work for some, there are multiple medications that can metabolically work differently and provide alternatives for those who thought medication would never be effective.
The podcast hosts discuss the potential flaws of trying to change someone's behavior and how it may affect relationships, using Whitney and Jennifer Aniston as examples.
The speaker discusses the importance of turning one's fears into a fun challenge and how it helped him to overcome the trauma of past sexual abuse.
This episode talks about the psychology behind wanting to be liked by people and how it affects our self-esteem. It also explores the concept of attraction and the push and pull of trying to convince someone to like you.
People tend to follow the gaze of someone looking in a specific direction, as they are instinctively curious and want to know what they are looking at.
This podcast episode discusses conditioned place aversion, where animals avoid a location where they previously experienced a negative stimulus, and conditioned place preference, where animals are drawn to a location where they previously received a reward or positive stimulus. The episode also explores techniques for accelerating repetition-based learning to improve the learning curve.
The host discusses the psychology behind people paying for free content and the appeal of live streaming, highlighting the idea that people are willing to pay for a slightly different packaged product.
The hosts discuss the stereotypes and research surrounding birth order and how it affects personality traits and behavior.
The human mind tends to remember negative experiences more strongly than positive ones due to a shift in attention as we age. Even though very young infants initially pay greater attention to positive facial expressions and tone of voice, this changes as they near the age of 1.
The struggle of a defendant to clear their name in front of a jury and the impact of public opinion, proven by studies and expert opinions from psychologists, on their chances of succeeding is discussed in detail on this podcast.
A discussion about the anxiety that comes with realizing you have similar flaws and traits to your parents.
In this episode, the host talks about how people cope with trauma, especially in cases of abuse, by developing alternate personalities or dissociating into different versions of themselves. These coping strategies stem from the human need for certainty, variety, connection, love and growth, which have to be found in healthy ways, lest they are found in negative ways.
Contrary to popular belief, dominance is not the only path to alpha status. Other traits that contribute to group success and effective leadership can also lead to alpha status.
The withholding of love can drive people to pursue power as a means of feeling safe, and for those who don't thrive in reactivity, it can be difficult to understand. The characterization of Shiv in this season of Succession explores the complex intersection of a woman's power and disempowerment in the face of scandal.
The tolls of war extend beyond physical harm, with soldiers unprepared to handle the reality of civilian casualties and the use of human shields leading to psychological trauma.
The podcast episode discusses the phenomenon of people who don't have an inner monologue, sharing personal experiences and anecdotes about it.
