True forgiveness is unconditional, whether the person deserves it or not, and may involve seeking out contact with the person. Some psychologists disagree on whether it is necessary to verbally express forgiveness to the person.
This podcast episode talks about the concept of hedonic adaptation and how it affects even the biggest accomplishments in life. It also discusses the importance of loving the process and not just doing what you love.
Corey Allen talks about why people often choose to not do things they know they should do to impress people they don't even like.
The root word of decision is "cision" which means cut, and Tim Ferriss suggests that there are ways to use our own psychology to cut through the obstacles preventing us from achieving our goals.
The speaker discusses how people's emotions can be triggered by certain statements, and how knowing that can be used to manipulate them to certain responses.
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.
The speaker points out that paying attention to small details in people's behavior can reveal their flawed judgment and identifies some potential red flags.
In this transcript snippet, the speaker expresses their thoughts about someone else's behavior possibly being influenced by their difficult childhood with their mom.
In this episode, the speaker explains the nature of fun memories, and how we tend to use the word "fun" to describe anything we do in our leisure time even if it's not enjoyable at all.
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.
Ramit Sethi discusses the psychology behind people's aversion to selling and their misconceptions about automation.
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.
A discussion about the psychology behind confessions and how evidence plays a crucial role in determining a suspect's guilt or innocence.
The way we perceive early life events shapes our future behavior, sometimes out of a deep desire to be accepted and loved, as shown by the example of being picked last for a team sport.
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.
This podcast explores the evolved mating psychology and how modern pornography exploits men's desire for sexual variety, triggering sexual jealousy in relationships, but also provides access to a wider variety of sex partners. Women also have a desire for sexual variety.
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.
The speaker discusses the differences between extroverted and introverted personalities, using personal experience as an example.
The speaker discusses the effects of his childhood trauma and how it impacted his fear of authority figures.
A soldier reflects on the difficulty of killing civilians during war, particularly when the enemy uses them as human shields, and how it can break down psychological defenses and cause lasting trauma.
The podcast discusses an interview with a psychological legend who was viewed as a crank and dark. The guest speaker shares their insight on how the interview impacted their view of this individual.
Female serial killers tend to have a specific reason behind their murders while male serial killers tend to kill at random. Women are inclined to kill to survive, whereas men tend to kill in order to be heard.
This episode of "The Psychology of Your 20s" delves into the double standards of sexism and homophobia in rap and how it has influenced the genre. The host also announces a new mini-sode series providing updates on news within the trans community.
The speaker explains how the brain is hardwired to react to insults and shares a technique to mitigate their effects, reminding oneself that the insulter is thinking of them and viewing them at a distance.
Highly warm people who desperately want to be liked are more prone to using uptalk, a rising inflection at the end of a sentence that makes it sound like a question. This speech pattern can affect your confidence, performance in interviews, and how you are perceived by others.
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 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 discusses the unsettling nature of the mind of a serial killer and the allure of trying to understand the behavior of such individuals.
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.
Monkeys are trained to not climb a ladder for a banana as the entire enclosure gets sprayed with cold water whenever one of them tries.
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 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.
The podcast explores the psychological impact of war on soldiers, including the development of a 'God complex,' as well as the impact on their behavior upon returning home.
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.
