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.
This episode discusses the importance of learning life skills in your twenties and how it can impact your psychology. The host also mentions a medical service that listens to your health needs and provides follow-up care.
Jöns' theory on creepiness suggests that encountering robots or automata reminds us of death, which leads to the feeling of unease. However, this feeling is not permanent and can change with altered expectations.
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.
This podcast episode explores the relationship between evolutionary and social psychology and their impact on modern dating, with a focus on how the current global pandemic may affect the dating scene. The discussion includes insights into why our preferences shape our behaviors and how evolutionary psychology relates to dating and intergender dynamics.
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.
The speaker discusses the tendency of rich individuals, like Paul Manafort, to brag about their busyness as a way of gaining acceptance. This behavior might be linked to their need for validation due to their societal status or background.
This podcast discusses the complexities of human behavior, particularly in relation to the often-simplistic explanations given for issues such as obesity.
The threat reflex is how specific events get attached to our reflex sending a whole set of other functions into action like freezing, activation of the adrenals, activation of locus coeruleus, anti-pain system in the PAG, etc., leading to either fight or flight response depending upon how one wants to combat things that they feel threatened by.
The podcast explores the basis of why individuals label someone as attractive, discussing the various social and psychological factors that come into play.
The speaker reflects on his own psychology of feeling envious and how he overcomes it by deliberately driving and testing out things that he can't afford yet.
This episode discusses the concept of control and its relationship with well-being and anxiety, as well as the importance of perception in providing a sense of agency. The hosts also touch on the topic of safety instructions before flights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The probability of finding an agreeable person who is wealthy is low. In addition, many agreeable people who have a lot of money often end up unhappy because of the lack of balance in their relationships.
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 speaker discusses how memories can be unreliable and subject to distortion over time.
Some individuals may have grown up with the idea that acting out is the only way to gain attention, as they may not have received recognition for good behavior in their formative years. Being authentic and genuine in the midst of possible negativity is a way to tastefully express rebellion.
The more someone has achieved, the more attractive they become in the eyes of other people.
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.
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.
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.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the risk of inflating someone's ego and how it can lead to dangerous consequences.
