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 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.
People tend to believe that they can sense when others are staring at them, but it's more likely an illusion. Follow-up studies have shown that people who are distracted or not aware of the study aren't able to guess whether or not they're being watched.
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.
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 delves into the concept of how young people identify high status individuals as people to learn from, and how we tend to emulate the behaviors and mannerisms of those who we look up to.
The podcast speakers discuss the ethical dilemma of how to handle a family member's secret and whether or not to reveal it. They speculate on the response from a clinical psychologist in this situation.
The speaker discusses the differences between extroverted and introverted personalities, using personal experience as an example.
The speaker discusses the psychological motivations behind viewing people in binary terms such as good or bad, evil or angel, and the incentive to do so, which can link back to high integrative and low integrative complexity.
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.
Discover a three-line test that can give you a quick insight into how someone thinks and their personal philosophy.
In this transcript snippet, the speaker expresses their thoughts about someone else's behavior possibly being influenced by their difficult childhood with their mom.
Through a prompt to look around the room and draw attention to certain people, it becomes clear that our subconscious creates patterns of thoughts, leading to self-doubt, and that the psychology of our attention plays a key role in how we interact with others.
The podcast covers the existence of psychopathy, the higher chances of teams missing penalty shootouts when kicking second, prejudices towards different accents compared to races, and how biases arise from categorizations.
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 explores the relationship between freedom of choice and happiness, analyzing data from experiments that suggest that having limited options can increase levels of satisfaction with a choice, and discussing the impact of this on natural and synthetic happiness.
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.
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.
Your smile can convey authenticity or fake happiness in your LinkedIn profile picture. A real smile can make a positive impact, while a fake one can signal inauthenticity.
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.
Two individuals engage in a conversation about how their lives resemble movies and how one of them needs psychoanalysis, while dealing with devastating news.
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.
The level of happiness in singlehood ranges from zero to ten whereas marriage can take a person to the extreme ends of the spectrum, both at the highest and lowest points of happiness. A journalist comments on the role of legacy media in today's news cycle as he prepares for his morning news supplement.
In this bonus episode, the hosts discuss the psychology of self and how our sense of self is shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and perceptions. They explore the importance of developing a strong and cohesive sense of self and how it can impact our well-being and relationships.
In this episode, the hosts talk about the subtle and sometimes eerie effects that people can have on their surroundings and the strange experiences that can result from them.
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.
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 episode, the speaker explores the process of letting go of victimhood and trauma to move towards a more empowered version of oneself.
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.
