Dr Stuart Ritchie is a psychologist and science communicator known for his research in human intelligence and an author.
The influence of our genes on the outcomes we get in life has been long established and replicated in science. However the public response to this has been very unhappy, making Behavioural Genetics one of the most heated areas of research ... Show More
Yesterday
#1072 - Dr Debra Soh - Why Nobody is Having Sex Anymore (& why it matters)
Dr Debra Soh is a neuroscientist, sex researcher, political commentator, and author. Why are we more connected than ever—but having less sex? Technology promised endless connection, but many people feel more isolated than ever. With sexlessness increasing, what’s causing the mode ... Show More
2h 6m
Mar 14
#1071 - Bill Gurley - If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over
Bill Gurley is a venture capitalist, general partner at Benchmark, and a former Wall Street analyst. How do you find work you actually enjoy? So many people warn about the jobs they hate and the dreams they never chased. But turning passion into a career is harder than it sounds. ... Show More
1h 56m
Mar 12
#1070 - Louis Theroux - Is The Manosphere Really That Dangerous?
Louis Theroux is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, broadcaster, and author. What is it really like inside the Manosphere? Online spaces for men have exploded in influence, shaping how millions of young men think about success, relationships, and masculinity. Supporters say it ... Show More
1h 41m
Mar 2023
Dr. Amen: A Revolution in Brain Health
TW: suicide
The Lautners are joined by psychiatrist and 18-time best-selling author, Dr. Amen, who’s on a mission to end the concept of mental illness and talk about brain health. They discuss the Launters’ brain scans from The Amen Clinic, how mental hygiene is equally as impor ... Show More
59m 32s
Feb 2024
#684 Devastation & Hope - Kendra Petty
<p>Kendra Petty is an author who opens up about her life story, which is full of both devastation and hope. She talks about being raised in a cult, the tragic death of her brother, the abuse she suffered as a child, and how she’s gotten through it all. Be sure to check out her bo ... Show More
1h 37m
Sep 2022
651: Negative Reviews, Narcissist Conspiracy, & Cats Rule
<p>We discuss the negative review we got from a male listener, and share why he wasn't entirely wrong, but we're still mad. Sarah is literally falling apart after her slip-n-slide disaster, and she might have to avoid the powder this winter. We learn why narcissists are prone to ... Show More
59m 40s
Feb 2024
Do Personality Tests Actually Work? Exploring the Validity of Psychometric Assessments like the MMPI
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a psychometric test used to assess personality traits and psychopathology. It’s also used to determine hiring, promotion practices, and even parole status. However, is a test really able to determine if someone will excel ... Show More
29m 39s
Feb 2024
On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin, Part 5
<p class="MsoNormal">In our annual celebration of Darwin Day, let's enjoy a relaxing read from this foundational text of science. This time, we finally get to natural selection, what it is, what it isn't, and why birds are so very, very pretty.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p c ... Show More
55m 58s
Nov 2023
#668 Leslie Winick - The Interesting, Invisible Woman
<p>Leslie Winick is an MIHH listener who joins Paul to talk about what it feels like, as an older woman, when you start to become invisible to others. She also shares her struggles with depression and postpartum depression and talks about the path that led her to a career she’s p ... Show More
1h 29m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>How to cultivate a generosity mindset— and make a good thing less boring.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="http ... Show More