Mar 23
#1075 - Roy Baumeister - Why Men Are at the Top of Society (and the bottom)
Roy Baumeister is a psychologist, professor, and researcher. Are men inherently more expendable from an evolutionary standpoint—and if so, has that dynamic helped drive innovation? If risk-taking outliers are often responsible for progress, what does that say about the role men p ... Show More
1h 29m
Mar 21
#1074 - Nir Eyal - A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs
Nir Eyal is an author, behavioural design expert, and investor. What does it mean to truly hold a belief you endorse? Maybe some of what we believe isn’t true. But more interesting is how beliefs are formed, and how they can be reshaped. So how do you update your beliefs in a way ... Show More
1h 27m
Mar 19
#1073 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature
Gurwinder Bhogal is a programmer and a writer. Gurwinder is one of my favourite X follows. He’s written yet another megathread exploring human nature, cognitive biases, mental models, status games, crowd behaviour and social media. It’s fantastic, and today we go through some of ... Show More
1h 44m
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
2465: [Part 2] Movement And Stress: What Is The Connection? by Dr. Seth Oberst with Fit For Real Life
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Episode 2465:
Dr. Seth Oberst sheds light on the intricate relationship between chronic stress and physical movement in "Movement a ... Show More
10m 28s
Feb 2024
Best "I AM" Affirmations for Abundance, Success, Wealth & Confidence - 8 HOURS Positive Affirmations
<p>Listen to this every night before you go to bed! It goes straight to your subconscious mind. These are 8 HOURS of the Best Positive Affirmations! </p><br><p>Begin incorporating daily affirmations into your routine, and you'll witness how they directly influence your subconscio ... Show More
7h 59m
Feb 2024
#586: Taking Risks and Trying New Things
Do you want to next-level your life, and you know some things you can do, but you're putting them off? Maybe it's joining the gym, or perhaps it's taking the first steps to switch your career. If you're an entrepreneur, this might be as simple as trying new ideas with more boldne ... Show More
33m 28s
Feb 2024
2472: What Is Restrictive Eating? AND The Best Time to Weigh Yourself by Chalene Johnson on Body Weight Management
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Episode 2472:
Chalene Johnson of ChaleneJohnson.com sheds light on the pitfalls of restrictive eating and the psychological impact ... Show More
10m 44s
Aug 2025
The Story of Bananas is Bananas
Peeling a banana uncovers much more than a tasty fruit, it reveals a fraught history riddled with violent coups, espionage, political assassinations and international wars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use ... Show More
42m 7s
Dr Robert Sapolsky is a Professor at Stanford University, a world-leading researcher, and an author.
Stress is an inevitable part of human life. But what is stress actually doing to the human body when it happens for such a prolonged period of time? And what does science say are the best interventions to defeat it?
Expect to learn the crucial difference betw ... Show More
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