Nov 23
Does contempt for Trump voters help Trump? Are we in a feedback loop?
For many people, Trump represents a uniquely dangerous figure in American history. But what if the contemptuous, maximally pessimistic ways many people talk about Trump and Republicans help put more "wind in the sails" of polarized, polarizing leaders like Trump? Are we in a self ... Show More
37m 43s
Nov 13
Can behavior clusters help determine a lie? Tim Levine on deception detection science
Many people think there are telltale signs of lying — shifty eyes, nervous fidgeting, maybe a quick smile — that can give someone away to trained observers. But according to decades of research, that’s a myth. Still, some scientists push back on that consensus. A recent paper by ... Show More
52m 51s
Apr 2024
966-Empower Your Mental Health_ a Crash Course in CBT, DBT and ACT
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Types of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
00:01:50 - Choosing the Right Therapy Approach
00:03:43 - The Connection Between Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors
00:05:16 - The Difference Between Skills and Methods in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
00:07:05 - Rational E ... Show More
16m 46s
Jan 2025
How to live a meaningful life? An existential perspective
How to live a meaningful life? An existential perspective The questions, realities, limitations, and paradoxes of existence—endings, choice, freedom, meaning—are all themes of existential psychology. In this episode, in conversation with Christina Khoury - Psychotherapist, Docto ... Show More
42m 44s
Dec 2024
Beyond the Myths of Psychosis: Understanding, Acceptance, and Paths Forward
In this episode, Dr. David Puder sits down with Dr. Stijn Vanheule, professor of clinical psychology and psychoanalysis, to challenge misconceptions about psychosis and explore paths to understanding and recovery. They discuss psychosis as more than a clinical label, delving into ... Show More
1h 22m
Mar 2025
How To Find Meaning In Life - According to Science! (with Dr. Tatjana Schnell)
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tatjana Schnell, a leading researcher in the psychology of meaning, to talk about what it really means to live a meaningful life. We explore how people navigate existential crises, the different ways we construct meaning, and why the experienc ... Show More
57m 46s
Oct 8
033. Understanding Mental Health: Healing Through Vulnerability, Growth, and Self-Awareness with Dr Mark Rackley | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast
In this conversation, Dr Mark Rackley discusses the importance of mental health and the stigma that often surrounds it, highlighting our collective responsibility to support each other's mental well-being. He shares personal experiences and insights from his professional journey, ... Show More
49m 47s
May 2024
Loneliness & Isolation: Shocking Impacts
INCREASE LIFESPAN by Recalling Positive Memories - A Simple Technique to Improve Health!
Mayim breaks down famous relationship expert, Dr. David Richo’s ,“5 A’s” (Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation, Allowing, Affection) and their crucial role in fostering healthy connections ... Show More
1h 11m
Thoughts about how an awareness of life's strangeness might impact us, both positively and negatively, and how that might relate to existential psychology concepts. Topics include: how an awareness of life's strangeness might be seen to be a core existential stressor (like the fear of death, or fear of isolation); how this might relate to religious/spiritual ... Show More