In this conversation, Vinny Vallarine interviews Stuart Knechtle, an associate Pastor, and Christian Apologist. They discuss the origins of Stuart's ministry and the recent success of their Christian ‘Give Me an Answer’ movement where they engage with skeptics and truth-seekers on college campuses. They also explore the challenges of questioning fa…

Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big tech driving society towards a race to the bottom? Mike Brooks, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and a licensed specialist in school psychology in Austin, Texas, joins Unlatched Mind to discuss. The conversation includes the rapid pace of technological evolution, particularly focusing on AI's impact on society …

In this conversation, Vinny Vallarine and JW Ross discuss the significance of freedom, government control and lobbying, and the challenges of working with the government. They also delve into JW's journey of creating Feel Free, a product designed to address social anxiety. The conversation explores the differences between kratom and kava, the launc…

I had the privilege of delving into the fascinating realm of biophysics and cellular intelligence with Guy Odishaw, the founder of CerebralFit. The conversation unfolded around the revolutionary field of biologic medicine, where the integration of light therapy, or electroceuticals, takes center stage in leveraging the innate intelligence of our ce…

In this wide-ranging discussion, we dove deep into the fascinating world of evolutionary psychology with Dr. Frank McAndrew, Ph.D., a renowned professor of psychology at Knox College. Our conversation started with an exploration of “Dunbar’s Number”, which delves into the limits of human social connections. We pondered the significance of this limi…

Dr. Noam Shpancer joins Unlatched Mind to delve into the complex interplay of technology, mental health, and personal responsibility. Dr. Shpancer, a clinical psychologist and professor, provides valuable insights into the challenges posed by the modern digital landscape, particularly concerning the mental well-being of young people. Our conversati…

Ryan Michler is the founder of Order of Man, and he's doing some fantastic work helping men become better leaders in their lives. We delved into the concept of resilient masculinity and how it's essential to embrace our roles as men in today's world. We discuss the challenges modern men face and how we need to navigate the changing landscape of mas…

Dr. Virginia “Ginger” Campbell is a physician, author, and science communicator. She is the author of “Are You Sure: The Unconscious Origins of Certainty” and she is a member of the Podcast Hall of Fame (2022). Dr. Campbell began podcasting in 2006 when she launched two shows: Brain Science and Books and Ideas. Brain Science is still going strong a…

In this episode of Unlatched Mind, Vinny and Mike Brooks discuss the importance of realism over optimism when it comes to AI and the need for regulatory measures. They explore the concept of evolutionary mismatch and how our brains are ill-equipped to handle the rapid advancements of AI due to our hunter-gatherer evolutionary history. The exponenti…

Mike Brooks, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and a licensed specialist in school psychology in Austin, Texas. He has expertise in positive psychology, life balance, the needs of children and teens, and effective parenting practices. He also uses wisdom traditions, including Buddhist psychology and Stoic philosophy, to help clients live richer, fu…

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. Steven is the author of eleven bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Steali…

Peg O’Connor, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Her training is in moral philosophy, feminist philosophy, addiction studies, and the work of Ludwig Wittgenstein. She believes that philosophy helped her to get and remain sober. Avoiding Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for the first 20 years of her so…

Philosopher, emerging public intellectual, and the Director of Great Philosophical Problems, Dr. Timothy Shaw joins the show. Dr. Shaw has undertaken original research into how existential concepts impact and are reflected in the psychological distress models of the “Signature Wound” of contemporary war, Moral Injury. Moral Injury is the damage don…

Joel Green is CEO of Pro Level Training, the National Director of Nike Sports Camps, a former professional basketball player, and a renowned motivational speaker. After retiring from his career in professional basketball, Joel Green founded Pro Level Training (PLT), which has become a 7-figure company. In addition to running PLT, Green is also the …

Former Air Force Chief Software Officer, Nicolas Chaillan was the Special Advisor for Cloud Security and DevSecOps for the U.S. Department of Defense. Mr. Chaillan is recognized as one of France’s youngest entrepreneurs, has founded 12 companies and has created and sold over 180 innovative software products to 45 Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Chaillan…

Po Chi Wu, Ph.D., is an active advisor/investor supporting startups at SkyDeck, the accelerator/incubator program at the University of California at Berkeley. He has taught entrepreneurship at several universities in China and Hong Kong. Po Chi joins Unlatched Mind to discuss entrepreneurship, philosophy, blockchain, NFTs, the Metaverse, and how th…

When prominent psychologist Dr. Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D., has his license permanently revoked for a brief consensual encounter with a former client, he has to learn to deal with the fallout including, shame, humiliation and disgrace as well as fake news and haters. Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D., joins Unlatched Mind to discuss his redemption after making …

Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D., MPP, is a social science writer/researcher with a Masters in Public Policy and a Ph.D. in evolutionary epistemology, which simply means a focus on how different kinds of organisms make an interpretive effort. Dr Sherman joins us to discuss the real reasons why we struggle to get along with one another. You can find Jeremy at …

Amy Sandler is the chief content officer at Radical Candor, where she also serves as a Candor Coach and is the host of the Radical Candor podcast. She has shared Radical Candor around the world, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies, in industries ranging from aerospace to technology, financial services to franchising, and education to healthcare…

Jett Stone, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the mental health of men. In this episode, we take an honest look inside the minds of men to get an idea how a man’s thoughts affect relationships, family struggles, work-life balance, and everything in between. Check out some of Jett’s content at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/c…

David Kyle Johnson, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at King's College, PA, and also produces philosophy courses for The Teaching Company. Kyle specializes in critical thinking, metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of science. In this episode, Kyle joins Unlatched Mind to discuss whether the film ‘Don’t Look Up’ is an important fi…

Dr Jacques Ludik is a smart technology entrepreneur, AI expert, founder of multiple AI companies, author, AI ecosystem builder, and award-winning AI Leader with a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science) and 25+ years' experience in AI and Data Science and its applications. Jacques joins Unlatched Mind to discuss his new book Democratizi…

Adena Bank Lees is a licensed clinical social worker and a board-certified expert in traumatic stress. She is an internationally recognized authority on trauma related to childhood sexual abuse, in particular Covert Emotional Incest (CEI). Adena’s work has helped thousands of therapists effectively support clients recovering from the emotional and …

Jennifer Faust is the founder of Faust Global Partners, an international business, finance, and investment advisory firm. Through Jennifer’s personal story, we discuss what ADHD is and the misconceptions surrounding the diagnosis. We amplify how, with proper diagnosis and treatment, children with ADHD have very real advantages as compared to their …

Dr. Gregg Henriques is a Theorist, Scholar, Teacher, and Clinician. Gregg joins Unlatched Mind to discuss the impact of faith, community, and core values on the human experience. We consider our response to the pandemic, our partisan nature, religion, and the destructive ways social media incentivizes fake personas. We also discuss our economic sys…

Tom Beakbane joins Unlatched Mind to discuss his new book: How to Understand Everything. Consilience: A New Way to See the World. We discuss the concept of Consilience and how it enables us to see the world in a completely different way. We discuss the problem with our universities, our political system, Artificial Intelligence (AI), what conscious…

Dr. John Fenster, M.D., aka Chef Dr. Mike, joins Unlatched Mind to discuss the misguided war on red meat, the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.), and how food can enrich both our health and our lives. We talk about our mutual love for food and animals, how the S.A.D. is killing us, sugar vs cholesterol, and Chef Dr. Mike’s popular book titled “The Fal…

Dr. John Demartini is a world-renowned specialist in human behavior, a researcher, author, and global educator. He has developed a series of solutions applicable across all markets, sectors, and age groups. Dr. Demartini joins Unlatched Mind to discuss why motivation simply does not work and how we can live a truly inspired life when we align our w…

DEA Special Agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena share their incredible story as the lead investigators responsible for bringing down Pablo Escobar. Javier and Steve join Unlatched Mind to discuss what it was like to battle the world’s first “narcotics terrorist” and how the famous case impacted their life. We also talk about the massively successfu…

Geebz joins Unlatched Mind to discuss his rapidly growing “Key of Geebz” YouTube channel, his life passions, and his view on living a good life. We chat about our mutual passion for music as musicians, Geebz hanging out with Eddie Van Halen, his life as a composer and engineer, money, and his work with sick children. Geebz is a simply a great human…

Ryan Michler, founder of The Order of Man podcast and movement, joins Unlatched Mind to discuss the critical tenets of manhood and what being a man looks like in 2021. We discuss how society looks at masculinity, life’s rat race, leadership, ego, and some of the potentially damaging messages about men and boys coming out of the American Psychologic…

Shane Siegel* is a Foreign Service Officer currently serving at the U.S. embassy in the Netherlands. Dr. Jeff Barke, M.D., is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician practicing in Newport Beach, CA. Jeff and Shane join Unlatched Mind to discuss the Trump Presidency, Black Lives Matter, the U.S. Capital riots and the overall state of U.S. Democr…

Christopher J. Ferguson, Ph.D. is professor of psychology at Stetson University. Dr. Ferguson joins Unlatched Mind to discuss censorship in 2021 and the role social media and politics play. We discuss the recent actions taken by Twitter and Facebook to de-platform President Donald Trump, Target’s removal of the Transgendered themed book by author A…

David W. Wahl Ph.D. joins Unlatched Mind to discuss sex robots and the impact they could have on society. We discuss the current and not so distance future state of artificial intelligence and robotics and their potential impact on us all. Dr. Wahl can be found on Twitter at @thissexualself or at thissexualself@gmail.com. Check out his blog at http…

Gary Bernhard, Ed.D. and Kalman Glantz, Ph.D. are co-authors of “Evolution in Daily Life”, a blog focused on the role of human evolution in all aspects of daily life. In this episode, Gary and Kal join Unlatched Mind to discuss, through an evolutionary lens, why Socialism, despite the noble banner of equality and fairness, can never work as a socia…

Gabe Deem, founder of RebootNation.org, discusses the neuroscience of Pornography and its impact on society and our intimate relationships. Gabe shares his personal struggle with pornography and the steps he has taken to recover. We discuss the neuroscience of internet pornography and how it’s destroying our chances of having meaningful relationshi…

Dr. Adam Rosh, MD is a board-certified emergency medicine physician. He is also the founder and CEO of Rosh Review, a nationally recognized medical education company serving physicians, medical students, PAs, and nurse practitioners. Dr. Rosh updates us on the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ll discuss how we’ve managed the virus to date, testing options,…

Dr. Jason Whiting is a professor at Brigham Young University who studies deception, conflict, and abuse in relationships. Dr. Whiting is also a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with couples in a clinical context. In this episode, Dr. Whiting and I discuss how difficult it is to truly see someone else’s perspective and why facts real…

Matthew Legge, author of Are We Done Fighting?: Building Understanding in a World of Hate and Division, discusses methods to improve the way we approach conflict with each other in this time where “Cancel Culture” seems so prevalent. Matt analyzes a letter published by Harper’s Magazine as the backdrop to our talk. The letter referenced can be foun…

Have we botched our response to the COVID-19 Pandemic? Dr. Jeff Barke, M.D., is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician in Newport Beach, CA. Is wearing a mask in public effective? Is quarantining the healthy worth the cost to the economy and our mental health? Dr. Barke sits with Unlatched Mind to discuss these, as well as other questions. Dr.…

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., host of The Psychology Podcast, joins Unlatched Mind to discuss Moral Grandstanding and his latest book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization. The book provides new insights into living your most fulfilled and connected life. You can find Scott at https://scottbarrykaufman.com.…

Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami Joe Uscinski studies public opinion and mass media, with a focus on conspiracy theories, misinformation, and disinformation. Joe sits with Unlatched Mind to discuss the prevalent conspiracy theories of COVID-19 and the global pandemic of 2020. You can find Joe at https://www.joeusc…

Leading businessman, thought leader and author Scott A Shay joins Unlatched Mind to discuss his latest book, In Good Faith, Questioning Religion and Atheism. Scott, who is also the son of a Holocaust survivor, discusses his unique life story and his faith journey. We dialogue on God, the Bible, reason, and atheism. You can find Scott at https://www…

Dan Lorenz’ resume includes US Army Special Forces, entrepreneur, franchise owner, and leadership coach. Dan joins Unlatched Mind to discuss how to apply these principles to forge the mindset needed to break through to a better life. Check Dan out at https://www.synyrgx.com.By Vinny Vallarine

Dr. Adam Rosh, MD is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with a background in microbiology and public health. He is also the founder and CEO of Rosh Review, a nationally recognized medical education company serving physicians, medical students, PAs, and nurse practitioners. Check out Rosh Review at www.roshreview.com. Dr. Rosh joins us t…

Dr. Frank McAndrew is an evolutionary social psychologist whose research is currently focused on gossip, aggression, and creepiness. Frank sits with Unlatched Mind to unravel what the biological and evolutionary data shows on why men are the aggressors and commit all the mass shootings. We discuss the role status seeking, testosterone, and sex all …

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Dr. Anthony Jack is a Professor at Case Western Reserve University specializing in experimental psychology, philosophy and neuroscience. We explore the role of reason versus emotion and whether our focus on STEM and science at the expense of the Humanities is having detrimental effects to us and our society. Episode music from seanlang.com.…

Noam Shpancer Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at Otterbein University in Westerville Ohio. In this episode, we explore how technology is ‘Deep Hacking’ our evolved psychology, our tendencies, and our relationships. We discuss why sex with robots and pregnancy-free child birthing is where the future lies. Dr. Shpancer’s blog can be found at http…