Best Turning Tulips Podcasts (2024)

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Taste & Flavor Psychology: Food for thought 52:14

1+ y ago52:14

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The next episode in our exploration of the human senses: this time we dig into the psychology of taste. We discuss neurogastronomy, how emotions and sensations impact flavor, comfort foods, super tasters, picky eaters, food aversions, and Brian's stance on the best sodas. Let's chew on this topic together: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: …

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[RERUN] Melancholy: The uplifting psychology of sadness 35:52

2y ago35:52

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Lots of sad things are happening in our lives right now and in the lives of many people we love. So this week, we're replaying our 2020 episode on the psychology of melancholy. For mental health support please call SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Talk psych to us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2m…

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Touch Psychology: Our most hands-on research 49:39

2y ago49:39

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Over the next few episodes, we'll be talking about the psychology of our senses. On this episode, we touch on the surprising psychology of touch: how it impacts our communication, associations, relationships, influence, and wellbeing. Keep in touch! Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Co-hosted by Br…

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Episode 17: Specialization and the Division of Labor - A Networked Approach 1:03:40

2y ago1:03:40

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Throughout the history of civilization, there have been key moments that have defined its rapid growth. From increased output, trade, and technology came the idea of division of labor, or specialization, which allowed for members of society to take up different roles to support the community– creating increased output and greater innovation. Howeve…

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Smell & Odor Psychology: The nose knows 56:19

2y ago56:19

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Over the next few episodes, we'll be talking about the psychology of our senses. This week, we're stopping to admire and explore the little-known psychology of smell, including: smell evolution, odor evaluation, smell and memory, social odors, olfactory dysfunction, and the world's worst scent. Let us nose what you think! Instagram: @talkpsychtomep…

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[RERUN] Aging: Water other people's tulips 39:45

2y ago39:45

39:45

Tania's birthday is this week, so we're rerunning our episode on the psychology of age and aging. Does being slightly older or slightly younger than your classmates in school impact you later in life? (Spoiler alert: yes!) What are some of the benefits of aging? And what advice do older adults have that we should all pay attention to today? Talk ps…

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Cold & Flu Psychology: Nothing to sneeze at 50:57

2y ago50:57

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In honor of Brian’s sniffles, we’re exploring the psychology of “sickness behavior.” What are the psychological symptoms of colds and flus? What makes some of us more susceptible to sickness than others? And is it possible that our germs are controlling our actions? Cough up your questions: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Em…

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The Milgram Studies: Obedience, conformity, or ideology? 43:41

2y ago43:41

43:41

Were the infamous Milgram Experiments evidence of obedience, conformity, ideology, or something more sinister about human nature? Join us for a deep dive of the shocking ;) research and its many little-known replications. We’ll explore why good people sometimes do bad things, and Tania will recreate the Milgram experiment to see if Brian will follo…

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Parapsychology: Our most haunting research yet 56:54

2y ago56:54

56:54

Set your skepticism aside and come explore the psychology of the paranormal! From ghost sightings to clairvoyance, we examine the research behind our most mysterious human experiences. Come haunt us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna Theme music by Barrie Gled…

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The positive side of negative emotions: Juicing the machine 57:07

2y ago57:07

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What's good about feeling bad? In this episode, we explore the psychology of emotional complexity, how to benefit from unpleasant emotions, and the upside of being down. Share your feelings with us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter: @talkpsych2me Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna Theme music by Barrie Gledd…

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Changing public opinion: part 2 of 2 55:42

2y ago55:42

55:42

Calling all activists and change-makers! In our last episode, we tackled the topic of direct influence. This time, we explore the research on framing, protests, mass media, influencers, and public policy. Which of them has the power to change our minds? The complete meta-analysis we reference in this episode is available here: https://www.sentience…

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Changing public opinion: part 1 of 2 59:21

2y ago59:21

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In this two-parter, we explore findings on public opinion change. Is it even possible to change people's minds and, if so, how the heck do you do it? This is a great episode for anyone looking to change one mind or one million. The complete meta-analysis we reference in this episode is available here: https://www.sentienceinstitute.org/public-opini…

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Rituals: Can deodorant swipes improve performance and connection? 1:01:14

2y ago1:01:14

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Is Brian's morning ritual of doing a set number of deodorant swipes an odd quirk or is it a legitimate strategy to improve performance, reduce anxiety, and spark connection? Come learn about the psychology of ritual and how you can put it to good use in your own life. Make it your ritual to connect with us! Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Twitter:…

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Episode 16: An Exploration of Comparative Politics and Case Studies from Africa 1:22:19

2+ y ago1:22:19

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Following World War II, the study of comparative politics and government grew as historians and governments tried to gain an understanding on the types of policies that states should enact to ensure their future prosperity. Questions regarding research design immediately began popping up: How could causation be established between the passage of a …

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Toxic Positivity (with Whitney Goodman) 41:08

2+ y ago41:08

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This week author and psychotherapist Whitney Goodman joins the show to talk about toxic positivity. Find out if your attempts to be positive actually cause harm and how to stop saying "everything happens for a reason" and "at least you still have your health"! Learn more: Read the book: Toxic Positivity: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Bei…

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Episode 15: The Living New Deal 1:24:17

2+ y ago1:24:17

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Following 1929’s famous stock market crash and its severe economic repercussions, the United States and the rest of the world were thrown into disarray. Unemployment grew and GDP fell, leaving the nation in poverty. To alleviate the effects of this crisis, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed the New Deal– legislation that would include public …

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Compassion: Sharing your fries and comics 55:40

2+ y ago55:40

55:40

Why is it that so many of us have the urge to help others, and what stands in our way? Discover the many surprising benefits of compassion (from accelerating your healing factor to increasing your sexiness), and add even more meaning and fulfillment to your life. Feeling compassionate? Here are some of our favorite organizations supporting the urge…

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Power & Powerlessness: Escaping the power paradox 1:00:50

2+ y ago1:00:50

1:00:50

What happens to us when we get pumped up on power or deflated by powerlessness? Does power corrupt us or does it set us free? And how can we escape, what psychologist Dacher Keltner calls, the "power paradox"? Do you have the power to help people and animals in Ukraine? Here are some of our favorite organizations in urgent need of donations: Humane…

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[RERUN] Hope & Helplessness 40:35

2+ y ago40:35

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With a war looming in Ukraine (where Tania was born), many of us need a whole lot more hope right now. So we're pulling one of our earliest episodes from our archive on the psychology of hope, first aired on Jan 25, 2020. We talk about the difference between hope and optimism, the truth behind learned helplessness, and how to bulk up our hope muscl…

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Celebrating Black History Month with Black-led Research 56:43

2+ y ago56:43

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In this episode, we celebrate Black History Month by spotlighting some Black psychologists whose research has had profound impacts. We talk stereotype threat, implicit bias, Optimal Psychology, and attempt to recreate the famous Doll Test on an adult(ish) man. Researchers mentioned include: Francis Sumner, Inez Prosser, Solomon Fuller, Maxie Maults…

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Self-Love & Self-Compassion: What's (self-) love got to do with it? 58:40

2+ y ago58:40

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In this episode we investigate whether there's truth to the saying "you can't love someone until you love yourself." Join the conversation to discover your love style and build your self-compassion skills. Show us some love: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Scarlet Moon Things Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tan…

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Guilt Proneness & Hyper-Responsibility: Thanks a lot, Uncle Ben 52:18

2+ y ago52:18

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Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, you’re still not doing enough? To get to the bottom of that emotion, Tania and Brian talk about the psychology of guilt, guilt proneness, and hyper-responsibility. Come take a guilt trip with us to discover the benefits, risks, and alternatives to chronic guilt. We spent hours making this episode -- …

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Episode 14: Tulip Mania! 58:48

2+ y ago58:48

58:48

In the seventeenth century, the Dutch Republic flourished, with advances in trade, science, and art. During their Golden Age, they saw the development of complex economic institutions, including the creation of publicly traded companies like the Dutch East India Company and the formation of more advanced trading mechanisms, building a robust future…

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Placebo & Nocebo Effects: The power of nothing 55:56

2+ y ago55:56

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In this episode, Tania attempts to induce the nocebo effect -- placebo's evil twin -- on Brian. They explore placebo research (in areas ranging from pain to creativity), why it works, and how to put it to good use! It turns out "mind over matter" really does matter. P.S. Because we mentioned drug use in this episode, we also wanted to mention the S…

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Procrastination: Tomorrow, tomorrow, not today 1:00:47

2+ y ago1:00:47

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94% of people admit that procrastinating is bad for them. So why do so many of us still do it, how do we stop, and is there any way to get Brian to finally go to the dentist? Don't delay! Talk psych to us today: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Email: tp2mpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Scarlet Moon Things Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna Edite…

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Episode 13: Protests and Complexity 57:42

2+ y ago57:42

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Protest [ noun proh-test; verb pruh-test, proh-test ] 1. A public expression of objection, disapproval or dissent towards an idea or action. 2. The subject of this episode... Since the dawn of governing structures, protests have served as the method by which masses enact policy and action. How can the dynamics of protests and mass gathering be char…

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Episode 12: The Growth of Modern Cities 1:35:24

3y ago1:35:24

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Over the past few centuries, urbanization has rapidly accelerated, creating the largest clusters of humans the planet has ever seen. Clustering is nothing new, however, as early humans banded together to form nomadic tribes, civilizations, and even city-states. Yet, the formation of large-scale cities has brought its own complexity, and thus the co…

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Episode 11: The United States Postal Service and Westward Expansion 54:04

3y ago54:04

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Throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the United States' history was characterized by its westward expansion. A lasting institution instrumental in understanding this mass settlement is the United States Postal Service (USPS), which sprung up in correspondence to the booms and busts that occurred in town development. With histori…

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Episode 10: Banking and Trade in the Mediterranean 1:20:19

3y ago1:20:19

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After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe was cast into disarray, as several people groups banded together in fiefdoms to ensure survival. However, after decades in the Dark Ages, a light emerged on the European continent and the Late Medieval and Early Modern periods saw a great increase in trade, commerce, and connectedness between the states an…

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Episode 9: Colonial Zimbabwe 57:11

3y ago57:11

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The 19th century in Zimbabwe saw British settlers arrive in search of land and gold. After years of strained British rule, resistance to their authority led to Zimbabwe gaining their independence in 1980. However, decisions made under the British administration have led to inefficiencies and insurrections in today's state. To dive deep into the his…

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Episode 8: The Pullman Strike 57:13

3y ago57:13

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Following the Panic of 1893, industrialists across America began cutting corners to reduce costs. George Pullman, chairman of the Pullman Palace Car Company, refused to engage in any collective bargaining proposed by his workers after he reduced their wages. What followed would be America's most famous labor strike, the Pullman Strike, which would …

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Episode 7: The Xinhai Revolution 1:07:30

3y ago1:07:30

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In 1911, the Chinese Dynastic cycle came to an end after 2,132 years of ruling the nation. Following the Xinhai Revolution, China would adopt a republican form of government, yet it would still see further struggles over power. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Peter J. Carroll, an Associate Professor of History at Northwestern University, to d…

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Boredom: Diddling the devil's playground 1:01:30

3y ago1:01:30

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In this not-at-all-boring episode, Tania and Brian explore the psychology of boredom. They answer fascinating questions like, "what is boredom?" "is it good or bad for us?" "how can we become less boredom-prone?" and "what will happen if you leave Brian in a room for 15 minutes with nothing to do?" Share your questions and boredom-busting tips at: …

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Episode 6: The Treaty of Waitangi 58:31

3y ago58:31

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How did the Treaty of Waitangi change the political and judicial landscape of New Zealand? In this episode, Professor of History at the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand Dr. Jim McAloon joins us to discuss the origins and legacy of this famous negotiation and the impact it has had on the country.…

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Episode 5: The Russian Conquest of the Caucasus in the Midst of Alexander II's Domestic Reforms 1:12:48

3+ y ago1:12:48

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We are joined by Dr. Peter Holquist, the Ronald S. Lauder Endowed Term Associate Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Imperial and Soviet Russian history. Dr. Holquist provides us with an insightful outlook on the era of Tsar Alexander II's reign (1855-1881), as we engage in a discussion on his domestic progressiv…

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Grief & Mourning: Don’t forget the lasagna 1:00:17

3+ y ago1:00:17

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Tania and Brian are back this week to talk about the psychology of grief and mourning. Brian opens up about his father’s death, we explore the psychology of grief, funeral faux pas, coping with loss, and how to be there for others. SAMHSA'S free counseling hotline: 800-662-HELP Share your stories, questions, and feedback (and tell us how you define…

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Episode 4: Land Reform in Mexico 1:01:02

3+ y ago1:01:02

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Associate Professor of History at the University of Vermont Dr. Sarah Osten joins us for a conversation on land reform in Mexico. How do the frequent changes in leadership and the various attempts at redistributing land build the Mexican economy and societies that we see today?

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Episode 3: Francisco Pizarro's Conquest of the Inca Empire 1:02:29

3+ y ago1:02:29

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Postdoctoral fellow in the Neukom Institute for Computational Science at Dartmouth College Dr. Jeremy M. Mikecz joins us to discuss Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Inca Empire and the changes in South American societies that followed along with the uses of digital and spatial methods in the study of early colonial Peru.…

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Episode 2: Alexander the Great's Campaign in India 58:21

3+ y ago58:21

58:21

Associate Professor of South Asia Studies at the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Deven Patel and Senior Lecturer of International Studies at the Lauder Institute in the Wharton School Dr. Sudev Sheth discuss Alexander the Great's campaign in India and fusion of Greek and Indian art and culture that took place in the following years.…

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Episode 1: The July Crisis 42:32

3+ y ago42:32

42:32

Chair of the Department of History and Political Science and Professor of History at Ashland University Dr. John Moser discusses the events on the day Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was assassinated and the series of developments that followed, bringing chaos to nearly all of Europe and soon, the world.…

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Welcome to Kathakar 1:18

3+ y ago1:18

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Kathakar is a brand new podcast in which your hosts, Arnab, Ansh, and Aniruddh discuss and dissect some of the world's most important turning points in history and their human aspects with esteemed experts. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, and thank you for listening!

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The Way Through: Q&A with a real-life therapist! 40:56

4y ago40:56

40:56

Brian's therapist, Dr. Lynn Saladino, joins the show to answer our therapy and mental health questions with special guest, Dr. Alyssa Greene, co-creator of our web series The Way Through. Don't miss out on this great deal. It's basically free therapy. Show notes: The Way Through web series Dr. Lynn Saladino: Website & Instagram Say Podcast and Die:…

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Hypothetically Speaking 7:23

4y ago7:23

7:23

What would happen if you decided to be great? Let’s explore the power of positive persuasion.

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Gottman's 4 Horsemen: Relationship poisons and antidotes 36:33

4y ago36:33

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In honor of Halloween, we're talking about the spookiest of subjects: John Gottman's theory of the 4 Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse. Find out the biggest predictors of a relationship downfall and how to prevent these common romance killers from creeping into your life. Give us some love: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcast Email: tp2mpodcast@…

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Dear Endo 12:22

4y ago12:22

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This episode defines what endometriosis and adenomyosis is and what it does to the female body, mind, and heart. It’s a letter written to Endo meant to start the healing process for the 1 in 10 women suffering. I silently let endometriosis torment me for 20 years and speaking up now allows me to save those left without a voice.…

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Slight Sip of Goddess 6:52

4y ago6:52

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We all have an inner light, inner fire that helps propel us through life. This episode discusses how to call on your Goddess.

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My Body Hobby 7:32

4y ago7:32

7:32

This is a poem I wrote to my own body. This spoken word features an analysis and an awakening.

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Backwards Introduction 14:32

4y ago14:32

14:32

This podcast happened accidentally. In trying to cope with the pains of life I decided to record my stream of consciousness. The hope is to simply have a conversation about the pains we all experience stemming from our families, society, work, love or illnesses. On this journey together we will learn how to use grace in the face of defeat. This epi…

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Operant Conditioning: Reinforcers, punishers, and pigeon missiles 31:17

4y ago31:17

31:17

Since we've been busy training our pig, Outlaw Josey, we wanted to break down the psychology of learning through Operant Conditioning. We talk about reinforcement, punishment, the difference between punishers and aversives, and the power of shaping. We even test out B.F. Skinner's theory of language acquisition by trying to teach Brian to say a wor…

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The Origami of Pain (trailer) 0:34

4y ago0:34

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Turning Tulips presents “The Origami of Pain.” We will help you use your Pain to find your POWER and ultimately your PURPOSE! There will be tears, there will be laughter, but it will ALL be a lesson. We will take the raw, uncut version of pain and break it down, simply to BUILD you UP. Now let’s dive DEEP!…

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