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Ep. 52 - Suzanne Venker: Motherhood, Dating for Marriage & Why Men Aren’t the Enemy
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Join me for an in-depth interview with Suzanne Venker as we explore her latest book 'How to Build a Better Life.' We discuss the pitfalls of modern dating, the essential role of motherhood, and why a fulfilling life often means going against the grain. Suzanne shares her insights on why women shouldn’t chase men, the importance of dating with purpo…
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Sex Differences & Evolutionary Psychology with David Geary
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Feminism & Relationships with Bettina Arndt
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Sex Offense Law Discussion with NARSOL
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Parasocial Relationships with Rachel Kowert
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Violent Video Games with Christopher Ferguson
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Ep. 51 - Nir Boms: A Vision of Hope for Israel & The Middle East
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In today's episode, I spoke with Nir Boms, a research fellow of the Moshe Dayan Center specializing in Middle Eastern policy and counter-terrorism. We spoke about: * The tragic events of October 7th * The Abraham Accords & progress with Saudi Arabia * Iran's role in instigating terrorism * Deradicalization of Palestinians * The Jewish legacy of hop…
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Ep. 50 - Helen Joyce: The Trans Debate: When Ideology *Distorts* Reality
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In today's episode, I spoke with Helen Joyce, journalist and author of 'Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality'. We dove into the transgender debate, uncovering key elements of the trans ideology and the harmful effects of gender affirmative care. Here are some key points we discussed: 1. Gender identity vs. biological sex: What each means and why they…
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Ep. 49 - Seth Allison: Embracing Our Inner Selves with Internal Family Systems
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In today's episode, I dive deep into the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with returning guest Seth Allison. We explore Richard Schwartz's groundbreaking book "No Bad Parts," tracing the history and development of IFS, particularly its origins with eating disordered patients, and the paradigm shift it introduces away from a mono-m…
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Ep. 48 - Bettina Arndt: Are Feminists Pro-Women or Anti-Men?
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In today's episode, I spoke with Bettina Arndt, delving into the often-overlooked issue of an anti-male culture shaped by evolving feminist dynamics since the 1960s. * Anti-Men Culture: Explore how empowering women inadvertently led to an anti-male philosophy, leaving some men feeling powerless in a system stacked against them. * Sex in Marriage: D…
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Ep. 47 - Leonard Sax: Why Boys Today Are Struggling
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In today's episode, I spoke with Leonard Sax about his book 'Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men'. Leonard Sax is an American psychologist and a practicing family physician. He is best known as the author of four books for parents: Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge, Why Gender Mat…
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Ep. 46 - Seth Allison: Humans Are Built for Love & Connection
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In today’s episode, I spoke with Seth Allison, a licensed clinical professional counselor and founder of the Grow Collective, a growth-focused collective of psychologists. We spoke about his latest conversation with John Vervaeke and the unique perspectives he shared there about attachment and relationality. We dove into attachment theory, how huma…
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Ep. 45 - Barbara Oakley: The Dark Side of Empathy
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In today's episode, I spoke with Barbara Oakley about her work on pathological altruism and the dark side of empathy. Our discussion began by delving into Barbara's unique background and experiences, gaining valuable insights into her journey. As the conversation unfolded, we addressed society's blindspot for pathological altruism, unraveling the C…
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Ep. 44 - Erica Komisar: The Maternal Instinct, Attachment, Rethinking Daycare, & Feminism
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In today's episode, I spoke with Erica Komisar about her best-selling book 'Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters'. We started with a quick mention of Erica's recent speech at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Conference organized by Jordan Peterson, where she spoke about the importance of a mother's…
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Ep. 43 - Robert Plomin: Genetically-Minded Parenting & How DNA Shapes Our Personality
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In today's episode, I spoke with Prof. Robert Plomin, a leading expert in psychology and behavioral genetics, and the author of "Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are." Through his research and best-selling book, Robert has made a strong case for the 'nature' side of the Nature vs. Nurture debate. We spoke at length about the significant role gene…
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Ep. 42 - Marianne Brandon: Sex, Love, Marriage, & The Future of Intimacy
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In today's episode I spoke with Dr. Marianne Brandon, a clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and author. We spoke about Marianne's killer book Monogamy: The Untold Story. In the book, Marianne takes us through the most common challenges of monogamy - but says they’re not inevitable! By understanding the usual ways in which sex drives in marriage g…
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Ep. 41 - Randy Thornhill: Beauty & Health, Politics & Disease, & The Evolutionary Truth About Rape
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In today's episode, I spoke with Randy Thornhill, about the biological basis of beauty, how diseases influence political views and values, and the evolutionary history of rape and sexual coercion. We spoke about how hormonal health influences sexual attraction, how developmental health influences our facial symmetry, and how improving our health ca…
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Ep. 40 - Louise Hawkley: Loneliness & Its Effects on Physical and Mental Health
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In today's episode, I spoke with Louise Hawkley about loneliness. We spoke about the paradox of feeling lonely even when surrounded by people, why loneliness is so painful to us on a visceral level, and how we are hardwired for social connection. Louise’s work has shown the significant consequences that loneliness can have on our mental health and …
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Ep. 39 - Bryan Caplan: Should You Be A Feminist, In Defense of Louise Perry, & Pros & Cons of Nationalism
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In this episode, I spoke with Bryan Caplan, a professor of economics and an avid author on the culture wars. Bryan wrote a book called “Don’t Be a Feminist: A Letter to My Daughter” and we discussed some of the issues with modern feminism today. We spoke about his latest appearance on Louise Perry’s podcast Maiden Mother Matriarch and some of the d…
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"Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria" with J. Michael Bailey
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J. Michael Bailey and I discuss his 2023 paper "Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria: Parent Reports on 1655 Possible Cases." The paper was published, and then retracted, by Springer. It was co-written by Suzanna Diaz.
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Ep. 38 - Gal Sheppes: How Do We Regulate Our Emotions?
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In this episode featuring Gal Sheppes, we delved into the intricate world of managing emotions. We discussed the difference between emotion generation and regulation, highlighting the importance of tailored interventions for each aspect. We explored the flexibility of emotion regulation strategies, examining their continuum from disengagement to en…
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Ep. 37 - Roy Baumeister: Is There Anything Good About Men?
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Join me in a thought-provoking conversation with Prof. Roy Baumeister as we delve into the pages of his book "Is There Anything Good About Men: How Cultures Flourish by Exploiting Men". In this episode, we explore the roots of male motivation, uncovering the profound impact of sexual competition on both men and women. Prof. Baumeister offers insigh…
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Pedophilia and Sexual Orientations with James Cantor
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Ep. 36 - David Puts: Evolutionary Anthropologist Explains How Men Evolved
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Unveiling the Secrets of Male Evolution: What Drives Deeper Voices in Men? In our latest podcast episode, I had an engaging discussion with Dr. David Puts, an evolutionary anthropologist renowned for his insights into the evolution of men. We explore the intriguing question: Are lower male voices designed to allure women or intimidate rival men? Dr…
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Ep. 35 - Eran Halperin: Emotions in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
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This episode was recorded 3 months before the tragic events of October 7th. Join me for an eye-opening podcast episode with Prof. Eran Halperin, as we dive into the realm of emotions within intergroup conflicts. Eran's extensive research illuminates how emotions drive and shape conflict dynamics, exploring the profound impact of emotions such as ha…
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Ep. 34 - David Geary: The More Equal a Society, the Bigger the Sex Differences
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🧠 Delve into the fascinating nuances of cognitive differences between sexes with Prof. David Geary in our latest episode! We navigate through controversial yet intriguing findings on how gender disparities widen in liberal societies. Join us as we decipher evolutionary roots behind men's math prowess and women's verbal excellence. 🎙️ Prof. Geary, a…
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Ep. 33 - Joyce Benenson: Why Boys Play at War & Girls Play With Dolls
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🎙️ Unveiling Evolutionary Insights into Male and Female Survival Strategies with Joyce Benenson 🔍 Dive into the evolutionary strategies that shaped our sexes in this thought-provoking podcast episode featuring Dr. Joyce Benenson, esteemed Harvard University lecturer in Human Evolutionary Biology and author of the enlightening book "Warriors and Wor…
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Ep. 32 - Mark Leary: Self-Esteem or Self-Respect?
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🧠 In this episode, join me in a thought-provoking conversation with Mark Leary, an esteemed psychology and neuroscience professor at Duke University. Together, we unravel the intricate layers of the self, exploring the nuanced differences between self-esteem and self-respect and the crucial role of self-compassion in our internal narratives. 🔍 Mark…
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Ep. 31 - Adam Lane Smith: Attachment Specialist on Why Hookup Culture is Making You Miserable
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In today's episode, I spoke with Adam Lane Smith, an attachment specialist and personal coach emphasizing the important role of attachment for our well-being and relationships. We talked about how attachment issues are at the core of many common mental issues, such as depression and anxiety. We spoke about modern dating and apps, hookup culture and…
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Ep. 30 - Prof. Uriel Reichman: Saving Democracy in Israel
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Prof. Uriel Reichman | Founding President & Chairman of the Board, Reichman University In today's episode, Uriel and I discussed the current state of affairs in Israel, the judicial reform that is threatening Israel's democracy and has caused millions of Israelis to organize in massive protests weekly. We spoke about the ideologies that are driving…
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Ep. 29 - Anna Lembke: Dopamine and Why America is Addicted
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In today's episode, I spoke with Anna Lembke, a psychiatrist, author of Dopamine Nation, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University, and an expert on the opioid crisis. We spoke about the 'pain-pleasure' mechanism of the dopaminergic systems, how they can induce addictive behaviors through over stimulation…
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Ep. 28 - Delroy Paulhus: Psychopaths, Narcissists, Sadists, & Online Trolls
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In today's episode, I spoke with Delroy Paulhus, a personality researcher focusing on antisocial, Dark Tetrad personality traits such as psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. We spoke about how the internet provides a platform for sadists to get their kicks by trolling others online. And we spoke about the idea of human evil, our o…
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John Pizzuro: Internet Crimes Against Children
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Janet Hardy (co-author of The Ethical Slut)
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Caveh Zahedi 2: The Podcast About The Show About The Show
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Caveh Zahedi and I argued about whether his "Show About The Show" is exploitative.By mrgirl
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Caveh Zahedi 1: Misogyny and Virtue Signaling
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I argued with filmmaker Caveh Zahedi about whether his film "I Am a Sex Addict" is misogynistic. He said I was virtue signaling.By mrgirl
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I spoke to Australian writer Helen Dale about cancel culture.By mrgirl
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I spoke with female anatomy activist Jessica Pin about misinformation, arrogance, and needless injuries to female surgical patients.By mrgirl
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Borderline Personality Disorder with Carla Sharp
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Performative Rage at Pedophiles with David Ley
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Dr. David Ley and I spoke about pedophilia and the public discourse around the controversial subject.By mrgirl
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Gender-Critical Feminism with Holly Lawford-Smith
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Ep. 27 - John Vervaeke: Awakening from the Meaning Crisis
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In today’s episode, I spoke with John Vervaeke, professor of cognitive science at the University of Toronto and creator of the YouTube lecture series “Awakening from the Meaning Crisis”. In his brilliant 50-part series, John weaves together philosophy, the history of ideas, and cognitive science to explain why we collectively find ourselves today i…
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Ep. 26 - Ben Volkow: Otonomo and the Future of Smart Cars
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In today’s episode, I spoke with Ben Volkow, the CEO and Founder of Otonomo, a company that’s revolutionizing the world of car data. Otonomo offers the leading data platform and marketplace for sharing and utilizing vehicle data, with over 40 million connected cars and 4 billion data points. The opportunities are far-reaching for this unprecedented…
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Ep. 25 - Mark Solms: Emotions are the Source of Consciousness
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In today’s episode, I spoke with Prof. Mark Solms, a psychoanalyst and neuropsychologist from South Africa who is well known for his groundbreaking research on the brain mechanisms of dreaming. Today we spoke about the unique field of neuropsychoanalysis, some of his earlier research showing why Freud was right about dreaming, and about his new boo…
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