What if the reason you're not trying your hardest isn't because you're lazy, but rather, it's because of cynicism? Expect to learn: - Why it's so tempting to act cynical - Where does cynicism originate from? - What price do we pay by being cyni

Why Do We Brag?

Mar 23rd, 2024 11m 13s

What if bragging (or "humblebragging") has nothing to do with vanity or narcissism, but everything to do with a lack of self-acceptance?Expect to learn:- What past experiences led us to start bragging?- What insecurities are causing us to brag?

Can DNA Help Us Find Our Purpose? - Dr. Antoine Eid

Feb 2nd, 2024 34m 16s

"Genetics influence 30-70% of our personality" Dr. Antoine Eid is a behavioral genetics researcher at Cambridge University, and the founder of MeetYourself, a startup that combines DNA and personality testing to reveal our hidden talents and pr

Can't Say "I Love You"? - Why We Struggle to Express Affection

Dec 24th, 2023 12m 48s

Do you have someone you really care about, but when it comes time to express your affection for them, whether it's in the form of a hug, a kiss, or a simple "I love you", you just can't bring yourself to do it? This episode is about why we stru

Romantic Relationships - Why You're Obsessed About Them

Nov 21st, 2023 12m 28s

What if the reason we're obsessed about relationships - is because we're using them to avoid dealing with our problems? In this episode, we discuss how romance is like a video game - a game called The Relationship Escalator, and how we like usi

Why We Try to Impress People

Nov 9th, 2023 13m 17s

Do we try to impress people because of vanity? Or does it actually have to do with feeling unloved in our past?

Self-Awareness - The Superpower You Never Knew You Needed

Nov 1st, 2023 12m 17s

Discover how Self-Awareness can help you strip away the power of your deepest insecurities.

Is Perfectionism Holding You Back?

Oct 25th, 2023 14m 53s

What if Perfectionism has nothing to do with striving for greatness, but everything to do with crippling insecurity?

Dating Apps - Why You Can't Stop Using Them

Oct 18th, 2023 12m 48s

If dating apps make everyone so miserable, how come we can't stop using them?How do we stop them from dominating our attention and our lives?What's the underlying emotional reason that causes us to invest so much time on Tinder, Hinge, and Bumb

Dating Apps - Why You Can't Stop Using Them

Oct 18th, 2023 12m 10s

If dating apps make everyone so miserable, how come we can't stop using them? How do we stop them from dominating our attention and our lives? What's the underlying emotional reason that causes us to invest so much time on Tinder, Hinge, and Bu