Episodes
How can we build rapport and optimize our connection with others? "Supercommunicators" author Charles Duhigg brings us the practical steps here!
Published 03/12/24
Are timeshares ever not a scam? Kevin Rapp joins us for Skeptical Sunday to delve into their pros and cons without the high-pressure sales gauntlet!
Published 03/10/24
Postpartum psychosis is a disorder that can make mothers kill their own children. So why aren't we talking more about it? Welcome to Feedback Friday!
Published 03/08/24
What are attachment styles, and how can we understand them to find and keep love? Attached author Amir Levine is here to share what the science has to say!
Published 03/05/24
Your tax-evading husband was lucky enough to dodge prison, but the discovery of his secret gun stash could change that. Welcome to Feedback Friday!
Published 03/01/24
Did the COVID-19 pandemic start with a lab leak? Pandora's Gamble author Alison Young is here to crunch the numbers without entertaining conspiracies!
Published 02/29/24
If happiness is a direction rather than a destination, how can we ensure we're enjoying the ride? Build the Life You Want co-author Arthur Brooks guides us!
Published 02/27/24
What are the social, political, and medical ramifications of cannabis use? Michael Regilio is the Chong to Jordan's Cheech on this Skeptical Sunday!
Published 02/25/24
How do you get over the icky discovery that your boyfriend briefly dated your sister before she kicked him to the curb? Welcome to Feedback Friday!
Published 02/23/24
How do you identify and heal from the narcissistic people who inflict themselves upon your life? "It's Not You" author Dr. Ramani Durvasula is here to help!
Published 02/20/24
Finding out your colleague's a legitimate sociopath who preys on the sympathy of others is bad enough, but he's also a doctor. Welcome to Feedback Friday!
Published 02/16/24
When we lack a sense of natural talent, how can we unlock our ability to excel? Find out on this episode with "Hidden Potential" author Adam Grant!
Published 02/15/24
Dopamine Nation author Anna Lembke helps us understand why it's difficult to resist the temptations of a world designed to exploit our pursuit of pleasure.
Published 02/13/24
Why is relying on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) liable to send your bank balance to the morgue? Michael Regilio joins us on Skeptical Sunday to find out!
Published 02/11/24
The blackmail victim from episode 796 reports that the brother-in-law who wronged her is now in custody and awaiting justice. Welcome to Feedback Friday!
Published 02/09/24
Are the benefits of facial recognition technology worth their societal cost? Your Face Belongs to Us author Kashmir Hill weighs the pros and cons here!
Published 02/06/24
How do you get your life back on track after it was disrupted so thoroughly by a cyberbully's campaign to ruin your reputation? Welcome to Feedback Friday!
Published 02/02/24
Is polite persuasion impossible among the presently polarized populace? "Mindstuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds" author Michael McQueen has answers!
Published 01/30/24
The ex-wife turned your son against you because you called the cops when her daughter was caught on camera stealing from you. Welcome to Feedback Friday!
Published 01/26/24
What hurdles must humanity face before it can inhabit the final frontier? "A City on Mars" co-author Zach Weinersmith is here to ground us with the facts.
Published 01/23/24
You love your wife, but a surgical mishap makes sex painful for her. Is there an ethical way to have your needs met elsewhere? Welcome to Feedback Friday!
Published 01/19/24
How does emotional enmeshment (aka covert incest) with a parent shape our mental health and relationships? Dr. Ken Adams is here to help us understand.
Published 01/16/24
It would be wise to avoid your domestically violent ex and her creepy, extorting family, so why do you want her back so much? Welcome to Feedback Friday!
Published 01/12/24
How coded into our DNA are the universal innovations that have driven human history globally? Futurist Byron Reese shares what he's uncovered here!
Published 01/09/24
The high school principal wants your girlfriend's nude photo for his 'investigation' into the hacker who got her to send it. Welcome to Feedback Friday!
Published 01/05/24