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177 episodes mention this concept

HealthyGamerGG
Apr 14, 2026
The Psychological Void After Addiction: Understanding Libidinal Attachment and the Process of Decathexis
PsychologyPost-sobriety depressionLibidinal energyLibidinal attachmentDecathexis
ChrisWillx
Feb 21, 2026
Rethinking Life Design: Wayfinding, Meaning, and the Transition from Role to Soul
Self-DevelopmentLife DesignDesign ThinkingWayfindingNavigation
ChrisWillx
Feb 12, 2026
Navigating Health Challenges, Career Pivots, and Sobriety: A Q&A on Personal Growth and Resilience
HealthLifestyle alignmentSunk cost fallacyLoss aversionRecency bias
psychacks
Jan 12, 2026
The Economic and Social Realities of Modern Family Structures: A Critique of Dual-Income Households and Mate Selection Dynamics
RelationshipsNuclear familyDual-income householdLabor supply and demandWage stagnation
PredictiveHistory
Jan 8, 2026
Game Theory Analysis of Why Schools Fail: Incentives, Stakeholders, and Societal Decline
EconomicsGame TheoryStakeholdersIncentive StructuresZero-Sum Game
hubermanlab
Dec 25, 2025
Essentials: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality with Dr. Kyle Gillett
HealthHormone optimizationLifestyle interventionsMetabolic syndromeCaloric restriction
DrTraceyMarks
Sep 24, 2025
Resilience That Sticks: Habits Worth Keeping for Life's Long Game
PsychologyResilience maintenanceCognitive reserveAdaptive foundationCognitive flexibility
PredictiveHistory
Sep 11, 2025
The Psychology of Evil: Ancient Mind Control, Dissociation, and Modern Manipulation
PsychologyMind controlDissociationTrauma-based programmingMultiple Personality Disorder (DID)
HealthyGamerGG
Jul 28, 2025
Pornography: Beyond Frequency – The Role of Motivation, Self-Esteem, and Context in Problematic vs. Healthy Use
PsychologyProblematic pornography useHealthy pornography useMeta-analysesDopamine receptors
psychacks
Jul 18, 2025
The Sublimation of Male Desire: How Sex Drives Civilization and its Modern Challenges
PsychologySublimationLibido (Freudian concept)Sexual impulsePro-social ends
hubermanlab
Jun 9, 2025
Reforming Public Health and Scientific Funding: A Discussion with NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
ScienceLife expectancy stagnationPublic trust in scienceLockdownsMask mandates
NewEconomicThinking
May 14, 2025
Policy Frameworks for the Intangibles Economy: Nurturing Innovation, Ensuring Equity, and Adapting Macroeconomic Tools
EconomicsIntangibles EconomyIntellectual Property (IP) ValorizationPublic Procurement InnovationIterative Co-development Models
NewEconomicThinking
Apr 23, 2025
Uncovering the 'Why' of Aging Disparities: The Critical Role of Lived Experience and Systemic Reform
HealthHealth disparitiesLife expectancy gapSocioeconomic determinants of healthMixed methods research
HealthyGamerGG
Mar 29, 2025
Medication vs. Meditation: Symptom Management, Life Trajectory, and Curative Potential in Mental Health
PsychologySymptom improvementCurative vs. Symptomatic treatmentMedication dependenceLife trajectory alteration
psychacks
Feb 3, 2025
The Misplaced Hedge: Why Women's Career-First Strategy Often Makes Marriage the Real Backup Plan
RelationshipsSexual Marketplace Value (SMV)Hedge (strategic investment)Primary BetFinancial Independence
EconomicsExplained
Oct 6, 2024
How Elections Introduce Economic Uncertainty, Policy Paralysis, and Long-Term Risks
EconomicsElection uncertaintyFiscal policyTrade dealsTax rates
HealthyGamerGG
Jun 28, 2024
Navigating the Quarter-Life Crisis: Stages, Identity, and the Path to Authenticity
PsychologyQuarter-life crisisExistential crisisExtrinsic motivationIntrinsic motivation
DocSnipes
Jun 24, 2024
Understanding the Unique Needs of BDSM Practitioners: A Counselor's Guide to Ethical and Informed Practice
PsychologySafe, Sane, and Consensual (SSC)PsychopathologyRelationship satisfactionPower dynamics
Awakening Richard
Jun 22, 2024
China's Emergency Death Penalty Legislation for Taiwanese Separatists: Geopolitical Implications and Escalating Tensions
GeopoliticsTaiwan IndependenceDividing the State (crime)Life ImprisonmentDeath Penalty
DocSnipes
Jun 15, 2024
Navigating Intense Attachment and Transference Towards Your Therapist While in a Relationship
PsychologyTherapeutic relationshipTransferenceSecure attachmentEmotional support
DrTraceyMarks
May 8, 2024
The Ketogenic Diet for Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia: Science, Benefits, and Risks
HealthKetogenic dietBipolar disorderSchizophreniaKetosis
HealthyGamerGG
Feb 24, 2024
Announcing Dr. K's Book: How to Raise a Healthy Gamer - Addressing Gaming Addiction and Fostering Balanced Lives
PsychologyGaming addictionPsychological needsNeuroscience researchClinical practice
EconomicsExplained
Jan 23, 2024
The Pathetic Economy of the Roman Empire: A Modern Economic Comparison and Lessons for Today
EconomicsGDP (Gross Domestic Product)GDP per capitaFactors of production (land, labor, capital)Aggregate demand
HealthyGamerGG
Dec 8, 2023
The Paradox of Motivation: Why Excessive Drive Hinders True Contentment and Freedom
PsychologyMotivation (good vs. bad)Hedonics / Hedonic pleasureEudaimonics / Eudaimonic contentmentNucleus Accumbens
NewEconomicThinking
Dec 6, 2023
An Immigrant Economist's Critique of American Inequality and the Healthcare Crisis
EconomicsOverinflated Healthcare SystemDeaths of DespairFuture of CapitalismCosmopolitan Prioritarianism
hubermanlab
Dec 4, 2023
Unlocking Your Unique Purpose: A Process for Self-Discovery and Mastery with Robert Greene
Self-DevelopmentLife's TaskInternal RadarImpulse VoicesFive Forms of Intelligence (Frames of Mind)
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 12, 2023
Overcoming Existential Suffering: Why Modern Life Sucks and How to Learn to Live It
PsychologyExistential sufferingLife purposeCoping mechanismsSurvival drive
psychacks
Nov 10, 2023
The Indispensable Role of Routines and Structure in Emotional Well-being and Performance
Self-DevelopmentEmotional regulationSelf-esteemDaily routinesLife structure
psychacks
Nov 10, 2023
The Indispensable Role of Routines and Structure in Emotional Well-being and Performance
Self-DevelopmentEmotional regulationSelf-esteemDaily routinesLife structure
psychacks
Oct 9, 2023
Understanding Frame: Reclaiming Your Desires and Building Your Own World in Relationships
PsychologyFrame (relationship context)Authentic desireAbdication of frameInsinuation of ideas
HealthyGamerGG
Sep 29, 2023
The Science of Personality Change: Mastering Metacognition and Meta-Emotion
PsychologyPersonalityLife transplantPersonality transplantInterpretation of information
hubermanlab
Sep 27, 2023
Dr. Paul Conti on True Self-Care: Constructing a Life Narrative and Accessing Unconscious Insights for Mental Health
PsychologyTrue self-careLife narrative constructionSelf-awarenessAgency (verb state)
DrTraceyMarks
Sep 26, 2023
The Resurgence and Therapeutic Potential of FDA-Approved Psychedelics for Mental Health
HealthPsychedelicsAltered mental statesHallucinogenic experiencesFDA approval
psychacks
Sep 11, 2023
How to Cultivate Wisdom Through Pain and Insight: Aligning Mental Models with Reality
Self-DevelopmentWisdom cultivationPain as feedbackMental models of realityInsight generation
psychacks
Aug 25, 2023
Deconstructing the Biological Clock: Understanding Women's Felt Sense of Reproductive Urgency
PsychologyBiological clock (common understanding)Reproductive windowFertility declinePsychological clock
NewEconomicThinking
Aug 16, 2023
Social Mechanisms and the Economics of Childhood: The Memberships Theory of Inequality
EconomicsMemberships Theory of InequalitySocioeconomic SegregationIntergenerational ImmobilityPersistent Inequality
drekberg
Jul 28, 2023
Ozempic and Weight Loss: Unpacking the Mechanisms, Risks, and the Imperative of Lifestyle Change
HealthSemaglutideGLP-1 AgonistGlucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)Gastric emptying
NewEconomicThinking
Jul 19, 2023
The Economics of Childhood: Understanding and Addressing Intergenerational Inequality
EconomicsPersistent inequalitiesIntergenerational persistenceMeasuring mobilityDimensions of mobility
DocSnipes
Jul 5, 2023
Breaking Bad Habits: The Power of Radical Acceptance and Purposeful Action for Lasting Change
Self-DevelopmentRadical AcceptancePurposeful ActionProactive ResponseLife Destination
hubermanlab
Jul 3, 2023
Science-Supported Tools to Accelerate Fitness Goals: Integrating Zone 2 Cardio and Low-Rep Strength Training
HealthZone 2 CardioResistance TrainingHypertrophyStrength Adaptations
DrTraceyMarks
Jun 14, 2023
The Adderall Effect: Strategies for Minimizing the Crash
HealthAdderall crashWithdrawal effectDopamineNorepinephrine
HealthyGamerGG
Jun 10, 2023
Short-Circuiting Modern Stress: How Vigorous Exercise Activates Your Body's Natural Off-Switch
HealthStress systemLife-or-death situationsChronic stressAcute stress
DrTraceyMarks
May 3, 2023
7 Essential Questions for a Comprehensive Mental Health Check-In
PsychologyMental health awarenessMental wellnessSelf-assessmentLife balance
NewEconomicThinking
Apr 19, 2023
Introducing New Economic Thinking: A Global Quest for Inclusive and Problem-Solving Economics
EconomicsNew Economic ThinkingInclusive economicsEconomic noiseGlobal economic problems
lexfridman
Apr 13, 2023
Max Tegmark: The Urgent Case for Halting Advanced AI Development and Redefining Humanity's Future
TechnologyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)SuperintelligenceAI SafetyLife 1.0 (Biological evolution-based learning)
lexfridman
Apr 13, 2023
Max Tegmark: The Urgent Case for Halting Advanced AI Development and Redefining Humanity's Future
TechnologyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)SuperintelligenceAI SafetyLife 1.0 (Biological evolution-based learning)
lexfridman
Apr 13, 2023
Max Tegmark: The Urgent Case for Halting Advanced AI Development and Redefining Humanity's Future
TechnologyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)SuperintelligenceAI SafetyLife 1.0 (Biological evolution-based learning)
psychacks
Mar 25, 2023
The Superficiality of Desire: Embracing and Leveraging Human Shallowness in Attraction
PsychologySuperficiality of desireMate selectionPhysical attractivenessLifestyle attractiveness
hubermanlab
Mar 20, 2023
Improve Vitality, Emotional & Physical Health & Lifespan: Preventing Major Causes of Death with Dr. Peter Attia
HealthHealthspanLifespanVitalityLongevity
drekberg
Feb 24, 2023
Preventing Dementia: Expert Tips on Frontotemporal Dementia, Brain Fuel, and Lifestyle Interventions
HealthFrontotemporal Dementia (FTD)AphasiaAlzheimer's DiseaseFrontal Lobe
HealthyGamerGG
Feb 22, 2023
The Harsh Reality of Problem Solving: What to Do When Nothing Works - Applying Positive Deviance for Unsolvable Problems
Self-DevelopmentPositive DevianceLaw of AveragesQualitative AnalysisBehavioral Change
psychacks
Nov 26, 2022
The Unspoken Truth: Why Women's Stated Preferences for Men Mislead and How Men Can Truly Attract Them
RelationshipsFemale attractionPartner selection criteriaStated preferencesImplicit vs. explicit communication
psychacks
Nov 12, 2022
The Game Theory of Marriage Timing: Desirability Shifts and Commitment Decisions
RelationshipsSexual Marketplace Value (SMV)Desirability IndicesHeterosexual CouplingsGame Theory
hubermanlab
Oct 17, 2022
Foundational Fitness Protocol: Optimizing Physical Health for Lifespan and Healthspan
HealthCardiovascular healthHealthspanLifespanFitness protocols
HealthyGamerGG
Oct 2, 2022
Not Letting Go of the Past: Overcoming Childhood Trauma, ADHD, and Financial Insecurity
PsychologyLife syndromeMental health stigmaFinancial insecurityEarly independence (childhood)
psychacks
Sep 29, 2022
The Mastery of Life: Being In the World, Not Of It
Self-DevelopmentLife MasteryDetachmentAttachmentExistential Fact
HealthyGamerGG
Sep 27, 2022
Overcoming Shame and Building Purpose: The Transformative Role of Coaching
PsychologyShame gapIdeal selfCurrent selfPositive reinforcement (lack thereof)
psychacks
Sep 3, 2022
The Trap of Misdirected Competitiveness: Why Being the 'Best Slave' Still Means Servitude
PsychologyMisdirected CompetitivenessPsychological TrapSelf-MasteryPersonal Agency
DrTraceyMarks
Aug 17, 2022
The Neurological Impact of Social Isolation and Strategies for Cognitive Resilience
PsychologySocial isolationBrain changesNerve connectionsInflammation
HealthyGamerGG
Aug 17, 2022
Overcoming the 'Fallen Behind' Mindset: Self-Awareness as a Competitive Advantage in Life
Self-DevelopmentFeeling behindAdolescenceYoung adulthoodVideo game addiction
HealthyGamerGG
Aug 17, 2022
Overcoming the 'Fallen Behind' Mindset: Self-Awareness as a Competitive Advantage in Life
Self-DevelopmentFeeling behindAdolescenceYoung adulthoodVideo game addiction
hubermanlab
Aug 15, 2022
Optimizing Healthspan and Lifespan: A Deep Dive into Biomarkers, Exercise, Hormones, and Longevity Strategies with Dr. Peter Attia
HealthHealth spanLifespanAtherosclerotic diseaseCancer
psychacks
Jul 31, 2022
Understanding Gender Differences in Sexual Attraction and Dating Strategies
RelationshipsSexual partner preferencesDating fallaciesGender stereotypesVisual attraction
HealthyGamerGG
Jul 10, 2022
The "Touch Grass" Campaign: Bridging Online Community with Real-World Well-being
Self-DevelopmentTouch Grass CampaignDigital well-beingOnline communityReal-world engagement
DrTraceyMarks
Jul 6, 2022
Understanding and Managing Existential Anxiety in Modern Times
PsychologyExistential anxietyExistentialismInherent meaningAgency
psychacks
Jun 23, 2022
The Paradox of Retirement: Why High-Achievers Struggle to Enjoy Life and How to Practice Gratification
PsychologyDelayed gratificationImmediate gratificationWorkaholismType A personality
psychacks
Jun 13, 2022
Love Food: How Sibling Dynamics and Family Ecosystems Shape Individual Roles and Lifelong Specializations
PsychologyLove food (coined term)Emotional healthFamily ecosystemLimited resources (love food)
DrTraceyMarks
Jun 1, 2022
The Evolving Understanding of ADHD: Symptom Persistence, Fluctuation, and Adult Management
PsychologyADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)Neurodevelopmental disorderInattentivenessHyperactivity
HealthyGamerGG
May 10, 2022
Navigating Modern Overwhelm: The Illusion of the 'Life Race' and the Pressure to Work on Everything
Self-DevelopmentSocietal expectationsMental health awarenessRelationship workPhysical health
psychacks
May 9, 2022
The Illusion of the 'Right Decision': Embracing Choice and Reducing Decision-Making Anxiety
PsychologyDecision-making anxietyCognitive reframingSubjective experienceObjective vs. subjective reality
hubermanlab
Apr 11, 2022
Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality: A Comprehensive Guide with Dr. Kyle Gillett
HealthHormone optimizationPreventative medicineObesity medicineFamily medicine
DocSnipes
Apr 11, 2022
Addressing Burnout: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Strategies and HPA Axis Regulation
PsychologyBurnoutSubclinical depressionHPA axis dysregulationLearned helplessness
lexfridman
Apr 7, 2022
The Human Mind's Warp Threads: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and the Spectrum of Mental Disorder with Karl Deisseroth
NeurosciencePsychiatric maladiesFunction from dysfunctionSpectrum of mental healthSocial or occupational functioning
HealthyGamerGG
Mar 30, 2022
How Loving-Kindness Meditation Cultivates Self-Worth, Empathy, and Social Connection
PsychologyMetta MeditationLoving-Kindness MeditationSelf-WorthEmpathy
DocSnipes
Feb 19, 2022
15 Habits of Unhappy People and Strategies for Cultivating Well-being
PsychologyNegative emotional regulationFight-or-flight responseDirty discomfortAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
lexfridman
Feb 11, 2022
John Abramson: Big Pharma's Influence on Healthcare, Science, and Public Health
HealthCommercialization of Medical KnowledgeShareholder PrimacyRegulatory CaptureCorporate Malfeasance
drekberg
Jan 28, 2022
Reclaiming Real Food: A Comprehensive Guide to Healthy Eating Beyond Processed Diets
HealthChronic degenerative diseasesLifestyle problemsProcessed foodsChemical flavors
psychacks
Jan 26, 2022
Sleep, Death, and Coping with Mortality Anxiety: Lessons from Greek Mythology
PsychologyDeath anxietyThanatophobiaHypnos (God of Sleep)Thanatos (God of Death)
drekberg
Jan 21, 2022
Avoiding 10 Common Intermittent Fasting Mistakes for Sustainable Weight Loss and Health
HealthIntermittent fastingWeight lossFat burningInsulin regulation
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 4, 2021
Therapist Reacts: Escaping Jehovah's Witnesses, Ostracism, and Emotional Hostage-Taking in Cults
PsychologyCult dynamicsOstracismDisfellowshippingEmotional manipulation
psychacks
Oct 5, 2021
The Evolutionary Function of Grief: Why Its Pain is Essential for Survival and Re-evaluation
PsychologyGriefEvolutionary perspectiveHedonic perspectiveSuffering (pointless vs. purposeful)
psychacks
Sep 29, 2021
Debunking the "Best Years of Your Life" Myth: The Impact of Choices on Lifelong Freedom and Fulfillment
PsychologyRomanticization of youthFear of Missing Out (FOMO)Manic behaviorFreedom from restriction
HealthyGamerGG
Sep 14, 2021
Understanding Motivation and Goal Setting: A Holistic Coaching Approach
Self-DevelopmentMotivation (umbrella term)NeurosciencePsychologyBehavioral economics
HealthyGamerGG
Sep 1, 2021
China's Gaming Ban: Symptom or Solution to Youth Disengagement and Addictive Game Design?
PsychologyVideo game addictionYouth disengagementLaying Flat movementNEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)
DrTraceyMarks
Aug 25, 2021
Self-Esteem: Its Lifespan Trajectory and Two Practical Ways to Boost It
Psychologyself-esteemself-worthtemperamentfamily environment
DocSnipes
Aug 19, 2021
25 Essential Truths for Personal Growth and a Meaningful Life
Self-DevelopmentPersonal AgencySynergistic RelationshipsSocial AcceptanceLife Purpose
psychacks
Jul 31, 2021
Accepting 'This Is It': Navigating the Disappointment of Adulthood's Plateau
PsychologyThe "this is it" feelingFear of missing out (FOMO)Existential attributesModern experience of childhood and adolescence
psychacks
Jul 19, 2021
Redeeming Past Suffering: How Loving Your Present Self Transforms Your Past Pain
Self-DevelopmentRedeeming sufferingAmbivalent relationship to painNecessary preconditionLoving participation
drekberg
Jul 2, 2021
The Absolute Best Diet to Lose Belly Fat For Good: Mastering Insulin, Cortisol, and Metabolic Flexibility
HealthYo-yo dietingLifestyle adoptionCalorie is not a calorieHigh blood glucose
HealthyGamerGG
May 26, 2021
The Therapy Paradox: Why Traditional Approaches Fail to Problem-Solve and the Rise of Coaching
PsychologyTherapeutic allianceProblem-solving approachReflective listeningTherapist responsibility
drekberg
May 21, 2021
Debunking Health Quick Fixes: Understanding True Cellular Health and Lifestyle Transformation
HealthHealth misinformationQuick fix mentalityAllopathic paradigmPill mentality
HealthyGamerGG
Apr 21, 2021
Navigating Discontent in High Achievement: When to Prioritize Worth Over Happiness in Career Paths
PsychologyDharmaLife purposeMental health problemsDepression
DocSnipes
Apr 21, 2021
Comprehensive Advanced Care Planning in Case Management: Empowering Patients and Families
HealthAdvanced Care Planning (ACP)Life Care PlanningAnticipatory GuidanceRoadmap of Services
lexfridman
Jan 27, 2021
AI, Consciousness, and the Human Experience: An AMA with Lex Fridman
PhilosophyAI sufferingConsciousnessHuman conditionYin and Yang
DrTraceyMarks
Jan 27, 2021
The Power of Values: How to Align Your Time and Life with What Truly Matters
Self-DevelopmentValue AlignmentIntrospectionPersonal ValuesTime Management
DocSnipes
Jan 13, 2021
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Understanding Trauma's Lifelong Impact and Intergenerational Cycles
PsychologyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Traumatic InjuryLifespan PerspectiveFrontal Cortex Development
EconomicsExplained
Dec 13, 2020
Bill Ackman's Baby Trust Fund Proposal: A Radical Solution to the Global Retirement Crisis
EconomicsAging populationsDeclining birth ratesRetirement crisisGovernment pensions
drekberg
Nov 22, 2020
Empowering Your Health: A Holistic Perspective for Lasting Natural Changes
HealthHolistic healthNatural health changesPersonal empowermentHealth champion
NewEconomicThinking
Sep 24, 2020
The Future of Work: Navigating Technological Disruption, Inequality, and the Evolving Social Contract
EconomicsAI technologyNatural Language Processing (NLP)RoboticsMachine Vision
lexfridman
Sep 5, 2020
Eugenia Kuyda on AI Companions, Loneliness, and the Nature of Deep Connection
TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)AI CompanionChatbotNeural Net
drekberg
Jul 17, 2020
Intermittent Fasting: Debunking Safety Concerns, Restoring Metabolism, and Reversing Chronic Disease
HealthIntermittent fastingProlonged fastingMetabolic healthInsulin resistance
DocSnipes
Jul 1, 2020
Life Skills (AKA Adulting) to Enhance Mental Health and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Self-DevelopmentLife SkillsCommunication SkillsAssertive CommunicationPassive Communication
drekberg
Jun 8, 2020
Sustainable Weight Loss: Top 10 Foods for Hormonal Balance and Keeping Weight Off Forever
HealthSustainable weight lossLifestyle changeHormonal regulationInsulin response
HealthyGamerGG
Apr 30, 2020
The Illusion of a Formula for Success: Navigating Parental Expectations and Finding Internal Purpose
PsychologyFormula for successParental expectationsEmotional numbnessSelf-worth
HealthyGamerGG
Apr 8, 2020
Ayurvedic Models of Personality and Success: Beyond the One-Size-Fits-All Approach
Self-DevelopmentAyurvedaAllopathic medicineDoshasVata
lexfridman
Apr 2, 2020
Measuring Life by Passion, Not Progress: The Dangers of External Advice
Self-DevelopmentPassionate pursuitLife metricsGoal orientationSocial comparison
HealthyGamerGG
Apr 1, 2020
The Philosophy and Practice of Yoga and Meditation for Self-Realization
PsychologySurya NamaskarTantraYagnaMantra
lexfridman
Mar 25, 2020
A Day in the Life of an ER Doctor on the COVID-19 Frontlines: Challenges, Realities, and Public Health Imperatives
HealthCOVID-19Emergency medicinePersonal protective equipment (PPE)Social distancing
DocSnipes
Feb 19, 2020
Holistic Approaches to Depression Treatment: Integrating Neurobiology, Lifestyle, and Cognitive Interventions
PsychologyIndividualized depression assessmentStrengths-based assessmentNeurochemical imbalanceHPA axis activation
drekberg
Jan 3, 2020
5 Secrets to Effortless & Permanent Weight Loss: A Holistic Approach to Hormonal Balance
HealthHormone ImbalanceInsulin ResistanceLeptin ResistanceInsulin Dominance
HealthyGamerGG
Dec 19, 2019
The Paradox of Change: Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Fear of Failure, and the 'Next Step' in Personal Transformation
PsychologyIrreversibility vs. ChangeSolace in hopelessnessFear of failureSelf-sabotage
NewEconomicThinking
Dec 11, 2019
Will Robots Take Your Job? Automation, Work, and the Political Economy of Technology with Ha-Joon Chang
EconomicsAutomationTechnological unemploymentNumerical control (NC)Computerized Numerical Control (CNC)
DocSnipes
Nov 13, 2019
HPA Axis Dysfunction & Mood: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection and Lifestyle Interventions
HealthHPA AxisHPA Axis DysfunctionFight-or-Flight ResponseChronic Stress
HealthyGamerGG
Oct 28, 2019
The Power of Reflective Listening and Authentic Purpose for Emotional Support and Energy
PsychologyReflective listeningEmotional validationInvalidationReassurance (communication style)
lexfridman
Oct 28, 2019
Garry Kasparov on Life's Unpredictability, Regret, and Post-Chess Fulfillment
PhilosophyButterfly effectPath dependenceSelf-acceptanceLife transitions
HealthyGamerGG
Oct 21, 2019
The Psychology of Authenticity, Purpose, and Truthfulness for Energy and Well-being
PsychologyAuthenticityCompassion fatigueSpiritual fulfillmentLife of purpose
DocSnipes
Aug 29, 2019
Psychosocial Aspects of Disability and Chronic Illness: Adjustment, Identity, and Stigma
PsychologyDisability (broad definition)Chronic IllnessStages of Disability AdjustmentDisability Identity
DocSnipes
Aug 9, 2019
Mental Health Aspects of Bariatric Surgery: Pre- and Post-Operative Psychological Considerations
HealthBariatric surgeryMorbid obesityPsychosocial outcomesPre-surgical assessment
drekberg
Aug 2, 2019
Fad Diets, Insulin Resistance, and Sustainable Lifestyles: A Critical Analysis of Weight Loss Approaches
HealthFad diet definitionCalorie restrictionInsulin resistanceKetosis
NewEconomicThinking
Jul 31, 2019
Integrating Psychological Realism and Genetic Data into Mainstream Economics
EconomicsBehavioral economicsGeno economicsPsychological realismSubjective well-being
DocSnipes
Jul 10, 2019
Increasing Case Management Effectiveness: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare and Improving Client Outcomes
HealthCase Management EffectivenessCoordinated Integrated ApproachesFrequent Healthcare UsersPsychosocial Comorbidities
DrTraceyMarks
Jul 10, 2019
Navigating Antidepressant Use in Bipolar Disorder: Risks, Nuances, and Personalized Treatment Strategies
HealthBipolar I disorderBipolar II disorderAntidepressantsMania
drekberg
Jun 21, 2019
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes: Why It's a Physiological Adaptation, Not an Incurable Disease
HealthType 2 DiabetesInsulin ResistanceHomeostasisPhysiological Adaptation
drekberg
Mar 18, 2019
Understanding the A1c Reduction Timeline: Mechanisms, Expectations, and Realistic Progress
HealthA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)Blood Sugar (Glucose)HemoglobinRed Blood Cell Lifespan
drekberg
Feb 22, 2019
Overcoming Carb and Sugar Cravings on Keto: A Gradual, Habit-Based Approach
HealthCarb cravingsSugar addictionInsulin resistanceKetosis
lexfridman
Dec 4, 2018
Eric Schmidt on Google's Growth, AI's Future, and the Power of Scale and Vision
TechnologySpace programProgrammingOpen-source contributionsTechnology scaling
DocSnipes
Nov 30, 2018
Spiritual Steps to Recovery: Cultivating Open-mindedness, Teachability, Curiosity, and Optimism for Lasting Happiness
Self-DevelopmentOpen-mindednessTeachabilityCuriosityOptimism
drekberg
Oct 12, 2018
Are Food Preservatives Bad For You? A Doctor's Perspective on Their Impact on Health and Nutrition
HealthFood preservativesShelf lifeNutrient valuePathogens (mold, bacteria)
DrTraceyMarks
Sep 12, 2018
The Genetics of Bipolar Disorder and Depression: Understanding Inherited Risk
HealthBipolar disorderMajor depressionGenetic inheritanceMendelian genetics
DrTraceyMarks
Sep 5, 2018
Seven Strategies for Discovering Your Life's Purpose and Career Path
Self-DevelopmentLife purpose identificationCareer choiceSelf-improvementValues clarification
drekberg
Jul 13, 2018
Gene Expression, Body Burden, and Cancer Risk: Why Lifestyle Trumps Genetic Predisposition
HealthDNAGenotypePhenotypeGene Expression
drekberg
Jun 29, 2018
Understanding and Naturally Reversing Gynecomastia (Man Boobs) Through Hormonal Balance and Insulin Sensitivity
HealthGynecomastiaMan boobsHormonal imbalanceTestosterone
drekberg
Jun 25, 2018
The Dangers and Side Effects of Statin Drugs: A Metabolic Perspective
HealthStatin drugsSide effectsLiver damageMuscle damage
drekberg
Jun 8, 2018
Holistic Management of Post-Meal Heart Palpitations and Regurgitation: A Patient Testimonial
HealthHeart palpitationsRegurgitation issuesHolistic healthDietary intervention
drekberg
May 21, 2018
Understanding Health as a Continuum: Personal Responsibility and Lifestyle Choices
HealthHealth continuumOptimal functionGradual health declineSymptom manifestation
drekberg
May 14, 2018
The Dual Nature of Diagnosis: When Medical Labels Aid and Impede Health Restoration
HealthDiagnostic labelsSymptomsSignsTrauma
DocSnipes
Apr 26, 2018
Comprehensive Strategies for Easing High School and College Student Transitions
PsychologyTransition issuesSense of belongingSocial supportLife skills
drekberg
Apr 20, 2018
Gratitude for 1,000 Subscribers and the Mission of Health Education
HealthCommunity supportHealth educationPublic health literacyDigital content strategy
DocSnipes
Apr 6, 2018
Empowering Recovery: A Strengths-Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Addiction and Mood Disorders
PsychologyStrengths-based approachBiopsychosocial approachRelapse triggersClient responsibility
DocSnipes
Apr 6, 2018
A Strengths-Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Bipolar Disorder Recovery: Diagnosis, Triggers, and Holistic Management
PsychologyStrengths-based approachBiopsychosocial modelBipolar disorder Type IBipolar disorder Type II
DocSnipes
Mar 1, 2018
Comprehensive Assessment Strategies for Addiction Counselor Certification Exam
PsychologyAssessment processRapport buildingCollateral informationCo-occurring disorders
drekberg
Feb 26, 2018
Mastering Health and Longevity: Understanding the Body's Intelligence to Prevent Lifestyle Diseases with Dr. Ekberg
HealthHolistic healthLongevity principlesBody intelligenceLifestyle diseases
DrTraceyMarks
Jan 3, 2018
What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Sleep: The Systemic Impact of Chronic Sleep Loss
HealthChronic sleep lossInsulin resistanceGhrelinLeptin
DocSnipes
Dec 1, 2017
Essential Tools for Getting Grounded & Finding Balance in Life: Practical Strategies for Time Management and Reducing Overwhelm
Self-DevelopmentWork/Life BalanceLife BalanceTime ManagementPrioritization
drekberg
Nov 20, 2017
Challenging Medical Myths and Embracing Holistic Recovery: A Parody of Modern Health
HealthNutrition Response TestingMedical MythsScar Tissue BlockageMuscle Degeneration
drekberg
Nov 9, 2017
Mastering True Health: Cutting Through Fads and Misinformation with Dr. Ekberg
HealthTrue HealthHealth MisinformationHealth FadsInformation Overload
drekberg
Nov 6, 2017
Understanding Stress as a Physiological Problem for Heart Health and Blood Pressure
Healthsympathetic nervous systemautonomic nervous systemphysiological problememotional stress
drekberg
Oct 27, 2017
Reclaiming Longevity: How to Add Quality Life to Your Years by Combating Sugar and Stress
HealthDegenerative diseaseLife expectancyQuality of lifeInsulin resistance
DocSnipes
Sep 29, 2017
Understanding Symptoms: Differentiating Mental and Physical Causes for Mood and Well-being
HealthSymptom differentiationHolistic healthNeurotransmittersDopamine
DocSnipes
Sep 8, 2017
Disaster Response: Psychological and Practical Strategies for Coping in Shelters and Sheltering in Place
PsychologyAcute stress reactionTraumatic stress reactionsSheltering in placeDistress tolerance skills
DocSnipes
Aug 18, 2017
Acceptance Tools for Recovery: Navigating Basic Fears with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Principles
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PsychologyTemperamentExtroversionIntroversionComplimentary continuum
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HealthCataractsEssential fatty acidsAnti-inflammatoryNervous system rebuilding
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PsychologyInhibition of secondary stimuliBrain energy/caloriesAbility to focusDepressed brain function
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HealthStructural needsChemical needsEmotional needsOptimal health
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HealthHeavy drinking (clinical definition)Chronic alcohol useStandard drink unitAlcohol-related cancers
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PsychologySexual marketplaceHalo effectIntra-sexual competitionOptionality (dating)
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RelationshipsSexual Marketplace Value (SMV)Reproductive TimelineIn Vitro Fertilization (IVF)Genetic Abnormality (of eggs)
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PsychologyInner emptinessVoidPainful numbnessAversive experience
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Self-DevelopmentSide quests (metaphor)Main story arcs (metaphor)Intermittent rewardsCharacter development (life/RPG)
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PsychologyMetaphorical construction workerCritical infrastructurePhysical strength and enduranceYoung person's game
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Self-DevelopmentLife TransitionsDevelopmental StagesSocial DynamicsFriendship Evolution
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ScienceMovement as the final common pathNervous system's movement varietyPractitioner vs. IntellectualMovement/body/mind system
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RelationshipsSexual marketplaceTraditional gender rolesSocial fictionBehavioral restrictions
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HealthNAD pathwayNicotinamide Riboside (NR)Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN)Healthspan
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PhilosophyExistentialismMeaning of lifeSubjective experienceMetaphorical thinking
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PsychologyThe Game ConceptNested GamesGoal (in game theory)Rules (in game theory)
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Self-DevelopmentWork-life balanceLife arcMeaningful workMeaningful relationships
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RelationshipsConsumptive loveScarcity mentalityAsymmetry of wanting and givingParadox of attraction
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PsychologyAnxiety reduction techniqueConcept of needConcept of want (desire)Survival
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Self-DevelopmentSide hustleFinancial independencePersonal agencyWork-life balance
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Self-DevelopmentSexual drive (men)Sexual impulse (women)ProlactinOxytocin
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