Beat Your Genes
Applying Evolutionary Psychology in Therapy

Clinical psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses common problems and stumbling points in our pursuit of happiness with co-host, Nathan Gershfeld.

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Does bad weather trigger feelings of nostalgia which in turn results in more feelings of optimism and higher self-esteem? A listener is stuck trying to st...
Empathy, Brains vs. Beauty:Trade-off? Male confused on a date...
Being productive, Escaping the ego trap...
Being productive, Escaping the ego trap...
Health questions. What to say when friend asks if she's overweight? Are there cultural shifts?...
130: Internal audience judgment, anorexia, why do people interrupt each other?...
Cheapskates, Hoarders, Energy vampires, Marriage trouble...
6 "Romantic" Gestures That Are MAJOR Red Flags...
Do men judge more than looks, keeping peace in the family, pop psychology...
Today on the podcast a few questions from listeners will include a questions from a man trying to understand why Dr. Lisle recommends that women delay sex a bi...
Committing to goals, displaying confidence, soulmates...
Stress in the modern world vs. stone-age...
Placebo effect, Stockholm syndrome, Listener's son having mental breakdown...
Aren't humans omnivores? The evo psych of human diet. Stanford Experiment, Placebo effect, Stockholm syndrome. Stanford Prison Experiment: " The L...
A very unique dating question from a listener who has gotten healthier. Under what circumstances does Dr. Lisle turn disagreeable? Flooding the Circuits...
120: Countering the cram circuit, Are we prone to dislike certain personalities?...