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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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?...
How does our personality change? With circumstance? With age?...
Hamilton's Rule, Altruism, Kin selection...
Q1: What makes certain people do more for others than they would for themselves? Q2: What's the scoop on altruism? Q3: What's wrong with socialism? Q...
Beauty standards for women, Prostitution, and Emotional Intelligence...
Evo Psych in academia, advertising, music, and leadership...
Caller questions are about "Fear of commitment, Evo Psych in academia, advertising, and why do we love music? Live caller asks about video game addiction i...
Questions today: 1) Listener has a friend who is an alcoholic. What can be done as a friend? 2) Why can some people drink heavily and not become addict...
Evolution of language, Emotional first-aid, helping a friend...