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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In today's episode, Dr. Lisle & Howk discuss the following questions: 1. Jordan Peterson mentioned briefly in a video that increasing oxytocin can increase agreeableness. He also gives advice that agreeable people can become more disagreeable......
In today's episode, Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk discuss the following listener questions: How do you square the notion that there is "no 1 mate" (or job, friend etc) with the jealousy/abuse/ stalking (and worse) that happens in relationships. What...
In our 300th episode (actually episode 301, but we wanted to save it for Dr. Howk), Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk take a break from solving listener problems and answering listener questions and instead turn towards answering some fun, personal......
Basic genetics, Borderline Personality, Getting Your Health on Right Track, Group performance, Nosy Neighbors...
Eugenics & EvoPsych, Child threatens suicide, Bad child blaming good parents...
Depression in the modern world vs. Stone Age...
Nothing satisfies, Euthanasia, Tragedies, Adrenaline junkies, Homophobia...
Cultural appropriation/Oppression Olympics, Mate choice , Finding your dream job...
Do minorities have low self-esteem, Interrupting, Neuroplasticity...
Dealing with child's behavior problems, Do men cope by retreating from their partner?...
Ditzy girls, Gratitude, Quality of your internal audience, Empathy...
Is addiction more likely in sad people, Evo Psych in classrooms...
Need to understand, How BYG started, Childless, Bad Childhood & depression...
Ideal exercise, Resentment, Frustrated with dating, Getting better tips...
Anti-depressant news, Ruined by dating a hot guy, Finding a dream job...