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John Barry, Psychology, Relationships -

Dr John Barry is a Chartered Psychologist and Professional Researcher, Co-Founder of The Centre for Male Psychology and a leading expert in male psychology including men’s mental health. Men and women both need help with their mental wellbeing, now more than ever. Yet there seems to be a particular blindness when it comes to men's mental health and how to treat it, plus how to effectively communicate with men about their issues. Expect to learn why traditional masculinity is seen as problematic by the American Psychological Association, the most important factors that impact the wellbeing of a sample of over 4,000 men, the unique challenges that male psychology poses, how important it is for men to have a partner in life.

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Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Shane Parrish -

Shane Parrish is the Founder of Farnam Street, an ex-Canadian Intelligence Agency Operative and an author. Our lives are mediated by our thoughts. The more accurately we can make decisions, the better and happier our existence will be. Therefore it makes sense to spend some time learning how to think more clearly and frameworks to keep us rational. Expect to learn if its truly possible to think independently, what it takes to become a clear thinker, the most common pitfalls holding you back from seeing the world accurately, how to build more strength in your mind, how to better manage your weaknesses, strategies to become an effective decision maker, the biggest lies that people follow when they focus in life and much more…

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Orion Taraban -

In the wake of a significant loss, it's human nature to search for meaning: "why did this happen?" And while this question can produce some useful answers, the process of questioning should always be limited and time-bounded. This is because no "why" questions have perfectly satisfying answers -- just "good enough" ones. In this episode, I'll talk about how to break out of the pattern of obsessive rumination that can occur when falling into the trap of "why." Orion is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. To propose a topic for discussion or to schedule a consultation: psychackspodcast@gmail.com Podcast available on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com #obsession #why #meaning

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Evolutionary Psychology, Orion Taraban -

While evolutionary psychology can be incredibly useful in explaining much of modern mating and dating preferences, it fails, in my opinion, to adequately appreciate the influence of status on intersexual dynamics. The standards of attractiveness fluctuate (somewhat) from generation to generation and from culture to culture; however, what remains constant is the collective selection of some subset of partner traits considered to be "desirable." Attracting a partner with more of these traits -- irrespective of how arbitrary or superficial those traits might be -- generally redounds to increased survival and prosperity.

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Lesley Timbol -

Social anxiety disorder causes significant anxiety in everyday interactions, but it can be treated with therapy and medication, as well as by challenging negative thoughts, practicing mindfulness, and making lifestyle changes.   Questions to inspire discussion What is social anxiety disorder? —Social anxiety disorder causes significant anxiety in everyday interactions, leading individuals to worry about embarrassing themselves and fear being judged negatively by others. What are the physical symptoms of social anxiety disorder? —Physical symptoms of social anxiety disorder include blushing, fast heartbeat, trembling, sweating, nausea, trouble breathing, muscle tension, and blank mind, making it difficult to endure social situations....

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