EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 1H 17M
Human Nature, Epigenetics, and the Science of Self
from Everything is Personal · host Len May
Chapters00:00 – 02:06 | Megalomania and the psychology of the womb02:06 – 05:32 | Defining human nature: to win, control, dominate, and be right05:32 – 09:33 | Childhood, sports, and early science ambitions09:33 – 13:44 | Epigenetics, biology, and writing the book13:44 – 20:31 | Mother Teresa vs. Hitler: same nature, different choices20:31 – 27:56 | Epigenetics, trauma, and stress responses27:56 – 34:31 | Stress as “social defeat” and its biological cost34:31 – 40:59 | Free will, choices, and shaping our epigenetics40:59 – 47:14 | Mindset, thought, and biochemical reality47:14 – 53:48 | Cultural beliefs, religion, and science as truth53:48 – 59:11 | Redefining love: oxytocin and “getting what you want”59:11 – 01:06:57 | Relationships, narcissism, and codependency01:06:57 – 01:12:01 | Music, memories, and personal stories01:12:01 – 01:15:49 | Where to find the book & closing reflections EndoDNA: Where Genetic Science Meets Actionable Patient CareEndoDNA bridges the gap between complex genomics and patient wellness. Our patented DNA analysis platforms and AI technology provide genetic insights that support and enhance your clinical expertise.Click here to check out to take control over your Personal Health & Wellness Connect with EndoDNA on SOCIAL: IG | X | YOUTUBE | FBConnect with host, Len May, on IG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode of Everything Is Personal, we explore provocative ideas with Steve Pasin, author of Taming the Fetal Tyrant. From megalomania in the womb to how culture and epigenetics shape our choices, this conversation challenges our view of human nature. Steve argues that every human is born with the instinct to “win, control, dominate, and be right,” and culture simply channels these impulses. Is the difference between Mother Teresa and Hitler really just a matter of circumstance and choice? How do stress, trauma, and genetics turn those drives into compassion—or destruction?
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