Psychologist Christopher Ryan Discusses Happiness, Psychedelics, Sex & More!

Christoper Ryan is a psychologist, author and podcaster.  His work has appeared everywhere from Netflix & HBO to CNN & Fox News.  He has been a featured speaker at TED and SXSW, as well as a frequent guest on the Joe Rogan Experience.  In this episode we discuss his books "Sex At Dawn" & "Civilized to Death" as well as happiness, the illusion of luxury, psychedelics, his interview with comedian Neal Brennan and much more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - Comparing American and Spanish Healthcare Systems0:02:17 - Christopher Ryan Discusses His Relationship with Joe Rogan0:09:27 - Human Nature Through the Lens of Bonobos and Chimps0:14:31 - The Evolutionary Roots and Modern Implications of Sociopathy0:17:50 - The Paradox of Fame and Leadership in Modern Society0:26:22 - The Illusion of Luxury and True Value0:30:26 - The Difference Between Private Jets and Commercial Flights0:33:16 - The True Cost of Never Having Enough0:33:26 - Balancing Drive and Enjoyment in Personal and Professional Life0:41:05 - Monogamy Vs. Swingers 0:45:00 - Hysteria of Women & Orgasms 0:47:50 - Female Teachers Having Sex with Students 0:51:15 - Controversy of "Sex at Dawn" 0:54:45 - Asexual People Vs. Toxic Masculinity 1:00:57 - Comedian Neal Brennan 1:05:40 - Helping Each Other Out & Doing Podcasts 1:08:40 - Misinterpretations and Backlash Against 'Sex at Dawn'1:12:20 - Navigating Non-Monogamy and Parenting in Modern Society1:16:20 - A Return to Basics: Whole Foods, Self-Sufficiency, and Community1:18:10 - The Transformative Potential and Risks of Psychedelics1:28:35 - Healing Concussions and Exploring Ultimate Reality with Psychedelics1:31:20 - Outro Christopher Ryan website:https://chrisryanphd.com/Chuck Shute Linkree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!