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Discover More

by Benoit Kim

Discover More is a top ten social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Are you looking for deep thinking? Topics include exorcism and mental illness, cognitive psychology and psychedelics, criminal psychology and true crime, consumer psychology and well-being, and more. Notable guests include Dr. James Doty, Fr. Vincent Lampert, Trudy Goodman, The Truth Doctor, Andrew Bustamante, Zoe Chance, and more. Let’s get this started!Website: https://www.discovermorepodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovermorepodcast

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  1. #176. How To Improve Your Relationship with Yourself? - Unni Turrettini | Connection Expect

    Is loneliness the root of human suffering? How do we improve our relationship with ourselves? What can we do about the loneliness crisis? Unni Turrettini is a human connection expert, 3-time TEDx speaker, lawyer turned investigative journalist and best-selling author. Unni is best known for her...

  2. #175. How To Improve Our Relationship with Pain? - Vinny Crispino | Pain Academy

    How do we improve our relationship with pain? How do we strengthen our relationship with discomfort? What is the relationship between physical pain and mental suffering? Vinny Crispino is the founder and CEO of Pain Academy, a corrective exercise expert, and a holistic health practitioner. With…

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  3. #174. What Is the Dark Side of American Individualism? - Dr. James F Richardson | Our Worst Strength

    What are the hidden costs of American individualism? Why do sociopaths thrive in the workplace? Why do we not trust each other in corporate America? Dr. James F Richardson is a cultural anthropologist, founder of Social Institute Awareness, market research consultant expert, and published author....

  4. #173. Why Happiness Is Not The Opposite of Depression? - Ryan A Bush | Become Who You Are

    What is the opposite of depression? What is the role of self-esteem in our happiness? Why should we choose character over comfort? Today’s conversation will reveal a new theory of self-esteem and the third dimension of psychological well-being that modern psychology has overlooked. Ryan A Bush is…

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  5. #172. How To Beat Distractions and Live a Happier Life? - Dr. Cassie Holmes | Happier Hour

    How do you beat distractions? How do you expand your time? How do we focus on what matters the most? Today’s conversation will reveal a step-by-step blueprint to help you beat distractions, expand your time, and focus on what matters the most within the same 24 hours. Dr. Cassie Holmes is a UCLA...

  6. #171. How To Improve Your Life Using Philosophy? - Scott Hershovitz

    Does philosophy matter? How to philosophize effectively? What is the practical role of philosophy? When most people hear “philosophy,” they immediately dismiss it as “pointless or excessive thinking.” Today’s conversation will redefine the role of philosophy in everyday life and how to live a...

  7. #170. How To Influence Anyone? - Zoe Chance | Influence Is Your Superpower

    What is the psychology of influence? Why do humans struggle with lie detection? How can you spot a con artist? According to a 2023 survey, 34% of Americans said they would like to have the ability to influence others at will. Today’s episode will teach you a science-based framework for behavior...

  8. #169. How To Have Productive Disagreements? - Dr. Todd Kashdan | The Art of Insubordination

    How do we have productive disagreements? Why is principled rebelliousness important? What is the art of insubordination? Today’s conversation will teach you how to have productive disagreements by stress-testing your beliefs. Dr. Todd Kashdan is a professor of psychology, a published author, and...

  9. #168. Why the American Diet Is Ruining Mental Health? - Dr. Georgia Ede | Harvard Psychiatrist

    Is the Standardized American Diet ruining our mental health? Why is the nutritional science often unscientific? Why are the USDA’s good guidelines harmful to American health? According to TIME, mental health in the United States has been worsening by every metric since 2000, including a 30%...

  10. #167. The Surprising Path to $401 Million Success with Shazam - Chris Barton | Founder of Shazam

    What is the success story behind Shazam? How do we think differently? How do we redefine what is possible? Chris Barton is the founder and first CEO of Shazam, a three-time startup founder, pioneer of mobile ecosystems at Google and Dropbox, and inventor of twelve patents. Shazam was downloaded...

  11. #166. What Is The Mental Health Impact Of Sensationalism? - Dr. Courtney Tracy | The Truth Doctor

    How truthful is the mental health media industry of Hollywood? How do we protect our mental health from media? What does borderline personality look like in adults? Today’s conversation with a doctor of psychology and mental health media expert will explain the detriments of misinformation and...

  12. #165. The Secret Reality of American Special Forces - Dr. Chris Frueh | Operator Syndrome

    The American special forces have been the topic of countless movies due to their unbelievably cut-throat selection process, and the little-known reality of what they do and who they are. What is the secret reality of special forces in the United States? Dr. Chris Frueh is a clinical psychologist...

  13. #164. How To Be Loved? - Dr. Frank Anderson

    Why does trauma repeat itself? Why does trauma become our identity? What is trauma healing? According to Forbes Health, in 2023, over 70% of the survey participants reported experiencing at least one traumatic event and 31% said they were exposed to four or more traumatic events in their…

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  14. #162. NASA Astronaut Reveals How To Control Risks - Jim Wetherbee

    What is it like to be an astronaut? What does it take to be an astronaut? How do we control risks in high-stress environments? Today's guest is one of the most prolific American astronauts who was inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. Benoit wanted to be an astronaut or the president of…

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  15. #161. Why Are People Leaving the Church? - Bobby Lopez | Passion LA

    What does a healthy church look like? What are the biggest problems in the church today? According to the 2023 loneliness surveys, 52% of Americans report feeling lonely and about 47% said their relationships with others aren’t meaningful. For a long time, the church has filled that gap for many...

  16. #160. How To Reverse the Aging Process Scientifically? - Hannah Went | Everything Epigenetics

    Can we reverse the aging process scientifically? How do we slow down biological aging? What is epigenetics? The ultimate question of the 21st century in biology is longevity. Our timeless pursuit of immortality can be seen across all cultures and different schools of philosophy. The fields of...

  17. #159. Stanford Neuroscientist Explains the Science of Manifestation - Dr. James Doty | Mind Magic

    Is manifestation real or just another pop culture myth and baseless hype? It took humans 90,000 years to get from hunter-gatherers to a society of agriculture and farming. Then, it took humans about 10,000 years to become an industrialized civilization. Humans then discovered atomic power in…

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  18. #158. How To Redefine Men’s Mental Health? - Michael Unbroken | Think Unbroken

    Is the mental health conversation too soft on social media? Has trauma become your identity? How do we break unhealthy patterns? Michael Unbroken is a trauma coach, speaker, advocate for survivors of childhood trauma, and New York Times best-selling author. Michael operates his life and mission...

  19. #157. Sex Therapist Debunks Sexual Health Myths - Christene Lozano | Meraki Counseling

    What is sex therapy? Is sex addiction real? Why do we feel sexual shame? We live with many paradoxes in today’s society. For example, the United States is hyper-sexualized and the topic of sex can be seen in most fabrics of our society. Yet, sex and real emotional intimacy are often little talked...

  20. #156. Astrophysicist Explains God’s Existence - Dr. Jeff Zweerink

    Is it possible to prove that God is real through science? The biggest argument against Christianity is that there is no empirical evidence to support God’s existence. Today’s conversation will explain the existence of God through astrophysics. Dr. Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist, published...

  21. #155. The Scientific Benefits Of Rituals Explained - Dr. Michael Norton | The Ritual Effect

    What are the psychological benefits of having ritual practices? Rituals are a series of actions performed in a specific order and are often part of a larger symbolic system. The oldest known evidence of rituals is the burial of loved ones, with the oldest example being a Neanderthal woman buried…

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  22. #154. How To Heal Using Sound Therapy? - Torkom Ji | Quantum Harmonix

    What is sound wave therapy? Can you heal your mind and body using sound waves and frequencies? Torkom Ji is a master sound healer, founder of Quantum Harmonix, and meditation teacher. Torkom has been facilitating group sound healing experiences since 2012 and has provided deep meditation and...

  23. #153. The Art of Living Your Dream - Helen Shephard

    What are the hidden costs of chasing your dreams? How do we know when is the right time? Everyone always talks about the aspirations of living their dreams but nobody talks about the costs of making dreams a reality. Today’s conversation will explain the art of career pivots and how to be...

  24. #152. The Blueprint To Being A Creative Genius - Rich Kirkpatrick | MINDBLOWN

    What is the science of creativity? Can you approach the creative process scientifically? Today’s conversation will explain the neuroscience of creativity and how to approach the creative process scientifically. Rich Kirkpatrick is a creativity expert, published author, and musician. Expect to…

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  25. #151. The Secret Life of CIA Spy Explained - Andrew Bustamante | EveryDaySpy

    What is the secret life of a CIA spy? How do people get brainwashed? Can everyday folks master CIA techniques? Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer, US Air Force combat veteran, and CEO of EveryDaySpy. You might recognize Andrew from the biggest podcasts in the world like...

  26. #150. Is Standup Comedy Offensive? - Leah Lamarr

    What is the fine line between being offensive and being funny in today’s standup comedy culture? What makes a joke offensive? Today’s conversation with an intellectual turned stand-up comedian will tear down what you thought you knew about comedy. Leah Lamarr is an internationally touring…

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  27. #149. The Mental Health Crisis of America Is Here - Antonia Hylton | MADNESS

    Why is there a mental health crisis in America? Is the culture of America sick? Is journalism dying in America? Today’s conversation with an Emmy-award-winning journalist will reveal exactly how culture influences community mental health care and the history of mental health stigma in America....

  28. #148. The Psychological Trauma of Adoption - Pam Uzzell

    What are the psychological implications of adoption trauma? What is the reality behind adoptees and their parents? How prevalent is adoption in America? According to the University of Oregon, about 5 million Americans are adoptees, which is more than 7% of the population, and more than 50,000...

  29. #147. How To Improve Our Relationship With Food? - Yoshua Greenfield | Brothers Green

    How is your relationship with food? Do you have a healthy relationship with food? According to the National Eating Disorders Association, about 9% of the US population, or 28.8 million Americans, suffers from eating disorders and some form of disordered eating. Yoshua Greenfield is a former...

  30. #146. How Culture Influences Drinking and Social Norms? - Veronica Valli | Soberful

    Can you have fun sober? What is emotional sobriety? Why do drinking problems start from within? Veronica Valli is a published author, alcohol recovery expert, and the co-host of the award-winning podcast: Soberful, with Chip Somers, who Russell Brand described in his book ‘Recovery’ as a ‘right...

  31. #145. ‘Alone’ Season 9 Finalist Explains Why Mental Health Is Health? - Dr. Teimojin Tan | Survival Doctors

    Have you seen ‘Alone’ Season 9? What is the difference between aloneness and loneliness? What can the wilderness teach us about life? Dr. Teimojin Tan is an Emergency Medicine physician, Canadian Veteran, Survivalist, and the founder of Survival Doctors. Teimojin was also the face of the History...

  32. #144. The Nature of Consciousness, Near-Death Experiences, and Anesthesiology - Dr. Anthony Kaveh

    What is consciousness? What really happens when you are asleep? What is special about anesthesiology? Dr. Anthony Kaveh is a Stanford and Harvard-trained anesthesiologist, integrative medicine specialist, and physician expert. Anthony completed his medical school training at Stanford University…

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  33. #143. Why Are Men Suffering Silently? - Elise Micheals | Men's Mental Health

    What does toxic masculinity really mean? Why are men suffering in silence? How do you have a long-lasting relationship? Elise Micheals is a high-profile men’s coach, trauma specialist, and the CEO of Elise Micheals Coaching. Elise Micheals established a transformative coaching business to help…

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  34. #142. The Psychology of Men In Intimate Relationships - Dr. Avrum Weiss

    Do men truly fear intimacy and commitment? What is the psychology of men and emotions? How to best approach dating and men? Today’s conversation will debunk popular myths surrounding the psychology of men and how to best approach men and dating. Dr. Avrum Weiss is an acclaimed author, speaker,...

  35. #141. A Tibetan Monk Redefines Happiness - Matthieu Ricard

    What is the difference between happiness and pleasure? What can we learn from an ordained Buddhist monk? Today’s conversation with an ordained Buddhist monk known as 'The World's Happiest Man' will redefine what happiness is and how we can sustain true happiness despite the ebbs and flows of…

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  36. #140. Paul Hutchinson, Allegations, and Maintaining Neutrality

    Benoit Kim records a solo commentary episode in response to the recently surfaced sexual allegations of Paul Hutchinson during his 2016 child sex trafficking ring undercover operation in Mexico. Benoit highlights the following questions: How do we maintain neutrality with limited information? How...

  37. #139. The Psychological Tactics Of Sexual Predators Online - Ehren Dorsey | Stop Trafficking Project

    How do predators find victims online? How does sex trafficking work? What is online grooming? Ehren Dorsey is a survivor of sex trafficking, ex-supermodel, and the founder of Red Circle Project- a Stop Trafficking Project to educate the public about the insidious nature of online grooming and how...

  38. #138. The Psychological Implications Behind Child Sex Trafficking - Paul Hutchinson | Sound of Freedom

    What is the dark reality behind child sex trafficking rings? Why is Jeffery Epstein not the last of his kind? How do we stop child trafficking in our neighborhoods? Paul Hutchinson is the retired co-founder of Bridge Investment Group, with over $48 billion in assets under management, a...

  39. #137. Why Music Is The Best Free Therapy? - Rashad Arman

    Do you use music to feel better? How do you express your emotions using music? Is music the best free therapy? Rashad Arman is a financial analyst turned music influencer, DJ, and fashion enthusiast. Rashad’s unique music genre discovery and commentary have gone viral with millions of views on...

  40. #136. How To Live A Graceful Life After God? - David Ames | Graceful Atheist

    What is secular grace? Do you need religion to be moral? What happens after you no longer believe? David Ames is the pioneer of the “secular grace” movement, the host of The Graceful Atheist podcast, and the organizer of his Deconversion Anonymous group. In 2015, David lost his Christian faith...

  41. #135. The Illusion of Choice - Aja Rose | Sacred Rest Retreat

    What is the illusion of choice? What are the water fasting benefits? What is the spiritual life? Aja Rose is a sacred rest facilitator, restorative breathwork expert, natural medicine practitioner, and gifted musician. Aja and Benoit became fast friends after spending a few days of the “sacred…

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  42. #134. How To Unlock And Master Relationship Building Skills? - Reena Friedman Watts | Better Call Daddy

    Is your network truly your net worth? How do successful people manage their relationships? Today’s conversation with a top 1% podcaster and master networker will teach you how to unlock your relationship-building skills. Reena Friedman Watts is a former producer of The Jerry Springer Show, a…

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  43. #133. Why Failure Is a Violation of Expectations? - Mica Javier

    Why do expectations kill progress? How to view failure as a signpost? Meet Mica Javier, a multi-talented powerhouse in the entertainment industry. Mica is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter, recording artist, model, and producer. Mica was signed to Timbaland Productions, where her record “300...

  44. #132. How To Live With Mental Illness & The Healthcare Crisis In America - Shelly Sood & Nikhil Torsekar

    What is bipolar disorder? Can you live a normal life with mental illness? What is the healthcare crisis in America? Shelly Sood and Nikhil Torsekar are experts in stem cell research and the founders of Untether Your Life, a multimedia company Their mission statement is to leverage cutting-edge...

  45. #131. The Paradox of Non-Interpersonal Love and Dating AI - Dr. Aaron Ahuvia

    What is the evolutionary purpose of love? Can humans love AI? Dr. Aaron Ahuvia is a consumer psychologist, a marketing professor at the University of Michigan, and a published author of “The Things We Love.” Aaron is the most widely published and cited academic expert on non-interpersonal love....

  46. #130. How To Redefine Your Reality And Take Off The Trauma Armor - Jonathan Chia | Reality Center

    How do you get unstuck emotionally? How do you take off the trauma armor? Jonathan Chia is the co-founder of Reality Center, philanthropist, trauma work practitioner, director of photography, and an army combat veteran. Jonathan's therapeutic efforts with the veterans and PTSD communities have…

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  47. #129. Why Is Society Obsessed With Serial Killers? - Dr. Kate Wallinga | Ignorance Was Bliss

    What is it like working with serial killers and psychopaths? Dr. Kate Wallinga is a forensic psychologist, crisis clinician, and the host of a top 1.5% podcast: Ignorance Was Bliss. Five years ago, upon her life-altering seizure and other health complications, Kate decided to retire from her...

  48. #128. How Will AI Affect The Film Industry? - Santiago Calogero

    What's it really like to make it in the film industry? ⁠Santiago Calogero⁠ is an award-winning filmmaker, movie director, producer, and director of photography. ⁠Santiago⁠ has worked with the biggest names in Hollywood, including the stars of The Office, 30 Rock, and Glee, and has racked up over...

  49. #127. Exorcist Father Vincent Lampert: Exorcism And Mental Illness Explained

    Do you believe in exorcism? Who is the devil? How are exorcism and mental illness related? This week’s guest is Exorcist Father Vincent Lampert. Father Vincent is an intellectual giant, one of the 125 officially designated exorcists in the United States, and an active educator about exorcism and...

  50. #126. How Do We Organize Knowledge? - Sarah Abou Hadir

    Is philosophy useful? Can you read too much? How are science and spirituality related? This week’s guest is Sarah Abou Hadir. Sarah is a professional editor, writer, book virtuoso, and TikTok influencer. She is a ferocious reader, as she has read about 20 books a month during the pandemic, not to...

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Discover More is a top ten social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Are you looking for deep thinking? Topics include exorcism and mental illness, cognitive psychology and psychedelics, criminal psychology and true crime, consumer psychology and well-being, and more. Notable guests include Dr. James Doty, Fr. Vincent Lampert, Trudy Goodman, The Truth Doctor, Andrew Bustamante, Zoe Chance, and more. Let’s get this started!Website: https://www.discovermorepodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovermorepodcast

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