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The Low-Carb, High-Fat Slimdown with Dietary Researcher Dr. Jeff Volek

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Debunking Happiness Myths, with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky

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Why Men Fight And Why We Like To Watch, with Dr. Jonathan Gottschall

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Low-Carb, High-Fat: Nina Teicholz on why you should eat butter, meat, and cheese

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Dr. Alan Kazdin explains science-based ways to get your kids to behave -- without stress or arguing

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The Myth Of The Lone Genius and The Power Of Partnership, with Joshua Wolf Shenk

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The Science of Successful Negotiating, with Harvard's Dr. Michael Wheeler

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Sex therapist Dr. Brandy Engler on men's and women's unspoken erotic desires

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How To Live Happily Single, with Dr. Eric Klinenberg

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Mark Sanborn: Fred 2.0—how to live, work, and be extraordinary

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Dr. Kermyt Anderson on the dad effect - how fatherhood transforms men & children

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Evolutionary Rationality: Dr. Vladas Griskevicius on how we make wiser choices

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Flirt Science: Amy Alkon & Dr. Jennifer Verdolin on how to flirt like a master

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Low-carb pioneers Dr. Michael Eades & Dr. Mary Dan Eades

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Science-Based Parenting Techniques, With Dr. Alan Kazdin

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The Science of Self-Motivation with Dr. Edward Deci

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The Neuroscience Of How Touch Drives Emotions & Behavior, with Dr. David Linden

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The Upside Of "Dark Side" Emotions with Dr. Todd Kashdan

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Ethical Polyamory with Therapist Dossie Easton

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Low-Carb, High-Fat: Nina Teicholz on why you should eat butter, meat, and cheese

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"Mindful Anger" with Dr. Andrea Brandt

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Dr. Sam Sommers on the science of context -- for living, loving, working smarter

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The science on the benefits of giving with Wharton's Dr. Adam Grant

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Debunking Happiness Myths, with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky

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Sexual confidence for women, with Dr. Beth Montemurro

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Getting The Girl -- The Ev Psych Approach, with Dr. Geoffrey Miller

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The science-based exercise that requires only 15 minutes a week, with Fred Hahn

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Mating Intelligence -- with Dr. Glenn Geher and Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman

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The Science of Winning and Losing with Ashley Merryman

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Mark Sanborn: Fred 2.0—how to live, work, & be extraordinary

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Attachment Science: How To Find And Keep Love with Dr. Amir Levine

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Depression: An Evolutionary Understanding, by Dr. Jonathan Rottenberg

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How Touch Drives Emotions and Behavior, with neuroscientist Dr. David Linden

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Hidden influences driving our thoughts, beliefs, and actions, with Dr Adam Alter

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Sex, what's "normal," and the sexual deviant in all of us, with Dr. Jesse Bering

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Your child can be more than his test scores, with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman

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Stop Self-Deception: Dr. Carol Tavris on how belief we're right leads us astray

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Intuition--The Science How It Can Lead Us Astray, with Dr. Christopher Chabris

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The Anti-Male Trend: Dr. Helen Smith on stopping the fashionable male-bashing

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How To Live Happily Single, with Dr. Eric Klinenberg

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Risk Intelligence: Dr. Dylan Evans on using science for better decision-making

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Addiction Recovery Science: Dr. Stanton Peele on why values matter

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The Myth Of The Lone Genius and The Power Of Partnership, with Joshua Wolf Shenk

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Charisma: How we all can acquire it, with Olivia Fox Cabane

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Evolutionary Rationality: Dr. Vladas Griskevicius on how we make wiser choices

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Low-carb pioneers Dr. Michael Eades & Dr. Mary Dan Eades

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The Evolutionary Psychology Of Revenge, with Dr. David Barash

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Dr. Temple Grandin: The autistic brain and its insights for all of us

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The Evolutionary Truth About Cats & Dogs (& Human Families): Dr Catherine Salmon

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Science-based goal setting and achievement with Harvard's Dr. Francesca Gino

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Assertiveness: The science on how & why to be assertive, with Dr. Randy Paterson

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The Science of Place: Dr. Colin Ellard on how our surroundings affect well-being

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Sex therapist Dr. Marty Klein on how to rethink your way to great sex

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The science-based exercise that requires only 15 minutes a week, with Fred Hahn

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Science-Based Parenting Techniques, With Dr. Alan Kazdin

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Science Meets Ancient Chinese Philosophy, with Dr. Edward Slingerland

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The Science on Creativity: Dr Scott Barry Kaufman on being at your creative best

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Sex therapist Dr. Brandy Engler on men's and women's unspoken erotic desires

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Science-Driven Practical Wisdom: Dr. Barry Schwartz on how emotions drive wisdom

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The Science of Successful Negotiating, with Harvard's Dr. Michael Wheeler

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The science on giving with Wharton's Dr. Adam Grant

62

Intuition -- How It Can Lead Us Astray, with Dr. Christopher Chabris

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Why Men Fight And Why We Like To Watch, with Dr. Jonathan Gottschall

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Debunking Happiness Myths, with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky

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Cooperate vs. Compete: Dr. Adam Galinsky on the nuances of competitive success

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Blame: Why It's Toxic And How To Actually Resolve Conflict, with Dr. Carl Alasko

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Stop Self-Deception: Dr. Carol Tavris on how belief we're right leads us astray

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Sexual confidence for women, with Dr. Beth Montemurro

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The Science of Winning and Losing with Ashley Merryman

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Sex therapist Dr. Marty Klein on how to rethink your way to great sex

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Getting The Girl -- The Evolutionary Psych Approach, with Dr. Geoffrey Miller

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The Science Of Social Connection: Dr. Matthew Lieberman on our social selves

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Science-based goal setting and achievement with Harvard's Dr. Francesca Gino

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Assertiveness: The science on how & why to be assertive, with Dr. Randy Paterson

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Better Sex! The science on better times in bed with Kinsey's Dr. Justin Garcia

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The Science Of Learning Through Play, with Dr. Peter Gray

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The Science of Successful Negotiating, with Harvard's Dr. Michael Wheeler

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Risk Intelligence: Dr. Dylan Evans on using science for better decision-making

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Grieving and Recovery -- myth-busting science from Dr. George A. Bonanno

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The Evolutionary Truth About Cats & Dogs (& Human Families): Dr Catherine Salmon

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Deep Rationality: Dr. Vladas Griskevicius on how we can make wiser choices

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The Science On Making Money Buy Happiness, with Dr. Elizabeth Dunn

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Partnering Up For Innovation & Success, with Joshua Wolf Shenk

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Attachment Science: How To Find And Keep Love with Dr. Amir Levine

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The Anti-Male Trend: Dr. Helen Smith on stopping the fashionable male-bashing

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Stop Self-Deception: Dr. Carol Tavris on how belief we're right leads us astray

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Better Sex! The science on better times in bed with Kinsey's Dr. Justin Garcia

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Sex, what's "normal," and the sexual deviant in all of us, with Dr. Jesse Bering

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Death by food pyramid: Denise Minger on how to eat a science-based diet

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Sex therapist Dr. Marty Klein on how to rethink your way to great sex

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Getting The Girl -- The Evolutionary Psych Approach, with Dr. Geoffrey Miller

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Addiction Recovery Science: Dr. Stanton Peele on why values matter

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Intuition: The science of behavioral "tells," with Dr. Matthew Hertenstein

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The Upside Of "Dark Side" Emotions with Dr. Todd Kashdan

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Wheat Belly No More: Cardiologist Dr. William Davis

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Low-Carb, High-Fat: Nina Teicholz on why you should eat butter, meat, & cheese

97

Dr. Temple Grandin: The autistic brain and its insights for all of us

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How intuition can lead us astray with Dr. Christopher Chabris

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How Touch Drives Emotions & Behavior, with neuroscientist Dr. David Linden

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The science on giving with Wharton's Dr. Adam Grant