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Second Thoughts — 56 episodes
Ep. 56 — Science Is Lying To You — And The Scientists Know It
Ep. 55 — Stop Blaming the Economy — The Real Reason You're Not Building Wealth
Ep. 54 — Are You Prepared for the Shocking Reality of Wealth Inequality?
Ep. 53 — The Psychology of Jonestown: Why Smart People Follow Dangerous Leaders
Ep. 52 — Why Do Smart People Make Terrible Decisions Together? The Science of Groupthink
Ep. 51 — Why Do People Follow Bad Orders: The Psychology of Obedience, Conformity & Moral Courage
Ep. 50 — Moral Licensing: Why People Feel Entitled to Destroy Others Online
Ep. 49 — How Smart People Believe Stupid Things: A Study in Intellectual Humility
Ep. 48 — THE GREAT LIE: How the Press Covered Up a Genocide
Ep. 47 — Post-Traumatic Growth: How We Flourish After the Storm
Ep. 46 — Moral Injury: The Hidden Burden of the Leader
Ep. 45 — Decisions: Overcoming Choice Overload and Decision Fatigue
Ep. 44 — The Empty Paradox: Why Success Doesn't Solve Your Problems
Ep. 43 — PERMA: The 5 Pillars of Human Flourishing
Ep. 42 — The Psychology of Gambling: Impulsive Disorders & The Power of Prediction Markets
Ep. 41 — The Crisis of Competence: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Efficacy
Ep. 40 — The Science of Mind Control: Persuasion, Propaganda, and the Algorithm
Ep. 39 — Like, Respect, Trust: The Science of Influence & The Trap of Habit
Ep. 38 — The Marshmallow Test & BNPL: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Wealth
Ep. 37 — The Neuroscience of Sleep: From Brain Washing to Memory Consolidation
Ep. 35 — How Smartphones Are Fueling Anxiety: Why Today’s Generation Is Struggling More Than Ever
Ep. 36 — How the 5:1 Positivity Ratio Can Fix Your Relationships and Your Mood
Ep. 34 — The Zeigarnik Effect Explained: Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Unfinished Stuff
Ep. 33 — The Psychology of the "Intrusively Helpful" Person
Ep. 32 — The Second Brain: How Your Gut Biome Influences Mood and Personality
Ep. 31 — Deconstructing Obsessive-Compulsive Traits: OCD vs. OCPD vs. OCA
Ep. 30 — Ben Franklin’s Timeless Secrets for Success and Character
Ep. 29 — The Hidden Cost of Taking Advice From People Who Don’t Pay the Price
Ep. 28 — The #1 Reason You’re NOT Motivated (And How to Fix It)
Ep. 27 — The Emotional Tone of a Nation: Reflections After Charlie Kirk
Ep. 26 — Your JOB is Not Your IDENTITY
Ep. 25 — Choking Under Pressure: What Stress Really Does to Your Brain
Ep. 24 — Social Media vs. Real Connection: What Leaders Must Know
Ep. 23 — Loneliness at Work Is Costing You More Than You Think
Ep. 22 — You Can’t Be Everything to Everyone — Here’s What to Do Instead
Ep. 21 — The Negativity Bias: Why Your Brain Loves Bad News
Ep. 20 — When Growth Stops, Regret Begins
Ep. 19 — Fear of Success: The Hidden Barrier to Leadership
Ep. 18 — Masculinity Decoded: Initiative, Risk, and Healthy Manhood
Ep. 17 — How to Get More Done in 2 Hours Than Most Do in a Day
Ep. 16 — The Truth About Heroes: Bravery, Courage & Everyday Acts of Valor
Ep. 15 — Back to Basics: Building Habits, Trust, and Thriving Teams
Ep. 14 — Cut Flower Society
Ep. 13 — Religion’s Role in Shaping Civilizations and Revolutions
Ep. 12 — The Real Impact of Nutrition on Your Brain and Mood
Ep. 11 — Why Sports Matter: More Than Just a Game
Ep. 10 — Social Media’s Hidden Costs: Anxiety, Comparison, and Critical Thinking
Ep. 9 — Why We Can't Admit We're Wrong: The Psychology Behind Belief and Violence
Ep. 8 — The Multitasking Myth & Why People Are Switching Jobs
Ep. 7 — The Real Cost of Workplace Distractions and Hidden Biases
Ep. 6 — Patriotism Today: Why Loving Your Country Is So Polarizing
Ep. 5 — Why Gen Z Brings Parents to Job Interviews: The Workforce Crisis
Ep. 4 — Why the Economy Feels Broken (Even When It Isn’t)
Ep. 3 — The Trump Trial: What It Means for America’s Future
Ep. 2 — Will AI Steal Your Job or Create New Ones?
Ep. 1 — How Insurance is Changing Therapy (For Better or Worse)