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Second Thoughts — 56 episodes

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Ep. 56 — Science Is Lying To You — And The Scientists Know It

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Ep. 55 — Stop Blaming the Economy — The Real Reason You're Not Building Wealth

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Ep. 54 — Are You Prepared for the Shocking Reality of Wealth Inequality?

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Ep. 53 — The Psychology of Jonestown: Why Smart People Follow Dangerous Leaders

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Ep. 52 — Why Do Smart People Make Terrible Decisions Together? The Science of Groupthink

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Ep. 51 — Why Do People Follow Bad Orders: The Psychology of Obedience, Conformity & Moral Courage

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Ep. 50 — Moral Licensing: Why People Feel Entitled to Destroy Others Online

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Ep. 49 — How Smart People Believe Stupid Things: A Study in Intellectual Humility

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Ep. 48 — THE GREAT LIE: How the Press Covered Up a Genocide

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Ep. 47 — Post-Traumatic Growth: How We Flourish After the Storm

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Ep. 46 — Moral Injury: The Hidden Burden of the Leader

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Ep. 45 — Decisions: Overcoming Choice Overload and Decision Fatigue

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Ep. 44 — The Empty Paradox: Why Success Doesn't Solve Your Problems

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Ep. 43 — PERMA: The 5 Pillars of Human Flourishing

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Ep. 42 — The Psychology of Gambling: Impulsive Disorders & The Power of Prediction Markets

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Ep. 41 — The Crisis of Competence: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Efficacy

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Ep. 40 — The Science of Mind Control: Persuasion, Propaganda, and the Algorithm

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Ep. 39 — Like, Respect, Trust: The Science of Influence & The Trap of Habit

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Ep. 38 — The Marshmallow Test & BNPL: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Wealth

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Ep. 37 — The Neuroscience of Sleep: From Brain Washing to Memory Consolidation

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Ep. 35 — How Smartphones Are Fueling Anxiety: Why Today’s Generation Is Struggling More Than Ever

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Ep. 36 — How the 5:1 Positivity Ratio Can Fix Your Relationships and Your Mood

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Ep. 34 — The Zeigarnik Effect Explained: Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Unfinished Stuff

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Ep. 33 — The Psychology of the "Intrusively Helpful" Person

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Ep. 32 — The Second Brain: How Your Gut Biome Influences Mood and Personality

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Ep. 31 — Deconstructing Obsessive-Compulsive Traits: OCD vs. OCPD vs. OCA

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Ep. 30 — Ben Franklin’s Timeless Secrets for Success and Character

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Ep. 29 — The Hidden Cost of Taking Advice From People Who Don’t Pay the Price

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Ep. 28 — The #1 Reason You’re NOT Motivated (And How to Fix It)

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Ep. 27 — The Emotional Tone of a Nation: Reflections After Charlie Kirk

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Ep. 26 — Your JOB is Not Your IDENTITY

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Ep. 25 — Choking Under Pressure: What Stress Really Does to Your Brain

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Ep. 24 — Social Media vs. Real Connection: What Leaders Must Know

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Ep. 23 — Loneliness at Work Is Costing You More Than You Think

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Ep. 22 — You Can’t Be Everything to Everyone — Here’s What to Do Instead

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Ep. 21 — The Negativity Bias: Why Your Brain Loves Bad News

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Ep. 20 — When Growth Stops, Regret Begins

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Ep. 19 — Fear of Success: The Hidden Barrier to Leadership

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Ep. 18 — Masculinity Decoded: Initiative, Risk, and Healthy Manhood

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Ep. 17 — How to Get More Done in 2 Hours Than Most Do in a Day

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Ep. 16 — The Truth About Heroes: Bravery, Courage & Everyday Acts of Valor

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Ep. 15 — Back to Basics: Building Habits, Trust, and Thriving Teams

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Ep. 14 — Cut Flower Society

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Ep. 13 — Religion’s Role in Shaping Civilizations and Revolutions

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Ep. 12 — The Real Impact of Nutrition on Your Brain and Mood

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Ep. 11 — Why Sports Matter: More Than Just a Game

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Ep. 10 — Social Media’s Hidden Costs: Anxiety, Comparison, and Critical Thinking

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Ep. 9 — Why We Can't Admit We're Wrong: The Psychology Behind Belief and Violence

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Ep. 8 — The Multitasking Myth & Why People Are Switching Jobs

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Ep. 7 — The Real Cost of Workplace Distractions and Hidden Biases

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Ep. 6 — Patriotism Today: Why Loving Your Country Is So Polarizing

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Ep. 5 — Why Gen Z Brings Parents to Job Interviews: The Workforce Crisis

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Ep. 4 — Why the Economy Feels Broken (Even When It Isn’t)

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Ep. 3 — The Trump Trial: What It Means for America’s Future

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Ep. 2 — Will AI Steal Your Job or Create New Ones?

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Ep. 1 — How Insurance is Changing Therapy (For Better or Worse)