أفضل بودكاسات Armando Dominguez PhD Health Psychology (2024)

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From Panic to Peace: Transforming Your Response to Stress 26:18

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Ep 85. In today’s fast-paced world, stress and sudden surprises can activate our sympathetic nervous system, triggering a fight-or-flight response. But what happens when we hold our breath in fear instead of exhaling? This often leads to anxiety and neurotic behaviors, which can be detrimental to our mental health. When we don’t have effective copi…

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Transforming Your Response: The Role of Memory in Daily Adaptation 26:19

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Ep 84. How Memory Shapes Our Adaptability to Life’s Challenges Memory plays a crucial role in how we adapt to our environment. The malleable nature of memory significantly influences our beliefs about the world around us, as well as our reactions and adaptations to daily situations. When our memories and experiences are predominantly negative, we a…

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Unlock Your Potential: The Transformative Power of Lucid Dreaming 29:47

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Ep 83. Unlocking the Power of Dreams: Enhancing Skills and Self-Understanding Dreams play a crucial role in our lives, often seen as a way to solve problems and consolidate memories. However, there's much more beneath the surface of our understanding of dreams. They not only help us navigate challenges but can also significantly enhance our physica…

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Secret Language of the Body: Embracing Mind-Body Awareness for Healing and Compassion 28:42

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Ep 82. The concept of the mind-body connection has evolved into a more nuanced understanding: mind-body awareness. This perspective indicates that rather than viewing the mind and body as separate entities, we recognize their intricate relationship as interconnected. Recent advancements in technology, such as MRI and fMRI, have provided us with dee…

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How Experiences Shape Learning: The Role of Observational Learning in Our Development 28:42

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Ep 81 Have you ever asked your children, "Where did you learn that?" or found yourself reflecting on your own upbringing when someone asks you the same? These common questions highlight the profound impact of observational learning on our development. Often, what our children say or do stems from experiences outside the home—experiences that can ra…

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Mastering New Skills: How Dopamine Drives Your Learning Journey 30:11

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Ep 80 Behaviors and skills either caught like a contagion or taught. Learning new skills and behaviors is an exciting journey, often driven by observing and imitating others. This process of skill acquisition is not only thrilling but also fueled by dopamine, which enhances feelings of pleasure and motivation. As you progress through the stages of …

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Desire, Free Will, and Survival: A Deep Dive into Human Motivation and Happiness 27:23

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Ep 79. Discover the profound insights from philosophical and psychological perspectives on desire, free will, and human behavior. The Buddha famously stated that desire is the root of all suffering, a concept explored through various lenses of thought. Arthur Schopenhauer believed that every interaction is a microcosm of the universal strivings tha…

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The Halo Effect and Recency Bias: Unmasking Emotional Dysregulation in Celebrity Worship 27:10

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Ep 78 In this insightful exploration, we delve into the Halo Effect, Recency Bias, and Hypnotic Effects and their profound impact on emotional dysregulation. Discover how our admiration for celebrities and heroes often leads us to elevate them beyond their true worth, distorting our perception and judgment. When we pedestalize individuals due to th…

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The Energy Drain: Unpacking Attentional Fatigue in Our Daily Lives 26:28

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n today’s episode, we explore the intriguing concept of attentional costs and their impact on our energy levels. Have you ever felt drained after engaging in a new experience or facing a frightening event? This phenomenon, known as attentional fatigue, occurs when our brain’s focus is stretched thin, especially in environments that constantly chang…

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Easy Visualization Methods; Boost Your Sports Performance and Health Recovery 29:03

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Episode 76. Unlock the Power of Visualization for Peak Performance and Recovery: Techniques Anyone Can Use Visualization techniques are widely recognized at the elite athletic level, benefiting individual sports like golf and swimming as well as team sports such as rugby, American football, basketball, and hockey. The core concept here is that ment…

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Harnessing Positive Thinking: Transforming Stress into Opportunity 24:32

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Ep 75 In modern times, navigating life from physical survival to fiscal stability brings inevitable stress and difficulty. Overcoming challenges not only builds resilience but also triggers growth in the Anterior Mid Cingulate Cortex. Conversely, frequent fear responses can amplify the Amygdala’s influence. Harnessing positive thoughts and imagery …

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The Power of Mentorship and How Kindness Shapes Our Growth. Paying Kindness Forward: A Journey of Learning and Gratitude 22:56

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Ep 74 On my journey through life, I've been fortunate to learn from incredible mentors who profoundly shaped my perspective and growth. Their guidance fostered my curiosity, allowing me to ask questions—even the difficult ones—that ignited my passion for learning. Through brainstorming sessions and adventurous explorations, these experiences have i…

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Language and Communication. Unlocking the Power of Metaphor 26:49

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Ep 73. Communication takes various forms to transmit information, but often our interpretations can be inaccurate. Language serves as an imperfect medium to convey the messages and thoughts of our minds to others. Aristotle once described spoken language as "sound with meaning," emphasizing its role as a conduit of thought. Metaphor, a product of l…

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We Tend to Follow our own Placebos. Navigating Life's Path 25:14

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Ep 72. Placebos are known for their powerful effects in pharmaceutical experiments. In our daily lives, we rely on beliefs, expectations, and predictions to guide our ethical decisions, adhere to guidelines, and shape our behaviors. These psychological placebos are crucial as we strive for success. Our personal experiences and observations profound…

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Use Biofeedback Tools for Improving Your Skills of Self Regulation Skills for When it Counts 25:19

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Ep 71. Mastering any skill, including self-regulation, demands consistent practice and repetition. Achieving the level of unconscious competence where skills are second nature requires ongoing dedication. However, you don't have to reach this pinnacle to reap rewards from self-regulation techniques. Throughout your journey, you can benefit signific…

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Time is on My Side; How we Experience Time Jumping in the Bouncy House and Under Stress 26:17

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Ep 70. Time is an element of every human experience. How we experience fun and joy often goes hand in hand with time moving too quickly leaving us whishing we could do things again or wishing the fun would last forever. When we experience painful events we feel the dilation or even the dragging or "hanging time" that makes the uncomfortable and pai…

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Time Perception in Stress and Flow States: When One Second is Forever 26:16

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Ep 69. Explore how stress and anxiety affect our perception of time. Learn about time dilation in relation to familiar skills and the flow state, and discover how self-regulation skills can influence these experiences positively. When faced with stress and anxiety, many people perceive time as slowing down or even stopping—a common experience durin…

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Traditions, Conservation and Innovation: the Role of Tradition in Skill Building and Self-Regulation 23:40

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Ep 68. Explore the significance of tradition in skill preservation and self-regulation. Understand how deeply embedded behaviors affect reactions and learn to evaluate their relevance in modern contexts for improved self-awareness and growth. Tradition often evokes images of family gatherings and preservation of valuable skills across generations. …

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Dynamic Attention, the Cost of Attention, Speed Of Perceptual Presentation and Prosopagnosic Events 24:39

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Ep 67. Explore how attention functions beyond simple on/off responses. Learn about the role of novelty and survival instincts in shaping our focus, and discover practical tips for maintaining attentiveness in daily life. Attention is more than a simple on/off switch—it’s a dynamic process influenced by the novelty and perceived value of incoming in…

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Lying as a Survival Advantage; Social Camouflage and the Amygdala Response 24:14

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Ep 66. Explore the psychology behind dishonesty and ethical boundaries. Learn about the conditioning effects of lying, its implications in different contexts like business and studies, and reflect on the influence of internal and external factors. Dishonesty can become a learned skill, making it easier to engage in when there’s perceived survival o…

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Break Free from Habitual Thinking: Embracing Creativity, and Improved Outcomes in Your Life 28:06

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Ep 65. Explore how breaking habitual thought patterns can lead to creativity and personal growth. Learn practical strategies to envision goals, leverage time effectively, and make incremental steps towards a fulfilling life. Our daily mindset often reflects our ingrained patterns of behavior, shaped by underlying thoughts and beliefs. While seeking…

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Relaxing into Pain, Painful Beliefs, Actual Pain and Pain as an Opinion 24:30

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Ep 64. Explore effective ways to manage physical, emotional, and mental pain. Learn how beliefs and expectations influence our responses and discover techniques to observe and alleviate pain through mindful practices. Painful events in life can manifest as physical, emotional, or mental distress, often accompanied by beliefs and expectations of wor…

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Practicing Kindness: The Three Gates Approach to Self Regulation 23:16

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Ep 63. Explore the Three Gates technique for promoting mindfulness and kindness in daily interactions. Learn how to cultivate compassion and peace by being mindful of our words and actions, fostering a harmonious social environment. The Three Gates technique offers valuable tools for self-regulation and promoting kindness in everyday life. When fee…

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Nurturing Your Inner Voice: the Voice that No-one Hears 22:18

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Ep 62. Explore the impact of our inner voice on authenticity and self-trust. Learn how nurturing self-kindness and acceptance can lead to transformative personal growth and enhanced social interactions. Our inner voice, deeply personal and private, influences how we filter our thoughts and navigate social interactions. It serves as our internal gui…

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Embracing Altruism: Self-Compassion and Social Interactions with Grace Under Pressure 21:43

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Ep 61. Explore the concept of altruism in daily life and the importance of extending compassion and acceptance to oneself. Learn practical tips for cultivating self-compassion, embracing mistakes, and fostering personal growth with grace. Altruism enriches our social interactions, yet we often overlook extending the same compassion and patience to …

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Self-Control: Fear Driven and Anger Driven Impulsivity, Aggression and Self Control in Everyday Life 23:43

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Ep 60. Explore the concept of self-control and its impact on emotional responses and behavior. Learn about factors like stress, trauma, and brain function that influence self-regulation, and discover strategies for fostering emotional resilience. The idea of self-control often intersects with our beliefs and emotional responses, influencing how we …

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Don't Make Mistakes You Can't Afford; Embracing Mistakes, Learning and Growth 22:03

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Ep 59. Explore the role of mistakes in personal growth and achieving goals. Learn how recognizing and learning from small errors can enhance problem-solving skills and resilience in high-pressure situations. While avoiding mistakes is ideal, life often presents opportunities for small slip-ups ('Pecadillos') on the path to our goals. It's crucial t…

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Impulsive Speech, Self-Regulation and Social Responsibility; Timing is Everything in Communication 22:47

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Ep 58. The consequences of impulsive speech and the importance of mindful communication. Learn how practicing self-regulation and common courtesy can prevent conflict and promote positive social interactions. We're witnessing a concerning rise in impulsive speech and attention-seeking behaviors, both online and in-person interactions. This trend ca…

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Neuroplasticity, Observational Learning and Synaptic Connections 24:04

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Ep 57. Neurocognitive aspects of skill acquisition and learning and benefits. Learn how stress management and low-stakes environments can enhance skill development and foster effective learning strategies for everyday life. Learning any skill involves both cognitive thought processes and tangible neurological development. Whether acquiring cognitiv…

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Managing Stress and Beliefs; When Fantasy Meets Reality, Concept Failure, Application Failure and Delusional Thinking 26:15

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Ep 56.Explore the impact of stress on belief formation and decision-making. Learn strategies to stay centered, avoid assumptions, and foster critical thinking for informed perspectives. During periods of stress, our tendency to form beliefs based on strong emotions rather than evidence can influence our opinions. This efficiency in thinking stems f…

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Acceptance and Primal Behavioral Influence; Insights from Musashi's 'Book of Five Rings' 26:34

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Ep 55. When people gather in groups, they naturally assess each other, establish hierarchies, and evaluate individual contributions to the group or its leader. Self-value is crucial for self-regulation, shielding individuals from undue influence by those seeking to manipulate others for various agendas, whether positive or negative. Miyamoto Musash…

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Effective Communication; Rapport and Communication Failure 23:24

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Ep 54. Discover how employing the factual method—asking 'what, where, when, who, and how' before 'why'—boosts factual communication and rapport building. This approach reduces the pitfalls of opinion and emotional bias, preventing defensiveness and tangential disputes that can disrupt effective communication and lead to unintended consequences. Wal…

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Extreme Emotions: Transient States vs. Enduring Traits and How Patterns Often Lie 25:28

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Ep 53. Explore how extreme emotions, much like regular emotions, are transient states rather than enduring traits. Learn how beliefs and expectations shape emotional experiences over time, potentially leading to patterned behaviors that can seem predictable. While the adage "patterns never lie" holds true in some cases, it's important to recognize …

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Understanding Belief; I'll believe it when I see It. 25:04

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Ep 52. In our fast-paced lives, we often overlook what shapes our beliefs and the intensity with which we hold them. Our perceptions are heavily influenced by what we hear from peers, family, and authorities. Whether in personal conversations or broader societal contexts via media, the prevailing social and cultural tones are initially driven by em…

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Harnessing Time for Better Decision-Making 26:15

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Ep 51. Time plays a crucial role in managing emotions effectively in life's critical moments. By resisting the impulse to act on immediate emotions, we unlock opportunities to make thoughtful choices and avoid potential calamity or dissatisfaction. Learn how strategic timing can empower you to navigate challenges with clarity and resilience. Walk w…

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Mastering Emotional Control: The Power of Timing in Decision-Making 23:11

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Ep 50. Explore how effective time management influences emotional responses and decision-making. Learn strategies to resist impulsive actions, opening opportunities for thoughtful choices and avoiding potential pitfalls. Enhance your ability to navigate life's challenges with clarity and resilience. Discover more about emotional regulation and deci…

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Ego's Will to Death and the Over-valued Higher Cortex Under Stress 22:01

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Ep 48. When we reach the limits of physical endurance and cognitive capacity, it affects our ability to think rationally and may lead us to contemplate our existence beyond the physical realm, often referred to as the EGO. Our willpower depends on adequate blood flow delivering glucose for cognitive function and oxygen for cellular vitality, crucia…

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Self-Realization Letting Go and Embracing Destiny: Absolute Value of Self and Realizing Who We Must Become 23:29

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Ep49. The concept of self-realization in Abraham Maslow's developmental psychology emphasizes the journey of personal growth through addressing our biological needs within his hierarchy of needs. This journey often necessitates letting go of transient aspects of life—be it activities, jobs, or relationships—that no longer contribute to our long-ter…

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Mastering Goal Achievement; Someday, Oneday, to Day One as a Principle for Skill and Goal Acquisition 22:30

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Ep 47. Successfully achieving personal and professional goals hinges on how we approach and align ourselves with them. Our mindset towards these goals significantly impacts our journey—whether we progress effectively or struggle to initiate action. Understanding our self-perception in relation to goal attainment shapes the path and determines the d…

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Empowering Change: Harnessing Self-Image for Success and Happiness 26:27

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Ep 46. The power of our self-image, though subjective, drives enduring change. How we perceive ourselves profoundly influences our pursuit of personal goals, whether in mastering physical skills or achieving professional milestones. Internal dialogue plays a critical role; negative self-talk can hinder progress. Rather than fixating on obstacles, f…

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Mindsight Blind. Unlocking the Mystery of Aphantasia; How Our Senses Adapt 21:54

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Ep 45. Aphantasia Explained: Enhancing Perception Beyond Visualization. Aphantasia, affecting a small percentage, prevents individuals from visualizing in their mind's eye. This condition may have evolved due to limited light conditions, enhancing other senses. Brain scans reveal active executive engagement during visualization attempts in aphantas…

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Mastering Intrusive Thoughts: Empowering Strategies for Mental Clarity 25:45

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Ep 44. Intrusive thoughts, while intense and uncomfortable, need not disrupt your life or lead to guilt or shame. It's natural for humans to experience them without self-punishment. These thoughts prompt us to quickly address and categorize them, often leading to internal conflict and harsh self-judgment. Understanding that they serve to highlight …

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Beyond the Surface of Newborn Care and New Parenthood; Ego and Loss of Self 31:12

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Ep 43. Becoming a parent unveils the vast and overwhelming reality of caring for a newborn, a challenge shared by both new moms and dads. While external support focuses on practical parenting skills, many struggle silently with feelings of inadequacy and the pressure to appear competent. It's important to acknowledge that parenting isn't always smo…

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When Change is a Survival Advantage The Power of Constants and Shifting Perspectives in Life 25:28

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Ep 42. Change is a ubiquitous theme in our lives, prominently discussed on social media and in daily conversations. Often, we reminisce about the past and lament the inevitable transformations of the present. Yet, amidst these fleeting perspectives, there exist constants—unchangeable elements in our human experience. By broadening our outlook, we c…

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Endless Variation Never Surprised: Constants Never Surprise. 24:43

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Ep 41. Understanding change as a constant, as recognized in mathematics, offers a strategic approach to mitigating the impact of dynamic social changes on individuals. Applying principles like "Endless Variation Never Surprises" and "Constants Never Surprise" provides a guiding perspective on how we perceive changes in our environment. This perspec…

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Power Versus Force. Aligning with Power: Elevating Beyond Survival 24:18

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Ep 40. From Survival to Significance: Embracing Power in Everyday Life can be realized by aligning with power which means embracing principles such as love, compassion, and altruistic acceptance of others, exemplified by historical figures like Gandhi, Mother Teresa, and Martin Luther King Jr. These individuals left a lasting impact by serving and …

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Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself; Peril Reduction in a Modern Life 25:45

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Ep 39. Self knowledge is invariably one of the most useful skills when dealing with and managing physical stress and perilous environment. The skills that support self knowledge is knowledge of "enemy", opponent, challenge or physical environment. Foreknowledge of the intra-personal and the interpersonal on the individual level is key to greater mo…

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Captain of My Ship Master of My Soul; Direction Amidst Uncertainty 21:42

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Ep 38. Ever wondered about the direction of your life? It's a journey towards goals we perceive or conceive, with or without the skills or a map. Our ego builds on experiences and identity, forging ahead in solitude through dark waters. Adventure awaits on this collective journey; may your encounters be fulfilling Walk well. Hey folks, let me know …

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Conjunction Fallacy, Social Pressure and Advanced Hindsight Bias 21:27

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Ep 37. When we see patterns where there aren't any. Where belief is swayed by social pressure, we have the potential to develop, conjunction fallacy. Believing things to be based on false information and at times social group pressure. Hindsight is always 20/20. But, what happens when we have feelings that things were correct? This is an example of…

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Gamble of Hunter Gathering and Modern Variable Payoff Schedule Addiction 24:24

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Ep 36. When we were hunting in our primitive times there was no guarantee of success and payoff from finding and or successfully hunting food. The times that we succeeded, there was a reward pathway, Dopamine response signaling pleasure and ensuring motivation to repeat that behavior again. That is a powerful experience. In today's modern day, we h…

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