#Psychology

Mental health and resilience - the secrets of inner strength | DW Documentary

DW DocumentaryDW Documentary host; researchers Raffael Kalisch, Marianne Müller, Ulrich Schmitz, Elisabeth Binder, Katharina Domschke, Michèle Wessa; psychiatrist Boris Cyrulnik; affected families (Ballmann, Wilke).

This DW Documentary explores why some people keep their mental health after severe stress while others develop disorders. Researchers from Mainz, Munich and Toulon use longitudinal human studies, animal experiments, genetics and epigenetics to identify mechanisms of resilience and test interventions from early childhood programs to psychotherapy.

Jun 26

44 Harsh Truths About The Game Of Life - Naval Ravikant (4K)

Chris WilliamsonNaval Ravikant (guest); Chris Williamson (host)

Naval Ravikant and Chris Williamson explore 44 blunt life lessons about happiness, success, status, freedom, and how to build leverage. Naval argues happiness can change your goals, that wealth-creation differs from status-seeking, and that personal freedom and focused iteration are core to better outcomes — while also reflecting on fame, parenting, and recent medical and tech trends.

Jun 26

How To DESTROY Negative Thoughts (And Rewire Your Brain) | Tony Robbins

BigDeal by Codie Sanchez Host: Codie Sanchez (BigDeal); Guest: Tony Robbins

Tony Robbins explains a three-part sequence for personal breakthroughs — start with your state (energy/emotion), then change your story (beliefs), then apply strategy — and offers practical techniques for stronger decisions, commitment, and growth. He rejects simplistic 'positive thinking' as the whole answer and stresses accountability, values alignment, and hard truth-telling to create durable change.

Jun 25

Dr. Paul Conti: How to Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships | Huberman Lab Guest Series

Andrew HubermanAndrew Huberman (host), Dr. Paul Conti (guest)

Dr. Paul Conti and Andrew Huberman discuss what makes relationships healthy, arguing that personal agency and gratitude — enacted as verbs — are the foundation. They present a practical map (structure and function of self) and emphasize the 'generative drive' (curiosity, learning, creating) as the core compatibility factor, while covering trauma bonds, power dynamics, boundaries, and actionable tools (mentalization, communication, and community supports).

Jun 25

What Psychology Says About Women Who Cheat - Macken Murphy

Chris WilliamsonHost: Chris Williamson; Guest/Researcher: Macken Murphy (researcher in evolutionary psychology).

This episode reviews a recent pre-registered study and the longer evolution-of-ideas debate about why humans (especially women) have affairs. The guest explains the historical dual‑mating vs. mate‑switching hypotheses, presents new empirical results that favor a dual‑mating pattern (affair partners rated higher physically but lower on parental traits), and places results in cultural and methodological context.

Jun 25

Become Addicted to Discipline in 1 Hour — Jim Rohn Motivation

Jim Rohn Motivation™Jim Rohn (speaker); mentions mentor Earl Shoaff and several anecdotal characters (Dennis, a young man, a grandmother, seminar attendees).

Jim Rohn argues that you should channel the force of addiction into disciplined self-improvement: daily input, written goals, ruthless elimination of distractions, and the habit of finishing. He uses personal stories and a mentor's advice to show how small, consistent choices compound into major life changes across health, relationships, skills, and income.

Jun 25

Body Language Expert: Stop Using This, It’s Making People Dislike You, So Are These Subtle Mistakes!

The Diary Of A CEOHost: Steven Bartlett; Guest: Vanessa Van Edwards (behavioral investigator, author)

Behavioral researcher Vanessa Van Edwards breaks down how tiny verbal and nonverbal signals—gestures, vocal tone, wording, posture and even scent—drive first impressions and social outcomes. She offers research-backed tactics to raise perceived warmth and competence, stop negative interaction cycles, and make conversations and profiles that attract the right people.

Jun 25

Dr. Becky Kennedy: The #1 Mistake Parents Make That Kills Confidence in Their Kids!

Jay Shetty PodcastHost: Jay Shetty; Guest: Dr. Becky Kennedy (clinical psychologist, author, founder of Good Inside)

Dr. Becky Kennedy explains that the most important parenting moves are repairing ruptures, pairing emotional validation with clear boundaries, and teaching emotion-regulation skills through coaching and practice. She argues that overprotecting children to maximize childhood happiness can increase adult anxiety, and that parents who separate identity from behavior and model repair create resilient, capable kids.

Jun 25

The ROOT CAUSE Of Trauma & Why You FEEL LOST In Life | Dr. Gabor Maté & Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty PodcastHost Jay Shetty; guest Dr. Gabor Maté

Dr. Gabor Maté reframes trauma as a lasting psychic wound — an imprint on the nervous system rather than only the external event — and argues healing is a process of becoming whole, not simply curing symptoms. He links modern social conditions (isolation, reduced play, pressured parenting, and cultural values) to rising mental and physical illness, and stresses vulnerability, community, and acknowledged suffering as central to recovery.

Jun 25

What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness

Mel RobbinsHost: Mel Robbins; Guest: Dr. Robert Waldinger (director, Harvard Study of Adult Development; psychiatrist; author)

This episode (Mel Robbins interviewing Dr. Robert Waldinger) distills findings from the Harvard Study of Adult Development — an 86‑year longitudinal study — showing that close, warm relationships are the strongest predictors of long-term health, happiness and longevity. It blends research results, practical steps to reduce loneliness, and everyday habits that strengthen bonds.

Jun 25

Mindset Reset: Take Control of Your Mental Habits | The Mel Robbins Podcast

Mel RobbinsMel Robbins (host)

Mel Robbins explains how mindset acts as a filter that shapes what you notice, how you feel, and what you do. She outlines the neuroscience idea of the reticular activating system (RAS) and gives practical attention-training exercises — especially a daily 'look for hearts' game and simple thought-substitution ('what if it works out') — to reprogram your mind and encourage action.

Jun 16

The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf

Andrew HubermanAndrew Huberman (host), Andy Stumpf (guest, retired Navy SEAL, author)

Former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf joins Andrew Huberman to discuss practical mental frameworks and concrete daily practices for better focus, resilience, and mental health. Topics include a simple 'influence vs. concern' exercise, strategies to reduce social-media entrapment, the role of micro-discipline, the psychological effects (and risks) of extreme-sports flow states, and candid reflections on divorce, grief, addiction, and suicide prevention.

Jun 15

The science of habit: How to rewire the loop running 40% of your day | Charles Duhigg

Big ThinkCharles Duhigg (author, speaker)

Charles Duhigg explains the neuroscience and psychology of habit formation (the cue–routine–reward loop), how to change habits by diagnosing cues and rewards, and why belief and community help. He then translates these ideas into conversational skills — three conversation types, matching, deep questions, and proving you listened — that create connection and better outcomes.

Jun 15

The crucial emotional skill most adults were never taught | Becky Kennedy

Big Think ClipsDr. Becky Kennedy (host/author), Big Think Clips (publisher)

Clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy explains that emotion regulation is a learnable skill rooted in early attachment and co‑regulation with caregivers. She gives practical parenting techniques—clear boundaries, naming feelings, validation and permission (AVP), and preemptive self‑care—to help adults and children manage anger and build frustration tolerance in a screens‑saturated world.

Jun 13

How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley

Andrew HubermanAndrew Huberman (host), Dr. Nick Epley (guest)

Behavioral scientist Nick Epley argues that everyday, real social contact — not imagined rehearsal — is the most reliable way to reduce social anxiety, increase wellbeing, and correct mistaken beliefs about how others will respond. He explains why eyes and voice are powerful social cues, how small acts (a brief hello, asking for help) scale into better mental and physical health, and how parents and institutions can model the simple habits that create those opportunities.

Jun 12

Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

TEDTim Urban (speaker, author of Wait But Why)

Tim Urban’s TED talk uses vivid metaphors—the Instant Gratification Monkey, the Rational Decision-Maker, and the Panic Monster—to explain why people put off tasks and how deadlines force temporary action. He distinguishes short-term, deadline-driven procrastination from long-term procrastination without deadlines, urging listeners to use a 'Life Calendar' to confront what's being postponed.