PsycHacks Episode 285: Why I talk about sex and money
Jan 19, 2023
The podcast delves into the connection between sex, money, and psychology, emphasizing how addressing these areas can lead to self-fulfillment and mental health. It explores how social hierarchies and status influence well-being, highlighting the importance of seeking fulfillment beyond material possessions.
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Sex And Money Drive Mental Health
- Dr. Orion Taraban links lack of love, sex, or money to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
- He argues gaining these resources often resolves many so-called mental-health problems.
Status Hierarchies Affect Mental Health
- Dr. Orion Taraban cites primate research showing low status produces depression-like and neurotic symptoms.
- He notes elevation in social rank often reduces those signs without invoking biology or genetics.
Raise Your Social Status To Improve Health
- Seek ways to elevate your position in social or status hierarchies to reduce anxiety and depression.
- Treat social advancement as a practical pathway to relieve many clinical symptoms.