A psychiatrist delves into the epidemic of trauma, its effects on aging, and early death. They discuss how trauma affects us at a cellular level, leads to addiction, and changes our brains. The podcast explores different types of trauma, epigenetics, and passing on trauma through generations.

Discover insights on human nature and manipulation from bestselling author Robert Greene. Topics include reversing self-awareness, pursuing dreams, managing frenemies, reading body language, and finding true purpose. Explore the dark truths about psychology and the importance of urgency in achieving goals.

Former Google X executive, Mo Gawdat, reveals the formula for happiness: perception of events minus expectations. Happiness is about control and choice, not specific events. The podcast explores managing expectations, neuroplasticity, and taking control of emotions for a happier life.

Topics include calorie truth, sugar addiction, muscle growth speed, weight loss struggles. Artificial sweeteners, whey protein, caffeine benefits discussed. Debunking diet myths, belly fat loss, and exercise impact on weight loss. GLP1 mimetics for appetite control, gut health advancements, and toxic relationship reflections shared.

Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb and Steven Bartlett discuss topics like the best age to get married, dating app pickiness, financial differences in relationships, and gender expectations. They tackle red flags in first dates, the impact of earning more in a relationship, and the link between age at marriage and divorce risk.

Women in business share their stories of overcoming hurdles - Karen Brady on equality in the boardroom, Whitney Wolfe Herd on Bumble's success by prioritizing women, Trinny Woodall on starting a successful business in midlife, Reshma Saujani on empowering women to believe in their abilities.

The podcast delves into the male mental health crisis, the impact of social media on relationships, and the link between trauma and toxic masculinity. Dr. Alok and Steven discuss addiction, the need for positive role models, and the importance of meditation in addressing mental health issues.

Former CIA spy discusses applying spy skills in business, manipulating people, holding nuclear codes, and leaving the US by 2030. Topics include CIA interview process, detecting lies through body language, influencing through understanding motivations, and transferring CIA skills to business success.

Neuroscientist Tali Sharot reveals 3 key factors for a fulfilling life - happiness, meaning, and a varied life. She explains how humans are wired for exploration and uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and optimism in personal growth and well-being.

1 in 6 people are narcissists, Dr. Ramani discusses spotting narcissists, types of narcissism, and if narcissists are better in bed. Exploring social media's impact, gender differences in narcissism, and where it stems from. Are narcissists more successful, and how to know if you are one.