Beat Your Genes Podcast
Let's look at life through the lens of our ancestors. Our instincts were shaped by their struggles in an environment much different than our current environment. Our instincts haven't changed much but our environment has changed dramatically. We blend the science of evolutionary psychology with the clinical experience of Doug Lisle, PhD to explore common problems and stumbling points in our pursuit of happiness.
New episodes come out Wednesdays at 8:30 PST. If you have a question or comment, or maybe even a complicated situation that you'd like some advice on, feel free to call us and leave a voicemail at (714) 900-2601 or send in a question through www.BeatYourGenes.org
Latest episodes
Oct 11, 2018 • 55min
138: Older vs younger generations, applying Evo Psych, genes vs environment
1. Why do many older people complain of younger people "ruining" the world. Is this contempt built into us as we age? 2. Evo Psych makes sense, but how should a therapist apply this knowledge to a client/patient? 3. If I'm born a disagreeable jerk, can I beat my genes in a simliar way that a person with genes for heart disease/cancer can beat their genes?
Oct 4, 2018 • 46min
137: The Psychology of Humor (replay)
The Psychology of Humor (replay)
Sep 27, 2018 • 57min
136: Why we feel unhappy sometimes, The meaning of life, What is intuition?
Why we feel unhappy sometimes, What is the meaning of life, What is intuition?
Sep 20, 2018 • 59min
135: Finding the source of depression - an on-air session
In today's episode, Amy calls into the show because she feels depressed. Dr. Lisle talks to her during an on-air session as they try to figure out the source of her mysterious depression and what to do about it.
Sep 13, 2018 • 47min
134: Nostalgia, Studying for MCAT, Getting asked health questions
Does bad weather trigger feelings of nostalgia which in turn results in more feelings of optimism and higher self-esteem? A listener is stuck trying to study for the MCAT but caught in the ego trap. Dr. Lisle's "seem strategy" works to get others to stop challenging us about our healthy diet but what can we do if we want to show off our knowledge?
Sep 6, 2018 • 59min
133: Empathy, Brains vs. Beauty:Trade-off? Male confused on a date
Empathy, Brains vs. Beauty:Trade-off? Male confused on a date
Aug 30, 2018 • 47min
132: Being productive, Escaping the ego trap
Being productive, Escaping the ego trap
Aug 23, 2018 • 48min
131: Health questions. What to say when friend asks if she's overweight? Are there cultural shifts
Health questions. What to say when friend asks if she's overweight? Are there cultural shifts?
Aug 16, 2018 • 56min
130: Internal audience judgment, anorexia, why do people interrupt each other?
Internal audience judgment, anorexia, why do people interrupt each other?
Aug 9, 2018 • 51min
129: Cheapskates, Hoarders, Energy vampires, Marriage trouble
Cheapskates, Hoarders, Energy vampires, Marriage trouble
