All In The Mind

A father investigates his son's online experience. The origin and misinterpretation of toxic masculinity. Online communities' impact on boys. Social media's influence on perceptions of masculinity. Leading by example in exhibiting respectful behaviors.

Exploring the brain's awareness and understanding of the body it belongs to, the podcast discusses topics such as the rubber hand experiment, conditions like Phantom Limb Syndrome and anorexia, the causes of migraine hallucinations and phantom limb syndrome, the role of bodily awareness in consciousness, the rubber hand illusion and its limits, and the significance of consciousness and our brain's interpretation of the world.

Exploring the fascination with gossip, its benefits and drawbacks, impact on social life, accountability in reporting, evolving nature, and the consequences of sharing gossip.

The podcast explores the history of brainwashing, from its origins in the Korean War to its association with popular culture. It delves into the blurred lines between persuasion, groupthink, and mind control. The speakers also discuss troubling examples of brainwashing today, including climate change denial and the manipulation of information through social media.

Exploring negotiation tactics during the Vietnam War, the importance of power dynamics and BATNA in negotiations, an unconventional pitching strategy, challenges faced by women and people of color, and techniques used in hostage negotiation.

Historian of science Professor Marga Vicedo explores the early history of autism, highlighting the blame placed on mothers and the fight for support. The podcast discusses the story of Clara and her daughter Jessica, the dismissal of a mother's observations, and the emotional experience of seeking help. It also follows Clara's journey of advocacy and recognition, exploring different treatment approaches and the contributions of Marie Battle singer and Bernard Rimmland.

Exploring the history and neurological processes behind humor, satirists using incongruity to highlight absurdity, the power dynamics of comedy, the connection between types of humor and personality traits, and a neuroscientist scanning comedians' brains during improvisation.

Explore the relationship between anxiety and alcohol misuse, the negative impact of alcohol as a coping mechanism, and the importance of treating both simultaneously. Also, discover a unique intervention targeting alcohol problems in younger kids based on personality traits and the importance of leading by example in influencing children's alcohol choices.

Guest Professor Moshe Bar, Cognitive Neuroscientist, discusses the creative potential of mind-wandering and its impact on mood. The podcast explores the relationship between mind-wandering and the brain's default mode network, memory's role in preparing for the future, and the benefits of broad range mind-wandering for fostering creative thinking. It also delves into improving mood through broadening thinking and the practice of mindfulness in observing and controlling thoughts.

The podcast explores the early warning signs of psychopathy in children. It shares a mother's story of her son's escalating violent behavior. The history and development of psychopathy are discussed, along with the concept of cold aggression in children. The underlying reasons behind the lack of remorse in psychopathic traits are explored. The challenges of managing mental health and anger issues are highlighted.