Unlatched Mind

Gary Bernhard, Ed.D. and Kalman Glantz, Ph.D. are co-authors of “Evolution in Daily Life”, a blog focused on the role of human evolution in all aspects of daily life.   In this episode, Gary and Kal join Unlatched Mind to discuss, through an evolutionary lens, why Socialism, despite the noble banner of equality and fairness, can never work as a social construct. Check out Gary and Kal’s blog at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-in-daily-life

Gabe Deem, founder of RebootNation.org, discusses the neuroscience of Pornography and its impact on society and our intimate relationships.   Gabe shares his personal struggle with pornography and the steps he has taken to recover.  We discuss the neuroscience of internet pornography and how it’s destroying our chances of having meaningful relationships. Check out Gabe at rebootnation.org and Gary Wilson at yourbrainonporn.com.

Dr. Adam Rosh, MD is a board-certified emergency medicine physician.  He is also the founder and CEO of Rosh Review, a nationally recognized medical education company serving physicians, medical students, PAs, and nurse practitioners. Dr. Rosh updates us on the Coronavirus pandemic.  We’ll discuss how we’ve managed the virus to date, testing options, likely vaccines, and what we can expect as we head into the fall and winter months. Check out Rosh Review at roshreview.com.

Dr. Jason Whiting is a professor at Brigham Young University who studies deception, conflict, and abuse in relationships.  Dr. Whiting is also a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with couples in a clinical context.  In this episode, Dr. Whiting and I discuss how difficult it is to truly see someone else’s perspective and why facts really don’t matter in an argument or discourse. Jason can be found at https://drjasonwhiting.com.

Matthew Legge, author of Are We Done Fighting?: Building Understanding in a World of Hate and Division, discusses methods to improve the way we approach conflict with each other in this time where “Cancel Culture” seems so prevalent.  Matt analyzes a letter published by Harper’s Magazine as the backdrop to our talk. The letter referenced can be found here https://harpers.org/a-letter-on-justice-and-open-debate Check out Matt at https://arewedonefighting.com

Have we botched our response to the COVID-19 Pandemic?  Dr. Jeff Barke, M.D., is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician in Newport Beach, CA.  Is wearing a mask in public effective? Is quarantining the healthy worth the cost to the economy and our mental health?  Dr. Barke sits with Unlatched Mind to discuss these, as well as other questions. Dr. Barke can be found on Instagram at rxforliberty or at https://www.personalcarephysicians.com/?team=jeffrey-barke-m-d

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., host of The Psychology Podcast, joins Unlatched Mind to discuss Moral Grandstanding and his latest book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization.   The book provides new insights into living your most fulfilled and connected life. You can find Scott at https://scottbarrykaufman.com.

Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Miami Joe Uscinski studies public opinion and mass media, with a focus on conspiracy theories, misinformation, and disinformation.  Joe sits with Unlatched Mind to discuss the prevalent conspiracy theories of COVID-19 and the global pandemic of 2020. You can find Joe at https://www.joeuscinski.com/

Leading businessman, thought leader and author Scott A Shay joins Unlatched Mind to discuss his latest book, In Good Faith, Questioning Religion and Atheism.  Scott, who is also the son of a Holocaust survivor, discusses his unique life story and his faith journey.  We dialogue on God, the Bible, reason, and atheism. You can find Scott at https://www.scottshay.com/

Dan Lorenz’ resume includes US Army Special Forces, entrepreneur, franchise owner, and leadership coach.  Dan joins Unlatched Mind to discuss how to apply these principles to forge the mindset needed to break through to a better life.  Check Dan out at https://www.synyrgx.com.