Beat Your Genes: An Evolutionary Psychology Podcast For Finding Happiness In The Modern World

Why is academia so liberal/left-wing?

How does sexual abuse or trauma affect us?

Understanding procrastination.

Lots of emails and questions from our last few shows so I'll be reading the emails on air and Dr. Lisle will be answering your questions. 

The USA Presidential Election has been unbelievable.  We will be discussing the psychology of Trump, Clinton and how an evolutionary psychologist, Dr. Doug Lisle, PhD, would view this election and its many politics.  

We'll talk about dealing with grief, loss, and sadness

This week is for women. Last week was for men. 

This week is for men.  Next week is for women.

How do we manage stress?

We'll read & answer listener emails & questions.

We'll talk about the psychology behind humor. 

Email any questions to BeatYourGenes@gmail.com or call in 657-383-0751    Some of the questions we'll go over... From listeners: 1) Why do we see a huge discrepancy between societies empathy towards human needs until it comes to sexual satisfaction. We use tax money to fund basic needs of all kinds but if you're a sexual loser you're basically on your own in every way shape and form. Aren't outcast losers in the sexual realm more likely to become radical, rebellious, dangerous to the group? Are there any "stone age" examples of us quelling these dangers and are there any modern examples? 2) Western men seem to be overwhelmed because they are seeing the women they want drenched in sexual attention and it is petrifying them, often at an early age. Age difference is key here because guys in middle to late teens are just starting to figure out their place in the world, but teen girls the moment they hit legal status can be launched all the way into status and they aren't often keen to hide it. Western society is

Evolutionary pscyhology explains grudges, sports competitions, and the rivalries that go with it. 

If you've listened to an episode and had some questions or comments, now's the show to call in and ask them.  Email me with your questions  BeatYourGenes@gmail.com  or call in 657-383-0751 live at 8:30pm PST.   

How do we make such great friends? We'll answer this question by going over an article called "Why Men Are Better at Friendship Than Women"

A humorously scientific look about what men say vs. what they mean.   

A humorously scientific look about what women say and what they really mean. 

We will discuss: - Why Do Relationships Fail? - What your partner says vs. what they mean - Comment on ways to "Hack Your Relationship"   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Feel free to call with your own story, question, or comment at 657-383-0751.  We are live on Wednesdays at 8:30pm PST.  Or email us at BeatYourGenes@gmail.com

In this episode, we discuss a prominent psychologist's approach to relationships (called Emotional Focused Therapy) and how it relates to evolutionary psychology.  We will hear a discussion between Dr. Lisle and a Marriage & Family Therapist on the differences between their approaches.  We discuss an article about the key to relationship happiness.  We go over more real life examples and questions. 

Listen in as we go over a few real examples from our listeners of relationship conflicts.      If you have a situation you'd like some help with please email us at BeatYourGenes@gmail.com or call in to the show live on Wednesdays at 8:30pm PST at 657-383-0751