Beat Your Genes Podcast
367 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 422 ratingsLet'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
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Episodes
59: How different do we act when we're being watched?
March 30, 2017 03:30 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBHow different do we act when we're being watched?
58: Mate-choice copying, The Milgram Experiment, Trans athletes, Darwin Awards
March 23, 2017 03:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB-Do men appear more desirable when seen with attractive women? What does the science say? -Stanley Milgram's famous study demonstrated people's capacity for obedience to an authority figure in the name of the common good. Recently, Milgram's work was replicated. The results may surprise you. -One transgender athlete has made it to the spotlight in competitive lifting. Listen to what happened. -In honor of Darwin, we present a Darwin Award whereby someone unwittingly takes themselves out ...
56: How to deal with flaky/lazy children & flaky friends
March 09, 2017 04:30 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBHow to deal with flakes part 2
55: Discussion about vicious cycles, listener emails, callers welcome
March 02, 2017 04:30 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBVicious cycles, listener questions
54: Repairing a strained relationship: On-air session with Olivia & Dr. Lisle
February 23, 2017 04:30 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBOlivia is having some trouble at home so she calls in and has a session with Dr. Lisle.
53: Flakes, gays, and cougars
February 16, 2017 04:30 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBA conversation with Dr. Lisle about flakes. We take a caller with a few excellent questions.
52: Listener questions, emails, and comments
February 09, 2017 04:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBListener questions, emails, and comments
51: How to feel good, how to succceed at life improvement
February 02, 2017 04:30 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBHow to feel good, how to succceed at life improvement
50: What's your personality?
January 26, 2017 04:30 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWe will review how to assess your own personality characteristics by going over the BF-10/Ten Item PersonalityIndex survey. You can download it here: http://gosling.psy.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tipi.pdf
49:Overthinking, Reading ppl, family embarrasment, & what to do if you're 'ugly'
January 12, 2017 04:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB49: Listener questions & comments
48: What's the point of psychotherapy, how to influence others
January 05, 2017 04:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWhat's the point of psychotherapy?
47: Free will, Basis of EvoPsych, Positive/Negative Reinforcement
December 29, 2016 04:30 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWe discuss free will, take a call from a behavioral therapist asking about the scientific validity of evolutionary psychology, and Dr. Lisle explains the flawed thinking of positive & negative reinforcement.
46: Listener emails & questions
December 22, 2016 04:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBEpisode 46: Listener emails & questions
45: Willpower & Change Part 2
December 15, 2016 04:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBUnderstanding willpower and change part 2. A follow up from last week.
44: Willpower and Change
December 08, 2016 04:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWillpower & Change, an evolutionary psychology take.
43: Inside the Criminal Mind
December 01, 2016 04:30 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBDr. Lisle shares his experiences as a forensic psychologist for the criminal justice system in Dallas, Texas. We will go inside the psychology of a criminal mind with some insights & stories.
42: Listener questions, comments, and emails. Callers welcome!
November 24, 2016 04:30 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBListener questions, comments, and emails. Callers welcome!
41: Why is academia so left wing?
November 17, 2016 04:30 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBWhy is academia so liberal/left-wing?
40: Sexual Abuse/Trauma
November 10, 2016 04:30 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBHow does sexual abuse or trauma affect us?
38: More listener questions/comments
October 27, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBLots 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.
37: Election 2016- Psychology of Trump, Clinton and the rest of politics
October 20, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThe 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.
36: Dealing with Grief, Loss, and Sadness
October 13, 2016 03:30 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWe'll talk about dealing with grief, loss, and sadness
35: Keys to a Successful First Date (for Women)
October 06, 2016 03:30 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week is for women. Last week was for men.
34: Keys to a successful 1st date (for Men)
September 29, 2016 03:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week is for men. Next week is for women.
32: Listener emails & questions
September 15, 2016 03:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWe'll read & answer listener emails & questions.
31: Psychology of Humor
September 08, 2016 03:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWe'll talk about the psychology behind humor.
30: Listener questions
September 01, 2016 03:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBEmail any questions to [email protected] 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? A...
29: Grudges, Sports, and Rivalry
August 25, 2016 03:30 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBEvolutionary pscyhology explains grudges, sports competitions, and the rivalries that go with it.
28: Listener questions & call-ins
August 18, 2016 03:30 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIf 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 [email protected] or call in 657-383-0751 live at 8:30pm PST.
27: How to Make Great Friends
August 11, 2016 03:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBHow 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"
26: What He Says vs. What He Means
August 04, 2016 03:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBA humorously scientific look about what men say vs. what they mean.
25: What she says vs. What she means
July 28, 2016 03:30 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBA humorously scientific look about what women say and what they really mean.
24: Keys to a Successful Relationship
July 21, 2016 03:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWe 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 [email protected]
23: Do opposites attract?
July 14, 2016 03:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIn 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.
22: More real life examples of relationship conflict
July 07, 2016 03:30 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBListen 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 [email protected] or call in to the show live on Wednesdays at 8:30pm PST at 657-383-0751
21: Real life examples of relationship conflict
June 30, 2016 02:30 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBListen 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 [email protected] or call in to the show live at 657-383-0751
20: Common Relationship Problems & how to solve them
June 23, 2016 02:30 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBNate G and Dr. Doug Lisle discuss common dating traps that men and women find themselves in. We will also go over some listener comments/emails. If you'd like some advice from Dr. Lisle, feel free to email us at [email protected] or call in live at 657-383-0751 at 7:30pm PST on Wednesdays.
19: Common Dating Traps & how to avoid them
June 16, 2016 02:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBNate G and Dr. Doug Lisle discuss common dating traps that men and women find themselves in. We will also go over some listener comments/emails. If you'd like some advice from Dr. Lisle, feel free to email us at [email protected] or call in live at 657-383-0751 at 7:30pm PST on Wednesdays.
18: Which men and women "hook up" the most
June 09, 2016 02:30 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBWe discuss which type of people hooks up the most.
17: Caller asks Dr. Lisle about polyamory
June 02, 2016 02:30 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBPyschologist Dr. Doug Lisle, PhD, takes a call from a man looking to learn more about human mating psychology If any listeners would like to call and ask advice from Dr. Lisle for a show, please email [email protected]
16: How much to spend on a first date?
May 26, 2016 02:30 - 55 minutes - 50 MBUsing the tips and tricks from evolutionary psychology, we talk about first dates and what they signal to our potential mates. Dating can be confusing, frustrating, intriguing, but also fun. If we are aware of the signals we're sending, we can modify our behavior to send the right signals.
16: How much should you spend on first date?
May 26, 2016 02:30 - 54 minutes - 50 MBHave the dating games changed in 2 million years? Dr. Lisle reacts to a funny clip about why dating is so frustrating for women in the modern world. Why do women complain about men? Why do men complain about women? The next question Dr. Lisle goes over is a GQ article that asks "How much should a man spend on a first date?" Copyright Beat Your Genes Podcast Host: Nathan Gershfeld Interviewee: Doug Lisle, Ph.D. www.BeatYourGenes.org Intro ...
15: Making Yourself More Attractive
May 19, 2016 02:30 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWe continue on the topic of Love, Sex, Dating, and Relationships - how to make yourself more attractive and how to outsmart your genes when needed. Nate G talks with Dr. Doug Lisle, PhD about evolutionary psychology and how it relates to dating & relationships, common issues that come up, and how to improve yourself to attract better partners.
14: The Evolution of Relations in the Human Species
May 17, 2016 02:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn terms of human history, how did the idea of "locking someone into a relationship" develop? Dr. Lisle discusses the evolution of relations in the human species eventually getting to why are people winding up in a relationship that they feel they have to stay in. There is a brief discussion about the book Sex at Dawn and the argument for polyamory. We find out that the modern world brings modern dilemnas in dating but we still operate under the same psychology as that of our ancient a...
14: More on love, sex, dating, and relationships
May 17, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe discuss real life situations to find what we need to do to find happiness. To do this, we have to sometimes go against our instincts. This is called "beating your genes". Listen as I, Nate G, your host, talks with Dr. Doug LIsle, evolutionary psychologist, about life, love, relationships, and most importantly finding happiness in the modern world. We are live on Wednesdays at 8:30-9:30pm PST. If you have a question or comment, or maybe even a complicated situation that you'd like s...
13: Making Yourself More Date-able Part 2
May 12, 2016 02:30 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBPart 2 from last week's episode: You might never become a Brad Pitt or Cindy Crawford, but that shouldn't stop you from trying. Last episode, we went over the right moves to make to make yourself more attractive to the opposite sex. This show, we'll get to all the listener comments and questions about how to make yourself more attractive. Join Nathan Gershfeld and Dr. Doug Lisle in a show designed to help you find happiness and navigate the modern world with what you've got. A show where...
12: Making Yourself More Date-able
May 05, 2016 02:30 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBYou might never become a Brad Pitt or Cindy Crawford, but that shouldn't stop you from trying. In tonight's episode, we will go over the right moves to make to make yourself more attractive to the opposite sex. Join Nathan Gershfeld and Dr. Doug Lisle in a show designed to help you find happiness and navigate the modren world with what you've got. A show where you'll learn how to outsmart your genes to find true, lasting happiness. Copyright Beat Your Genes Podcast Host: Nathan Ger...