Better for the Boy
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBetter for the Boy is an honest and raw look at personal growth. Before becoming a parent, I didn't care much about being "good" - I didn't have a higher power to answer to, and no clear sense of purpose. But having a child changed everything for me. In this series, I share my personal journey towards self-improvement, with all the ups and downs that come along with it. From big wins to embarrassing mistakes, and everything in between, I'm bringing you real stories, real wisdom, and yes, even some WTF moments. Tune in to join me on this rollercoaster ride towards becoming a better person.
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Dopamine Detox
June 16, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWelcome to the episode where I dive deep into the fascinating world of dopamine, exploring its profound influence on our behavior and motivation. Join me as I embark on an enlightening adventure, offering insights and guidance for those seeking to regain control over their lives and break free from addictive habits. In this episode, I unravel the hidden pathways of dopamine within your brain, taking you on a virtual tour through Mesolimbic Avenue, the brain's reward system, and Mesocortical...
Attachment Theory
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBKayla dives into Attachment Theory in this episode of Better for the Boy. Don't worry, you won't need a PhD in psychology to understand it all! Kayla breaks down the four different attachment styles - Secure, Anxious-Preoccupied, Avoidant Dismissive, and Disorganized - and explains how they can influence our romantic relationships. You might just discover that your childhood has more to do with your dating life than you thought!
What's Your Attachment Style?
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBKayla dives into Attachment Theory in this episode of Better for the Boy. Don't worry, you won't need a PhD in psychology to understand it all! Kayla breaks down the four different attachment styles - Secure, Anxious-Preoccupied, Avoidant Dismissive, and Disorganized - and explains how they can influence our romantic relationships. You might just discover that your childhood has more to do with your dating life than you thought!
Gossip and Slander
April 04, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this season, we'll be getting into some fun topics, starting with this episode on Gossip and Slander which features some juicy storytime from my social life, and explores the drama through the lens of evolutionary psychology. You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.
Limiting Beliefs
January 01, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBHappy New Year! This episode is all about limiting beliefs: the stories we tell ourselves and the lies we believe that keep us from self-actualizing.
No Gender, No Cry
August 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBGender Creative/Neutral/Open Parenting is a new technique that more and more folks are using to rear their kids. You may have heard of Theybies: babies whose parents choose not to assign them a gender and request that their communities use the non-binary pronouns They/Them. In this episode I discuss the Gender Creative Parenting method and my own positive and negative feelings about it. My good friend, Mara, is using this approach to raise her awesome kid, Aster. She joins me for the secon...
Gender Creative Parenting
August 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBGender Creative/Neutral/Open Parenting is a new technique that more and more folks are using to rear their kids. You may have heard of Theybies: babies whose parents choose not to assign them a gender and request that their communities use the non-binary pronouns They/Them. In this episode I discuss the Gender Creative Parenting method and my own positive and negative feelings about it. My good friend, Mara, is using this approach to raise her awesome kid, Aster. She joins me for the secon...
Biohacking and the Cure for Human Aging
March 14, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBPeople that are born today are going to live until they are 130+ years old! How is this possible? How can YOU signal the cells that make up your body to restore themselves and become young again? Aging won't look the same as it did in the 20th century. When we reach 100 years old, we can be full of vitality. This episode is a cup of elixir from the fountain of youth. I found it in David A. Sinclair's groundbreaking work entitled Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To.
The Cure for Aging
March 14, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBPeople that are born today are going to live until they are 130+ years old! How is this possible? How can YOU signal the cells that make up your body to restore themselves and become young again? Aging won't look the same as it did in the 20th century. When we reach 100 years old, we can be full of vitality. This episode is a cup of elixir from the fountain of youth. I found it in David A. Sinclair's groundbreaking work entitled Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To.
I'm NOT an Alcoholic
February 13, 2020 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBHere's the story about that weird time I went to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. What is alcohol and how does it affect us?
I'm NOT an Alcoholic and Maybe Nobody Else is Either.
February 13, 2020 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBHere's the story about that weird time I went to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. What is alcohol and how does it affect us?
Thomas Jefferson Sucks. A White Lady Talking About Race PT 2
January 01, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBHere I am talking about race again. Did you know that being an Information Junkie can be a bad thing? What the book Guns, Germs and Steel allegedly has to say about European power being a product of geographical luck. I go over what I've learned from the docuseries RACE: The Power of an Illusion. How different are your genes from a person from a different race? Oh, and is Thomas Jefferson the worst or was he just a nice guy who happened to live in a culture where black people were ensla...
I Could Brush Your Hair for You. A White Lady Talking About Race PT 1
November 08, 2019 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIt's scary to be a white person sharing thoughts on race. I can't seem to get out of it today though because I am currently a white person with a lot of thoughts about race and a podcast. I ask what's up with the term 'People of Color'? Is it appropriate/politically correct? I was raised in a small city with a huge majority of white people making up the demographics of the population. I thought I was colorblind and we were all the same. Turns out, it's a lot more complicated than that. Lo...
Fast Fashion and the Barely Concealed Wang on God’s Restful Morning
October 23, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThinking through my impulsive, public decision to shop for my clothing exclusively at thrift stores. What have I gotten myself into?
Fast Fashion
October 23, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThinking through my impulsive, public decision to shop for my clothing exclusively at thrift stores. What have I gotten myself into?
The Transcendental Meditation Secret
October 02, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBI know the secret that they teach in TM and have no problem sharing it with you! Also, is it weird that I don't want anyone to call me a Mom except for my son? Musings on identity, the Not-Self idea, dukkha.
The Transcendental Meditation Secret and Please Don't Call Me "Mom"
October 02, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBI know the secret that they teach in TM and have no problem sharing it with you! Also, is it weird that I don't want anyone to call me a Mom except for my son? Musings on identity, the Not-Self idea, dukkha.
Level Up
September 18, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIf everyone acted the way Kayla acted while she was in Hawaii, all the ice caps would melt in a day and Armageddon would ensue. In this episode, Kayla discusses a way she's going to jump off the hedonic treadmill and her thoughts on amazing link between Buddhist philosophy and evolutionary psychology.
You're Welcome, Turtles
September 04, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBKayla has just discovered the 16 year old environmentalist, Greta Thunberg and is super impressed. No sooner did she begin to stan Greta than she uncovered Greta's evil hater, Niall Ferguson. In this episode Kayla considers her own carbon footprint and wonders if the Earth is a safe place to have kids.
Why Be Good?
August 22, 2019 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBSo far, Kayla is a "just ok" person. She hasn't seen a point in self-improvement in the past because she doesn't believe that there's a god to do it for. Get to know Kayla in this first episode and find out why she's suddenly interested in being better.