Red flags, “this is your sign” advice, and hot takes on love are everywhere — but are they helping? Dr. Max Butterfield thinks not. From his viral content correcting bad advice to his deeper mission of fighting cognitive illusions, Max is on a mission to protect the internet from itself.

In this powerful episode, Shane Hewitt gets personal with Max about the illusion of control, why science-backed insight matters, and how kindness and humility can rebuild the foundation of healthy relationships. With over 1.6 million followers and zero interest in drama, Max explains how to share expertise without ego and why being “right” isn’t the goal — helping people is.

Learn why so much of what’s online feels true but isn’t — and what to trust instead.

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Originally aired on 2025-12-16