Infants on Thrones

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Glenn engages with AI like never before.

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

What does the peepstone Erastus have to say about being a big and important chosen elite today?

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

The gift that keeps on giving. Glenn, John, Randy and Matt smack down the classic Mormon musical Saturday's Warrior. Originally published in 2015.

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Originally published in 2014, in this froback minisode Glenn shares the experience of his final farewell testimony over the alter in response to Boyd K Packer's October 2010 conference talk against unconditional love and charity.

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Glenn shares one of his greatest regrets.  The phone call that he wishes he would have had with his former best friend, before that best friend took his own life

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Mormon missions aren’t exactly everything you think they are. Glenn shares some stories about his missionary trainer, aka “The Streaking Samurai.

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Calm is Contagious and So is Everything Else – A Mind Expanding Conversation with Dr. Jerome

In this episode of Infants on Thrones, Glenn Ostlund sits down with Dr. Jerome, a functional neurologist and author of The Brain-Based Enneagram, for a deep dive into the complexities of the human mind. Together, they explore the profound relationship between thoughts, emotions, and the subconscious mind, offering listeners valuable insights into how we can better understand and influence our own mental and emotional health.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Contagious Nature of Calm: Understanding how maintaining calm in difficult situations can influence others around us.
• Thoughts, Emotions, and Responsibility: A deep exploration of whether we are responsible for our thoughts and emotions, and how conscious awareness plays a role.
• Nature, Nurture, and Conditioning: How our environment and upbringing shape our mental and emotional responses.
• Conscious vs. Unconscious Processes: The distinction between what we are aware of and the vast majority of mental processes that operate beneath our conscious awareness.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: The concept of internalized versions of ourselves and how they inform our current behaviors and mental states.
• Neurological Development and Perception: The limited scope of our conscious perception and its implications for how we navigate life.
• Personal Growth and Mindfulness: Practical strategies for self-discovery and improving mental and emotional well-being.

Call to Action: If you or someone you know is in Arizona and could benefit from counseling, Glenn Ostlund, an intern therapist at Wellness Oasis Resource Center in Mesa, AZ, is available to help. Whether you're working through personal challenges or seeking to improve your mental and emotional well-being, Glenn is here to support you. The center accepts insurance, and your participation will also help Glenn complete the hours needed to graduate with his Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

For more details, please email: [email protected].

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

 Today's episode of Infants on Thrones dives into the intriguing world of lies and deception, inspired by a video from independent journalist Johnny Harris. I'm Glenn Ostlund, and I'm thrilled to share insights from Johnny's compelling investigation into why we lie, why we believe lies, and what we can do about it.

Johnny Harris, with over 5 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, explores the complex nature of lying, touching on both intentional and unintentional falsehoods. His video delves into the neuroscience of deception, using humor and expert interviews to shed light on this pervasive human behavior. We'll discuss the evolutionary roots of lying, the brain's reward system, and how repetition influences belief formation through the illusory truth effect.

Join me as I review Johnny Harris' video and add my own perspective on these fascinating topics. Together, we'll explore the intricate dance between truth and lies, uncovering how our brains process information and how social media shapes our perceptions.

Show Notes:

• Introduction
  • Overview of today's episode inspired by Johnny Harris' video
  • Glenn's enthusiasm for Johnny Harris and his investigative work
  • Link to Johnny Harris' YouTube channel
• Main Discussion: Understanding Lies
  • The complexity of lying: Intentional vs. Unintentional lies
  • Definitions and distinctions: Lies, truth, intentionality, and unintentionality
  • Examples from "Mean Girls" to illustrate different types of lies
• Neuroscience of Lying
  • Insights from neuroscientists on the brain's reward system
  • Evolutionary perspective: How lying and passing along wrong information evolved
  • Processing information: New vs. established neural pathways
• Psychological Mechanisms
  • Illusory truth effect: Repetition and belief formation
  • Confirmation bias: How we accept and reject information based on existing beliefs
  • Evolutionary success: Myths and stories as survival mechanisms
• Social Media and Modern Information Consumption
  • The impact of social media on our perception of truth and lies
  • Navigating the world of misinformation and lies: Tips and strategies
• Conclusion
  • Embracing curiosity and open-mindedness
  • The power of "I don't know"
  • Reflecting on personal growth and evolving perspectives

Resources Mentioned:

• Johnny Harris' YouTube channel
• Mean Girls movie clips
• Neuroscience research on the brain's reward system
• Articles and studies on the illusory truth effect and confirmation bias

Quotes to Remember:

• "I lie. And you lie. We all lie. And more importantly, we all believe lies."
• "Pay attention to your bricks, your thoughts, your feelings, your moment-by-moment experience."
• "Arrive curious. Empathize with others and seek to understand."

Call to Action:

• Subscribe to Infants on Thrones for more thought-provoking discussions
• Check out Johnny Harris' investigative videos on YouTube
• Share your thoughts and experiences with us on social media or in the comments

Thank you for listening to Infants on Thrones! Join us next time as we continue to explore the complexities of the human experience and seek further light and knowledge together.