Mastering Your Happiness Podcast

In this episode, we'll break down how lyrics shape cognitive associations, how melodies affect emotional states, and how repeated listening patterns can influence behavior without us realizing it.

All our episodes now contain a brief scientific nugget in the first minute-or-so. This episode's nugget is on how parenting styles do not solely influence our attachment styles.

Can someone really overcome addiction without therapy or rehab? In this episode, we’re talking about an often-misunderstood path: sobriety outside therapy. From the power of natural recovery to the role of self-belief, community, and personal accountability, we break down how individuals can overcome addiction without formal treatment. Whether you're walking this path yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and actionable insights for a sober life.

All our episodes now contain a brief scientific nugget. This episode's nugget is on the invalidity of Myers-Briggs Personality Test.

Not all alcoholics fit the stereotype. In this episode we look into the signs of a high functioning alcoholic which is the last stage before falling into addiction. Listen in as we cover the warning signs, the DSM-V criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder, and the emotional impact. Recovery begins with understanding.

All our episodes now contain a brief scientific nugget in the first minute-or-so. This episode's nugget is on how functional MRIs of the brain can tell what you won't.

Growing up with an alcoholic parent can shape your life in various ways. In this episode we look at the challenges we might face and how these behaviors stem from childhood survival mechanisms. I also share practical steps towards healing. The study mentioned is Steinhausen et al. (1984)

This episode's nugget is on PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)

Did you know that childhood trauma could increase the risk of gambling addiction later in life? It’s not about the money, it’s about using gambling to escape pain, stress, and unresolved emotions. In this episode, we uncover the science behind this connection, the role of emotional dysregulation, and how trauma rewires the brain to seek unhealthy coping mechanisms.

All our episodes now contain a brief scientific nugget in the first minute or so. This episode's nugget is on the effect of long term stress on aging of cells.

Addiction is not the problem. It's the solution. In this episode we look at how childhood trauma impacts emotional regulation, rewires the brain, and leaves people vulnerable to addiction as a form of self-soothing.

All our episodes now contain a brief scientific nugget in the first minute or so. This episode's nugget is on why most clinical trials do not include women.

Is shadow work a gimmick? Listen in to find out.

Prince Harry introduced most people to EMDR and here is how it works.

Why do people snap? This episode explores the psychology of homicidal rage and why a seemingly calm person snaps.

All our episodes contain a brief scientific nugget in the first minute or so. This episode's nugget is on Stress induced analgesia.

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From intrusive thoughts to complex rituals, this episode reveals the real struggles of OCD, shatters the common myth that it’s simply about being neat or organized, and shares effective treatment options that offer hope and healing.

All our episodes contain a brief scientific nugget in the first minute or so. This episode's nugget is on acupuncture.

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