Mike's new book right is nearly here! Learn all about the preorder bonuses, in-home tour, and other exciting news by visiting asksciencemike.com/newbook.

This week Mike responds to the following questions:

How much of different chronotypes is based in biology vs habit?

Are You a Morning Lark or a Night Owl?

Is there a way to address the whiteness problem in geoscience?

Earth Science Has a Whiteness Problem

How do I talk to my daughters about rape culture?

Parenting in a society dominated by rape culture

Mike is starting a program for navigating life transitions one-on-one and in small groups. Visit overviewprogram.com to learn more.

This week, Mike responds to the following questions:

What drew you toward feminism as a southern, white man?

You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass)

Should trans women be able to play in women's sports?

Do transgender athletes have an unfair advantage?

Why is sugar bad for us?

How does EMDR work?

EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)

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Mike is starting a program for navigating life transitions one-on-one and in small groups. Visit overviewprogram.com to learn more.

This week, Mike has a conversation with one of his favorite scientists: Dr. Andrew Newberg. They talk about life from a brain-centered perspective, as well as talking about what habits and beliefs are most beneficial in our daily lives.

In this special, mid-week release Mike discusses the findings of the Imperial College Report on COVID-19, and what it may mean for our "new normal." This episode discusses the most recent data we have on this global pandemic in an emotionally-focused, evidence-based way.

In this episode, Science Mike talks about the facts about COVID-19 and the science verified ways to best respond in a way that protects human lives. If you want to dig deeper, Mike recommends these resources:

CDC COVID-19 Guide

Don’t Panic: The comprehensive Ars Technica guide to the coronavirus

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In this episode, Mike talks with his friend Jeremy Vallerand about Rescue: Freedom and they work they're doing to end sexual slavery.

This week, we continue the "Books Behind the Book" series leading into the release of Mike's next book, You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass). In this episode, Mike talks with Ronald J. Frederick, PhD. 

Ronald J. Frederick, PhD, is a clinical psychologist whose career has focused on the transforming power of emotional and relational experience. He is the author of Loving Like You Mean It: Use the Power of Emotional Mindfulness to Transform Your Relationships (Central Recovery Press, 2019), and the award-winning Living Like You Mean It: Use the Wisdom and Power of Your Emotions to Get the Life You Really Want (Jossey-Bass, 2009). Ron is a senior faculty member of the Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Institute, and Co-founder of the Center for Courageous Living in Beverly Hills, CA.

Noted for his warmth, humor, and engaging presentation style, Dr. Frederick lectures and facilitates workshops for national, state, and international organizations, has provided professional trainings for the Lifespan Learning Institute, Professional Psych Seminars (PPS), and PESI, has been a frequent presenter at Esalen Institute, Kripalu Center, and Cape Cod Institute, and is featured in the American Psychological Association’s Specific Treatments for Specific Populations video series.

You can learn more about Dr. Frederick by visiting the website for the Center for Courageous Living.

This week Science Mike talks with Emily Esfahani Smith about her research and work on the power of meaning and how it can transform our lives as reported in her bestselling book The Power of Meaning.

Mike also shares an exciting announcement about his upcoming book tour for You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass)--available in book stores on April 28, 2020.

Mike's got a new book coming in April--but you can preorder it now. Just go to asksciencemike.com/newbook

This week, Mike responded to the following questions:

Are some brains naturally wired to not believe in the supernatural?

How God Changes Your Brain

Finding God in the Waves

Are electric cars less "green" than gas-powered cars?

Factcheck: How electric vehicles help to tackle climate change

Gasoline vs Electric—Who Wins on Lifetime Global Warming Emissions? We Found Out

Does the placebo effect reveal the power of the mind to heal?

The power of the placebo effect

Placebos: The power of the placebo effect

Is the Nocebo Effect Hurting Your Health?

What scriptural arguments can be made to convince non-affirming Christians to change their minds?

You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass)

God and the Gay Christian

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