The head of Health and Human Services RFK Junior made some questionable statements on Autism earlier this year. So, Eddie and Justin decided to do another episode on autism spectrum disorder to evaluate his claims, and examine some of the science and evidence around autism and vaccines. Plus, you get to hear Dr. Justin's excellent RFK Jr impression.

Dreams are a big part of mental health, neurology, and psychology. In this episode, Eddie and Justin discuss the history, science, and meaning of dreams. Plus, find out which of the most important human inventions came from dreams.

The generation that you grow up in tends to define how you think about mental health issues. In this episode, Justin and Eddie talk about why there are differences between Boomers, Zoomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and more. The better we can understand others, the better we can empathize.

Child stars are some of the most famous people on earth, instantly recognizable anywhere. The typical thoughts on child stars is that they struggle to transition to adulthood, but is that really true? In this episode Eddie and Justin break down some of their favorite child stars from the 90s. They look at scientific data on the subject, and dive into how former child stars actually feel about their childhood careers.

People with disabilities have every right to pursue an education, a great meal, and fair treatment. And there are laws in place to help them. In this episode, Eddie and Justin explain the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws and court cases that have shaped the United States. They explain how people with disabilities can get assistance with their mental health at work and in school. They also discuss how proposed federal budget cuts may impact the funding for these programs.  Plus, find out which co-host has a spot-on Australian accent.

Have you ever wondered why horror games and movies are so appealing to certain people? In this episode Eddie and Justin answer this question by exploring the psychology of horror. They also look at horror games being marketed to children. Plus, find out which co-host is a huge weenie when it comes to horror.

Have you ever wondered which religion is the happiest? Luckily, there is a study on that! On this episode Eddie and Justin share their religious backgrounds, discuss the basics of major world religions, and dive into a paper that looks at which religions are the happiest.

Does it feel like people are more socially anxious than ever? Because the data backs it up. In this episode Eddie and Justin break down social anxiety with the stats, the papers, the treatments, and their own clinical experience. You may be surprised which celebrities have it, and even more surprised by how much the guys love Marshawn Lynch.

The recent assassination of the United Healthcare CEO has led to a surprising social media response. Many people feel the killer was justified. In this episode Eddie and Justin process the murder, the surprising background and characteristics of Luigi Mangione, and what happens next for our society.

Dr. Alisa Karmel is an author and psychologist who wrote a book with her brother Ian Karmel about growing up fat, how they were treated by society, their journey to having healthy bodies, and how to reclaim the word fat. This episode contains humorous personal stories, useful tips for talking to young people about their weight, and a rousing endorsement for the book T-Shirt Swim Club. 


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