Psyched Out

 Little white lies... Harmless, trivial, mundane. Or at least that is what we believe. But just how common do people lie, and what is their motive for doing so? Children, adolescents, and adults, are all guilty of lying, whether a "little white lie", or a greater act of deceit and manipulation. Tune in for a look at the development of lying, the various types, and how it impacts us and the people we hold relationships with.

Welcome to another episode of PSYCHED  OUT! In this episode we dive into another common and relatively unhealthy relationship dynamic. Whether it be ourselves or someone we care about, we all know people who can't seem to break it off with their ex and live in this cycle of leaving, hooking up, and reconciling -  over and over again. Why do people do this? What impact does it have? And just how common is it? Safety, comfort, emotion, familiarity, and physical intimacy. Join me while we discuss relationship churning. 

Welcome to another episode of PSYCHED OUT! How often do you  find yourself, or someone you care about, involved in unhealthy and toxic relationships? Arguing, belittling, control, manipulation, deceit, lies... TOXIC. Join me while we explore the nature of toxic relationships, why they occur, why people stay, and how to escape.

In this episode of PSYCHED OUT, we discuss the psychology of self-sabotage. While we take a psychology perspective here, we also touch on the mental health side, as self-sabotage often has to do with mental state and can have negative impacts on one's life. Join me while we discuss the lifecycle of self-sabotage - what it is, why we do it, what it can do to us, and how to overcome it!

In this episode of PSYCHED OUT, we delve into two of the most intriguing types of individuals who exist within society - the Psychopath and the Sociopath. If you are someone who is mind blown by the manipulative and aggressive behaviors these two can engage in, and how the brain can be wired or underdeveloped in a way that erodes the ability to connect with others or produce empathy, this episode is for you. While books, movies, and media have painted an image for us for these two types of people, they are often confused and mixed together, and there is still little known about their development. Join me while we explore their background and their behaviors. 

In this episode of Psyched Out, we explore the psychology of jealousy. Jealousy can be seen in all human relationships, but it's most prominent in romantic relationships. So what does this look like? How do we handle it? And is this something that is a natural part of human behavior? Tune in to assess these questions and see what makes and breaks, a jealous individual.

In this episode of Psyched out we explore an interesting, but common, relationship dynamic. Two polar opposites who come together to cultivate one of the most obscure and unhealthy partnerships, one of which that closely relates to that of a parasitic relationship. Join me while I discuss these two and their interactions with one another!  

In this episode of overrated and underrated we explore three different trends in the diet realm. The overrated topics here: Spending hundreds of dollars on supplements, Detoxes and Cleanses, and Cutting out food at a certain time - OVERRATED! Tune in to see why I find these trends overrated and more importantly, what is underrated in connection.

Welcome to my new podcast called Psyched out. This is an initial episode to introduce you to me, my passions, and what this series will entail. Through these episodes we are going to explore mental health, well-being, fitness, nutrition, and all things psychology.  This is a podcast for those who are looking to understand themselves, their surrounding world, and dig deep into the human brain and behavior.
Stay tuned for my series "Overrated and Underrated" that will discuss different trends in the diet and fitness industries.

Overrated and Underrated is a series on fitness and diet trends that are overrated, and more importantly, the things that are underrated! These episodes are short and discuss various topics or focus on one specific thing. In this episode we explore three overrated topics: Waking up early to "grind", Pushing through the pain and exhaustion, and Trying to be "perfect" all the time. These three are specifically in relation to fitness and being able to handle one's general well-being. Enjoy!