This hard-hitting episode focuses on domestic abuse and child maltreatment. Ed discusses alarming statistics about intimate partner violence and child abuse, emphasizing the need for awareness and preventive questioning in relationships.

He outlines critical questions designed to identify patterns of abusive behavior early, potentially saving lives and breaking cycles of trauma.

00:00 – Introduction & purpose of this topic

02:00 – National statistics on domestic and child abuse

04:00 – How unhealed trauma perpetuates abuse

07:00 – Critical questions to ask about violent behavior

10:00 – Understanding red flags and early detection

11:30 – Final thoughts on protection and prevention

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In this episode, Ed explores the complex and often taboo subject of sexual occupations. From ancient Mesopotamia to modern platforms like OnlyFans, he traces how sex work has evolved and discusses its connection to trauma, poverty, and psychological boundaries.

He closes with a series of powerful questions to help listeners better understand their potential partners’ experiences, choices, and healing journeys.

00:00 – Introduction

00:57 – History of prostitution and sex work

02:15 – The modern sex industry and online platforms

04:00 – Economic and psychological implications

06:30 – Questions to ask about sexual history and boundaries

08:00 – Closing thoughts on healing and trauma

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In this episode of The Psychological Paradigm Shift, Ed Rieger examines the psychological implications of hunting, fishing, and weapon ownership, especially within the context of mental health. He shares personal experiences and data on weapon use, violence, and cultural norms, while offering essential questions to ask a romantic partner about their relationship with weapons.

This episode challenges listeners to think deeply about how comfort with violence and weaponry may reflect underlying psychological traits.

00:00 – Introduction & topic overview

01:20 – America’s weapon culture & mental health concerns

03:00 – The economic cost of gun violence

04:00 – Ed’s personal experiences with hunting and firearms

06:40 – Why unnecessary killing may signal red flags

07:10 – Questions to ask your partner about hunting and weapon use

09:00 – Final thoughts on paranoia, aggression, and control

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In this episode of The Psychological Paradigm Shift, Ed Rieger explores the harsh realities of drug usage and how it connects to psychological trauma, family dysfunction, and relationship instability. Drawing from statistics, national trends, and his own lived experience, Ed explains why drug use is one of the most dangerous red flags when dating or planning to marry.

He outlines critical questions to ask a potential romantic partner about their history with drugs, from first use to overdoses, arrests, rehab, and even introducing substances to children. Ed emphasizes that drug use is never just about substances—it’s a window into unresolved trauma and decision-making that can affect your future.

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00:00 – Introduction & disclaimer

01:00 – Why drugs are used to suppress trauma

02:00 – National stats on drug use and arrests

04:00 – Ed’s personal experience with drugs and family addiction

06:00 – Key questions to ask a romantic partner about drug use

08:00 – Red flags: rehab, overdoses, drugs around children

10:00 – The cultural cost of drug addiction

11:00 – Closing reflections & hope for future generations

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In this episode of The Psychological Paradigm Shift, Ed Rieger takes a blunt look at alcohol use and abuse — one of the most destructive yet socially accepted addictions. He shares his personal experiences of growing up in a home surrounded by alcoholism and explains why alcohol so often hides deeper psychological trauma.

Ed outlines the critical questions you should ask a potential partner about their drinking habits, family history, and attitudes toward alcohol. From DUIs and blackouts to drinking around children, he reveals how alcohol abuse can be one of the clearest red flags when evaluating a relationship.

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00:00 – Disclaimer & introduction

01:00 – Why alcohol is the “drug of choice” for many with mental illness

02:30 – Ed’s childhood growing up around alcoholics

04:00 – Statistics on alcohol use, DUIs, and incarceration

06:00 – Questions to ask about drinking habits & family history

08:00 – Alcohol around children and generational trauma

09:30 – Rehab, relapse, and societal normalization of alcohol

11:00 – Closing reflections

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In this episode of The Psychological Paradigm Shift, Ed Rieger tackles one of the most sensitive but essential topics for long-term relationships: sexual history and preferences. With honesty and vulnerability, he explains how past sexual experiences — including trauma, early encounters, or unresolved desires — can deeply shape intimacy, communication, and compatibility.

Ed shares his own experiences while outlining the critical questions you should ask a romantic partner about their sexual history, boundaries, and desires. From monogamy and sexual orientation to pornography, STDs, and sexual addictions, he emphasizes why transparency in this area is vital to avoid devastating misunderstandings and divorces later.

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00:00 – Disclaimer & introduction

01:00 – Why sexual history matters for long-term stability

02:00 – Trauma, early encounters, and unresolved wounds

04:00 – Key questions about first sexual experiences

05:00 – Preferences: monogamy, orientation, and practices

07:00 – Risk factors: STDs, addictions, and paying for sex

08:30 – Relationship red flags revealed through sexual history

09:30 – Final reflections on communication & trust

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In this episode of The Psychological Paradigm Shift, Ed Rieger tackles one of the most taboo but critical topics in relationships: money. He explains why finances are often the number one cause of divorce, how spending habits can expose deep psychological red flags, and the key financial questions you should ask when dating or preparing for marriage.

Ed also explores the bigger picture — from America’s $1.3 trillion in credit card debt to rising bankruptcies — and how financial instability at both the personal and national level is tied to psychological behaviors. With candor and lived experience, he stresses why conversations about debt, savings, and planning are essential for healthy long-term relationships.

00:00 – Disclaimer & intro

01:00 – Why finances are the #1 divorce factor

02:30 – Red flags in spending habits (cars, homes, image items)

04:30 – National debt and household debt statistics

06:30 – Financial neglect as family “abuse by omission”

08:00 – Key questions: debt, credit cards, bankruptcies, FICO score

10:00 – Insurance, retirement, and long-term planning

11:00 – Generational financial behaviors and inheritance

12:00 – Final reflections & importance of financial communication

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Ed turns to job history—how career paths, frequent job changes, or long-term stability can reveal a lot about someone’s psychological makeup. Drawing from his own personal work history, he explains how mental illness influences career choices, and why asking about employment patterns can uncover red flags in relationships.

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00:00 – Disclaimer & intro

00:45 – Ed’s personal job history & context

02:30 – How poverty and mental illness impact career choices

04:00 – Questions to ask about job history and stability

06:30 – Work vs. family balance in relationships

08:30 – Recognizing signs of chaos in employment patterns

09:30 – Closing thoughts & preview of finances episode

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In this episode, Ed explains why relationship history is one of the most revealing factors in understanding a partner’s psychological health. From first dates to marriages, stepchildren to breakups, he shares the key questions to ask—and how to spot repeating patterns, commitment issues, and dangerous red flags before you make long-term decisions.

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00:00 – Disclaimer & intro

01:00 – Why past relationships reveal future patterns

03:00 – Key dating and intimacy questions

05:00 – Engagements, marriages, and stepchildren

07:00 – The role of commitment in psychological health

09:00 – Ending thoughts & preview of job history episode

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Ed takes on the difficult topic of psychiatric treatment—therapy, hospitalization, and medication—and the often-hidden trauma that comes with them. He highlights the importance of asking partners about their treatment history, the stigma around disclosure, and how compassion and awareness can protect both you and your relationship.

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00:00 – Disclaimer & intro

00:45 – Why treatment itself can be traumatic

02:00 – Scope of psychiatric conditions in the U.S. and worldwide

04:30 – The massive cost of treatment & medication

06:00 – Questions to ask about psychiatric diagnoses, therapy, and hospitalization

08:00 – Compassion vs. protecting yourself

09:15 – Closing thoughts & preview of next episode

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