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Psychological Paradigm Shift episodes
- School Activities and Childhood Participation
In this episode of The Psychological Paradigm Shift, Ed Rieger explores how a person’s childhood school activities can reveal important psychological patterns in adulthood. From sports to clubs to classroom participation, Ed explains why early involvement—or the lack of it—can indicate trauma, neglect, or developmental challenges that may affect future romantic relationships.
He walks through the key questions you should ask a potential partner about their school experience to better understand their social skills, emotional health, and long-term stability.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Disclaimer & introduction
01:00 – Why school involvement predicts adult behavior
02:30 – Trauma, neglect, and missed childhood opportunities
04:00 – Social development & emotional patterns in the classroom
06:00 – Questions to ask a romantic partner about their school years
08:30 – Final thoughts on evaluating childhood context
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14 min - Relationships with Children and Grandchildren
In this episode, Ed delves into the dynamics between mentally ill individuals and their children or grandchildren. He discusses generational disconnection, declining birth rates, and shifting cultural attitudes toward marriage and family.
Through thoughtful reflection and data, Ed encourages listeners to examine how childhood experiences shape adult relationships and future family planning.
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – How mental illness impacts family dynamics
04:00 – Key questions about relationships with children and in-laws
07:00 – Generational changes in marriage and birth rates
08:40 – Final thoughts on breaking family cycles
Links:
🌐 www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com
📱 Instagram
📘 Book on Amazon
11 min - Abuse Toward a Spouse or Child
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
Links:
🌐 www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com
📱 Instagram
📘 Book on Amazon
13 min - Sexual Occupations
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
Links:
🌐 www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com
📱 Instagram
📘 Book on Amazon
11 min - Hunting, Fishing, and Weapon Ownership
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
Links:
🌐 www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com
📱 Instagram
📘 Book on Amazon
12 min - Drug Usage and Relationships
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.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
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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Website: www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing
Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO
13 min - Alcoholisms Effect on Relationships
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.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
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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Website: www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing
Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO
13 min - Sexual History in Relationships
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.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
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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Website: www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing
Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO
12 min - Finances and Relationships
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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Website: www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing
Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO
18 min - Job Histories and Psychological Stability
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.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
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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Website: www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing
Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO
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About Psychological Paradigm Shift
From the publisher's feed
Psychological Paradigm Shift Podcast: Unveiling the Power of Mental Illness
Introduction
The Psychological Paradigm Shift Podcast is an eye-opening series dedicated to exploring mental illness and its profound impact on our personal lives, generational dynamics, economic stability, and political landscapes. In this podcast, we confront the truths about mental illness and discuss how it holds sway over individuals and society.
A Global Concern
Mental illness is not just a national issue; it is a worldwide medical problem. The psychological community estimates that over 20% of Americans currently suffer from a mental illness. With a population of approximately 300 million citizens, that amounts to over 60 million people. Extrapolating this statistic to the global population of 8 billion, we find that 1.6 billion people are affected by mental illness. The Psychological Paradigm Shift Podcast will address these staggering figures and delve into how mental illness influences every aspect of human life.
The Power of Mental Illness
Mental illness exerts a tremendous force on individuals, making it a national, economic, societal, personal, security threat. We spend trillions of dollars to safeguard ourselves from the potential abuses of the mentally ill, through personal home security devices, automobile security products, national and local policing forces, and vast global military expenditure. The podcast will candidly discuss the ways in which mentally ill individuals impact us daily, creating chaos and conflict in various spheres of life.
Daily Impact and Abuse
The actions of the mentally ill have far-reaching consequences that affect us every day. They manifest in our romantic partnerships, family relationships, communities, economic well-being, and national interests. From personal abuse such as neglect, rape, and murder, to economic disruption and political turmoil, the podcast will examine how these actions shape our world.
Moving Forward
The Psychological Paradigm Shift Podcast aims to be a tool for understanding the actions of the mentally ill and for promoting human advancement into the 21st century. It seeks to provide listeners with insights and strategies to cope with the impact of mental illness, fostering a paradigm shift that will enable society to evolve and thrive.
Join us as we embark on this journey to uncover the truths about mental illness and its power over humanity. Together, we can begin to take control and move towards a brighter, more advanced future.