In this episode, we'll be discussing porn. More specifically why people watch it and what effects it has on them and their relationships.

 TOPICS & QUESTIONS:

1. What is porn?
2. Why do people watch or consume porn?
3. Does porn have an impact on individuals and if so, how exactly?
4. Does porn have an impact on the quality of relationships? If so, what does that impact look like?

List of references

• Why Do People Watch Porn? An Evolutionary Perspective on the Reasons for Pornography Consumption
• Merriam Webster definition
• How Porn Affects Relationships
• How Pornography Use Affects Couples Sexual Health
• Is pornography addictive?
• Overexposed and Under-Prepared: The Effects of Early Exposure to Sexual Content
• What Viewing Pornography Does to Your Brain
• Is porn harmful? The evidence, the myths and the unknowns

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In this AMA episode, we'll be discussing three questions that I got asked by listeners:

1. How to deal with criticism without it lowering your self-esteem?
2. How does a person’s childhood impact who they are as an adult?
3. How to deal with family or people that are in High Control Groups/Cults

List of references

• 25 signs you’re in a High Control Group
• Checklist of Cult Characteristics
• Wikipedia

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In this episode, we'll be discussing online dating with apps like Tinder, Grindr, and others.

 
TOPICS & QUESTIONS

1. How things have changed over the last years?
2. Some interesting stats
3. The bright side of online dating
4. The dark side of online dating
5. What you can do if things start to get complicated

List of references

• Medium article about the psychology of online dating
• Article on awarenesscenter.com

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In this episode, we'll be discussing Squid Game (E5-9).

 Core questions:

1. Are humans inherently good or bad?
2. What does money or the lack thereof bring out in us?
3. How much is a human life worth and how much are you willing to do to keep your own?
4. Concluding thoughts about the first season of Squid Game from a psychological perspective

List of references

• https://www.netflix.com/title/81040344 

 
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In this episode, we'll be discussing Squid Game (E1-4). 

1. Which human traits, needs, and desires does the series showcase in episodes 1-4?
2. Why is the series interesting to look at from a psychological viewpoint?
3. General thoughts

List of references

• https://www.netflix.com/title/81040344 

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In this episode, we'll be discussing the latest Facebook whistleblower scandal.

1. What did whistleblower Frances Haugen reveal?
2. What does this scandal tell us about human psychology?
3. Can everyone become a reckless monster if the circumstances are right?
4. Can an individual employee initiate real change in a company?
5. What science and research have to say about conscience, obedience, and inhumane behavior.

List of references

• Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: The 60 Minutes Interview
• https://dictionary.apa.org/conscience
• https://dictionary.apa.org/antisocial-personality-disorder
• Social Psychology: The Milgram Experiment(s)

 
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In this episode, we'll be discussing social media, beauty filters, and their effect on our self-esteem, confidence, and mental well-being. Core questions: 

1. Did the rise of social media have an impact on our self-confidence?
2. Do people think about their appearance more nowadays? 
3. Do people undergo more cosmetic surgeries and procedures because of social media?
4. What do scientists have to say about the topic? Does using social media interfere with our mental well-being?
5. What can you do to stay happy and confident as a user of social media?

List of references

• Study/Review 1: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2056305120912488
• Study/Review 2: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1461444819888720 
• BBC overview article: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190311-how-social-media-affects-body-image
• New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-face
• Huff Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/plastic-surgery-social-media_l_5cdc1b9fe4b0437438c4fbea
• APA Dictionary for constructs & definitions: https://dictionary.apa.org/ 

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In this episode, we'll be discussing K-Pop and why it’s so popular around the globe. These are the topics we’ll be touching upon:

1. My connection to K-Pop
2. The incredible popularity of K-Pop & the real magnitude of this phenomenon
3. What the Korean government has to do with the global rise of K-Pop
4. Facts and objective reasons that make K-Pop so successful
5. Psychological reasons for the support and love K-Pop bands & Idols get

List of references

Musical references from different K-Pop waves

• Big Bang - Bang Bang Bang
• BTS
• EXO - Tempo
• Blackpink - ddu du ddu du
• Baekhyun - Candy
• NCT - kick it

Good articles to read

• https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/interactive/2021/kpop-bts-youtube-twitter-blackpink/
• https://www.90daykorean.com/what-is-kpop/ 
• https://www.tripzilla.com/korean-government-k-pop/110010 
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zjgv6v4 

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In this episode, I’ll be answering questions that were submitted to me by listeners. These are the topics:

1. How to keep up your energy and enthusiasm for new projects?
2. How much emotional support should you give to others before referring them to a professional?
3. How to deal with loss and failure?
4. Is self-diagnosing dangerous?
5. What’s the secret to successful relationships?
6. How to find one’s true calling and passion in life?

List of references

• The Plus Delta Podcast by Jerome and Brian 
• The Chatabox Podcast by Elliot and Jack

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In this episode, we'll be discussing Anxiety & Depression as well as ways of dealing with them. From self-help to professional support.

1. How the pandemic exacerbated symptoms of anxiety and depression in many of us
2. What is anxiety?
   1. What to do if you need professional help?
   2. What possibilities of self-help are there?
3. What is depression?
   1. What to do if you need professional help?
   2. How to take care of your mental health? 

List of references

• https://dictionary.apa.org/anxiety
• https://dictionary.apa.org/anxiety-disorder
• https://dictionary.apa.org/social-phobia
• https://dictionary.apa.org/generalized-anxiety-disorder
• https://dictionary.apa.org/depressive-disorders
• https://dictionary.apa.org/major-depressive-disorder
• https://dictionary.apa.org/dysthymic-disorder
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWloIAQpMcQ

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