The Emotion Machine

Dr. Heather Berlin is a neuroscientist, professor of psychiatry, and TV host. In this chat, we talk about the nature of consciousness, common misconceptions in neuroscience, free will and decision-making, deep brain stimulation, and the future of neuroscience and technology. We also get to touch on some of our favorite movies about psychology and neuroscience, as well as the future of AI and consciousness.

Discover more about Dr. Heather Berlin here:

http://heatherberlin.com/

https://twitter.com/heather_berlin

Movie Recommendations:

"Ex Machina" - http://amzn.to/2xYJnOV

"Her" - http://amzn.to/2yIugXl

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Taoist Monk Yunrou is an ordained monk, Tai Chi practitioner, environmentalist, writer, and documentarian. In this chat, we discuss how he became interested in Taoism and how it changes our view of nature compared to typical Western attitudes where we often see nature and man as divided and not interconnected. We also touch on his process of becoming a monk, the role religion plays in our current society, and why it's so important we start taking better care of the world and the future of our planet.

Discover more about Taoist Monk Yunrou here:

http://monkyunrou.com/

https://twitter.com/monkyunrou

https://www.youtube.com/user/machobuddha

Book Recommendation:

"Yin: A Love Story" -> http://amzn.to/2xVMzcy

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Ginger Klee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on EMDR, art therapy, and sandbox play. In this chat, we discuss the limitations of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and how different approaches that don't always focus on "talk therapy" can be the best way to go for many people, especially those with trauma and emotional abuse. We also touch on ways for therapists to manage their own mental health, the role of feminism in therapy, and the potential of virtual reality.

Discover more about Ginger Klee here:

https://www.gingerklee.com

https://twitter.com/Ginger_Klee

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Brian Vondruska is a dad, author, and founder of The Kind of Parent You Are. In this chat, we discuss the difficult but rewarding task of being a parent, the downfalls of different approaches like helicopter parenting and tiger parenting, and how "Self Determination Theory" can help us become better parents. We also get to touch on topics like TV and computers, homeschooling, and why parents shouldn't be too hard on themselves.

Discover more about Brian Vondruska here:

https://www.thekindofparentyouare.com

https://twitter.com/BrianVondruska

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David P. Robbins is a rare breed of therapist and psychologist who believes in the power of brutal honesty and personal accountability. In this chat, we discuss the nature of why therapy works, different techniques and perspectives, and how to spark change in people.

Discover more about David P. Robbins here:

https://www.davidprobbins.com

https://twitter.com/davidprobbins

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMRHCoarGvzSB-wWME-VQbA

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Dr. Lori Beth is an Intimacy Coach and psychotherapist who focuses on relationships, love, and sex. In this interview, we discuss key differences between monogamy and polyamory, the importance of human touch, cuddling professionals, the impact of media on sexual attitudes, and sexual bucket lists.

Discover more about Dr. Lori Beth here:

https://www.the-intimacy-coach.com

https://atozofsex.com

Free Ebook: "74 Smokin' Hot Movies That Are NOT X-Rated"

https://drloribeth.leadpages.co/intimacy-coach-opt

Book Recommendation: "The Ethical Slut"

http://amzn.to/2w86gtM

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