Why Are You Like This?

Why Are You Like This?

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Why Are You Like This? episodes

  • S4 Ep3: Money Emotions: How Rich Do You Feel?
    This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the sticky little topic of money. Three out of four Americans say that money is the number one source of stress in their lives, and we’ve got a lot of feelings about that. Between how we raise boys and girls differently regarding finances to how to successfully tell your friend you can’t do the fancy birthday dinner. We’re talking lots of feels in between, because let’s face it: money is emotional.
    1 hr 48 min
  • S4 Ep2: Enneagram: Personality Gut Punch, Part 2
    This week our discussion of the Enneagram continues! There are so many little nuances to this personality typing system that even when discussing it in the broadest sense possible, we still had to break it up across two episodes. So rejoice, because we’re kicking off this season with a two parter this week and this is Part 2! Don’t forget to brace yourselves for a gut punch because we’re pretty convinced when folks say they don’t identify with their type it might just be because they’re feeling personally victimized. Get ready for even more nuances on this *special* second installment.
    1 hr 4 min
  • S4 Ep1: Enneagram: Personality Gut Punch, Part 1
    This week on our Season 4 Premiere, we’re tackling the beast that is the Enneagram. There are so many little nuances to this personality typing system that even when discussing it in the broadest sense possible, we still had to break it up across two episodes. So rejoice, because we’re kicking off this season with a two parter this week. And brace yourselves for a gut punch because we’re pretty convinced when folks say they don’t identify with their type it might just be because they’re feeling personally victimized. Part 2 drops this Thursday!
    1 hr 18 min
  • S3 Ep29: Keirsey Temperaments: As Told by Two Idealists
    Today on the season finale of the pod, we’re talking yet another personality typing system. Two Idealists here to give you all our thoughts and feelings on the Keirsey Temperament Sorter. Often closely associated with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, it’s another dissection of people in order to better understand ourselves and others. So whether you think you’re Artisan, Guardian, Rational, fellow Idealist, or none of the above we’ve got thoughts and opinions on it all. Because of course we do.
    1 hr 27 min
  • S3 Ep27: Attachment Theory: Gaining Compassion for Asshole Children
    This week on the podcast we’re dissecting attachment theory— studied in children for two decades before people put together that maybe adults are just grown up kids forming bonds the same way and applied it there too. We talk family, romantic relationships, friendships, and how we have more compassion for all those kids losing their cool in the grocery store now.
    1 hr 43 min
  • S3 Ep26: Con Artists: We Have a Fleet of Teslas
    This week on the podcast, we’re talking all about con artists— everything from who’s been scamming your grandma through the mail to being wrapped up into a face to face long game. So, maybe you wouldn’t send all your money to that Nigerian Prince who emailed you... but when the right con comes along, you might get on for the ride.
    1 hr 42 min
  • S3 Ep25: Overconfidence: I’m a Better Driver
    This week on the podcast, we’re talking everything from potential Axis Power wins midst World War II to how many crackers Jaimi thinks she can eat in two minutes. What happens when we think we’re the best or underestimate our opponents? Or better yet, what happens when everyone has a VERY different definition of what it means to be a good driver?
    1 hr 19 min
  • S3 Ep24: Forever Young: Fears and Facelifts
    This week on the podcast, we’re talking all about aging. And also some of the lengths we’ll go to as individuals and as a culture to preserve the appearance of youth. But no matter how you look, is there an expiration date on your value?
    1 hr 30 min

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Two open-minded know-it-alls discuss human behavior, pseudoscience, real science, and esoteric nonsense in order to determine why people are the way that they are.