Sex Life Science

Ep. 58. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts continue their discussion on anxiety, focusing on how it shows up in friendships, dating, romantic relationships, sex, and parenting. This episode features Seth Frank, Jon Nemcek, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 57. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss anxiety, one of the most common presenting problems in psychotherapy. They unpack the moments when the fears and worries stop being protective and become part of the problem. This episode features Seth Frank, Jon Nemcek, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 56. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about the power of inner narratives in an episode called "Rewrite." Discover how rewriting your inner narrative can boost life satisfaction and mental health without straying from facts and reality. This episode features Seth Frank and Dr. Dave Morgan. 

Ep. 55. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about faith and how believing in the unseen shapes our mental health, relationships, parenting, and sexuality. This episode features Seth Frank and Dr. Dave Morgan. 

Ep. 54. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about self-care and the ways it can recharge our minds, bodies, hearts, and relationships. This episode features Seth Frank, Jeannie Milan, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 53. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss attraction, its many forms, and how our attraction spectrum helps shape our happiness, mental health, and relationships This episode features Seth Frank, Jeannie Milan, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 52. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss exercise. From cardio to weight training, exercise plays a key role in boosting life and relationship satisfaction as we seek to build a healthy body and healthy mind. This episode features J. Ryan Briggs, Dr. Sean Davis, and Joe Wray.

Ep. 51. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about music and the ways it connects with our minds, hearts, and bodies even in moments when we are at a loss for words. From Chris Cornell and Soundgarden to Celine Dion, they talk about the music that has impacted their lives. This episode features J. Ryan Briggs, Dr. Sean Davis, and Joe Wray.

Ep. 50. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about fun. We need powerful antidotes to life's trials and stressors. Knowing how to have fun is an important skill that promotes resilience and happiness. This episode features Dr. Sean Davis, Anna Marks, and Kasey Smith.

Ep. 49. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about offense. In a world of diverse beliefs, feeling offended is intevitable, but how we deal with offense can make or break our happiness and relationships. This episode features Dr. Sean Davis, Anna Marks, and Kasey Smith.

Ep. 48. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about courage. For most of human history, disease, famine, and early death were the norm. Although things have improved considerably, it still takes courage to improve quality of life, protect human dignity, and fuel progress. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Cailin Jaspers, and Trent Perry.

Ep. 47. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss being present in the here and now and the benefits of having a balanced time perspective that considers the past, present, and future. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Cailin Jaspers, and Trent Perry.

Ep. 46. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss honesty, one of the most important ingredients for a satisfying, healthy, happier life. This episode features Jessica Bare, Dr. Sean Davis, and Trent Perry.

Ep. 45. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss bad therapy. From blurred boundaries to ideological preaching, they talk about how unhelpful psychotherapy practices can undermine life satisfaction, mental health, and relationships. This episode features Jessica Bare, Dr. Sean Davis, and Trent Perry.

Ep. 44. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss theory and how these explanations help us understand the complexities of our lives, planet, and universe. This episode features Seth Frank, Perry Lines, and Dr. Dave Morgan.

Ep. 43. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss affirmation. From the therapy couch, to the kitchen table, to the bedroom, they explore how affirmation influences mental health, parenting, and relationships. This episode features Seth Frank, Perry Lines, and Dr. Dave Morgan

Ep. 42. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about regret and how we can manage the disappointment that comes with mistakes, losses, and missed opportunities. This episode features Jessica Bare, Perry Lines, and Dr. Dave Morgan

Ep. 41. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about values. We often say we have values, but where we spend our time, energy, and resources tells the real story. This episode features Jessica Bare, Perry Lines, and Dr. Dave Morgan

Ep. 40. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about tension, that inner strain, uncertainty, and stress that comes with being caught in between. This episode features Seth Frank and Jeannie Milan. 

Ep. 39. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about memory: how we form memories, why we forget, and how memories influence well-being across the life course. This episode features Seth Frank and Jeannie Milan.