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Does philosophy matter? How to philosophize effectively? What is the practical role of philosophy?  When most people hear “philosophy,” they immediately dismiss it as “pointless or excessive thinking.”  Today’s conversation will redefine the role of philosophy in everyday life and how to live a meaningful life in this increasingly complex world.  Scott Hershovitz is a professor of law and philosophy at the University of Michigan and a published author.  Scott earned a JD at the Yale Law School and his doctorate in philosophy at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.  His book, Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids, is considered one of the most insightful parenting books of the year.  Without further ado, let’s philosophize.  Welcome to Discover More. Let’s get this started. * Sponsor: Magic Mind Get 50% off for a special Black Friday deal only available through: https://magicmind.com/discovermorebf   Rate The Podcast Show Notes Scott’s Website Scott’s Twitter Scott’s Book * Subscribe to YouTube Discover More Website Discover More Instagram * Discover More is a podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking? * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

What is the psychology of influence? Why do humans struggle with lie detection? How can you spot a con artist?  According to a 2023 survey, 34% of Americans said they would like to have the ability to influence others at will. Today’s episode will teach you a science-based framework for behavior change and influence, the same methods the guest used to shape Google’s global food policy, and much more.  Dr. Zoe Chance is a Yale professor at the School of Management, published author, researcher, and climate philanthropist. Zoe received her doctorate from Harvard University and MBA from the University of Southern California. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Scientific American, and more. You can grab her book, Influence Is Your Super Power, on Amazon and all major bookstores!  Welcome to Discover More! Let's get this started.  Sponsor: Magic Mind 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases at checkout (use code DISCOVERMORE20) https://magicmind.com/discovermore Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes Zoe’s Website Zoe’s LinkedIn Zoe’s Twitter Zoe’s Email Zoe’s Book * Subscribe to YouTube Discover More Website Connect on Instagram * Discover More is a top podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking? * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

How do we have productive disagreements? Why is principled rebelliousness important? What is the art of insubordination?  Today’s conversation will teach you how to have productive disagreements by stress-testing your beliefs.  Dr. Todd Kashdan is a professor of psychology, a published author, and the director of The Well-Being Lab.  Todd received the American Psychological Association’s Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contribution to Psychology and his work can be seen in Harvard Business Review, National Geographic, and Time Magazine, to name a few. Expect to learn about the art of disagreements, the most harmful cognitive biases, what it means to be a principled rebel, and much more.  You can grab Todd's book “The Art of Insubordination” on Amazon and all major bookstores!  Welcome to Discover More! Let's get this started.    Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes Todd’s Website: HERE Todd’s Twitter: HERE Todd’s Newsletter: HERE Todd’s Book: HERE * Join the Community Discover More Website Follow Discover More on Instagram * Discover More is a podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking? * Thank you for Discovering More with us!  

Is the Standardized American Diet ruining our mental health? Why is the nutritional science often unscientific? Why are the USDA’s good guidelines harmful to American health?  According to TIME, mental health in the United States has been worsening by every metric since 2000, including a 30% increase in suicide rates. In 2021, 22.8% of American adults reported experiencing mental health issues. In late 2022, only 31% of Americans reported mental health as “excellent” when compared to about 43% from the early 2000s.  Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, brain metabolism expert, international speaker, and best-selling author.  In today’s conversation, a Harvard nutritional psychiatrist exposes fake nutritional science, why the USDA’s guidelines are unscientific and harmful, the truth behind vegetable oils and ultra-processed food, why superfood is a myth, what we can do to reverse our brain health, and much more.  You can grab Georgia's new book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind, on Amazon and all major bookstores. Welcome to Discover More. Let’s get this started! Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Note Georgia’s Website Georgia’s Instagram Georgia’s Book * Join Our Community  Discover More Website Short-form Content * Discover More is a top ten social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking?  * Watch the full-length episode on YouTube * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

What is the success story behind Shazam? How do we think differently? How do we redefine what is possible?  Chris Barton is the founder and first CEO of Shazam, a three-time startup founder, pioneer of mobile ecosystems at Google and Dropbox, and inventor of twelve patents. Shazam was downloaded over two billion times and was acquired by Apple in 2018 for a reported $401 million, making it Apple’s sixth-largest acquisition in history.  Expect to learn how to think differently, Chris Barton’s surprising path to success with Shazam despite dyslexia, how to break through mental barriers and limiting beliefs, how to redefine what is possible, and much more.  Welcome to Discover More. Let’s get this started! Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes Chris’s Website Chris’s Linkedln * Join Our Community Discover More Website Short-form Content * Discover More is a top social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking?  * Listen to all full-length episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: HERE Spotify: HERE * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

How truthful is the mental health media industry of Hollywood? How do we protect our mental health from media? What does borderline personality look like in adults? Today’s conversation with a doctor of psychology and mental health media expert will explain the detriments of misinformation and sensationalism, and what we can do to safeguard our mental health in today’s media landscape. Dr. Courtney Tracy is a clinical psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, founder of The Truth Doctor, and published author. Expect to learn about the mental health impact of sensationalism, why mental health diagnosis can be empowering, the reality behind Borderline Personality and autism, the importance of seeking help, how to stay hopeful in seemingly hopeless situations, and much more. Welcome to Discover More! Let's get this started. * Rate The Podcast: HERE Show Notes: Dr. Courtney Tracy Website: HERE Dr. Courtney Tracy TikTok: HERE Dr. Courtney Tracy Instagram: HERE Dr. Courtney Tracy YouTube: HERE Dr. Courtney Tracy Podcast: HERE * Subscribe to YouTube: Discover More Discover More Website: HERE Come say hi on Instagram: HERE * Discover More is a top social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking? * Listen to all full-length episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: HERE Spotify: HERE * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

The American special forces have been the topic of countless movies due to their unbelievably cut-throat selection process, and the little-known reality of what they do and who they are.  What is the secret reality of special forces in the United States?  Dr. Chris Frueh is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating special forces, a professor of psychology, and a published author.  Chris’s unique ability to simplify complex medical issues allowed him to testify before the US Congress and serve as a paid contractor for the Department of Defense and the US State Department.  Get ready to peel back the curtain that only a select few had the opportunity to access due to the highly classified nature of the American special forces’s existence outside of limited Hollywood portrayal.  Welcome to Discover More. Let’s get this started! Sponsor: Email for FREE 30-minute Mental Health Coaching Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes Chris’s Website Chris’s Instagram Chris’s Book * Join Our Community Discover More Website Short-form Content * Discover More is a top ten social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking?  * Listen to all full-length episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: HERE Spotify: HERE * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

Why does trauma repeat itself? Why does trauma become our identity? What is trauma healing?  According to Forbes Health, in 2023, over 70% of the survey participants reported experiencing at least one traumatic event and 31% said they were exposed to four or more traumatic events in their lifetime.  Today’s conversation will teach you why our trauma is not our identity.  Dr. Frank Anderson is a trauma expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, therapist, global speaker, and bestselling author.  Expect to learn how trauma distorts our memories, the hidden costs of being normal, why trauma is not our identity, how to redefine our trauma, why wounds drive our attraction toward others, and much more.  Welcome to Discover More!  Let's get this started. Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes Frank’s Website Frank’s Instagram Frank’s Book * Join Our Community  Discover More Website Short-form Content * Discover More is a top ten social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking?  * Listen to all full-length episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: HERE Spotify: HERE * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

What is it like to be an astronaut? What does it take to be an astronaut? How do we control risks in high-stress environments? Today's guest is one of the most prolific American astronauts who was inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame.   Benoit wanted to be an astronaut or the president of the world. Yes, one of those positions is not real. Now, he explores the space within his clients’ temporal lobes and internal landscapes as a psychotherapist. Close enough, ha! Jim Wetherbee is a NASA astronaut, former Spaceflight commander, retired US Navy captain, aerospace engineer, and published author. Jim is a veteran of 6 Space Shuttle missions and is the only American to have commanded 5 spaceflight missions in history.  Expect to learn about the art of controlling risk, the life of an astronaut, the role of cognitive biases in high-stress environments, effective mental modeling, the importance of organizational culture, what we can learn from disasters, and much more.  Welcome to Discover More. Let’s get this started!  * Rate The Podcast: HERE Show Notes Visit Jim's Website Get Jim's book: HERE * Subscribe to YouTube Discover More Website Come say hi on Instagram * Discover More is a top social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking? Let’s get this started. * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

What does a healthy church look like? What are the biggest problems in the church today?  According to the 2023 loneliness surveys, 52% of Americans report feeling lonely and about 47% said their relationships with others aren’t meaningful. For a long time, the church has filled that gap for many until recently. As of today, however, about 1.2 million people are leaving the church every year.   Pastor Bobby Lopez is the co-founder of Passion LA, Director of Passionate Leaders Network, and a United States Marine veteran.  Bobby speaks openly about his childhood trauma, including being raised by drug dealers and gang members, and the importance of emotional and mental health to his congregations and youth leaders.  Expect to learn about the loneliness epidemic in America, the biggest problems in the church, how to be a healthy leader, Pastor Bobby’s saving grace stories, how to stay hopeful in this seemingly hopeless climate, and more.  Welcome to Discover More!  Let's get this started. * Rate The Podcast: HERE Show Notes Passion LA Website: HERE Donate: HERE Passion LA TikTok: HERE * Subscribe to YouTube: HERE Discover More Website: HERE Short-form on Instagram: HERE * Discover More is a top ten social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking? Let’s get this started * Listen to all full-length episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: HERE Spotify: HERE * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

Can we reverse the aging process scientifically? How do we slow down biological aging? What is epigenetics?  The ultimate question of the 21st century in biology is longevity. Our timeless pursuit of immortality can be seen across all cultures and different schools of philosophy.  The fields of genetics and epigenetics are required to understand the topics of longevity and immortality.  Today’s conversation will explain how to reverse the aging process scientifically by harnessing longevity genes.  Hannah Went is the co-founder and director of operations of TruDiagnostic and the founder of Everything Epigenetics.  Expect to learn about how to reverse the aging process, how to slow down our biological age, the science of longevity genes, the positive effects of epigenetics, the most helpful lifestyle changes, the impact of stress on mental health, and much more.  Let's get this started. Rate The Podcast: HERE Show Notes Hannah’s Instagram: HERE Hannah’s LinkedIn: HERE Hannah’s Podcast: HERE Hannah’s Email: HERE TruDiagnostic: HERE * Join Our Tribe: HERE Discover More Website: HERE Come say hi on Instagram: HERE * Discover More is a top ten social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Looking for deep thinking?  * Listen to all full-length episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: SUBSCRIBE Spotify: FOLLOW * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

Is manifestation real or just another pop culture myth and baseless hype? It took humans 90,000 years to get from hunter-gatherers to a society of agriculture and farming. Then, it took humans about 10,000 years to become an industrialized civilization. Humans then discovered atomic power in about 200 years. Within the last century, we created computers and entered the Information Age in about 50 years.  With awe-inspiring exponential progression, humans know surprisingly little about consciousness or what lies beneath our awareness.  Today’s conversation will prove the science of manifestation by explaining the hidden truth underneath human consciousness. Dr. James Doty is a neuroscientist, neurosurgeon, Stanford professor, and a best-selling author. BTS, the world’s biggest K-pop group and arguably the world’s most popular band in history has a song named Magic Shop inspired by James’s first New York Times best-selling book, Into The Magic Shop which outlines his manifestation journey as a neurosurgeon.  Expect to learn about what manifestation is, the great unhappiness of America, the neuroscience of manifestation, the lasting impact of words, helpful self-compassion practices, and much more.  You can grab his new book, Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything, on Amazon and all major bookstores. Let’s get this started. Sponsor: Discover More Mental Health Coaching * Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes James’s Website: HERE James’s IG: HERE James’s Book: HERE Support Local Bookstore: HERE Mental Health Startup: Happi One Humanity Foundation: HERE * Subscribe to Youtube: SUBSCRIBE Discover More Website: HERE Connect on IG: HERE * Discover More is a top ten social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health, psychology, and social sciences. Are you looking for deep thinking? * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

Is the mental health conversation too soft on social media? Has trauma become your identity? How do we break unhealthy patterns?  Michael Unbroken is a trauma coach, speaker, advocate for survivors of childhood trauma, and New York Times best-selling author.  Michael operates his life and mission statement around three identities: a trauma survivor, a trauma warrior, and a trauma mentor. Michael was a son of drug addicts and abusers, molested by a family friend, his finger was cut off by his mother, became homeless by 10, and a drug addict by 12.  Of course, if the story ended there, we would not be sitting here today and this would be a very depressing episode.  We will deconstruct Michael’s way of life and how he went from being homeless to being a hero of his life and millions of others.  Expect to learn about why trauma is not an identity, why we must choose our struggle, how to break unhealthy patterns, how to take responsibility for our lives, the power of self-talk, how to raise our standards, and much more.  Let’s get this started. * Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes Michael’s Website: HERE Michael’s Instagram: HERE Michael’s Podcast: HERE Michael’s Book: FREE * Subscribe to Youtube: HERE Discover More Website: HERE Connect Further on IG: CONNECT * Discover More is a podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of mental health and social sciences. Welcome to our tribe.  * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

What is sex therapy? Is sex addiction real? Why do we feel sexual shame?  We live with many paradoxes in today’s society. For example, the United States is hyper-sexualized and the topic of sex can be seen in most fabrics of our society. Yet, sex and real emotional intimacy are often little talked about, or not at all.  Today’s conversation will answer all the questions you were afraid to ask.  Christene Lozano is a licensed sex therapist, certified sex addiction expert, licensed marriage & family therapist, and the founder of Meraki Counseling. With nearly a decade of expertise working with populations who struggle with sexual healing and sexual liberation from trauma, Christene has developed her unique multidimensional approach to each client’s individualized healing process and reclaiming their sexual health.   Expect to learn about who can benefit from sex therapy, the impact of overly sexualized American culture, why we feel sexual shame, the science of sex addiction, red skin syndrome, and how to achieve sexual liberation.  Let's get this started. Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes Christene’s Instagram: HERE Christene’s Website: HERE Christene’s Psychology Today: HERE * Join Our Tribe: HERE Discover More Website: HERE Connect on IG: HERE * Discover More is a top social sciences podcast for independent thinkers with mental health as a through-line. Looking for deep thinking? Let’s get this started * Listen to all full-length episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discover-more/id1478666639 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OQZ0SEZ30BNFX5m4hCZEl Come say hi: https://www.instagram.com/discovermorepodcast/ * Thank you for Discovering More with us!

Is it possible to prove that God is real through science?  The biggest argument against Christianity is that there is no empirical evidence to support God’s existence.  Today’s conversation will explain the existence of God through astrophysics.  Dr. Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist, published author, senior research scholar, and project scientist at UCLA.  Jeff earned a PhD in astrophysics from Iowa State University and worked as a research physicist for 16 years before working for 7 years as a project scientist at UCLA.  Expect to learn about the great contribution of Christian scientists in the scientific enterprise, why science is no enemy to Christianity, the dynamic nature of known realities, the truth behind time travel, why the universe can prove God’s existence, and much more.  Welcome to Discover More. Let’s get this started!  Let's get this started. * Rate The Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/discovermore Show Notes Jeff’s Website: HERE Jeff’s Books: HERE Jeff’s LinkedIn: HERE YouTube Channel: HERE * Subscribe to Youtube: HERE Discover More Website: HERE More short-form on Instagram: HERE * Discover More is a top social sciences podcast for independent thinkers with mental health as a through-line. Looking for deep thinking? Let’s get this started * Listen to all full-length episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: HERE Spotify: HERE * Thank you for Discovering More with us!