Are some people truly immune to anxiety? In this episode, Wayne dives into what research suggests about psychopaths vs. sociopaths, why certain personalities show a low fear response, and how that can look like anxiety immunity (spoiler: nobody’s truly immune).

Wayne unpacks myths around antisocial personality traits, moral decision-making, and what “fearlessness” really means for everyday life, relationships, and risk.

Wayne also explores Stoicism done right vs. done wrong—and why male-dominated Stoic spaces historically lacking women is a problem. Fewer women in Stoic circles can shrink empathy, reduce perspective-taking, and turn “calm” into emotional avoidance.

Wayne argues that more inclusive Stoicism is not only fair - it’s smarter, leading to better decisions, richer dialogue, and healthier resilience.

What you’ll learn with Wayne:

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  Psychopath vs. sociopath: Why Anxiety Immunity Is Abnormal

  
  


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  Why some people seem anxiety-proof

  
  


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  The upside and downside of fearlessness

  
  


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  Stoicism: resilience vs. repression—and why more women’s voices matter. What we are doing to change that.

  
  


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  Practical ways to build calm that don’t numb your humanity

  
  

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Check it out at https://app.quickcalm.app

Buy my book: How To Beat Health Anxiety: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVN8QWTK

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Educational content only; not medical advice. If you’re in crisis or concerned about safety, seek professional help immediately.