Beat Your Genes Podcast
Let's look at life through the lens of our ancestors. Our instincts were shaped by their struggles in an environment much different than our current environment. Our instincts haven't changed much but our environment has changed dramatically. We blend the science of evolutionary psychology with the clinical experience of Doug Lisle, PhD to explore common problems and stumbling points in our pursuit of happiness.
New episodes come out Wednesdays at 8:30 PST. If you have a question or comment, or maybe even a complicated situation that you'd like some advice on, feel free to call us and leave a voicemail at (714) 900-2601 or send in a question through www.BeatYourGenes.org
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 382
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
E346: Applied Evolutionary Psychology, Young woman dating wealthy man, Dietary disagreement in raising child, Women may feel secure when mate is right more often
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In today's show, Dr. Lisle discusses the concept of Beating Your Genes and applying evolutionary …
E346: Our Last Episode, BYG is Moving on...to X
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In today's show, we discuss our last episode 345 being removed for 'medical misinformation' even t…
345: Psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD, weights in on the US Election… What is Morality?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In today's show, Dr. Lisle discusses the US Presidential Election and what to consider if you are…
E344 (343 Pt 2) How can Gay Genes stay in the population without offspring?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In today's Part 2 from episode 343, Dr. Lisle discusses a potential explanation for why homosexua…
E343 Pt 1: Can you breed higher Intelligence into society?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In today's show, Dr. Lisle explains how genes are passed on through generations and just how comp…
342: The EGO TRAP – when expectations are too high, motivation suffers
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In today's show, Dr. Lisle’s discusses a term called The Ego Trap in the context of the following…
Evolutionary MISMATCH is everywhere – work, academia, retirement
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In today's show, we discuss the following listener questions about evolutionary mismatch at work,…
340: The TRUTH about Social Anxiety – are extroverts really the outliers?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In today's show, we discuss different questions on social anxiety and finish with a short questi…
339: Disagreeable people blame trauma for their circumstances.
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld.
Question 1:
I had a very traumatic childhood, but I don't blame my experiences with my violent al…
338: A MARRIED man tried to KISS me! Wanting to Fall in Love AGAIN – What's my mind telling me?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld.
Intro 0:00
Question #1: 0:30
I have been with the same man for 13 years (since I was 19) and we…
337: I’m RICH but I DIDN’T EARN it – Can I EVER be HAPPY? Should I be CONCERNED about all the NEGATIVITY in the news?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld.
Question 1: How do I get back to being happy with so much violence and negativity swirling around…
336: Having SECOND THOUGHTs about fiancé – Should I marry anyway? Is waiting until MARRIAGE a TRAP?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In today's show, we discuss staying a virgin until marriage, and what to consider when having se…
335: I find ALL MEN my age REPULSIVE, Will 10 paid dates WARD OFF the casual daters?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In Today's show, we discuss a listener's struggle with being attracted to men her own age, and th…
E334: Some sad news...Remembering Dr. John McDougall
A visionary physician and author, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor and friend, Dr. McDougall died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday, June 22nd, at the age of 77. Dr…
333: Great marriage but romance FADING? How do our traits OVERLAP? Are PSYCH meds EVER worth it?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. In Today's show, Dr. Lisle discusses the overlap of Big Five traits in normal human behavior and …
OCD relief, Estranged parent-child relationships, Long-term relationship considerations
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld. Today's topics are about people who seek and only feel relief if they have deep understanding abou…
E331: Do Narcissists Hide their Intentions more than Most? Impact of Upbringing on Future Preferences
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD and social scientist, Jen Howk, PhD, discuss the following listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld.
1. What do you make of the common description tha…
330: Is Life ALL ABOUT making money OR can you Beat Your Genes and feel happier?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discusses a listener question with host, Nathan Gershfeld.
In episode 328 dr lisle answered a questioner who was frustrated about their lower income relativ…
329: Is there Valid Critique of Twin Studies and Behavioral Genetics?
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD and social scientist, Jen Howk, PhD discuss twin studies, behavioral genetics, and the logic of evolutionary psychology with host, Nathan Gershfeld
Paper me…
328: Frustrated about Lower Income degree, Helping child increase confidence
Evolutionary psychologist, Doug Lisle, PhD discuss the following listener questions with host, Nathan Gershfeld
1. I’m a 29 year old economics major and I’m frustrated because I see friends who have…