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
307: Where Does Evolutionary Psychology Evidence Come From?
In today's show, Dr. Lisle discusses in detail "Where does the evidence for evolutionary psychology come from?"
Our first question from a listener begins, " I am incredibly fascinated by EP and feel …
306: Romance novel villains, Boyfriend admits he kissed an ex, Socially awkward or self-preservation, Is population getting dumber & flakier?
- Why do women fall in love with villains in romance novels? I was reading through my girlfriend’s provocative novels and the men in these books are not noble or kind, they are dark, twisted, cruel, v…
305: AI Fears, Frustrated Serial monogamist - Am I a whore? Daughter is wasting life living with me, Looking for your hometown
In today's episode, Dr. Lisle & Dr. Howk discuss artifical intelligence and some of their fears for the future. Then at 26:15, the discussion turns to answering these listener questions:
1. I am a …
304: Information Overload, Do Humans procreate for help later in life?, How much does income/status matter for a woman?
In today's show, Dr. Lisle and Howk discuss the following questions:
1. Has the team discussed how information overload impedes progress and making changes to one's health? I'd assume one can overdo…
303: Awakening a Dormant Circuit, Social Climbing vs. Meaningful relationships
In today's episode, Dr. Lisle & Howk discuss the following questions:
1. Jordan Peterson mentioned briefly in a video that increasing oxytocin can increase agreeableness. He also gives advice that …
302: Abused/Battered women, Obsessed with a competitor, Overpopulation & Mental health
In today's episode, Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk discuss the following listener questions:
- How do you square the notion that there is "no 1 mate" (or job, friend etc) with the jealousy/abuse/ stalking (an…
Episode 300
In our 300th episode (actually episode 301, but we wanted to save it for Dr. Howk), Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk take a break from solving listener problems and answering listener questions and instead tu…
301: Genetics,BPD, Getting Your Health on Track,Group performance,Nosy Neighbors
Upcoming seminar Sun, Feb 19: True to Life Seminar - visit www.TrueToLife.us to register.
In this show, Dr. Lisle discusses: 1. I am still trying to figure out genetics and evolution (I wasn't ta…
299:Eugenics & EvoPsych, Child threatens suicide, Bad child blaming good parents
1. I am curious about an unpopular subject: systematic eugenics. Has "random” selection in the mating market already produced the best possible human genes combinations? Could we generate humans wit…
298: Depression in the modern world vs. Stone Age
In today's episode, Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk discuss the following question:
- Given that depression is inherently demotivating (because it is failure feedback that tells you to stop what you're doing),…
295: Nothing satisfies, Euthanasia, Tragedies, Adrenaline junkies, Homophobia
In today's show (episode 295), Dr. Lisle discusses the following questions:
- I am a 35 year old female and I don’t know what to do with my life. I have a bachelors degree in biochemistry and doctorat…
297: It's the End of the... Year 2022
In our final show of 2022, Dr. Howk and Dr. Lisle have a discussion about current events and the year to come. For more information on their upcoming "True to Life" Seminar being held live & virtual…
294: Cultural appropriation/Oppression Olympics, Mate choice, Finding dream job
Dr. Lisle & Dr. Howk are having a virtual seminar Sunday Feb 19, 2023. Visit www.TrueToLife.us for details!
In today's episode, the Dr's discuss:
- Could you discuss cultural appropriation? Especia…
296: Do minorities have low self-esteem, Interrupting, Neuroplasticity
Announcements: -On Feb 19, 2023, Dr. Lisle & Howk are doing a Live Seminar called the True to Life Series.
Registration link: www.TrueToLife.us -Episodes 294 & 295 will be released in the comin…
293: Child behavior problems, Do men cope by retreating?
In today's show, Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk discuss:
- How well does clinical evolutionary psychology explain and treat behavioural problems of children such as aggression or violence (often in cases even…
292: Ditzy girls, Gratitude, Quality of your internal audience, Empathy
- Why do men seem to be so enraptured by “ditzy” girls? They trip over themselves trying to take care of her. Is it an behavioral manifestation of attractive estrogen levels in the woman?
- How did grat…
291: Is addiction more likely in sad people, Evo Psych in classrooms
In today's show, Dr. Lisle discusses:
- Dear doctors, although addiction has been discussed extensively already im still trying to piece it together, thus would like your comments on the following: In…
290: Need to understand, How BYG started, Childless, Bad Childhood & depression
In today's show, the dr's discuss:
- How does evolutionary psychology approach the complex human need to understand how/why/when about the workings of the universe
- hello! i am just curious how this …
289: Ideal exercise, Resentment, Frustrated with dating, Getting better tips
- What is the ideal level of exercise for one's health?
- Five years ago, I was diagnosed with severe OCD. After two years of painstaking efforts, I successfully got off SSRI and recovered without the h…
288: Anti-depressant news, Ruined by dating a hot guy, Finding a dream job
In today's show, the Dr's discuss new evidence about anti-depressant treament and then discuss the following questions:
- I think I have messed up my dopamine reward system and I don't know how to fi…