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
(Replay) Group therapy, Plomian curse, Enlightenment trap, Being less critical
In today's replay of Episode 192 we have the following questions: 1. What are Dr. Lisle's thoughts on group therapy? What is the purpose if there is one and how would he apply evolutionary principles…
00:44:48 |
Thu 22 Oct 2020
240: Dealing with Narcissism, Small Talk vs Discussing Unconventional views
In today's new episode, Dr. Lisle discusses the following questions: 1) I was deeply fascinated by the Drs' take on narcissism and finally realized my mother is a narcissist. Many of my "friends" are…
00:57:31 |
Thu 15 Oct 2020
(Replay) Impostor Syndrome, Parenting a mischievous son, BF went to stripclub
In this replay of Episode 191, Dr. Howk and Dr. Lisle answer the following questions: 1. What is impostor syndrome? Can you change the perception of feeling like a fraud? 2. A dad's son climbs on a…
00:56:18 |
Thu 08 Oct 2020
239: Down arrow, Education policy, Epigenetics, Trauma induced behavioral change
In this new episode, Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk answer these q's: 1. Voicemail question: Are there some situations where you avoid using the down arrow technique like when the worst case scenario is act…
00:49:21 |
Thu 01 Oct 2020
(Replay) Couchsurfing as a woman, Resilience vs coddling, Jealousy after breakup
In this replay of episode 188, Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk, discuss the following questions: 1. My niece and I have been debating whether it’s safe for attractive young solo female travelers to couch surf…
00:57:06 |
Thu 24 Sep 2020
238:Calorie budget,Baby v Adult talk,Russian women,Heritability,Corporate jargon
1. I have been a proponent of wholesome eating as the guarantee of good health and optimal weight. The approach has worked great for me, but I am still curious to know if eating high caloric density …
00:57:11 |
Thu 17 Sep 2020
237: Desire to change others, Sibling concerns, Step-dad harsh with stepson
1. If it is true that we can't change people, why would evolution waste energy engineer feelings in us that make us feel incline to try to change others? If we can't change others, why do people come…
00:43:49 |
Thu 03 Sep 2020
236: Read receipts, Low sex desire, Weight, High school skills, Silly animals
1. I am a 40-something male on the online/swipey app dating scene. I have had rotten luck and I am interested in whether turning off “read receipts” on WhatsApp is putting women off. I like the free…
00:48:33 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
235: Underdogs, Lazy husband, Genetic politics,Disagreeable vs confrontational
In today's show, the Dr's answer these Q's: 1. Why do we root for under-dogs ? How do we get status from a group that contains perennial losers ? 2. My husband and I are both 30 and have been marrie…
00:51:54 |
Thu 20 Aug 2020
234: Covid Update, Psychology of War, Why High Expectations?
In today's episode, Dr. Lisle updates us on his thinking about the COVID-19 pandemic and current events surrounding lockdowns, death rates, and the future. Two questions are answered and they are: 1…
00:46:04 |
Thu 13 Aug 2020
233: Helping friends, Aliens, PMS, Anger management, Reducing anxiety
1. I feel like I am in the process of losing my best friend. She has been trying to leave an emotionally abusive/narcissistic relationship with a much older man for a while. Of her own admission she…
00:48:44 |
Thu 06 Aug 2020
232: Sugar babies, Appearance & personality, Unconditional love, Homelessness
1. My 19 year old daughter confided in me that she and her friend joined a sugar baby website and has met an older man. I am her birthmother. We are in an "open adoption arrangement" I am 38, so you…
00:51:18 |
Thu 30 Jul 2020
231: Post-corona dating calibration, Pushing our kids, Controlling others
Today's questions: 1. I'm interested in the post-Corona calibration process many of us are likely going through or about to go through. I'd be interested to hear how this unique level of isolation we…
00:45:26 |
Thu 23 Jul 2020
230: Repeat Exposure, Scrambled Eggs, Pair bond dating success, Online dating
In today's show, Dr. Lisle and Dr. Howk start with a dating question and branch off to discuss the Repeat Exposure Effect along with a song performed by one of our listeners, Warren Tews (https://you…
00:46:24 |
Thu 16 Jul 2020
229: Changing political views, Dealing with grief, Current division in the world
In today's show, the Dr's discuss these questions: 1. Ive been following Geoffory Millers twitter during the past couple months and noticed that his worldview is trending to become a little more cons…
00:48:37 |
Thu 09 Jul 2020
228: Selfish Gene & Blueprint, Faking orgasms, Low mood stay at home mom
1. I have come to some confusion reconciling the Selfish Gene's central ideas and Plomin's description of genetics. The confusion though comes from trying to understand how the notion of self selecti…
00:42:02 |
Thu 02 Jul 2020
227: Genes for disease vs. personality, Parental influence, Environmental genes
In today's show, Dr. Lisle discusses: 1. I know you propose that personality is 100% genetically driven. But Dr. McDougall has shown that genes can be turned on and off by diet, and that even the DNA…
00:52:14 |
Thu 25 Jun 2020
226: Irritated compliance, Getting ppl to listen, Break ups, Marriage hesitation
Q's 1. I'm a hyperconscientious nutcase but I don't relate at all to Dr Lisle's statement that HCNCs are more likely to be over the top with wearing masks, washing hands, etc.. I find myself getting …
00:59:03 |
Thu 18 Jun 2020
225: AGE's,Evolution & diet, Self-esteem during recovery, Finding YOUR coalition
In today's show, the doctors discuss: 1. Looking at a list of the foods with the most AGEs in them (fried or high temperature cooked high-protein/fat/sugar foods), it almost seems as if humans can in…
00:55:48 |
Thu 11 Jun 2020
224:Current events,Growth mindset v Genes,Corona-virus compliance, Inheritance
In today's show, Dr. Lisle briefly discusses the current events in the USA and then discusses these q's: 1. I come from a family of low lifes, junkies, and drug addicts. I was able to be the first in…
00:46:12 |
Thu 04 Jun 2020
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