Episode 97 - Fixing Partners & Training Spouses
Is it ethical to train your husband like a puppy? To use treats and stimuli? Or to enter a new relationship with plans to fix the other person?
Episode 96 - Frances Glassner Lee & Discovering Purpose
What if we haven’t found our purpose by 30? Or 50? What if we’re missing something fundamental about life’s purpose? Well, we have some fascinating stats about that…
Episode 95-How Inventing Anna Misses The Lesson About Classism
Surely Netflix wouldn’t reduce the real Anna Delvey down to a “lazy girlboss revenge fantasy” - would they?
Episode 94- The Truth About Why Olympic Athletes “Die Twice”
Scandalized sprinters, aging bicyclists, and Russian cheaters. What can we learn from Athletes who can’t let go of being seen as exceptional?
Episode 93 -Russian Expansion is Doomed to Fail (According to The Fate of Empires)
Episode 92 - Omicron & Skepticism
Healthy skepticism of authority is a good thing…until it’s not. So what makes this year different? Why should anti-vaxxers take a break from their Devil’s Advocate lifestyle now?
Episode 91 - Sidney Deal & Possessions
Is there something wrong with us for liking our stuff a little too much? And if we’re feeling cluttered, is there a painless way to part with our old junk?
Episode 90 - Narcissistic Parents & Humble Children
What do nightmare dance moms, screaming soccer dads, and gossipy Hollywood parents all have in common? A chance to produce well-rounded, humble children…?
Episode 89 - Why “Atmospheric Stress” Is Fueling The Great Resignation
Why do we let bosses use stress as a motivational tool, and how do we stop them? France found the answer, and it isn’t pretty.
Episode 88 - Tashrima Hossain & Saying ‘No’
Managers are raising their rates, but how much money would it take to keep you locked into an abusive job? For 100k a year, would you be a Powerpoint punching bag?
Episode 87 - Ray Parker Jr & Delusions of Grandeur
Dreams of stardom, fame, wealth, and success...how do we know when we’re dreaming too big? Wouldn’t we be better off taking nice, safe jobs and keeping our dreams realistic?
Episode 86-Benedict Arnold Trustworthiness Part 3
Every year articles emerge touting one virtue as the pinnacle of all business virtues - trustworthiness. How do we square this with the success of shady companies like Facebook?
Episode 85 -Benedict Arnold Radical Honesty Part 2
Did you know the movie Liar Liar was based on a real movement in Psychotherapy? Make a wish! Because today we want to know - what would happen if we never lied?
Episode 84-Benedict Arnold Trustworthiness Part 1
Every year articles emerge touting one virtue as the pinnacle of all business virtues - trustworthiness. How do we square this with the success of shady companies like Facebook?
Episode 83 - Trash Builders & The Housing Crisis
Millennials have a median net worth of $15K, but the median price for a house has skyrocketed to $375k. But you know what’s free? Trash.
Episode 82 - The Christmas Feud & Selflessness
Our mothers told us generosity wins in the end. But mom didn’t have an entire internet’s worth of statistics, economics, and science to prove it, did she?
Episode 81- Dick Fuld Charisma Part 2
What is Charisma? A charming smile? A warm handshake? Being tall? Maybe functional charisma is more practical. Maybe it’s something we can master and use tactically.
Episode 80 - Dick Fuld Charisma Part 1
What is Charisma? A charming smile? A warm handshake? Being tall? Maybe functional charisma is more practical. Maybe it’s something we can master and use tactically.
Episode 79 - Re-Engineered You Updates: Part 3
This week we bring you news on all your favorite past Re-Engineered episodes, including Granularity, Compassion Fatigue, and Love. You’re welcome!
Episode 78- Re-Engineered You Updates: Part 2
News from the field of emotional intelligence keeps coming, along with more science and history to add to our favorite classic episodes.