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Cults are fascinating but dangerous, so is it time to join a commune? Today we talk about the psychology of cults, and why communes may be a separate helpful way to live together and be better for the environment. The psychology of living lifestyles differently than the nuclear family creates a lot of tension, and the reasons are surprising. Today we break down the psychology, science and history of cults and communes to help you figure out if it is time to join one. STUDYTIME: Cults - why are they so popular right now?WDWLTW:the first high res image of a brain may change anythingsome anti-depressants don't work on night owlsREFERENCES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Oaks_Community,_Virginiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intentional_communityhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2019/04/30/research-about-communes-and-utopian-societies-has-uncovered-these-important-lessons/?sh=5b5af90f283c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saunas or thermotherapy, is a way of making your body SUPER hot in order to feel better and hopefully have a positive physiological response. The popularity of sauna bathing has increased in recent years, but is there a good reason for it? It may feel good, but the science of saunas may say something else about how they affect your body.STUDYTIME: Are saunas actually good for you?WDWLTW:bird watching recapRESOURCES:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4042662/vhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14017431.2024.2302159https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/#B47https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2130724https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpregu.00076.2022https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7908414/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

Bird watching / ornithology / birding - it has TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM! More people than ever are doing this activity and for good reason. Today we explain how it will make you happier, how to get started, and the most insane stories we have from the trails. Alison Hendrick joins Greg to talk about all things bird watching. This episode is IMPORTANT - because with this knowledge your life WILL CHANGE. May is the month of bird watching - and this episode will get you started.STUDYTIME: The science of birdwatching - why it is the best thing for your health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you tell if someone is gay from their voice? There is a lot of new research on the 'gay accent' or 'gay voice' - and why it might be that gay men and gay women speak differently than hetero people. The research is fascinating - so we decided to have our good friend Caleb Marshall (The Fitness Marshall) on to talk about all of our relationships to the gay voice.STUDYTIME: Why Do Gay Men Talk Like That?References:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7497419/https://www.jstor.org/stable/455948https://web.archive.org/web/20071101043238/http://www.newsandevents.utoronto.ca/bin2/020218c.asphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_male_speechhttps://www.rowdymagazine.com/post/why-do-gay-men-sound-like-~that~ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sugar is enemy #1 according to many online doctors - such as Dr. Mark Hyman. So what is going on here, why are we all of a sudden so worried about sweets, the things we enjoy so much. Today we explain the science of sugar, what it does to your body and if in fact it is slowly killing you!STUDYTIME: Is Sugar Destroying Your Healthy?WDWLTW:the science of sugar daddieswhy pregnancy ages youREFERENCES:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8468293/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-021-01309-7https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-022-02712-7https://www.bmj.com/content/381/bmj-2022-071609 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intermittent fasting has recently come under scrutiny - there is new research that may hint it can KILL YOU! What is going on? We break down the recent research on intermittent fasting, the biochemical mechanisms as to why people love this fad diet - but why you sure potentially not do it.STUDYTIME: Is intermittent fasting actually bad?What Did We Learn This Week:is kombucha capable of making you burn fatwhy 3D printing wood could change the futureResources:https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-022-00311-yhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2771095https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/new-intermittent-fasting-study-explainedhttps://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/fakulteterne/naturvidenskab/nyheder-2024/ketosishttps://www.cell.com/trends/endocrinology-metabolism/abstract/S1043-2760(23)00215-1?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1043276023002151%3Fshowall%3Dtruehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_fastinghttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1050942

Lucid Dreaming is something we will all likely do in our lifetime, but there are science backed tips and tricks to make it happen consistently. Today we discuss what lucid dreaming is, how to do it more often and also the science of why we dream. It is a fascinating conversation and in the end you may be able to lucid dream about making out with Bad Bunny, LOLOLOLOLSTUDYTIME: Lucid Dreaming - how it can change your lifeWDWLTW:why hyperflexible people are more susceptible to long COVIDthe evolution of musichttps://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-entered-peoples-dreams-and-got-them-talking?utm_campaign=NewsfromScience&utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Twitterhttps://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(21)00059-2https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171019100812.htmhttps://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fdrm0000059https://www.psypost.org/lucid-dreamers-transmit-musical-melodies-from-dreams-to-reality-in-real-time-in-groundbreaking-study/https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLandi

Death - it is something we will all experience. There are some patterns to what people think about, and also to the regrets they have before dying. Today we will talk about how we can change our lives to have LESS regrets, and how we can also understand what we will think about while dying. There is amazing information about near death experiences - and we will keep it LIGHT HEARTED AND EXISTENTIAL!STUDYTIME: What Happens When You Die?WDWLTW: How many steps do you REALLY need a day?Why are people dying younger from cancer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throuples, quads, polyamory, polycules, it turns out that non-monogamous relationships are on the rise. It is common now for people to date more than one person, but this trend has existed for thousands of years. Today we are going to explain the psychology of polyamory, as well as some scientific studies and historical research about how these types of relationships continue to exist - and why they may actually be better than typical monogamous relationships.STUDYTIME: Why Is Polyamory So Popular?WDWLTW:how much microplastic is in your right nowhy flowering plants are studied more than endangered onesREFERENCES:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27215273/https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.619640/fullhttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/974590https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27096488/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30932711/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jftr.12546#:~:text=Other%20studies%20found%20that%20people,et%20al.%2C%202021%3B%20Cunninghamhttps

Posture is a hot topic online, tons of people are teaching you how to fix it and making money of explaining how to stand up straight. The science is more complicated than that, is there such thing as "good posture"? How do you know what is right for you and is there a way to fix your posture quickly?Studytime: how to fix your posture fastWDWLTW:empathy is contagiouswhy Ozempic may cure parkinsonsReferences:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6166197/#:~:text=It%20is%20known%20that%20the,against%20injury%20or%20progressive%20deformity.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19910263/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27174256/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33290371/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29306972/#:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20This%20study%20did%20not,growing%20prevalence%20of%20neck%20pain.https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.031156https://today.ucsd.edu/story/sedentary-behavior-increases-mortality-riskhttps://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2019.0610https://www.physio-pedia.com/Posture#cit

Self-esteem is a complicated psychological marker of how you "feel" about yourself. When it is low it can really affect your life - so today we explain what self-esteem is, how you can improve it and what are the factors to explain if you have low or high self-esteem.SELF-ESTEEM: how does it workWDWLTW:social media jealousyopen AI's revolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erections, boners or HOGS (LOL) are a very important part of sexual health and reproduction. Today we explain how they work, the neuroscience of getting one and how to make them more HARD AND HEALTHY! We will also talk about erectile dysfunction.STUDYTIME: how do erections work and how to keep them healthyWDWLTW:how to make transit more greenhow to tell if you have work burnoutReferences:https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ade8064https://news.ki.se/fibroblasts-in-the-penis-are-more-important-for-erectile-function-than-previously-thoughthttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0094014321018590?via%3Dihubhttps://norwegianscitechnews.com/2024/02/burnout-identifying-people-at-risk/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sjop.12996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Envy and jealousy are complicated emotions, but science, psychology and evolution have a lot to say about why they exist. Today we will explain how to cope with them, what we are envious of and why understanding more about them can make the feelings dissipate.STUDYTIME: Why is envy real, and how to deal with itWDWLTW:what does the average day look like for humanshow to live to 100https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8776058/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pchj.493https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8578062/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5609545/https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.0707182104https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12913-envious-monkeys-can-spot-a-fair-deal/https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/10.1521/jscp.1988.7.1.15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mewing is a cultural trend where you put your tongue on the top of your mouth, and over time your jaw changes to make you hotter? That is oversimplified - it relates to a lot of science techniques, controversy and even the incel movement. This week we break down how it works, and why everyone right now seems to be MEWING!STUDYTIME: Mewing - does it work?WDWLTW:Octopus medicine patchwhy calorie counting is fakehttps://www.joms.org/article/S0278-2391(19)30349-0/fulltexthttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9656904/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30210041/https://www.utoronto.ca/news/calorie-always-calorie-not-when-it-comes-almonds-u-t-researchers-findhttps://zoe.com/post/are-nuts-bad-for-you-why-the-calorie-counts-for-almonds-dont-add-up#:~:text=In%20the%20USDA's%202012%20study,and%20168%20calories%20for%20another! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Internalized homophobia is something that sociologists and psychologists argue every man has. It is complicated to understand so today we bring the most up to date research and scientific papers on internalized homophobia, heterosexism and toxic masculinity. It is a wild time to be on the internet, and it could be making things worse - so how do we combat it?STUDYTIME: Why Internalized Homophobia is on the rise?WDWLTW:why palm oil is worse than you thinkWhy is Mexico spelt like that?References:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7432091/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027273581000125Xhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2678796/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5560600/https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/lgbt.2019.0108 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neurodivergence is one the rise, or is it? It is a newer term, which includes ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and some other "conditions". There is neurodivergent TikToks and a lot of information coming out that makes it seem like everyone suddenly is claiming it, but what is going on here?Today we break down the science, explain the term and even take calls from people who are neurodivergentSTUDYTIME: Why is everyone suddenly neurodivergent?What did we learn this week?how plants chat to each otherwhy testicles are on the outside in humansListener call in to END Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Meat Diet, a.k.a. The Carnivore Diet is a huge new trend online. Tons of people are now ONLY eating meat and saying it helps with chronic disease, helps the gain muscle and live the healthiest lives they can. Some studies are coming in on what is actually happening in their bodies. The science is fascinating, the reasoning in fascinating so let's get INTO ITStudytime: WHY ARE PEOPLE ONLY EATING MEAT?WDWLTW;a new green energy that could save the planethow Brazil is going to change mosquitos foreverComment corner: A CALL IN FROM ALIhttps://www.nature.com/articles/nature12820https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/health-nutrition/carnivore-diet-beefy-leap-faithhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/10/02/is-an-all-meat-diet-what-nature-intendedhttps://www.sciencefocus.com/news/carnivore-diet-health-impact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEW YEAR NEW US! As always!!! Today we discuss the top scientific tips with HOW to keep resolutions, and why it is a good time to make a change. Using psychology, and biology we explain why it is okay to mess up resolutions, and how to prolong the. A lot of people struggle but there are good ways to make changes, and studies show the new year is a great time to change.STUDYTIME: How to Keep New Years ResolutionsWDWLTW: climate crisis hopehow bad are plastic water bottles?https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/how-risky-is-it-really/201312/why-we-really-celebrate-new-years-dayhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7725288/https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2300582121https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240108-bottled-water-contains-hundreds-of-thousands-of-plastic-bits-study Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go through our top science stories, the biggest tech and pop culture moments, and what we predict for next year. It was a wild year, and there were some trends in science that explain more about what is going on in the world at large, ENJOY - and see you next year.XO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CRISPR technology is HAPPENING IN HUMANS Y'ALL! There have been some amazing breakthroughs, a long with some controversial missteps, and we will explain them all today! Sickle cell anemia may be cured, but will it affect future generations in a bad way? The science is cutting edge, but fascinating, let's get into it.What Did We Learn This Week?:ear health may be related to EYESIGHT?how bad are cats for the environment?STUDYTIME: everything you need to know about CRISPR-cas9 gene editing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.