impulsivity
65 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxMar 17, 2026Navigating Modern Masculinity: Unfair Expectations and Emotional Containment
PsychologyDomesticated menAggressionDominanceImpulsivity- ChrisWillxMar 2, 2026
Genetic Predispositions, Risk-Taking, and the Nuance of Free Will with Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden
ScienceGenetic predispositionHeritabilityDisinhibitionRisk-taking phenotype 
hubermanlabFeb 9, 2026The Genetic and Environmental Interplay Shaping Risk-Taking, Morals, and Life Trajectories from Adolescence to Adulthood
PsychologyGenotype and phenotypeAdolescencePubertal timingPubertal pace/tempo
HealthyGamerGGDec 15, 2025This Isn’t Anxiety, It’s ADHD: Understanding Dread and Adaptive Trauma Responses
PsychologyADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)NeurotypicalSensory Attentional DisorderEmotional Dysregulation
DocSnipesOct 29, 2025Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): Understanding, Impact, and Interventions for Clinicians and Caregivers
HealthFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)Neurodevelopmental Disorder Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (NDP AAE)Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- HealthyGamerGGSep 22, 2025
Why ADHD Brains Struggle with Relationships: Misperception, Adaptations, and Communication
RelationshipsSymptomatic MisperceptionDysfunctional AdaptationsEmotional AvoidancePragmatic Communication - hubermanlabJun 26, 2025
Understanding Addiction: Dopamine, Pleasure-Pain Balance, and the Path to Recovery with Dr. Anna Lembke
PsychologyDopamineNeurotransmitterReward pathwayTonic baseline dopamine release - DocSnipesMar 21, 2025
New Insights into Narcissistic Personality: Neurobiological, Physiological, and Developmental Factors & Treatment Strategies
PsychologyNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)Narcissistic traitsNeurobiological contributorsPhysiological contributors - hubermanlabMar 10, 2025
Improving Focus: Behavioral Tools, Medication, and Understanding ADHD with Dr. John Kruse
PsychologyADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)HyperactivityInattentionImpulsivity 
DrTraceyMarksJan 15, 2025How Exercise Rewires Your Brain for Better Mental Wellbeing: Structural Changes and Practical Tips
HealthNeurogenesisHippocampusPrefrontal cortexBrain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)- hubermanlabNov 14, 2024
The Nervous System's Parts List: How Your Brain Works, Changes, and How to Leverage Neuroplasticity
NeuroscienceNervous SystemBrain-Body LoopSensory ReceptorsPerception - DrTraceyMarksSep 11, 2024
Five Conditions Commonly Mistaken for Borderline Personality Disorder and Diagnostic Nuances
PsychologyBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)Emotional dysregulationImpulsivityFear of abandonment - DocSnipesAug 26, 2024
The Lifelong Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Health and Behavior
PsychologyIntentional TraumaUnintentional TraumaEmotional NeglectGaslighting - DrTraceyMarksJul 31, 2024
The Unseen Struggle: Understanding ADHD in Women and Girls and Its Unique Challenges
PsychologyADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)HyperactivityImpulsivityInattentiveness - DrTraceyMarksApr 3, 2024
When Your Feelings Take Control: Understanding and Addressing the Defense Mechanism of Acting Out
PsychologyActing out (defense mechanism)Defense mechanismsUnconscious conflictsEmotional immaturity - DocSnipesNov 28, 2023
How Cognitive Distortions Contribute to Violence and Aggression
PsychologyCognitive distortionsPersonalizationAll-or-nothing thinkingAvailability heuristic - DrTraceyMarksNov 15, 2023
Rethinking ADHD Treatment: The Power of Non-Stimulant Medication for Executive Dysfunction
HealthADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)Executive DysfunctionStimulant MedicationsNon-Stimulant Medications - HealthyGamerGGOct 19, 2023
Overcoming the 'Curse' of ADHD: Leveraging Intact Brain Functions and Cognitive Reframing to Build Habits
PsychologyADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)Frontal lobe impairmentImpulsivitySustained attention - DrTraceyMarksSep 27, 2023
Boosting ADHD Focus: The Science and Application of White, Pink, and Brown Noise
HealthAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Neurodevelopmental disorderInattentionHyperactivity - DocSnipesMar 15, 2023
Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Overview for Counselors
PsychologyAddiction (ASAM/DSM-5-TR definition)Co-occurring disorders (Comorbid disorders)HPA axis dysregulationMicrobiome alteration - DocSnipesMar 6, 2023
The Enduring Impact of Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Adult Health and Behavior
PsychologyChildhood TraumaAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Intentional TraumaUnintentional Trauma - HealthyGamerGGJan 13, 2023
Therapist Answers Most Googled Questions About ADHD: Causes, Treatment Paradoxes, and Societal Impact
PsychologyNeuroscientific-meets-environment illnessFrontal lobe developmentDynamic attentionInhibitory circuitry - DocSnipesDec 19, 2022
Supporting Loved Ones with PTSD, cPTSD, or Trauma: Relationship Skills and Self-Care Strategies
PsychologyPTSDcPTSDTraumaDSM-5-TR - DocSnipesDec 5, 2022
17 Tips for Helping Someone with ADHD Relationship Skills: Understanding, Support, and Self-Care for Partners
RelationshipsADHD symptomsHyperfocusEmotional dysregulationRejection sensitivity - DocSnipesOct 21, 2022
ADHD, Attachment Trauma, and Rejection Sensitivity: Understanding and Addressing the Cycle
PsychologyADHD symptoms (observable)Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)Attachment TraumaSecure Attachment - DocSnipesOct 19, 2022
Goals and Practical Strategies for Managing ADHD Symptoms and Improving Daily Functioning
HealthTime managementChronic latenessPush notificationsLaser focus (hyperfocus) - HealthyGamerGGOct 11, 2022
The Nuances of ADHD: Deconstructing TikTok Misconceptions on Brain Function, Social Impact, and Relationships
PsychologyAdaptive strategiesStimulus levelDistractibilityFrontal lobes - HealthyGamerGGSep 26, 2022
Understanding and Hacking ADHD: The Science Behind Body Doubling, Stimulation, and Environmental Design
PsychologyADHD hacksBody doublingOptimal level of stimulationSelf-stimulation - HealthyGamerGGSep 23, 2022
The Psychology of Online Gambling Addiction: ADHD, Forbidden Attraction, and Digital Exploitation
PsychologyOppositional NaturesDiscovery LearnersDissemination LearnersBehavioral Conditioning - hubermanlabJul 25, 2022
The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder: Understanding Mania, Diagnosis, and Brain Mechanisms
PsychologyBipolar disorderBipolar depressionManiaMajor depression - DrTraceyMarksJun 15, 2022
How ADHD Symptoms Manifest and Are Managed Differently in Adulthood
PsychologyADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)Neurodevelopmental brain disorderInattentionHyperactivity - DocSnipesJun 8, 2022
DSM-5-TR Diagnosis and Treatment of Reactive Attachment Disorder and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
PsychologyReactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)DSM-5-TRInadequate Care - DrTraceyMarksJun 1, 2022
The Evolving Understanding of ADHD: Symptom Persistence, Fluctuation, and Adult Management
PsychologyADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)Neurodevelopmental disorderInattentivenessHyperactivity - hubermanlabMay 9, 2022
Understanding and Controlling Aggression: Neural Circuits, Hormones, and Behavioral Modulation
NeuroscienceReactive aggressionProactive aggressionIndirect aggressionNeural circuits - DocSnipesApr 21, 2022
Mastering Distress Tolerance: Skills for Navigating Life's Inevitable Discomfort
Self-DevelopmentDistress ToleranceWise MindVagus NerveFight-or-Flight Response - HealthyGamerGGJan 26, 2022
The Paradox of Perceived Superiority: Unpacking Loneliness and Judgmentalness
PsychologyIsolationLonelinessJudgmentalnessParental Conditioning - DocSnipesJan 16, 2022
Developing Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: Overcoming Mindlessness for Emotional Regulation and Recovery
Self-DevelopmentMindlessnessMindfulnessAutopilotRelapse warning signs - HealthyGamerGGNov 11, 2021
The Intertwined Relationship Between ADHD and Depression: Genetics, Neuroscience, and Developmental Pathways
PsychologyADHDDepressionGeneticsNeuroscience - DocSnipesOct 31, 2021
ADHD Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, and Best Practices for NCE/NCMHCE Exam Review
PsychologyAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)DSM-5 diagnostic criteriaDifferential diagnosis - HealthyGamerGGOct 15, 2021
A Therapist's Psychoanalysis of Squid Game Characters: Addiction, Trauma, and Attachment
PsychologyPsychoanalysis (colloquial)Psychiatric diagnosisMental illness stigmaGambling addiction - HealthyGamerGGSep 28, 2021
The Neuroscientific and Psychological Link Between ADHD and Addiction: Mechanisms, Shame, and Recovery Strategies
PsychologyADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)Substance Use Disorder (SUD)Executive DysfunctionBehavioral Inhibition - HealthyGamerGGSep 26, 2021
Therapist Reacts: Understanding ADHD, Emotional Dysregulation, and Gaming Rage
PsychologyEmotional dysregulationAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Mood labilityIrritability - DocSnipesJun 16, 2021
Managing Borderline Personality Disorder in the Classroom: A Quickstart Guide
PsychologyBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)Emotional DysregulationFears of Abandonment/RejectionProjection (psychology) - HealthyGamerGGMar 18, 2021
Understanding Impulsivity: The Deep Roots of Behavior, Authority Issues, and Thriving on Chaos with Rich Campbell
PsychologyImpulsivityMicrotransactionsFOMO (Fear of Missing Out)Binge shopping - DrTraceyMarksMar 17, 2021
Antisocial Personality Disorder vs. Psychopathy: Distinctions, Symptoms, and Developmental Trajectory
PsychologyAntisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)PsychopathyDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)Personality Disorders - HealthyGamerGGJul 7, 2020
Coping with Relentless Internet Hate and Bipolar Disorder as a Public Figure
PsychologyBipolar Type 2Rapid CyclingHypomaniaDepressive Episodes - HealthyGamerGGJun 6, 2020
Coping with Trauma: Hypersexuality, Self-Blame, and the 'Not-A-Victim' Identity
PsychologyHypersexuality (as a coping mechanism)Sexual traumaCoping mechanisms (adaptive vs. maladaptive)Online content misrepresentation - DrTraceyMarksJun 3, 2020
Oxytocin's Role in Improving Empathy in Borderline Personality Disorder
PsychologyBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)OxytocinEmpathyCognitive Empathy - DrTraceyMarksMay 20, 2020
The Complex Interplay of Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding 'Borderpolar' and Integrated Treatment
PsychologyBipolar DisorderBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)BorderpolarMood instability - HealthyGamerGGFeb 29, 2020
Finding Authenticity and Processing Grief Amidst the Public Persona of a Streamer
PsychologyAuthentic SelfOnline PersonaExternal ValidationIdentity Formation - DocSnipesMay 23, 2019
NCMHCE Exam Review: Effective Clinical Screening for Mental Health Disorders
PsychologyScreening (clinical)Mental Status Exam (MSE)Diagnostic criteriaDifferential diagnosis - DrTraceyMarksApr 24, 2019
ADHD Vs Bipolar Disorder: Differentiating Symptoms, Onset, and Treatment Approaches
PsychologyADHDBipolar DisorderManiaHypomania - DocSnipesDec 20, 2018
Intersections of Problem Gambling, Mental Health, Trauma, and Stigma: Counseling Skills
PsychologyPost-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSD)Pathological gamblingAnti-reward processBipolar disorder (Bipolar I, manic episode) - DrTraceyMarksAug 22, 2018
Bipolar Disorder vs. Borderline Personality Disorder: Distinguishing Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PsychologyBipolar DisorderBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)Personality DisordersPsychiatric Illnesses - DocSnipesAug 16, 2018
Cross-Cutting Issues and Specific Mental Disorders in Co-Occurring Treatment: Suicide, Nicotine, and Personality Disorders
PsychologyCo-occurring disordersCross-cutting issuesNicotine dependenceSuicidality - DocSnipesMay 10, 2018
Addressing Adult ADHD: Treatment Planning, Motivation, and Skill Development
PsychologyAdult ADHDDifferential diagnosisGiftednessBipolar disorder - DrTraceyMarksMay 2, 2018
ADHD and Relationship Issues: 11 Ways to Fix Them
RelationshipsAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Relationship dysfunctionInattentivenessForgetfulness - DrTraceyMarksApr 18, 2018
What ADHD Is Really Like: Beyond Poor Attention and Hyperactivity in Adults
PsychologyADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)Hyperactive-impulsive typeInattentive-disorganized typeCombined type - DrTraceyMarksApr 4, 2018
Not Everything's ADHD: Hidden Causes of Adult Attention Problems and Risks of Misdiagnosis
PsychologyADHDADDattention problemsfocus - DrTraceyMarksMar 28, 2018
Stop Saying Just Focus! Understanding the Complexities of ADHD as a Neurological Disorder
PsychologyAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)Neuropsychiatric disorderNeurological disorder - DocSnipesMar 29, 2017
Unveiling Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Impacts and Interventions in Mental Health and Criminal Justice
PsychologyFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ARND)Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD) - DocSnipesMay 27, 2016
Comprehensive Relapse Prevention Strategies for Co-Occurring Disorders
PsychologyRelapse preventionCo-occurring disordersDecisional balance exercisesH.A.L.T. acronym (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) - DocSnipesApr 22, 2016
Breaking Free: Understanding and Transforming Criminogenic and Addictive Thinking Patterns
PsychologyCriminogenic thinking patternsAddictive thinking patternsLow self-controlImpulsivity 
psychacksHow to Custom-Tailor a Fulfilling Life: The Synergy of Vision and Want
Self-DevelopmentFulfilling LifeCustom-Tailored LifestyleVision (Imagination + Granularity)Want (Desire + Will)- hubermanlab
Dopamine, Addiction, and Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence with Dr. Anna Lembke
PsychologyDopamineNeurotransmitterReward pathwayTonic baseline dopamine release
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