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94 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxJan 7, 2026How to Subjectively Slow Down Time and Live a More Memorable Life
Self-DevelopmentPresent timeRemembered timeSubjective experience of timeMemory encoding
DrTraceyMarksNov 26, 2025The Science of Gratitude: Rewiring Your Brain for Calm with a 3-Minute Daily Practice
PsychologyNegativity biasAttention systemNeuroplasticityPrefrontal cortex (PFC)
Awakening RichardSep 16, 2025Chinese Journalist's Analysis of US Constitutional Breakdown, Political Violence, and Free Speech Erosion Post-Charlie Kirk's Assassination
GeopoliticsPolitical violenceConstitutional breakdownFreedom of speechFoundational consensus
HealthyGamerGGSep 4, 2025The Destructive Cycle of Rumination: How Overthinking Impairs Progress and How to Break Free
PsychologyRuminationEmotional magnificationThought polarizationAbstract thinking- DrTraceyMarksAug 20, 2025
The Thought Spiral Emergency Kit: 3 Rapid Techniques to Calm Your Mind and Interrupt Anxious Loops
PsychologyThought spiralLimbic hijackAmygdalaPrefrontal cortex - DrTraceyMarksAug 13, 2025
Cognitive Distortions: How to Stop Believing the Lies Your Brain Tells You
PsychologyCognitive DistortionsNeuroplasticityAmygdalaPrefrontal Cortex 
lexfridmanMay 5, 2025Janna Levin on Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and the Human Story of Physics
ScienceBlack holesGravitational wavesSpacetime curvatureEvent horizon
psychacksMar 24, 2025The Internal Cultivation of Happiness: Why Your Thoughts Create Your Reality
PsychologyInternal states of happinessExternal circumstances vs. internal statesCollective gaslightingFreedom to think vs. freedom to feel- DrTraceyMarksFeb 26, 2025
Resilience vs. Reactivity: How to Take Control of Your Emotions and Build Thoughtful Responses
PsychologyReactive brainResilient brainEmotional regulationAmygdala - DrTraceyMarksOct 30, 2024
Rewiring Your Mind: The 3 Brain Strategies for Neuroplasticity, Mental Strength, and Resilience
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityNeural connectionsSynaptic plasticityStructural plasticity 
PredictiveHistoryOct 24, 2024Philip II of Macedon: The Architect of Greek Conquest and the Macedonian Military Machine
HistoryCultural diffusionMilitary conquestThought experimentInnovation vs. Expansion- DrTraceyMarksSep 25, 2024
Shifting from Overthinking to Productive Problem Solving: Strategies for Mental Clarity
PsychologyOverthinkingProblem SolvingAnalysis ParalysisFear 
DocSnipesAug 9, 2024Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts: Essential CBT Techniques for Management
PsychologyIntrusive thoughtsCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Postpartum depressionPostpartum psychosis- DrTraceyMarksJun 19, 2024
Healing from Betrayal: Overcoming Rumination and Davo Tactics with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
PsychologyBetrayal traumaBetrayal ruminationDavo (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - HealthyGamerGGApr 30, 2024
Overcoming the 25-Year-Old Thinker's Trap: From Mental Fantasy to Real-World Action
Psychology25-year-old thinkerMind controlStimulus-seeking mindAnxiety as energy - HealthyGamerGGMar 3, 2024
The Misconception of Ego: Distinguishing Identity from Mind and Pure Consciousness
PsychologyEgoAntakaranaAhankaraConsciousness - HealthyGamerGGNov 16, 2023
Cultivating Happiness Through Thought Control: The Power of Cognitive Reframing and Subvocalization
Self-DevelopmentHappiness researchCognitive reframingEmotion-focused copingThought loops - DocSnipesOct 24, 2023
Effective Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Navigating What Works and What Doesn't for Counselors
PsychologyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Thoughts-Feelings-Behaviors (TFB) TriangleCognitive SchemaFight-or-Flight Response - psychacksOct 13, 2023
Emotions Are Never Irrational: Distinguishing Emotional Validity from Justification
PsychologyEmotional rationalityEmotional illogicalityThought (broad sense)Embodied cognition - DocSnipesJul 14, 2023
Master Your Mind: Overcoming Unwanted Thoughts at Night
PsychologyRuminationNocturnal ruminationPresent focusMindful awareness - HealthyGamerGGMay 11, 2023
Unlocking Intentional Living: How Trauma and Coercive Control Lead to Life on Autopilot
PsychologyAutopilot livingParalysis of initiationTrauma responseCoercive control (environment) - HealthyGamerGGNov 8, 2022
How to Counteract Morning Negative Thoughts: Distraction, Engagement, and Methodical Processing
Self-DevelopmentNegative thoughtsMorning routineMood disorderDepressive episode - DocSnipesOct 28, 2022
7 Effective Strategies for Overcoming Post Infidelity Stress Disorder
PsychologyPost Infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD)Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Trauma of betrayalRumination - DocSnipesOct 23, 2022
Enhancing Self-Efficacy for Sustainable Addiction and Mental Health Recovery
PsychologySelf-efficacySelf-confidenceAddiction recoveryMental health recovery - DocSnipesOct 9, 2022
11 Strategies to Enhance Forgiveness and Take Back Your Power: A CBT Approach
PsychologyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)ForgivenessResentmentEmotional energy - DocSnipesOct 8, 2022
3 Strategies for Thought Stopping: Taming the Monkey Mind with CBT Nuggets
PsychologyThought stoppingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Monkey mindIntrusive thoughts - DocSnipesOct 8, 2022
3 Strategies for Thought Stopping: Taming the Monkey Mind with CBT Nuggets
PsychologyThought stoppingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Monkey mindIntrusive thoughts - DrTraceyMarksSep 28, 2022
Four Underrated Tools for Anxiety: Diet, Intermittent Fasting, Mindfulness, and Deep Pressure Touch
HealthProcessed foodsInflammationHigh fructose corn syrupIntermittent fasting - HealthyGamerGGAug 21, 2022
Shame and the Ideal Self: Why Achievement Reinforces the Problem
PsychologyIdeal selfCurrent selfEmotional shameIdentity shame - lexfridmanAug 16, 2022
Duncan Trussell on AI Sentience, Simulation Theory, Eternal Recurrence, and the Future of Human Experience
TechnologyEternal RecurrenceThought ExperimentAmnesia (psychological/mythological)River Lethe - DocSnipesAug 13, 2022
A Therapist's Guide to Addressing Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder and Navigating Pornography Addiction Recovery
PsychologyProblematic pornography usePornography addictionPost-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)Dopamine deficit - DocSnipesAug 1, 2022
Overcoming Test Anxiety: Cognitive Behavioral Strategies, Root Causes, and Accommodations
PsychologyTest AnxietyCognitive Behavioral Counseling ToolsCatastrophic ThinkingDichotomous Thinking - DocSnipesJul 24, 2022
Quickstart Guide to Reducing Sunday Night Anxiety: 5 Practical Tips
Self-DevelopmentSunday Night AnxietyAnticipatory AnxietyNegativity BiasMindfulness - DrTraceyMarksJun 29, 2022
Distinguishing Psychosis from Psychopathy: Unrelated Mental States and Personality Traits
PsychologyPsychosisPsychopathyHallucinationsDelusions - HealthyGamerGGJun 1, 2022
How to Manage Your Mind's 'Dormant Thoughts' for Better Sleep
PsychologyDormant thoughtsSensory bombardmentEmpty mind timeThought propagation - HealthyGamerGGJun 1, 2022
How to Manage Your Mind's 'Dormant Thoughts' for Better Sleep
PsychologyDormant thoughtsSensory bombardmentEmpty mind timeThought propagation - HealthyGamerGGMay 23, 2022
Why You Feel So Helpless: Distinguishing Acceptance from Learned Helplessness and Apathy
PsychologyObsessive thoughtsDetachmentThought fusionAttachment (Yoga concept) - HealthyGamerGGApr 7, 2022
Cultivating Out-of-Body Experiences Through Meditative Practice
PsychologyAttention anchoringThought localizationOut-of-body experience (OBE)Astral projection - DrTraceyMarksMar 30, 2022
Normal Thoughts vs. Intrusive Thoughts: Understanding and Managing Distressing Mental Content
PsychologyIntrusive thoughtsCognitive model (Aaron Beck)Inflated sense of responsibilityAttaching too much importance (to thoughts) - DocSnipesMar 14, 2022
Strategies and CBT-Inspired Tools for Managing Intrusive Thoughts
PsychologyIntrusive thoughtsCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)AnxietyDepression - psychacksMar 2, 2022
Thoughts Aren't Private: Control Your Mind to Improve Communication and Well-being
PsychologyThought privacy (myth of)ConsciousnessSelf-loathing thoughtsSelf-deprecating thoughts - DocSnipesFeb 14, 2022
Bipolar Disorder: Comprehensive Assessment, Diagnosis, and Differential Diagnosis
PsychologyBipolar 1 DisorderBipolar 2 DisorderCyclothymic DisorderMajor Depressive Episode - DrTraceyMarksFeb 2, 2022
Toxic Positivity: The Reality of Suppressing Emotions and Fostering Emotional Wholeness
PsychologyToxic positivityEmotional healthEmotional suppressionEmotional repression - DocSnipesDec 1, 2021
Understanding and Managing Health Anxiety: Causes, Consequences, and Effective Interventions
PsychologyHealth anxietyHypervigilanceCognitive biasesCyberchondriasis - psychacksOct 23, 2021
Suffering is Expensive: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Delaying Therapy
PsychologyPsychotherapyCost-benefit analysisOpportunity costPsychological suffering - psychacksOct 17, 2021
Serial Sevens: A Cognitive Technique for Disrupting Uninvited Thoughts and Unwanted Emotional States
PsychologySerial SevensCognitive disruptionUnwelcome thoughtsUninvited thoughts - DocSnipesOct 2, 2021
CBT Strategies for Addressing Trauma: Processing and Recovery
PsychologyTraumaTraumatic experiencesTraumatic injurySchema - HealthyGamerGGSep 4, 2021
Overcoming Jealousy and Self-Comparison: Understanding the Ego, Cultivating Thoughts, and Healing Insecurity
Self-DevelopmentMental FrankensteinSelf-comparisonJealousyInsecurity - HealthyGamerGGSep 4, 2021
Overcoming Jealousy and Self-Comparison: Understanding the Ego, Cultivating Thoughts, and Healing Insecurity
Self-DevelopmentMental FrankensteinSelf-comparisonJealousyInsecurity - psychacksAug 30, 2021
The Nature of Identity: Defining the Self and Achieving Invulnerability to Suffering
PsychologyIdentity definitionSelf-conceptEgo (Buddhist perspective)Essential being - HealthyGamerGGAug 15, 2021
How to Stop Ruminating and Overcome Social Anxiety by Addressing Emotional Roots
PsychologyThought LoopSocial AnxietyRuminatingEmotional Root - DocSnipesAug 11, 2021
Healing After a Breakup: Processing Grief, Guilt, Anxiety, and Depression
RelationshipsPrimary griefSecondary lossesGuilt (anger at self)Self-reference/identity loss - HealthyGamerGGAug 8, 2021
Reframing Unfinished Projects: Overcoming Procrastination by Valuing the Process and Present Action
PsychologyProcrastinationGoal-oriented thinkingPresent moment focusOverwhelm (psychological) - HealthyGamerGGJul 16, 2021
What People Don't Get About Motivation: The Internal Mechanism of Sustained Focus
PsychologyInternal MotivationExternal Behavioral ObservationThought BumpingSustained Thought Holding - DocSnipesJul 9, 2021
Taming the Monkey Mind: A Quickstart Guide to Managing Distracting Thoughts
PsychologyMonkey mindHypervigilanceAnxietyNoisy hecklers - HealthyGamerGGJun 28, 2021
Navigating Inadequacy: From Toxic Productivity to Internal Peace and Growth
PsychologySocial anxietyOverthinkingOutcome orientationUnderlying emotions - HealthyGamerGGJun 28, 2021
Navigating Internal Struggle Amidst External Progress: Overcoming Inadequacy and Toxic Productivity
Self-DevelopmentOverthinkingSocial anxietyOutcome orientationEmotional suppression - DocSnipesJun 21, 2021
Reducing Sunday Night Anxiety: Practical Strategies and Counseling Tools
PsychologySunday night anxietyAnticipatory dreadCognitive bias (threat focus)Mindfulness - HealthyGamerGGJun 13, 2021
Understanding and Managing Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts
PsychologyIntrusive thoughtsEgo-dystonic thoughtsThought-generating machine (mind)Moral responsibility (for actions) - HealthyGamerGGMay 22, 2021
Breaking the Cycle of Overthinking and Anxiety: Starving the Beast of Reassurance-Seeking
PsychologyOverthinkingThought loopsAnxietyRaag (attachment/attraction) 
NewEconomicThinkingMar 29, 2021Podcasting, Elite Education, and the Fragility of Public Discourse
PsychologyFragile public discourseElite educationCredentializationIntellectual fulfillment- HealthyGamerGGMar 6, 2021
Deconstructing Anxiety: Origins, Panic, and Pathways to Healing
PsychologyMonolithic anxietyDiagnostic nuanceUpbringing and anxietySubstance exacerbation of anxiety - DocSnipesJan 8, 2021
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Essentials: Understanding the Triad, ABCs, Face Palm, and Self-Talk for Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem
PsychologyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive ProcessingThoughts-Feelings-Behaviors TriadHPA Axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis) - DocSnipesDec 29, 2020
Letting Go and Healing: The Power of Forgiveness with CBT Therapist Aid
PsychologyForgivenessCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)ResentmentEmotional abuse - DocSnipesDec 26, 2020
How to Stop Intrusive and Unwanted Thoughts: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Nuggets
PsychologyThought-stoppingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Intrusive thoughtsUnwanted thoughts - DocSnipesDec 26, 2020
How to Stop Intrusive and Unwanted Thoughts: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Nuggets
PsychologyThought-stoppingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Intrusive thoughtsUnwanted thoughts - DocSnipesDec 24, 2020
Happiness Habits Part 2: Cultivating a Happier, Healthier You Through Intentional Practices
Self-DevelopmentHPA axis regulationCognitive flexibilityWise mindAbundance mindset - NewEconomicThinkingOct 1, 2020
The Shifting Balance of Control: Human and Machine Agency in the Modern World
Technologythought experimentmachine agencyhuman controltechnological influence - NewEconomicThinkingAug 23, 2020
Monopoly Power, Private Equity, and the Political Impotence of the Left in a Pandemic Era
EconomicsMonopoly powerConcentration of industryPrivate equityFinancialization - HealthyGamerGGJun 23, 2020
Optimizing Study Efficiency: The Role of Mental State, Circadian Rhythm, and Unconscious Learning
Self-DevelopmentStudy DLCDigestion of materialCalm mindTranquil mind - DrTraceyMarksJun 10, 2020
Do Violent Thoughts Mean I'm a Psychopath? Differentiating Psychosis from Psychopathy
PsychologyPsychotic experiencePrimitive impulsesLizard brainThought suppression - HealthyGamerGGApr 23, 2020
Internalizing Success and Battling the Fraud Feeling: Maya's Journey with Dr. K on Impostor Syndrome
PsychologyImpostor SyndromeInternalizing SuccessOverthinking (redefined)Thought Machines - DocSnipesMar 6, 2020
Cognitive Impact of Betrayal in Relationships: Addressing Negative Self-Talk and Rebuilding Trust
RelationshipsCognitive effects of betrayalLowered self-esteemAttachment issuesSelf-sabotage - DocSnipesJan 13, 2020
Creative Art Therapy Activities for Emotional Regulation and Self-Care
PsychologyWorry JarHappiness BoxDistress ToleranceThought Stopping - DocSnipesDec 13, 2019
Understanding and Addressing Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in the Digital Age
PsychologyFear of Missing Out (FOMO)Persistent ConnectivitySocial Media ExacerbationHighlight Reels - DrTraceyMarksDec 11, 2019
How to Challenge Self-Defeating Beliefs Using Cognitive Restructuring
Self-DevelopmentSelf-defeating thoughtsCognitive distortionsCognitive restructuringCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - DocSnipesDec 10, 2019
Cultivating Happiness: 12 Habits for Mental Well-being and Recovery from Addiction and Mood Issues
PsychologyHappiness habitsRecovery (addiction and mood issues)AwarenessAuthenticity - HealthyGamerGGDec 4, 2019
Distinguishing Clinical Depression from Unfulfillment: A Conversation with Reckful on Purpose, Consciousness, and Mental Well-being
PsychologyBipolar Type 2SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)Lithium (medication)Psilocybin (breakthrough therapy) - DocSnipesNov 27, 2019
Addressing Relationship Insecurities and Abandonment Fears: Causes, Signs, and Interventions
RelationshipsRelationship insecuritiesAbandonment fearsSelf-fulfilling propheciesInternalizing negative thoughts - HealthyGamerGGOct 25, 2019
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama: A 10-Minute Daily Meditation for Anxiety and Present Moment Awareness
Self-DevelopmentNadi Shodhana PranayamaAlternate nostril breathingPresent moment awarenessMind wandering - HealthyGamerGGOct 25, 2019
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama: A 10-Minute Daily Meditation for Anxiety and Present Moment Awareness
Self-DevelopmentNadi Shodhana PranayamaAlternate nostril breathingPresent moment awarenessMind wandering - lexfridmanSep 15, 2019
HAL 9000, AI Ethics, and the Design of Objective Functions for Autonomous Systems
TechnologyValue misalignmentObjective functionCost functionEthical codes - DrTraceyMarksJun 5, 2019
Schizoaffective Disorder: Distinguishing Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment from Bipolar Disorder
PsychologySchizoaffective disorder (bipolar type)Schizoaffective disorder (depressive type)Bipolar disorderSchizophrenia - DrTraceyMarksNov 14, 2018
Understanding and Managing Health Anxiety and Hypochondria with CBT
HealthHypochondriasisSomatic Symptom DisorderHealth AnxietyBody Surveillance - 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 - DocSnipesFeb 28, 2018
Essential Counseling Theories: A Deep Dive into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Models
PsychologyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive mediationCognitive distortionsUnhelpful thoughts - DocSnipesSep 29, 2017
Cultivating Happiness Habits: Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for Well-being and Addiction Recovery
PsychologyHappiness HabitsCognitive Behavioral StrategiesAddiction RecoveryMood Issues 
drekbergJul 15, 2011Mental Relaxation: Detaching from Mind and Ego for Optimal Health and Presence
PsychologyStress (physical, chemical, emotional)Mental RelaxationBe Here NowEgo Identification- psychacks
The Unprovable Self and the Concept of God: Finding Order in Chaos for Non-Believers
PhilosophyAgnosticismAtheismEmpirical evidenceExperiential relationship - lexfridman
Analysis of George Orwell's 1984: Totalitarianism, Love, and the Will to Power
PsychologyTotalitarianismDoublethinkNewspeakThought Crime - psychacks
The Impersonal Nature of Feelings: Cultivating Emotional Detachment Through Cognitive Control
PsychologyEmotional detachmentCognitive restructuringImpersonal nature of feelingsThought-emotion link - lexfridman
Ray Dalio on Idea Meritocracy, Thoughtful Disagreement, and Optimal Decision-Making
PsychologyIdea MeritocracyThoughtful DisagreementOpen-mindednessAssertiveness - lexfridman
Ray Dalio on Principles, the Economic Machine, AI, and the Pursuit of Truth Through Experimentation
EconomicsRadical truthRadical transparencyEconomic machineIdea meritocracy - psychacks
Attend to Your Soil: Cultivating a Supportive Environment for Mental Well-being
PsychologyMental gardening analogyDeracinationNegative cognitionsEnvironmental influence