Psychologist Reacts

In this episode, we'll be discussing ChatGPT and artificial intelligence based on large language models & how they might impact our lives now and in the future.What is ChatGPT?How does it work?What can it do?What can it not do (yet)?How will our lives with new A.I. look like? The good, the bad, the dystopianList of references mentionedHard Fork PodcastArticle in the New York TimesBecome a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesFollow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing the internet's most asked questions about humans or human behavior. Why do humans cry?Why do humans kiss?Why do people cheat?Why do people cut themselves?Why do people lie?Why do men watch porn?Why do gay men sound different?Why do gay men get HIV / monkeypox?Why do men like lesbians?Why do butch lesbians dress like men?List of referenced episodeshttps://psychologistreacts.buzzsprout.com/1698694/9912530-let-s-talk-about-pornhttps://psychologistreacts.buzzsprout.com/1698694/8498789-why-do-people-cheatFollow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing the rise of populism and fascism around the globe. Why is it happening and what can we do to prevent it from escalating? What's happening where?Why is it happening? 3 hypotheses.What can we do to prevent it from escalating? List of referencesBook about populismWikipedia on forgettingArticle about Social Amnesia  Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing narcissism.How to spot a narcissist?How do different psychological streams look at Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?The internet's most FAQWhat you can do if you have a narcissistic boss or partnerList of referenceshttps://dictionary.apa.org/narcissistic-personality-disorder Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing how worklife is different for gay people and what we can all do to make things better!Tough childhood memoriesHow the world changed when I moved to the cityMy difficulties when entering the commercial professional worldHow changing jobs is still a triggering experience for meA conversation with a white straight male business leader that led to an a-ha momentWhat we can do to make worklife easier and more accessible for marginalized people List of referencesEoisode about compulsory heterosexuality on the Bad Behavior PodcastThe Velvet Rage by Alan Down on AmazonThe OECD on “Why quotas work for gender equality”Click here to find unconscious bias trainings Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing happiness and ways to achieve happiness.What different generations thought will make them happyWhat research has to say about itHow much money is enoughWhat makes people feel truly happyHow to live longer List of referenceshttps://www.consumerismcommentary.com/millennials-want-to-be-rich-more-than-anything/https://morningconsult.com/form/gen-z-report-download/https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2016976118https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing love.General observations about Netflix's “Love is blind”Core topics that struck me as oddHow I think bout these odd topics in real lifeList of referencesLove is blind on Netflix Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing the war in Ukraine which started on February 24th, 2022. Specifically, we'll look at assumptions about Vladimir Putin's personality and psychological state that led to this disastrous escalation.  Political and historical topics to research which I can't cover in this podcastDiscussing three main hypothesesPutin living in a state of delusion and what that means for the worldPutin's narcissism and how it might have led to the current situationThe war as an escalated mid-life crisis of a man without moral compassList of referenceshttps://www.nytimes.com/column/the-dailyhttps://theintelligence.economist.com/https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2022/03/02/sanctioning-behaviour-can-financial-weapons-work-against-russia Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing the development of the anti-vax movement and why some people might disregard data, scientific research, and facts. A little retrospective on part 1 of this mini-seriesHas anything changed?The psychology of an anti-scientific attitudeWhy changing your mind can cause a huge social dilemma Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing we discuss three topics I have great difficulty with:Seeing growth as the only way to make progress in your careerWhy growth is not the right measure for everyoneMy suggested alternativesBeing busy as a flexWhy do people perpetuate this unhealthy attitude?How reality and psyche clash herePassive-aggressive behaviorWhy being openly angry and assertive are difficultHow finding your “no” can make the world a better place ;-) List of referencesToday, it's just my brainBecome a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing porn. More specifically why people watch it and what effects it has on them and their relationships. TOPICS & QUESTIONS:What is porn?Why do people watch or consume porn?Does porn have an impact on individuals and if so, how exactly?Does porn have an impact on the quality of relationships? If so, what does that impact look like?List of referencesWhy Do People Watch Porn? An Evolutionary Perspective on the Reasons for Pornography ConsumptionMerriam Webster definitionHow Porn Affects RelationshipsHow Pornography Use Affects Couples Sexual HealthIs pornography addictive?Overexposed and Under-Prepared: The Effects of Early Exposure to Sexual ContentWhat Viewing Pornography Does to Your BrainIs porn harmful? The evidence, the myths and the unknowns Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this AMA episode, we'll be discussing three questions that I got asked by listeners:How to deal with criticism without it lowering your self-esteem?How does a person's childhood impact who they are as an adult?How to deal with family or people that are in High Control Groups/Cults List of references25 signs you're in a High Control GroupChecklist of Cult CharacteristicsWikipedia Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing online dating with apps like Tinder, Grindr, and others. TOPICS & QUESTIONSHow things have changed over the last years?Some interesting statsThe bright side of online datingThe dark side of online datingWhat you can do if things start to get complicatedList of referencesMedium article about the psychology of online datingArticle on awarenesscenter.com Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing Squid Game (E5-9). Core questions:Are humans inherently good or bad?What does money or the lack thereof bring out in us?How much is a human life worth and how much are you willing to do to keep your own?Concluding thoughts about the first season of Squid Game from a psychological perspectiveList of referenceshttps://www.netflix.com/title/81040344  Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing Squid Game (E1-4). Which human traits, needs, and desires does the series showcase in episodes 1-4?Why is the series interesting to look at from a psychological viewpoint?General thoughtsList of referenceshttps://www.netflix.com/title/81040344 Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing the latest Facebook whistleblower scandal.What did whistleblower Frances Haugen reveal?What does this scandal tell us about human psychology?Can everyone become a reckless monster if the circumstances are right?Can an individual employee initiate real change in a company?What science and research have to say about conscience, obedience, and inhumane behavior.List of referencesFacebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: The 60 Minutes Interviewhttps://dictionary.apa.org/consciencehttps://dictionary.apa.org/antisocial-personality-disorderSocial Psychology: The Milgram Experiment(s) Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi

In this episode, we'll be discussing social media, beauty filters, and their effect on our self-esteem, confidence, and mental well-being. Core questions: Did the rise of social media have an impact on our self-confidence?Do people think about their appearance more nowadays? Do people undergo more cosmetic surgeries and procedures because of social media?What do scientists have to say about the topic? Does using social media interfere with our mental well-being?What can you do to stay happy and confident as a user of social media?List of referencesStudy/Review 1: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2056305120912488Study/Review 2: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1461444819888720 BBC overview article: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190311-how-social-media-affects-body-imageNew Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-faceHuff Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/plastic-surgery-social-media_l_5cdc1b9fe4b0437438c4fbeaAPA Dictionary for constructs & definitions: https://dictionary.apa.org/  Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing K-Pop and why it's so popular around the globe. These are the topics we'll be touching upon:My connection to K-PopThe incredible popularity of K-Pop & the real magnitude of this phenomenonWhat the Korean government has to do with the global rise of K-PopFacts and objective reasons that make K-Pop so successfulPsychological reasons for the support and love K-Pop bands & Idols getList of referencesMusical references from different K-Pop wavesBig Bang - Bang Bang BangBTSEXO - TempoBlackpink - ddu du ddu duBaekhyun - CandyNCT - kick itGood articles to readhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/interactive/2021/kpop-bts-youtube-twitter-blackpink/https://www.90daykorean.com/what-is-kpop/ https://www.tripzilla.com/korean-government-k-pop/110010 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zjgv6v4 Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, I'll be answering questions that were submitted to me by listeners. These are the topics:How to keep up your energy and enthusiasm for new projects?How much emotional support should you give to others before referring them to a professional?How to deal with loss and failure?Is self-diagnosing dangerous?What's the secret to successful relationships?How to find one's true calling and passion in life?List of referencesThe Plus Delta Podcast by Jerome and Brian The Chatabox Podcast by Elliot and JackBecome a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing Anxiety & Depression as well as ways of dealing with them. From self-help to professional support.How the pandemic exacerbated symptoms of anxiety and depression in many of usWhat is anxiety?What to do if you need professional help?What possibilities of self-help are there?What is depression?What to do if you need professional help?How to take care of your mental health?  List of referenceshttps://dictionary.apa.org/anxietyhttps://dictionary.apa.org/anxiety-disorderhttps://dictionary.apa.org/social-phobiahttps://dictionary.apa.org/generalized-anxiety-disorderhttps://dictionary.apa.org/depressive-disordershttps://dictionary.apa.org/major-depressive-disorderhttps://dictionary.apa.org/dysthymic-disorderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWloIAQpMcQ Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing Anti-Vaxxers. I'll first be reacting to common phrases and assumptions I hear anti-vaxxers speak about. Later, I'll be looking at the situation through the lens of psychology.An analogy that says it all for meFreedom vs. egocentrism - What is the anti-vax attitude really about?Opinions vs. facts - How they get dangerously mixed-up among anti-vaxxersTaking personal decisions in a globalized world - Can you be an anti-vaxxer and shop at H&M?Not trusting the government - A common attitude among anti-vaxxers. Can it keep up with reality?Global pandemic vs. egocentric responseList of referencesWikipedia on forgettingArticle about Social Amnesia Article about the diffusion of responsibilityConfirmation bias on WikipediaPopulism - the bookBecome a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi

In this episode, we'll be discussing Cancel Culture.My initial thoughts on cancel culture: does privilege play a role here?Is canceling a person or a company the right way to go? If so when?Examples of people who got canceled and how they're differentWhat about discourse? Isn't that the better way to go?How cancel culture makes real change difficultAre there alternatives?Are these alternatives accessible for everybody?List of referencesWikipedia article on cancel culture hereArticle about cancel culture on VOX hereArticle about cancel culture by the New York Post hereArticle by the TIME hereArticle by the BBC here Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing homophobia in football.What is homophobia?Why are there no openly gay football players in any of Europe's most prestigious clubs?Internalized homophobia or homophobic fans and facilitators - what's the real issue here?Why would anyone even care?Why do players and fans go out of their way to express their homophobic views?What does homophobia say about the homophobe?How does education play a role here?Are all homophobes dumb?List of referencesSchaduwspits podcast https://www.nporadio1.nl/podcasts/de-schaduwspitshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomophobiaNew Study Links Homophobia with Homosexual ArousalOrban / Hungary https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/leaders-16-eu-states-call-block-fight-lgbti-discrimination-2021-06-24/Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing how to choose a therapist or a coach.We all can use a bit of help sometimesWhat's the difference between a psychologist and a coach?What are coaches good at?What are coaches typically less good at?Are all therapists the same?Psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral PsychotherapyWhich form of therapy is good for whom? Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing toxic positivity or why you don't need to be happy all the time.What's toxic positivity vs. real positivityThe reality of emotionsWhy suppression will swing right back at youHow to become a better person and friend ;-) List of referencesMaslow's hierarchy of needsAnderson et al study (Defense Mechanisms: Neuroscience Meets Psychoanalysis)#goodvibesonlyToxic positivity article Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, I'm talking to Michael Dale Kimmel about open relationships.Michael has been a therapist since 1971 and a relationship therapist for many of his professional years. Having helped many couples and especially gay couples over the last decades, he really knows all the ins and outs of open relationships.This is part two of a mini-series about monogamy, infidelity, cheating, and possible alternatives to traditional relationships. If you haven't listened to episode one of this series, search my channel for an episode called “Why do people cheat” and listen to that episode first. That'll give you the full picture.More about MichaelBorn in North Western Ohio, Michael is now running his own therapeutic practice in San Diego, California. After a colorful period in Europe and Egypt, he moved back to the States where he earned a Master's Degree in Developmental Psychology while interning for “Sesame Street” in New York City.  Michael has since earned additional degrees and certifications in Clinical Social Work, Personnel and Group Development, Somatic Relational Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Bioenergetic Analysis.A true inspiration when it comes to lifelong learning! Next to his therapeutic work, Michael has published a book called “The Gay Man's Guide to Open and Monogamous Marriage” which offers all couples an easy-to-follow, practical framework that they can use to create, adjust and structure their relationship/marriage. Since its publication in 2017, the book has frequently been on Amazon's List of “Best-Selling Relationship Books”. Here's the link for you to order this book.Michael Dale Kimmel is currently working on his next book called “A Gay Man's Guide to aging well”. Subscribe to Michael's newsletter to be notified as soon as the book is published. Here's the link to subscribe. Last but definitely not least: Michael offers psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching via Zoom. For you individually or you and your partner, depending on what you need right now. And one of the upsides of the pandemic is that Zoom makes it possible for you to be Michael's client from wherever you are. As long as you're willing to meet him during California time business hours. All of Michael's contacts are on his website lifebeyondtherapy.com.Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesi To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing the question: Why do people cheat?.The romantic dream of eternal loveWhat is monogamy?What is cheating and how simple is this question really?How many people cheat?Why being cheated on can be such a dramatic eventWhy do people cheat and what is it really about?List of referencesMonogamy on WikipediaMonogamy on Merriam Webster8 main reasons why people cheatBBC Future study on infidelityEsther Perel - The state of affairs: rethinking infidelity Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing NFTs.What are NFTs?Why did they cause such a buzz?Why are people weirded out by the concept?Why are we so attached to our things?The psychology of owning objectsIs technology going to change our view of ownership & status?Will status be a digital construct soon?List of referencesEndowment Effect (Wiki)Metastudy endowment effectArticle about NFTs on Paris Hilton's websiteArticle about Beeple's phenomenal $69M artwork saleArticle about Social SignalingBecome a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for fun & engaging discussions before, during, and after an episode is recorded and published @danilo.tesiTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing Imposter Syndrome and what to do if you never feel good enough.Is Imposter Syndrome actually a problem?What options of dealing with it by yourself are there?What can a coach do for you?How do you know that you should see a therapist for this?Are there alternatives to dealing with Imposter Syndrome?List of referencesnone this timeBecome a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.Follow me on Instagram for polls, discussions, and behind-the-scenes content of the Psychologist Reacts Podcast https://www.instagram.com/danilo.tesi/ To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Cheers & Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing Reality TV.Questions we'll try to answer:Which Reality TV formats do my friends on Instagram watch and why?Why is there so much Reality TV to begin with?How do people answer survey questions about why they watch Reality TV?Is there a deeper reason as to why we watch Reality TV?List of references2017 study by Statista (Reasons for watching Reality TV USA) Cost per type of TV production (The Observer)Wish Fulfillment (Wikipedia)Social Comparison Theory by Festinger (1954)Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comFollow @danilo.tesi on Instagram. For podcast-related discussions, polls, and surveys, keep an eye on the Stories & Reels on my account.Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing deepfakes.Questions we'll try to answer:What are deepfakes?Can they become dangerous?How can we trust what we see?What is trust? How do humans trust other humans and institutions?How does trust need to change to stay up to speed with technology?Who's responsible for the consequences of AI technology such as deepfakes?What does the future hold for us?This episode features an amazing guest: Abdo Hassan is a Creative Technologist and Data practitioner interested in the intersection between tech, society, equality, and sustainability. A quote from Abdo's Medium blog: “My full-time job obliges me to think about how the technological and the human intersect. In my worlds, the technological is anthropological.”Find Abdo on Twitter & Instagram @abdoRepublic  List of referencesVideo for more technical information“Who can you trust” by Rachel BotsmanThe Guardian - Article about DeepfakesErik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial DevelopmentBowlby's Attachment TheoryAbdo Hassan's references:Web of TrustRussian firm with an AI designerBots and WikipediaArticle co-written by a Neural NetworkBecome a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comFollow @danilo.tesi on Instagram. For podcast-related discussions, polls, and surveys, keep an eye on the Stories & Reels on my account. Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing #freebritney.Inspired by the New York Times documentary “Framing Britney”, we take a look at Britney Spears' evolution and that of her fans from a psychological perspective:General comments on the documentaryWhat the “self” and anger might have to do with why things happened the way they didWhy people are part of groupsWhy people become stans & part of fandoms (when there are many other causes to care about)List of referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selfhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/ageing-and-society/article/abs/construction-and-deconstruction-of-self-in-alzheimers-disease/874203D10B5B87CAF174CCA4E2F2CF30https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3885303/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30661243/https://dictionary.apa.org/selfhttps://ourworldindata.org/mental-healthhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022399900001744https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zjgv6v4Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment. To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing Gender Reveals:  What they areWhy they are simplifying realityWhat gender, sex, sex assignment, gender identity, and sexual orientation actually areWhy the gender binary causes issues in our societyWhy people still celebrate gender revealsWhy people get defensive when their views on gender get challengedGuest SpeakerRemco Boxelaar (they/them). Founder of Corporate Queer. A company striving for a world in which everyone can be authentic. Connect with Remco on LinkedIn and follow Corporate Queer on Instagram.List of references She/He/They/Me by Robyn RyleBeyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com. Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesBONUS: Each month, one subscriber wins a FREE 45 min session with me which they can use for coaching or just asking questions that keep them up at that moment.To submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.com Talk to you soon,Danilo

In this episode, we'll be discussing QAnon.What it isHow social media algorithms play a role hereWhat populism has to do with itWhy our unconscious confirmation bias is important to look atWhy certain people might be susceptible to QAnon and other conspiracy theoriesWhat we can do to keep ourselves and our beloved ones in checkList of referencesBBC articleNY Times ArticleConfirmation bias on WikipediaPopulism - the bookRabbit Hole Podcast (NY Times)Become a member of the Psychologist Reacts community on psychologistreacts.com  Subscribe for:special episodesproduct releasescoaching opportunitiesTo submit feedback, reactions, or content requests:Click here to send a voice message (I love voice messages)Or send an email to info@psychologistreacts.comTalk to you soon,Danilo