Podcasts about pair bonding

This month, how animals hibernate and evidence that muscle myosin makes its own heat in the cold, brain scans to reveal how ketamine relieves resistant depression, the way the brain changes when animals build a bond, the evolution of flu outbreaks, and how aphantasia affects autobiographical memory. Get the references and the transcripts for this programme from the Naked Scientists website

I explore Gabor Mate, Peter Attia and the Rebel Wisdom podcast to explore the dangers of Workaholism, over-protective children and how social media helps us pair bond with the state and adopt the Game Theory "Zero Sum" behavior.  As usual, I keep it balanced between the problem and the solution.

To become a scientist, O'Connell first needed to leave the family farm.

This episode explores sadism, masochism, and consensual BDSM without judgment. It discusses the impact of sexual elements on societal dysfunctions.Full series: https://rss.com/podcasts/sadism/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022Brief SummaryIn this episode, we delve into the captivating world of sadism and masochism. I find this topic personally intriguing, as it's a mindset that I struggle to fully comprehend. With an anthropological approach, we aim to explore this subject without constantly passing moral judgment. Sadism, the pleasure derived from causing pain to others, is contrasted with consensual acts of physical pain or humiliation for sexual gratification known as BDSM. I believe that as long as these behaviors are consensual and don't result in irreversible harm, they may not be a moral concern. Furthermore, I argue that many dysfunctions in society may have a sexual element, such as the behavior of a stereotypical Karen or couples engaging in hostile fights. Additionally, the power dynamics and domination present in public rituals or workplace hierarchies can harbor sadistic components. While I personally feel perplexed by sadism, I'm interested in exploring it without constantly condemning it.Chapters0:00:00 Introduction to the Fascinating Topic of Sadism0:03:50 Society's Dysfunctions and the Relationship to Sadistic Tendencies0:07:05 The Suspension of Disbelief and Sadistic Satisfaction in Fictional Violence0:07:29 The Complexity of Sadism and Paraphilias0:12:48 Paraphilias and the Distinction from Healthy Sexuality0:18:16 Hypermasculinity and the Capacity to Avoid Empathy0:21:05 Women's Expectations of Selective Empathy in Men0:28:12 The dynamics of power and masochism in relationships.0:32:10 The nature of women's thrill in being desired.0:35:50 The importance of bravery in pursuing attractive partners.0:38:42 The Pitfalls of Settling for Less0:47:22 Freud's Observations on Sadism and Masochism0:49:06 The Purpose of Pleasure: Selfishness or Pair Bonding?0:54:15 Gifts and Abilities: Serving Self or World?0:56:51 The Dehumanization of Excellence and Competition1:00:03 Domination and Submission: The Absence of Reason and Negotiation

Known by many names – sprig, pinny, bull – but unmistakable in appearance, the northern pintail is one of North America's most recognizable, graceful, and well-studied duck species. Unfortunately, much of that attention was garnered because of dramatic population declines and the mystery surrounding it. Dr. Scott Stephens joins Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher to profile this iconic species, discussing its ecology, population status, causes of its decline, and conservation opportunities.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

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How can we bond with someone who shows no interest in doing so? Can attempting to bond with others ever endanger us? Is bonding always a peaceful process? Building further on recent discussions about human interconnectedness, this week's episode focuses on connections specifically between two people. Contact us via email at contact@jimmybernasconi.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/2xxfm-sacredcinema/message

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.07.26.550685v1?rss=1 Authors: Gustison, M. L., Munoz-Castaneda, R., Osten, P., Phelps, S. M. Abstract: Sexual bonds are central to the social lives of many species, including humans, and monogamous prairie voles have become the predominant model for investigating such attachments. We developed an automated whole-brain mapping pipeline to identify brain circuits underlying pair-bonding behavior. We identified bonding-related c-Fos induction in 68 brain regions clustered in seven major brain-wide neuronal circuits. These circuits include known regulators of bonding, such as the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis, paraventricular hypothalamus, ventral pallidum, and prefrontal cortex. They also include brain regions previously unknown to shape bonding, such as ventromedial hypothalamus, medial preoptic area and the medial amygdala, but that play essential roles in bonding-relevant processes, such as sexual behavior, social reward and territorial aggression. Contrary to some hypotheses, we found that circuits active during mating and bonding were largely sexually monomorphic. Moreover, c-Fos induction across regions was strikingly consistent between members of a pair, with activity best predicted by rates of ejaculation. A novel cluster of regions centered in the amygdala remained coordinated after bonds had formed, suggesting novel substrates for bond maintenance. Our tools and results provide an unprecedented resource for elucidating the networks that translate sexual experience into an enduring bond. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

Does your brain need a little boost? Just 2 capsules of Nadovim per day can greatly increase your energy, improve your focus, and boost your brain power. Save 20% on a subscription when you use code Jedediah at checkout: http://nadovim.com/jedediah Try our sponsor Aura for 14 days free - https://aura.com/jedediah to see how many times your personal information was found on the dark web today. Jed sits down with Melina Goransson, successful streamer and wife of Destiny, to discuss her dating past and open relationship, sex without emotion, female promiscuity and body count, feminism, and much more. Jedediah Bila Live - A social commentary podcast on dating and politics that doesn't hold back! New Episodes LIVE Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 1pm EST. Subscribe to the JB LIVE community: https://bit.ly/3Iojl8Q Ask Jedediah a question or FaceTime her here: https://Minnect.com About the show: Welcome to a free-speech zone where dating, politics, and hot debate come to life. Join former television host Jedediah Bila as she unravels what's broken in the dating game, tackles the dangers of modern feminism, and exposes The System's multifaceted, hazardous agenda. Known for her fearless commentary and passion for freedom and free-thinking minds, Jedediah digs into such topics as “toxic” masculinity, the modern feminist agenda, big-government tyranny, how men and women are different, the dangers of pornography, societal neutering of men, and the problem with a culture of promiscuity. She holds women, men, and political elites accountable in her signature no-bullsh*t style. She stands up for liberty, personal responsibility, and traditional values, rallying against The System's desire for an increasingly weak, puppeteered, entitled culture. And she does it all in a combination of solo and interview-style shows that are sure to get you thinking and fired up to join the conversation. Follow Jedediah on social media: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Gje8xg Twitter: https://bit.ly/3NlsfFX Facebook: https://bit.ly/3MHFXlo Locals: https://bit.ly/3tmAsCD Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JedediahBilaLive Pick up a copy of Jedediah's books: Dear Hartley: https://amzn.to/3xEbikp Outnumbered: https://bit.ly/3gWuXq9#DoNotDisturb: https://amzn.to/3ij6NXr To reach the Valuetainment team, send an email to: booking@valuetainment.com

Nick talks to psychiatrist & neuroscientist Devanand Manoli, MD, PhD, whose lab at UCSF studies the neural basis of social behavior & attachment in prairie voles. As a psychiatrist, he also treats patients with childhood psychosis. They discuss: the neural basis of pair bonding, monogamy, and parental & sexual behavior; oxytocin, vasopressin, testosterone & estrogen; evolution of behavior; menopause & multigenerational parental care; childhood psychosis; and more.Try Everyday Dose, high-quality coffee & matcha altneratives with functional mushrooms & other supplements.Support the showSign up for the free weekly Mind & Matter newsletter:[https://mindandmatter.substack.com/?sort=top]Learn how you can further support the podcast: [https://mindandmatter.substack.com/p/how-to-support-mind-and-matter]

A wholesome episode about secure love, forming bonds under stress, and human connection through the lens of a grasslands specialist: the prairie vole. Photos and more are at our site. Primary Sources: NPR on the hot new vole research: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/01/27/1152009605/prairie-voles-oxytocin-love-hormone-bonding-study Why Prairie Voles are our animal model: The Prairie Vole (Microtus ochrogaster): An Animal Model for Behavioral Neuroendocrine Research on Pair Bonding. Wild Prairie Vole Social Organization: Social Organization of the Prairie Vole (Microtus ochrogaster) Contact Website Facebook Twitter info@grasslandgroupies.org

Hook-up culture has evolved through the decades. Physically meeting someone at a party, or a club, has migrated to a digital platform where connections happen with the swipe of your finger. Behind those brief uncommitted sexual encounters are biological influences and interesting scientific research as it relates to overall health and well-being. If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTRadically Genuine Podcast Website Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPInstagram @radgenpodTikTok @radgenpodRadGenPodcast@gmail.comADDITIONAL RESOURCES 1:30 - Hot Buttered Whiskey Cider - Dishing Up the Dirt10:00 - APA: Sexual hook-up culture16:00 - Sexual Hookup Culture: A Review - PMC17:00 - “Hooking Up” Among College Students: Demographic and Psychosocial Correlates | SpringerLink24:00 - What Happens To Your Brain After Having Too Much Casual Sex | by Tracy Luk | P.S. I Love You27:30 - Mary Ainsworth | Strange Situation | Attachment Theory32:45 - Father absence linked to earlier puberty among certain girls | Berkeley News34:00 - Pair Bonding - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics36:00 - Are We Monogamous? A Review of the Evolution of Pair-Bonding in Humans37:30 - 11 Monogamous Animals That Mate For Life (It's Not Just Penguins)41:00 - Orgasm gap - Wikipedia47:00 - Why Sex Is Sacred | Psychology Today48:00 - Oxytocin and Social Relationships: From Attachment to Bond Disruption56:30 - Amazon.com: This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences57:30 - Idealization and Devaluation in BPD1:02:00 - Over nearly 80 years, Harvard study has been showing how to live a healthy and happy life

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Weed Dating or Speed Dating?  Which would you prefer?Currently, Cannabis is at its highest social peak, but what does that mean for romance?  Pair-Bonding?  Is cannabis helping to keep us together or break our hearts? Join the Professor as he takes a look at the numbers on where cannabis is valued socially and talks about whether '420 friendly' is a requirement, or a deal-breaker.

Cigar of the night: Victor Sinclair Connecticut Yankee Whiskey of the night: Tomintoul 16 Year Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt We discuss a clip from YouTuber JustPearlyThings and answer the question does body count affect happiness in a marriage? Does a high body count lower the value of a woman? What is an "Alpha Widow" and "Pair Bonding"? Semen Retention and The way of the "Superior Man".

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Episode 11: Dr. Zhana Vrangalova and Owen Muir, M.D. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the evolutionary neuroscience of sexuality as it relates to pair-bonding and promiscuity. We examine how this impacts modern-day romantic and sexual choices, hear about how to design an optimal relationship based on your personality, and get an inside look into Dr. Zhana's depth of passion for her work.

Our final episode of our 2312 season is here! First, we talk about the topic on everyone's mind, the New York Times Crossword puzzle and how bad it is. We wrap that up around 6.5 minutes in. Then, we reveal the topic of our next season, and it's....drumroll....GREEN EARTH! I know this delights many of you and disappoints an equal amount, and then the final third just can't wait for our mellifluous voices to lull them back to sleep. But whatever your reaction, we're going to dive into this 1000-page behemoth starting around February 2022. We'll probably, hopefully, have a movie episode in the meantime tide over the "true heads." We talk then about resolutions that don't resolve things, closures that leave a lot open, comedy and the marriage plot, and the mode of the novel. Is this a novel? Is it an anti-novel? We talk a lot about punishment, prison, exile, and the police. Genette reveals another side of Genette-self---and we find some prounouns attributed to "him"! ***ATTENTION STAN, ATTENTION STAN, THERE ARE STILL PRONOUNS ATTACHED TO GENETTE!!!*** We conclude that, in the end, Genette is not the noir detective, in that the inspector does not see Genette as implicated in the rot at the core of the system. Genette is not crushed by the resolution, Genette does not fail in victory. Rather, the Inspector is confident in the Inspector's [holy shit it's hard to write without pronouns!] correctness, righteous in the outcome of which Genette [*pant, pant, pant*] was crucial in bringing about. We ask an important question: are there qubes in Congress now, and if so, are they of the Marjorie Taylor-Green variety or the Jared Golden variety? Join us as we collapse some wave functions (make sentences) and make a podcast world. Happy New Year, from us and Antonio Gramsci (https://viewpointmag.com/2015/01/01/i-hate-new-years-day/), and we'll see you soon! Thanks for listening! Email us at maroonedonmarspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @podcastonmars Leave us a voicemail on the Anchor.fm app Rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts! Music by Spirit of Space --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marooned-on-mars/message

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Huberman Lab Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Testosterone and estrogen fluctuate across the lifespan but there are lifestyle factors and supplements which can impact levelsYou have to breathe properly to get sleep to avoid apnea states which can adversely impact sex hormone levelsSleep apnea increases carbon dioxide in the body, which decreases testosterone and estrogenNasal breathing is cosmetically optimal for features of the mouth and jaw, and more importantly dilates sinuses, improves lung capacity, and reduces apnea in sleepBarring swimmers and maximum effort, learn to breathe through the nose when exercisingJust getting breathing and bright light exposure on track can optimize sex hormonesTo optimize sex hormone levels: (1) control apnea; (2) reduce light exposure in the middle of the night and increase bright light to eyes; (3) cold exposure such as ice bath, cold shower, cold water swimHeavyweight training (70-90% max effort) – but not weight training to failure – leads to the best increases in testosterone for the subsequent 24 hour periodRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgThis episode I discuss the hormones testosterone and estrogen and how they impact the brain, body, and behavior at ages after puberty. I also discuss how various behaviors such as exercise (resistance and endurance training) and sex, or observing sex impact these hormones and their levels. I ask: "what specifically is it about such activities that impacts testosterone and estrogen?"; the resounding theme is that when our nervous system is activated in particular ways it drives our endocrine system and vascular system to activate or repress certain hormone networks in predictable ways. I also discuss peer-reviewed studies and protocols addressing (at a mechanistic level) how light, cold and heat, and respiration (breathing) can positively or negatively impact testosterone and estrogen. And we discuss specific supplements and compounds that peer-reviewed studies illustrate can adjust testosterone and estrogen levels: by changing their binding to other proteins, by raising them directly, or by changing other hormones released from the brain and pituitary. I discuss optimization in the normal reference ranges for these hormones, and I discuss pheromones, apnea, menstrual cycles, menopause and andropause. As always a mix of basic science, biological mechanisms and tools and protocols are discussed. **Note: Future episodes will focus on the science of prescription hormone replacement therapies, the science of hormone-based birth control and the role of testosterone, estrogen and other compounds in fertility, athletic performance and recovery.   Thank you to our sponsors: Four Sigmatic - http://foursigmatic.com/huberman Blinkist - http://blinkist.com/huberman Theragun - http://theragun.com/huberman   Bloodwork sponsor: InsideTracker - http://insidetracker.com/huberman   Our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman   Supplements from Thorne: http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman   Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Twitter - https://twitter.com/hubermanlab   References: http://examine.com “Behavioral Endocrinology” by Nelson and Kriegsfeld 5th Ed. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:50 Hormone Optimization 00:07:00 Salutogenesis: A Powerful Way to Conceptualize Health 00:10:03 Estrogen and Testosterone: Sources, Levels & Ratios 00:15:46 The Power of Competition, Plus: Anxiety, Persistence & Dopamine 00:20:58 Testosterone & Libido Pre-Ovulation 00:21:48 Estrogen & Sexual Receptivity; Libido In Males 00:23:10 How Sex Behavior Impacts Testosterone: Observing vs. Actual vs. Abstinence 00:26:46 Testosterone & Prolactin: Sex Seeking vs Pair Bonding 00:27:30 DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone): Effects on Levels/Ratios 00:28:45 Behaviors That Decrease Testosterone (& Cortisol): Parenting & Prolactin 00:31:24 How Illness Impacts Testosterone & Estrogen: Cytokines, e.g., IL-6 00:33:20 How Exactly Do Behaviors Change Hormones? 00:34:18 Pheromones: Miscarriage, Menstrual Cycles, Puberty Onset, & Mate Recognition 00:43:33 Apnea: A Powerful Bi-Directional Influence On Estrogen & Testosterone 00:47:44 Mouth vs. Nose Breathing & Hormone Levels: Effects Via Sleep and Direct Effects 00:51:11 How Sleep Adjusts Cortisol/Testosterone and Cortisol/Estrogen Ratios 00:53:49 02:CO2 Ratios, Nasal Breathing During Exercise 00:56:30 Light Viewing Patterns & Hormones: Dopamine, GnRH 00:57:44 Spring Fever: Tyrosinase, Hair Color, Mating Frequency 01:04:39 Specificity of Hormone Effects 01:06:03 Temperature: Cold & Hot Gonads 01:14:10 How To Exercise: Types, Effort Level, Sequencing 01:21:42 Cardio/Endurance vs. Resistance Training (First or Last?) Yes, It Matters 01:24:41 Estrogen & Menopause: Compounds That May Ameliorate/Reverse Symptoms 01:33:18 Nutrients That Optimize The Foundation For Hormones 01:36:00 Opioids as Severe Hormone Disruptors 01:37:23 Testes, Antlers & Ovaries 01:38:50 Creatine & Increasing DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) 01:40:14 Free and Bound Testosterone: SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin), Tongat Ali 01:43:23 Nettles, Prostate, Boron, & Blood Brain Barrier 01:45:27 Hormone Related Cancers: Sometimes Reducing Estrogen and Testosterone Is Optimal 01:47:43 Ecdysteroids: Mimic Mammalian Hormones 01:51:50 Optimizing Brain Hormones: Chorionic Gonadatropin, Fadogia Agrestis 01:57:18 Additional Compounds, Liver Toxicity, Overall Milieu 01:59:17 Summary: And Note About Additional Related Topic Coverage Coming   Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman's teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. [Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac https://www.blabacphoto.com/]

This episode I discuss the hormones testosterone and estrogen and how they impact the brain, body, and behavior at ages after puberty. I also discuss how various behaviors such as exercise (resistance and endurance training) and sex, or observing sex impact these hormones and their levels. I ask: "what specifically is it about such activities that impacts testosterone and estrogen?"; the resounding theme is that when our nervous system is activated in particular ways it drives our endocrine system and vascular system to activate or repress certain hormone networks in predictable ways. I also discuss peer-reviewed studies and protocols addressing (at a mechanistic level) how light, cold and heat, and respiration (breathing) can positively or negatively impact testosterone and estrogen. And we discuss specific supplements and compounds that peer-reviewed studies illustrate can adjust testosterone and estrogen levels: by changing their binding to other proteins, by raising them directly, or by changing other hormones released from the brain and pituitary. I discuss optimization in the normal reference ranges for these hormones, and I discuss pheromones, apnea, menstrual cycles, menopause and andropause. As always a mix of basic science, biological mechanisms and tools and protocols are discussed. **Note: Future episodes will focus on the science of prescription hormone replacement therapies, the science of hormone-based birth control and the role of testosterone, estrogen and other compounds in fertility, athletic performance and recovery.   Thank you to our sponsors: Four Sigmatic - http://foursigmatic.com/huberman Blinkist - http://blinkist.com/huberman Theragun - http://theragun.com/huberman   Bloodwork sponsor: InsideTracker - http://insidetracker.com/huberman   Our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman   Supplements from Thorne: http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman   Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Twitter - https://twitter.com/hubermanlab   References: http://examine.com “Behavioral Endocrinology” by Nelson and Kriegsfeld 5th Ed. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:50 Hormone Optimization 00:07:00 Salutogenesis: A Powerful Way to Conceptualize Health 00:10:03 Estrogen and Testosterone: Sources, Levels & Ratios 00:15:46 The Power of Competition, Plus: Anxiety, Persistence & Dopamine 00:20:58 Testosterone & Libido Pre-Ovulation 00:21:48 Estrogen & Sexual Receptivity; Libido In Males 00:23:10 How Sex Behavior Impacts Testosterone: Observing vs. Actual vs. Abstinence 00:26:46 Testosterone & Prolactin: Sex Seeking vs Pair Bonding 00:27:30 DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone): Effects on Levels/Ratios 00:28:45 Behaviors That Decrease Testosterone (& Cortisol): Parenting & Prolactin 00:31:24 How Illness Impacts Testosterone & Estrogen: Cytokines, e.g., IL-6 00:33:20 How Exactly Do Behaviors Change Hormones? 00:34:18 Pheromones: Miscarriage, Menstrual Cycles, Puberty Onset, & Mate Recognition 00:43:33 Apnea: A Powerful Bi-Directional Influence On Estrogen & Testosterone 00:47:44 Mouth vs. Nose Breathing & Hormone Levels: Effects Via Sleep and Direct Effects 00:51:11 How Sleep Adjusts Cortisol/Testosterone and Cortisol/Estrogen Ratios 00:53:49 02:CO2 Ratios, Nasal Breathing During Exercise 00:56:30 Light Viewing Patterns & Hormones: Dopamine, GnRH 00:57:44 Spring Fever: Tyrosinase, Hair Color, Mating Frequency 01:04:39 Specificity of Hormone Effects 01:06:03 Temperature: Cold & Hot Gonads 01:14:10 How To Exercise: Types, Effort Level, Sequencing 01:21:42 Cardio/Endurance vs. Resistance Training (First or Last?) Yes, It Matters 01:24:41 Estrogen & Menopause: Compounds That May Ameliorate/Reverse Symptoms 01:33:18 Nutrients That Optimize The Foundation For Hormones 01:36:00 Opioids as Severe Hormone Disruptors 01:37:23 Testes, Antlers & Ovaries 01:38:50 Creatine & Increasing DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) 01:40:14 Free and Bound Testosterone: SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin), Tongat Ali 01:43:23 Nettles, Prostate, Boron, & Blood Brain Barrier 01:45:27 Hormone Related Cancers: Sometimes Reducing Estrogen and Testosterone Is Optimal 01:47:43 Ecdysteroids: Mimic Mammalian Hormones 01:51:50 Optimizing Brain Hormones: Chorionic Gonadatropin, Fadogia Agrestis 01:57:18 Additional Compounds, Liver Toxicity, Overall Milieu 01:59:17 Summary: And Note About Additional Related Topic Coverage Coming   Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman's teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. [Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac https://www.blabacphoto.com/]

Join Emily, Paul and special guest Casey Bourne as they delve into the world of fandom, tropes, genres, plot devices, ideas, erotica, romance, fanfic, original fiction, publishing, self-publishing, copyright law, lawsuits and just omegaverse in general.(Casey recently published her romance novel Pair Bonding, and it explores the idea of soul mates in a way both very familiar to fanfic readers and very new.)So, are you sitting comfortably?Click here to listen in your browser.Find the podcast on Stitcher here.Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts.Find the podcast on Spotify here.RSS here.Things you might want to read before or after listening to this episode…Alpha/Beta/Omega (Fanlore)A Feud in Wolf-Kink Erotica Raises a Deep Legal Question (NY Times)The Omegaverse Plagiarism Lawsuit, One Year On (Book Riot)Omegaverse Litigation (Fanlore)Copyright: The Alpha and Omega(verse) (Legal Inspiration)Statement of the “Myth of Omega” Author, Zoey Ellis, on Behalf of Quill Ink Books (Omegaverse Litigation) Any feedback or questions? Let us know via the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter.

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In this episode we welcome back Melissa Parnell to talk about all things relationships. From the "V" word, to why great sex is important, and how love grows. Melissa tells us about what can break a relationship apart, and how love to develop love from day to day. We also chat a little bit about tips for the single ladies listening so they can recognize red flags and promising prospects in the dating world. To apply to work with us, or more information on Being UnNormal check out our website at www.beingunnormal.comFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingunnormalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingunnormalpodcastSupport the show (http://www.pateron.com/beingunnormal)

In this episode we chat about cheating with Melissa Parnell of Parnell Relationship Counseling. We break down myths about cheating, get real about adultery, and drop truth bombs about relationship satisfaction. Melissa talks to us about the possibility of recovering the relationship after the adultery happens, and how to keep a bond strong before the cheating happens.To apply to work with us, or more information on Being UnNormal check out our website at www.beingunnormal.comFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingunnormalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingunnormalpodcastSupport the show (http://www.pateron.com/beingunnormal)

Spots are the most distinct physical features of cheetahs. Here, a caretaker from Smithsonian's National Zoo fill us in on when they start appearing in these big cats and how they're used to identify them. #ZooQs

Tear lines are dark markings that appear below cheetahs' eyes. But why are they so prominent? A caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo let's us know the answer--and it's fascinating. #ZooQs

We start off by talking waterfowl pair bonding and how it affects season dates with Ducks Unlimited Biologist Mike Brasher. Most Texas duck hunters have likely driven by a pond or tank in mid February that is covered with ducks yet they were nowhere to be found during the waterfowl season. It often makes many [...]

We start off by talking waterfowl pair bonding and how it affects season dates with Ducks Unlimited Biologist Mike Brasher. Most Texas duck hunters have likely driven by a pond or tank in mid February that is covered with ducks yet they were nowhere to be found during the waterfowl season. It often makes many [...]

Joy, who has completed a 28 year career as professor of human development and family studies at Asbury Theological Seminary is a distinguished lecturer and author of eighteen books, most of them dealing with relationships, human development and the family. His research in moral reasoning of children continues to take him into parent and school conferences as a consultant and speaker. He has been a frequent guest on Dr. James Dobson's well known radio talk show, "Focus on the Family." But he has also served as a consultant to the Office of Pregnancy Prevention at the US Department of Health and Human Services. In 1993 and 1994 he was called on to work with the Christian Embassy inside the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill as policies on sexual issues were being hammered out. Dr. Joy holds graduate degrees from Southern Methodist University in counseling, from Indiana University in curriculum development, with concentrations in developmental psychology and in English linguistics, and from Asbury Theological Seminary where he prepared for a career in pastoral care and ministry.