Discover More

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Discover More is a social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of nuances with mental health as a throughline. Looking for deep thinking? Topics include exorcism and mental illness, cognitive psychology and psychedelics, criminal psychology and true crime, consumer psychology and well-being, and more. Notable guests include Matthieu Ricard, Fr. Vincent Lampert, Dr. Courtney Tracy (The Truth Doctor), Andrew Bustamante, Zoe Chance, Todd Kashdan, and more. Let’s get this started! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverMorePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovermorepodcast

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#156. Astrophysicist Explains God’s Existence - Dr. Jeff Zweerink

Apr 29 2024 92 mins  
Is it possible to prove that God is real through science? The biggest argument against Christianity is that there is no empirical evidence to support God’s existence. Today’s conversation will explain the existence of God through astrophysics. Dr. Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist, published author, senior research scholar, and project scientist at UCLA. Jeff earned a PhD in a

#155. The Scientific Benefits Of Rituals Explained - Dr. Michael Norton | The Ritual Effect

Apr 15 2024 77 mins  
What are the psychological benefits of having ritual practices? Rituals are a series of actions performed in a specific order and are often part of a larger symbolic system. The oldest known evidence of rituals is the burial of loved ones, with the oldest example being a Neanderthal woman buried in Israel around 130,000 years ago. Today’s conversation will reveal why most world-c

#154. How To Heal Using Sound Therapy? - Torkom Ji | Quantum Harmonix

Apr 01 2024 65 mins  
What is sound wave therapy? Can you heal your mind and body using sound waves and frequencies? Torkom Ji is a master sound healer, founder of Quantum Harmonix, and meditation teacher. Torkom has been facilitating group sound healing experiences since 2012 and has provided deep meditation and rejuvenation for thousands of people using his unique and powerful modality. His sounds hav

#153. The Art of Living Your Dream - Helen Shephard

Mar 18 2024 57 mins  
What are the hidden costs of chasing your dreams? How do we know when is the right time? Everyone always talks about the aspirations of living their dreams but nobody talks about the costs of making dreams a reality. Today’s conversation will explain the art of career pivots and how to be intentional with dream chasing to live a meaningful life. Helen Shephard is a British TV hos

#152. The Blueprint To Being A Creative Genius - Rich Kirkpatrick | MINDBLOWN

Mar 04 2024 68 mins  
What is the science of creativity? Can you approach the creative process scientifically? Today’s conversation will explain the neuroscience of creativity and how to approach the creative process scientifically. Rich Kirkpatrick is a creativity expert, published author, and musician. Expect to learn about the nature of creativity, the three stages of the creative process, divergen

#151. The Secret Life of CIA Spy Explained - Andrew Bustamante | EveryDaySpy

Feb 19 2024 94 mins  
What is the secret life of a CIA spy? How do people get brainwashed? Can everyday folks master CIA techniques? Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer, US Air Force combat veteran, and CEO of EveryDaySpy. You might recognize Andrew from the biggest podcasts in the world like the Lex Friedman Podcast, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Modern Wisdom with Chris Will

#150. Is Standup Comedy Offensive? - Leah Lamarr

Feb 05 2024 86 mins  
What is the fine line between being offensive and being funny in today’s standup comedy culture? What makes a joke offensive? Today’s conversation with an intellectual turned stand-up comedian will tear down what you thought you knew about comedy. Leah Lamarr is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and TV personality. Leah opened mic for some of the

#149. The Mental Health Crisis of America Is Here - Antonia Hylton | MADNESS

Jan 22 2024 79 mins  
Why is there a mental health crisis in America? Is the culture of America sick? Is journalism dying in America? Today’s conversation with an Emmy-award-winning journalist will reveal exactly how culture influences community mental health care and the history of mental health stigma in America. Antonia Hylton is an Emmy-award-winning journalist and news anchor at NBC News reportin

#148. The Psychological Trauma of Adoption - Pam Uzzell

Jan 08 2024 66 mins  
What are the psychological implications of adoption trauma? What is the reality behind adoptees and their parents? How prevalent is adoption in America? According to the University of Oregon, about 5 million Americans are adoptees, which is more than 7% of the population, and more than 50,000 children are adopted through foster care every year. Pam Uzzell is a documentary filmmaker

#147. How To Improve Our Relationship With Food? - Yoshua Greenfield | Brothers Green

Dec 25 2023 86 mins  
How is your relationship with food? Do you have a healthy relationship with food? According to the National Eating Disorders Association, about 9% of the US population, or 28.8 million Americans, suffers from eating disorders and some form of disordered eating. Yoshua Greenfield is a former celebrity chef, barefoot spokesperson, mindful eating expert, and published author. Yoshua i