Insecure Overachievers, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Simone Biles & Self-Esteem

Insecure Overachievers, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Simone Biles & Self-Esteem

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the Insecure Overachiever—a driven, high-performing individual whose success is rooted in insecurity and self-doubt. We'll explore how this psychological pattern manifests in both popular culture and professional environments, from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to high-profile law firms, to Simone Biles and the healthcare industry. We'll also discuss the importance of self-esteem, the dangers of relying on external validation, and practical ...

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E147 | Thinking Films: The Wolf of Wallstreet (2013)

E147 | Thinking Films: The Wolf of Wallstreet (2013)

Today Alex discusses the classic 2013 financial crime epic the Wolf of Wallstreet directed by Martin Scorcese and starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Margot Robbie and Jonah Hill. Including themes such as nar...

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E146 | Should We Decriminalise Drugs? (w/ Prof. David Nutt)

E146 | Should We Decriminalise Drugs? (w/ Prof. David Nutt)

Professor David Nutt is a Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London and Chair of Drug Science, an organisation which aims to educate the public about drugs and their effects. A ...

23 Loka 202548min

E145 | Surviving a Cult (part 2 of 2 w/ Gillie Jenkinson)

E145 | Surviving a Cult (part 2 of 2 w/ Gillie Jenkinson)

Gillie is a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor with more than 30 years’ experience. She specialises in working with survivors of coercive, cultic or spiritual abuse, trauma including rape and se...

16 Loka 202553min

E144 | Brain Stimulation Headsets for Depression (w/Daniel Månsson)

E144 | Brain Stimulation Headsets for Depression (w/Daniel Månsson)

Daniel Månsson is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Flow Neuroscience, a medical device comapny which produces transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) headsets for depression. Today we...

9 Loka 202549min

E143 | Does ChatGPT Make a Good Therapist? (w/ Jared Moore)

E143 | Does ChatGPT Make a Good Therapist? (w/ Jared Moore)

Jared Moore is a computer science Ph.D. student at Stanford University. There he recently taught a course about AI called on How to Make a Moral Agent. He has previously been lectured at the Universi...

2 Loka 202542min

E142 | Thinking Films: Her (2013)

E142 | Thinking Films: Her (2013)

Today Alex discusses the classic 2013 sci-fi romance Her directed by Spike Jonze and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams and Chris Pratt. Including themes such as loneliness, attachmement , artifiical...

25 Syys 202549min

E141 | Are Dating Apps Ruining Love? (Modern Relationships w/ Prof. Viren Swami)

E141 | Are Dating Apps Ruining Love? (Modern Relationships w/ Prof. Viren Swami)

Professor Viren Swami is an international expert on attraction and body image and has written and edited several books on these topics. He is a chartered psychologist and associate Fellow of the Briti...

18 Syys 20251h 14min

E140 - Surviving a Cult (part 1 of 2 w/ Gillie Jenkinson)

E140 - Surviving a Cult (part 1 of 2 w/ Gillie Jenkinson)

Gillie is a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor with more than 30 years’ experience. She specialises in working with survivors of coercive, cultic or spiritual abuse, trauma including rape and se...

11 Syys 202543min

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