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  • "RE-WIRING" YOUR BRAIN - NEUROPLASTICITY.

    "RE-WIRING" YOUR BRAIN - NEUROPLASTICITY.
    2026/02/19
    When people talk about "re-wiring" your brain, what they actually are talking about is NEUROPLASTICITY: the brain's ability to create new neural pathways and re-structure existing neural pathways. In this episode I explain how neural pathways work; how synaptic reflexes work; how semantic memory and habituation influence our brains and neural pathways; and, not least, how we can maintain our brain's function AND increase our neuroplasticity.
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    48 分
  • THE BRAIN - THE HYPOTHALAMUS.

    THE BRAIN - THE HYPOTHALAMUS.
    2026/02/08
    We are continuing our series on THE BRAIN - and today's episode is about the HYPOTHALAMUS. It is often overshadowed by the attention-grabbing Amygdala; but it is the hypothalamus - in conjunction with the PITUITARY GLAND - which contantly maintains homeostasis (balance) in all of your body's systems. It is quite simply the conductor for the symphony of hormones in your body. Let's take a look at this tiny - but incredibly important - part of your brain!
    PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAMY.
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    24 分
  • AUTHENTICITY.

    AUTHENTICITY.
    2026/02/04
    In this crazy world in which we live, where there is so much fake news and uncertainty about what's true or false, there is a greater need than ever for AUTHENTICITY. In this episode I take a look at what it means to be authentic; to live your life from a place of integrity and principle; and I describe some of the characteristics and personality traits which tend to distinguish authentic people.
    CREDIT & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO:
    Michael Kernis and Brian Goldman's Authenticity Inventory.
    Psychologytoday.com.
    Psychcentral.com.
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    49 分
  • AI - THE "DARK MIRROR".

    AI - THE "DARK MIRROR".
    2026/01/28
    AI is an incredible tool. It has access to vast amounts of information and can save you a lot of time. But it is also an algorithm which is designed to MIRROR YOU. It is programmed to tell you what you want to hear; it will reinforce any cognitive biases you might have; and may distort your perception of reality. Let's take a closer look at how AI is actually using THEORY OF MIND to manipulate us; and its effects on us from a psychological perspective.
    CREDIT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO CAMILLO LØKEN for allowing me to share some information from his book: "BLIR VI LURT AV AI - JA!" ("Are we being fooled by AI - Yes!).
    Camillo's book can be found at:
    https://www.camilloloken.com/bok-AI-Blir-vi-lurt
    You can find Camillo at the following links:
    https://www.facebook.com/Camil...
    https://www.instagram.com/cami...
    https://camilloloken.no
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    1 時間 11 分
  • CONTROL ISSUES.

    CONTROL ISSUES.
    2026/01/19
    Are you the kind of person who needs to feel "in control" of every aspect of your life? Have you developed some unhealthy coping mechanisms in order to re-establish a sense of control? Are you a perfectionist; or someone who micromanages everything and everyone? Are you controlling in relationships - leading to possessiveness and jealousy? Let's dive into the fascinating topic of CONTROL ISSUES!
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    30 分
  • CONSPIRACY THEORIES - AND THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND THEM.

    CONSPIRACY THEORIES - AND THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND THEM.
    2026/01/16
    What motivates someone to start a conspiracy theory? What kind of person is most likely to believe in conspiracy theories - and why? What are some red flags you can look out for to check if you are prone to believing in conspiracy theories? And how can you try to protect yourself from being dragged into a conspiracy theory? Let's dive in!
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    52 分
  • CHILD ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!!) PART 3 - CLERICAL ABUSE.

    CHILD ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!!) PART 3 - CLERICAL ABUSE.
    2026/01/14
    CLERICAL ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!) is devastating on many different levels - as are the other forms of abuse I have discussed in previous episodes. However, clerical abuse can affect the victim/survivor on a whole different, spiritual level - and even result in a total loss of faith. The breach of trust which is caused by clerical abuse is quite frankly monumental. In this episode I describe clerical abuse - physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual - from a very personal perspective, as a survivor. I share details of how clerical abuse affected me on a personal level; but also how it can affect the victim/survivor in general.
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    58 分
  • CHILD ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!). PART 2 - SEXUAL ABUSE.

    CHILD ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!). PART 2 - SEXUAL ABUSE.
    2026/01/13
    We are continuing our series on child abuse and this episode will be about SEXUAL ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!) I describe the different forms of sexual abuse; how it can affect the child; signs, symptoms and red flags to look out for if you suspect a child is being abused; and how the abuse can affect the survivor into adulthood. I also share my own personal experience of sexual abuse and how it affected me both in childhood and adulthood - in some very surprising ways!
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    1 時間 17 分