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INT ep 60 - The Problems With Personality Tests

Personality tests claim that they can assess and predict our characters, and that some things are unlikely to change. But is this true? Are our personalities anchored in our past or can they evolve..and if so, what factors will contribute to the evolution? Liana talks to Glenn Geher, Ph.D.,  a professor of psychology and director of the Evolutionary Studies program at the State University of New York at New Paltz, about the influences that affect our personality development and the pros and cons of 'personality tests'.  

INT ep 59 - Religion and Critical Thinking! (Why Smart People Do Dumb Things Part 4)

Religion can deepen our understanding of the human condition and of ourselves - except when it dissuades the critical thinking and education required to achieve it.  Liana speaks to Rabbi Michael Harvey (www.rabbimichaelharvey.com) about how blind religious faith can lead to misconceptions that prove harmful to ourselves and others.

INT ep 58 - Impostor Syndrome (Why Smart People Do Dumb Things Part 3)

The series on why smart people do stupid things continues! Ever feel like a phony? That you're not nearly as good as people think you are - and any day now, you're going to be exposed? If so, you're not alone - Imposter Syndrome can get to anyone. Liana talks to impostor syndrome expert Dr. Wendy Boring-Bray (https://wendyboringbray.com/) about how we can break free of this mental trap.

INT ep 57: (Male) EGO! Why Smart People Do Dumb Things Part 2

We all have to fake it until we make it sometimes, but the things we pretend to be to cover up our insecurities can get out of control. Men's issues expert Jeff Perera of HigherUnlearning.com joins Liana to talk about why some men's egos control their lives, with sometimes disastrous results.

INT ep 56 - Why Smart People Do Dumb Things

Why do smart people do dumb things? Often it's because faulty thoughts reinforced by our internal dialogues lead us to make faulty decisions. Liana talks with award-winning psychologist and author Dr. Jeff Nevid about how taking charge of our inner voice leads to clearer thinking and better results.

INT ep 55 - Mental Health and Guns

Guns in America is a hotly debated topic, often generating more heat than light. Liana is joined by Aquila,  a 3-tour US army veteran who explains the different types of US gun owners, the real facts behind American gun deaths and offers, as a gun owner, a perspective on the role of guns in American society that is rarely accorded serious consideration in the media.  

INT ep 54 - Stop Making Excuses!

Excuses. We've all made them. But when they become a pattern, they cause more problems than they solve. Liana talks to business coach Denise Lee, a survivor of incest and substance abuse, about how she faced facts and took back control over her life. Denise's website is https://deniseglee.com/

INT ep 53 - Achievement Addiction

Achievements should bring us satisfaction and confidence, but in our 24/7 culture, the drive to succeed can become like an addiction that requires constant and ever-bigger hits. Award-winning educator Jason Bradshaw returns to talk to Liana about toxic attitudes about 'success' and how to get off the hamster wheel.

INT ep 52 - Why We Fight?

Conflict happens for a reason. Disputes are inevitable and most people don't like them. But conflicts give us the opportunity to clear the air, resolve misunderstandings and grow closer. Liana and her panel of "Bubbleheads" offer personal examples of when conflict helped them learn, grow and live a happier life.  

INT ep 51 - The Accidental Pride Month Episode

The Bubbleheads are back and it's hilarious chaos! Aquila, Jake and Merryjest are back, and what starts as a discussion about family histories and conflict becomes a discussion about gender transition, coming out, getting outed, and... canoes. Get Healthy Conflict workshop tickets here: https://its-not-therapy.ticketleap.com/healthy-conflict-workshop/