Communication, Negotiation & Persuasion
1043: Andrew Gold | Unveiling the Psychology of Secrets
Are secrets a burden or social glue? Psychology of Secrets author Andrew Gold delves into the evolutionary roots and modern impacts of hiding information. What We Discuss with Andrew Gold: Keeping secrets can be physically and emotionally painful for humans. This evolved as a mechanism to encourage social cohesion and information sharing within tribal communities. There’s […]
VIEW EPISODE1036: James Sexton | A Divorce Lawyer’s Guide to Lasting Love Part Two
Renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton reveals the secrets to maintaining a healthy marriage and avoiding his office altogether! [Pt. 2/2 — find part 1 here!] What We Discuss with James Sexton: Many people enter marriage without understanding its legal implications. James Sexton estimates that 95% of people who come to his office are learning about […]
VIEW EPISODE1035: James Sexton | A Divorce Lawyer’s Guide to Lasting Love Part One
Renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton reveals the secrets to maintaining a healthy marriage and avoiding his office altogether! [Pt. 1/2 — find part 2 here!] What We Discuss with James Sexton: Marriage is statistically risky, with a 56% failure rate for first marriages. There’s often an economic aspect to relationships that people don’t openly discuss. […]
VIEW EPISODE1028: Jonna Mendez | The Moscow Rules (Redux)
Ex-CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez reveals Cold War spy tactics, from high-tech masks to pop-up dummies, and risks faced by agents in Moscow! [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!] What We Discuss with Jonna Mendez: What was it like to […]
VIEW EPISODE1027: Jonna Mendez | A Woman’s Life in the CIA
Veteran CIA operative and disguise specialist Jonna Mendez joins us to discuss how Cold War espionage shaped modern intelligence gathering! What We Discuss with Jonna Mendez: Jonna Mendez broke barriers as a woman in the CIA during a time when women were often limited to secretarial roles. She had to persistently push for opportunities to […]
VIEW EPISODE1024: Blake Eastman | Can Machines Read People Better Than Humans?
Body language expert Blake Eastman debunks nonverbal myths and reveals how AI is revolutionizing our understanding of human behavior and communication! What We Discuss with Blake Eastman: Traditional body language “rules” (like crossed arms meaning resistance or eye movements indicating lying) are often oversimplified and unreliable. Context, individual differences, and cultural factors play a significant […]
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