FULL EPISODE: Lessons In Low Libedo - December 9, 2025

Foreign correspondent Tony Five gets personal and speaks about a recent loss, the grief he's currently going through, and how it's been affecting him in unexpected ways. Psychotherapist Kat Kova walks us through how to support a partner experiencing a dip in sexual desire. Psychology researcher Wim De Neys explains how he found that both humans and AI both rate deliberate thinkers as smarter than intuitive ones. Psychology professor Dr. Aiyana Willard reveals how mystical beliefs predict a meaningful life even without organized religion. Milena Tsvetkova from The London School of Economics and Political Science describes how the visibility of wealth within a person's social circle changes their willingness to tax the rich. Psychology professor Gizem Erdem highlights the role of family background and attachment style in shaping whether people romantically cheat. Sleep neurologist Dr. Rachel Salas outlines what to do if you're struggling to stay awake in work meetings. Professional line-sitter Gigi Principe shares their experience in the profession of queuing. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:09) Tony Five (10:00) Kat Kova (20:00) Wim De Neys (30:00) Dr. Aiyana Willard (39:50) Milena Tsvetkova (49:50) Gizem Erdem (59:50) Dr. Rachel Salas (1:09:50) Gigi Principe (1:18:53) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices