Better for the Boy

Better for the Boy

Better for the Boy is an honest and raw look at personal growth. Before becoming a parent, I didn't care much about being "good" - I didn't have a higher power to answer to, and no clear sense of purpose. But having a child changed everything for me. In this series, I share my personal journey towards self-improvement, with all the ups and downs that come along with it. From big wins to embarrassing mistakes, and everything in between, I'm bringing you real stories, real wisdom, and yes, even some WTF moments. Tune in to join me on this rollercoaster ride towards becoming a better person.

Episodes

June 16, 2023 28 mins

Welcome to the episode where I dive deep into the fascinating world of dopamine, exploring its profound influence on our behavior and motivation. Join me as I embark on an enlightening adventure, offering insights and guidance for those seeking to regain control over their lives and break free from addictive habits.

In this episode, I unravel the hidden pathways of dopamine within your brain, taking you on a virtual tour through Mes...

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Kayla dives into Attachment Theory in this episode of Better for the Boy. Don't worry, you won't need a PhD in psychology to understand it all! Kayla breaks down the four different attachment styles - Secure, Anxious-Preoccupied, Avoidant Dismissive, and Disorganized - and explains how they can influence our romantic relationships. You might just discover that your childhood has more to do with your dating life than you t...

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April 4, 2023 26 mins

In this season, we'll be getting into some fun topics, starting with this episode on Gossip and Slander which features some juicy storytime from my social life, and explores the drama through the lens of evolutionary psychology. You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. 

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December 31, 2020 32 mins

Happy New Year! This episode is all about limiting beliefs: the stories we tell ourselves and the lies we believe that keep us from self-actualizing.
 


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August 17, 2020 85 mins

Gender Creative/Neutral/Open Parenting is a new technique that more and more folks are using to rear their kids. You may have heard of Theybies: babies whose parents choose not to assign them a gender and request that their communities use the non-binary pronouns They/Them. 

In this episode I discuss the Gender Creative Parenting method and my own positive and negative feelings about it. My good friend, Mara, is using this...

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March 14, 2020 30 mins

People that are born today are going to live until they are 130+ years old! How is this possible? How can YOU signal the cells that make up your body to restore themselves and become young again?

Aging won't look the same as it did in the 20th century. When we reach 100 years old, we can be full of vitality.

This episode is a cup of elixir from the fountain of youth. I found it in David A. Sinclair's gr...

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February 13, 2020 35 mins

Here's the story about that weird time I went to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. What is alcohol and how does it affect us? 

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Here I am talking about race again.

Did you know that being an Information Junkie can be a bad thing?

What the book Guns, Germs and Steel allegedly has to say about European power being a product of geographical luck.

I go over what I've learned from the docuseries RACE: The Power of an Illusion. How different are your genes from a person from a different race? 

Oh, and is Thomas Jefferson t...

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It's scary to be a white person sharing thoughts on race. I can't seem to get out of it today though because I am currently a white person with a lot of thoughts about race and a podcast.

I ask what's up with the term 'People of Color'? Is it appropriate/politically correct?

I was raised in a small city with a huge majority of white people making up the demographics of the population. I th...

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October 23, 2019 30 mins

Thinking through my impulsive, public decision to shop for my clothing exclusively at thrift stores. What have I gotten myself into?

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October 2, 2019 31 mins

I know the secret that they teach in TM and have no problem sharing it with you! Also, is it weird that I don't want anyone to call me a Mom except for my son? Musings on identity, the Not-Self idea, dukkha. 

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September 18, 2019 27 mins

If everyone acted the way Kayla acted while she was in Hawaii, all the ice caps would melt in a day and Armageddon would ensue. In this episode, Kayla discusses a way she's going to jump off the hedonic treadmill and her thoughts on amazing link between Buddhist philosophy and evolutionary psychology.

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September 4, 2019 29 mins

Kayla has just discovered the 16 year old environmentalist, Greta Thunberg and is super impressed. No sooner did she begin to stan Greta than she uncovered Greta's evil hater, Niall Ferguson. In this episode Kayla considers her own carbon footprint and wonders if the Earth is a safe place to have kids.

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August 21, 2019 29 mins

So far, Kayla is a "just ok" person. She hasn't seen a point in self-improvement in the past because she doesn't believe that there's a god to do it for. Get to know Kayla in this first episode and find out why she's suddenly interested in being better. 

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