Discover More

Discover More

Discover More is a social sciences podcast for independent thinkers who appreciate the importance of nuances with mental health as a throughline. Looking for deep thinking? Topics include exorcism and mental illness, cognitive psychology and psychedelics, criminal psychology and true crime, consumer psychology and well-being, and more. Notable guests include Dr. James Doty, Fr. Vincent Lampert, Trudy Goodman, The Truth Doctor, Andrew Bustamante, Zoe Chance, and more. Let’s get this started! Website: https://www.discovermorepodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovermorepodcast

Episodes

April 29, 2024 92 mins

Is it possible to prove that God is real through science? 

The biggest argument against Christianity is that there is no empirical evidence to support God’s existence. 

Today’s conversation will explain the existence of God through astrophysics. 

Dr. Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist, published author, senior research scholar, and project scientist at UCLA. 

Jeff earned a PhD in astrophysics from Iowa State University and worked a...

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What are the psychological benefits of having ritual practices? 

Rituals are a series of actions performed in a specific order and are often part of a larger symbolic system. The oldest known evidence of rituals is the burial of loved ones, with the oldest example being a Neanderthal woman buried in Israel around 130,000 years ago. 

Today’s conversation will reveal why most world-class high performers, from Barack Obama, and Serena...

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What is sound wave therapy? Can you heal your mind and body using sound waves and frequencies?

Torkom Ji is a master sound healer, founder of Quantum Harmonix, and meditation teacher. 

Torkom has been facilitating group sound healing experiences since 2012 and has provided deep meditation and rejuvenation for thousands of people using his unique and powerful modality. 

His sounds have been experienced at various therapeutic sound s...

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What are the hidden costs of chasing your dreams? How do we know when is the right time? 

Everyone always talks about the aspirations of living their dreams but nobody talks about the costs of making dreams a reality. 

Today’s conversation will explain the art of career pivots and how to be intentional with dream chasing to live a meaningful life. 

Helen Shephard is a British TV host, actress, stand-up comedian, and podcaster. 

Hel...

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What is the science of creativity? Can you approach the creative process scientifically? 

Today’s conversation will explain the neuroscience of creativity and how to approach the creative process scientifically. 

Rich Kirkpatrick is a creativity expert, published author, and musician. 

Expect to learn about the nature of creativity, the three stages of the creative process, divergent thinking and convergent thinking, what truly is ...

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What is the secret life of a CIA spy? How do people get brainwashed? Can everyday folks master CIA techniques? 

Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer, US Air Force combat veteran, and CEO of EveryDaySpy

You might recognize Andrew from the biggest podcasts in the world like the Lex Friedman Podcast, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson, and The Shawn Ryan Show, to name a few. 

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What is the fine line between being offensive and being funny in today’s standup comedy culture? What makes a joke offensive?

Today’s conversation with an intellectual turned stand-up comedian will tear down what you thought you knew about comedy. 

Leah Lamarr is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and TV personality.

Leah opened mic for some of the biggest comedians in the world, such as Bill Burr, Mar...

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Why is there a mental health crisis in America? Is the culture of America sick? Is journalism dying in America? 

Today’s conversation with an Emmy-award-winning journalist will reveal exactly how culture influences community mental health care and the history of mental health stigma in America. 

Antonia Hylton is an Emmy-award-winning journalist and news anchor at NBC News reporting on politics and civil rights, and the co-host of ...

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What are the psychological implications of adoption trauma? What is the reality behind adoptees and their parents? How prevalent is adoption in America? 

According to the University of Oregon, about 5 million Americans are adoptees, which is more than 7% of the population, and more than 50,000 children are adopted through foster care every year. 

Pam Uzzell is a documentary filmmaker, podcaster, and film & art college course in...

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How is your relationship with food? Do you have a healthy relationship with food? 

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, about 9% of the US population, or 28.8 million Americans, suffers from eating disorders and some form of disordered eating. 

Yoshua Greenfield is a former celebrity chef, barefoot spokesperson, mindful eating expert, and published author. 

Yoshua is the only guest who has been on the show for a ...

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Can you have fun sober? What is emotional sobriety? Why do drinking problems start from within?

Veronica Valli is a published author, alcohol recovery expert, and the co-host of the award-winning podcast: Soberful, with Chip Somers, who Russell Brand described in his book ‘Recovery’ as a ‘right Social liability.’

Veronica has been sober for 23 years and has over 20 years of experience as a ...

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Have you seen ‘Alone’ Season 9? What is the difference between aloneness and loneliness? What can the wilderness teach us about life?  Dr. Teimojin Tan is an Emergency Medicine physician, Canadian Veteran, Survivalist, and the founder of Survival Doctors. Teimojin was also the face of the History Channel’s most-watched show ‘Alone’ season 9 where he spent 63 days in the Canadian Wilderness with just 10 basic items.  Teimojin’s m...

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What is consciousness? What really happens when you are asleep? What is special about anesthesiology?  Dr. Anthony Kaveh is a Stanford and Harvard-trained anesthesiologist, integrative medicine specialist, and physician expert. Anthony completed his medical school training at Stanford University and his internal medicine residency at Harvard Medical School. He recently expanded his Ketamine clinic in San Francisco t...

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What does toxic masculinity really mean? Why are men suffering in silence? How do you have a long-lasting relationship?  Elise Micheals is a high-profile men’s coach, trauma specialist, and the CEO of Elise Micheals Coaching. Elise Micheals established a transformative coaching business to help her high-profile clients maximize their potential by reconnecting with their lost selves and emotions. Expect to learn a...

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Do men truly fear intimacy and commitment? What is the psychology of men and emotions? How to best approach dating and men? 

Today’s conversation will debunk popular myths surrounding the psychology of men and how to best approach men and dating.

Dr. Avrum Weiss is an acclaimed author, speaker, psychologist, and consultant. With nearly 40 years of clinical practice and research, Avrum has p...

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What is the difference between happiness and pleasure? What can we learn from an ordained Buddhist monk? Today’s conversation with an ordained Buddhist monk known as 'The World's Happiest Man' will redefine what happiness is and how we can sustain true happiness despite the ebbs and flows of life.  Matthieu Ricard is an ordained French Buddhist monk, humanitarian, internationally best-selling author, photographer, a...

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Benoit Kim records a solo commentary episode in response to the recently surfaced sexual allegations of Paul Hutchinson during his 2016 child sex trafficking ring undercover operation in Mexico.  Benoit highlights the following questions: How do we maintain neutrality with limited information? How do we avoid playing the role of the ruling court and prosecutor? Could we uphold the objective impact of the accused without condoning ...

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How do predators find victims online? How does sex trafficking work? What is online grooming? 

Ehren Dorsey is a survivor of sex trafficking, ex-supermodel, and the founder of Red Circle Project- a Stop Trafficking Project to educate the public about the insidious nature of online grooming and how to protect our children from predatory acts. 

Ehren was groomed by an online predator from age...

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What is the dark reality behind child sex trafficking rings? Why is Jeffery Epstein not the last of his kind? How do we stop child trafficking in our neighborhoods? 

Paul Hutchinson is the retired co-founder of Bridge Investment Group, with over $48 billion in assets under management, a world-renowned philanthropist, founder of Child Liberation Foundation, and executive producer of the movie: Sound of Fr...

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Do you use music to feel better? How do you express your emotions using music? Is music the best free therapy? 

 

Rashad Arman is a financial analyst turned music influencer, DJ, and fashion enthusiast. 

 

Rashad’s unique music genre discovery and commentary have gone viral with millions of views on social media. Josh from the media team discovered Japanese jazz ...

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