Why Men and Women Really Think Differently — The Truth About Our Minds

Ever wondered why men and women think differently? Why do men tend to zero in on practical solutions while women often consider multiple layers and perspectives? In this episode we explore it from our own experiences as a couple, sharing the moments where our thinking styles clash and complement each other, and looking at research that explains the differences, from brain wiring and empathy to hormones and evolution. This is a big topic with lots of perspectives, so we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Next up, it’s time for “Scott’s WTF of the Week,” where we dive into the wild saga of a French woman fined thousands because of her cat's antics. In “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only,” we celebrate the oldest person to ever finish an Ironman, and they didn’t even learn to swim until she was 59. Finally, in our “Travel Segment” we share our first impressions of South Korea, including the small surprises and moments that make this country so fascinating.

Chapters

(01:27) – Women vs Men

(28:53) – Scott’s WTF of the Week: Woman Fined $1,400 Because Her Cat Keeps Visiting Neighbour

(33:14) – Shelby’s Good Vibes Only: 80-Year-Old Grandma Who Learned to Swim at 59 Becomes Oldest Female Ironman Finisher

(36:36) – Travel Segment: Our First Impressions of South Korea

Scott's WTF of the Week

🐈 Woman Fined $1,400 Because Her Cat Keeps Visiting Neighbour

📅 Friday 7th November 2025

🔗https://www.odditycentral.com/animals/woman-fined-1400-because-her-cat-keeps-visiting-her-neighbor.html

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

🏊‍♀️ 80-Year-Old Grandma Who Learned to Swim at 59 Becomes Oldest Female Ironman Finisher

📅 Friday 7th November 2025

🔗https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/80-year-old-grandma-who-learned-to-swim-at-59-just-became-oldest-ever-female-ironman-finisher/

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Transcript Keyword Summary

Women Always Right, Gender Differences, Male vs Female Brain, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Communication, Neurodivergent Thinking, Therapy Insights, Decision Making Tips, Hormones and Behavior, Cognitive Science Podcast, Mindset and Motivation, Confidence and Decisiveness, Gender Psychology, Relationship Advice, Testosterone Health, Inspirational Ironman Stories, Cat Laws France, Travel South Korea, Vegan Travel Tips, K-Pop Festival Experience, Yalla Habibi

Transcript Quotes

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• “Men see things typically as black and white. It’s this or it’s that. It’s quite straightforward. Here’s a problem, this is a solution.”
• “Women have more brain activity, better cross hemisphere connections enabling holistic and contextual thinking.”
• “Women tend to look into the reason behind things more, women unpack things 12 ways.”
• “For me, once the arguments happened, I want to deal with it there. And then I want to have a conversation and once that’s done, it’s done.”
• “I’ve learned that I’ve gotta wait a couple days, weeks, whatever, and then we will have the conversation.”
• “Evolutionary role, shaped men for focused action and women for contextual awareness.”
• “At 80 years old, most people are 80. Can barely get out of a chair… she didn’t learn to swim until she was 59 and then did Ironman. It is just amazing.”
• “My first impression, it’s really vibrant, everything’s very modern, people really go above and beyond to help you.”
• “It’s just about understanding each other and recognizing that, which I guess what relationships are about."