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Maya Raichoora is a leading expert in mental fitness and visualization. She has over a decade of experience and has made history as Nike’s first-ever mental fitness trainer. Order my new book How to Be Magnetic here: https://francescapsychology.com/p/book

Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioural researcher whose work reached over 300 million people worldwide last year. She is also the bestselling author of Captivate and Cues, and her new book Conversation is coming out soon! Order her book here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ Order my new book How to Be Magnetic here: https://francescapsychology.com/p/book

Arthur Brooks is a Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author who teaches the science of happiness, and whose latest book, The Meaning of Your Life, has just come out. The Meaning Of Your Life: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/the-meaning-of-your-life Pre-order How To Be Magnetic & Get Bonuses: https://francescapsychology.com/p/book Continue the conversation and stay connected with Arthur: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Spotify X Office Hours with Arthur Brooks Podcast

Joe Navarro is a former FBI agent, one of the world’s leading experts on body language, and the bestselling author of What Every Body Is Saying.Mastering Connections: https://amzn.to/3N9myQgJoe's website: https://www.jnforensics.com/Navarro Dangerous Personality Inventory: https://ndpi.liebermanlabs.com/ndpiOTHER RESOURCES:The Finding Love course: https://www.francescapsychology.com/p...1:1 Life Coaching - https://tr.ee/7S2Xi6rtodFREE QUIZ: The 5 Patterns Blocking Healthy Love - https://francescapsychology.kit.com/0...FREE CBT eBook - https://tr.ee/eziT_m9aymNew Book Waitlist - https://tr.ee/9EWZAp0OZm

Dr. Ramani is a psychologist, New York Times best-selling author of the book It’s Not You, and the world’s leading expert on narcissistic relationships. 00:00 Intro01:56 What is narcissism?04:18 How many people are narcissists?06:15 How does one become a narcissist11:20 Why do some children become narcissists20:01 Emotional Immaturity vs Narcissism22:58 Types of narcissism28:21 Signs someone is a narcissist35:35 Signs someone is NOT a narcissist38:03 Covert Narcissism39:51 Misconceptions about narcissism42:32 Am I a narcissist?46:05 Shame core of grandiosity48:40 Effects of growing up with narcissistic parents54:10 Can you get them to understand you?58:31 Mind games they play in relationships01:00:09 Red flags on a first date01:03:18 How to respond to gaslighting01:07:00 How to leave a narcissist

Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator, author of the bestselling book Never Split the Difference, and the CEO of The Black Swan Group.The Black Swan Group: https://www.blackswanltd.com/ 0:00 Intro: The power of emotional intelligence and empathy.01:32 Becoming an FBI hostage negotiator.03:15 Day-to-day life in the Crisis Negotiation Unit.05:07 Defining negotiation as collaboration and trust.08:05 The Nvidia example: trust as a business currency.12:35 What drives people: the importance of avoiding loss.15:48 How to win a negotiation: vision drives decision.19:07 What is tactical empathy?21:07 Using calibrated questions to induce thinking.26:14 Asking for favors using empathy and overstating negatives.29:00 Using No instead of Yes in negotiations.34:58 The power of playfulness, gratitude, and curiosity.36:34 Dealing with liars and gaslighting.43:46 Tips for dealing with stubborn people.50:00 The magic wand phrasing technique.52:48 Common negotiation mistakes, such as pitching too early.55:36 Why you should only ask Why me?56:43 Differences in negotiation between genders, focusing on tone of voice.58:43 Deactivating aggressive or pressured counterparts.1:03:30 Winning arguments with kindness.

Dr Matt Walker is a professor of neuroscience and one of the world’s leading researchers on sleep. He is also the author of the bestselling book Why We Sleep, which helped bring the science of sleep into the mainstream and changed how millions of people think about the role sleep.00:00 Intro01:10 The Importance of Sleep05:08 Understanding Dreams and Their Functions13:41 Nightmares and Their Impact15:18 Sleep and Creativity19:14 Consequences of Poor Sleep25:44 How Much Sleep Do We Need?31:42 Improving Sleep Hygiene36:20 Addressing Insomnia42:36 Waking Up in the Middle of the Night46:30 Sleep Supplements: Do They Work?50:09 The Impact of Alcohol on Sleep55:08 Common Sleep Myths and Mistakes01:01:35 The Science of Napping01:04:05 Exploring Sleep Divorce01:11:10 Temperature and Sleep Quality01:19:25 Strategies for Overcoming Jet Lag01:22:44 The Formula for Perfect Sleep

Ethan Kross is an award-winning psychology professor at the University of Michigan, founder of the Emotion & Self-Control Laboratory, and bestselling author of Chatter and Shift. 00:00 Intro 01:45 What is an inner voice 03:44 Intrusive thoughts 07:52 Types of people that have more intrusive thoughts 08:55 Types of chatter and harmful self talk 12:48 How does one develop a harmful inner voice 16:20 How to take control of your inner voice 20:33 How to help someone struggling 23:45 Confident inner voice 27:17 Connection between inner voice and emotions 29:10 The percent of time we experience emotions 31:06 Common myths about emotional regulation 36:50 What are shifters 38:00 How our environment influences our emotions 40:08 The best tool for everyday life

Alain de Botton is one of the most influential philosophers of our time, best-selling author, and the founder of The School of Life. His work has helped millions of people develop greater self-understanding and improve their relationships.00:00 Intro01:56 The best thinking comes from problems07:45 The anatomy of a good friend10:10 What is an emotionally mature person?12:26 Why are some people stuck in earlier stages of development?13:44 How to get in touch with yourself15:30 The questions that unlock self exploration22:00 Emotional Curriculum24:00 How attachment styles form28:00 Why do we go for people that are good for us29:55 How to heal insecure attachment30:35 How to date successfully35:50 Dating mistakes we make36:50 How long should you wait for intimacy?39:20 Everyone has red flags 42:50 How to make someone fall in love44:40 Why some people are magnetic47:38 Taking successful people off the pedestal50:30 How to solve the loneliness epidemic54:40 Feeling like you never fit in56:00 Attachment styles in friendships58:30 Love reveals your true identity59:53 How do you know you've chosen the right person01:03:09 What lovable people look like01:03:39 Is love enough?01:05:27 How to know if to stay or go in a relationship01:07:12 Why do we sabotage good relationships01:10:05 Not being attracted to your partner01:17:03 How to navigate a breakup

Robert Greene is one of the most influential authors of our time, known for his bestselling books - The 48 Laws of Power, The art of seduction, and The Laws of Human Nature. 00:00 Intro 01:43 Book banned in prisons 03:10 What is power? 05:20 Signs someone is powerful 07:45 The 2 most important laws of power 10:30 How to become irreplaceable 13:00 Why are people more timid in 2026? 16:00 The source of your power 16:55 How to find your uniqueness and source of power 22:30 How Francesca found her passion 24:07 How Robert found his calling 28:30 Does power look differently for men vs women? 33:44 Power archetype 36:55 Manipulation techniques 43:00 We are all narcissists 45:12 What is seduction? 47:38 Seduction in politics 49:30 Archetypes of seduction 54:35 How to become seductive 59:40 Anti-seductive qualities 01:04:00 Gifts and being generous 01:05:45 Charisma vs seduction 01:09:40 How childhood affects your love life 01:14:10 Don't take anything personally in seduction 01:15:12 Modern day seduction 01:20:10 Being authentic 01:24:35 How to see through people's masks 01:29:20 Best advice for people in their 20s vs 30s

Jonny Thomson is a British philosopher, author, and educator known for making philosophy practical and accessible. He is the founder of Mini Philosophy, a popular platform that breaks down complex philosophical ideas into clear, relatable insights for everyday life. Check him out: https://miniphilosophy.substack.com/ 00:00 Intro 02:20 What inspired you to study philosophy 05:20 How philosophy shows up in our daily lives 08:50 Philosophical issues in the modern world1 3:05 What is power? 15:20 How to change someone's mind 22:17 4 rules of a good debate 34:20 The dizziness of freedom 41:22 How to have transformational conversations 47:55 How to spot intelligent people 53:16 How someone can manipulate you 56:30 The dead cat theory 58:55 How to make hard choices 01:06:45 The serious man 01:13:05 The Fig Tree Theory 01:16:55 The 3 pillars of happiness 01:19:55 The hedonic treadmill 01:2315 How to increase your happiness baseline 01:16:55 The 3 pillars of happiness 01:2315 How to increase your happiness baseline 01:25:48 Gratitude Exercise 01:26:53 How to cultivate creativity

Tim Fletcher is a researcher and counselor with over 30 years of experience, specialising in the field of Addiction and Complex Trauma recovery. I’m launching a course on FINDING LOVE that explains how to heal unhealthy patterns and find a healthy relationship. Join waitlist here - https://tr.ee/bIUJlW-oyZ1:1 Life Coaching - https://tr.ee/7S2Xi6rtodFREE QUIZ: The 5 Patterns Blocking Healthy Love - https://tr.ee/ZVRec4up_VFREE CBT eBook - https://tr.ee/eziT_m9aymNew Book Waitlist - https://tr.ee/9EWZAp0OZm 00:00 Intro02:08 What Is Complex Trauma?08:33 Dissociating As A Trauma Response12:09 Can You See Trauma in Someone's Eyes?17:00 Family Roles Created by Trauma26:15 Why Trauma Creates Deep Shame32:00 Low self worth vs shame34:20 Why Trauma Makes You Feel Like a Burden41:19 Rebuilding Your Identity After Trauma50:10 How Trauma Affects Relationships53:30 How Wound Of Abandonment Ruins Relationships55:05 How To Heal Wound Of Abandonment58:55 Why Trauma Makes You Feel Like You Don’t Belong01:01:39 Feeling Like An Outcast Like A Kid01:05:15 How To Recover From Bullying01:06:46 Trauma & Intimacy01:13:37 Healing Your Intimate Life After Trauma01:20:35 How to Let Go of a Relationship01:24:22 What Is Maladaptive Daydreaming?01:27:25 Scenarios Before Bed01:31:38 The Foundation of Trauma Healing01:37:49 Signs You’re Healing From Trauma

Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA officer, founder of EverydaySpy.com and the author of his new book Shadow Cell. Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/47eDPPn Read Andrew’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’: https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook Follow Andy on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy Listen to the podcast: https://youtube.com/@EverydaySpyPodcast 00:00 - Intro03:00 - Andy's CIA Book 06:00 - How Andy And His Wife Met10:20 - Dating Someone Outside The CIA14:50 How CIA Recruits People21:20 Andy's Secret Mission25:30 Using A Terrorist Tactic32:18 Going Undercover36:00 The Moral Flexibility Needed In CIA40:40 How He Almost Fell Into A "Honey Trap"45:50 How Honey Trappers Charm Their Targets51:00 CIA Seduction Techniques56:33 Elicitation Exercise01:04:05 How To Read People01:06:29 How To Spot Lies01:09:05 CIA Interrogations01:15:00 Interrogation Techniques01:19:40 Techniques To Reduce Stress 01:31:53 CIA Survival Techniques01:44:45 How To Build Rapport

Dr Shadé is a behavioural researcher, and award-winning peak performance educator. And her new book Big Trust is coming out the 22nd Jan.  https://www.shadezahrai.com/ 00:00 Intro 02:09 Her New Book 04:21 How To Master You Mindset 09:18 The Key To Behavioural Change 11:11 How To Further Your Career 13:10 Tricks To Start Speaking With More Confidence 16:35 The Humanness Courage Matrix1 9:47 How To Manage Change 29:40 How To Increase Your Magnetism - 2 Types Of Charisma 35:40 How To Be A Charismatic Presenter 40:00 How To Impress An Interviewer 49:00 The Question About Strengths & Weaknesses 58:00 How To Respond To Someone Being Condescending 01:03:20 How To Say No To Your Boss 01:06:20 How To Increase Your Credibility At Work 01:15:00 How To Be More Likeable At Work 01:18:50 How To Respond When Someone Takes Credit For Your Work

Dr. K is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, co-founder of Healthy Gamer, and the world's leading expert on modern mental health issues.  Check out more from Dr.K on the HealthyGamerGG Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmP?si=2fbfbaece86441a4  00:00 Intro 01:44 Dr K's Journey 10:50 Struggles With Meditation 15:55 What Are The Most Common Problems 21:23 How To Find Your Purpose In Life 47:00 Social Anhedonia & Hating Small Talk 54:45 How To Get A Girlfriend 59:00 How To Boost Charisma 01:12:10 How To Not Be Creepy 01:21:20 How To Stop Being Boring 01:28:13 "Low Value" Men, Black Pill 01:35:00 Why There's So Many Incels 01:44:00 How To Put This Podcast Into Practice