Thoughts & Rants of a Behavior Scientist

Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni
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Thoughts & Rants of a Behavior Scientist

In the Thoughts & Rants of a Behavior Scientist Show, Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni looks at common issues or phenomena in our personal and professional lives, gives you his thoughts, sometimes rants about it, and provides you with practical solutions rooted in the science of human behavior. Sponsored by the Opioid Awareness Foundation, whose mission is to unify influencers and exercise their platforms to promote international awareness of opioid usage and associated issues to bring attention to the dangers and risks of opioid misuse and abuse. If you want to join the battle, please go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today. 

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In the Thoughts & Rants of a Behavior Scientist Show, Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni looks at common issues or phenomena in our personal and professional lives, gives you his thoughts, sometimes rants about it, and provides you with practical solutions rooted in the science of human behavior. Sponsored by the Opioid Awareness Foundation, whose mission is to unify influencers and exercise their platforms to promote international awareness of opioid usage and associated issues to bring attention to the dangers and risks of opioid misuse and abuse. If you want to join the battle, please go to opioidawarenessfoundation.org and donate today. 

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