14 episodes
Better for the Boy Kayla Ogden
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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.
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Dopamine Detox
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 Mesolimbic Avenue, the brain's reward system, and Mesocortical St...
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Attachment Theory
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 thought!
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Gossip and Slander
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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Limiting Beliefs
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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Gender Creative Parenting
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 approach to raise her awesome kid, Aster. She joins me for the sec...
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The Cure for Aging
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 groundbreaking work entitled Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To.
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