The Possible Man

João Vaz
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Evidence-based talks for men who want to understand their minds, their bodies and their relationships, from psychologist João Vaz. Each episode is one masterclass: a question men tend to carry quietly, answered with the research and its limits. New episode every Thursday, with the full video here and on YouTube (The Possible Man).

Episodes

  1. 37m ago

    "That's just how I am": what the science says about change

    "That's just how I am" can feel like honesty. Psychologist João Vaz walks through what the evidence says instead: the brain changes with use, experience changes which of your genes get read, and a conversation can change biology. Change is real, slow and earned. One thing to try this week: pick one reaction you have always called "just how I am". Find the half-second before it, and practise one small different thing there, every day, even when it feels like nothing. 0:00 "That's just how I am" 2:57 The brain changes with use 6:43 Change is earned 9:53 Experience reaches the genes 13:57 Why therapy works 17:22 What this means for you 21:21 Not destiny, not magic Every source, with notes: https://thepossibleman.org/evidence/biology-is-not-destiny Letters: https://thepossibleman.substack.com Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QRzU-Thr1rI The client stories in this talk are composites, with details changed. This is education, not individual advice. If you are struggling, talk to someone. Portugal: SNS 24, 808 24 24 24; SOS Voz Amiga, 213 544 545. The Possible Man is a not-for-profit association.

    "That's just how I am": what the science says about change

  2. Oct 28

    Why you're this tired after an ordinary day

    Most of the tiredness men carry comes from ordinary days that cost more than anyone said they would. Psychologist João Vaz explains what spends your mental energy, why worry is so expensive, and what actually recharges you. One thing to try this week: once a day, stop for ten seconds and ask two questions. Where's my charge right now? What's draining it that isn't even here? 0:00 Why am I this tired?1:43 The battery picture3:08 Where the charge comes from7:10 Some mornings are just low9:16 Where it goes13:29 The body budget and the phantom drain17:40 Check in, and act22:13 The deficit, and the turn26:09 One thing to try Every source, with notes here Substack Letters here Video on YouTube here The client stories in this talk are composites, with details changed. This is education, not individual advice. If you are struggling, talk to someone. Portugal: SNS 24, 808 24 24 24; SOS Voz Amiga, 213 544 545. The Possible Man is a not-for-profit association.

    Why you're this tired after an ordinary day
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Evidence-based talks for men who want to understand their minds, their bodies and their relationships, from psychologist João Vaz. Each episode is one masterclass: a question men tend to carry quietly, answered with the research and its limits. New episode every Thursday, with the full video here and on YouTube (The Possible Man).

Information

  • Creator
    João Vaz
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © João Vaz
  • Show Website
    The Possible Man