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Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall Join Dr. Roger Hall, a seasoned business psychologist, as he delves into the intricacies of leadership, productivity, and personal development. Each episode offers actionable insights and real-world strategies to help you excel in both your professional and personal life. What to Expect: In-depth discussions on effective leadership techniques.Proven methods to boost productivity and maintain focus.Personal development tips to enhance your well-being.Q&A sessions addressing your most pressing questions. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or on a journey of self-improvement, "Second Thoughts" provides the tools and knowledge to help you succeed. Subscribe now to stay updated with our weekly episodes and start transforming your mindset today.

  1. 4D AGO

    Ep. 43 — PERMA: The 5 Pillars of Human Flourishing

    What does it actually mean to live a "good life"? In this episode, Dr. Roger Hall explores the PERMA model developed by Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology. Moving beyond the simple pursuit of pleasure, Dr. Hall dissects the five crucial elements that contribute to human flourishing: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Dr. Hall discusses the neuroscience of creativity (and how it relates to your mood), the importance of deep "flow" states, and why meaningful relationships are the single strongest predictor of a happy life. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Defining Flourishing: It's more than just a smile; it's a state of being.Neuroscience of Joy: How positive emotion physically opens up your brain's processing.Relationship Theory: Why we are hardwired for connection.Meaning Making: How to find purpose beyond your paycheck.Send us a text Support the show Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall! If you enjoyed today's insights, don't forget to subscribe for more content on leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Share this episode with friends, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit from these powerful strategies. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Hall: Visit drrogerhall.com for resources and more. 📧 Have a question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future episode! Follow me on socials: X - @DoctorRogerHall Facebook - @Roger Hall Instagram - @DoctorRogerHall Linkedin - @Dr Roger Hall Youtube - @DoctorRogerHall Rumble - @SecondThoughts

    35 min

  2. JAN 27

    Ep. 42 — The Psychology of Gambling: Impulsive Disorders & The Power of Prediction Markets

    Is gambling an addiction, or is it something else entirely? In this episode, Dr. Roger Hall clarifies the clinical language around "vice." He distinguishes between Compulsive behaviors (like OCD, done to reduce anxiety) and Impulsive behaviors (like gambling, done for pleasure), arguing that understanding this difference is key to self-control. Dr. Hall also explores the booming world of Prediction Markets, explaining why having "skin in the game" makes betting markets a more accurate predictor of reality than traditional polling. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Clinical Definitions: The difference between Addiction (chemical) and Impulse Disorders (behavioral).Reinforcement Theory: Why "intermittent rewards" are the hardest habits to break.Market Psychology: How betting markets remove bias and reveal the truth.Historical Context: Why the 18th Amendment (Prohibition) proves we cannot legislate morality.Send us a text Support the show Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall! If you enjoyed today's insights, don't forget to subscribe for more content on leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Share this episode with friends, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit from these powerful strategies. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Hall: Visit drrogerhall.com for resources and more. 📧 Have a question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future episode! Follow me on socials: X - @DoctorRogerHall Facebook - @Roger Hall Instagram - @DoctorRogerHall Linkedin - @Dr Roger Hall Youtube - @DoctorRogerHall Rumble - @SecondThoughts

    31 min

  3. JAN 20

    Ep. 41 — The Crisis of Competence: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Efficacy

    Do you feel competent, or do you just feel good about yourself? There is a massive difference. In this episode, Dr. Roger Hall discusses the "Crisis of Competence"—the phenomenon where we feel increasingly inadequate despite our skills. He attributes this to two factors: the explosion of global comparison via social media (The Highlight Reel Effect) and our cultural shift toward empty Self-Esteem over proven Self-Efficacy. Dr. Hall explains why confidence is a prediction based on evidence, not a feeling based on hope, and challenges listeners to stop looking in the mirror and start looking at their track record. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Comparison Theory: How the internet changed our baseline from "local best" to "global average."Defining Terms: The vital distinction between Self-Esteem (Worth) and Self-Efficacy (Skill).The "Moving" Analogy: A practical example of how confidence is built through repetition.Finding Your Lane: How to use John Holland's codes to find the career where you can become truly competent.Send us a text Support the show Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall! If you enjoyed today's insights, don't forget to subscribe for more content on leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Share this episode with friends, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit from these powerful strategies. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Hall: Visit drrogerhall.com for resources and more. 📧 Have a question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future episode! Follow me on socials: X - @DoctorRogerHall Facebook - @Roger Hall Instagram - @DoctorRogerHall Linkedin - @Dr Roger Hall Youtube - @DoctorRogerHall Rumble - @SecondThoughts

    29 min

  4. JAN 13

    Ep. 40 — The Science of Mind Control: Persuasion, Propaganda, and the Algorithm

    Where is the line between trying to change someone's mind and trying to control it? In this episode, Dr. Roger Hall explores the psychology of influence. He contrasts Persuasion (which requires the freedom to reflect) with Propaganda (which thrives on repetition and the suppression of contradictory views). Using the academic framework of the Elaboration Likelihood Model (Petty & Cacioppo), Dr. Hall explains how our current media environment is structurally designed to prevent us from thinking deeply, and offers a practical strategy for breaking out of the "echo chamber." 💡 What You’ll Learn: The 3 Components of Persuasion: Freedom, Contradiction, and Elaboration.Information Constriction: Why having "access to everything" actually limits what you see.The Neuroscience of Efficiency: Why your brain prefers the path of least resistance (and agreement).Practical Steps: How to actively consume information that challenges your worldview.Send us a text Support the show Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall! If you enjoyed today's insights, don't forget to subscribe for more content on leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Share this episode with friends, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit from these powerful strategies. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Hall: Visit drrogerhall.com for resources and more. 📧 Have a question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future episode! Follow me on socials: X - @DoctorRogerHall Facebook - @Roger Hall Instagram - @DoctorRogerHall Linkedin - @Dr Roger Hall Youtube - @DoctorRogerHall Rumble - @SecondThoughts

    57 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    Ep. 39 — Like, Respect, Trust: The Science of Influence & The Trap of Habit

    What makes a counselor, coach, or leader effective? In this episode, Dr. Roger Hall explores the research of Dr. Lyle Schmidt, defining the three non-negotiable variables of interpersonal effectiveness: Expertise, Attractiveness, and Trustworthiness. Dr. Hall translates these into the business world's currency of Like, Respect, and Trust. Later in the show, Dr. Hall answers listener questions regarding gender differences in investment risk tolerance and the neuroscience behind why we repeat behaviors even when they stop working. 💡 What You’ll Learn: The components of Respect: Differentiating between skill sets and character traits.The Trust Test: Why confidentiality is only a small part of being trustworthy.The Availability Heuristic: How we misjudge risk based on what's easy to remember (like dying at the beach).Efficiency vs. Insanity: Why your brain prefers old habits to new results.Send us a text Support the show Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall! If you enjoyed today's insights, don't forget to subscribe for more content on leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Share this episode with friends, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit from these powerful strategies. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Hall: Visit drrogerhall.com for resources and more. 📧 Have a question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future episode! Follow me on socials: X - @DoctorRogerHall Facebook - @Roger Hall Instagram - @DoctorRogerHall Linkedin - @Dr Roger Hall Youtube - @DoctorRogerHall Rumble - @SecondThoughts

    20 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Ep. 38 — The Marshmallow Test & BNPL: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Wealth

    Is "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) a harmless convenience or a financial trap? In this episode, Dr. Roger Hall argues that BNPL systems exploit the very human weakness that determines our life success: the inability to delay gratification. Hall dissects this vital life skill using the findings of the Walter Mischel Marshmallow Test. Discover the stunning long-term data on the children in the experiment, and how their decision to wait predicted their success years later. 💡 What You’ll Learn: How investment and wealth generation are fundamentally based on delayed gratification.The exact demographic BNPL systems are designed to target.The powerful psychological cue that makes us spend more.How modern life (online search, food delivery) has eroded this vital skill.Send us a text Support the show Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall! If you enjoyed today's insights, don't forget to subscribe for more content on leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Share this episode with friends, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit from these powerful strategies. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Hall: Visit drrogerhall.com for resources and more. 📧 Have a question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future episode! Follow me on socials: X - @DoctorRogerHall Facebook - @Roger Hall Instagram - @DoctorRogerHall Linkedin - @Dr Roger Hall Youtube - @DoctorRogerHall Rumble - @SecondThoughts

    32 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Ep. 37 — The Neuroscience of Sleep: From Brain Washing to Memory Consolidation

    While many of us view sleep as a passive state of rest, it is actually one of the most active and critical periods for our brain's health and performance. In this episode, Dr. Roger Hall provides a masterclass on the science of sleep, explaining why it is the single most important habit to cultivate for a successful life.  Dr. Hall details the concept of "sleep hygiene," a set of practices designed to optimize your environment for the highest quality sleep. The discussion covers everything from the ideal bedroom lighting and temperature to the importance of a consistent sleep schedule. More profoundly, this episode explores the vital biological processes of sleep, including how the brain uses cerebrospinal fluid to wash away metabolic waste and how it consolidates memories from short-term to long-term storage.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: The proper quantity of sleep required for different age groups, from infants to seniors. The core principles of "sleep hygiene," including how to set up your bed and bedroom for optimal rest. The concept of "sleep debt," how it is accumulated, and the consequences of not paying it back in a timely manner, such as advanced aging. The primary purposes of sleep, including brain repair via Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) , the glymphatic "brain washing" system , and memory consolidation. The severe psychological effects of REM sleep deprivation, which can include hallucinations. Resources Mentioned: Sleep HygieneBrain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)The Glymphatic System (Brain cleaning)REM (Rapid Eye Movement) SleepSleep ApneaFollow Dr. Roger Hall: Website: https://drrogerhall.comX (Twitter): https://x.com/DoctorRogerHallLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-hall-28a5632/Send us a text Support the show Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall! If you enjoyed today's insights, don't forget to subscribe for more content on leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Share this episode with friends, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit from these powerful strategies. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Hall: Visit drrogerhall.com for resources and more. 📧 Have a question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future episode! Follow me on socials: X - @DoctorRogerHall Facebook - @Roger Hall Instagram - @DoctorRogerHall Linkedin - @Dr Roger Hall Youtube - @DoctorRogerHall Rumble - @SecondThoughts

    37 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    Ep. 35 — How Smartphones Are Fueling Anxiety: Why Today’s Generation Is Struggling More Than Ever

    Why are anxiety, depression, and stress skyrocketing in a world that claims to be more connected than ever? In this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall, we dig into how smartphones, social media, and always-on digital life overload the brain’s stress systems. Discover the psychology behind rising anxiety, why young people are the most affected, and how to create healthier habits that protect your well-being in a tech-driven world. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • How smartphones and constant connectivity increase anxiety • Why the brain struggles with endless notifications and comparison • The psychological cost of replacing real-life interaction with screens • Practical steps to build healthier boundaries with technology Send us a text Support the show Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall! If you enjoyed today's insights, don't forget to subscribe for more content on leadership, productivity, and personal growth. Share this episode with friends, colleagues, or anyone who could benefit from these powerful strategies. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Hall: Visit drrogerhall.com for resources and more. 📧 Have a question? Submit it for a chance to be featured in a future episode! Follow me on socials: X - @DoctorRogerHall Facebook - @Roger Hall Instagram - @DoctorRogerHall Linkedin - @Dr Roger Hall Youtube - @DoctorRogerHall Rumble - @SecondThoughts

    25 min
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Second Thoughts with Dr. Roger Hall Join Dr. Roger Hall, a seasoned business psychologist, as he delves into the intricacies of leadership, productivity, and personal development. Each episode offers actionable insights and real-world strategies to help you excel in both your professional and personal life. What to Expect: In-depth discussions on effective leadership techniques.Proven methods to boost productivity and maintain focus.Personal development tips to enhance your well-being.Q&A sessions addressing your most pressing questions. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or on a journey of self-improvement, "Second Thoughts" provides the tools and knowledge to help you succeed. Subscribe now to stay updated with our weekly episodes and start transforming your mindset today.

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  • Creator
    Roger Hall
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr Roger Hall
  • Show Website
    Second Thoughts