166. Fantasy bonding - is it love or delusion...

I think we all instinctively know if we find someone interesting… or not. But how can we cultivate the skills of being interesting to others? In this episode, we break down the science behind what makes people interesting, talk about some easy things we can all do to tap into wha ...  Show more

If anyone tells you that they’re not even a little bit insecure, they’re lying, in denial, or both. It’s a fact of life that we all feel insecure at times - about how we look, behave, our achievements, and whether we are liked by others. In this episode, we examine the psychology ...  Show more

Today's episode is all about the fantasies that we've been sold, or that we sell to ourselves. Whether it's the over-fantasizing of friends and life in general, or the fantasy that movies and television have sold us regarding "bad boys", there are times when one has to put aside ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2111: The PsychAlive Team explores the murky waters of unhealthy relationships, pinpointing the subtle signs that indicate ...  Show more

A lot of people fall in love with a person they see another person COULD be and not who they currently are. I was this way for a long time and yet I couldn’t see the pattern in my choices. Often we become so attached to a person after seeing their awesome potential and we hold on ...  Show more

The heart is a powerful force, relentlessly pursuing what it desires, often without our conscious realization. This pursuit can lead us to engage in a deceptive practice called F.I.B.ing—Filling In Blanks.

In today’s podcast we discuss why he’s probably NOT as “perfect” ...