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00:00
Host Welcome and Guest Introduction
00:30
Podcast Promotion and Wellness Tips Mention
01:00
Discussion of Class Timing Flexibility
01:32
Cultural Shift in Early Academic Policies
02:06
Lori’s Undergraduate Majors and Degree Strategy
02:38
Early Lab Experience in Human Implicit Memory
03:08
Shift from Human to Animal Research for Experimental Control
04:10
Challenges of Studying Human Consciousness and Cultural Bias
05:12
Observations on Primates’ Sensitivity to Human Status
06:15
Cultural Differences in Primate Labs and Human Interaction
07:18
Cape Verdean Roots and Migration Patterns
07:50
New Bedford as a Whaling Hub
08:22
Parental Emphasis on Higher Education
08:54
Challenges of a Working-Class Academic Path
09:27
Early Curiosity About Human Behavior
09:57
Influence of Family Dynamics on Interest in Psychology
10:28
Questioning Human Decision-Making Processes
10:59
Intuition vs. Evidence in Everyday Life
11:31
Debunking Common Intuitions Through Research
12:01
Emotional Capacity and Cognitive Biases
12:32
Interaction Between Lizard Brain and Frontal Lobes
13:03
Wanting vs. Liking in Addiction Contexts
13:34
Neurochemical Basis of Reward and Pleasure
14:04
Dopamine System Disconnection in Reward Processing
14:35
Mindfulness as a Tool to Update the Wanting System
15:06
Exercise and Yoga for Post-Activity Liking Signals
15:37
Cardio as an Antidepressant Alternative to Medication
16:08
Comparing Quick Fixes and Slow-Burn Rewards
17:11
Academic Credentials and the Study of Happiness
17:41
Public Perception of Happiness Research
18:13
Student Demand for Evidence-Based Well-Being Strategies
18:45
Deep Belly Breathing as a Quick Stress Hack
19:48
Autonomic Nervous System Regulation During COVID-19
20:49
Vagus Nerve Activation via Breath
21:20
Neuroscience of Hacking the Autonomic System
21:51
Breath as a Tool for Racing Focus
22:23
Emotional Regulation in High-Stakes Situations
22:55
Humor and Fear in Entertainment
23:25
Curiosity About Negative Emotions
23:56
Exploring Sadness and Disgust
24:27
Breath Control to Reduce Anxiety in Social Media Use
24:57
Deep Breathing During Panic Episodes
25:28
Acts of Kindness as a Counter to Self-Centered Craving
25:59
Social Reward from Helping Others
27:30
Selfish Perspective on Human Actions
28:01
Evolutionary Argument for Self-Interest
28:33
Distinguishing Ultimate and Proximate Motives
29:03
Self-Interest in Sexual Behavior
29:34
Hedonic Adaptation to Self-Reward
30:05
Kindness as a Non-Adaptive Pleasure Source
31:07
Stoic Teaching on Control of Emotions
31:38
Buddhist Second Arrow Analogy
32:42
Applying Second Arrow to Personal Crisis
33:12
Exercise and Nutrition for Mental Health
33:43
Brief Workout Routine Overview
34:16
Introducing Gratitude as a Practice
35:18
Gratitude and Self‑Regulation in Addiction Contexts
36:19
Cooperative Motivation Behind Gratitude
37:22
Resilience Building Through Daily Gratitude Journaling
38:54
Memes as a Modern Connection Tool
39:56
Griping and Shared Empathy in Digital Culture
40:26
Adam Grant’s Study on Gratitude Letters
40:58
Podcast Episode on Griefing and Gratitude
41:28
Discovery of the Happiness Lab Podcast
42:00
Historical Context of Grading Systems
43:03
Early Implementation and Inflation of Grades
43:34
Parent Perspectives on Grading During the Pandemic
44:37
Extrinsic Motivation and Its Effects on Learning
45:08
Fitbit Analogy for Grading and Reward Systems
46:09
Grades Encouraging Cheating and Avoiding Hard Work
47:12
Grades as a Source of Misery
47:44
The Sweet Spot in Learning Difficulty
48:16
Learning vs. Arbitrary Grading Systems
48:46
Parental Ego and the Value of A‑Grades
49:17
Global Social Hierarchy and Anxiety
49:48
College Competition Beyond Socioeconomic Status
50:19
The Empty Victory of Prestigious Admissions
51:21
Cost‑Benefit Analysis of Academic Effort
51:51
The Primacy of Status in Human Motivation
52:23
Comparing to Self Rather Than Others
52:56
Illustrating the Pain of Relative Success
53:59
Medal Winners' Emotional Coding Study
54:30
Reference Point for Silver Medalists
55:02
Reference Point for Bronze Medalists
55:33
Gratitude and Counterfactual Techniques
56:03
Impact of Instagram on Social Comparison
56:35
Curated Content and Mental Health Effects
57:05
Yale Credit D Grading System
57:35
Pass/Fail Adoption Across Universities
58:07
Mental Health Crisis in Academia
1:00:00
Anxiety and Suicidality Trends
1:00:41
Parenting, Coping Mechanisms, and Technology
1:00:42
Social Media Comparison and Self‑Perception
1:01:13
Unnoticed Cognitive Load of Constant Connectivity
1:01:43
The Brain’s Response to Multitasking with Phones
1:02:13
Phone Presence Reduces Smiles in Waiting Rooms
1:02:45
Phones as a Constant Distraction During Activities
1:03:17
Comparing Phone Use to Substance Reward Systems
1:03:47
Corporate Responsibility and the Balance of Addiction
1:04:11
Future Adaptation Strategies
1:04:17
Self‑Tracking Features as a Potential Mitigation Tool
1:04:48
Proposed Social Norms for Phone Use in Daily Life
1:05:19
Imagining Phone‑Free Social Settings
1:05:51
Physical Structures to Encourage Mindful Phone Use
1:06:21
The Need for Empirical Evidence on Digital Harm
1:07:24
Introduction to Wellness Podcast and COVID Resources
1:07:56
Online Course Enrollment Success Story
1:08:27
Opening of Fact Check Segment
1:08:59
Admission about Late Arrival and Daily Challenges
1:10:04
Discussion of COVID Antibody Testing Experience
1:11:04
Personal Reflections on Diarrhea Episodes and Memory Gaps
1:12:07
Exploration of Vulnerability in Discussing Bodily Functions
1:13:08
Impact of Antibody Test Results on Personal Perspective
1:14:12
Debate over Confirmation Bias and Test Reliability
1:15:45
Personal Mistake Story
1:16:17
Humiliation Lesson from Wrong Assumption
1:16:45
Avoiding Gloating and Maintaining Humility
1:17:20
Exploring the Name Lori
1:17:52
Justin Anecdotes and Naming Preferences
1:18:24
Naming a Peab Baby After Ezra or Justin
1:18:56
Peab Baby Characteristics and Gelatinous State
1:19:57
Superhero Metaphors for a Peab Baby
1:21:01
Introduction to Liz Dunn’s Research on Giving
1:21:33
Goldfish Experiment with Children
1:22:04
UNICEF vs. Spread the Net Study
1:23:07
Empathy Connection and Emotional Return on Investment
1:24:07
New York Times Study on Triglycerides
1:24:40
Practical Sprint Break Ideas
1:25:42
Discussion of Stanford Pass/Fail
1:26:16
Impact on Graduate School Applications
1:27:49
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