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Planting Thoughts

Planting Thoughts is a podcast where we explore the intersection of psychology, politics, life’s mysteries, and the weird stuff that keeps us curious. Each episode delves into the intricacies of human behavior, offers fresh perspectives on current events, and sometimes takes a wild detour into the unknown. Whether we’re unraveling the complexities of the mind, dissecting societal trends, or diving into the quirky and unconventional, "Planting Thoughts" is all about planting seeds of new ideas and

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00:41:51

The Psychology of DETECTING LIES (SCIENCE APPROVED)

Planting Thoughts ·

2026/01/09

You’re not bad at reading people.You’re just ignoring the data.In this episode of Planting Thoughts, Mike breaks down the real psychology and neuroscience behind reading people—without the TikTok pseudoscience, mind-reader nonsense, or “alpha” cosplay.We dive deep into:1-What body language actually means (and why most advice is wrong)2-How tone of voice reveals more than words ever will3-The neuroscience of intuition, empathy, and prediction4-Why liars don’t look nervous—and how deception really

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00:15:08

Why New Year's Resolutions Fail Everytime!

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2026/01/04

Why do New Year’s resolutions feel like a magical rebirth at midnight… and then die by January 12th? In this episode of Planting Thoughts, Mike breaks down the real psychology behind resolutions—the neuroscience, the behavioral traps, the motivation myths, the influencer nonsense, and the emotional chaos behind why you swear you’re becoming a 5 a.m. gym warrior… right after finishing that last slice of holiday fudge.We dive into: ✨ Why your brain LOVES the idea of “New Year, New Me” ✨ The most

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00:20:05

PTSD, Trauma, and Why You’re Still Standing

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2025/12/29

Welcome to Planting Thoughts, the psychology podcast that digs into the weird, funny, and fascinating sides of human behavior. From cults and moral dilemmas to personality, decision-making, and why our brains do the dumb stuff they do — we blend science, humor, and storytelling to make psychology real and relatable.Today's episode digs into the REAL truth about PTSD, trauma responses, survivor guilt, narcissistic relationship fallout, family chaos, hypervigilance, detachment mindset, and why

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00:17:58

The Masks We Wear: Inside Narcissists, Borderlines,...

Planting Thoughts ·

2025/12/26

Welcome to Planting Thoughts, the psychology podcast that digs into the weird, funny, and fascinating sides of human behavior. From cults and moral dilemmas to personality, decision-making, and why our brains do the dumb stuff they do — we blend science, humor, and storytelling to make psychology real and relatable.In this episode of PLANTING THOUGHTS, we dive deep into the psychology of personality disorders—Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality

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00:23:52

Why These Holidays Hijack Your Brain… And How To...

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2025/12/19

The holidays aren’t just “festive”—they’re a psychological rollercoaster with nostalgia bombs, identity crises, dopamine traps, sensory overload, and long-lost emotional ghosts rising like uninvited dinner guests. In this Planting Thoughts episode, Mike dives into the neuroscience and psychology behind Christmas, New Year’s, family gatherings, nostalgia, memory, expectation, and emotional regression—and why your brain goes absolutely feral every December.We break down: ✨ Why nostalgia is a

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00:11:25

Your Beliefs ARE NOT Your Own - And Science Proves it!

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2025/12/17

Are your beliefs really yours… or were they planted in you by algorithms, politics, religion, and the invisible forces shaping your world?Today’s Plant the Spark episode dives into The Echo Chamber Effect — one of the most powerful psychological traps silently guiding your thoughts, emotions, and identity.In this eye-opening breakdown, we explore how social media algorithms shape your reality, why your brain is wired to seek validation through confirmation bias, and how political and religious

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00:14:11

The Psychology of Political Hate: Why Facts Don't...

Planting Thoughts ·

2025/12/12

Follow us on:Instagram: @planting_thoughts_podcast YouTube: @PlantingThoughtsIn this essential episode of Planting Thoughts, we pull back the curtain on why modern politics feels less like a debate and more like a horror movie. Mike explores the deep-seated psychological and structural forces driving extreme division—a phenomenon known as affective polarization. We trace the line from ancient cognitive biases like motivated reasoning to modern accelerants like social media, which monetize outrage

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00:25:33

How to Spot a Love Bombing Narcissist in 5 Minutes

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2025/12/06

Follow us on:Instagram: @planting_thoughts_podcast Spotify: @plantingthoughtsIn this episode, Mike breaks down the science of dark psychology, manipulation tactics, and how to spot liars with research-backed precision. From gaslighting and guilt-loops to micro-expressions and cognitive load, this deep dive exposes the methods people use to control, confuse, and influence you. More importantly — you’ll learn how to ethically use psychological insight to protect yourself, communicate with clarity, and

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00:19:41

Nostalgia: The Brain’s OBSESSION With The Past

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2025/12/01

Step into the brain’s ultimate time machine in this episode of Planting Thoughts: Nostalgia: The Brain's OBSESSION With The Past (And Why It Matters!). From the smell of coffee that instantly transports you to childhood mornings, to the songs that make you relive forgotten memories, we uncover why your brain is addicted to nostalgia — and how you can use it to improve your life.We dive into the neuroscience behind nostalgic memories: the hippocampus encodes the vivid scenes, the amygdala tags

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00:18:12

Your Brain on Thanksgiving: The Real Reason This...

Planting Thoughts ·

2025/11/26

Welcome to Planting Thoughts — The Thanksgiving Psychology Episode.Today we’re diving deep into why Thanksgiving hits your brain harder than any other holiday: nostalgia, dopamine, family chaos, football bonding, emotional regression, identity reactivation, and why you feel everything all at once the second you walk through that door.We break down the neuroscience behind that strange Thanksgiving “warmth” — how smells activate your amygdala and hippocampus, how nostalgia boosts mood and regulates

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00:19:14

Your Identity Is NOT Fixed — Here’s the Science They...

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2025/11/21

Follow us on:Instagram: @planting_thoughts_podcast Spotify: @plantingthoughtsYour identity isn’t a life sentence — it’s a living system. In this episode, we break down the psychology of identity, brain plasticity, and why you’re far more adaptable than you’ve ever been told. If you’ve ever felt “stuck,” boxed in, or trapped by old versions of yourself, this one is for you. Learn how beliefs, habits, and environment work together to shape who you are… and how to rewrite your story with

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00:11:14

Imposter Syndrome: Science, Shame, and Three...

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2025/11/17

Follow us on:Instagram: @planting_thoughts_podcast YouTube: @plantingthoughtsAre you secretly waiting for someone to expose you as a fraud? You’re not alone. This video cuts through the noise and dives into the decades of peer-reviewed research on the Imposter Phenomenon (it's much more than just low confidence!). We’ll expose the psychological mechanisms that keep you stuck and, most importantly, give you three concrete, science-backed practices you can start tonight to rewire your response.🔍

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00:12:20

Hooked on the Hit: The Hidden Science Behind Vaping...

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2025/11/14

Welcome back to Planting Thoughts, the podcast where we dig into the big questions, explore today’s trends, and plant a seed that keeps growing long after you’ve hit pause. 🌱This episode cuts through the haze—literally. Behind the mango clouds and slick marketing lies one of the most psychologically engineered addictions of our time.Mike unpacks:💸 The multi-billion-dollar psychology behind vape marketing🧠 How “less harmful” became a sales pitch instead of a truth💀 The mental and physical cost of

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00:22:43

The ONE Attachment Style Psychologists Say Will...

Planting Thoughts ·

2025/11/07

In this solo deep-dive, Mike breaks down one of psychology’s most viral topics — Attachment Theory — and how it quietly shapes every relationship you’ve ever had.From the calm confidence of the securely attached to the chaos of the disorganized, this episode unpacks the science behind why we chase, why we run, and why love feels so familiar… even when it hurts.You’ll learn:The four core attachment styles and how they formThe real difference between love and dependencyHow to move toward earned

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00:15:50

Science Over Rhetoric: The Truth About Transgender Lives

Planting Thoughts ·

2025/11/01

Host: MikeEpisode Length: ~15 minutesCategory: Science • Psychology • SocietyIn this episode of Planting Thoughts, Mike dives deep into the neuroscience and psychology of gender identity—separating scientific fact from political fiction.We unpack what peer-reviewed research says about the brains of transgender people, explore how hormones and neural connectivity adapt during transition, and discuss the psychological concept of minority stress—how discrimination, not identity, drives distress.This

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00:41:00

S-Tier Snacks: The Psychology of Favorites...

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2025/10/24

📘 Episode Description (Show Notes):Why do we become emotionally attached to our favorite snacks? Why does one person call Goldfish an S-tier comfort food while another swears that Takis should be banned from planet Earth? In today’s episode, we taste-test our all-time favorite snacks live while diving into the psychological science of preferences, cravings, nostalgia, and reward systems in the brain.We rank everything in a full tier list while breaking down:Why familiarity shapes what we call “our

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00:11:34

Neuroplasticity 101: Grow Your Brain in 30 Days!

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2025/10/18

🌱 Grow Your Brain: Neuroplasticity 101 | Planting Thoughts Your brain is not fixed — it’s flexible, rewiring itself every day based on what you focus on. In this episode, you’ll learn how neuroplasticity works, how to train it, and how to rewire your brain in 30 days using proven neuroscience.Neuroplasticity explained: how your brain physically changes when you learnWhy repetition, emotion, and sleep drive brain rewiringThe basketball effect: how athletes train their brains, not just bodies2

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00:09:53

The Mind on Mushrooms: Psychedelics and the Future of...

Planting Thoughts ·

2025/10/10

Description:What happens when psychedelics move from the underground to the therapist’s office? In this episode, Mike unpacks the real research behind psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine — the so-called “breakthrough” treatments for depression, PTSD, and trauma.Forget the festival folklore — we’re talking Nature Medicine, JAMA Psychiatry, and NEJM studies that are changing how scientists think about healing the brain. From rewiring rigid thought loops to boosting neuroplasticity, these substances might

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00:20:26

Mind Games & Messiahs: The Psychology of Cults

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2025/10/03

Ever wondered why smart, ordinary people end up in destructive cults? In this episode, Mike and Manon dig into the psychology of cults—why people join, why they stay, and how modern groups like NXIVM use timeless brain hacks to recruit and retain members.We cover:Milgram’s obedience studies, Asch’s conformity experiments, and the classic “foot-in-the-door” effect.Why prophecy failures often make believers double down instead of walk away.Scientology’s controversial status: cult or religion? What the

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00:05:42

The Breath Reset (Feel Calm in 45 Seconds!

Planting Thoughts ·

2025/09/29

Feeling anxious? In this quick 5-minute Brain Blossom, Mike guides you through a simple but powerful breathing technique that can calm your nervous system in under a minute. Backed by neuroscience and rooted in ancient wisdom, this “Mindful Minute: Breath to Reset” shows how the breath acts like a remote control for your brain — flipping you from stress mode into calm focus.You’ll learn:Why controlled breathing lowers anxiety and boosts focusHow to do the 4–4–6–4 breathing exercise in real timeThe

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