The Dr. John Berardi Show

Obsessed with Self-Improvement - Part 1

info@drjohnberardishow.com (Dr. John Berardi, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, Dr. BJ Fogg) — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:01:32 +0000

In this 3-part series we deeply examine the ways that humans are trying to improve the quality of their lives... to tease out which practices are more likely to help and which could be doing more harm than good. Here, in part 1, we cover how habit change and personal development ideas have become so widespread, why that is, and how we may be able to leverage some of these insights in our lives. Includes: Dr. BJ Fogg, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, Dr. Chad Hoggan

Obsessed with Self-Improvement - Part 2

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:59:03 +0000

In this 3-part series we deeply examine the ways that humans are trying to improve the quality of their lives... to tease out which practices are more likely to help and which could be doing more harm than good. Here, in part 2, we discuss transformation learning, looking for insights in a field that hasn’t enjoyed the popularity of behavioral psychology but is full of insight about human transformation. Includes: Dr. Chad Hoggan, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, Dr. Tee Williams

Obsessed with Self-Improvement - Part 3

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:57:48 +0000

In this 3-part series we deeply examine the ways that humans are trying to improve the quality of their lives... to tease out which practices are more likely to help and which could be doing more harm than good. Here, in part 3, we turn a critical eye toward change projects. We also discuss ways of being that aren’t centered around obsessive personal development. Includes: Bruce Tift, Dr. Chad Hoggan, Dr. BJ Fogg, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, and Dr. Gillian Mandich

I'm Happy He's Going to Jail! - Part 1

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0000

In this 3-part series we’ll see what the Derek Chauvin trial can teach us about people, perspectives, and how we can do a better job with both. During the series we’ll explore policing, race, critical thinking, public health, and even parenting. For now, in part 1, we talk with criminal justice experts about what’s wrong with policing, whether the trial has the potential to change things, and what that change could look like. Includes: Dr. Maria Haberfeld, Dr. Peter Kraska

I'm Happy He's Going to Jail! - Part 2

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:57:00 +0000

In this 3-part series we’ll see what the Derek Chauvin trial can teach us about people, perspectives, and how we can do a better job with both. During the series we’ll explore policing, race, critical thinking, public health, and even parenting. For now, in part 2, we talk with a legal expert and Wyoming’s first African-American sheriff. Includes: Dr. Larry Rosenthal, Aaron Appelhans.

I'm Happy He's Going to Jail! - Part 3

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:55:00 +0000

In this 3-part series we’ll see what the Derek Chauvin trial can teach us about people, perspectives, and how we can do a better job with both. During the series we’ll explore policing, race, critical thinking, public health, and even parenting. For now, in part 3, we talk about racism and why, whether racism motivated Chauvin’s actions or not, it’s still part of the conversation. Includes: Dr. Tee Williams, Dr. Paula Braveman, Dr. Marianne Celano and Dr. Ann Hazzard.

I’m Calling BS! - Part 1 (The Science Police)

info@drjohnberardishow.com (James Heathers, John Berardi) — Mon, 24 May 2021 17:41:37 +0000

In this 3-part series, we examine the critics who’ve made it their work to call out bad scientific papers - and questionable scientific claims - in the interest of promoting truth and accuracy. Here, in part 1, the “scientific vigilantes” who brought down a fraudulent nutrition publishing empire, exposed questionable gender and race research, and more. Includes: Dr. James Heathers.

I’m Calling BS! - Part 2 (The Sleep Episode)

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:41:09 +0000

In this 3-part series, we examine the critics who’ve made it their work to call out bad scientific papers - and questionable scientific claims - in the interest of promoting truth and accuracy. Here, in part 2, how one student’s criticism of a best-selling sleep book kicked off a scientific “me too” moment. Includes: Alexey Guzey, Dr. Jennifer Martin, Jennifer Broxterman, Dr. James Heathers.

I’m Calling BS! - Part 3 (The Joe Rogan Experience)

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:40:35 +0000

In this 3-part series, we examine the critics who’ve made it their work to call out bad scientific papers - and questionable scientific claims - in the interest of promoting truth and accuracy. Here, in part 3, we hear from a pop science critic who’s called out multiple guests of the Joe Rogan show. We also hear directly from one of the guests he went after. Includes: Dr. Layne Norton, Dr. Paul Saladino, Alexey Guzey, Dr. Jennifer Martin, Dr. James Heathers.

Illuminating the Sex and Gender Spectrum - Part 1

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:35:00 +0000

In this 2-part series, we explore how modern scientists and sociologists are thinking about biological sex development and gender... and how that differs with past ideas. Here, in part 1, we’ll focus on biological sex and the (at least) 3 categories scientists are using to differentiate humans by sex. Guests: Janae Kroc, Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, Alaina Hardie, Dr. Vincent Harley.

Illuminating the Sex and Gender Spectrum - Part 2

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 23:30:00 +0000

In this 2-part series, we explore how modern scientists and sociologists are thinking about biological sex development and gender... and how that differs with past ideas. Here, in part 2, we’ll focus on how gender is constructed, its biological basis, and how mismatches between sex and gender can play out in real life. Guests: Janae Kroc, Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, Alaina Hardie, Dr. Vincent Harley.

The Problem with Weight Loss - Part 1

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:10:00 +0000

In this 3-part series, we look at new ways to help people improve their health without stigmatizing their bodies. Here, in part 1, we examine the cultural conditioning that’s led to deep biases against those in larger bodies. Guests: Dr. Sabrina Strings, Julia Malacoff, Dr. Helen Kollias, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, Mara Blaze, Brian St. Pierre, and Dr. Paul Saladino.

The Problem with Weight Loss - Part 2

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:05:00 +0000

In this 3-part series, we look at new ways to help people improve their health without stigmatizing their bodies. Here, in part 2, we discover when thinness became associated with attractiveness, godliness and virtue. And when fatness became associated with moral failure. Guests: Dr. Sabrina Strings, Julia Malacoff, Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani.

The Problem with Weight Loss - Part 3

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In this 3-part series, we look at new ways to help people improve their health without stigmatizing their bodies. Here, in part 3, we explore the relationship between body size and health, discussing how health goals can be reached without introducing more weight stigma. Guests: Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, Mara Blaze, Dr. Sabrina Strings, Dr. Spencer Nadolsky.

Diet Debates and Purple States - Part 1

info@drjohnberardishow.com (Dr. John Berardi, Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. David Katz) — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this 3-part series, we explore the biggest diet debates of our time. Here, in part 1, plants vs. animals for human health. Guests: Dr. Paul Saladino and Dr. David Katz.

Diet Debates and Purple States - Part 2

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this 3-part series, we explore the biggest diet debates of our time. Here, in part 2, plants vs. animals for environmental health and the ideal macronutrient split. Guests: Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. David Katz, Brian St. Pierre, Dr. Jason Fung, and Matt Fitzgerald.

Diet Debates and Purple States - Part 3

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this 3-part series, we explore the biggest diet debates of our time. Here, in part 3, agnostic healthy eating, an interesting way to think about food without adding dogma to the menu. Guests: Matt Fitzgerald, Brian St. Pierre, Dr. David Katz, Dr. Stephan Guyenet, and Dr. Paul Saladino.