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Why People Do What They Do Jan 22, 2020

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Ever stare at someone and wonder what the heck is wrong with them? Ever look in the mirror and wonder what the heck is wrong with yourself? There are reasons why people do what they do. In this episode, Steve helps you understand your personal strategies for making life work.

The Most Interesting Person in the Room Jan 15, 2020

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People want to be popular and beloved, but their strategies for doing so are all wrong. In this episode, Steve shares the simple secret to always being the most interesting person in the room.

Twas the Day of the Shootout Dec 05, 2019

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Steve shares his poem, "Twas the Day of the Shootout" leading up to Cincinnati playing Xavier in their annual crosstown rivalry basketball game.

Choose Happiness: Improving Self-Concept Nov 19, 2019

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In the Season One finale, Steve discusses how social comparisons affect self-concept, then he explains the secret to happiness.

Healthy Boundaries: Learning to Say No Nov 14, 2019

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Powerful communicators all have one thing in common: They say no to the wrong things so they can say yes to the right things. Steve shares why learning to say no will help you achieve greatness.

Managing Conflict and Pulling Weeds Nov 05, 2019

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The way we argue usually causes more problems than the topic of the argument itself. If you keep having the same fights over and over again in your relationships, Steve helps get to the root of those conflicts.

A Secret to Marital Bliss: Recalibration Oct 30, 2019

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People can't always control what happens to them, but they can control how they react by reframing negatives into positives. Happy people and healthy relationships accomplish this by practicing recalibration regularly.

Conquering the Amygdala Hijack Oct 23, 2019

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If you have ever snapped emotionally and said or did something you later regretted, then you're familiar with the Amygdala Hijack. Steve explains what happens during an Amygdala Hijack and what we can do to prevent emotional outbursts from ruining our lives and relationships.

I Picked Up a Prostitute Oct 16, 2019

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When Steve moved to an area of Cincinnati known for prostitution, the naive suburban kid was shocked. He became obsessed with their lives and wanted to learn more, so he observed the women, their pimps, and the men who paid for sex. Then one night, Steve picked up a prostitute, paid her $40, and drove around for an hour asking questions about her life. He shares the story of their conversation and why it motivated him to assign a similar ethnographical experience to his students.

Empathy Will Save Our Souls Oct 09, 2019

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Steve explains why he believes the only hope for humanity is to begin empathizing with people who don't look, think, or act like us. He shares stories and examples from the #MeToo and #BLM (Black Lives Matter) movements.

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