Why We Do What We Do

Nostalgia: Board Games

Has it been so long? Abraham discusses his favorite discussion topic: Board games! Also ,there's been new research since that that further supports that board games are beneficial for cognitive and brain health. Prepare for fun, fun, fun, FUN. RecommendationsAbraham: Fantastic Four: First Steps (https://movies.disney.com/the-fantastic-four-first-steps) Shane: Happy Gilmore 2 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31868189/)Holidays (8/6/2025):Balloons to Heaven DayCorporate Baby Name DayFarmworker Appreciation DayHiroshima DayNational Fresh Breath DayNational Gossip DayNational Psychiatric Technician Appreciation DayNational Root Beer Float DayWiggle Your Toes DayExercise with your Child WeekGallop International Tribal Indian PowwowInternational Assistance Dog WeekInternational Clown WeekInternational Lace WeekWeird Contest WeekNational Dog MonthNational Hair Loss Awareness MonthNational Brownies at Brunch MonthBlack Business MonthNational Immunization Awareness MonthLinks and References: https://bransonboardgamecafe.com/the-science-of-why-we-love-board-games/https://medium.com/@cook.benjamin/the-psychology-of-board-games-why-we-love-to-play-a2ca695069e1https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969698921000722https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-full-picture/202412/word-puzzles-and-board-games-boost-brain-health Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

Mini: Restless Leg Syndrome

Do you ever feel an nearly uncontrollable urge to move your legs? If you do, you probably still don't have RLS, but it may be worth getting tested for a diagnosis. Please don't self-diagnose just because we talked about it. Restless Leg Syndome is mostly what it sounds like: A powerful urge to move your legs or get up and move around. Rather than just sitting for too long, this usually has a specific etiology and some specific treatments and tends to affect people's sleep. We'll explain the psychology involved here as well.Get these episodes ad-free and join our cool community: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks and References: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20377168https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9497-restless-legs-syndromehttps://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/restless-legs-syndromehttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377174https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/restless-legs-syndrome-rlsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

The Paraphilia Episode

SEX! Now that we have your attention, this episode reviews some of the paraphilias that exist. More importantly, we try to understand with a compassionate and critical lens. Some paraphilias are simply different than what might be considered "normal" sexual behavior, but in which no one is hurt, or exploited, and everything is consensual. However, there are paraphilias that include lack of consent, expoitation, or harm. There is no black and white way to classify this, so we need nuance and critical thinking. RecommendationsAbraham: Jurassic World: Rebirth (https://www.jurassicworld.com/)Shane: BK Adventure Tours (https://www.bkadventure.com/)Holidays (7/30/2025):Father In Law DayHealth Care Now! Medicare’s BirthdayInternational Day of FriendshipNational Cheesecake DayNational Chicken and Waffles DayNational Support Public Education DayNational Whistleblowers Appreciation DayPaperback Book DayShare a Hug DayWorld Day Against Trafficking in PersonsWorld Snorkeling DayHepatitis Awareness WeekInternational Listening Association WeekLinks and References https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554425/2.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/paraphilias3.https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders/overview-of-paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders4https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S10564993183055225https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S00472352220010156https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/291419-overview7https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26941021/8https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S17436095153353239.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41443-024-00835-410https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Prevalence-of-Experience-at-Least-Once-in-Lifetime-With-Paraphilic-Behaviors-Among_tbl1_28936825411.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1079063223119931812https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders/overview-of-paraphilias-and-paraphilic-disorders13.https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/introduction-to-sexual-disordersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

Mini: What is "Learning?"

You would think we would want a full length for this topic. Maybe we still will do one! But for now, we figured we can at least help clear up some misunderstandings or lack of understanding that some may have. Get ad free and bonus content: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks and References: What is Learning?Donahoe, J. W., & Palmer, D. C. (2004). Learning and Complex Behavior. Ledgetop Publishing: Richmond, MA.Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and Human Behavior. The Free Press: New York, NY.Kantor, J. R., & Smith, N. W. (1975). The Science of Psychology: An Interbehavioral Survey. Principia Press: Chicago, IL.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

Jonestown pt. 2

This second part completes the story of the tragedy of the murders at Jonestown. In addition, we expand on this conversation by unpacking the mentality of the participants, and dig a little bit into how charismatic leaders can develop a following that seems baffling from the outside. It is an analysis on where we were as a country, and as a species, as well as where we are now and where we are going. Recommendations:Abraham: Superman (2025); https://www.superman.com/Shane: Jimmy Eat World Live (https://www.jimmyeatworld.com/)Holidays (7/23/2025):Gorgeous Grandma DayHot Enough For ya DayMosquito DayNational Vanilla Ice Cream DayPeanut Butter and Chocolate DaySprinkle DayWorld Sjorgren’s DayYada, Yada, Yada DayHemingway Look Alike DaysNational Independent Retailers DayNational Moth WeekNational Parenting Gifted Children WeekNational Triathlon WeekNational Zoo Keeper WeekRestless Leg Syndrome Education and Awareness WeekLinks and References: https://adst.org/2012/11/the-jonestown-massacre/https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-18/mass-suicide-at-jonestownhttps://www.annemergmed.com/article/S0196-0644(11)01340-0/fulltexthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/17/an-apocalyptic-cult-900-dead-remembering-the-jonestown-massacre-40-years-onhttps://www.britannica.com/event/Jonestownhttps://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/yorklr2&div=6&id=&page=https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjso.12772https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/jonestown.htm?s1sid=a48k3z9p1i7wvnlvcw1lrfbq&srch_tag=ben5nf7at4ksnp6j5hq3de3buxzfctat Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.