304: Information Overload, Do Humans procreate for help later in life?, How much does income/status matter for a woman?

In today's show, Dr. Lisle and Howk discuss the following questions:

1. Has the team discussed how information overload impedes progress and making changes to one's health? I'd assume one can overdo information gathering, whether it's from podcasts, books, or blogs. As a clinician, how can we help clients get out of this stagnant, noncommittal place? Also, it seems to cause people a lot of stress and anxiety when they have too many thoughts going on in their heads. I have to imagine it gets to a point where it's harmful?

2. It was recently mentioned on the show that there isn't any relationship that isnt a trade. I was hoping the doctors could discuss the trade aspect of a mother child relationship specifically from the mother's perspective… as in what is she getting? I understand its the hormones that dictate the bond and that she is saving her genes.. is there more to it though like at some level is there also an awareness of gains from the children when they are adults in the future?

3. How much does a woman's income and occupational status matter to the typical man's nervous system in regards to pair-bonding? I've seen men express desire for high-earning women with high-status careers but am not sure if it is because these traits inspire pair-bond "love" feelings in men or if they are just viewing potential long-term relationships in a utilitarian way.

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Copyright Beat Your Genes Podcast

Host: Nathan Gershfeld

Interviewees: Doug Lisle, Ph.D. and Jen Howk, PhD

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Intro & outro song: City of Happy Ones · Ferenc Hegedus