Explore every episode of the podcast Sex Life Science

Ep. 70. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his cohosts discuss goals. They talk about how to create goals, when to commit to them, and when they may need to be adapted or changed. This episode features Seth Frank and Jon Nemcek.

Ep. 69. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his cohosts discuss feelings. Although what we feel is always real, feelings are data, not a verdict. We'll explore how to recognize and honor feelings without automatically giving in to everything we feel. This episode features Seth Frank and Jon Nemcek.

Ep. 68. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his cohosts talk about history history and how people remember and narrate both their personal pasts and collective human history plays an important role in determining their life and relationship satisfaction. This episode features Kate Baugher and Seth Frank.

Ep. 67. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his cohosts discuss opportunity. Some opportunities are given, others are found, and many are built. Our curiosity, courage, and willingness to learn often decide when we will miss or make the most of opportunities. This episode features Kate Baugher and Seth Frank.

Ep. 66. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT talks about premature ejaculation. It's a commonly misunderstood and embarrassing problem for many that is often a treatable condition.

Ep. 65. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT talks about how many people are impacted by ED, our current understanding of its causes, and the treatment pathways shown to be most effective. 

Ep. 64. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about humility, a highly desirable character trait that is so often misunderstood. This episode features Seth Frank, Joshua Hardee, and Rachel Simon.

Ep. 63. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about desire and the benefits that come with understanding what it is, how to create it, and what it means. This episode features Seth Frank, Joshua Hardee, and Rachel Simon.

Ep. 62. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about meaning. Across the life course, the meaning we assign to our history and experiences directly influences our behavior, satisfaction, and identity. This episode features Seth Frank and Dr. Dave Morgan. 

Ep. 61. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about what is our responsibility and what remains outside of our control and why it can be tempting to take too much or too little credit at times. This episode features Dr. Sean Davis and Dr. Dave Morgan. 

Ep. 60. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about what it means to be childish. They identify benefits of being childlike and the downsides to being immature and why it's important to grow up without entirely losing the wonder, play and presence we had as kids. This episode features Kate Baugher and Jeannie Milan. 

Ep. 59. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about addiction. Humanity has been using substances and getting addicted for thousands of years and, for many, the line that divides relief from ruination remains blurry. This episode features Kate Baugher and Jeannie Milan. 

Ep. 58. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts continue their discussion on anxiety, focusing on how it shows up in friendships, dating, romantic relationships, sex, and parenting. This episode features Seth Frank, Jon Nemcek, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 57. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss anxiety, one of the most common presenting problems in psychotherapy. They unpack the moments when the fears and worries stop being protective and become part of the problem. This episode features Seth Frank, Jon Nemcek, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 56. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about the power of inner narratives in an episode called "Rewrite." Discover how rewriting your inner narrative can boost life satisfaction and mental health without straying from facts and reality. This episode features Seth Frank and Dr. Dave Morgan. 

Ep. 55. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about faith and how believing in the unseen shapes our mental health, relationships, parenting, and sexuality. This episode features Seth Frank and Dr. Dave Morgan. 

Ep. 54. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about self-care and the ways it can recharge our minds, bodies, hearts, and relationships. This episode features Seth Frank, Jeannie Milan, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 53. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss attraction, its many forms, and how our attraction spectrum helps shape our happiness, mental health, and relationships This episode features Seth Frank, Jeannie Milan, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 52. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss exercise. From cardio to weight training, exercise plays a key role in boosting life and relationship satisfaction as we seek to build a healthy body and healthy mind. This episode features J. Ryan Briggs, Dr. Sean Davis, and Joe Wray.

Ep. 51. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about music and the ways it connects with our minds, hearts, and bodies even in moments when we are at a loss for words. From Chris Cornell and Soundgarden to Celine Dion, they talk about the music that has impacted their lives. This episode features J. Ryan Briggs, Dr. Sean Davis, and Joe Wray.

Ep. 50. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about fun. We need powerful antidotes to life's trials and stressors. Knowing how to have fun is an important skill that promotes resilience and happiness. This episode features Dr. Sean Davis, Anna Marks, and Kasey Smith.

Ep. 49. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about offense. In a world of diverse beliefs, feeling offended is intevitable, but how we deal with offense can make or break our happiness and relationships. This episode features Dr. Sean Davis, Anna Marks, and Kasey Smith.

Ep. 48. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about courage. For most of human history, disease, famine, and early death were the norm. Although things have improved considerably, it still takes courage to improve quality of life, protect human dignity, and fuel progress. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Cailin Jaspers, and Trent Perry.

Ep. 47. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss being present in the here and now and the benefits of having a balanced time perspective that considers the past, present, and future. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Cailin Jaspers, and Trent Perry.

Ep. 46. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss honesty, one of the most important ingredients for a satisfying, healthy, happier life. This episode features Jessica Bare, Dr. Sean Davis, and Trent Perry.

Ep. 45. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss bad therapy. From blurred boundaries to ideological preaching, they talk about how unhelpful psychotherapy practices can undermine life satisfaction, mental health, and relationships. This episode features Jessica Bare, Dr. Sean Davis, and Trent Perry.

Ep. 44. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss theory and how these explanations help us understand the complexities of our lives, planet, and universe. This episode features Seth Frank, Perry Lines, and Dr. Dave Morgan.

Ep. 43. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss affirmation. From the therapy couch, to the kitchen table, to the bedroom, they explore how affirmation influences mental health, parenting, and relationships. This episode features Seth Frank, Perry Lines, and Dr. Dave Morgan

Ep. 42. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about regret and how we can manage the disappointment that comes with mistakes, losses, and missed opportunities. This episode features Jessica Bare, Perry Lines, and Dr. Dave Morgan

Ep. 41. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about values. We often say we have values, but where we spend our time, energy, and resources tells the real story. This episode features Jessica Bare, Perry Lines, and Dr. Dave Morgan

Ep. 40. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about tension, that inner strain, uncertainty, and stress that comes with being caught in between. This episode features Seth Frank and Jeannie Milan. 

Ep. 39. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about memory: how we form memories, why we forget, and how memories influence well-being across the life course. This episode features Seth Frank and Jeannie Milan. 

Ep. 38. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about equality and the ways it influences happines, connection, and a fulfilled life. This episode features Perry Lines, Anna Marks, and Matt Samek. 

Ep. 37. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about laughter. From stress relief to intimacy building, we talk about the many ways laughter contributes to our well being. This episode features Perry Lines, Anna Marks, and Matt Samek. 

Ep. 36. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about complexity and how we are better served to avoid oversimplifying life, relationships, and others. This episode features Allison Earley, Jeannie Milan, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 35. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about autonomy: our freedom to choose how we respond in any given situation. This episode features Allison Earley, Jeannie Milan, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 34. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about flexibility and how to adapt without losing sight of who we are. This episode features Hannah Allison, Seth Frank, and Perry Lines. 

Ep. 33. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss thoughts and how thinking about thinking can benefit us all. This episode features Hannah Allison, Seth Frank, and Perry Lines. 

Ep. 32. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss being still and what we can learn about being still in the fast paced environments we find ourselves. This episode features Jessica Bare, Lexie Holcomb, and Dr. Dave Morgan. 

Ep. 31. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss privacy and what our private lives say about who we are. This episode features Jessica Bare, Lexie Holcomb, and Dr. Dave Morgan. 

Ep. 30. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about satisfying sex and how people tend to build and maintain satisfying sexual relationships. This episode features Allison Earley, Seth Frank, and Julianne Reed. 

Ep. 29. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about beginnings and the opportunities, hope, and joy that can come with a fresh start. This episode features Allison Earley, Seth Frank, and Julianne Reed. 

Ep. 28. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about sex, its numerous definitions and the boundaries people draw around it. This episode features Katie Etchart, Jeannie Milan, and Dr. Dave Morgan. 

Ep. 27. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about the judgment. They distinguish between judging people and judging behaviors and highlight the importance of making sound judgments in pursuit of a happy life. This episode features Katie Etchart, Dr. Dave Morgan, and Rachel Simon. 

Ep. 26. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about the gaslighting, an often misunderstood concept that undermines relationships and leads to mistrust. This episode features Seth Frank, Jeannie Milan, and Julianne Reed. 

Ep. 25. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about the golden rule, the oft described foundation of morality. They discuss the impact it has on life, relationship, and sexual satisfaction as well as overall well-being. This episode features Seth Frank, Jeannie Milan, and Julianne Reed. 

Ep. 24. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss trauma. They define what it is and what it isn't and identify ways we can thrive in a life where we will inevitably experience trauma. This episode features Kaci Metzger, Jeannie Milan, and Matt Samek. 

Ep. 23. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts have a conversation about friendship, the role it plays in life satisfaction, and the ways to build and maintain these important relationships. This episode features Kaci Metzger, Jeannie Milan, and Matt Samek. 

Ep. 22. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about mercy and the moments when ignoring justice and fairness make life and relationships better. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Natalie Hoyt, and Perry Lines. 

Ep. 21. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about justice, the ways it is often misunderstood, and the importance of pursing justice across various contexts. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Natalie Hoyt, and Perry Lines.