Keyword: impulsivity

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Living with ADHD Across the Lifespan September 17, 2014

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Ben Starr, Giullian Gioiello, Linda Vanella
Category: Personal Growth & Change, The Mind & Neuroscience

ADHD affects far more adults than is recognized, and Armand argues the same traits that make childhood difficult can become creative gifts. Linda Vanella, LCSW-R, draws on clinical and personal experience, while co-host Ben Starr shares his own journey through medication, video games, and self-medication to quiet the mental buzz.

Why Teenagers Take Risks July 1, 2014

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Giullian Gioiello, Lisa Arnone
Category: Anxiety & Fear, Identity & The Self

Adolescent risk-taking is rooted in brain biology: the amygdala and reward circuits mature before the prefrontal cortex, leaving teenagers flooded with sensation-seeking drive and no brake. Armand DiMele, co-host Giullian Gioiello, and Lisa Arnone, LCSW trace this from evolutionary necessity through modern dangers like cutting, substance use, and viral stunts.

The Many Faces of Craziness January 6, 2011

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, The Mind & Neuroscience

Armand DiMele breaks down what ‘crazy’ actually means, separating neurotic repetition (doing the same thing and expecting different results) from chemical and psychological states where a person loses touch with themselves entirely. He traces how fear of danger drives paranoia, withdrawal, and self-destruction.

The Psychopath Brain September 16, 2010

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Stephanie D'Ambra
Category: Identity & The Self, The Mind & Neuroscience

Psychopaths are charming, fearless, and wired differently. Armand DiMele and Stephanie D’Ambra, LCSW break down the neuroscience behind psychopathy, examining how thinning in the paralimbic system impairs empathy, impulse control, and the ability to learn from punishment, and why that makes the bad boy so seductive.

The Psychology of Impulse Control April 11, 2006

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Addiction & Compulsion, Emotions & Inner Life

Armand DiMele traces impulsive behavior from everyday impulse buying and advertising to serious disorders including mania, antisocial personality, and addiction. He argues that reduced sensitivity to consequences is the common thread, and that awareness alone is a powerful first antidote.

The Biology of Risk and Danger March 28, 2006

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Personal Growth & Change, The Mind & Neuroscience

Risk and danger are not personality flaws but biological drives rooted in dopamine and evolutionary history. Armand DiMele traces why humans crave thrill, why dangerous types attract mates, how optimistic bias fuels reckless behavior, and how the nester-adventurer spectrum shapes personality across the lifespan.

Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Frank Yeomans Undated

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Dr. Frank Yeomans
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Identity & The Self

Borderline personality disorder turns emotions into a force of nature, and Armand uses Marilyn Monroe as a window into what it feels like to live that way. Dr. Frank Yeomans explains the four core dimensions of BPD, why ordinary therapy often fails these patients, and what genuine recovery looks like beyond mere symptom remission.