Keyword: personal growth

Chemistry of Love and Relationships Undated

In this episode, Armand DiMele explores the fascinating intersection of chemistry and human relationships, focusing on the bonding hormone oxytocin. He discusses how oxytocin influences feelings of love, trust, and connection, while also revealing its potential to alienate individuals from others outside their close relationships. Through engaging conversations with callers, Armand delves into personal experiences and the complexities of love, attachment, and the impact of familial bonds. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships and the dynamics of emotional connections.

Significance and the Search for Meaning Undated

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: John Valerio, Lisa Arnone

In this episode, Armand DiMele discusses the concept of significance and its impact on our lives. He explores how society’s obsession with being seen and recognized can lead to feelings of depression and insignificance. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections, he questions the importance we place on external validation and the quest for recognition. The conversation delves into the nature of exhibitionism, agency, and the potential for finding meaning in moments of invisibility. Armand encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences with significance and the ways they seek to be noticed.

Change and Resistance Undated

Host: Armand DiMele

In this episode, Armand DiMele explores the complexities of change and the natural resistance people often feel towards it. He discusses how societal expectations can pressure individuals to alter their emotions, attitudes, and even relationships. Through anecdotes and psychological concepts, Armand delves into the comfort zones we create and how they can hinder personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s own desires for change and the role of the ‘engineer’ within us that influences our decisions. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences with change and the resistance they encounter.