Mini: That's Just How My Brain Works

Is it possible to die of fright? Turns out, yes, sort of. How this works is interesting in its own right, but the "why" invites a fascinating inquiry. We explain the biological science behind how this might work and the psychology of why it would work that way. Hopefully we don't scare you too much!RecommendationsAbraham: Rolling Realms (https://stonemaiergames.com/games/rolling-realms/)Shane: Chat Pile - Cool World (https://open.spotify.com/album/3k7GhMNdQ0KXGkC84qVRf2?si=lpJK-jtwTT-szI3G8MfDGg)Holidays 10/16/24:Department Store DayNational Missouri DayHagfish DayDictionary DayGlobal Cat dayGlobal Dignity DayGlobal Ethics DayLove Your Body DayNational Boss DayNational Cut Up Your Credit Card DayDictionary DayNational Feral Cat DayNational Take Your Parents to Lunch DayThank Your Cleaner DayUnity DayWorld Anesthesia DayWorld Food DayWorld Spine DayEarth Science WeekMediation WeekMeditation WeekPet Peeve WeekTim Robbins bday and Angela Lansbury’s bdayLinks and References: https://www.dulyhealthandcare.com/health-topic/can-you-really-be-scared-to-death#:~:text=Broken%20heart%20syndrome%20may%20actually,cardiomyopathy%20or%20broken%20heart%20syndromehttps://www.britannica.com/story/can-you-really-be-scared-to-deathhttps://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/10/31/can-you-really-be-scared-to-deathhttps://health.clevelandclinic.org/its-true-we-can-be-scared-to-deathhttps://www.npr.org/2012/10/26/163712863/scared-to-death-literallyhttps://today.tamu.edu/2016/10/28/can-you-literally-be-scared-to-death/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scared-to-death-heart-attack/https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/09/scared-to-death/541350/https://www.calgarywildlife.org/post/scared-to-death#:~:text=Scared%20to%20death%2C%20at%20times,damage%20that%20is%20often%20fatal.https://www.publicopiniononline.com/story/life/2017/12/29/ask-shelter-rabbits-can-scared-death-literally/990559001/https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/210829Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

Phobophobia is fear of fear. This is so esoteric, it has to be an episode that we'd cover! This is not unlike generalized anxiety disorder. Also, we manage to fit in a reference to the Green Lantern... somewhow.Join our group of supporters! www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks and References:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22520-phobophobia-fear-of-fearhttps://www.healthline.com/health/phobophobiaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

Halloween-month 2024 continues! Sort of a misinterpretation of Navajo traditions, Skinwalkers are similar to the cocept of werewolves or other animal-transformation mythologies. We will celebrate the fantastical and spooky elements of this lesser known tradition in honor of the month of creepy stuff. RecommendationsAbraham: Lahaina Fire Recovery Donation (https://lahaina.givingcircles.io/)Shane: 11/22/63 by Stephen King (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10644930-11-22-63)Holidays: (10/9/2024)Bullying Prevention DayCurious Events DayEmergency Nurses DayFire Prevention DayInternational Beer and Pizza DayInternational Day for Natural Disaster ReductionInternational Top Spinning DayLeif Erikson DayMoldy Cheese DayNational Nanotechnology DayNational Pet Obesity Awareness DayNational Sneakers DayStem Cell Awareness DaySubmarine Hoagie Hero Grinder DayAnimal Welfare WeekCephalopod Awareness DaysFall Astronomy WeekGreat Books WeekInternational Post Card WeekMental Illness Awareness WeekMystery Series WeekLinks and References: https://nativeappropriations.com/https://navajopeople.org/navajo-legends.htmhttps://nativepartnership.org/nrf/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3bm3BhDJARIsAKnHoVV6iYaeOeycl-crLJYePemzvjBx_-j_lnfZlbW3oYhr1LBphVGizsEaAjahEALw_wcBhttps://skeptoid.com/episodes/4321?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3bm3BhDJARIsAKnHoVVDUAg-Zw7VT1bhLbnlxirxpph3y30gY3vvn5-pYB-DNzicwgRUdjsaAkw4EALw_wcBhttps://history.denverlibrary.org/news/skinwalkers-wendigos-and-witchery-wayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

For Halloween month this year we are focusing on specific phobias for our minis. This week's selection is on the fear of clowns. What is it? Why is it? We will dig into the this in a quick 15-minute format, enjoy!Join the WWDWWD club at patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks and References: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21835-coulrophobia-fear-of-clownshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9931735/https://www.clownantics.com/blogs/clownantics-blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-clown-makeup?srsltid=AfmBOori3w-T7Wmy1Wf7TiKW0INjvZ-7Xsb4y48SX4s-FBRR4jnivjz_Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

Happy Halloween month! It's October, the time we spend celebrating the spookier side of psychological topics. What we haven't done thorughly, yet, is the most foundational emotion related to Halloween: fear! This discussion reviews common fears, philosophy of fear, the physiology of fear, and treatments for excessively fearful behavior. Enjoy a textbook unpacking of this emotional behavior.Recommendations:Abraham: Umbrella Academy Season 4 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80186863)Shane: Pig Destroyer - Terrifyer (https://open.spotify.com/album/6x95DGZhx18gJuxRlbwZso?si=TP54y2bzTxWzU4-NsadjjA)Holidays 10/02/24:Balloons Around the World DayCoffee with a Cop DayGuardian Angels DayInternational Day of Non-ViolenceNational Custodial Workers DayNational Fried Scallops DayAudiophile dayNational Produce Misting DayNational Kale DayNational Name Your Car DayNational Pumpkin Seed DayNational Research Maniacs Food DayPeanuts Day (Snoopy)Random Acts of Poetry DayWalk to School DayWorld No Alcohol DayActive Aging WeekGetting The World to Beat a Path to Your Door WeekNational Chimney Safety WeekNational Drive Electric WeekNational Fall Foliage WeekNational Vegetarian Awareness WeekTrichotillomania, Skin Picking, and Related BFRB Awareness WeekNational Chili MonthWorld Menopause MonthNational Sensory Processing Awareness MonthBreast Cancer Awareness MonthVegetarian MonthLinks and References:https://youtu.be/0YqRgObApF0https://www.simplypsychology.org/what-is-fear.htmlhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/exposure-and-response-preventionhttps://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-fear-2671696https://www.simulationmagazine.com/immersion-therapy-for-treatment-and-support-of-mental-health-conditions/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/exposure-and-response-preventionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

A common refrain in acknowledging, justifying, or explaining behavior is "that's just how my brain works." For some people, this is the case. For others, it is a mischaracterization of our development and a commitment to a lack of change. This episode is a quick exploration of that way of thinking. A yam... what a yam!Become a supporter! Patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks: https://read.dukeupress.edu/poetics-today/article-abstract/31/2/331/21026/Ehyeh-Asher-Ehyeh-Exodus-3-14-God-s-Narrative?redirectedFrom=fulltextBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

It is easy to dismiss some behaviors as "just" imitation. However, this is a crucial developmental skill that we rely on throughout our lifetimes. We explore the philosophy of what imitation is, how it develops, and when people struggle with it. RecommendationsAbraham: Sagrada: Artisans (https://floodgate.games/products/sagrada-artisans?srsltid=AfmBOooELu9aa2H_Wc60JxmxQF2GqyRECy328sy1Kkkp3qbrLZZUGZWd)Shane: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2049403/)Holidays (09/25/24)Banned Websites Awareness DayBinge DayComic Book DayMath Story Telling DayNational Bakery DayNational Cooking DayNational Food Service Employees DayNational Lobster DayNational One-Hit Wonder DayNational Psychotherapy DayNational Research Administrators DayNational Tune Up DayWorld Ataxia Awareness DayWorld Dream DayWorld Pharmacists DayWorld School Milk DayBanned Books WeekDeaf Dog Awareness WeekInternational Interpreters and Translators WeekMinimally Invasive Surgery WeekNational Dog WeekNational Farm Animals Awareness WeekSea Otter Awareness WeekTolkien WeekNational Hispanic Heritage WeekRemember to Register to Vote WeekLinks and References:https://www.mayinstitute.org/news/acl/asd-and-dd-child-focused/what-is-imitation-and-why-is-it-important/#:~:text=Imitation%20is%20a%20crucial%20aspect,and%20peers%20perform%20these%20behaviors.https://jacobsfoundation.org/why-imitation-in-early-childhood-is-crucial/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

Neoliberalism is a a name that might be misleading. It is not "liberal" as in left-wing politics. We will describe what neoliberalism is and offer our own ideas about its proposal.Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks and References: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/neoliberalism/https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/neoliberalism.asphttps://dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/what-is-neoliberalism/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

Why did humans to raise some people or allow them to raise themselves above even the highest "classes" of society? We trace the history of royalty, the privilege of royalty, and the features of royalty. It was a strange practice that both has and hasn't stood the test of time. Learn all about how monarchy governments work.RecommendationsAbraham: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (https://www.furiosaamadmaxsaga.com/)Shane: The Iron Claw (https://a24films.com/films/the-iron-claw)Holidays (09/18/24)First Love DayChiropractic Founders DayHug a Greeting Card Writer DayInternational Read an eBook DayNational Ceiling Fan DayNational Cheeseburger DayNational HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness DayNational Rehabilitation DayNational Respect DayNational School Backpack Awareness DayRice Krispies Treats DayWorld Bamboo DayWorld Water Monitoring DayAdopt a Less Adoptable Pet WeekAstronomy WeekBalance Awareness WeekBuild a Better Image WeekConstitution WeekInternational Clean Hands WeekMalnutrition Awareness WeekLinks and References: https://www.worldhistory.org/Egyptian_Government/https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/kingdom/https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/royalty.htm#pt1https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/imperial-chinas-dynasties/6th-grade/https://www.britannica.com/topic/monarchy/Premodern-monarchieshttps://youtu.be/TZNQDxBCC20?si=xY5f1qyMMd1MdOAJhttps://youtu.be/YYPAFqQgbqE?si=uMq86ywGih6B6NPthttps://www.britannica.com/place/Caliphatehttps://www.history.com/news/7-influential-african-empireshttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/tut-dna-dobbs#:~:text=And%20while%20royal%20families%20in,frequently%20married%20among%20close%20relatives.https://journals.openedition.org/transatlantica/525#:~:text=Thus%20what%20is%20dubbed%20%E2%80%9CHawaiian,were%20considered%20with%20much%20respect.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.

This is less of a "why" or the inner workings of the industry and more of a definition unpacking. This is largely in response to the "I can't define it, but I know it when I see it" type answer that is often given. Sometimes, we have to define things more functionally than formally, as we will attempt to do here. Although there is some description of the content of porn, it is more procedural than graphic. But just in case, WARNING: Some of the language in this episode may not be suitable for sensitive audiences. Join us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcastLinks and Referenceshttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pornographyhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-LB-4558https://history.wustl.edu/i-know-it-when-i-see-it-history-obscenity-pornography-united-statesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.