Psychologist on Dating Advice, Hookup Culture, and Foster Care | Rob Henderson EP 207

I’m joined by Michael and Lauryn Bosstick! The entrepreneurs and co-hosts of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her podcast, where they share insights on relationships, business, wellness, and personal development. In this episode, we dive into the balance Lauryn and Michael strike between their personal and professional lives as entrepreneurs, parents, and partners: and how they’ve cultivated dynamics within their relationship to be effective in all parts of their lives. Lauryn talked about the philosophy behind her brand, The Skinny Confidential, and how she’s built a loyal audience by creating daily routines that integrate wellness into practical beauty. Michael explained his journey in founding Dear Media: a media company for the next generation of creators. We also explored their morning routines, health habits, their current reading list, and the importance of setting boundaries for a balanced life. There was a fair amount of raw, wry banter thrown in there too. We also talked shop on carnivore diet, and I shared the best hack for cooking steak that Michael and Lauryn hadn’t heard about (hint: it involves an air fryer). More About Michael and Lauryn: Michael and Lauryn Bosstick are the duo behind The Skinny Confidential and Dear Media. Lauryn’s lifestyle brand covers everything from beauty to wellness, while Michael runs a podcast network focused on amplifying female voices. They’ve built a multi-faceted business, launching products, hosting events, and creating a platform that connects with their audience on multiple levels; all while balancing family life and staying ahead of trends in the wellness and media industries. Check out their links! Lauryn Bosstick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurynbosstick/ Michael Bosstick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbosstick/ The Skinny Confidential Website: https://www.theskinnyconfidential.com/ Dear Media Website: https://dearmedia.com/ The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kNTiKHCrrydRj0eFbrAWO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlXcO2w0feJSBIWLqUHtCCOO4kr2jYt3- —Check Out Our Sponsors— Order my hangover supplement, After Party on https://bit.ly/3HajcWV and Amazon https://a.co/d/6OGdTrT. Be sure to leave a review! I read them all :) —Follow Me— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFuller Telegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​ 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Who Are Lauryn and Michael? 03:50 - Building Dear Media 05:27 How You Look Matters 06:55 Working Together As a Couple 11:10 - Balancing Family & Work 15:25 - Developing a Shared Vision as a Couple 20:45 - Marriage Dynamics 27:00 - Health & Wellness Habits 31:10 - Mouth Taping Benefits 35:40 - Daily Supplements 39:55 - My Airfryer Hack 42:00 - Building a Brand 46:15 - What Michael and Lauryn are Reading 50:25 - The Problem With Morning Routines 54:10 - Social Media Boundaries 57:50 - Final Thoughts

In this episode, I’m joined by health entrepreneur, Dave Asprey. We discuss the world of biohacking and explore how you can take control of your health. We also cover overcoming chronic fatigue and brain fog to address the hidden dangers of mold and oxalates in your diet. We go over practical strategies using smart drugs, optimizing sleep, managing stress, and the importance of gut health. Enjoy! Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur and author known for creating the Bulletproof Diet and founding Bulletproof 360, Inc. He's a key figure in the wellness world, especially in biohacking and nutrition. The Bulletproof Diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet featuring Bulletproof Coffee, a mix of coffee, butter, and MCT oil. His work focuses on enhancing physical and cognitive performance through diet and lifestyle. —Check Out Our Sponsors— Order my hangover supplement, After Party on https://bit.ly/3HajcWV and Amazon https://a.co/d/6OGdTrT. Be sure to leave a review! —Visit Dave’s Links— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Website: https://daveasprey.com/ X: https://x.com/bulletproofexec Instagram: https://instagram.com/dave.asprey —Follow Me— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFuller Telegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson ​​—Chapters— [00:00] Intro [00:49] The birth of biohacking [02:36] Mold exposure and health issues [05:30] Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) [08:40] Gut health and longevity [12:07] Honey for sleep [17:30] Oxalates in superfoods [23:00] Electrolytes and hydration for brain fog [30:00] Biohacking and recovery techniques [55:00] Supplements and lifestyle changes for energy [01:05:00] Mold exposure and fatigue [01:15:00] Modafinil for chronic fatigue [01:30:00] Building resilience and control

I'm joined by Hal Cranmer, owner of A Paradise for Parents, assisted living homes. Hal is the owner of assisted living facilities that use low carb and ketogenic and carnivore diets for their patients. He emphasizes diet and exercise to improve residents' health, focusing on low-carb diets and physical activity to manage chronic conditions like diabetes and dementia. In this video, we explore how the ketogenic and carnivore diets are being used to reverse chronic illnesses, including diabetes, obesity, and cognitive decline. Real-life success stories are shared, from patients losing significant weight and regaining independence, to those seeing marked improvements in cognitive function. This is how assisted living should be. Enjoy! Visit his website for assisted living: https://aparadiseforparents.com And check out his guide for carnivore on a budget: https://carnivoreonabudget.com/ —Check Out Our Sponsor— - Order my hangover supplement, After Party on https://bit.ly/3HajcWV and Amazon https://a.co/d/6OGdTrT. Be sure to leave a review! —Visit Hal’s Links— Instagram: https://instagram.com/assisted_living_hal_cranmer/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/aparadiseforparentsassistedliving X: https://twitter.com/halcranmer —Follow Me— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFuller Telegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​ —Chapters— [0:00] Intro [01:10] The carnivore diet in assisted living [03:30] Improving health with low-carb diets [05:03] Success stories: Weight loss and independence [06:44] Cognitive improvements through diet [09:40] The role of the department of health [12:02] Reversing Alzheimer’s and dementia [20:20] Addressing cravings and transitioning to healthier diets [36:15] Reducing cognitive decline with ketogenic diets [48:17] Challenge of tapering off medications [53:30] Using diet to address diabetes and heart disease

Rob Henderson returns to my podcast! We discussed his recent memoir “Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family and Social Class” and the rough upbringings involved in the child foster care system. He’s also a professor on Peterson Academy (you can see his trailer here: petersonacademy.com). We discussed modern dating advice, how to identify psychopaths, the long-term effects of hookup culture, does polyamory work? And much more. Enjoy! Rob Henderson grew up in foster homes in Los Angeles and the rural town of Red Bluff, California. He joined the US Air Force at the age of seventeen. Once described as “self-made” by The New York Times, Rob subsequently received a BS from Yale University and a PhD in psychology from St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, and more. His weekly newsletter is sent to more than fifty thousand subscribers. Order Rob’s national bestseller book: https://bit.ly/46uh0Fg Pre-enroll at Peterson Academy to see Rob’s course: https://petersonacademy.com —Check Out Our Sponsors— - Order my hangover supplement, After Party on https://bit.ly/3WK5RwU and Amazon https://a.co/d/6OGdTrT. Be sure to leave a review!- Air Oasis’ iAdaptAir Purifier at https://www.airoasis.com/pages/mp code MP for 10% off —Visit Rob’s Links— All Platforms: http://linktr.ee/robkhenderson  Website: https://robkhenderson.com X: https://twitter.com/robkhenderson Instagram: https://instagram.com/robkhenderson/ —Follow Me— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson  Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson  Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com  Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com  Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com  Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast   X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFuller Telegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​ —Chapters— [0:00] Intro [2:30] Rob’s background and early life [10:28] How Rob escaped his surroundings  [15:25] Foster care experience  [21:23] Influence of JD Vance’s book [24:26] Rob’s Peterson Academy course [25:54] Perspective on polyamorous relationships  [29:08] Drug use and consequences of drug decriminalization [33:15] Evolution of monogamy and polygamy [38:29] Advice for young women – How to identify psychopaths [43:25] Advice for dating in the modern world [46:35] How to develop extroverted traits [52:10] Rob’s transition from a troubled background to Cambridge University  [1:00:45] Long-term impacts of hookup culture and dating apps [1:08:18] Private schooling benefits

In this episode, I’m joined by cognitive neuroscientist, Adam Omary. This guy is extremely smart so be prepared. We had an interesting conversation about his experience growing from an incel to Harvard graduate student, his experience learning to socialize, the Twin Study, the effects of prenatal hormones during brain development, the causes of gender dysphoria, how cortisol affects the brain, recovering from puberty blockers, and much more. Enjoy! Adam Omary is a Psychology Ph.D. student at Harvard University, where he conducts research in the Affective Neuroscience & Development Laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. Leah Somerville. He attended the University of Southern California as a QuestBridge Scholar and graduated with a B.A. in Cognitive Science and M.S. in Biostatistics. —Check Out Our Sponsors— - Order my hangover supplement, After Party on https://bit.ly/3VJ0UnD and Amazon https://a.co/d/6OGdTrT. Be sure to leave a review! - Air Oasis’ iAdaptAir Purifier at https://www.airoasis.com/pages/mp code MP for 10% off —Visit Adam’s Links— Website: https://adamomary.com Substack: https://naturednurture.substack.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/thenaturenurturepodcast —Follow Me— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFuller Telegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​ —Chapters— [0:00] Intro [1:15] What is the Twin Study? [9:36] Correlation between gender identity and sexual orientation [14:57] Prenatal hormones during brain development [23:22] Why Adam studied gender dysphoria [26:37] What does cortisol/high-level of stress do to the brain? [30:30] SSRIs during brain development [36:30] Adam’s background and childhood [40:51] How catfishing and red pill helped social development [47:10] Measuring brain activity for accurate hormone levels [51:05] Dopamine release levels between men and women [57:18] Adam’s Harvard experience [1:02:02] How has AI impacted universities? [1:03:01] Adam’s faith and spirituality journey [1:11:57] Can adolescents recover from puberty blockers? [1:20:44] Gender dysphoria and social influence

I was fortunate enough to be joined by economist and academic, Glenn Loury! He is known as a leading Black conservative social critic, particularly on race issues. In this episode, we discussed his difficult upbringing, success, drug addiction, faith, lessons for young black men, complicated lives, and much more. It was a deep conversation I really enjoyed. Enjoy! Glenn C. Loury, a prominent social critic, is the Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences and professor of economics at Brown University, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island. He is the author of, “LATE ADMISSIONS: Confessions of a Black Conservative.” —Check Out Our Sponsors— - Comprehensive blood work and advanced diagnostics from Marek Health at http://marekhealth.com/mikhaila. Code MP for 10% off - Air Oasis’ iAdaptAir Purifier at https://www.airoasis.com/pages/mp code MP for 10% off —Visit Glenn’s Links— Substack: https://glennloury.substack.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealglennloury/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@glennlouryshow X: https://twitter.com/glennloury YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GlennLouryShow —Follow Me— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFuller Telegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​ —Chapters— [0:00] Intro [2:44] Memoir and childhood [6:50] Faith and religion [8:06] Reasons for writing his memoir [13:11] My health history and book [13:55] Responses to Glenn’s memoir [18:08] Glenn’s pursuit of academia [20:33] Does success come from tough upbringing? [28:16] Thoughts on Trump vs. Biden debate [32:38] Lessons for young black men [38:06] Drugs and recovery [45:30] Faith and difficulties surrounding that

I’m joined by entrepreneur and investor, Codie Sanchez! Codie has spent a decade on Wall Street and investing millions of dollars into multiple businesses. In this episode, we discussed how to buy businesses without assets, her upbringing, hiring the right people, knowing when to invest in a business, the mental toll of ambition, how to move up quickly, and much more. Enjoy! ‎ Founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, one of the fastest growing financial media businesses with 6 million followers and 100 million monthly views. Founder of Contrarian Thinking Capital, a venture capital firm, and Main Street Holding Company with 25+ small or what we call “boring businesses.” Think of car washes, laundromats, property management companies, etc. —Check Out Our Sponsors— - Order my hangover supplement, After Party on https://bit.ly/3VmBASU and Amazon https://a.co/d/6OGdTrT. Be sure to leave a review! - Air Oasis’ iAdaptAir Purifier at https://www.airoasis.com/pages/mp code MP for 10% off ‎ —Visit Codie’s Links— All links: https://linktr.ee/codiesanchez Instagram: https://instagram.com/codiesanchez X: https://twitter.com/codie_sanchez YouTube: https://youtube.com/@CodieSanchezCT —Follow Me— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFuller Telegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​ ‎ —Chapters— [0:00] Intro [1:30] Codie’s background [3:57] What did Codie’s parents provide [6:25] How to motivate your kids [10:30] Fuller Health [11:20] Codie’s achievements [14:40] How to know when to invest [16:20] How to own a business without any assets [21:05] Building a company vs. buying a company [23:21] How to hire the right people [29:56] Codie’s journalism career into finance [32:10] Air Oasis [33:37] Why people desire money [38:22] How can people learn [40:38] Can aspirations be mentally unhealthy? [46:19] Portfolio trends since 2008 [49:18] Difference between angel investing and venture capitalism [50:12] Learning to build a business online [57:38] How to move up quickly [1:03:45] Codie’s upcoming plans

New episode with stand-up comedian & podcaster, Bryan Callen! Turns out Bryan’s podcast was the first podcast my dad did when he went viral back in 2017. So this kind of felt like a conversation between old friends. We discussed his comedy career, social justice warriors, life as a parent, politics, Bryan’s upcoming special and more. Enjoy! Bryan Callen is an actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is best known for his recurring role as “Coach Mellor” on ABC’s Schooled and The Goldbergs and as one of the original cast members of MadTV. Callen has also appeared in TV and films including Kingdom, Hangover 1 & 2, Ride Along, Sex and the City, Old School, Entourage, Californication, and many more. —Check Out Our Sponsors— - Hangover supplement, After Party on https://bit.ly/4b3eAyg and Amazon https://amzn.to/4csS3w6. Love the reviews!! - Comprehensive blood work and advanced diagnostics from Marek Health at http://marekhealth.com/mikhaila. Code MP for 10% off - Bon Charge’s sauna blankets at https://boncharge.com/MP code MP for 15% off. —Visit Bryan’s Links— Website: https://bryancallen.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryancallen X: https://twitter.com/bryancallen YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BryanCallenComedy —Follow Me— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFuller Telegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​ —Chapters— [0:00] Intro [0:40] Bryan’s acting experience [5:54] How Bryan got into stand-up [7:30] Woke universities and protesting [13:51] Marek Health [15:26] Society rewards the loudest voice [19:23] Fact-checking and intuition [25:58] Bryan’s upcoming special [30:30] Living in the cold sucks [37:19] Boncharge [39:14] How is living in LA post COVID? [46:56] Is comedy canceled? [51:40] Bryan’s book recommendations [1:00:20] Practicing gratefulness [1:05:48] Bryan on trying After Party [1:15:30] Monetize the trolls [1:18:05] How Marlon Brando changed acting [1:24:00] Importance of intimacy in relationships [1:27:04] Courage and hunger [1:34:05] Best thing about being a parent [1:37:17] Bryan’s lesson for his children

Hey guys! Apologies for the delay, life got wild there for a minute and I didn’t have my mind in the podcast game. I wanted to wait until I could focus on content to start recording again. I figured I’d start back up with a Q and A and life update before relaunching the podcast next week. In this video, I discussed what’s been going on with me and answered some questions (dating advice, company updates and more). Enjoy! Links mentioned: Sign up to be notified of Peterson Academy’s launch at ⁠http://petersonacademy.com⁠ Try my hangover supplement, After Party on ⁠https://bit.ly/3VvfApk⁠ and Amazon ⁠https://a.co/d/6OGdTrT⁠. If you leave a review, I do read them! Mold info - ⁠https://biotoxin.com⁠ —Check Out Our Sponsors— - Comprehensive blood work and advanced diagnostics from Marek Health at ⁠http://marekhealth.com/mikhaila⁠. Code MP for 10% off - After Party from Fuller Health available at ⁠https://bit.ly/3VvfApk⁠ —Follow Me— All Platforms: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson⁠ Website: ⁠https://mikhailapeterson.com⁠ Lion Diet: ⁠https://liondiet.com⁠ Biotoxin: ⁠https://biotoxin.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rso...⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/MikhailaFuller⁠ Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​⁠ —Chapters— [0:00] Intro [0:38] Life updates – Embracing Christianity, personal growth, companies [4:24] Marek Health [6:02] Advice for young people dating [9:47] What do I do for work? [10:39] Fuller Health and After Party [13:31] Peterson Academy updates [16:41] Lion Diet coaching and Biotoxin [19:15] How do I manage to work so much with a baby and a six-year-old? [25:29] How to survive on one income, with kids [27:35] How do I keep a work-life balance? What’s my daily routine? [30:07] Upcoming announcements

My brother, Julian Peterson, makes his first-ever appearance on my podcast! We discussed our childhood, similarities and differences between ourselves and to our parents, how he dealt with Dad’s fame, why he chose a more private life than I did, his current projects, and more. Enjoy!  Structure and improve your writing skills with the Essay App: https://essay.app Use code MIKHAILA for 30% off subscriptions. —Check Out Our Sponsors—  - Bon Charge’s sauna blankets at https://boncharge.com/MP code MP for 15% off.  - Mikhaila’s After Party from Fuller Health is available at https://bit.ly/3HajcWV Code MP15 for 15% off. —Visit Julian’s Links— All links: https://linktr.ee/julianpeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/julianpeterson1 X: https://twitter.com/julianpeterson1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@julianpeterson1 —Follow Me— All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson  Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson   Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com  Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com  Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com  Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast   Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFuller  Telegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​ —Chapters— [00:00] Intro [04:10] Why Julian chooses to be more private than the rest of the family [09:52] How Essay is doing [15:57] How Julian’s views differ from our Dad’s [19:00] Our different university experience  [23:55] How Julian’s views differ from mine [26:21] Did we fight when we were kids? [29:10] Is it difficult having a “controversial” family? [34:00] How Julian dealt with Dad’s sudden rise to fame [36:24] Why Julian was better at boundaries [41:40] Why start a family so young? [49:15] Which parent are we more similar to? [52:05] How Julian dealt with my suffering growing up [56:15] Julian’s disagreeableness [58:30] Julian’s new café in Toronto!