Sex Life Science
Sex Life Science is hosted by Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT, along with co-hosts. The podcast explores topics ranging from sex to science, featuring mental health professionals and guests. Episodes cover mental health, relationships, sexuality, and life satisfaction. It offers candid conversations aimed at improving well-being and understanding.
Episodes
Pornography, Part 1
Ep. 71. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his cohosts discuss pornography. In this two-part series, they address the wide gap between people's strong opinions and widespread use and what can actually be known about pornography from the available research.
Goals
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.
Feelings
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.
History
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.
Opportunity
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.
Premature Ejaculation
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.
Erectile Dysfunction
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.
Humility
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.
Desire
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.
Meaning
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.
Responsibility
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.
Childish
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.
Addiction
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.
Anxiety, Part 2
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.
Anxiety, Part 1
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.
Rewrite
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.
Faith
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.
Self-Care
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.
Attraction
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.
Exercise
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.
Music
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.
Fun
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.
Offense
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.
Courage
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.
Present
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.
Honesty
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.
Bad Therapy
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.
Theory
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.
Affirmation
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
Regret
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
Values
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
Tension
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.
Memory
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.
Equality
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.
Laughter
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.
Complexity
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.
Autonomy
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.
Flexibility
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.
Thoughts
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.
Still
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.
Privacy
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.
Satisfying Sex
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.
Beginnings
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.
Sex
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.
Judgment
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.
Gaslighting
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.
Golden Rule
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.
Trauma
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.
Friendship
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.
Mercy
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.
Justice
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.
Power
Ep. 20. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss power and how we can discover and exercise power in healthy ways in life and relationships. This episode features Lexie Holcomb, Sunny Farrell, and Jon Nemcek.
Influence
Ep. 19. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about influence and the numerous ways people try to influence the world around them. This episode features Lexie Holcomb, Sunny Farrell, and Jon Nemcek.
Stonewalling
Ep. 18. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about stonewalling, a common response to disagreement that leads us to shut down or run away rather than engage in conflict. This episode features Lexie Holcomb, Matt Samek, and George Seay.
Defensiveness
Ep. 17. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about defensiveness and the ways this natural conflict response can actually get in the way of conflict resolution. This episode features Lexie Holcomb, Matt Samek and George Seay.
Contempt
Ep. 16. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss contempt and why it is so damaging in relationships. This episode features Jordan Bear, Jeannie Milan and Sean Davis.
Criticism
Ep. 15. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss criticism. They ask whether it can be a good thing and look at its impact on relationship conflict. This episode features Jordan Bear, Jeannie Milan and Sean Davis.
Patience
Ep. 14. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss patience. Whether it is waiting for a friend to arrive, finding that special someone, or finally getting that promotion, the world seems to find ways to test our patience. This episode features Katie Etchart, Natalie Hoyt, and Carter Montgomery.
Grief
Ep. 13. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss grief, a powerful human experience that embraces feelings of loss, anguish, and sadness in ways that also make room for a satisfied life. This episode features Katie Etchart, Carter Montgomery, and Dave Morgan.
Forgiveness
Ep. 12. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss forgiveness and the roles it plays in anger management, relationship satisfaction, and personal well-being. This episode features Hannah Mills and George Seay.
Revenge
Ep. 11. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss revenge, why it can feel so appealing, and the reasons to avoid taking it. This episode features Hannah Mills and George Seay.
Prudence
Ep. 10. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss prudence and the benefits of thinking about the potential consequences of our decisions. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Katie Etchart, and George Seay.
Mystery
Ep. 9. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss mystery and the potential positive and negative impacts it can have on mental health, relationships, sexual intimacy, and life satisfaction. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Katie Etchart, and George Seay.
Trust
Ep. 8. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss trust and the ways we build it in satisfying relationships. This episode features Katie Etchart, Carter Montgomery, and George Seay.
Tolerance
Ep. 7. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss tolerance and why it is necessary in every relationship. This episode features Katie Etchart, Carter Montgomery, and George Seay.
Mistakes
Ep. 6. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss mistakes and how we can recover and learn from them. This episode features Jordan Malone, Hannah Mills, and Matt Samek.
Therapy
Ep. 5. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss therapy, why people seek it, and what makes for successful treatment. This episode features Jordan Malone, Hannah Mills, and Matt Samek.
Family
Ep. 4. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss family and the roles it plays in our decision making and life. This episode features Madison Holladay, Jeannie Milan, and Dave Morgan.
Marriage
Ep. 3. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss marriage, its meaning, and how to build a satisfying marital relationship. This episode features Madison Holladay, Jeannie Milan, and Dave Morgan.
Instinct
Ep. 2. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his cohosts discuss how instincts influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and when we should listen to them. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Lexie Holcomb, and George Seay.
Repetition
Ep. 1. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss how understanding repetition can help us break bad habits and build healthy ones as we pursue a satisfying life. This episode features Paige Blackwell, Lexie Holcomb, and George Seay.
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