A personal discussion about how positive reinforcement and encouragement can have unexpected negative effects on performance and motivation.
Original TransmissionsIn this episode, the participants engage in an intimate conversation about their contrasting responses to encouragement and feedback. One speaker shares a childhood experience of receiving medication for ADHD-like symptoms and getting a "terrific kids award," only to regress when given attention for improvement. This creates a pattern where positive reinforcement leads to backward movement in performance. The other participant reveals an opposite response pattern - flourishing under encouragement but shutting down completely when criticized or discouraged. The discussion explores the psychological complexity of how different people process feedback, with one person becoming rebellious when their progress is acknowledged ("Fuck you" response to compliments) while the other thrives on positive validation but collapses under negative feedback.
This episode appears to be an introduction to the Cult of Psyche show, though no actual transcript content was provided beyond the title and description.
This episode explores the unusual phobia of butterflies that actress Nicole Kidman has openly discussed, delving into the possible reasons and psychological aspects behind this irrational fear.
Based on the provided information, this appears to be Episode 64 titled 'Psyche-delic Madness' that aired on January 30, 2026, but no actual transcript content was provided for analysis.
Episode details are not available from the provided transcript.
An episode examining obsessive behavior and manipulation tactics, featuring a heated confrontation between participants about persistent messaging and harassment.
This episode explores the psychology and motivations behind 'hate watching' - the phenomenon of people intentionally consuming content they dislike or criticize.
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