Ever wondered why smart, self-aware people still get stuck in toxic relationships? In this episode, Doug and Kendall pull back the curtain on the psychology of staying vs. leaving. We break down the science behind why our brains confuse chaos for connection — from attachment theory and intermittent reinforcement to trauma bonds that feel a lot like addiction. You’ll hear why love can mimic withdrawal, how the sunk-cost fallacy keeps us trapped (“I’ve already put too much into this”), and why ...
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Ever wondered why smart, self-aware people still get stuck in toxic relationships? In this episode, Doug and Kendall pull back the curtain on the psychology of staying vs. leaving. We break down the science behind why our brains confuse chaos for connection — from attachment theory and intermittent reinforcement to trauma bonds that feel a lot like addiction. You’ll hear why love can mimic withdrawal, how the sunk-cost fallacy keeps us trapped (“I’ve already put too much into this”), and why ...
Naked Psychology with Doug and KendallThe “Main Character Energy”
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall
36 minutes
2 months ago
Naked Psychology with Doug and KendallThe “Main Character Energy”
Have you ever been told to “romanticize your life” or “walk like you’re the main character”? If so, you’ve already brushed up against the viral trend known as Main Character Energy (MCE). It’s all over TikTok, Instagram, and pop culture—encouraging you to step into the spotlight, reclaim your narrative, and treat your everyday life like a movie where you’re the star. Sounds empowering, right? Well… maybe. But here’s the thing: when does confidence turn into conceit? And how do you know if you...
Naked Psychology with Doug and Kendall
Ever wondered why smart, self-aware people still get stuck in toxic relationships? In this episode, Doug and Kendall pull back the curtain on the psychology of staying vs. leaving. We break down the science behind why our brains confuse chaos for connection — from attachment theory and intermittent reinforcement to trauma bonds that feel a lot like addiction. You’ll hear why love can mimic withdrawal, how the sunk-cost fallacy keeps us trapped (“I’ve already put too much into this”), and why ...
