Real talk: How do you quit falling for dangerous charmers, manipulative narcissists, or men who only reveal their true colors after you’re already invested? Welcome to Part 2 of my mind-blowing conversation with Dr. Gad Saad: Evolutionary Behavioral Scientist, best-selling author, and relentless unraveler of human behavior. We go ALL IN on the psychology of self-sabotage, how to finally take ownership of your choices, and why your “type” might be holding you back.

In this unmissable second half, we dissect self-serving bias, breaking destructive patterns, and how to stop being your own worst enemy. Plus: what is “Alpine Divorce” (and why is it blowing up right now!), what the heck is the dark triad, the evolutionary roots of psychopathy, sperm wars, why men AND women cheat, and how your bundle of traits determines lifelong happiness. It’s not just about finding the right partner: It’s about understanding YOURSELF and protecting your heart before it gets broken (again).

SHOWNOTES

Why Empathetic Women Fall for Narcissists

How Childhood and Attachment Styles Influence Your Choices

Ambition as Bait: How Predators Use Your Dreams Against You

Lisa’s Personal Story: From People-Pleaser to Powerhouse

What Is an “Alpine Divorce” and Why Is This Trend SO Messed Up?

The Dark Triad (And Why You Need to Watch for It)

Machiavellianism: Always Bad, or Sometimes Useful?

Why Are Some People Psychopaths? The Evolutionary Argument

Personality Types, Tribe Dynamics & Why “One Size” Does NOT Fit All

Why Evolution Didn’t Erase Psychopathy

Would You Rather Face a Bear or a Man in the Woods? (The SURPRISING Answer)

What Women REALLY Fear, and What Evolution Says About It

Why Women Cheat (and When). Science vs. Stereotype

The Sperm Wars Theory & Hidden Truths of Monogamy

Do Men Cheat When Their Wives Are Pregnant?

How Fatherhood Changes Male Testosterone (and Behavior)

When Men’s Testosterone Spikes, And What It Means for Your Relationship

When Winning (Or Losing) Drives Sex and Violence

Why We Choose the Wrong Men: The Problem with Shallow “Types”

The Secret to Lasting Relationships: Bundle of Attributes > One Trait

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