The Jordan Harbinger Show
Self-Improvement
About
(Apple's Best of 2018) In-depth conversations with people at the top of their game. Jordan Harbinger unpacks guests' wisdom into practical nuggets you can use to impact your work, life, and relationships. Learn from leaders (Ray Dalio, Simon Sinek, Mark Cuban), entertainers (Moby, Tip "T.I." Harris, Dennis Quaid), scientists (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye), athletes (Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Tony Hawk) and an eclectic array of fascinating minds, from art forgers and arms traffickers to spies and psychologists.
Episodes
- 1325: Matriarchy | Skeptical Sunday
On Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn joins Jordan Harbinger to discuss matriarchy, examining whether women have ruled the world and separating feminist folklore from anthropological evidence. The conversation delves into historical records an…
- Introducing Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel
The Jordan Harbinger Show introduces Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel, a podcast hosted by Daniel Scheffler. It explores meaningful travel experiences, focusing on people, moments, and experiences rather than just destinations.
- 1324: Has "Vanilla" Guy Always Been Kinky on the Sly? | Feedback Friday
This episode of Feedback Friday from The Jordan Harbinger Show covers a woman discovering her husband's hidden kinks and porn habits, as well as advice on job interviews, connecting with friends who have depression, and a look behind the s…
- 1323: Todd Rose | The Collective Illusions Tearing America Apart
In this episode, Todd Rose discusses how collective illusions contribute to societal division. He explains that these illusions arise from mistaken beliefs about what others think, leading to a lack of genuine communication and understandi…
- 1322: Courtney Conley | The Step-by-Step Guide to Living Longer
In this episode, Dr. Courtney Conley joins The Jordan Harbinger Show to discuss how walking contributes to longevity. She covers topics such as optimal daily step counts, the benefits of walking after meals, and the importance of toe stren…
- 1321: David Royce | Business Scaling Lessons from 1,000 Rejections (Bonus)
David Royce joins The Jordan Harbinger Show to discuss business scaling, emphasizing the value of blue-collar industries and the limitations of AI in certain sectors. He shares lessons from his experience, including building systems for gr…
- 1320: The Moon | Skeptical Sunday
Jessica Wynn joins The Jordan Harbinger Show for Skeptical Sunday to discuss common misconceptions about the Moon. She debunks myths related to the Moon's influence on behavior and highlights its actual scientific significance, including i…
- 1319: Is Your Loving Wife Living a Closeted Life? | Feedback Friday
This episode of Feedback Friday with Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi covers questions about a wife leading a closeted life, cultural identity, a child prodigy experiencing bullying, and dealing with anxiety. They discuss various liste…
- 1318: Guillaume Dulude | Tribal Truths for Modern Minds
In this episode, psychologist Guillaume Dulude explores lessons from uncontacted tribes on trust, status, and connection. He discusses the importance of nonverbal communication, earned respect, and cross-cultural connection, contrasting tr…
- 1317: Homelessness | Skeptical Sunday
In this episode of Skeptical Sunday, Nick Pell and Jordan Harbinger discuss the complexities of homelessness in America. They examine the different categories of homelessness, challenge common narratives, and explore various factors and po…
- 1316: If His Ex Was a Rebound, Why's She Still Around? | Feedback Friday
In this Feedback Friday episode, Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi address listener questions. Topics include navigating relationships when an ex is still present, the perceived duration and purpose of therapy, and balancing caregiving…
- 1315: Nicolas Niarchos | The Dirty Supply Chain Behind "Clean" Energy
Nicolas Niarchos examines the supply chain of "clean" energy, highlighting issues such as labor conditions in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo and China's control over critical battery metals. The discussion covers environm…
- 1314: Bees | Skeptical Sunday
This episode of The Jordan Harbinger Show with Jessica Wynn discusses why bee populations are vanishing. It covers topics such as non-native honeybees, colony collapse disorder, and actions individuals can take to help protect bee populati…
- 1313: Ruined the 'Do, Ruined the 'I Do' Too | Feedback Friday
In this Feedback Friday episode, Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi address listener questions. Topics include friendship issues impacting family, navigating difficult in-laws, and concerns about potential anti-religious bias in therapis…
- 1312: Andrea Dunlop | How Social Media Fuels Medical Child Abuse
Andrea Dunlop joins The Jordan Harbinger Show to explain how social media fuels medical child abuse, specifically Munchausen by proxy. She discusses the mechanisms of this abuse, the role of social media in its proliferation, and the chall…
- 1311: Online Gambling | Skeptical Sunday
This episode of The Jordan Harbinger Show, featuring Nick Pell, explores the rapid expansion of online gambling. It examines the industry's methods for engaging users, the risks associated with problem gambling, and strategies for responsi…
- 1310: Sick Mom Needs Me — But So Does My Family | Feedback Friday
In this Feedback Friday episode, Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi address listener questions. Topics include navigating family boundaries when a sick parent needs care while a baby is on the way, managing a co-owned massage therapy bus…
- 1309: Paul Eastwick | Science Says You're More Attractive Than You Know
Paul Eastwick challenges the concept of fixed "mate value," arguing that attractiveness is subjective and influenced by individual perception. He discusses how dating apps create artificial filtering habits and highlights that compatibilit…
- 1308: Benn Jordan | The Surveillance State Stalking You Without Consent
Benn Jordan explains how surveillance cameras and data collection create profiles that can be used by various entities without consent. He also discusses the vulnerabilities of this technology and methods individuals can use to fight back.
- 1307: Water Filters | Skeptical Sunday
On this episode of Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn joins Jordan Harbinger to discuss water filters and tap water safety. They address concerns about contaminants like PFAS, the maintenance of water filters, and the bottled water industry, w…
- 1306: Bipolar Confession Could End Soldier's Pension | Feedback Friday
In this Feedback Friday episode, Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi address listener questions. Topics include a soldier's Bipolar II diagnosis, a long-ago cheating incident and restraining order, and a former police officer's career cha…
- 1305: Johnathan Walton | How to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves
Johnathan Walton discusses how con artists use emotional manipulation and complex deceptions to scam victims. He outlines strategies for identifying scammers, understanding their methods, and effectively fighting back against their schemes.
- 1304: Remote Viewing | Skeptical Sunday
The US government spent millions on Project Stargate, aiming to train psychic spies for remote viewing. However, this pseudoscience never yielded actionable intelligence, as explained by Nick Pell on Skeptical Sunday.
- 1303: Self-Invited Guest Puts Friendship to the Test | Feedback Friday
On this Feedback Friday episode, Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi address listener questions about a friend who announced he is moving in rent-free, a challenging family member, and a disruptive neighbor. They also provide advice for c…
- 1302: Mariana van Zeller | The Drug Cartels Running Small-Town America
Mariana van Zeller explores drug cartels operating in small-town America, highlighting their infiltration of rural areas and use of everyday infrastructure for distribution. She also discusses the opioid-to-fentanyl-to-tranq-dope pipeline…
- 1301: Electric Vehicles | Skeptical Sunday
This episode of Skeptical Sunday on The Jordan Harbinger Show features Jordan and Nick Pell discussing electric vehicles. They cover the environmental impact, the origins of battery components, and the economic considerations of owning an…
- 1300: As a Cop You're No Stranger to Pal's DV Danger | Feedback Friday
This episode of Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show features Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi answering listener questions. Topics include how to handle a friend in a domestic violence situation, managing a baby's digital foot…
- 1299: Laowhy86 | Decoding the Secret Slang of China's Censored Internet
Laowhy86 from The China Show discusses how Chinese citizens employ various linguistic and cultural tactics to navigate and circumvent the country's strict internet censorship. The episode details the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between citi…
- 1298: Bjorn Ekeberg | The Evidence-Backed Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Bjorn Ekeberg joins The Jordan Harbinger Show to discuss the evidence-backed benefits of red light therapy and distinguish effective devices from scams. He emphasizes the importance of near-infrared wavelengths for deeper tissue penetratio…
- 1297: Iran | Out of the Loop
Ryan McBeth joins The Jordan Harbinger Show to discuss the evolving situation in Iran. The discussion covers the country's history, political landscape, and ongoing protests, as well as the role of AI in spreading disinformation. The episo…
- 1296: Saving Bro's Soul from Alt-Right Rabbit Hole | Feedback Friday
Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi address a listener's concern about her brother's involvement in alt-right extremism. They also discuss questions regarding family obligations, managing distractions, and workplace conflict.
- 1295: Nir Eyal | Why Your Beliefs Matter More Than Your Willpower
Nir Eyal, author of Beyond Belief, explains that belief is the crucial element for reaching goals, not motivation. He discusses how to identify and change limiting beliefs, utilize a "turnaround" technique for different perspectives, and p…
- 1294: Sister’s off Her Meds, Now She Faces the Feds | Feedback Friday
In this Feedback Friday episode, Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi address a listener's situation regarding a sister facing felony charges after discontinuing medication. They also discuss how to handle difficult business partners and f…
- 1293: Abigail Marsh | How Fear Separates Saints from Psychopaths Part 2
In this episode, Abigail Marsh explores the treatability of psychopathy, the nature of altruism, and the role of fear in shaping human actions. She discusses how personality disorders are more treatable than commonly believed and the impac…
- 1292: Abigail Marsh | How Fear Separates Saints from Psychopaths Part 1
In this episode, Abigail Marsh explores the neuroscience of fear and psychopathy, explaining how the inability to recognize fear separates psychopaths from others. She discusses the origins of psychopathy as a neurodevelopmental disorder a…
- 1291: Should Self-Harm Scars Be Shareable Memoirs? | Feedback Friday
This episode of The Jordan Harbinger Show's Feedback Friday addresses a listener's question about how to discuss self-harm scars with curious children. The hosts also answer questions about handling a negative wedding guest and managing a…
- 1290: Danny Rensch | How Chess Freed Me from Life in a Cult Part Two
Danny Rensch, co-founder of Chess.com, shares his experience of using chess to escape a cult. He discusses the origins and growth of Chess.com, its efforts to combat cheating, the digital transformation of chess, and his personal philosoph…
- 1289: Danny Rensch | How Chess Freed Me from Life in a Cult Part One
Danny Rensch shares his story of being raised in a cult that exploited his chess talent. He details how he eventually broke free from the cult, despite growing up with limited education.
- 1288: Test Prep | Skeptical Sunday
On Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn joins Jordan Harbinger to discuss the test prep industry. They examine how test preparation methods may exploit anxiety and the financial aspects associated with test companies and educational outcomes.
- 1287: Conscience Frayed by Impossible Choice Made | Feedback Friday
On this Feedback Friday episode, Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi address a listener's profound regret after an abortion, discussing the collision of faith and difficult choices. They also delve into a rejected genius son, an IT branch…
- 1286: Derek Coburn | Rethinking Retirement to Live Well Now and Later
Derek Coburn discusses rethinking retirement planning. He highlights issues with traditional approaches, such as sacrificing health and happiness for an arbitrary finish line. Coburn suggests strategies for working longer and the impact of…
- 1285: Passport Bros | Skeptical Sunday
This episode of The Jordan Harbinger Show, featuring Nick Pell, examines the "Passport Bro" phenomenon. It debunks common misconceptions about dating abroad, highlighting the realities of cross-cultural relationships and the potential dang…
- 1284: Husband Hid His DUI — Is It Time to Say Goodbye? | Feedback Friday
This Feedback Friday episode addresses a listener's dilemma after discovering her husband hid a DUI, reflecting a pattern of deception. The hosts also tackle questions on dealing with a parent falling for scams and legal recourse for revok…
- 1283: Eva LaRue & Kaya McKenna Callahan | 12 Years Hunted by a Stalker
Eva LaRue and her daughter, Kaya McKenna Callahan, share their 12-year experience of being stalked. They discuss the challenges of seeking help from traditional law enforcement and how forensic genealogy ultimately led to the capture of th…
- 1282: The Vagina | Skeptical Sunday
In this episode of Skeptical Sunday, Jordan Harbinger and guest Jessica Wynn examine and debunk common myths regarding vaginal anatomy and health. The discussion covers topics ranging from historical medical practices and the efficacy of f…
- 1281: Can Your Love Be Blind to Her Conspiracy Mind? | Feedback Friday
In this Feedback Friday episode, Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi answer listener questions. Topics include navigating a relationship with someone who believes in conspiracy theories, providing career feedback to a colleague, and insid…
- 1280: Cory Doctorow | Why Everything Got Worse and What to Do About It
Cory Doctorow discusses the concept of "enshittification" and how digital platforms decay over time. He explores issues like switching costs, algorithmic wage discrimination, and the importance of interoperability, detailing how users can…
- 1279: The Gold Standard | Skeptical Sunday
Writer and researcher Nick Pell joins Jordan Harbinger for Skeptical Sunday to discuss the feasibility of returning to the gold standard. They examine historical context, the economic risks of such a shift, and alternative approaches to mo…
- 1278: Afraid You Could Lose Her Off-Grid with Abuser | Feedback Friday
In this episode of The Jordan Harbinger Show's Feedback Friday, Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi address listener questions about family and friendship dynamics. Topics include a sister whose abusive husband moved her and their childre…
- 1277: Isabelle Boemeke | The Rad Future of Nuclear Electricity
Isabelle Boemeke joins The Jordan Harbinger Show to discuss the benefits of nuclear electricity, addressing common fears and highlighting its clean energy advantages. She explores the scientific realities of nuclear power versus public per…