{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Gender Expert: Men Are Emotionally Dependent On Women (Not The Other Way Around)","slug":"gender-expert-men-are-emotionally-dependent-on-women-not-the-other-way-around","published_at":"2026-09-09T22:57:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/gender-expert-men-are-emotionally-dependent-on-women-not-the-other-way-around","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN1766318785.mp3?updated=1776258429","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN1766318785.mp3?updated=1776258429","summary":"What if everything you think you know about men and emotions is backwards? Adrian Wells explores groundbreaking research suggesting men aren't emotionally distant by nature. They're actually more emotionally dependent on women than we realize, and our current approach to helping them might be making things worse. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 15% of men report having zero close friends (compared to 10% of women) and what this reveals about male emotional processing • The hidden reason suicide rates among men are 3-4 times higher in developed countries and how it connects to emotional expression patterns • Why treating men like \"malfunctioning women\" in therapy and relationships backfires, plus what actually works • The cortisol research showing men regulate emotions differently through physical activity and structured competition 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants to understand the real psychology behind gender differences and communication patterns. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the emotional dependency paradox [01:30] The friendship crisis: why men have fewer close relationships [04:00] Suicide statistics reveal hidden emotional patterns [07:00] Why traditional emotional approaches fail men [10:00] The cortisol connection: how men actually process stress [12:00] Practical strategies that align with male psychology This isn't about excusing behavior or reinforcing stereotypes. It's about recognizing that men and women might need different tools for emotional health, and our one-size-fits-all approach isn't working. The research is pretty eye-opening. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight i…","meta_description":"What if everything you think you know about men and emotions is backwards? 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