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Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Armando Dominguez PhD Health Psychology, Educator, Martial Artist, Researcher

133 episodes

3 days ago

Ep 133. A human life is a long journey of learning—how to move, how to nourish the body, how to relate to others socially, and in the modern world, how to function professionally. Survival may be the starting point, but thriving over decades is the real objective. As lifespan has increased in modern times, the question has shifted from how long we live to how well we live. At the foundation of longevity and quality of life lies one essential pillar: physical health. Our ability to think clear...

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Ep 133. A human life is a long journey of learning—how to move, how to nourish the body, how to relate to others socially, and in the modern world, how to function professionally. Survival may be the starting point, but thriving over decades is the real objective. As lifespan has increased in modern times, the question has shifted from how long we live to how well we live. At the foundation of longevity and quality of life lies one essential pillar: physical health. Our ability to think clear...

Show more...

Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health,

Social Sciences

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Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Movement Is Medicine: Ancient Healing Practices for Modern Longevity

Ep 133. A human life is a long journey of learning—how to move, how to nourish the body, how to relate to others socially, and in the modern world, how to function professionally. Survival may be the starting point, but thriving over decades is the real objective. As lifespan has increased in modern times, the question has shifted from how long we live to how well we live. At the foundation of longevity and quality of life lies one essential pillar: physical health. Our ability to think clear...

3 days ago

26 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Moving Into 2026: How Play, Failure, and Curiosity Accelerate Growth

Ep 132. Play is not the opposite of discipline — it is the fastest path to mastery. From early childhood to elite performance, play is one of the most powerful learning mechanisms available to the human nervous system. When we play, explore, and experiment, we engage curiosity, creativity, and our brain’s natural learning architecture. Failure, in this context, is not a verdict on identity — it is data. It provides feedback, information, and direction, showing us what doesn’t work so we ...

1 week ago

30 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Why Mastery Looks Effortless: The Hidden Science of Skill and Self-Regulation

Ep 131 explores a question we all ask at some point: How do people develop abilities that look almost superhuman? Across disciplines—cognitive performance, emotional intelligence, relationships, athletics, leadership, and high-risk professions—there are individuals whose skills appear effortless, fluid, and even beautiful. But mastery is never accidental. Every advanced skill follows a predictable progression of development, refinement, and embodied awareness. All skill acquisition begins at ...

3 weeks ago

28 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Why We Humanize Objects and Dehumanize People: The Psychology of Social Power

EP 130. Human beings experience one another through the public, social interactions we call everyday life. We navigate a complex world of connection, cooperation, attraction, approval, avoidance, and belonging—constantly weighing whether to move toward others or pull away. Every conversation, gathering, relationship, and environment subtly influences how we regulate ourselves socially and emotionally. Attraction often begins on the surface—through appearance, tone of voice, confidence, status...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

How Hard Times Rewire the Brain: The Science of Durable Optimism & Self-Regulation

Ep 129. Human experience can feel overwhelmingly difficult at times, but not every challenge is a negative one. Some of the most painful moments in life become the source of our greatest strength, resilience, insight, and emotional intelligence. When we move through adversity, we gain hard-earned wisdom—the kind that becomes a powerful internal resource for future challenges. Difficult experiences shape our perception, our reactions, and our ability to navigate the unknown. They can refi...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Novelty vs Survival: The Hidden Algorithm Running Your Life

Ep 128. Every day we’re flooded with information, decisions, patterns — the familiar and the ever-changing. As human beings our brains are wired to seek efficiency. We rely on our mental filters to process what’s known and ignore what’s novel, because novelty demands more energy. But this very wiring can make us vulnerable: when the environment shifts, when predators (literal or social) hide behind camouflage, our pattern-seeking mind can be tricked. True resilience comes when we learn not ...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Your Brain Is Lying to You: The Hidden Survival System Running Your Life

Ep. 127. Every day, we face choices — some small and forgettable, others powerful enough to change our health, our relationships, our careers, and sometimes even our lives. We all want to make the right decisions… the ones that keep us safe, grounded, and aligned with who we want to be. And yet, during stress — especially sudden stress — our thinking brain often shuts down. We try to reason, analyze, and “stay calm,” but the brain’s survival system takes over. The lower brain reacts faster th...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Beneath the Surface: The Dark Power of Your Subconscious Mind – Skill, Body & Transformation

Ep. 126 The subconscious mind. It’s mysterious, dark, powerful – yet largely hidden beneath the surface. In psychodynamic therapy, the goal was to make the unconscious conscious. Think of the classic iceberg metaphor: the visible tip above water is the conscious mind, while the vast bulk beneath the surface is the subconscious. That hidden iceberg under deep, dark waters hints at enormous power. But here’s the truth: the subconscious mind isn’t only ominous—it’s a game-changer. It can elevat...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Why Your Ego Isn't the Enemy—It's Your Wake-Up Call

Ep 125. The Power of 'I'—How Language Shapes Your Identity & Self-Worth" In a world where values like honesty, integrity, loyalty, and authenticity are praised, many of us struggle with living up to them—especially in the age of social media. Our ego identity—the part of us tied to group belonging, image, and perception—is shaped by the environments we grow up in: families, schools, communities, and now global digital tribes. But have you ever asked yourself: Who am I whe...

2 months ago

28 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

You Were Never Just a Role: Breaking Free From False Identities & Living Authentically

Ep 124. Are You Living Under a False Identity? So many of us—at every age—struggle with feeling different, like the black sheep, the outsider, or the misunderstood original in a world that demands conformity. We say we want to be “unique,” but what we often mean is: we want to be free. This deep inner tension is not rebellion for its own sake. It's the natural, human desire to grow—to separate from the roles and identities we’ve inherited. Roles like caregiver, provider, paren...

3 months ago

25 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

The Hidden Power of Self-Talk: Why Fear Is a Language Problem

Ep 123. Why Fear Controls You – And How to Take Back Power Through Language Fear is not just an emotion—it’s a biological signal, a deep-rooted response to the unknown, the overwhelming, or the lightning-fast changes we can’t yet process. This hardwired reaction is what drives human adaptation and survival. But here’s where it gets interesting: when language enters the equation, fear becomes more than a reflex—it becomes a belief. Our inner dialogue, or self-talk, often acts like a hidde...

3 months ago

26 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Unmasking the Inner Critic: The Hidden Voice Holding You Back (And How to Silence It)

Ep 122. Unlocking the Power of Your Inner Voice: Break Free from Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Mental Programming As human beings, we all share a universal experience: we are shaped by our environment and those who raise us—from parents and extended family to modern-day mentors, teachers, and caregivers. These early influences imprint powerful messages on our minds, often through their actions, voices, and words. These messages form the foundation of how we navigate the world, solve ...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

When Danger Looks Beautiful: The Hidden Cost of Stress-Based Decisions

Ep 121. Why We Lose Intelligence Under Stress – The Science of Survival Decisions When we're in a high-stress situation—facing threat, fear, trauma, shock, or emotional overwhelm—our brain shifts gears. It doesn’t matter how smart you are; under stress and threat, your rational brain takes a back seat. You literally lose access to your full intelligence—your measurable IQ drops. Why? Because your body prioritizes survival. When you enter a fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response, your sk...

4 months ago

24 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Somatic Empathy: The Hidden Superpower Your Body Uses Before Your Brain Reacts

Ep 120. The Hidden Power of Somatic Empathy: How Your Body Feels Before Your Brain Thinks Empathy is more than just understanding someone’s feelings—it's a core human superpower that shapes every interaction, both at home and in the marketplace. But what if true empathy doesn’t start in the mind? What if it begins in the body? Enter somatic empathy—a powerful, often unconscious form of empathy that happens in the body before the brain even registers what’s going on. This pre-verbal, gut...

4 months ago

29 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

You Are Not Your Thoughts: The Hidden Science of Consciousness and Behavior

Ep 119. Unlocking the Science of Consciousness: How the Brain Shapes Your Reality and Future Since the dawn of human evolution, our brains have developed powerful survival mechanisms—rooted in consciousness and self-awareness. But what if your sense of self, your thoughts, and even your reactions to stress aren’t fully you—but just patterns shaped by your brain and environment? This is where neuroscience meets personal transformation. The Default Mode Network (DMN)—a core brain system—ac...

4 months ago

25 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

How to Rewire Your Emotions: Master HRV and Take Control of Your Mind

Ep 118. Unlock Emotional Resilience: Train Your Brain, Breath & Body for Inner Peace In today's fast-paced world, emotional regulation isn't a luxury—it's survival. Emotions are not just fleeting reactions—they are deeply embedded in the human condition, influencing how we perceive reality, form opinions, and make decisions. Every thought, memory, or external event—whether joyful or painful—triggers emotional states. These emotions shape our perspective, becoming a filter through whi...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Breathe to Rewire Your Brain: How Breathwork Unlocks Calm, Focus, and Peak Performance

Ep 117. Unlock the Power of Breath: The Hidden Link Between Breathing, Stress, Beliefs & Peak Performance What if the key to unlocking a calmer mind, sharper focus, and more powerful performance wasn’t in a pill or a mindset trick — but in your breath? 🧠 Modern neuroscience meets ancient wisdom in this episode as we explore the science-backed power of breathwork and how your breathing patterns can instantly shift your mental state, emotional response, and even your subconscious beliefs. E...

5 months ago

26 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

You’ve Been Programmed Since Birth: How to Reclaim Your Mind & Master Yourself

Ep 116. Unlock True Freedom: How Self-Regulation Rewires Your Brain and Breaks You Free from Social Conditioning The Illusion of Freedom: How Conditioning Controls You (And How to Break Free) Are you truly free—or just following invisible scripts written by your environment? Self-regulation isn’t just about discipline—it’s the key to breaking out of unconscious habits shaped by your upbringing, culture, and even your brain chemistry. According to pioneers like Albert Bandura...

5 months ago

28 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Hurry Slowly: The Ancient Secret to Modern High Performance

Ep 115. Why Slowing Down is the Secret Weapon for High Performance & Mental Clarity In a world obsessed with hustle culture, speed, and instant results, it's easy to believe that faster is always better. From survival instincts to corporate boardrooms, speed is seen as the ultimate competitive edge. The faster we move, the more successful we assume we'll become. But what if the opposite is true? What if slowing down is the real power move? Practices like Tai Chi Chuan teach us the wi...

5 months ago

25 minutes

Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project

Why Good People Do Bad Things: The Hidden Psychology of Roles, Authority & Morality

Ep 114. What Hidden Roles Control Your Mind? The Psychology Behind Our Darkest Decisions Why do good people do bad things? It’s not always about morality—it’s about identity. Specifically, the unconscious roles we play every day: parent, leader, employee, follower, rebel. These roles aren't just titles—they’re invisible cages shaping our decisions, behaviors, and beliefs. 🎭 In this eye-opening episode, we uncover the hidden psychology behind social roles—and how they quietly influence our mos...

6 months ago

26 minutes