Ed tackles political beliefs and activities—a topic he says has become one of the clearest indicators of induced psychosis in modern society. He explains why political extremism, tribalism, and media consumption now play a critical role in relationship compatibility. Ed outlines a direct set of questions to help determine whether a potential partner can tolerate disagreement, maintain family relationships, and resist psychological manipulation by political leaders or media organizations.

00:00 – Introduction & context

01:30 – Induced psychosis and political behavior

04:00 – Voting behavior and ethical thresholds

07:00 – Media consumption and misinformation

09:30 – Political beliefs and family estrangement

11:30 – Closing remarks & future direction of the movement

👇 Links

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Ed examines sports participation and gambling—two activities that can be healthy or deeply destructive depending on behavior and intent. He explains how gambling addiction often masks unresolved trauma and can devastate finances, families, and relationships. This episode outlines the key questions to ask a potential partner about gambling habits, financial losses, emotional regulation, substance use while gambling, and exposure of children to gambling behavior.

00:00 – Introduction & episode overview

01:00 – Gambling statistics and national impact

03:00 – Addiction, anger, and financial loss

05:30 – Questions about betting behavior and control

08:00 – Gambling around children and family harm

10:30 – Final reflections

👇 Links

www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com

https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing

https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO

Ed examines sports participation and gambling—two activities that can be healthy or deeply destructive depending on behavior and intent. He explains how gambling addiction often masks unresolved trauma and can devastate finances, families, and relationships. This episode outlines the key questions to ask a potential partner about gambling habits, financial losses, emotional regulation, substance use while gambling, and exposure of children to gambling behavior.

00:00 – Introduction & episode overview

01:00 – Gambling statistics and national impact

03:00 – Addiction, anger, and financial loss

05:30 – Questions about betting behavior and control

08:00 – Gambling around children and family harm 1

0:30 – Final reflections

👇 Links

www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com

https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing

https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO

Ed closes this set of episodes by discussing funeral and final arrangements, a topic most people avoid, yet one that exposes deep psychological and family dysfunction. He explains how death often amplifies unresolved trauma, control issues, paranoia, and long-standing family conflict. This episode highlights why understanding how a partner handles death, inheritance, and end-of-life decisions can reveal critical red flags before committing to a long-term relationship.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction & episode overview

01:00 – Why funerals expose dysfunction

03:00 – Control, paranoia, and unresolved trauma

05:30 – Financial and emotional conflicts after death

07:30 – Questions to ask about final arrangements

08:45 – Closing reflections

👇 Links

www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com

https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing

https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO

In this episode, Ed explores how individuals respond to aging parents and family members with medical needs, and why this is one of the clearest indicators of psychological maturity, empathy, and responsibility. Ed explains how avoidance, resentment, or abandonment of vulnerable family members often signals unresolved trauma or personality disorders. He outlines key questions to help you understand how a potential partner handles caregiving, obligation, and long-term responsibility.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Disclaimer & introduction

01:00 – Why caregiving reveals true character

03:00 – Psychological avoidance vs. responsibility

05:00 – Family resentment and generational trauma

07:00 – Questions to ask about aging parents

09:30 – Long-term implications for relationships

👇 Links

www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com

https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing

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Ed discusses the importance of psychological education and self-assessment when dating or forming long-term relationships. He explains why understanding mental illness—both in yourself and others—is essential for healthy communication, boundaries, and decision-making. This episode challenges listeners to evaluate their own psychological awareness and outlines why a lack of education often leads to repeated patterns of trauma, chaos, and failed relationships.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction & purpose of the episode

01:30 – Why psychological education is missing

03:30 – Self-assessment vs. denial

05:30 – How ignorance fuels repeated trauma

07:30 – Questions to ask yourself and your partner

09:15 – Closing thoughts

👇 Links

www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com

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In this episode of The Psychological Paradigm Shift, Ed Rieger examines child neglect—one of the most damaging and least discussed forms of abuse. Unlike physical or sexual abuse, neglect often goes unnoticed, yet its psychological impact can last a lifetime. Ed explains how neglect shapes emotional development, self-worth, and adult relationship behaviors. He outlines the critical questions you should ask a potential partner about their childhood environment to better understand the long-term effects of unmet emotional, physical, and psychological needs.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Disclaimer & introduction

01:00 – What child neglect really looks like

02:30 – How neglect impacts brain development

04:30 – Emotional abandonment vs. physical abuse

06:30 – Questions to ask about childhood neglect

08:30 – Long-term effects on adult relationships

09:45 – Closing reflections

👇 Links

www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com

https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing

https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO

Ed examines how smoking, vaping, and tobacco use can be indicators of deeper psychological issues, including addiction patterns, trauma, and emotional coping mechanisms. He shares national data on tobacco-related deaths, personal experiences, and the motivations behind habitual use.

He then walks through key questions you should ask a potential partner to uncover their habits, health risks, and emotional triggers tied to nicotine and tobacco products.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction & disclaimer

01:00 – Tobacco usage as psychological coping

02:00 – National statistics on smoking & vaping

03:30 – Ed’s personal experiences with tobacco users

05:00 – Questions to ask about addiction & nicotine dependency

07:30 – Final thoughts on long-term risks & compatibility

👇 Links

www.PsychologicalParadigmShift.com

https://www.instagram.com/tenth_paradigmpublishing

https://a.co/d/iY0FVBO