Time Poverty vs Flow State: Mastering Your Experience of Time

Time Poverty vs Flow State: Mastering Your Experience of Time

Author: Armando Dominguez PhD Health Psychology, Educator, Martial Artist, Researcher March 7, 2026 Duration: 24:54
Ep 139. Time is one of the most powerful forces shaping human experience. Yet most people feel as though they never have enough of it. Deadlines, responsibilities, emergencies, and perceived threats create a psychological compression of time. In moments of urgency or danger, the nervous system shifts into survival mode, and our sense of time becomes intensified. Seconds feel precious, decisions feel heavier, and pressure increases. But the human experience of time is not fixed—it is deeply in...

Ever feel like your brain's ancient wiring is at odds with the demands of modern life? That's the core territory explored in Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project. Hosted by Armando Dominguez, who brings a unique perspective as a PhD in Health Psychology, an educator, a martial artist, and a researcher, this podcast digs into the primal roots of our reactions. It’s about understanding how stress, anxiety, and even physical pain directly hijack our capacity to think clearly and make good decisions, often leading to behavior we might later regret. Each episode unpacks the survival programming we all carry-our inner paleo-caveperson-and how it manifests in today's world. You’ll hear practical discussions that bridge science and daily experience, focusing on why we freeze, lash out, or struggle to choose wisely under pressure. This isn't just theory; it's about gaining tangible insights for recognizing these patterns and developing stronger self-regulation skills. For anyone interested in the intersection of mental resilience, physical fitness, and social behavior, this podcast offers a thoughtful, grounded conversation. Tune in to reframe your understanding of your own instincts and learn to navigate tension with more awareness and control.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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The Illusion of Certainty: Why You’re More Wrong Under Stress [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:29
Ep 143. Certainty is one of the most appealing ideas in human psychology. It promises clarity, predictability, control, and confidence in outcomes. We are drawn to certainty because it feels safe—it reduces ambiguity and…
Why Time Slows Down Under Stress And How to Control It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:18
Ep 142. Under stress, the perception of time can shift dramatically. In moments of excitement or positive stress, time can feel fast, fluid, and fleeting. But in moments of fear, uncertainty, or shock, time can appear to…
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Duration: 29:59
Ep 141. Personality is often treated as something fixed—an identity we carry and a label others use to define us in social life. In psychology, personality is commonly understood as the product of environment, upbringing…
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Duration: 31:24
Ep 140. In a stressful life, confidence can feel like a fragile commodity. When stress, fear, and anxiety become frequent visitors in our personal world, our sense of certainty and control can disappear quickly. The huma…
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Duration: 30:18
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Duration: 26:54
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