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Geek Psychology: Play Life Better

Matt Shermangeekpsychology.com

I help geeks and gamers to play life better. As an INFP, I've spent a lot of time trying to understand myself, forcing myself outside of my comfort zone, finding my purpose in life, gaining self-confidence, and learning how to have better relationships. Personality type is one of the main models I use to help clients regain control over their lives, but I also tend to use Neuro-Linguistic Programming and hypnosis as well. Stay awhile and listen!

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Episodes

Myers Briggs and the 9 Attachment Styles (Interview with Dr Dario Nardi)

Neuroscientist Dr. Dario Nardi and Matt Sherman delve into the nuances of attachment, moving beyond the traditional four styles to introduce a nine-style model. They discuss how Myers-Briggs personality types and gender socialization profoundly shape one's approach to love and relationships, often leading to recurring patterns. The conversation also provides practical therapeutic tools like EMDR and mindfulness for healing deep-seated wounds and fostering healthier connections.

Nov 05, 20251 hr 29 min

Do INFPs read too much into things?

Ever feel like you know what someone's thinking—only to find out you were completely wrong? If you're an INFP (or any intuitive type), you've probably experienced this: the spiral of overthinking, the projections, the assumptions that lead to conflict. In this video, I break down why INFPs (and similar types) tend to over-read situations, using cognitive functions (Fi, Ne, Si) to explain the psychology behind it. I also share a personal story about how miscalibration nearly ruined a close friend...

Nov 04, 20258 min

This One Change Makes INFPs Finally Reach Their Goals

INFP Personality Type Explained ️ Grab the 5-day INFP tutorial and join 5,000+ people getting rare weekly insights → http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day As an INFP and experienced INFP coach, I share insights on how to transform vague dreams into achievable goals. Learn how to leverage your introverted feeling and extraverted intuition to stay motivated, create meaningful habits, and implement gentle accountability systems. 00:00 – What If This Is Why You’re Still Stuck? 00:57 – The INFP Trap No...

Oct 02, 202510 min

Why INFPs Never Feel Like They Belong

INFP Personality Type Explained ️ Grab the 5-day INFP tutorial and join 5,000+ people getting rare weekly insights → http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day Are you an INFP who’s ever wondered, “Why do I feel so out of place—even around people I like?” You're welcome here. In this video, I break down why INFPs experience the world so differently, and why that difference can both sting and empower. Here’s what to expect: • The hidden challenge every INFP secretly wrestles with (and why it’s more comm...

Sep 30, 202512 min

Four Thoughts That RUIN INFPs

Ever feel stuck bouncing between projects, daydreaming, comparing yourself to others, or just wondering if you’re fundamentally broken? Yeah, that’s classic INFP territory. This video digs into the four self-destructive thought patterns that trip up INFPs over and over again: • Forcing yourself to finish every project (and hating yourself when you don't) • Dismissing your inner world as “just daydreaming” • Comparing your struggles to other people’s strengths • Believing you’re broken for being ...

Sep 23, 202514 min

Brain Scans Reveal INFP vs INFJ Differences (with Dr Dario Nardi)

You’ve been told you’re either an INFP or INFJ, but the difference is way deeper than quirky memes or stereotype lists. Ever feel like no online test or personality quiz gets you? This video actually uses neuroscience—real brain scans, not TikTok speculation—to reveal what’s going on inside INFP and INFJ minds. Your entire approach to decision-making, values, and even the way you daydream can be explained (finally!) by science, not tea leaves. Why should you care? Because misunderstanding your o...

Sep 21, 20251 hr 1 min

Why INFPs Suddenly Lose ALL Motivation

️ Grab the 5-day INFP tutorial and join 5,000+ people getting rare weekly insights → http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day Ever feel like your passion just flatlines for no reason? Like even your biggest dreams sound kind of... meh? If you’re an INFP, you already know the pain: that lost-spark emptiness no “inspiration” quote can fix. You’re not broken—you might just be stuck in the world’s most annoying growth spurt. In this video, I break down exactly what’s happening, why your fire fizzles out,...

Sep 15, 202511 min

The world needs INFPs

️ Grab the 5-day INFP tutorial and join 5,000+ people getting rare weekly insights → http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day​ If you’ve ever wondered why you crave meaning, struggle with “fitting in,” or feel like your passion fizzles out just when you need it most, this video is for you. This isn’t just another MBTI breakdown. It’s a real talk for INFPs about what it means to be authentic in a world that often misunderstands you. I talk about the struggles of being an INFP (like loneliness, self-do...

Sep 14, 20256 min

Why INFP Emotions Feel Overwhelming

️ Grab the 5-day INFP tutorial and join 5,000+ people getting rare weekly insights → http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day Are your emotions a raging storm? Find out why! Hey, I’m Sherman. If you’ve ever felt like your INFP emotions are tidal waves—overwhelming, misunderstood, or even a flaw, then this video is for you. I’ll share my personal journey and proven strategies from coaching 100+ INFPs to help you transform emotional intensity into your greatest strength. In this video, you’ll learn: Wh...

Sep 01, 202510 min

How the INFP brain works (finally clear)

Are you ready to stop just understanding your INFP mind and finally start transforming your life? Go here: http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day INFPs, ever feel like your brain runs on a completely different operating system? You're not wrong. This deep dive with neuroscientist Dr. Dario Nardi finally lays it all bare, directly mapping how your unique INFP mind actually works. Dr. Nardi, a leading expert in brain activity and personality types, uses EEG scans to show why INFPs often ask "Why am I...

Aug 31, 20251 hr 33 min

how INFPs can find their true calling

️ Grab the 5-day INFP tutorial and join 5,000+ people getting rare weekly insights → http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day Hey there, fellow INFPs! Are you feeling a bit lost when it comes to finding your true calling? I’m Sherman, and in this video, I’m diving into the journey of self-discovery specifically for us INFPs. If you’ve ever felt uncertain about your purpose, you’re definitely not alone! Join me as I unpack the unique challenges and strengths that come with being an INFP. I’ll share pr...

Aug 30, 202510 min

why INFPs ruin their lives (and the simple fixes that ACTUALLY work)

Get Unstuck, Find Your Purpose & Achieve Your Goals as an INFP - https://geekpsychology.com/subscribe If you’re an INFP who feels stuck, anxious about success, or somehow turns good chances into regret — this 6-minute breakdown points out the three self-sabotage moves you keep repeating and the one mindset hack that breaks the loop. What you’ll get from this video • The three common INFP self-sabotage patterns (and why they feel “right”) • A practical exercise to stop rumination and actually...

Aug 29, 20256 min

How to overcome limiting beliefs

️ Grab the 5-day INFP tutorial and join 5,000+ people getting rare weekly insights → http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day Limiting beliefs are invisible handcuffs — here’s a short, practical way to break them. In 6 minutes you’ll learn why asking “why” often makes things worse, how to use positive presuppositions to reframe fear, and exact question-swaps you can use on yourself or someone you’re helping. What you’ll get: • Why “Why can’t I?” reinforces the problem • The one mindset shift that cre...

Aug 27, 20256 min

5 Hobbies INFPs Love (But Arent Aware Of)

️ Grab the 5-day INFP tutorial and join 5,000+ people getting rare weekly insights → http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day Feeling like your free time never quite fits who you are? This video walks through 5 hobbies INFPs secretly love — the kinds of low‑pressure, meaning‑rich activities that actually recharge you. No fluff, just explanations of why these hobbies click with INFP wiring and how to try them without pressure. What you’ll learn • The five hobbies INFPs tend to be drawn to (and why eac...

Aug 26, 202513 min

Why Your INFP Love Life Is STUCK

Why do INFPs struggle to find lasting love? Hey, I’m Sherman, and if you’re an INFP who dreams of a Miyazaki-style romance but keeps hitting the same walls in love, then in this video, I open up about my own journey as a 40-year-old INFP—sharing the real reasons our love lives get stuck and the self-love secret that changed everything for me. I’ll walk you through the patterns that keep us repeating heartbreak, why traditional dating advice rarely works for INFPs, and the hidden power of underst...

Jul 28, 202511 min

Why Do Some INFPs Create While Others Stay Stuck

FREE 5-Day INFP Personality Type Course: http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day I used to spend endless hours in my head, overthinking every detail of my creative ideas. Each idea seemed more perfect and exciting than the last, but they never saw the light of day. As an INFP, I realized that my extraverted intuition made me savor the novelty of ideas, but it also trapped me in a cycle of inaction. I knew I wasn't alone—many of us INFPs see the potential in our ideas but are held back by the fear of...

Jul 08, 202510 min

Personality Type is the Key to Great Stories (and a Great Life) Interview with Dr. Dario Nardi

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Dario Nardi, a leading expert in personality types, to unpack the profound connection between personality and storytelling. In this engaging discussion, we delve into how understanding our personality types can reshape our narratives and enhance our personal growth. What to Expect: Learn why the most powerful stories aren't just fictional—they're the real-life tales we all experience every day! Explore how personality types influence character development, creativi...

Jul 07, 20251 hr 23 min

This method will transform your life as an INFP

FREE 5-Day INFP Personality Type Course: http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day Ever feel like you're chasing a moving target with self-development? Like you're trying to do everything right but just not making meaningful progress? Many INFPs tell me that they just don't know how to maintain consistency, motivation, and clarity. In this video, I dive into why traditional self-help advice often misses the mark and how shifting your perspective can unlock genuine growth. It's not about quick fixes or...

Jul 05, 202512 min

Why INFPs Struggle to Trust Themselves

Everything you need to know about Evolve https://geekpsychology.com/evolve-info FREE 5-Day INFP Personality Type Course: http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day You know that feeling when you know what's right for you, but a wave of self-doubt washes over you? That's your relationship with yourself signaling it needs attention. It's the most important one you have, and for many INFPs, myself included, it gets neglected. This video is a deep dive into rebuilding that crucial relationship. I'm sharing...

Jul 04, 202511 min

22 honest INFP life lessons (to make your life as an INFP easier)

Feeling lost in your head? Struggling to make dreams real? Wondering if you're on the right path? You're not alone. I've been there. In this video, I'm sharing 22 raw, honest life lessons from my journey as a 40 year-old INFP. These aren't just theories. They're hard-won insights that helped me go from feeling like a forgettable NPC to building a life with meaning and impact. I'm sharing them so you don't have to learn them the hard way. From the wake-up calls that shattered my passive idealism ...

Jul 03, 202542 min

Im 40. If youre an INFP in your 20s watch this

INFP Personality Type Explained I'm 40. If you're an INFP in your 20s and feeling lost, stuck, or just looking for some direction, this video is for you. I've been exactly where you are, and I'm sharing the honest truths and lessons I learned to go from feeling like an NPC to living a life with meaning and impact. This isn't just theoretical stuff. These are lessons forged in the real world, through my own struggles and experiences as an INFP. I'll cover things I desperately wish I knew back the...

Jun 25, 202519 min

INFPs fear following their soul (heres why)

FREE 5-Day INFP Personality Type Course: http://geekpsychology.com/infp-5day I used to think playing it safe was the answer. Every day, I’d wake up and feel my dreams slipping away. I told myself I was being practical, but I was really just afraid. Then one day, I realized the “safe” path was killing my spirit. Here’s what happened when I finally listened to my Soul. I spent years in jobs that didn’t fit, numbing my goals with mindless scrolling. My Guardian told me to stay put, but my Soul scre...

Jun 22, 202510 min

Feeling Drained How to Recharge for the Myers Briggs Types

Path of Heroes Academy: Holistic self-development through personality type and RPG character creation http://poha.geekpsychology.com FREE 5-Day INFP Personality Type Tutorial http://INowFeelPositive.com FREE 5-Day INFJ Personality Type Tutorial http://geekpsychology.com/infj

Mar 26, 202515 min

5 Reasons Cognitive Functions Will Change Your Life... FOREVER!

Ever feel like your mind is holding you back? Discover the power of cognitive functions and how understanding the eight different pieces of your Myers Briggs personality type can transform your life. In this video, I'll explain five reasons why knowing your cognitive functions is essential for self-understanding, self-appreciation, and making a bigger impact in the world. From gaining a language to describe how you perceive the world to appreciating others and leveraging different perspectives, ...

Mar 25, 202512 min
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