Beat Your Genes is an evolutionary psychology podcast hosted by Dr. Doug Lisle, PhD, with co-host Nathan Gershfeld, D.C. It covers relationships, attraction, self-esteem, depression and anxiety. The show has 409 episodes, releases roughly every two weeks, and runs about 54 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged 400-episode psychology audience seeking practical relationship and mental health guidance
- Over 400 episodes and 439 Apple ratings averaging 4.5 stars show a long-running, established listener base
- Listeners are actively seeking help with relationships, depression, anxiety and personality
- Biweekly episodes of about 54 minutes give sponsors a consistent, reliable placement schedule
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- analytical, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website has a Sponsorship page but no named sponsors appear in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover sexual attraction and dating (e.g., 'Can You Talk Your Way Out of the Friend Zone?'), and the feed is not flagged explicit, so adult content is rated medium.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | beatyourgenes.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1137772216 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/462585/rss |
Benchmark score: 52 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 393: Can You Talk Your Way Out of the Friend Zone? (Part 2) | 2026-09-29 | 33 min |
| 392: The Friend Zone: What Her Brain Is Calculating | 2026-09-26 | 36 min |
| 391: Part 3 - Dr. Lisle's New Book: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret of | 2026-09-10 | 33 min |
| 390: Part 2 - Dr. Lisle's New Book: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret of | 2026-09-10 | 33 min |
| 389: Dr. Lisle's New Book: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret of Life Inte | 2026-09-10 | 34 min |
| 388: Why Can't I Let Go When He Sends Me Mixed Messages? | 2026-08-12 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 20 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Evolutionary psychology with Dr. Doug Lisle, PhD and Nathan Gershfeld, D.C. Most psychology advice treats your brain like a broken machine. Beat Your Genes starts somewhere different: your instincts aren't broken. They're just optimized for a Stone Age environment that no longer exists. Dr. Lisle - Evolutionary psychologist, former Stanford lecturer, and co-author of The Pleasure Trap - has spent…
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About Beat Your Genes Podcast
Beat Your Genes is an evolutionary psychology podcast hosted by Dr. Doug Lisle, PhD, a former Stanford lecturer and co-author of The Pleasure Trap, with co-host Nathan Gershfeld, D.C. The show explores relationships and attraction, self-esteem, personality, depression, anxiety, willpower and the ego trap, using the idea that human instincts were shaped for an earlier environment. According to the feed and the show's website, it has 409 episodes released about every two weeks, with a typical length of around 54 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 439 ratings averaging 4.5 stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward adults in their late twenties and older, mostly in the United States. No sponsors are named in the feed or on the website.
A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode, based on the estimated download range. This suits wellness, self-help, book and relationship-service brands that want to reach a thoughtful, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Beat Your Genes Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Beat Your Genes Podcast
How much does Beat Your Genes charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and the terms agreed with the publisher.
What is Beat Your Genes about?
Beat Your Genes is an evolutionary psychology podcast hosted by Dr. Doug Lisle and Nathan Gershfeld. It covers relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and personality, with episodes released about every two weeks.
How do I contact Beat Your Genes about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked. You can also find the show's sponsorship page on its website.