Eli Finkel

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Northwestern psychologist and relationship science expert who co-hosts the "Love Factually" podcast with Paul Eastwick, analyzing romantic relationships and popular media through an evidence-based lens. Author of "The All or Nothing Marriage," he is frequently featured on podcasts discussing relationship dynamics and marriage. He also directs the Lidowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement at Northwestern University.

Appears On

On Purpose with Jay Shetty Modern Wisdom Passion Struck with John R. Miles Speaking of Psychology Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Hidden Brain You Are Not So Smart

Episode Appearances

On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Mar 30, 2026

Logan Ury: #1 Dating Mistake That Leads to the Wrong Relationship (Use THIS Compatibility Test Before You Get Attached)

“Author of The All or Nothing Marriage; cited for recalibration concept during relationship transitions”

Three Dating Tendencies Framework (Romanticizer, Maximizer, Hesitator)Spark Myth and Chemistry vs. Anxiety DistinctionSatisficing vs. Maximizing in Partner Selection

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Modern Wisdom · Mar 23, 2026

#1075 - Roy Baumeister - Why Men Are At The Top Of Society (and the bottom)

“Expert on relationship dynamics; noted one-night stands are rarer than cultural narrative suggests”

Sex differences in group coordination and institutional buildingMale variability hypothesis and intelligence distributionEvolutionary psychology and mating competition

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Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 19, 2026

Bonded by Evolution: How Attraction Really Works | Paul Eastwick - EP 731

“Co-host of Love Factually podcast with Paul Eastwick; previously appeared on Passion Struck episode 629”

Evolutionary Psychology and Mating BehaviorAttachment Theory in Romantic RelationshipsDating App Design and Relationship Formation

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Speaking of Psychology · Feb 11, 2026

What relationship science says about finding love, with Paul Eastwick, PhD

“Colleague of Dr. Eastwick who co-hosts the 'Love Factually' podcast analyzing romantic comedies through relationship science”

Evolutionary Psychology Narratives in DatingRomantic Compatibility AssessmentGender Differences in Mate Selection

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 11, 2026

Justin Garcia (on the science of sex)

“Psychologist who theorized 'all or nothing marriage' model; discussed unrealistic relationship expectations in modern partnerships”

Evolutionary biology of human mating and pair-bondingSocial monogamy vs. sexual monogamy distinctionDating app psychology and decision paralysis

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Hidden Brain · Feb 9, 2026

Coming Clean

“Northwestern psychologist studying marriage and relationships; author of 'The All or Nothing Marriage'”

Self-disclosure and vulnerability in relationshipsTrust-building through authentic communicationPsychological benefits of sharing secrets and embarrassing stories

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You Are Not So Smart · Jan 19, 2026

331 - Wicked Problems - Martin Carcasson

“Director of Lidowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement at Northwestern; previous podcast guest”

Deliberative Democracy and Public DeliberationValues-Based Communication and Conflict ResolutionWicked Problems Framework

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You Are Not So Smart · Dec 22, 2025

329 - Point Taken - Steven Franconeri

“Director of Lidowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement at Northwestern University; previous guest on the show”

Visual Cognition and Information DesignArgument Mapping and Critical ThinkingDisagreement and Conflict Resolution

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Hidden Brain · Oct 13, 2025

Love 2.0: Reimagining Our Relationships

“Social psychologist at Northwestern University studying modern marriage expectations and relationship psychology”

Marriage history and evolution from economic partnership to love-based unionMaslow's hierarchy applied to relationship expectations over timeThe 'suffocation' model of modern marriage and oxygen investment metaphor

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Hidden Brain · Sep 22, 2025

Passion vs. Paycheck

“Researcher cited on rising expectations in romantic relationships paralleling calling expectations”

Psychology of callings and meaningful workCareer decision-making and risk assessmentWorkplace exploitation and labor fairness

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