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James Kimmel Jr.
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Revenge Expert, lawyer, violence researcher, and author of the new book “The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World’s Deadliest Addiction and How to Overcome It” out now in print, audio and ebook versions
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Check out my interview with @sportsillustrated.bsky.social and Greg Bishop talking about a positive case of revenge through the lens of sports! #herewego

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Examining Aaron Rodgers Through the Eyes of a Revenge Expert
An author says the Steelers’ quarterback ‘found a way, a useful way, to get his cake and eat it, too’ in Sunday’s win over his former team.
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September 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Thank you to Scarlett Lewis for having me on the Choose Love #podcast to talk about changing our perspective on revenge and how teaching forgiveness can help make schools safer!

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#146 - James Kimmel, Jr., Have We Evolved To Seek Out Revenge?
Podcast Episode · ChooSELove Movement · 08/02/2025 · 1h 9m
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August 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Check out this article from David Zack talking about (among other things) revenge addiction and he dangers it poses to society at large!

Read at the link below!

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Another Week Ends: Revenge Addiction, Lunchtime Grace, FAFO Parenting, and the "World Champion of Doing Nothing"
Revenge Addiction, Lunchtime Grace, FAFO Parenting, and the "World Champion of Doing Nothing"
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August 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Check out this amazing article from @billtammeus.bsky.social discussing revenge addiction and how a change of interpretation of revenge can lead to forgiveness!

Read all about it at the link below!

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Understanding revenge as an addiction is a road to forgiveness
In some ways, the worst of human history is a series of stories of revenge, perhaps beginning with Cain, son of Adam and Eve, murdering his brother Abel -- if, that is, you believe that's literal huma...
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August 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind... So why are we still obsessed with revenge? Today, @nndroid.bsky.social is joined by @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social to talk about the psychology of vengeance here: linktr.ee/bunker_pod
August 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Thank you to Michele Lamoureux for having me on The Good Life #podcast to discuss my book The Science of Revenge and the dangers of revenge addiction!

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Is Revenge an Addiction? Learn About the Science of Revenge with James Kimmel, Jr.
Podcast Episode · The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux · 07/23/2025 · 1h 1m
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July 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Thank you to @guykawasaki.bsky.social for having me on the Remarkable People #podcast to discuss my book The Science of Revenge, revenge addiction, and the power of forgiveness!

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How to Break Free from Revenge Addiction with James Kimmel Jr.
YouTube video by Guy Kawasaki
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July 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Check out my article in @slate.com talking about how your brain on revenge looks like your brain on drugs and how to break the cycle!

You can read it at the link below!

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The World’s Deadliest Addiction Is Popping Up on Brain Scans. And It’s Not Even a Drug.
There’s a reason our culture is so obsessed with revenge, and it starts in the brain.
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July 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Revenge, like humiliation, is a strong emotional response. One that appears to activate a lot of mechanisms in our brain and generate a significant motivation for action.
@realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social has a lot to say about it, and this piece articulates it accessibly. 🧪

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The World’s Deadliest Addiction is Popping Up on Brain Scans. And It’s Not Even a Drug.
There’s a reason our culture is so obsessed with revenge, and it starts in the brain.
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July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Thank you to Brooke Taylor and Father Dave Heney for having me on the Relevant Radio #podcast to discuss The Science of Revenge, the interplay of revenge and #forgiveness in spirituality and the awesome power that forgiveness possesses!

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Revenge & Forgiveness - Relevant Radio
Revenge & Forgiveness - Relevant Radio
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July 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Thank you to Chase Chewning for having me on the Ever Forward Radio #podcast to discuss The Science of Revenge and the dangers of revenge addiction!

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Yale Psychiatrist Explains the Neuroscience of REVENGE (The Secret Addiction) with James Kimmel, Jr.
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July 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Check out this great article by @drjud.bsky.social on Medium.com discussing my research, revenge addiction and the amazing power of forgiveness!

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Revenge Is Addictive
But Science Shows Forgiveness Is the Bigger, Better Offer
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July 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Thank you to Chris Stemp for having me on the @smartpeoplepodcast.com to discuss The Science of Revenge, revenge addiction and the power of forgiveness!

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Why Normal People Do Horrific Things: The Neuroscience of Revenge with James Kimmel Jr.
Podcast Episode · Smart People Podcast · 07/09/2025 · 1h 2m
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July 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Hello Thursday! Joining guest host @itsalexberg.bsky.social: Attorney & Strategist @aaronparnas.bsky.social, Writer & Star of the new film PONYBOI River Gallo + Yale Psychiatry Lecturer James Kimmel!

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June 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Loss of empathy and an addiction to revenge. A worthy listen.
Check out James Kimmel Jr. (revenge and forgiveness expert) from Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard on Amazon Music.
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June 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Thank you to Kris Safarvora for having me on the Strategy Skills #podcast to discuss my new book The Science of Revenge!

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Yale’s James Kimmel Jr. on the Science of Revenge
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June 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Thank you to Dr. Aliza Pressman for having me on the Raising Good Humans #podcast to discuss The Science of Revenge and how revenge #addiction can affect us from an early age through adulthood!

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The Science of Revenge: Understanding and Overcoming Grievances to Raise More Forgiving Kids
Podcast Episode · Raising Good Humans · 06/27/2025 · 53m
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June 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Thank you to Moira Gunn for having me on the Tech Nation Radio #podcast to discuss my new book The Science of Revenge as well as the negative effects of revenge addiction on our physical and mental well-being!

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Episode 25-25 The Neuroscience of Revenge
Podcast Episode · TechNation Radio Podcast · 06/25/2025 · 59m
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June 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Incredibly honored to have my new book The Science of Revenge selected to the @nextbigidea.bsky.social! Check out the five key insights from the book below, narrated by yours truly!

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A Psychiatry Researcher Explains Why You’re the Victim in Every Revenge Fantasy
Author James Kimmel, Jr., shares 5 key insights from his new book, The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Had an amazing time on the Star Talk #podcast with @neildegrassetyson.com, @chucknicecomic.bsky.social and Gary O’Reilly! Beyond the laughs, we had an incredibly insightful #interview about The Science of Revenge, forgiveness and revenge addiction. Check it out!

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The Science of Revenge with James Kimmel Jr.
Podcast Episode · StarTalk Radio · 06/26/2025 · Subscribers Only · 1h 4m
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June 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Thank you to Amanda Pfeffer and CBC Ontario Today for having me on to discuss The Science of Revenge and talk to real people experiencing their own struggles with revenge addiction. What an amazing #interview

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June 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Incredibly honored for my new book The Science of Revenge to be selected as @npr.org’s Book of The Day!

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NPR's Book of the Day
In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whet...
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June 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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There’s nothing sweeter than revenge. Why’s that the case, and are we in the midst of a revenge epidemic? Lawyer, psychiatrist, and author @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social weighs in.
How To Fight The Brain’s Desire For Revenge
The new book “The Science of Revenge” explores the neuroscience of revenge, and how its addictive potential could make it dangerous.
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June 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Thank you to BBC Today and Anna Foster for having me on to discuss my new book The Science of Revenge!

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June 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Thank you to @foxnewsradio.bsky.social and Brian Kilmeade for having me on to discuss my new book The Science of Revenge and the dangers of revenge addiction in today’s climate!

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June 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM