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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

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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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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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! mbird.com/week-in-revi...

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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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The Bunker podcast – Your daily news Deep Dive @bunkerpod.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

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

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

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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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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

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! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivBs...

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How to Break Free from Revenge Addiction with James Kimmel Jr.

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

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! slate.com/life/2025/07...

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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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Dr. Or M. Bialik |📚|🔬|🌊|⚒️ @obialik.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

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. 🧪 slate.com/life/2025/07...

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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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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

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! relevantradio.com/2025/07/reve...

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Revenge & Forgiveness - Relevant Radio

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

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! www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHr...

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Yale Psychiatrist Explains the Neuroscience of REVENGE (The Secret Addiction) with James Kimmel, Jr.

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Check out this great article by @drjud.bsky.social on Medium.com discussing my research, revenge addiction and the amazing power of forgiveness! medium.com/@jud.brewer/...

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Revenge Is Addictive

But Science Shows Forgiveness Is the Bigger, Better Offer

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Mornings with Zerlina. @zerlinamornings.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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! ☎️ 866-997-4748 📻 @siriusxmprog.bsky.social Ch. 127 siriusxm.us/Zerlina

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dumboldb00mer.bsky.social @dumboldb00mer.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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. music.amazon.com/podcasts/6a5...

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Thank you to Kris Safarvora for having me on the Strategy Skills #podcast to discuss my new book The Science of Revenge! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz5F...

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Yale’s James Kimmel Jr. on the Science of Revenge

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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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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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Episode 25-25 The Neuroscience of Revenge

Podcast Episode · TechNation Radio Podcast · 06/25/2025 · 59m

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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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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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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 www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Thank you to BBC Today and Anna Foster for having me on to discuss my new book The Science of Revenge! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Today - 21/06/2025 - BBC Sounds

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

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! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz9o...

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Two weeks: Trump sets decision deadline for Iran strike | Brian Kilmeade Show

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Tune in this afternoon to hear me on @npr.org @scifri.bsky.social discussing my new book The Science of Revenge, revenge addiction, and the amazing power of forgiveness! Special thank you to @heyira.bsky.social and Flora Lichtman for the amazing interview! www.sciencefriday.com/segments/rev...

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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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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Thank you to Kelly Henderson for having me on the Velvets Edge #podcast to discuss The Science of Revenge and the dangers of revenge addiction! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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Revenge Is a Hell of a Drug: Why We Crave It—And How to Break Free (The Velvet)

Podcast Episode · Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson · 06/18/2025 · 52m

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News Feed @news-feed.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

@WSJ: The neuroscience of vengeance shows that it can be as addictive as drugs—and forgiveness works like detox, writes James Kimmel Jr.

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toddkatz.bsky.social @toddkatz.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Given that this is going to be a busy and possible tense weekend here and everywhere, I'm glad I just listened to the 6/2/25 "Price of Revenge" Hidden Brain podcast with neuroscientist James Kimmel, Jr. hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-...

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The Price of Revenge - Hidden Brain Media

Revenge often feels sweet, but what price do we pay for seeking it out? Researcher James Kimmel, Jr. proposes a radical theory: our desire for vengeance operates like an addiction in the brain. This w...

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Thank you to Dr. Phil for having me again on to discuss revenge addiction and The Science of Revenge! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYKt...

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Why Getting Even Feels So Good… Until It Doesn’t | Dr. Phil Primetime

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The Pulse @thepulse.whyy.org · 13/06/2025

When someone harms you, revenge can feel like the only way to even the score. But that urge you feel — the one that seems like justice — isn't. On this episode, @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social talks about his new book, The Science of Revenge. 🔗 lnk.to/whyy-thepulse

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Thank you to @npr.org and @thepulse.whyy.org for having me on to talk about revenge addiction, The Science of Revenge and the amazing power of forgiveness! Thank you also to Maiken Scott for an amazing interview! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Why We’re Hardwired for Revenge

Podcast Episode · The Pulse · 06/12/2025 · 50m

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News Feed @news-feed.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

@WSJ: The neuroscience of vengeance shows that it can be as addictive as drugs—and forgiveness works like detox, writes James Kimmel Jr.

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Thank you to @npr.org and 1A for having me on to discuss The Science of Revenge and the dangers of revenge addiction both physically and mentally. Thank you also to @celesteheadlee.bsky.social for an amazing #interview! the1a.org/segments/wha...

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What does seeking revenge do to our brains?

It's natural. We've felt it for a long time. But at what cost?

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Thank you to Radio New Zealand and Jesse Mulligan for the opportunity to come on and discuss my new book The Science of Revenge as well as the roll of revenge in the current political landscape! www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

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James Kimmel Jr. on revenge politics

Revenge is front and center in American politics as the world witnesses the bitter break up of Elon Musk and US President Trump. Revenge is an addiction says Dr. James Kimmel Jr who knows the impulse ...

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News Feed @news-feed.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

@WSJ: The neuroscience of vengeance shows that it can be as addictive as drugs—and forgiveness works like detox, writes James Kimmel Jr.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 10/06/2025

The neuroscience of vengeance shows that it can be as addictive as drugs—and forgiveness works like detox, writes James Kimmel Jr. on.wsj.com/4e55d4f

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Essay | This Is Your Brain on Revenge

The neuroscience of vengeance shows that it can be as addictive as drugs—and forgiveness works like detox.

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Mike Vardy @mikevardy.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Thanks so much for joining me. Really enjoyed the conversation and I know that others will too!

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James Kimmel Jr. @realjameskimmeljr.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Yet another sad example of #revenge addiction leading to tragedy!!

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Christopher-J (aka Eustach the Wanderer) @chrjcar.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

#Revenge often feels sweet, but what price do we pay for seeking it out? Researcher James Kimmel, Jr. proposes a radical theory: our desire for #vengeance operates like an addiction in the brain. #podcast hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-...

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The Price of Revenge - Hidden Brain Media

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Mike Vardy @mikevardy.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

I don’t usually release the raw version of my interviews this early… but this conversation was too compelling to wait. Why We Crave Revenge: The Hidden Science with James Kimmel Jr. youtu.be/XrSVzQ1zYrg We talk about the psychology behind retaliation—and what it really takes to break the cycle.

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Why We Crave Revenge: The Hidden Science with James Kimmel Jr.

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Hidden Brain @hiddenbrain.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

“We can fantasize about the punishment, but do we want to carry it out in the real world? That's the decisive moment.” This week, researcher James Kimmel explains where vengeance is believed to sit in the brain, and why it can exact such a high price from us. hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-...

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The Price of Revenge - Hidden Brain Media

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News Feed @news-feed.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

@WSJ: The neuroscience of vengeance shows that it can be as addictive as drugs—and forgiveness works like detox, writes James Kimmel Jr.

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News Feed @news-feed.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

@WSJ: The neuroscience of vengeance shows that it can be as addictive as drugs—and forgiveness works like detox, writes James Kimmel Jr.

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