Gossip, Trust & the Hidden Rules of Human Connection
The Truth About Your Relationships with Professor Robin Dunbar
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where science meets unapologetic truth. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Professor Robin Dunbar—world-renowned evolutionary psychologist from the University of Oxford and the mind behind the famous Dunbar’s Number. Together they unpack the science of human connection, exposing the limits of your social circle and the uncomfortable truths about friendship, intimacy, and trust.
Why your “friends list” isn’t real—and the 150 relationships you can actually maintain
The layers of intimacy: from 5 shoulders-to-cry-on friends to 150 bar-buddies
The shocking cost of deep connection: 200 hours of face-to-face contact
Why gossip is essential for managing relationships
The painful truth about family trust breakdowns and “over-investment”
The icebreaker effect of singing and how it bonds communities
Why we chase homophily and the “Jane Austen problem” in friendships
How to navigate toxic people and psychopathic traits
This isn’t theory—it’s a direct challenge to how you think about friendship, family, and intimacy. Aleksandra’s fearless style uncovers what it really takes to build and maintain meaningful bonds in a world obsessed with shallow connections.
Aleksandra King is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her style is raw, confident, and designed for listeners who want more than small talk. If you’ve ever searched for podcasts about confidence, psychology, or unapologetic truth—you’ve just found your new home.
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