Live with Dr. Jen Gunter
In this episode, Dr. Jen Gunter discusses her new birth guide, emphasizing the importance of informed, autonomous decision‑making throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. She critiques outdated medical lore and highlights how misinformation, legal restrictions, and institutional biases—such as those in Catholic hospitals—can limit patient choice and lead to traumatic birth experiences. Gunter also connects reproductive autonomy to broader reproductive justice issues, noting the impact of state abortion laws and the need for clinicians to stay evidence‑based and transparent. Throughout, she stresses that comprehensive, empathetic education empowers birthing people to navigate options like home births, birth centers, or scheduled C‑sections safely.
Ep 370 - Calories: Labels vs Reality
In this episode of Iron Culture, hosts Eric Trexler and Dr. Eric Helms dissect a class‑action lawsuit alleging that David protein bars dramatically under‑report calories and fat due to the use of a novel fat replacer (EPC). They explain how...
300: Tasty, Solid State Donuts
In this episode Sean Farrell and his brother Matt discuss the hype and controversy surrounding the so‑called "donut" solid‑state battery unveiled at CES, dissecting the lofty claims of 400 Wh/kg energy density and 100,000‑cycle life that many deem physically impossible. They...
The Art of Radical Curiosity
In this episode, host Michael interviews author Russell Story about his book *Radical Curiosity and Reclaiming Mental Freedom in an Age of Indoctrination*. They explore how the unquestioned worship of economic growth harms both people and the planet, and discuss...
Why Procrastination Persists Even When You Care Deeply (with Jon Acuff)
In this episode, host John interviews author Jon Acuff about his new book *Procrastination Proof*, exploring why procrastination persists even for people who care deeply about their goals. Acuff outlines five common triggers—time scarcity, overwhelming tasks, fear, misleading past experiences,...
Across the Horizon Ep. 61: Marine Eyes
In Episode 61 of Across the Horizon, host Bob Holmes chats with Cynthia Bernard (Marine Eyes), a prolific ambient musician and curator championing women in the genre. They discuss Bernard’s collaborative project Almost an Island, her work curating the Across...
Your Friends Lied About Your Book Cover
In this episode of Novel Marketing, host Thomas interviews award‑winning thriller author and Navy veteran J.A. Webb about the hidden pitfalls of relying on friends’ opinions for book cover decisions. Webb explains that a cover’s primary job is to attract...
BI 234 Juan Gallego: The Neural Manifold Manifesto
In this episode, Juan Gallego discusses neural manifolds—mathematical structures that capture the coordinated activity of large neuron populations—and argues they are real, evolutionarily relevant objects with causal influence on behavior. He reviews evidence from monkey and mouse reaching tasks showing...
Jenn Sherman Wants to Make Gen Xers Stronger Physically and Mentally
In this episode, host Shannon interviews Jenn Sherman, the first Peloton instructor hired in her mid‑40s, about her journey from stay‑at‑home mom to fitness icon for Gen X women. Sherman recounts how a chance email to Peloton’s founder sparked a...
Why Your Brain Obsesses Over The Choices You Didn't Make?
In this episode, host explores why our brains obsess over unchosen alternatives, tracing the concept back to the Latin root of "decision" meaning to cut off or kill. Drawing on cognitive psychology and neuroscience, the discussion explains how the brain...
339. Nutrients That Help Fight Chronic Fatigue - Life Extension
In this episode, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal Gossard discuss chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), outlining its diagnostic criteria, common symptoms like post‑exertional malaise and orthostatic intolerance, and the challenges patients face in getting an accurate diagnosis. They explore potential causes—including...
ARFID: Is It OCD, Anxiety, or an Eating Disorder?
In this episode, child therapist Natasha Daniels unpacks Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), clarifying its DSM‑5 criteria, the five sub‑types (avoidant, aversive, restrictive, mixed, and ARFID‑plus), and how they intersect with anxiety, OCD, and sensory processing issues. She shares...
Becky Garrison on Spiritual Narcissists, MAGA as Cult, and Why the Church Can’t Be Saved
In this episode, Frank Schaefer talks with religious satirist Becky Garrison about her new book *Gaslighting for God*, a satirical guide to recognizing and escaping spiritual narcissists. Garrison explains how the rise of MAGA has taken on cult-like characteristics, blending...
$900M in Revenue: What It Took to Scale
In this episode, Tim, founder and CEO of Eggs Unlimited, shares how his egg‑trading company grew to $900 million in annual revenue by staying laser‑focused on a single product line and building a culture of A‑players. A pivotal moment came when...
Episode 446: Elizabeth Lugo Talks About Tourism in Mexico, Creating a Culture of Learning and 18,000 Collaborators
In this episode, COO Elizabeth Lugo shares the 30‑year evolution of Grupo Xcaret from a modest 350‑person operation to a tourism powerhouse with 18,000 collaborators, eight parks, multiple hotels, zip‑line and water‑park attractions, and a fleet of ferries and yachts....
Pests & Predators, Ep 34: Name the Pest and Stay Focused on Thresholds for Highest ROI
In this episode, Dr. Sean Prager and PhD candidate Teresa Aguar‑Cortero discuss the unpredictable pest pressures facing lentil growers in the Western Canadian prairies, focusing on aphids, Lygus bugs, and grasshoppers and how their differing feeding habits affect crop damage....
Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney on LAKE EFFECT
In this episode of Poured Over, host Miwa Messer chats with novelist Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney about her debut novel *The Nest* and its sequel *Lake Effect*. They recount the whirlwind launch of *The Nest*, the challenges of promoting books during the...
1046| Pregnant on Boat in French Polynesia, Tahiti Hospital Birth After Stalled Labor at Birth Center, Positive Unmedicated 2nd Birth...
Margo McKirdy recounts two contrasting births: her first, conceived aboard a sailboat and delivered in Tahiti’s Tumu Ora birth house after a pregnancy spent sailing through French Polynesia, and her second, an unmedicated home birth in the United States that...
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In this episode of The Other People Show, host Brad Listie talks with acclaimed poet‑novelist Luke Kennard about his new novel Black Bag, a darkly comic story of a 37‑year‑old actor who volunteers for a university psychology experiment that requires him...
Is It True? If I Don’t Punish, I’m Permissive (with Myleik Teele)
In this episode of Good Inside, Dr. Becky and parenting expert Myleik Teele dissect the common belief that "if I don’t punish, I’m permissive." They explore how this mindset ties to power dynamics, fear, and cultural expectations, especially for Black...
How to Build a Saleable, Scalable, and Easy-to-Run Business with Sarah Victory
In this episode of Shocking Profit, host Tim Van Meegum talks with Sarah Victory, founder and CEO of The Victory Company, about how to build a saleable, scalable, and easy‑to‑run business. Sarah shares her bold "do something brave every day"...
Gosling, MBJ, Timmy, and the Biggest Movie Stars Under 50 Power Ranking
In this episode of The Town, hosts Matt Bellany and Lucas Shaw dissect the current hierarchy of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars under 50, using box‑office draw as the sole metric. They debate the merits of Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Gosling, Timothée Chalamet,...
Chronically Illing Out | E25 - Social Work & Creativity
In this episode of Chronically Illing Out, the hosts welcome healthcare social worker Fiona Bridges, who shares her experiences navigating ADHD, anxiety, and chronic illness both personally and professionally. Fiona discusses the challenges of adult diagnosis, concerns about medication affecting...
Episode 193: Tommy Wood and His New Book Bust the Belief that the Adult Brain Is Fixed
In Episode 193 of STEM Talk, neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood discusses his new book, *The Simulated Mind*, which challenges the long‑standing belief that adult brains are fixed and inevitably decline. He explains how modern research shows the brain remains plastic...
Renewal Into Becoming
In this solo episode of "Let's Have the Conversation," host Desiree B. Stevens explores the transition from a season of renewal to a season of becoming, using her personal journey of rebuilding a community garden after serious health challenges as...
Bob Sorensen, Chief Quantum Analyst, Hyperion Research
In this episode, Bob Sorensen, Chief Quantum Analyst at Hyperion Research, explains how HPC centers should approach quantum computing by first identifying their most pressing workload pain points and quantifying the cost of inaction. He stresses building a business case...
Healing Artfully: Creative Ways for Dads to Connect with Their Daughters
In this episode of the Dad and Daughter Connection, host Dr. Christopher Lewis talks with Cheryl Rosenberg, creator of the Healing Artfully program, about using creative expression to help fathers connect with their daughters during emotional or behavioral challenges. Rosenberg...
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In this episode of Radical Futures, host Bhakti Shangarpare talks with author Tariq Baconi about his memoir *Fire in Every Direction*, which intertwines his queer coming‑of‑age story with his Palestinian heritage and family history. Baconi explains how writing the book...
Gavin Whitehead | Raven
In this episode of Who Art Ed?, host Kyle Wood talks with fellow art‑history podcaster Gavin Whitehead about his new limited‑series "Raven," which investigates the life of Raven Chanticleer and his African‑American Wax Museum in Harlem. Whitehead explains how he...
#385 – AMA #82: Applying the Tools of Longevity in the Real World: Disease Prevention, DEXA Scans, Artificial Sweeteners, Injury...
In this AMA episode, Dr. Peter Atiyah tackles a wide array of practical health questions, covering how health priorities shift across the decades, the hierarchy of chronic disease risk, and the most useful consumer health metrics. He discusses the role...
#385 - AMA #82: Applying the Tools of Longevity in the Real World: Disease Prevention, DEXA Scans, Artificial Sweeteners, Injury...
In this AMA sneak‑peek, Dr. Peter Atiyah fielded listener questions on practical longevity strategies, covering how health priorities shift across the 20s, 40s, and 60s+, the hierarchy of chronic disease risk (cardiovascular, cancer, neurodegeneration, metabolic), and the most useful consumer...
Why You're Still Using Social Media (Even If You Want to Stop) with Dr. Cass Sunstein
In this episode, behavioral scientist Cass Sunstein discusses his new concept of the "product trap"—a situation where people continue using products like social media because not using them incurs social costs, even though the products reduce their well‑being. He explains...
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Why You Need a Personal Board of Directors [Uncensored Renegades]
In this episode of Uncensored Renegades, the hosts discuss the concept of a personal board of directors—a curated advisory group that helps you navigate pivotal career moments. They explain how to differentiate between community, network, and a personal board, emphasizing...
Why Self-Discipline Is A Lie? (And What Actually Works)
The episode challenges the myth of willpower, arguing that the prefrontal cortex’s rational control is a fragile overlay on a powerful, dopamine‑driven engine. It frames human behavior as a game between conscious intention (Player 1) and neurochemical cravings (Player 2), where the...
UPDATE: Band Uploads Brand New Version Of Single After 'Mix'ed Fan Reviews
The episode examines the mixed fan reactions to Boundaries' new single "Skies Cast Amber Black" and the band's unusual decision to share an alternate mix after the controversy. Frontman Matthew McDougal explained the band's love for both mixes, posted a...
Belief, Potential And Breakthroughs With Nir Eyal – TWMJ #1028
In this episode, Mitch Joel talks with behavioral design expert Nir Eyal about the nature of belief and its role in shaping behavior. Eyal introduces his "motivation triangle"—behavior, benefit, and belief—and argues that beliefs are flexible tools rather than immutable...
Story: Amy (Relationship OCD, Harm OCD, Contamination OCD) (#530)
In this episode, host Stuart Ralph talks with Amy about her lived experience with multiple forms of OCD, including relationship (ROCD), harm, and contamination obsessions that escalated into severe compulsions and disordered eating. Amy describes how the symptoms began subtly,...
The Diabetes - Heart Attack Link: Why Your High Blood Glucose Is a Silent Killer?
The episode examines the lethal connection between diabetes, high blood glucose, and heart attacks, highlighting how chronic hyperglycemia damages the vascular system and oxidized cholesterol accelerates plaque formation. It reviews robust clinical trial data comparing an ancient plant extract to...
Exploring Lincoln and the "Heroic Legend": A Conversation With Kenneth W. Noe
In this interview, Civil War historian Kenneth W. Noe discusses his new book, *Abraham Lincoln and the Heroic Legend*, which interrogates the mythic portrayal of Lincoln as a flawless commander‑in‑chief. Noe traces how his research, sparked by questions raised after...
Tom Junod on IN THE DAYS OF MY YOUTH I WAS TOLD WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MAN
In this episode of Poured Over, host Miwa Messer interviews acclaimed writer Tom Junod about his memoir In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man. Junod recounts how the book evolved from...
Inside a BOOK Auction
In this episode, Planet Money chronicles its own journey to land a book deal, revealing the hidden economics of publishing—from literary agents pitching the idea, to crafting a proposal, and courting major houses amid industry consolidation. Host Alex Horowitz-Gazi and...
What Leaders Get Wrong About Helping Their Struggling People
In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws and Zennium HR VP Lacey Partipillo explore how leaders can effectively support employees who are struggling. They emphasize the importance of regular, open‑ended conversations to uncover whether challenges stem from...
Terence Tao – Kepler, Newton, and the True Nature of Mathematical Discovery
In this episode, Terence Tao and the host explore how Johannes Kepler uncovered the laws of planetary motion, emphasizing his iterative trial‑and‑error approach, the crucial role of Tycho Brahe’s precise observations, and the eventual formulation of Kepler’s three laws. They...
Race and the Anti-War Movement in the 1960s: A Conversation with Matthew Delmont, Dartmouth University and Author of Until the...
In this episode of The Long View, Dartmouth historian Matthew Delmont discusses his new book, *Until the Last Gun is Silent*, which uses the lives of Coretta Scott King and Detroit soldier Dwight "Skip" Johnson to explore the intersections of...
#699: Nir Eyal: The Four Questions That Can Change Any Belief
In this episode, Nir Eyal challenges common notions of motivation, arguing that it’s driven by the desire to escape discomfort rather than the pursuit of rewards. He explains why visualizing only desired outcomes can backfire, introducing the concept of mental...
INNER SUN Equinox Meditation
In this Spring Equinox Inner Sun meditation, the host guides listeners through a 20‑25 minute visualization that aligns personal intentions with the heightened planetary energy of March 20, 2026, including Mercury going direct. The practice emphasizes vivification—infusing visions, resolutions, and...
Sunday Evenings With Godmothers
In this reflective episode titled "Sunday Evenings With Godmothers," the host explores the profound influence of godmothers and mentors, weaving personal anecdotes about family, failure, and growth. They discuss how pain and failure can catalyze personal development, the cognitive benefits...
A Human Conversation with the Producers of ‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’
Producers Diane Becker and Ted Tremper discuss the making of their documentary "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist," detailing how they secured interviews with AI leaders like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, the logistical nightmare of organizing...
No Bloat. No Jitters. Just Energy.
In this episode, Jen Smiley introduces matcha as a nutrient‑dense alternative to coffee, explaining that it’s powdered whole‑leaf green tea offering more antioxidants and a gentler caffeine boost. She outlines two simple preparation methods—using a frother with almond milk and...
Secrets to Commercial Filmmaking With 'The Housemaid' Director Paul Feig
In this episode, host Matt Bellany talks with director Paul Feig about the unexpected blockbuster success of his thriller The Housemaid, which turned a modest $35 million budget into nearly $400 million worldwide. Feig explains his data‑driven, audience‑first process—rigorous test screenings, real‑time...