CURIOSITY MISHMASH

Let's be honest, humans dislike being uncomfortable, and not just physically, but also mentally.  In this episode Chelsea dives into the word of cognitive dissonance -  when our current thoughts or beliefs don't mesh with new information, or actions, and the discomfort that comes with it. She looks at what it is, how we often react to it, and even how we can work to manage it. From scientific research to cults to embarrassing childhood stories, this episode is sure to make you scratch your head, smile, and hopefully stretch your thinking a bit. Want to check out that book by Leon Festinger, When Prophecy Fails?Interested in working with Chelsea? Visit https://aviatrix.guru or email her at chelsea@aviatrix.guru. You can also join her Facebook group, the Success Seekers Squad.

In this episode we get curious about Halloween, and mostly around trick or treating and modern holiday events. We'll talk about the history of trick or treating, what kinds of treats started it all and what crazy and creepy treats are out there today. We finish up with a look at some of the more interesting and creative events that happen around Halloween including pumpkin boat and coffin races. It's time to curious about Halloween!

We all face stress. We all know what it means to be startled or scared. Many of us have even experienced panic on occasion. In this episode Chelsea delves into the nitty gritty of how high stress situations affect us both physiologically as well as mentally, and  how we can  manage the stress and fight to keep panic at bay. Using examples from all aspects of life, including what she's been teaching aviation safety students for years, Chelsea shares a look at how you can use some of the same psychology tricks that US Navy Seals use to succeed under high stress and/or fear-filled situations. Want to learn more about the Navy Seal's use of GVSA? Check out the first ~20 minutes of the History Channel's "The Brain": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003GJ0WQ4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_LR2IFbANVJDK6 https://youtu.be/8tSsc0kTf_o (this is a  version that may be more younger-kid friendly)Interested in working with Chelsea? Visit https://aviatrix.guru or email her at chelsea@aviatrix.guru 

Welcome to the Curiosity Mishmash Podcast trailer! Your host, and curiosity fanatic, Chelsea Stein Engberg, shares a quick look at how the idea for the podcast came to be, what you can expect from the show, and even a few potential episode topics.