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This month, our "Deep Dive" is into some of our past episodes about screen time: the effects it has on our kids, how tech companies engineer their devices to be as addictive as possible, and how we can allow our kids to enjoy screens with supportive limits. How do we untangle ourselves from technology? We give ourselves a hard time for not being able to put our screens down, but the platforms we use are designed to be addictive. It's not our fault. ⁠Gaia Bernstein⁠'s new book: ⁠Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies⁠ shatters the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our screens by the force of willpower, timers, or yelling. Margaret and Gaia discuss: The psychological forces that make us keep scrolling What Big Tech and Big Tobacco have in common Why screen time limiters and other similar methods don't work Here's where you can find Gaia: ⁠https://gaiabernstein.com/⁠ Twitter: @BernsteinGaia Buy Gaia's book Unwired: ⁠https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781009257930⁠ We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if addiction isn't the problem, but the solution to pain you never knew you were carrying? Anita Chellamah looked like she had everything. She appeared on Top of the Pops with Legs & Co, fronted and co-wrote The Cherry Bombz, supported Poison on tour in America, performed at the legendary CBGB in New York and on the Reading Festival Main Stage, was a member of Toto Coelo, who reached No. 6 in the UK charts and No. 4 in Australia, and became one of the first presenters on Sky Television and one of its first presenters of colour, hosting her own shows and performing Sky's 5th Anniversary song. From the outside, it looked like success in every direction. Behind the scenes, however, she was quietly battling addiction. At just 19, while performing in the West End production of Bubbling Brown Sugar, she was prescribed amphetamines by a private doctor who was later struck off. By her late twenties, nights began with champagne, continued with cocaine and ended with Night Nurse. At 29, she stopped. She hasn't had a drink or a drug since.Today, Anita is a trauma, addiction and DBT therapist with nearly four decades of sobriety. Qualified since 1998, she works in private practice, receiving referrals and working with organisations including the Priory, Steps Together and Castle Craig, specialising in addiction, trauma and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with individuals, couples, families and groups. Anita explains why rock bottom rarely looks like the movies, why childhood trauma, shame and emotional pain so often drive addiction, and why recovery is about far more than simply putting down the drink or the drug.We explore the hidden links between trauma, ADHD, binge drinking, cocaine addiction, alcoholism, codependency, self-worth, mental health, emotional regulation and long-term recovery. Anita shares how recovery transformed not only her relationship with alcohol and drugs, but also the way she understands herself, her emotions and the world around her.The conversation also tackles some of the biggest debates in recovery today, including trauma therapy, 12-step fellowships, medication in recovery, antidepressants, ADHD medication, relapse prevention, addictive personality and why there is no single path that works for everyone. Nearly 40 years sober, Anita's humility, honesty and wisdom offer hope to anyone wondering whether lasting recovery from addiction and alcoholism is really possible.Oliver is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK and you can access support here - https://tinyurl.com/5dt5773eThank you to Gavin Sisters for sponsoring this episode! Visit -www.gavinsisters.co.ukand use promo code SCHOOLOFROCKBOTTOM for 10% off!Podcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you!https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1Or via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/olivermason1paypalTopics -0:00 Trailer & Intro2:55 A rock bottom moment 5:25 Binge drinking & progression9:25 Childhood 12:45 ADHD and intrusive thoughts 14:30 Using performing arts as medicine 17:25 Access vs genetics 18:45 Dealing with denial 20:15 Recovery in 198825:35 Do all addicts have trauma?30:35 We are all different 33:35 How therapy helped Anita 38:25 WE ARE NOT DOCTORS!43:50 Still an addict after 38 years?48:20 Humility & labels 51:35 Addictive personality & escape?57:20 Boundaries Follow Anitahttps://www.instagram.com/anitachellamahFollow OliverInstagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjvFacebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59rTikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeahX - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpdsPlease subscribe, follow, like, leave a review and comment!YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/y5bwbcaySpotify - https://tinyurl.com/58jp2jyjApple - https://tinyurl.com/y3n2chk3#Addiction #Recovery #Sobriety

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Monday!!! Harrison is officially DONE with the World Cup (despite going to the game tomorrow AND talking about it for like 20 minutes on this ep lol). BUT this leads to a fun discussion: is watching sports with someone you're dating the new "turbulence test"?! We run through the RED FLAGS of watching sports with a guy — is his day being made or ruined by other men playing a game he's not in?!

The European Union says Facebook and Instagram are designed to be addictive. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Professor Matthew Sadlier, Vice President and Chair of the Consultants' Committee of the IMO

Your mind says yes. Your body says not yet. And until those two are saying the same thing, nothing you manifest will stick. In part three of this special bonus series leading up to Magic Maker, Emily Fletcher names the gap most experienced meditators never hear named: meditation gives you access to the unmanifest, but manifesting the actual dream is a distinct second skill, and almost nobody has been taught how to do both together, in the right order. In this episode, Emily breaks down the difference between an addictive longing — trying to fill an internal void with something external — and an intuitive desire, which is genuinely divinely inspired, but only accessible once meditation has given the body a reliable way to fill itself up first. She gets specific about the neurochemistry: within thirty to forty-five seconds, the brain and body flood with dopamine and serotonin. Then she goes further. What happens when your mind wants one thing but your body is still holding unexpressed rage or grief? Two student stories show what becomes possible once that channel finally clears. And Emily makes the case for why this is more powerful done alongside others: when a group holds coherence together, the prayers get amplified. ✨ Magic Maker is open. Three days. Totally free. July 16, 21 and 23.

If you've ever lost 30 minutes watching someone organize a pantry, this episode is for you. We break down why oddly satisfying videos are so addictive, translate the Gen Z slang confusing the office, and get you hyped for the Marcus in the Morning Karaoke Cruise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the DEA announces an emergency ban on synthetic Kratom, a local mom whose son died from the drug pushes for a broader, more permanent fix.

In this episode of The Journey Podcast, we talk about the difference between love, lust, attraction, potential, and real emotional connection. The conversation gets honest about why s*x can keep people stuck in the wrong relationships, why we fall in love with who someone could be instead of who they actually are, and why chasing unavailable people usually says more about us than them. We also break down anxious and avoidant attachment, healing before dating again, pushing away someone good, and what it feels like to grieve a relationship while you're still in it. This is one of those conversations for anyone who has ever confused chemistry for love, stayed too long, or had to accept that the timing just wasn't right.Patreon (EXCLUSIVE EPISODES)https://www.patreon.com/c/TheJourneyPodThe Journey Podcast Merchhttps://thejourneypodcast.shopINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/johnscafiddijrhttps://www.instagram.com/aviwizwerhttps://www.instagram.com/patbertellTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/thejourneypodcast__#relationships #datingadvice #relationshipadvice #love #lust #toxicrelationships #situationships #heartbreak #healing #mensmentalhealth #selfimprovement #traumabond #attachmentstyles

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Lando Norris achieved his lifelong dream in 2025, becoming Formula 1 World Champion for the first time after a rollercoaster title battle that went all the way down to the wire in Abu Dhabi.Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Lando talks about not being nervous before that season-finale, what it really means to achieve the goal he's been chasing for so long, how becoming champion has changed him and whether he ever considered ‘doing a Nico Rosberg' and retiring after winning his first title.Lando also tells Tom why he doesn't think he'd be World Champion now had he ignored team orders at Budapest in 2024 and whether he sees himself as a one-team driver with McLaren for the rest of his career. The answer is revealing. Plus, you'll hear where Lando keeps his Drivers' Championship trophy and what he makes of his recently unveiled waxwork at Madame Tussauds.This episode is sponsored by: Explora Journeys: travel the world in an ocean-front suite on an ultra-elegantship. Discover more at explorajourneys.comVanta: get started today at vanta.com/GRID

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The quad is back. Dave and Brit rejoin Sam and Jess fresh off a More or Less fan encounter at the Zurich airport. It was quite the week for Meta as the squad breaks down the company's new line of glasses featuring Kylie Jenner (or, in Jess' words, Kendall), and Brit makes the call that this is finally the watershed moment for women buying smart glasses ( The men seem to be the early adopters, Dave wore his in the Sistine Chapel, and Sam owns 10+ pairs.). Then they get into Meta's prediction market: a genuinely interesting information machine or a very efficient way to addict twenty-somethings to fake gambling? In true MOL fashion, the squad is split. Sam is all in, Dave is worried it'll work too well, and Brit thinks it'll all click when you tie it to The Bachelor. Dave also ran GLM 5.2 on eight Nvidia B200s with some hacker friends and came away shaken. Open source is now matching, if not outperforming, frontier models at 10x the speed, raising uncomfortable questions about the enormous bets sitting on frontier labs today. Remember last year's AI talent war? It's back, and Jess argues it's really an early indicator of investor insecurity. Finally, in pop culture corner: Cannes and Sam's unsolicited review of The Information's new mobile app.Chapters:0:00 Episode trailer0:50 Intro1:12 MOL Got Recognized at the Zurich Airport3:02 What's on the Agenda Today5:04 Meta Smart Glasses, The Moment Women Finally Buy In?14:20 Meta's Prediction Markets, Brilliant or Addictive?19:39 Polymarket's Influencer Problem22:48 AI Talent Wars, Investors Are Reading the Wrong Signals25:40 GLM 5.2 on Nvidia B200s, Open Source Catches Frontier Models28:20 AI Token Spend, Sam's $1,500/Month Experiment31:04 Sam Reviews The Information App Live36:17 Anthropic, Dell, and the Math Behind Generational Returns43:30 Cannes Lions, Worth It or Corporate Boondoggle?We're also on ↓X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspodInstagram: https://instagram.com/moreorlessYouTube: https://youtu.be/dbdH6dPMDxkConnect with us here:1) Sam Lessin: https://x.com/lessin2) Dave Morin: https://x.com/davemorin3) Jessica Lessin: https://x.com/Jessicalessin4) Brit Morin: https://x.com/brit

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever opened your phone “for a second” and lost 45 minutes, this episode is for you. JT sits down with Riley Colford, a University of Delaware public policy student days away from graduating, to hear about a capstone project that hits straight at the intersection of habits, addiction, and agency.Riley walks through what they found researching addictive social media design (think casino mechanics: infinite scroll, no stopping cues), what happened when they all did a one-week detox, and why it revealed something deeper than “bad discipline.” They also dig into the messy reality of policy: what the government can and can't do, the First Amendment limits, and why advocacy and awareness may be the most realistic next step. This is a rare conversation that's both personal and systems-level, and it'll make you look at your screen time differently.

Former Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, war correspondent, and documentarian Kaj Larsen joins The Michael Chernow Podcast for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, suffering, purpose, and what it takes to perform at the highest level.Kaj shares incredible stories from SEAL training, nearly quitting Hell Week, the addictive nature of war, lessons from combat, and the leadership principles that have guided him through military service, entrepreneurship, journalism, and life. Michael and Kaj also explore modern masculinity, accountability, mental toughness, AI warfare, and why the ability to embrace discomfort may be the most valuable skill in today's world.If you've ever felt stuck, challenged, or called to become a stronger version of yourself, this episode is packed with wisdom that can help you take the next step.New episodes of The Michael Chernow Podcast drop every Wednesday at 12 PM.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Meeting Kaj Larsen00:50 The SEAL Team Drug Scandal That Changed Everything05:00 Doing The Hard Right Thing As A Leader10:00 Accountability, Leadership & Extreme Ownership16:45 Why Kaj Joined The Navy18:30 How Navy SEALs Actually Select Candidates21:20 Hell Week & What Breaks Most Men23:30 Modern Day Knight Project & Facing Your Darkness28:45 The Real Purpose Of SEAL Training31:15 The Night Kaj Almost Quit Hell Week37:20 Finding The Hidden Gear & Building Mental Toughness42:40 Why Suffering Is Necessary For Growth44:50 Why War Becomes Addictive50:50 AI, Drones & The Future Of Warfare59:20 Mission, Purpose & Becoming Mentally Strong1:05:00 Building A Powerful Mind In An Age Of Distraction1:12:00 Final Lessons On Discipline, Identity & Success#MichaelChernow #KajLarsen #TheMichaelChernowPodcast #NavySEAL #hellweek

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Are “screentime battles” taking over your home? You’re not alone. After her son dropped out of college due to a video game addiction, Melanie Hempe took a deep dive in the science of brain development. She founded ScreenStrong, an organization dedicated to helping parents navigate technology. Receive a copy of Kids Brains and Screens and an audio download of "How to Free Your Child from Addictive Screen Habits" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

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Getting kids off games is the struggle of many parents, but if you didn't already know, many games are made to keep them hooked…“Games are designed to offer something to capture your attention every 40 seconds. No wonder it's a battle”, so says Breda O'Brien, Irish Times contributor, who joins Shane to discuss.

Why does online poker feel impossible to stop?It's not just the money.It's the anticipation.The uncertainty.The feeling that the next hand could change everything.And online, the game never really ends.No stopping point. No real reset.Just one more hand. One more hit of stimulation.Over time, your brain adapts to that intensity.So now:slower moment feels dull, motivation feels inconsistent,and real life doesn't hit the same anymore.Not because you're lazy. Because your brain got used to faster dopamine loops.In this video, Dr. Trish Leigh explains how online poker activates the same reward circuitry involved in scrolling, gambling, pornography, and hyperstimulating digital habits.Why Online Poker Feels So Addictive (It's Not Just Money)

In the age of AI, do you feel that your future is more uncertain?

Although it may be hard to detect, a quiet revolution is underway:   As the real-world consequences of social media come into focus, and AI's invasion into every aspect of our lives feels imminent, a new generation of parents and teens are stepping forward to challenge the systems shaping their lives and fight for a different future, one where Big Tech doesn't get to define the terms of human connection.   Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are director Sara Robin and writer Jack LeMay to discuss their documentary, "Your Attention Please."    Blending intimate human stories with insights from leading experts in tech reform and digital wellbeing, "Your Attention Please" asks some of the most urgent questions of our time: Can we reclaim our autonomy?   Can technology be redesigned to serve humanity?   And what does a healthier relationship with the digital world look like for us and our kids?   SARA ROBIN is a German filmmaker based in Boston. Her work explores human connection, often through the lens of future worlds, and is known for telling stories at the intersection of documentary and science-fiction.    JACK LEMAY is a writer, director and editor also based in Boston. His films are observational and philosophical, and explore the poetry of what drives the human spirit.   Making Media Now is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey.   About the host: www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/   Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead    

Dr. Paola Tiedemann and Cameron Ford dive into the controversial Kong toy research that detection dog handlers have been asking about for years. This episode exclusively covers the chemical analysis of Kong rubber toys and what it means for teams using toys as training aids or rewards.What We Cover:The chemical signature found inside Kong rubber toysWhy this research was conducted and what question it answersU.S. vs. Europe: different legal frameworks for Kong trainingThe Fourth Amendment problem: probable cause and court challengesHow defense attorneys could use Kong training against handlersRisk assessment: "My client is a dog lover, there was a Kong in the car"Making informed decisions about toy-based training methodsDr. Tiedemann breaks down the science behind what dogs actually smell when detecting Kong toys, while Cameron addresses the operational and legal implications for law enforcement handlers. The conversation emphasizes informed decision-making rather than blanket recommendations—understanding both the benefits (used successfully in Europe) and risks (U.S. legal system challenges) of toy-based training.This isn't saying "don't do it"—this is saying "know what you're doing and the potential consequences."Upcoming Training Opportunities:

New research from Auckland University reveals why it's not entirely our own fault for loving junk foodThe marketers of ultra-processed foods have taken a leaf out of the tobacco industry's playbook to make their foods more addictiveFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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It's easy to believe the part of us that pulls us toward porn addiction is evil. We condemn it, suppress it, shame it, and try to control it. But often, that inner war only keeps the cycle of porn cravings, relapse, and self-hatred alive.In this episode, I sit down with Conor McMillen to discuss how IFS for porn addiction can help men understand the addictive part of the mind with more calm, curiosity, and compassion.IFS, or Internal Family Systems, teaches that the mind is made up of different “parts.” Some parts try to manage our lives through discipline, control, perfectionism, or self-criticism. Other parts rush in to numb pain through porn, fantasy, food, video games, work, scrolling, or other escape routes. These parts may use destructive strategies, but they are often trying to protect us from deeper wounds.We discuss parts work for addiction, protector parts, firefighter parts, exiled parts, shame and porn addiction, emotional regulation, sexual shame, and why porn is often a coping mechanism for deeper pain like loneliness, worthlessness, rejection, fear, abandonment, and the belief that we are not enough.Conor also guides me through a live parts-work process around attraction, arousal, shame, and old beliefs about sexuality. What comes up is powerful: beneath distorted sexual craving, there can be innocent desires for connection, joy, beauty, play, emotional safety, and healthy relationship with the feminine.This conversation is not about excusing porn or minimizing the damage addiction causes. It is about learning how to take responsibility without self-hatred. It is about understanding the root cause of porn addiction so we can stop simply managing behavior and start healing from the inside out.If you've wondered why you keep going back to porn, why shame doesn't create lasting sobriety, or how to work with cravings instead of being controlled by them, this episode will give you a practical, compassionate framework for recovery through Self-leadership, emotional healing, and deeper inner integration.Connect with Conor: InternalFamilySystems.org ConorMcMillen.com Men's backpacking retreats: conor@internalfamilysystems.orgLink to Blog Article for this EpisodeVisit No More Desire Tools for Recovery for recovery tools and training, including my free eBook, Workshop, The RAIL Method ™ and more to help you break free from porn.If you're tired of trying to quit porn on your own, the No More Desire Academy gives you a structured path to recovery through coaching, brotherhood, practical tools, and step-by-step training. Learn more about the Academy.If you want deeper, more personalized support, I also offer 1-on-1 porn addiction recovery coaching. We'll work directly on your patterns, emotional triggers, recovery plan, and long-term growth. Apply here to explore coaching with Jake Kastleman.Support the showNo More Desire

Ballmaxxing: increasing the size of your testicles and it's addicting and fun. Strongman pulled a car with his penis while his body was on fire to raise money for cancer. Philadelphia art museum brings the Rocky statue inside their doors after decades of tension, which wasn't so much tension.Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones - wants Jonesy to come perform standup comedy in your city? Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYbm8Wgz3Oc2KSDg0-C6EtSlx369bvi7xdUpx_7UNGA_fIw/viewform

There's a reason some episodes stay in your head long after they end, and a lot of it comes down to the storytelling tricks happening underneath the surface that you barely notice while you're listening. In this episode, the PMS cast and crew break down how a bizarre tech problem from 99% Invisible turned into a fully addictive audio mystery, and why the tension, pacing, curiosity loops, and live experimentation kept everyone locked in even while feeling frustrated the whole time. We talk about how tiny specific problems often create stronger stories than giant vague ideas, why letting listeners experience discovery with you builds trust, and how collaborations can pull audiences deeper into a show when done right. You know the one, that episode where you keep saying “just try this already” but somehow you still can't stop listening. That's exactly what this conversation taps into, and by the end you start realizing the difference between simply sharing information and creating something people genuinely need to hear through to the end.Episode Highlights:[01:51] Show Spotlight Plug[02:48] Episode Overview[03:51] Why It's Obsession-Worthy[05:09] Hook and Stakes[06:34] Curiosity Loop[09:01] Crossover Collaborations[10:22] Proof It Happens[11:54] Testing the Madness[16:26] Escalation and Sound[18:51] Percent Sign Theory[20:18] A New Explanation Emerges[21:24] Creating Podcast Tension[23:28] Intentionally Editing Cliffhangers[24:04] Storytelling with Purpose[24:48] Tomorrow's Show Preview[25:34] Mystery Payoff Explained[26:40] Mazda Safe Feed Solution[29:30] Debating the Ending[33:35] Obsession Engines Breakdown[37:42] Collaboration Opportunities[42:59] Final Takeaways and Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:Feature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show:https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Show:⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/Meet the PMS Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc:https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 8 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 8 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie speaks with John Whitehead, Owner of Honest HomePerformance and Radon Solutions, and Co‑Owner of Honest Heating and Cooling Inc., as part of the Mental Health series. John shares his experience with becoming overly focused on HVAC education and how his drive to learn turned into an unhealthy obsession. He explains how constant access to information, combined with an addictive personality, led to overstimulation and loss of balance in his life. John also talks about the impact of modern technology, social media, and idle time on mental health. The episode highlights the importance of setting limits, maintaining self-awareness, and finding balance while continuing to grow and learn. Gary and John discuss mental health in the trades and how habits and personality traits can impact daily life. John speaks openly about his experience with becoming overly focused on HVAC education and how his drive to improve turned into an unhealthy obsession. They talk about how constant learning, social media, and easy access to information can lead to overstimulation and loss of balance. John also explains how his team supported him during this time and how he has learned to slow down and set limits. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, control, and finding balance while continuing to grow. Expect to Learn: How constant access to information can lead to overstimulation and mental fatigue. Why having an addictive personality can turn learning into an unhealthy habit. How idle time and modern technology can impact focus and mental health. Why setting limits and slowing down is important for long-term balance. How support from coworkers and self-awareness can help manage personal struggles. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Intro to John Whitehead in Part 02  [03:00] - Question: Is mania similar to ADHD? [03:34] - North America's mental health epidemic [05:43] - Idle time & modern luxuries fueling mental struggles [08:15] - Sudden hyper-focus on HVAC education [11:01] - Addictive personality & sobriety [13:22] - Social media rabbit holes & lost time [17:44] - How his team stepped up during the crisis [20:49] - Michael Haus' advice: slow down, one bite at a time   This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Factory Direct Filters: https://www.factorydirectfilters.com/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at Supplyhouse! Follow the Guest John Whitehead on:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-whitehead-17a341370/   Honest Heating and Cooling Inc - Website: https://www.honestheatingac.com/   Honest HomePerformance and Radon Solutions - Website: https://www.honesthomeperformance.com/   Follow the Host: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/  Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/

Social media representatives faced questions about harmful algorithms and inappropriate content. Brian O'Donovan, Work & Technology Correspondent.

Social media is designed to keep us scrolling. But is it also keeping us angry? Rage bait is rewarded and amplified. It's easy to react and even easier to get pulled in. Over time, this has changed how we interact with the world — and with each other. But is this just bad behavior, or something closer to addiction?Host Megan McArdle is joined by Keith Humphreys, a Stanford professor and psychologist, to break down the mechanics of addiction and how they might apply to life online. Together, they explore why rage is so compelling, how platforms keep us hooked and whether it's possible to break the cycle.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Gaia Bernstein discusses her book "Unwired" and the pressing need to gain control over addictive technologies. Gaia is Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at the Seton Hall University. She writes teaches and lectures on issues at the intersections of law, technology, privacy and health. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise      

In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down The Attention Formula and shows you how to engineer addictive Reels step by step. The focus isn't on better cameras, trending audio, or even the topic—it's on building curiosity into your content so viewers keep watching. Brock explains the three core layers of retention: structure, psychology, and swaps. First, we cover structure—how great short-form videos are built using a sequence of setups and payoffs, and how to stack ideas so each moment creates more curiosity than the last. he walks through a simple 5-step process to turn any topic into a high-retention video. Next, he dives into psychology, including how to use hooks, curiosity gaps, anticipation, and strong payoffs to keep viewers engaged. Brock also explains how these elements build trust over time and create a pattern where your audience expects your content to be valuable. Finally, he breaks down word swaps and framing techniques that immediately improve retention. This includes naming your frameworks, removing weak language, using negative framing, rehooking mid-video, and using contrast to hold attention. This episode is focused on helping you improve watch time, increase engagement, and create short-form videos that consistently perform. Watch On YouTube 

Why does discipline feel so hard for you, while others seem to do it effortlessly? In this episode, I break down the two phases of discipline, explain why your brain resists change, and show you how to push through the identity lag so consistency becomes part of who you are. I'll teach you how to build addictive discipline so you stop relying on motivation and start becoming the person who actually craves the work. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

D&P Highlight: Trust them...THIS one ISN'T addictive...just like that last one, and the one before that. full 339 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0000 NnBCu5Jru5bTtAcu6fgzMKykDNJeWMoz news The Dana & Parks Podcast news D&P Highlight: Trust them...THIS one ISN'T addictive...just like that last one, and the one before that. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False

In this episode of The Addicted Mind, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Judy Rosenberg, founder of the Psychological Healing Center, to dive deep into the psychology of smoking addiction.Dr. Rosenberg shares her journey from the early days of aversion therapy at the Schick Center to developing her transformative "Mind Map" for healing. They move beyond the surface-level habit of nicotine to explore the "hole in the soul"—the childhood wounds and narcissistic injuries that often drive us to "fill" ourselves with substances rather than finding true "fulfillment."Key Highlights & ThemesThe Failure of Aversion Therapy: Why "shocking" people out of a habit often leads to high relapse rates if the underlying psychological cause isn't addressed.The "Hole in the Soul": Identifying the childhood wounds—physical, sexual, verbal abuse, neglect, or narcissistic injury—that create a void we try to fill with cigarettes.Filling vs. Fulfilling: A powerful distinction between using a substance to temporarily plug a hole (the "vampire effect") versus generating internal light and generative health.The Narcissistic Cigarette: How we assign value to an object that drains our health, money, and power, much like a toxic relationship.The Three Smoking Personalities: * The Comfort Smoker: Seeking the attunement and nurturing missed in early childhood.The Control Smoker: Using the cigarette to manage a chaotic or unpredictable environment.The Performance Smoker: Using nicotine to "show up," create, or please others, often rooted in narcissistic wounds.Destination Disgust: How to use the emotion of disgust as a protective mechanism to "unhook" from the addiction and view the substance as the poison it truly is.The Oxygen Trick: Recognizing that the "relief" of a cigarette often comes from the deep breath of the inhale, which the cigarette then "hijacks" and takes credit for.The Mind Map for HealingIdentify childhood wounds and the "cracked lens" of perception.Decode the "poison" of negative core beliefs (e.g., "I don't matter").Recode the psyche into a state of health, power, and self-causality.Guest ResourcesWebsite: Psychological Healing CenterBooks: * Kick It: Stop Smoking and Be the Cause of Better Outcomes for Your LifeBe the Cause: Healing Human DisconnectYouTube: Dr. Judy WTF (What the Freud) – Over 500 episodes on healing from narcissistic abuse and addiction.If you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery CenterNovusMindfulLife.comWe want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmindDisclaimerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week, two separate juries held social media companies liable for harming young users. We unpack what these landmark decisions mean — not only for the future of social platforms like Meta and YouTube, but also for A.I. chatbots. Then, Sebastian Mallaby, the author of “The Infinity Machine,” joins us to talk about the three years he spent with Demis Hassabis and those closest to Google DeepMind. And finally, we catch up on some of our favorite tech headlines from the week with a round of HatGPT.   Guest: Sebastian Mallaby, author of “The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind and the Quest for Superintelligence.”   Additional Reading: Juries Take the Lead in the Push for Child Online Safety An A.I. Agent Was Banned From Creating Wikipedia Articles, Then Wrote Angry Blogs About Being Banned I Met Olaf — the Frozen Robot who Might be the Future of Disney Parks Claude's Code: Anthropic Leaks Source Code for A.I. Software Engineering Tool What's With All the A.I. Videos of Cheating Fruit? This Company Is Secretly Turning Your Zoom Meetings into A.I. Podcasts North Korean Hackers Suspected in Axios Software Tool Breach   We want to hear from you. Email us at hardfork@nytimes.com. Find “Hard Fork” on YouTube and TikTok. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In rare verdicts, juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles sided against multiple Big Tech companies last week.In Los Angeles, Meta and Youtube were found liable for intentionally creating addictive products, while in New Mexico, Meta was found to have violated state law and misled consumers on child safety guardrails.The result of these two cases will ripple to the thousands of pending cases against Big Tech companies across the country and could impact future legislation. “Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Eric Goldman, co-director at Santa Clara University's High Tech Law Institute, about the verdicts.

In rare verdicts, juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles sided against multiple Big Tech companies last week.In Los Angeles, Meta and Youtube were found liable for intentionally creating addictive products, while in New Mexico, Meta was found to have violated state law and misled consumers on child safety guardrails.The result of these two cases will ripple to the thousands of pending cases against Big Tech companies across the country and could impact future legislation. “Marketplace Tech” host Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Eric Goldman, co-director at Santa Clara University's High Tech Law Institute, about the verdicts.

Plus: The Pentagon prepares for possible ground troops in Iran, a listener asks how libertarians should answer the appeal of collectivism, and ICE descends on airports.

Corinne Fisher talks Fox News getting into the wine game, Kari Lake getting accused of infiltrating a formerly free press with propaganda, a look at Zohrans Muslim faith and how it is rubbing some the wrong way, the controversy with his wife doing illustrations for an essay by a problamatic writer, a look at LA's mayoral race with embattled Karen Bass in a barn burner with Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt and more before diving into the main stories of the week including ICE being deployed to airports as the TSA goes yet another week without funding and YouTube and Meta being held responsible for building addictive platforms in a groundbreaking civil suit. Corinne also does a deep dive on The Iditarod dog sled race and the harsh conditions for the dogs, Trump ramping up the enlistment age for the millitary while also eliminating previously disqualifying actions, the White House fighting the war in Iran with memes and so much more!SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON:https://patreon.com/WithoutACountry?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFOLLOW WITHOUT A COUNTRY ON IG: @withoutacountryppodcastFOLLOW CORINNE ON IG: @philanthropygalFOLLOW MIKE ON IG: @themharringtonNACHO BITCHES - Thurs April 9https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/nacho-bitches-2026-04-09211500FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE STORIES HERE:GIFT IDEA FOR MIKE'S MOM: https://www.foxnewswineshop.com/jsp/newlandingpage/us/home.jsp?cid=RM/AHNM001&promoCode=AHNM001&offer=american-wine-club&cid=RM/AHNQ001&promoCode=AHNQ001&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22942362407&gbraid=0AAAABBKBbiWVIo0NqFXs3WHAb9VphlJvJ&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj47OBhCmARIsAF5wUEFX-0vn0mfZGC2ozcbB6JhjEdsqa5OMQgYnf1wTHYi8qrGnN93VddYaArTTEALw_wcB#/ENEMY OF THE STATE: Kari Lakehttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/voice-of-america-journalists-allege-trump-is-making-news-outlet-a-propaganda-sourceWACO mailbaghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/20/zohran-mamdani-muslim-faith/AL JAZEERAhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/15/why-is-nycs-mamdani-facing-criticism-over-response-to-attacks-on-wifeMUNICIPAL: Los Angeles Mayor's Race https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/us/nithya-raman-los-angeles-mayor.htmlMAIN STORIESICE at airportsLEFT: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/travel/ice-agents-tsa-airports.htmlRIGHT: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-scores-massive-court-victory-appellate-ruling-ice-detentionMARKWAYNE MULLIN: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/24/mullin-dhs-noem-trump-00842057SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION TRIALhttps://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5746125/meta-youtube-social-media-trial-verdict#:~:text=The%20jurors%20concluded%20that%20Meta,for%2070%25%20of%20that%20amount.CUTIES CORNERIditarodGUUUURLMilitary Enlistment Agehttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/03/25/army-raises-maximum-enlistment-age-to-42/War in Iranhttps://www.msn.com/en-in/news/insight/saudi-prince-urges-trump-to-extend-iran-war/gm-GM1096FD22?gemSnapshotKey=GM1096FD22-snapshot-5&uxmode=rubySouth Korea Energyhttps://www.reuters.com/business/energy/south-koreas-lee-calls-energy-saving-campaign-including-curbs-cars-2026-03-24/War Memeshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/03/25/veterans-backlash-white-house-iran-memes/Mail-in ballotshttps://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/nx-s1-5757916/supreme-court-considers-laws-allowing-mail-in-votes-to-be-counted-after-election-daySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does addiction look like in the aura? Addiction doesn't just affect the body and mind, it impacts the soul and the life force energy around you. In this episode, Michaela explores how addiction can distort different aura colors, amplify the ego, and disconnect someone from their true essence. She discusses aura specific ways to reach someone who is struggling and gives a spiritual take on the disease of addiction which impacts so many of us. Want to learn more? Enjoy one of our new interactive Aura quizzes: https://knowyouraura.com/aura-quizzes/Listen to this introductory episode to find your Aura color: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-every-aura-color-explained/id1477126939?i=1000479357880Send Mystic Michaela some positive energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaela/Explore the Know Your Aura Website: https://knowyouraura.com/Visit Mystic Michaela's Website: https://www.mysticmichaela.com/Join Mystic Michaela's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093029197406168/Our Episode Partners:Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at https://lolablankets.com by using code KYA at checkout.For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://www.smalls.com/kyaGet 15% off OneSkin with the code KYA at https://www.oneskin.co/KYA #oneskinpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.