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The Catered Quiz
2026 Episode 34: Scott Rogowsky Answers Questions About Minor League Baseball and Phish

The Catered Quiz

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 37:10


The Quiz Daddy takes on The Catered Quiz as Scott Rogowsky joins the show to answer questions about Minor League Baseball and Phish. We also talk about summer camp, Alpine Valley and Scott's new show Savvy which launches on Thursday, October 1st. Download the Savvy app. Follow Savvy on Instagram. Check out Scott's substack Rogo's Modern Life.

The Rose Woman
Apprentice of Love: Reverence, Grief and Holding Space with Astrid Brinck

The Rose Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 75:54


A single bow can hold a whole way of living: one that welcomes grief, honors endings, and leans fully into love.In this episode of the Rose Woman podcast, Christine Marie Mason sits down with Astrid Brinck, a contemporary teacher and integrative therapist from Chile whose life's work orbits reverence, grief, and the deep craft of holding space. Together, they explore how natural cycles, fully felt sorrow, and conscious endings can carve us into more joyful, present, and reverent human beings.About Astrid BrinckAstrid Brinck is an apprentice of love, a contemporary teacher, facilitator, and integrative therapist from Chile. For more than three decades, she has devoted herself to understanding the maturation of the human heart through the lens of nature's cycles and life's initiations. Drawing from her research and lived experience, she created The Circle, a process for self‑mastery, along with the Inner Freedom Process and Reverent Leadership Training. Astrid works with leaders, organizations, and communities worldwide, focusing on cultures of care, grief and completion work, and the subtle relational skills required to hold space with integrity. She also trains facilitators in the “temptations of the facilitator” and how to create containers where people remain fully sovereign while being deeply supported.Listen now to journey with Astrid into a different way of relating to love, loss, leadership, and the sacred work of simply being human.(00:00:00): Introduction of Astrid by Christine: background, work with nature's cycles, “The Circle,” inner freedom, reverent leadership, and holding space.(00:03:19): What is Reverence for Astrid?(00:05:05): Astrid's childhood in Chile(00:07:00): Fire and loss (00:08:41): Grief work (00:11:40): Detailed description of Astrid's Circle/Cycles process(00:19:34): Signs that something is “too loud”(00:21:38): Ongoing nature of self-mastery and humility(00:27:23): Cultures of care & endings – how exits are handled creates or erodes trust and belonging.(00:29:20): Concrete examples of conscious endings(00:33:21): Overview of The Circle & reverent leadership(00:37:11): Introduction to The Four Freedoms as the core framework(00:37:34): First Freedom – freedom to be yourself: owning past, scars, mistakes, and rejecting shame and spiritual bypassing.(00:40:41): Second Freedom – freedom to relate with what is: legitimate self and legitimate other, compassion, and the right to change one's mind.(00:43:31): Third Freedom – freedom to participate in the world; movement rather than perfection, many forms of participation, and critique of “excellence” as arrogance.(00:45:59): Fourth Freedom – freedom to transcend via reverence and bowing; daily practice of returning “home,” beyond organized religion.(00:49:06): What are the qualities of a wonderful facilitator? (00:49:44): Temptations of the facilitator (part 1) – taking credit for participants' achievements, over‑owning failures, and crossing boundaries with praise.(00:53:12): Principle of only helping those who ask (00:57:14): Temptations of the facilitator (part 2) – seeing intuition as “the truth” rather than a source of inquiry; attachment to outcomes; timing that isn't the client's.(01:03:49): Hygiene in language and attitude(01:07:56): Elements of a Clean Container(01:12:20): Closing: Astrid's current Offerings(01:15:02): Christine's Closing ReflectionsHelpful links:Astrid Brinck - Check out her Instagram at @astridbrinck and LinkedInTHE REVERENT LEADER: A new blueprint for conscious leadershipMusic of Astrid Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life by Christine Marie MasonYour host:Courses, Retreats and Events by Christine:Wake Down for Women: Virtual Workshop live in MexicoFall Hawai'i Immersion: November 1 to 22, 2026Easter Intensive: Mystic Heart of Easter Retreat with Christine Mason on March 25-28, 2027Upcoming Events with ChristineGood Gathering Events at Sundari GardensSubscribe to The Museletter on Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looks Unfamiliar
142 - Mic Wright - I Have Achieved Some Things

Looks Unfamiliar

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 41:47


Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is journalist Mic Wright, who's carefully accumulating his small change in the hope of collecting a full set of the NatWest Piggies, Eerie. Indiana, Musical Chairs by Kinky Friedman, High On A Rocky Ledge by Moondog and the National Record Of Achievement. Along the way we'll be examining Boris Becker's dread of giant interrogational pig costumes, debating who would 'win' out of Sir Nathaniel Westminster and Nicky Wire, consulting the Chartered Accountancy Necronomicon and revealing just who a Golden Wonder sticker of Beth Buchanan is 'on brand' for and why.You can find more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at http://timworthington.org/. You can also find Mic on Looks Unfamiliar talking about The Adventures Of Pete And Pete, Army And Navy Sweets, Emergency by 999, Rock On by David Essex, Thunderbirds comic and the murky origins of a certain unsavoury playground rumour here, I Helped Patrick McGoohan Escape by The Times, Clarissa Explains It All, 2000 AD strip Nikolai Dante, Sharky And George, Jeff Lint and The Game here and Cargo by Men At Work, Rocko's Modern Life, Party Animals, Solitary Fitness by Charles Bronson and Tazos here. You can also find Mic on The Golden Age Of Children's TV talking about Around The World With Willy Fog here.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, why not buy us a coffee here? You could always make a note of it in your National Record Of Achievement.

The Meditation Conversation Podcast
637. Michelangelo's Secret: Is the Message of Soul Activation Depicted in The Creation of Adam?

The Meditation Conversation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 21:03


Michelangelo's Secret: Is the Message of Soul Activation Depicted in The Creation of Adam? Does Michelangelo hide the secret to spiritual awakening in the two hands reaching across the Sistine Chapel ceiling? In this Soul Elevation episode, Kara Goodwin explores The Creation of Adam as a living message of our spiritual reality.  God's finger is fully outstretched; He is active, ready, surrounded by angels to assist. Adam's hand is languid, relaxed, pointing slightly down. Adam needs only to lift his finger a fraction higher to meet the Divine. Let's unpack what this gap might be saying: God is always ready to meet us, but we must make the tiny effort to rise.  This is the essence of ascension, divine connection, and human consciousness awakening now on Earth. Discover why Michelangelo's masterpiece might be a blueprint for soul activation, how divine support is always present when you choose to reach, and what this centuries old painting reveals about higher consciousness, spiritual growth, and your own power to close the gap. Here is episode's video, and the painting is at the bottom of the show notes.

Toys Reluctant Adult Podcast
Toy Insider Dives Deep to Uncover the Truth Behind Mondo's Rocko's Modern Life Colorway Conspiracy

Toys Reluctant Adult Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 93:29


Playmates Toys find themselves in a sticky situation following its successful Dragonzord Kickstarter. Plus, Toy Insider goes deep down the rabbit hole of Mondo's Rocko's Modern Life colorway conspiracy. And cancel culture finally catches up with Arbuckle. Comics' most famous fur daddy, Jon, gets the axe from Boss Fight Studio's Garfield Series 2. It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Get our official t-shirts and show merch The Reluctant Adult Podcast Shop Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

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Lightweights Podcast
Carlos Alazraqui on Reno 911!, Rocko's Modern Life & His Legendary Voice Acting Career

Lightweights Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 88:03


Carlos Alazraqui is an actor, comedian, and legendary voice artist whose career spans more than three decades of television, animation, and comedy. From starring as Deputy James Garcia on Reno 911! to voicing Rocko in Rocko's Modern Life, Mr. Crocker in The Fairly OddParents, Winslow in CatDog, the original Spyro the Dragon, and the iconic Taco Bell Chihuahua, Carlos has been behind characters that defined multiple generations. In this interview, Carlos reflects on Reno 911!, the golden era of Nickelodeon, creating his most famous voices, and how the voice acting industry has changed over his incredible career.   WATCH THE VIDEO PODCAST HERE: https://youtu.be/uzKRnIwRo64     ▼ CHECK OUT MY OTHER SOCIALS ▼ Instagram: http://instagram.com/thejoe Instagram Podcast: http://instagram.com/thejoevulpispodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ughitsjoe TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ughitsjoe Snapchat : https://snapchat.com/@thejosephv Twitter: https://x.com/ughitsjoe   Welcome to THE JOE VULPIS PODCAST official YouTube channel! Hosted by Joe Vulpis, also known as "Ugh It's Joe" and "The Joe". My guests range from rockstars and actors, to hit reality show stars and the largest influencers on the planet. Joe achieved internet notoriety with his unique witty Vlog style videos and passion for food. Amassing a total of more than 3,000,000 followers across social platforms, 500,000,000 Youtube views across his channels, and averages more than 100 million monthly views across all socials!   GHOST TAGS: Carlos Alazraqui, Carlos Alazraqui interview, Carlos Alazraqui podcast, Reno 911, Deputy Garcia, James Garcia, Rocko's Modern Life, Rocko, Fairly OddParents, Mr Crocker, CatDog, Winslow, Spyro the Dragon, original Spyro voice, Taco Bell Chihuahua, voice actor, voice acting, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, 90s cartoons, 2000s cartoons, animation, Reno 911 interview, Joe Vulpis Podcast

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer
How Can We Apply the Rule of Saint Benedict to Modern Life?

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 15:10


You may have heard of the Rule of Saint Benedict, but if you're ready for a refresher, Father Dave welcomes Manolito Jaldon Jr. to help us apply it to our daily lives — even if you aren't in a monastery! Manolito Jaldon Jr. is an oblate of Mount Angel Abbey and the author of, "The Upside-Down Kingdom: Living in Holiness and Sanity Through the Wisdom of Saint Benedict."   

Things You Learn in Therapy
Ep 188: Why Recovery Cannot Keep Up with Modern Life with Marie Sloane

Things You Learn in Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 44:06 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailBurnout doesn't always show up as collapse. Sometimes it shows up as competence that never turns off, a brain that can't tolerate quiet, and a calendar packed with “necessary” things that somehow never end. Marie Sloane, LPC, joins us to name what so many people are living right now: life moves fast, but recovery moves slower, and that mismatch is exhausting.We talk about why time can feel warped in a world of constant stimulation, and why boredom has become strangely hard for both kids and adults. From there, we get practical about self-care strategies that work in real life, not influencer life. We break down the guilt loop of “I should be doing something else,” the all-or-nothing trap that makes people quit, and a simple framework we love: small daily actions that remove a few “pebbles” from the heavy backpack you carry every day.We also go deeper into trauma-informed therapy insights, especially overfunctioning. We unpack how overfunctioning can start as a survival skill, then get rewarded by work culture and relationships until it becomes physically and emotionally unsustainable. If you've ever felt selfish for having needs, or you only feel safe when you're producing, this conversation will land.We close with ways to plan for obstacles before motivation disappears, including accountability and community support that keeps self-care from becoming another broken promise. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who's running on fumes, and leave a review so more people can find these burnout recovery tools.This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists/psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the meaningful work of individual or family therapy. Please seek professional help in your area if you are struggling. #breakthestigma #makewordsmatter #thingsyoulearnintherapy #thingsyoulearnintherapypodcastIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, please contact 988 or seek a treatment provider in your area.If you are a therapist or psychologist and want to be a guest on the show, please complete this form to apply: Podcast Application FormFeel free to share your thoughts at www.makewordsmatterforgood.com or email me at Beth@makewordsmatterforgood.comSupport the showwww.bethtrammell.com

Modern Life and Spirit Podcast
How to do a Respectful Ghost Tour #268

Modern Life and Spirit Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 29:46 Transcription Available


We'd love to hear from you, send us a text about your favorite show!We are getting closer to pumpkin season and you know what that means?  Your fun friend is going to suggest a ghost tour any day now.  Presuming, you don't want to be one of those aggressive ghost hunters that antagonize and irritate just to see some phenomena... how do you have a paranormal encounter respectfully?  Psychic Medium, Christina Wooten, shares how to approach a haunted location for more meaningful interaction with the Spirits who live there.Christina Wooten helps you access the wisdom and support of the Spirit World to elevate your life.She is a Certified Psychic Medium and Reiki Master Teacher.  Christina is the owner of Sedona Medium and co-host of Modern Life and Spirit podcast.She offers Psychic Medium Readings, Soul Readings, and teaches how you can start communicating and receiving messages from your Spirit Guides - through her program.Learn more about her offerings hereWant to develop your intuition?  Visit SedonaMedium.com and take our free Intuition Quiz to receive free tips and support in developing your intuition.If you enjoy listening to Modern Life and Spirit podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss an episode! While you are there, you can do us a huge favor and leave us a glowing review so others may find us as well. Thanks!Contact www.SedonaMedium.com to schedule your reading today!Support the showFollow Your Path to Becoming a Healer! Learn more at SedonaMedium.com today.Support the show

The Ultimate Health Podcast
721: Modern Life Is a Disease — Here's How to Opt Out | Robb Wolf

The Ultimate Health Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 128:09


Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist, New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of LMNT.Show partners:Quicksilver Scientific - Save 15% off your first order by using the code "jesse15" at checkoutJaspr - Save $200 off your Jaspr air scrubber by using this linkShow notes:jessechappus.com/721

Relax with Meditation
Never Get Weak or Comfortable

Relax with Meditation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026


 The Wisdom of Machiavelli for Modern LifeIntroduction: The Cost of ComplacencyNever get weak.Never get comfortable.Never lose your alertness.If you do, your life will get out of control.This is not pessimism. This is realism.Machiavelli understood something that most people refuse to accept: the world does not care about your comfort. It will exploit your weakness.Here is how to stay strong, alert, and in control.Part 1: The 50/50 Rule of Life50% of your challenges are manageable—if you are alert, consistent, focused, and willing to fight until you get the results you intend.50% of your challenges you cannot control. Simple adapt.The key is knowing the difference—and acting accordingly.Challenge Type ResponseControllable Fight. Focus. Persist.Uncontrollable Adapt. Flow. Surrender.Wisdom is knowing which is which.Part 2: The Myth of LoyaltyDon't build your life on the assumption that your friends and family will always help you.Everybody acts out of self-interest.People are loyal and reliable—until their own self-interests are hurt.This is not cynicism. This is observation.The Lesson:Build strong partnerships. Take care that the self-interests of your partners are never harmed. If you cross their red lines, the partnership is over.Trust is good. Control is better.My father was a real estate broker for selling corporations. He could tell you 1,000 stories of cheating within corporations that led to bankruptcy.Don't be a fool.Part 3: Red Lines in RelationshipsThe same applies to marriage, friendships, and business partnerships.Do not step over the red lines of your friends, spouse, or partners.Accept their limits. Respect their boundaries.If you don't, you will be disappointed, broken, or shipwrecked.Jack Ma of Alibaba says the same thing:"Respect the limits of others. If you cross them, you lose everything."Part 4: What Is True Health?Health is not the absence of sickness.Health is gained by conquering diseases.We can get sick at any moment. The question is not if—but what you make of it.You can heal every sickness.But Western medicine cannot help you gain health. It only shifts symptoms from one sickness to another.Health is wealth.To gain health, you must sacrifice:Sacrifice Why It MattersTime You must invest time in prevention, exercise, and healingMoney Quality food, clean water, and good practitioners cost moneyComfort Discipline is uncomfortable. Growth is uncomfortable.Part 5: The Danger of Resting on Your AccomplishmentsNever rest on your accomplishments.If you do, you become a loser.It is much easier to lose millions of dollars than to make millions of dollars.Complacency is the enemy of success.Part 6: Aging and ControlWhen you age and get weaker, your life gets out of control.A healthy lifestyle is an absolute must.Prevention is the best doctor.The healthier you live, the better you live.Again:Never get weak.Never get comfortable.Never lose your awareness and alertness.Summary: The 5 Pillars of StrengthPillar Principle1. Alertness Always be aware of what is happening around you2. Consistency Show up every day—no excuses3. Focus Know what matters and ignore the rest4. Fighting Spirit Never give up until you get the results you intend5. Adaptation Accept what you cannot control—and flow with itFinal ThoughtThe world will try to weaken you.People will try to exploit you.Life will try to break you.Do not let it.Stay strong. Stay alert. Stay uncomfortable.Because comfort is the beginning of the end.— Inspired by Machiavelli, Jack Ma, and the hard-won wisdom of experience.My Video: Never Get Weak or Comfortable  https://youtu.be/NGNS1wmGesI My Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast5/Never-Get-Weak-or-Comfortable.mp3

Personal Development Mastery
Ayahuasca: An Ancient Medicine for Modern Life, with Oliver Glozik | #638

Personal Development Mastery

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 37:59 Transcription Available


What is your life actually calling you towards?I sit down with Oliver Glozik, founder of Harmonica Ayahuasca Retreat in Colombia, who has facilitated over 35 retreats a year for the past five years. He describes Ayahuasca, stripped of all the mysticism, as an honest conversation you have with yourself. We talk about what happens in the body and mind during a ceremony, and what happens after: integration, intention, and the return to everyday life.In this episode, you will:Gain a clear understanding of what Ayahuasca is, and why people are drawn to it for healing, self-understanding, and personal transformation.Discover how a profound experience like this can reveal hidden patterns, unresolved relationships, and motivations that may be quietly shaping your life.Learn why integration and personal responsibility are what turn insight into lasting change, and why the real work often begins after the ceremony ends.Press play. This might be the honest conversation with yourself you have been putting off.˚KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:01:18 - Meet Oliver Glozik and Harmonica Ayahuasca Retreat03:01 - What Is Ayahuasca?04:36 - Who Is Drawn to Ayahuasca?06:54 - What Happens to the Body and Mind During a Ceremony09:49 - How People Change After a Ceremony14:38 - Safety, Contraindications and Emotional Readiness19:02 - Spirituality and the Role of the Shaman22:54 - Staying in the Driver's Seat: Addressing the Fear of Disruption28:39 - Integration: Turning Insight Into Lasting Change34:50 - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Oliver˚MEMORABLE QUOTE:“In the end, Ayahuasca brings you more back to you.”˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Harmonica Retreat Website: ayahuasca-retreat.com˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Radio Islam
How modern life style affecting our bodies

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 27:10


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Thinking Out Loud
Wendell Berry, Modern Life, and the Search for Home

Thinking Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 36:28


In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron explore the life, work, and enduring influence of Wendell Berry, the acclaimed American writer, poet, farmer, environmental thinker, and Christian voice. Nathan and Cameron discuss Berry's Kentucky roots, his journey from Stanford and NYU back to the land, his writings on agriculture, ecology, community, family, faith, culture, and modern industrial society, and why his work continues to resonate in an increasingly urban and disconnected world. They examine Berry's books and essays, including The Unsettling of America, The Gift of Good Land, What Are People For?, Jayber Crow, Hannah Coulter, and his Sabbath Poems, while considering his critique of industrial agriculture, consumerism, individualism, and modern life. Nathan and Cameron also unpack Berry's vision of Christianity, virtue, place, rootedness, stewardship, and communal life, explaining why Berry's message is not simply about moving to a farm but about learning to love and serve the particular place and community where a person already lives.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate  BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speaker JOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect  TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Pod of Destiny
For the Love of the Game ft. Holding Absence

Pod of Destiny

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 25:54 Transcription Available


Backstage during their recent tour of Australia, Sam and Max sat down with Lucas Woodland, lead singer of Holding Absence. They cover how the new album came together by throwing out everything they knew about making an album, which song was meant to score a cheeky Loathe cameo, and why they went full anime for this release.Connect with Holding Absence on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to the latest singles from their upcoming album "Modern Life is Lonely" on Spotify and Apple Music.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Keen On Democracy
Cashing In on Chaos: Finn Brunton on Polymarket, Polycrisis and the Casinoification of American Life

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 50:36


“If a society cannot find a way to deal with something that is actively melting it from within, then that is a terminal symptom.” — Finn Brunton A couple of days ago, Donald Trump Jr.'s investment firm, 1789 Capital, led a billion-dollar funding round in Polymarket. As today's guest, the fintech expert Finn Brunton, notes in an insightful Harper's essay this month, prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are transforming America into an always-on gambling den. No wonder, then, that the Trumps are such gleeful participants in what Brunton calls “the casinoification of modern life.” From the father's Taj Mahal in Atlantic City to the son's Taj on everyone's phone. “Trade on Anything” as Kalshi promises (or threatens) us. In “The Chaos Machine,” Brunton introduces us to two visionaries of prediction marketplaces. On the one hand, there's the idealistic Robin Hanson, who dreamed of prediction markets as machines for truth with experts betting real money and generating trustworthy odds about the future. And then there's Tim May, a self-described crypto-anarchist, the “bad guy,” according to Brunton, who invented the idea of BlackNet as an anonymous marketplace designed to destroy institutional trust from within. Brunton warns that today's prediction marketplaces have bet on May, rather than Hanson. They are insider-trading machines where the smart money is always on the other side of the table. It's no wonder that Donald Trump Jr.'s investment firm is called 1789 Capital. By investing in prediction marketplaces, they are accelerating an anarchic French rather than institutionally trustworthy American-style revolution. These BlackNet operations are both the cause and effect of today's destruction of trust. Polymarket is the polycrisis. It is cashing in on chaos. Five Takeaways •       From Papal Bets to Polymarket. Prediction markets are centuries old — people have wagered on wars, weather, elections, and popes — but the modern idea belongs to the economist Robin Hanson, the hedgehog (per Isaiah Berlin) with one big idea: turn expert opinion into a market. Since experts are famously bad at prediction (Philip Tetlock's research), make them bet: specify the outcome precisely, let the odds be anonymous, and people must wager what they really believe rather than what fits in or stands out. Hanson's markets were meant for specialists — internal corporate markets synthesizing insider knowledge into actionable odds — not Surowiecki's cow-weighing crowds. However disputed, Brunton insists, it was “a fundamentally positive idea”: a machine for honest consensus about the future.•       The Casinoification of Modern Life. Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan credits Hanson outright — then flips him. The modern slogan: “monetize any difference in opinion.” The sportsbook has been absorbed and joined by elections, crude prices, and missile strikes — anything anyone will bet on. The tragedy, per Brunton: an idea about synthesizing expertise became “the spread of gambling into every aspect of contemporary living.” And the experts who do bet are now effectively insider traders — a possibility Hanson, contrarian to the last, actually welcomes, but which has made the platforms “rip-off machines in which people who know what's going to happen… exploit suckers.” The data is unambiguous: a handful of whales win; everyone else loses. The platforms' defense — we just give people what they want — is, Brunton notes, the classic play of buying time against regulation, perfected by YouTube a generation ago. Meanwhile New York's subway ads sell the flattering fantasy that you're not gambling; you're deploying your sophisticated read of the news. No wonder the Trumps are gleeful participants — from the father's Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, as Andrew puts it, to the son's Taj on everyone's phone.•       Tim May's BlackNet. The essay's second character is the late Tim May: cypherpunk pioneer, gleeful provocateur, “idealist of the dark web” in Andrew's phrase — and, Brunton says flatly, “a bad guy” whose politics were racist and violent. May's gift was seeing the worst use of every technology, and his masterwork was BlackNet: an anonymous marketplace for secrets — exams, health records, trade secrets, classified plans — whose deeper purpose was to destroy institutional trust from within. Create a world where no one inside any institution knows whom to trust (a Leninist move, Andrew observed), and the institutions dissolve. Brunton's thesis in one line: prediction markets present themselves as the fulfillment of Hanson's vision, but they are really the fulfillment of May's. The evidence is already tabloid fact: the operator of Trump's teleprompter betting on the words of future speeches; a US soldier arrested in April for wagering on operations he knew were coming.•       Polymarket & the Polycrisis. These platforms are worse than casinos: at least the Nevada State Gaming Commission checks that the roulette wheel isn't rigged, while prediction markets are “so thoroughly crooked and corrupt in their current setup” that Brunton — who still cherishes Hanson's original promise — doesn't know where regulation would begin. Andrew's coinage-pairing landed: Polymarket and Adam Tooze's polycrisis are siblings — nested, interlinked crises producing unmanageable volatility, with betting as a way of “interacting with a future that otherwise feels completely out of your control.” Hence Brunton's students on Polymarket: not just addictive app design but “a weirdly rational decision” for a generation with no faith in pensions, home ownership, or the long-term dollar. Lambos or food stamps. The house rule stands: the smart money is always on the other side of the table — and the winners-take-all arithmetic mirrors the broader digital economy.•       Betting on Hanson Over May. Prediction markets, Brunton argues, are the heirs of crypto twice over: the next stop for fevered capital, and — like the Trump family's World Liberty Financial, which horrifies even the Cato Institute — a mechanism for relatively untraceable corruption, a natural extension of the family casino business. Andrew's twist on the firm's name: 1789 Capital is accelerating an anarchic French rather than institutionally trustworthy American-style revolution. His warning is the episode's pull quote: platforms designed to dissolve institutional trust, monetize interference with journalism, and sow paranoia are a solvent, and a society that cannot deal with what is melting it from within shows “a terminal symptom.” But he ends with a fix, and it is refreshingly concrete: KYC. Impose the know-your-customer identity rules we demand of banks, and “you immediately eliminate 95% of the bad actors” — official insider bets become visible, and the markets might even get smarter. A partisan of anonymous speech, Brunton draws the line at anonymous betting on information. Andrew's closer: he's still betting on Hanson over May — Kant over Hobbes. And his verdict: Polymarket is the polycrisis. It is cashing in on chaos. About the Guest Finn Brunton is Professor of Science and Technology Studies and of Cinema and Digital Media at the University of C...

Jay's Analysis
Modern Life Dating with Jay Dyer

Jay's Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 98:03 Transcription Available


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The MindHealth360 Show
95: Dr. Judith Pentz: How Modern Life Is Overstimulating Your Nervous System & How Ayurveda can help

The MindHealth360 Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 60:25


An overstimulated nervous system is my chronic problem, and the problem of many of us in our current society with its 24/7 connectivity and therefore constant demands and stimulation. And that's just tech. Not to mention other contributing factors such as disrupted circadian rhythms, lack of nature and natural light, lack of sleep, processed foods, pollutants in the air, water and soil, and nutritional deficiencies. Of all the interventions I have ever done to reset my nervous system, one found in the ancient practice of Ayurveda has proven to be the most effective – known as the queen of Ayurvedic cures, the Panchakarma is a prolonged nervous system reset and detoxification protocol with incredible results. I always come away completely reset and restored.  So I was thrilled to find a fellow aficionado from the medical world with data in her pocket, psychiatrist Dr. Judith Pentz , In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, we sit down to explore what the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda can teach us about some of the most modern problems affecting our mental health – chronic stress, overstimulation, poor sleep, nervous-system dysregulation and our increasing difficulty creating space for genuine self-care. Dr. Pentz's journey into Ayurveda began after a health scare during perimenopause led her to experience Panchakarma, an intensive personalised Ayurvedic cleansing programme in India. What began as an attempt to support her physical health became something much deeper. She describes how repeated Panchakarma experiences affected not only her body, but also brought unresolved trauma, emotional patterns and questions of meaning and purpose to the surface. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, she reflects on how many adults may carry wounds from childhood without fully recognising their impact. Together, we explore Ayurveda's highly personalised approach to health, including the doshas and the idea that modern life itself can push many of us towards imbalance through constant stimulation. Dr. Pentz explains why healing is not something that happens passively: sleep, food, breathwork, movement, boundaries, relationships and small daily rituals all influence how regulated and resilient we feel. We also explore the idea that physical cleansing, emotional processing and spiritual growth may be more connected than Western medicine traditionally assumes – and why sometimes the smallest "life-affirming choices" can be the beginning of meaningful change. In this episode, you'll learn: Why modern overstimulation can leave us with poor sleep, scattered thinking and a dysregulated nervous system. What Panchakarma is and how Dr. Pentz's own experience brought unresolved trauma and emotional patterns to the surface, changing her understanding of healing. Why Ayurveda looks beyond symptoms to food, sleep, relationships, social connection, spirituality and daily habits. Why many adults carry unresolved childhood wounds without fully recognising their impact. How daily breathwork, sleep, movement and moments of quiet may have a cumulative effect on mental and physical health. Why self-care requires active participation and daily discipline, and how boundaries and relationships became part of Dr. Pentz's own healing. Why disease prevention is something shaped by the choices we make everyday. Take the conversation further at IMMH 2026 At the Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH) Conference 2026, Dr. Judith Pentz will take the ideas explored in this episode into greater clinical depth in her session: Ayurveda and Personalized Medicine: The Power of Self-Care for Prevention and Longevity CE/CME presentation – exploring how Ayurvedic principles can complement modern psychiatry and lifestyle medicine, and how simple, consistent daily practices can support prevention, emotional balance, resilience and longevity. Dr. Pentz will be joined by more than 50 leading clinicians and researchers exploring the latest approaches to integrative and functional mental health, including Dr. Robert Lustig and Dr. Elissa Epel on mitochondria, metabolism and the biology of stress; Dr. Emeran Mayer on the brain–gut–microbiome connection in healthy ageing; Dr. Leslie Korn on safely reducing or discontinuing psychiatric medication; and Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk on nervous system regulation, resilience and brain health. Taking place October 8–11 at the Town and Country Resort, San Diego – and online, IMMH 2026 offers up to 40 CE/CME and CPD credits, with 90-day on-demand access to revisit sessions you miss live.

The MindHealth360 Show
95: Dr. Judith Pentz: How Modern Life Is Overstimulating Your Nervous System & How Ayurveda Can Help

The MindHealth360 Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 60:25


An overstimulated nervous system is my chronic problem, and the problem of many of us in our current society with its 24/7 connectivity and therefore constant demands and stimulation. And that's just tech. Not to mention other contributing factors such as disrupted circadian rhythms, lack of nature and natural light, lack of sleep, processed foods, pollutants in the air, water and soil, and nutritional deficiencies. Of all the interventions I have ever done to reset my nervous system, one found in the ancient practice of Ayurveda has proven to be the most effective – known as the queen of Ayurvedic cures, the Panchakarma is a prolonged nervous system reset and detoxification protocol with incredible results. I always come away completely reset and restored.  So I was thrilled to find a fellow aficionado from the medical world with data in her pocket, psychiatrist Dr. Judith Pentz , In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, we sit down to explore what the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda can teach us about some of the most modern problems affecting our mental health – chronic stress, overstimulation, poor sleep, nervous-system dysregulation and our increasing difficulty creating space for genuine self-care. Dr. Pentz's journey into Ayurveda began after a health scare during perimenopause led her to experience Panchakarma, an intensive personalised Ayurvedic cleansing programme in India. What began as an attempt to support her physical health became something much deeper. She describes how repeated Panchakarma experiences affected not only her body, but also brought unresolved trauma, emotional patterns and questions of meaning and purpose to the surface. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, she reflects on how many adults may carry wounds from childhood without fully recognising their impact. Together, we explore Ayurveda's highly personalised approach to health, including the doshas and the idea that modern life itself can push many of us towards imbalance through constant stimulation. Dr. Pentz explains why healing is not something that happens passively: sleep, food, breathwork, movement, boundaries, relationships and small daily rituals all influence how regulated and resilient we feel. We also explore the idea that physical cleansing, emotional processing and spiritual growth may be more connected than Western medicine traditionally assumes – and why sometimes the smallest "life-affirming choices" can be the beginning of meaningful change. In this episode, you'll learn: Why modern overstimulation can leave us with poor sleep, scattered thinking and a dysregulated nervous system. What Panchakarma is and how Dr. Pentz's own experience brought unresolved trauma and emotional patterns to the surface, changing her understanding of healing. Why Ayurveda looks beyond symptoms to food, sleep, relationships, social connection, spirituality and daily habits. Why many adults carry unresolved childhood wounds without fully recognising their impact. How daily breathwork, sleep, movement and moments of quiet may have a cumulative effect on mental and physical health. Why self-care requires active participation and daily discipline, and how boundaries and relationships became part of Dr. Pentz's own healing. Why disease prevention is something shaped by the choices we make everyday. Take the conversation further at IMMH 2026 At the Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH) Conference 2026, Dr. Judith Pentz will take the ideas explored in this episode into greater clinical depth in her session: Ayurveda and Personalized Medicine: The Power of Self-Care for Prevention and Longevity CE/CME presentation – exploring how Ayurvedic principles can complement modern psychiatry and lifestyle medicine, and how simple, consistent daily practices can support prevention, emotional balance, resilience and longevity. Dr. Pentz will be joined by more than 50 leading clinicians and researchers exploring the latest approaches to integrative and functional mental health, including Dr. Robert Lustig and Dr. Elissa Epel on mitochondria, metabolism and the biology of stress; Dr. Emeran Mayer on the brain–gut–microbiome connection in healthy ageing; Dr. Leslie Korn on safely reducing or discontinuing psychiatric medication; and Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk on nervous system regulation, resilience and brain health. Taking place October 8–11 at the Town and Country Resort, San Diego – and online, IMMH 2026 offers up to 40 CE/CME and CPD credits, with 90-day on-demand access to revisit sessions you miss live.

My Self Reliance Podcast
035 Why Modern Life Keeps You Tired And Wired

My Self Reliance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 27:37 Transcription Available


That “not quite anxious, not quite depressed” feeling can be a constant chemical pressure in the background and it has a name: cortisol that never fully comes down. From the cabin, I talk through what it feels like to live in that low hum for years, why so many of us normalize it, and why I no longer see it as a character flaw. We get clear on what cortisol actually does in the body, how it supports you during real danger, and what goes wrong when the threat never ends and the stress response becomes your default setting.Then we go hunting for the modern inputs that quietly keep cortisol elevated. Noise pollution is a big one: traffic, HVAC, city drone, and nonstop alerts can act like an always-on threat signal, and poor sleep only drives cortisol higher the next day. We also dig into “chemical load” and endocrine disruptors in everyday products, from what you put on your skin to what leaches into food and water through plastic packaging. I share my own practical approach: reducing DEET when possible, choosing simpler personal care, filtering water, storing food in glass or stainless, and taking indoor air quality seriously.We close with what actually moves the numbers and the lived experience: time in nature (even brief doses), forest bathing, natural light, purposeful hands-on work, and sleep habits that let the HPA axis recalibrate. If you've been stuck feeling tired but wired, this is a roadmap back to calm energy and quiet confidence. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review with the one change you're going to try next.Support the showMy Self Reliance YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/@MySelfReliance?si=d4js0zGc5ogYvDtOShawn James Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5L_M7BF5iait4FzEbwKCAgMerchandise  - https://teespring.com/stores/my-self-reliance

Way Too Busy
Bonus Episode: ADHD, Modern Life, and the Systems That Help Us Thrive, Featuring Carol Pearlman

Way Too Busy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 53:08


Carol Pearlman is a psychologist and one of the pioneers of cognitive behavioral treatment programs for adults with ADHD, where she's spent more than two decades developing, researching, and applying practical strategies for managing attention, time, and executive functioning. She later expanded that work to the general population through her healthy habits programs, and today she also consults with organizations and leaders on how to streamline workflows and work more efficiently. She's also the host of the podcast Healthy Habits for Life.In this episode, Paul and Carol dig into why so many people today experience ADHD-like symptoms, and whether the problem is ADHD itself or what Ned Hallowell calls a “severe case of modern life.” They unpack how clinicians distinguish adult ADHD from the ordinary struggles of a distracted world, why medication can quiet the noise but can't teach you how to prioritize, and why the systems that help people thrive need to be tailored to how they actually work. They also explore why repeated failures with planners, habits, and productivity systems can create a lasting fear of trying again, and how changing the stories we tell ourselves can change our behavior. They close with a look at the modern workplace, the disappearance of traditional guardrails, and what leaders can do to give people the structure they need to thrive. Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.

The Bunker
Inside the clickbait storm – Hot Take Time Machine with Jonn Elledge and Miranda Sawyer

The Bunker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 37:53


Hot Take Time Machine is back with Paper Cuts alumni Miranda Sawyer, Jonn Elledge and Jacob Jarvis sniffing out the strangest, worst – and occasionally best – opinions of the past month. On this episode: Dolly Parton's death shocks the world, Harry and Meghan's media storm rages on, the treatment of Jason Arday comes under scrutiny and the Mail's Liz Jones has another mega moan. • Spotted a column we should talk about next time? Send it to info@bunkercast.co.uk • Buy Jonn's book 31 Inventions that Built our World: The Making of Modern Life from our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis with Miranda Sawyer and Jonn Elledge. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bunker
Lightbulb moments – Jonn Elledge on the big ideas that created our world

The Bunker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 27:57


We're living through another technological revolution, but it's easy to take for granted how much of the world around us was once a radical new invention. Author, columnist and Oh God, What Now? regular Jonn Elledge joins Alex von Tunzelmann to reveal the 31 inventions that made modern life possible. They answer questions such as: Before windows, did people just live in stinking darkness? Are trees really the “most useful technology” a city can invest in? And are buses slowly morphing into… crabs? • Buy Jonn's book 31 Inventions that Built our World: The Making of Modern Life from our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. Get tickets for Origin Story Live! at Islington's Union Chapel on Tuesday, September 1 • Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Talk Soon
234: Rules For Modern Life

Let's Talk Soon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 42:51


Daily Motivations
MODERN Life is a SCAM

Daily Motivations

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 39:32


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Modern Life and Spirit Podcast
Protecting your Home from Wandering Spirits #267

Modern Life and Spirit Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 32:28 Transcription Available


We'd love to hear from you, send us a text about your favorite show!The more you open up your abilities, the more you need strong boundaries. That's just the trade-off that you'll need to understand. As you awaken, you start lighting up like a beacon to the other side — which sounds lovely until you realize a beacon doesn't get to choose who sees it. It just shines. And whatever's out there wandering gets curious.Here's the thing. You don't want to just welcome anything in to cozy up and hang out with you. Not because you're not compassionate (you are, that's half the reason you're on this path in the first place). But your home, your energy, your peace — none of that should be a public rest stop. It's yours. In this episode, we're talking about Earthbound Spirits who wander. What draws them in, why some linger longer than others, and how to tell when a passerby is starting to get a little too comfortable in your space. If you want your home to actually feel like the safe haven and sanctuary you've been trying to create (instead of an open door), this is the episode that shows you how to hold that boundary.Christina Wooten helps you access the wisdom and support of the Spirit World to elevate your life.She is a Certified Psychic Medium and Reiki Master Teacher.  Christina is the owner of Sedona Medium and co-host of Modern Life and Spirit podcast.She offers Psychic Medium Readings, Soul Readings, and teaches how you can start communicating and receiving messages from your Spirit Guides - through her program.Learn more about her offerings hereWant to develop your intuition?  Visit SedonaMedium.com and take our free Intuition Quiz to receive free tips and support in developing your intuition.If you enjoy listening to Modern Life and Spirit podcast, please subscribe so you don't miss an episode! While you are there, you can do us a huge favor and leave us a glowing review so others may find us as well. Thanks!Contact www.SedonaMedium.com to schedule your reading today!Support the show

Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond
#288 Is Being Fit The Same As Being Healthy? | Fitness, Resilience & True Health with Deepti Chandak & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)

Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 61:15


MENOPAUSE PANCHAKARMA PROGRAMWomen are unaware that painful menopause is directly connected to the imbalances that have been quietly accumulating over many years.To build a better support system for women going through this important transition, Sitaram Retreat x Postcard has created a dedicated Menopause Panchakarma Program.The program includes consultations, Panchakarma therapies, hormonal health support, personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and restorative practices for the mind and body.Early Bird Offer Live! Valid for bookings until September 15th, 2026.Click to know more: https://sitaramretreat.com/Prepare_Your_Body_for_Menopause/ What does it really mean to be healthy? Is it having a fit body, following the perfect diet, exercising every day, or simply being free from disease?In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj is joined by Deepti Chandak, a content creator and wellness enthusiast, to explore what it means to build a healthy life while balancing travel, work, and modern demands.Deepti Chandak shares how she maintains her health while travelling through conscious eating, movement, sleep and recovery. The conversation also explores how food can influence the body and mind, and why conscious choices matter more than perfection.Dr Vignesh challenges the way we define fitness, success and health, discussing social media, comparison, perfectionism and the pressure to constantly achieve. The episode looks at the difference between fitness and true health by reflecting on everyday functions, mental clarity and the ability to live without constant anxiety about the body.Episode HighlightsWhat does it really mean to be healthy?Why fitness and health are not the sameFood, the body & the mindSocial media, comparison & contentmentAnxiety, uncertainty & resilienceAyurveda and modern lifestyleUnderstanding Swastha and reconnecting with yourselfTimestamps00:00 – 12:47 – Travel, Health, Recovery & Food12:47 – 21:08 – Success, Discipline & Social Media21:08 – 27:34 – Indulgence, Distraction & Happiness27:34 – 35:00 – Happiness, Fitness & True Health35:00 – 44:00 – Anxiety, Resilience & Uncertainty44:00 – 54:00 – Ayurveda, Modern Life & Retreats54:00 – 59:49 – Self-Respect & SwasthaAbout Deepti ChandakDeepti Chandak (@jivewithdeepti) is a content creator based in Dubai whose work brings together travel, wellness and conscious living. About Dr Vignesh DevrajDr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarma.If you are interested in doing a one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please find the details here: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form below to request a free Ayurvedic consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewformBALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA – ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLEVata governs Prana, the nervous system, movement, and emotional well-being. In Ayurveda, balancing Vata is considered one of the most important aspects of healing and recovery.This comprehensive online course includes over 6 hours of practical teachings, downloadable notes, and simple tools that can be integrated into everyday life.Link: https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/For further information, kindly visit: www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.comInstagram – @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter – @VigneshDevrajDisclaimer: We strongly recommend that the content discussed in these episodes should not be used as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care.

Natural Health with CNM
Why Modern Life Is Making Us Sick with Dr Damien Downing

Natural Health with CNM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 66:15


Physician and leading expert in ecological medicine, Dr Damien Downing, joins us to explore how light, water and the modern environment can profoundly influence health. Drawing on insights from his latest book, we uncover why fatigue, hormonal imbalances and chronic symptoms are so common - even when we're eating well and taking supplements. Dr Downing explains how modern lifestyles can disrupt the body's natural biology and shares simple ways to optimise light exposure, hydration and daily rhythms to restore balance and feel better. If you're feeling tired, out of sync, or like something is missing from your health routine, this episode is for you. For more information and the show notes, head to the CNM podcast website. Stay updated by following CNM on:Website: https://www.cnmpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeofnaturopathicmedicine/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNM.UK/

The Dream Catcher Podcast
[Interview] The Wisdom of Homecoming: Ancient Lessons for Modern Life (feat. Phil Cousineau)

The Dream Catcher Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 61:57


What if one of the most powerful guides for navigating modern life was written nearly three thousand years ago? Stories and myths have long helped us make sense of life's biggest questions—who we are, what we're here for, and how we find our way through adversity, change, and uncertainty. In this episode, I'm joined by Phil Cousineau, an acclaimed mythologist, storyteller, filmmaker, and author of more than forty books, including The Art of Pilgrimage and his latest release, The Wisdom of the Odyssey: Twenty-Four Life Lessons from Homer's Epic. A protégé of Joseph Campbell and lifelong student of mythology, Phil has spent decades exploring how ancient stories continue to shape and guide us today. Together, we explore why The Odyssey remains one of the most enduring stories ever told, what it reveals about resilience, purpose, belonging, and the search for home, and how its lessons can help us navigate our own journeys with greater wisdom and courage. If you've ever felt lost, longed for deeper meaning, or wondered what timeless stories can teach us about living well, this conversation is for you.

The Keto Savage Podcast
What Modern Life Is Really Doing to Your Child's Brain

The Keto Savage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 74:22


Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callScreens, poor sleep, processed food, and stress may be shaping your child's brain. In episode 909 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with brain health clinician Stephanie Rimka to explore how screens, poor sleep, processed food, stress, and an overloaded home affect focus, mood, and behavior. Stephanie shares how she uses brain mapping, neurofeedback, nutrition, and family routines to look beyond labels like ADHD and anxiety. They also discuss autism care, screen-free parenting, homeschooling, nervous system regulation, keto for brain health, and why helping one child may require the whole family to change.Follow Stephanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rimka/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Stephanie's Approach to Nervous System Health1:12 - Why Stephanie Chose Mental Health3:39 - How Autism Changed Her Mission7:18 - Why COVID Changed the Vaccine Conversation11:01 - What Families Report After Vaccination15:09 - What Brain Mapping Can Reveal19:28 - How Auditory Processing Shapes Behavior22:05 - The Whole-Body Approach to Brain Health24:26 - Can Kids Thrive on Keto and Real Food?25:52 - How Food Becomes Love and Comfort29:31 - Why Overloaded Families Need to Simplify31:34 - What Screen Time Does to a Developing Brain35:27 - Is Neurodivergence Always a Gift?38:41 - Autism Rates, Self-Diagnosis, and Severe Cases43:48 - Is It ADHD or Too Little Sleep?48:56 - Daycare vs. Homeschool Brain Development55:12 - Why Parents Must Regulate Themselves First59:28 - Can a Stronger Marriage Support a Child?1:02:54 - Why High Achievers Burn Out1:04:42 - Can Ketosis Support an Aging Brain?1:07:24 - Diet, Statins, and Cognitive Decline1:10:39 - Stephanie's Programs and Sabbatical

The Well Woman Podcast
12th Aug - Modern Life Is Wrecking Our Fertility

The Well Woman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 15:12


12th Aug - Modern Life Is Wrecking Our Fertility by Jema Lee

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Why Pills Don't Fit Modern Life: The Burden of Too Many Capsules

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 6:14


The morning handful of capsules is a holdover from a slower era — nearly every other part of daily life has been simplified, but the pill routine never was The sheer number of capsules required for some nutritional supplement regimens is itself a barrier to long-term adherence Difficulty swallowing pills is far more common than most people assume, and larger pills are dramatically harder to get down — a common reason for why so many people fail to maintain their supplement routines Multiple daily schedules and travel make a pill or capsule routine fragile; it's often the first thing to fall by the wayside on a busy or disrupted day For suitable ingredients, reformulating capsules into a powder that can be mixed into food or beverages removes most of that friction, thereby giving you the best chance of staying consistent in the long term

Thinking Out Loud
Metaphysical Boredom: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Thinking Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 36:16


Nathan and Cameron explore the idea of metaphysical boredom and what it reveals about modern culture, postmodernism, deconstructionism, meaning, purpose, and the search for transcendence. Drawing on David Bentley Hart, Søren Kierkegaard, Scripture, philosophy, theology, and the realities of life in an affluent, digitally saturated society, Nathan and Cameron discuss why unprecedented comfort, leisure, entertainment, and online content can leave people feeling surprisingly empty, distracted, and spiritually restless. They examine the relationship between metaphysical boredom and metaphysical certainty, the dangers of reducing every cultural controversy to political talking points, and why the modern internet's endless content machine can make everything seem significant while ultimately making nothing meaningful. The conversation also explores the pursuit of the true, the good, and the beautiful, the role of Christian faith and transcendent narratives in giving human life meaning, and why serving others, loving one's neighbor, worshiping God, and viewing everyday work as an act of service can provide a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment. Ultimately, Nathan and Cameron challenge listeners to look beyond cultural distractions, resist the pull of self-centered living, and cultivate a life oriented toward God, meaningful relationships, spiritual formation, and genuine human flourishing.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate  BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speaker JOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect  TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Spirituality
#426 Why Adulting Feels So Exhausting: Burnout, Decision Fatigue & Anxiety in Modern Life | Alexandra Legouix

Spirituality

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 51:01 Transcription Available


Why does adulthood feel heavier than ever?We're living in an era of constant decision-making, career instability, social media pressure, artificial intelligence, digital overwhelm, and rising anxiety. It's no surprise that so many people today feel mentally exhausted and burnt out.In this episode of Awaken with Oliver, Oliver sits down with sports TV presenter, integrative psychotherapist and yoga teacher Alexandra Legouix to explore why modern life feels so overwhelming — and how we can build resilience in a rapidly changing world.Together they unpack the psychology behind decision fatigue, burnout, career uncertainty, parenting in the digital age, and the impact of artificial intelligence on future generations.Alex also shares her extraordinary personal story.After suffering a broken spine, three prolapsed discs, and a dislocated pelvis, she was diagnosed with severe degenerative disc disease and told she would never return to high-impact exercise.Instead of accepting limitation, she turned inward.Through yoga, meditation, and mindset transformation, she rebuilt herself physically and mentally — becoming stronger than ever.This episode explores resilience, anxiety, identity, burnout recovery, parenting, and how to stay grounded while the world accelerates.If you've ever wondered why modern life feels harder than it used to, this conversation will resonate deeply.What We Explore In This Episode• Why adulting feels so exhausting in the modern world• The psychology of decision fatigue and mental overload• Burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion• Career uncertainty and fear of letting go• Parenting in a rapidly changing digital world• The impact of artificial intelligence on future generations• How social media is reshaping education and identity• The difference between childhood energy and adult conditioning• Building resilience and emotional stability in uncertain timesThis Episode Is For You If• You feel overwhelmed by modern life• You struggle with anxiety or burnout• You're navigating career instability or life transitions• You're raising children in a digital world• You're concerned about artificial intelligence and the future• You want practical mindset tools for resilience and wellbeingIf you've ever asked yourself, “Why does everything feel harder now?”, this episode will help you understand the psychological and societal forces shaping modern life.Key Takeaways• Decision fatigue drains mental energy and clarity• Burnout is often caused by constant stimulation and pressure• Resilience can be developed through awareness and mindset shifts• Parenting in the digital age requires new forms of guidance• Technology and AI are reshaping society faster than ever• Grounding practices like yoga and mindfulness support mental wellbeingTimestamps00:00 Intro02:58 Gratitude & Perspective03:37 Why Adulting Feels Overwhelming05:06 Traveling & Growth10:47 Energy, Sustainability & The Future12:45 Feeling Like You Have No Choice13:39 Identity & “Personate”23:50 Decision Fatigue & Mental Energy25:17 The Risk of Letting Go27:52 Career Uncertainty31:20 Social Media & The Education System33:56 The AI Movement39:34 Making Decisions For Your Children42:30 Childhood vs Adulthood Psychology47:45 The Energy of ChildrenAbout Alexandra LegouixAlthough widely known as a sports TV presenter, Alexandra Legouix has over 15 years of experience as a yoga teacher, meditation guide, and mindset coach.After suffering a traumatic spinal injury resulting in degenerative disc disease, she was told she would never retuSend us Fan MailSupport the showRaw, unedited conversations exploring healing, self-awareness, trauma, and personal growth.Hosted by Oliver, who overcame Tourette's, ADHD, and OCD through lifestyle changes and nervous system regulation, this podcast focuses on real, practical healing — not theory.Each episode covers topics like emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, identity, and building resilience through honest, lived experience.For anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding.Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/yeskingoliverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliverDownload my FREE PDF — Take Control: http://www.talkwitholiver.comCommunity for healers, lightworkers & conscious travellers:Connect, exchange services, plan journeys, list retreats, discover festivals, and share your work:https://www.findmytribe.org

The Ayurvedic Woman
Why Contentment Feels So Hard in Modern Life

The Ayurvedic Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 64:56


Why is it so difficult to feel satisfied with what we already have?In episode 78 of the Woman Warrior Podcast, Dr. Satavani and Prajna explore Santosha, the yogic practice of contentment. They discuss how modern life keeps people constantly striving, comparing, consuming, and searching for the next thing that will finally make them feel fulfilled.They also explain why contentment does not mean settling, becoming lazy, or giving up on personal growth. Instead, it means learning to appreciate the present moment while continuing to move forward with intention.The conversation covers gratitude, patience, mindful living, physical progress, relationships, judgment versus discernment, and practical ways to cultivate greater satisfaction in everyday life.00:00 Welcome To The Woman Warrior Podcast03:31 Understanding Santosha and Contentment04:37 The Ayurvedic GLP-1 Program07:10 New Trainerize Pricing08:40 Fall Yoga Teacher Training12:30 DEKA Training and Competition Update15:08 Physical and Emotional Wellness Check-In20:00 Using Yogic Teachings in Relationships23:15 How Physical Health Affects Your Emotions26:00 The 80/20 Rule for Life28:22 Why Society Is Constantly Dissatisfied29:25 What Santosha Really Means31:45 Contentment Requires Patience34:00 Contentment Is Not Settling35:30 Finding Contentment While Traveling38:35 How to Cultivate Contentment39:10 Accepting Your Current Abilities40:50 Practicing Gratitude for Your Progress42:00 Exercise, Presence, and the Flow State44:40 Practicing Gratitude in Daily Life46:00 Mindful Living in a Distracted World49:30 Developing a More Positive Mindset50:40 Cultivating Contentment in Relationships51:45 Judgment Versus Discernment58:45 Supporting People Without Always Agreeing1:02:00 Why Desire Never Feels Fully Satisfied1:04:00 Final Thoughts and ClosingBe sure to Like and Subscribe for more! For more information, please visit: https://www.womenswarriorsacademy.com Follow us on Instagram + Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/womanwarrioracademy/https://www.facebook.com/womanwarrioracademyJoin our Online Circle Community for FREE!https://login.circle.so/sign_up?request_host=the-woman-warrior-academy.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=a26695ef6578f459ddedeafcb0093fde147b242e-1e858068-670b-46a5-94a6-dafa76efc9b2#email

Super Woman Wellness by Dr. Taz
The Cortisol Crisis: Why Modern Life Keeps Your Family Stressed, Wired, and Exhausted

Super Woman Wellness by Dr. Taz

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 35:12


Join The Circle (use code PODCAST): ➡️ https://holplus.co/circle/Are you tired throughout the day but unable to switch off at night? Are you experiencing anxiety, brain fog, disrupted sleep, blood sugar swings, or stubborn belly fat?In this episode of Hol+, Dr. Taz examines what she calls the modern cortisol crisis and explains how chronic stress can affect the body far beyond your emotional health.You'll learn how cortisol is supposed to rise and fall throughout the day, what can happen when that rhythm becomes disrupted, and why screens, artificial light, processed foods, caffeine, overscheduling, isolation, and poor sleep may keep the body in a prolonged stress response.Dr. Taz also walks through four commonly described stages of cortisol dysregulation, from elevated daytime cortisol to feeling wired at night and eventually completely depleted. She explains how cortisol may interact with blood sugar, weight, inflammation, reproductive hormones, thyroid function, mood, and cognitive health.The episode concludes with practical ways to support a healthier stress response through consistent sleep, morning light, balanced meals, nutrient support, time in nature, intentional recovery, and stronger family connection.In this episode: How cortisol functions as part of the stress response• Why high cortisol may contribute to palpitations, blood sugar instability, and belly fat• What it means to feel tired during the day but wired at night• Four commonly described stages of cortisol dysregulation• How chronic stress can affect hormones, mood, and inflammation• How cortisol patterns may be evaluated• Why sleep and light exposure are foundational• How nutrition and meal timing may support recovery• Why stress regulation should involve the entire familyThe symptoms discussed in this episode can have many possible causes. “Adrenal fatigue” is not recognized as a formal diagnosis by major conventional medical organizations. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional before changing your treatment, diet, supplements, or hormones.Learn more about cortisol testing and stress-related symptoms:https://holplus.co/services/cortisol-stress/Learn more about hol+ and schedule an appointment:https://holplus.co/Listen to more episodes of the hol+ podcast:https://holplus.co/podcast/Stay Connected:Dr. Taz: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/Hol+: https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Hol+ Show: https://www.instagram.com/holplushow/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HolPlusShow/podcastsGet your copy of ➡️ The Hormone ShiftChapters00:00 Why We're Living Through a Cortisol Crisis 00:58 Signs of Chronic Stress in Adults and Children 03:10 What Cortisol Does in the Body 04:42 High Cortisol, Blood Sugar, and Belly Fat 06:26 How Cortisol Affects the Brain, Mood, and Inflammation 09:30 Why Modern Life Keeps Cortisol Elevated 12:58 How Technology and Poor Sleep Affect Children 13:43 How Food, Sugar, Alcohol, and Caffeine Affect Cortisol 15:17 Nature, Isolation, and Family Stress 17:47 Why Conventional Medicine May Miss Cortisol Dysfunction 18:41 The Four Stages of Cortisol Dysregulation 21:33 How to Reset Your Sleep and Cortisol Rhythm 23:19 What to Eat When Your Cortisol Is Disrupted 24:29 Nutrient Deficiencies and Hormone Imbalances 25:52 Building Recovery Time Into a Stressful Life 27:29 How to Test Your Cortisol Levels 28:55 Creating a Holistic Cortisol Recovery Plan 30:09 How to Lower Cortisol Across the Entire FamilyProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Personal Development Mastery
Interfere The Least, Achieve The Most: Ancient Taoist Wisdom For Modern Life (Personal Development Wisdom Snippets) | #629

Personal Development Mastery

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 9:01 Transcription Available


What if the secret to mastering life is not doing more, but interfering less?In this series, I select my favourite and most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today, my guest Bob Martin, former criminal trial lawyer turned mindfulness mentor, shares a teaching he received from a 72nd generation Taoist Master, on what it truly means to master life. Through the metaphor of a swimmer reading the tide, Bob reveals why knowing when to push and when to wait is one of the most powerful and underrated skills a person can develop.Press play for one of the most memorable and practically useful pieces of ancient wisdom I have ever shared on this podcast.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Bob Martin in episode #496:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/496˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

Gather in Growth
211 | Let the Veil Fall: Reclaiming Intuition, Self-Trust, and the Magic Within with Kelsey Anderson

Gather in Growth

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 52:50


In this episode of Wild & Waking, I'm joined once again by author, energy intuitive, soul guide, and dear friend Kelsey Anderson for a conversation about intuition, self-trust, creative surrender, feminine power, and what it means to let the veil fall between who you have been conditioned to be and who you have always known yourself to be underneath it all.Kelsey joins me on the heels of releasing her new book, The Signal: Listen to Your Intuition Through the Noise of Modern Life, a grounded and deeply reflective guide for learning how to discern intuition from fear, conditioned beliefs, overthinking, and the constant noise of modern life. Together, we explore intuition not as something mystical that exists outside of us, but as an inherent language of the soul that has been with us all along. We also talk about spiritual perfectionism, the pressure to make every intuitive practice elaborate or sacred, and the small everyday moments that can become portals back to ourselves.This conversation also opens into the deeper reclamation at the heart of VEILFALL, the immersive Samhain retreat Kelsey and I are co-creating in the mountains of Montana. We talk about darkness and light, ancestral healing, feminine magic, wild rebellion, and the power of being held in community while the old identities, expectations, and beliefs begin to fall away. This is an episode for the woman who is ready to stop searching outside of herself, trust the voice beneath the noise, and remember that her magic was never missing. It was simply waiting for her to listen.In this episode, we explore:How to tell the difference between intuition, fear, overthinking, and conditioned beliefsRebuilding self-trust after years of looking outside yourself for certainty, validation, and answersWhat it means to listen to your inner knowing through the noise of modern lifeKelsey's intuitive and creative process behind writing The SignalReleasing perfectionism and trusting divine timing when bringing creative work into the worldThe difference between primal fear and expansion fear—and how fear can become a guide toward growthWhy intuition is not something outside of you, but an inherent language of your soulHow to recognize intuitive nudges, spiritual downloads, clear senses, and psychic informationPractical ways to strengthen intuition and self-trust in the middle of motherhood, work, relationships, and everyday lifeMoving beyond spiritual perfectionism, rigid rituals, and the pressure to “do healing right”Creating small, sustainable spiritual practices that fit into real lifeWhy your purpose is not one fixed destination, but something expressed through the way you live each dayReclaiming feminine power, sovereignty, self-expression, and the parts of yourself you were taught to hideThe connection between intuition, ancestral healing, feminine magic, and collective awakeningLearning to hold both light and darkness without abandoning either part of yourselfThe deeper meaning behind VEILFALL, our immersive Samhain retreat in the mountains of MontanaThe transformational power of women gathering in intentional communityLetting old identities, expectations, and limiting beliefs fall away so you can return to who you have always beenBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Kelsey:Visit Kelsey's websiteExplore her offerings and resourcesOrder The Signal on AmazonDownload her free Intuition Foundations GuideFollow Kelsey on InstagramRead her SubstackWatch her on YouTubeConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Episode 159 | Soul-Led Living: Intuition, Embodiment & Your Call to Rise in the Collective Awakening with Kelsey AndersonSign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn More

Pajama Gramma Podcast
Ancient Wisdom. What's SHE Up To Now Day 3110? Supersize Challenges, AI, Spirituality...!

Pajama Gramma Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 5:38


Ancient Wisdom. What's SHE Up To Now Day 3110? Supersize Challenges, AI, Spirituality...! Join us every day in 2026 for a quick challenge that is all about you Improving and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions and share your wisdom! #supersize #lessonslearned #missedopportunities #decisionmaking #beabetteryou #personalgrowth #developskills #uncoverwhatis #giving #coaching #scaling #supersizechallenges #howcanIhelp #contribution #AI #coaching #exhausted #burnout #skoolcommunity #legacy #impact #legacy #whatssheuptonow #documentthejourney #competition #abundancemindset #review #SUPER #rippleeffect #makingwaves #impact #identity #whoyouare #messedup #freeday #whatwillyoudo #spirituality #spirit #nature #powerofnature #abundance #ancientwisdom #solvedproblems #read #learnfromothers #ask 0:00 Defining the Essence of Ancient Wisdom 1:09 Applying Strategic Wisdom to Modern Life 2:21 Breaking Free from Your Comfort Zone 3:46 The Value of Daily Incremental Progress

Bob & Sheri
Modern Life Eating Your Brain? (Airdate 8/5/2026)

Bob & Sheri

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 69:55


AI Authors. Sales of “Odyssey” Books. Morons in the News.   Down the Rabbit Hole. Everyone Needs a Laugh. Ford Motors.   Talkback Callers. Can You Believe This?   From the Vault.

21st Century Vitalism
The Art of War: Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Life with Jim Gimian

21st Century Vitalism

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 68:01


To Support The Show:  Patreon.com/islandsofcoherence Subscribe, Like, Comment, and Hit the Bell for Notifications on YouTube Follow us on Instagram (@islands.of.coherence) and Tik Tok (@islandsofcoherence) Joining us on the show this lifelong student of The Art of War, Jim Gimian! In this conversation we explore how this ancient text which originated in feudal China contains lessons that can be applied to our modern lives in 2026. Jim has been studying and teaching The Art of War (the Sun Tzu Bing Fa) since 1980. He served as the general editor of the best-selling translation, The Art of War: The Denma Translation  (2001) which received critical acclaim from military officers, business leaders, and Asian Studies scholars. Gimian followed that with The Rules of Victory: How to Transform Chaos and Conflict - Strategies from the Art of War (2008), co-authored with Barry Boyce. Gimian has been presenting lessons from the Art of War to business and non-profit leaders in North America, Australia, and Europe since 1985. His work takes the form of seminars, leadership training programs, consulting, and coaching. The core of this work is presenting the text's profound strategic thought in clear, simple, and accessible training that enables today's leaders to employ these tools in their work and lives amidst the challenges of an increasingly complex and uncertain world. You can check out his course and coaching services over at Rules of Victory or  Order his book at The Art of War: Denma Translation Show Topics - What is The Art of War - The Concept of 'Taking Whole' - Why Should We Care About Preserving Our Opponent? - History of the Art of War - Philosophical Underpinnings of the Text - Seeing Ourselves Clearly - Conflict as a Sign of Interconnection - Leadership and Trusting Those You Lead - Navigating Living Systems - Pushing Round Boulders Down Hill

Progressive Voices
Is Modern Life Actually Better? Online Shopping, Refund Scams & Toxic Social Media

Progressive Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 59:31


Is Modern Life Actually Better? Online Shopping, Refund Scams & Toxic Social Media by Progressive Voices

New Books Network
Nozomi Naoi, "The Land of Happiness: How the Japanese Department Store Visualized Modern Life" (MIT Press, 2026)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 43:06


The Land of Happiness: How the Japanese Department Store Visualized Modern Life (MIT Press, 2026) explores the far-reaching influence of the Japanese department store on modern life and our imaginations. In this gorgeously illustrated volume, Dr. Nozomi Naoi explains how Japanese department stores modeled “the new modern Japanese life and identity” through print media and design, physical and imagined space, and the new experiences that these spaces offered. The stores created the notion of a modern subject enjoying a “land of happiness”—and this, in turn, shaped the wider sociological context, including emerging roles for women and perceptions of coloniality. The book focuses on three areas: the mediascape of proliferating department store posters, advertisements, commercial design, promotional magazines, and merchandise; the physical space, such as the Western-style architecture that characterized many of these early department stores, and the imagined “modern space” created within their walls; and, finally, the production of a novel “dreamworld,” which included dining spaces with children's menus, new technology such as elevators and escalators, and more. Although the research on department stores and their role in the quotidian experience is vast, there is nothing like this study, which is uniquely grounded in an art-historical approach that draws on the visual media environment of early twentieth-century Japan and its impact on the everyday. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in East Asian Studies
Nozomi Naoi, "The Land of Happiness: How the Japanese Department Store Visualized Modern Life" (MIT Press, 2026)

New Books in East Asian Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 43:06


The Land of Happiness: How the Japanese Department Store Visualized Modern Life (MIT Press, 2026) explores the far-reaching influence of the Japanese department store on modern life and our imaginations. In this gorgeously illustrated volume, Dr. Nozomi Naoi explains how Japanese department stores modeled “the new modern Japanese life and identity” through print media and design, physical and imagined space, and the new experiences that these spaces offered. The stores created the notion of a modern subject enjoying a “land of happiness”—and this, in turn, shaped the wider sociological context, including emerging roles for women and perceptions of coloniality. The book focuses on three areas: the mediascape of proliferating department store posters, advertisements, commercial design, promotional magazines, and merchandise; the physical space, such as the Western-style architecture that characterized many of these early department stores, and the imagined “modern space” created within their walls; and, finally, the production of a novel “dreamworld,” which included dining spaces with children's menus, new technology such as elevators and escalators, and more. Although the research on department stores and their role in the quotidian experience is vast, there is nothing like this study, which is uniquely grounded in an art-historical approach that draws on the visual media environment of early twentieth-century Japan and its impact on the everyday. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

The PCOS Repair Podcast
Why Modern Life Is So Hard on Women's Hormones

The PCOS Repair Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 24:24


We are the first generation living with this level of constant connectivity, food abundance, chronic stimulation, and convenience. And our hormones, which were designed for a very different environment, are doing their best to adapt. In this episode we explore how modern life creates an enormous physiological load on the female body and why understanding that context changes everything about how women with PCOS approach their healing.Stress Physiology and the Modern Female Nervous SystemThe female nervous system was designed for a rhythm of activation and recovery. Modern life has largely eliminated the recovery end of that rhythm. In this episode we explore how chronic low-grade stimulation keeps cortisol elevated, what that means for PCOS hormone health, and why so many capable, motivated women still feel like they are struggling despite doing everything right.Overstimulation and Hormones: What Constant Connectivity Is Doing to PCOSFrom social media to news cycles to work communication that extends into evenings and weekends, modern women are navigating an environment of near-continuous stimulation. In this episode we explain the direct connection between overstimulation, cortisol elevation, and PCOS symptoms including cycle disruption, cravings, exhaustion, and mood changes.Food Environment and Metabolism: Why Blood Sugar Was Not Designed for 2026The food environment of 2026, with its hyper-palatable, calorie-dense, constantly available options, creates a metabolic context that the human insulin response was never designed for. In this episode we explore how food abundance affects insulin signaling and PCOS hormone health and why cravings are a physiology problem rather than a willpower problem.Nervous System Load and PCOS: The Missing ConversationWomen are carrying an enormous mental, emotional, and physiological load in modern life. And that load has direct consequences for PCOS hormones through the nervous system and stress physiology connection. In this episode we name what women are actually navigating and offer a compassionate, empowering reframe that removes blame and creates clarity.Movement and Modern Routines: What Has Quietly DisappearedModern convenience has largely eliminated the incidental movement that used to be built into daily human life. And that reduction in consistent, low-level movement has real consequences for metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and cortisol regulation. In this episode we explore what has changed and what genuinely sustainable movement support actually looks like inside a modern lifestyle.Hormone Support in Real Life: Creating a More Supportive Environment Without FearThe goal of this episode is not to create fear about modern life but to create awareness and opportunity for intentional, supportive adaptation. In this episode we discuss what creating a more hormone-supportive environment actually looks like inside real modern life, without perfection, without rigidity, and without adding more pressure to an already full plate.You can take the quiz to discover your root cause hereLearn more about the PCOS Root Cause BootcampLet's continue the conversation on Instagram! What did you find helpful in this episode and what follow-up questions do you have?The full list of Resources & References Mentioned can be found on the Episode webpage at: https://nourishedtohealthy.com/ep-192

Splat Attack!
127. Character Study: Chuckie & Filburt

Splat Attack!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 62:19


They were the ones hiding behind their best friend. The ones who said "I don't think this is such a good idea" and "I'm nauseous" while the world fell apart around them. But what if the scaredy-cats were actually the bravest characters Nickelodeon ever wrote? In this Character Study, we put Chuckie Finster from Rugrats and Filburt from Rocko's Modern Life side by side, and the parallels are wild. Two anxious, glasses-wearing best friends who were way more than punchlines. We break down their personalities, their families, their surprising moments of courage, and why an entire generation saw themselves in these two nervous wrecks. We also play Wild Card — tossing Chuckie and Filburt into scenarios with other neurotic characters. The last option had us laughing. Chuckie or Filburt: who do YOU relate to more? Drop it in the comments! Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: SplatAttack2021@gmail.com   YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPod Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon #nicktoons #90snicktoons #rugrats #rockosmodernlife

Acta Non Verba
Ed Hinman on His New Book "The Barbarian In You: Living with Vigor, Wonder, and Fellowship" and Self-Leadership

Acta Non Verba

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 79:56


Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Ed Hinman, Marine infantry officer veteran, public figure protection specialist, historian, and author of The Barbarian in You. Ed shares how his time at the Naval Academy, deployments across Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Africa, and a pivotal reckoning with ego and identity led him to build a life around three core principles: vigor, wonder, and fellowship. Drawing on history, philosophy, and hard experience, Ed makes the case that living a full life is not about optimization — it's about reconnecting with the most primal, truest parts of yourself. The conversation weaves through the creative life, the craft of writing, the mentorship of Steven Pressfield, the wisdom of Montaigne, Emerson, and Marcus Aurelius, and the courage it takes to follow what resonates rather than what looks good on paper. Episode Highlights: 1:54 - Ed and Marcus discuss the mentorship of Steven Pressfield and the discipline required to show up for the creative life 29:44 - Ed introduces his three-part philosophy of vigor, wonder, and fellowship as a framework rooted in how pre-civilized humans actually lived 49:23 - Ed recounts his Marine Corps career, the ego-driven disappointment of deployments that went nowhere, and how psychosomatic pain forced him to ask what he actually wanted 58:58 - Ed and Marcus explore the idea of listening to intuition over empirical evidence, following resonance rather than a prescribed path, and why the barbarian in you is the truest version of yourself Ed Hinman served as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps, graduating from the Naval Academy and deploying five times across Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Africa before earning a master's degree in history and building a career in public figure protection with Gavin de Becker's firm. He is the author of The Barbarian in You and the founder of the Barbarian in You blog, where he writes about history, strength, friendship, and the philosophy of living with vigor, wonder, and fellowship. Visit barbarianinyou.com to find Ed's book, blog, and writings. Follow him on Instagram at ed_hinman. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Michael Sartain Podcast
A Billion Years Of Sex Differences: Steve Stewart-Williams - The Michael Sartain Podcast

The Michael Sartain Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 137:38


Evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams joins me this episode for a wide-ranging discussion on what makes humans tick — biological sex differences, the mechanics of attraction, how relationships and personality take shape, and the contested science that tries to explain all of it. Steve teaches psychology at the University of Nottingham Malaysia and has written Darwin, God and the Meaning of Life, The Ape That Understood the Universe, and most recently A Billion Years of Sex Differences. Together we get into why his field draws so much political heat and misreading from every direction. Steve breaks down how traditionalists and progressives each manage to distort what the research actually shows, why acknowledging biology's role isn't a backdoor argument for old-fashioned gender roles, and why explaining how human nature works says nothing about how a society ought to be organized. 00:00 Intro 07:55 Are Sex Differences Biological or Cultural? 14:23 How Steve Discovered Evolutionary Psychology 17:48 Why Male and Female Mating Strategies Differ 21:18 Mate-Choice Copying and the Wedding Ring Effect 29:35 The Gender-Equality Paradox 36:11 Male and Female Personality Differences 38:15 Parenthood, Depression and Modern Life 45:06 Male Suicide, Therapy and Mental Health 50:05 Psychology's Replication Crisis 56:29 Will Sex Differences Ever Disappear? 1:01:54 The Largest Psychological Sex Differences 1:06:14 Patriarchy and Social-Media Narratives About Men 1:16:25 Prenatal Testosterone and Twin Studies 1:25:27 Sexual Orientation, Crime and Gender Differences 1:27:52 Casual Sex and Sexual Overperception 1:36:22 Rival Derogation and Mate Selection 1:41:06 Dating Apps, Hypergamy and Attraction 1:46:06 Why Humor, Charisma and Competence Are Attractive 1:52:25 Evolutionary Theories That Were Proven Wrong 1:53:49 Wokeness and Conformity in Academia 2:03:01 The Argument Against Innate Sex Differences 2:05:32 A Billion Years of Sex Differences 2:06:46 Using AI for Research and Debate Preparation 2:14:14 Final Dating Insights and Closing Thoughts ————————————————————

The Genius Life
585: The Real Reason Modern Life Feels So Overwhelming, and What to Do About It | Dave Rabin, MD PhD

The Genius Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 77:21


Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of A Simple Guide to Being Alive, joins Max to explain why modern life feels so overwhelming, how anxiety can be understood as a signal from the body, and what simple tools can help restore a sense of safety, calm, and connection.This episode is proudly sponsored by:AG1 is my favorite multivitamin now in delicious new flavors! Enjoy a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkag1.com/GENIUS.Timeline Nutrition makes MitoPure—a purified form of urolithin A, which studies suggest may provide powerful mitochondrial support for energy and longevity. Go to http://timelinenutrition.com/max for up to 39% off of mitopure gummies