In the depths of the internet, in the muck of modern day "gaming journalism" there is a team so unconcerned with the rest of the video game aether, so disassociated from the echo chamber of social media that you're going to get their unbridled opinions whether you want to or not. They are "Analog Out".
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On this show, we talk about lots of things. Personal development, behavioral psychology, business trends, leadership, adventure travel, spiritual practice, starting over somewhere new, taking risks, failing, getting back up and trying again. The subject matter is broad but the connecting fiber is deep. WE'RE EXPLORING OUR CURIOSITY. Without judgement. Without needing permission. Here, we'll learn, grow, and become our best selves - by leaning into the things we're curious about and letting t ...
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Zane and Rishi attempt to thwart the unending passage of time by talking about Super Smash Bros. Melee every week. Zane (@epengu) is a writer, video producer, and commentator. Although his first tournament was in 2013, he’s been avidly following Melee since his first wavedash in 2009. He formerly helped develop the social media and content at HTC Esports, and these days produces videos for Leaderboard Esports and is the lead writer for False Swipe gaming. You can stay up to date with Zane’s ...
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Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Reclaim Focus, Healthy Habits, Break Phone Addiction, Digital Detox, Digital Wellbeing, Christian Podcast
Julianne August | Christian Life Coach, Habit Change Specialist, Brain Health Trainer, Digital Wellness Advocate
Is your phone controlling your life, pulling you in every direction, leaving you feeling disconnected and overwhelmed? Are screens stealing your time, diluting your faith, and distorting your focus? In a world dominated by screens, it’s easy to feel stuck in a cycle of distraction and drift from God, yourself, and those you love. I’ve been where you are and I’m here to help break that cycle! I’m Julianne August, a Christian life coach, brain health trainer, and digital wellness advocate. Wit ...
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A podcast about analyzing and discussing the genre of cosmic horror found throughout visual, written, and interactive media. Josh Richter and Joey Lugo view films and television shows, read literature, and play through both digital and analog games that contain lovecraftian or cosmic horror themes, whether overarching or underlying. Then, the moment the experience ends, they have an informal discussion about what they have just participated in and what major themes and questions are presente ...
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The Carbon Removal Show is the world's leading in-depth podcast on carbon removal. We combine hours of research and interviews with the world’s leading experts to explore the latest developments in carbon removal technology and policy in an easy to digest and engaging podcast format. Our narrative driven, story-focused episodes are enjoyed by both experts in the field and climate-curious individuals wanting to learn more about this increasingly widespread topic. The problem of carbon emissio ...
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Talking photography and all fine arts, and Leica from a fan’s perspective, this show is all about finding our creative selves in a world full of modern distractions. I am an independent photographer focused on documentary and environmental images. Based in Michigan, I have over 20 years of experience making photographs with digital and analog media. I am a former urban planner and current conservation nonprofit director, and I understand the power of images and art on community. This podcast ...
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21 | When Digital Distraction Erodes Your Identity And Steals Your Name
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15:39Ever felt like you're reacting to your life more than living it? Like the swirl of input is naming you faster than God's truth can remind you who you really are? I was standing in my kitchen, juggling a blinking to-do list and a phone full of notifications when this quiet thought slipped in: "I don't even know who I am right now." Not theologically…
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20 | Your Eyes Feeling Screen Fatigue? Overcome It with This 20-Second Habit to Reset Your Eyes and Mind
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16:26Ever wrapped up your day with burning eyes or a pounding headache, wondering if your screen time is to blame? In this episode of Overcome Digital Distraction, I share my personal journey through digital eye strain and introduce you to the 20-20-20 rule, a simple, optometrist-approved habit that can transform your eye health and mental clarity. It's…
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19 | Leading Your Team Beyond Digital Distraction and Modeling What Matters
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15:22What happens when you're trying to lead a team toward being focused while still struggling with your own digital habits? You're in a meeting. It's going well. Someone shares something vulnerable. Then your phone buzzes. You glance at it, just for a second, but the moment shifts. Trust thins. Connection breaks. You suddenly realize you're asking you…
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18 | 3-Step Digital Declutter: Transform Your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Notifications to Reclaim Your Focus
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15:00In today's episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful 3-step digital declutter that focuses on what your eyes encounter countless times each day: your lock screen, home screen, and notifications. These small changes can dramatically shift your digital landscape and, more importantly, your spiritual attention. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why what …
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S4 #4 | CDR Policy Deep Dive - Part 3: The Road Ahead
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1:03:15In this final instalment of our three-part policy miniseries, Tom and Emily look to the future of carbon removal policy: who’s shaping it, what’s getting in the way, and what else can Emily see in her crystal ball? In this episode: 🏗️ Building the Future Without a Manual: We meet a company navigating what it means to innovate when the rulebook hasn…
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17 | Phone-Free Waiting: 3-Minute Moments That Transform Your Digital Wellness & Save 2 Hours a Week
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13:34Those seemingly insignificant waiting moments throughout your day might be more valuable than you realize. This episode is an invitation to reclaim those small 3-minute pockets of time that we so often surrender to our screens – the doctor's waiting room, the grocery checkout line, the school pickup lane, the moments before a meeting starts. If you…
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S4 #3 | CDR Policy Deep Dive - Part 2: The Landscape Today
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58:29In the second of our three-part deep dive, we plunge into the murky, acronym-rich depths of carbon removal policy across the UN, the EU, the US and beyond - and we promise to come up for air, eventually. In this episode: 🧠 Acronyms and Initialisms Aplenty: Consider yourselves warned. This episode contains more letters than a game of Scrabble. Don't…
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16 | Analog Habits That Anchor Your Soul in a Fast-Paced Digital World
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17:45You don’t need to toss your phone or move to the mountains to find peace but if you’ve been feeling distracted, drained, or disconnected… it might be time to do something different. This episode is an invitation to rediscover the quiet power of analog moments, not as a rejection of technology, but as a rhythm that restores what hustle culture has t…
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15 | How to Stop Multitasking: 5 Simple Habits to Reclaim Focus in a Distracted World
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16:05Are you constantly juggling five things at once… but still feel behind, foggy, or frazzled? This week's podcast episode is a breath of fresh air. We’re pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest myths of modern life: multitasking. It promises productivity but delivers overwhelm. If your mind feels cluttered, scattered, or perpetually behind, th…
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S4 #2 | CDR Policy Deep Dive - Part 1: From Kyoto to Carbon Removal
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1:01:27Welcome to the first in a Carbon Removal Show three-part policy miniseries! We’re diving into the bureaucratic spaghetti of CDR policy - what it is, why we need it, and why pretending it doesn’t exist is no longer an option. It’ll be fun – we promise. In this episode: 📜 Policy 101: What do we mean when we talk about carbon removal policy? Tom, Emil…
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14 | How to Help Your Kids Break Phone Addiction (When You're Still Figuring It Out)
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16:52You want to help your kids break phone addiction and be aware of their screen habits but you also find yourself scrolling, zoning out, or sneaking Instagram in the bathroom. So how do you lead well when you're still working on it too? In today’s episode of Overcome Digital Distraction, we’re getting real about one of the biggest parenting tensions …
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13 | How to Stop Comparing Yourself on Social Media and 3 Biblical Truths that Set You Free
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15:00You didn’t mean to scroll for that long, but now you’re feeling off. You’re second-guessing your progress, your purpose… even your worth. Comparison doesn’t just make you feel bad, it distracts you from who God made you to be. In this episode, we’re naming the trap of comparison and how it sneaks in through our screens. More importantly, we’re unco…
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12 | Navigating the News: Staying Informed Without Getting Distracted and Overwhelmed
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17:54In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the most common and overlooked sources of digital distraction, the news. Whether you’re someone who casually checks headlines or finds yourself deep in the rabbit hole of doom-scrolling, this conversation will help you understand how today’s 24/7 news cycle is affecting your mind, mood, and spiritual clarit…
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S4 #1 | Where are we in the CDR story and where are we going?
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41:04Welcome back to The Carbon Removal Show! We’re kicking off Season 4 with a view from the top - checking in on the state of the carbon removal industry here in the dizzying heights of 2025. In this episode: 🌍 Where are we now? Durable CDR purchases hit 8 million tonnes in 2024 (a 78% bump from 2023), but 64% of that was Microsoft flexing. Deliveries…
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11 | Tech Neck Is Real: How to Fix Neck Pain from Screen Time
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22:02In today’s episode, we’re diving into a sneaky consequence of our digital habits, tech neck. Whether you're hunched over a laptop, curled up with your phone, or binge-watching your favourite show, the way you hold your body during screen time may be contributing to chronic neck pain, shallow breathing, fatigue, and even anxiety. You’ll hear my pers…
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10 | How to Stop Mindless Scrolling for Good With One Spirit-Led Mindset Shift
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11:51What if breaking free from digital distractions could start with one small, Spirit-led mindset shift? In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the unconscious habits behind mindless scrolling and why the problem might not be your screen, but the automatic reach toward it. In this powerful and practical episode, you’ll discover how a simple pause …
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9 | Goodbye FOMO, Hello JOMO: Trade Digital Anxiety for Contentment
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14:24Have you ever felt anxious about what you might be missing online? Today we're flipping the script on FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and embracing the powerful, peace-giving practice of JOMO - the Joy of Missing Out. In this episode, we dive into why intentionally disconnecting from digital noise can bring you greater contentment, presence, and joy. I'…
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8 | Dopamine, Screens, and Spiritual Warfare: The Hidden Battle for Your Attention
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15:33Ever feel like your phone is reeling you in like a fish caught on a hook? You’re not imagining it. Today, we're diving into the brain science behind digital distraction, how dopamine hijacks your attention, and why this is more than just a habit issue, it’s a spiritual battle! From the hypnotic lure of screens to the way they rewire our brains for …
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7 | How to Rewire Your Brain and Break Your Phone Addiction in 5 Minutes a Day
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26:42Does your hand automatically reach for your phone the moment boredom hits? Are notifications constantly hijacking your productivity and peace? You're not alone and you're not stuck. In this episode, you'll discover the science behind why digital habits form, how your brain builds these automatic behaviours, and most importantly how you can change t…
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6 | The Digital Detox You Need: Global Day of Unplugging to Find Rest in a Hyperconnected World
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18:59If your relationship with screens feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. We wake up to notifications, scroll through distractions all day, and struggle to be still. But what if stepping away from technology for just one day could reset your mind, reclaim your focus, and bring a deep sense of peace? That’s exactly what we’re talking about on today’s …
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5 | Seeing Life in Colour: How Grayscale Transformed My Phone Habits
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13:43Ever feel like your phone has too much pull over your attention? In this episode, I share a simple but powerful habit that transformed the way I interact with my phone. Switching to grayscale. What started as a short experiment turned into a game-changer, helping me break unconscious scrolling habits and see the beauty of life beyond my screen. Plu…
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4 | The Power of Your First Hour: One Habit That Can Transform Your Morning
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19:46Be honest, do you check your phone before you even get out of bed? Maybe it’s your alarm, a quick glance at notifications, or just scrolling for a few minutes before starting the day. It seems harmless, right? But what if I told you this one small habit could be draining your mental energy, hijacking your focus, and even rewiring your brain before …
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3 | The 3-Day Digital Peace Plan: Your Simple Starting Point for Healthier Screen Habits
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10:36If your relationship with screens feels complicated, you’re not alone. So many of us feel constantly connected but somehow more disconnected than ever. The good news? You don’t have to throw your phone in a lake to find real, deep, exhale-worthy peace. In this episode, I’m breaking down my 3-Day Digital Peace Plan, a simple yet powerful plan to hel…
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2 | 8 Hidden Ways Digital Distraction Keeps You Stuck and the Lies We Tell Ourselves About Screen Time
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15:02Denial keeps us stuck. It convinces us that we don’t really have a problem, that we don’t need to change. But if we want to overcome digital distraction, we have to be honest with ourselves. This episode is all about denial and the sneaky ways it shows up in our screen habits. Maybe it sounds like, “I don’t spend that much time on my phone.” Or, “I…
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1 | How Digital Distraction Steals Your Focus and Your First Step to Reduce Screen Time
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22:23Welcome to the very first episode of Overcome Digital Distraction! I’m so glad you’re here. In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey of struggling with screen time. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by how much you check your phone or how easily you get distracted by screens, you’re not alone! We’ll talk about why digital distractions are stealing …
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Welcome to the Overcome Digital Distraction Podcast! Is your phone controlling your life, pulling you in every direction, leaving you feeling disconnected and overwhelmed? Are screens stealing your time, diluting your faith, and distorting your focus? In a world dominated by screens, it's easy to feel stuck in a cycle of distraction and drift from …
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The Carbon Removal Show team are dusting off our mics, and we have some exciting news! The biggest of welcomes and ‘thank you’s to our coalition partners: BeZero, Carbon Engineering, Carbonfuture, Carbon Gap, CarbonX, Klarna, MASH Makes, Milkywire, the Negative Emissions Platform, Opna, Patch, Pinwheel, Planboo, ReCarber, Standard Gas Technologies …
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Why We Don't Talk About Money + Why We Should
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26:11In this episode we get curious about something that makes many of us super uncomfortable...TALKING ABOUT MONEY. I share some great nuggets from Scott Galloway's new book "The Algebra of Wealth" as well as Morgan Housel's best-seller "The Psychology of Money." We talk about how freakin NEW many of our financial systems are (the 401K has only existed…
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Introducing... Grounded: A Climate Startup Journey
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2:32While you’re waiting for more episodes of The Carbon Removal Show, we wanted to introduce you to another project that our very own Tom Previte has been busy on… Grounded: A Climate Startup Journey This is the story of a startup that wants to remove carbon from the atmosphere and help reshape our relationship with the planet. Ideally without burning…
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Been gone for a minute but....WE BACK, Y'ALL!! And today we're getting curious about a principal of Stoic philosophy that had such a huge impact on me that I literally tattooed it on my body: "THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY" As the former Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, once said: "The impediment to action advances action." AKA: The obstacle is the way. A…
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S3 #5 | How can companies contribute to industry scale?: Gigaton thinking - with MASH Makes
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39:55What happens when an individual company bakes industry scale up into their business philosophy? In this episode, Jakob Andersen shares the “gigaton thinking” mindset that drives his company, MASH Makes, in their approach to business and biochar. MASH Makes started as a project at the Technological University of Denmark focusing on technology that c…
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S3 #4 | The importance of fungibility in carbon markets - with Carbonaires
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24:30With scaling up in mind, this episode dives into an innovative concept that could help the industry take big steps forward. Tom and Emily are joined by Jonny Gilson from Carbonaires and Professor Niall Mac Dowell from Imperial College London to discuss Carbonaires’ ideas for the future of the voluntary carbon market. Big thanks to Carbonaires for s…
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2023 was a big year for carbon removal! With only 27 years until 2050, Tom and Emily look back on the last 12 months to reflect on the current stage of the industry’s growth commercially, socially and politically. With big thanks to the organisers, speakers and participants of Carbon Unbound Europe 2023 for welcoming us to the event and for all the…
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S3 #2 | Analogies for scale: what other technologies can teach us about carbon removal
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45:27Season 3 continues and the team remains focused on scaling up. The question today: has it been done before? The task ahead is huge and can sometimes feel insurmountable. In order to deliver what scientists say is needed, the carbon removal industry must go from the young seedling emerging market we know today to a great complex ecosystem - and time…
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We are back! Did you miss us? Kicking off Season 3, Tom and Emily are exploring what it will take to grow the carbon removal industry to the scale we need. They speak to various actors in the carbon removal space, from project developers and policy experts to marketplaces and buyers. Their curiosity for the scaling problem took the team on a trip t…
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A Proven Habit-Building Hack: TEMPTATION BUNDLING
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15:55This week we're getting curious about hidden potential (also the name of Adam Grant's newest book) + how to utilize temptation bundling to narrow the gap between our current self and future desired self. And just for funsies, I throw in a story about crying in my car....because IT'S OKAY TO FEEL YOUR FEELINGS. Good lessons in this one, guys. Refere…
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PART 2 with DeWayne McMurry AKA: STEEZUS on: Having to “sit with our shit” during lockdown, Drake-level petty moments, Super Mario Brothers as the greatest analogy for life, and much more
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58:11In Part 2 of our talk with Steezus, we get curious about our inner child, having to “sit with our shit” during lockdown, Super Mario Brothers as maybe the best analogy I’ve ever heard for life, Drake-level petty moments, and why the idea of zero sum games in career success is complete bullshit #IDon’tWantYourPie (it’ll make sense when you listen :)…
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DeWayne McMurry AKA: STEEZUS on: Brand-Building on Tik Tok, Working Out Amongst Celebs, and the Importance of Networking
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51:58In this episode we're talking to DeWayne McMurry, widely known as “Steezus”, who has garnered a remarkable influence in the skateboarding, sneaker and streetwear communities over the years. Steezus has built a reputation as a trusted voice through digital content creation, utilizing his influential platforms to entertain and inspire his audience. H…
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A Candid Conversation with Emmy Award Winning Producer, Melanee Young Taylor
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59:45In this special guest episode, we're getting curious with Emmy Award Winning Producer, Melanee Young Taylor, about: The pros and cons of freelance production work vs full time, the prevalence of casting couchy-ness in the entertainment biz, WTF is climate tech, 70yr old d*ck pics, “Corporate” hoops, working with your significant other, A rollercoas…
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Riding The Wave: Cheez-It Cravings, Bad Credit Scores, and the Fly on Your Neck
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17:00In this episode, we talk about "riding the wave" of the emotions we feel. A concept initially introduced to me by my nutritionist, which was later reinforced at a Buddhist meditation retreat, and that I now try to implement into my mindfulness practice as much as possible. It's hard not to let ourselves be swept away by overwhelming emotions - espe…
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What Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Abraham Lincoln Have in Common
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14:01What do Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Abraham Lincoln have in common? They are AUTODIDACTIC LEARNERS. Find out what this is and why we should all take advantage of it in the pursuit of our curiosities.By Kristen Dickey
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In this episode I give several examples of random conversations i've had with complete strangers where they end up telling me something that just FLOORS me. When it comes to strangers and loose acquaintances, our brains have a tendency to hyper magnify our perception of them based solely on that interaction in that moment. We don't have the context…
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In this one we're getting curious about gossip. Why we do it and how to stop. Gossip can definitely stroke our fragile human egos. It can make us feel important or superior or like the gate keeper of valuable information. But we know those eco-centric feelings are fleeting and that we'd ultimately be much better happier if our conversations were mo…
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In this episode we get curious about what motivates us. We dig into the two types of motivation that drive our behaviors: INTRINSIC and EXTRINSIC motivation. These two types of motivation can both work + can work in tandem, but in the long-run - intrinsic motivation serves us best.By Kristen Dickey
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Today we're getting curious about "keeping the peace". Or more specifically, WHOSE peace we're keeping. Are we at war with ourselves in order to keep someone else's peace? We talk about the "fawn" nervous system response, people-pleasing, taking stock of our connections, and the mindful pause between someone's words and our response to them.…
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In this episode we're getting curious about how the mood we’re in can affect the way we see things (AKA "Affective Realism"). The MOOD is the impermanent, fleeting thing. WE are the constant. Every mood we have, every emotion we experience is temporary. It will always change. I share a bit about my recent journey across the country, my first few da…
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In this episode we're getting curious about the right to change your mind. With my move home to California coming up, I've been thinking about how our minds can change about both big and small things in our lives. And how we usually judge ourselves far more harshly than anyone else for changing our minds. This is about allowing yourself to grow and…
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Today we're getting curious about "yucking someone's yum". Think about any conversation you've ever had where someone is sharing a personal preference of theirs. Your first instinct is probably to consider what YOU think about that thing. If YOU like it. It YOU had an experience with it you want to share. But when it comes to people having differen…
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Making the Law of Attraction work FOR YOU
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15:26We do not attract what we WANT, we attract what we ARE. And today, we are curious about the Law of Attraction. We break down the three key components of it, dig into some common misconceptions, and give real + actionable ways to make the Law of Attraction work FOR YOU.By Kristen Dickey
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Today we're getting curious about the PARADOX and the POWER of CHOICE. How us humans want to feel agency and control over the choices we make, but also can be easily overwhelmed by having too many choices. We talk about several interesting studies related to this - from an online dating platform founder who leveraged the power of choice to drive ap…
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