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Season 2, Episode 46: The Final Options: Sterilization, Vasectomies, and The Pull-Out Method
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34:49Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 46: The Final Options: Sterilization, Vasectomies, and The Pull-Out Method CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of contraception, sexual health, permanent sterilization procedures, and anatomy. Listener discretion is advised. In the final installment of the…
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Season 2, Episode 45: Barrier Methods Explained: Condoms, Diaphragms, and Sponges
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39:52Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 45: Barrier Methods Explained: Condoms, Diaphragms, and Sponges CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of contraception, sexual health, and anatomy. Listener discretion is advised. Continuing the deep dive into contraception, this fourth part of the series ex…
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Season 2, Episode 44: A Guide to Birth Control, Part 3: The Patch and The Pill
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22:38Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 44: A Guide to Birth Control, Part 3: The Patch and The Pill CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of contraception, sexual health, and medical procedures. Listener discretion is advised. Continuing the deep dive into contraception, this third part of the fi…
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Season 2, Episode 43: A Guide to Birth Control, Part 2: The IUD and The Ring
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32:46Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 43: A Guide to Birth Control, Part 2: The IUD and The Ring CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of contraception, sexual health, and medical procedures. Listener discretion is advised. Continuing the deep dive into contraception, this second part of the fiv…
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Season 2, Episode 42: A Guide to Birth Control, Part 1: Implants and Shots
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32:53Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 42: A Guide to Birth Control, Part 1: Implants and Shots CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of contraception, sexual health, and medical procedures. Listener discretion is advised. In the first part of an ambitious new five-part series, Dark Cancer provid…
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Season 2, Episode 41: The "Stuck Record" and "Fogging": 2 Powerful Assertiveness Techniques
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10:43Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 41: The "Stuck Record" and "Fogging": 2 Powerful Assertiveness Techniques How do you stay calm and stand your ground when faced with aggressive or manipulative people? In this final, practical episode on assertiveness, Dark Cancer provides a toolkit of specific techniques you can use to c…
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Season 2, Episode 40: Assertiveness: How to Handle Demands, Criticism & Compliments
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12:22Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 40: Assertiveness: How to Handle Demands, Criticism & Compliments Knowing how to be assertive is one thing, but how do you apply it in the toughest situations? In this essential follow-up episode, Dark Cancer provides a practical guide to using assertiveness in three of the most challengi…
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Season 2, Episode 39: Passive vs. Aggressive vs. Assertive: Finding the Balance
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18:22Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 39: Passive vs. Aggressive vs. Assertive: Finding the Balance How do you stand up for your rights without being a jerk? In this essential episode on communication, Dark Cancer tackles the vital skill of Assertiveness—the balance point between being a passive doormat and an aggressive bull…
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Season 2, Episode 38: You Cannot NOT Communicate: The 5 Principles of Communication
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10:01Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 38: You Cannot NOT Communicate: The 5 Principles of Communication Did you know that you're communicating even when you're silent? In this deep-dive episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer moves beyond the basics to explore the fundamental principles of interpersonal communicat…
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Season 2, Episode 37: 10 Tips for Better Interpersonal Communication
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18:29Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 37: 10 Tips for Better Interpersonal Communication What is the secret to effective face-to-face communication? In this essential episode, Dark Cancer continues the deep dive into communication skills by focusing on interpersonal communication—the process of exchanging information, feeling…
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Season 2, Episode 36: Beyond Words: The 4 Types of Communication
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15:02Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 36: Beyond Words: The 4 Types of Communication Communication is the single most important life skill, but do we really understand what it is? In this foundational episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer kicks off a new sub-series by breaking down the art and science of Communi…
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Season 2, Episode 35: More Than Words: Why Personal Appearance is a Skill
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14:13Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 35: More Than Words: Why Personal Appearance is a Skill Before you say a single word, your audience has already started to form an opinion of you. In this essential episode, Dark Cancer explores a crucial and often-disregarded aspect of communication: Personal Appearance. This is not abou…
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Season 2, Episode 34: The Dark Origins of Valentine's Day
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16:02Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 34: The Dark Origins of Valentine's Day CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of historical violence and pagan rituals that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Before you buy the chocolates and flowers, do you know what you're really celebrat…
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Season 2, Episode 33: Aristotle's Guide to a Flourishing Life
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16:52Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 33: Aristotle's Guide to a Flourishing Life At the end of our lives, how can we look back with satisfaction instead of regret? In this deeply philosophical episode, Dark Cancer explores this timeless question, providing a framework for living a good and ethical life based on the wisdom of…
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Season 2, Episode 32: Essential Skills: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Better Sleep
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12:29Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 32: Essential Skills: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Better Sleep After exploring the science of what sleep is, this episode provides the crucial follow-up: how to get more of it. In this practical and essential guide, Dark Cancer tackles the concept of sleep hygiene—the environmental and beh…
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Season 2, Episode 31: A Survival Guide for the Night Shift
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7:31Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 31: A Survival Guide for the Night Shift Working the night shift, especially alone, comes with a unique set of challenges and risks. In this essential episode, inspired by his own new job, Dark Cancer provides a crucial survival guide for anyone who works late hours. This isn't just a col…
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Season 2, Episode 30: The Science of Sleep: A Guide to the Sleep Cycle
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8:46Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 30: The Science of Sleep: A Guide to the Sleep Cycle We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, but what is actually happening during that time? In the first part of a new two-part series, Dark Cancer pulls back the curtain on one of our most mysterious and essential biological functio…
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Season 2, Episode 29: Allergy vs. Intolerance: Do You Know the Difference?
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14:01Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 29: Allergy vs. Intolerance: Do You Know the Difference? CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of serious medical reactions, including anaphylactic shock. Are you really allergic, or are you intolerant? In this essential episode, Dark Cancer tackles the often-confused topics…
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Season 2, Episode 28: Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs: The Ultimate Guide
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15:30Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 28: Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs: The Ultimate Guide Carbohydrates are often the first thing people cut when trying to eat healthy, but are they really the enemy? In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer provides a scientific and balanced look at carbohydrates, explaining w…
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Season 2, Episode 27: The Building Blocks of Life: A Guide to Protein
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13:49Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 27: The Building Blocks of Life: A Guide to Protein What is protein, and why is it so crucial for our health? In this essential episode, Dark Cancer continues the deep dive into nutrition with a complete guide to one of the most important macronutrients: Protein. This is your ultimate gui…
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Season 2, Episode 26: The Ultimate Guide to Essential Dietary Minerals
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20:41Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 26: The Ultimate Guide to Essential Dietary Minerals After covering vitamins, what are the other micronutrients essential for our health? In the final episode of this nutrition deep dive, Dark Cancer provides a complete guide to Dietary Minerals—the naturally occurring elements your body …
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Season 2, Episode 25: Are You Getting Enough Vitamins? The Ultimate Guide
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17:04Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 25: Are You Getting Enough Vitamins? The Ultimate Guide What are vitamins, and why are they so essential for our health? In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer provides a complete and easy-to-understand guide to the 13 essential vitamins our bodies need to survive and…
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Season 2, Episode 24: The Truth About Fiber: Soluble vs. Insoluble
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17:49Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 24: The Truth About Fiber: Soluble vs. Insoluble We've all been told to eat more fiber, but what is it, why is it so important, and are all fibers created equal? In this essential episode, host Dark Cancer is joined by special guest Jay Maestro to break down the science of dietary fiber. …
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Season 2, Episode 23: The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Fats & Oils
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21:21Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 23: The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Fats & Oils Which oil should you use for frying? Is butter really worse than margarine? In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer provides the ultimate guide to the cooking fats and oils in your kitchen, breaking down which are healthy a…
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Season 2, Episode 22: Good Fats, Bad Fats: The Ultimate Guide
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14:29Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 22: Good Fats, Bad Fats: The Ultimate Guide Fat has been cast as the villain of dieting for decades, but what's the real story? In this essential episode, Dark Cancer demystifies dietary fats, explaining why our bodies can't live without them and how to tell the difference between the goo…
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Season 2, Episode 21: Sugar: The Bitter Truth
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18:33Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 21: Sugar: The Bitter Truth Why is sugar, a substance our bodies are evolved to love, now linked to so many health problems? In this essential episode, Dark Cancer continues the deep dive into nutrition by exploring the complex relationship between sugar, your metabolism, and your overall…
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Season 2, Episode 20: What is Sugar (And Is It Actually Bad for You?)
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19:02Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 20: What is Sugar (And Is It Actually Bad for You?) Sugar is everywhere, but what is it, really? In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer provides a deep, scientific dive into the world of sugar, sweeteners, and their impact on our health. This is your ultimate guide to…
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Season 2, Episode 19: Your Body Was Designed to Move: The Importance of Exercise
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15:53Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 19: Your Body Was Designed to Move: The Importance of Exercise We all know exercise is important, but why? In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer provides a powerful and scientific breakdown of why our bodies are designed to move and the profound benefits of staying a…
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Season 2, Episode 18: How to Build a Positive Body Image
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12:05Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 18: How to Build a Positive Body Image In a world bombarded by curated images of perfection on social media, how do we learn to love and accept the bodies we're in? In this essential episode, Dark Cancer tackles the crucial topic of developing a positive body image. This is a compassionat…
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Season 2, Episode 17: The Golden Rule of Weight Loss: Calories In vs. Calories Out
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15:06Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 17: The Golden Rule of Weight Loss: Calories In vs. Calories Out In a world full of fad diets, celebrity trends, and conflicting advice, what's the real secret to weight loss? In this essential episode, Dark Cancer cuts through the confusion and gets back to basics with a common-sense gui…
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Season 2, Episode 16: The Truth About Creatine: Benefits, Myths, and Side Effects
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14:08Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 16: The Truth About Creatine: Benefits, Myths, and Side Effects Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements on the market, but what is it and is it safe? In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer provides a deep, scientific dive into creatine, separating fact …
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Season 2, Episode 15: Essential Skills: Understanding Diet & Nutrition
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2:59Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 15: Essential Skills: Understanding Diet & Nutrition In a world filled with confusing and conflicting information, what does a healthy diet actually look like? In this new episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer cuts through the noise to provide a clear and simple guide to the…
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Season 2, Episode 14: The 3 Questions You Must Ask About Your Health
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21:10Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 14: The 3 Questions You Must Ask About Your Health In a world of conflicting and confusing health advice, how do we know what's truly best for our bodies? In this essential episode, Dark Cancer cuts through the noise and provides a simple, powerful framework for making better decisions ab…
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Season 2, Episode 13: 16 Surprising Reasons Your Body Needs Water
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22:39Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 13: 16 Surprising Reasons Your Body Needs Water We all know we're supposed to drink water, but do you really understand why it's so essential? In this vital episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer provides a deep dive into the single most important substance for our health: wa…
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Season 2, Episode 12: "Failure is Only Postponed Success": A Guide to Bouncing Back
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13:33Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 12: "Failure is Only Postponed Success": A Guide to Bouncing Back We all have times when we fail to achieve something we desperately wanted. How we respond to that failure is what defines our future success. In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer provides a powerful g…
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Season 2, Episode 11: Essential Skills: The Personal SWOT Analysis
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12:41Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 11: Essential Skills: The Personal SWOT Analysis After exploring the SWOT analysis as a business tool, this episode of the Essential Skills series brings it home. Dark Cancer provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a Personal SWOT Analysis—a powerful framework for self-assessment, car…
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Season 2, Episode 10: The Leader's Toolkit: How to Do a SWOT Analysis
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16:20Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 10: The Leader's Toolkit: How to Do a SWOT Analysis How do you make clear, strategic decisions when you're facing a complex problem? In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer introduces a powerful and versatile framework used by leaders for over 50 years: the SWOT Analys…
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Season 2, Episode 9: What is Fiction? A Guide to Imaginary Worlds
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28:54Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 9: What is Fiction? A Guide to Imaginary Worlds What is fiction? Is it just "made-up stories," or something more? In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer provides a comprehensive guide to the art of the imaginary, exploring what fiction is, the forms it takes, and why …
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Season 2, Episode 8: Bigotry vs. Prejudice vs. Racism: What's the Difference?
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27:46Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 8: Bigotry vs. Prejudice vs. Racism: What's the Difference? CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of bigotry, prejudice, and racism that may be challenging for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. In a world where words like "bigot," "prejudice," …
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Season 2, Episode 7: How Charismatic Are You? (A 6-Point Test)
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19:55Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 7: How Charismatic Are You? (A 6-Point Test) What is charisma? Is it an innate gift, or a skill that can be learned? In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer demystifies charisma, breaking it down into a set of practical, learnable skills that anyone can develop. This e…
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Season 2, Episode 6: We Are All Damaged Goods
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14:03Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 6: We Are All Damaged Goods In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and constant pressure, how do we find our footing? In this deeply personal and philosophical episode, Dark Cancer takes a step back to reflect on the core theme of the podcast: considering your actions and their impact…
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Season 2, Episode 5: Essential Skills: Empathy vs. Sympathy
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12:31Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 5: Essential Skills: Empathy vs. Sympathy We use the words "empathy" and "sympathy" all the time, often interchangeably. But do they mean the same thing? In this crucial episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer provides a clear and powerful breakdown of these two commonly confu…
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Season 2, Episode 4: Why We Have Leap Years: A Guide to Time
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13:18Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 4: Why We Have Leap Years: A Guide to Time Have you ever wondered why we have an extra day in February every four years? In this episode, Dark Cancer takes a fascinating detour to explain the science, history, and complex rules behind the Leap Year. This is your ultimate guide to understa…
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Season 2, Episode 3: Why Your Real Education Begins After You Graduate
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20:36Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 3: Why Your Real Education Begins After You Graduate Most of us think of learning as something that ends with formal education. But what if your most important learning happens after you leave the classroom? In this episode of the Essential Skills series, Dark Cancer makes a powerful case…
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Season 2, Episode 2: What is Learning? A Guide to Lifelong Growth
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20:02Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 2: What is Learning? A Guide to Lifelong Growth We think of "learning" as something that happens in a classroom, but what is it really? In this first episode of a new series on Learning Skills, Dark Cancer challenges our traditional view and explores learning as a continuous, lifelong pro…
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Season 2, Episode 1: Slow Your Roll: A Guide to Hobbies in a Hectic World
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16:16Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 2, Episode 1: Slow Your Roll: A Guide to Hobbies in a Hectic World Welcome to Season 2! Kicking off the new year and a new decade, Dark Cancer addresses a problem that plagues our modern, fast-paced lives: burnout. In a world obsessed with work, school, and constant striving, we often forget to simp…
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Season 1, Episode 75: The Ultimate Question: What If It Were You? (Season 1 Finale)
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10:55Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 1, Episode 75: The Ultimate Question: What If It Were You? (Season 1 Finale) After 74 episodes exploring relationships, mental health, and essential life skills, host Dark Cancer brings the first season of the podcast to a powerful and reflective conclusion. This finale is not about learning a new s…
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Season 1, Episode 74: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
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11:33Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 1, Episode 74: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do What is the difference between getting stuck and moving forward? In this powerful episode, Dark Cancer explores the concept of stagnation, moving from its definition in economics to its impact on our personal lives. This is a masterclass in bu…
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Food 4 Thought By Dark Cancer Media (Trailer)
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0:59Unlocking Life's Mysteries with Neogentrics In this episode, Neogentrics introduces 'Food for Thought,' a podcast by Dark Cancer Productions. The show delves into life's enigmas, uncovering hidden truths and cryptic mysteries. Neogentrics promises a journey through thought-provoking discussions, deciphering cryptic messages and secrets buried in da…
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Season 1, Episode 73: 10 Common Writing Mistakes You're Probably Making
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16:16Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer Season 1, Episode 73: 10 Common Writing Mistakes You're Probably Making Are small writing mistakes costing you credibility, jobs, and even money? In this essential episode, Dark Cancer continues the series on writing skills with a deep dive into the most common errors that plague even confident writers. Th…
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