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Ep 21: US Prison System, Solitary Confinement, and Rehabilitation
In this episode, I discuss the US Prison System, the deficiencies causing barriers to prisoners rehabilitating, and how to reform the system using psychologically minded and evidence based techniques. This is obviously a vast topic and this merely scratch
Ep 20: How to be "Mo" Happy
In this episode I discuss a few ideas put forth by Mo Gawdat during his interview by Elizabeth Day. Some very interesting topics including struggle, grief, and spirituality! Original Podcast of the discussion between Mo Gawdat & Elizabeth Day: https:
Ep 19: Flow States & Concentration
This episode, we examine flow states and how they impact our focus, concentration, mood, and more. As it turns out, not only can flow states help our productivity, they can also help our enjoyment of hobbies and improvement of mood. Source Articles
Ep 18: Interview with Stephen Hawley Martin
This episode I interview best selling author Stephen Hawley Martin - he has written about various topics including near death experiences (which as you guys know I enjoy discussing), the afterlife, reincarnation, and much more. He has more than 140 books
Ep 17: The Power of Rituals, Persuasion, and Healing
In this Episode we take a look at the Power of Rituals, Persuasion, & Healing. I take inspiration from Damien Echols and Dr. Jerome Frank. High Magick by Damien Echols: https://www.amazon.com/High-Magick-Guide-Spiritual-Practices/dp/1683641345 P
Ep 16: Conversation with an Artificial Intelligence
Today I discuss a wide range of topics with William, our Artificial Intelligence, including the state of humanity, beliefs about death, mental health, and more. Do you think William passes the Turing Test? --- Send in a voice message: https://pod
Ep 15: Appointment in Samarra
We take a look at this ancient story from the Middle East and what it can teach us about Death and related concepts. We can use our innate Fear of Death to live more in the present moment and have fuller lives. Thank you to Tubebackr for the music i
Ep 14: What is "Depression"?
In this episode I discuss what clinical depression actually is. We take it apart piece by piece to truly understand it - it's causes, manifestations, and impacts on our lives. I also describe the 4 Perspectives of Psychiatry which can help us understand d
Ep 13: Mass Shootings & Personality/Environment
In this episode we look at some of the misinformation surrounding Mass Shootings as well as how Personality and Environmental factors impact these incidents. It is vital that we dispel misinformation about these incidents in order to keep from stigmatizin
Ep 12: Is there a Hell?
In this episode I tackle the question of whether or not there could be a Hell in the afterlife. Rest assured, it is not as dark of an episode as it sounds. I'll be talking about a specific type of Near Death Experience and how we can incorporate all of th