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Shrink The Nation

David and Robby

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Where America lies on the couch — and we pour the bourbon. Hosted by board-certified psychiatrists with deep backgrounds in military leadership, tech and systems thinking, Shrink The Nation blends clinical insight with dark humor to diagnose the psychological dysfunction at the heart of American culture. From grandiosity to cognitive dissonance, narcissism to political tribalism, we explore why the country feels like it’s losing its mind — and what it would actually take to stay sane. Every ...
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Join us on an exploration of health, science, spirituality, social and economic issues, and more. Listen as we investigate and consider opposing views of commonly held beliefs, values, "facts," and paradigms. Open your mind and prepare to challenge things you were taught in school, things your parents taught you, things you hear on the news and read in books, newspapers, websites and social media.
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You Are Not So Smart

You Are Not So Smart

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You Are Not So Smart is a show about psychology that celebrates science and self delusion. In each episode, we explore what we've learned so far about reasoning, biases, judgments, and decision-making.
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I’m not the best at holding space for two things to be true. Okay, scratch that, I used to not be great at holding space for two things to be true. Discovering my husband is a sex addict in the midst of learning how to walk again due to a life-altering accident, had me becoming an excellent juggler of realities. But, as they say, the struggle is real. And now, years later, I’m still floundering in the regurgitated messiness of my childhood. Traumas I thought I’d worked through have taken new ...
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In today's world, there are so many forces that make us try to feel guilty for being MEN. This podcast was created to give guys just like you the skills to rediscover your masculine instincts. My sincere goal is to help you maximize your life in the areas of masculinity ... seduction .... dating ... self-development ... success ... money ... confidence ... sex ... and women. And to do it WITHOUT APOLOGY.
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The JAFO Report is my platform as a West Coast, Canadian Boomer with decades in the entertainment industry, where I share thoughtful and humorous insights on life, culture, social issues and politics. Join me in exploring everything from lighthearted tech musings to serious reflections on family dynamics, fostering conversations that resonate across generations, all in less than five minutes.
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There’s something freaky going on in the zeitgeist. I used to spend time arguing politics on Facebook, debate who was the better rapper – Tupac or Biggie, and think I was smart just because I did a little extra Googling, and read about stoicism. Then, I got quit arguing and started learning. I learned about my confirmation biases, cognitive dissonance, unconscious choices, and other strange and intriguing fallacies. Kaizen will explore the science, psychology, and other human behaviors that ...
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Hosted by world renowned vocal coach John Henny, The Intelligent Vocalist delves into all things singing - from anatomy and vocal science, to performance, lessons, health, artist development and inside industry practices, Join John as he opens the door to the world of singing and gives insights gleaned from his many decades of teaching everyone from beginners to superstars, as well as training other leading voice teachers.
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This podcast is dedicated to things that matter, truth, justice and education. I aim to Revolutionize the Human Spirit through compassion and integrity. Integrity being the most important tenet is non-negotiable. Misguided passion is dangerous to U.S. citizens when issues aren't dealt with objectively. Untold truths challenges cognitive dissonance because when a sensational lie has been told over and over again, the truth becomes unbelievable. It's time to shift the paradigm and accept the t ...
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The Psychology of Thoughts We Shouldn't Have | Welcome to the mental jungle we all secretly inhabit. Where overthinking is an Olympic sport, childhood traumas still echo, and confidence is a shape-shifter. Where sex, shame, love, fear, ego, and the endless pursuit of “being enough” collide in chaotic beauty. This isn’t therapy. This is you, unfiltered. Hosted by Katara Lilith from EliKay Space — part philosopher, part psychologist, part rebel soul — this podcast explores the raw, real, bruta ...
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The Modern Good is a weekly podcast that explores the collision of mental health, pop culture, current events and spirituality. Each episode is built around a cohesive theme the encourages listeners to think critically about the topic while staying solutions-focused. Each guest or teaching topic upholds our core value - BUILD THE WORLD YOU WANT TO LIVE IN - DON'T JUST COMPLAIN ABOUT IT. It is our sincere hope that this show inspires you to take action and get to work rather than wallow in wh ...
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The Slog Pod

Dustin Flatt and TJ Westphal

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Honest talk about culture, systems, belief, and mental health — with no corporate fluff. Welcome to The Slog Pod, where two longtime friends and Army veterans — Dustin Flatt (MSW, MBA) and TJ Westphal (MA) — cut through the noise of modern life, work, and culture to ask harder questions. Why do we think the way we do? Why do systems fail us? And why is change so damn hard? This isn’t therapy. It’s not hustle culture. It’s not another leadership podcast selling toxic positivity. It’s real tal ...
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Center for Baptist Leadership

Center for Baptist Leadership

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The Center for Baptist Leadership podcast aims to cultivate courageous and biblical Baptist leadership for 21st-century America. Our mission is to revitalize the Southern Baptist Convention from within, defend it from those who seek its destruction, and serve as a better Baptist voice in the public square. Learn more at www.centerforbaptistleadership.org.
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Curiosity Continuum

Curiosity Continuum

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Curiosity Continuum is an ever-growing collection of content designed to ignite wisdom across the generations. Master your world by learning the essentials needed to thrive in this century. Level up your creative talents and power up your critical thinking skills. NUCLEUS by Curiosity Continuum is home to exclusive subscriber content as well as our interactive conversational learning platform where people share and combine their views and knowledge with others to create exponential leaps in ...
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The Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast is a TTRPG podcast that helps collaborative storytellers build great campaigns using psychology. Each episode dives into different aspects of tabletop roleplaying games, and offers listeners (psyclithids) tricks of the trade for how to improve their own games. Your host, Robert Walker, is a longtime DM and holds a MS in I/O Psychology. He is also the author of "Session Zero: The DMG to Writing Great Campaigns in any System."
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People are struggling with their mental health, and the industry desperately needs to evolve to be more affordable, accessible, and effective. Join Elliot Barnett in inspirational and educational discussions to empower your understanding of the latest science and research in the mental health industry. Through thought-provoking discussions with experts, researchers, and changemakers, Elliot pushes past the boundaries the mental health industry has established. You’ll learn not just how to th ...
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Secret Life

Brianne Davis

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Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine — true confessions of love, sex, money, relationships, addictions, and hidden taboo topics that are often hilarious, uplifting, and hopeful. Hosted by best-selling author, actress, and coach Brianne Davis, the podcast offers a mix of guest interviews and topic-specific discussions. Every Monday, listeners are invited to join Brianne as she pulls back the curtain and explores the how, what, when, where, and why of various subjects. Some episodes feature ...
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Therapy Natters

Richard Nicholls, Fiona Biddle

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With questions submitted by you Therapy Natters is a podcast where 2 psychotherapists can help you gain insight into your issues and try and make sense of this funny old world.
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Uncomfortable Truths

Pradeepa Timmermans

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Uncomfortable Truths is hosted by Melbourne comedian Pradeepa Timmermans. She interviews interesting local comedians and regular people here in Australia. Each podcast briefly discusses or delves right into at least one uncomfortable truth. These include topics like being a comedian, writing comedy, sex, addiction, corruption, experiences of failure as well as success, mental health - you know, the stuff we don’t talk about. The only thing we find more uncomfortable than these subjects is tr ...
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FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection

Kendra Nielson | Therapist, Counselor, Self Development Educator, Fulfillment Therapy Founder, Consultant,

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Hey, Parents! Welcome to Fulfillment Therapy, your space for healing and personal growth, where you can nurture yourselves to enrich your family life. We know the drill - you’re constantly on the hunt for ways to be the best parent and spouse, but it often feels like there’s barely a moment to catch your breath. Balancing your duties, connecting with your kids, and tackling stress can leave you feeling completely exhausted. Mornings start with the best of intentions, but somehow, they often ...
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The Swashbuckler Epiphany

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"Clark" and "Bruce" talk about their lives, loves and music. Tell some stories, some jokes, a little song, a little dance, a little hah-cha-cha . . . All will become clear as we go. Sorry about the swears.
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5 Minute Psychology

5 Minute Psychology

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5 Minute Psychology is a podcast focused on discussing fun facts and findings in psychology in a quick and concise fashion. For the vlog (and fun visuals) check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXH7OTSmo3g&list=PLvihSUNUEu5HyXTQ8084AV9WWoXXVXgTv
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{Runtime: 4min/44sec} Lighthearted Observations from a Canadian West Coast Boomer: "Politics can put a 50 year friendship through more tests than a World Series playoff, especially when your buddy revers opposite political icons." New episodes of The JAFO Report Podcast are uploaded Tuesday and Thursday mornings around 5:00am PT. If for some reason…
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In this powerful episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing reveals how to use the "String of Yeses" technique to trigger attraction, create compliance, and make women fall deeply invested in you. By understanding cognitive dissonance — the psychological phenomenon that makes people justify their actions by changing their beliefs — Mar…
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Crowds gather at anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies across the U.S., worldwide - CBS News Democrats rally at No Kings to protest Trump — but many say they're also unhappy with their own party North Carolina Republicans will redraw maps to gain extra seat in Congress Trump posts AI video of himself flying KING TRUMP jet and bombing protesters with brown …
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In this episode we welcome Dr. Sarah Stein Lubrano, a political scientist who studies how cognitive dissonance affects all sorts of political behavior. She’s also the co-host of a podcast about activism called "What Do We Want?" and she wrote a book titled Don’t Talk About Politics which is about how to discuss politics without necessarily talking …
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In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Michael Clary, to discuss Charlie Kirk and the cognitive dissonance of the Christian elites. Michael Clary is the Lead Pastor of Christ the King Church in Cincinnati, OH, co-founder of King’s Domain ministries, and author of God’s Good Design: A Biblical, …
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Show Notes: As parents, we often work for harmony in our lives and relationships, but sometimes our actions and beliefs clash, creating cognitive dissonance. This uncomfortable feeling can lead to stress and conflict, but it also offers a unique opportunity for growth and self-awareness. By understanding and addressing cognitive dissonance, you can…
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{Runtime: 4min./55sec.} Lighthearted Observations from a Canadian West Coast Boomer "The first time I watched Donald Trump lean into that electric glare at a rally and recite "The Snake" - complete with inflection, timing and an actor's delight in drama - I had that odd feeling of deja vu. It wasn't just performance; it was revelation. I couldn't s…
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In this hilarious episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing reveals 15 funny and creative ways to answer the classic dating question, "What do you do for a living?". By blending humor, storytelling, and playful teasing, Mark shows how to turn a simple question into a powerful tool for building attraction, intrigue, and establishing fr…
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Have you ever felt invisible in your relationships? Do you fall for emotionally unavailable people? Do you shut down when you’re hurt, even when you want to speak? You might think you’re just “bad at love” or “too sensitive.” But more often, these are symptoms of unresolved childhood trauma— specifically the kind that taught you to hide to stay saf…
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Show Notes: In this episode, life and wellness coach Rachel O’Connor shares her insights on finding fulfillment and embracing the power of presence. Rachel explains how cultivating presence—being fully engaged in the moment—deepens self-awareness, fosters clarity in relationships, and quiets mental distractions. She reminds listeners that creating …
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In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about the unique challenges singers face because the mind and voice are so deeply connected. He shares how stress, perfectionism, comparison, and burnout can creep into your practice and performance, often without you realizing it. Give your mind the same care and attention you give your voice…
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America’s back on the couch. We open with the shutdown-as-family-drama: unpaid essential workers, trust leaking out “in buckets,” and a Congress that swapped governing for purity tests and cable hits. It isn’t politics; it’s low differentiation with triangulation and emotional cutoffs, and the kids (us) feel it first. Then the fun-house mirror: an …
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In this enlightening episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt, alongside her special guest Mark Gantt, navigates the intricate journey of evolving as a couple. Drawing from their own 20-year relationship, they explore the three paths couples can take: stagnation in escapism, one partner evolving while the other remains stagnant,…
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Show Notes: Sometimes, we find ourselves overwhelmed and disconnected from our partners, leading to feelings of isolation and disconnection. But what happens when someone outside our marriage starts to notice us in ways our spouse no longer does? This episode explores the complex emotions that arise from feeling seen and appreciated by others, and …
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We all know the impact stress has on our physical and mental health. But did you know one of the major contributors to sustained everyday stress is related to identity? Specifically, the disconnects between who we want to be and who we actually are. Put another way, the disconnects between how we want others to see us as and who we actually are ins…
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{Runtime: 4min./38sec.} Lighthearted Observations from a Canadian West Coast Boomer: Remember Gene Wilder's "Waco Kid" character in Blazing Saddles, the 1974 Mel Brooks satirical western, describing farm folk: "You've got to remember that these are just simple farmers. These are people of the land. The common clay of the new West. You know...morons…
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In this eye-opening episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing breaks down 10 subtle signs that instantly make a man look weak, awkward, or even creepy in the eyes of women. Drawing from a shocking study where convicts picked potential victims based solely on body language, Mark reveals how the same subconscious cues that attract dange…
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Show Notes: Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when self-doubt and stress take over, but creating a fulfilling family life doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, we explore how small, intentional changes—like spending just 15 minutes a day on personal growth or practicing gratitude—can transform your mental health and strengthen …
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You’re beautiful… you’re smart… you’re worthy… So why do you still feel unworthy of love? In this 35-minute voice-guided episode of The Mind I Live In, Katara Lilith takes you deep into one of the most hidden emotional roots of adult suffering — The Forever Search for True Love - the mother wound. When a child grows up without feeling love from the…
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In this episode of The Intelligent Vocalist, John talks about the struggles singers face when returning to their voice after time away, whether from the pandemic, health issues, or life changes. He explains why the voice can feel weak or uncoordinated after too much time off and how neuroplasticity, consistency, and self-compassion can help singers…
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{Runtime: 4min/48sec} Lighthearted Observations from a Canadian West Coast Boomer: "October 18th 2025, millions of our US neighbours, from coast to coast, spilled into the streets for what they called the "No Kings" protests, a nationwide push-back against what they see as President Donald Trump's expanding grip on power." New episodes of The JAFO …
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Tonight’s clinic isn’t about policy points; it’s about the psychology underneath the headlines. We unpack three stories and the defenses they expose: The medal: a public meltdown over a Nobel snub. Translation: validation hunger meets narcissistic injury and a quick turn to projection when reality doesn’t applaud on cue. The meme: a leaked “young p…
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In this revealing episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing dives deep into the secret art of "the campaign" — how to play the long game with women while keeping the upper hand and bypassing the dreaded friend zone with a super effective trick. Mark explains why slow-building attraction leads to stronger, longer-lasting connections, a…
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ABC Host Pulls Plug on JD Vance Interview Mid-Sentence 'I love Hitler': Leaked messages expose Young Republicans' racist chat - POLITICO Republican congressman calls flag with swastika displayed in his office 'vile' and says it's under investigation Vance downplays group chat messages: 'Kids do stupid things, especially young boys.' - POLITICO Trum…
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt delves into the intricate concept of the sense of self. With her signature blend of humor and authenticity, Brianne explores how our sense of self shapes our self-image, self-worth, and overall identity. She poses poignant questions to her listeners, encouraging …
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Show Notes: Embracing openness and receptivity can be a powerful tool for parents seeking to enhance their mental health and family relationships. By adopting this mindset, you can make deeper connections, challenge negative thought patterns, and create a supportive environment that encourages personal growth. Join us as we explore how openness can…
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Brian and Josh explore how an old high school science project almost failed, but came out a success. They talk about how they made it work and adapted along the way. What blast from the past project do you remember that made you learn a lot? Who did you work on it with, and what roles did you play? How did the project turn out?…
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We all want to live our ideal life, our Optimal Life. But nothing changes unless it is willfully changed! Why do people struggle to make changes, even when they desperately want to? Why do people disengage from therapeutic or coaching journeys? Why do other people resist the change someone is making in their lives? Why do people stay in bad or unhe…
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{Runtime: 4min./51sec.} Lighthearted Observations from a Canadian West Coast Boomer. "Vancouver, BC real estates prices aren't just expensive, it's what the young folks call "Next Level" - the kind of pricing that would make a Monopoly banker break out in hives." New episodes of The JAFO Report Podcast are uploaded Tuesday and Thursday mornings aro…
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In this practical and entertaining episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing breaks down the exact step-by-step system to get a girl's phone number — and actually get her to go on a date with you. Forget about "numbers that go nowhere." This episode reveals the secrets behind phone numbers that stick and lead to real dates and real co…
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