Best Mike Carruthers Omnicast Media Podcasts (2025)

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The Science Behind Your Intuition & How Things Get Made 51:57

2d ago51:57

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A lot of people drink coffee in the morning to kickstart the day. Interestingly, how you drink it (when, how many cups, length of time between cups, etc.) influences the kick that you get. This episode begins by explaining the best way to consume your morning brew for maximum benefit. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a15327/coffee-mo…

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How Apple Became a $3 Trillion Company & Why We Love to Laugh 52:30

5d ago52:30

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It is so tempting. The gas pump clicks off indicating that your tank is full but there is that urge to squeeze out a few more drops. Should you? This episode begins by explaining what happens when you do that. ⁠https://cluballiance.aaa.com/the-extra-mile/advice/car/seo-should-you-really-top-off-your-gas-tank⁠ Apple is a huge company worth $3 trilli…

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How Things Became User Friendly & Effective Ways to Change People’s Minds - SYSK Choice 52:58

7d ago52:58

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If someone tells you how a book or movie ends - does it spoil the whole thing? Is it not worth watching or reading it? Or could knowing the ending first make the experience even better? Listen and find out. ⁠https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/spoiler-alert-spoilers-make-you-enjoy-stories-more⁠ You may not remember this but about 20 years a…

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The Many Ways Music Affects Your Brain & How Safe and Effective Are Your Meds? 50:51

9d ago50:51

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Which side is your good side? You know, the side of your face you point toward the camera when someone takes your picture. We all have a good side. And I bet I know which one yours is. https://newsfeed.time.com/2012/04/24/which-side-is-your-good-side-here-comes-the-science/ You are exposed to a lot of music every day. Sometimes it is music you seek…

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How the LIKE Button Changed the World & Weird Things Your Body Does 50:32

12d ago50:32

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Why is salmon pink? What is the shelf life of a Twinkie? What do almonds and peaches have in common? These are just a few of the fun food facts we cover to kick off this episode. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/food-facts_n_4788746 How many times would you guess the “Like” button is pressed by people every day around the world? You are about to find…

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Why Parking is Such a Problem & How Microbes Influence Our Lives - SYSK Choice 51:30

14d ago51:30

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Are you one of the many people who enjoys a morning cup of coffee? If so, listen to the beginning of this episode which explains why you should smell your coffee when you drink it because it can help you think better and be more productive. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6881620/ In many urban areas, the number one use of land is for …

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Why Do We Exist? & More Than Friends: The Rise of Platonic Partners 50:59

16d ago50:59

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Want to get someone to like you – or like you more? If so, there is a simple thing you can do that can work wonders to improve your likeability. This episode begins with this simple technique. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201608/people-will-you-if-you-make-them-laugh Why are we here? You must have thought a…

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Water vs. Tech: How Moisture Ruins Your Devices & Why We Need Stress 55:28

19d ago55:28

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Kibosh, chicanery, affluent and Seuss (as in Dr. Seuss) are words a lot of people mispronounce. This episode begins with the correct pronunciation of these and other mispronounced words you may not be aware you are saying incorrectly. http://mentalfloss.com/article/32273/11-common-words-youre-probably-mispronouncing You (or someone you know) have m…

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When to Quit and Walk Away & Why We Are Drawn to the Water - SYSK Choice 51:22

21d ago51:22

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What is beginner’s luck? After all, it has a name so it must happen often enough to be a thing. But could it just be an odd and occasional coincidence or is there really something to it? We begin this episode with a look at the phenomenon of beginner’s luck and why it may not be luck at all. Source: Sian Beilock author of Choke (https://amzn.to/3Nj…

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Your Brain on Screens: Myths and Facts & How Your Body Keeps You Alive 50:09

23d ago50:09

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You are familiar with the advice that you shouldn’t go grocery shopping when you are hungry because you will spend more money and buy more junk. However, that’s just a piece of story. Hunger and shopping are related in other ways. This episode begins by explaining how. https://phys.org/news/2015-03-hungry-people-food.html#google_vignette The idea t…

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How We Play: They Story of Fun and Games & The Cost of Not Sleeping Well 54:34

26d ago54:34

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Since you were a child you have heard that it is important to wash your hands. But even if you do, you may not be doing it correctly and you may be missing some key spots. This episode begins by explaining some often overlooked details of washing your hands. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/hand-washing/art-2004625…

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How to Awaken Your Genius & Is Personality Change Possible? - SYSK Choice 52:30

28d ago52:30

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There is probably something you are worrying about right now. After all, that’s what we do – we worry. This episode begins with some optimistic news about whatever you are worrying about https://www.huffpost.com/entry/85-of-what-we-worry-about_b_8028368 Advice on success isn’t hard to find. The problem is, there are a lot of different ways to becom…

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Always in a Hurry: The Illusion of Urgency & What You Never Knew About Your Neck 53:02

30d ago53:02

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Would you like to be more persuasive? Listen as I reveal what one expert says is the key to winning people over to your side. Source: Rick Maurer author of Why Don’t You Want What I Want? (https://amzn.to/4j7xgBX). Time anxiety is that feeling of always feeling pressured because there isn’t enough time to get everything done and always worrying you…

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When to Take a Risk or Play it Safe & Why You Need More Muscle 54:10

1M ago54:10

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Why do airplanes have ashtrays if smoking is prohibited? Could someone open the airplane door in mid-flight? What are the green and red flashing lights on the plane for? These are some of the common questions about air travel that I answer to start this episode. https://www.smartmeetings.com/tips-tools/103099/answers-random-airplane-questions Are y…

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Proven Ways to Boost Confidence & How to Overcome Procrastination - SYSK Choice 50:18

1M ago50:18

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Strange but true - people with difficult names to pronounce are discriminated against. It is often not intentional, but it happens. The result can be that you don’t advance personally or professionally just because people have trouble saying your name. This episode begins by taking a look at this problem and what you can do to help yourself if your…

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Proven Techniques for A Great Day Everyday & The Mysteries of Dog Behavior 52:08

1M ago52:08

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It sounds weird but there is strong evidence that wearing certain clothes can change your thoughts and behavior. Here’s one example: wearing a white lab coat like a doctor wears can boost your score on a test. But it gets even more interesting. Listen as I explain. https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/9410/enclothed-cognition-we-are-what-…

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Seen, Heard, Valued: The Magic of Validation & Pronouns Are Weird! Here’s Why 52:24

1M ago52:24

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Do you know your blood type? Do you know why we have different blood types? This episode begins with some interesting intel about blood types, why you should know yours and why some people actually have no blood type. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20140715-why-do-we-have-blood-types You have probably heard about the value of validating someone…

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Why Human Touch is So Important & Space Facts That Will Shock You - SYSK Choice 50:13

1M ago50:13

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Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly cut grass? While there may be some people who don’t like that smell, it seems most people do. Why is it so universally liked? This episode starts with an explanation and reveals why that scent may actually be good for you. https://www.prevention.com/life/a20432070/spending-time-outside-relieves-stress/ Somethin…

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What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You & How to Unlock Your True Voice 50:56

1M ago50:56

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Online retailers make it pretty easy to return items you purchase if you are not satisfied. But what happens to those items? Are they just put back in the system and sold to someone else? This episode begins with the surprising answer. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/30/business/online-shopping-returns-liquidators/index.html Just because you can get a …

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The Secrets to Being a Successful Adult & Building Your Own Mental Fitness 49:13

2M ago49:13

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You know that feeling you get when you eat comfort food? There is something magical about it. This episode begins by exploring why some foods become comfort food while other food does not and what causes us to feel so fondly about certain foods but not others. https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2015/03/052.html What are the secrets to being a su…

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The Backstories of Your Favorite Music & Money Mastery in a Changing World - SYSK Choice 51:55

2M ago51:55

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The clothes you wear project an image to others. But those same clothes you wear influence you as well. Listen and discover how different clothes and different colors you wear change the way you act and even how you think of yourself. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/science/clothes-and-self-perception.html Think of all the different kinds of pop…

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Why Accidents Happen & Where to Find Courage When You Need It 51:37

2M ago51:37

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Wisdom comes with age. That’s a common belief – but is it necessarily true? Can you acquire wisdom when you are young? This episode begins by looking at the science of wisdom, where it comes from and when it shows up. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8493820/ Doesn’t it seem like the world is safer? Cars are safer, equipment is safer, peopl…

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The Amazing Things Your Heart Does & The Power You Have to Change Lives 49:31

2M ago49:31

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I am sure you know people who love to offer unsolicited advice. And if you think back to the last time someone offered it to you – you likely didn’t follow it. No one does. This episode starts by revealing why people hate unsolicited advice and what works so much better if you want to get someone to do something. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blo…

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The Surprising Power of Silence & How to Overcome Your Cravings - SYSK Choice 50:05

2M ago50:05

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When you feel that urge to go to the bathroom – it just might be a good time to make an important decision. That probably sounds weird. What could the connection possibly be? Listen as I start the episode by explaining why and then it will make perfect sense. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/full-bladder-better-decisions-controlli…

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The Science of Changing Your Personality & What Really Happens to Your Trash 48:47

2M ago48:47

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Some people just seem to have more luck. Things seem to go their way. When you look closer, those lucky people often have some interesting traits in common. If you want to become luckier in life, listen to the beginning of this episode. https://www.popsci.com/luck-real/ Are you stuck being who you are – or can you change your personality – or at le…

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A Paradox That Makes You Miserable & How We Amplify Our Own Stress 51:36

2M ago51:36

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At some point, most men have likely been told they eat too fast – that they should slow down and enjoy their food more. Do men really eat faster than women? Should they slow down? This episode begins with a brief exploration and explanation. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/study-men-and-women-chew-differently/ Here is something you likely h…

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Science You Believe That Isn't True & The Story of The Lie Detector - SYSK Choice 50:11

2M ago50:11

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This may be hard to imagine but trees can fight crime. Not all types of crime but they the fight some crime – and no one really knows how they do it. Listen to hear the explanation. https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2019/04/trees-crime-cincinnati-philadelphia-ida-b-wells-chicago/ People believe things like goldfish have a 3-second memory. Or …

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Why Your Memory is Perfectly Imperfect & How to Love Better 48:56

2M ago48:56

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Everyone knows that $19.99 is really $20. And we know that gas sold at $3.49 and 9/10 per gallon is really $3.50. We get it. So why do retailers and gas stations still price things this way? The answer is more interesting than you might think so we begin this episode by explaining what’s going on.https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/01…

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The Startling Impact of Peer Pressure & Why Shyness Can Be a Plus 51:06

2M ago51:06

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Who hasn’t had to wait at a doctor’s office well past the appointment time. It sucks. What is a reasonable amount of time to have to wait? Should you complain to someone? This episode starts with some interesting research that explains what you should do so your doctor knows your time is valuable and you shouldn’t have to wait so long. https://www.…

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What Your Senses Can’t Perceive & What Happens When You Are Too Productive - SYSK Choice 50:02

2M ago50:02

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What if I told you that being left-handed or right-handed has a powerful influence on decisions you make? Listen as I begin this episode by explaining how this works. http://casasanto.com/papers/Casasanto&Chrysikou_2011.pdf There are colors all around you that you can’t see. But birds can see them. Many birds see colors that are unimaginable to you…

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Cool Things You Can Do With AI & Surprising Insight in Chance, Probability & Risk 53:08

2M ago53:08

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There is a word you probably use that means something entirely different than what you think. In fact, it means the opposite of what you think. Yet, this opposite meaning has become so pervasive, even dictionaries now say that the wrong meaning is now okay. Listen and I will tell you what the word is and what it really means. https://www.jalopnik.c…

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Digital Communication Done Right & Buy What You Love Without Going Broke 52:11

2M ago52:11

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Beer should be served ice cold. Bottled beer is better than canned beer. These are just 2 incorrect assumptions people have about beer. This episode begins with a look at common beliefs about beer that just aren’t true – and what the real story is. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61195/11-common-misconceptions-about-beer You have a lot of optio…

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How Your Mind Changes Over Time & The Upside of Uncertainty - SYSK Choice 50:35

3M ago50:35

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The letters Rx are somehow related to drug stores. But why? What do those letters actually mean? You probably think they have to do with medication or prescriptions or something. But why Rx? What do those letters stand for. This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/06/rx-mean-come/ You are SO not the per…

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Why We’re Wired to Imitate Others & How to Have a Great Conversation 50:52

3M ago50:52

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You probably think raw vegetables are healthier than cooked vegetables. Sometimes they are. But some common veggies get a nutrient boost from the right kind of heat. This episode begins with several of those vegetables and an explanation of how cooking makes them better for you. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/raw-veggies-are-healthier/ …

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Alone Together: The Decline of Social Interaction & Is the Future in Nuclear? 53:37

3M ago53:37

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Did you know that Philadelphia Cream Cheese doesn’t come from Philadelphia? Or that marshmallows were originally medicine for kids? This episode begins by looking at some fascinating and unusual origins of food names. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tagged/health/at-home/odd-facts-7-iconic-products-164000529.html Despite the human need for social i…

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Why We Forget & The Amazing Story of Your Body’s Atoms - SYSK Choice 51:20

3M ago51:20

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People talk about “the power of touch” – but what does this power do? When you hug or shake hands or put your arm around someone – what is so powerful about that. This episode begins by exploring the power of touch and reveals how it improves our lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R9qyWEJuDI The way the human memory works is amazing. Not alway…

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Where To Find Answers to Your Toughest Problems & How Weather Works 53:35

3M ago53:35

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How dangerous can a pair of shoes be? Really dangerous, particularly if they have big heels. We begin this episode looking at the long story of high heel terror plus other interesting facts about women’s shoes. https://reut.rs/3rXNqoR & https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/05/150521120924.htm Most day-to-day decisions you make based on your o…

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The Mysteries of Your Subconscious Mind & Is An Electric Car in Your Future? 54:50

3M ago54:50

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When people see someone in public having a heart attack or stroke or other medical emergency, they often pull out their phones? Bad idea. This episode begins with something ER doctors want you to do and NOT do in a medical emergency. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14372699/er-doctor-medical-emergency-darria-gillespie-jay-ladde.html So m…

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How Flavor Has Guided Human History & The Threat of Pseudoscience - SYSK Choice 51:42

3M ago51:42

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Modern kitchen freezers are actually cruel to ice cream and other frozen foods. This episode begins by explaining why this is and why there is often ice crystals on top of your ice cream and how to prevent them. Source: Professor Richard Hartel author of the book Ice Cream (https://amzn.to/3jNcVrY). Unlike other animals, we humans have gotten reall…

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Why We Love Fast Food & What Will Make You Successful 53:54

3M ago53:54

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Why is white the most popular car color? While people like whatever color they like, car color can impact things like resale value and whether or not a car gets stolen. Listen as we begin this episode by delving into the world of car colors. https://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/car-color-facts-and-fictions.html The roots of fast food are here in the …

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How to Create Real Wealth & The Ways Technology Ruins Relationships 52:12

3M ago52:12

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Why do you feel cold sometimes? The obvious answer is that you feel cold when you ARE cold. But could it also be that you feel cold because someone else is cold? In other words, is feeling cold contagious? Listen as this episode begins with explanation. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11340277/If-this-picture-makes-you-feel-co…

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How to Master Small Talk & Why We Do Things Without Knowing Why- SYSK Choice 49:05

3M ago49:05

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Is there a reason we have eyebrows? Pretty much every part of the human body has a reason for being there and eyebrows actually have three reasons. I begin this episode by explaining what they are. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/58424/why-do-we-have-eyebrows Every relationship in your life started with small talk. Personal or professional, eve…

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Lessons on Health from the Animal Kingdom & How to Manage Your Emotions 52:18

3M ago52:18

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How many times have you wanted to ask for a raise but didn’t bother because you knew the answer would be no? Well, you probably should’ve asked anyway. This episode begins with some surprising statistics about the power of asking for a raise. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/getting-a-raise_n_6429324 The animal kingdom can teach us a lot about improv…

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Why You Are More Courageous Than You Think & The Magic of Tidying Up 51:11

3M ago51:11

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Seems like no matter how hard you try you never pick the fastest checkout line in the supermarket. Why is that? This episode begins by explaining why that often seems to happen and why it probably isn’t a problem worth concerning yourself with. https://fetch.com/blog/smart-shopping/why-we-always-pick-the-slowest-checkout-line At some point in your …

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Why Thinking Is Not All In Your Head & Secrets From the Longest Study of Happiness - SYSK Choice 50:59

3M ago50:59

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We humans love novelty. We seek it out. While that can be good, it can also get us in trouble. This episode begins by exploring why we seek out new things, places and experiences and what happens after we do. Source: Winifred Gallagher author of the book New (https://amzn.to/3XsAxRb) Did you know that one of the reasons we gesture with our hands wh…

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The Essential Qualities of Inspiring People & The Rules of How Life Works 52:02

4M ago52:02

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After television, a big part of the ad budget for fast-food restaurants’ is spent on outdoor advertising like billboards. This episode begins with the impact of that advertising and some insight into how fast-food restaurants get you to eat their food. https://www.apa.org/topics/obesity/food-advertising-children You have undoubtedly had people in y…

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How to Optimize Your Brain Chemistry & What Would You Do With More Money? 50:50

4M ago50:50

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Traffic accidents are an inevitable part of life. However, there are a few simple things you can do to improve your chances of NOT getting in an accident. Listen as I offer several proven strategies that will keep you and your car safer in traffic. https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/top-10-editors-tips-to-prevent-a-car-accident.html Seroton…

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Eleven Inventions That Changed the World & The Right Way to Make Love and Money Decisions - SYSK Choice 49:37

4M ago49:37

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The origins of the names for popular food products often make interesting stories. For instance, why are they called marshmallows? Why is Spam called Spam? What do gators have to do with Gatorade? This episode begins with the origin stories of some iconic foods. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tagged/health/at-home/odd-facts-7-iconic-products-16400…

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Why We Like Cute Things & How to Have a Great Conversation 52:45

4M ago52:45

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When you use sarcasm in an email or text message, you are skating on thin ice. This episode begins by revealing the dangers of sarcasm in electronic communication and why it can get you in trouble. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perceptual-asymmetries/201501/do-you-use-sarcasm-in-e-mails Universally, people love cute things. When you see a…

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How the Human Body Works & Stories Your Doctor Won’t Tell You 54:29

4M ago54:29

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Do you know your IQ? Can you raise the number up or – are stuck with whatever that number is? This episode begins with some insight into your IQ including some of the unusual things that seem to affect it. Source: Psychologist Andy Williams author of How Do You Compare? (https://amzn.to/3E1Daor). Your body is an amazing machine. And when you unders…

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