The ethics of "getting even"

It feels soooo nice staying in your comfort zone – it's so comfortable there! But stepping and stretching outside your comfort zone is an important part of life. Is it right when schools or parents push us to do things outside our comfort zone, before we’re ready? Or is a gentle ... Show More

It was supposed to be the greatest day of Carl’s life – finally, his parents said he was old enough to go on the big dipper ride at the fun park. But! Carl’s parents let his little sister go on the ride the same day! Is it fair that she only had to wait to be 8-years-old, but Car ... Show More

Names are really important things – they form such a big part of our identities. But for people with less common names, or names with uncommon spellings, it can get really exhausting constantly correcting people's pronunciation. How important is it that we pronounce people's name ... Show More

<p>What’s the difference between schadenfreude and sadism? Can envy be put to good use? And how do you teach a kid to punch a clown?</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collectio ... Show More

Would you sacrifice one person to save five? What if you had to cause harm with your own hands? Your answer may depend on the emotions you're feeling. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/emotions-morals | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips s ... Show More

You want payback don’t you? Sure, we all do. We all want it so bad. So bad. Sometimes people do things to get payback against someone who’s wronged them and sometimes those things they do are memorable and monumental. We commemorate some here.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva ... Show More

<p>In this episode, I talk about four questions to ask yourself in the face of someone's hurtful behavior. I talk about the concept of a mirror and how to shrug off other people's negativity.</p><p>My book, "That's Bold of you" is available on Amazon.</p><p>Instagram: @case.kenny ... Show More

Do you feel like you can fix someone? Maybe helping others is what brings a sense of purpose into your life. We talked about having a savior complex, getting taken advantage of, and how being selfless isn’t always a good thing. Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.c ... Show More

Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them? 

Do you make a list of ways to persuade a loved one to your way of thinking? It seems many of you do. Also, are you the Michael Eavis of your family? And Grimmy joins for a quiz which, is all about himself. 

Ash and Moya channel their inner Clint Eastwoods to lament the rise of trick or treating, and consider how to interact with other people’s children. Plus, a listener dealing with confusing feelings after a difficult abortion. Email your missed connections and dilemmas to ifispeak ... Show More

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind…or does it? Does seeking revenge always lead to an endless cycle of continuous harm? Or are there instances where it’s necessary? Today I’ll be sharing stories from people who have been the target of supernatural retribution. While li ... Show More