Being a grafter or hustler is often portrayed in a positive light when it comes to the world of work. But there are a host of negative consequences that can arise when a person becomes a workaholic. The term was invented by American psychologist Wayne Oates back in 1971.
Oates said workaholics had “an uncontrollable need to work incessantly”, and called it a ... Show More
Yesterday
Why is yawning contagious?
We all yawn regularly, without giving it much thought most of the time. Harvard Health Publishing says that people yawn between 5 and 20 times per day on average. Indeed, it’s a completely involuntary reflex which sets in very early on in our existence, as fetuses in our mother’s ... Show More
4m 48s
Yesterday
How can I cut down my petrol usage?
Petrol prices have been on the rise of late, in particular since the US-Israel war with Iran began. It feels like every time you need to fill up, a little extra has been added on to the cost. Naturally, a lot of people are looking for ways to consume less without necessarily givi ... Show More
5m 53s
Yesterday
What is Burning Man, the mysterious desert gathering?
From 27th August to 4th September 2023, Burning Man is set to return to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada for the first time since 2019, with an authorised population of 87,000 people. This event sees artists, creators and community-makers gather to celebrate self-expression. Every ... Show More
4m 43s
Feb 2022
416: Identifying and Overcoming Your Addictions with Jesse Harless
<p>While we may not all openly identify as "addicts," we are all in some way addicted to something that is detrimental to us in ways that we often don't recognize. It could be drugs, food, social media, work habits, exercise, yelling, destructive thought patterns, or something el ... Show More
34m 51s
Apr 2023
Mental Health, Addiction & Anxiety w/ Dr. Drew Pinsky
Are you ready for an epic MENTAL WELLNESS check? I hope so because DR. DREW PINSKY is making a HOUSE CALL this week, and he’s going to dispense some powerful prescriptions on dealing with ailments such as narcissism, addiction, and a lot more. You’re also hear a lot of strategies ... Show More
1h 12m
Dec 2020
441: Russell Brand | Finding Freedom from Our Addictions
Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) is a comedian, broadcaster, actor, podcaster, columnist, political commentator, mental health and drug rehabilitation activist, and author of twelve books — including Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions. What We Discuss with Russell Brand: How the ... Show More
52m 12s
Aug 2021
Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke
This episode I interview Dr. Anna Lembke, M.D., Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist expert in treating addictions of all kinds: drugs, alcohol, food, sex, video games, gambling, foo ... Show More
1h 59m
Sep 2021
If I Quit, What Will People Say? | How's Work?
He’s a doctor, she works for the government. Her job is one thing on paper, and another thing in secret. He wants to leave his job, but doesn’t know how. When their busy careers come crashing to a halt because of the pandemic, they face a new reality at home. Who gets to be the o ... Show More
55m 55s