I’m sure you have been hit in the head. Maybe you fell and bumped it, or someone accidentally hit you or you got a baseball thrown at you – something. Sooner or later, we all take a shot to the head and often we shrug it off. That may be a mistake. Listen as I explain why. Source: Daniel Amen, M.D. author of “Change Your Brain Change Your Body” (https://amzn ... Show More
Jun 2017
628: Brian Brushwood | Scam School & The Modern Rogue
Brian Brushwood (@shwood) has spent the last twenty years performing onstage, on TV, and on the Internet, entertaining and teaching people how to harness the deceptive (and self-deceptive) skills of scientists, spies, criminals, and con artists. "The moment a magician says, 'Now ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2025
The psychology of swearing, with Richard Stephens, PhD
What’s your first reaction when someone cuts you off in traffic or you stub your toe? Do you let out a choice word or two? Richard Stephens, PhD, talks about the psychology of swearing, including his research on why swearing can increase people’s pain tolerance and strength durin ... Show More
32m 48s
Oct 2
#1001 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism’s Lessons on Becoming Wise
Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author. If intelligence were enough, the smartest among us would also be the wisest. Yet time and again, they stumble over life’s simplest lessons. Wisdom isn’t about knowing more; it’s about seeing deeper. So how do we shed the illusi ... Show More
1h 52m
Oct 7
Being Nice Won’t Save You in Difficult Conversations
Being nice won’t save you — especially in conflict. Too often, we think if we’re agreeable enough, people will treat us better or listen more. But that’s not how it works. In this episode, I talk about why “nice” people often get steamrolled in difficult conversations, the differ ... Show More
21m 18s
Aug 8
Friday Flight - Bad RAPs, Price Match Murder, & Premium Points Credit Cards #1020
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ah ... Show More
38m 14s
Feb 2025
How To Handle Difficult People & Take Back Your Peace and Power
<p>Today, you are getting research-backed strategies for handling difficult people. </p><p>In this episode, you will dive deep into how to respond to disrespect, gaslighting, and exactly what to say when someone tries to brush off their behavior with, “I was just joking.” </p><p> ... Show More
50m 21s
Sep 23
#670: How To Get People To Really Listen To You
Do you ever feel invisible in conversations, overlooked in meetings, or ignored on social media — even when you know your ideas have value? In this episode, we dive into the art and psychology of being heard. You’ll learn why confidence alone isn’t enough, how to stop people from ... Show More
31m 58s
Apr 2025
#932 - Dave Ramsey - Why Smart People Make Stupid Money Decisions
Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, podcaster, and an author. The rules of money aren’t complicated. Make more than you spend, live below your means. So why is it still so hard to get right? What are the real keys to building wealth, and how do we stop sabotaging ourselves ... Show More
1h 36m