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Thanksgiving Myths, Foods & Forgotten Traditions- Bonus Holiday Episode

Ever wonder what was actually served at the very first Thanksgiving? Much of what we learned in school doesn’t hold up. In this special bonus holiday episode, we unpack some of the most surprising — and misunderstood — moments in Thanksgiving history. We start with a beloved mod ... Show More

27m 17s

Nov 24

The World’s Greatest Mentalist Shares His Secrets & The Surprising Science of Pets

When you look up information online, you may find that it’s harder to remember later. It’s a frequent phenomenon called digital amnesia. This episode begins by explaining why it happens so often — and what you can do about it. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/a ... Show More

50m 51s

Nov 22

Why Success is Never Quite Good Enough & How Evolution Gave Us Free Will - SYSK Choice

Texting and email may be convenient, but sometimes a phone call is the best way to make a real connection. So how do you ensure the person actually calls you back? I’ll reveal a few clever tricks — backed by communication science — that can dramatically increase your chances. Sou ... Show More

52m 46s

Apr 2024

John O'Brien, "States of Intoxication: The Place of Alcohol in Civilisation" (Routledge, 2018)

Is alcohol a universal feature of human society? Why is problematic in some countries and not others? How was alcohol helped build the modern state? These are just a few of the questions that sociologist John O'Brien addresses in States of Intoxication: The Place of Alcohol in Ci ... Show More

48m 20s

Aug 2021

Empowered Affirmations: Affirmations for Sobriety from Alcohol

Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances, but it's also one of the most addictive and dangerous ones. Today I created an entire episode dedicated to affirmations for sobriety from alcohol. Not everyone struggles and your reason for quitting shouldn't be anyone ... Show More

14m 11s

Jul 2022

Ep 9: Life With No Alcohol

In this episode, Melissa opens up about her past relationship with alcohol and shares her journey to realizing that drinking was no longer serving her. She reflects on her decision to not drink for 30 days leading up to the launch of the MWH app in 2019, and how that decision has ... Show More

29m 46s

Nov 2021

Ep 85 Alcohol: Beer for Thought

To say that alcohol is a part of human culture is a bit of an understatement. The relationship our species has with alcohol can be traced so far back that we see evidence of it in our DNA, in the way that humans, somewhat unique among mammals, gained the ability to more efficient ... Show More

1h 49m

Mar 2022

Alcohol: Can it ever be healthy?

For many of us, it's a ritual to help us wind down after a long day, an excuse to catch up with friends, or a lubricant to an awkward social situation. Alcohol can be delicious, but our relationship with it is often complicated. Good times with friends aren’t without sacrifice, a ... Show More

42m 34s

Jun 2021

How Do I Know If I Should Drink Less Alcohol Ft. Holly Whitaker

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen are joined by author of the book “Quit Like A Woman” and founder of Tempest, an organization that helps individuals live an alcohol free life, Holly Whitaker. They begin by discussing what it’s like to start drinking at a young age and t ... Show More

44m 8s

Mar 2023

Alcohol: Time to Put a Cork in It?

For decades we’ve been yanked around over alcohol: one day it’s actually good for us, the next day it’s a killer. And recently there’ve been reports that even a little bit of booze is bad for you overall. We first looked into this back in 2019, and since then the research has evo ... Show More

32m 26s

Mar 2024

What Alcohol Does to Your Body: Harvard’s Dr. Sarah Wakeman With the Medical Facts You Need to Know

<p>Today you’re getting a masterclass from one of the most renowned and respected experts on alcohol.</p><p>She’s here to give you the latest research and science of how alcohol impacts your body, brain, and mind. She’s going to give you facts, dispel myths, and help you be infor ... Show More

55m 18s

Jul 2021

DRUNK: Can Alcohol Make You More Creative, Sociable, and Attractive?

Do we have alcohol to thank for civilization? The answer, according to Edward Slingerland’s new book, “Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization,” is a resounding yes. Edward, who’s a professor at the University of British Columbia and self-proclaimed “ph ... Show More

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