28. Why Do We Hoard?

Where’s the line between an addiction and a bad habit? Why do definitions of mental illnesses change over time? And what’s the most addictive thing in the world? This episode originally aired on May 29th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf ... Show More

Why does listening to No Stupid Questions feel like you’re hanging out with your best friends? Why did the whole world take it personally when Princess Diana died? And how do “parasocial relationships” affect your mental health? This episode originally aired on May 22nd, 2022. Ho ... Show More

Are there downsides to “personality plagiarism”? Why did no one buy the Crayola Crayon Carver? And should Stephen feel bad for copying Angela’s email signature? This episode originally aired on May 15th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info ... Show More

today i wanted to talk about how we view the past, the present, and the future. i’ve had healthy and unhealthy relationships with these three time periods throughout my life, and i can almost guarantee that you have too. it’s easy to become obsessed with the past, or the present, ... Show More

Do you find yourself spending a lot of time thinking about the past? Thinking about friends you used to have, memories you treasure, or moments you wish you could go back to? In this episode, we talk about why reminiscing can be a bad thing, what we miss about the past, and how t ... Show More

In this episode we address a question that is asked frequently....sometimes with concern...sometimes with curiosity...and sometimes with a hefty dose of skepticism. The question is Why Don't You Just Move? 

Are we bound to repeat history forever? Today’s quote takes a curious look at the stubborn forces holding us back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Ever had one of those Sleepless nights. In this episode come listen to my thoughts about my day and the signs during the morning, and looking for the meaning of my daily lesson spiritual. 

Tracy and Holly talk about the travel thoughts that the show's recent Unearthed! episode brings up. Talk also turns to the various biases that people have had when looking at history, and how that can obscure the ways we interpret information. Learn more about your ad-choices at ... Show More

We talk about why instead of thinking about our future-selves, we might think about our past-selves. Also, a listener suggests a lovely family Valentine’s Day tradition, and we ask ourselves the question, “Am I an over-estimator or an under-estimator?” Get in touch: @gretchenrubi ... Show More

Do you ever feel at war with yourself, trying to make the "right" choices to set up your future self for success? What if the key to better decisions was actually being kinder to your past self - even when they didn't do what you wish they would have?   In this episode, I explore ... Show More