33. Is Optimism a Luxury Good?

Also: where is the line between acronyms, initialisms, and gibberish? This episode originally aired on December 20, 2020. 

Also: which professions have the happiest people? This episode originally aired on December 13, 2020. 

Also: is a little knowledge truly a dangerous thing? This episode originally aired on December 6, 2020. 

This episode is from a few months ago when it seemed like every caller was going through a breakup. With the new year being a perfect time to purge, I thought it would be the ideal episode to listen to as we head into 2025! 

It's been 4 years since we released the first episode of Season 3 - what's happened since that time? Tune in as we reflect on what has (and hasn't) happened over the last 4 years. ________ JOIN THE DISCUSSION: — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honestteatalk/ — Instagram: https ... Show More

This episode is about Wisdom. 

The coronavirus is on the rise again so in this episode I talk a bit about the news recently. 

A Big Show with big things to talk about on the latest edition of Calm Down with Erin and Charissa. They discuss the reaction to the “Plus Ones” episode and why the boys might need to be humbled a little bit. Charissa address some of the fake news headlines she’s seen about herse ... Show More

this episode is so so special!! our first live episode filmed ate muslim agenda in Melbourne! Thank-you so much to everyone who came, enjoyyyyyy!!!! the awkward silences are from the audience questions hehehe. listen to more episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justdelusional ... Show More

A Bit of Optimism is on hiatus this week, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations! In this episode, Simon talks with psychologist Ty Tashiro about social awkwardness and why being awkward can actually be a superpower.*****Awkwardness gets a bad rap. But being awkwar ... Show More

In this episode, I talk about how to free yourself from fear of embarrassment. I talk about how to live freely and without any fear of being "cringe."My book, "That's Bold of you" is available on Amazon.Instagram: @case.kenny 

This episode, featuring Jaci Smith from the What We Said podcast, wasn't ever going to see the light of day as it was the first podcast episode Ty ever recorded and initially he didn't think it was good enough. However... Ty is in Paris this week! While away Ty thought ... Show More

Are you someone who dreads big social gatherings? Or you want to hide under the covers at the thought of being seen in a crowd, meeting new people, or going on a first date?  In this episode, Matt talks about his own early experience with being a "shy kid", the psychology behind ... Show More