Ep 13 // Stoicism
Stoicism may be a philosophy born of ancient times, but it’s recently made a comeback. Designed to make people more resilient, virtuous, and wise, it was once relied on by slaves to help them in deali...
17 Aug 202136min
Ep 12 // Shame as a Positive Force
Sometimes shame is used to bully, while other times it’s used to teach. Shame has even perhaps worked as a cohesive force on society. In this episode, Matt and Rob discuss the ins and outs of shame an...
11 Maj 202131min
Ep 11 // Silent Meditation Retreats
Silent meditation retreats are an immersive way to go deeper into one’s meditation practice – and we mean really deep. In this episode, Rob discusses Vipassana retreats that involve ten days of not ta...
27 Apr 202136min
Ep 9 // Conspiracy Theory Addiction
Conspiracy theories have gone mainstream. From old standards like Area 51 to relative newcomers like QAnon, people can’t get enough of conspiratorial thinking. Could it be that they’re actually addict...
2 Mars 202129min
Ep 8 // Michael Pollan & Headspace
Matt and Rob go for a deep dive into the work of author Michael Pollan and the impact he’s had on how America eats and views psychedelics. They focus on two of Pollan’s seminal books: ‘The Omnivore’s ...
2 Feb 202142min
Ep 7 // Intermittent Fasting, Runkeeper, & The Marshmallow Test
Feels like everyone is switching between fasting and eating on a regular schedule these days. It’s called intermittent fasting. Is it a good idea? Also, Matt explains his newfound life as a runner and...
5 Jan 202136min
Ep 6 // New Year’s Resolutions & Tulum
Seems like everybody commits to New Year’s Resolutions. But are they worth it and is it healthy to make them? How do resolutions stack up to setting everyday, achievable goals? And what’s up with Tul...
22 Dec 202033min
