For more than 2 decades, I have written in a diary almost every single day. And guess what? I saved them ALL. Each week, I will be reading from these archives and getting to know myself from the lens of my 10, 16, 25, and 36-year-old self. We'll explore big topics such as body image, queerness, divorce, addiction, mental health, and friendship. I'll read cringy poems and attempt to find compassion for the painful tenderness of my younger self. Join the drama of me and my guests as we explore ...
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Just two idiot best friends sharing their deepest vulnerabilities with the world while interviewing their more talented friends Cover art photo provided by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nate_dumlao
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Hello, my name is Heath Stedman, I am the host of this channel and on my podcast I’ll talk about things ranging from pop culture, nature, music, and world events. Cover art photo provided by Koukichi Takahashi on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@koukichi_t Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heath-stedman/support
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Perfectly Incapable is a gay lifestyle podcast with comedic, unfiltered discussions about relationships, dating, culture, and sex. Join Adam and Luis as they unpack their dysfunctional mishaps and dating fails. No filter. Just banter. Follow Perfectly Incapable on Instagram @PerfectlyIncapablePodcast. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectlyincapable/support
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-birdbrain-podcast/subscribe Rise above it all, stay elevated, create the infinity; Up your You. The Bird Brain podcast is a fresh take on Mental Health, self awareness, self love, and self reflection delivered in a way that feels more like a conversation with a good friend than a daunting task assigned by a teacher. It's about having a "Bird's eye-view" on very common experiences and using practical tools to shift your min ...
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Two ExMormon sisters and their siblings share cocktails and expletive filled stories of growing up in a dysfunctional Mormon family and other tales of deviance, debauchery, and overall questionable life choices that probably shouldn't be repeated in public. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fhebadmormons/support
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Hosted by Keagan Default, The most dysfunctional podcast on the internet, we'll talk about the past, things that fill us with juicy nostalgia, and have some laughs along the way! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keagandefault/support
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Number Two Podcast is the journey of two cousins from a dysfunctional Latino family trying to make it through life by laughing at it. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/numtwopod/support
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Two girls sharing what their dysfunctional lives look like. We're being authentic and real and not keeping anything a secret (except for names) a secret. We want to share our truth and stories with people. We want you, our audience, families and friends, to understand everything we're saying. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-and-d-podcast/support
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Welcome to Family Reelz. A movie review podcast with a slight twist. Every month we set out to challenge each other by setting parameters for the movies we watch and review. Formerly Date Night, thus podcast is hosted by a Tracy and Co hosted by Malcolm(brother), Jannah(sister), and Nalita(mom). Join us and enjoy all the chatter that only a dysFUNctional family can bring. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/familyreelz/support
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The Imperfect Pod is a podcast for discussing masculinity more intentionally and purposefully. Masculinity is in a weird place in society as men try to understand the difference between toxic and healthy masculinity. This podcast will engage with humans of all ages, races, genders and beliefs to share their ideas of masculinity to try and create a better understanding. What I want to leave my listeners with after every episode is that there isn't this one-size-fits all idea of masculinity, n ...
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Beloved NY comedian and Tonight Show's resident comic & sketch performer hosts a lively and revealing chat show with some the country's most talented and interesting actors, writers, comedians, musicians etc. These episodes would were recorded off of Instagram live, so the sound isn't perfect and sometimes we are talking people commenting in the comment section live.
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Welcome to Worry About It Tomorrow (W.A.I.T), with Boog. Enjoy seasons 1 and 2 with co host Smiley. Get into it as we talk about the ups and downs of our crazy lives. From jacked up relationships, to dysfunctional families, and everything in between. New episodes available Thursday! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/w.a.i.tpod/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/waitpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/WAITpodlife Linktree - https://linktr.ee/waitpodcast Store - https://worryaboutittomorro ...
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Official podcast for NoSleepJustSports.com We'll touch on the world of sports of course, but we will also talk about things like gaming, hip hop and much more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nsjsradio/support
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A podcast exploring critical issues facing America today - social justice causes, systemic racial oppression chief among them; an outdated, visionless and unsustainable foreign policy; a broken food system in which we are literally eating ourselves to death, and a political system so dysfunctional it feels almost beyond reform. All of this unfolding within a world of accelerating exponential technological change and in a country that doesn’t really know itself. Where myths and half-truths st ...
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Le·ri·cal·ly /ˈlirik(ə)lē/ adv. (2020) 1. providing a transparent, common sense approach to the black experience. 2. in a manner which shines light on dark spaces. 3. with reference to discovering soft landing spaces. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lericallyspeaking/support
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Learn what happens to extraordinary scholar when cognitive function, family dysfunction and American Healthcare collide through the lens of an empathetic daughter advocating for his end of life care and his diginity. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-darling/support
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Our focus for this POD CAST is to address the family dynamics which includes marriage, singleness, health, children etc. This POD CAST will air every Monday @7:30pm, which will allow you to ask questions, and give topics that you would like to hear or discuss. I am excited about you being onboard with my husband and I for this journey in helping us to encourage our families to live their best lives spiritually, mentally, and physically. Stay tuned for our many segments that will enlighten yo ...
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Honest talk about culture, systems, belief, and mental health — with no corporate fluff. Welcome to The Slog Pod, where two longtime friends and Army veterans — Dustin Flatt (MSW, MBA) and TJ Westphal (MA) — cut through the noise of modern life, work, and culture to ask harder questions. Why do we think the way we do? Why do systems fail us? And why is change so damn hard? This isn’t therapy. It’s not hustle culture. It’s not another leadership podcast selling toxic positivity. It’s real tal ...
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Aliens. Secret societies. Other dimensions. Join Chris & Jinx as they unravel the threads of conspiracy to reveal the tapestry of lies that cloaks our world in shadow. After they stop laughing at them, of course. After all, they're just the messengers and the truth is way, WAY out there. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dont-shoot-the-messenger/support
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We are interested in having a conversation about real church matters because real church matters. We want to reveal the difference between the casual Christian and the devout, the church culture that is void of the Christian resolve. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-church-matters/support
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A look back at the day that was in the NFL. Mike Florio will also include conversations with top names and newsmakers in Pro Football. Mike is highly regarded in the world of the NFL with his wildly popular website, ProFootbalTalk.com, his morning radio show on NBC Sports Radio and his role on the #1 rated “Football Night in America” Sunday nights on NBC. The PFT PM Podcast lets Florio update his fans on breaking news and story lines that take place during the day and prepare listeners for w ...
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The long-awaited episode is here!! I finally had the chance to sit down and interview my Dad, Ron, for The Angsty Pod! "Let's call it a journal, not a diary!" lol Dads... ammiright?!?! We sat down in my Dad's living room, mic between us, Dad sipping wine, me sipping Gingerale, and we talked for about four hours. We covered all kinds of topics, incl…
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Matt and Josh sit down with Mark, who retires at the end of the month, to discuss his winding career in and around Congress. Mark will be hanging around but he’ll be sorely missed here at GAI. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mark-retirement-pod.mp3 The post Mark Harkin’s Farewell Pod first appeared on The Government Affairs In…
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Bird Brain | S8E36(335): The Dysfunctional Warrior & Dysfunctional Princess
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This episode started with a simple observation: Two friends stopped going to the gym together. No argument. No blowup. Just silence. That moment made me start paying attention to what men don’t say, why emotional honesty often feels unsafe, and why emotionally mature men are more tolerated than desired. This episode is about the roles we play, the …
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Join me as I chat with my pal and client, Sarah Hanson! Sarah (she/her) is a poet from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a truth teller, trauma survivor, and constant reinventor. Sarah's writing practice is "in bloom" and her first poetry collection will be out April 28th! In this episode, we talk about poetry, trusting yourself, and the importance of…
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Senate Function and Dysfunction With James Wallner
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Matt and Josh are joined by Senate guru James Wallner to discuss the current state of the Senate https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Congress-Two-Beers-in-Wallner.mp3 The post Senate Function and Dysfunction With James Wallner first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute.By Podcast – The Government Affairs Institute
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Bird Brain | S8E35 (334): What Are Their Actions Secretly Telling You About Your Place in Their Life?
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In this episode, we talk about one of the clearest, yet most overlooked signs of how someone truly feels about you: how they consider you. Not what they say. Not the vibe. Not the history. But whether you show up in their thoughts, their plans, and their curiosity. We explore the difference between people who naturally make space for you in their f…
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Bird Brain | S8E34(333): The Myth of ‘No Expectations’/ Love Without Obligations or Accountability?
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We praise the idea of having “no expectations” in relationships—calling it freedom, maturity, or spiritual detachment. But is it? Or is it often just emotional avoidance dressed up as wisdom? In this episode, we unpack the myth of “no expectations,” exploring how people still rely on unspoken emotional agreements—loyalty, support, presence, effort—…
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Bird Brain | S8E33(332): Wicked Lessons: The Outsider, the Scapegoat, and the Truth.
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We love a villain story. But not the real kind. The kind where someone is pushed, dismissed, shamed, or bullied… and then punished for finally reacting. Inspired by Wicked, today’s episode digs into how society—and sometimes our own families—create villains out of honest, hurting people. We talk about scapegoating, emotional abuse, groupthink, and …
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Episode 27 - Big Romance?.... Or BIG Dysfunction?!?
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Content Note: This episode mentions self-harm and suicidal ideation. In this week's episode, I am falling in love and terrified of saying it out loud. I'm so terrified, I start inflicting physical and spiritual harm to myself and others. There's some tough stuff in this one but it was kindof cool to read back on how in love I truly was. There are s…
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Bird Brain | S8E32(331): The Price of peace and the cost of you.
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1:1 coaching spots available. click here Let's talk about this concept of happiness. What does it mean to you? How much of your actual peace has it cost? Do you know the difference? Today's episode, I may help you define it while also recognizing what may not be your happiness at all.
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Episode 26 - Handjobs and Hard Conversations
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Part way through this episode, I decide to split this journal into two episodes because just SO much is happening! It's winter 2005 and I am coked out of my mind. I go on a bender in Quebec City and am slowly falling madly in love with my very kind, albeit slightly troubled boyfriend. There's a love triangle. There's a party bus. There's a formal d…
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Night Owl Presents: "Echoes" - A Halloween Special
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After months of emotional exhaustion and blurred boundaries as a mental health coach, Ren takes his first vacation in years to Tokyo — hoping distance will bring clarity. But the quiet he’s been craving quickly turns unsettling when he begins to hear familiar voices in unfamiliar places.What starts as rest becomes a psychological descent through me…
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Join Me 12 AM EST for the Premiere of my Psychological Horror short: Echoes What happens when vacation for some R&R becomes something more dark, and a reminder of the things you try to escape? After months of emotional exhaustion and blurred boundaries as a mental health coach, Ren takes his first vacation in years to Tokyo — hoping distance will b…
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Bird Brain | S8E31(330): Do you still have their hoodie ? Break Ups and holdups
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Stop what you're doing! My Psychological horror short drops On halloween on youtube and It would mean a great deal if you go subscribe and tune in!! It's genuinely one of my favorite projects I've created so far and excited to share with all my Night Owl and Bird Brain crew! https://youtube.com/@birdbrain8?si=muo3l0Q1JJvYAeb7 Also, if you haven't…
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The Shutdown Again! And other sundry things.
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Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss the shutdown, Congress’s spending power, enduring constitutional fights, the Epstein files, and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shutdown-again-Oct-2025.mp3 The post The Shutdown Again! And other sundry things. first appeared on The Government Affairs Institut…
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First! Stop what you're doing! Ash just dropped some new music! Go check it out! Give him a listen/follow : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkAdv5oGonIlVLeUTT0fh?si=lQAKs2quRgmsF19OenkjoQIG:https://www.instagram.com/asheryelo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== So you think you know love? What does it look and feel like to…
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Brotherhood, Creativity & Purpose — My Conversation with Asher Yelo
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There’s something special about creating with people you love.About watching them grow, hearing the sound of their purpose, and knowing you get to be a part of that story.Asher isn’t just the artist behind the haunting score for ECHOES — he’s family.Doing life with him, building, laughing, working, pushing each other creatively and personally… it’s…
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There's something scary that we experience as we are moving through this thing called life. And sometimes we find a monster that we didn't notice initially... In this episode, we explore, express, and unpack a truth about healing: it can be terrifying.
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Shutdown Pod 2025 – Congress, Two Beers In
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Matt and Josh discuss the shutdown, how Congress got here, how congressional leaders are handling it, and the politics moving forward. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shutdown-2025.mp3 The post Shutdown Pod 2025 – Congress, Two Beers In first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute.…
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Episode 24 - Tanked in a Lime Green Tube Top
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Bird Brain | S8E28(327): Echoes- Why We like Horror, and the fear of hard conversations
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Spooky season is here. So what's your favorite scary movie? Or what's one movie you avoid? Better yet, what ways do you prevent those scary conversations that might actually improve your relationships? Today's episode, I can't wait to share with you what I have in store for what's to come in October, but also reveal the monster in your relationship…
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Bird Brain | S8E27(326):The Psychology of Small Gestures: Why Tiny Acts Can Make or Break Relationships
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It's the thought that counts... because the actions add up. In our interpersonal relationships, small habits can make the difference between peace and parting ways. In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind the tiny actions and daily rituals that shape how we connect, love, and trust. From gestures that quietly build closeness to the subt…
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Bird Brain | S8E26(325):The Space Between: Balancing Growth, Gratitude, and Uncertainty
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Life isn’t always about extremes—it’s not just “I’m struggling” or “I’ve made it.” Sometimes you’re in that in-between space where you’re grateful, connected, and doing well, but also asking big questions: Am I capable of my goals? Are certain relationships aligned? How do I love people well without losing myself? It’s a mix of richness and restles…
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Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss a sliver of what’s on Congress’s plate, from appropriations and pocket rescissions, to Epstein, nominations, and the Senate’s growing reputation as the world’s most exclusive HR department. The post Congress is back! And wow, it is a mess. first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute.…
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Bird Brain | S8E25(324): The Villain Narrative: How Manipulative People Rewrite the Story
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We all know what it feels like to be misunderstood, but there’s another layer: sometimes you’re cast as the villain in someone else’s story not because you are one, but because they need you to be. Especially if they’re manipulative, insecure, or trying to avoid accountability.
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Bird Brain | S8E24(323): Did you forget your Anniversary?
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Have you ever noticed that even though time has passed, the feeling about that person, place, or thing is still present? Today's episode takes a trip down memory lane. There's so much that our minds and bodies are processing. And sometimes our body is already preparing for a date it remembers, for an experience it can't forget.…
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Bird Brain | S8E23(322): Friends in "Crisis" not Connection
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Some people don’t want a relationship with you; they want a relationship with what you can do for them. They show up in tears, in chaos, in need… but vanish in your joy or need for support/ stability. In this episode, we unpack why people only seem to call when they’re in crisis, the subtle emotional contracts that keep you over-giving, and how to …
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Episode 2.30 The Art of Avoidance: How Our Instincts Shield Us from Truth
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TJ and Dustin discuss the pervasive issue of avoidance in addressing serious societal problems such as gun violence, climate change, and racism. It highlights how people often react to these issues with denial or oversimplification to avoid discomfort and necessary changes. Through personal anecdotes and therapeutic insights, the guys emphasize the…
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Bird Brain | S8E22(321): Happy Birthday Birdy! What 7 Years of Podcasting Taught Me
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My podcast is 7 years old today. I didn’t know what I was building 7 years ago. I just knew I had something to say. Thank you for listening—even before the words made sense. This is for you.
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Episode 2.29 Diagnosing Dysfunction: When Culture Needs Therapy
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In this episode of 'The Slog Pod', the hosts explore the idea that burnout and other stress-related issues are not personal failings but symptoms of a sick culture or system. They argue that the environment—in broader society and specific workplaces—plays a crucial role in these problems. The discussion identifies several cultural distortions, such…
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Matt and Josh discuss the Freedom Caucus in Trump 2.0. The post The Almost Recess Podcast first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute.By Podcast – The Government Affairs Institute
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Episode 2.28 The Identity Trap: Are We More Than Our Jobs
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This episode discusses how people often tie their identities to their job titles, leading to emotional and mental consequences when facing job loss or career setbacks. The hosts share personal experiences and observations about the societal trend of defining oneself by profession rather than personal qualities. The conversation extends to the conce…
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Episode 2.27 The Mask of Cultural Fit: Breaking Free from Workplace Performances
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The episode of the Slog Pod addresses the phenomenon of 'cultural fit' in the workplace, arguing it often equates to emotional conformity rather than shared values. Hosts discuss personal experiences and offer insights on suppressing authentic emotions, emotional numbing, and internalizing failures due to workplace cultures. They propose transition…
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Episode 2.26 The Optics of Politics: When Governance Feels Performative
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The hosts of The Slog Pod discuss how modern politics appears to be more about optics and managing outrage rather than achieving real outcomes. The hosts argue that politics has turned into a form of customer service where citizens are given lip service but no substantial action. They draw parallels to mental health, discussing how this performativ…
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Episode 2.25 Assumption Apocalypse: How Faulty Thinking Shapes Our World
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The Slog Pod explores how harmful thought patterns such as mind reading, jumping to conclusions, catastrophizing, black-and-white thinking, should statements, emotional reasoning, and personalization impact both individuals and organizations. The hosts discuss how these cognitive distortions contribute to increased anxiety, conflict, and poor decis…
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Matt and Josh discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and the institutional implications for the House and Senate. The post The Big Beautiful Bill (?) has Passed first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute.By Podcast – The Government Affairs Institute
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Ep. 2.24 Rethinking Talent: The Case for Generalists in a Specialist World
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The podcast episode from The Slog Pod discusses the preference of companies for hiring hyper-specialists over generalists and the implications of this trend. The hosts argue that generalists, who can think, adapt, and navigate chaos, are often overlooked despite their potential to innovate and manage uncertainty. They cite studies and personal expe…
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Bird Brain | S8E21(320): It's not that Deep -Things That Sound Deep But Lowkey Don’t Mean Anything
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Let’s talk about those quotes that look good on Instagram carousels but fall apart when you actually try to live by them. Today, we’re calling out the ‘deep-sounding’ fluff — with love, of course.
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Ep. 2.23 Beyond Merit: How Luck and Privilege Shape Our Careers
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This episode of the Slog Pod explores the often-overlooked impact of luck on professional success and upward mobility. The discussion highlights how corporate narratives typically downplay luck, privilege, and timing in favor of promoting hard work and merit, which can lead to burnout and shame among employees. Various studies and personal anecdote…
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Bird Brain | S8E20(319): Friendship Bombing: When Love-Bombing Wears a Platonic Mask
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We talk a lot about love-bombing in dating—but what about when it happens in friendships? In this episode, we break down friendship bombing: the intense, all-in energy that seems caring at first but turns out to be another form of emotional manipulation. From instant besties to sudden ghosting, this is still attachment theory at work—just dressed i…
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Episode. 2.22 Unpacking Old Beliefs: A Fresh Look at Sex and Drugs
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This episode of the Slog Pod delves into the cultural and personal influences shaping our views on sex and drugs. The hosts discuss the shame, confusion, and inherited stories many harbor about these topics, often without knowing their origins. They advocate for honest conversations to evaluate whether current beliefs and practices are effective or…
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