Best UnMasking Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Victims, Villains and Why Pick-Me Girls Defend Predators 58:55

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Your favorite influencer just defended an abuser because "he's changed now." Meanwhile, women are getting dragged for speaking out four years later because apparently trauma has an expiration date. Ukrainian theater elite just learned what happens when pretty privilege meets predator allegations, and spoiler alert: the victim-blaming came from insi…

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From FOMO to GOMO: Discovering Freedom and Joy in The Choices We Make [224] 20:45

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Join us (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) as we dig into the concept of GOMO, the Guarantee of Missing Out, as a more empowering alternative to FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and FOBO (Fear of Being Over). We'll talk about how making choices inherently involves letting go of other possibilities, which, though initially daunting, can lead to a sen…

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22: The Brotherhood is Grape Culture 48:34

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Record your grape story or share something grape-y you witnessed in a video and post it on a reel on instagram, then add our account as a collaborator and we will post it. Let's build a library of grape stories and shares: https://www.instagram.com/grapeculturehealing/ Check out upcoming shows and workshops: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Joi…

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Reich, Wrong and Everywhere - How Fascist Dog Whistles Are Making a Comeback 46:02

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From TikTok hero to public enemy number one in three easy steps: gain followers for Ukraine content, watch strangers dissect your marriage records, then discover trolls posting your house online while claiming they're "just asking questions." Nothing says digital celebrity like having Russian hackers show up at your workplace because you dared to e…

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Breaking Free from Pathological Productivity [223] 30:58

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Join us (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) as we dig into this phenomenon of 'pathological productivity.' We'll talk about how over-focusing on productivity can lead to mental and physical health issues, why us humans have a deep aversion to idleness, why rest can feel "bad," and most importantly, how we can get out of this kind of pathologica…

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21: The Medical Industrial Complex is Grape Culture 42:34

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Check out upcoming shows and workshops: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Join the convo, healing & community: https://www.patreon.com/gnarlypeople Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gnarlygirlspodcast Upcoming Shows: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/tour More on: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Connect with Toni: https://linktr.…

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Alaska, Delusional Dictators and Why Mercury Can Kiss My Ass 45:06

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Mercury retrograde fanatics just got absolutely demolished by one Ukrainian who's had it up to HERE with cosmic excuses. When your spiritual besties decide to tag-team you about planetary bullsh*t during your personal hell week, sometimes you gotta hang up and go full red-thread witch mode to break whatever curse they think controls your existence.…

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Are You Stuck in Joyless Urgency? [222] 17:44

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Join us (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) as we talk about "joyless urgency," a brilliant phrase coined by Marilynne Robinson. The short story is that our modern kind of hustle culture and constant busyness often leads to little personal fulfillment. So what's causing all this urgency? We've highlighted some important reasons in some recent e…

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20: Policing Each Other is Grape Culture 1:05:19

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Check out upcoming shows and workshops: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Join the convo, healing & community: https://www.patreon.com/gnarlypeople Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gnarlygirlspodcast Upcoming Shows: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/tour More on: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Connect with Toni: https://linktr.…

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Eat, Pray, Adapt: Reinventing Life in War’s Wake 40:55

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Ever wondered how a perfectly planned life can transform overnight? (Spoiler: it involves one unexpected crisis, three hasty career changes, and the sudden realization that your IKEA organizing skills might actually save lives in a combat zone). Think reinvention is just for LinkedIn profiles? Try going from matching throw pillows to matching traum…

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"The Opposite of Play is Not Work, The Opposite of Play is Depression." 24:09

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The renowned play researcher, Dr. Brian Sutton-Smith, said that the "The opposite of play is not work, the opposite of play is depression." There's a lot of truth to that. In this episode, we (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) explore how play and having fun is woven into our human nature and why it's so essential for our mental health. We'll …

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Glam Under Fire: Soldiers Who Slay (Literally) 38:47

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Ever wondered why getting your nails done at the frontline makes you a "psyop" but men visiting bars doesn't raise eyebrows? (Spoiler: it involves double standards, Combat Barbie accusations, and the revolutionary idea that women can both save lives AND have a decent manicure).Think your beauty standards are tough? Try being a female soldier who da…

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19: The Bible is Grape Culture 44:10

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The Still Small Voice: Awakening with Soulfulness [ep. 220] 22:13

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Join us (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) as we wrap up our Month of Awe by exploring the concept of the 'Still, Small Voice' and its role in authenticity and soulfulness. We'll talk about the importance of turning inward, listening to our inner voice, and forming a relationship with our wisest self. Not sure what to listen for? Thankfully, e…

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Democracy, Defiance & What Happens When Ukraine is Angry 42:17

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Ever wondered how a simple law can turn an entire country upside down? (Spoiler: it involves large-scale protests, passionate citizens, and the sudden realization that democracy is, in fact, a full-contact sport). Think you've seen political drama? Try going from peaceful Kyiv streets to nationwide demonstrations overnight. Also in this episode:💸 W…

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Meet Our New Co-Host With a Secret Talent! 2:26

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🎉 Unmasking Returns: Season 2 Drops Tonight! 🎉We're back and better than ever with a Lithuanian-American combat medic who definitely isn't your delivery driver (if you know, you know)! Meet Rima, our incredible new co-host who brings matcha AND battlefield wisdom to the couch.Season 2 promises all the unfiltered conversations you loved, now with ad…

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18: The Intentional Repression of Female Pleasure is Grape Culture 22:45

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Follow Your Bliss: Awakening to Joy [ep. 219] 19:49

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Join us (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) as we dig into this idea of 'Following Your Bliss' as a strategy to tap into authenticity and joy, especially by focusing on the small, everyday experiences that spark awe and vitality. We'll draw inspiration from the ideas of Joseph Campbell; we'll bring "joy" back down to the everyday practices we d…

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The Road Most Travelled: Awakening Through Suffering [ep. 218] 25:17

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Join us (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) as we discuss strategies for awakening through suffering to foster authentic joy. We'll emphasize the challenges of becoming one's true self, acknowledging that life frequently presents opportunities for awakening. We'll also dig into the concept of post-traumatic growth and the importance of awarenes…

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17: It's Punk to Let your Pain Talk 1:04:00

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Check out upcoming shows and workshops: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Join the convo, healing & community: https://www.patreon.com/gnarlypeople Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gnarlygirlspodcast Upcoming Shows: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/tour More on: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Connect with Toni: https://linktr.…

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Embrace Your True Self: Accepted, Connected, & In The Game [ep. 217] 21:44

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Join us (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) for a conversation about authenticity and the journey of becoming one's true self. We'll first explore how to let go of external masks that keep our true self hidden. How can we do that? Mainly through self-acceptance. We'll then bust the myth that authenticity is an individual sport. The truth is tha…

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Unmasking Your True Self: Exploring Authenticity and Awe [ep. 216] 23:43

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Join us (Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek) for a conversation about awe and authenticity. This is also the beginning of a month-long focus here at the podcast on how to uncover your authentic self. In this first episode, we'll highlight three big obstacles to authenticity. The first is the creation and impacts of a 'false self,' often develope…

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Are You Curious to Learn or Confirm? [ep. 215] 20:34

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Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for a conversation about our motivations for curiosity. We'll start with Albert Einstein's idea that mystery is central to true art and science, and the importance of remaining curious and open to the unknown... which, yes, is easier said than done. To make things a bit easier here, we can engage in a litt…

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Drizzy World: Cruisin 2 Da Summa 5:38

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It's Summa Summa Summa Time!!!

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Drizzy World: Sounds of Nature 9:54

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Come and listen to the sounds of Nature 😀😀😀

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Fast-Acting Strategies to Combat Worry and Anxiety [ep. 214] 17:28

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Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek and identify four fast-acting strategies to end worry and anxiety spirals. They'll discuss the mammalian diver's reflex, engaging in physical activities, shocking the senses with intense flavors, and using aromatherapy. If you haven't already, follow this episode up with the previous episode to learn more …

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Worrier? You're Not Alone. Here's Why We Worry... [ep. 213] 28:26

3M ago28:26

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Are you a world-class worrier? If so, it's not a curse or a permanent state... In this episode, we explore the reasons behind worrying, from evolutionary survival mechanisms to personal past experiences and modeling from adults. We'll dig into the importance of recognizing your own worry patterns and strategies to help reduce how often you worry an…

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16: Friendship is Feminist 1:04:37

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Check out upcoming shows and workshops: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Join the convo, healing & community: https://www.patreon.com/gnarlypeople Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gnarlygirlspodcast Upcoming Shows: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/tour More on: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Connect with Toni: https://linktr.…

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How uncertainty & anticipatory anxiety can keep you stressed out & stuck [ep. 212] 27:36

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Consider this: Stress will likely surge higher when you are uncertain about an outcome compared to when you're faced with a certainly bad outcome. Sounds wild, right?! Think about the scenarios though... Would you rather be told you're going to lose your job next month or have your boss tell you that there's a 50-50 chance you'll lose it during the…

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Five-Star Prices vs Five-Alarm Air Raids: A Travel Diary 1:02:18

3M ago1:02:18

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Ever wondered how complaining about $40 croissants can instantly cure your first-world problems? (Spoiler: it involves three consecutive nights of record-breaking drone attacks, one very lost grandma at IKEA, and the sudden realization that expensive lattes are not, in fact, a legitimate crisis). Think you've had a rough week? Try going from Copenh…

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What You Need to Know About Hope When You've Lost It [ep. 211] 20:57

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Hope might seem hard to come by lately. It's certainly not the vibe being communicated to us in the media anyway. If you resonate and feel like your hope tank is a bit dry, then listen in to this episode. We'll get a bit more clear on hope, understanding it as more than just "wishful thinking," but instead as a dynamic biological and cognitive proc…

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POV: You Explain Why Kyiv ≠ Kiev for the 847th Time This Trip 1:00:08

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What do staring down Russians in airports, being mistaken for Russian speakers, and discovering Lithuania's obsession with herbal liquors have in common? This episode.This week, Masha and Yulia share their wild travel adventures outside Ukraine's war bubble. From Yulia's anti-disinformation fellowship in Vilnius to awkward encounters with Putin-def…

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"I Can't Handle Change" (and how to squash self-limiting beliefs like that one) [ep. 210] 19:23

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"I can't handle change." Have you every had that thought? It's a sticky kind of thought. The good news is that it's not true. In this episode, we'll discuss the concept of self-limiting beliefs, particularly that notion 'I can't handle change.' We'll explore how such beliefs can be pervasive and detrimental, often rooted in early life experiences. …

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15: When Only Fans is the Only Option 56:50

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How to Dress for a Missile Strike & Other Ukrainian Life Hacks 47:16

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What do peace talks, the Pope, Eurovision, and the fear of sleeping naked in wartime Ukraine have in common? This episode.This week, Masha and Yulia break down the absurdity of so-called “peace talks” between Russia and Ukraine, the strange rise of a Pope with a suspicious backstory, and why religious institutions should maybe… sit this one out.The…

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You Are Capable of Radical Change [ep. 209] 18:08

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You are capable of radical change. If you aren't convinced that you can create change in your life, take Aimee's story about how her hen became a rooster (seriously, just listen in and it'll make sense). Beyond that chicken talk, this episode is focused on our human potential for change and healing. We'll touch on neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and …

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14: Poppin Bottles with the Pope 51:55

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Check out upcoming shows and workshops: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Join the convo, healing & community: https://www.patreon.com/gnarlypeople Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gnarlygirlspodcast Upcoming Shows: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/tour More on: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/ Connect with Toni: https://linktr.…

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When Your Life Passions Become Obsessions (encore) [ep. 208] 16:57

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Do you have a passion that drives you? Or maybe you're looking for one? Whatever the case, it's essential to understand the difference between obsessive and harmonious passions. Drawing on the research of Dr. Robert Vallerand, we'll talk about the impact these different types of passions have on our wellbeing. Harmonious passions enhance motivation…

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Dear Past Self: That Cringe Belieber Phase? Actually Political Activism Training 1:07:55

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Ever wondered how a girl's obsession with Justin Bieber's Instagram turned into Ukraine's most unexpected resistance story? (Spoiler: it involves questionable operation hours, accidental propaganda fighting, and a whole lot of discontent russians).🤔 Think you've seen weird career changes? Try explaining how memorizing Bieber's tour schedule became …

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Emotional Inertia: Feeling Dull & Disconnected [ep. 207] 22:56

4M ago22:56

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Ever feel like you're stuck in a fog—disconnected, unmotivated, and just… dull? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore emotional inertia—that heavy, stuck feeling that makes it hard to shake off negativity and truly engage with life. We’ll break down how our brains get trapped in these patterns, why rumination keeps us cycling through the sa…

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Pope, Easter Sunday Prophecy, and The Countdown to 2027 Has Begun 51:03

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Today on unMasking Pod we're serving apocalyptic prophecies, that might explain why Francis peaced out on Easter (dramatic timing: 10/10), with a side of unexpected drone donations, proving that even Popes can slide into Ukraine's DMs while no one is watching. Yulia's Frenchman navigates Ukrainian Easter traditions while getting accidentally baptiz…

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Time Poverty & Busyness: Too Busy to Be Well [ep. 206] 30:08

4M ago30:08

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Feel like you have too much to do and not enough time to do it all? That feeling is sometimes called "time poverty." We'll talk more about that and how our perception of time is often distorted by chronic stress. We'll even dig into that buzzy-term "adrenal fatigue" and the importance of finding the sweet spot of stress and busyness. Most of all, w…

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Heritage, Home, and Why There is No Wrong Way of Being Ukrainian 1:11:20

4M ago1:11:20

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Ever met diaspora Ukrainians named "Vsevolod"? We have, and they will judge your Ukrainian-ness faster than you can take a sip of Borscht (gasp!). This cultural therapy session is where we discover mainland Ukrainians cringed at wearing Vyshyvankas growing up, while diaspora kids bedazzle their houses with more Ukrainian symbols than a Carpathian g…

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Rumination: What It Is And How To Break Free From It [ep. 205] 21:09

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In this episode, we dive deep into the pesky world of rumination—the habit of replaying worries, regrets, or anxieties in your mind. Learn the science behind the default mode network (DMN) and understand how it sparks these thought loops. We'll share some personal anecdotes and provide practical strategies to manage rumination, from engaging in foc…

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Matcha, MRIs & Why Ukraine Is Actually Living in 3025 1:02:53

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Ever feel like ditching your country and moving to Ukraine? you are not alone. In this episode of Unmasking, we dive into the terrifyingly casual superiority of Ukrainian digital services — from babushkas with payment terminals to government apps that make Western bureaucracy look positively Soviet. 🤯 We unpack the wild cost comparison showing Ukra…

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Understanding Minor Depression And Low Resilience [ep. 204] 22:04

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We'll dive into some key differences between minor depression and low resilience in this episode. We discuss how low resilience can feel similar to minor depression, with symptoms such as exhaustion, lack of motivation, and brain fog. Practical strategies for boosting resilience and lifting your mood are shared, like identifying factors that deplet…

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Cults, Control, and the Death of Critical Thinking 1:03:39

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Ever feel like reality is glitching? You’re not alone. In this episode of Unmasking, we dive into the terrifyingly casual collapse of critical thinking — from TikTok echo chambers and AI hallucinations to modern politics that feel more like cults than campaigns. 📉 A wild Columbia Journalism Review study found that AI tools cite fake news over 60% o…

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Refilling Your Tank and Growing Your Inner Strength [ep. 203] 13:01

5M ago13:01

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Ever feel like your tank is empty or you can't recover after a setback? In this episode, we'll get into our Element of resilience, exploring what can deplete our resilience, how we can refill our tank, and how we can even grow the size of that tank to hold more of that resilience fuel. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever…

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International Day of Happiness - reaching 3:03

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Spreading smiles, creating memories, and celebrating the joy of sharing and caring. Happiness is not just a nice-to-have — it is a must-have. It drives healthier homes, boosts productivity at work, sparks creativity, and strengthens connection and bonding. At Afrikindness, we know that happiness at home isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.…

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13: The Big O 1:08:15

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Get tickets to see Grape Culture at Soho Playhouse in April: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/tour Come to our NYC Somatic Healing Workshop April 13th: https://www.grapeculturehealing.com/workshop Join the convo, healing & community: https://www.patreon.com/gnarlypeople Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gnarlygirlspodcast Upcoming Shows…