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Beginner's Mindset

A beginner’s mindset, called shoshin in Zen Buddhism, is about approaching life with openness and curiosity. In this episode of Get…

February 9, 2026

Hosts: Kari Knutson M.A., Dr. Pat Baccili

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Peace, Pie and Zen Turkeys

Today’s episode, “Peace, Pie, and Zen Turkeys,” is all about creating a fun and peaceful holiday season — not by being…

November 26, 2025

Hosts: Faye Lao, Dr. Pat Baccili

BlackOutTheSystem

When the People Pull the Plug: The Nov 25-Dec 2 Economic Blackout & What It Means for Power

When the People Pull the Plug In this episode we examine how comedian Josh Johnson challenges the commodification of identity; and how…

November 19, 2025

Hosts: Anita Russell M.Ed, Mavis Bauman, Gail Hunter LCSW

Beyond Chance: The Collective Unconscious and Psychoic Luck

Beyond Chance: The Collective Unconscious and Psychoic Luck

Discover how seemingly random events like luck might connect to Carl Jung\'s collective unconscious. This shared, universal mind is a source…

May 22, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

Schrödinger's Cat: A Quantum Puzzle

Schrödinger's Cat: A Quantum Puzzle

  Schrödinger\'s Cat is a famous 1935 thought experiment proposed by Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger. It vividly illustrates the perplexing nature…

May 15, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

Can You Catch the Tortoise? Zeno's Challenge to Infinity

Can You Catch the Tortoise? Zeno's Challenge to Infinity

Zeno of Elea, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, presented a series of paradoxes that challenged the nature of motion, space, and time.…

May 8, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

Why is the Night Sky Dark? Olbers' Paradox and the Expanding Universe

Why is the Night Sky Dark? Olbers' Paradox and the Expanding Universe

The darkness of the night sky, an apparently obvious observation, has fascinated astronomers for centuries. This straightforward question, referred to as…

May 1, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The Bootstrap Paradox: A Twist in the Fabric of Time

The Bootstrap Paradox: A Twist in the Fabric of Time

The Bootstrap Paradox, a mind-bending concept in time travel theory, explores the perplexing consequences of causal loops. It occurs when an…

April 24, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The Paradox of the Heap: When More or Less Becomes Meaningless

The Paradox of the Heap: When More or Less Becomes Meaningless

The Sorites Paradox plays with vague concepts like \"heap.\"  If you remove one grain from a heap, it\'s still a heap. But…

April 17, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The Twin Paradox: A Mind-Bending Consequence of Relativity

The Twin Paradox: A Mind-Bending Consequence of Relativity

The Twin Paradox, a consequence of Einstein\'s relativity, describes how a twin traveling near light speed ages slower than their Earth-bound…

April 10, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The Barber Paradox: A Close Shave with Contradiction

The Barber Paradox: A Close Shave with Contradiction

The Barber Paradox isn\'t just a logical puzzle; it exposes the slipperiness of language and the potential for hidden dimensions in…

April 3, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The Ship of Theseus: A Paradox of Identity

The Ship of Theseus: A Paradox of Identity

The Ship of Theseus is a classic thought experiment that has puzzled philosophers for centuries. It poses a simple yet profound…

March 27, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The Liar Paradox: A Knot in the Fabric of Truth

The Liar Paradox: A Knot in the Fabric of Truth

The Liar Paradox is a classic philosophical puzzle that exposes the potential for self-contradiction within language. In its simplest form, it\'s…

March 20, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The Time for Silence is Over: The Truth They Never Wanted You to Speak

The Time for Silence is Over: The Truth They Never Wanted You to Speak

What happens when women stop holding back? For centuries, we’ve been told to stay quiet, be nice, and not make waves.…

March 19, 2025

Host: Jamie Shae

Schrödinger's Cat: A Quantum Puzzle

Schrödinger's Cat: A Quantum Puzzle

Schrödinger\'s Cat is a famous 1935 thought experiment proposed by Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger. It vividly illustrates the perplexing nature of…

March 13, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

A Journey into the Grandfather Paradox: Tangled Time and Troubled Causality

A Journey into the Grandfather Paradox: Tangled Time and Troubled Causality

The grandfather paradox is a captivating thought experiment that delves into the perplexing consequences of time travel. It poses a simple…

March 6, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

Thinking on Your Feet: Why Cognitive Flexibility Matters

Thinking on Your Feet: Why Cognitive Flexibility Matters

    Cognitive Flexibility: Why it\'s crucial: The ability to switch between different concepts and adapt your thinking to new information…

February 27, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The EQ Factor: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than IQ

The EQ Factor: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than IQ

  Emotional Intelligence: Why it\'s crucial: Understanding and managing emotions, both your own and others\', is key to building strong relationships…

February 20, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

Think Like a Rebel: Breaking the Rules of Creativity

Think Like a Rebel: Breaking the Rules of Creativity

  Creativity: Why it\'s crucial: Innovation drives progress. Creativity allows you to generate new ideas, find novel solutions, and adapt to…

February 13, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

Escape the Echo Chamber: Cultivating Critical Thinking in a Noisy World

Escape the Echo Chamber: Cultivating Critical Thinking in a Noisy World

  Critical Thinking: Why it\'s crucial: We\'re bombarded with information. Critical thinking helps you evaluate information objectively, identify biases, and make…

February 6, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The Age of Complexity: Are You Ready to Solve the Unsolvable?

The Age of Complexity: Are You Ready to Solve the Unsolvable?

  We face increasingly complex challenges, from global pandemics to climate change. The ability to break down problems, analyze information, and…

January 30, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The Siren's Call

The Siren's Call

Lust is the burning craving for physical pleasure, often overriding reason and morality. It fixates on the body, objectifying the other…

January 23, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

Beyond Full

Beyond Full

Gluttony is the sin of overindulgence, primarily associated with excessive food and drink consumption. It represents a lack of self-control and…

January 16, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

The Never-Ending Want

The Never-Ending Want

Greed is an insatiable hunger for wealth, possessions, and power, far beyond what is needed. A consuming desire traps individuals in…

January 9, 2025

Host: Dr. Stephen Simpson MD

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