The Venn Dialogues

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  Binaural Beats 26.02.2026 1j 5mnt

  This week we talk about Binaural Beats, a form of music/sound that helps some people find a more relaxing atmosphere. If you have been looking for ways to better relax or calm your nerves throughout your day or maybe even when you sleep, this may be a great new thing to learn about. Come to learn, stay for the laughs! Sources: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1513446?searchText=Binaural%20Beats&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3DBinaural%2BBeats%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2...
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  You're Hot Then You're Cold 12.02.2026 1j 29mnt

  Today we talk about the potential impact of hot/cold climates on someone's lifespan. Do you think one or the other is better. Come listen and find out! Sources: https://www.facebook.com/drewbinsky/videos/7-coldest-places-where-people-live/1822126744868287/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Inuit-peoplehttps://www.pbs.org/video/how-an-igloo-keeps-you-warm-ok7s1z/https://www.reddit.com/r/AskACanadian/comments/1769bag/ask_an_inuk_whats_something_you_always_wanted_to/https://arcticwildlifetours.com...
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  CoComelon & Hormone Monsters 05.02.2026 1j 40mnt

  This week we are talking about hormones. As a part of our new efforts to build topics upon each other, we dive deeper into the hormones that result from cold plunges. Come to learn, stay for the laughs! Share an episode with a friend! Sources: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1gxxpgr.14?searchText=hormones&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3Dhormones%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3A323a745350efbc6faae11663f1060ef8&seq...
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  Need a Cold Shower! 29.01.2026 1j 20mnt

  Ever thought about a cold plunge? Kind of scary, right? Maybe taken a cold shower? What an experience, right? Well, today we explore the benefits of cold plunges and cold showers! We even talk a bit about saunas, because whats the cold without discussing some heat. Come to learn, stay for the laughs! Share an episode with a friend! Sources: https://www.prevention.com/health/a46165202/ice-bath-benefits/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_pre_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_2...
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  I AM GROOT! 22.01.2026 1j 26mnt

  This episode we explore more about trees by better understanding what they make! Both naturally and what we turn them into. Share an episode with a friend. Come to learn, stay for the laughs! Sources https://wisconsincountyforests.com/education/products-trees/https://www.rta.org/why-wood/https://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/woodland-economics/biofuels-from-trees/https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/yew/https://www.applerubber.com/blog/how-is...
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  Defying Gravity! 15.01.2026 1j 6mnt

  Today we are talking about Trees! From seed to full canopy come learn about the beauties that surround us everyday. Come to learn and stay for the laughs. Sources: https://www.everydayhealth.com/food-ingredients/can-i-eat-tree-sap/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSch_NgZpQshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAv17ZSB1QIChallenge: Look at trees around you! Maybe even hug one. Quote: "If you're not a tree hugger, then you're a what, a tree hater?" - Doug Coupland Join the Conversation F...
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  Bury Me Inside the Gucci Store 08.01.2026 1j 31mnt

  Happy New Year!! The Venn Dialogues is back! Hoping to give you all a new year of amazing new learnings and laughs. We are so excited for this year and all we have planned for our listeners. Share an episode with a friend and buckle up for an amazing episode about coffins, caskets, burial practices and - you guessed it - their environmental implications. Today, we talk coffins, caskets and burial practices. This episode takes a wild ride with an intriguing and surprising history of coff...
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  Align Your Chakras 17.12.2025 1j 25mnt

  *Mariah Carey Whistle Tone* It’s tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiime to review the past year. For our last episode of the year, join us as we reflect on the good, the bad, the ugly of what was 2025. We use the chakras to tailor the conversation and check in with the different parts of our lives to help us figure out what we’ll be doing to make 2026 “our year” as the girlies say. Break out your journal and reflect with us! Sources: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/02/a-15-question-chakra-chec...
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  Please Don't Fake It! 10.12.2025 1j 16mnt

  WARNING: Jacoby's audio is a bit distorted until the 17 minute mark. If it is too jarring, please feel free to skip ahead. This week we talk about overconfidence! We explore some sociological theories (i.e. Dunning-Kruger Effect) and then dive into ways we can try to recognize or combat overconfidence in ourselves and each other. Resources: https://www.jstor.org/stable/20182845?read-now=1&seq=2#page_scan_tab_contentshttps://www.jstor.org/stable/45094456?read-now=1&seq=2#page_sca...
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  High Five! 03.12.2025 1j 15mnt

  Issa recap. From the latest life help professions episode answering some questions we left behind, to….. the wall!!! to the SWEAT drop down my… Enjoy the recap! 🙂 Sources: Beyond 50 Minutes: https://beyond50minutes.com/https://mindfultherapyworks.com/https://www.tafwanimichelle.com/Event THIS Thursday 12/4: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-my-mother-and-i-dont-talk-about-registration-1968855504815Join the Conversation Follow us: @Venn.Dialogues on Instagram @VennDialoguePod on X (formerly...
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  Venns with Benefits 03.12.2025 1j 9mnt

  Christine and I play a little makeshift game of Venn with Benefits. Come here us tap into some creative juices or maybe laugh at us struggle lol. Challenge: Play a fun new game! Quote: “Will is what makes us more than the sum of our fears.” - Hal Jordan, The Green Lantern Join the Conversation Follow us: @Venn.Dialogues on Instagram @VennDialoguePod on X (formerly known as twitter) @venndialoguespod.bsky.social on Bluesky Music Thanks To: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.c...
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  Professional Friends & Popping Pills 19.11.2025 1j 27mnt

  This week we explore the "Life Help" Professions. We are talking the difference between Mental Healthcare Workers & Life Coaches. If you have ever wondered what is the difference between a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, social worker and life coach this episode is for you. Come dive in with us. Share an episode with a friend. Sources: https://www.amberbarrerocounseling.com/post/life-coach-vs-therapist-vs-psychologist-vs-psychiatrist-what-s-the-difference http...
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  Silver Fox 12.11.2025 58mnt

  Gray hair is inevitable, but have you ever questioned WHY? Graying is a sign of getting older, however, teenagers have gray hair too! WHY?! Dive into the many rabbit holes we fell into just trying to understand more about gray hair. We learned A LOT in this episode, so join us as we learn more about what’s going on in our bodies and what else our little gray hairs could be telling us! Sources: https://shorten.ly/MPrJhttps://shorten.ly/T9bp8https://shorten.ly/BKzzhttps://www.skincancer.o...
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  Racks on Racks on Racks 05.11.2025 1j 40mnt

  Today we talk Data Centers. Its a long journey, so please be sure to use the resources outlined below to fill in any gaps after you listen. We talk the development of data centers from past to now and their impact to economics, communities and the environment. Share an episode with a friend. Resources: https://www.trgdatacenters.com/resource/history-of-data-centers/ https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/cloud-computing/evolution-of-cloud-computing/ https://www.ibm.com/think/topi...
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  The Courage to Change 29.10.2025 1j 30mnt

  Apologies we missed a week, but we are back! Full show notes to come. Book referenced for discussion is The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga Quote: "Cause the bondage and liberation is our own minds....if we think we are bound, we are bound. If we think we are liberated, we are liberated. it is only when we transcend the mind that we are free from all these troubles." - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda Join the Conversation Follow ...
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  Hypothetical Questions That Need Answers 15.10.2025 1j 40mnt

  As we get our next wave of topics together we are back with another edition of Venn Dialogues After Dark "Would you Rather" 2nd Edition with a new set of random facts, because we are constantly learning over here. Resources: https://randomoutputs.com/random-fact-generator?quantity=12 https://smallusefultips.com/what-are-some-good-would-you-rathers/ https://wyrgame.dadangoray.com/ https://www.griproom.com/fun/172-impossible-would-you-rather-questions https://www.griproom.com/fun/173-hard...
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  I Know What You Did Last Night With The Devil’s Rejects 08.10.2025 1j 7mnt

  What’s your favorite scary movie? Spooky season is upon us! The days are getting shorter, the air is getting crisper, and the bugs are going into hibernation! We’re celebrating by getting our movie list together for October talking through the different genres of horror movies and how they compare/contrast to one another. If you love horror movies, join us for the chat. If you hate horror movies, stick around to see if there’s a genre you could consider. Some spoilers for some movies ahead!...
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  Things That Go Bump In The Night 01.10.2025 1j 34mnt

  Happy Spooky Season! Ever stayed in a noisy house? And wondered why does everything creak and moan? Ever heard the infamous line, "The house is just settling"? If so, come learn some reasons why! We talk all things that go bump in the night: house noises, night noises and maybe even some spooky noises. Share an episode with a friend! Resources: https://softhandtech.com/why-do-houses-pop-at-night/ https://www.godownsize.com/house-loud-popping-sounds-at-night/ https://cbs2...
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  Its ALWAYS Hot in Here 24.09.2025 1j 35mnt

  Have you or a loved one been a victim of sweat? On a scale of 1-10, how bad do you sweat? Is it ruining your life? Come chat with us about sweat! Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwPeOG-inH0&t=24s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXmNBQjDvs https://asm.org/articles/2021/december/microbial-origins-of-body-odor https://thescentofconnection.com/#contact https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/65780/1/scent-of-connection-can-i-sniff-out-the-love-of-my-life Challenge: Try putting...
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  Its a Recap! (4th Edition) 17.09.2025 1j 18mnt

  We recap our latest topics: Wine, Monopoly, Film Production, Bras, (AfterDark) and Sleep! Come for the laughs leave with some knowledge. Share an episode with a friend. Join the Conversation Follow us: @Venn.Dialogues on Instagram @VennDialoguePod on X (formerly known as twitter) @venndialoguespod.bsky.social on Bluesky Music Thanks To: Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Old Streets by Crystal Squad https://tunetank.com/track/3487-old-streets/ Special Thanks...