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  How to Overcome Financial Anxiety & Build Lasting Wealth | Ben Carlson 30.07.2026 1ชม.

  Ben Carlson, CFA, is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management and the creator of the widely read financial blog A Wealth of Common Sense. He is the co-host of the Animal Spirits podcast and the author of several books on investing, including A Wealth of Common Sense and his latest release, Risk and Reward: How to Handle Market Volatility and Build Long-Term Wealth. Ben is known for making complex financial concepts practical, accessible, and easier for everyday investors to understand. Today on the show, we discuss why financial anxiety persists even when you are doing everything right, how to build a simple plan around your goals and risk tolerance, why automated investing can help you ignore market noise, how much cash you really need for emergencies and short-term goals, why more money does not automatically create security or happiness, and how to save, invest, and spend without guilt or constantly moving the goalposts and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Addiction Psychologist: Why Drugs Are So Hard To Quit (It's Not About Willpower) Dr. Adi Jaffe 27.07.2026 56นาที

  Dr. Adi Jaffe is a UCLA-trained psychologist, nationally recognized addiction expert, and bestselling author of The Abstinence Myth and Unhooked. Drawing from both his clinical expertise and his personal experience overcoming addiction and incarceration, he challenges traditional, shame-based recovery models and helps people address the emotional patterns driving destructive behaviors. Today on the show we discuss why addiction is often a solution to deeper emotional pain rather than the problem itself, how trauma and social anxiety can drive compulsive substance use, why removing the substance without addressing the underlying pattern can lead to relapse or replacement behaviors, how changing your internal narrative can reduce the need to escape, the daily practices that rebuild confidence and emotional stability over time, and why setbacks can become lessons that accelerate lasting change and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Fat Loss Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism | Ben Azadi 25.07.2026 54นาที

  Ben Azadi is a podcaster, YouTuber and founder of Keto Kamp. Why losing body fat becomes more difficult with age, how preserving muscle supports insulin sensitivity and long-term metabolic health, the meal timing and fasting strategies Ben uses to help people become more metabolically flexible, why chronic calorie restriction and excessive exercise can eventually stall progress, how walking for 10 minutes after meals may improve glucose control, and why sleep, recovery, stress management, real food, and relationships matter more than supplements and trendy biohacks and much more. Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine: https://www.livemomentous.com use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How Cannabis, Alcohol and Stress Impact Fertility | Dr. Natalie Crawford 23.07.2026 58นาที

  Natalie Crawford, MD is double board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and author of the bestselling book, The Fertility Formula. She is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas and CEO and co-founder of Learn at Pinnacle, a medical education network. Dr. Crawford completed her undergraduate at Auburn University obtaining a degree in Nutrition Science, Medical School at University of Texas Medical Branch, OBGYN Residency at University of Texas Southwestern, and REI Fellowship at University of North Carolina, concurrently obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. Today on the show we discuss how cannabis and alcohol affect fertility in men and women, how long reproductive health may take to recover after quitting, the surprising relationship between GLP 1 medications and fertility, how chronic stress and insulin resistance can make it harder to conceive, the five lifestyle habits that support healthier eggs and sperm, and why proactive fertility testing can help couples avoid losing valuable time. Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine: https://www.livemomentous.com Use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Hunter Biden Opens Up About Addiction, Shame & The Fight To Rebuild His Life 20.07.2026 1ชม. 10นาที

  Hunter Biden is an artist, author & recovery advocate. Today on the show we discuss: what the public never understood about Hunter Biden, the hidden pain behind his most destructive decisions, what happened when addiction stopped being an escape and became a prison, how he survived being publicly exposed at the worst possible moment, the accountability required to face the damage he caused, what it has taken to rebuild his life, whether or not he will run for president in 2028 and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Logan Paul's Mom Exposes The #1 Reason Why Parents FAIL in 2026 | Pam Stepnick 18.07.2026 56นาที

  Pam Stepnick is an author, digital creator and former nurse best known as the mother of global internet personalities Jake and Logan Paul. Today on the show we discuss: what it has really been like for Pam to raise Jake and Logan Paul under intense public scrutiny, how she navigates their controversies and failures without abandoning them, the role faith has played in keeping her grounded, why parents must allow their children to struggle without enabling them, what the world misunderstands about both brothers, and the resilience, reinvention and relentless work ethic that helped them survive the internet and build lasting careers and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Dark Side of Chasing the Perfect Body | Dr. Mike Israetel 16.07.2026 1ชม. 22นาที

  Dr. Mike Israetel is a renowned expert in the field of sports and exercise science. Dr. Mike holds a PhD in Sports Physiology and serves as a graduate professor at Lehman College. He’s also the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. Today on the show we discuss: why you don’t need to train to failure on every set to build muscle, how to get stronger and build a better physique without living in the gym, why wanting to look good isn’t automatically shallow, how vanity can become toxic when it turns into comparison or perfectionism, why short-form fitness content is making people more confused about fat loss and nutrition, and the simple training and diet principles that actually work without falling for internet myths or gimmicks and much more. Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine: https://www.livemomentous.com Use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How to Regulate Your Nervous System When Life Feels Out of Control | Dr. Sue Morter 13.07.2026 59นาที

  Dr. Sue Morter is an internationally acclaimed speaker and thought leader, bridging science, spirituality and human potential. She is a Master of Bioenergetic Medicine, New York Times best-selling author, and host of the breakout podcast, The Art of Awakening and Gaia TV’s Healing Matrix. She is a trusted voice in self-healing and personal development. Today on the show we discuss: why people keep sabotaging themselves even when they know what to do, how unresolved stress can keep the body stuck in survival mode, the connection between nervous system dysregulation and unhealthy coping behaviors, simple breathing and grounding tools to use during moments of anxiety, why adversity and rock bottom can become opportunities for reinvention, and how to reconnect with yourself so you can respond to life with more clarity instead of fear and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Exercise Mistakes That Make Women Age Faster | Dr. Stacy Sims 11.07.2026 59นาที

  Dr. Stacy Sims, Ph.D. is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. She’s recognized as a leading expert in nutrition and training for women’s health, performance, and longevity. Today on the show, we discuss why women over 35 need to train differently to protect muscle, power, bone density, brain health, and longevity; the exercise mistakes that may accelerate aging, including too much low-intensity work and not enough heavy strength training; how strength training and high-intensity exercise may help reduce cognitive decline; the truth about creatine for women, including dosage and quality; the best foods and supplements for supporting long-term brain health; and Dr. Stacy Sims’ concerns about GLP-1 misuse, peptide therapy, rapid weight loss, and the return of “skinny culture.” and much more. Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine: ⁠https://www.livemomentous.com⁠ Use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why You Keep Choosing Emotionally Unavailable People | Mercedes Coffman 09.07.2026 59นาที

  Mercedes Coffman, LMFT, is a seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist known for her insightful, compassionate approach to emotional healing and relational growth.  Today on the show we discuss how inconsistency can make relationships feel addictive, why chemistry is not always the same as compatibility, how love bombing and emotional highs can dysregulate your nervous system, the difference between emotional unavailability and manipulation, why childhood wounds can cause people to chase the wrong partners, how trauma bonds actually work, why safe love can feel boring at first, and how to rebuild self-trust so you can choose healthier relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How To Escape The Mental Prisons Keeping You Trapped | Shaka Senghor 06.07.2026 1ชม. 15นาที

  Shaka Senghor is a bestselling author, speaker, and leading voice on redemption, transformation, and criminal justice reform. After being sentenced to prison at 19 for taking a life, Shaka spent 19 years incarcerated, including seven years in solitary confinement. During that time, he began the hard work of self-reflection, accountability, journaling, and healing, ultimately transforming his life from the inside out.Since his release, Shaka has dedicated his work to helping people escape both physical and mental prisons. He is the author of Writing My Wrongs and How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life’s Hidden Prisons, and his story has inspired audiences around the world. Through his writing, speaking, and mentorship, Shaka challenges people to confront trauma, take responsibility for their lives, and believe that redemption is possible no matter how far they’ve fallen. Today on the show we discuss his powerful journey from taking a life at 19 to rebuilding his life after 19 years in prison, the untreated trauma that fuels cycles of violence, why solitary confinement can destroy the human mind, how journaling became his “write or die” practice, the hidden mental prisons that keep people trapped long after the bars are gone, and why proximity, mentorship, self-forgiveness, and doing hard things are essential for real transformation and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How To Stop Letting Your Past Control You | Dr. Paul Conti 02.07.2026 55นาที

  Dr. Paul Conti is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, and educator known for his work on trauma, addiction, self-understanding, and mental health. Today on the show we discuss why your mind creates limiting beliefs to protect you, how childhood lessons become subconscious patterns, why your inner critic is actually trying to keep you safe, how addiction becomes short-term relief for deeper pain, why labels like “addict” can keep people trapped, and how to rebuild your life one small empowered step at a time and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why So Many Men Are Struggling, Lost & Addicted | Connor Beaton 29.06.2026 1ชม. 19นาที

  Connor Beaton is a men’s life and relationship coach, the founder of ManTalks and is one of the leading voices regarding helping men become the healthiest and best version of themselves.  Today on the show we discuss why so many men feel lost right now, how the pressure to provide can distort a man’s sense of worth, why self-leadership is the real foundation of confidence, how porn, weed, alcohol, and impulse-chasing become substitutes for deeper pain and connection, why men need challenge, fitness, and depth-oriented friendships to grow, and how to stop living in the golden handcuffs of comfort and start moving toward what you’re actually capable of and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Why Everyone Is Having Less Sex & How To Reverse Poor Libido | Dr. Rena Malik 25.06.2026 1ชม. 13นาที

  Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist, pelvic surgeon and content creator. Today on the show, we discuss why people are having less sex and feeling more disconnected, how porn, dating apps, and OnlyFans are reshaping intimacy, why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign for deeper health issues, the role of testosterone, sleep, stress, and exercise in sexual health, how couples can build better intimacy through honest communication and novelty, and why sexual health is really a reflection of your overall health and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How to Recognize Manipulation & Take Your Power Back | Dr. Peter Salerno 22.06.2026 1ชม. 4นาที

  Dr. Peter Salerno is a licensed psychotherapist, author, and internationally recognized expert in personality science and pathological relationship dynamics. He specializes in the assessment of personality pathology and recovery from manipulative and coercive relationship abuse. He is the author of Cruelty by Nature, Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance, and The Nature and Nurture of Narcissism and was featured as an expert in the Hulu series Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil. His work integrates cutting-edge personality science with practical, trauma-informed education for survivors and clinicians. Today on the show we discuss how manipulation starts long before most people recognize it, the first internal signs that someone is distorting your reality, the difference between normal conflict and intentional abuse, why love bombing can become a psychological trap, how predators use speed, guilt, empathy and confusion to keep people stuck, why smart and successful people are not immune to being manipulated, and the first steps to rebuild your nervous system, self-trust and identity after a toxic relationship and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How To Change Your Life Without Starting Over | Light Watkins 18.06.2026 54นาที

  Light Watkins is a bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and mindfulness expert who’s all about helping people find presence and fulfillment from the inside out. He’s the author of five books, including Bliss More, Travel Light, and his newest, The Year You Transform. Today on the show we discuss why real transformation doesn’t come from blowing up your life, how small daily actions create lasting change, why success won’t fix what’s broken inside, how discomfort builds resilience, and why presence, authenticity, and falling in love with the process are the real keys to becoming who you’re meant to be and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Simple Health Habits That Can Add Years To Your Life | Stan Efferding 15.06.2026 1ชม. 20นาที

  Stan Efferding is an IFBB pro bodybuilder and has his bachelor of science in psychology and exercise science from the University of Oregon. Stan is a multiple all -time world record holding powerlifter and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. He has conducted over 200 seminars in 14 countries and in all 50 states. Today on the show we discuss the biggest lies people believe about cardio and fat loss, the simple habits that quietly transform long-term health, and why most people are making weight loss way harder than it needs to be. We also get into the hidden behaviors wrecking sleep, the surprising connection between stress, blood pressure, and social media algorithms, plus the health markers almost nobody pays attention to until it’s too late. Stan explains the difference between looking healthy and actually being healthy, challenges some of the internet’s most popular nutrition narratives, and shares the practical strategies he uses with elite athletes and everyday clients to improve energy, body composition, and longevity and much more Today’s sponsor: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG and using code DOUG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Entourage Creator Doug Ellin: How A “Terrible Idea” Became A Cultural Phenomenon 11.06.2026 1ชม. 7นาที

  Doug Ellin is the creator, writer, director and executive producer behind HBO’s Entourage, the hit series that ran for eight seasons and later became a feature film. Today on the show we discuss the untold story behind Entourage, why the show became so much bigger than Hollywood, the friendship dynamic that made people feel like they were part of the crew, the cultural shift that changed how people look back on the series, the hidden pressure that comes with fame and success, what it really takes to survive rejection in Hollywood and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How To Stop Doomscrolling & Take Back Control of Your Phone | Catherine Price 08.06.2026 1ชม. 3นาที

  Catherine Price is an award-winning health and science journalist, speaker, and #1 New York Times bestselling author best known for her work on screen/life balance and phone addiction. She's the founder of Screen/Life Balance® and has written several major books including How to Break Up With Your Phone®, The Power of Fun, Vitamania, and The Amazing Generation (co-authored with Jonathan Haidt). She also writes the Substack newsletter "How to Feel Alive" and her TED talk on fun has surpassed 5 million views. Her work has been featured in outlets like NPR, The New York Times, Good Morning America, CNN, The Today Show, TIME Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, among many others. Today on the show we discuss: how social media apps are engineered to keep us hooked, why your phone can feel so hard to put down even when it’s hurting your life, how dopamine triggers like novelty, likes, comments, streaks, and endless scrolling hijack attention, why Snapchat may be especially dangerous for kids, how excessive phone use impacts anxiety, focus, sleep, relationships, and real-life connection, and the simple steps Catherine Price recommends to break the cycle and build a healthier relationship with your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Smartest Way to Build Muscle, Lose Fat & Stay Consistent | Dr. Shannon Ritchey 04.06.2026 56นาที

  Dr. Shannon Ritchey is a former physical therapist, fitness trainer with over 15 years of experience, and founder of Evlo Fitness. She educates on the science of exercise, specifically teaching women how to build muscle will less wear-and-tear on their bodies. Today on the show we discuss: why women don’t need “women-specific” workouts to build muscle, why training near failure is the key to real results, how to structure your workouts for strength and body recomposition, why lifting heavy won’t automatically make you bulky, how protein and a small calorie deficit support fat loss, and why consistency, self-talk, and body image matter just as much as the workout itself and much more. Today’s sponsor: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/DOUG and using code DOUG at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices