Is Negativity RUINING Your Health? Are we really as DIVIDED as Online Hate would lead us to believe? Have we got the episode for you, and just in time for a stressful U.S. Election Season! Did you know that being a cynic might be doing serious damage to your body and mind? Dr. Jamil Zaki (Stanford psychology professor, Director of Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, author of HOPE FOR CYNICS) is here to explain the shocking ways Negativity affects your Brain, how your TRUST ISSUES are messing with your Health, and proven methods to FIGHT OFF Negativity & BOOST Empathy! He reveals practical tips for coping with political discourse, the HIDDEN DANGERS of raising kids in a fearful world, how the news, social media, and politicians use negativity to control us, and why cynicism kills creativity and how to revive it. Dr. Zaki also breaks down: - How our negative perceptions of people & the world can cause anxiety, depression & isolation - Why cynics feel ‘smarter’ but suffer more - The REAL reason cynicism and skepticism are NOT the same - How negative thoughts could be physically warping your brain - The dark side of mistrust in our institutions - Which jobs should NEVER hire a cynic - 3 eye-opening questions to spot if you’re a cynic - Why teachers are especially prone to cynicism - Why our perception of danger is skyrocketing even as crime drops - The impact of global suffering on young minds - Tips for teaching kids mindfulness to combat negativity And just in case the idea of "blind optimism" makes you itchy, Dr. Zaki details the difference between "toxic positivity" and hopeful skepticism. Don’t miss out on this eye-opening exploration of whether we’re a BROKEN SPECIES or just trapped in a BROKEN SYSTEM - TUNE IN to MBB today!
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Is Negativity RUINING Your Health? Are we really as DIVIDED as Online Hate would lead us to believe? Have we got the episode for you, and just in time for a stressful U.S. Election Season! Did you know that being a cynic might be doing serious damage to your body and mind? Dr. Jamil Zaki (Stanford psychology professor, Director of Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, author of HOPE FOR CYNICS) is here to explain the shocking ways Negativity affects your Brain, how your TRUST ISSUES are messing with your Health, and proven methods to FIGHT OFF Negativity & BOOST Empathy! He reveals practical tips for coping with political discourse, the HIDDEN DANGERS of raising kids in a fearful world, how the news, social media, and politicians use negativity to control us, and why cynicism kills creativity and how to revive it. Dr. Zaki also breaks down: - How our negative perceptions of people & the world can cause anxiety, depression & isolation - Why cynics feel ‘smarter’ but suffer more - The REAL reason cynicism and skepticism are NOT the same - How negative thoughts could be physically warping your brain - The dark side of mistrust in our institutions - Which jobs should NEVER hire a cynic - 3 eye-opening questions to spot if you’re a cynic - Why teachers are especially prone to cynicism - Why our perception of danger is skyrocketing even as crime drops - The impact of global suffering on young minds - Tips for teaching kids mindfulness to combat negativity And just in case the idea of "blind optimism" makes you itchy, Dr. Zaki details the difference between "toxic positivity" and hopeful skepticism. Don’t miss out on this eye-opening exploration of whether we’re a BROKEN SPECIES or just trapped in a BROKEN SYSTEM - TUNE IN to MBB today!
2024's MOST EPIC MBB Moments! Mayim & Jonathan are bringing you the ULTIMATE highlights from this year’s most jaw-dropping, thought-provoking celebrity interviews, like: - Body Image Bombshells with Danielle Fishel (Boy Meets World) - Comedy & Culture with Jeff Foxworthy – Why connecting with people of ALL backgrounds is more important than ever - Holly Madison helps us identify toxic relationship red flags - Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) on resenting his mega-fame & the shocking spiritual crisis that changed everything - Darryl "DMC" McDaniels gets REAL about his struggles with addiction, his shocking adoption story, & how he made the world believe he was a star We’re also revisiting some of our most powerful mic-drops from expert guests, like: - Dr. Peter Attia explains the real causes of chronic diseases and the BIGGEST myths about aging - Dr. Ramani Durvasula breaks down narcissism, gaslighting, and how today’s world feeds the cycle - Dr. Andrew Weil reveals the hidden dangers of inflammation and how your body can HEAL itself - Deepak Chopra blows our minds with why science NEEDS spirituality & why pleasure can be addictive! And don’t miss our most spiritually charged episodes, featuring: - Theresa Caputo on life after death, healing grief, and unlocking your own intuitive powers - Mayim & Jonathan get their auras read by Mystic Michaela - Elizabeth G. Krohn shares her incredible near-death experience, what heaven REALLY looks like, and what she learned about reincarnation PLUS, the UFO episode of the YEAR! Revisit Luis "Lue" Elizondo on the scientific proof of UFOs he witnessed while working as the head of the Pentagon’s secret UFO program! This is the #1 podcast roundup you don’t want to miss! And trust us—2025 is going to be even bigger.
The Medical Establishment is getting 2/3 of Depression Diagnoses Wrong & Science is PROVING We're ALL Hardwired for Spiritual Awakening Dr. Lisa Miller (Columbia University Clinical Psychology Professor, Founder & Director of Spirituality Mind Body Institute) reveals surprising scientific proof that we’re ALL born with the capacity to awaken spiritually—and how you can tap into it TODAY! She shares mind-blowing research on how your brain is wired for spiritual awareness, how depression can actually be a doorway to spiritual awakening, and how mindfulness can lead to deeper inner peace, connection to a higher power, and even an increase in intuitive abilities. Dr. Miller dives into the shocking truth about why medicine is failing us in treating depression & anxiety—and what you can do about it without relying on SSRIs—how serving others can be the key to lifting yourself up, and what structured religion is missing when it comes to fostering true spiritual awareness. Dr. Lisa Miller also breaks down: - 4 powerful steps to living a fully integrated spiritual life (no need for psychedelics or one-off altered states!) - Purpose of suffering in your spiritual path & how it can lead to growth - Spiritual solution to depression - 3 simple techniques to quiet your mind enough to hear messages from the universe - Why loving your enemy is a game-changer for spiritual growth - Practical tips to cultivate a deeper connection to our higher selves and the divine If you're ready to break free from the conventional and tap into a higher consciousness, you NEED to TUNE IN to MBB today!
CIA Tactics to SPOT Liars, Narcissists, Manipulators, & Learn to Control Your Emotions to Get AHEAD! Andrew Bustamante (Ex-covert CIA spy, decorated military combat veteran, & founder of Everyday Spy) details his path into the world of espionage! You’re either controlling or being controlled. Learn the difference. This episode has practical tips and tools to protect yourself and get what you want in life. From learning to CONNECT WITH ANYONE, why YOU SHOULD TALK LESS, to the shocking impact of a new world order on global politics & detect when someone is LYING. Andrew Bustamante also breaks down: - Who makes the BEST CIA agents? - Dark truth behind high rates of drug & alcohol abuse, divorce, & adultery among spies - Why sexpionage is a real thing (and how much PAPERWORK is involved) - STRESS of being a spy & how Andrew dealt with it - How he predicted the U.S. Presidential election before it even began - Why he believes America faces a decade of discomfort - How we’re all being manipulated & controlled by hidden forces - Tiny weapons & surveillance tools used in spy life - What it’s like being married to ANOTHER spy - How CIA & military agencies are pushing for better mental & physical health in agents (& why it matters for you too) This episode gives SURPRISING ways you can break free, get ahead, & navigate uncertain times. If you’ve ever been curious about the secret world of spies, politics, and survival tactics, you can’t afford to miss this episode of MBB!