Father Finney’s The Best That Man Can Get

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The Lonely Life of Initiating, Future Experiment Part 2 Aug 30, 2026

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My experiment of not originating contact is wearing me down a little bit. Is the origination of communication and ideas evenly spread across our species or is it just a special group who have to do it?

Subjects: Communication, fear of rejection, Low confidence in leadership, group dynamics, social permission, influence, inspiration, initiation.

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High Self-Esteem is Possible if You Reject These Three Common Habits Aug 29, 2026

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I came across an article online that I had to share about three habits that impact peoples self-esteem. And so I read a good part of the feature and share my insights and experience in connection to these habits. Could I change and end these habits I, and possibly you, have picked up in life?

People With Exceptionally High Self-Esteem Refuse To Engage In 3 Common Habits | YourTango

Keywords: Self-esteem, Coke, habits, worrying, dwelling, rumination, wants and needs, macaroni cheese, Publix

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Are Dying Wishes a Good Thing or Do They Suck for Survivors? Aug 27, 2026

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After hearing a relatives request that shocked me, I explore the concept of dying wishes, discussing various unusual requests people have made for their funerals. I reflect on the implications of these requests, both for the deceased and their loved ones, while also looking at what I might wish for at the end of life, leading to a light-hearted yet hopefully thought-provoking discussion about death and legacy.

Subjects: dying wishes, funeral requests, personal reflections, death, humour, life choices, legacy, memorials, unique funerals, end of life

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Have You Experienced Regret After Booking a Holiday? Aug 25, 2026

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I share my personal experience and insight regarding the psychological aspects of holiday planning, including feelings of regret and anxiety after booking a trip. What are the common emotional responses to spending money on vacations and are there any strategies to mitigate regret? Additionally, what is the psychological impact of spending on experiences versus material goods? I can't keep what I have just bought, only in memories.

Subjects: travel, holiday planning, vacation regret, mental health, travel tips, budgeting, Spain, Ibiza, Alicante, psychological insights, vacation planning, post-booking audit, the what if loop.

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What Is a Jobsworth? Scum Part 3 Aug 23, 2026

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Is this above my pay grade to help you understand the concept? In this episode I describe the importance of striving for optimum living while humorously reflecting on personal experiences with socially unhealthy people. It's a critique of 'jobsworth' individuals, who rigidly adhere to rules, often complicating situations unnecessarily. I use cultural references and personal anecdotes to illustrate the impact of such behaviour on our society.

Keywords: health benefits, optimum living, jobsworth, bureaucracy, compliance, Sean Bean, UK culture, rules, societal issues, personal anecdotes, M&Ms, little Hitler, Nazis, Shrewsbury Park and Ride.

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Why Do People Litter? Scum Part 2 Aug 22, 2026

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Littering is a pervasive issue that often sparks strong opinions and emotions, certainly in me anyway. In this episode, I unpack the psychological and situational factors that apparently drive this behaviour, and decide what psychologists' give in answers may in itself belong in the bin as unsatisfactory.

Subjects: scum, littering, psychology, strong emotions, passing spitfires, Ven diagram

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What is Gaslighting? Scum Part 1 Aug 21, 2026

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Sometimes when I hit words or concepts I don't fully get I look up the words I can't clearly define. This one has had me confused or uncertain in the past (ed; that's ironic given what it means!) and so it is time for me to clear it up. I hope this helps you, as well as it does for me? But that is the point of the podcast after all.

Keywords: Gaslighting, manipulation, self-doubt, The Truman Show, dinner, confusion, identity, conversation, misunderstanding.

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The Most Effective way to Achieve Goals According to AI not Humans Aug 20, 2026

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In this episode I help a Professor increase his chances of breeding through the application of A.I. Goal setting. Not human goal setting, but how an A.I would approach a goal without that emotional garbage we like to litter things with.

Subjects: Science., A.I., halitosis, sex-axis, goal setting, failed goals, machine learning, achievement.

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Brains on Trains Are Different to Those on Planes Aug 19, 2026

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In this episode I read the psychological factors influencing travel preferences, particularly the preference for train travel over flying. I delve into how personal experiences, mindfulness, and personality traits shape these choices, emphasizing the journey's value and the emotional benefits of train travel. Well sometimes, the emotional trauma of many a UK urban train journey can scar one for life, so obviously approach the concept with caution.

Keywords: travel preferences, train travel, psychology, mindfulness, personality traits, emotional well-being, environmental values, journey experience, self-determination theory, attention restoration theory, shopping trolleys

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Is Reasoning With Animals Healthy or Is It Mental? Aug 18, 2026

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Does engaging with our furry friends do wonders for our mental and physical health? In this episode I explore the relationship between humans and animals, particularly how reasoning with them can lead to significant health benefits. I thought it may lead to madness but AI does not...unless AI is wanting us to go mad?

Subjects: Dogs, cats, Spiders, Attractiveness, Pets on Horse back, Single life, loneliness.

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