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How to Learn Anything So It Sticks & Peculiarities of the Human Brain Sep 12, 2022

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You just might want to take your car keys to bed with you at night. Why? This episode begins with an interesting explanation – and it all has to do with your personal safety. http://worldofwonder.net/lifehack-put-car-keys-beside-bed-night/

How do you best learn something new? Probably not the way you think. There are actually proven ways to engage the brain so material really sticks. Joining me to explain what these methods are and how they work is Ulrich Boser. Ulrich has studied the science of learning. He is founder and CEO of The Learning Agency as well as a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. He is also author of the book Learn Better (https://amzn.to/30P03Wh)

The human brain is a bit quirky. Some of those quirks are good but others can cause you a lot of stress and drive you crazy. Neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett has researched the oddities in the human brain and joins me to explain what they are, why they are important and how to best deal with them when they get in the way. Dean is a tutor and lecturer based at Cardiff University’s Institute of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences and he is author of the book Idiot Brain: What Your Head is Really Up To (https://amzn.to/3ab7Dxp)

Lobster is often the most expensive thing on the menu at any seafood restaurant. Why? Listen as I explain how getting the lobster from the seas to your plate is no small feat – and an expensive at that. https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/why-lobster-so-expensive-worth-price

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SYSK Choice: How Food Companies Skew What We Eat & How to Avoid Tech Stress Sep 10, 2022

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Since watching a scary movie can be so stressful and even unpleasant – why do people do it? This episode begins with a discussion on why people watch them and the benefits of doing so. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070725152040.htm

We all make food choices every day. And a lot of things influence those choices which can make it difficult to eat a healthy diet. To help understand how to make better food choices and resist those negative influences is Marion Nestle, PhD. Marion is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, and she has researched and written several books about food, nutrition and the politics of food – including Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat (https://amzn.to/2EUTGbm) She also has a rather simple way to lose weight you likely want to hear.

Millions of us sit at a computer almost all day – and nothing could be worse! When we slouch and strain our neck and do all the other things we do, it cause all sorts of physical problems. Plus, when you spend a lot of time looking down at your phone, that’s not helping either. Joining me to give some expert advice on what to do about this is Erik Peper. He is a professor of Holistic Health at San Francisco State University and co-author of the book Tech Stress: How Technology is Hijacking Our Lives, Strategies for Coping, and Pragmatic Ergonomics (https://amzn.to/2QEyZCS).

What makes it more likely that you get pulled over by the police? Yes, speeding is the obvious reason but you can also get pulled over because of your position in relation to the other cars as well as other factors. Listen to hear some advice on how to improve your chances of not getting pulled over by the cops. Source: Interview with Eric Peters of https://www.ericpetersautos.com/

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How to Make and Improve Friendships & Why English Can Get So Confusing Sep 08, 2022

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“ I wish I got more emails!” – said no one ever. Many of us start the day wading through emails we wish we never got in the first place. This episode begins with some easy strategies to cut down on your email clutter and lighten the load of your inbox. Source: Kaitlin Sherwood author of Overcome Email Overload (https://amzn.to/3RBsKNW)

For a million reasons you already know, friends are important. Yet we tend to have fewer friends today than in the past and some people have no one at all they could call a real friend. Dr. Marisa Franco is here to help. She is a recognized expert on friendship including how to make friends and how to keep them. Her work has appeared in Psychology Today, The New York Times and Scientific American. She is also author of the book Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Make and Keep Friends (https://amzn.to/3RuMm60)

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The English language is full of quirks and traps. For example: Is it further or farther? Do you lay down or lie down? Is it effect or affect? Joining me to answer these questions and explore other interesting ways English can trip you up is Ellen Jovin. She holds degrees from Harvard in German and UCLA in comparative literature, and she has studied twenty-five languages. Ellen is also author of the book, Rebel With A Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian (https://amzn.to/3cKpzo9)

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Over weight people tend to chew their food differently than people who are skinny. Listen as I explain why and how chewing food differently might help you lose weight. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chewing-more-helps-people-eat-less-study-says/

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How Batteries Changed the World & Why Status and Culture Matter Sep 05, 2022

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Anyone who cooks on a grill has wondered why it is that hot dogs come in packages of ten while hot dog buns are sold in packages of eight. Why the mismatch? This episode begins with the explanation. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a40984485/hot-dogs-buns-packages/

Much of your life is powered by batteries. From your TV remote to your car to your cellphone, you rely on batteries every single day. Yet, you probably don’t know a lot about them - like why there are different sizes or why they seem like they last longer than they used to. Here to explain all of this as well as the fascinating history of battery technology is James Morton Turner, author of the book Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future (https://amzn.to/3QYnR1n).

Have you ever wondered why hairstyles and fashion and music styles change? Why do you cringe when you see your clothes or hair in old pictures of yourself? What causes these things to fall in and out of style – and who is responsible for it? It all has to do with how our culture changes as well as our desire for status according to W. David Marx. David is a long-time writer on culture based in Tokyo and he is author of a book called Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion and Constant Change https://amzn.to/3wNJeub . Listen as he reveals the fascinating connection between status and culture and how they work together to drive change.

How can your morning cup of coffee predict the weather? It has to do with the bubbles. Listen as I explain how coffee bubbles reveal the kind of day you are about to have. https://www.instructables.com/Predict-weather-with-a-cup-of-coffee/

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SYSK Choice: Why Your Sense of Smell is So Important & Why Your Bucket List is Time-Sensitive Sep 03, 2022

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Do you save things that take up space that you know you will never, ever use again? This episode begins with some simple advice that will help you clear out some items from your home or office and free up some space for what’s really important. Source: Barbara Hemphill author of “Love It or Lose It (https://amzn.to/31wfIdq)

People say that if they had to give up one of their senses, they would give up smell. After listening to this episode, you may decide to answer that question differently. That’s because people don’t realize how important smell is to your physical and emotional well-being. Joining me to explain why smell is important and how to make the most of it is Rachel Herz. She is a researcher who teaches at Brown University and Boston College and is author of the book The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell (https://amzn.to/3gtkP21)

A lot of people believe that playing classical music helps plants grow. People also believe that certain types of music will make babies smarter. But what does this research say? I’ll explain. Source: Dan Levitan author of This Is Your Brain On Music https://amzn.to/3jivqyJ

We all have things we say we want to do before we die. Frequently, people put off those experiences until later in life – often after they retire. The problem is that for many of those “bucket list” experiences, it isn’t just having the experience – it is WHEN you have it. In other words, some things are meant to happen when you are 35 not 75. Bill Perkins has given this a lot of thought. Bill is a hedge fund manager, Hollywood film producer, high stakes tournament poker player and author of the book Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life (https://amzn.to/2YEt31d). He joins me to explain how timing is so important when it comes to the experiences in your life.

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The Problem With Being Too Nice & Mastering Everyday Negotiations Sep 01, 2022

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You probably don’t think of the Internet as an actual place but it really is – sort of. All of our computers have to connect to each other somewhere – and there is a place where that happens. And that place has a particular smell to it. This episode begins with an explanation. Source: Andrew Blum author of the book Tubes (https://amzn.to/3pwX3Jq).

It is hard to argue with nice. Being nice to other people in generally regarded as a good thing. But you can also be TOO nice – which can cause a lot of trouble. Aziz Gazapura used to be one of those people and he is now on a mission to help people stop being too nice. Listen as he reveals what the problem is, what it does to you and how to be nice – without being too nice. Aziz is the author of the book, Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty… And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself (https://amzn.to/3K6KqhA)

It is often said that you can negotiate anything. Still, most of us are usually not willing to try and bargain on retail items – but perhaps we should. And here to explain how to do it is Emily Hunter. Emily is an associate professor of management at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business, where she teaches negotiation and conflict management. https://business.baylor.edu/directory/?id=Emily_M_Hunter

Even though cars breakdown unexpectedly, the fact is that it happens it is likely because of one of just a couple of reasons. If you know what they are you may be able to prevent the breakdown or atleast know what to check for and how to fix it. Listen and I’ll explain.. www.roadsidesurvival.com

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How You Treat People Affects Your Health & How A Simple Surprise Can Change Your Life Forever Aug 29, 2022

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Have you noticed that when you are working on a problem or trying to come up with a new idea there comes a point of diminishing returns? Then the more you try, the worse it gets. That appears to be true for everyone and there is a sweet spot after which your efforts suffer. This episode begins with a discussion on why this happens and when you should stop trying and do something else instead. https://hbr.org/2014/07/get-your-brain-unstuck

When you think of the factors that impact your health, you probably think of medical care. And yes, medicine is important however, the type of person you are and how you treat other people is even more important – by a long shot! That’s according to Kelli Harding, M.D. and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Kelli is also author of the book The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer Happier and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness (https://amzn.to/2ZLksf1) and she joins me to reveal how social interaction and how kind you are impact how healthy you will be and how long you will likely live.

In all of our lives there have been important moments that have helped to shape who we are. These are transformative moments. Perhaps someone said something to you that made you think differently about yourself or your abilities – good or bad. So what is it about these brief moments that make them so powerful they can actually change the course of your life or change what you think of yourself? Dr. Michael Rousell is an associate professor at southern Oregon University and has been studying these transformative moments for over three decades. He joins me to reveal the surprising reason why these moments have such an impact and how you can use them to your advantage. To see Michael’s TED talk on the subject, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5O6mFWpgZo&t=3s

When you walk you swing your arms. You don’t have to but most of the time you do. Why? Listen to hear the explanation and discover what burns more calories – swinging your arms when you walk – or not? http://mentalfloss.com/article/63362/why-do-we-swing-our-arms-when-we-walk

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SYSK Choice: Fascinating Benefits of Insects & Having Everything is Rarely Enough Aug 27, 2022

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I have never found over-the-counter cough and cold medicine to be very effective at relieving symptoms and I know a lot of people feel the same. However, research indicates that there is something in your kitchen cupboard that may be more effective and is totally free of side effects. This episode begins with a home remedy that really seems to work. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8641173/Honey-beats-antibiotics-curing-colds-Study-shows-effective-medication.html

Most of the time you probably think of insects as pests. However, insects do a lot of good things that actually make your life better and easier. Edward Melillo is professor of history and environmental studies at Amherst College and author of the book The Butterfly Effect: Insects and the Making of the Modern World (https://amzn.to/34l5w9f). Listen as he explains just how important insects are and how they are becoming an important source of food around the world – maybe in your kitchen as well.

Who hasn’t spent time trying to get that last drop of lotion out of the bottle or toothpaste out of the tube or mustard out of the jar? Listen as I explain the best and most efficient way to do it. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-squeeze-every-last-drop-80642

What would it be like if you struck it rich? Imagine winning the lottery or inheriting a fortune. Life would be good – right? Maybe. But maybe having everything isn’t all it is cracked up to be? Marriage and family therapist Paul Hokemeyer specializes in treating ultra-high net worth individuals and celebrities and he is author of the book Fragile Power: Why Having Everything Is Never Enough; Lessons from Treating the Wealthy (https://amzn.to/2FEwUok). Listen as he explains the challenges of having everything and why wanting is sometimes better than having.

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How to Organize, Prioritize and Get Things Done & How to Achieve Peak Performance Aug 25, 2022

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It’s a good thing you learned math in school. Why? Because when you apply math to pizza, you will realize that there is one size pizza that is almost always a lousy deal. This episode begins with a mathematical formula that will save you real dough on your next pizza order. http://lifehacker.com/the-math-equation-that-explains-why-you-should-alwaysb-1784641566

Most of us probably wish we were a bit better at being organized so that we could prioritize tasks and do things more efficiently. Fortunately, David Allen is here to explain how to do just that. David is an internationally recognized expert in productivity and organization and author of the book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (https://amzn.to/32Vr6Or). Listen as he offers some simple yet powerful ways to live and work more efficiently so you have plenty of time for you.

You know that feeling of brain fog? It’s knowing that you are not performing at your very best. A lot of things can cause it such as stress and diet. It also turns out that there can be long term effects from brain fog. Dr. Mike Dow, author of the books The Brain Fog Fix (https://amzn.to/3105nTG) joins me to discuss what brain fog is and how to fight it off to optimize your brain to perform at its best.

Ever wonder if you are dehydrated? Listen as I explain a quick test to tell that requires nothing more than to pinch the skin on the back of your hand. http://www.livestrong.com/article/252621-how-to-tell-if-you-are-dehydrated/

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Why You Eat The Way You Do & Why We All Love a Good Mystery Aug 22, 2022

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Have you ever thought your relationship with your cellphone was a bit over the top? This episode begins with a look at how Americans use their cellphone, how often they check it, where they use it, how they use it and how they feel if they don’t have it. Then you can see where you fit in with everyone else. https://www.reviews.org/mobile/cell-phone-addiction/

There is an assumption that the reason people are overweight is that they eat too much food. That the obesity problem could be solved if only people ate less. But what if the answer was not for people to eat less but for people to eat better? That’s the theory you are about to be hear as explained by Mark Schatzker. He is an award-winning writer and is a writer-in-residence at the Modern Diet and Physiology Research Center at Yale University. He is also author of the book The End Of Craving : Recovering the Lost Wisdom of Eating Well (https://amzn.to/3QPFS1l)

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? It may just be human nature that we like to solve mysteries, figure out whodunnit or how that magic trick was done or any other hard to figure out problem. We love mysteries. Think of all the TV shows, movies, podcasts and books that revolve around a mystery that needs to be solved. Joining me to explain why mysteries are so appealing and how we can all use mystery to our advantage is Jonah Lehrer. He is a writer journalist and author of the book Mystery: A Seduction, A Strategy, A Solution (https://amzn.to/3QvN6aZ).

If you go grocery shopping on a hot summer day, how long can the groceries sit in the car without spoiling? Is it safe to run another errand or two? Listen and I’ll explain how long the experts say you have to get the food home and into the fridge https://www.budget101.com/frugal-living/598158-how-long-can-groceries-stay-in-a-car/

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