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1072: Past Regrets Foster Clear and Present Threats | Feedback Friday Nov 01, 2024

Your conservative grandparents smuggled their ex-adoptee with a violent past into the country to live with them. Should you worry? It's Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your staunchly conservative grandparents who harbor anti-immigrant sentiments recently paid $15,000 to smuggle a man with a violent past into the US — someone they had previously adopted and returned to Mexico when he was just a boy. Now he's living with them and reaching out to connect with you. What the heck is going on, and what do you do about it?
You have a friend with potential who seems perpetually stuck, always blaming others for his lack of progress in career, relationships, and health. Despite your care for him and attempts to help, he always has a convenient excuse for why nothing will work. Can you find a way through to him?
You discovered your restaurant job wasn't paying legally required overtime, and when you brought this up to your boss, things quickly escalated in an unexpected direction. How do you navigate the aftermath and protect your rights?
Your 11-year-old son splits time between your home and his father's, where he witnesses concerning behavior and feels increasingly afraid and unhappy. With limited legal options before he turns 14, what can you do to protect him while keeping him connected to his siblings?
Recommendation of the Week: Audiobook efficiency hacks!
Jordan shares a wild story from his teenage years when he got involved with Detroit police doing unofficial undercover work in schools. With no paperwork or protection, he was walking a dangerous line. How did he make it out unscathed?
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1071: Mike Feldstein | The Hidden Crisis of Indoor Air Pollution Oct 29, 2024

Indoor air quality affects us more than we realize. Here, Jaspr founder Mike Feldstein explains why what we breathe matters and how to fix it.

What We Discuss with Mike Feldstein:

Indoor air quality is often significantly worse than outdoor air, as homes lack natural filtration systems like wind, sun, and trees. After cooking, poor air quality can persist for up to 48 hours without proper filtration.
Most air quality issues can't be detected by human senses — we can't smell or see many harmful particles and chemicals that affect our health. This is especially concerning since we spend most of our time indoors.
Common household activities like cooking (even healthy cooking), using air fresheners, and burning incense create significant indoor air pollution. Many cleaning products and deodorizers actually mask problems rather than solving them.
Bedroom air quality is particularly critical since we spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping. Your body does its best repair work during sleep — and it needs clean air to do that job effectively.
There are several simple ways to improve your indoor air quality today: Open windows on opposite sides of your house for cross-ventilation when outdoor air is clean, use your range hood when cooking (verify it vents outside), remove artificial air fresheners, and consider air filtration for rooms where you spend the most time, especially bedrooms. These small changes can make a big difference in your indoor air quality.
And much more...

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1070: Squatters | Skeptical Sunday Oct 27, 2024

Scared of squatters taking your home? Nick Pell brings perspective to what the media tells us is a "growing crisis" on this week's Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Squatting occurs when people occupy a property without legal right or permission, often in vacant homes or rental properties. While they may create fake leases or documentation to appear legitimate, they are distinct from legal tenants who have stopped paying rent or are being evicted.
Most squatting cases become complex civil matters rather than criminal ones because squatters often create fake leases and establish utility bills in their names, making it difficult for police to immediately remove them.
The current housing situation contributes to squatting — average rent has increased 13.7% year over year since 1980, while wages have only grown 0.2% year over year since the early 1970s, making housing increasingly unaffordable for many.
Changes to squatting laws need careful consideration, as overly strict laws could potentially be weaponized against legitimate occupants (such as domestic abuse victims) or lead to frivolous claims against legitimate tenants.
Property owners can protect themselves by regularly checking on their properties, maintaining good documentation of ownership and occupancy, and quickly establishing a paper trail with authorities if issues arise. Being proactive rather than reactive is the best defense against potential squatting situations.
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1069: Can Doc's Fault Be Denied in Friend's Suicide? | Feedback Friday Oct 25, 2024

Your friend's suicide leaves you questioning their psychiatric care. Is someone liable, or does the system just fail sometimes? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your best friend since middle school took their own life while under psychiatric care, and you've discovered concerning details about their treatment, including billing after death and continued prescriptions despite missed check-ins. With their family reluctant to pursue legal action, how can you channel your grief and anger into meaningful change?
As a successful, independent woman in your 30s with no desire to have children, you're questioning whether you actually want a relationship. Dating apps leave you anxious and disinterested, yet something keeps pulling you back. Is your conflict avoidance masking deeper relationship fears?
You run a music school and you've just learned that one of your most engaging teachers, who mentors impressionable students aged 8-14, believes in the flat Earth theory and other conspiracies. Do you let this talented instructor go now, or wait to see if their objectionable beliefs affect their teaching?
You've reconnected with a high school friend and started dating, but his divorce decree prevents new partners from meeting his children for six months. You want to respect boundaries but feel this rule is excessive. Is there a reasonable way to move past this awkward stage sooner rather than later? [Thanks again to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
Recommendation of the Week: Homemade matcha lattes.
Episode 924: Chris DeArmitt | Rethinking Plastic’s Environmental Impact was controversial (as expected). Listeners wrote in with questions and criticisms about Chris' industry ties and scientific claims — and he was kind enough to answer all of them!
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1068: Yuval Noah Harari | Rewriting Human History in the Age of AI Oct 22, 2024

AI is reshaping society, challenging democracy, and raising ethical concerns. Nexus author Yuval Noah Harari explains its risks and potential solutions.

What We Discuss with Yuval Noah Harari:

Stories and shared beliefs are fundamental to human cooperation and society, from money to religion to nations. These "fictions" enable large-scale collaboration.
Populism erodes trust in institutions and promotes a cynical view that all human relations are power struggles, paving the way for authoritarian rule.
AI is not just a tool but an agent that can make independent decisions, potentially surpassing human capabilities in many areas, which raises concerns about control and understanding.
The rise of AI and extensive data collection enables unprecedented surveillance and control, as seen in social credit systems and automated law enforcement.
We can shape the future of AI by creating living institutions to monitor its development, implementing regulations to hold companies accountable, and ensuring transparency in AI interactions. By focusing on solving the right problems and establishing trust between humans, we can work toward a more positive future with AI.
And much more...

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1067: Higher Education | Skeptical Sunday Oct 20, 2024

On Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn schools us in higher education's flaws — privilege, rankings, debt, and inequity — and examines ways to fix them.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Higher education in the United States has a long history of privilege and exclusivity, with prestigious institutions reinforcing social and economic disparities.
College rankings, such as those by US News & World Report, have a significant influence on the perception of educational quality but often fail to measure the actual academic experience.
The cost of higher education has increased dramatically, outpacing inflation and creating substantial student loan debt, which raises questions about the return on investment (ROI) for many students.
Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, as well as admissions processes, tend to favor wealthier students, perpetuating inequalities in access to higher education.
There is potential for positive change in higher education through innovative models, technology integration, and alternative credentialing systems. By embracing new approaches to learning and assessment, we can work toward a more accessible, diverse, and effective educational system that better serves students and employers in the 21st century.
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1066: Is Ex on the Level for Calling Him The Devil? | Feedback Friday Oct 18, 2024

1065: Andrew Bustamante | The Psychology of Espionage Part Two Oct 17, 2024

Spycraft utilizes psychology more than gadgets. Ex-CIA officer Andrew Bustamante reveals the human side of intelligence gathering and deception. [Pt. 2/2 — find Pt. 1 here!]

What We Discuss with Andrew Bustamante:

The psychology of espionage and the process of recruiting assets, with an emphasis on the importance of building relationships and trust.
The CIA uses a process called SADRAT (Spot, Assess, Develop, Recruit, Handle, and Terminate) to develop intelligence sources, which is similar to sales techniques and relationship building.
The concept of public, private, and secret lives, highlighting how understanding and accessing someone's secret life is crucial for intelligence work.
The strengths and operational styles of the CIA, Russia's SVR, Israel's Mossad, and China's MSS.
Anxiety, often viewed negatively in society, can be a valuable asset in intelligence work and other high-performance fields. By reframing anxiety as a potential superpower, individuals can harness its benefits to drive success in their personal and professional lives.
And much more — be sure to check out part one of this conversation here if you haven’t already!

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1064: Andrew Bustamante | The Psychology of Espionage Part One Oct 15, 2024

Spycraft utilizes psychology more than gadgets. Ex-CIA officer Andrew Bustamante reveals the human side of intelligence gathering and deception. [Pt. 1/2]

What We Discuss with Andrew Bustamante:

After becoming the youngest US Air Force Officer in history to command 200 nuclear ICBMs from an underground bunker and spending seven years in the CIA, Everyday Spy founder Andrew Bustamante gives us an inside look into the recruitment and training process for CIA officers.
The CIA uses personality assessments and carefully constructed team dynamics to build high-performance teams, often pairing people who may not naturally get along to create productive conflict.
Lie detection through visual cues like micro-expressions is largely ineffective outside of controlled interrogation settings. More reliable methods involve establishing baselines and asking specific types of questions.
Effective lying requires preplanning and rehearsal to align the rational and emotional parts of the brain. Spontaneous lying is much riskier and easier to detect.
Understanding the RICE framework (Reward, Ideology, Coercion, Ego) can help you better motivate yourself and others in positive ways. This powerful tool for influencing behavior ethically will be explored further in part two later this week.
And much more — be sure to check out part two of this conversation later this week!

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1063: Working for Kin Might Just Do You In | Feedback Friday Oct 11, 2024

Constant belittling and a trip to Ukraine: The perks of working for your father-in-law. How do you escape the family business? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You're working for your father-in-law's company abroad, but his constant belitting has pushed you to your limits. After he sent you on a risky trip to war-torn Ukraine that ultimately didn't benefit the business (and blamed you for the non-results), you're ready to bow out and make a go of it on your own. But how?
Your father recently passed away in a plane crash, and you're struggling to support your grieving mother while also maintaining boundaries. How can you balance being there for her emotionally while also respecting your own needs and responsibilities?
You're concerned about your 45-year-old husband's increasing memory lapses, which go beyond typical forgetfulness. As he won't acknowledge the problem, how can you convince him to seek medical attention without causing more tension?
An unexpected turn of events has brought your troubled teenage nephew into your child-free home. You want to help, but the sudden responsibility is overwhelming. How can you provide stability for him while preserving your own lifestyle and boundaries?
Recommendation of the Week: When he's feeling dapper, Gabe likes to shelter his dome with hats from SCALA.
After a painful breakup with your high school sweetheart due to infidelity, you're struggling to re-enter the dating world. As a busy medical student, you're hesitant to make yourself vulnurable to potential hurt again. How can you overcome these fears and open your heart to new possibilities?
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1062: Ruth Whippman | Raising Boys in the Age of Impossible Masculinity Oct 10, 2024

Young men today face a crisis of mental health and social connection. BoyMom author Ruth Whippman is here to explore causes and potential solutions.

What We Discuss with Ruth Whippman:

Boys in the West are going through a crisis, facing higher rates of suicide, mental health problems, loneliness, and academic underachievement compared to girls.
Society sends conflicting messages to boys about masculinity, telling them to be dominant and make the first move, while also cautioning them not to overstep or be seen as creepy. This leads many boys to avoid relationships altogether.
Boys receive less emotional nurturing and communication from parents compared to girls, which contributes to gaps in social and emotional skills as they grow older.
The "incel" movement and extreme ideologies like those of Andrew Tate are symptoms of broader issues with how society socializes boys and sets unrealistic standards of masculinity.
Parents and educators can help by providing boys with more emotional nurturing, teaching social-emotional skills, exposing them to diverse role models, and creating spaces for them to express themselves. With the right support, boys can develop into emotionally intelligent, well-adjusted men capable of forming deep connections.
And much more...

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1061: Chase Jarvis | Embracing Risk for a More Fulfilling Life Oct 08, 2024

Will being too cautious stifle your dreams? Never Play It Safe author Chase Jarvis reveals how embracing risk can reward you with a more fulfilling life!

What We Discuss with Chase Jarvis:

Creativity is not limited to traditional artistic pursuits; it's a fundamental human trait that can be applied to all aspects of life, including career choices and personal development.
Our brains are designed to keep us safe, which can discourage risk-taking. However, rewards often lie on the other side of uncertainty and discomfort.
Time management is less important than understanding and changing our relationship with time. Viewing life as long rather than short can lead to more thoughtful and fulfilling decisions.
Intuition is a powerful tool that combines rational thought with cellular memory. Developing and trusting your intuition can lead to better decision-making in various aspects of life.
Embracing creativity and personal growth is always possible, regardless of your past or current situation. By making a conscious decision to tap into your creative potential and applying even a small amount of effort, you can create significant positive changes in your life. Start by acknowledging your creative abilities and taking small steps towards expressing them in your daily activities.
And much more...

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1060: Dreams | Skeptical Sunday Oct 06, 2024

1059: Putting Predator on Blast for His Abusive Past | Feedback Friday Oct 04, 2024

Your childhood abuser runs a daycare. Can you get justice for his past misdeeds while preventing him access to future victims? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You discovered that a man who sexually abused you as a child is now running a childcare program in another state. With this alarming information, how can you protect potential victims and seek justice after so many years? [Thanks — once again — to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
Your girlfriend recently moved for a demanding new job, drastically reducing your communication. As she asserts her individuality, you're struggling with insecurity and distance. Is there a path forward that honors both her independence and your need for intimacy?
After a traumatic brain injury, you've overcome many obstacles but still struggle with a limited "social battery" as a business owner. How do you balance your professional obligations with your need for reduced social interaction?
As a hard-working cook taking on extra responsibilities, you're torn between giving your all and potentially being taken advantage of. How will you decide whether to continue going above and beyond or set firmer boundaries?
Recommendation of the Week: Venus Fly Trap
You spent years in a relationship with a narcissist who isolated you from loved ones and subjected you to verbal and physical abuse. What gave you the strength to finally leave, and how did your life change afterward?
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1058: Nina Aouilk | Ending Forced Marriage and Honor Killings Part Two Oct 03, 2024

End Honour Killings co-founder Nina Aouilk reveals the shocking reality of forced marriage, domestic slavery, and honor killings in the West. [Pt. 2/2 — find Pt. 1 here!]

What We Discuss with Nina Aouilk:

Nina Aouilk survived multiple instances of severe domestic abuse, including an attempted honor killing by her family and years of control and violence from her partner.
Honor killings and forced marriages are still occurring in Western countries like the UK, USA, and Canada, often hidden within certain cultural communities.
The imprisonment of Nina's father for trafficking his own child highlights the urgent need for awareness and action against human trafficking in all communities.
Many victims of abuse and potential honor killings are afraid to speak out due to cultural pressures, shame, and fear, which enables the cycle of abuse to continue.
There are ways we can all help combat these issues: trust your intuition if you suspect someone is in danger, ask simple questions to disrupt potential violent situations, make discreet calls to authorities if you're concerned about someone's safety, and support organizations working to end honor killings and forced marriages (like Nina's own End Honour Killings).
And much more — be sure to check out part one of this conversation here if you haven’t already!

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1057: Nina Aouilk | Ending Forced Marriage and Honor Killings Part One Oct 01, 2024

End Honour Killings co-founder Nina Aouilk reveals the shocking reality of forced marriage, domestic slavery, and honor killings in the West. [Pt. 1/2]

What We Discuss with Nina Aouilk:

Nina Aouilk grew up in an abusive household in the UK, where she was treated as a servant and subjected to severe physical and emotional abuse by her family.
At age 14, Nina was gang-raped by her father and his friends, resulting in a pregnancy that was forcibly aborted. Her mother blamed Nina for the assault.
At age 15, Nina was traded by her father to one of her rapists in a sham marriage arrangement, where she continued to face extreme abuse and exploitation.
Nina witnessed horrific cultural practices like bride burnings and infanticide of baby girls in her community, with little intervention from authorities.
Despite the trauma, Nina found ways to persevere, such as excelling at work and finding moments of kindness. Her story shows that it's possible to overcome even the most difficult circumstances through resilience, seeking opportunities, and holding onto hope for a better future. As co-founder of End Honour Killings, she now empowers and educates women and girls worldwide to break their cycles of abuse and live the lives they deserve.
And much more — be sure to tune in to part two of this conversation later this week!

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1056: Placebo & Nocebo Effects | Skeptical Sunday Sep 29, 2024

Can sugar pills heal or harm? Neuroscientist Dr. Helena Hartmann unravels the mysteries of placebo and nocebo effects on this Skeptical Sunday!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by neuroscientist, psychologist, and science communicator Dr. Helena Hartmann of University Hospital Essen!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Placebo and nocebo effects are powerful psychological phenomena that can have a significant impact on health outcomes. Placebos can lead to positive effects, while nocebos can cause negative effects, even without any active medical ingredients.
Expectations play a crucial role in placebo and nocebo effects. Positive expectations can enhance treatment outcomes, while negative expectations can diminish or even reverse the effects of otherwise effective medications.
These effects are not just "in our heads" but involve complex psychoneurobiological processes. They can trigger real physiological changes in the brain and body, including the release of pain-relieving substances and alterations in pain transmission in the spinal cord.
Social and environmental factors, such as the price of medication, invasiveness of treatment, and information from others (including social media), can influence the strength of placebo and nocebo effects.
We can harness the power of placebo effects to improve medical treatments. By fostering positive expectations, healthcare providers can potentially enhance treatment efficacy, reduce required medication dosages, and minimize side effects. Patients can also benefit by maintaining an optimistic outlook and engaging in positive self-talk about their treatments.
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Connect with Dr. Helena Hartmann at her website, Twitter, or LinkedIn, check out her research here and here, and have a look at her Science and Fiction site where accessible scientific results and exciting fictional stories intersect!

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1055: Is Nephew Forever Lost for Denying Holocaust? | Feedback Friday Sep 27, 2024

Your nephew denies the Holocaust and spews antisemitic hate. Can you shut down his nonsense without shutting him out? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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Your nephew is a Holocaust denier who has been sending you antisemitic rants. You've tried to counter his beliefs with historical facts, but he's become increasingly aggressive. How can you shut down his nonsense without shutting him out of your life?
You recently divorced your abusive, serial-cheating ex-husband. Now he's dating a colleague of yours, and you feel compelled to warn her about his behavior. Should you reach out, and if so, how can you do it without coming across as the "crazy ex-wife"?
You're a successful family physician offered a position at a new clinic that aligns with your dream of focusing on lifestyle medicine. The catch? It comes with a significant pay cut. Is pursuing your passion worth the financial sacrifice?
You received an aggressive email threatening to expose compromising information about you unless you pay a hefty sum. The sender claims to have access to your devices and personal data. How would you respond to this potential scam?
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You've always felt like a "fringe friend," never quite making it into anyone's inner circle. Recent life changes have left you feeling isolated. Is it possible to change your social status without completely reinventing yourself?
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1054: Renee DiResta | The Puppet Masters of Public Opinion Sep 24, 2024

Invisible Rulers author Renee DiResta explains how disinformation has reshaped online discourse with real-world consequences — and who benefits from it!

What We Discuss with Renee DiResta:

The phenomenon of "audience capture" — influencers and content creators becoming more extreme in their views to cater to their audience's expectations and maintain engagement.
The concept of "flooding the zone" with multiple explanations or theories to create confusion and make it difficult to determine the truth, often used in disinformation campaigns.
The "Liar's dividend" — the ability to deny real events or information by claiming they are fake or manipulated, enabled by the existence of advanced manipulation technologies.
The challenges of maintaining a shared reality in the age of social media, where people can easily find confirmation for their existing beliefs and form echo chambers.
To combat misinformation and propaganda, we can develop media literacy skills by being aware of our emotional responses to content, taking time to verify information from multiple sources, and learning to recognize common propaganda techniques. By cultivating these skills, we can become more discerning consumers of information and contribute to a healthier online discourse.
And much more...

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1053: Generic Drugs | Skeptical Sunday Sep 22, 2024

Are generic drugs as good as their name-brand counterparts? On Skeptical Sunday, Dave Farina compares their development, prices, and efficacy.

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by Is This Wi-Fi Organic?: A Guide to Spotting Misleading Science Online author and host of the Professor Dave Debates podcast, Dave Farina!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, but are typically much cheaper due to not having to absorb research and development costs.
Drug patents typically last around 20 years, giving companies a period of market exclusivity to recoup their investment before generics can be produced.
While the active ingredients are identical, there can be minor differences in inactive ingredients (excipients) between brand-name and generic drugs that may slightly affect bioavailability.
Regulatory bodies like the FDA play a crucial role in ensuring drug safety and efficacy, though rare oversights can still occur.
Consumers can make informed decisions about medications by understanding the similarities between brand-name and generic drugs, consulting with healthcare providers, and staying aware of drug safety information from reliable sources. This knowledge empowers individuals to potentially save money on prescriptions while still receiving effective treatment.
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1052: Wack Prenup Request Puts Engagement to the Test | Feedback Friday Sep 20, 2024

Your engagement's on thin ice after a lackluster presentation and surprise prenup request. Is it time to say "I don't" instead? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Do your habits align with your ideal healthspan/lifespan?
You're engaged to a man who suddenly asked for a prenup during a romantic date night, leading to a fight where you returned the ring. His proposal seemed half-hearted, and there are potential red flags about his commitment. How do you process this unexpected twist in your engagement?
You organized a charity run with a local business owner to qualify for a marathon, but he withheld the funds raised for months. Now you're grappling with anger and the desire for revenge. How will you handle this betrayal and protect future charitable efforts?
As a self-employed carpenter, you sometimes get a bad feeling about potential clients but struggle to turn them down politely. How can you trust your instincts and maintain professional boundaries without burning bridges or damaging your reputation?
Your coworker and close friend recently threatened suicide while armed, putting you in a dangerous situation. Now you're dealing with the aftermath and conflicting emotions. How will you process this traumatic experience and decide the future of your friendship?
Recommendation of the Week: Mafbeanl Rocket Launcher for Kids
Your sister, who you've grown close to as adults, has become distant since you set boundaries with her verbally abusive husband. She's going through fertility struggles and depression. How can you support her while respecting her space and protecting yourself?
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1051: Tu Lam | From Refugee to Real American Hero Sep 19, 2024

From refugee to elite soldier to Call of Duty character: Green Beret Tu Lam shares his incredible journey of overcoming adversity and finding purpose.

What We Discuss with Tu Lam:

Tu Lam escaped Vietnam as a child on a dangerous boat journey, enduring extreme hardship before eventually making it to the United States as a refugee.
He faced significant racism and challenges growing up in America, but was determined to prove himself and joined the military, eventually becoming a Green Beret.
Tu Lam served in elite special forces units for over 20 years, participating in dangerous missions around the world including hostage rescues and counterterrorism operations.
After leaving the military, he struggled with PTSD and drug addiction, but was able to heal through various methods including psychedelic therapy.
Tu Lam's journey shows how we can overcome extreme adversity and trauma through perseverance, seeking help when needed, and finding positive ways to channel our experiences. His story inspires us to face our own challenges with courage and to use our struggles as motivation to help others.
And much more...

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1050: Lisa Kaltenegger | In Search of Alien Life and Livable Worlds Sep 17, 2024

Are we alone in the universe? Alien Earths author Lisa Kaltenegger joins us to discuss new discoveries in humanity's hunt for extraterrestrial life.

What We Discuss with Lisa Kaltenegger:

The universe contains billions of stars and galaxies, with an estimated one out of five stars having a planet that could be similar to Earth in terms of potential habitability.
Scientists use various methods to detect exoplanets, including observing changes in starlight and analyzing the light spectrum of planets to detect signs of life-sustaining elements like oxygen and methane.
The search for extraterrestrial life involves looking for planets in the "habitable zone" or "Goldilocks zone" around stars, where conditions might allow for liquid water on the surface.
The observable universe is limited by the speed of light and the age of the universe (approximately 13.7 billion years), meaning we can only see as far as light has had time to travel since the Big Bang.
Anyone can contribute to space exploration and scientific discovery by staying curious, learning about new discoveries, and supporting science education. Even simple actions like looking up at the night sky and wondering about our place in the universe can inspire a lifelong passion for science and exploration.
And much more...

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1049: Friend Was a Creeper But You're Not His Keeper | Feedback Friday Sep 13, 2024

A friend's arrest for a dark crime has you shaken. Can you protect your career and sanity from association with this monster? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

How did "The Thing" that Soviets used to spy on Americans during the Cold War (as described in episode 1027: Jonna Mendez | A Woman’s Life in the CIA) actually work? Some of our science-minded listeners have written in with fascinating answers!
Your close friend was arrested for possessing and distributing child abuse material, leaving you and your friend group in shock. You're grappling with feelings of betrayal, questioning your judgment, and worrying about potential impacts on your career as a preschool teacher. What steps can you take to cope with this crisis and safeguard your professional reputation?
As the new Director of Nursing Care, you're tasked with improving staff performance after years of lax management. You find yourself constantly disciplining employees and dealing with petty complaints, feeling more like a punitive boss than a supportive leader. How can you maintain positivity while addressing these challenges?
Your wife's family is fraught with tension due to her sisters' problematic marriages, including allegations of abuse and sexual assault. Fresh to the family, you're not sure where you fit into its overall structure yet. Can you help mend family bonds or should you keep your distance?
You're a Jewish doctor in a relationship with a Catholic woman, struggling to balance your religious practices with your desire to be with her. After a breakup and reconciliation, you discover she's still in contact with her ex. How do you address this without compromising your values or losing her?
Recommendation of the Week: Love on the Spectrum
As the founding CEO of a startup, you sacrificed relationships and recreation to build the company. Just as things were going well, you were replaced by the shareholders and are now owed a significant sum. How can you reclaim your professional path while rediscovering personal fulfillment?
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1048: Shaun Attwood | From Raves to Riches to Ruin Part Two Sep 12, 2024

Raves, riches, and ruin: Former ecstasy kingpin Shaun Attwood exposes the dangerous world of drug trafficking and its violent criminal connections. [Pt 2/2 — find Pt 1 here!]

What We Discuss:

The extreme brutality and inhumane conditions in the United States prison system, including rampant violence, unsanitary living conditions, and inadequate medical care.
The complex and dangerous social dynamics within prison, including racial segregation, gang politics, and the constant threat of violence.
The psychological impact of long-term incarceration, including the difficulty of reintegrating into society and the lasting trauma experienced by both inmates and their families.
The systemic issues within the American prison system, particularly the profit-driven motives of private prisons that perpetuate a cycle of crime and recidivism rather than focusing on rehabilitation.
The power of personal transformation and education, as demonstrated by Shaun's journey from drug kingpin to advocate for prison reform. His story shows that even in the darkest circumstances, individuals can find ways to grow, learn, and ultimately use their experiences to make a positive impact on society.
And much more — be sure to check out part one of this conversation here if you haven't already!

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1047: Shaun Attwood | From Raves to Riches to Ruin Part One Sep 10, 2024

Raves, riches, and ruin: Former ecstasy kingpin Shaun Attwood exposes the dangerous world of drug trafficking and its violent criminal connections. [Pt 1/2]

What We Discuss:

Shaun Attwood, a former stockbroker turned drug dealer, recounts his journey from the UK to Arizona, where he became involved in the rave scene and eventually established a large ecstasy distribution network.
Shaun's story involves interactions with dangerous individuals, including members of the Mexican Mafia and associates of former show guest Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, highlighting the violent and unpredictable nature of the drug trade.
The narrative illustrates the gradual escalation of criminal activities and the blurring of moral boundaries as Shaun became more deeply entrenched in the drug world.
Shaun describes the intense paranoia and constant threat of violence that accompanied his lifestyle, demonstrating the high personal cost of his choices.
Despite the dark nature of the story, Shaun's experiences offer valuable insights into the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of making positive life choices. His journey towards redemption, which will be further explored in part two later this week, serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to change course and seek a better path in life.
And much more — be sure to tune in to part two of this conversation here later this week!

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1046: Hydrotherapy | Skeptical Sunday Sep 08, 2024

Ice plunges, hot soaks, and eight glasses a day: Jessica Wynn splashes cold water on hydrotherapy myths and explores potential benefits on Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Hydrotherapy, which includes various uses of water for health purposes, lacks substantial scientific evidence for many of its claimed benefits, especially for generally healthy individuals.
The popular belief that we need to drink eight glasses of water a day is a myth perpetuated by beverage companies. Our bodies are well-equipped to signal thirst when we need hydration.
Extreme temperature changes in hydrotherapy, such as alternating between hot and cold water, can be dangerous and potentially lead to fainting, heart problems, or drowning.
Many of the alleged benefits of hydrotherapy, such as improved circulation or muscle recovery, can often be achieved through other, potentially safer methods like exercise or breathing techniques.
Hydrotherapy does show promise in specific medical contexts, such as pain management for fibromyalgia, easing labor during childbirth, and assisting with certain rehabilitation exercises. If you're interested in exploring hydrotherapy for health reasons, consult with a medical professional to determine if it's appropriate for your individual needs and how to practice it safely.
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1045: Helping Pal Who Paid Cost for Offing His Boss | Feedback Friday Sep 06, 2024

We all joke about offing the boss. Your friend actually did. He'll soon leave prison, but you're unsure how to receive him. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

We've all fantasized about offing the boss, but your friend actually did it. Now he's done his time in prison and is returning home. How do you help him rejoin society without ignoring the gravity of his crime?
You opened a bakery with your partner, but the building owner across the street turned your parking spaces into a dumpster area, including rotting fish from a sushi restaurant. Your attempts to resolve the issue have been unsuccessful. How can you save your business from this smelly situation?
Your sister-in-law is neglecting her nine-year-old daughter, keeping her out of school and leaving her alone all day. The child's father is unreliable, and you're unsure about intervening. How can you protect your niece without causing more chaos?
Your wife suddenly claimed to be a lesbian, cheated on you, and left the family. After two years apart, you've reconciled, but things aren't going well. She's depressed, anxious, and isolating herself. Can this marriage be saved, or is it time to move on?
Recommendation of the Week: iPhone users should consider changing default camera settings for optimal high-res photos. Here's how — with more tips here!
As a Jewish public servant, you've faced increasing antisemitism and violence at work, even requiring hospital visits. Your progressive values are being challenged by the harsh realities of your job. How can you reconcile your ideals with your experiences?
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1044: Dan Harris | From Breaking News to Breaking Habits Sep 05, 2024

Is happiness a learnable skill? 10% Happier author Dan Harris is here to share techniques for managing stress and finding contentment in a hectic world.

What We Discuss:

Dan Harris shares his experience as a war correspondent and his struggle with anxiety and drug use that culminated in a panic attack on live television.
The intense and often toxic work environment in network news, particularly during Dan's early career at ABC News.
Dan's journey from cocaine addiction to discovering meditation and mindfulness as tools for managing stress and anxiety.
The concept of "Papañca" (mental proliferation) and how it contributes to unnecessary suffering through overthinking and projection.
Happiness is a learnable skill. Through various practices like meditation, therapy, exercise, and mindfulness, we can train our minds to be more resilient, peaceful, and content. As Dan emphasizes, we're not stuck with our current traits as if they're unalterable factory settings — they are trainable skills that we can improve upon throughout our lives.
And much more...

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1043: Andrew Gold | Unveiling the Psychology of Secrets Sep 03, 2024

Are secrets a burden or social glue? Psychology of Secrets author Andrew Gold delves into the evolutionary roots and modern impacts of hiding information.

What We Discuss with Andrew Gold:

Keeping secrets can be physically and emotionally painful for humans. This evolved as a mechanism to encourage social cohesion and information sharing within tribal communities.
There's a difference between secrets and privacy. What is considered a secret versus private information often depends on societal norms and can change over time.
Technology is making it increasingly difficult to keep secrets, with devices like smartwatches and phones potentially revealing information we'd rather keep hidden.
Virtue signaling and victim signaling are common behaviors, especially on social media, where people may pretend to hold certain beliefs or experiences for status or attention.
Sharing appropriate secrets can increase intimacy and strengthen relationships. By thoughtfully opening up to others, we can build deeper connections and foster trust, leading to more meaningful interactions and a stronger support network.
And much more...

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1042: Sex Trafficking | Skeptical Sunday Sep 01, 2024

Is sex trafficking really a global crisis or just an overblown conspiracy theory? Andrew Gold reveals truths and misconceptions on this Skeptical Sunday.

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by On the Edge host Andrew Gold!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Sex trafficking knows no borders, and the United States stands out as a particularly active region for this crime. It victimizes individuals regardless of age — notably, more than a fourth of those trafficked are minors.
The scale of sex trafficking is difficult to determine accurately, with estimates varying widely. This uncertainty stems from the underground nature of the crime and challenges in data collection.
Sex trafficking victims often suffer severe physical and mental health consequences, including STIs, injuries, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse issues. The average lifespan of women in prostitution is tragically short at around 34 years.
The issue of sex trafficking is frequently politicized and weaponized, sometimes exaggerated for political gain. However, it remains a serious problem that ruins thousands of lives through organized crime networks and individual traffickers.
Education and awareness are key tools in combating sex trafficking. By learning about the issue, discussing it openly, and spreading accurate information, we can help inform potential victims about the dangers and contribute to prevention efforts. Everyone can play a role in this by staying informed and sharing knowledge with others.
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1041: Groped In Your Sleep, Betrayal Runs Deep | Feedback Friday Aug 30, 2024

Students you aided became assailants, and now you deal with trauma and sleepless nights. Can you ever trust or rest easy again? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

After a disturbing incident with two students you mentored, you're grappling with unexpected trauma and insomnia. How can you rebuild your sense of safety and trust? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
You've leveraged your networking skills to secure two six-figure director-level jobs simultaneously, but you're unsure about disclosing this to one employer. What's your strategy for maintaining integrity while maximizing this opportunity?
You've discovered that your friend's cousin's boyfriend, who isn't a licensed dentist, is running an illegal dental practice serving undocumented immigrants. Should you expose him or let him continue helping those in need?
In the middle of building a life together, your once-loving husband suddenly asked for a divorce, and you later discovered he was having an affair. Now you're struggling to trust again and wondering if there are any good people left. How will you heal and open yourself to love?
Recommendation of the Week: Flipping Out
You lost your sister to cancer and realized your mother is a covert narcissist who neglected your dying sibling. Now you're distanced from your family but still hurting. How will you process this grief and move forward?
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1040: Tareena Shakil | An ISIS Recruit's Journey and Escape Part Two Aug 29, 2024

How does ISIS radicalize Westerners? Here, Tareena Shakil, who joined and escaped the group, reveals the manipulation behind her own recruitment. [Pt. 2/2 — find part 1 here!]

What We Discuss:

Tareena Shakil, a British woman, ran away to join ISIS in Syria in 2014 after experiencing domestic abuse and being radicalized online.
While in Syria, Tareena realized ISIS was not what she expected and decided to escape across the border to Turkey with her young son.
Tareena was arrested upon return to the UK and served three years in prison for joining ISIS. She was the first British woman to be imprisoned for joining the group.
Tareena went through a deradicalization program in prison, which she found helpful in understanding how she has been groomed and radicalized.
Tareena now works to raise awareness about online radicalization and grooming, showing that it's possible to learn from past mistakes and use one's experiences to prevent others from falling into similar traps. Her story demonstrates the importance of critical thinking and seeking support when feeling vulnerable.
And much more — be sure to tune in to part one of this conversation here!

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1039: Tareena Shakil | An ISIS Recruit's Journey and Escape Part One Aug 27, 2024

How does ISIS radicalize Westerners? Here, Tareena Shakil, who joined and escaped the group, reveals the manipulation behind her own recruitment. [Pt. 1/2]

What We Discuss:

Tareena Shakil, a British woman, traveled to Syria with her young son and joined ISIS in 2014 at age 24 after being groomed online for about six weeks.
Tareena's decision to join ISIS was influenced by a combination of factors, including online radicalization, a desire to escape an abusive relationship, and a misguided attempt at religious devotion.
While in Syria, Tareena quickly realized she had made a mistake and wanted to leave. She witnessed disturbing events and became increasingly fearful for her and her son's safety.
After about eight weeks, Tareena managed to escape ISIS-controlled territory with her son and return to the UK, where she was subsequently arrested and became the first British woman jailed for joining ISIS.
Tareena's story highlights the importance of critical thinking, especially when it comes to online interactions and major life decisions. Her experience serves as a powerful reminder to thoroughly research and question information from unfamiliar sources, seek diverse perspectives, and consult trusted friends or family members before making life-altering choices based on online interactions.
And much more — be sure to tune in to part two of this conversation later this week!

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1038: Gold | Skeptical Sunday Aug 25, 2024

1037: Allure of Abuser Only Serves to Confuse Her | Feedback Friday Aug 23, 2024

Your abusive ex still occupies your thoughts. How do you move on when part of you yearns for a past steeped in trauma? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You're struggling with conflicting emotions after leaving an abusive relationship with an alcoholic partner. Despite the trauma you endured, you find yourself missing aspects of the relationship. How do you process these complex feelings and move forward?
Your father, diagnosed with cancer, also struggles with severe depression. As his health declines, you grapple with a strained relationship and unfulfilled hopes for connection. Can you find a way through this difficult situation and make peace with your father?
Your marriage is facing challenges due to political differences and communication issues. As another election approaches, you worry about the growing divide between you and your spouse. How can you bridge this gap and maintain your relationship?
As an introvert in a remote corporate job, you're overwhelmed by constant communication and additional responsibilities. You dream of pursuing your passion for writing. Can you find a balance between your current role and your aspirations?
You've developed strong feelings for a coworker while in a long-term relationship. Though nothing physical happened, you're torn about whether to confess this emotional affair to your partner. What's the right path forward for all involved?
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1036: James Sexton | A Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Lasting Love Part Two Aug 22, 2024

Renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton reveals the secrets to maintaining a healthy marriage and avoiding his office altogether! [Pt. 2/2 — find part 1 here!]

What We Discuss with James Sexton:

Many people enter marriage without understanding its legal implications. James Sexton estimates that 95% of people who come to his office are learning about the marriage contract for the first time.
Social media has made infidelity much easier and more accessible. James notes that platforms like Facebook and Instagram create opportunities for inappropriate private conversations and flirtations.
Prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly common, especially among younger people in their 20s and 30s. James observes a growing pragmatism and realism in approaching marriage.
All marriages end, either through death or divorce. James encourages people to be mindful of endings, as it can make them more appreciative of their current relationships.
Being open and honest about your concerns and fears in a relationship can strengthen your bond. Having pragmatic conversations about finances, living arrangements, and potential scenarios doesn't diminish romance — instead, it demonstrates care and foresight for your partner's well-being. Consider having these discussions and potentially creating a prenuptial agreement to ensure you're both on the same page about your future together.
And much more — be sure to tune in to part one of this conversation here for the full story!

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1035: James Sexton | A Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Lasting Love Part One Aug 20, 2024

Renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton reveals the secrets to maintaining a healthy marriage and avoiding his office altogether! [Pt. 1/2]

What We Discuss with James Sexton:

Marriage is statistically risky, with a 56% failure rate for first marriages.
There's often an economic aspect to relationships that people don't openly discuss.
People tend to fall in love quickly but fall out of love slowly.
Constantly criticizing or trash-talking your partner, even in jest with friends, can be toxic to a relationship.
Preventative maintenance is key to a healthy relationship. Just as you wouldn't wait until your teeth are falling out to go to the dentist, don't wait for major issues to arise in your relationship.
And much more — be sure to tune in to part two of this conversation later this week!

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1034: Fat-Free Foods | Skeptical Sunday Aug 18, 2024

On Skeptical Sunday, Michael Regilio dishes out the skinny on fat-free foods and their weighty consequences that led to our 21st-century obesity epidemic!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

The low-fat diet trend, popularized in the 1960s and 1970s, was based on flawed science and cherry-picked data, particularly from the selective research of physiologist Ancel Keys.
Removing fat from food products often led to increased sugar and refined carbohydrate content, contributing to the obesity and diabetes epidemics in the United States.
The American Heart Association and other institutions have been slow to change their dietary recommendations due to conflicts of interest and corporate donations.
Consuming healthy fats is essential for proper bodily functions, and low-fat diets have not been shown to prevent cardiovascular disease or cancer.
By educating ourselves on proper nutrition, focusing on whole foods, and reducing refined carbohydrates and processed foods, we can take control of our health and potentially reverse or prevent diet-related maladies like type 2 diabetes.
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1033: Warn Her That Suitor Is a Bed Intruder? | Feedback Friday Aug 16, 2024

Your ex-best friend groped someone, and now he's flirting with a mutual friend on Twitter. Do you warn her or stay out of it? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

Your now ex-best friend groped your wife's best friend during an overnight visit. Now he seems to be courting a mutual friend on social media. How can you warn her about his problematic history without overstepping boundaries?
Your 93-year-old mother, with whom you've had a rocky relationship, stole a cherished toy your late father gifted to you and gave it to your sibling. This was the last straw in a long history of mistreatment. How do you move forward and process these complex emotions?
As an educator, you accepted a job at a challenging school, only to have your dream school offer you a position afterward. Due to district rules, you can't take the better offer. How do you cope with this regret and make the best of your upcoming school year?
Your wife adopted a puppy without consulting you, despite your objections. Now she's talking about getting another one, and you feel your concerns are being ignored. How do you address this communication breakdown and assert yourself in your marriage?
Recommendation of the Week: Secrets of the Octopus on Nat Geo TV.
You're a single mother raising your five-year-old daughter alone after her father chose not to be involved, despite living nearby. How do you guide your child with love and resilience while shielding her from questioning her self-worth due to his absence?
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1032: Sarah Hill | How Birth Control Rewires Women's Brains Part Two Aug 15, 2024

Beyond pregnancy prevention, birth control pills affect the way women think and behave. Dr. Sarah Hill explains their invisible impacts here! [Part 2/2 — find part 1 here!]

What We Discuss:

Birth control pills can potentially affect brain development in teenagers, raising concerns about prescribing them for non-contraceptive reasons like acne treatment.
There's a possible link between birth control use and increased risk of depression, especially in younger women (up to 300% increased risk for teenagers).
The politicization of birth control information has led to extreme views on both sides, making it difficult for women to access balanced, scientifically accurate information.
Current research methods may mask individual experiences with birth control, as averaging results can hide significant variations among women.
How women can empower themselves to take control of their reproductive health while being mindful of potential impacts on their overall well-being.
And much more — be sure to catch part one of this two-part conversation here!

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1031: Sarah Hill | How Birth Control Rewires Women's Brains Part One Aug 13, 2024

Beyond pregnancy prevention, birth control pills affect the way women think and behave. Dr. Sarah Hill explains their invisible impacts here! [Part 1/2]

What We Discuss:

Birth control pills affect more than just fertility — they can influence a woman's partner preferences, career choices, and overall behavior due to hormonal changes.
Women on birth control may choose different types of partners compared to when they're off the pill, potentially leading to relationship changes if they stop taking it.
The pill can alter women's stress responses and immune function, potentially increasing the risk of anxiety, depression, and autoimmune issues.
Birth control pills may reduce sexual desire and change how women perceive attraction cues in potential partners.
Women can make more informed decisions about their health and relationships by understanding these effects. Consider discussing with a healthcare provider about trying periods off birth control when making major life decisions or choosing long-term partners.
And much more...

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1030: Exorcism | Skeptical Sunday Aug 11, 2024

1029: Mental Deterioration Tests Marital Dedication | Feedback Friday Aug 09, 2024

Your wife's dementia diagnosis at 43 has turned your world upside down. How do you care for her while preserving your sanity? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

Your wife was diagnosed with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia at 43, causing major personality changes. She now has delusions and aggression towards you. As her caregiver and husband, how do you cope with this devastating situation while maintaining your own well-being?
You're a 31-year-old woman who's never dated before. You recently connected with a guy over intellectual discussions, but he suddenly cut off contact as you were preparing to move away. How do you process this confusing experience and move forward?
You run a multi-million dollar tech startup and have encountered various scams, including a suspicious investment offer and fake job applicants. How do you protect your company from these threats while still pursuing growth opportunities? [Thanks to former FBI special agent Kevin Barrows and former FBI Behavioral Analysis Program head Robin Dreeke for helping us with this one!]
Jordan explains his cosleeping arrangement with Jen and and their two young children. What led them to choose this unconventional setup, and what advice does he have for other parents considering cosleeping?
Recommendation of the Week: TableTopics
You're dealing with a messy divorce involving child support disputes and potential perjury by your ex-wife. Do you pursue legal action that could seriously affect her, or take the financial hit to maintain a civil co-parenting relationship? [Thanks — once again — to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
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1028: Jonna Mendez | The Moscow Rules (Redux) Aug 08, 2024

Ex-CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez reveals Cold War spy tactics, from high-tech masks to pop-up dummies, and risks faced by agents in Moscow! [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Jonna Mendez:

What was it like to work as a heavily surveilled CIA operative in the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War?
Why did the United States have to rebuild its embassy in Moscow from the ground up in the early ’90s?
How aspiring artists like Jonna and her late husband Antonio (played by Ben Affleck in Argo) got involved in working for the CIA.
How the CIA recruits brilliant scientific minds to develop cutting-edge solutions when it can only offer a fraction of compensation offered by the private sector.
The evolution of how disguise has come to be used in the intelligence community since the ’70s, and the role Jonna has taken in its progress.
And much more…

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1026: Hypnosis | Skeptical Sunday Aug 04, 2024

1025: Left Aghast by the Pedo In Your Past | Feedback Friday Aug 02, 2024

1024: Blake Eastman | Can Machines Read People Better Than Humans? Jul 30, 2024

Body language expert Blake Eastman debunks nonverbal myths and reveals how AI is revolutionizing our understanding of human behavior and communication!

What We Discuss with Blake Eastman:

Traditional body language "rules" (like crossed arms meaning resistance or eye movements indicating lying) are often oversimplified and unreliable. Context, individual differences, and cultural factors play a significant role in interpreting nonverbal behavior.
Detecting lies through body language alone is not reliable. Even trained professionals struggle to accurately identify deception based solely on nonverbal cues.
Social context and cultural norms greatly influence how we interpret and display nonverbal behavior. What's considered appropriate or meaningful in one culture may be perceived differently in another.
AI and machine learning are being developed to analyze human behavior, including facial expressions, voice patterns, and other nonverbal cues. This technology has potential applications in various fields, including healthcare and communication.
The development of AI that can read human behavior raises both exciting possibilities and ethical concerns that need to be carefully considered.
And much more...

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1023: Plastic Surgery | Skeptical Sunday Jul 28, 2024

Nip, tuck, and...regret? Michael Regilio examines plastic surgery's complex history — from ancient noses to modern BBLs — on this Skeptical Sunday!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Plastic surgery has a long history dating back to ancient times, originally developed to help people with disfigurements or injuries, but has evolved to include cosmetic procedures.
The popularity of plastic surgery has increased dramatically worldwide, driven by factors such as social media, filters, and changing beauty standards. In some countries, like South Korea and China, it has become deeply ingrained in the culture.
There are significant risks associated with plastic surgery, including medical complications, psychological issues, and the potential for addiction. Non-specialists performing procedures and the rise of medical tourism add to these concerns.
Body dysmorphia and societal pressures play a significant role in the plastic surgery trend, particularly affecting young people's self-esteem and body image.
People considering plastic surgery can take positive steps to make informed decisions: research the credentials of surgeons, ensuring they are board-certified in plastic surgery; consider non-surgical alternatives and natural aging processes; focus on building self-esteem and body acceptance through healthy lifestyle choices and mental health support; and engage in open discussions about beauty standards and the potential impacts of social media on self-image.
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1022: Was Poly Podcaster Fling a Dangerous Thing? | Feedback Friday Jul 26, 2024

A polyamorous adventure with your husband and a podcaster took unexpected turns. Now single, you're questioning everything. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

You were involved in a complex polyamorous relationship with your husband and a popular podcaster. After your marriage ended, you continued seeing the podcaster but now feel conflicted about the relationship. How should you handle these changing dynamics and your evolving desires?
You run a clothing company and have a local competitor who's been imitating your hard work, from product designs to marketing materials. They're even claiming to be the first in the market. How will you protect your brand and deal with this insufferable interloper?
You experienced a toxic relationship with an older man who manipulated and cheated on you. Now in a healthy relationship, you're struggling with trust issues and paranoia. Can you overcome your past trauma and fully embrace your current partnership?
You've achieved your dream job in the Coast Guard but worry about missing out on family time and memories. As you consider applying for flight school — which could mean frequent relocations — how will you balance your career aspirations with your desire for close family connections?
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1021: Konstantin Samoilov | Putin's Russia: An Insider's Perspective Jul 23, 2024

Inside Russia YouTuber Konstantin Samoilov exposes what life under Vladimir Putin has been like — from fleeing mobilization to facing KGB threats abroad.

What We Discuss with Konstantin Samoilov:

Why someone who has lived through the transition of Russia from a Soviet superpower to an oligarchic dictatorship now lives in exile and sleeps with one eye open.
How the arrival of companies like McDonald's in the 1990s had a significant psychological impact on Russians, challenging their perceptions of the West.
The stark differences between American meritocracy and the "blat" (nepotism) system prevalent in Russia, which limits opportunities for those without connections.
How, contrary to official propaganda, the Russian economy is suffering due to sanctions, brain drain, a mass population exodus of three million, and a focus on military production at the expense of other sectors.
Why Russian state media has shifted from focusing solely on controlling internal narratives to actively trying to shape international perceptions of Russia.
And much more...

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1020: Sovereign Citizens | Skeptical Sunday Jul 21, 2024

Is there a legal "cheat code" for avoiding US laws? Michael Regilio investigates this and other wild things sovereign citizens believe on Skeptical Sunday!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

The Sovereign Citizen Movement is a fringe group that believes they are not subject to US laws or government authority. They often engage in pseudo-legal arguments and tactics to avoid taxes, licenses, and other societal obligations. The ideology has spread beyond the US to countries like Canada, the UK, Australia, and parts of Europe, indicating it's a growing international phenomenon.
The movement has roots in anti-Semitism, white nationalism, and conspiracy theories. It appeals to people in financial distress by promising ways to eliminate debts and access secret government accounts.
Sovereign citizen beliefs have no legal validity and have never been successful in court. However, the movement has an estimated 200,000-300,000 adherents in the US.
Some sovereign citizens have engaged in violence against law enforcement and government officials. The movement is considered one of the most dangerous domestic extremist groups by US authorities.
While sovereign citizen beliefs are misguided and potentially dangerous, the best response is to promote good ideas and accurate information. By educating ourselves and others about the law, government, and civic responsibilities, we can help counter the spread of these harmful ideologies.
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1019: Grandfather to Blame in Niece's Pregnancy Shame | Feedback Friday Jul 19, 2024

Your niece, pregnant from incest, wants to keep the baby. You're worried about the impact on her and the child. What to do next? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your teenage niece was raped by her grandfather and is now pregnant with his child. She wants to keep the baby, but you're concerned about the impact on both her and the child. How do you find a resolution to this delicate and traumatic situation?
You're non-binary and in love with an older man, but your conservative parents disapprove. Caught between your partner and your family, you're struggling to make a decision that feels authentic to you. How will you choose?
Your parents ran a successful business for decades, but now your father is facing financial troubles and has fraudulently put your name on business documents without your consent. How will you protect yourself without destroying your relationship?
You're pursuing a career as a police officer, but you're worried that a brief accidental encounter with potential child pornography in your past might disqualify you. Will this incident derail your dreams of serving your community?
As a burned-out ICU nurse, you took a leap into a new career in nursing informatics. You were afraid of losing the immediate gratification of saving lives. How did this major transition impact your life and career satisfaction?
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1018: Phil Elwood | Manipulating Media for All the Worst Humans Jul 16, 2024

All the Worst Humans author Phil Elwood is here to illustrate his past life as a PR operative who made powerful pariahs palatable to public perception!

What We Discuss with Phil Elwood:

Phil Elwood's career as a PR operative for notorious figures was essentially a real-life version of being a supervillain's henchman, involving ethically dubious practices to manipulate public perception.
Phil's work took him into the belly of the beast, collaborating with shady organizations and visiting dangerous locations to spin narratives for some of the world's most detestable characters.
The moral weight of constantly lying and bending the truth for nefarious clients exacted a heavy toll on Phil's mental health, leading to substance abuse and requiring intensive therapy.
Phil's experiences provide a rare, candid glimpse into the dark underbelly of global PR and political spin, exposing the extent to which public perception can be contrived.
Despite his ethically questionable past, Phil's story offers hope for redemption. He has since established clear moral boundaries in his work, demonstrating that it's possible to learn from past mistakes and align one's career with their values.
And much more...

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1017: The End of the World | Skeptical Sunday Jul 14, 2024

If you're constantly obsessed over predictions that the end of the world is nigh, Andrew Gold has some (mostly) good news for us on this Skeptical Sunday!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by On the Edge host Andrew Gold!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Throughout history, would-be prophets and doomsaying groups have predicted the end of the world, but all have been wrong so far. This includes religious prophecies, cult beliefs, and misinterpretations of ancient calendars like the 2012 Mayan prediction.
The concept of the end of the world is often used by religions and cults to control their members, instilling fear and promoting compliance with their rules and beliefs.
There are several potential threats to humanity's survival, including climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, resource depletion, and the development of artificial intelligence. However, the likelihood of these causing a complete end to humanity is debated.
The Fermi Paradox and the concept of the Great Filter suggest that advanced civilizations may face barriers to long-term survival, which could explain why we haven't encountered alien life despite the vastness of the universe.
While concerns about global threats are valid, it's important to maintain perspective and not become overly anxious. Humanity has shown resilience and innovation in the face of past challenges. By staying informed, curious, and skeptical, we can work towards addressing potential threats and shaping a positive future for ourselves and future generations.
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1016: Is Husband Faking Feelings or Freezing Fears? | Feedback Friday Jul 12, 2024

Your husband struggles with emotions and faked crying in therapy. Is he a sociopath or just wounded? Can the marriage be saved? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

Your husband of five years recently revealed he believes he has borderline personality disorder, struggles to feel emotions, and has a hard time considering how his actions affect you. He's even faked crying in therapy. How do you process this revelation and its impact on your marriage?
You paid a substantial sum to work with a publishing coach who suddenly started sharing conspiracy theories about government shutdowns, pedophiles, and Joe Biden being dead. How can you handle this situation while salvaging the investment you've made in your writing career?
You're retiring from the military after 20+ years and looking to transition to civilian life. With your diverse skill set and experience, how should you approach talent stacking to build a successful post-military career?
Your autistic brother confided in your sister about molesting his niece and engaging in voyeurism. Your sister hasn't told anyone else, and now your other sister wants him to stay with you for the summer. How will you handle this complex family situation?
You've experienced a series of unfortunate setbacks in your career, from businesses burning down to scandals and bankruptcies. Despite your resilience and hard work, you're struggling financially. How do you overcome this string of bad luck and find sustainable success?
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1015: Jamie Metzl | AI Solutions for Hunger, Health, & Habitat Part Two Jul 11, 2024

AI and biotech are rapidly changing our world. Superconvergence author Jamie Metzl explores the risks and rewards of this unprecedented era! [Part 2/2 — find part 1 here!]

What We Discuss with Jamie Metzl:

AI and genetics are advancing rapidly, leading to potential breakthroughs in medicine, agriculture, and solving global challenges like climate change and food scarcity.
The development of cell-cultivated meat and other animal products could significantly reduce environmental impact and animal cruelty associated with industrial agriculture.
There are concerns about unforeseen consequences of genetic engineering and AI, including potential misuse of technology and ethical dilemmas.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of investigating disease origins thoroughly and following scientific evidence, even when it leads to uncomfortable conclusions.
Everyone can and should participate in discussions about emerging technologies and their implications. By educating ourselves on these topics, we can contribute to shaping a better future that balances innovation with ethical considerations and societal needs.
And much more — continued from part 1/2 earlier this week!

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1014: Jamie Metzl | AI Solutions for Hunger, Health, & Habitat Part One Jul 09, 2024

AI and biotech are rapidly changing our world. Superconvergence author Jamie Metzl explores the risks and rewards of this unprecedented era! [Part 1/2]

What We Discuss with Jamie Metzl:

Technological progress is accelerating exponentially. According to Superconvergence author Jamie Metzl, the scientific advancements made in the next 14 years will outdo those of the last century, followed by another century's worth in only seven years.
AI (artificial intelligence) is not just a standalone technology, but will be integrated into every aspect of our lives, boosting the rate of scientific discoveries and problem-solving across all fields.
Advances in genetic engineering and reproductive technologies may lead to the ability to select and modify embryos for desired traits, raising ethical questions and potentially redirecting the future of human evolution.
The rapid pace of technological change is outstripping our evolved ability to comprehend it, leading to challenges in adapting and governing these new technologies responsibly.
To navigate this rapidly changing world, humanity should focus on developing a clear set of values and goals to guide its collective use of technology.
And much more — to be continued in part 2/2 coming later this week!

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1013: Big Dairy | Skeptical Sunday Jul 07, 2024

1012: Pal's Husband Eyes Your OnlyFans on the Sly | Feedback Friday Jul 05, 2024

You found out your friend's husband is subscribing to your OnlyFans. Should you tell her and potentially destroy their marriage? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

If you're ever in San Diego, you have to check out the Zoo!
You discovered that your friend's new husband has been secretly subscribing to your OnlyFans account, sending you money and sharing his wildest fantasies. Your friend doesn't know, and you're torn about whether to tell her. What's the right thing to do in this delicate situation?
Your relationship with your mother has been toxic since childhood, marked by her alcoholism and unresolved trauma. Now, you're considering distancing yourself from her, but you don't want to jeopardize your close relationship with your father. How can you maintain a strong bond with your dad while setting boundaries with your mom?
You had an amazing trip to Italy and want to learn the language by next year. What's the most effective way to learn Italian quickly? How can you immerse yourself in the language and culture to achieve your goal?
You've worked in adoption and foster care for 16 years and have exciting ideas for entrepreneurial ventures to help others, but you're struggling to narrow down your options. How can you determine which idea to pursue and where to start?
You recently adopted a baby girl and are considering starting a business creating adoption profile books, inspired by your own successful experience. However, you're hesitant to leave your high-paying job. Should you take the risk and pursue this entrepreneurial path?
Your brother, once your best friend, has become extremely isolated and obsessed with COVID-19 precautions, cutting off family and friends. He's even refusing to visit for important events. How can you help him and salvage your relationship?
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1011: Dr. Anthony Fauci | The Science and Politics of Public Health Jul 02, 2024

Leadership in public health requires adaptability. Dr. Anthony Fauci joins us to share lessons he's learned from decades of managing disease outbreaks.

What We Discuss with Dr. Anthony Fauci:

The importance of transparency and honesty in public health communication, even when it means delivering inconvenient truths or disagreeing with political leaders.
How social media and political polarization amplified attacks on public health officials and spread misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why the changing guidance on masks over the course of the pandemic was due to evolving scientific understanding, not flip-flopping.
The potential for future respiratory pandemics and the need for ongoing preparedness, even when threats are not imminent.
Dr. Fauci shares insights about his own career choices, including turning down high-paying private sector jobs to continue his work in public service.
And much more...

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1010: Participation Trophies | Skeptical Sunday Jun 30, 2024

1009: Family Comes First, But She's Just the Worst | Feedback Friday Jun 28, 2024

1008: Brian Klaas | Embracing Uncertainty in a World of Flukes Jun 25, 2024

Unexpected moments can change the world. Brian Klaas, author of Fluke, reveals how embracing life's randomness can empower us to make a difference.

What We Discuss with Brian Klaas:

Tiny actions or events can have massive downstream effects and consequences, as illustrated by historical examples like how a decades-old vacation spared Kyoto from nuclear bombing in WWII.
Our lives and human history are shaped by chaos theory and random flukes, such as the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs or chance evolutionary events that led to complex life.
Humans have cognitive biases that make us seek patterns and explanations, even when events are random. This can lead to superstitions, conspiracy theories, and a false sense of control.
Wealth and success are often more influenced by luck and arbitrary factors than we like to admit, challenging the idea of pure meritocracy.
While we can't control everything, we can influence the world around us through our actions. By embracing this mindset, we can feel more empowered and find meaning in our daily choices, recognizing that even small moments can have a significant impact on the future.
And much more...

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1007: Found Wisdom in Woo-Woo — Am I In a Cult Too? | Feedback Friday Jun 21, 2024

You've thrived in a group some call a cult. Are you really accessing the world's mysteries, or just being suckered by shysters? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You've been deeply involved in an organization that's brought you personal growth and success, but some have raised suspicions that it might be a cult. With expensive programs, controversial teachings, and an elitist hierarchy, you wonder if you've gained genuine wisdom or just been skillfully manipulated. What's the truth behind this modern mystery?
You're in an open marriage, but your husband's relationship with another woman has crossed boundaries and is threatening your marital union. She's moved in, turned him against you, and now you're considering legal action. How can you address this situation and potentially save your relationship?
Your sister, who has epilepsy and cognitive disabilities, is turning 18 soon. Her father, your ex-stepfather, has been making questionable decisions about her care and education. How can you protect and support her as she transitions into adulthood?
You were adopted at birth and have always been curious about your biological parents. You've met your birth mother, but she's hesitant to provide information about your birth father. How can you navigate the complex process of searching for your biological father while respecting everyone involved?
Listener Pete Dinnella has sadly left us. His wife Barbara shares the bittersweet details of his final days and we encourage anyone who wants to help her in the aftermath of this tragedy to contribute to their GoFundMe.
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1006: Dr. Ramani | Surviving and Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse Jun 20, 2024

It’s Not You author Dr. Ramani Durvasula is here to help us identify narcissists, overcome the abuse we suffer in relationships with them, and heal.

What We Discuss with Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

Narcissists can often be recognized by common traits like being know-it-alls, interrupting frequently, driving dangerously, throwing tantrums when frustrated, and displaying a strong sense of entitlement. But what kind of narcissists are you dealing with in your everyday life?
Strategies for coping with narcissistic relationships when leaving is not an option.
The role of cognitive dissonance in keeping people trapped in narcissistic relationships and how creating a written record of abusive behaviors can help overcome this psychological barrier.
Growing up with a narcissistic parent can lead to difficulty forming one's own identity and a tendency to accommodate others' needs while suppressing one's own. This pattern can make a person more vulnerable to entering narcissistic relationships in adulthood.
While it may seem daunting, healing from a narcissistic relationship is possible. By developing self-compassion, understanding that the abuse was not your fault, and gradually reclaiming aspects of your life that you enjoy (like hobbies, favorite foods, or social activities), you can begin to rebuild your sense of self and create a fulfilling life, even if the process takes time.
And much more...

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1005: David Fajgenbaum | Leveraging AI to Cure Rare Diseases Jun 18, 2024

After treating his own rare disease, Chasing My Cure author David Fajgenbaum explains how existing drugs can help other sufferers survive the unknown.

What We Discuss with David Fajgenbaum:

Dr. David Fajgenbaum nearly died multiple times from a rare ailment called Castleman disease, for which there was no effective treatment available.
The current healthcare system does not incentivize pharmaceutical companies to find new uses for existing drugs, especially for rare diseases, leaving many potential treatments undiscovered.
Driven by his own experiences, Dr. Fajgenbaum realized that many existing FDA-approved drugs could be used to fight rare diseases for which they weren't originally intended.
Dr. Fajgenbaum founded Every Cure, a nonprofit organization that uses AI to match existing drugs with rare diseases they could potentially treat, greatly accelerating the process of finding cures.
You can make a positive impact by supporting organizations like Every Cure, which are working tirelessly to find treatments for rare diseases using innovative approaches. Consider donating to their cause, spreading awareness about their mission, or even sharing your own experiences with off-label drug use that has helped you or someone you know. Every contribution, no matter how small, can help bring hope and relief to those suffering from rare diseases.
And much more...

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1004: Memory | Skeptical Sunday Jun 16, 2024

Misconceptions about memory are abundant, so Jessica Wynn is here to let us know which ones we're better off forgetting on this latest Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Our memories are more complex than just being videos that we can simply file away and retrieve at will.
There are three main processes that characterize how memory works: encoding, storage, and recall.
Forgetting is a feature, not a bug.
Some memories are more easily recalled than others, and our memories can be manipulated by a variety of factors.
While hotly debated, the concept of "repressed memories" doesn't seem to have the science to back it.
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1003: Husband's Bro's Obscene, But He Won't Intervene | Feedback Friday Jun 14, 2024

1002: Charan Ranganath | The Mysteries of Memory and Why We Remember Jun 11, 2024

Forget what you thought you knew about memory! Why We Remember author Charan Ranganath joins us to share surprising insights into how we recall the past.

What We Discuss with Charan Ranganath:

Memories are not literal recordings of the past, but are constructed in the moment based on bits and pieces of information. We often forget most details, and what we do remember can be distorted by our current context, beliefs, and the act of retelling memories.
Emotion and attention play a key role in memory formation. Emotionally charged events tend to be remembered more vividly because chemicals like norepinephrine promote neural plasticity. Distinctive, attention-grabbing elements of an experience are more likely to be encoded into long-term memory.
Memories can be unreliable in group settings due to interference between different people's recollections and the influence of dominant personalities. Eyewitness testimony is often flawed because of how malleable and suggestible human memory is.
The sense that time is passing slowly or quickly is tied to the distinctiveness of our episodic memories. Repetitive, non-distinctive experiences (like pandemic lockdowns) can make days feel long but weeks pass in a blur due to a lack of memorable event boundaries.
To improve your everyday memory, try to be mindful and limit distractions in the moment. You can deliberately create memory cues by vividly imagining a visual reminder that will help you recall information later. Diversifying your experiences and learning new things also helps keep your mind sharp and allows you to make creative connections. With some practice, you can harness your episodic memory to enrich your life.
And much more...

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1001: Haiti | Out of the Loop Jun 09, 2024

Haiti Policy House founder Wolf Pamphile is here to explain why, despite the country's ongoing crises, he remains optimistic about Haiti's future.

Welcome to what we're calling our "Out of the Loop" episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current events that may only register as a blip on the media's news cycle and have conversations with the people who find themselves immersed in them.

On This Episode of Out of the Loop, We Discuss:

Haiti has a long history of instability, starting with its colonial past under France and Spain, followed by a devastating war for independence, and continuing with foreign interventions, dictatorships, natural disasters, and gang violence that have hindered its development.
Foreign powers, including France, the United States, and the Dominican Republic, have played significant roles in Haiti's struggles — from the crippling debt imposed by France after independence to the US occupation in the early 20th century and the Dominican Republic's anti-Haitian policies.
The 2010 earthquake was a devastating blow to Haiti, killing over 300,000 people and setting the country back decades in terms of infrastructure and development. This event, along with political instability, has contributed to the rise of powerful gangs that control much of the country.
The current situation in Haiti is dire, with gangs controlling large parts of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and engaging in kidnappings, violence, and drug trafficking. The international community is attempting to intervene, with Kenya leading a police force to help stabilize the country, but the effectiveness of this intervention remains to be seen.
Despite the challenges, there are reasons for optimism about Haiti's future. A new generation of Haitians, both in Haiti and abroad, are working toward a better future for their country. Political groups are coming together to find consensus on the way forward, and organizations like the Haiti Policy House are ensuring that Haitian voices are heard in discussions about the country's future. While the road ahead is difficult, with determination, unity, and international support, Haiti can overcome its challenges and build a brighter future for its people.
And much more!
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1000: Facing Father Figure's Fatality and Faults | Feedback Friday Jun 07, 2024

Though he was your father figure, mourning the stepdad your sisters accused of abuse feels like betrayal. How should you feel? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Though he was your father figure, mourning the stepdad your sisters accused of abuse feels like betrayal. How should you feel?
You're talented and successful in your field, but lately you're feeling drained, unmotivated, and disconnected from your passion. What steps can you take to rediscover your love for your craft?
You fell for an online scam that cost you thousands of dollars and left you feeling ashamed and depressed. How will you move past the embarrassment and learn to protect yourself better in the future?
Your long-time business partner and close friend didn't reach out after your company shut down, despite your history of supporting him through personal and professional challenges. Can you find a way to process the grief and betrayal?
Your significant other refuses to go to therapy or work on their personal growth, even though it's causing your relationship to stagnate. Will you be able to accept their limitations or decide to move on?
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Todd McFarlane | Reinventing Spider-Man and Spawning an Empire Jun 04, 2024

Listen here to discover how Todd McFarlane reinvented comic book icons, founded Image Comics, and revamped the toy business with a priority on quality!

What We Discuss with Todd McFarlane:

How Todd McFarlane successfully reinvented Spider-Man and created the iconic character Venom while working at Marvel Comics, despite facing resistance from his bosses who were reluctant to change the status quo.
Why Todd left Marvel to co-found Image Comics, which became the third-largest comic book company in the world — and where he set records for independent comic book sales with his highly successful character Spawn.
Why Todd emphasizes the importance of creating the best possible product and offering it at a competitive price point, even if it means spending more time and money than the competition.
How Todd's unorthodox negotiation tactics allow him to outlast opponents in meetings and get better deals.
Todd is a living example that you can succeed by embracing your creativity, focusing on quality, and challenging the status quo. With hard work and a willingness to innovate, you can make a significant impact in your chosen field.
And much more...

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998: Workplace Fails and Bad Boss Tales | Feedback Friday May 31, 2024

Dysfunctional workplaces and abyssmal bosses litter the modern corporate hellscape. What stories will you share from the rubble? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You worked at a company with a problematic culture focused on self-help teachings and inappropriate therapy sessions led by an unqualified manager. How'd that turn out?
You're working at a door-to-door sales company where underperforming employees face unusual (and likely illegal) consequences. Will you be able to stomach the challenges that await you?
Your bad boss manipulated and mistreated you, hoping you'd fail when you left for a new job. But what happened when the tables were turned?
As a young journalist, you dealt with an alcoholic, sexually harassing boss at a small-town newspaper. How far did things have to go before karma took the wheel?
You're a young employee at a luxury car garage, where the eccentric owner's behavior is becoming increasingly erratic. Will a chance encounter with a client change the course of your career?
Your boss denied you time off to visit a dying loved one, forcing you to choose between work and family. How will this decision impact you in the long run?
Years ago, your boss made your work life miserable. Now, he's interviewing for a job at your thriving company. What will you do?
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997: Christopher Ahn | A Marine in Kim Jong-un's Crosshairs Part Two May 30, 2024

Marine veteran Christopher Ahn explains why he got involved with helping North Koreans defect to the West, and how this has put him in danger. [Part 2/2 — make sure to catch 1/2 here!]

What We Discuss with Christopher Ahn:

In 2019, activist group Free Joseon broke into the North Korean embassy in Madrid with the goal of helping staff defect to the West. But the mission didn't go according to plan and had to be aborted.
Back in the US, Christopher Ahn was informed by the FBI that North Korea had discovered his identity as a participant in the botched embassy raid and planned to assassinate him. His identity was likely revealed when the FBI shared it with Spain.
Christopher is now facing extradition to Spain on charges related to the embassy incident, based on statements from North Korean officials. However, the credibility of those statements is questionable given the likelihood they were coerced.
If extradited to Spain, Christopher fears for his life from North Korean agents. His legal team is arguing there should be a humanitarian exception made to the extradition, given the unique circumstances, though this is an unprecedented legal argument.
Despite the challenges he faces as a result of his actions, Christopher remains dedicated to helping others in need. While his particular path is not one most will be called to follow, we can all reflect on how to courageously leverage our own skills and circumstances to uplift and empower others in need.
And much more...

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996: Christopher Ahn | A Marine in Kim Jong-un's Crosshairs Part One May 28, 2024

Marine veteran Christopher Ahn explains why he got involved with helping North Koreans defect to the West, and how this has put him in danger. [Part 1/2]

What We Discuss with Christopher Ahn:

Christopher Ahn, a Korean-American Marine veteran, became involved in helping North Korean defectors escape through an organization called the Chosen Institute, founded by Adrian Hong.
In 2017, after the assassination of Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong-nam, Christopher was called upon to provide emotional support and protection for Kim Han-sol, Kim Jong-nam's son, who feared for his life.
Christopher met with Kim Han-sol and his family in Taiwan, providing them with a sense of safety and comfort while the Chosen Institute worked on a plan to find asylum for them.
Christopher's role in these operations was to offer emotional support and guidance to the defectors, drawing from his own family's experience as immigrants and his understanding of the immense courage it takes to leave everything behind for a chance at a better life.
In the second half of this two-part episode, we'll learn more about the part Christopher played in the 2019 incident at the North Korean embassy in Madrid for which he is facing life-threatening extradition.
And much more...

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995: Cheating Chap Caught in Child Support Trap | Feedback Friday May 24, 2024

You fathered a child with a lesbian couple without a contract absolving you of responsibility; now you've been sued for support. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You fathered a child with a lesbian couple without a contract absolving you of responsibility during a break from your sexless marriage. Now you've been sued for support and you fear the fallout once your wife finds out. What can you do?
Aside from just offering him a place to stay, how can you effectively and sensitively support your friend who's facing legal issues and suicidal thoughts after his partner took off with the kids?
The rapid advancement streak you've been experiencing has you worried about how long it'll take your higher-ups to realize you're just not cut out for the promotions they've given you. How can you overcome this imposter syndrome before it becomes self-fulfilling prophecy?
How do visitors to North Korea make purchases? Do merchants there take AMEX?
A listener shares heartstring-pulling news with us, and we feel compelled to share it with this community to which he belongs.
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994: A.J. Jacobs | The Year of Living Constitutionally May 23, 2024

What can a year of following the US Constitution per the founding fathers' intentions teach us about the future of democracy? A.J. Jacobs has answers here!

What We Discuss with A.J. Jacobs:

The founding fathers were not entirely in favor of pure democracy. They feared mob rule and wanted checks and balances to prevent a tyranny of the majority. The Constitution was a big step forward for democracy at the time, but still had elements of elitism.
The original meaning and interpretation of parts of the Constitution, such as the Second Amendment and free speech rights, are quite different from how they are viewed today. Both liberal and conservative perspectives would likely disapprove of some of the original 18th century understandings.
The founding fathers seemed more open to changing minds and flexible thinking compared to the intransigent political positions common today. Examples like Ben Franklin and James Madison illustrate their willingness to admit uncertainty and change opinions based on reason and evidence.
American democracy is fragile and must be actively maintained and protected. A.J. Jacobs remains optimistic that reforms and hard work can help save the American democratic system, but it requires dedication and the American people deciding to "lift the sun up" on the country's future.
We can help revive an appreciation for democracy by making it fun and celebratory again, like it was back in the early days of America. Baking "election cakes" to share and enjoy while voting, or hosting festivities at polling places, can inject some much-needed positivity and help encourage participation. Simple acts like this are a good starting point to begin strengthening our civic society and democratic institutions.
And much more...

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993: Johann Hari | The Skinny on 'Magic Pill' Weight-Loss Drugs May 21, 2024

Are new weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy "magic" pills that can put an end to the obesity epidemic? Johann Hari is here to give us the skinny!

What We Discuss with Johann Hari:

Processed and ultra-processed foods are a major driver of the obesity epidemic, as they undermine the body's natural ability to feel full and satisfied after eating. Moving from fresh, whole foods to mostly processed foods is strongly linked to the dramatic rise in obesity rates.
Obesity is a complex issue with biological, psychological, and social causes. Factors like genetics, emotional eating, trauma, and the food environment all play a role. Stigmatizing or shaming people for their weight is cruel and counterproductive.
New weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy work by artificially boosting satiety hormones like GLP-1, helping people feel full faster and eat less. They are showing impressive weight loss results, but also come with potential risks and side effects that are not yet fully understood, especially in the long-term.
While these new drugs may help many people, they are not a magic solution. They don't address the underlying drivers of the obesity crisis in the food system and environment. To make a real difference, we need broader changes to make healthy eating the easy, default option.
The good news is, each of us can take positive steps today to improve our health, no matter our current weight. Focus on adding more whole, minimally processed foods to your diet, and find physical activities you truly enjoy. Prioritize getting good sleep, managing stress, and building a strong social support network. Small, sustainable lifestyle changes can make a big difference over time. Be patient and kind with yourself in the process. You have the power to transform your health, one choice at a time.
And much more...

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992: Royals | Skeptical Sunday May 19, 2024

What's the point of the publicly funded British Royal family in the modern world? Andrew Gold puts the monarchy under a microscope on this Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

The British monarchy is a centuries-old institution that has had a significant impact on the UK's culture, politics, and history. While the monarch's role is largely ceremonial, the royal family still holds influence and plays a significant part in British society.
The British Royal Family receives public funding through the Sovereign Grant, which is calculated as a percentage of the profits made by the Crown Estate. The Sovereign Grant covers official expenses, while the monarch also has personal income from private estates.
The monarchy faces challenges in maintaining its relevance in an increasingly democratic and progressive world. The royal family must balance tradition with adapting to changing societal values and expectations.
The popularity of individual members of the royal family, such as Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry, can significantly impact public perception of the monarchy as a whole.
Despite the controversies and challenges surrounding the British monarchy, it remains an integral part of the nation's identity and continues to captivate people worldwide. By focusing on their roles as symbols of unity, continuity, and tradition, while also embracing positive change and engaging in meaningful charitable work, the royal family can maintain its relevance and contribute to the well-being of the British people and the global community.
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991: Should You Coexist with a Manchild Narcissist? | Feedback Friday May 17, 2024

Should you endure a toxic marriage for the sake of your son's relationship with his father, or run for the hills while you can? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You're contemplating leaving your narcissistic addict husband due to his poor treatment of you and your child, but you feel trapped financially and concerned about your son losing his father. Should you try to reconcile and accept him the way he is, or run for the hills while you can?
Betrayed by a lifelong friend who used you in an eBay scam and left you financially accountable to his victims, you found closure years later at a party by forgiving him and letting go of your own negative emotions about the situation. But you can't help but wonder if you should've just punched him in the face. Did you do the right thing?
After years of caring for your late mother's boyfriend like family, you feel disrespected when you're labeled as a vendor at a granddaughter's wedding, highlighting the family's lack of appreciation for your efforts. Are you still expected to bring a gift, or should you send them an invoice the day after the wedding for taking care of their grandfather?
Your close relationship with your daughter's ex-boyfriend, now reformed from the issues that facilitated their breakup, causes tension with your married daughter, forcing you to choose between transparency or secrecy to preserve your bond. Should you continue to "sneak around" with your daughter's ex, or just be honest and let the chips fall where they may?
You're a Canadian mom worried about your 18-year-old daughter's real-life meetup with the 23-year-old American boyfriend she met online. How can you ensure her safety (on the off-chance he might be a human trafficker or drug fiend) without damaging your relationship by being seen as overbearing?
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990: Jonathan Haidt | How Gen Z Became the Anxious Generation May 14, 2024

Jonathan Haidt is here to talk about his latest book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.

What We Discuss with Jonathan Haidt:

Social media and smartphones have drastically altered childhood since the early 2010s, leading to increased rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicide among teens, especially girls.
Virtual interactions on social media are disembodied, shallow, and can spread mental health issues among susceptible teens. Prestige biased learning causes teens to emulate influencers, even those promoting unhealthy behaviors. Smartphones and social media also enable sexual predators to easily target children online.
Overprotection in the real world and underprotection online are both mistakes that need to be reversed. Parents have allowed kids too much unsupervised screen time while restricting their independence and free play in the physical world out of exaggerated fears.
Schools and parents need to set clear boundaries around technology use. No smartphones before high school, no social media until age 16, and phone-free schools from bell to bell are key norms to establish. The longer parents delay introducing these technologies, the better.
Although the situation is serious, positive change is possible when parents, educators, and lawmakers work together. Parents can start by giving kids more independence and free play time offline, schools can go phone-free, and governments can pass laws to make online spaces safer for kids. With collective action, we can restore a healthier childhood for the next generation. Small steps like "Free Play Fridays" for neighborhood kids can make a difference right away. By coming together to solve this, we can ensure today's youth have the space to develop into competent, well-adjusted adults.
And much more...

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989: Bad Behavior Uncorrected Leaves Dad Unprotected | Feedback Friday May 10, 2024

Your disabled father's safety is jeopardized by a violent, mentally ill relative, and legal remedies have proven insufficient. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your paralyzed, terminally sick father's safety is at risk due to a violent, mentally ill family member, and legal interventions seem ineffective. What alternative solutions exist?
Raised in an abusive, isolating homeschool cult, you struggle with trauma, financial hardship, and inaccessibility to college due to a lack of legitimate transcripts. Are you out of luck, or might there be a workaround? [Thanks to licensed mental health counselor and cult expert Steven Hassan for helping us with this one!]
After enduring a volatile, unprofessional manager who alienated staff and customers, how can you diplomatically end your forced friendship now that he's been fired?
Your mother's disapproval of your loving husband has led to an 'all or none' ultimatum resulting in estrangement and heartbreak for your son, who wonders why you "don't visit grandma anymore." What can you do?
A dyslexic listener shares their journey to success, urging others with dyslexia to embrace their strengths, seek accommodations, and overcome shame by being open and advocating for their needs.
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988: Robert Mazur | How Money Laundering Works Part Two May 09, 2024

Ex-federal agent Robert Mazur shares his experiences working undercover to infiltrate drug cartels, offering insights into the challenges involved. Pt 2/2. [Pt 1 can be found here!]

What We Discuss with Robert Mazur:

How Robert, working undercover for US Customs and the DEA, posed as a money launderer to infiltrate Pablo Escobar's Medellin cartel and other criminal organizations.
Money laundering enables cartels to produce their most lethal product: corruption. Corrupt officials and governments facilitate drug trafficking operations.
Money laundering methods are highly sophisticated, involving legitimate businesses, secret codes, and multi-national operations to evade detection.
Banks and the global financial system need to change to combat money laundering effectively, with severe penalties for those involved in facilitating the flow of illicit funds.
Despite the risks and close calls, Robert continued his undercover work to gather intelligence and evidence against drug cartels until it became clear that the price his family was paying was not worth continuing.
And much more...

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987: Robert Mazur | How Money Laundering Works Part One May 07, 2024

Ex-federal agent Robert Mazur shares his experiences working undercover to infiltrate drug cartels, offering insights into the challenges involved. Pt 1/2.

What We Discuss with Robert Mazur:

How Robert, working undercover for US Customs and the DEA, posed as a money launderer to infiltrate Pablo Escobar's Medellin cartel and other criminal organizations.
The extensive planning that goes into an undercover operation, including developing a detailed backstory, establishing fake businesses, and coordinating with informants and other agents.
How Robert built rapport with targets by researching their interests, using active listening, and offering them gifts to gain their trust.
Undercover agents must be laser-focused on their targets and avoid thinking about their personal lives, as any slip-up could compromise the operation and endanger their safety.
During trials, these agents must be prepared for defense attorneys' tactics, such as role reversal, and maintain their composure to avoid compromising the case or their credibility in front of the jury.
And much more...

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986: Porn | Skeptical Sunday May 05, 2024

Has technology weaponized pornography into a public health crisis? Michael Regilio takes us through modern porn's ins and outs on this Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

High-speed internet porn is a recent phenomenon that provides an intense, novel experience unlike traditional pornography, hacking into our brain's evolutionary desires for new mates and triggering dopamine responses similar to drug addiction.
Pornography use, especially among adolescents and young adults who grew up with easy access to internet porn, has been linked to erosion of gray matter in the brain's prefrontal cortex, which controls impulse control and decision-making.
Porn use has been associated with sexual disorders like erectile dysfunction in young men, as well as difficulties forming emotional bonds and intimacy in relationships.
While some psychologists dispute the existence of "porn addiction," neuroscientific evidence shows porn use can lead to compulsive behaviors and brain changes resembling substance addictions.
While some political efforts have been made to declare porn a public health crisis, there is little policy action based on scientific evidence to provide resources for treatment and awareness.
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985: Lives Are at Stake in Bail Reform's Wake | Feedback Friday May 03, 2024

When bail reforms free violent offenders and risk others' safety, how can we uphold justice while safeguarding victims? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

When bail reforms free violent offenders and risk others' safety, how can we uphold justice while safeguarding victims?
You've about had it with your autistic boss' cringeworthy conspiracy theories. How can you disagree respectfully and maintain professionalism?
As a cancer patient struggling with massive student loans and disability assistance denial, what legal help and guidance is available for navigating private loan regulations while fighting for survival?
You've invented a non-functional plastic object that brings laughter to all who behold its absurdity. You want to protect the IP so you can profit from this stroke of comedic novelty, but you can't ignore the potential environmental impact of manufacturing such an item en masse. What should you do?
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984: Susan Casey | Unraveling Mysteries in the Ocean's Darkest Depths Apr 30, 2024

What challenges can the ocean help us meet, and what must we do to safeguard its treasures? The Underworld author Susan Casey dives deep for answers here!

What We Discuss with Susan Casey:

The ocean plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate and serves as the largest carbon sink on the planet, making its preservation essential for mitigating climate change.
The ocean is home to a fascinating array of creatures that have adapted to extreme conditions, such as iron-breathing microbes, glass sponges, and jellyfish that can reverse their life cycle.
Pollution, including plastics, chemical weapons, and nuclear waste, has severely impacted the ocean ecosystem, with some deep-sea creatures found to have plastic particles embedded in their organs.
There are an estimated three million shipwrecks on the ocean floor, preserving valuable historical artifacts and information — such as the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient Greek analog computer.
Exploring the ocean can lead to groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, Earth's history, and climate, providing valuable insights for addressing humanity's challenges — provided we safeguard this treasury of knowledge for current and future generations.
And much more...

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983: Bro's Obsessed with Goats: What's the Antidote? | Feedback Friday Apr 26, 2024

982: Israel vs. Iran | Out of the Loop Apr 25, 2024

Should we worry that the complex dynamics between Israel and Iran might ignite WWIII? Intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth brings us in from Out of the Loop.

Welcome to what we're calling our "Out of the Loop" episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current events that may only register as a blip on the media's news cycle and have conversations with the people who find themselves immersed in them.

On This Episode of Out of the Loop:

Israel and Iran have been engaged in recent attacks on each other, with Israel striking Iranian officers in Syria, Iran launching drones at Israel, and Israel firing missiles back at Iran. However, neither side seems to want a wider conflict.
Iran's military is split between the regular Artesh forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC gets better equipment and training and has a Quds Force that specializes in unconventional warfare.
Iran and Israel both lack strong expeditionary capabilities to directly attack each other. Iran's navy is mostly small fast attack boats, while Israel has a defensive-oriented military.
Many ordinary Iranian citizens oppose their government and the Ayatollahs. The people should not be conflated with the regime. Iran has a large young population that is quite pro-Western.
Overall, a massive conventional war between Israel and Iran remains unlikely due to the geographic and military constraints on both sides, despite the harsh rhetoric. However, proxy conflicts and tit-for-tat strikes may continue.
And much more!

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981: Bobby Gunn | The 73-0 Undefeated Bare-Knuckle Boxer Apr 23, 2024

Grab a front-row seat to the gritty world of bare-knuckle boxing with undefeated champ Bobby Gunn and his 'Bare Knuckle' biographer Stayton Bonner here!

What We Discuss with Bobby Gunn and Stayton Bonner:

The culture and traditions of — as well as the stereotypes, lifestyle choices, and challenges faced by — the traveler community in which Bobby was raised.
How Bobby started fighting drunks for money at the not-so-tender age of 11.
The rich history — and brutal realities — of bare-knuckle boxing.
How Bobby answered the call of the underground bare-knuckle boxing circuit and what the costs have been along the way.
The evolution of bare-knuckle boxing, and Bobby's indelible mark on the sport.
And much more...

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980: Sister Was Wild — Should You Adopt Her Child? | Feedback Friday Apr 19, 2024

Your pregnant sister-in-law was a wild child growing up and suffers addiction. Would adopting her baby disrupt your family life? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Whenever you're hit with a double-whammy of physical illness and depression, remember that psychology is, in fact, biology. Metacognition is the key.
Your pregnant sister-in-law was a wild child growing up and suffers from addiction. Would adopting her baby disrupt your own family's tranquility?
What's the most drama-free way to get your professional contacts on board with the changes you've made since coming out as transgender? [Thanks to Noelle Soncrant, the first visible transgender financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual, for helping us with this one!]
You just discovered your wife has a warrant for her arrest after neglecting to pay $173,000 in taxes your co-owned and recently dissolved business owes to the IRS. Now what? [Thanks to bankruptcy attorney Erin Hoskins for giving us some sound advice here!]
Your sister left her amazing husband for a man she finds more attractive — but who also exhibits controlling and manipulative behavior. He's pressuring her to have a baby despite her lifelong decision against it. How can you help her realize she's making a huge mistake?
How can you mitigate career setbacks while taking time off from work to travel?
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979: Adam Gamal | My Top-Secret Fight Against Terrorism Part Two Apr 18, 2024

What's it like to be one of the only Muslim Arab Americans fighting terrorism in the US' most secret military unit? Adam Gamal shares here in part 2 of 2! [Part 1 can be found here.]

What We Discuss with Adam Gamal:

How Adam Gamal went from being an Egyptian refugee who barely spoke English to an operative in the United States' most secret special forces unit.
The unit's tasks range from counterterrorism and hostage rescue to counter-narcotics operations.
The ethical and emotional complexities of covert operations.
How top secret operatives navigate cultural nuances while making personal sacrifices for the greater good.
The importance of intelligence, adaptability, and the unseen battles fought every day to ensure American safety.
And much more...

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978: Adam Gamal | My Top-Secret Fight Against Terrorism Part One Apr 16, 2024

What's it like to be one of the only Muslim Arab Americans fighting terrorism in the US' most secret military unit? Adam Gamal shares here in part 1 of 2!

What We Discuss with Adam Gamal:

How Adam Gamal went from being an Egyptian refugee who barely spoke English to an operative in the US Army's most secret special forces unit.
The unit's tasks range from counterterrorism and hostage rescue to counter-narcotics operations.
The ethical and emotional complexities of covert operations.
How top secret operatives navigate cultural nuances while making personal sacrifices for the greater good.
The importance of intelligence, adaptability, and the unseen battles fought every day to ensure American safety.
And much more...

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977: Do You Strive for a Love That Can't Survive? | Feedback Friday Apr 12, 2024

We have a follow-up from our episode 904 listener on her Persian boyfriend's hesitation to advance their six-year relationship. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

What are the benefits of raising a resilient child? Daily Dad Ryan Holiday counts the ways.
An update from the listener who wrote in on episode 904 regarding her Persian boyfriend's reluctance to commit to the next step of their six-year relationship. (Hint: it's got very little to do with his family's acceptance of her non-Persianness.)
As a Mandarin-speaking American quickly rising within a Chinese-owned organization, you find the inevitable influence of the CCP over the fate of your company and career to be suboptimal. How do you reconcile the broader moral objections of your work with your responsibility to ensure financial stability for your family moving forward?
Getting divorced would be financially disastrous, but marriage to someone who lacks critical thinking skills, is incapable of reading the simplest of context clues, and can't come to any opinion he isn't told by his parents, church, or political movement is exhausting. What are your options?
In the event of your untimely demise, how do you keep your kids safe from your estranged, narcissistic, abusive, BPD-afflicted, manipulative, and generally toxic parents? [Thanks to trust and estate attorney and judge Jordan Richards for helping us with this one!]
Hey, bro, if you need us to hook you up with Carl's DNA-altering money pills (as mentioned on episode 941), your business may be failing for reasons completely unrelated to the ones you're imagining. But we have thoughts...
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976: Bruce Ladebu | Stories of Hope in the Fight Against Slavery Apr 11, 2024

Children's Rescue Initiative founder Bruce Ladebu joins us to discuss the 20 years he's spent liberating hundreds of people from slavery and trafficking!

What We Discuss with Bruce Ladebu:

Human trafficking and slavery affect around 40 million globally, generating $150 billion per year. Exploitation includes forced labor, domestic servitude, and sex trafficking of all ages.
Heartless and often sadistic traffickers prey on the most vulnerable and desperate populations, including disaster-stricken children and marginalized minorities. Corruption and apathy among local authorities and law enforcement allow this atrocity of an industry to thrive.
Rescuing trafficking victims is perilous work, but Bruce Ladebu's team has saved hundreds over the past 20 years. Extensive physical and mental rehabilitation in the aftermath is often necessary for these survivors to cope with the trauma they've endured.
Children's Rescue Initiative is Bruce's organization that provides funding for a variety of programs that help to rescue children from trafficking and slavery, provide them with shelter and care, and help them reintegrate into society.
Donating cash is just one way to help — people can also volunteer their time to organizations like Children's Rescue Initiative that are working to combat human trafficking and slavery. There are a number of ways to volunteer, such as working in a shelter, providing legal assistance, or advocating for policy changes.
And much more...

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975: Cal Newport | Reclaiming Time and Focus with Slow Productivity Apr 09, 2024

How can we achieve work/life balance when we're always so dang busy? Slow Productivity author Cal Newport helps us achieve without burning out here!

What We Discuss with Cal Newport:

Why we need to redefine what productivity means in an age of constant connection and unclear boundaries between work life and home life.
How the pandemic's remote work "solutions" exacerbated — on a societal level — an already simmering host of workload issues.
How committing to doing fewer things makes work more sustainable and increases its overall quality.
How to increase the volume of email you can process while minimizing the productivity-killing need to context switch.
Innovative work models that may be key to better balance and slow productivity in the near and distant future.
And much more...

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974: Emotional Support Animals | Skeptical Sunday Apr 07, 2024

Are too many people abusing laws that allow service animals to accompany the legitimately disabled? Michael Regilio walks us through this Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

If you've noticed a proliferation of people threatening legal repurcussions if they aren't allowed to go absolutely everywhere with their emotional support animals, you're not alone. They're just hoping you don't know the difference between emotional support animals and service animals.
Service animals are trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities and are legally protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), while emotional support animals provide comfort to their owners but do not have the same level of training — and are not covered by the ADA.
There are some legal allowances for emotional support animals, but they vary depending on the state.
Those who abuse the system by insisting their emotional support animals be allowed to accompany them everywhere undermine people who legitimately rely on their service animals to get around.
It's important to understand the difference between these two types of animals so we can provide appropriate care and support to both animals and their handlers (and call out the fakers who ruin it for everyone).
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973: Kid's Not Possessed, She Just Needs a Safe Nest | Feedback Friday Apr 05, 2024

Your alcoholic sister's in an abusive relationship, and you worry your nieces are in danger. What can you do? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your alcoholic sister's in an abusive relationship, and you worry your nieces are in danger. What can you do?
Taking over from a clueless old boss can be challenging. How can you forge ahead without tinging new business relationships with his old-boss smell?
“Your dad gave me an STD! Wanna share a toilet?”
Your immigrant parents seem to have your best interests in mind. It's a shame they're so racist.
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972: Mustafa Suleyman | The Coming Wave of Artificial Intelligence Apr 02, 2024

How has artificial intelligence (AI) become the 21st century's greatest dilemma? Microsoft AI CEO and The Coming Wave author Mustafa Suleyman weighs in!

What We Discuss with Mustafa Suleyman:

A deep dive into the evolution of AI and understanding how AI learns and predicts.
AI's potential impact on everything from everyday jobs to gaming to national security to solving global challenges.
The ethical considerations of allowing AI to replace humans in the workforce — particularly as it gets more sophisticated and more capable of taking on more complex tasks.
How AI will shape the course of the arms race between the superpowers.
The critical need for responsible innovation, international safety standards, and cooperative governance to harness AI's benefits while mitigating its threats.
And much more...

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971: Laughter is Life's Lubricant | Feedback Friday Mar 29, 2024

A dinner party with friends was interrupted in one of the most embarrassing ways possible — and then it went viral. Welcome to April Fools' Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday (April Fools' Edition):

A dinner party with friends was interrupted in one of the most embarrassing ways possible — and then it went viral!
You could be upset about the all-day wardrobe malfunction nobody bothered to tell you about, or you could choose funny.
Remember that time you ended up in jail and they took your offhand joke about wishing you were dead way too seriously? That escalated quickly.
So you think you can avoid your ex's family with diligent planning around all possible social events? Try that in a small town.
The Old Man and the Ski is something Ernest Hemingway never wrote.
I hear she got wet in the company of a grateful stranger. That's why the lady is a tramp.
The chances of Gabe bombing a job interview while succumbing to a puzzling medical condition? Exactly one in a vermillion.
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970: Annie Jacobsen | The Nuts and Bolts of Nuclear Annihilation Mar 28, 2024

Are you afraid of the possibility of nuclear war? Chances are good you're not scared enough. Journalist Annie Jacobsen is here to change all that!

What We Discuss with Annie Jacobsen:

What checks and balances keep us safe from nuclear attacks — and prevent such attacks from being initiated accidentally?
Why nuclear war preparedness and response plans are woefully inadequate under even the mildest potential scenarios.
The mechanics and strategies of nuclear warfare and the fantasy of space-based defense systems.
The terrifying concept of nuclear EMPs and their consequences.
The chilling reality of nuclear winter and its aftermath on those unlucky enough to survive the first blasts.
And much more...

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969: Scott Walker | Persuasion Tactics of a Hostage Negotiator Mar 26, 2024

If you want to understand communication, emotional regulation, and bargaining under pressure, join us here with former hostage negotiator Scott Walker!

What We Discuss with Scott Walker:

The role of trust in successful negotiations.
How emotional intelligence plays into hostage negotiations.
The minimalist toolkit of a hostage negotiator.
Navigating legal and ethical boundaries in negotiations.
The perils of fame in kidnapping situations, and the importance of ransom discipline and social media caution.
And much more...

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968: Bottled Water | Skeptical Sunday Mar 24, 2024

Does the $200 billion bottled water industry provide a superior product to what comes out of your tap? Andrew Gold investigates on this Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Is the bottled water industry a $200 billion sham?
Fluoride in water: myths and facts.
Bottled vs. tap, and purified vs. filtered: quality, safety, and environmental impact.
The benefits of spring water over other types.
The dangers of drinking too much water.
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967: Dad's Years of Abuse Have Come Home to Roost | Feedback Friday Mar 22, 2024

Now in his 80s, the abusive dad who made your life Hell is experiencing domestic violence at the hands of his younger wife. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Are you making the right decision, or are you making the decision right?
Now in his twilight years, the abusive dad who made your life Hell is experiencing domestic violence at the hands of his younger wife — though he would never admit to being victimized by a woman. What should you do?
You're great at actively listening and asking questions to keep a conversation rolling — until the focus turns to you. How do you develop confident storytelling skills that keep an audience engaged in what you have to say?
How do you manage your infatuation with multiple partners during the devil-may-care, badminton-driven casual dating phase you're going through?
Despite trying to resolve numerous points of family drama by doing the right thing, you have regrets that maybe you didn't do the right thing even better. As we review the circumstances, might you consider giving yourself a damn break?
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966: Patrick Winn | Wa State: When a Drug Cartel Becomes a Country Mar 19, 2024

How has a drug cartel operating as its own country thwarted hostile actions by its neighbors and the CIA? Narcotopia author Patrick Winn is here to explain!

What We Discuss with Patrick Winn:

Burma vs. Myanmar.
The CIA's role in Wa State's formation.
How Wa State went from a poppy-harvesting cartel to a self-sufficient, defense-capable narco nation.
The evolution of Wa State's drug branding and distribution that outsells Starbucks and McDonald's.
The future of Wa State and its potential global impact.
And much more...

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965: Seeking Repentance for Unfair Life Sentence | Feedback Friday Mar 15, 2024

Your friend is legally chained to a life of debt for something he did in his youth. Is there an ethical way to ease his burden? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your friend is legally chained to a life of debt for killing one person and disabling another when he fell asleep behind the wheel in his youth. While everyone agrees he should be held accountable, it seems cruel and unusual that his only hope for relief is death. Is there an ethical way to ease his burden? [Thanks to bankruptcy attorney Erin Hoskins for helping us with this one!]
On your big wedding day, how should you navigate the friction that's liable to happen between your trans brother, the other two members of his throuple, and your conservative family who doesn't get (or wants to get) how any of this works?
How do you tell your MS-diagnosed and newly unemployed roommate and his ever-present (but non-rent-paying) girlfriend to either find a new place, move back home, or start contributing more to household cleaning and maintenance?
Should you share unsupervised custody with your toxic, out-of-control, cheating ex who has exhibited countless episodes of poor judgment and domestic violence with the woman he left you for? Or should you trust your instincts and keep things the way they are?
Do we recommend any networking conferences that might help an ambitious 25-year-old learn more about himself, gain valuable experiences, and add perspective to his life?
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964: Miles Johnson | The Secret World of International Crime Mar 14, 2024

How do globally organized criminals stay two steps ahead of the law? Chasing Shadows author Miles Johnson takes us into the underworld for answers!

What We Discuss with Miles Johnson:

The global impact of drug trafficking and sanctions busting.
How the DEA internationally operates more like the CIA than the FBI.
The Syrian conflict: a tangled web of alliances and interests.
Innovative low-tech money laundering schemes and the shadow economy.
The evolution of criminal networks and the role technology plays in their prosperity.
And much more...

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963: Charles Duhigg | Unlocking the Secret Language of Connection Mar 12, 2024

How can we build rapport and optimize our connection with others? Supercommunicators author Charles Duhigg brings us the practical steps here!

What We Discuss with Charles Duhigg:

The three categories of conversation: practical, emotional, and social.
The biological underpinnings of communication — such as neural entrainment — that make humans unique.
How to become a better active listener through looping — ask a question, repeat back what you just heard the person say in your own words, and ask if you got it right.
The difference between matching and mimicry in communication — and which one will serve you better.
Understanding and overcoming stereotype threat.
And much more...

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962: Timeshares | Skeptical Sunday Mar 10, 2024

Are timeshares ever not a scam? Kevin Rapp joins us for Skeptical Sunday to delve into their pros and cons without the high-pressure sales gauntlet!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

The hidden costs of timeshares.
The unconsidered benefits of timeshares.
The unexpected demographics of today's timeshare owners.
The trials and tribulations you'll probably face if you try to exit your timeshare investment.
Weighing the pros and cons — and reading the fine print — to decide if a timeshare might be right for you.
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961: Dark Prognosis of Friend's Postpartum Psychosis | Feedback Friday Mar 08, 2024

Postpartum psychosis is a serious disorder that can make mothers kill their children. So why aren't we talking more about it? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

In the wise words of James Clear (and Adam Smith, probably): "Don't spend what you haven't earned."
A friend you've known for years killed her baby under the influence of a disorder called postpartum psychosis. The media is having a field day reporting her as a murderous monster, but why isn't it taking the opportunity to raise awareness of this condition so others can avoid repeating the nightmare she and her family are experiencing?
You're torn between the desire to maintain the happiness you have with your current partner and the longing for love with someone else who seems unattainable. How can you reconcile these conflicting emotions without hurting anyone?
Is there truth to the idea that your teen niece's father is "the kind of person" who might sexually assault her, or is your conspiracy-minded sister just paranoid about her ex having visitation rights? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
How can you focus on networking and being authentic on a professional level when your Fortune 10 employer has you signing non-disclosure agreements that keep you from mentioning the nature of your work or even the name of your company?
Hey! We've got an update from the listener whose psychiatrist was hitting on her on episode 931!
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960: Amir Levine | Finding and Keeping Love with Attachment Science Mar 05, 2024

What are attachment styles, and how can we understand them to find and keep love? Attached author Amir Levine is here to share what the science has to say!

What We Discuss with Amir Levine:

The four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and anxious-avoidant.
The influence genetics, environment, and upbringing have on these attachment styles.
How people tend to handle relationships based on their attachment style.
How the development of attachment styles has evolved over time.
What the dependency paradox is and how we can navigate it per our attachment style.
And much more...

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959: Freedom Hopes Dashed If They Find His Gun Stash | Feedback Friday Mar 01, 2024

Your tax-evading husband was lucky enough to dodge prison, but the discovery of his secret gun stash could change that. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

At trial, your tax-evading husband was lucky enough to dodge prison for the sake of his family, but the discovery of his secret gun stash (which you uncovered by mistake) could change that. What should you do now that you know about it? [Thanks — again — to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
Narcolepsy hasn't prevented you from achieving superior performance ratings while working from home, but now your job is pushing for a return to the office. How can you best make the case for a medical exception to maintain a win/win status quo? [Thanks to HR professional Joanna Tate for helping us with this one!]
Your borderline personality disorder-suffering stepdaughter's enabling father — your partner — has made it clear he'll always prioritize her needs over yours. Unfortunately, he doesn't want to put in the work to get her the treatment she needs to become someone you feel safe around — or have around your baby. What's your best move?
A colleague you once considered creatively combustive has become, at the helm, a toxic and tiresome lodestone to your organization. Should you join a coup to usurp his deteriorating grasp on the company's reins before all is lost, or give him a heads up that his leadership is in shambles?
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958: Alison Young | Lab Leaks, Pandemics, and a World at Risk Feb 29, 2024

Did the COVID-19 pandemic start with a lab leak? Pandora's Gamble author Alison Young is here to crunch the numbers without entertaining conspiracies!

What We Discuss with Alison Young:

How often disease research lab leaks really occur.
Why even the world's best-run labs are susceptible to safety breaches.
The prevalence of disinformation campaigns to cover up, obscure, or misdirect lab leak blame.
What gain-of-function research is and why it's so controversial.
What we do and don't know about the possibility of the COVID-19 pandemic being the result of a lab leak in Wuhan, China.
And much more...

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957: Arthur Brooks | The Art and Science of Getting Happier Feb 27, 2024

If happiness is a direction rather than a destination, how can we ensure we're enjoying the ride? Build the Life You Want co-author Arthur Brooks guides us!

What We Discuss with Arthur Brooks:

Understanding happiness as a direction rather than a destination.
The dangers of victim mentality and culture wars.
The pitfalls of betting on others to change.
Fluid vs. crystallized intelligence.
How we can nurture our emotional intelligence and shift focus from achievement-based self-objectification to self-awareness.
And much more...

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956: Cannabis | Skeptical Sunday Feb 25, 2024

What are the social, political, and medical ramifications of cannabis use? Michael Regilio is the Chong to Jordan's Cheech on this Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

The historical use of cannabis in the Middle Ages and colonial times.
The criminalization of cannabis in the 20th century and the slow reversal of its prohibition.
The effects of THC and CBD.
Why modern cannabis is so much more potent than the strains our parents used to sneak.
The benefits of legal cannabis.
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955: Romance Twister: My Mister Once Dated My Sister | Feedback Friday Feb 23, 2024

How do you get over the icky discovery that your boyfriend briefly dated your sister before she kicked him to the curb? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you get over the icky discovery that your boyfriend briefly dated your sister a couple of years ago before she kicked him to the curb for character flaws he seems to have developed past?
You don't regret cutting off ties with the drug-addicted mother who traumatized you your entire life, but how can you help your teenage siblings who are currently subjected to her abuse without backtracking into the darkness yourself?
It turns out you don't really love the field for which your degree prepared you, nor the company you've been with for the past four years. How can you get a fresh start in another career without beginning back at square one?
Is there a socially acceptable way to intervene when you overhear an MLM scammer trying to recruit a stranger into their diabolical web of nonsense?
How do you get your employers to see you as indispensable while cultivating the resilience to persevere even if you do get laid off?
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954: Dr. Ramani | Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People Feb 20, 2024

How can you identify and heal from the narcissistic people who inflict themselves upon your life? It's Not You author Dr. Ramani Durvasula rejoins us to find out!

What We Discuss with Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

The impact of narcissism on relationships.
The narcissist's perception of themselves and others.
The influence of status and social media on narcissism.
The struggles of dealing with a narcissist.
The role of culture in narcissistic behavior.
And much more...

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953: We Did the Math — Our Colleague's a Sociopath | Feedback Friday Feb 16, 2024

Finding out your colleague's a legitimate sociopath who preys on the sympathy of others is bad enough, but he's also a doctor. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Finding out your colleague's a legitimate sociopath, drunk, and drug addict who preys on the sympathy of others is bad enough — but he also happens to be a doctor who controls the fate of countless lives. Now that this has been uncovered, what happens next?
Caring for your criminally violent nine-year-old adopted brother puts your aging parents in danger. Is there a compromise that would ensure their safety without abandoning him to the foster system that failed him? [Thanks to licensed marriage and family therapist Nancy Yen for helping us with this one!]
A legal battle with a contentious, antagonistic coworker exacerbates your struggles with PTSD and anxiety. Quitting your job over this seems like the only way to stop sharing uncomfortable space with this guy, but what are your options?
Though it's contributed to a more positive overall attitude that's improved your life significantly and helped you kick alcohol, you worry that vaping small doses of synthetic, legal cannabis derivative HHC has you hooked. Does the good outweigh the bad here, or is your concern warranted? [Thanks to clinical psychologist and addiction specialist Dr. Rubin Khoddam for helping us with this one!]
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952: Adam Grant | The Science of Tapping Into Your Hidden Potential Feb 15, 2024

When we lack a sense of natural talent, how can we unlock our ability to excel? Find out on this episode with Hidden Potential author Adam Grant!

What We Discuss with Adam Grant:

When you're going through the repetitive steps necessary to learn a new skill, how can you turn the daily grind into a source of daily joy?
Why learning from an expert mentor is not necessarily the best path to success.
What are character skills, and why are they more important than cognitive skills or talent when it comes to succeeding?
How did a pair of hyperpolyglots go from repeatedly failing to retain languages to speaking dozens fluently?
Why we should seek advice we can act upon rather than feedback that only identifies our cheerleaders and critics.
And much more...

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951: Anna Lembke | Finding Dopamine Balance in the Age of Indulgence Feb 13, 2024

Dopamine Nation author Anna Lembke helps us understand why it's difficult to resist the temptations of a world designed to exploit our pursuit of pleasure.

What We Discuss with Anna Lembke:

The neuroscience of addiction and the role dopamine plays in keeping us hooked.
How modern society's unrestricted indulgence in pleasurable substances and behaviors can lead to addictive tendencies and the gratification of constant dopamine release.
The pros and cons of using psychedelics.
The impact of resource scarcity on instant gratification.
The need to address underlying conditions for effective addiction treatment.
And much more...

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950: Emergency Medical Services | Skeptical Sunday Feb 11, 2024

Why is relying on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) liable to send your bank balance to the morgue? Michael Regilio joins us on Skeptical Sunday to find out!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Unlike police and fire departments, emergency medical services (EMS) are not deemed essential across most of the US — which means they're often underfunded and struggling to provide adequate care.
Insurance policies commonly omit coverage for EMS-provided ambulance rides, making them cost-prohibitive for the people who often need them the most.
Even the EMTs who staff EMS outfits are underpaid and can't usually afford to make use of them without going into the red.
Who profits from the status quo of the broken EMS system, and why is it so hard to enact the reforms necessary to have providers declared essential?
What can we do to educate and advocate for the overhauls necessary to make EMS viable for everyone?
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949: Justice in the Mix for Pervert-in-Law from 796 | Feedback Friday Feb 09, 2024

The blackmail victim from episode 796 reports that the brother-in-law who wronged her is now in custody and awaiting justice. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

The blackmail victim from episode 796 reports that the brother-in-law who wronged her is now in custody and awaiting justice. What happens next? [Thanks — again — to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
When loved ones won't take the meds they need to function (at the expense of their family), what can you do?
After listening to episode 807 with Siddharth Kara, where can you send used, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to be recycled?
Horrible mom lives her life like it's prom. How do you get her to wake up to reality? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
When it comes to conspiracy theories, how do you tell the difference between the possible and the impossible?
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948: Kashmir Hill | Is Privacy Dead in the Age of Facial Recognition? Feb 06, 2024

Are the benefits of facial recognition technology worth their societal cost? Your Face Belongs to Us author Kashmir Hill weighs the pros and cons here!

What We Discuss with Kashmir Hill:

What is facial recognition technology, and how does it work?
What are the positive use cases for facial recognition technology?
How accurate is facial recognition technology, and what happens when it confidently misidentifies someone (or is used unethically by those with access to the keys)?
Who is pushing for the proliferation of facial recognition technology, and what do they stand to gain from it?
Is there a middle ground between the outright banning of facial recognition technology and completely allowing it to keep tabs on us in a world where privacy is a quaint relic of a bygone era?
And much more...

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947: Getting Back on Track After Cyberbully's Attack | Feedback Friday Feb 02, 2024

946: Michael McQueen | Mastering the Art of Changing Minds Jan 30, 2024

Is polite persuasion impossible among the presently polarized populace? Mindstuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds author Michael McQueen has answers!

What We Discuss with Michael McQueen:

Despite technological advances that have changed how we communicate, the psychology that dictates our persuasion, decision-making, and thinking remains the same.
The effects of rationalizing our existing beliefs and the power of our expectations and perceptions.
The importance of not defining ourselves by our opinions.
Practical persuasion techniques such as priming and the power of sequence, as well as the effectiveness — and associated dangers — of using fear as a persuasive tool.
How an understanding of these concepts can improve our ability to communicate and persuade — even when society seems hopelessly polarized (and doubly so during an election year).
And much more...

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945: Estranged from Son for What His Sister's Done | Feedback Friday Jan 26, 2024

The ex-wife turned your son against you because you called the cops when her daughter was caught on camera stealing from you. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

The ex-wife manipulated your son against you because you called the cops when her daughter was caught on camera stealing from you. Now he refuses to talk to you. What can you do?
Is there a way to accept the job offer two states over that pays $60,000 more than you were making while sharing custody of your 16-year-old daughter who graduates in 18 months?
Ever since you were young, networking and building relationships have made you uncomfortable, and you've always felt like you're inconveniencing people by contacting them. You think it may have to do with time spent around a volatile, negative sister during your formative years. How can you overcome this?
Dr. Carl Hart claims that drugs like heroin, crack cocaine, and crystal meth can, when used responsibly, enhance a person's life in a variety of ways, such as helping married couples become closer. Well, in spite of losing your mother to heroin six years ago, you thought you might benefit from giving it a try — to disastrous results. While you're currently in recovery, you wanted to share your story with others to spare them from making the same mistake based on this "expert's" advice.
Working at a large company, you're sick of watching so many others around you get promoted while you continue to languish in the middle ranks. And ever since failing to pass a grueling interview gauntlet for a leadership position, your morale has been drained. How can you heal this emotional wound?
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944: Zach Weinersmith | Out-of-This-World Hurdles to Colonizing Mars Jan 23, 2024

What hurdles must humanity face before it can inhabit the final frontier? A City on Mars co-author Zach Weinersmith is here to ground us with the facts.

What We Discuss with Zach Weinersmith:

How tethered to reality are Elon Musk's grand plans for the human colonization of Mars? Shouldn't we focus on ensuring the sustainability of our current world before investing in centuries-long efforts to squeeze life out of a dead planet?
With current technology, how well can human bodies be protected against prolonged exposure to radiation, extreme temperature fluctuation, and lesser gravity on the Red Planet and the Lunar surface?
The economics of farming, mining, and extracting resources in space.
The political, legal, and ethical considerations of space colonization.
If now's not the most prudent time to hurl our species into the cold, uncaring void, then when?
And much more...

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943: Still Loves His Bride But Seeks Sex on the Side | Feedback Friday Jan 19, 2024

You love your wife, but a surgical mishap makes sex painful for her. Is there an ethical way to have your needs met elsewhere? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Have some good stories about your most embarrassing moments that you wouldn't mind us featuring on a future Feedback Friday? Please share with us at friday@jordanharbinger.com (and we'll share some of our own as well)!
You love your wife, but a surgical mishap makes sex too painful for her. She once joked that maybe you should find a girlfriend to help you in that department, so you did — and it didn't go over as well as you might have hoped. Is there an ethical way to have your needs met elsewhere?
An addendum to the statute of limitations in your state has you considering taking legal action against your father — who abused you when you were still a child. Would it be worth the time, energy, and money to do so at this point? [Once again, thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer another difficult one!]
You're financially reliant on your judgmental mother who has withdrawn her support in the past when she felt your values didn't align with hers. How can you get out from under her thumb in what's thus far proven to be a brutally barren job market for your particular set of skills?
As a "nice" boss, how can you cultivate the ability to share feedback with your employees that will foster their growth as professionals without feeling like you're nitpicking at their imperfections?
You're no stranger to the indispensable power of therapy, but you've found yourself making excuses to avoid it ever since the death of a close friend last year hit you hard. What can you do to stop procrastinating and get the professional help you need? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
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942: Ken Adams | The Confusing Dynamics of Covert Incest Jan 16, 2024

How does emotional enmeshment (aka covert incest) with a parent shape our mental health and relationships? Dr. Ken Adams is here to help us understand.

What We Discuss with Dr. Ken Adams:

What enmeshment is, and how it entwines family members in an emotionally unhealthy way.
How enmeshment dictates the course of future relationships.
The connection between enmeshment and abuse.
The underlying causes for enmeshment to take hold.
How to spot enmeshment and begin the process of healing from its repercussions.
And much more...

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941: Yearning for Abusive Ex Leaves You Perplexed | Feedback Friday Jan 12, 2024

It would be wise to avoid your domestically violent ex and her creepy, extorting family, so why do you want her back so much? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

It would be wise to avoid your domestically violent ex and her creepy, extorting family, so why do you want her back so much?
You worked hard to 10x your income and upgrade life for you and your family, but your wife and kids disrespect and destroy whatever nice things you try to buy for them. What can you do?
To diversify and expand your network, you're wondering if contacting a current or past professional client outside of the work setting is okay. If so, what boundaries should be observed?
A listener thinks we may have been unfair in our assessment of the abusive ex from the lead story in episode 926. We respond — and explain how we weigh the narrative of any story that's shared with us!
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940: Byron Reese | Humanity's Mysterious Journey from Antiquity to AI Jan 09, 2024

How coded into our DNA are the universal innovations that have driven human history globally? Futurist Byron Reese shares what he's uncovered here!

What We Discuss with Byron Reese:

Why innovations that increase productivity are always good for humans — because they won't steal and devalue our jobs, but create more than we can fill.
Why did it only take humanity three generations to get from the Wright Brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk to landing on the moon, but our ancestors endured 80,000 generations using the same stone tool without modification?
How much does civilization owe to the advent of language?
Why are ancient cave paintings found around the world so eerily similar — down to stenciled human hands with missing fingers?
What can we learn about our species and its intrinsic coding by studying the communication patterns of honeybees, ants, and other insects?
And much more...

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939: Teen Blackmailed in the Buff Has Suffered Enough | Feedback Friday Jan 05, 2024

The high school principal wants your girlfriend's nude photo for his 'investigation' into the hacker who got her to send it. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is it odd that the high school principal wants your girlfriend's nude photo for his 'investigation' into the blackmailing hacker who — posing as you — convinced her to send it? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for getting us out of yet another pickle!]
You spent four years getting a degree in a field that isn't hiring at the pay rate you're worth. Should you forge the path forward by starting your own business, continue working for peanuts, or just give up and go for a new degree?
Your wife doesn't buy your estranged father's attempts to make nice with your family — since his dire medical diagnosis — as anything more than a narcissistic compulsion to regain power in the relationship. Does she have a point, or has Dad really turned over a new leaf?
As an entrepreneurial woman building your successful business over the past 10 years, you find that clients seem to expect a level of personal involvement or interest above and beyond the service you're providing. How can you get them to respect your boundaries without sending them to the competition?
You don't mean to come off as a closed book when meeting new people, but you have trouble understanding when it's appropriate to share thoughts and details from your personal life or keep them to yourself. How can you strike the right balance?
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938: The Worst Part of Waking up Is Sis Is in a Cult | Feedback Friday Dec 29, 2023

Your sister's life is dominated by a coffee kibbutz cult. What can you do to make her see the light and come back to reality? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your sister's life is dominated by a coffee kibbutz cult. What can you do to make her see the light and return to reality? [Thanks, again, to Corbin Payne for giving us some guidance with this one!]
As we close out 2023, we wanted to take a few minutes to look back at the year-in-doozies, talk about a few of the interesting themes that came up a lot, and just sit back and warm our hands on the collective dumpster fire you guys started in our inbox!
How do you intervene when you know your HIV-positive ex is sleeping around and not disclosing his status?
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937: Oliver Stone | Nuclear Now Dec 26, 2023

Nuclear Now director Oliver Stone joins us to advocate for nuclear power as a better alternative to wind, solar, and other green energy solutions.

What We Discuss with Oliver Stone:

The history of nuclear energy and the political factors that influence its usage.
Lessons learned from Fukushima, Chornobyl, and Three Mile Island.
How nuclear power compares to wind, solar, hydro, and other green energy alternatives.
The influence the fossil fuel industry wields over energy alternatives of any kind.
What a future fueled by safe, sustainable nuclear power might look like.
And much more...

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936: Family Can't Know About Sister's OnlyFans Show | Feedback Friday Dec 22, 2023

The accidental discovery of your sister's OnlyFans show has you worried it's only a matter of time before the family finds out. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

The accidental discovery of your sister's OnlyFans show has you worried it's only a matter of time before the family finds out. What can you do to keep this from erupting into a full-blown scandal?
When it threatens someone's employment, how can a false report to the understaffed, overwhelmed, and overworked Department of Child Services be contested? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us with another sticky situation!]
How can you gracefully leave a new job that makes you miserable without jeopardizing relationships with the friendly insiders who supported your hiring?
How can you tell if a ghostwriter — who offers to pen the story of your life for a flat, up-front fee — is legitimate?
How do you have the birds-and-the-bees talk with your kids when the message you want to convey differs from the "abstinence only" message their other parent favors?
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935: Ben Macintyre | Escaping from a Nazi Fortress Prison Dec 21, 2023

Join us for adventure with Ben Macintyre, author of Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison!

What We Discuss with Ben Macintyre:

How Germany's Colditz Castle — around in some form or another since 1046 — came to serve as a Nazi POW camp for high-ranking officers of the Western Allies during World War II.
How concentrating Allied officers who had previously escaped from other camps — or were deemed to be a high-security risk — into one place turned Colditz into a highly competitive "escape university."
Why the hodgepodge layout of Colditz (known as Oflag IV-C during the war) made it a terribly inefficient prison — from which more than 30 successful escape attempts were made between 1939 and 1945.
Plans for more than 300 escape attempts made over the years involved everything from clever disguises to hand-dug tunnels to a glider made from bedsteads, floorboards, cotton sheets, and porridge.
What happened to Colditz and its prisoners after the war?
And much more...

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934: Houthis in Yemen | Out of the Loop Dec 19, 2023

Who are Yemen's Houthis, and what threat do they pose to us here in the West? Intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth brings us in from Out of the Loop.

Welcome to what we're calling our "Out of the Loop" episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current events that may only register as a blip on the media's news cycle and have conversations with the people who find themselves immersed in them.

On This Episode of Out of the Loop, We Discuss:

Though the group from which they originate has been around for thousands of years, why are the Houthis in Yemen suddenly making headlines and drawing attention from the West?
How Iran benefits from (allegedly) arming the Houthis to fight a proxy war against Saudi Arabia's influence in the region.
Why Yemen is a crucial link in the global supply chain — and how it enriches whoever is able to control it.
Why the well-funded Saudi military has a difficult time keeping the Houthis in check.
Possible global consequences of the recent Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
And much more!
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933: Are You Fine After Fire or a Trauma Denier? | Feedback Friday Dec 15, 2023

Are you really fine after a fire consumed your home and all you owned, or is there trauma you’re still taking time to process? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week’s Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How did the GiveDirectly campaign to raise money for two villages in Kenya go (introduced by Rory Stewart on episode 867)? We’d say pretty well, actually! — and you can still help transform the lives of people in poverty by giving directly. Through December 31st, all donations will be doubled until $250k in match funds pledged by 21 donors run out. This is a true match, so any unused match funds expire after midnight ET on New Year’s Eve.
Are you really fine after a fire consumed your home and all you owned, or is there trauma you’re still taking time to process?
In the aftermath of your breakup, you sought therapy to cope while your ex-fiancée took a more questionable series of approaches that involved accusing you of abuse. Despite residual negativity, you remain hopeful you might be able to mend your differences and rekindle the relationship. Is this just wishful thinking?
While you’d love to honor your late father’s memory by attaching his name to a sizeable donation you made to a charity in your close-knit town, you’re wondering if leaving it anonymous and remaining invisible might be the wiser choice.
Your addiction-struggling brother chose drugs over visiting your mother in the hospital when she was terminally ill, leaving you to make end-of-life decisions per her wishes. Now that she’s gone, he’s loudly proclaiming to anyone who will listen that you killed her. How should you handle this?
A listener shares how he’s translated some of our advice into real-world application.
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932: Mike Kelland | A Planetary Approach to Fixing the Climate Crisis Dec 12, 2023

What novel scientific breakthroughs will bring us back from the brink of total climate catastrophe? Mike Kelland of Planetary Technologies explains here!

What We Discuss with Mike Kelland:

The regressive consequences of climate change denial (and why the climate crisis isn't a hoax no matter what your nutty uncle said throughout the entirety of Thanksgiving dinner).
The role carbon plays in climate change.
Current and projected methods of removing carbon from the environment.
How Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) enables the ocean to safely capture excess atmospheric carbon while combating the effects of ocean acidification.
The role of companies in accelerating carbon removal.
And much more...

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931: Trust is Twisted by Thirsty Therapist Resisted | Feedback Friday Dec 08, 2023

930: Morgan Housel | The Power of Preparation Over Prediction Dec 07, 2023

If we can't predict the future, how can we prepare for a future in which we'll thrive? We consult Same As Ever author Morgan Housel for answers!

What We Discuss with Morgan Housel:

Why the best investment lessons won't be found in a finance textbook — they'll be found by understanding human behavior.
Changes are exciting and novel, but most human behavior patterns are consistent over generations.
The importance of preparedness over prediction.
Why Morgan believes the first rule of happiness is low expectations.
The dangers of lifestyle creep and comparison (and the early epiphany that broke Morgan free from playing this losing game).
And much more...

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929: David Eagleman | Exploring the Brain's Inner Cosmos Dec 05, 2023

What unknown frontiers reside inside the human brain? Dr. David Eagleman, host of the original iHeart podcast Inner Cosmos, helps us chart a course here!

What We Discuss with David Eagleman:

The reason we might view particularly intense situations in slow motion.
The phenomenon of synesthesia: why some people hear colors and taste sounds.
How close we are to being able to add new senses to our brains and bodies.
The new hope neuroscience technology gives to people affected by spinal cord injuries.
Why blind people often excel as musicians.
And much more...

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928: Whisper or Withhold Stepson's Paternity Untold? | Feedback Friday Dec 01, 2023

927: Miko Peled | Journey of an Israeli in Palestine Nov 28, 2023

What's an anti-Zionist Israeli's take on current events? Miko Peled, author of The General's Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine, is here to share.

What We Discuss with Miko Peled:

How the patriotic son of a renowned Israeli general came to change his mind about the forces at play in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The ongoing role of the US and the West in this conflict.
A detailed analysis of the October 7th incident from a pro-Palestinian pro-Palestinian (note: not pro-Hamas) point of view.
Debunking conspiracy theories and addressing bigotry.
What a peaceful future for the people of the region might look like.
And much more...

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926: Is Compassion Apt for Abusive Ex, Kneecapped? | Feedback Friday Nov 24, 2023

Your abusive ex was grievously injured by his now-new ex for cheating. Should you visit him in hospital or let him suffer alone? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your abusive ex was grievously injured by his now-new ex for cheating. Should you visit him in hospital or let him suffer alone?
Are "friends" who endlessly rib you for being single and omit you from the group chat they think you don't know about worth your time? They certainly aren't helping you feel less lonely.
You were conscripted to train the person who was hired for the job you covet, while your boss had the gall to tell you you haven't "suffered" enough to fill those shoes yet. How insulted should you be?
You've identified as a badass, hard-working nurse for so long that you don't know how to be a different kind of person in your new line of work. How do you find fulfillment on this new path?
Samantha Woll: Thankful to have known her. May her memory be a blessing.
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925: Mosab Hassan Yousef | The Green Prince of Hamas Redux Nov 23, 2023

Enjoy this deluxe edition of our initial chat with 'Son of Hamas' author Mosab Hassan Yousef, featuring exclusive new insights into Israel's current events.

What We Discuss with Mosab Hassan Yousef:

What it was like growing up in one of the first families of Palestinian terrorist group Hamas -- and why Mosab considers it "the greatest school of [his] life."
The turning point when Mosab no longer saw Hamas as the "good" guys.
How Mosab dealt with the loneliness of working undercover for Israeli intelligence against his former friends and family.
What Mosab feels about the well-meaning but -- he believes to be misguided -- "free Palestine" movement.
What prompted Mosab to get out of undercover work and chronicle his story for others to read (and watch on television).
And much more...

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924: Chris DeArmitt | Rethinking Plastic's Environmental Impact Nov 21, 2023

The Plastics Paradox author Chris DeArmitt joins us to separate fact from fiction around plastic's impact on our health and the environment.

What We Discuss with Chris DeArmitt:

Misconceptions about plastic degradation.
Misconceptions about endocrine-disrupting chemicals in plastics.
The energy efficiency of plastics.
The role of recycling in plastic waste management.
The future of plastics: biodegradability and compostability.
And much more...

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923: She's Losing Sleep Over a Dangerous Creep | Feedback Friday Nov 17, 2023

A stalker who suffers from schizophrenia has your neighbor in fear for her life, and law enforcement can't do much about it. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

A stalker who suffers from schizophrenia has your neighbor in constant fear for her life, and law enforcement can't (or won't) do much about it. How can you help her stay safe?
After enduring multiple incidents of wildly inappropriate commentary and behavior from faculty members and students over the past few years, you made the heart-wrenching decision to resign from your teaching position. In retrospect, you're wondering: were you forced out, or did you overreact? Do you have legal recourse? [Thanks to school district in-house counsel Neil Rombardo for helping us with this one!]
Your manipulative ex-wife made the weird choice to move in with the next-door neighbor after an acrimonious split, and it's really cramped the style of your new, otherwise healthy relationship. What gives, and what can you do to alleviate this awkwardly hostile situation?
As a high-achieving people-pleaser, you're looking for a boss who won't squeeze you for maximum work at minimum pay. Your search has attracted the attention of "coaches" who promise to help you secure better employment, but how can you separate the straight shooters from the shysters?
With so many podcasts, books, and other sources of information easily available these days, how do we sort through it all without getting overwhelmed?
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922: Mosab Hassan Yousef | Son of Hamas Founder Denounces Terror Group Nov 16, 2023

Join us for insights from former Hamas member Mosab Hassan Yousef on the escalated Israel conflict and his perspectives on building a path to peace.

What We Discuss with Mosab Hassan Yousef:

What does Hamas hope to gain by escalating its conflict with Israel?
How does Hamas thrive on chaos at the expense of the people it claims to represent?
What would it take to build a viable Palestinian nation?
How would Mosab propose a ceasefire, and what does he see as non-negotiable demands?
What is likely to happen next?
And much more...

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921: Mitch Prinstein | The Perks and Perils of Popularity Nov 14, 2023

Can we cultivate the likability that accompanies popularity without yielding to its status-seeking negatives? Popular author Mitch Prinstein weighs in!

What We Discuss with Mitch Prinstein:

How the role of popularity changes from childhood to adulthood.
How much does physical attractiveness influence our popularity (and what can we do to overcome its effects if we're not particularly gifted in the looks department)?
How popularity affects our hormonal and neural responses -- and even our DNA.
The dangers of seeking status.
How can we escape the popularity trap?
And much more...

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920: Would It Defeat Her to Know Husband's a Cheater? | Feedback Friday Nov 10, 2023

Should you alert a newlywed to the fact that her husband slept in your bed after neglecting to inform you he was even married? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

A bit of good news to report: 30 victims of human trafficking were recently rescued by episode 833 guests Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsey Kennedy!
Should you alert a newlywed to the fact that her husband slept in your bed after neglecting to inform you he was even married?
Is it worth exiting your current relationship to give the BPD-afflicted ex with whom you're trauma-bonded another shot now that she claims to be getting the help she's always needed?
The relationship with your current husband began as an affair. Are you in the wrong for wanting to attend his adult son's wedding, even though the (perhaps rightfully) bitter ex will be in attendance?
For all of its pros, your "dream" job in space exploration is saddled with way more cons than you were expecting. You're aiming for a job that's out of this world, but should you settle for bringing your dreams back down to Earth for better work/life balance?
Is it overstepping boundaries to strongly hint to your sickly but stoic co-worker's adult kids that they should cherish every moment they can spend with him while they still can?
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919: Chris Miller | Chip War: The Battle for Semiconductor Supremacy Nov 09, 2023

How high are the geopolitical and technological stakes in the international struggle for semiconductor supremacy? Chip War author Chris Miller chimes in!

What We Discuss with Chris Miller:

Semiconductors, commonly known as semis or chips, are essential components in thousands of products such as computers, smartphones, appliances, gaming hardware, medical equipment, and military technology.
How superconductors evolved to become so crucial to our modern infrastructure.
The intricacies of semiconductor manufacturing -- from their complex operation to the resources required to create them -- mean the countries that can produce the most advanced chips have a strategic advantage on the world stage. Taiwan is currently the leader in this field.
Why China, despite investing heavily in semiconductor technology, is always playing catch-up with the rapid pace of Western-influenced technological advancement -- and what underhanded steps it might take to slow this pace to its advantage.
What the recently passed CHIPS and Science Act will likely mean for semiconductor research and manufacturing jobs in the United States.
And much more...

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918: Tom Hardin | Tipper X: The Man Behind Wall Street's Biggest Sting Nov 07, 2023

How did Tom Hardin go from insider trading to becoming Tipper X, one of the most prolific informants in securities fraud history? Join us as Tom tells all!

What We Discuss with Tom Hardin:

The factors that led Tom Hardin toward the temptation of illegal insider trading.
How the FBI caught Tom — even when he thought he was playing "smart" — and got him to become Tipper X, one of the most prolific informants in securities fraud history.
The art of wearing a wire, maintaining silence even among family and friends, and other struggles of an FBI informant.
How Tom's work helped bring insider trading to the forefront of public attention and led to increased enforcement efforts by the government.
What the public aftermath of cooperating with the FBI looks like — from risk of retaliation by former colleagues to social isolation, psychological distress, and legal ramifications.
And much more...

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917: Friendship Friction Due to Cocaine Addiction | Feedback Friday Nov 03, 2023

The reputation you've spent your professional life building is threatened by association with your cocaine-addicted friend. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You can't be envious of what someone else has without considering the unenviable parts of their story you'd prefer to avoid.
The reputation you've spent your professional life building is threatened by association with your cocaine-addicted friend. Which relationship is worth saving?
You seem to be condemned to a life of working for crappy bosses. What can you do to break this undesirable pattern?
You're 41 years old, and — for no reason that's ever been made clear — you've been estranged from your older sister and her family for about 15 years. How can you (and should you) seek reconnection?
You and your wife are good at conversing with strangers and close friends, but you find it challenging to talk to people you've only met a few times and remember details about their lives. How can you remember or tactfully re-ask questions about things you should already know?
What do you do when a troubled ex's suicide threatens the new love you're trying to cultivate?
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916: Jim Latrache | How a Drug Dealer Became an Agent in North Korea Oct 31, 2023

How does a Danish ex-con wind up as a secret agent dealing arms in North Korea? Jim Latrache (aka Mr. James from The Mole) reveals all here!

What We Discuss with Jim Latrache:

What compels a poor Danish kid like Jim Latrache to join the French Foreign Legion, and was it everything he expected it to be?
How did Jim get wrapped up in the cocaine trafficking business, what rationalizations allowed him to carry on guilt-free, and what lessons did he learn along the way?
What put Jim's drug dealing empire in the crosshairs of the police, and how did he spend his 5.5-year prison sentence once the law caught up with him?
Why was Jim seen as an ideal candidate for gathering intelligence in North Korea despite being an obvious outsider, what dangers did he face once there, and how did his years of risk pay off?
As remarkable as Jim's story is, it shows how even the most unlikely people can make a difference in the world.
And much more...

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915: Mom's Crush on Star Has Gone Way Too Far | Feedback Friday Oct 27, 2023

914: Ben Lamm | Resurrecting the Woolly Mammoth Oct 24, 2023

After their tragic extinction, will woolly mammoths once again walk the world alongside humanity? Colossal's Ben Lamm is here to de-extinct our skepticism!

What We Discuss with Ben Lamm:

Colossal Biosciences is a company working to bring back animals that, for a variety of reasons, have disappeared from the world stage in a process it calls "de-extinction."
Colossal's current focus is inserting genes from the iconic woolly mammoth into Asian elephant embryos with the goal of creating hybrid elephant-mammoths that can survive the Arctic tundra.
Colossal believes these modified woolly mammoths could help restore the Arctic ecosystem and sequester carbon to reduce the rate of climate change.
Additionally, this research will help scientists learn more about — and more effectively treat — elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), a disease among modern Asian elephant populations with a mortality rate of up to 85 percent.
Colossal is still in the early stages of development, but it hopes to have the first hybrid mammoths within a decade.
And much more...

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913: Trust Betrayed by Wife Who Strayed (2,300 Times) | Feedback Friday Oct 20, 2023

2,300 messages discovered on your wife's old phone reveal her prolific infidelity that spanned years of your 24-year marriage. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

2,300 messages discovered on your wife's old phone reveal a pattern of prolific infidelity that spanned approximately 16 percent of your 24-year marriage. Does she deserve the second chance she's begging for?
As the least successful of two sisters, you know your mother already worries chronically about you. And since your brother-in-law died by suicide last year, you're hesitant to share that you also suffer from depression — but you don't want to keep her in the dark, either. What's the right way to handle this dilemma?
Described as "irreplaceable" by your employers, your workload equals or surpasses that of longer-tenured coworkers who make twice as much as you. How can you renegotiate your salary without coming off as entitled and greedy? [Thanks to The Connector’s Advantage author Michelle Tillis Lederman for her help with this one!]
Your dad lives remotely with a partner who's generally abusive toward him, with health problems that make it difficult for her to be left alone for long periods of time. This means she either comes with him when he visits (complaining the whole time and making everyone miserable), or she stays home and texts or calls incessantly to berate him the whole time. How can you help him work up the nerve to end this obviously unhappy relationship?
How do you get over the anger and confusion brought on by the ex who ghosted you with zero explanation after a year-long relationship — especially when his thirst-trap photos keep showing up in your dating app?
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912: Matthew Dunn | Iranian Hit Squads in the UK and US Oct 19, 2023

Why are Iranian hit squads operating in the UK and even the US? Former MI6 intelligence officer and spy novelist Matthew Dunn shares his inside info here!

What We Discuss with Matthew Dunn:

Iranian hit squads are operating in the UK, the US, and other Western nations, threatening to kidnap, torture, and kill Iranians living abroad who are critical of the current regime.
These hit squads are not expendable cannon fodder — they’re usually composed of former members of the Iranian security forces and intelligence services who are seriously trained to get the job done.
This is not a new phenomenon — these hit squads have been working since the ’80s. But how have they kept themselves largely out of the public eye, and why have they suddenly become more active than ever before?
We’ll examine the threat these hit squads pose to their targets and the general population, and scrutinize whether or not Western intelligence agencies are taking them seriously enough to counter their efforts.
What function does MI6 serve in the post-Cold War landscape, and how does someone get invited to become part of its team?
And much more…

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911: Esther Perel | Cheating, Argument, and Conflict Oct 17, 2023

Where should we begin examining our problems with relationships, cheating, conflict, and more? Legendary therapist Esther Perel talks us through it here!

What We Discuss with Esther Perel:

People who cheat don't necessarily want to leave their partner — they want to leave what they have become, or to get in touch with another part of themselves that they miss.
Is monogamy a state that mating humans evolved toward naturally, or is it more of a social construct imposed for the sake of control?
Most of us don't argue because we love conflict, but because we're trying to galvanize some kind of change that requires another person's participation. So how can we argue better for the sake of both parties?
What we can learn from conflict — especially with respect to creating connection.
As an expert in intimacy and human connection, where does Esther see us heading as a species when we can all have bespoke AI in our pocket that just exists to make us happy?
And much more...

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910: 90% of the Time, Parents Aren't Toxic Every Time | Feedback Friday Oct 13, 2023

How do you and your sis endure life under your parents—who are "only" abusive 10% of the time—until you're old enough to leave? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you and your sister endure life under your parents — who are "only" abusive 10% of the time — until you're old enough to leave home? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
Your long-term partner has been dropping hints about opening up your relationship, which only makes you feel like you're not good enough for him. Will insisting on maintaining monogamy just urge him to move on — and would that be the worst thing in the world if you each want something different from a relationship?
While you're flattered your company thinks enough of you to offer you your boss' job when he retires, you're content where you are and don't really want to be working 70-80 hours a week in your 50s. How can you tactfully turn down such an "opportunity" without appearing ungrateful?
You know all the other MLMs out there are scams that prey on people eager to "be their own boss" while draining their bank accounts by making them buy products they don't need and will never sell. But the one you belong to is totally different, right? Right?
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909: Israel and Hamas | Out of the Loop Oct 12, 2023

What brought long-term hostilities between Israel and Hamas to a boiling point, and what happens next? Ryan McBeth brings us in from Out of the Loop.

Welcome to what we're calling our "Out of the Loop" episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current events that may only register as a blip on the media's news cycle and have conversations with the people who find themselves immersed in them.

On This Episode of Out of the Loop with Ryan McBeth, We Discuss:

Hamas, a Sunni Islamist group that seeks to establish an Islamic state in Palestine, launched a terrorist attack against Israel this week. Retaliation has been swift, but as many as 150 civilians (some of them American) are being held hostage.
By the time this episode is published, Israel's death toll from these attacks has hit 1,200. More than 1,100 people have died in Israeli air strikes on Gaza.
What started the feud between Israel and Hamas, how long these hostilities have been escalating, and what ignited the current round of atrocities.
Contrary to popular belief, Hamas doesn't represent the majority of Palestinians currently suffering under Israeli retaliation.
While it's impossible to predict how long this conflict will last, further escalation with the use of more destructive weaponry threatens both sides in a lose/lose war.
And much more!
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908: Tobias Rose-Stockwell | Dismantling the Outrage Machine Oct 10, 2023

Outrage Machine author Tobias Rose-Stockwell explains how social media fuels our negative emotions and disrupts society — and what we can do about it.

What We Discuss with Tobias Rose-Stockwell:

How social media inadvertently created what Tobias Rose-Stockwell calls an "outrage machine" that fuels our negative emotions and disrupts society.
Because it generates more attention (which translates into more money), negative news is more widely shared and discussed than good news, which makes it seem like the world is worse than it actually is.
The more information we produce and share online, the more powerful the algorithms and AI designed to keep us engaged — and outraged — become.
The longer people spend on social media, the more likely they are to be politically extreme — and elements on every inch of the political spectrum manipulate this to their advantage.
The steps we can take to guard against the outrage machine's control over our emotions and distortion of our reality.
And much more...

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907: Sis Lives to Excess, and Dad's Remembering Less | Feedback Friday Oct 06, 2023

Is your mean drunk sister really the best choice to care for your dad while he's going through the early stages of dementia? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday:

Is your mean drunk sister really the best choice to care for your dad while he's going through the early stages of dementia?
Can someone who was abused during involuntary commitment receive anonymous therapy to work through their trauma without the therapist knowing their identity or reporting them to the police if they disclose suicidal thoughts? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
How do you politely (and effectively) get it through your annoying ex-employee's skull that he no longer works for you and shouldn't show up to your wine bar six days a week?
How can you help your good-hearted but socially anxious and disheveled friend overcome their self-defeating behaviors and find romance?
A listener shares how our very own Jase's story in episode 881 helped them unload a long-time mental burden with the help of a good friend.
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906: Shane Parrish | Decoding Decisions Through Clear Thinking Oct 05, 2023

Learn how to optimize decision-making, gain competitive advantage, and live more intentionally through clear thinking with Farnam Street's Shane Parrish.

What We Discuss with Shane Parrish:

Clear thinking equips you to identify transformative moments and adjust your response in the critical space between stimulus and reaction.
Despite seeing ourselves as life's main characters, many of us operate on autopilot, guided by ingrained behavioral defaults shaped by biology, evolution, and culture.
In our lowest moments, we react without thought, often missing the chance to engage in reasoning. Conversely, at our best, we identify these moments and employ our full capacity for reasoning.
Your options are defined by your position in ordinary moments. A good position offers abundant and improved choices, while a bad one confines and diminishes options over time.
Learn how you can optimize decision-making, gain competitive advantage, and live a more intentional life through clear thinking.
And much more...

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905: A New Civil War in Sudan | Out of the Loop Oct 03, 2023

Who are the key players in Sudan's new civil war, and what's the "best" way this can play out? ICRC's Dr. Gasim Mohammed takes us behind the scenes!
Welcome to another one of our "Out of the Loop" episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current events that may only register as a blip on the media's news cycle and have conversations with the people who find themselves immersed in them.

On This Episode of Out of the Loop:

Sudan is currently in a civil war between two factions of the military: the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The SAF is led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who led the military coup in 2021 that ousted the civilian government.
The RSF is led by General Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in Darfur.
This latest civil war in a nation accustomed to conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis, leading to the displacement of millions who urgently require food and medical assistance.
As a fledgling democracy rich in resources but economically struggling, Sudan is a test case for whether democracy can take root in the Arab world. While the current civil war undermines this case, what's the best way this can play out for the people of Sudan — and the world? What can we do to help?
And much more!
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904: Ditching Bad Dad Would Make You So Glad | Feedback Friday Sep 29, 2023

How do you overcome your abusive father's harassment and protect yourself from his unhinged, unwelcome intrusions in the future? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you overcome your abusive father's harassment and protect yourself from his unhinged, unwelcome intrusions in the future?
Should you endure the discomfort of working alongside a sleazy colleague who sleeps with every woman he can, or actively seek new employment despite being a few months away from your degree?
Should you step down as best man for kicking a disrespectful jerk of a guest out of your friend's bachelor party?
You assumed you and your significant other of six years would eventually marry, but since neither of you wants kids, you've been told there's no point in "getting the government involved" in your lives. Is it time for you to cut your losses and search for someone who is willing to make a real commitment?
If your feathers have been ruffled by something we've said on this show, is it possibly a sign they were in need of being ruffled?
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903: Dan Ariely | Why Rational People Believe Irrational Things Sep 28, 2023

What makes rational people believe irrational things? For that matter, how do we know we're the ones being rational? Misbelief author Dan Ariely explains!

What We Discuss with Dan Ariely:

Why some of our family and friends we once considered rational have succumbed to "misbelief" — they doubt widely confirmed facts and wholeheartedly buy into bizarre conspiracy theories that wouldn't pass muster in an elementary school science fair.
Why misbelief has a universal appeal to human beings on both sides of the political divide, and how understanding the psychology behind it helps us diminish its impact.
How misbelief campaigns are often ignited by people who operate in bad faith for power, fame, and money, but the majority of people who fall for their grift (and spread it) are victims who require empathy, not judgment, to break free.
Dan shares the psychological toll of receiving death threats from conspiracy theorists who believe he's part of some sinister global cabal intent on decimating the human population.
How cultivating resilience works as a "vaccine" — appropriately enough — to misbelief in ourselves and others.
And much more...

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902: Michael Easter | Rewiring Your Scarcity Brain in a World of Excess Sep 26, 2023

Tired of constantly craving what you don't have instead of being satisfied with what you do? Scarcity Brain author Michael Easter is here to help!

What We Discuss with Michael Easter:

What is the scarcity brain that helped humans evolve to run the planet, and how does it work against us in the context of the modern world?
How the scarcity loop operates like a "serial killer" of motivation to push us into repeat behaviors that can be fun in the short term, but have the potential to harm us in the long term.
What causes us to manufacture the scarcity loops that can ruin our lives with minimal prompting — and what can pigeons teach us about how the scarcity brain processes gambling?
How we can break these scarcity loops when they're so entrenched in every aspect of our behavior.
How scarcity loops can be gamed for positive benefit.
And much more...

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901: Lawns | Skeptical Sunday Sep 24, 2023

Your lawn may be your pride and joy, but is there an environmentally friendly alternative? Join us in the weeds with Michael Regilio on Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Lawns are a symbol of American culture, but they have significant environmental drawbacks — including water wastage, pesticide use, and habitat destruction.
The origins of lawns can be traced back to British aristocracy, who sought to emulate Italian landscape paintings with vast, manicured lawns around their mansions.
Lawns in the United States became more widespread after World War II, with suburban developments like Levittown contributing to their popularity.
Noise pollution and the emission of greenhouse gases from lawn care equipment are on the rise in a landscaping industry that pulls in over $100 billion per year.
Transitioning to alternatives like xeriscaping, native gardens, or even painting brown lawns green can reduce the environmental harm caused by traditional grass lawns.
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900: Is Three a Crowd When Parents Swing Out Loud? | Feedback Friday Sep 22, 2023

899: Jennifer Cohen | Live the Life You Want, Not the Life You Get Sep 21, 2023

Bigger, Better, Bolder author Jennifer Cohen helps us develop the confidence to pursue the life we want instead of settling for the life we get.

What We Discuss with Jennifer Cohen:

Even the innately shy and introverted can develop a skill set of boldness to fearlessly pursue relationships, careers, and whatever bounties life has to offer.
Why boldness is more important than intelligence when it comes to taking advantage of opportunities that come your way.
How you can craft personal and professional connections without being schmoozy about it.
Even Beyoncé needs to adopt an alter ego to pull off her legendary, larger-than-life feats of performance — so imagine what miracles adopting your own alter ego can work for you.
How someone at rock bottom can still find ways to exercise gratitude and remain hopeful for better times ahead.
And much more...

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898: Forrest Galante | Seeking Unicorns and Resurrecting the Dodo Sep 19, 2023

Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante rejoins us to discuss rediscovering "lost" species and why we should resurrect the dodo, thylacine, and woolly mammoth.

What We Discuss with Forrest Galante:

What's Forrest been up to since his last visit to this show? Just milking venomous sea snakes and trying to find out why orcas are slaughtering great white sharks en masse.
Where are the world's biggest snakes found, and do they ever eat people?
What did Forrest find inside the world's largest cave — besides a variety of isolated ecosystems with their own weather systems?
Why following leads for unknown or thought-to-be-extinct species isn't tinfoil hat territory — and the clever ways Forrest and his team track them.
How likely is it that science will be used to resurrect extinct species like the woolly mammoth, dodo bird, and thylacine in the near future — and how does this ambitious goal fit into the conservation of existing ecosystems?
And much more...

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897: Is Friendship Defeated Because You Dry Cheated? | Feedback Friday Sep 15, 2023

Should you throw in the friendship towel after a feckless frottage foul with someone's significant other? Can you make it right? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should you throw in the friendship towel after a feckless frottage foul with someone's significant other, or can you make it right? Shrugging your shoulders and quipping, "At least it's a dry cheat" is probably not your best option.
As parents, you've been bearing the burden of your adult daughter's bad choices in education, employment, and financial responsibilities, but she hasn't always been so reckless. What's changed, and how can you help her regain her footing when she doesn't even seem to want to help herself?
You love to travel, but struggle to sleep away from your own bed due to persistent insomnia or hypersensitivity. You've experimented with all the common remedies to no avail, but what's left to try? [This segment is sponsored by BetterHelp. Big thanks to Haesue Jo, Head of Clinical Operations at BetterHelp!]
How do you gently nudge your 70-year-old parents away from offering body-shaming commentary that was more socially acceptable in their youth (and was instrumental in the negative way you felt about yourself in yours)?
Though life in your hometown is what many would consider idyllic, you can't shake the feeling that you've missed out on experiencing what it would be like to live elsewhere. How can you explore your options without upending the quality of life your family currently enjoys?
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896: Captain Max Hardberger | The Man Who Steals Ships from Pirates Sep 14, 2023

Recovering stolen ships from pirates in the world's most troubled waters is big business, and Captain Max Hardberger is here to steer us through it.

What We Learn in Conversation with Captain Max Hardberger:

Not all pirates are impoverished desperados with nothing to lose — the most vicious ones wear suits and hobnob with royalty.
The surprising places where ships are illegitimately seized by the rich and powerful who know how to play the game.
When ship owners can't recover their seized property through legal channels in corrupt courts, they turn to people like Captain Max Hardberger.
How Max determines if someone's claim to a seized ship is valid, or if they're trying to scam him into heisting somebody else's property.
The extreme "extraction" methods Max is prepared to employ when ships can't be reclaimed by mere paperwork.
And much more...

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895: Robert Waldinger | Unlocking the Science of Happiness Sep 12, 2023

What can an 85-year study tell us about the science of happiness, and how can we leverage this knowledge to live the good life? Robert Waldinger explains!

What We Discuss with Robert Waldinger:

How does the ongoing Harvard Study of Adult Development, initiated in 1938, shed light on the key elements of leading a happy and fulfilling life?
Relationships are the most important component of happiness — the good news is it's never too late to make new friends.
The touch of a good friend or a beloved pet can bring our stress levels down and reduce whatever pain we're experiencing at that moment.
20 years from now, the only people who will remember that you worked late are your kids.
Social media can be responsible for generating a lot of angst and FOMO, but it can also contribute to happiness if you use it for curated, positive communication with others.
And much more...

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894: Psychics and Tarot Cards | Skeptical Sunday Sep 10, 2023

Even if psychics and tarot cards can't give you reliable advice from the great beyond, what's the harm? Join us for Skeptical Sunday with David C. Smalley!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Why aren't psychics and tarot card readers prosecuted for fraud when they can't genuinely provide supernatural information to paying clients? Furthermore, why do they charge for their services if they could simply use their powers to win the lottery?
If psychics can't really tap into the other side for forbidden knowledge from beyond the grave, how do they seem to know so much about my dead uncle's final wishes?
Despite a thriving industry of self-proclaimed psychics claiming expertise in finding missing children and solving cold cases, investigative journalists (and normal people just paying attention) have proven their claims wrong more often than right.
What tarot cards are actually telling you.
It's easy to dismiss psychics as harmless fun and a way for people to cope with the loss of their loved ones, but sometimes they can emotionally (and financially) harm those who are vulnerable in their time of grief.
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893: Make Ex's Hard Life Nice without Self-Sacrifice? | Feedback Friday Sep 08, 2023

892: Tim Urban | What's Our Problem (And How Do We Solve It)? Sep 07, 2023

Wait But Why's Tim Urban helps us find ways to cope with the chaos of current events in his new book, What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies.

What We Discuss with Tim Urban:

Why we're so polarized and partisan in our political beliefs — seemingly more than ever before.
How low-rung thinking prevails on both sides of the political aisle (and what we can do to ascend to higher-rung thinking).
The perspective we can gain if we imagine the history of humanity as a 1,000-page book.
How the internet went from a unifying force of human connection to a division-sowing outrage generator.
Why we should strive to build our own "idea lab" instead of comfortably hunkering down in a tribally sponsored, anger-generating echo chamber.
And much more...

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891: Andrea Dunlop | Exposing Medical Child Abuse Sep 05, 2023

Women Are The Fiercest Creatures author and Nobody Should Believe Me podcast host Andrea Dunlop joins us to discuss the prevalence of medical child abuse.

What We Discuss with Andrea Dunlop:

Munchausen syndrome by proxy (aka factitious disorder imposed on another): a form of medical child abuse where parents or caregivers fake or exaggerate their child's health problems for personal gain.
How the widespread availability of medical information online, social media platforms, and crowdfunding has broadened the spectrum of people engaging in medical child abuse beyond professionals in the healthcare field.
What the long-term psychological toll looks like for children who survive such abuse and how they struggle to discern the truth as they grow older.
Why prosecution of medical child abuse cases is difficult when family courts may not thoroughly examine medical records and even accept a guilty parent or caregiver's word as fact.
How we can keep an eye out for signs of medical child abuse, and who we should contact if we suspect the worst.
And much more...

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890: Bioplastics | Skeptical Sunday Sep 03, 2023

On this Skeptical Sunday, comedian Michael Regilio joins us to discuss the pros and cons of bioplastics and the importance of responsible plastic use.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Plastic pollution, especially single-use plastic, is a significant environmental issue, with 40 percent of all plastic produced being single-use plastic packaging.
Bioplastics, made from renewable sources like plants and algae, are seen as a potential solution to the plastic problem, but come with their own challenges.
Biodegradable and compostable plastics, often labeled as such, may not always live up to their claims and can end up in landfills, where they release harmful greenhouse gases.
Harvesting algae from excessive algal waterways and using it to create biodegradable products, like flip-flops and packaging materials, is a promising and eco-friendly approach.
To help address the plastic problem, individuals can reduce their single-use plastic consumption, properly recycle plastic materials, and support initiatives that promote sustainable alternatives like algae-based products and responsible waste disposal.
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889: Win Against Addiction Uncovers Old Afflictions | Feedback Friday Sep 01, 2023

Guilt over stealing from your dad under the thrall of addiction also makes you ponder how his actions influenced your addiction. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Guilt over stealing from your dad under the thrall of addiction also makes you ponder how his actions influenced your addiction. How do you come to grips with your past to break the cycle of affliction (especially now that the cost of therapy surpasses your budget)?
Can you restore trust to a relationship once infidelity and lies are introduced? Perhaps it's more important to wonder: Should you even try?
Do you have legal recourse against a law firm that somehow leaked your personal information in an online data breach — although you never did business with them or gave them the info in the first place, and they refuse to answer your inquiries? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us with another sticky situation!]
After running the family dojo during your stepfather's cancer treatment and his subsequent surprise departure, he's returned, accusing you and your mother of theft while poaching clients for his own dojo. Do you sever ties, pay the six figures he claims he's owed, or intervene on behalf of his seemingly slipping mental health?
You joined your current company because of its values and mission to help people, but you've seen those values shift since the death of its founder. Now the financial bottom line always trumps morality. Is there a way for an organization to strike a balance between give and take? Or should you simply give up and become another cog in the machine?
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888: Marc Andreessen | Exploring the Power, Peril, and Potential of AI Aug 31, 2023

AI advocate Marc Andreessen joins us to clear up misconceptions about AI and discuss its potential impact on job creation, creativity, and moral reasoning.

What We Discuss with Marc Andreessen:

Will AI create new jobs, take our old ones outright, or amplify our ability to perform them better?
What role will AI play in current and future US-China relations?
How might AI be used to shape (or manipulate) public opinion and the economy?
Does AI belong in creative industries, or does it challenge (and perhaps cheapen) what it means to be human?
How can we safeguard our future against the possibility that AI could get smart enough to remove humanity from the board entirely?
And much more...

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887: Andy Clark | How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality Aug 29, 2023

University of Sussex cognitive philosophy professor Andy Clark joins us to discuss how our brains experience and manipulate the reality that surrounds us.

What We Discuss with Andy Clark:

How your brain operates as a prediction machine that constructs an estimation of reality based on available data rather than relaying an entirely precise narrative of the outside world.
The problems that arise when the senses through which your brain gathers data don't always convey an accurate picture of reality.
What phantom vibration syndrome and auditory hallucinations may indicate about your brain's capacity for prediction.
How your brain fills in the gaps when sensory information is missing or incomplete.
Why placebos are often effective — even when you know they're placebos.
And much more...

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886: Flat Earthers | Skeptical Sunday Aug 27, 2023

Why do some insist Earth is flat despite thousands of years of evidence to the contrary? Dave Farina joins us for Skeptical Sunday to round up some answers!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Belief in a flat Earth rejects historical knowledge, distorts observations, denies gravity, and originates from a mix of misguided ideas and online interactions.
Flat Earth proponents misrepresent scale and ignore basic principles of grade school science in their arguments against a spherical Earth.
The origins of modern flat Earth belief are uncertain, possibly beginning life as a meme or a conspiracy theory and gaining traction among the gullible for the benefit of disinformation peddlers.
Debunkers have exposed flaws in flat Earth belief with easily observable facts, thankfully contributing to a recent decline in its popularity.
Flat Earth belief exemplifies the broader issue of science denial in modern society and reminds us to do our part to promote critical thinking.
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885: No Need to Be Chummy with a Grandad So Scummy | Feedback Friday Aug 25, 2023

884: What We Can Learn from Envy | Deep Dive Aug 24, 2023

Join Jordan and Gabe for this deep dive into the lessons we can learn when we enlist envy as a teacher rather than a bitter reminder of what we don't have.

What We Discuss:

Merriam-Webster defines envy as "painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another joined with a desire to possess the same advantage."
Envy is rooted in evolutionary psychology as an aid to our survival, but modern life amplifies and distorts it into an overwhelming compulsion that can hurt more than help.
When envy crops up in our lives, it often contains two different desires within it: a desire for the thing we wish we had, and a desire to "beat" the person who has it.
Envy could be about wanting something we don’t have, or it could be about being someone we wish we were — or maybe it’s both, and wanting the thing is really just a clever way of trying to become the person who has it.
Envy can teach us about our genuine desires and goals, helping us focus on what truly matters to us. By practicing gratitude, distinguishing between sources and objects of envy, and acting on insights to overcome it, we can transform envy into a driving force for self-improvement and collaboration, shifting from "this joy is mine" to "this joy is ours."
And much more...

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883: Annie Ikpa | The Campaign to End Child Sacrifice Aug 22, 2023

Video editor Annie Ikpa explains how she galvanized a movement to ban child sacrifice in Uganda, and what's in store for the fight ahead.

What We Discuss with Annie Ikpa:

Why child sacrifice is so common in Uganda that Annie Ikpa had to spend seven years campaigning for a law against it.
Who hires the exploitative witch doctors who perform these sacrifices in the name of fortune or other earthly delights?
How children are selected for sacrifice because they're relatively easy to abduct, less likely to fight back, and are regarded by true believers as spiritually more "pure" than adults.
Why even a child who is "lucky" enough to survive a sacrifice is left mentally and physically traumatized — often with brutal scars across their bodies, missing limbs, and/or mutilated genitals.
What you can do to help raise awareness and put a stop to this barbarous practice that continues in spite of positive strides in preventative legislation.
And much more...

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882: Homeopathy | Skeptical Sunday Aug 20, 2023

Is homeopathy an effective alternative medicine or an unproven, unscientific sham? Comedian Michael Regilio joins us for Skeptical Sunday to find out!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Homeopathy is an alternative medicine with a long history, relying on the principle of "like cures like" and the idea that water has memory.
Despite lacking scientific proof, homeopathic products are widely marketed and sold, even though they're required to carry warnings of unproven efficacy.
Homeopathic practices have faced criticism, and DNA testing has even revealed mislabeled or diluted ingredients and dangerous products on the market.
Some people turn to homeopathy for stress relief and placebo effects, but many are unaware of its lack of scientific basis.
While there's pushback against homeopathy, it continues to thrive due to marketing, endorsements by celebrities, and regulatory gaps.
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881: Finding Your Angle in Covert Love Triangle | Feedback Friday Aug 18, 2023

880: Ian Bremmer | Dealing with a World In Disarray Aug 17, 2023

The Power of Crisis author Ian Bremmer rejoins us to assess the top threats facing our world today and the difficult choices they may force us to make.

What We Discuss with Ian Bremmer:

The effective unified Western response to Ukrainian invasion has transformed Russia from a would-be China into a massive Iran.
China's Xi Jinping has been concentrating his power — which will allow him to make bigger mistakes that affect billions of people even more quickly.
The unchecked proliferation of AI can move markets and effortlessly generate mountains of disinformation on social media to further the agendas of extremists.
The growing partisan polarization of the American electorate continues to erode the legitimacy of core federal institutions and the peaceful transfer of power through free and fair elections.
While the consequences of water scarcity will worsen, unprepared governments' ability to handle them seems unlikely to improve.
And much more...

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879: Kevin Dutton | Are You a Psychopath (And Is That So Terrible)? Aug 15, 2023

The Wisdom of Psychopaths author Kevin Dutton rejoins us to discuss how we can tell if we're psychopaths and why it might not be such a bad thing.

What We Discuss with Kevin Dutton:

What's the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath?
Society focuses on the negative qualities of psychopathy. But what are the upsides?
What career niches do psychopaths tend toward (and which ones should they avoid)?
Can children be psychopaths?
How can you tell if you're a psychopath? (Take the two-minute quiz beginning at 14:39 and post your result and occupation on Twitter tagging @therealdrkev).
And much more...

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878: Body Language | Skeptical Sunday Aug 13, 2023

Can we accurately read someone's body language to gain access to their innermost thoughts? Andrew Gold joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to find out!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Body language research has found that indicators of deception may include eye movements, blinking, posture shifts, and word choice, but these cues can vary widely and require careful consideration.
Body language can be influenced by various factors, making it challenging to precisely interpret.
The use of body language by experts like the FBI involves observing consistent patterns in a suspect's behavior over time.
While body language offers insights, it is not foolproof, and understanding context and individual differences is crucial for accurate interpretation.
The case of Amanda Knox — exonerated after spending four years in Italian custody — highlights the dangers of relying solely on body language as evidence of guilt.
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877: Blame's All Mine — Her Personality's Borderline | Feedback Friday Aug 11, 2023

Can a happy life with your BPD-addled wife ever be possible if she won't take responsibility for the chaos she causes? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Can a happy life with your BPD-afflicted wife ever be possible if she won't take responsibility for the chaos she causes and seek help for a condition most doctors consider treatable?
Should you toe the union line, or scab your way to corporate prosperity?
How do you keep your mom from overstepping her power in the upcoming wedding?
Your time as a woman in the US Army should be a point of pride, not a boundary-breaking endeavor. What can you do?
Is it great that your boyfriend finds himself at home among your friend group, or should he get his own damned friends?
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876: Kelly Richmond Pope | How Fraud Became a Trillion-Dollar Industry Aug 10, 2023

Fool Me Once author Kelly Richmond Pope explains how fraud became a trillion-dollar industry and helps us avoid becoming its latest victims.

What We Discuss with Kelly Richmond Pope:

What types of people commit fraud, and what — beyond simple greed — tends to motivate them?
What is the fraud triangle, and how does it explain the factors that contribute to the occurrence of occupational fraud or white-collar crime?
Why fraud seems more common and more severe these days than ever before.
The multifarious faces of fraud, the criminals that perpetrate them, and their typical marks.
How businesses and individuals can avoid becoming the next victims of this trillion-dollar industry.
And much more...

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875: Jonathan Kennedy | How Pathogens Have Shaped Our World Aug 08, 2023

Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues author Jonathan Kennedy joins us to discuss how microscopic pathogens have shaped our world.

What We Discuss with Jonathan Kennedy:

If we were to weigh all the bacteria on Earth, their mass would be about 1,000 times more than all humans. If all of the viruses on the planet were laid end to end, they would stretch for 100 million light years.
About eight percent of the human genome's DNA comes from retroviral infections we've endured over our evolution. From them, we've inherited memory and the ability to give birth to live young.
Our gut microbiota communicates with our brains and can directly affect our mood and influence our behavior.
We modern humans have our ancestors' romantic soirees with Neanderthals to thank for genetic defenses against countless viral diseases.
How the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture was a double-edged sword that brought us innovative progress and population-decimating pandemics.
And much more...

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874: Ayurveda | Skeptical Sunday Aug 06, 2023

Is there scientific legitimacy to the ancient Indian medicinal practice of Ayurveda? Dave Farina joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to find out!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicinal practice based on balancing doshas (life forces) and natural therapies like diet, yoga, and meditation.
The belief in ancient wisdom's superiority to modern medicine and the allure of nature attract some people — especially those with anti-pharmaceutical sentiments — to Ayurveda.
The marketing and commercialization of Ayurvedic products and treatments contribute to its multi-billion dollar industry.
Ayurveda's emphasis on "detoxing" and "toxins" is based on misused terminology and misconceptions. Critics argue that Ayurveda's reliance on outdated concepts and lack of scientific evidence makes it ineffective and potentially dangerous. Despite the criticism, Ayurveda continues to be popular globally, with many proponents advocating its holistic approach to health.
Integrative medicine seeks to combine Ayurveda and other alternative practices with evidence-based modern medicine, though this remains controversial.
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873: Custody Fiction Leads to Co-Parenting Friction | Feedback Friday Aug 04, 2023

Co-parenting with your stepson's chaotic mom is challenging when she invents reasons she should have custody. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Co-parenting with your stepson's chaotic mom is challenging when she invents reasons she should have custody. How can you ensure his comfort and care while keeping her from expressing her worst tendencies?
How do you make the case for promoting someone whose work-related skills are top-notch while their social skills are lacking?
How do you set boundaries with an intrusive — and honestly, somewhat insensitive — family?
Should you boycott Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein?
You're a 15-year-old closeted agnostic/atheist in a conservative Christian family. Should you risk the consequences of telling them your true beliefs, or wait until you're old enough to move out of their house?
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872: Paul Hutchinson | Beyond the Politics of "Sound of Freedom" Aug 03, 2023

Sound of Freedom executive producer Paul Hutchinson joins us for a politics-free conversation about the horrible truth behind modern child trafficking.

What We Discuss with Paul Hutchinson:

How did successful investor Paul Hutchinson get personally involved in undercover work to rescue victims of child trafficking?
How does someone working undercover to bust child traffickers gain the trust of the world's worst people without losing themselves along the way?
How do sting operations navigate international and local laws to rescue children being trafficked and bring their abductors to justice?
How does someone heading a rescue effort even begin to pick up the trail of criminals that will lead them to the traffickers and their victims?
How can we, as concerned adults and parents, take a pre-emptive approach to protecting children from traffickers?
And much more...

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871: Julian Walker | How Conspiracy Theories Make Society Sick Aug 01, 2023

Conspirituality co-author Julian Walker joins us to discuss how influencers have curdled New Age spirituality and wellness with the politics of paranoia.

What We Discuss with Julian Walker:

Why have so many wellness influencers gone off the conspiracy deep end since COVID began?
What do these conspiracies have in common, and who benefits from their proliferation?
How do otherwise reasonable people get sucked down conspiracy rabbit holes?
How "The female-dominated New Age (with its positive focus on self) and the male-dominated realm of conspiracy theory (with its negative focus on global politics)" has synthesized into a hybrid system of belief dubbed "Conspirituality" by sociologists Charlotte Ward and David Voas.
Why a privately owned platform's refusal to host and perpetuate the views of disinformation peddlers isn't censorship or a violation of free speech.
And much more...

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870: Personality Tests | Skeptical Sunday Jul 30, 2023

Are personality tests valuable tools based on science, or just horoscopes in a lab coat? Comedian Michael Regilio joins us for Skeptical Sunday to find out!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Personality tests, like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, are widely used by individuals and organizations as a way to understand who we are and how we interact with one another. But how accurate are they?
The Myers-Briggs test was developed by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter Isabel Briggs Myers — neither of whom were scientists or psychologists.
Companies use personality tests in hiring practices, potentially leading to discrimination and exclusion of qualified candidates.
The Big 5 (5-Factor Model) is a more accurate alternative, but even it assumes personality traits remain relatively static over time.
Psychologists and researchers should continue studying personality and behavior to develop more accurate and fair assessment tools that can better predict job performance and workplace success, but we should take the results of current personality tests with a grain of salt.
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869: Living in Strife Since Ending a Life | Feedback Friday Jul 28, 2023

Your boyfriend's not been the same since accidentally killing his mother's assailant. What can you do to help him? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your boyfriend's not been the same since accidentally killing his mother's assailant. What can you do to help him through this difficult time?
You never intended to be a father, but your girlfriend's unintentional pregnancy has you wondering what your ultimate role should be when the child is born.
Your wife reveals detailed sexual fantasies when her memory-impairing sleep meds kick in, but shies away from acting on them when lucid. How can you communicate to find out what she really wants from you?
How do you balance going the extra mile at work with protecting and valuing your time? How much is too much?
A former two-time MLM victim shares how he was able to break free from their phony "inner circle" nonsense and what he's learned since.
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868: Remi Adeleke | The Ex-Royal/Ex-SEAL Who Fights Organ Harvesting Jul 27, 2023

Ex-royal/Ex-SEAL Remi Adeleke shares an adventurous life spent between two continents and his efforts to end human trafficking and illegal organ harvesting.

What We Discuss with Remi Adeleke:

How Remi Adeleke's royal Nigerian family lost everything to the corrupt government when his father passed away.
What it was like growing up in the Bronx, where drugs and drive-bys were plentiful.
The unlikely movie that catalyzed Remi's decision to pursue a career as a US Navy SEAL.
How Remi managed to pass BUD/S training in spite of entering the program before knowing how to swim.
The grim realities of human trafficking and illegal organ harvesting — and what Remi is doing to fight back against them.
And much more...

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867: Rory Stewart | Walking Across Afghanistan and Iran Jul 25, 2023

GiveDirectly President Rory Stewart talks about "mad" politics, long walks in warzones, and ensuring our charitable donations actually aid people in need.

What We Discuss with Rory Stewart:

What makes the UK's system of government "slightly mad" (even when compared to that of the US)?
How the kind of skills that get someone elected as a politician can get in the way of governing well.
How did Rory survive a walk across post-9/11 Afghanistan — just weeks after the fall of the Taliban, in the middle of winter, during a war, stalked by hungry wolves — despite being "guaranteed" it would mean certain death?
What it was like to be one of the first people to see the ruins of a once-thriving city since Genghis Khan had destroyed it over 800 years before.
How we can ensure that every penny of our charitable donations to developing places like Afghanistan and Kenya helps the people who really need it instead of stuffing the pockets of warlords, corrupt officials, and middlemen.
And much more...

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866: Astrology | Skeptical Sunday Jul 23, 2023

Do zodiac signs dictate demeanors and destinies, or are horoscopes hogwash? Dave Farina consults the stars about astrology with us here on Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

The pseudoscience of astrology (not to be confused with astronomy — the legitimate study of space) purports that the position of celestial bodies relative to Earth influences events and human behavior.
Initially designed as calendrical systems for predicting seasonal shifts and divining the will of the gods, astrology has been observed across cultures since at least the second millennium BC.
From a scientific standpoint, astrology lacks a coherent explanation and fails to make statistically significant predictions.
Experiments with natal charts and horoscopes consistently show no correlation between astrological predictions and real-life traits or events.
Belief in astrology may offer comfort and purpose, but it hinders scientific progress and critical thinking.
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865: Can Relationship Live on If China Takes Taiwan? | Feedback Friday Jul 21, 2023

How can you convince your politically active girlfriend to flee with you to safety should China ever invade Taiwan? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You moved to Taiwan to be with your politically active girlfriend, but the threat of Chinese invasion always looms large. She's made it clear that she wants to stay and help resist should this ever come to pass, but how can you convince her to flee with you to safety and fight from afar instead?
Should a rekindled old flame's dedication to an MLM "company" be a deal-breaker? He insists it's not a scam!
Because you don't have the financial capacity or mental bandwidth to indefinitely support your brother — who struggles with severe depression, anxiety, and self-harm — you need him to step up and take responsibility for his own life. How do you make him understand?
Your fiancée is so insecure about her appearance that she wants to skip a friend's wedding so she won't ruin the pictures, and has suggested hiring an actress to stand in for her at your wedding! What can you do to get her to see herself as the extremely smart, beautiful, kind, and overall amazing person that you fell in love with?
You're a high school student with a dream to study abroad. How do you get over the fear of asking your parents for permission and the chance they might deny you this dream?
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864: Caroline Rose | Captagon and the New Age of Narco-Diplomacy Jul 20, 2023

New Lines Institute's Caroline Rose explains how captagon, a drug you may have never heard of, is propping up genocidal regimes in the Middle East.

What We Discuss with Caroline Rose:

What is captagon? Where did it originate, what are its effects, and why don't we hear about it in the United States?
How captagon — with a potential trade value of over $5.7 billion annually — has transformed Assad's Syria into a Mediterranean narco-state.
Who uses captagon on such a massive scale, and how is it manufactured and smuggled across borders?
Why is Syria allowed a seat at INTERPOL, the organization established to reign in international crime — like the captagon trade?
What can be done to stem the tide of captagon and prevent it from expanding its range and influence even further?
And much more...

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863: Juan Zarate | Waging Financial War on Rogue Regimes Jul 18, 2023

Treasury's War author Juan Zarate joins us to discuss how the US wields its financial power against terrorism, rogue states, and global crime syndicates.

What We Discuss with Juan Zarate:

Why the Treasury Department became part of the intelligence apparatus of the United States post-9/11 — after resisting such integration for years.
Sanctions: what are they good for and how do they work?
How and why criminals (whether they're of the independent, organized, or state-sponsored variety) need banks and financial institutions for any major crime to succeed.
What the SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications) system is and how it's used to disrupt terrorist financing around the world.
For better or worse, what role does cryptocurrency play in all of this?
And much more...

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862: Targeted Ads | Skeptical Sunday Jul 16, 2023

Do personalized ads enhance our online experience or intolerably invade our privacy? Andrew Gold joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to uncover the truth!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Personalized advertising relies on algorithms that collect and analyze user data to tailor ads to individual preferences.
While personalized ads can be effective in engaging users and providing relevant content, they raise concerns about privacy invasion and potential manipulation.
Voice-activated devices like Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri are designed to listen for wake-up words, but there have been instances of accidental recordings and privacy breaches.
The use of personal data in advertising can lead to discrimination and perpetuate existing inequalities.
Stakeholders including tech companies, advertisers, regulators, and users have roles to play in ensuring ethical and privacy-respecting practices in personalized advertising. Users can — and should — take steps to protect their privacy and advocate for stronger privacy protections.
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861: 35 and Chaste — Is It Too Late? | Feedback Friday Jul 14, 2023

860: Mitchell Prothero | Cocaine, Murder, and Dirty Money in Europe Jul 13, 2023

Project Brazen's Mitchell Prothero reveals Europe’s cocaine crisis through the stories of cartel thugs, cops, journalists, and victims caught in the middle.

What We Discuss with Mitchell Prothero:

Why European law enforcement is ill-prepared to deal with the influx of crime and violence associated with a cocaine trade that has grown to rival that of the US.
How European ports that have been historically instrumental in the development of international trade have become thriving modern hubs for drug trafficking.
What makes cocaine the "perfect" drug for illicit entrepreneurs who want to make a lot of money on their own terms?
Why loose cannon drug trafficker and murderer Ridouan Taghi makes fellow criminals as nervous as he makes journalists, agents of law enforcement, and European society.
What needs to change in order for the European cocaine trade to decelerate?
And much more...

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859: Bradley Schurman | Demographic Collapse in Russia, China, & the US Jul 11, 2023

Demographic futurist Bradley Schurman joins us to explore a future where over-65s outnumber under-18s — and the changes society will have to face.

What We Discuss with Bradley Schurman:

In the not-too-distant future, a staggering shift looms over the developed world: at least 20 percent of national populations will surpass 65 years of age, outnumbering those 18 years of age and younger.
Termed the Super Age by Bradley Schurman, this demographic transformation carries immense potential for growth or, conversely, risks leaving many behind.
Take Russia, for instance, where this trend unfolds amidst geopolitical turmoil and a high military mortality rate — 25 times that of Chechnya and 35 times Afghanistan's monthly casualties.
Failure to prepare for these impending changes would usher economic stagnation, increased isolation for vulnerable communities, and hastened decline of rural areas.
Yet, there is reason for optimism. By proactively planning, we can unlock the advantages of the Super Age: prolonged and healthier lives, enhanced intergenerational collaboration in workplaces and households, and unexplored markets and innovations.
And much more...

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858: Fast Fashion | Skeptical Sunday Jul 09, 2023

We delve into the drawbacks of fast fashion while highlighting the benefits of mindful wardrobe choices on this Skeptical Sunday with Michael Regilio!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Even under normal circumstances, the fashion industry is a major contributor to carbon emissions, water pollution, and waste, with clothes often ending up in landfills.
What is so-called "fast fashion," and how does it create a constant cycle of trends and clothing turnover, leading to excessive waste and environmental damage?
Donating clothes is not always a sustainable solution, as many donated items end up in landfills or have a negative impact on local textile industries in developing countries.
The fashion industry relies on cheap labor and often exploits workers — particularly women — in factories with poor working conditions and low wages.
How do we help tip the scale in a more sustainable direction? We can support eco-conscious designers, clothing recycling, and rental services while buying quality items and reducing washing loads.
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857: Forever on the Lam from a Blackmailing Scam? | Feedback Friday Jul 07, 2023

Should you worry that a blackmailer tipped you off to the FBI 10 years ago and it's been waiting to nab you at the border? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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Could a drunken chat room indiscretion with an allegedly underage blackmail scammer from 10 years ago lead to an arrest when you try to cross an international border for the first time since the incident? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us with yet another sticky situation!]
A recent pregnancy scare illuminated your significant other's dependence on their family's advice over their own faculties for critical thinking, and it's got you wondering if such a relationship could — or should — have much of a future.
You recently discovered that your father has a second family — for which he provides a luxurious life while telling your disabled mother to support you and your siblings as a street vendor. Now you're wondering if you can truly live peacefully with him until you're old enough to leave home?
Is merging accounts with your significant other — whose financial shortcomings always seem to fall in your lap — a prudent step in the right direction for easier money management?
Some listener feedback is shared regarding the disheartened, defamed fellow from episode 840, and we get a bombshell of an update from the woman in episode 679 whose boyfriend didn't want her to meet his mom because she's allegedly a huge racist.
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856: Ian Urbina | Maritime Misdeeds on the Outlaw Ocean Jul 06, 2023

Ian Urbina is a journalist, the director of The Outlaw Ocean Project, and the author of The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier.

What We Discuss with Ian Urbina:

What makes the ocean the Earth's final untamed frontier?
Who has jurisdiction to enforce laws in international waters? For that matter, what are the laws, and who makes them?
How does slavery persist on the open ocean? Who is most vulnerable to finding themselves enslaved, and who is profiting from their misery?
What percentage of the fishing that supplies Western cities with delicious seafood is illegal?
What can we do to ensure we're not supporting high crimes on the high seas?
And much more...

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855: Russia's Wagner Group and Why Coups Fail | Out of the Loop Jul 04, 2023

What is Russia's Wagner Group, and why did it recently try to depose Putin? John Lechner and Brian Klaas explain on this episode of Out of the Loop!

On This Episode of Out of the Loop:

What is Russia's Wagner Group, and what kind of desperate degenerates fill its ranks?
How did catering chef Yevgeny Prigozhin come to lead this private army of marauders?
Where do the funds that fuel Wagner's activities originate?
What instigated Wagner's attempted coup against Vladimir Putin, and why did it ultimately fail?
What can we expect from the aftermath, and what will likely happen to the ringleaders who dared to defy Putin?
And much more!
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854: Fireworks | Skeptical Sunday Jul 02, 2023

Fireworks cause pollution and health risks while disturbing veterans and pets. On this Skeptical Sunday with David C. Smalley, can we find alternatives?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and comedian and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Studies have shown that fireworks have negative effects on human health and the environment as they release toxic metals and contribute to air and water pollution.
The noise from fireworks can be extremely distressing for combat veterans, individuals with PTSD, and pets, leading to anxiety, panic attacks, and even running away.
Fireworks-related fires cause significant property damage and pose a risk to both people and wildlife.
Fireworks regulations are fragmented and challenging to enforce, and there are political and monetary pushbacks against stricter regulations thanks to moneyed interests (like fireworks manufacturers) lobbying lawmakers.
One 21st-century solution to overcome these negatives is the use of drones for aerial displays, which are quieter, more environmentally friendly, and can still provide a visually stunning experience.
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853: Memories of Trauma or Therapy-Induced Drama? | Feedback Friday Jun 30, 2023

Your sister's therapy is dredging up traumatic "memories" you're not even sure are real, and it's tearing your family apart. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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Your sister's EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy sessions are dredging up traumatic childhood "memories" you're not even sure are real, and it's tearing your family apart. How can you separate fact from fiction and mend the rift that's grown between you? [Thanks to Brad Watts, a licensed professional counselor and the author of Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Confronting America’s Silent Epidemic for helping us sort this one out!]
You worry that your significant other's "close" coworker is trying to get a bit too close, and their dynamic seems tantamount to an emotional affair. He insists on maintaining this friendship in spite of how uncomfortable it makes you feel. Are you overreacting, or are your concerns perfectly reasonable? What should you do?
How do you communicate your disinterest in the boring stories your significant other constantly shares about people you don't even know in a way that won't be hurtful or offensive?
How does a stay-at-home dad on military disability who used his downtime to hone his education and skill set explain his unorthodox break in employment as a feature — not a bug — to prospective employers?
How do you help your aging mom through her struggles with depression, anxiety, alcoholism, financial difficulties, and declining health without completely draining your resources and derailing your own efforts to succeed?
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852: Ryan Montgomery | The Hacker Who Hunts Child Predators Part Two Jun 28, 2023

Ryan Montgomery (@0dayCTF) is a professional cyber security specialist, the founder of Pentester (JORDAN15), and an ethical hacker known for exposing online predators. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Be sure to catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Ryan Montgomery:

How vulnerable are your "smart" appliances to savvy hackers?
What did Ryan discover when he hacked a pedophile website?
How did the authorities respond when Ryan tipped them off about what he found on this website and who was involved?
How Ryan and his MMA friend directly confront predators who think they're meeting minors in the real world.
What should you do (and not do) when you encounter would-be predators online?
And much more...

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851: Ryan Montgomery | The Hacker Who Hunts Child Predators Part One Jun 27, 2023

Ryan Montgomery (@0dayCTF) is a professional cyber security specialist, the founder of Pentester (JORDAN15), and an ethical hacker known for exposing online predators. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Watch this space for the second part later this week!]

What We Discuss with Ryan Montgomery:

What kind of background creates an ethical hacker?
For that matter, what is an ethical hacker?
What is the difference between white hat, gray hat, and black hat hackers?
Do ethical hackers make more money than hackers who are less than ethical?
What is a Flipper tool, and what can it be used to hack?
And much more...

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850: Self-Help Cults | Skeptical Sunday Jun 25, 2023

Striving to better yourself is a noble pursuit, and there are plenty of legitimate resources to help you navigate this journey. But how do you protect yourself against the unscrupulous shysters lurking in the shadows looking to exploit you at this vulnerable juncture?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Globally, the self-help industry brings in nearly $60 billion per year. But how much of this is generated by programs that actually help people better themselves?
Under the surface, many so-called self-help groups are nothing more than cults that use coercive tactics — or even abuse — to keep their "customers" in line.
These groups cultivate dependency among the flock while escalating the price of admission.
A healthy dose of skepticism and genuine connection with the outside world will help guard against such exploitation.
Therapy, research, and self-guided approaches are better bets for promoting genuine well-being.
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849: Whose Story to Pick When the Charge Is Sick? | Feedback Friday Jun 23, 2023

848: Yuval Noah Harari | Peering into the Future of Humanity Jun 20, 2023

Yuval Noah Harari (@harari_yuval) is a historian and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. His latest book, Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World, is out now.

What We Discuss with Yuval Noah Harari:

At a time when information is unlimited, has the idea that "knowledge is power" become obsolete? It all depends on how careful we are about ingesting the right kind of information — and knowing which kind to avoid.
Religious texts and nation-defining constitutions are only as useful as their human interpretations — which can shift radically over the course of generations.
In what ways might technology like artificial intelligence and genetic engineering threaten a humanist-centered approach to the future?
How algorithms that guess new ways to sell us things we don't need can be modified to put us on the hit lists of authoritarian governments.
What humanity really needs to do in order to avert climate crisis and World War III.
And much more...

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847: 5G | Skeptical Sunday Jun 18, 2023

Award-winning journalist and podcaster Andrew Gold joins us for this edition of Skeptical Sunday to examine the spread of conspiracy theories linking 5G technology to COVID-19 and debunk these claims with actual science.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

5G is the latest generation of wireless technology that offers significantly faster data speeds, lower latency, and increased network capacity — leading to enhanced connectivity and improved efficiency in our daily lives.
Conspiracy theories linking 5G to COVID-19 have gained significant attention and, like the virus itself, spread across the world — helped by Russian state-backed media outlet RT.
Misinformation and conspiracy theories tend to exploit newsworthy events to further ulterior agendas.
Conspiracy theorists often seek comfort and certainty during uncertain times, leading to the popularity of such theories.
The good news: there is no credible evidence or scientific basis supporting the idea that 5G radiation depletes the immune system or spreads COVID-19.
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846: Dad's Being Played and the Family's Afraid | Feedback Friday Jun 16, 2023

72-year-old Dad seems clueless that the young and comely third-wheel Jezebel who's been stealing his attention away from Mom might be up to something less than seemly. How do you defuse the spell that's been cast over him by this manipulative muse? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Was Dark Jordan right in his episode 828 advice to the listener whose neighbors were eavesdropping on Zoom therapy sessions through a paper-thin wall?
How do you get your 72-year-old dad to see that — much to the chagrin of your mom and the rest of the family — the comely young woman who's been giving him attention might have ulterior motives?
Does listening to this podcast potentially jeopardize your safety while traveling to Xi Jinping's China? [Thanks to Laowhy86 for chiming in on this one!]
Your tween son wants to slap a controversial sticker about a political leader on his binder that he takes to public school — in Washington, DC — every day. Considering how politically polarized our country is right now, is it prudent (or even safe) to let him?
You've been looking to up the efficiency of your self-improvement game after pulling yourself out of a funk and getting fit. How might you optimize your routine without getting distracted by the minutiae of the tools you're using?
You were adopted in later childhood by a kind and loving teacher, but you're finding it difficult to make the transition from calling her by her first name to "Mom." How can you do it without making it weird?
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845: Robert Kerbeck | From Struggling Actor to Corporate Spy Jun 13, 2023

Robert Kerbeck (@robertkerbeck) is the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle, and the author of the award-winning Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind L.A.'s Most Devastating Wildfire. His latest book, Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street, is out now.

What We Discuss with Robert Kerbeck:

Why actors are naturally adept at the social engineering skills required to be a successful corporate spy.
What kinds of information do corporate spies try to finagle from their marks?
The importance of research and blending at least a grain of truth into every lie if you're trying to sell a story as a corporate spy.
How do corporate spies find poachable talent that doesn't want to be found — and determine they're worth poaching?
Do all corporations hire corporate spies (and would they admit to it)?
And much more...

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844: Dropping the Bomb: His Sister's His Mom | Feedback Friday Jun 08, 2023

Your family tree has a few branches that are a little more entwined than most — outside of old-world royalty and down-home banjo duelists. You happen to know a particularly dark secret about a troubled cousin's parentage, but you're wondering if telling him would be helpful or hurtful. What should you do? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Would it be helpful or hurtful to disclose an incestuous family secret to the cousin it most affects?
You've been deemed "unfit for duty" after attempting suicide. While you consider yourself lucky to be alive, you're wondering how to get a new job — and maintain insurance to cover meds and the help you need — with this on your record.
Your fiancée's ongoing involvement with a "business" contact feels a lot like an emotional affair — something you endured in a past relationship and aren't eager to repeat. How do you address this before trust in your betrothed has irrevocably eroded?
How do you help your mother move on from the death of your father when she's vehemently opposed to the idea of therapy? [This segment is sponsored by BetterHelp. Big thanks to Haesue Jo, Head of Clinical Operations at BetterHelp!]
When traveling, what is the most tactful way to tell someone in a neighboring seat that their disgusting habits are unacceptable?
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843: Elie Honig | How the Rich Get Away with Crime Jun 06, 2023

Elie Honig (@eliehonig) is a CNN senior legal analyst, former federal and state prosecutor, Emmy nominee, podcast host, and columnist. He is the bestselling author of Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor’s Code and Corrupted the Justice Department, and his latest book is Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It.

What We Discuss with Elie Honig:

How the rich and powerful exploit flaws in the justice system to evade accountability while being able to afford lengthy trials and secure better plea deals.
Why using wiretaps and flipping complicit parties are essential tactics for gathering evidence against the people at the top.
How intermediaries are used to shield the rich and powerful from being held responsible for crimes committed in their name.
Why donations to political candidates can lead to special treatment during prosecution, indicating potential corruption.
Why we shouldn't completely abandon faith in the justice system despite its numerous imperfections.
And much more...

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842: Sleazy Dude's Stealing Stepdaughter's Nudes | Feedback Friday Jun 02, 2023

841: Adam Bornstein | The Real Skinny on the Weight Loss Industry May 30, 2023

Adam Bornstein (@BornFitness) is the founder of Born Fitness, an award-winning writer and editor in the fitness space, and a bestselling author. His latest book is You Can't Screw This Up: Why Eating Takeout, Enjoying Dessert, and Taking the Stress out of Dieting Leads to Weight Loss That Lasts.

What We Discuss with Adam Bornstein:

Why are more than 70 percent of Americans overweight or obese despite 40 percent of men and 60 percent of women observing multiple diets per year?
The common misbeliefs and flawed mindsets around fitness and weight loss perpetuated by a wellness industry that prioritizes its profits over the people it purports to help.
How the wellness industry inflates bogus "sciencey" claims in order to fool us into buying routines, diets, and supplements that, at best, do nothing for us.
What calorie restriction really does to the brain.
How extreme, all-or-none beliefs make us fail our fitness goals, and what we can do to actually move the progress needle forward.
And much more...

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840: Stalked and Defamed by Unstable Ex-Flame | Feedback Friday May 26, 2023

839: David Packouz | The Real-Life "War Dogs" Gun-Runner Part Two May 25, 2023

David Packouz (@DavidPackouz) is an entrepreneur, inventor, musician, and CEO of Singular Sound. He's also a former arms dealer, whose story was portrayed in the movie War Dogs with Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Ana de Armas, and Bradley Cooper. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with David Packouz:

How does an Orthodox Jew with 10 siblings become an international arms dealer?
How federal government contracts work — and why some of them almost always go over budget.
How corruption at every level of the Russian government hamstrings its military and stifles innovation.
How David and his partner Efraim Diveroli got hooked up with lucrative government arms deals when they were barely adults.
The countless ways in which Efraim is not as charming as Jonah Hill made him out to be in War Dogs.
And much more...

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838: David Packouz | The Real-Life "War Dogs" Gun-Runner Part One. May 23, 2023

David Packouz (@DavidPackouz) is an entrepreneur, inventor, musician, and CEO of Singular Sound. He's also a former arms dealer, whose story was portrayed in the movie War Dogs with Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Ana de Armas, and Bradley Cooper. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Carry on to part two here!]

What We Discuss with David Packouz:

How does an Orthodox Jew with 10 siblings become an international arms dealer?
How federal government contracts work — and why some of them almost always go over budget.
How corruption at every level of the Russian government hamstrings its military and stifles innovation.
How David and his partner Efraim Diveroli got hooked up with lucrative government arms deals when they were barely adults.
The countless ways in which Efraim is not as charming as Jonah Hill made him out to be in War Dogs.
And much more...

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837: Who's at Fault When You're a Magnet for Assault? | Feedback Friday May 19, 2023

Ever since being sexually assaulted by someone you trusted as a friend in high school, it seems like you only wind up in relationships with people who will similarly hurt you. It's such a troubling pattern that it's got you wondering: are you somehow at fault when you're a magnet for assault? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

A pattern of troubling relationships after being sexually assaulted by a trusted friend in high school has you wondering: are you somehow at fault when you're a magnet for assault?
Are you obligated to honor the dying wish of a manipulative parent who's never really been there for you in your time of need?
The extreme poverty you experienced in childhood no doubt contributed to the mindset that got you where you are today: successful by most metrics and financially well-rewarded. But you also live in fear that one wrong move could take this all away and leave you destitute once again. How can you ever feel safe from the looming specter of poverty?
You're a science-rooted skeptic, and your otherwise perfect significant other has a career in alternative medicine. You can live with a difference in views, but you're afraid that important health decisions for your kids could cause major conflict in the future. Is there room enough here to find a middle ground?
You're doing work you feel is important, but you often find yourself struggling to get fired up and motivated about following through with it. Is there a way to stay more consistently connected to your purpose, or is this a sign that it's not really your purpose?
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836: Scott Lyons | Overcoming an Addiction to Drama May 16, 2023

Dr. Scott Lyons (@drscottlyons) is a neuroscientist focusing on cognitive psychology and the impact of mindfulness on mental well-being, founder of The Embody Lab, host of The Gently Used Human podcast, and author of Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others. [TW // Self-harm and suicide are discussed.]

What We Discuss with Dr. Scott Lyons:

What drama addiction is, and why it's so much more than just seeking constant attention from others.
How to recognize drama addiction in yourself and others.
How to grasp the ways in which drama addiction affects your well-being.
How to build and uphold boundaries in our drama-ridden lives.
How to heal a drama addiction and live a more peaceful, less chaotic life.
And much more...

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835: E-Commerce Scams | Skeptical Sunday May 14, 2023

While working for yourself can be fulfilling and financially rewarding, it's important to understand that it takes a lot of effort and sacrifice — especially when you're just starting out. Unfortunately, there are scammers aplenty who want to sell you on get-rich-quick schemes that only make them rich at your expense. So how can you tell the difference between legitimate business opportunities and shams perpetrated by shady shysters eager to drain your bank account? This week on Skeptical Sunday, we're joined by Steve Chou — e-commerce entrepreneur, host of The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast, and author of The Family-First Entrepreneur: How to Achieve Financial Freedom Without Sacrificing What Matters Most — to separate the wheat from the chaff.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

According to the FTC, Americans were scammed out of $249 million through fake business and job opportunities in just the first three quarters of 2022 — but get-rich-quick schemes really started gaining traction in 2020 as criminals took advantage of people who lost their jobs during the pandemic.
The real math it takes to build a fortune from creating YouTube videos — and why relying on AI to create content from the ether is an unsustainable "strategy."
Why buying an impressive-looking "done for you" e-commerce site pre-populated with dropshipping products will likely lose you money in the long run.
How the astronomical income promised by countless dropshipping automation companies pans out when real-world middlemen and unreliable sources are factored in.
Why it's essential to research and verify any business opportunity before investing time and money into it — if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Real businesses require effort, time, and some sacrifice to gain the momentum needed to make them rewarding.
And much more!
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834: A Night So Wild, GF's Sister Carries Your Child | Feedback Friday May 12, 2023

833: Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsey Kennedy | Sourcing Cyber-Slavery May 09, 2023

Nathan Paul Southern (@NathanPSouthern) and Lindsey Kennedy (@LindsAKennedy) are investigative journalists working to bring awareness to the growing issue of cyber-slavery in Southeast Asia facilitated by Chinese triads with links to local government and law enforcement agencies.

What We Discuss with Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsey Kennedy:

Aided by corrupt government and law enforcement agencies, organized criminals hold thousands of people in modern-day slavery in Southeast Asia, forcing them to run cyber-scams worldwide.
Victims are lured by promises of lucrative online trading jobs, and abducted against their will when they arrive — for a minimum of six months — to work as cyber-slaves.
These captives are beaten, electrocuted, and tortured if they try to escape or don't make enough money. Suicides, with victims jumping from balconies to their death, have become commonplace.
The Cambodian Prime Minister's nephew has been implicated in the human trafficking trade, which is why embassies have been ignored when they plead for intervention.
What those of us in the Western world can do to fight back against these organized crime groups and ensure their dirty deeds can no longer be done dirt cheap enough to turn a profit.
And much more...

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832: The Wedding Industry | Skeptical Sunday May 07, 2023

Why are weddings so expensive — and how does the wedding industry sucker us into thinking they have to be? This week on Skeptical Sunday, comedian Michael Regilio joins Jordan to propose the facts on what you’re really getting with a wedding and explore alternatives that won't test the durability of a new marriage with massive debt from day one.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

The pressure to have an extravagant wedding can sometimes lead to couples investing more in the one-day festivities than in the hard work that goes into the lifelong commitment of a successful marriage.
Weddings are becoming increasingly expensive, and the wedding industry is constantly churning out new ways to overcharge its clientele.
"Age-old" wedding traditions like diamond rings aren't rooted in history, but in clever marketing schemes that exploit couples' desires for a perfect wedding.
Evidence suggests that the more money a couple spends on a wedding, the less likely they are to stay together.
Weddings don't have to break the bank — eloping or planning a backyard ceremony are affordable and creative alternatives to traditional weddings.
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831: The Harrowing Hunt for a Housecat Houdini | Feedback Friday May 05, 2023

Gabe regales us with a tale of his disappearing housecat Drake, the frantic four days it took to find him, and the life-changing lessons learned along the way. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

It was no trivial purr-suit when an unlicensed trapper named Gabe went on a confounding quest to rescue his missing cat. But what life-changing lessons did he learn along the way? (If cat stories are not your thing and you want to skip Gabe's gripping tale of woeful loss and profound recovery, you can fast forward to 29:04!)
You've come to realize that many of your past professional and personal relationships were built on transactional and inauthentic pretenses. Now that you're committed to being genuine to others as well as yourself, is it possible to request a do-over?
You'd like to have a closer relationship with your grandchildren, but your daughter-in-law's anger issues and cultural differences seem to have landed you perpetually on her bad side. What can you do to smooth things over?
As a single lesbian fresh out of a 10-year relationship, you're not ready to become a young first-timer's one-and-only. Should you get over yourself and just go for it, or let her go before you break her heart?
A tech recruiter offers more detailed advice to our listener from episode 800 who is so frustrated with their job search that it's affecting their mental health.
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830: Terry Crews | On Hollywood, Harassment, and Healing May 02, 2023

Terry Crews (@terrycrews) is a beloved cinema and television star, furniture designer, artist, philanthropist, activist, former NFL player, and author. His most recent book is Tough: My Journey to True Power.

What We Discuss with Terry Crews:

How Terry prioritizes mental and physical health through exercise, nutrition, and rest.
What Terry has learned about the power of forgiveness and how it can help to break cycles of anger and resentment — on an individual and societal level.
How staying true to ourselves and pursuing what we love — even in the face of risking failure or criticism — allows us to make a positive impact on ourselves as well as the world.
Terry's views on personal accountability as a crucial component of growth and change, and how taking responsibility for our actions allows us to become the best versions of ourselves.
The importance of empathy and understanding toward people with different perspectives and backgrounds, and the need to engage in respectful dialogue while seeking common values.
And much more...

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829: Sportswashing | Skeptical Sunday Apr 30, 2023

How might enjoying our favorite sports and supporting our most cherished teams and athletes make us accomplices in the world's most heinous atrocities ever committed? Award-winning journalist and podcaster Andrew Gold joins us for this Skeptical Sunday to explore the PR tactic of sportswashing, in which authoritarian regimes use sports to improve their image on the world stage. (And don't worry, David C. Smalley fans! David will return soon for future installments of Skeptical Sunday!)

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Sportswashing is a PR tactic used by countries with poor human rights records to improve their image and legitimize their atrocities through sports.
Western countries and their businesses are complicit in sportswashing due to the financial incentives they receive.
Despite the harm caused by sportswashing, it is difficult to stop due to the lack of accountability and the willingness of individuals and organizations to participate.
Golfers have been divided over whether to participate in Saudi Arabia's LIV golf invitation series, leading to a civil war in the sport.
Countries with questionable human rights records are increasingly buying sports clubs and sponsoring sports teams, making it important to be aware of where and how we consume sports.
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828: Time to Retire and Chase Closeted Desire? | Feedback Friday Apr 28, 2023

827: Paul Rosolie | Perusing and Protecting the Pristine Amazon Apr 25, 2023

Paul Rosolie (@PaulRosolie) is a conservationist, a filmmaker, the director of JungleKeepers and Tamandua Expeditions, and the author of Mother of God: An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon.

What We Discuss with Paul Rosolie:

How Paul Rosolie and his JungleKeepers team showcase sustainable and profitable alternatives to illegal logging and mining for locals — and their descendants — to prosper.
Why many uncontacted tribes in the Amazon react to intrusion by outsiders with extreme violence — even when the outsiders demonstrate the best of intentions.
How invasive and inefficient gold mining by armed, organized criminals from places as far away as Russia is turning once lush rainforests into mercury-poisoned wastelands.
Efforts being made to harness medicinal compounds unique to the Amazon — and the knowledge to use them — and prevent them from disappearing for good.
Even if you need to slim down for beach season, Paul doesn't recommend getting lost in the unforgiving Amazon — where he shed a pound a day simply trying to survive before finding his way back to civilization.
And much more...

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826: A Shoplifter's Craving for Felonious Savings | Feedback Friday Apr 21, 2023

You've come to the conclusion that shoplifting is more than just a savvy life hack for fabulous savings — it also fills you with a rush that makes you feel truly alive. But are the thrill and the thrift of thievery worth their risks when (not if) you inevitably get caught? What can you do when produce pilfering has become an irresistible compulsion? We'll look into this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Are the thrill and the thrift of grocery thievery worth their risks when (not if) you inevitably get caught? And how can you stop when shoplifting has become an irresistible compulsion? [Thanks to clinical psychologist and addiction specialist Dr. Rubin Khoddam for helping us with this one!]
Is overemployment — simultaneously holding down more than one full-time job — somehow unethical even if you complete the work required and still have time for your family?
After an expensive divorce from a financially clueless ex, you wonder if the equally clueless but exponentially more kind, wonderful, and emotionally supportive handyman you're with now deserves a chance — even though it'll once again put a strain on the resources you've worked so hard to stabilize?
When you're already planning on shifting out of your current industry, is it worth trying to make the dynamic with your obnoxious direct manager more tolerable? Or should you just work on shifting out of your industry sooner than anticipated?
Why are we so harsh on the Chinese Communist Party when America and capitalism have problems worth investigating, too?
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825: Ozan Varol | How to Awaken Your Genius Apr 18, 2023

Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning law professor and bestselling author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life. His latest book, Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary, is out now.

What We Discuss with Ozan Varol:

Just because you're recognized as being good at something doesn't mean you have to do it forever — or even ever.
The skills we build and the lessons we learn don't go away when we decide to change course — they get repurposed and built upon for the journey ahead.
Change doesn't have to be permanent. If a new path doesn't work as expected, consider it a failed experiment and keep experimenting until you find the right fit.
How to develop a curiosity over victory mindset in which exploring new perspectives and ways of thinking take priority over always being right.
How to discern between belonging to a supportive community and getting sucked into blind, cult-like tribalism.
And much more...

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824: Is an Age Gap Scandalous If the Relationship's Fabulous? | Feedback Friday Apr 14, 2023

Who defines the rules about what makes an age gap between two consenting adults "appropriate?" And if the relationship between you and someone nearly twice your age is fabulous, then who has any right to call your age gap scandalous? We'll investigate this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

If the relationship between you and someone nearly twice your age is fabulous, then who has any right to call your age gap scandalous?
Spanking as a form of discipline for developing kids: Yes or no?
Is there an "I made a job move but not sharing where to" status that works on LinkedIn?
What do you do when you're pro-union in spirit, but the union wants to assassinate the character of your wife who founded the non-profit said union is organizing against?
How can you maintain friendship with people for whom your wife doesn't much care?
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823: Daniella Mestyanek Young | How to Disengage from a Lifelong Cult Apr 11, 2023

Daniella Mestyanek Young (@daniellamyoung) is a survivor of the religious Children of God cult, a US Army combat veteran, an extremely advanced knitter, and the author of Uncultured: A Memoir.

What We Discuss with Daniella Mestyanek Young:

How the seemingly wholesome Children of God (later known by variations of "The Family") religious group centered around love, faith, and Jesus — and packaged to appeal to impressionable countercultural hippie types of the day — veered into true cult territory under the direction of its leader, David Berg.
How female followers of Children of God were encouraged to use their bodies and sexuality to gain converts and money in a practice known as "flirty flashing."
How child sexual abuse became a commonplace Children of God practice in an effort to raise "sexually liberated" children.
What this cult and others do to cultivate credibility — and raise funds — among its followers and the outside world.
The toll that life in a cult takes on those who are lucky enough to exit.
And much more...

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822: Is a Hefty Health Professional a Hippocratic Hypocrite? | Feedback Friday Apr 07, 2023

At your new job in healthcare, you're surprised that so many of your colleagues — also well-educated with doctorate degrees — constantly complain about their desire to lose weight while simultaneously snacking on bear claws and eschewing basic exercise. Is there a delicate way to mention that they should be setting a better example for the people they've been tasked to keep healthy without being that annoying new person? We'll try to help you find an answer to this and much more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your peers in the healthcare profession complain about being overweight while scarfing down donuts and eschewing basic exercise. Is there a delicate way to mention to your colleagues that they should be setting a better example for the people they've been tasked to keep healthy?
How do you work with somebody you once intensely loved and thought was "the one" but now can't stand? Additionally, how can you trust in future relationships that seem to develop as intensely without worrying they'll similarly disintegrate?
As a woman who aspires to raise a family of your own someday, how do you ensure that your future partner is equally invested in taking care of the children — unlike your friends' useless husbands who can't survive a night without calling for backup?
You and your partner of over a decade used to do everything together, but now you sleep in separate rooms and haven't had sex in a year. How worried should you be about the person to whom they're frequently texting "I love you" and whose parents they've taken to referring as "Mom and Dad?"
When you're unhappy with the inauthentic version of yourself you've been presenting to the world for as long as you can remember, can you re-learn how to be?
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821: John Nores | Reclaiming America's Wildlands from the Drug Cartels Apr 06, 2023

Lt. John Nores is a retired 28-year special operations game warden, co-host of the Warden’s Watch podcast, and author of Hidden War: How Special Operations Game Wardens are Reclaiming America's Wildlands from the Drug Cartels.

What We Discuss with Lt. John Nores:

Even though cannabis is now legal in California, drug cartels operate massive, illegal trespass grow operations on public land across the state.
Trespass grow operations cause long-lasting environmental damage, generate pollution, steal water and other resources from the communities where they're raised.
6,000-10,000 people are employed by the cartels to establish and maintain these sites.
Nearby residents who happen to cross paths with these criminals — even on their own property — are in danger of being assaulted or killed with little to no legal repercussions.
DEA and game wardens who monitor this activity have the highest risk of death in the line of duty among law enforcement.
And much more...

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820: Bradley Hope | The Secret Mission to Overthrow North Korea Apr 04, 2023

Bradley Hope (@bradleyhope) is the co-founder of journalism studio Project Brazen and the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Billion Dollar Whale and Blood and Oil. His latest book is The Rebel and the Kingdom: The True Story of the Secret Mission to Overthrow the North Korean Regime.

What We Discuss with Bradley Hope:

Was a 2019 incident at the North Korean Embassy in Madrid an intelligence-gathering raid by political dissidents, or a secret defection operation gone wrong?
Why the largest resistance groups committed to helping people defect from North Korea are in the United States.
How North Korea got away with the assassination of Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong-nam without facing any real consequences on the international stage, and what this not-so-subtle message conveys to anyone thinking of acting against the regime — from anywhere in the world.
Will there ever come a day when China ceases tolerating North Korea's theatrics?
The illicit means by which Kim Jong-un's regime richly bankrolls itself in a starving, bankrupt country.
And much more...

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819: Faith over Flings: A Closeted Conundrum | Feedback Friday Mar 31, 2023

As a gay man of faith, you've made the decision to remain closeted and celibate according to your personal beliefs. But attention from a younger, attractive colleague lured you down a temporary path of temptation from which you've mostly recovered — though a few lurid lapses leave doubts lingering that you can separate the friendship you value with this person from the physical urges you have when you're around him. What should you do? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

As a gay man of faith who's chosen to remain closeted and celibate, can you maintain a platonic friendship with the young man who's tempted you toward physical intimacy on more than a few occasions?
The founders of your company regularly write shoddy, misspelled, grammatically primitive emails to clients. How can you address this diplomatically before they drive all business away to your more competent competitors?
You hoped that co-owning a cottage with your mother and sister would bring you closer together, but it seems to have only complicated your relationship with them. How can you exit the situation gracefully?
Your significant other is addicted to online gambling, and uses your debit and credit cards to fund this addiction. Is it possible to put a stop to this — and maybe salvage the relationship — before you go completely broke? [Thanks to Haesue Jo, Head of Clinical Support at BetterHelp, for helping us with this one!]
How do you handle public criticism on social media from a well-known person in your industry who dislikes you?
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818: Matt Simon | How Microplastics Poison the Planet Mar 28, 2023

Matt Simon (@mrmattsimon) is a science writer at Wired magazine and the author of A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies.

What We Discuss with Matt Simon:

Microplastics contain a cocktail of toxic chemicals, many of which are linked to diseases like diabetes and cancer.
Microplastics break even further into nanoplastics, which are small enough to move through human organs — including the brain — and enter our cells.
Nearly everything around you — carpets, curtains, coasters, cups, packaging, clothing, couches, beds — contains plastic, and it all sheds plastic particles.
Your home is one of the most polluted places – you could inhale as many as 7,000 microplastics a day.
What we can do to reduce our exposure to microplastics and decrease our reliance on overall plastic consumption.
And much more...

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817: Acupuncture | Skeptical Sunday Mar 26, 2023

10 to 15 million people per year turn to acupuncture — the insertion of thin needles through the skin at strategic points on the body — for relieving what ails them. But is there any evidence that it actually works?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

The origins of acupuncture are unclear, and the claim that it started in China approximately 3,000 years ago is debated.
Peer-reviewed journal Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health claims that acupuncture is one of the most utilized forms of complementary integrative medicine interventions in the US and can help strengthen the immune system and reduce side effects of chemotherapy.
Studies on acupuncture's effectiveness in reducing cancer pain have mixed results due to small sample sizes and design problems. One study showed acupuncture helps deactivate brain areas associated with processing pain, but it only involved 17 people.
Many doctors are privately skeptical about acupuncture and say there's no real science to support the practice, but they often do not speak out against it publicly as they do not see it as particularly harmful.
Acupuncture can actually be a risky treatment, and 86 people have died from improperly placed needles — with the most common cause of death being a condition called pneumothorax.
And much more...

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816: Kids' Pedophile Stepdad Is No Minor Threat | Feedback Friday Mar 24, 2023

Sharing child custody with an ex can be an exercise in trust, patience, and compromise. But what happens when that ex decides to remarry and now your kids have a stepdad who has pled guilty to two felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor? How can you ensure their safety when they're around their pedophile stepdad, and how do you explain what's going on without traumatizing them? We'll try to find answers to these questions and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you protect your kids from their pedophile stepfather and explain the situation without traumatizing them? [Once again, clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis saves the day!]
Your wife's Chinese family is immersed in CCP propaganda, despite living in the US for over 40 years. Now that your father-in-law has passed, your wife wants her mother to move in — but you're concerned about her influence on your children and the risk of being monitored by the CCP for listening to its media. What should you do?
You and your partner moved in together before really knowing each other's darker sides. Although you've turned your own life around, your partner is struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues and exhibits emotionally destructive behavior. You plan to move out and find a new place to live with a friend, but how do you delicately navigate the situation?
You're 28 years old, working for your 73-year-old father in the family business. You want to modernize the company's procedures and processes, but your father resists change and is beginning to display signs of cognitive decline. Can you find a way to take charge of the business while still showing your father you value his advice?
You've been running your own business as a side project for years, but you're ready to bring it to the forefront. Even though it's been demonstrated time and again that you know your stuff, imposter syndrome and a beginner's mindset keep you from being self-confident enough to charge clients an expert rate. How do you make the transition?
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815: James Cantor | Exploring the Complexities of Sexual Orientation Mar 22, 2023

Dr. James Cantor (@jamescantorphd) is a clinical psychologist and sexologist whose research centers on the development of sexual interests, including sexual orientation and paraphilias. He maintains the Sexology Today blog, which focuses on the current state of sex research.

What We Discuss with James Cantor:

What makes people gay?
The differences between gay men and gay women.
What should society do about pedophiles who choose to live lives of celibacy rather than act on their urges?
Is there a link between autism and gender dysphoria?
What's the deal with asexuality, paraphilia, vorarephilia, and that thing you think about when nobody else is around?
And much more...

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814: Matt Frederick & Ben Bowlin | Stuff They Don't Want You to Know Mar 21, 2023

Matt Frederick & Ben Bowlin (@ConspiracyStuff) are the conspiratorial masterminds behind the Stuff They Don't Want You to Know podcast and co-authors of a book that, to avoid any confusion, goes by the same name.

What We Discuss with Matt Frederick & Ben Bowlin:

Why people believe conspiracy theories.
Popular conspiracy theories and why they persist.
Conspiracy theories that turned out to be real.
Telling the difference between true believers and opportunistic grifters.
How we can avoid going down rabbit holes that foment conspiracy theories.
And much more...

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813: The Oscars | Skeptical Sunday. Mar 19, 2023

What makes the annual pageantry of The Academy Awards (aka The Oscars) so alluring to millions of everyday folks? Are we transfixed by the film industry's recognition of its worthiest, or are we just voyeurs glimpsing a glamorous world a scant few of us will ever experience? Award-winning journalist and podcaster Andrew Gold joins us for this Skeptical Sunday to demystify the mystique and break the spell behind one of the world’s most celebrated events. (And don't worry, David C. Smalley fans! David will return soon for future installments of Skeptical Sunday!)

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Who decides who's worthy of winning an Oscar?
How does someone become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?
Were Will Smith and Chris Rock paid big money to stage that infamous slap in 2022?
Why is the number of people tuning in to the annual ceremony dwindling compared to its heyday?
Why would anyone object to shortening the length of the ceremony to suit the attention span of a modern audience?
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812: Your Ex is Your Boss: Is Your Career Lost? | Feedback Friday Mar 17, 2023

What comes next when your boss is also your ex? If you happen to grumble, will your career crumble? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What comes next when your boss is your ex? If you happen to grumble, will your career crumble?
Your beloved brother married the woman you once considered your best friend. You've since discovered she's a manipulative she-hag with questionable politics and now you want nothing to do with either of them. How do you deal with them when they reach out to reconnect?
Your lack of a current relationship makes your roommate's loudly vocal confirmation of the opposite awkward. How should you diplomatically handle this?
You worry that your physically fit nephew who wants to join the Navy SEALs might not be mentally fit enough to handle the violence of war. He wants to enlist because it would look good on his resume, but you doubt his commitment to killing strangers for his country. What should you do?
When you're a small-potatoes but sincere podcast host, how do you deal with disrespectful guests who feel like they're doing you a favor for giving you the time of day?
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811: Jan Broberg | The True Crime Story of a Young Girl Abducted Mar 16, 2023

Jan Broberg (@janbroberg) is an actress, singer, dancer, host of The Jan Broberg Show, subject of the Netflix documentary Abducted In Plain Sight and Peacock's A Friend of the Family, and author of The Jan Broberg Story: The True Crime Story of a Young Girl Abducted.

What We Discuss with Jan Broberg:

One in four children will be molested, and 97 percent of the time, it's by a family member. In Jan Broberg's case, it was by a close "friend" of the family.
How this predator — himself a father of five — expertly infiltrated the trust of Jan's family when she was just a child and manipulated her, her siblings, and her parents into questioning their very reality.
How Jan was kidnapped by this family "friend" not once, but twice as a teenager, and what happened in the aftermath when she was finally recovered.
Why this story — and countless stories like it — should serve as a wake-up call to legislators that we need to update public policy and raise awareness of this all-too-common threat to our children.
How our children can be prepared to speak up when the adults in their lives violate their trust and abuse them — and what we as adults can do to ensure their claims are taken seriously and remove them from danger.
And much more...

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810: Nita Farahany | Thinking Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology Mar 14, 2023

Nita Farahany (@NitaFarahany) is a law professor at Duke University; a leading expert on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies; and the author of The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.

What We Discuss with Nita Farahany:

Consumer technology that can track, decode, and even manipulate what goes on in the brain is no longer just a plot device in some far-flung sci-fi novel — it's already beginning to come to market.
An ALS patient recently set a record for communicating through a brain implant at 62 words per minute (in comparison, ALS-afflicted physicist Stephen Hawking was only able to communicate at about 15 words per minute by the time of his death in 2018).
Though still in its infancy, consciously transmitted brain-to-brain communication has proven successful in the laboratory.
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans can accurately sense political bias from subjects' unconscious thoughts.
Brain scans reveal that a significant percentage of coma patients who can't speak or move are aware of the world around them and can communicate through electroencephalogram (EEG) sensors.
And much more...

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809: Crystal Healing | Skeptical Sunday Mar 12, 2023

The crystal industry generates over $1 billion per year. But what exactly do crystals do? Some have said they store energy. Others say they have healing powers. But what does the science say?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Over the last five years, the number of Google searches for "crystal healing" has more than doubled — fueled, in part, by celebrity endorsements from the likes of Katy Perry, Kate Hudson, and Adele, who has been known to clutch one during performances to combat stage fright.
A Himalayan pink salt lamp — marketed as having mood-boosting properties — was one of Amazon's best-selling home-improvement products over the 2017 holiday season among its Prime subscribers.
Different crystals are said to possess certain powers — from bloodstone (which purports to improve circulation) to citrine (for enthusiasm and creativity bolstering) to sapphire (to prompt prosperity).
According to Pew Research, whether you're the most staunch Christian or consider yourself "religiously unaffiliated," there’s a 62% chance that you believe in at least one New Age belief —including crystals storing energy. This probably accounts for the crystal industry raking in more than $1 billion per year.
Is this all a load of poppycock, or does science lend any credibility to claims that crystals are anything but pretty rocks imbued with perfectly normal rock powers?
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808: Felonious Fellow is Harshing Your Mellow | Feedback Friday Mar 10, 2023

You sank your savings into a lovely house with a big yard to call your own, only to discover that the nearest neighbor who lives down the drive is a repeat violent offender who's done time for attempted murder. Now you feel unsafe on your own property because you're constantly stressing about the countless ways you might unintentionally set him off and turn yourself into a target. Where should you go from here? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

The felon down the drive makes it hard for you to thrive. Where should you go from here? [Thanks to executive security manager George Grant for helping us with this one!]
Your deadbeat friend won't kick in his fair share of the rent. Though you've known him forever, you can't foot the bill whenever he decides not to pay up. What should you do?
Are the concerns you have over your significant other's narcissistic tendencies valid, or should you trust their interpretation of your overreaction?
Your significant other has lost their chance at the dream job they've idealized almost since birth. Where should you go from here?
How does a teenage atheist find comfort in the uncertainty of life, the universe, and everything?
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807: Siddharth Kara | How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives Mar 09, 2023

Siddharth Kara (@siddharthkara) is a British Academy Global Professor, an Associate Professor of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery at Nottingham University, a Senior Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health, and the author of the New York Times bestseller Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.

What We Discuss with Siddharth Kara:

Cobalt is an essential component of every lithium-ion rechargeable battery made today — the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles.
About 75 percent of the world's supply of cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, often by peasants and children in subhuman conditions who suffer and often die for their trouble.
The environmental impact of cobalt extraction, including deforestation and pollution, that leaves behind toxic pits and wasteland unfit for sustaining life.
The complex web of actors involved in the exploitation of Congo's mineral resources, including smugglers, traders, and corrupt government officials.
As consumers, what can we do to raise awareness and jolt ourselves out of the apathy that allows these atrocities to continue in our names while holding the multinational interests that perpetrate them accountable?
And much more...

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806: Neil Woods | Undercover in the UK's Most Vicious Drug Gangs Mar 07, 2023

Neil Woods (@wudzee0) spent 14 years as an undercover drugs operative, gaining the trust of some of the most violent, unpredictable criminals in Britain. Now he's an active member of the international drug policy reform movement, and author of Good Cop, Bad War and Drug Wars.

What We Discuss with Neil Woods:

The complex logistics of undercover law enforcement operations.
The skills of persuasion and manipulation an undercover operative relies on to get the job done and stay alive in the process.
Neil's close calls and epic failures while working undercover that he somehow managed to survive.
How the pressure placed on police departments to get results makes corruption almost inevitable — even among officers committed to doing the right thing.
Why, after spending 14 years trying to win the war on drugs, Neil now advocates an evidence-based drug policy and related criminal justice reforms.
And much more...

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805: Diet Pills and Supplements | Skeptical Sunday Mar 05, 2023

Are the diet pills and supplements you take to offset that midnight chalupa habit doing you any favors? You wouldn't be alone in wondering. All over the world, people buy pills or supplements in hopes of preventing disease, improving their health, and losing weight. But do any of them really work?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

With 40% of Americans being obese, 70% overweight, and 100% duped by corporate greed for an easy, instant solution, it's no wonder diet pills and supplements are pitched as the greatest thing since sliced bread (and the bread is probably how you got like that).
A self-administered injection of semaglutide (popularly branded as Wegovy or Ozempic) can provide up to 17% weight loss at a cost of over $1,300 per month. Side effects include possible thyroid tumors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headaches, kidney damage, and stomach pain.
Fat blockers can reduce fat intake by 30%, but the weight loss is typically only around six pounds over two years.
The diet supplement industry is largely unregulated by the FDA, so there's a risk of potentially harmful, unlabeled ingredients sneaking past protective scrutiny.
Over-the-counter diet supplements are often BS, but green tea is a natural weight loss aid that can help block fat, suppress appetite, and help people lose weight.
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804: Beau's Bad Bets Bust Beloved's Bank | Feedback Friday Mar 03, 2023

Your gambling addict of a boyfriend has put you $70,000 in debt, and now you're wondering if the notarized document he's agreed to sign will really be enough to ensure you'll ever see that money again. While you're smart enough to know the house always wins when wagering, you have a sneaking suspicion that the girlfriend doesn't. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your gambling addict of a boyfriend has put you $70,000 in debt, and now you're wondering if the notarized document he's agreed to sign will really be enough to ensure you'll ever see that money again. [Thanks to Corbin Payne for helping us with yet another doozy!]
You worry your good friend may be getting married before he's emotionally or financially ready — and the couple's frequent bickering just exacerbates your misgivings. Should you voice your concerns, or just let them go?
Recent layoffs at your company — of long-time and high-performing employees, many of your friends included — leave you feeling disheartened and insecure, even though you survived this round. Is preparing your resume the most logical next step?
Your 76-year-old mother has recently admitted to suffering serious health issues from the stress of caring for her dying husband and wondering how to take care of herself once he's gone. If you can't convince her to try therapy, how might you help her manage this stress that's tearing her apart?
Being a charismatic teenager who's always romantically approached might sound like a dream to most of your peers, but the truth is you hate hurting the ones you turn away. Aside from eschewing basic hygiene, is there a compassionate way to dial down the mojo?
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803: Martin Seligman | Flourishing in an Uncertain Future Mar 02, 2023

Martin Seligman is the Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the director of the Positive Psychology Network. He is the author of 20+ books including Learned Optimism and The Optimistic Child; his latest (co-authored with Gabriella Rosen Kellerman) is Tomorrowmind: Thriving at Work with Resilience, Creativity, and Connection ? Now and in an Uncertain Future.

What We Discuss with Martin Seligman:

Studies have shown that optimistic people with highly positive emotions live between six and eight years longer than their more pessimistic peers.
Personality traits, past experiences, and current circumstances can all play a role in shaping an individual's outlook on life — and their tendency to veer toward optimism or pessimism.
How Martin's five-year-old daughter inspired him to stop being a grouch and shift his professional priorities in a more positive direction — all because of her own commitment to stop whining.
How, by focusing on strengths, resilience, and positive psychological growth, military personnel can learn to better cope with the stresses of their duties and build a more positive and effective team culture.
How we can apply positive psychology strategies to overcome the crisis of purpose and find greater fulfillment in our lives by cultivating gratitude, setting meaningful goals, practicing mindfulness, and finding ways to serve others — even if we're predisposed (genetically or otherwise) toward pessimism.
And much more…

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802: Michael Santos | Conquering a 45-Year Prison Term Feb 28, 2023

Michael Santos (@MichaelGSantos) survived 26 years as a federal prisoner, hosts the Prison Professors podcast, and is the author of Earning Freedom!: Conquering a 45-Year Prison Term.

What We Discuss with Michael Santos:

How Michael Santos got sentenced to 45 years in federal prison when he was just 23 years old — not for committing a violent crime, but for establishing himself as a cocaine entrepreneur at the height of the War on Drugs (and committing perjury just made things worse).
What this conviction meant to Michael's relationship with his family — and his wife.
The three-prong plan Michael applied to the sudden wealth of time he had on his hands to find a way to reduce his sentence and hit the ground running when he finally got out.
How the system is designed to trip up attempts inmates make toward self-improvement and rehabilitation.
How Michael made his first million behind bars.
And much more...

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801: Circumcision | Skeptical Sunday Feb 26, 2023

While mandated by some religious and cultural traditions for thousands of years, and not without certain benefits to health, is circumcising newborns before they're old enough to consent wrong?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Male circumcision is the oldest known human surgical procedure, with historical records and archeological evidence dating the practice back to ancient Egyptians in the 23rd century BCE.
While circumcision is mandated by numerous cultural and religious traditions and enacted for health reasons in certain parts of the world, is the practice of altering someone's body before they're old enough to give consent wrong?
Some medical professionals believe the preventive health benefits of elective circumcision of male newborns outweigh the risks of the procedure.
What special interests are involved in recommending or not recommending circumcision as a standard procedure?
What's the deal with so-called female circumcision — or, as it's more accurately known, female genital mutilation (FGM)?
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800: Can Therapy Wreck a Background Check? | Feedback Friday Feb 24, 2023

Sexually abused by your own brother at a young age, and aware of your own proclivities to possibly abuse others younger than yourself, you wonder if seeking therapy to alleviate how you feel might get you in trouble if you ever sought security clearance for a government job. What should you do? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Will seeking therapy for your own issues related to being sexually abused as a child result in denial of security clearance for a government job?
Multiple rounds of job interviews — with zero results — have taken their toll on your mental health. How can you remain rageless when the machine treats you like a soulless cog?
Is it wrong to cut off your dying, constantly complaining BPD dad when his apologies for being a terrible parent are conditional upon accepting that your mother wasn't a saint?
You've booked a one-way ticket abroad in hopes of finding respite from your relationship dry spell. Is there a better way to get past your insecurities and put yourself out there?
Is booking that childhood dream destination for your honeymoon worth the trouble, or should you just go somewhere safe and scenic?
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799: Marina Nemat | Surviving Inside an Iranian Prison Feb 23, 2023

Marina Nemat (@marinanemat) is a human rights activist who survived torture and imprisonment in Iran after Ayatollah Khomeini's Islamic Revolution. She chronicled her ordeals in Prisoner of Tehran: One Woman's Story of Survival Inside an Iranian Prison.

What We Discuss with Marina Nemat:

How life for women in Iran prior to Ayatollah Khomeini's Islamic Revolution mirrored their contemporaries in the United States.
Why most of the populace optimistically thought the Islamic Revolution was ushering in much-needed changes over the first few months — and what happened when things started to quickly turn sour.
How 16-year-old Marina got on the regime's radar and wound up in Tehran's notoriously brutal Evin Prison.
The torture Marina endured while imprisoned, and the ultimatum she was forced to accept in lieu of execution.
Why Marina was eventually released from prison, and what she's done with her time since then.
And much more...

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798: Forrest Galante | A Wild Life of Rediscovery Feb 21, 2023

Forrest Galante (@ForrestGalante) is a wildlife biologist, conservationist, co-host of The Wild Times Podcast, and TV presenter for Extinct or Alive and Mysterious Creatures. He is also the author of Still Alive: A Wild Life of Rediscovery.

What We Discuss with Forrest Galante:

What happened when an Amazonian shaman insisted Forrest snort an unknown powder from a monkey bone to keep him safe on the journey ahead?
How growing up as an almost feral, shoeless child on a farm in Zimbabwe prepared Forrest to survive in the wilderness (and why he doesn't have an accent anymore).
How Forrest wound up as a successful contestant on Naked and Afraid, which led him to leave his job as an ant-counting biologist and continue his conservation efforts in a more visible medium: television.
How does Forrest go about finding animals in the wild that have been presumed extinct?
How did Forrest and his crew survive trudging around the mangrove jungle on Ramree Island where hundreds of Japanese soldiers had been eaten alive by saltwater crocodiles during WWII?
And much more...

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797: Ouija Boards | Skeptical Sunday Feb 19, 2023

Every year around Halloween, millions of teenagers, drunk adults, and terrified believers gather around Ouija boards to contact "The Other Side." We've all been a part of it, and we know we weren't moving that little thing, but it was definitely moving. So what’s really going on here?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

How a pair of sisters playing a prank on their parents in upstate New York escalated into a spiritualism craze that took the 19th century United States — and then the world — by storm.
The Medieval Chinese origins and evolution of what we know today as the Ouija board.
How the spiritualism craze boosted the Ouija board's adoption into millions of households (even outselling Monopoly in 1967).
The indelible marks the Ouija board has made on our lives — from pop culture to the law.
The science behind what makes the Ouija board "work."
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796: Pervert-in-Law Scammer Belongs in the Slammer | Feedback Friday Feb 17, 2023

Your creepy brother-in-law has been using explicit pictures of you — which he obtained through a nanny cam he secretly installed in your bedroom eight years ago — to anonymously threaten you with blackmail. Your sister was in the process of divorcing him and turned his laptop over to the police as evidence, but you fear she may be getting back together with him and may no longer be willing to cooperate when you press charges. To top it off, it's been three months since the police were involved and there's been no progress in holding this would-be scammer accountable. What can you do now? We'll try to answer this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you hold your brother-in-law accountable for trying to blackmail you with explicit photos he took with a secret nanny cam when your own sister and the police seem to be on his side? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
If you're in your thirties (or over) and considering going back to university, how can you make the most of the experience and deal with its inevitable uncertainties?
How can you help your cousin's business thrive when he's put it $30,000 in the hole with gambling debt and only pays you 1/3rd of what the guy you replaced was making?
Sharing dog custody with a cheating ex led to a night of spontaneous intimacy, and now you're confused about maybe giving things another chance. Yes or no?
Moving abroad to shorten a long-distance relationship probably wouldn't be so bad if it didn't put a bigger gap between you and your family. But you also can't deny feeling a bit disconnected not only from your significant other, but yourself. Have you made a huge mistake, or is this a natural adjustment most expats face?
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795: Alastair Smith | The Dictator's Handbook Part Two Feb 16, 2023

Alastair Smith is the Bernhardt Denmark Chair of International Relations at New York University, professor of political science in the Wilf Family Department of Politics, and co-author (with Bruce Bueno de Mesquita) of The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Find part one here!]

What We Discuss with Alastair Smith:

How do dictators come to power and remain in power even when their policies serve only themselves and not the people under their "leadership?"
Why do the majority of people living under dictatorships suffer in impoverished squalor, and how does foreign aid empower these dictators rather than help the general populace?
Why do dictators consistently hate freedom, the media, and seemingly their own citizens?
Why does bad behavior so often make for good politics — even in the most progressive nations?
Are our own governments beyond saving, or can we use lessons learned here to make them work for us?
And much more...

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794: Alastair Smith | The Dictator's Handbook Part One Feb 14, 2023

Alastair Smith is the Bernhardt Denmark Chair of International Relations at New York University, professor of political science in the Wilf Family Department of Politics, and co-author (with Bruce Bueno de Mesquita) of The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Please check back later in the week for part two!]

What We Discuss with Alastair Smith:

How do dictators come to power and remain in power even when their policies serve only themselves and not the people under their "leadership?"
Why do the majority of people living under dictatorships suffer in impoverished squalor, and how does foreign aid empower these dictators rather than help the general populace?
Why do dictators consistently hate freedom, the media, and seemingly their own citizens?
Why does bad behavior so often make for good politics — even in the most progressive nations?
Are our own governments beyond saving, or can we use lessons learned here to make them work for us?
And much more...

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793: Death | Skeptical Sunday Feb 12, 2023

Are you dead wrong to trust the funeral industry in having your best interests at heart when it's time to shuffle off your mortal coil?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

The average cost of a funeral is over $11,000.
Lack of regulation and high prices lead to some families not being able to afford funerals. As a result, about 88,000 bodies go unclaimed each year.
Grieving people may not have the emotional energy or knowledge to compare prices, leading to exploitation by funeral companies — like Service Corporation International (SCI), whose prices are 47 percent to 72 percent higher than competitors.
4.3 million gallons of embalming fluid are used in the US each year, which potentially get into the drinking water. 1.4 million cremations recorded in 2017 created CO2 emissions equalling 52,000 cars on the road.
Funerals.org provides information on funeral arrangements and what is necessary versus what is being sold by funeral homes.
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792: Red Flags Making You Rethink Your Shrink | Feedback Friday Feb 10, 2023

A number of red flags have you rethinking the effectiveness of your shrink. Shouldn't they make you feel more capable of facing the world and understanding your place in it instead of less capable and more confused? Is it time for you to shop for a newer, better therapist? We'll try to help you answer this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

A number of red flags have you rethinking the effectiveness of your shrink. Is it time for you to shop for a newer, better therapist? [Thanks once again to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
You're concerned about the well-being of an on-again, off-again ex. How can you check in on them without re-entering what always turns out to be a hurtful and toxic relationship?
How might you pitch the higher-ups at your office about covering the costs of the doctorate you're pursuing that would increase your market value within the company — sure to be a win/win for both parties?
When the city government and law enforcement won't do anything to stem the meth production and associated traffic blighting the neighborhood, can the landlords who allow this to continue be held legally accountable? [As always, thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
Everyone you know reached out and offered support when you made your cancer diagnosis public — except for your best friend, who notably kept their distance. Should you even still consider this person your friend?
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791: Mark Manson | Giving a F*ck About What Really Matters Feb 09, 2023

Mark Manson (@IAmMarkManson) is the New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, and the subject of a new feature film that goes by the same name.

What We Discuss with Mark Manson:

Mark and Jordan discuss how they evolved beyond their roots in the seedy pickup artist (PUA) scene to help people from all walks of life transcend insecurities and discover their true potential — or at least derive entertainment from some books and podcasts.
Mark experiences the ups and downs of becoming a viral sensation: from seeing his book publicly enjoyed by Congressional representatives and Hollywood movie stars to discovering that Putin's using it as an excuse to tighten Russia's censorship laws.
The dangers of delusional positivity — just because believing something makes you feel good doesn't make it real, which means you're going to be especially disappointed when it's time to acknowledge what is real.
Our brains want there to be an easy, fix-all formula for happiness that we can get from attending a self-help seminar or reading a stack of personal growth books, but the principles we learn from them are useless until we go through the effort to apply them to our lives in the outside world.
There's no such thing as bad emotions — there are only bad reactions to emotions.
And much more...

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790: Florence Williams | The Science of Heartbreak Feb 07, 2023

Florence Williams (@flowill) is a journalist and the author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History, and Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey.

What We Discuss with Florence Williams:

How "real" is heartbreak? Real enough that our brains react to the emotional pain of heartbreak in the same way they react to physical pain.
The chronic loneliness brought about by heartbreak can increase the risk of early death by as much as 26 percent.
Just as you wouldn't expect results from "wishing" a toothache away, ignoring the distress caused by heartbreak can exacerbate existing medical problems and create new ones — from inflammation to diabetes, heart disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Differences between the causes and symptoms of heartbreak as typically experienced by women and men.
What we can do to mitigate the pain if we find ourselves suffering from heartbreak.
And much more...

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789: Chocolate | Skeptical Sunday Feb 05, 2023

Is chocolate your guilty pleasure? Until you listen to this episode, we can almost guarantee you're not feeling guilty enough about it! But don't fret, because we'll also provide resources to help alleviate some of that guilt and allow you to become part of the problem's solution!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

How the production and consumption of chocolate perpetuates a range of negative impacts, including child trafficking, labor exploitation akin to slavery, deforestation, and climate change.
The chocolate industry brings in $100 billion annually, but the farmers who produce it make less than $1 a day toiling long hours in the grueling heat, constantly exposed to poisonous pesticides in unsafe conditions.
High demand for labor is met by children — some as young as five — who are forced into it either by their desperate families or opportunists who abduct and sell them.
How, despite the health benefits of cocoa, there has been a high food safety concern regarding the presence and levels of heavy metals such as nickel, cadmium, chromium, and lead, both in cocoa beans and cocoa products including, cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, cocoa powder, and chocolates.
How consumers can contribute to positive change by being more mindful of where their chocolate comes from and demanding ethical and sustainable production practices. Vote with your dollars for conscientious producers of chocolate who observe fair trade practices!
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788: His Love Is Bona Fide, Not a Mail-Order Bride | Feedback Friday Feb 03, 2023

If the people back home choose to believe negative stereotypes about your true love from another land and the nature of your relationship, it's a damn shame — for them. On this Feedback Friday, we'll delve into why it's almost always okay to blow off the cockamamie opinions of people who should probably be minding their own business!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

People in your town are bound to assume a number of negative stereotypes when you bring your true love from abroad home. But is that really your problem?
What resources best prepared Jordan and Jen for their first child?
What can you do when your sketchy new landlord is pressuring you to avoid his ex-wife (and half-owner of the building) if she comes to introduce herself?
You share children with a gaslighting, abusive ex who damaged your confidence and sense of reality, so you still have to deal with him regularly. How do you warn his wonderful current girlfriend before he does the same to her?
What support does the Chinese Communist Party have from Chinese citizens who have moved abroad? Will declining birth rates and emigration force regime change before the country's infrastructure collapses?
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787: Mitch Lowe | Lessons in Disruption Part Two Feb 02, 2023

Mitch Lowe (@mitch__lowe) is a co-founding executive of Netflix, the former CEO of MoviePass, the former president of Redbox, and the author of Watch and Learn: How I Turned Hollywood Upside Down with Netflix, Redbox, and MoviePass ? Lessons in Disruption. [This is part two of a two-part episode. You can find part one here!]

What We Discuss with Mitch Lowe:

How Netflix tested, marketed, and made its DVD-by-mail service work at a time when the profit margins were low and its brick-and-mortar competition was high.
How Redbox DVD rentals filled a consumer niche between Netflix and Blockbuster — and was so successful that one machine was being installed per hour for every hour of the day, three years in a row!
Redbox's loss-prevention and cost-capturing strategies for what were essentially unstaffed video vending machines in operation 24/7.
Obstacles Netflix and Redbox faced from business interests entrenched in the status quo (and how they were overcome).
Why Mitch once faked a heart attack to get out of a meeting with Walmart executives.
And much more...

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786: Mitch Lowe | Lessons in Disruption Part One Jan 31, 2023

Mitch Lowe (@mitch__lowe) is a co-founding executive of Netflix, the former CEO of MoviePass, the former president of Redbox, and the author of Watch and Learn: How I Turned Hollywood Upside Down with Netflix, Redbox, and MoviePass ? Lessons in Disruption. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Be on the lookout for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Mitch Lowe:

How Mitch's first entrepreneurial adventure involved peddling blacklight posters in Europe at the behest of a shady character by the name of Funky Sam.
What Mitch learned from befriending people on both sides of the conflict in Israel while living there in the '70s.
How Mitch got deported from Egypt as a spy and accidentally witnessed something he shouldn’t have.
How Mitch's terrible investment in a video store led to innovations that would make Netflix — the company he co-founded — wrench domination from entrenched rivals in the video rental industry.
Did Mitch really fake a heart attack to get out of a meeting with Walmart executives?
And much more...

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785: Living with Aplomb in Spite of a Monstrous Mom | Feedback Friday Jan 27, 2023

Your adoptive mom is a narcissistic homophobe whose big concern when you disclosed that you'd been sexually abused by family members was how this would make other people think about her. You've since gone on to become an accomplished writer with friends in high places, but your family has always taken your mother's twisted side over yours and made you feel terrible about yourself. How can you now live with aplomb in spite of your monstrous mom? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You have a successful career and friends in high places, but how can you live your life with aplomb when you've been raised by a monstrous, narcissistic mom?
You're an older grad student who, you've just discovered, comes across as an arrogant know-it-all to your younger peers. Now you worry that you've become so unpopular that the university will ask you to withdraw for failure to mesh with the other students. How can you make this right?
You have reservations about fully trusting your fiancé — who's had over 150 sexual partners, and admits to cheating in a previous committed relationship. No stranger to the sting of being cheated on yourself, how can you move forward without feeling haunted by his past?
Your new job is in jeopardy because of a recent depressive episode that left you incapacitated for weeks. While you're working with a therapist and psychiatrist to get things under control, how can you explain what's been going on to your new boss?
Why are influencers all of a sudden promoting tourism to Saudi Arabia, and how can you sit with the moral dilemma about visiting countries actively committing human rights violations?
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784: Ramy Romany | Unwrapping the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt Jan 26, 2023

Ramy Romany (@ramyromany) is an Emmy Award-winning DGA director and cinematographer, a world-renowned Egyptologist, and the co-author of Conspired: The Evil One Shall Not Live Again.

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783: Apolo Ohno | Embracing Change and Finding Purpose Jan 24, 2023

Apolo Ohno (@ApoloOhno) is a retired American short-track speed skater, an eight-time Olympic medalist, the most decorated American Winter Olympian of all time, and the author of Hard Pivot: Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully.

What We Discuss with Apolo Ohno:

How Apolo's single dad helped him constructively channel his genetic proclivities toward athleticism and abundance of energy — and overcome his physical shortcomings — from an early age.
What drove Apolo's tendency to self-sabotage even as he was becoming the most decorated American Winter Olympian of all time (and what we can do to moderate this mindset in ourselves).
The perils of overtraining — and what Apolo would do differently today if he were still competing as an athlete that would serve him better.
Understanding the difference between entertaining superstitions and creating reliable routines and habits upon which you can rely when seeking success.
The highly transferable lesson Apolo learned when a fluke accident robbed him of a gold medal — and what we can all take away from the disappointment of only landing a silver medal when life doesn't go according to plan.
And much more...

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782: Death of Mother Could Trigger Ballistic Brother | Feedback Friday Jan 20, 2023

Now that your mother-in-law is in hospice, you're worried that your unstable brother-in-law — whose uncomfortable attachment to her makes Norman Bates look like John Boy Walton — is set to go literally ballistic against you and your husband (who has been handling her financial affairs) when she finally passes. Should you skip the funeral, or rent a couple of bulletproof vests and hope for the best? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should you skip your mother-in-law's funeral to avoid being shot by the unhinged brother-in-law over financial affairs?
You're living abroad with a significant other who cheated on you during the long-distance phase of your relationship, and trust is difficult to regain. You're considering moving out, but you're a stranger in a strange land without a support system. What should you do?
As part of a hard-working sales team, it was disheartening to discover your manager's been playing favorites and spoon-feeding the best leads to her crush. How can you right this wrong without jeopardizing your own position?
How do you best protect yourself, your child, and your niece against a sister struggling with addiction who makes sure none of your good deeds toward her over the years go unpunished?
When talking about medical problems and past trauma makes your friends uncomfortable, is it okay to bury your pain rather than trying to sort the mess out?
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781: Peter Zeihan | Mapping the Collapse of Globalization Jan 19, 2023

Peter Zeihan (@peterzeihan) is a geopolitical strategist, founder of the consulting firm Zeihan on Geopolitics, and author of The Absent Superpower, The Accidental Superpower, Disunited Nations, and The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization.

What We Discuss with Peter Zeihan:

How advancements in technology and global trade have led to a world where virtually everything we could want or need is available on tap.
What the role of the United States has been in creating such a world, and why it seems to be rapidly losing interest in maintaining this role.
What would happen if this interconnected world were to suddenly become disconnected — and the nations of the world had to become self-sufficient and produce their own goods, food, and energy.
How only a small percentage of the world's countries could successfully adapt to such a disruption, and what this would mean for the majority of the global population.
What the aftermath of this social upheaval might look like, and how we can be best prepared to emerge from the chaos intact.
And much more...

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780: Chris Fenton | China's Harrowing Hold Over Hollywood Jan 17, 2023

Chris Fenton (@TheDragonFeeder) is an expert on China's influence over Hollywood and how the Chinese government pressures American movie studios into creating soft power propaganda. He is the author of Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion-Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, and American Business.

What We Discuss with Chris Fenton:

How China exerts influence over the Hollywood movie industry.
The strategies that are used to make movies and commercials relevant to the Chinese public — and ensure they're pushing the Chinese government's political agenda.
How international film edits differ from Chinese film edits.
What the Chinese government does to punish Hollywood studios that won't play ball.
Why leverage doesn't have to be a one-way street, and how Hollywood can push back against Chinese politics.
And much more...

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Did you hear our conversation with Desmond Shum, the former CCP insider and former husband of disappeared Chinese billionaire “Whitney” Duan Weihong? Catch up with episode 684: Desmond Shum | Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in China here!

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779: Almonds | Skeptical Sunday Jan 15, 2023

How do the environmental costs of producing almonds outweigh their nutritional benefits? Allow us to count the ways...

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

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On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Almonds are one of the most misunderstood "health foods" of the modern era. As of 2021, US consumption of almonds amounted to about 1.56 million metric tons worldwide, and Americans now consume more than 10 times as many almonds as in 1965. Unfortunately, while they've become a staple of healthy diets, they are not environmentally friendly.
Almond milk is not a true dairy alternative and is mostly made of water, sugar, salt, emulsifiers, vitamins, and ascorbic acid — and only two percent almonds.
Almond farming requires bees to wake up early from hibernation to attend the crop season, and most of the bees rented by farmers die due to pesticides and diseases — up to 50 million per year.
It takes from one to three gallons of water to produce just one almond. That means, at the low end of the scale, one serving of almonds = 23 gallons of water, and one pound of almonds = 1900 gallons. 100 percent of the almonds you buy in the US, and 80 percent of almonds in the world, are produced in California — where there is already an issue with water shortages.
How we can be more mindful of our almond consumption and support alternative products that are more environmentally friendly.
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778: Custody Depends on Testimony Against Old Friend | Feedback Friday Jan 13, 2023

777: Kevin Dutton | The Wisdom of Psychopaths Part Two Jan 12, 2023

Kevin Dutton (@therealdrkev) is a psychologist and author known for his research on the psychology of evil and the science of charisma. His latest book is The Wisdom of Psychopaths: What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Kevin Dutton:

How having a con artist father who never lost his cool sparked Kevin’s interest in understanding the mindset of the psychopath.
What Kevin means when he says that psychopaths understand the “words but not the music” of emotion.
Contrary to popular belief, psychopaths aren’t necessarily violent. They could be a surgeon or a killer, a firefighter or an arsonist. (Or even a professor or an ax murderer.)
Why psychopaths are often excellent at persuasion and identifying weakness in others.
What percentage of the population exhibits psychopathy, and how psychopaths can actually be useful for society.
And much more…

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776: Kevin Dutton | The Wisdom of Psychopaths Part One Jan 10, 2023

Kevin Dutton (@therealdrkev) is a psychologist and author known for his research on the psychology of evil and the science of charisma. His latest book is The Wisdom of Psychopaths: What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Keep an eye out for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Kevin Dutton:

How having a con artist father who never lost his cool sparked Kevin's interest in understanding the mindset of the psychopath.
What Kevin means when he says that psychopaths understand the "words but not the music" of emotion.
Contrary to popular belief, psychopaths aren't necessarily violent. They could be a surgeon or a killer, a firefighter or an arsonist. (Or even a professor or an ax murderer.)
Why psychopaths are often excellent at persuasion and identifying weakness in others.
What percentage of the population exhibits psychopathy, and how psychopaths can actually be useful for society.
And much more...

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775: Bridezilla's Vanity Tests Bestie's Sanity | Feedback Friday Jan 06, 2023

774: Jonah Berger | The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior Jan 05, 2023

Jonah Berger (@j1berger) has spent over 15 years studying how social influence works and how it drives products and ideas to catch on. He’s a marketing professor and author, and his new book is Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Jonah Berger:

We like to believe we’re so special that our choices are driven by personal preferences and opinions; the fact of the matter: other people have an influence over almost everything we do.
Rather than seeing influence as negative and manipulative, we should understand how to use it as a toolkit for making better decisions.
Sometimes we allow our social groups or cultural upbringing to influence us toward underachievement.
Learn the one trick that allows negotiators to be five times more successful.
How do we protect ourselves from undesired influence?
And much more…

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773: David Lieberman | Deciphering What People Really Want Jan 03, 2023

Dr. David Lieberman (@dr_lieberman) is the author of the book Mindreader: The New Science of Deciphering What People Really Think, What They Really Want, and Who They Really Are. He is a respected expert on human behavior and relationships, with a focus on improving communication and understanding between individuals.

What We Discuss with Dr. David Lieberman:

Common misconceptions about body language that can be safely discarded as nonsense.
The difference between self-esteem and confidence.
Why guilty people usually want the conversation to end as soon as possible, while innocent people often want a further exchange of information.
What spatial immediacy is, and its impact on how people interact and the nature of their communication.
Why the less emotionally and mentally healthy someone is, the less comfortable they are with people who hold opposing viewpoints.
And much more…

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772: Energy Drinks | Skeptical Sunday Jan 01, 2023

Energy Drinks. What is in these things? Why are some people hooked on them? Why are they wild, unnatural colors? What exactly do they do? Are they dangerous? Are they hype? Or are they both? Sit back, pour yourself a nice tall glass of carbonated, bright-blue, sugar-packed whatever the hell this is, commence vibrating, and get the straight dope on energy drinks.

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/772

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Energy drinks have been linked to irregular heartbeats, cardiomyopathy (a disease that makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood), increased blood pressure, and other heart conditions.
A lot of people in the fitness world like energy drinks, especially diet ones, because they get an energy boost for working out without a huge caloric intake — but their bodies tend to be healthy enough to deal with any adverse effects.
When it comes to caffeine, experts recommend no more than 400 mg per day for adults, or 100 mg for kids. A standard cup of coffee provides anywhere between 95 mg to 200 mg, while one can of an energy drink varies by brand from 111 mg to 280 mg.
The FDA warns that 4,200 mg of caffeine can be lethal to an average adult if ingested all at once — although other conditions can exacerbate its effect at much lower doses. An autopsy reported "caffeine toxicity" as a contributor to a 14-year-old's death after she drank just two cans of 24 oz Monster energy drinks — or about 488 mg of caffeine.
Most energy drinks contain B12 and lots of other vitamins that can be good for fighting off depression (especially in vegans with a low B12 intake), but supplements can provide the same benefits without added caffeine and sugar.
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771: Sarah Edmondson & Nippy Ames | Surviving NXIVM Part Two Dec 29, 2022

Sarah Edmondson (@sarahjedmondson) and Anthony "Nippy" Ames (@nippyames) are two former NXIVM cult members turned whistleblowers. Together, they host the podcast A Little Bit Culty, and are featured in HBO's series The Vow. Sarah's 12-year ordeal is chronicled in Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life. [This is part two of a two-part conversation. Find part one here!]

What We Discuss with Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Ames:

How NXIVM began as a community of like-minded individuals who were committed to personal growth and self-improvement and devolved into a cult under the leadership of its narcissistic founder, Keith Raniere.
How Hollywood celebrities came to be courted and ultimately controlled by Raniere and the NXIVM cult.
The endless abuses suffered by NXIVM's victims — from mind games to being branded as property and trafficked as a way to fund Raniere's lavish lifestyle.
Where Sarah and Nippy existed within NXIVM's hierarchy, the parts they played, and what broke the spell that held them enthralled in the cult's sinister machinations.
How Sarah and Nippy are coping with the aftermath of their traumatic experiences, and what they're doing to raise awareness of how cults like NXIVM ruin people's lives.
And much more...

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770: Sarah Edmondson & Nippy Ames | Surviving NXIVM Part One Dec 27, 2022

Sarah Edmondson (@sarahjedmondson) and Anthony "Nippy" Ames (@nippyames) are two former NXIVM cult members turned whistleblowers. Together, they host the podcast A Little Bit Culty, and are featured in HBO's series The Vow. Sarah's 12-year ordeal is chronicled in Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life. [This is part one of a two-part conversation. Stay tuned for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Ames:

How NXIVM began as a community of like-minded individuals who were committed to personal growth and self-improvement and devolved into a cult under the leadership of its narcissistic founder, Keith Raniere.
How Hollywood celebrities came to be courted and ultimately controlled by Raniere and the NXIVM cult.
The endless abuses suffered by NXIVM's victims — from mind games to being branded as property and trafficked as a way to fund Raniere's lavish lifestyle.
Where Sarah and Nippy existed within NXIVM's hierarchy, the parts they played, and what broke the spell that held them enthralled in the cult's sinister machinations.
How Sarah and Nippy are coping with the aftermath of their traumatic experiences, and what they're doing to raise awareness of how cults like NXIVM ruin people's lives.
And much more...

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769: Narcissist's Antics Make Parents Go Frantic | Feedback Friday Dec 23, 2022

768: Chase Hughes | The Behavioral Table of Elements Dec 22, 2022

Chase Hughes (@thechasehughes) created The Behavioral Table of Elements for behavior analysis in interrogations, and is the author of The Ellipsis Manual: Analysis and Engineering of Human Behavior. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Chase Hughes:

What is The Behavioral Table of the Elements and how can we use it to determine the likelihood that someone is telling us the truth?
Why Chase considers polygraph tests “just about as accurate as a coin toss” — and how they’re actually biased against people who tell the truth.
What someone training to spot deception indicators and stress might learn from watching Conan O’Brien interviews.
How training ourselves to be subconsciously aware of truth signals clues us in when someone who’s lying deviates from them.
How to hack authority for influence and personal development.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss? Catch up with episode 165: Chris Voss | Negotiate as If Your Life Depended on It here!

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767: Sohom Das | Decoding Alex Jones, Andrew Tate, and Anna Delvey Dec 20, 2022

Dr. Sohom Das (@dr_s_das) is a consultant forensic psychiatrist who works in prisons and criminal courts to assess and rehabilitate mentally ill offenders. He is the author of In Two Minds: Stories of Murder, Justice, and Recovery From a Forensic Psychiatrist.

What We Discuss with Dr. Sohom Das:

How was fake heiress Anna Delvey (aka Anna Sorokin) able to convince even the savviest New York social elites that she was one of them and gain access to their checkbooks?
The numerous non-violent ways psychopaths act out to exploit others for their own gratification.
Is social influencer Andrew Tate mentally a 12-year-old playground bully in the body of a former professional kickboxer, or is he just playing a caricature of one for fun and profit?
Why InfoWars honcho Alex Jones can't resist peddling provably false conspiracy theories even though it's bankrupting his media empire down to the rivets.
Are narcissists psychopaths?
And much more...

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Did you hear our conversation with Paul Holes, the former investigator known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identification with DNA and genealogy technology? Catch up with episode 725: Paul Holes | Solving America’s Cold Cases here!

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766: Banned Foods | Skeptical Sunday Dec 17, 2022

Why are so many of the snacks and drinks offered as safe for consumption in the United States wholly banned in other parts of the world? How bad could our favorite foodstuffs actually be?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Editor's note: A previous version of this show's notes erroneously declared that aspartame was banned in the EU. We are in the process of correcting this and apologize for the error.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/766

On This Week’s Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Coffee Mate's liquid version is banned in Europe due to the presence of trans fats (found in hydrogenated vegetable oils) that can lead to heart disease. While the US requires warning labels for these foods, they are still available to consumers.
Mexican and most European cola brands use cane sugar, while American Coke uses high fructose corn syrup, which is regulated in the EU. High fructose corn syrup has been linked to health issues such as insulin resistance, diabetes, and cardiovascular illnesses.
Aspartame is a low-calorie sweetener found in many US foods and drinks, including diet sodas and gum. It contains phenylalanine, which can cause problems for people with a rare genetic condition called PKU.
While evidence is still being gathered, there have been concerns about the potential health effects of certain artificial food dyes, particularly their potential to cause hyperactivity in children. In the European Union, these dyes are banned from use in food products, while they are widely used in the United States.
The EU has banned the use of growth hormones in cows due to concerns about potential health risks to humans and animals, as well as potential negative impacts on the environment. In the United States, however, they're commonly used in the dairy and meat industries to promote faster growth and increase milk production in cows.
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765: Fella Fretting from Furtive Front Seat Fellatio | Feedback Friday Dec 16, 2022

You're a straight man who was sexually assaulted by another man when you were just 21 years old, and it's haunted you ever since. Additionally, you bear the burden alone because you've never been able to tell your wife about this traumatic experience. What can you do to make this right after all this time? We'll try to help find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/765

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

As a straight man, you were sexually assaulted by another man at 21 and have never told your wife. The experience has been haunting you. What should you do?
Written accuracy is a crucial part of your job, but you seem to make typos and mistakes no matter how hard you try. How can you improve your attention to detail while coping with the anxiety and insecurity that come with being criticized for your slip-ups?
You work hard to secure your children's future, not so your in-laws can hobnob at the country club and drink wine they can't afford — so their failure to repay the $20,000 you loaned them is making you resentful. What do you do now?
Is it worth reaching out to the "friends" who know about how your charming ex used to physically abuse you but went on vacation with him anyway? Or should you just write them all off and look for newer, better friends?
You're a human resources management major who aspires to become a job recruiter. The irony: you can't seem to get yourself a job in spite of doing well in mock interviews. How do you get better at selling yourself to potential employers?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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764: Nick Bilton | Hunting the Dark Web's Silk Road Kingpin Dec 15, 2022

Nick Bilton (@nickbilton) is a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, a contributor to CNBC, a former columnist for The New York Times, and author of American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Nick Bilton:

How does a merit badge-bedecked Eagle Scout become the head of a thriving online black market worth a billion dollars?
What are the costs of maintaining a double life?
What’s the real reason Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht was caught?
What is Nick Bilton’s unique research process for covering a story like this?
Is everyone susceptible to the level of Ross Ulbricht’s mix of ambition, hubris, and self-deception, or does it require a certain personality type?
And much more...

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Miss our two-parter with Bridgewater Associates founder and world-famous investor Ray Dalio? Start catching up with episode 389: Ray Dalio | Principles of an Investing Pioneer Part One here!

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763: Laowhy86 | China Uprising | Out of the Loop Dec 13, 2022

Laowhy86 (@laowhy86) — aka Matthew Tye, aka C-Milk — is a Westerner who lived in China for 10 years, and watched it change from an opening and liberalizing society into regression and authoritarianism. His YouTube videos explain China, Chinese culture, and Chinese politics, and decode Chinese propaganda so viewers are armed with the knowledge to identify and resist it.

Welcome to what we’re calling our “Out of the Loop” episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current events that may only register as a blip on the media’s news cycle and have conversations with the people who find themselves immersed in them. Here, Laowhy86 joins us to share his Westerner’s perspective — with those of us out of the loop — on the uprisings going on in China right now over the government’s draconian lockdowns and ongoing human rights abuses. Listen, learn, and enjoy!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/763

On This Episode of Out of the Loop, We Discuss:

Welded into an apartment building in China’s Xinjiang region to prevent their escape during the Chinese government’s strict “zero-COVID” lockdowns, 10 people — including a three-year-old child — were killed when a fire broke out.
The violent crackdown by authorities during a candlelight vigil for victims of the fire escalated into massive protests against the government, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, across China — at a scale unseen since 1989’s Tiananmen Square massacre.
Coordinated across 79 universities in China, these protests have evolved to include demands for political reform and an end to corruption — a rare display of unity among a population so long repressed by a regime that traditionally punishes dissent with social stigma, imprisonment, and death.
The intensity of these protests is surprising given the effectiveness of surveillance tools used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the past. This indicates that there is a larger sentiment for dissent among the population than may be visibly apparent.
What this wave of protests portends for the future of China, its people, its historically inflexible authoritarian government, and its place on the global stage.
And much more!
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762: Where on Earth Is Sibling Abducted at Birth? | Feedback Friday Dec 09, 2022

761: Bradley Steyn | Undercover with Mandela's Spies Part Two Dec 08, 2022

Bradley Steyn (@bradley_steyn_) is an expert on risk mitigation, operational support, and racial injustice. He is the co-author of Undercover with Mandela's Spies: The Story of the Boy Who Crossed the Square, a memoir of his time as a double agent working for Nelson Mandela during the dying days of South African Apartheid. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to check out part one here!]

What We Discuss with Bradley Steyn:

Bradley shares his observations as a white kid growing up in Apartheid-era South Africa.
How, as a teenager, Bradley bore witness to the brutal Strijdom Square massacre, in which white supremacist Barend Hendrik Strydom calmly took the lives of eight People of Color and injured 16 with a 9mm pistol.
The PTSD, nightmares, anger issues, and emotional distress Bradley was forced to cope with in the aftermath of this horrific experience — and still deals with more than three decades later.
How Bradley was recruited for undercover duty by the feared security police of the Apartheid government while working as a bouncer at a Pretoria gay bar.
What led to Bradley's dedication to the anti-Apartheid struggle and his service as a deep cover double agent within the Department of Intelligence and Security under the directive of Chris Hani's and Nelson Mandela's paramilitary wing, uMkhonto weSizwe.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Freeway Rick Ross, the crack empire kingpin gone good? Catch up with episode 121: Freeway Rick Ross | Life in the Crack Lane here!

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760: Bradley Steyn | Undercover with Mandela's Spies Part One Dec 06, 2022

Bradley Steyn (@bradley_steyn_) is an expert on risk mitigation, operational support, and racial injustice. He is the co-author of Undercover with Mandela's Spies: The Story of the Boy Who Crossed the Square, a memoir of his time as a double agent working for Nelson Mandela during the dying days of South African Apartheid. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Keep an eye out for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Bradley Steyn:

Bradley shares his observations as a white kid growing up in Apartheid-era South Africa.
How, as a teenager, Bradley bore witness to the brutal Strijdom Square massacre, in which white supremacist Barend Hendrik Strydom calmly took the lives of eight People of Color and injured 16 with a 9mm pistol.
The PTSD, nightmares, anger issues, and emotional distress Bradley was forced to cope with in the aftermath of this horrific experience — and still deals with more than three decades later.
How Bradley was recruited for undercover duty by the feared security police of the Apartheid government while working as a bouncer at a Pretoria gay bar.
What led to Bradley's dedication to the anti-Apartheid struggle and his service as a deep cover double agent within the Department of Intelligence and Security under the directive of Chris Hani's and Nelson Mandela's paramilitary wing, uMkhonto weSizwe.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/760

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Miss our two-part conversation with ex-Al-Qaeda spy Aimen Dean? Catch up by starting with episode 383: Aimen Dean | Nine Lives of a Spy Inside Al-Qaeda Part One here!

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759: Can Mom Cease As Family Man's Side Piece? | Feedback Friday Dec 02, 2022

When your mother is the other woman in some other family's affair, how do you compel her to do the right thing and walk away? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/759

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When your mother is the other woman in some other family's affair, how do you compel her to do the right thing and walk away?
How much is too much when you're considering the cost of an education that should be earning you top dollar?
You're no longer physically attracted to the husband who fathered your children. Should you tough it out until your kids are adults, or would it be better to separate now and hope for the best?
How can you shake the family business and chart your own course when you know you'd feel guilty for abandoning what your parents have built?
What should you do if you find yourself drawn to another person while you’re in a committed relationship?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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758: David Buss | The Evolution of Desire Dec 01, 2022

David Buss (@ProfDavidBuss) is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. He is considered the world’s leading scientific expert on strategies of human mating, and his most recent book is — appropriately enough — The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with David Buss:

Why does mating matter?
The mating crisis among educated women.
How to select a good long-term mate.
What leads to mating disasters.
What we can do to become better long-term mates.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/758

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Missed our conversation with Daniel Pink in which we discussed the psychology, biology, and economics behind scheduling for optimal effect (including sleep) — and why your ideal time to get something done may widely differ from someone else’s? Catch up with episode 63: Daniel Pink | When Is the Best Time to Get Things Done?

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757: Annie Duke | The Power of Knowing When to Quit Nov 29, 2022

Annie Duke (@annieduke) is a World Series poker champion, a shrewd decision-maker, and the author of Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts and Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away.

What We Discuss with Annie Duke:

Why "Never give up!" is objectively terrible advice (as even Muhammad Ali might grudgingly admit).
Life's too short to keep fighting a battle that's only losing ground when you could better devote the time you're spending to more worthwhile pursuits.
Why the worst time to make a decision is when you're already in the middle of it.
How the sunk cost fallacy keeps us spinning our wheels in fruitless attempts at progress long after we should have turned back.
How we can actually tell the difference between a worthy pursuit and a lost cause — and what we can do to resist our own stubborn impulse to persist beyond reasonable defeat.
And much more...

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Miss our last conversation with Annie Duke — World Series poker champion and author of Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts? Catch up by listening to episode 40: Annie Duke | How to Make Decisions Like a Poker Champ here!

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756: Seeking Reconciliation After Abusing a Relation | Feedback Friday Nov 25, 2022

755: Dr. Sohom Das | Rehabilitating the Criminally Insane Nov 24, 2022

Dr. Sohom Das (@dr_s_das) is a consultant forensic psychiatrist who works in prisons and criminal courts to assess and rehabilitate mentally ill offenders. He is the author of In Two Minds: Stories of Murder, Justice, and Recovery From a Forensic Psychiatrist.

What We Discuss with Dr. Sohom Das:

Telling the difference between someone whose treatable madness is causing them to act out and someone whose irredeemable, criminal badness makes them a permanent danger to society.
Over 97% of the mentally ill defendants with whom Sohom works experienced trauma in childhood.
Comparing and contrasting psychopaths and sociopaths.
How can a psychiatrist determine whether someone in custody is mentally ill or just faking it (and has Sohom ever been fooled)?
What precautions does Sohom take for his own safety when working in close quarters with mad or bad people who mean him harm?
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with James Fallon — the psychiatry professor who can teach you how to spot a psychopath because he is a psychopath? Catch up here with episode 28: James Fallon | How to Spot a Psychopath!

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754: Miki Mistrati | The Dark Side of the Chocolate Industry Nov 22, 2022

Miki Mistrati (@MrMistrati) is the award-winning director of three international documentaries exposing brutal trafficking and illegal child labor in the multi-billion dollar chocolate industry: The Chocolate War, The Shady Chocolate Business, and The Dark Side of Chocolate.

What We Discuss with Miki Mistrati:

How human trafficking, child slavery, and inhumane treatment likely contribute to the production of your favorite chocolate products.
Why, nearly two decades after pledging to eradicate child labor, major chocolate companies still cannot identify the farms where all their cocoa comes from, let alone if child labor was used in producing it.
How the biggest chocolate companies wield their billions of dollars in profits to keep legislation that would hold them accountable at bay.
What we, as consumers, can do to effectively censure these companies and help the people they exploit.
How to ensure the chocolate we enjoy is ethically and sustainably sourced.
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Vince Beiser — author of The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization? Make sure to check out episode 97: Vince Beiser | Why Sand Is More Important Than You Think It Is!

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753: A Clandestine Crossdresser's Conundrum | Feedback Friday Nov 18, 2022

752: Angela Duckworth | How to Grow Your Grit Nov 17, 2022

Angela Duckworth (@angeladuckw) is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, founder of the non-profit Character Lab, co-host of the No Stupid Questions podcast, and author of NYT bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Angela Duckworth:

What grit is and how it overrides the myth of innate "talent."
How to quantify your own level of grit.
How to grow your grit and achieve what once seemed impossible.
Why, when you’re a lifelong learner, you’re always going to see in hindsight how you might have done something better in the past — and this is a sign of improvement.
How to know the difference between a lost cause to abandon and a challenge worthy of pursuit.
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with Habits Academy’s James Clear? Catch up by listening to episode 108: James Clear | Forming Atomic Habits for Astronomic Results!

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751: General Robert Spalding | China's Playbook for Global Domination Nov 15, 2022

General Robert Spalding (@@robert_spalding) is a retired US Air Force brigadier general, the CEO of digital infrastructure company SEMPRE, and the author of Stealth War: How China Took Over While America’s Elite Slept and War Without Rules: China's Playbook for Global Domination.

What We Discuss with General Robert Spalding:

How a 1999 book by military strategists Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui called Unrestricted Warfare has become China's playbook for global domination against the Western world.
Numerous ways the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) exploits Western weaknesses with this playbook's primary tenet: the best strategy for warfare is not to kill, but to control.
Why the CCP isn't likely to crumble under the weight of its own debts as Soviet Russia did, and why a Chinese invasion of Taiwan stands a better chance of success than the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
How the CCP uses corporate espionage, global pandemics, and trade violations to pursue its goal of dominance.
What can we, as individuals clued in to the tactics of this playbook, do to resist the influence of the CCP on the Western world?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with elite counterterrorism undercover agent Tamer Elnoury? Catch up with episode 572: Tamer Elnoury | Undercover with a Muslim FBI Agent here!

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750: Can You Help Friend Shake His Psychotic Break? | Feedback Friday Nov 11, 2022

Your best friend's tether to reality was severed by a psychotic break when you were living abroad, and you were disheartened upon returning to discover just how immersed in paranoid delusions he'd become. His state seems to have improved for the moment, but you're worried he could succumb to these delusions again at any time. Is there anything you can do to help him, or is this something he needs to work out on his own? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/750

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is there hope you can help your friend recover from a psychotic break that has him immersed in paranoid delusions? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Najwa Culver for helping us with this one!]
You're embarrassed by your hubby's tendency to overdrink in polite company, but any concern or criticism on your part is met with furious pushback. Should you just keep your mouth shut and hope she gets a handle on this, or are you right to intervene?
You were recently given a clear, unambiguous offer for what was more or less your dream job, but it was withdrawn in an email stating the company had decided to go with someone else. Is this grounds for a lawsuit?
Is your significant other's omission of past relationship details meant to: a) hide something, b) protect you, c) convey disrespect, or d) none of the above?
With ongoing world conflicts, the potential loss of abortion rights, climate change, and rising costs of living, how can you justify bringing a child into the world?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Miss the conversation we had with scambuster Coffeezilla? Catch up with episode 368: Coffeezilla...

749: Yasmine Mohammed | How the West Empowers Radical Islam Part Two Nov 10, 2022

Yasmine Mohammed (@yasmohammedxx) is a human rights activist who advocates for the rights of women living within Muslim-majority countries, as well as those who struggle under religious fundamentalism in general. She is the founder of Free Hearts Free Minds and the author of Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Yasmine Mohammed:

Why curtailing expression in free societies is the worst possible response to threats made by religious fundamentalists.
How the same religious text that serves to inspire millions gets interpreted by extremists to justify gruesome acts of terrorism and tyranny.
How fundamentalist scofflaws abuse the tolerance and goodwill of free societies to drain resources and establish footholds conducive to their extremist ideologies.
Yasmine shares her story of growing up in a subordinate family of a religiously justified polygynous household — not in some remote, developing nation, but Canada.
The dangers that women and secular-minded members of a society run by religious extremists face, and why such societies need to be challenged rather than given a free pass to continue their oppression for fear of offending the people in charge and their enablers — often the oppressed, themselves.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with Danny Trejo, the instantly recognizable actor, producer, and restauranteur with a resume that includes crime, hard time, and battling his own addictions while helping troubled youth overcome theirs? Catch up with episode 398: Danny Trejo | Inmate #1 here!

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748: Yasmine Mohammed | How the West Empowers Radical Islam Part One Nov 08, 2022

Yasmine Mohammed (@yasmohammedxx) is a human rights activist who advocates for the rights of women living within Muslim-majority countries, as well as those who struggle under religious fundamentalism in general. She is the founder of Free Hearts Free Minds and the author of Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Be on the lookout for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Yasmine Mohammed:

Why curtailing expression in free societies is the worst possible response to threats made by religious fundamentalists.
How the same religious text that serves to inspire millions gets interpreted by extremists to justify gruesome acts of terrorism and tyranny.
How fundamentalist scofflaws abuse the tolerance and goodwill of free societies to drain resources and establish footholds conducive to their extremist ideologies.
Yasmine shares her story of growing up in a subordinate family of a religiously justified polygynous household — not in some remote, developing nation, but Canada.
The dangers that women and secular-minded members of a society run by religious extremists face, and why such societies need to be challenged rather than given a free pass to continue their oppression for fear of offending the people in charge and their enablers — often the oppressed, themselves.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with vertical skateboarding legend Tony Hawk? Catch up with episode 324: Tony Hawk | How Did I Get Here? here!

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747: Would a Girlboss Wife Ruin Your Boyboss Life? | Feedback Friday Nov 04, 2022

746: Yass Alizadeh | Iran Protests | Out of the Loop Nov 03, 2022

Yass Alizadeh (@AlizadehYass) is a clinical assistant professor of Persian language and literature and the Persian program coordinator at New York University. Her research focuses on the layering of ethical themes in the ambiguously coded language of folktales in Modern Iran, the intricate link between politics and fiction, and the critical role of metaphors in the reframing of Iran’s classical oral tales.

Welcome to what we're calling our "Out of the Loop" episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current events that may only register as a blip on the media's news cycle and have conversations with the people who find themselves immersed in them. Here, we talk with NYU clinical assistant professor of Persian language and literature Yass Alizadeh about the protests going on in Iran right now for people who may be a bit out of the loop. Listen, learn, and enjoy!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/746

On This Episode of Out of the Loop, We Discuss:

What spark set off the current round of protests in Iran, and how does this differ from previous periods of unrest in the country?
How did Iran go from a rapidly modernizing state to a tyrannical theocracy?
Why the younger generations in Iran are standing up to the current regime in ways prior generations didn't dare.
Iranian regime change vs. regime reform — who really supports each approach and why it matters.
Where Yass sees these protests going, and what she hopes they bode for the future of the Iranian people.
And much more!
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Miss our conversation with NPR’s Guy Raz? Catch up with episode 404: Guy Raz | How I Built This here!

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745: Dave Farina | Debunking Junk Science Myths Nov 01, 2022

Dave Farina (@daveexplains) is on a mission to make science make sense for everyone — whether it's through his Professor Dave Explains YouTube channel, his Professor Dave Debates podcast, or his new book, Is This Wi-Fi Organic?: A Guide to Spotting Misleading Science Online (Science Myths Debunked).

What We Discuss with Dave Farina:

How the Internet went from a promising reservoir of unlimited knowledge for all to an insidious superspreader of disinformation.
Why it's easier than ever for people to simply deny inconvenient facts that don't support their worldview.
How NASA went from the revered public institution that miraculously landed human beings on the moon to the scapegoat for conspiracy theorists who insist the Earth is flat.
Why synthetic doesn't always equate with bad, and natural doesn't automatically mean good.
Who profits from the proliferation of fake science, and what can we do to separate the wheat from the chaff when we're bombarded with copious amounts of fact and fiction?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with true crime exoneree Amanda Knox? Catch up with episode 386: Amanda Knox | The Truth About True Crime here!

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744: Heinous Bro Needs the Old Heave-Ho | Feedback Friday Oct 28, 2022

743: Dr. Ramani | How to Protect Yourself from a Narcissist Part Two Oct 27, 2022

Dr. Ramani Durvasula (@DoctorRamani) is a clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, media expert, and author. Her latest book is "Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to listen to part one here!]

What We Discuss with Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

We're all a little selfish sometimes. So how do you tell a genuine narcissist from someone who's just having a bad day?
Is it just our collective imagination, or is true narcissism on the rise (or at least more visible)?
Is someone necessarily born a narcissist, or can they "catch" it later in life?
Can a narcissist be reformed?
How can you protect yourself from a narcissist if just staying 500 feet away at all times isn't a viable option?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/743

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Did you hear our conversation with basketball legend Shaq about everything from sports to politics to emotional management to flat earth theory? Catch up with episode 691: Shaquille O’Neal | Circling Back on Flat Earth Theory here!

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742: Dr. Ramani | How to Protect Yourself from a Narcissist Part One Oct 25, 2022

Dr. Ramani Durvasula (@DoctorRamani) is a clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, media expert, and author. Her latest book is "Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Be on the lookout for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

We're all a little selfish sometimes. So how do you tell a genuine narcissist from someone who's just having a bad day?
Is it just our collective imagination, or is true narcissism on the rise (or at least more visible)?
Is someone necessarily born a narcissist, or can they "catch" it later in life?
Can a narcissist be reformed?
How can you protect yourself from a narcissist if just staying 500 feet away at all times isn't a viable option?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/742

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Did you hear our two-part conversation with the retired ATF agent who worked undercover for years to bust numerous criminal organizations — including a notorious motorcycle club? Catch up starting with episode 673: Ken Croke | Undercover in an Outlaw Biker Gang Part One here!

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741: Is Marriage Impaired by Emotional Affairs? | Feedback Friday Oct 21, 2022

He may not physically be cheating on you, but his penchant for "mentoring" young women — on at least four occasions that you know of — is tantamount to having multiple emotional affairs. He's a good father and a mostly considerate partner, but the fact that these overly intense relationships with other women continue in spite of your protests makes you wonder if your marriage is worth saving. What should you do? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/741

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

While it never turns physical, does your husband's tendency to get emotionally involved with young women endanger your marriage?
Does your new boss need to know the details about how you overcame the obstacles presented by your former, toxic boss to land a better position at the company the day before you were supposed to be fired? [Thanks to executive coach and From Start-Up to Grown-Up author Alisa Cohn for helping us field this one!]
You and your child are moving overseas to be with your fiancé, but your family and friends at home all want you to stay. How can enjoy the next chapter of your life without feeling guilty about turning the page on your old one?
Should you ask your unreliable, drug-addicted sister to be a bridesmaid at your wedding and prepare for disappointment when she doesn't show up, or do you commit the unforgivable offense of not inviting her at all and risk being cut out of her life forever?
Are you strong, self-made, and independent without the need for a significant other to cramp your lifestyle, or really just a hopeless romantic who's desperate for love and attention but unsure how to get it without losing that hard-won independence?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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740: Ryan Holiday | Discipline is Destiny (Live from Los Angeles) Oct 20, 2022

Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) is the host of The Daily Stoic podcast and the bestselling author of countless books about marketing, culture, Stoicism, and the human condition. His latest offering is Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control, and he joined us live in Los Angeles to talk about this and lots more!

What We Discuss with Ryan Holiday:

How do you get into the headspace where you do your best work when everything in the modern world is trying to distract you from getting there?
In spite of writing his first book about 1,800 years after Marcus Aurelius wrote his last, has Ryan really outsold the Stoic philosopher emperor?
How do we keep from letting our desire to be perceived as great get in the way of truly achieving greatness (or at least creating good work)?
Do you have the serenity of mind to accept that which cannot be changed, courage to change that which can be changed, and wisdom to know the one from the other in order to live your best life?
How Stoicism's four cardinal virtues (courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom) can guide you even when the circumstances in which you find yourself are beyond your control.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with Daniel Levin, a man who knows how to track down people who have gone missing in war zones and bring them home alive? Catch up with episode 617: Daniel Levin | How to Find a Missing Person in the Middle East here!

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739: Matthew Campbell | Examining Global Shipping’s Grim Underbelly Oct 18, 2022

Matthew Campbell (@MattCampbell) is an award-winning reporter and editor for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine and the co-author, with Kit Chellel, of Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy.

What We Discuss with Matthew Campbell:

The International Chamber of Shipping estimates about 90 percent of world trade is carried by the international shipping industry to the tune of around $14 trillion (about 2/3rds of the US GDP) per year.
Piracy persists in places along these lucrative shipping lines because people who have nothing to lose are willing to risk their lives for potentially big payouts.
Why insurance surveyor David Mockett didn't quite buy the story that Somali pirates had attacked oil tanker Brillante Virtuoso when he investigated the site — and how it led to his murder.
Insurance fraud is one of the world's oldest rackets, with instances documented as far back as ancient Greece.
Why rogue ship owners will fly "flags of convenience" — flags of countries with fewer regulations than the ones from which their ships are actually owned.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/739

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Did you hear our conversation with Paul Holes, the former investigator known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identification with DNA and genealogy technology? Catch up with episode 725: Paul Holes | Solving America’s Cold Cases here!

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738: "Perfect" Pastor is a Predatory Disaster | Feedback Friday Oct 14, 2022

What do you do when the very married pastor you've known your whole life as a pillar of the church and community propositions you on LGBTQ hookup app Grindr? You know his wife and kids would be devastated if they knew, but you also know he's vindictive and would likely take any blowback out on your family and their standing in that very same church and community. And if you just do nothing, he's free to prey on other young men without consequence. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/738

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Busy day with too many things on your to-do list? For each item, ask yourself: "What will happen if I don't do this?" [Thanks to James Clear for clarifying this one!]
What do you do when the very married pastor you've known your whole life as a pillar of the community propositions you on LGBTQ hookup app Grindr? [Thanks to Dr. Kevin Glenn for helping us with this one!]
Is there a more constructive way to spend your commute time than reflecting back — and amplifying — the road rage others inflict on you?
Should you consider getting breast enhancement surgery to feel better about your own body, or reject the idea because it would give the husband who's made you feel inadequate about your natural size — for 20 years — satisfaction he doesn't deserve?
How do you frame the positive — but thoroughly platonic — relationship you have with your ex-wife and the kids you share as a win/win for your jealous fiancée?
Even if there’s no hope or intention of rekindling friendships you abused and took for granted during your less-enlightened college days, is there value in apologizing to those you wronged so long ago?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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737: Winston Sterzel | Don't Lose Your Bacon in a Pig-Butchering Scam Oct 13, 2022

Winston Sterzel (@serpentza) is a South African vlogger and video producer who lived in Shenzhen in the Guangdong province of China for 14 years. He hosts his own YouTube channel as SerpentZA and co-hosts vlog ADVChina with Laowhy86.

What We Discuss with Winston Sterzel:

How does the pig-butchering scam work, and why is it called this?
Who tends to be the most common target of the pig-butchering scam, and how has this changed since its inception?
The psychological levers that get used to manipulate victims of the pig-butchering scam, and how they differ from more traditional scams.
How much time and effort pig-butchering scammers will invest in fattening up their victims for the big kill (and how Winston has made a game of wasting their time and effort when he's been their mark).
Warnings from people who have fallen for the pig-butchering scam and how you can avoid being next.
And much more...

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Miss our two-parter with North Korean defector Charles Ryu? Catch up here starting with episode 84: Confessions of a North Korean Escape Artist Part One!

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736: Ian Bremmer | The Power of Crisis to Change the World Oct 11, 2022

Ian Bremmer (@ianbremmer) is a political scientist, the president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, and the author of NYT bestseller The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats — and Our Response — Will Change the World.

What We Discuss with Ian Bremmer:

How the COVID pandemic exposed cracks in the ability of major powers to cooperate with one another for the common good.
What a Goldilocks crisis is and how one could galvanize successful cooperation on a global scale.
Why conflict between nations becomes more likely when the balance of power is unclear.
Are we currently in a state of technological cold war with other superpowers?
How rising sea levels combined with dwindling supplies of drinking water stand to drive migration crises and increase the likelihood of conflict.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/736

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Did you hear our conversation with national security strategist Robert Spalding? Catch up with episode 268: Robert Spalding | How China Took Over America here!

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735: Reputation's Been Bruised Since Wrongly Accused | Feedback Friday Oct 07, 2022

Though your name's been officially cleared, a shadow of doubt about your true innocence looms over every interaction since being falsely accused of sexual assault. Now you're wondering if this reputational bruise is ever going to heal, or if it's just something you'll have to live with — forever. We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/735

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your reputation's been bruised since you were wrongly accused of sexual assault. Will it ever heal? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
Spending years under the spell of prosperity preaching, your family is envious of the success you've enjoyed from working hard and bitterly treats any good news you try to share as borderline blasphemous — though they won't hesitate to call if they need money. Is your therapist right to suggest you cut off contact with them completely?
How can you help your non-confrontational girlfriend set boundaries for her manipulative, abusive ex who still hangs out with her roommate in their apartment and inappropriately suggests she gives him a second chance?
Should you keep your legal use of cannabis to cope with anxiety a secret from your mother when she visits from China — where it's culturally rejected as a heavy, dangerous drug — or should you just be honest and hope she's understanding?
Convinced that electronics contribute significantly to the unhealthy aspects of your daily life, you've been successful at getting rid of excess devices, except one: your smartphone. How can you take this final, liberating step while remaining a citizen of the modern age?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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734: Scott Galloway | Course Correcting an America Adrift Oct 06, 2022

Scott Galloway (@profgalloway) hosts The Prof G Pod and The Prof G Show, cohosts Pivot with Kara Swisher, publishes the No Mercy/No Malice newsletter, is a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and is a bestselling author. His latest book is Adrift: America in 100 Charts.

What We Discuss with Scott Galloway:

What the 70% of Americans who describe themselves as middle class should consider in the election cycles ahead.
Do we want advanced technologies in the hands of elected officials, or under the exclusive control of private enterprise?
What Scott means when he says, "In America, it’s never been easier to become a billionaire — but it’s never been harder to become a millionaire."
Why does the tax code seem to get increasingly complex in spite of the majority of Americans supporting its simplification?
How can we address the inequities and inequalities of the current state of capitalism without seeking to dismantle it entirely?
And much more...

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Miss the first show we did with Pivot co-host and NYU Stern School of Business professor Scott Galloway? Catch up here with episode 204: Solving the Algebra of Happiness!

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733: Maya Shankar | Adapting to a Slight Change of Plans Oct 04, 2022

Maya Shankar (@slightchangepod) is a cognitive scientist who once aspired to become a career violinist, and is the creator, executive producer, and host of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans.

What We Discuss with Maya Shankar:

How Maya's love for the violin and sense of playfulness — not flawless technique or prodigious talent — gave her the opportunity to learn from Itzhak Perlman at Juilliard School of Music when she was just nine years old.
The unfortunate mishap that derailed Maya's aspirations to become a career violinist and forced her to experience what psychologists call identity foreclosure — during which she realized she had built her life around the violin and didn't have a plan B.
How Maya came to understand that human connection is the quality that attracted her to the violin in the first place, and adopted this as her throughline as she's pivoted to careers in academia, public policy, and podcasting.
Why Maya advocates for approaching change with humility so we understand its nuanced and multifaceted nature instead of being disappointed by inaccurately optimistic predictions.
What you can do to cultivate a healthier relationship with life's uncertainties and roll with the changes they will inevitably force you to make.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/733

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Miss our conversation with spooky mentalist Derren Brown? Catch up with episode 150: Derren Brown | Using the Power of Suggestion for Good here!

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732: Low-Key Beguiler is a Cheating Butt-Dialer | Feedback Friday Sep 30, 2022

Your wife of 11 years has butt-dialed you twice in conversation with another man, and she lied about her whereabouts when you tracked her phone. Are you right to be worried? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/732

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your wife of 11 years has butt-dialed you twice in conversation with another man, and she lied about her whereabouts when you tracked her phone. Are you right to be worried?
As a flight attendant, you decided to get medical attention for an overdosing drug mule instead of allowing him to complete the run and save his abducted mother. You never discovered the outcome, and years later, you still wonder if you made the right choice.
You're a business owner who's great at showing appreciation to your staff, paying generously, and letting employees know when they've done well. But you're not so good at giving negative feedback or coaching them toward improvement. How do you strike the right balance between nice guy and fair boss?
Is the ex who rejected your advances for years and agreed to be "just friends" — while still living with you and sharing the same bed — suddenly interested in getting back together just because you got a new job and make twice as much money as you did before?
As the teacher for one of the best educational theater programs in your state, is it wrong to be somewhat obsessed with winning its annual competition — or is encouraging your students to excel just part of the job?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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731: Why We Owe People Honesty | Deep Dive Sep 29, 2022

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabe (@GabeMizrahi) take a deep dive into the pros and cons of candor, how honesty is a core element of all healthy and productive relationships, and why we owe it to others — as well as ourselves.

What We Discuss:

Honesty deepens relationships. It requires a great deal of trust and confidence — in ourselves and in our friends — and it implies a whole new conception of what friendship actually is.
Honesty attracts people who share your values. You’ll draw people into your life who also value candor, and you’ll distance yourself from people who aren’t interested in an authentic relationship.
Honesty secures honesty in return. When you’re honest with the people in your life, you also signal to them that they can be honest with you.
How to be honest — without being honestly the worst. Deciding to be honest with a friend doesn’t mean that you’re necessarily right. It just means that you’re willing to share an authentic response, and then explore it with the other person to arrive at the best possible conclusion.
How to recognize that there are times when it’s okay to not be honest. For all the benefits of radical honesty, it's wise to be aware of situations in which honesty will not serve you well — or where total candor just isn’t appropriate.
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with James Fallon — the psychiatry professor who can teach you how to spot a psychopath because he is a psychopath? Catch up here with episode 28: James Fallon | How to Spot a Psychopath!

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730: Nury Turkel | A Witness to China's Uyghur Genocide Sep 27, 2022

Nury Turkel (@nuryturkel) is a human rights attorney for the US Commission on International Religious Freedom and the author of No Escape: The True Story of China's Genocide of the Uyghurs.

What We Discuss with Nury Turkel:

How the Chinese Communist Party is using artificial intelligence to arbitrarily round up Uyghurs for fabricated crimes — including 17,000 who were arrested within 10 days thanks to assistance from an algorithm.
Some of the 48 behaviors that will get Uyghurs flagged as dissidents in Xinjiang and sent to concentration camps for "re-education" are as mundane as growing a beard or adhering to a halal diet.
Why the CCP is trying so hard to wipe out an entire culture that has had its roots in the Xinjiang region since at least the third century AD.
Uyghur families attempting to start new lives in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other countries have been deported back to China to face punishment and possibly death.
How Uyghur slave labor is used to supply markets around the world — especially in the United States — and what we can do to avoid supporting companies that knowingly participate in this shameful, immoral arrangement.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with David Kilgour, author of Bloody Harvest: Organ Harvesting of Falun Gong Practitioners in China? Catch up with episode 497: David Kilgour | The Heartless Art of Forced Organ Harvesting here!

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729: Sexsomnia Guilt-Free After PTSD? | Feedback Friday Sep 23, 2022

As you have a higher libido than your partner, it seems as though it should feel like a blessing when he makes sexual advances on you in the middle of the night when his sexsomnia ("a rare sleep disorder in which a person engages in sexual activity during their sleep") takes over. But this is problematic for two reasons: A) It briefly triggers your PTSD from being sexually assaulted in your sleep years ago, and B) When your PTSD subsides, you feel guilty for engaging in sex with a partner who can't give consent in the moment (though he has told you on multiple occasions after the fact that he's fine with it). How can you handle this in a healthy way? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Waking to your sexsomniac partner's nocturnal advances triggers PTSD from earlier abuse, and makes you feel guilty for engaging in sex with someone who can't consent in the moment. What's the healthiest way to deal with this?
Is it worth initiating a conversation about how post-Roe reproductive rights fit in with company policy when interviewing for a job in a state that has regressive anti-choice laws on the books?
After numerous relapses in your struggle with addiction, you feel like your latest effort to rehabilitate may finally be sticking. But how can you convince your ex that you're ready to take on the responsibility of raising your kids together?
Is there a special IRS gifting loophole that allows participants of a pyramid scheme to sign a waiver so they won't be legally liable when things inevitably go south? And if so, why would you consider signing such a thing?
Are you morally obligated to tell someone their mother once slept with their fiancé? And if you do spill the beans, how do you do it without revealing yourself as the source?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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728: Maria Konnikova | The Confidence Game Sep 22, 2022

Maria Konnikova (@mkonnikova) shows us how we can defend ourselves against would-be con artists and use the same principles for more benign purposes in her book The Confidence Game. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Maria Konnikova:

As it turns out, you can fool an honest man. But cynics — by their own overconfidence in being savvy and “scamproof” — are just as susceptible to deception.
Technology and the abundance of information most of us freely surrender to the Internet makes the con artist’s job easier than ever before.
What type of person becomes a con artist?
How can we avoid getting scammed?
How belief works, why we over-believe in some things (even when we have no evidence for them), and how this plays into our susceptibility to deception.
And much more...

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Miss the two-parter we did with Instagram founder Kevin Systrom? Get caught up by starting at episode 335: Kevin Systrom | Life Lessons from an Instagram Founder Part One!

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727: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization Sep 20, 2022

Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, host of StarTalk Radio, and author. He is kind enough to rejoin us and discuss his latest book, Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.

What We Discuss with Neil deGrasse Tyson:

The problems society faces when average citizens lose their ability to distinguish between facts and opinions — and how this can be remedied.
What some of our dearest opinions look like under the scrutiny of scientific literacy — and why we should feel relief at being proven categorically wrong about some of them.
As an educator, what Neil's first urge is when he hears people spreading patently false "information" that can be easily dispelled by basic scientific awareness. (Surprisingly enough, it's not to bop them on the head!)
What the history of mathematics might hint about the average human brain's tendency to avoid thinking statistically and probabilistically.
Things pondered: Are you a GMO? Eating how many pints of ice cream will kill you? For the benefit of all humanity, who would Neil send into space first? If technology common to us in the 2020s would be unrecognizable to someone from 1990, what will the world look like in 2050?
And much more...

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Miss any of the conversations we've had with famed science guy Bill Nye? Start catching up with episode 366: Bill Nye | Radical Curiosity Saves the World!

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726: Helping a Guy Whose Wife's an Escort on the Sly | Feedback Friday Sep 16, 2022

725: Paul Holes | Solving America's Cold Cases Sep 15, 2022

Paul Holes (@PaulHoles) is a former investigator known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identification with DNA and genealogy technology, and he is the author of Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases.

What We Discuss with Paul Holes:

Why do some serial killers take breaks between their murder sprees or even quit killing altogether?
Why does it seem like there were so many serial killers in the '70s compared to today? How rare are they, really?
What psychological toll does intimately working homicides and cold cases take on investigators?
Why cases commonly go cold, what gets them flagged for reexamination, and how the passage of time can actually work in favor of solving them.
What makes cold case investigators like Paul so good at noticing evidence and crime scene details others miss?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with the American photographer who survived seven months under captivity by Al-Qaeda? Catch up with episode 217: Matthew Schrier | How to Survive in a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison here!

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724: Bill Nye | The End is Nye Sep 13, 2022

Bill Nye (@billnye) is a lifelong champion of science who is determined to teach you something today that you didn’t know yesterday — whether it’s from a television screen, the pages of a book, or next to you at a dinner party. He can be found hosting his new series, The End Is Nye, on Peacock TV.

What We Discuss with Bill Nye:

The environmental changes that currently threaten humanity and much of life on Earth.
How to maintain childlike curiosity as an adult.
If you believe everything happens for a reason, what if that reason is just physics?
What can just one individual do to make the big changes necessary for properly addressing climate change?
The promising renewable energy source Bill would put his money behind.
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with science champion and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson? Make sure to catch up with episode 327: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Astrophysics for People in a Hurry!

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723: Should I Relive the Drama of Childhood Trauma? | Feedback Friday Sep 09, 2022

722: Brian Brushwood | Scam Your Way into Anything Sep 08, 2022

Brian Brushwood (@shwood) has spent the last 20 years entertaining and teaching people how to harness the deceptive (and self-deceptive) skills of scientists, spies, criminals, and con artists. He is the author of Scam School: Your Guide to Scoring Free Drinks, Doing Magic, and Becoming the Life of the Party. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Brian Brushwood:

Why being interesting isn’t a gift — it’s a practice.
How fixed action patterns help us get others to do what we want them to do. (Important note: for good — not evil!)
How to control a conversation by asking the right questions.
The best way to convince someone to help us? By making it their idea.
Why we’re all susceptible to being duped in spite of our highly developed human brains — and how practicing magic can train us to be more resistant to the fraudulent.
And so much more…

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Miss our two-parter with former Westboro Baptist Church spokesperson Megan Phelps-Roper? Make sure to catch up starting with episode 302: Megan Phelps-Roper | Unfollowing Westboro Baptist Church Part One here!

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721: Jason Feifer | Build for Tomorrow Sep 06, 2022

Jason Feifer (@heyfeifer) is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, host of the Build for Tomorrow podcast, and author of Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career.

What We Discuss with Jason Feifer:

How the bubonic plague that killed 60 percent of Medieval Europe forever changed the way we work, and the lessons from this tragedy we can apply to our own collective COVID experience.
The pros and cons of the four-day work week that companies around the world are trying on for size.
Why we should treat failure as valuable information that informs our next steps rather than accepting it as a death knell.
What the erroneous but popularly repeated prediction that "nine out of ten businesses fail" leaves out of the equation.
Why we should (and how we can) use the onset of major changes to the status quo as opportunities to address problems in need of solutions rather than taking the traditional approach of panicking as if society is collapsing all around us.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with world champion boxer and entrepreneur Laila Ali? Catch up with episode 309: Laila Ali | Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power here!

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720: Should You Confess You Know He's Not Your Dad? | Feedback Friday Sep 02, 2022

You recently discovered that the person you've always thought was your uncle is actually your biological father, and suddenly it makes sense why you never really bonded with the man who raised you as his own. Now that he's on his deathbed, is it worth clearing the air and letting him know that you know the truth? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/720

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You just found out the man who abusively raised you isn't your biological father — the person you've always thought was your uncle is. Now that he's on his deathbed, should you tell him that you know the truth?
Circumstances have made it necessary for your mother to move in with you until she can get back on her feet after being laid off, but you're in your 30s and it's really cramping your ability to date. How can you find a balance that benefits you both?
After hitting rock bottom, you've visualized various ways to harm yourself. And even though you've never acted on them, should you take these intrusive thoughts as some kind of warning sign of problems you're not equipped to handle on your own? Or does everyone have these kinds of thoughts?
How do you break the news to your old mentor that they've created a toxic work environment and earned a bad reputation for treating employees poorly when they try to leave?
It turns out someone you've formed a serious relationship with once matched with your sister on a dating app, but they got into an argument before they could ever meet in person. Now she insists that you break up with him, and is making your life difficult for refusing. What's the right move here?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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719: Reid Hoffman | Adaptability Is the New Stability Sep 01, 2022

Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) is a co-founder of LinkedIn, investor at Greylock Partners, host of the podcast Masters of Scale, and co-author of the fully revised and updated bestseller The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career.

What We Discuss with Reid Hoffman:

Why you should think of your career as a startup — from the perspective of an entrepreneur rather than an employee.
What it means to evoke a permanent beta mindset in which you treat every day like day one and commit your life to personal growth.
Why it’s important to continually generate professional opportunities even if you're happy where you are.
Why you should ignore hacky influencers who tell you to "begin with the end in mind" when it comes to your career (and what you're better off doing instead).
The soft and hard assets you should be tracking to make yourself, as friend of the show Cal Newport has famously said, "so good they can't ignore you."
And much more...

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If you missed our earlier two-part interview with Reid Hoffman, don’t panic! You can catch up by starting at episode 207: Reid Hoffman | Mastering Your Scale for the Unexpected Part One!

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718: Barbara F. Walter | How Civil Wars Start (And How to Stop Them) Aug 30, 2022

Barbara F. Walter (@bfwalter) is the Rohr Professor of International Affairs at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego, and the author of the NYT bestseller How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them.

What We Discuss with Barbara F. Walter:

What does Barbara's research into causes and warning signs of civil wars around the world portend for the chances of such a conflict in the United States?
What is an anocracy, and have you ever lived under one?
Why societies transitioning toward or away from democracy are especially vulnerable to the threat of civil war.
What makes some countries survive political instability without the violence of civil war while others rapidly succumb to it?
Who is most actively pushing for civil war in the United States, and what are their grievances?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation about national security, strategic empathy, and the societal benefits of immigration with former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster? Catch up with episode 410: H.R. McMaster | The Fight to Defend the Free World here!

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717: Coming Out as Polyamorous to My Family | Feedback Friday Aug 26, 2022

716: Jo Marchant | Placebos and the Science of Mind over Body Aug 25, 2022

Jo Marchant (@JoMarchant) is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and author of The Human Cosmos, The Shadow King, and the New York Times bestseller Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind over Body. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Jo Marchant:

How to understand the power of placebos.
How your immune system can be trained.
Why stress kills and how to beat it.
The importance of social relationships and how to boost them.
Does believing in God make you live longer?
And so much more…

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Did you hear our conversation with Desmond Shum, the former CCP insider and former husband of disappeared Chinese billionaire “Whitney” Duan Weihong? Catch up with episode 684: Desmond Shum | Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in China here!

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715: Cindy Otis | Spotting Fake News Like a CIA Analyst Aug 23, 2022

Cindy Otis (@cindyotis_) is a former CIA military analyst specializing in disinformation threat analysis and counter-messaging, and is the author of True or False: A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Spotting Fake News.

What We Discuss with Cindy Otis:

What is fake news, and why does it spread six times faster than real news?
How is fake news different from satire?
How does misinformation differ from disinformation?
The historical consequences of using fake news to influence a population.
How to spot fake news and inoculate ourselves (and our children) against its intended impact.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/715

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Miss the conversation we had with Tristan Harris, a former Google design ethicist, the primary subject of the acclaimed Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, co-founder of The Center for Humane Technology, and co-host of the podcast Your Undivided Attention? Catch up with episode 533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology here!

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714: How "Real" Is a Dad Who Denies You Exist? | Feedback Friday Aug 19, 2022

Adopted and raised by a loving family, you were still curious enough to seek out your biological parents and learn their story when you reached adulthood. It turns out you were the result of a forbidden tryst between a traveling American woman and the married Australian man who briefly employed her on his farm. When you reached out, your biological mother was happy to make contact, but your biological father? Not so much. In fact, he's been "happily" married for 50 years and refuses to admit he had any part in your existence -- probably because he'd then have to confess everything to his family. Now you're conflicted. Should you just let it go, or should you fly to Australia and surprise him at his front door where he can't continue denying that you're real? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/714

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Sure, social media is just algorithmic-enabled immaturity that is almost guaranteed to dampen whatever good mood you had going into it. But what's the good news? Nobody's forcing you to participate. [Thanks for the reminder, Ryan Holiday!]
Should you force your biological father — who refuses to admit he had any part in your creation — to confront you in person and confess everything to the family he's had for 50 years?
Your significant other of five years refuses to acknowledge their social anxiety as a problem, but it's always used as an excuse to get out of doing things with you in public. They say they're happy to stay in -- but you're definitely not. What do you do?
Is "manifesting" just a woo-woo mental model used by successful people as an excuse to deal with the guilt of success or a way to explain their sheer luck in a cold universe that doesn't care if they live or die?
Your last two relationships ended badly and bitterly. But now that you're in your 30s and dating someone you consider to be potential marriage material, you realize you've always been a serial monogamist and never really experienced the life of a freewheeling bachelor. Is it foolish to consider losing somebody who might be "the one" just to explore what you might be missing out on?
How does Jordan retain all the information he takes in while reading and researching the work of guests ahead of interviewing them?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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713: Marion Nestle | How Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat Aug 18, 2022

Marion Nestle (@marionnestle) is the Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, and the author of Food Politics, Soda Politics, and Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat.

What We Discuss with Marion Nestle:

How food companies pay for research studies that distort science in their favor — at the expense of even the most health-conscious consumers among us.
Why it's important to remember that food companies are businesses geared toward making money for their stockholders -- not service agencies operating in the public's best interests.
Food companies band together to lobby Congress for laws that allow biased, industry-funded "research" to influence consumer habits with deceptive marketing language.
When Marion tracked 168 food company-funded studies, she discovered that 156 concluded with results favorable to the sponsors' interests, and only 12 ended up with unfavorable results.
The many ways food marketers mislead consumers and how to protect yourself and your family from this never-ending barrage of deception.
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Dennis Carroll, the former USAID director for pandemic influenza and emerging threats? Catch up with episode 320: Dennis Carroll | Planning an End to the Pandemic Era here!

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712: Brad Klontz | Harnessing the Power of Financial Psychology Aug 16, 2022

Dr. Brad Klontz (@drbradklontz) is a financial psychologist, Managing Principal at Your Mental Wealth Advisors, and co-author of six books on the psychology of money, including Money Mammoth: Harness The Power of Financial Psychology to Evolve Your Money Mindset, Avoid Extinction, and Crush Your Financial Goals.

What We Discuss with Dr. Brad Klontz:

If the United States is the wealthiest country on Earth, and it's one of the most prosperous times in human history, why does 45 percent of the population decide to wing it with no savings?
Why do so many of us buy the hype that bringing in barely enough money to survive from certain professions is somehow noble — and that making a living wage in service to others is akin to moral failure?
How parents who have spent their lives carefully growing and saving their own money instill lousy financial habits in their offspring.
Why financial planning should be a basic part of the public education curriculum alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic.
How social media contributes to a gross misunderstanding of the way wealthy people (the ones who stay wealthy, anyway) really spend their money.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Austin Meyer, the man who leads a valiant crusade against patent troll dirtbags? Catch up with episode 326: Austin Meyer | Slaying the Patent Scam Trolls here!

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711: Prankster Precariously Pushing Partner's Patience | Feedback Friday Aug 12, 2022

Your prankster partner is precariously pushing your patience by habitually heaping his hazardously humorless hijinks on you. How can you reclaim some peace before he ends up deceased? We'll help you find a way here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/711

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you stop your prankster partner from precariously pushing your patience by habitually heaping his hazardously humorless hijinks on you?
Have we ever regretted the advice we've given in past episodes of Feedback Friday? Are there any interviews we wish we could take back?
As extensive travelers who have been to some pretty hair-raising places, are there any countries we'd think twice about visiting now?
Your friend's husband drunkenly said some unforgivable things to her at a party. How do you support her while making it clear you never want to see him again?
Can Jordan please stop saying "doozy?" We don't know. Can he?
How is a modern family expected to stock the home without products that have microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and other harmful relics of short-sighted manufacturing processes?
What are the pros and cons of interviewing actual friends on this show?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Miss our conversation with Somali pirate hostage Michael Scott Moore? Catch up with episode 115: Michael Scott Moore | What It’s Really like to Be a Pirate Hostage here!

710: Sebastian Junger | How War and Crisis Create a Tribe Aug 11, 2022

Sebastian Junger (@sebastianjunger) is a journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author of The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea. He joins us to discuss his book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging and what he's learned by covering war for the past 20 years. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Sebastian Junger:

Why do some people get addicted to war and recall times of crisis with fondness?
Does an affluent society free of hardship and danger deprive its citizens of an intrinsic need to be useful?
Are war journalists armed, and do they contribute to group defense in the field?
What happens when someone who’s been through war comes home, and why is it often so difficult for them to reintegrate into society?
Why is there a phrase for “going native” but not “going civilized?”
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Molly Bloom — the woman behind the most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker game in the world? Catch up here with episode 120: Molly Bloom | The One Who Makes the Rules Wins the Game!

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709: John Abramson | How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care Aug 09, 2022

Dr. John Abramson (@drjohnabramson) is a physician, lecturer of health care policy at Harvard Medical School, and author of Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine. His latest book is Sickening: How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care and How We Can Repair It.

What We Discuss with Dr. John Abramson:

Despite spending an excess $1.6 trillion on healthcare per year compared to other wealthy countries, the amount of time that Americans live in good health ranks a lowly 68th in the world.
The pharmaceutical industry, aka Big Pharma, is more focused on making money for its shareholders than maintaining or improving the health of those who rely on its products.
Big Pharma funds most clinical trials, controls the research agenda, withholds real data from those trials as corporate secrets, and shapes most of the information relied upon by health care professionals.
The US and New Zealand are the only two countries in the world that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise. The difference: Big Pharma doesn't have to endure the same level of oversight in the US as it does in New Zealand.
While healthcare reform may seem like an uphill battle against an entrenched infrastructure of corruption, John does offer hope that it can be overhauled to benefit people over profits.
And much more...

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Miss the interview we did with sleep doctor Matthew Walker? Catch up with episode 126: Matthew Walker | Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams here!

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708: Familiarizing Family with Your Felonious Fella | Feedback Friday Aug 05, 2022

Your new beau served five years in prison for being tangentially connected to a non-violent, but high-profile crime. You love him, trust him, and believe he deserves a second chance, but there's one problem: you still have to introduce him to your friends and relatives. What's the best way to familiarize your family with your felonious fella? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/708

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What's the best way to familiarize your family with the felonious fella you favor without ruffling feathers?
What's the best way to learn the ins and outs of running and leading a business quickly before the owner of your company hands you the keys in five or so years when he retires?
It's clear your marriage isn't working out, but you're hesitant to leave so long as your soon-to-be ex-wife is more addicted to her phone than paying attention to the needs of your children. What's your most responsible move here?
Your new girlfriend is amazing, but her father is ill and likely on death's door. Is there a way to find a balance in the relationship that allows you to be there for her while giving her the space she needs to be with family and ensure your own needs aren't neglected?
You've always picked up complex topics without much effort and learned at an accelerated rate, but lately, you feel like you have to dumb yourself down to talk to your friends. The question that really worries you: are you just being a pretentious douchebag?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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707: Johann Hari | Why You Can't Pay Attention—And What to Do About It Aug 04, 2022

Johann Hari (@johannhari101) is a New York Times best-selling author and top-rated TED speaker. His latest book is Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—And How to Think Deeply Again.

What We Discuss with Johann Hari:

It's not just your imagination: attention spans are shortening, and finding the mental state that fosters deep thinking is increasingly elusive.
It's not just kids: college-age people switch tasks, on average, every 65 seconds. Adults? Every three minutes. We've become accustomed to interrupting ourselves when external distractions aren't there to do it for us.
It's not your fault: your inability to focus isn't a personal failure; your focus has been stolen from you by powerful external forces that have left all of us uniquely vulnerable to corporations determined to raid our attention for profit.
It's not just the internet and technology: our lack of focus has actually been happening for generations.
Discover what Johann learned about reclaiming this focus—as individuals, and as a society—on a trip that took him around the world.
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with Tristan Harris, a former Google design ethicist, the primary subject of the acclaimed Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, co-founder of The Center for Humane Technology, and co-host of the podcast Your Undivided Attention? Catch up with episode 533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology here!

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706: Tessa West | How to Deal with Jerks at Work Aug 02, 2022

Tessa West (@tessawestnyu) is a social psychology professor at New York University and the author of Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them.

What We Discuss with Tessa West:

The seven types of jerks at work: the kiss up/kick down, the credit stealer, the bulldozer, the free rider, the micromanager, the neglectful boss, and the gaslighter.
Why prioritizing conflict management as a skill is crucial for identifying and coexisting with jerks at work.
How to stop the jerks at work from taking credit for all of your good ideas.
Have mercy: jerks at work aren't necessarily villains -- their poor patterns hurt them just as much as they hurt everyone else.
What we can do to ensure that we're not the jerks at work.
And much more...

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Miss the first show we did with Pivot co-host and NYU Stern School of Business professor Scott Galloway? Catch up here with episode 204: Solving the Algebra of Happiness!

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705: Gabe’s Front-Row Seat to Florid Psychosis | Feedback Friday Jul 29, 2022

On this Feedback Friday, Gabe relays the tragic story of a paranoid schizophrenic neighbor that illustrates just how destabilizing unchecked mental illness can be for family members, friends, neighbors, and the patients themselves.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Gabe relays the tragic story of a paranoid schizophrenic neighbor that illustrates just how destabilizing unchecked mental illness can be for family members, friends, neighbors, and the patients themselves.
In spite of having a dream job and a significant other who checks most of your boxes, current circumstances make imagining a future in your native Russia difficult. Unfortunately, this significant other comes from a conservative family and doesn't understand why you'd ever want to move abroad. Are your differences too radical to build a life together?
Your boss is an incredible leader who commands respect across the board. Unfortunately, a family tragedy has overwhelmed her with grief. How can your team offer support without intruding on her personal life?
Your significant other is great in every respect -- except for when he gets in a "mood" and resorts to calling you names and putting you down. Where do you draw the line on verbal abuse?
Is it possible to profit from selling your business idea when you don't have the financial means to create your own startup around that idea?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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704: Robert Greene | The Emotions Behind Success, Mastery, and Power Jul 28, 2022

Robert Greene (@RobertGreene) is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers on power and strategy, including The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction. His latest book is The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

How to learn multiple languages and maintain their use throughout your life.
Why it's important to apprentice, and how you can find the right mentor to guide you.
How to find your life's task -- even if you think you're too young, too old, or already established in your field.
Why social intelligence is crucial on the path to mastery.
How keen observation of others serves to sharpen our own skills.
And much more...

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Miss one of our earlier shows with The 48 Laws of Power author Robert Greene? Catch up here with episode 117: What You Need to Know about the Laws of Human Nature!

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703: Benjamin Hardy | How to Be Your Future Self Now Jul 26, 2022

Benjamin Hardy (@BenjaminPHardy) is an organizational psychologist and author of books about willpower, self-limiting beliefs, teamwork, and the pursuit of happiness. He returns to the show to discuss his latest offering: Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation.

What We Discuss with Benjamin Hardy:

Prospection: rather than remaining tethered to a past over which we no longer have any control, we can visualize a number of possible futures and choose the course of action that guides us toward the one we find most desirable.
Most of us don't guide ourselves toward our most desirable future because we're too busy coping with the immediate concerns of daily life to clearly see the course that would take us there.
Are you committing yourself to avoidance-driven goals (like doomscrolling through the news) that serve to distract and knock you off course instead of approach-driven goals that nudge you toward your ideal future self (like learning more about your chosen career so you can do your best work and get promoted)?
Connecting with your long-term future self to make the decisions that speed you toward this person may require extra effort because humans are living longer than ever before and probably didn't evolve to think far beyond immediate survival.
Why it's important to envision your future self as an actual different person -- with different thoughts and motivations -- than you are today rather than just a later iteration of your current self.
And much more...

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702: Atheist Teen Stressed by Mom's Church Scene | Feedback Friday Jul 22, 2022

As a closeted, bi, teen atheist, it's a bummer your mom makes you go to a church — three times a week — that has a problem with your very existence. On top of this, she insists you're being overly dramatic about the depression, anxiety, and insomnia you experience every day. How do you even consider coming out to a mother who can't seem to empathize with your most basic needs? We'll try to help find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

As a closeted, bi, teen atheist, how do you even begin the conversation of coming out to your mother when she regularly downplays the depression, anxiety, and insomnia you're going through and forces you to go to her church (which rejects your very existence) three times a week?
You were dismayed to learn that your husband (with whom you work) isn't very popular at the office. While you know it's due to his difficulty reading social cues rather than any serious character flaws, you're not sure if telling him will help him improve or completely crush his confidence.
You've made the decision not to be bullied by your emotionally manipulative, sometimes violent QAnon-corrupted parents whose values, to put it kindly, do not match your own. The problem: you also happen to work for them. How do you make a clean break from them and their business?
As a 73-year-old delver into family secrets lain bare by the modern wonder of DNA testing, you'd like to have a relationship with a few of your newfound relatives. Unfortunately, some people in your family have threatened to cut you out of their lives if you reveal their part in covering up this shared history. What should you do?
You're excited about a new relationship that budded from an old friendship. But how do you foster a healthy bond without falling into the rut of codependency you each experienced with prior significant others?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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701: Ioan Grillo | How America Arms Gangs and Cartels Part Two Jul 21, 2022

Ioan Grillo (@ioangrillo) is a contributing writer at The New York Times specializing in crime and drugs. He is the author of El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency; Gangster Warlords: Drug Dollars, Killing Fields, and the New Politics of Latin America; and Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to check out part one here!]

What We Discuss with Ioan Grillo:

The Iron River may sound like something you'd find on a map of Westeros, but it's just a quaint term for the 200,000 guns manufactured or sold in the US moving across the border to Mexico every year.
The private-sale loophole that allows "collectors" in the US to sell guns without requiring identification, background checks, or paperwork — often to criminals and cartels at a tidy profit.
How "straw buyers" — that is, people with clean records — are paid by gun traffickers to pass background checks and buy firearms en masse without raising any red flags. If they are arrested in the act, however, their punishment rarely exceeds probation.
There are 130,000 licensed firearms dealers in the US from which ill-intentioned gun traffickers can make their shady purchases. If that doesn't sound like that many, consider that there are only 14,000 McDonald's restaurants.
Thanks to a Reagan-era law enacted ostensibly to protect the privacy of gun owners, the ATF finds its ability to efficiently trace guns hobbled because it can't use searchable, digital databases of sales.
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with behavioral economist Dan Ariely about the invisible (and often frustrating) clockwork that makes us tick? Catch up with episode 417: Dan Ariely | The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations here!

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700: Ioan Grillo | How America Arms Gangs and Cartels Part One Jul 19, 2022

Ioan Grillo (@ioangrillo) is a contributing writer at The New York Times specializing in crime and drugs. He is the author of El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency; Gangster Warlords: Drug Dollars, Killing Fields, and the New Politics of Latin America; and Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Ioan Grillo:

How did Ioan Grillo -- a journalist from the UK -- find himself covering the illicit guns and drugs trade from behind the scenes in cartel-controlled Mexico and other pockets of Latin America?
The opulent cemetery where narcos are buried in multi-leveled, air-conditioned mausoleums that would make the ancient pharaohs blush.
The most devastating examples of human catastrophe Ioan has witnessed while reporting narcos-related crimes over the past two decades.
How much danger is a journalist like Ioan really in while reporting from the thick of such unfettered violence?
How thousands of children are recruited or forced into doing the cartels' most bloody work.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Freeway Rick Ross, the crack empire kingpin gone good? Catch up with episode 121: Freeway Rick Ross | Life in the Crack Lane here!

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699: Can An Open Marriage Be Anxiety-Free? | Feedback Friday Jul 15, 2022

Your wife and you agree that introducing BDSM and ethical non-monogamy into your marriage has brought you some of the happiest and closest times in your relationship. On the other side of the coin, this new level of communication and honesty has made her more vulnerable than ever to the anxiety and depression she's suffered since childhood. Is there a way to get past the bad without giving up the good this lifestyle provides, or should you just go back to the way things were before? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Opening your marriage and indulging in BDSM fantasies have brought you and your wife closer than ever, but there's a big downside: it sometimes triggers the anxiety and depression she's experienced since childhood. Is this lifestyle worth the trouble, or should you consider this a failed experiment and go back to the way things were before?
Growing up without much in the way of money or luxury, you can't get past feeling guilty now that you have a well-paying job and can finally afford some of the nicer things you've missed out on -- especially when so many of your peers are in debt. Do you deserve to feel guilty for having it good when others don't?
Your mother-in-law is a pathological liar. When she's not telling blatant untruths, she's omitting important details -- like your father-in-law's cancer. Worse, a lifetime spent with her seems to have rubbed off on your husband, who clearly has a problem with honesty. Is it possible to break this cycle and actually trust your family?
You've decided to seek help for your addiction by going to rehab, but how do you break the news to your employers -- at a job you find fulfilling and don't want to lose -- that you'll need to be gone for six weeks?
Your husband has never been emotionally available, and even warned you at the start of your relationship that he'd probably never be able to really open up to you. After a conversation with his sister, you discovered he was bullied as a child by his alcoholic father to the point of self-harm that landed him in the hospital. Do you patiently wait for him to tell you this huge secret, or do you confront him and disclose that you know this piece of his puzzle?
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698: Sam Harris | Rationally Confronting the Irrational Jul 14, 2022

Sam Harris (@samharrisorg) is a neuroscientist, author, and philosopher; he’s also a staunch critic of religion (while being an advocate of mindfulness) who joins the show to discuss some views that — fair warning — many may find controversial. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Sam Harris:

When does stubbornness stop being a virtue and become a confession of intellectual dishonesty?
In what ways does Sam consider himself a bit of an Anti-Trump?
Why do so many people subscribe to the package beliefs of their political parties or religions even when clearly proven scientific facts prove contradictory to these beliefs?
If Sam Harris considers himself primarily a philosopher, how did he wind up with a PhD in neuroscience?
Why do we lie — even when we know how destructive it can be?
And much more...

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Miss our two-part conversation with the Danish family man who infiltrated the illicit North Korean arms trade? Catch up beginning with episode 527: Ulrich “The Mole” Larsen | Undercover in North Korea Part One here!

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697: Peter Santenello | Inspecting Perspectives the Media Neglects Jul 12, 2022

Peter Santenello (@petersantenello) is a videomaker, traveler, and entrepreneur whose videos shine a light on the world the media fails to capture -- without political polarization.

What We Discuss with Peter Santenello:

Why Ukraine was an ideal base of operations for Peter's immersive, culture-hopping videos -- and what made him move to the US just before Russia decided to invade.
For all the problems the US faces on the home front, what do Americans take for granted that people from other countries notice and appreciate right away?
What video equipment does Peter use to stay as mobile (and non-threatening) as possible while maintaining fairly professional quality?
As an American, how does Peter navigate travel in countries with governments that have a less-than-friendly relationship with the United States?
What does Peter do to ensure he doesn't cross any boundaries when interviewing people whose cultures and experiences differ radically from his own -- while keeping his videos interesting for fellow outsiders?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with tech entrepreneur Rob Reid about the potential for synthetic biology to be leveraged for very good -- and very bad -- outcomes in the not-too-distant future? Catch up with episode 244: Rob Reid | Synthetic Biology for Medicine and Murder here!

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696: You Can't Part from His Cheatin' Heart | Feedback Friday Jul 08, 2022

Your spouse is a louse with a heart that's been cheating. Though you long to leave him, your resolve has been fleeting. You know you should go, so what's making you stay? We'll try to find out on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Did you know The Jordan Harbinger Show not only helps cure cancer, but it safeguards you against being kidnapped in foreign lands? It's true!
When his cheatin' heart has told on him, what's really keeping you from leaving the sneaky snake in the dust where he belongs?
As the cool uncle, would it be appropriate for you to guide your college-age nieces and nephews toward the relief CBD can offer while warning them of the risks to avoid should they seek their kicks with harder drugs typically available on campus?
As a young woman, you're happy the coworkers at your new job don't treat you with blatant disrespect and subject you to emotional abuse like the male-dominated team at your last place of employment. Unfortunately, you find yourself expecting mistreatment and don't want it to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. How can you leave the baggage of the old job behind?
You'd think your spouse might have matured over 10 years of being together and raising three kids, but nope. He still acts like he's 21 -- with the lack of personal responsibility this suggests (for most people). Do you dare hope he'll evolve into an equal partner, or should you look toward moving on?
You want to level up in life, but you struggle to find a way there in spite of doing all the "right" things. How do you handle surrounding yourself with the successful people who might be able to help when they often cause you to feel completely inferior?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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695: Malcolm Gladwell | Imperfect Puzzles and Mismatched Demeanors Jul 07, 2022

Malcolm Gladwell (@gladwell) has written multiple bestsellers that are probably on your shelf right now, including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and Talking to Strangers. His latest book is The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War.

What We Discuss with Malcolm Gladwell:

Why you're probably worse at detecting when other people are lying to you than you think you are (but at least it's for a good reason).
We judge people's honesty based on their demeanor, but not everyone's behavior matches what is expected of them -- which often leads to false impressions.
Why do we trust some institutions and people in authority almost without question, and what happens when that trust is (or is perceived to be) violated?
How does Malcolm decide what to explore and study for his next book or podcast, and what happens to the ideas that get discarded along the way?
Why Malcolm finds storytelling that assembles an imperfect puzzle more satisfying than a flawless conclusion.
And much more...

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Miss our episode with nonverbal communication expert Joe Navarro? Catch up with episode 135: Joe Navarro | How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People here!

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694: Carole Hooven | How Testosterone Dominates and Divides Us Jul 05, 2022

Carole Hooven (@hoovlet) teaches and co-directs the undergraduate program in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, and is the author of T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us.

What We Discuss with Carole Hooven:

What creates differences between the sexes?
How testosterone is at the core of who we are, regardless of gender.
The ways testosterone shapes our minds and bodies in the womb and beyond.
What we've learned about testosterone from people who have transitioned between genders.
How politics is affecting science and research in testosterone.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek? Catch up with episode 498: Rob Dyrdek | Manufacturing Amazing with the Dyrdek Machine here!

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693: Lottery | Skeptical Sunday Jul 03, 2022

Millions of people play the lottery every day. Is it just a harmless game, or something more insidious?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

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On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

How much do people really spend on lottery tickets, and who does most of the buying?
Winning an Oscar, being struck by lightning, or becoming an astronaut are just three things you're more likely to do than win the lottery.
What do governments do with the money brought in by lottery sales? At least some of it is put to good use, right?
Why winning the lottery isn't a guaranteed way to fulfill your dreams -- and is more likely to turn your life into a nightmare.
Why you're better off using the money you'd spend on lottery tickets on almost anything else.
Connect with Jordan on Twitter, on Instagram, and on YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!
Connect with David at his website, on Twitter, on Instagram, on TikTok, and on YouTube, and make sure to check out The David C. Smalley Podcast here or wherever you enjoy listening to fine podcasts! If you like to get out of your house and catch live comedy, keep an eye on David's tour dates here and text David directly at (424) 306-0798 for tickets when he comes to your town!

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692: Self-Defense Against Ex Led to Unjust Arrest | Feedback Friday Jul 01, 2022

Your faith in the justice system has been shaken because you were arrested for defending yourself against a gun-wielding ex who was threatening to end your life. Now you want to use what you have left of your GI bill to become a criminal defense attorney to help others, but you're still struggling to overcome the trauma you endured from the system's unjust actions against you. What can you do to move on? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your ambition to become a criminal defense attorney to help others seems to be on hold until you can trust the system that had you arrested for defending yourself against a gun-wielding ex who was threatening to end your life. What can you do to move on?
You had a dream job in the medical field, but proximity to opioids proved too tempting and it led to termination and a criminal record. Now on the path to recovery, you're in search of work you find fulfilling that won't coax you back into the arms of addiction. But where do you even begin?
Your kind and hardworking mother-in-law nearing retirement could be renting out her spare house to help pay mounting medical bills, but instead, it's occupied by her deadbeat nephew who contributes nothing. How can you intervene on her behalf to ensure he starts chipping in without stirring up family drama (and sticking you with the eventual bill)?
Now in your 30s, you'd like to have a baby sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, your husband seems content to keep stalling and you worry that maybe he never really wants to have kids at all. It doesn't help matters that you've found flirty messages between him and his coworker, but you feel like leaving him to find someone new to start a family is risking time you don't have. What do you do?
A decade ago, you and your best friend were very much of the same negative, expect-the-worst mindset. Since then, you've lucked out with a great partner who's been supportive, and your trajectory has been on the up and up. Your friend, however, remains stuck struggling with many of the same problems you once shared, and you find it harder to be there for him in a way that's helpful. What's the best tack to take here?
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691: Shaquille O’Neal | Circling Back on Flat Earth Theory Jun 30, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal (@SHAQ) has been retired from basketball for years, but he’s still got his irons in plenty of fires. Here, we’ll discuss everything from superheroes to law enforcement to business to sports to podcasting to — yes — the Flat Earth Theory. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Shaquille O'Neal:

The real-world experience Shaq endured preparing for a political race in 2020.
How Shaq assembled what he calls The Panel to help manage not only his career but all his important life decisions — and how you can do the same.
Why Shaq doesn’t consider himself a celebrity (and why that still isn’t a good reason to bug him in the middle of dinner).
How Shaq manages his emotions so he stays non-reactive on and off the court.
Does Shaq really believe in the Flat Earth Theory?
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with the late and sorely missed Kobe Bryant — basketball legend, family man, and multimedia mogul? Catch up here with episode 249: Kobe Bryant | Dissecting the Mamba Mentality!

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690: Jane McGonigal | How to See the Future and Be Ready for Anything Jun 28, 2022

Jane McGonigal (@avantgame) is a futurist who specializes in designing games that challenge players to tackle real-world problems, and is the bestselling author of Reality is Broken and SuperBetter. Her latest book is Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything ? Even Things That Seem Impossible Today.

What We Discuss with Jane McGonigal:

Why it is more important to be imaginative and insightful than to be 100 percent right when trying to predict what the future has in store for us.
How do we embrace problem scenarios and their solutions ahead of actual emergencies with an attitude of motivation and hope rather than dread?
The imaginative value of scheduling personal and professional plans on your calendar 10 years in advance.
How you can train yourself to spot signals of change that give you an edge on foresight (without falling down conspiracy theory rabbit holes), and imagine the ways anything can be different in the future.
The First 5 Minutes of the Future: a game Jane developed that helps you consider what to do when the next "unthinkable" change happens.
And much more...

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Miss the show where we interviewed Google’s Eric Schmidt? Catch up by listening to episode 201: Eric Schmidt | How a Coach Can Bring out the Best in You here!

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689: Her Beau is Faux, But She Doesn't Know | Feedback Friday Jun 24, 2022

688: A-Rod | Still Having a Ball After All Jun 23, 2022

A-Rod (aka Alex Rodriguez) (@AROD) is a 3x MVP, 14-time All-Star, and World Series champion. As of 2016, he was the highest-paid player in major league baseball history. After 23 years in the game, he's an investor and business mentor preaching the gospel of financial literacy for all.

What We Discuss with A-Rod:

The concept of VCP: vision, capital, and people.
What Alex has learned about business from mentors like Warren Buffett and Magic Johnson, and what he hopes to pass on to his own mentees.
How growing up as a poor kid in Miami informs the way Alex treats people today.
The need for financial literacy to become part of the American education system's core curriculum.
The "Breakfast Club" that keeps Alex's relationship with his daughters real.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with world champion boxer and entrepreneur Laila Ali? Catch up with episode 309: Laila Ali | Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power here!

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687: Amy Webb | Changing Lives with Synthetic Biology Jun 21, 2022

Amy Webb (@amywebb) is an author and the founder and CEO of The Future Today Institute -- a leading foresight and strategy firm that helps leaders and their organizations prepare for complex futures. Her latest book is The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology.

What We Discuss with Amy Webb:

Synthetic biology will change the world in three key areas: medicine, food, and the environment.
How pandemics might be wiped out by engineering immunity to deadly diseases on demand before they have a chance to take hold. (Alternatively, how pandemics might be created by engineering new diseases against which we have no defense.)
Forget waiting your turn on the donor list: we'll be able to print new vital, life-sustaining organs from scratch instead of relying on unpredictable supply.
When we have the ability to resurrect extinct species, will we possess the wisdom to prudently decide what lives again and what stays dead forever?
How meat can be grown from cells in labs without slaughtering animals and consuming the resources necessary to sustain them.
And much more...

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686: An Abuser's Dead: Get Him Out of Your Head | Feedback Friday Jun 17, 2022

Your uncle abused you when you were very young, and now he's on death's doorstep. You've resolved not to attend his funeral, though this may raise eyebrows among family who don't know the full story. So what's the least awkward way to tell your family not to expect you at the funeral? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/686

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What's the least awkward way to tell your family not to expect you at the funeral of the uncle who molested you when you were very young?
How do you let a toxic employee go in the most respectful way without making enemies in the process?
You find yourself easily distracted from the only boyfriend you've ever had. Even though you love him dearly, you question the sustainability of your relationship when your eye wanders so easily. Is your future with this man doomed?
The sister you once considered a bit of a superhero has fallen on hard times. How can you help her?
It's hard to have faith in your countrymen and women when they keep voting in representatives who don't have their best interests at heart. What can you do to help them see the light?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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685: Steve Rambam | The Real Life of a Private Investigator Jun 16, 2022

Steve Rambam (@stevenrambam) is the founder and CEO of Pallorium, Inc., a licensed Investigative Agency with offices and affiliates worldwide. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Steve Rambam:

Prime bank guarantee fraud: what is it and how does it work?
Why is the US a “Garden of Eden” for bad guys in general?
How Steve's TV show Nowhere to Hide came to be.
Why Steve's business doubled within two years following a bogus arrest.
Are there scam lists, and are you on one?
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Freeway Rick Ross, the crack empire kingpin gone good? Catch up with episode 121: Freeway Rick Ross | Life in the Crack Lane here!

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684: Desmond Shum | Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in China Jun 14, 2022

Desmond Shum is the former husband of arrested Chinese billionaire "Whitney" Duan Weihong and the author of Red Roulette: An Insider’s Story of Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in Today’s China.

What We Discuss with Desmond Shum:

Why Desmond's intellectual schoolteacher parents were treated as undesirables by the CCP, and how this led to his family's self-exile to then-British Hong Kong when he was 10.
What the CCP does to keep evidence of events like the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre out of the public eye -- and what Desmond's impression of this particular event was like.
How the economic necessity of corruption to make business sustainable under the watchful eye of the CCP is used as a bargaining chip to keep the operators of these businesses in line.
The path that led Desmond and his wife Whitney to the inner circle of the CCP and allowed them to make billions with the government's blessing -- and the amount of work that went into maintaining the network that allowed this to continue.
The circumstances of Whitney's disappearance, and the eerie phone call he received from her four years later urging him not to publish his tell-all book.
And much more...

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Missed our conversation with Annie Duke — World Series poker champion and author of Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts? Catch up by listening to episode 40: Annie Duke | How to Make Decisions Like a Poker Champ here!

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683: Mad Lad Hates Dad and Treats Whole Family Bad | Feedback Friday Jun 10, 2022

Can there be reconciliation with an estranged son who hates the way his father treated him as a kid and takes it out on the whole family? We'll seek answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/683

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you reconcile with an estranged son who hates the way his father treated him as a kid and decides to take it out on the whole family?
How can you move past the resentment you feel over your husband's inaction when you needed help coping with postpartum depression after the birth of your son?
Your parents reneged on their promise to pay for your college, leaving you stuck with massive debt that you only discovered after graduating. What's your best next move?
Your son is legally an adult, but you're concerned about the evidence of vaping you've found in his room -- especially since he wants to be a professional athlete and he grew up with asthma. Worse, he's lying to you about it. What should you do?
You've been (perhaps mistakenly) forwarded part of a conversation with another applicant for the job you're going for. Should you do some research on your competition before your interview, or is it better not to psych yourself out by possibly discovering they're more qualified than you?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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682: Hustle Culture | Deep Dive Jun 09, 2022

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabe (@GabeMizrahi) take a deep dive into the toxic cesspool of hustle culture and emerge with better alternatives you can use to break free from its seductive but icky grip and write yourself a meaningful success story!

What We Discuss:

Hustle culture makes you miserable because it sells you the destination without the journey.
Hustle culture is a toxic sham because it operates like an emotion-manipulating pyramid scheme that pits you against your peers instead of encouraging you to work together.
How you can spot the sure signs of hustle culture and avoid its sticky, wicked clutches.
What you can do to break free of hustle culture if it’s already got its hooks in you.
Better alternatives that will enrich your journey toward success instead of guilting you, shaming you, pressuring you, and making you co-dependent on hustle culture’s empty promises.
And much more…

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681: Bill Browder | Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath Jun 07, 2022

Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) pioneered a brand-new market after the fall of The Iron Curtain while making powerful enemies — including Vladimir Putin. He is the author of Red Notice and Freezing Order: A True Story of Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath.

What We Discuss with Bill Browder:

The real purpose of disinformation: not to convince you that it's presenting accurate facts, but to cast a seed of doubt over the credibility of the position it's opposing.
How a timely tweet upon being arrested by potentially Russia-corrupted police officers in Spain may have saved Bill Browder's life.
How the Magnitsky Act came about and what it does to sanction Russian human rights violators and kleptocrats.
How the power of Interpol is regularly abused by genocidal policymakers to retrieve escaped prisoners from "safe" havens.
Bill's thoughts on why Putin is making his move in Ukraine now, and what he hopes to accomplish there.
And much more...

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680: Recycling | Skeptical Sunday Jun 05, 2022

Between climate change, global pollution, and a spiraling amount of waste created every single day, we all want to find ways -- even small ways -- to help. And for some people, the easiest way is to recycle. You have a house, plenty of room to separate your garbage, and your city provides different color bins so you don’t get confused between pizza and the box it comes in. And everything works out, right? Well, of course not! Here, we'll weigh the pros and cons of recycling and make sure you're not doing it all wrong.

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/680

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Does recycling really help save the planet? Only if you do it the right way (which we'll discuss).
What would be the unintended consequences of banning plastics entirely?
Why some materials that could be recycled aren't.
What are the massive benefits of recycling metals?
How many resources are saved when we recycle paper?
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Connect with David at his website, on Twitter, on Instagram, on TikTok, and on YouTube, and make sure to check out The David C. Smalley Podcast here or wherever you enjoy listening to fine podcasts! If you like to get out of your house and catch live comedy, keep an eye on David's tour dates here and text David directly at (424) 306-0798 for tickets when he comes to your town!

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679: Mom's Bigotry Makes Romantic Future Hard to See | Feedback Friday Jun 03, 2022

It's difficult to plan for a future with your long-term partner when their mother refuses to entertain the idea of getting to know you. In fact, you've never even met face-to-face because she doesn't like your race. So how do you get your significant other to address the reality that their mom's bigotry makes a romantic future together hard to see? We'll try to get to the bottom of this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/679

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You've never met your partner's mother face-to-face because she doesn't like your race. How do you address the reality that this bigotry makes a future together hard to see?
How do you get over a lifelong reluctance to speak out and get help before your poor performance due to work-related stress takes away your dream career?
You can openly support your Ukrainian coworkers as Putin's aggression against them drags on, but how do you show your Russian colleagues who don't support the war that you recognize their uncertainty and sadness during this difficult time without prompting them to say anything that could get them in trouble with their government?
You were a childhood victim of sexual abuse, and now find yourself as an adult with an addiction to porn and massage parlors that fills you with shame and massive debt. How can you break free from this self-destructive pattern of behavior? [Thanks to clinical psychologist and addiction specialist Dr. Rubin Khoddam for helping us field this one!]
You regret the generosity of offering your ne'er-do-well brother-in-law a job reference because you've come to realize that you can't, in good conscience, vouch for his reliability. What do you do when being generous and making the right call don’t quite line up?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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678: Chris Voss | Hostage Negotiation Tactics for Everyday Life Jun 02, 2022

Chris Voss (@VossNegotiation) is a former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It. He joins the show to discuss how we can be more effective negotiators by using hostage negotiation techniques.

What We Discuss with Chris Voss:

The principles behind negotiation and emotional persuasion.
Three types of negotiators you’ll encounter — The Analyst, The Assertive, and The Accommodator — and how to size them up.
How to influence the way people size you up.
Defusing negative emotions.
Generating rapport in difficult situations.
And much more...

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677: Sam Cooper | How the West Was Infiltrated by Its Enemies May 31, 2022

Sam Cooper (@scoopercooper) is a national investigative journalist for Global News and co-author of Wilful Blindness, How a Network of Narcos, Tycoons, and CCP Agents Infiltrated the West.

What We Discuss with Sam Cooper:

How -- and why -- is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) directly responsible for waging a reverse Opium War from China against the West?
How does the CCP operate in tandem with criminal organizations to further its interests in the West?
What does the CCP do to entice and recruit Westerners to become mouthpieces of government propaganda?
How the CCP uses gangsters, gambling, drugs, and real estate to launder massive amounts of money in the West while simultaneously undermining the democratic societies in which they operate.
What is the Five Eyes alliance, how is interference by the CCP jeopardizing its stability, and why is this something the West needs to worry about sooner rather than later?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with David Kilgour, author of Bloody Harvest: Organ Harvesting of Falun Gong Practitioners in China? Catch up with episode 497: David Kilgour | The Heartless Art of Forced Organ Harvesting here!

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676: The Olympics | Skeptical Sunday May 29, 2022

The Olympic games hold a place of reverence in the hearts of people around the world. But for the athletes who wreck their bodies and their bank accounts training for years to compete in the Olympics for glory and national pride -- especially the ones who hail from Team USA -- are the games kind of a sham?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/676

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

In spite of the PR boost nations get whenever their teams win medals and the influx of cash brought in by the games, the United States is one of the few countries that doesn't spend a dime supporting its Olympic athletes.
A so-called non-profit, the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee brought in $317 million in revenue in 2018, including $122 million in broadcast revenue, which resulted in $48 million in profit. The CEO made $800,000 in compensation.
60% of the athletes who train full-time for years to have a chance at competing in the Olympics do not consider themselves financially stable, often relying on low-paying gig economy jobs to fund their journey.
For Team USA athletes who win medals, the USOPC pays out $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver, and $15,000 for bronze. In contrast, Singapore rewards its athletes with $1 million for gold, $500,000 for silver, and $250,000 for bronze.
In 2012, half of the track and field athletes made less than $15,000 per year, while the track and field CEO earned $1.2 million in 2018. In 2012, US News and World Report found it cost around $100,000 per year to be an athlete in the Olympics.
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675: A Tenant, Psychotic, Makes Your Life Chaotic | Feedback Friday May 27, 2022

674: Ken Croke | Undercover in an Outlaw Biker Gang Part Two May 26, 2022

Ken Croke is a retired ATF agent who worked undercover for years to bust numerous criminal organizations, and is the co-author of Riding with Evil: Taking Down the Notorious Pagan Motorcycle Gang. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure you've had a listen to part one here!]

What We Discuss with Ken Croke:

How did Ken (and his wife, who was also a federal agent) keep their undercover lives separate from their home lives without jeopardizing either?
Working undercover over the course of two years, what were some of Ken's closest calls that almost compromised his cover -- and possibly his life?
How is evidence gathered in a way that will hold up in court without blowing an undercover agent's cover?
What signals that it's time for an undercover operation to end?
Does Ken worry about what his former gang associates might do if their paths should ever cross again?
And much more...

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673: Ken Croke | Undercover in an Outlaw Biker Gang Part One May 24, 2022

Ken Croke is a retired ATF agent who worked undercover for years to bust numerous criminal organizations, and is the co-author of Riding with Evil: Taking Down the Notorious Pagan Motorcycle Gang. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Keep an eye out for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Ken Croke:

What's the hardest part about keeping an undercover identity intact while under heavy scrutiny by some of the world's most paranoid and dangerous miscreants?
How does the hierarchy of an outlaw biker gang work, and what does the process of becoming a trusted member entail?
What does an undercover agent do to pass among criminals without actually committing crimes (or stepping outside the boundaries of what's been cleared in advance)?
How do outlaw bikers really feel about the way their subculture is portrayed in popular media (e.g., Sons of Anarchy)?
What did Ken's wife and kids do while he was undercover for two years?
And much more...

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672: Toothpaste | Skeptical Sunday May 22, 2022

Two or three times a day, every day, for most of your life, you use toothpaste. But what’s in it? Is it actually good for you? And why is there a scary label on the back warning you not to swallow it? If you want to know the answers to these questions and more about toothpaste, nine out of 10 dentists (might very well) recommend this episode!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/672

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

If toothpaste is supposedly safe enough to put in your mouth three times a day, why is there a warning to call your local poison control center if you happen to swallow it?
Fluoride can strengthen teeth and reduce the risk of cavities, but too much exposure can cause problems from bone disease to certain cancers. So why is it in most toothpaste and 70% of our drinking water, and how is it regulated?
What sneaky loophole allows toothpaste manufacturers to bypass the legal disclosure of certain ingredients in their products that might cause us to think twice about using them?
What are some of these rarely listed ingredients, and what are the hazards of using them?
How can we keep our teeth and gums clean and healthy without exposing ourselves to potential toxins?
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671: Cheating Husband Caught in His Own Clap Trap | Feedback Friday May 20, 2022

670: Vanessa Van Edwards | The Science of Succeeding with People May 19, 2022

Vanessa Van Edwards (@vvanedwards) is the lead investigator at human behavior research lab Science of People and the author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Vanessa Van Edwards:

How can nonverbal communication affect the first impression you make to someone — even if they’re just hearing your voice over a telephone call?
Explore the science of popularity — what makes the cool kids so cool?
Understand the difference between social attraction and romantic attraction — and why they both matter.
Find out what we can learn about people from their photographs — especially on dating sites.
What interesting patterns turn up in researching episodes of reality television shows Blind Date and Shark Tank?
And much more…

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Miss our conversation with FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss? Catch up with episode 165: Chris Voss | Negotiate as If Your Life Depended on It here!

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669: Dallas Taylor | The Psychology of Sound Design May 17, 2022

Dallas Taylor is the host and creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz, a podcast revealing the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. He is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound, a TED mainstage speaker, a regular contributor to major publications, and a respected thought leader on the narrative power of sound.

What We Discuss with Dallas Taylor:

How sound designers create audio more in line with what our brains expect to hear when capturing it in reality would fall short.
How the tricks of sound design are akin to a magician's ability to invisibly manipulate our emotions.
Why we hear certain sounds recycled in movies and trailers to the point of cliché.
With the perspective-bending nature of sound design occupying so many of his waking hours, does Dallas find elements of the job extending into off-the-clock parts of his life?
Analog vs. digital (and why many prefer to rely on the older technology).
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Moby — musician, singer, songwriter, producer, animal rights activist, and author? Catch up here with episode 196: Moby | What to Do When Success Makes You Miserable!

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668: Tipping | Skeptical Sunday May 15, 2022

667: Friend's Sicko Spouse Keeps Infecting Our House | Feedback Friday May 13, 2022

Your inseparable friend's perpetually ill spouse seems to get a sick kick out of infecting your family on the regular and refuses to respect any boundaries you've tried to establish that might keep her and her nasty cooties at bay. If you didn't know any better, you'd suspect she was doing it on purpose! What can you do to protect the health of your household from this physically -- and perhaps mentally -- unwell woman? We'll try to find a remedy to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your friend's perpetually ill spouse seems to get a sick kick out of infecting your family on the regular. How can you keep her and her nasty cooties at bay?
Must you bid your love adieu to dodge her herpes simplex 2?
Is it time to cut loose the "friend" who ghosts you profusely?
How can you remain an influential, vital part of your child's life when they live with your ex on the other side of the world?
You suspect you're clinically depressed, but how can you ask for help when the thought of therapy just adds to your stress?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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666: How to Ask for a Promotion | Deep Dive May 12, 2022

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabe (@GabeMizrahi) take a deep dive into their tried-and-true approach to asking for a promotion, maximizing your chances of landing it, and building on it to create a thriving career.

What We Discuss:

The important questions to ask yourself before approaching your boss for a raise or a promotion.
What you can start doing to ensure you get a raise or promotion next time around if you can't quite justify one yet.
How to build your case for a raise or promotion when you're ready to take one on.
The best practices for negotiation when the floor is yours.
What to do if you don't get the raise or promotion on the first try.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/666

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Did you miss our deep dive into what you should do if you’re looking for a new job or relationship and you want to know how to get your foot in the door — while avoiding the mistakes that are liable to get that door slammed in your face? Catch up with episode 629: Getting Your Foot in the Door | Deep Dive here!

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665: Luis Navia | 25 Years Inside the Narco Cartels May 10, 2022

Luis Navia worked for nearly 25 years as a cocaine trafficker for the deadliest Colombian and Mexican cartels until the law caught up with him in 2000. He is the co-author (with Jesse Fink) of Pure Narco: One Man's True Story of 25 Years Inside the Cartels.

What We Discuss with Luis Navia:

Why did Luis Navia -- a Georgetown student and the privileged son of an affluent sugar trader -- get involved in the illicit international cocaine trade with the most ruthless and infamous Mexican and Colombian drug cartels?
How did Luis move between 200 to 300 tons of cocaine (roughly worth $10 billion) over the course of 25 years -- and live to tell the tale?
Why did Luis insist on carrying out his business without a weapon -- in spite of being regularly surrounded by the perpetrators of unimaginably brutal violence?
What are the logistics for smuggling massive amounts of cocaine over international borders with limited space and personnel?
How did Operation Journey, an anti-narcotics effort coordinated across 12 nations and led by the United States and Great Britain, finally put an end to Luis' lucrative cocaine trafficking career?
And much more...

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Miss our two-part conversation with the Caravaggio of currency counterfeiting? Catch up by starting with Episode 488: Frank Bourassa | The World’s Greatest Counterfeiter Part One here!

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664: Reiki Healing | Skeptical Sunday May 08, 2022

Is Reiki -- the not-so-ancient Japanese energy healing technique by which your psychic empath aunt swears -- a legitimate way to treat ailments like cancer, diabetic neuropathy, anxiety, lactose intolerance, and cooties? Or is it nothing more than a placebo that, at best, might offer you a relaxing way to spend an hour of your day -- and a day of your savings? Here on Skeptical Sunday, it's all hands on deck to discover the truth about the controversial practice of Reiki healing.

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/664

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

How "ancient" is the hallowed practice of Reiki healing?
With over 800 hospitals in the world offering Reiki -- including Johns Hopkins and the Mayo Clinic -- there must be some tangible benefit to this energy healing technique, right?
What scientific evidence do we have to support the efficacy of Reiki healing?
How [much] does someone [have to pay to] become a Reiki practitioner?
What can (and what can't) Reiki do for you?
Connect with Jordan on Twitter, on Instagram, and on YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!
Connect with David at his website, on Twitter, on Instagram, on TikTok, and on YouTube, and make sure to check out The David C. Smalley Podcast here or wherever you enjoy listening to fine podcasts! If you like to get out of your house and catch live comedy, keep an eye on David's tour dates here and text David directly at (424) 306-0798 for tickets when he comes to your town!

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663: Thinking of Another Dude: Is Marriage Screwed? | Feedback Friday May 06, 2022

662: Daniel J. Levitin | How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era May 05, 2022

Daniel J. Levitin (@danlevitin) is a cognitive psychologist, neuroscientist, musician, record producer, and author of Weaponized Lies: How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Daniel J. Levitin:

The most important quality for anyone who wants to be an evidence-based, critical thinker.
Why even society’s smartest people fall victim to misinformation.
The first step to making good decisions.
How to dismantle bad arguments on the fly.
Why you need to look beyond averages when making a case.
And much more…

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Miss the show we did with award-winning cybersecurity journalist Nicole Perlroth? Catch up with episode 542: Nicole Perlroth | Who’s Winning the Cyberweapons Arms Race? here!

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661: Rachel Zoffness | Managing Pain In Your Body and Brain May 03, 2022

Dr. Rachel Zoffness (@DrZoffness) is a pain psychologist, international speaker, medical consultant, educator, and author of The Pain Management Workbook: Powerful CBT and Mindfulness Skills to Take Control of Pain and Reclaim Your Life.

What We Discuss with Dr. Rachel Zoffness:

Pain lives in the brain, not the body (which is why amputees often report sensing it in limbs they no longer have).
The overlap between physical and emotional pain, and why they co-occur 100% of the time.
How the "pain dial" in your brain works: what turns it up, and what turns it down.
The ways in which trauma, anxiety, and depression amplify pain.
Why pain medicine is broken and how we can fix it.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/661

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Miss the show we did with Jack Barsky — author of Deep Undercover: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America? Catch up here with episode 285: Jack Barsky | Deep Undercover with a KGB Spy in America!

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660: Chemtrails | Skeptical Sunday May 01, 2022

659: Her Spouse Raped You. Can Friendship Stay True? | Feedback Friday Apr 29, 2022

Can your friendship with the woman whose husband raped you on their wedding day ever recover? Perhaps a better question to ask is: should it? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/659

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Can your friendship with the woman whose husband raped you on their wedding day ever recover? Perhaps a better question to ask is: should it?
How can you communicate with your Russian parents when they've been brainwashed by state propaganda?
Are your friends trying to grow their network, or are they trying to clandestinely rope you into their undercover MLM?
If management and law enforcement don't want to protect you and your coworkers from the dangerous, mentally unstable members of the homeless community camped across the street from your office, what can you do to ensure your safety?
When your last five roommate situations ended on a sour note, are you wrong to wonder if you might be the common denominator that invites neverending chaos into the equation?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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658: Shanna Swan | The Reproduction Crisis and Humanity's Future Apr 28, 2022

Dr. Shanna Swan (@drshannaswan) is the Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and the author of Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race.

What We Discuss with Dr. Shanna Swan:

Why has sperm count among men in Western countries decreased by over 50 percent in the past four decades?
What can increasing reproductive problems in the animal kingdom tell us about diminishing human fertility?
The same chemicals that cause reproductive decline are responsible for the obesity epidemic.
What are some of the best practices we can personally observe for recovering from some of the most common fertility issues we face?
What steps can society take today to ensure we have enough of a population to constitute a society tomorrow?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/658

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Miss our conversation with Ishmael Beah, a former child soldier and New York Times bestselling author? Get caught up with episode 622: Ishmael Beah | Memoirs of a Boy Soldier here!

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657: Josh Peck | Happy People Are Annoying Apr 26, 2022

Josh Peck (@ItsJoshPeck) is an actor (currently appearing as Drew on How I Met Your Father), comedian, YouTuber, and author of Happy People Are Annoying.

What We Discuss with Josh Peck:

Why Josh considers it a blessing he grew up before social media dominated the landscape of adolescence.
How Josh went from wild child to grounded, friendly father (instead of becoming some kind of "drunk Hollywood jerkface") without knowing his own father until later in life.
What Josh did to overcome the food addiction that once had him tipping the scales at 297 -- when he was just a kid.
How Josh became a standup comedian at the tender age of 11, and what he did to relate to his significantly older audience.
How ego can turn someone into an imposter -- and how this is different from the common phenomenon of imposter syndrome.
And much more...

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Miss our episode with spooky mentalist Derren Brown? Catch up with episode 150: Derren Brown | Using the Power of Suggestion for Good here!

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656: Your Stalker's Sister is Dating Your Brother | Feedback Friday Apr 22, 2022

Having a stalker is bad enough. But what happens when that stalker starts showing up at family functions because their sister is now dating your brother? Is it possible to ensure your safety without infringing on your sibling's relationship? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/656

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

A testimonial from a listener who secured a great job after following advice from our deep dive on how to get your foot in the door!
How can you help the people of Ukraine as they continue to suffer the atrocities of invasion by Russian forces? Here’s a list.
What do you do when confronted with a romance like no other: your stalker's sister is dating your brother?
Your significant other hates their job, feels stuck because their current skill set doesn't offer any alternatives, and brings this negativity home every night. How can you address the effect their work is having on your relationship without making them feel even more hopeless?
You fear your tendency to cry when discussing things that are unfair or unjust may be holding you back and keeping others from taking you seriously, but therapy has thus far been unsuccessful in keeping these involuntary tears in check. So what can you do? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
Your spouse once lived a chaotic life of addiction and sometimes homelessness in her hometown, but found the road to recovery that led to you and an amazing job in another state. Now her lonely father is encouraging her to move back, but you worry that leaving her job and relocating to the very place that marks her troubled history could trigger a relapse. What's the best way to guide her in the right direction?
When your bosses constantly ignore your advice that turns out later to have been the right course, how can you resist saying "I told you so" and, instead, use these incidents to reinforce their confidence in what you suggest?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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655: David Eagleman | How Our Brains Construct Reality Apr 21, 2022

David Eagleman (@davideagleman) is a Stanford neuroscientist, host of Emmy-nominated PBS/BBC series The Brain, and author of many leather-bound books, including Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain, The Brain: The Story of You, and Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with David Eagleman:

Why our conscious brain should be grateful for its separation from the subconscious brain.
What is sensory substitution, and how might it allow the blind to “see,” the deaf to “hear,” and create completely new, superhuman senses altogether?
Your umwelt is not my umwelt: a shared environment is several realities, depending on how it’s being sensed.
Alien hands, intellectual flexibility, zombie routines, and smartphone symbiosis.
How might technology augment our brains in the not-too-distant future?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation about the spooky nature of perception with world-renowned neuroscientist Beau Lotto? Catch up with episode 177: Beau Lotto | Why You See Differently When You Deviate here!

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654: Chris Miller & Brandon Wheeler | News from Ukraine's Warfront Apr 19, 2022

Former US Secretary of Defense Chris Miller and Freedom Research Foundation's Brandon Wheeler join us after meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's top general and intelligence officers to share fresh perspectives from the war front.

What We Discuss with Chris Miller & Brandon Wheeler:

Putin's unintended consequence: how Russia’s actions have consolidated the entire Western world.
Why isn't there a no-fly zone over Ukraine?
Are sanctions against Russia working?
What else can the West do to contain Putin’s Russia?
Predictions about Russia's plans and strategies moving forward, and what Putin's likely ambitions beyond this invasion entail.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/654

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Have you heard our interview with Yuriy Matsarsky, a Ukrainian journalist turned civilian fighter against the Russian invasion? Catch up with episode 638: Yuriy Matsarsky | Fighting for Ukraine here!

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653: Ear Candling | Skeptical Sunday Apr 17, 2022

652: Sad About Dad's Sexist Thoughts Re: Assault | Feedback Friday Apr 15, 2022

651: Anja Shortland | How Kidnap Insurance Works Apr 14, 2022

Anja Shortland is a professor of political economy at King’s College, London who specializes in the economics of crime. She is the author of Kidnap: Inside the Ransom Business and Lost Art: The Art Loss Register Casebook Volume One.

What We Discuss with Anja Shortland:

How many people are kidnapped every year for ransom, and how many actually return from the ordeal alive?
What incentives do kidnappers have to treat hostages nonviolently and bargain for their release in good faith?
How do insurers keep vulnerable clients from letting down their guard once a policy has been obtained?
The protection theory that explains how crime organizations (e.g., the mafia) effectively stabilize the kidnap-for-ransom industry.
Why offering a higher ransom than demanded is the worst strategy for ensuring a hostage's safe release.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with Somali pirate hostage Michael Scott Moore? Catch up with episode 115: Michael Scott Moore | What It’s Really like to Be a Pirate Hostage here!

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650: Brian Klaas | The Corruptible Influence of Power Apr 12, 2022

Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) is an associate professor in global politics at University College London, host of the Power Corrupts podcast, and author of Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us.

What We Discuss with Brian Klaas:

How accurate was historian Lord Acton's assessment that "power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely"?
Why do people become corrupt? Is it the system working on them from the outside or something in human nature working on them from within?
What kind of people become corrupt? Is everyone susceptible to corruption's temptations?
When it comes to corruption, should our leaders be held to higher standards than the rest of us?
How can we create fair systems to incentivize people to resist corruption in favor of the straight and narrow?
And much more...

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649: Arranged Marriage Threatens Lesbian Couple | Feedback Friday Apr 08, 2022

Parental plans for an arranged marriage threaten a lesbian couple's future. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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648: Susan Cain | Introverts Unite for a Quiet Revolution Apr 07, 2022

Susan Cain (@susancain) is, in her own words, an "unlikely" award-winning speaker, and bestselling author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Her latest book is Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Susan Cain:

How “quiet” came to be a pejorative term as the West urbanized and placed more value on personality (extroversion) over character (introversion).
Better ways to understand our introverted friends (or selves).
Action steps for introverts to become more social.
Why being an introvert might actually be an advantage — in social situations, negotiation, and creative pursuits.
Why brainstorming doesn’t work and is mostly a social exercise vs. a creative one.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/648

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Miss our conversation with producer, author, and Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey? Catch up with episode 455: Matthew McConaughey | Following Life’s Greenlights to Success here!

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647: Karim Hijazi | When Cyber War Goes Kinetic Apr 05, 2022

Karim Hijazi (@karimhijazi) is the founder, chairman, and CEO of cyber intelligence company Prevailion, and creator and host of The Introverted Iconoclast podcast.

What We Discuss with Karim Hijazi:

How vulnerable is the Internet and how much of our current infrastructure would suffer if it were to go down tomorrow?
What are the biggest threats to the security of your privacy, your bank account, your company, and your country?
How cyber warfare can lead to kinetic (i.e., real) warfare with physical consequences.
Why the current efforts of companies and governments to mitigate digital security risks are woefully insufficient.
What are our best practices for staying as safe from cyber attacks as possible?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/647

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Miss the show we did with award-winning cybersecurity journalist Nicole Perlroth? Catch up with episode 542: Nicole Perlroth | Who’s Winning the Cyberweapons Arms Race? here!

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646: Expiration Dates | Skeptical Sunday Apr 03, 2022

645: Is a Bridesmaid Fight Worth a Disinvite? | Feedback Friday Apr 01, 2022

Everyone knows that when tweetle beetles fight, it's called a tweetle beetle battle. But bridesmaids brawling at a bachelorette bash just make wedding plans more of a pain in the ass. Now, to fend off further fighting, the bride must decide who she's disinviting. Boo, hoo! But who? Which one gets the axe; which one gets to stay? We hope to find out this Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/645

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

After a brawl between two bridesmaids at the bachelorette bash, the bride now has to disinvite one to the wedding. But who should she choose?
Does Jordan Harbinger ever get tired of saying "Jordan Harbinger?"
Aside from this one, have Gabe or Jordan ever done any weird jobs?
Just because an oil is classified as "essential" doesn't mean it's necessary to put it on your family's food, right? Right?
Do we ever get generous offers from shady sponsors?
What’s the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to Jordan and Gabe (that they're willing to fess up to)?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi.

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Miss our interview with Bar Rescue‘s Jon Taffer? Catch up with episode 142: Jon Taffer | Raising Your Bar and Crushing All Excuses here!

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644: Laowhy86 | How the Chinese Social Credit Score System Works Part Two Mar 31, 2022

Laowhy86 (@laowhy86) -- aka Matthew Tye, aka C-Milk -- shared the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of life as an American in China on his YouTube channel for 10 years until he caught the attention of the CCP and barely escaped. This is his story. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to listen to part one here first!]

What We Discuss with Laowhy86:

What the Chinese social credit system is, the factors that increase or diminish someone's score, and the consequences someone with a low score faces.
How the Kremlin is cribbing the Chinese Communist Party's propaganda playbook for its own nefarious purposes.
Why, after 10 years of having mostly positive things to say about life in China, Laowhy86 suddenly found himself on the run from the authorities and barely escaping the country.
How Laowhy86 went from lifestyle vlogging to covering things mainstream journalists couldn't (or wouldn't) touch.
Myths perpetrated by the CCP that need to be dispelled.
And much more...

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Miss our two-parter with wrongfully imprisoned Erik Aude? Catch up by starting with episode 147: Erik Aude | Imprisoned in Pakistan for a Crime He Didn’t Commit Part One here!

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643: Laowhy86 | How the Chinese Social Credit Score System Works Part One Mar 29, 2022

Laowhy86 (@laowhy86) -- aka Matthew Tye, aka C-Milk -- shared the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of life as an American in China on his YouTube channel for 10 years until he caught the attention of the CCP and barely escaped. This is his story. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for the second part later this week!]

What We Discuss with Laowhy86:

What the Chinese social credit system is, the factors that increase or diminish someone's score, and the consequences someone with a low score faces.
How the Kremlin is cribbing the Chinese Communist Party's propaganda playbook for its own nefarious purposes.
Why, after 10 years of having mostly positive things to say about life in China, Laowhy86 suddenly found himself on the run from the authorities and barely escaping the country.
How Laowhy86 went from lifestyle vlogging to covering things mainstream journalists couldn't (or wouldn't) touch.
Myths perpetrated by the CCP that need to be dispelled.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/643

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Miss the conversation we had with scambuster Coffeezilla? Catch up with episode 368: Coffeezilla | How to Expose Fake Guru Scams here!

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642: Living In Fear of the Fiend Who Lurks Near | Feedback Friday Mar 25, 2022

Several violent encounters with your erratic, mentally ill neighbor over the years leave you constantly in fear of his return. In spite of being a repeat felon, the law doesn't seem to be doing much to keep him in check -- leaving him to run loose as a danger to himself and others. What can you do to keep your family safe from this menace to your community? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/642

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you keep your family safe from the violent maniac who lives in your neighborhood when the long arm of the law seems short-handed? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us field this one!]
How can you enjoy your passion for travel while maintaining strong relationships and creating new ones?
While you fear being alone, is it worth staying in a relationship that's guaranteed to lead to marriage when your partner's many flaws -- including that time they cheated on you -- give you cause for concern?
When faith forbids your attraction to people of the same sex, is it possible to "pray the gay away?"
You've been following along with the lessons from Six-Minute Networking, but you're only 16. Do the same strategies for networking as an adult apply to teenagers?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Miss our two-part conversation with North Korean defector and activist Yeonmi Park? Start catching up with episode 578: Yeonmi Park | A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom Part One here!

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641: How to Quit Your Job the Right Way | Deep Dive Mar 24, 2022

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabe (@GabeMizrahi) have helped a lot of people optimize their chances at landing dream jobs, but this is only half of the equation. It's also important to consider the way you end things with your soon-to-be ex-employer so you don't needlessly burn bridges you've built along the way. Don't be that person! Here's a deep dive into how to quit your job the right way.

What We Discuss:

The important questions to ask before making the commitment to quit your job.
How to break the news to your employer in the right order.
How to set your team up for success long after you've made your exit.
Why you should take the time to craft a great goodbye email to your peers, and what you might say.
How to make quitting a transition to a new phase of your relationship with former employers and colleagues rather than a final farewell -- and why you should stay close and connected long past the time you've collected your last paycheck.
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with prolific art forger Ken Perenyi? Catch up here with episode 282: The Secret Life of an American Art Forger!

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640: Peter Zeihan | Why the World Should Care About Ukraine Mar 22, 2022

Peter Zeihan (@PeterZeihan) is a geopolitical strategist and author of The Absent Superpower, The Accidental Superpower, Disunited Nations, and the upcoming The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization.

What We Discuss with Peter Zeihan:

How did the Russian invasion of Ukraine become a "now or never" scenario for Putin?
Even if Russia "wins" this conflict by sheer numbers, how difficult will it be to maintain control of Ukraine -- and what can we expect Putin's next move to be?
What the US and its NATO allies are doing to keep the desperation of a nuclear confrontation at bay.
Why Peter believes Putin's ruthless pruning of threats to his personal power -- leaving no competent next-generation successors -- will ensure he's the last president of the Russian Federation as we know it.
Are China's designs on Taiwan likely to be deterred by the difficulty faced by Russia's forces in Ukraine?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/640

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Miss the show we did with award-winning cybersecurity journalist Nicole Perlroth? Catch up with episode 542: Nicole Perlroth | Who’s Winning the Cyberweapons Arms Race? here!

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639: Dealing with Your Darling's DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) | Feedback Friday Mar 18, 2022

638: Yuriy Matsarsky | Fighting for Ukraine Mar 17, 2022

Yuriy Matsarsky is a Ukrainian journalist turned civilian fighter against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since the incursion began, he's been keeping the world updated with events as they happen as the host of the daily podcast Fighting for Ukraine.

What We Discuss with Yuriy Matsarsky:

Why did Yuriy -- and so many of his civilian countrymen and women -- turn in the tools of their trades for assault rifles to defend their homeland against the professional army tasked with invading it?
Why Yuriy considers these Russian invaders more heartless and brutal against civilians -- including women and children -- than even ISIS terrorists he's encountered in war zones.
What Yuriy hopes Westerners come to understand about this conflict sooner rather than later that often gets missed by mainstream media.
What day-to-day life and overall morale are like for Ukrainian defenders, and how Yuriy sees this conflict ultimately playing out.
Short of picking up a rifle and heading to Kyiv, what can you do to help Yuriy and his fellow defenders keep resisting the advances of their uninvited neighbors?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/638

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Miss our interview with Read & Riot: A Pussy Riot Guide to Activism author Nadya Tolokonnikova? Catch up with episode 118: Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova | How to Read and Riot here!

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637: Bill von Hippel | Where the Social Leap Lands Mar 15, 2022

Bill von Hippel (@billvonhippel) is a professor of psychology at the University of Queensland and the author of The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy.

What We Discuss with Bill von Hippel:

What our eyes tell us about how humans evolved to cooperate with one another.
How a psychological phenomenon called the theory of mind makes us aware that mental states of others don't match our own, and why this trait gives human beings a unique advantage in the animal kingdom.
Why hunter-gatherer societies are more egalitarian than what we see in modern Western civilization.
Why so many of us hate the way we look in photographs.
Can animals lie?
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with scambuster Coffeezilla? Catch up with episode 368: Coffeezilla | How to Expose Fake Guru Scams here!

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636: Is It Wrong to Decline Guardianship of Family? | Feedback Friday Mar 11, 2022

You and your spouse made the decision long ago not to have children of your own. So was it wrong to hesitate when your brother-in-law asked you to assume guardianship over his children should the unthinkable happen to him? We'll try to get to the bottom of this conundrum and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/636

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

First off: the good pastor from episode 571 shares what he's been up to since we last spoke.
Are you wrong to decline your brother-in-law's request to assume guardianship over his children should the unthinkable happen?
By happenstance, you did a favor for someone who turns out to be a bigwig at a company where your son would like to apply for a job. Is there a non-awkward way to approach this person for a possible lead?
Can there be such a thing as closure when a seemingly dandy keen college romance ends in a sudden, inexplicable breakup?
You adopted a puppy just a few weeks after losing the family dog you'd known since childhood. Now you find yourself having full-blown panic attacks worrying about all the things that could go wrong with the new pet. What can you do to ease this ever-present, crippling anxiety sooner rather than later?
You and your spouse speak multiple languages, and you'd like to pass them along to your newborn daughter. What can you do to ensure you're not unintentionally overwhelming her in the process?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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635: Joe Barone | Living in Dread Between the Mob and the Feds Part Two Mar 10, 2022

Joe Barone was born into a life of crime from both sides of his family, became the longest-running mafia informant in the history of the FBI when his father was killed, and now lives in hiding from people in both camps who want him dead or behind bars. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Joe Barone:

The many reasons Joe now considers the FBI to be more treacherous than the mob.
What Joe was allowed and not allowed to do by the FBI while blending in with the mob.
How Joe prevented the murder of a federal prosecutor and a US district judge.
How Joe's relationship with the FBI soured after 18 years of being its top informant.
The consequences Joe continues to suffer as a result of this soured relationship, and what he hopes the future brings.
And much more...

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Miss our two-parter with former mobster Anthony S. Luciano? Get caught up by starting with episode 425: Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi | The Mob Enforcer Part One here!

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634: Joe Barone | Living in Dread Between the Mob and the Feds Part One Mar 08, 2022

Joe Barone was born into a life of crime from both sides of his family, became the longest-running mafia informant in the history of the FBI when his father was killed, and now lives in hiding from people in both camps who want him dead or behind bars. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Joe Barone:

What it was like being born into -- and growing up in -- a crime family, and how Joe was swayed into the life in spite of aspiring to become a postman.
The real glue that ties mob families together has nothing to do with honor or unity.
How his father's murder was used to turn Joe into an FBI informant for 18 years.
What it was like for Joe to live a double life among mobsters -- keeping his cool while fearing for his life -- during those 18 years as an informant.
How much does it cost to hire mafia "assistance" in intimidating or eliminating a personal archnemesis?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/634

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Miss our two-parter with Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, former second-in-command of the Gambino organized-crime family? Start catching up with episode 587: Sammy “The Bull” Gravano | Mafia Underboss Part One here!

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633: Finding Work Fast with a Criminal Past | Feedback Friday Mar 04, 2022

Getting your record expunged after the embarrassment of earning a DUI can take years, but you need to land a job today. So how do you find work fast when you have a criminal past? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/633

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Getting your record expunged after the embarrassment of earning a DUI can take years, but you need to land a job today. So how do you find work fast when you have a criminal past? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us field this one!]
Despite working in tech -- arguably the most optimistic field there is -- you find yourself battling a constant wave of hopelessness over the escalating climate crisis and the future of the planet. What can you do to keep your eco-anxiety in check?
When confronting your fiancée with text messages suggesting she's been cheating on you with a co-worker, she insists it never got physical and she wants to reconcile. But can you ever trust her enough to carry on with the wedding you've been planning?
As an experienced world traveler on a gap year before college, you've researched places you want to visit that your very concerned parents have "forbid" you to consider -- like Iran, Turkmenistan, Iraqi Kurdistan, Lebanon, and Russia. You believe the benefits of seeing these destinations up close outweigh the risks and are determined to go, but how can you alleviate your parents' worry and depart with their blessing?
As a third-year medical student, you'll be graded on your performance under pressure working full time in a hospital. The problem? You're a very feminine female with a petite build and a soft voice, and getting peers and patients to take you seriously has been an issue. How can you thrive in a field where masculinity is deemed equal to competency?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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632: Jon Acuff | Give Yourself the Gift of Done Mar 03, 2022

Jon Acuff (@jonacuff) is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Jon Acuff:

Why are only eight percent of new year’s resolutions realized? (Incidentally, that’s the same percentage of applicants accepted to Juilliard.)
The harm perfectionism causes and what we can do to navigate through it.
The Planning Fallacy and how it causes overachievers to fail before even beginning.
Strategic Incompetence: why you should deliberately be terrible at some things.
Secret Rules: what they are, how they’re made, and how these invisible scripts affect our lives (and what we can do about it).
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/632

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Every week on My First Million, hosts Shaan Puri and Sam Parr dive deep into different business opportunities and explain how to pounce on them — basically spoon-feeding you interesting businesses you can start tomorrow. Check it out at HubSpot or wherever you listen to fine podcasts!

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631: Amanda Catarzi | Overcoming Cult Life and Sex Trafficking Mar 01, 2022

Amanda Catarzi survived a cult-dominated childhood and abuse at the hands of sex and labor traffickers. In the years since, she has helped law enforcement bust trafficking rings, written federal anti-trafficking legislation, and worked to save countless victims.

What We Discuss with Amanda Catarzi:

70 percent of human trafficking victims are women, and 30 percent are men. They usually die (overdose or violence being primary causes) within seven years.
How Amanda's upbringing in an isolated cult that matched teen brides with middle-aged men and preached absolute male dominance over them programmed her to consider abusive relationships normal.
Why moving to the other side of the country didn't turn out to be an escape from the childhood traumas that haunted Amanda, but just the next chapter of her abuse by expert manipulators.
How training as an MMA fighter was the perfect cover for this abuse as no one questioned Amanda's bruises and black eyes when her "coach" trafficked her out to violent johns.
How Amanda escaped this dire situation and has used her experience to help legislators and law enforcement save other trafficking victims (especially children), and what we can do to help stem the tide of abuse that may be going on in our own neighborhoods in plain sight.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/631

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Miss our conversation with Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a Hamas co-founder who worked undercover to thwart terrorist plots? Catch up with episode 407: Mosab Hassan Yousef | The Green Prince of Hamas here!

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630: When the Law Puts You In a Catch-22 | Feedback Friday Feb 25, 2022

629: Getting Your Foot In The Door | Deep Dive Feb 24, 2022

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabe (@GabeMizrahi) take a deep dive into what you should do if you're looking for a new job or relationship and you want to know how to get your foot in the door -- while avoiding the mistakes that are liable to get that door slammed in your face.

What We Discuss:

How to make sure you're aligning the job you want to do with the employer who needs you to do it -- without wasting everyone's time in the process.
Why you should use Ramit Sethi's Briefcase Technique to anticipate what someone needs before you meet, and up the stakes when it comes time to negotiate terms.
The best resources to use and questions to ask yourself when you're doing research on someone in anticipation of a meeting.
A cold email script you can adapt for your purposes to maximize the chance of landing that crucial meeting.
How to create a relationship that will generate business for years to come even if your pitch doesn't close at the first meeting.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/629

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Miss our interview with entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Kernel founder and CEO Bryan Johnson? Catch up with episode 223: Bryan Johnson | A Plan for the Future of the Human Race here!

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628: Amanda Montell | Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism Feb 22, 2022

Amanda Montell (@amandamontell) is a language scholar and author of critically acclaimed Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language. Her latest book is Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, which explores how cults co-opt the words we use in order to control us and affect our behavior.

What We Discuss with Amanda Montell:

How the uncertainty of current times drives people toward the solace of community — and the sights of aspiring cult leaders and con artists.
What personal experience drew Amanda, a language scholar, to explore how language is one of the most powerful tools of manipulation cults use to exploit their victims?
What thought-terminating cliches are and why they're so effective at shaping behavior.
How MLMs operate like cults and who they predominately target with empty promises of wealth and prestige.
How to tell if your language is being taken over by cultish manipulators.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/628

Miss our conversation with the American photographer who survived seven months under captivity by Al-Qaeda? Catch up with episode 217: Matthew Schrier | How to Survive in a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison here!

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627: Would I Be Insane to Report from Ukraine? | Feedback Friday Feb 18, 2022

626: Adam Grant | Why Helping Others Drives Our Success Feb 17, 2022

Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) is Wharton’s top-rated professor, the host of podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant, and the author of several New York Times Best Sellers. Here, he joined us to discuss Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Adam Grant:

How to give to someone you don’t know without being awkward and transactional.
What stage gates are and how you should use them.
How to avoid committing social capital suicide.
What Abraham Lincoln could teach us about the power of powerless communication.
Why you'll be a better, more effective giver if you practice chunking rather than sprinkling.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/626

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Miss our conversation with actor, producer, and Scientology survivor Leah Remini? Get caught up with episode 485: Leah Remini | Surviving Hollywood and Scientology here!

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625: Dan Pink | The Power of Regret Feb 15, 2022

Daniel Pink (@DanielPink) is the NYT-bestselling author of When and Drive. His latest book is The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us, about the transforming power of our most misunderstood yet potentially most valuable emotion: regret.

What We Discuss with Daniel Pink:

As uncomfortable as it can make us feel, regret is a universal, healthy part of being human.
Understanding how regret works can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and bring greater meaning to our lives.
The four core regrets we each have, and the insights they give us for finding a better path forward.
How we can reimagine regret as a positive, propelling force rather than an anvil of shame we have to carry around in perpetuity.
How regret works like a photographic negative: knowing what we regret most allows us to focus clearly on how to avoid repeating whatever got us there.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/625

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Miss our two-part conversation with former gangster, pimp, and mob enforcer Mickey Royal? Get caught up by starting with episode 548: Mickey Royal | A Pimp’s Secrets of Mind Manipulation Part One here!

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624: Is She Moving Abroad for a Friend or a Fraud? | Feedback Friday Feb 11, 2022

You're concerned your 21-year-old daughter is making a mistake by moving abroad to be with her Bahrain beau of five years -- especially since they've only corresponded remotely and have never been face-to-face in real life. You can't outright forbid her to leave as she's an adult now, but is there any way you can get her to reconsider the gravity of what she may be getting herself into? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/624

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you convince your 21-year-old daughter she may be making a huge mistake by moving abroad to be with the Bahrain beau she's never actually met in real life?
How can gently turn down writing a letter of recommendation for someone whose countless character flaws make them someone with whom you don't want your name associated?
Over the past 10 years, your once-athletic spouse has become clinically obese. The doctor has warned that this is a perfect recipe for diabetes and heart disease, but to no avail. How can you bring up losing weight and leading a healthier lifestyle without sounding like a superficial a-hole?
You have an offer for your dream job, but it would mean a $40,000 pay cut and a move across the country -- something your significant other is dead-set against. And if you turn down the offer, you'll likely be barred from joining the organization in the future and lose some valuable links in your network. What's your best option?
You know therapy might be effective in helping you through your depression if you could only find the right therapist. How do you go about finding someone who's the right fit?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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623: Ludacris | Fast & Philanthropic Feb 10, 2022

Ludacris (@Ludacris) is a Grammy-winning rapper, a SAG award-winning actor known for roles in Crash, The Simpsons, and the Fast & Furious franchise, and the philanthropic founder of Kid Nation and The Ludacris Foundation.

What We Discuss with Ludacris:

Does Ludacris really own a car from every Fast & Furious movie in which he's appeared?
What was Ludacris' initial rap name?
Is Ludacris the Where's Waldo of hip-hop history?
How has Ludacris maintained much of the same support team over the past couple of decades -- all without written contracts?
The pandemic's silver lining for famous people: it's a lot easier to maintain anonymity in public when you're encouraged to wear a mask everywhere.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/623

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Miss our two-part conversation with the Danish family man who infiltrated the illicit North Korean arms trade? Catch up beginning with episode 527: Ulrich “The Mole” Larsen | Undercover in North Korea Part One here!

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622: Ishmael Beah | Memoirs of a Boy Soldier Feb 08, 2022

Ishmael Beah (@IshmaelBeah) is a former child soldier, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier and Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel. His latest book is Little Family: A Novel.

What We Discuss with Ishmael Beah:

What the volatility of life in a warzone is really like from the perspective of a child.
How desperation drives human beings to rationalize committing any number of atrocities to survive.
Why trusting old neighbors, friends, and even family in the midst of a civil war can arouse suspicion and cost you your life.
The choice for all too many children in an area embroiled in armed conflict: accept recruitment into one of the factions as a soldier, or be killed before someone else can recruit you.
How rap music saved Ishmael's life.
And much more...

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Miss our two-parter with professional pickpocket Bob Arno? Start catching up with episode 530: Bob Arno | Schooled by the Professor of Pickpocketry Part One here!

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621: Are You at Fault for Being Sexually Assaulted? | Feedback Friday Feb 04, 2022

A "friend" who once admitted to having a crush on you came over to continue a night of drinking and crash on the couch. You pushed him away when he tried to kiss you because the crush isn't mutual and you have a boyfriend. Then you woke up in the middle of the night to him spooning, touching, and trying to make out with you. You pushed him away again and went back to sleep. Is this a form of sexual assault, or did you cheat by allowing yourself to get drunk and winding up in this situation? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/621

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Were you sexually assaulted by the "friend" who kept trying to make out with you one drunken night, or did you cheat by allowing yourself to get drunk and winding up in this situation?
You feel like the past two years of the pandemic have dulled your ability to converse smoothly with other human beings, and you worry this is damaging your relationships. What can you do to regain what used to come so naturally?
Your young, sweet neighbor is a stay-at-home mom of four kids, and married to a teacher. She's also embroiled in an MLM scheme and you want to help her see a way out before her family's modest savings are emptied by shysters. What can you do?
You've never gotten along with your snarky mother-in-law, and the tension has only increased since you gave birth to your son. On top of this, your husband takes her side in any disputes, and you're mentally exhausted by all of it. What should you do?
You're an in-house art director for an advertising company, where people are so competitive and credit-hungry that stealing work is not uncommon. You've collaborated with partners who completely dismissed and gaslighted your contributions. How can you nip this behavior in the bud before you're actually driven to kill somebody at your office?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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620: Richard Clarke | Warnings, Cassandras, and Catastrophes Feb 03, 2022

Richard Clarke (@ghsrm) is the former National Coordinator for Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Counter-Terrorism for the United States, and is the co-author of Warnings: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/620

What We Discuss with Richard Clarke:

What is the Cassandra Coefficient?
Discover how to use the Cassandra Coefficient to filter signal from noise when it comes to warnings.
Understand how to spot your own cognitive biases and what you can do to diminish their effect on your decisions.
Learn to persuade people to see things from your perspective and motivate them to take action.
Find out what someone at the top levels of government does when their personal politics don’t agree with those of the current administration.
And so much more…

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Miss the conversation we had with Gift of Fear author and security legend Gavin de Becker? Catch up with episode 329: Gavin de Becker | The Gift of Fear Part One here!

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619: Danny Gold | Breaking News from the Underworld Feb 01, 2022

Danny Gold (@DGisSERIOUS) is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, long-form writer, and co-host (with Sean Williams) of the Underworld podcast, which covers organized crime around the world -- from Balkan warlords to Brooklyn wiseguys.

What We Discuss with Danny Gold:

How coming from a family of Holocaust survivors inspired Danny to pursue journalism and keep an eye on the world's most unsavory and unreported misdeeds.
What it's like to get caught red-handed trying to secretly record a violent human trafficker on his own turf.
How Danny finds ways to relate on a human level to people who may be responsible for committing unfathomable atrocities.
Why assuming everything is going to go wrong -- and preparing accordingly -- is the best way to survive as a freelance reporter in the field.
How even the darkest shadows cast by the human experience can bring out the brightest and best facets of humanity.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with elite counterterrorism undercover agent Tamer Elnoury? Catch up with episode 572: Tamer Elnoury | Undercover with a Muslim FBI Agent here!

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618: Prescription for Friction: Marry into Addiction | Feedback Friday Jan 28, 2022

Your fiancée knows her weed habit triggers your own addictive tendencies, but keeps it in her daily routine anyway. Now she's giving you flak for your recent lapse in sobriety, and this is making you wonder if getting married next month is really the best move for both of you. What should you do? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/618

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should you proceed with the marriage next month when your fiancée refuses to quit her weed habit even when she knows it triggers your own addictive tendencies?
Your mother's always fawned over babies, but expresses indifference once they get older. As a result, you feel like you were neglected through most of your childhood and never fully developed. Now, at age 30, you've discovered you were conceived via a sperm donor, and suddenly the dots connect. How should you approach your mother about this?
Your international long-distance relationship of several years was disrupted by COVID. And even though you've both agreed to date other people, you still hold onto hope that you might someday be able to work things out and resume a life together. Is this at all realistic, or is it just time to move on?
You don't mind having a reputation for being nice, but it seems to be a green light for some people to habitually take advantage of you. How can you find the right balance between kindness and assertiveness?
This past year, you've been surrounded with reminders of the impending death of loved ones, and what’s to come once they’re gone. How do you stop planning for the inevitable and start enjoying the time you have with those close to you while you still can?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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617: Daniel Levin | Finding a Missing Person in the Middle East Jan 27, 2022

Daniel Levin is an attorney, political commentator, and author of Nothing but a Circus: Misadventures Among the Powerful and Proof of Life: Twenty Days on the Hunt for a Missing Person in the Middle East.

What We Discuss with Daniel Levin:

How the Syrian regime kidnaps westerners and blames the opposition, keeping them in captivity -- often for years -- as bargaining chips.
How Daniel became the go-to person for hunting down a missing person in Syria when no government, embassy, or intelligence agency would help.
What proof of life means in a kidnapping scenario, and how someone in search of a missing person goes about finding this.
How people use leverage to get what they want from one another in a place where no one does a favor without wanting something in return.
The nuances of negotiating with criminals.
And much more...

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Miss our episode with FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss? Catch up with episode 165: Chris Voss | Negotiate as If Your Life Depended on It here!

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616: Martin Kove | Kicking It in the Cobra Kai Dojo Jan 25, 2022

Martin Kove (@MartinKove) is a prolific actor best known for his portrayal of the evil karate sensei, John Kreese, in The Karate Kid trilogy and Netflix's Cobra Kai series. Be on the lookout as he hosts the upcoming Kicking It with the Koves podcast with his kids Jesse and Rachel.

What We Discuss with Martin Kove:

How Martin nailed his audition for The Karate Kid by channeling his anger at not having ample time to prepare for it.
Why we need more role models for leadership and personal responsibility in popular culture -- in the western genre, if Martin had his way.
How Martin finds common ground with the hard-to-love characters he sometimes portrays in order to make them relatable.
Does playing villains for months on set ever rub off on Martin's real-life behavior (and does this tend to work for or against him)?
How does Martin look so young and stay in shape as a 74-year-old?
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Jonathan Haidt — the social psychologist who studies the American culture wars and is widely considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of morality? Catch up with episode 90: Jonathan Haidt | The Danger of Good Intentions and Safe Spaces!

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615: Need Wedding Free from Dad's Drunken Spree | Feedback Friday Jan 21, 2022

You'd love to invite your dad to your wedding, but he has a habit of getting drunk at gatherings and making a spectacle of himself. Is there a way to politely request sobriety as a condition of his invitation? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/615

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your dad loves to hit the sauce and cause a scene whenever there's a gathering, which makes you hesitant to invite him to your wedding. Is there a way to politely request his sobriety for your special day?
Your job burdens you with cripping depression and dissatisfaction that even the fattest of paychecks can't outweigh, but quitting now would have a dire impact on your career. How can you summon the motivation to power through this soul-sapping, meaningless job for the time being?
With as little awkwardness as possible, how can you get your coworker to understand that the Ukrainian model Internet "girlfriend" he's never met in person is scamming him to the tune of $1,000 a month?
Is it wrong to continue a relationship with someone whose romantic past triggers suicidal ideation in you, courtesy of your recently diagnosed borderline personality disorder?
Your enthusiasm for weed has outlived the reasons you once had for using it as a coping mechanism. How can you quit it in secret before it hurts your career, love life, and relationship with your aggressively judgmental family?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Missed the episode we did with Annie Duke — World Series poker champion and author of Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts? Catch up by listening to episode...

614: Shawn Achor | Leveraging the Happiness Advantage Jan 20, 2022

Shawn Achor (@shawnachor) is one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success, and is the author of Big Potential, Before Happiness, and The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life.

What We Discuss with Shawn Achor:

What did Shawn have to teach Pentagon bigwigs about happiness?
The science behind the contagiousness of happiness.
The importance of mirror neurons.
What is the 10-5 Way, and how can it improve your life?
At what point in her career was Oprah most depressed, and why should you care?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with Arthur Brooks about the merits of learning to love your enemies (especially during these divisive times)? Catch up by listening to episode 211: Arthur Brooks | How Loving Your Enemies Can Save America here!

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613: Ray Dalio | Why Nations Succeed and Fail Jan 18, 2022

Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) is the founder of Bridgewater Associates — the largest and best-performing hedge fund in the world — and author of New York Times bestseller Principles: Life and Work. His latest book is The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail.

What We Discuss with Ray Dalio:

What an investor like Ray Dalio is uniquely poised to observe about the ebb and flow of history and the repeating patterns that make the future somewhat predictable.
Why transitional (and often painful) cycles -- like recessions, pandemics, and wars -- are necessary to reset and change the rules.
How studying these cycles as symptomatic of larger problems is the best way to heal and grow from their discomfort.
What the current state of political polarization in the United States bodes for our collective future.
How our rivalry with China differs from our Cold War rivalry with the Soviet Union and what Ray sees as our best way of managing it.
And much more...

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If you missed the last time Ray Dalio was on the show, make sure to catch up with episode 491: Ray Dalio | The Changing World Order here!

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612: Cautioning Creepy Dad's Current Clan | Feedback Friday Jan 14, 2022

Your mom and stepdad split up when she caught him trying to take pictures of you -- at age 16 -- in the shower. Now he's remarried with new stepchildren and a baby on the way. How can you warn his new family about his predatory proclivities before he ruins their lives too? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/612

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

The stepdad who was caught trying to take pictures of you in the shower when you were a teenager now has a new family, new stepchildren, and a new baby on the way. How can you prevent him from preying on them?
You've discovered hard evidence that your toxic, soon-to-be-ex-business partner is guilty of fraud. The vengeful part of you really wants to report her to the authorities, but you don't want your other partner, who you like and respect, to suffer blowback. What's the right thing to do?
Your significant other's anxiety has only gotten worse over the years, and their constant need for validation and reassurance is draining. How can you support their quest to become mentally healthier without becoming emotionally exhausted yourself?
You consider yourself a strong, knowledgeable, take-no-crap woman, but you've been fired from two jobs this year for "not fitting with company culture." So you started your own business, which you love, but you can't overcome the guilt of providing less for your family than you did as someone else's unsatisfied employee. What should you do?
You really do love your future mother-in-law, but you're not jazzed about her plans to live in your backyard guesthouse permanently when you tie the knot with her son. Is it wrong for you to want boundaries between yourself and your extended family while building a family of your own?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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611: Reid Hoffman | Surprising Entrepreneurial Truths Jan 13, 2022

Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) is a co-founder of LinkedIn, investor at Greylock Partners, host of the podcast Masters of Scale, and co-author of Masters of Scale: Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs.

What We Discuss with Reid Hoffman:

What Reid means when he calls himself a "six-person-or-less extrovert."
Why fostering diversity is important for any company that wants to be relevant tomorrow.
How to identify the five kinds of "no" and what they can each teach you.
Why unanimous consent in a pitch meeting is a concerning sign.
The best and worst ways to pitch ideas to venture capitalists.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with comedian, actor, and director Bob Saget? Catch up with episode 372: Bob Saget | How Comedy Continually Changes His Life here.

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610: Bill Sullivan | Pleased to Meet Me Jan 11, 2022

Bill Sullivan (@wjsullivan) is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, an award-winning researcher, teacher, science communicator, and author of Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are.

What We Discuss with Bill Sullivan:

What we're just now learning in the field of epigenetics -- the study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work.
Why twins who are genetically identical look less alike as they age -- or if they've been raised apart from one another.
How the overabundance of plastics and other endocrine disruptors in our environment are affecting not only our bodies on a molecular level, but the physical and mental development of generations down the line.
How kids -- even the unborn -- are epigenetically altered by the social and economic status of their parents.
What we're learning about the role of the teeming millions of microorganisms that live inside of us -- collectively known as the microbiome -- on our overall mental and physical health.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Find Your Why, Start with Why, and The Infinite Game author Simon Sinek? Catch up with episode 300: Simon Sinek | How to Play the Infinite Game here!

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609: Evicting a Boarder with a Dangerous Disorder | Feedback Friday Jan 07, 2022

608: Jocko Willink | The Winning Example of Extreme Ownership Jan 06, 2022

Jocko Willink (@jockowillink), commander for the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War, joins the show to talk about taking responsibility, discipline, intensity, and leadership to the next level as outlined in Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Jocko Willink:

When making a decision, worrying about variables that can’t be controlled is a waste of time. A better outcome is likely if we learn to focus that wasted effort on factors that can be controlled.
Understand why taking ownership of your mistakes, personal issues, and outcomes gets better results than trying to pass the blame to someone else.
What does discipline = freedom mean?
How do you stop small weaknesses that sometimes permeate discipline from having a negative impact on significant decisions?
Is there such a thing as a natural leader?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/608

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Miss our conversation with accidental international poker champion and human motivation expert Maria Konnikova? Catch up with episode 371: Maria Konnikova | Pulling Off the Biggest Bluff here!

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607: Dwyane Wade | A Life Bigger Than Basketball Jan 04, 2022

Dwyane Wade (@DwyaneWade) is a retired NBA All-Star, host of The Cube on TBS, and author of Dwyane and A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball.

What We Discuss with Dwyane Wade:

How to know the difference between giving your kids the opportunity to excel in areas that will enrich their lives versus pushing them into things they don't want to do.
Lessons Dwyane learned from the basketball court that he now applies to his most important job: parent.
How Dwyane dealt with imposter syndrome on the cusp of signing to the NBA.
On the stigma of athletes seeking help for mental health, and why Dwyane encourages them to do it anyway.
How Dwyane encourages his kids to be the best versions of themselves, strives to see the world from their unique perspectives, and doesn't shy away from consulting professional help when they pose questions he's unable to answer on his own.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer T-Pain? Catch up with episode 551: T-Pain | You Can’t Auto-Tune Your Way to Happiness here!

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606: David Rubenstein | Patriotic Philanthropy and Leading Large Dec 30, 2021

David M. Rubenstein is co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, host of The David Rubenstein Show, and author of How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers and The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream.

What We Discuss with David Rubenstein:

Why David was one of the original signers of The Giving Pledge, a promise to give away the majority of his wealth instead of just building a stockpile of money for his heirs.
The many ways David gives back to the United States for the privilege of growing up here, but why he eschews the idea of running for office.
Why David finds giving away his money more rewarding than making it.
The key errors people commonly make when fundraising for their business (and what they should be doing instead).
How David raised his kids to develop the skills and strong work ethic to succeed without spoiling them.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Freeway Rick Ross, the crack empire kingpin gone good? Catch up with episode 121: Freeway Rick Ross | Life in the Crack Lane here!

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605: Aaron Levant | NTWRK Shopping with Culture's Creators Dec 28, 2021

Aaron Levant is the founder and CEO of NTWRK, the curated livestream shopping company some have called "QVC for the YouTube Generation."

What We Discuss with Aaron Levant:

What drew Aaron to graffiti art counterculture in his rebellious youth, and how he pivoted this interest into wildly successful streetwear entrepreneurship.
What society loses when it underestimates the intelligence and educational capacity of people -- like Aaron -- who struggle with dyslexia, and why we need to support their development rather than shame them toward failure.
How Aaron fell into the trade show game by making a stand to defy The Man and accidentally starting a viable business.
How having an archnemesis in his industry to duke it out with feeds Aaron's competitive spirit and motivates his drive to push harder.
"Ignorance is rich": The chaos theory by which Aaron decides where to put his investment dollars.
And much more...

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Build for Tomorrow with Jason Feifer is a podcast about the crazy, curious things from history that shaped us, and how we can shape the future. Each episode is deeply researched, fast-paced, funny, and aims to answer big questions about ourselves. Check it out here or wherever you listen to fine podcasts!

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604: Put Your Best Foot Fetish Forward | Feedback Friday Dec 24, 2021

You're concerned that your foot fetish betrays the dedication you have to your significant other and makes you some kind of pervert in waiting. Is there anything you can do to course-correct your way back to decency, or should you just embrace this as an indelible part of yourself that you have the power to control? Or maybe no one should judge you for your foot fetish until they've walked a mile in your shoes? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/604

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is your foot fetish really a problem as long as the way it makes you feel doesn't intrude on the way anyone else feels?
Is your roommate just wagging the dog when she insists her pooch got fleas from your apartment instead of the other way around?
Was there a better way to make it clear you and your significant other want to get married on your own terms than refusing to participate in the garter/bouquet toss at their pushy family's wedding?
Would it be rude of you and your siblings to request your historically terrible gift-giving mother instead direct her resources to charity?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Miss our interview with Jonna Mendez, the CIA’s former chief of disguise? Catch up with episode 344: Jonna Mendez | The Moscow Rules here!

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603: Mike Rowe | Dirty Jobs and Peripatetic Moments Dec 23, 2021

Mike Rowe (@mikeroweworks) of Dirty Jobs and The Way I Heard It podcast (and book) fame joins us to talk about the skills gap, The mikeroweWORKS Foundation, authenticity, and life experiences possible outside the comfort zone. Just don't tell him he's following his passion. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Mike Rowe:

Did you know Mike Rowe started his show business career in opera — to get women?
What are Anagnorisis and Peripeteia?
Discover how Mike broke a pattern of commodity hosting by approaching the profession as a tradesman.
Bromide busting and the problems with conventional wisdom.
Why finding and filling a niche may ultimately be better than chasing what you think is your dream job.
And much more...

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Miss the other show we did with Mike Rowe — the Dirty Jobs host working to close the skills gap in the US? Catch up here with episode 264: Mike Rowe | The Way I Heard It!

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602: Tom Wright | Billion Dollar Whale Dec 21, 2021

Tom Wright (@tomwrightasia) is an award-winning journalist, co-author of the New York Times bestseller Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World, co-founder of journalism studio and production company Project Brazen, and host of the Fat Leonard podcast.

What We Discuss with Tom Wright:

A deep dive into the shadowy world of corruption, money laundering, and embezzling by the shadiest shysters among the elite.
How does an investigative journalist uncover misdeeds by the rich and powerful without winding up on someone's hit list?
How did Jho Low, a charisma-free, second-generation fraudster, siphon billions of dollars from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund -- with the aid of Goldman Sachs -- right under the nose of global financial industry watchdogs?
How many ways are there to launder this kind of money without being detected by the authorities?
Where is Jho Low today?
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Shark Tank heavyweight Mark Cuban? Catch up with episode 362: Mark Cuban | Tales from the Shark Side here!

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601: Should I Marry My Dying Girlfriend? | Feedback Friday Dec 17, 2021

600: Metta World Peace | Mettaphorically Speaking Dec 16, 2021

Metta World Peace (@MettaWorld37) (aka Metta Sandiford-Artest, aka Ron Artest) is a former NBA All-Star, author of No Malice: My Life in Basketball or: How a Kid from Queensbridge Survived the Streets, the Brawls, and Himself to Become an NBA Champion, and host of the Mettaphorically Speaking podcast.

What We Discuss with Metta World Peace:

How did Ron Artest become Metta World Peace, what were some of the considered alternatives, and why did he later change his name to Metta Sandiford-Artest?
Growing up with anger management problems that arguably culminated in the infamous Malice at the Palace Pacers–Pistons brawl, how does Metta positively channel his passion these days?
Why Metta chose to work a part-time job at Circuit City after practice while pulling in a million dollars a year (albeit before taxes) for the Chicago Bulls.
Why Metta made a point to thank his shrink when he was playing for the Lakers and they won the 2010 championship.
How Metta has advocated for mental health awareness by donating a portion of his NBA salary and auctioning off his 2010 championship ring.
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Dennis Rodman — one of the greatest rebounders ever to play professional basketball? Catch up here with episode 258: Dennis Rodman | The Worm Is Back!

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599: Spencer Roberts | The Dirty Truth About Corporate Greenwashing Dec 14, 2021

Spencer Roberts (@Unpop_Science) is an ecologist, photovoltaic engineer, musician, and writer who specializes in exposing corporate science propaganda and greenwashing.

What We Discuss with Spencer Roberts:

Is there really such a thing as sustainable seafood in industrial nations?
Logistically, how "dolphin safe" can a can of tuna be (and how endangered is that tuna)?
Will the escalating amount of microplastics found in seafood lead to human extinction?
Is the climate-rescuing promise of "regenerative" ranching a complete racket?
Is your fish dinner financing slave labor?
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with scambuster Coffeezilla? Catch up with episode 368: Coffeezilla | How to Expose Fake Guru Scams here!

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598: Gently Sequestering a Questionable Counselor | Feedback Friday Dec 10, 2021

A medical issue has rendered your therapist colleague mentally (and ethically) incapable of providing care for others, but she hasn't accepted this. How can you support management's efforts to establish reasonable cause for termination without feeling so guilty? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you get better at your job when the boss is afraid to constructively criticize your performance just because you're the heir apparent to the family business?
A medical issue has rendered your therapist colleague mentally (and ethically) incapable of providing care for others, but she hasn't accepted this. How can you support management's efforts to establish reasonable cause for termination without feeling so guilty?
You're at a lucky point in your life where everything seems to be falling into place, but you can't curb the urge to shop impulsively and worry this could be the domino that brings all good things down. How can you keep your sticky fingers off your credit cards before catastrophe strikes?
On the job hunt after learning a new skill set, you've noticed that listing pronouns on LinkedIn profiles has become pretty common and you support the idea. But you happen to live in a conservative-leaning state and worry that prospective employers in your area might not be as open-minded if you chose to observe this practice. What's the right move here?
Nearing 30, you and your long-term significant other own an investment property together and run your own business, but you live with your parents because it's culturally acceptable and it allows you to build capital for the future. However, you've been feeling social pressure to move out and you're wondering if it's finally time. Should you stay or should you go?
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597: Gary Vaynerchuk | Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness Dec 09, 2021

Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) is the chairman of VaynerX, the active CEO of VaynerMedia, and the author of several bestselling books, including #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur's Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness.

What We Discuss with Gary Vaynerchuk:

With so many platforms at his disposal, why does Gary continue to write books?
Where does a workaholic like Gary stand on the concept of work/life balance?
When do we quit if something isn’t working?
How do you know if you’re hard-wired to be an entrepreneur?
How do we balance the hunger required to achieve Plan A while not taking too much comfort in Plan B?
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Vince Beiser — author of The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization? Make sure to check out episode 97: Vince Beiser | Why Sand Is More Important Than You Think It Is!

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596: Andrew Gold | Exorcisms On the Edge Dec 07, 2021

Andrew Gold (@andrewgold_ok) is an award-winning BBC and HBO journalist who interviews the world's most controversial and inspiring figures in his On the Edge with Andrew Gold podcast.

What We Discuss with Andrew Gold:

What Andrew discovered while making a documentary about someone claiming to be a modern-day exorcist.
Is professional wrestling "real?"
What you can buy in an exorcist's gift shop to keep the "demons" at bay.
The multitude of benefits Andrew enjoys when making documentaries about people who natively speak a language different from his own.
How Andrew handles the blowback from making documentaries addressing taboo subjects like pedophilia and abortion.
And much more...

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595: My Bi Guy: Am I Enough to Satisfy? | Feedback Friday Dec 03, 2021

When your significant other confessed his bisexual tendencies, you began to wonder: can you ever really give him everything he needs to be satisfied in a relationship? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When your significant other confessed his bisexual tendencies, you began to wonder: can you ever really give him everything he needs to be satisfied in a relationship?
Losing all your hair to Alopecia Universalis is ruining your confidence on a personal as well as professional level. What can you do to bring that confidence back?
Your relationship with someone from a radically different cultural background has become more serious. How do you integrate respectfully and smoothly into the experience with as few hiccups as possible?
Bad people taking advantage of the perks of your friendship in the past have made it difficult to open up to new, more deserving friends. How can you lower your defenses enough to make new friends without being a sucker to the undeserving?
You love the feeling of being counted on and wanted by your employer, but you worry that you're a little too accommodating. How can you draw healthy boundaries and avoid being a yes man?
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Miss our conversation with behavioral expert Thomas Erikson? Catch up with episode 465: Thomas Erikson | How to Protect Yourself from Psychopaths here!

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594: Joshua Fields Millburn | Love People, Use Things Dec 02, 2021

Joshua Fields Millburn (@JFM) is best known as one half of The Minimalists, where he and Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff. Their latest book is Love People, Use Things: Because the Opposite Never Works.

What We Discuss with Joshua Fields Millburn:

How Joshua found that having more stuff -- including more money -- really isn't the key to success or happiness.
The average American throws away 81 pounds of clothing every year when 95% of that can be reused or recycled. How can embracing minimalism help solve this problem?
'Tis the season -- to ask yourself if you're overdoing it on consumption and indulging in a little too much when just a little might go a long way.
Why being a minimalist involves more than just waking up one day and getting rid of a bunch of things you don't need -- it's a process of constant evaluation.
How can you allow yourself to let go of things that have sentimental value?
And much more...

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Missed our conversation with Daniel Pink in which we discussed the psychology, biology, and economics behind scheduling for optimal effect (including sleep) — and why your ideal time to get something done may widely differ from someone else’s? Catch up with episode 63: Daniel Pink | When Is the Best Time to Get Things Done?

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593: Steven Pinker | Why Rationality Seems Scarce Nov 30, 2021

Steven Pinker (@sapinker) is a psychology professor at Harvard, one of the world's leading authorities on language and the mind, and an author of several bestsellers. His latest is Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters.

What We Discuss with Steven Pinker:

Why, by most metrics, older generations are mistaken when they proclaim: "Things were better back in my day!"
Alternatives we might consider if Universal Basic Income can't sustainably solve the problem of housing and feeding a workforce increasingly unemployed by automation.
Why nostalgia is overrated, and how criticizing the present is very often a way of criticizing your rivals.
If we're really living, as Steven says, in "the most peaceable era in our species’ existence," how does he explain why we still have wars, famines, uprisings, and genocides?
What sentiment mapping shows us about the power of the media to manipulate us into seeing the world in a heavily negative light even as it's improving constantly on every measurable level.
And much more...

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Miss the last time we had Navy SEAL leadership authority and Extreme Ownership co-author Jocko Willink on the show? Make sure to check out episode 93: Jocko Willink | Leading on the Line Between Extreme and Reckless!

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592: Do the Math: Am I a Psychopath? | Feedback Friday Nov 26, 2021

Thinking back on how you've navigated your life, you're concerned that certain human interactions reveal a tendency toward behavior that our former guest, behavioral expert Thomas Erikson, might categorize as psychopathic. Weighing the evidence for and against, you really want an answer to this question: "Am I a psychopath?" We'll try to get to the bottom of this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Weighing the evidence for and against, you really want an answer to this: "Am I a psychopath?" [Thanks to behavioral expert Thomas Erikson for helping us field this one!]
Now in your thirties, you gathered the courage to tell your mother about the sexual abuse your stepfather inflicted on you as a teenager. Her response was to take his side and now they've moved out of state, essentially cutting you off entirely. You're rightfully devastated. How can you move on from this? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
Your otherwise model spouse has one or two episodes a year when overdrinking prompts him into hurtful ranting for which he'll apologize the next day and all is forgiven. But what if he mouths off to the wrong person or says something that is truly unforgivable next time (like the upcoming holidays)? Is there anything you can do in the moment to bring him back to his senses?
As a factory supervisor, you expect to hear certain blue-collar perspectives aired that would be considered unprofessional (or grounds for termination) in other fields, but it's only gotten worse in today's divisive political climate. Sadly, objecting to the employees and HR has gotten you nowhere. Hunting for another job during the pandemic would set you back in several areas of your life, but you feel powerless to improve conditions at your current position. What should you do?
You're an overwhelmed teenager in a rural community who has found solace in the act of cutting yourself with a razor blade. You know it's dangerous and you told your parents you're over it after they caught you, but you still crave the feeling. How can you actually get over the urge to cut yourself? [Thanks to Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one, too!]
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to...

591: Chase Jarvis & Jordan Harbinger | Your Network Insurance Policy Nov 25, 2021

Jordan digs into what it takes to push past the mental boundaries that keep you from realizing your full potential — with Chase Jarvis (@chasejarvis) of The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show.

What Jordan and Chase Discuss:

Handling debt after graduation.
Zooming out on the timeline of your career and understanding why patience is key in the long term.
Why nothing you do is ever wasted. Even if you’re working as a barista at Starbucks, you are building skills that can be applied in other areas later on.
Why the phrase “Burn the boats” is misleading and unnecessary.
How to overcome feeling “unemployable” because you have taken a non-traditional path.
And much more...

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590: Andy Norman | The Search for a Better Way to Think Nov 23, 2021

Andy Norman (@drandyno) directs the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University, is the founder of CIRCE, and is the award-winning author of Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think.

What We Discuss with Andy Norman:

Like our bodies, our minds and cultures have immune systems, and they can break down under certain conditions.
How the root cause of contemporary divisiveness is a compromise of these mental and cultural immune systems.
What it takes for certain ideologies to weaken our mental and cultural immune systems.
Why, if you want to effectively persuade others, you must also show your willingness to be persuadable.
How you can inoculate your mind (and help others protect themselves) against divisive ideologies to build the mental rigidity to withstand their influence.
And much more...

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589: Persevering Past Paranoid Parental Persecution | Feedback Friday Nov 19, 2021

You dared to set a boundary with your parents: you would only communicate with them if they were respectful to you and your family. This means zero tolerance for name-calling, swearing, threatening, or yelling at you or your husband whenever there's a disagreement. Now they've leveled false accusations against your husband for being abusive, going as far as involving the CEO of your company and the police department! Of course you've cut them off completely since then, but you're wondering: will this be enough to protect your family against them? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Cutting off your parents for their never-ending disrespect to you and your husband is the only way you can think of to protect your family against their paranoid delusions and abuse. But is it enough?
After being married for 10 years, you and your partner have come to an amicable agreement that you can no longer meet each other's emotional and romantic needs. You want to hold off on your divorce until an adoption in the works has been finalized, but until then, how do you break the news of this complicated situation to any date that could potentially become a significant other?
What's a good, useful second language for an English-speaking kid to start picking up now?
You had a challenging adolescence, and lost your youth to anxiety and depression. How can you make up for this lost time as you approach your thirties?
As a recently graduated engineer who started working at the company where you interned, you've inherited a seemingly cursed project that's been foisted upon numerous employees before you. What can you do to instill confidence in your teammates that you're the one who will finally lead this thing to the finish line?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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588: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano | Mafia Underboss Part Two Nov 18, 2021

Sammy "The Bull" Gravano (@gravanothebull) is the host of the Our Thing podcast, former second-in-command of the Gambino organized-crime family who played a major role in prosecuting "Teflon Don" John Gotti, and subject of Peter Maas' Underboss: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Sammy "The Bull" Gravano:

How does someone growing up in a relatively "normal" family get involved in a life of crime?
What compels someone entrenched in the comforts of the gangster lifestyle to reject it?
How has the code by which the mafia lives changed over time?
What kinds of people do you meet when you spend half a decade behind bars?
How true does on-screen gangster life ring to reality?
And much more...

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587: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano | Mafia Underboss Part One Nov 16, 2021

Sammy "The Bull" Gravano (@gravanothebull) is the host of the Our Thing podcast, former second-in-command of the Gambino organized-crime family who played a major role in prosecuting "Teflon Don" John Gotti, and subject of Peter Maas' Underboss: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Be on the lookout for the conclusion later this week!]

What We Discuss with Sammy "The Bull" Gravano:

How does someone growing up in a relatively "normal" family get involved in a life of crime?
What compels someone entrenched in the comforts of the gangster lifestyle to reject it?
How has the code by which the mafia lives changed over time?
What kinds of people do you meet when you spend half a decade behind bars?
How true does on-screen gangster life ring to reality?
And much more...

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586: Guarding Grandpa from a Grubby Grift | Feedback Friday Nov 12, 2021

Your grandpa is allowed to cope with the grief of recently losing your grandma in any way he sees fit, but you're concerned that the young woman he's about to marry is part of a larger plot to grift him out of his life savings. What can you do to protect him? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you guard your grandpa against what seems to be a classic young woman marrying an older man for his life savings grift? [Once again, thanks to Corbin Payne (aka C-Payne) for helping us with this one!]
You've caught wind that your father is preparing to file for a divorce from your mother, but you're not sure if she even knows yet. What's the best way to be supportive of her if this comes to pass?
You've only been working for your "real" employer for a month, but your side hustle is far more profitable, enjoyable, and fulfilling. So how do you jettison the day job so soon after accepting it without feeling like a jerk?
You've been out of the dating scene for a while and the whole thing can tug at your insecurities, but how do you avoid sabotaging a new relationship with your tendency to be too clingy?
Since you were bullied early on, you've never really been the "school" type, but you know getting a higher education gives your future path a wider set of options. How can you summon the motivation to go back to school?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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585: Timothy Snyder | Twentieth-Century Lessons on Tyranny Nov 11, 2021

Timothy Snyder (@TimothyDSnyder) is the Housum Professor of History at Yale University and author of Black Earth: The Holocaust as History and Warning and On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.

What We Discuss with Timothy Snyder:

Democracy has to be an ongoing activity — not a waiting game for the next election cycle.
How fragile a democratic republic can be against the concentrated efforts of would-be tyrants — and that the United States is not immune to their strategies.
The small actions we can take every day to ensure we’re doing our part to maintain an open and free society.
How to consume information critically in a “post-fact” world.
Recognize the scary parallels between historic catastrophes and current events.
And much more...

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584: Anderson Cooper | The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty Nov 09, 2021

Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) is a broadcast journalist, political commentator, 18-time Emmy Award winner, and author of Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty.

What We Discuss with Anderson Cooper:

How Anderson got his start in broadcast journalism without relying on his famous, wealthy family connections.
Why experiencing the loss of a parent early in life drew Anderson toward learning how to survive in extreme circumstances and report in places torn by conflict.
What growing up scrutinized by media in the wake of family tragedy taught Anderson about being an empathetic journalist from the other side of the lens.
How Anderson harnesses his self-described innate awkwardness for establishing rapport with people who have already been interviewed from every angle (like Eminem).
What a real journalist is prepared to do during a breaking news segment when the teleprompter goes dark.
And much more...

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583: Mentor-Mentee Fantasy Can Only End In Misery | Feedback Friday Nov 05, 2021

582: Robert Greene | The Daily Laws Part Two Nov 04, 2021

Robert Greene (@RobertGreene) is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers on power and strategy. His latest book is The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Robert Greene:

The benefits of cultivating profound dissatisfaction with your own work while it's still in the process of being created.
Why the attitude you have of the world has a feedback effect on the way the world sees you (and how you can change that attitude if it doesn't serve you).
The emotional self thrives on ignorance: how focusing on the rational instead of succumbing to your feelings deprives those who prey on your emotions of their power.
How you can balance the need to be rational, cautious, and skeptical with the benefits of being curious and open-minded to new ideas.
What you can do to train yourself to see past the front that people put on and discover the signs of their true character.
And much more...

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581: Robert Greene | The Daily Laws Part One Nov 02, 2021

Robert Greene (@RobertGreene) is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers on power and strategy. His latest book is The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Robert Greene:

The one simple reason why Robert Greene's work resonates among the hip-hop community's most accomplished artists.
How seeing the world through a lens of radical realism allows you to be prepared for the worst life can throw your way.
What we can do to uncover a career path that aligns with what has brought us joy in the past (hopefully before working 80 jobs we hate like Robert did prior to writing his first bestseller).
Why we shouldn't fret if we haven't found our calling early in life -- the experiences we've had and lessons we've learned along the way combine to give us a unique edge when we finally do find it.
Always stick to what makes you strange and weird. What made you a "weird" kid makes you an interesting adult.
And much more...

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580: Seeking Relief from Your Unending Grief | Feedback Friday Oct 29, 2021

579: Yeonmi Park | A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom Part Two Oct 28, 2021

Yeonmi Park (@YeonmiParkNK) is a North Korean defector and activist whose harrowing experiences are chronicled in her book In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Yeonmi Park:

Why there's a black market for poop in North Korea.
How the people of North Korea are kept isolated from the outside world to the extent that they use a different calendar, have never heard of Shakespeare, and don't even have words for "oppression" or "love."
How North Korea's guilt-by-association policy can carry punishment for people who are within several generations of someone perceived as offensive to the regime.
Why Yeonmi finds being on the North Korean regime's official kill list to be "liberating."
How long it might take to watch Titanic in a country that only turns on the electricity for State holidays (and the ultimate penalty for getting caught doing so).
And much more...

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578: Yeonmi Park | A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom Part One Oct 26, 2021

Yeonmi Park (@YeonmiParkNK) is a North Korean defector and activist whose harrowing experiences are chronicled in her book In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Please stay tuned for the conclusion later this week!]

What We Discuss with Yeonmi Park:

Why there's a black market for poop in North Korea.
How the people of North Korea are kept isolated from the outside world to the extent that they use a different calendar, have never heard of Shakespeare, and don't even have words for "oppression" or "love."
How North Korea's guilt-by-association policy can carry punishment for people who are within several generations of someone perceived as offensive to the regime.
Why Yeonmi finds being on the North Korean regime's official kill list to be "liberating."
How long it might take to watch Titanic in a country that only turns on the electricity for State holidays (and the ultimate penalty for getting caught doing so).
And much more...

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577: I Wish It Were Cheaper to Be My Sister’s Keeper | Feedback Friday Oct 22, 2021

576: General Michael Hayden | American Intelligence in the Age of Terror Oct 21, 2021

General Michael Hayden (@GenMhayden) is a retired United States Air Force general, former Director of the NSA and CIA, and author of Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with General Michael Hayden:

How does an intelligence agent view cognition, cognitive bias, and psychology differently from a policymaker?
What is The Unpleasant Fact an intelligence agent brings to the briefing table?
General Hayden gives us a rare glimpse of working for two very different presidents and conveys the importance of adapting to their particular learning styles.
Find out what it’s like to present new intelligence to an administration that forces it to change policy. (Awkward!)
Get General Hayden’s take on the Orlando shootings and the difficulty of balancing security with liberty.
And much more…

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575: Benjamin Hardy | Minding the Gap and the Gain Oct 19, 2021

Benjamin Hardy (@BenjaminPHardy) is an organizational psychologist and author of books about willpower, self-limiting beliefs, and teamwork. His latest offering (co-authored with Dan Sullivan), is The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success.

What We Discuss with Benjamin Hardy:

If you measure your current self against your ideal (often chosen and defined by other people rather than yourself), you’ll never be happy because there will always be a gap. Unsuccessful people primarily focus on this (but we all wind up here sometimes).
If you measure your current self against your previous self — and notice the gain you've made between yesterday and today — you’ll experience happiness, satisfaction, and confidence. The most successful people understand this.
The difference between ideals (general, immeasurable, and constantly changing) and goals (specific, measurable, and time-bound) -- and why your ideals shouldn't be your benchmark for achievement, but merely the source from which your goals are inspired.
How you can weed out the arbitrary reference points with which you've been burdened by external sources and choose ones that are actually meaningful -- not just constant reminders of what you don't have.
How the increased confidence that comes from living in the gain allows you to set bigger and more imaginative goals to truly tailor the fabric of your own life.
And much more...

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574: Can There Be Merit in the Extramarital? | Feedback Friday Oct 15, 2021

You've been secretly chatting with an old flame whose torch you still carry, and you even met in person to discover that these feelings are mutual. But there's a big hitch: while you're now single again, she's in what seems to be an otherwise happy marriage and is mother to three. Now you feel frustrated, jealous, and even heartbroken because you can't be with her. Or can you? We'll try to help you find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Rekindling with an old flame whose feelings are said to be mutual should fill you with joy, but her current marriage to another man and motherhood to his children is a bit of a downer. Can there be merit in pursuing something...extramarital?
You share custody of two children with a narcissistic ex -- one is hers by a father who was out of the picture by the time you came along, and the other was adopted. The problem: she shamelessly plays favorites and clearly favors her biological kid. Are you hurting your adopted child by allowing her to go to your toxic ex's every other week?
You're blind and working toward certification in a well-paying field, but it involves visual math concepts and a lot of the instructional material is inaccessible. On the other hand, your interest in languages makes a career as an interpreter appealing -- and it's much easier to accomplish. Should you finish the certification you've spent so much time and money pursuing, or just cut your losses and take the lower-paying but potentially more satisfying path?
You have well-off parents who let you live rent-free in a house they own while you finish school, but you think your roommate may be taking advantage of the situation by mooching free food without asking and even offering it to guests. What can you do to set better boundaries without creating an awkward living environment?
Working the night shift doing repetitive work wasn't really what you signed on for, so you've been looking for a new job. Now you've been informed you're on deck for training in a more challenging task that's more up your alley, but you're not sure you can work three more months of overnights before this is slated to happen. What are your best options here?
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573: David Buss | When Men Behave Badly Oct 14, 2021

David Buss (@profdavidbuss) is considered the world’s leading scientific expert on the evolutionary psychology of human mating strategies. He is the author of several books on the subject, most recently When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault.

What We Discuss with David Buss:

Why, from an evolutionary standpoint, the reproductive interests of males and females sometimes diverge.
Why metabolizing alcohol differently makes women more susceptible to an expectation of bonding (and how some men exploit this).
The Dark Triad traits that mark the men most likely to have short-term relationships and cheat.
How do women use active signaling to show they're more open to short-term relationships?
She's not playing hard to get. If she rejects you softly, it isn't an invitation to try harder -- it's a survival tactic meant to avoid prompting a violent reaction.
And much more...

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572: Tamer Elnoury | Undercover with a Muslim FBI Agent Oct 12, 2021

Tamer Elnoury is an Arabic-speaking Muslim American, a longtime elite counterterrorism undercover agent, and co-author of American Radical: Inside the World of an Undercover Muslim FBI Agent.

What We Discuss with Tamer Elnoury:

What unique psychological skills (and desire for thrills) drew Tamer to the exciting and dangerous life of undercover law enforcement work?
Why, when working undercover, you're only as good as your informant.
How an agent is trained to work undercover (and why the FBI undercover school only has a 50 percent graduation rate).
How an undercover agent blends in with criminals without breaking the laws they've been recruited to enforce.
What an undercover agent does to hook a mark into noticing and eventually confiding in them.
And much more...

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571: Pastor Past Makes You An Outcast | Feedback Friday Oct 08, 2021

570: Marc Fennell | Cracking California's Nut Jobs Oct 07, 2021

Marc Fennell (@MarcFennell) is an award-winning journalist, interviewer, author, and documentary maker. He is also the writer and narrator of Audible Original Nut Jobs: Cracking California's Strangest $10 Million Dollar Heist.

What We Discuss with Marc Fennell:

Who stole $10 million in nuts (specifically almonds and pistachios) from California's Central Valley farmers -- and why?
Why are nuts (and prepackaged food in general) such ideal targets for theft, and how do current security protocols make it so temptingly easy for thieves with the means to haul them away?
What makes nuts grown in California's Central Valley valuable enough for organized criminals to take notice, and where do they go?
Who wins and who loses when hot nuts change hands?
What will it take to stop these heists from continuing?
And much more...

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569: Rick Ross | How to Boss Up and Build an Empire Oct 05, 2021

Rick Ross (@RickRoss) is a multi-platinum-selling, multi-Grammy-nominated rapper, artist, songwriter, investor, and author of The Perfect Day to Boss Up: A Hustler's Guide to Building Your Empire.

What We Discuss with Rick Ross:

Why Rick, in spite of growing up middle class with a computer programmer father, got involved with dealing drugs in his early teens.
Where Rick's "no complaints" policy originated and how it keeps him focused on what's important.
How embracing the difficulty of the process that allows Rick to acquire, enjoy, and manage his success builds resilience.
The dangers of hustling backwards.
How taking Rick's calendar audit exercise can help you keep your schedule lean for the things that matter and trim away the things that don't.
And much more...

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568: Sugar Daddy's Ambition is a Savory Transition | Feedback Friday Oct 01, 2021

You're a bit embarrassed to say you went through a debaucherous sugar daddy phase, but your sweet tooth for the lifestyle turned sour and left you feeling empty. Now you're in a more confident headspace to pursue regular dating, but should you disclose this part of your life to a hypothetical significant other should things turn serious? We'll try to find a good answer (devoid of any candy coating) to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

After going through a sugar daddy phase, you're ready for regular dating. But should you disclose your past if a relationship gets serious?
Jordan. Jen. Jayden. Is the Harbinger family alliteration premeditated, or purely happenstance?
You were recently offered the position of Assistant Grand Master in your Masonic District -- a huge honor -- but what they don't know is you may have to move for a job offer you're pursuing. How do you break the news without offending your fellow Stonecutters?
Showers: is it best to take them in the morning or at night?
Your profession makes you highly visible in your cozy, rural community, so you're finding it hard to date online without stumbling across the profile of someone who would definitely recognize you. What are your options for keeping romance on the DL without driving 250 miles outside of town? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
As a novice, what's the best way to start building your podcast?
What happens to the Feedback Friday questions that don’t make it on the show?
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567: Kai-Fu Lee | Ten Visions for Our Future with AI Sep 30, 2021

Kai-Fu Lee (@kaifulee) is an AI expert, CEO of Sinovation Ventures, former President of Google China, and co-author (with Chen Qiufan) of AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future.

What We Discuss with Kai-Fu Lee:

How AI will magnify the effects of the energy revolution, materials revolution, and life science revolution currently under way.
How can we keep the data that trains AI to operate free from human and cultural biases and other inaccuracies?
The four waves of AI and where we are on the path to truly autonomous AI that frees humans to do more worthwhile work.
How human beings can avoid displacement when all the repetitive, soul-crushing tasks are being done by robots, and what society must do to keep this from widening the gap in economic inequality.
How AI might be used to optimize the educational experience and make it engaging for every child by tailoring it to their individual interests.
And much more...

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566: Brian Chesky | Lessons Airbnb Learned to Survive the Pandemic Sep 28, 2021

Brian Chesky (@bchesky) is co-founder and CEO of the peer-to-peer lodging service Airbnb, named as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2015.

What We Discuss with Brian Chesky:

How Airbnb not only survived the pandemic after losing 80 percent of its business during the first eight weeks, but is now thriving like never before.
Why a company that still conducts itself like a startup is better poised to withstand and grow from business crises than the behemoths who have everything to lose.
What was going through Brian's head when he got the news on live television that Airbnb shares were trading at twice their IPO price.
How does a company leader become successful without losing their mind along the way?
What Brian sees for the future of travel, and how it's changed as a direct result of the pandemic.
And much more...

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565: My Manipulative Sister: How Can We Resist Her? | Feedback Friday Sep 24, 2021

564: A.J. Jacobs | It’s All Relative Sep 23, 2021

A.J. Jacobs (@ajjacobs) is a New York Times best-selling author who went on a quest to help build the biggest family tree in history, as detailed in his latest book It’s All Relative: Adventures Up and Down the World’s Family Tree.

What We Discuss with A.J. Jacobs:

What did A.J. Jacobs learn by following every rule of the Bible literally for one year?
How much do you really know about your heritage?
See how relating to one another on a family tree of millions is a step toward overcoming the ills of modern tribalism and race relations.
Why acknowledging the bad as well as the good revealed by digging into family history is important.
The disciplined daydreaming of A.J.’s brainstorming sessions and how we can cultivate our own big-picture thinking.
And much more...

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563: Bobby Hall (aka Logic) | This Bright Future Sep 21, 2021

Bobby Hall (aka Logic) (@Logic301) is a Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling recording artist, actor, streamer, film producer, and author of NYT best-seller Supermarket and his latest, This Bright Future: A Memoir.

What We Discuss with Bobby Hall (aka Logic):

Why Logic's good memories of childhood make him sad.
The challenges of living with cervical dystonia.
Why Logic was suicidal when his song 1-800-273-8255 became a big hit (and what stopped him from going through with it).
How Logic got his career started like so many of us: in a '90s rap battle chat room.
Why Logic found the story about Helen Keller's education to be particularly inspiring.
And much more...

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562: Old Ex-Con Mister Eloped with My Young Sister | Feedback Friday Sep 17, 2021

561: Charles Duhigg | The Secrets of Being Smarter Faster Better Sep 16, 2021

Charles Duhigg (@cduhigg) is a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter at The New York Times and author of Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business and The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with Charles Duhigg:

What’s the difference between what we think and how we think?
Learn more about the science of motivation and what makes us tick.
Compare the internal vs. external locus of control.
What is cognitive tunneling and when does it affect us? Discover how we can use mental models to avoid it.
Find out how to increase creativity even when we hit a block.
And much more...

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560: Dan Carlin | Apocalyptic Moments in Hardcore History Sep 14, 2021

Dan Carlin (@hardcorehistory) is the host of the wildly popular Hardcore History and Common Sense podcasts, and author of The End Is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses.

What We Discuss with Dan Carlin:

Do tough times make for tougher people? How do we define what "tough" means?
Will war ever become obsolete, or will we always need to be prepared to engage in military force on some level?
Why do the people who are best qualified to lead rarely get elected, and how does this hurt us all (even if "our" candidate wins)?
How denying the cultivation of skills, talent, and opportunity to the poorest members of the population underserves society as a whole.
Is a de-escalation of our current political polarization possible, or have we passed the point of no return?
And much more...

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559: How to Say Yes to Post-Traumatic Success | Feedback Friday Sep 10, 2021

How do you find your way back to high achievement when coping with the aftermath of extreme trauma keeps you low? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday! We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you find your way back to the hallowed halls of high achievement when the trauma you're trying to work through is doing its best to keep you low? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
How do you break off a friendship with someone who's way more into it than you are without hurting their feelings? [Many thanks to From Start-Up to Grown-Up author Alisa Cohn for helping us answer this!]
How can you get your lyin' and cheatin' ex-spouse to change their no-good behavior for the sake of your angelic offspring?
You recently finished the novel you've been working on for five years and discovered along the way that writing it was a process you enjoyed far more than your day job. Should you dive in and become a full-time, professional writer, or just keep at it as an inspiring hobby?
Your mom has been diagnosed as seriously mentally ill (SMI) and in treatment for half your life. Her psychiatrist of the past 17 years doesn't seem to be doing much to help -- in fact, her behavior's only gotten worse. As her medical power of attorney, you're considering a court order for a new mental health evaluation, but she lives in another state and you don't know where to begin. What can you do? [Once again, thanks to Corbin Payne (aka C-Payne) for helping us with this one!]
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558: Jack Schafer | Flipping the Like Switch Part Two. Sep 09, 2021

Jack Schafer (@jackschafer) is a retired FBI special agent, current assistant professor at Western Illinois University, and co-author of The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Jack Schafer:

How undercover cops get made just by the way they look at people.
The spotlight effect: why we all overestimate how much other people notice about us, and how we can use this to our advantage when trying to spot a lie (or not get caught in a lie ourselves).
What Jack has to gain by making minor mistakes deliberately when he's teaching a class.
What people are really telling us when they're angry, and how we can stealthily defuse them before they go off.
If you make people feel good about themselves, they will seek to be around you to get those feelings again.
And much more...

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557: Jack Schafer | Flipping the Like Switch Part One Sep 07, 2021

Jack Schafer (@jackschafer) is a retired FBI special agent, current assistant professor at Western Illinois University, and co-author of The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Keep an eye out for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Jack Schafer:

Why happy people make terrible spy recruits.
How the Friendship Formula (Friendship = Proximity + Frequency + Duration + Intensity) can be used to build rapport in every human interaction.
How to "name it and claim it" when manipulative techniques are being used against you to withstand and resist their effects.
How to recognize friend and foe signals in others and make sure you're not inadvertently broadcasting the signals that mark you as an easy target for manipulation.
What's really going on when someone grabs food from your plate without asking, or takes their sweet time getting out of the parking spot you're clearly waiting for.
And much more...

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556: How Can I Expunge the Family Sponge? | Feedback Friday Sep 03, 2021

You live in an extended family situation and the only contribution one member makes to the collective is drinking, smoking pot, eating your food, stealing your old phones to pawn, and making messes they can't be bothered to clean up. Since they're not liable to move away from free room and board of their own volition, is there anything you can do to expunge the family sponge and restore sanity to the homestead? We'll try to find a solution to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When one member of your extended family is allowed to live in the house rent-free while eating your food, making messes, and contributing nothing, what can you do to expunge this family sponge?
After numerous disappointments trying to conceive a baby through natural and scientifically enhanced means, you can't help but wonder if you're just ignoring something the universe is trying to tell you.
Your in-laws' free-range cats have fleas, and now, after a recent visit, your home is infested with them. How can you fix this problem without making it seem like an attack on your wife's family?
Your brother has been working with/hanging out with d-bag bros for so long that he's become one. You know deep down he's a great, thoughtful, and grounded person, but you're worried you may never see this side of him again. How can you nudge him away from this wretched d-baggery?
You've been working hard at your high-paying, high-stress job through vacations and holidays for years that you think you may be burning out. In your 30s with unfulfilled career ambitions, would it be imprudent to take a gap year off to go traveling -- an almost guaranteed remedy for the depression you've been feeling?
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555: Jessica Tracy | Why Pride is the Deadly Sin of Success Sep 02, 2021

Jessica Tracy (@ProfJessTracy) is a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where she also directs the Emotion & Self Lab. She is the author of Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with Jessica Tracy:

Pride is a universal human emotion and a force that can be harnessed to help humans succeed — it’s a key ingredient to confidence.
Understand the difference between hubristic and authentic pride — why you should seek out one but try to minimize the other.
Learn how pride intersects with grit.
Identify pride to gain an advantage in shifting your own behavior and knowing how to react to others.
Discover how the statuses of dominance and prestige are affected by pride.
And much more...

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554: Laurie Santos | Practical Lessons from The Happiness Lab Aug 31, 2021

Laurie Santos (@lauriesantos) is a professor of psychology at Yale University, instructor of Coursera's The Science of Well-Being course (adapted from her popular Psychology and the Good Life course at Yale), and host of The Happiness Lab podcast.

What We Discuss with Laurie Santos:

Happiness is actually a set of skills we can learn and master as opposed to some ideal state of being.
While there's no denying that genetics and circumstances play a role in happiness, the good news is that we're in control of developing the mindset and behavior to mobilize it.
The mechanisms by which people become happy (or miserable), and some tools we can use to to hack our own happiness.
The bad news: we outgrow the rush of the happiest days of our lives; the good news: we outgrow the anguish from the worst days of our lives.
Why Olympic bronze medalists are often happier than silver medalists.
And much more...

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553: Is Friend's Fiancé Despotic or Simply Erotic? | Feedback Friday Aug 27, 2021

552: Will Storr | Understanding Social Position and the Status Game Aug 26, 2021

Will Storr (@wstorr) is an award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author. His latest book is The Status Game: On Social Position and How We Use It.

What We Discuss with Will Storr:

The evolutionary purpose of status and why it's always been important for human survival.
How seeking status spurs innovation.
The three kinds of status games we've been playing throughout human history: dominance, virtue, and success.
The connection between low status and depression: why Will believes that Jeffrey Epstein did kill himself.
Why you might choose a higher status title at work instead of a pay raise.
And much more...

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551: T-Pain | You Can't Auto-Tune Your Way to Happiness Aug 24, 2021

T-Pain (@TPAIN) is a rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer known for popularizing auto-tune in modern music, and host of the Nappy Boy Radio podcast.

What We Discuss with T-Pain:

Why T-Pain will wear a Fitbit over a Rolex, and why there's no shame in wearing fake jewelry in public.
T-Pain's tattoo goals and the meaning behind the ones he already has.
What T-Pain learned after avoiding time with his own family pursuing the ambition to be #1.
How T-Pain went from having $90 million in the bank to $0, and how he climbed his way back.
How a musician's life really changes once they earn a Grammy award (let alone two).
And much more...

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550: Conscience Contorted by Dad’s Abuse Unreported | Feedback Friday Aug 20, 2021

549: Mickey Royal | A Pimp's Secrets of Mind Manipulation Part Two Aug 19, 2021

Mickey Royal (@mickey_royal) is a former gangster, drug dealer, pimp, mob enforcer, and bestselling author of The Pimp Game: Instructional Guide and The Pimp Guide: Secrets of Mind Manipulation. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Mickey Royal:

How Mickey's pseudobulbar affect and bipolar disorder came in handy as advantages in his line of work.
What being deemed "capable" in certain circles means -- and why it's a networking mistake among criminals to turn your back on the type of job this entails (even if you've since moved "up").
How Mickey established The Royal Family -- an organized stable of prostitutes that ran with the efficiency of a Fortune 500 company.
Why someone who's smart enough to make money through illicit entrepreneurial means would probably find outstanding success in the mainstream under different circumstances.
How the mental toll of seeing people only from the levers by which they can be manipulated adds up and makes "normal" relationships difficult to impossible.
And much more...

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548: Mickey Royal | A Pimp's Secrets of Mind Manipulation Part One Aug 17, 2021

Mickey Royal (@mickey_royal) is a former gangster, drug dealer, pimp, mob enforcer, and bestselling author of The Pimp Game: Instructional Guide and The Pimp Guide: Secrets of Mind Manipulation. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Mickey Royal:

How Mickey's pseudobulbar affect and bipolar disorder came in handy as advantages in his line of work.
What being deemed "capable" in certain circles means -- and why it's a networking mistake among criminals to turn your back on the type of job this entails (even if you've since moved "up").
How Mickey established The Royal Family -- an organized stable of prostitutes that ran with the efficiency of a Fortune 500 company.
Why someone who's smart enough to make money through illicit entrepreneurial means would probably find outstanding success in the mainstream under different circumstances.
How the mental toll of seeing people only from the levers by which they can be manipulated adds up and makes "normal" relationships difficult to impossible.
And much more...

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547: Stopping a Swami from Swindling Our Mommy | Feedback Friday Aug 13, 2021

546: Scott Adams | Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter Aug 12, 2021

Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) of Dilbert fame revisits us to discuss his book Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with Scott Adams:

Is Scott Adams a Trump supporter?
People don’t use facts to make decisions. They use emotion.
Learn the three types of persuaders and how they operate.
See how master persuaders move the topic to things they understand and can dominate (regardless of facts and details).
Find out why master persuasion is effective even if the subject or target sees the technique.
And much more...

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545: Rachel Nuwer | Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking Aug 10, 2021

Rachel Nuwer (@RachelNuwer) is an award-winning freelance journalist who reports about science, travel, food, and adventure for The New York Times, National Geographic, Scientific American, and more. Her multi-award-winning first book, Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking, is out now.

What We Discuss with Rachel Nuwer:

What drives the global demand for resources cruelly derived from endangered wildlife.
Why poachers and smugglers are willing to risk their own lives to meet this demand.
The pros and cons of solutions proposed to stem the tide of this illicit trade -- from legalizing it for sustainable sourcing to synthesizing alternatives.
Why governments are shy to throw the book at the worst offenders, and how the most clever, wealthy, and well-connected usually (but don't always) bypass legal repercussions for their trafficking transgressions.
What we can do here and now to promote policies for preserving these species before they vanish forever.
And much more...

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544: Psycho Scammer Landlord Alert | Feedback Friday Aug 06, 2021

543: R. Douglas Fields | Understanding Why We Snap Aug 05, 2021

R. Douglas Fields (@RDouglasFields1) is a neuroscientist specializing in the cellular mechanisms of nervous system development, plasticity, and memory, and author of Why We Snap: Understanding the Rage Circuit in Your Brain. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with R. Douglas Fields:

What is rage, and what evolutionary purpose does it serve?
What makes ordinary people “snap” — that is, react violently when triggered by rage?
Can we control our urge to snap when rage overtakes us?
Understand the nine triggers of rage.
LIFEMORTS: the mnemonic that helps us identify when rage intrudes so we can get a rational handle on it preemptively.
And much more...

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542: Nicole Perlroth | Who's Winning the Cyberweapons Arms Race? Aug 03, 2021

Nicole Perlroth (@nicoleperlroth) is an award-winning cybersecurity journalist for The New York Times and bestselling author of This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race.

What We Discuss with Nicole Perlroth:

The startlingly simple reasons why most nation-states now resort to using cyberwarfare tactics before conventional weaponry in acts of aggression -- to increasingly devastating effect.
How industries are so interconnected that there's almost no way for a cyberattack to target one victim without endangering countless others on all sides of a conflict (which is why you may have Putin to blame if there's a Cadbury chocolate egg shortage next Easter).
Why leaving the security of 85 percent of its critical infrastructure up to privatization makes the United States especially vulnerable to cyberwarfare attacks.
The massive amount of intellectual property that's been lost to hackers -- from the formula for Coca-Cola to information that would allow China and other rival nations to catch up with the United States in the nuclear arms race.
What Nicole believes the US should do to push back against these threats and the governments that perpetrate them -- and ensure that it's not inadvertently one of them.
And much more...

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541: Spare the Pity Party; My Life is Just Restarting | Feedback Friday Jul 30, 2021

Four years ago, you lost your spouse and child in a tragic car crash that you barely survived. Now, with a supportive partner and a toddler by your side, you're determined to move on with your life. Unfortunately, it's hard to meet new people who can see past what you've endured without pitying you. How can you truly enter your next chapter when well-meaning but oversympathizing strangers keep reminding you of your last one? We'll try to get to the bottom of this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Trying to move on from the loss of your family in a car accident years ago is difficult when everyone new you meet wants to throw you a pity party. How can you become more than the suffering sum of your tragic past's parts?
You and your fiancé called it quits when she had a hallucinatory episode, wound up in the hospital, and came out with a bipolar disorder diagnosis. But you've each spent the past year coming to terms with who you are and you've considered getting back together. Could this work, or should you consider it a relationship that's sailed?
A company hired you for one thing, then it turned out they needed you for something else, and their needs aren’t in alignment with your interests. Should you express your dissatisfaction to your boss, hope your next project is more to your liking, or just start looking for a new job?
You've discovered that the work you love to do isn't the same as the subject you loved learning about at university. Should you feel guilty or ashamed for not using your master's degree, even though you absolutely adore your current, but completely unrelated position?
How do you invite your parents' best friends to your wedding without them bringing their disruptive, social misfit adult child?
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540: Daryl Davis | A Black Man's Odyssey in the KKK Part Two Jul 29, 2021

Daryl Davis (@realdaryldavis) is a musician, author, lecturer, host of the Changing Minds podcast, and anti-racism activist featured in the documentary Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Daryl Davis:

How Daryl Davis, a black musician who was once told by a Ku Klux Klansman that he played piano "just like Jerry Lee Lewis," leveraged the encounter into a teachable moment that has led to more than 200 KKK members hanging up their robes for good.
Why racism was such an unfathomable concept when Daryl first experienced it as a 10-year-old Cub Scout.
How traveling around the world as a child with his diplomat father gave Daryl the tools he needed to sit down and relate to people vastly different from him.
Why Daryl considers a missed opportunity for dialogue to be a missed opportunity for conflict resolution.
The five values all humans have in common that Daryl uses to positively navigate (almost) any conversation.
And much more...

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539: Daryl Davis | A Black Man's Odyssey in the KKK Part One Jul 27, 2021

Daryl Davis (@realdaryldavis) is a musician, author, lecturer, host of the Changing Minds podcast, and anti-racism activist featured in the documentary Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America.

What We Discuss with Daryl Davis:

How Daryl Davis, a black musician who was once told by a Ku Klux Klansman that he played piano "just like Jerry Lee Lewis," leveraged the encounter into a teachable moment that has led to more than 200 KKK members hanging up their robes for good.
Why racism was such an unfathomable concept when Daryl first experienced it as a 10-year-old Cub Scout.
How traveling around the world as a child with his diplomat father gave Daryl the tools he needed to sit down and relate to people vastly different from him.
Why Daryl considers a missed opportunity for dialogue to be a missed opportunity for conflict resolution.
The five values all humans have in common that Daryl uses to positively navigate (almost) any conversation.
And much more...

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538: Already Dreading Your Abusive Brother's Wedding | Feedback Friday Jul 23, 2021

It's not a request; it's a demand from the brother who sexually abused you when you were eight in a family that gaslighted you about the whole thing: "You will speak at my wedding." Maybe he thinks you're too spineless to say anything that will embarrass him, but the truth is that you've been diagnosed with complex PTSD and the thought of speaking at his wedding at all fills you with dread. On the other hand, being the only sibling to refuse would also cause drama you don't want to deal with. How do you balance being genuine with not calling someone a cruel person on their wedding day? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should you speak at the wedding of your brother who sexually abused you when you were eight, or be the only sibling to refuse and cause unwanted drama? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
If you have a physical feature that might surprise someone you're meeting for the first time (like, say, type IV radial club hand), how can you put everyone at ease and defuse any potential awkwardness ahead of such a meeting?
In spite of going above and beyond in your leadership role during the pandemic, your boss "doesn't believe" in giving you a 5/5 star rating on your review because there's always room for improvement. On the other hand, you've been criticized for giving a subordinate a 3/5 for meeting expectations. If 4/5 is the best you can expect for exceeding expectations, how is such a system fair for anyone?
Your dad spent 10 years in prison. You'd enjoy making up for that lost time by watching movies and other low-key activities together, but he wants to party and go bar hopping (even though you're under the legal drinking age). How can you get him to reel in his wilder tendencies that make you uncomfortable without hurting his feelings?
At the end of the month, you'll be laid off from the company where you've worked for 15 years. If you're able to secure interviews for future job prospects before then, would it be dishonest to negotiate from the more powerful position of being currently employed?
Documentary recommendation of the week: Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art [Many thanks to Fruit of the Loom for its sponsorship of this segment!]
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537: Kevin Kelly | 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future Jul 22, 2021

Kevin Kelly (@kevin2kelly) is the founding editor of Wired magazine and author of The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future.

What We Discuss with Kevin Kelly:

Technology is an extension of the natural process of evolution.
What’s driving technology; what will the future look like?
Why Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the biggest thing since electricity.
Ways humanity will interact with future technology and AI — and how it will change our lives in ways we can scarcely imagine.
How technology will actually make us better humans.
And much more...

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536: Julia Galef | Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't Jul 20, 2021

Julia Galef (@juliagalef) is the host of the Rationally Speaking podcast, co-founder of The Center for Applied Rationality, and author of The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't.

What We Discuss with Julia Galef:

How to spot bad arguments and faulty thinking -- even when the source is you.
The difference between having a soldier mindset that defends whatever you want to be true, and a scout mindset that's motivated to seek out the truth regardless of how unpleasant it might be (and which you should try to cultivate).
How to tell if you're making reasonable mistakes or foolhardy leaps of faith that carry consequences far outweighing the value of the lesson.
The best ways to manage and respond to uncertainty.
How your brain matches arguments you misunderstand with ones you've already decided you don't agree with -- and what to do about it.
And much more...

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535: Should Siblings Unite to Confront Abusive Parents? | Feedback Friday Jul 16, 2021

534: Greg McKeown | How to Make What Matters Effortless Jul 15, 2021

Greg McKeown (@GregoryMcKeown) is the host of the What’s Essential podcast, and author of the New York Times bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. His latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most, is out now.

What We Discuss with Greg McKeown:

If you want 10x the results of any endeavor without putting in 10x the effort, it's important to understand your ROE (return on effort).
How the disciplined pursuit of less keeps you from getting overwhelmed with unexpected options and opportunities that come from what should be the good news of success.
Why, if you find yourself procrastinating on a project because it's not perfect enough to your liking, you should delay a bad first draft and create a truly awful zero draft.
Why "easy" does not (always) equal "lazy" and what you can do to work smarter rather than harder to avoid earning the meaningless badge of honor that burnout has become in the modern workforce.
Five questions to ask yourself before taking on a project that's in danger of being overthought, overwhelming, and anything but effortless.
And much more...

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533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology Jul 13, 2021

Tristan Harris (@tristanharris) is a former Google design ethicist, primary subject of the acclaimed Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, and co-host of the podcast Your Undivided Attention.

What We Discuss with Tristan Harris:

Why we're worth more to social engagement platforms as manipulatable slabs of predictable human behavior than as free-thinking individuals.
How the social networks of the early 2000s so quickly turned from places where we could keep in touch with friends, family, and colleagues into disinformation amplifiers that contribute to the destabilization of democracies.
Why your algorithm-tailored online experience so radically differs from that of your closest friends and loved ones, and why this is a problem when the public good is cast aside in the interest of keeping us engaged and enraged.
The unintended consequences of allowing an algorithm to bring people together by what it sees as similar interests, and how this has thrown fuel on the disinformation fire.
How attempting to outthink a social media algorithm is like trying to play chess against a computer that can look ahead and counter every move you could possibly make.
And much more...

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532: A Veteran Fights to Be Free from Smack and PTSD | Feedback Friday Jul 09, 2021

You're a veteran who's been lucky enough to return home from war in one piece only to fight a new battle on two fronts: heroin and PTSD. How are you going to fight your way free of this doubly dangerous burden? We'll try to help with this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You're a veteran who's been lucky enough to return home from war in one piece only to fight a new battle on two fronts: heroin and PTSD. How are you going to fight your way free of this doubly dangerous burden? [Many thanks to Dr. Rubin Khoddam of COPE Psychological Center and Dr. Jennifer Mitchell, Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, for help with this one!]
Your long-term partner has recently made it clear that he never wants to get married, which is at odds with your own expectations. It's an otherwise ideal, supportive relationship, but disagreeing on this subject casts a shadow over your future together. What should you do?
You're a teenager attending a boarding school with peers you've known your whole life, but their toxic jockeying for position in the social hierarchy goes against your positive, perhaps more mature nature. Is there anything you can do to lift them up without being brought down in the process?
You come from a family in which expressing feelings is forbidden, and problems are ridiculed or ignored rather than talked through. After 15 years of living abroad, you just can't deal with them like you used to. Now that you're visiting for the first time since the pandemic, you want to keep the trip shorter than they were expecting. Should you feel guilty?
Your aunt makes a good living from her small business and wants you to take over when she retires in the next couple of years. But you have very little experience with running a business and you're not positive she's been on the level with her tax obligations -- which you don't want to get stuck dealing with down the line. How do you minimize your risk should you choose to go through with it?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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531: Bob Arno | Schooled by the Professor of Pickpocketry Part Two Jul 08, 2021

Bob Arno is a comedy pickpocket and criminologist specializing in global street crime, is the co-author of Travel Advisory: How to Avoid Thefts, Cons, and Street Scams While Traveling, and was featured in National Geographic's Pickpocket King documentary. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Bob Arno:

How Bob, the son of a judge, got involved in social engineering and pickpocketing for the purpose of entertainment.
Why pickpockets are commonly targeted by terrorist organizations for radicalization efforts.
How diversionary crime like pickpocketing has changed just like every other profession during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Bob is able to get close to real-life criminal pickpockets and learn their tricks of the trade without winding up in the hospital -- or worse.
The psychology of a pickpocket -- what they're looking for in an ideal victim and what you can do to ensure you're not that victim.
And much more...

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530: Bob Arno | Schooled by the Professor of Pickpocketry Part One Jul 06, 2021

Bob Arno is a comedy pickpocket and criminologist specializing in global street crime, is the co-author of Travel Advisory: How to Avoid Thefts, Cons, and Street Scams While Traveling, and was featured in National Geographic's Pickpocket King documentary. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Bob Arno:

How Bob, the son of a judge, got involved in social engineering and pickpocketing for the purpose of entertainment.
Why pickpockets are commonly targeted by terrorist organizations for radicalization efforts.
How diversionary crime like pickpocketing has changed just like every other profession during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Bob is able to get close to real-life criminal pickpockets and learn their tricks of the trade without winding up in the hospital -- or worse.
The psychology of a pickpocket -- what they're looking for in an ideal victim and what you can do to ensure you're not that victim.
And much more...

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529: Qualms about QAnon Mom and Her Starseed Schtick | Feedback Friday Jul 02, 2021

Your conspiracy-minded Mom subscribes to the tenets of QAnon, believes she's a half-human/half-alien starseed, and thinks Jim Carrey is playing Joe Biden in real life, and not just SNL. She's tough to take, and never respects the boundaries you try to set. Is there still room in your life for her? We'll try to get to the bottom of this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/529

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your conspiracy-minded Mom subscribes to the tenets of QAnon, believes she's a half-human/half-alien starseed, and thinks Jim Carrey is playing Joe Biden in real life, and not just SNL. She's tough to take, and never respects the boundaries you try to set. Is there still room in your life for her? [Thanks to cult expert Steven Hassan for helping us with this one!]
The closest friend you've ever had passed away earlier this year, and you've noticed yourself, against character, succumbing to overwhelming feelings of anger at unexpected moments. Does the rage from grief ever go away, or is this just who you are now?
Disgruntled in your current leadership position, you've considered taking a lower stress, lower responsibility role where you don't have to hold people accountable. How do you know if you're making a wise move for your own mental health or throwing away an opportunity that will become manageable over time as you learn to adapt?
You fell for your roommate. After a period of intimacy, she withdrew, citing a series of toxic relationships and a need to focus on her own self-discovery before committing to anything serious. You're trying to take this as an opportunity to work on your own issues, but the rejection still hurts. What can you do?
You've recently applied for a job within your company. The thing is, a number of your contacts have applied for the same job and asked you for referrals. You don't want to damage your network by not responding at all, but it seems awkward to recommend other people for a job you want. How can you handle this delicately without sounding selfish or self-conscious?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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528: Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen | Undercover in North Korea Part Two Jul 01, 2021

Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen (@UlrichTheMole) is a family man from Denmark who spent 10 years undercover in North Korea infiltrating its illicit arms trade. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Part one can be found here!]

What We Discuss with Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen:

How did a young Danish chef and family man wind up working undercover in North Korea to disrupt its illicit arms trade?
Why would the repressive regime that runs North Korea trust a young Danish chef and welcome him with open arms?
How some low-status Westerners cozy up to the North Korean regime for the chance to boss around other Westerners visiting the country and the illusionary rush of power it gives them.
The natural qualities and easygoing talents that made Ulrich such an ideal mole in a place where every move is surveilled and analyzed by invisible eyes from every nook and shadow.
Why operating clandestinely in the DPRK is no job for a teetotaler.
And much more...

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527: Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen | Undercover in North Korea Part One Jun 29, 2021

Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen (@UlrichTheMole) is a family man from Denmark who spent 10 years undercover in North Korea infiltrating its illicit arms trade. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for the second half later this week!]

What We Discuss with Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen:

How did a young Danish chef and family man wind up working undercover in North Korea to disrupt its illicit arms trade?
Why would the repressive regime that runs North Korea trust a young Danish chef and welcome him with open arms?
How some low-status Westerners cozy up to the North Korean regime for the chance to boss around other Westerners visiting the country and the illusionary rush of power it gives them.
The natural qualities and easygoing talents that made Ulrich such an ideal mole in a place where every move is surveilled and analyzed by invisible eyes from every nook and shadow.
Why operating clandestinely in the DPRK is no job for a teetotaler.
And much more...

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526: What to Do When Your Teen Attempts Suicide | Feedback Friday Jun 25, 2021

525: Robert H. Frank | The Myth of Meritocracy Jun 24, 2021

Robert H. Frank (@econnaturalist) is the HJ Louis Professor of Economics at Cornell University and author of Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy. [Note: this is a rebroadcast from the vault.]

What We Discuss with Robert H. Frank:

As we strive to achieve success, there are natural limits on how hard we can work and how smart we can be. There’s no denying that luck plays a part in this achievement.
Understand the role of luck, talent, and hard work in the overall formula.
Discover why we tend to minimize the role of luck in our success.
Find out how to maximize our luck in life by way of context outside of talent and work.
Learn new ways to look at the luck factor and turn it to our advantage.
And much more...

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524: Nicholas Christakis | Pandemic Impacts and Contagious Behavior Jun 22, 2021

Nicholas Christakis (@NAChristakis) is the Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale, a physician, and author. His latest book is Apollo's Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live.

What We Discuss with Nicholas Christakis:

What social science tells us about our best shot (pun moderately intended) at achieving herd immunity from COVID-19.
How social networks allowed the virus to spread and reinforced mistrust of well-known science among certain politically oriented segments of the populace.
What the lessons of past disasters can teach us about the road ahead.
Why the bad (and good) habits of our friends' friends can have an impact on our own behavior from across vast social networks.
What we can do to best defend ourselves against the unwanted influence of these unseen members of our network.
And much more...

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523: Defusing the Drama Around Your Intoxicated Mama | Feedback Friday Jun 18, 2021

522: Daniel Pink | To Sell Is Human Jun 17, 2021

Daniel Pink (@DanielPink) is the author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, which uses social science, survey research, and stories to offer a fresh look at the art and science of sales. [Note: this is a rebroadcast from the vault.]

What We Discuss with Daniel Pink:

What’s the best way of dealing with an “off” day?
Learn why sales and a sales skillset are a part of our lives — whether we like it or not.
Understand the concepts of irritation versus agitation (and how to use both to motivate others).
Attunement: what it is and how it can make you more persuasive.
Tips for both introverts and extroverts to improve a social skillset and build better rapport.
And so much more...

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521: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Cosmic Queries for the Acutely Curious Jun 15, 2021

Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, host of StarTalk Radio, and author. He rejoins us to discuss his latest book, Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going.

What We Discuss with Neil deGrasse Tyson:

How Neil learned to explain scientific complexities in layman's terms.
Why you should always take advantage of an opportunity to engage with an expert.
How opportunity comes from embracing the unknown rather than shying away from it.
Why, when it comes to learning something new, understanding is far more important than memorizing facts.
How Neil has mastered the art of ending any Q&A with the perfect answer -- no matter the question.
And much more...

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520: Medical Meddling's Wack from Bipolar Hypochondriac | Feedback Friday Jun 11, 2021

519: Dacher Keltner | The Power Paradox Jun 10, 2021

Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at University of California in Berkeley, one of the world’s foremost scientists specializing in the study of power, and author of The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence. [Note: this is a rebroadcast from the vault.]

What We Discuss with Dacher Keltner:

You don’t have to be Machiavellian to appreciate that Niccolo Machiavelli was the OG power scientist.
What is The Power Paradox, and how does it affect us and society at large?
The imbalance of power is the greatest threat to society (just after climate change).
Powerlessness can literally be lethal.
Learn how we can increase our power relative to others in a healthy way.
And much more...

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518: Daniel Kahneman | When Noise Destroys Our Best of Choices Jun 08, 2021

Daniel Kahneman is a celebrated psychologist, economist, Nobel Prize winner, and author of the much-lauded Thinking, Fast and Slow and his latest, Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment.

What We Discuss with Daniel Kahneman:

Why we don’t always produce the same results when faced with the same facts on two different occasions.
How noise -- in this context, variability in judgments that should be identical -- influences our choices.
How the detrimental effects of noise in medicine, law, economic forecasting, forensic science, bail, child protection, strategy, performance reviews, and personnel selection can ruin (and even end) lives.
How to tell the difference between noise and good old-fashioned bias.
How we can reduce the role of noise and bias in our lives to make our best choices.
And much more...

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517: Trouble Runs Deep with the Neighborhood Creep | Feedback Friday Jun 04, 2021

516: Mike Massimino | Unlocking Science Secrets with an Unlikely Spaceman Jun 03, 2021

Mike Massimino (@Astro_Mike) is the astronaut who sent the first tweet from space and one of the few spacefarers we’ve had on this show! He’s the author of Spaceman: An Astronaut’s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe. [Note: this is a rebroadcast from the vault.]

What We Discuss with Mike Massimino:

How is bedtime on a space shuttle mission a lot like a slumber party?
Why assembling a team around you is crucial for success — whether orbiting or staying on the surface of the planet.
Why it’s important to take small, deliberate steps in the right direction for the sake of your own happiness.
How to stay focused on the task at hand in the face of disaster by thinking like an astronaut.
Why even astronauts have imposter syndrome.
And much more...

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515: James Jani | Repelling the Law of Attraction Myth Jun 01, 2021

James Jani (@jamesvjani) is a YouTuber who makes documentary-style videos about money, business, and life, including The Law of Attraction: Fact or Fiction? and The Dark World of New Age Gurus.

What We Discuss with James Jani:

Why "hustle culture" is a bankrupt paradigm that makes it easy for fake gurus to prey upon society's very young and very desperate.
Why the so-called Law of Attraction that tells you you only have to think positive thoughts to "manifest" the good things you want out of life is bunk.
How studying philosophy exercises your grey matter and sharpens your critical thinking skills (so you can better resist nonsense like the Law of Attraction).
Why the Just World Fallacy that explains away suffering as a deserved consequence of wrongdoing is just a dangerously convenient way for people to bypass empathy for the world's unlucky have-nots.
How we can use street epistemology to help people question their unfounded beliefs.
And much more...

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514: Distancing from Junkie Sibling's Self-Jinxing | Feedback Friday May 28, 2021

In spite of what you've done to help your addiction-prone sibling stay off of hard drugs, he keeps relapsing. When is it time to let a self-jinxing junkie suffer for the consequences of their own actions? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When is it time to let your self-jinxing junkie sibling face the music for their never-ending relapses that perpetually endanger you and your family?
You're in a relationship with someone who would be a perfect match -- except that you've never found them physically attractive. This is unlikely to change, but it's hard to imagine a life without them. Should you stay or should you go?
You're an ambitious, multilingual 19-year-old in a managerial position, about to enlist in the Navy as a translator. It should be cause for celebration that you've recently been selected as a congressional advisor, but imposter syndrome has hit you like a train. What should you do?
You've been responsible for dramatically increasing your department's efficiency, and your supervisor relies on you to keep things running smoothly. Nevertheless, the higher-ups recently denied you a promotion or raise, and it's hard not to take it personally. What's really holding you back?
A Six-Minute Networking question: how do you deal with a double opt-in introduction when one party makes it clear they're not interested in meeting the other party?
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513: Charlamagne Tha God | The Opportunities of Black Privilege May 27, 2021

Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) is a radio presenter (The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM), television personality (Uncommon Sense Live), podcaster (The Brilliant Idiots), and author of Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It. [Note: this is a previously broadcast episode from the vault. For our most recent interview with Charlamagne, check out Episode 171: Charlamagne Tha God | Turning the Tables on Fear and Anxiety!]

What We Discuss with Charlamagne Tha God:

What transformed Lenard McKelvey from Moncks Corner, South Carolina into Charlamagne Tha God?
How Charlamagne went from selling crack in a small town to becoming a radio and television personality — and now author.
Why the moment you think you can’t transcend your circumstances — whatever they may be — is the moment you won’t.
How Charlamagne reframed his background to become an advantage rather than a hindrance.
Why it’s important not to live someone else’s expectations — and how to figure out when expectations are actually your own.
And much more...

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512: Michio Kaku | The Quest for a Theory of Everything May 25, 2021

Michio Kaku (@michiokaku) is a theoretical physicist, famed futurist, on-air personality, professor of physics, and bestselling author. His latest book is The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything.

What We Discuss with Michio Kaku:

Why do we need a theory of everything, and what set a young Michio Kaku on the path to search for it?
How we're all born scientists with a yearning to understand the world around us, and what tends to dampen this enthusiasm for most of us before we even make it to adulthood.
Why physicists seeking to wrap their minds around a universal string theory are more like daydreaming composers than academic blackboard warriors.
The four fundamental forces of a universe governed by string theory, and the challenge of discovering how they fit together -- and proving it.
What makes the human brain so unique in the animal kingdom, and why Michio thinks IQ is a woefully incomplete way of measuring intelligence.
And much more...

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511: Does a Reformed Abuser Deserve a Second Chance? | Feedback Friday May 21, 2021

You cringe when you think back to the toxic, abusive person you used to be, but a traumatic experience forced you to change for the better. However, it's difficult to form close friendships or seek a relationship because you feel unworthy of connection with others. Do you deserve a second chance? If so, how do you prove it to yourself and others who know about your past? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You cringe when you think back to the toxic, abusive person you used to be, but a traumatic experience forced you to change for the better. However, it's difficult to form close friendships or seek a relationship because you feel unworthy of connection with others. Do you deserve a second chance? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us field this one!]
You're a 20-something "internet personality" whose bad choices (and poor judgment of character) have led you to do things you're not proud of. Sponsors and investors are dropping off, and your livelihood is in danger with no other prospects on the horizon. More than financial ruin, you fear reputational damage from which you'll never recover. You want to take responsibility for your actions; what can you do to see light at the end of this tunnel?
You and your partner have been married for 11 years and have no kids. You met at a Christian camp, you both took your faith very seriously, and you built your relationship on that faith. Fast forward 10 years, and you no longer believe in the "Christian" God. Your partner wants to raise a family, but you know you can't be the role model they have in mind without that faith. Should you work on the marriage with the possibility of greater hurt down the road, or free your partner to find someone else still aligned with their faith?
You and your partner are ready to adopt a child, but you're pondering how much involvement the birth mother should be allowed to have in this child's life. Is it selfish to apply with the stipulation that contact would only be allowed after the child's 18th birthday? Would this really be fair to the child? What option is ultimately the healthiest for all parties?
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510: Rob Reid | Why the Future is a Good Kind of Scary May 20, 2021

Rob Reid (@Rob_Reid) is a tech entrepreneur, early-stage tech investor, author of After On: A Novel of Silicon Valley, and host of the After On Podcast.

What We Discuss with Rob Reid:

While COVID-19 has been devastating on a global scale, it's comparatively benign when we consider how bad it could have been with a deadlier, more transmissible virus and a decimated infrastructure without access to basic necessities.
What gain of function research is, and why it's so dangerous in a world where even the most secure laboratories can leak pathogens into the general population.
The death toll inflicted by society's suicidal mass murderers is limited only by the weapons they have available -- whether they're guns, knives, airplanes, or synthetically manufactured superviruses created by soon-to-be commonplace genetic manipulation technology.
The steps we can take as an international community to fend off the malevolent efforts of a few bad actors by creating an infrastructure that can detect and prevent the spread of any potential future pandemic.
How DNA printers with the ability to create pandemic-defying vaccines on demand may become as common in the home as smoke alarms.
And much more...

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509: Sam Harris | Making Sense of the Present Tense May 18, 2021

Sam Harris (@SamHarrisOrg) is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and author of five New York Times bestsellers. He is the host of the Making Sense podcast and his latest book is Making Sense: Conversations on Consciousness, Morality, and the Future of Humanity.

What We Discuss with Sam Harris:

How can someone in the public eye speak freely without worrying about being canceled?
How to keep an open mind when debating someone with whom you disagree vehemently.
What it really takes to get people to behave ethically.
How to resist the distorting effect of social media's "funhouse mirror" on reality.
Why, if you choose to participate in social media, you should make sure to follow at least some (preferably many) people who don't share your views.
And much more...

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508: Shaking an Unsuitable Stalking Suitor | Feedback Friday May 14, 2021

Your sister's (now former) boyfriend might be a legitimate psychopath, but he's definitely a stalker who's threatened her for breaking up with him after she discovered his unfaithfulness. How can she best protect herself from his deranged promises to ruin her life? We'll look for the best answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can your sister best protect herself from a stalker ex-boyfriend's deranged threats to ruin her life? [Thanks to George Grant and Corbin Payne for helping us with this one!]
What are the pros and cons of working with your significant other?
How can your friend protect her job and sanity against harassment from a senior co-worker? [Thanks to Corbin Payne for helping us with this one!]
Your rental property has neighbors who are a nuisance to your tenants. You're losing money because your tenants don’t want the hassle of the weekend parties, and you're not on premises to document the neighbors' transgressions. What can you do? [Thanks to Brandon Turner for help with this one!]
Even though there seems to finally be light at the end of the tunnel, what's the best way to network during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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507: Robert Cialdini | A New Look at the Science of Influence May 13, 2021

Robert Cialdini (@RobertCialdini) is widely regarded as the “Godfather of influence” for his groundbreaking work in ethical persuasion. An update of his bestseller that started it all, Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion, is out now.

What We Discuss with Robert Cialdini:

Cialdini’s Universal Principles of Influence that turn you into an unstoppable persuasion machine (and allow you to defend yourself against the unethical influence of others).
Why it’s a bad idea to accept a gift or favor from someone we don’t like or trust, and how we can reject such a gift or favor gracefully.
How to become more likable (without being a smarmy weirdo about it).
Why social proof is powerful for positive and negative outcomes and how we can leverage this.
The most ideal time to disclose a negative for maximum damage control.
And much more...

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506: Tim Grover | The Unforgiving Race to Greatness May 11, 2021

Tim Grover is the preeminent authority on the science and art of achieving physical and mental dominance relied upon by legendary athletes like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant at the top of their game. He's also an author, and his latest book is Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness.

What We Discuss with Tim Grover:

Putting aside inspirational Internet meme bromides, what does it really mean to be relentless?
Why you can't even access the upper limits of the physical without putting the mental blocks in place first.
Why the intangibles -- like commitment and resilience -- are more important than the measurable -- like strength and speed.
The paradigm-shifting thought patterns that go into becoming a world-class champion.
Why top performers aren't looking for motivation -- they're looking for elevation.
And much more...

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505: Special Needs Son Seduced by Psycho Siren | Feedback Friday May 07, 2021

504: Lt. Col. Oliver North | Lessons from the Tragedies of War May 06, 2021

Lt. Col. Oliver North (@OliverLNorth) is a political commentator, military historian, and retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. He is the author of many leather-bound books, and the host of Oliver North's America and Oliver North's Real American Heroes.

What We Discuss with Oliver North:

An Oliver North's-eye view of the Iran–Contra affair after 30+ years in the rearview mirror.
Using SMEAC (Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, and Command and Signal) for making decisions in high-pressure situations.
Why Oliver still recalls one day as a Marine machine-gunner during the Vietnam conflict as the worst in his life.
What it's like to survive an assassination attempt (and outlive its bumbling perpetrators).
Why Oliver considers "servant leaders" to be the best leaders.
And much more...

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503: Cal Newport | Reimagining Work in a World without Email May 04, 2021

Cal Newport researches cutting-edge technology and writes about the impact of these innovations on society. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Deep Work, So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Digital Minimalism, and his latest, A World without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload.

What We Discuss with Cal Newport:

What is the hyperactive hive mind, and how did the collaborative nature of email communication give rise to it?
Why checking our email an average of every six minutes is, as Cal puts it, "a terrible way to extract value from human neurons."
How so-called multitasking takes its toll not only on our individual capacity to focus, but on the prosperity of society as a whole.
Why debuzzing the hyperactive hive mind can't be done from the inbox, but by replacing the rules for how we collaborate.
How we can set the rules, guidelines, and systems by which we agree to communicate without succumbing to the collective pull of the hyperactive hive mind.
And much more...

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502: How Do I Tell Daughter Her Dad Is Dying? | Feedback Friday Apr 30, 2021

The father of your eight-year-old daughter has been given six months to live. How much do you tell your daughter -- and how soon? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

The father of your eight-year-old daughter has been given six months to live. How much do you tell your daughter -- and how soon? [Thanks to clinical psychologist and friend Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
Career circumstances drove you and your ex-girlfriend apart a few years ago. And while she thinks you and her new fiance would be fast friends, you don't need a constant reminder of what might have been. How do you get her to respect your boundaries on this matter?
A recruiter told you that a misdemeanor DUI from 2013 makes your chance of becoming an Air Force officer "nearly zero," but it's a dream you've had since you were seven. You couldn't forgive yourself for not giving it a shot anyway, but are you just wasting your time? [Thanks to Evil Genius Jason LeDuc for helping us field this one!]
You've been on a revolving door basis with college admissions for years, never really nailing down a course plan that suits you before you drop out and try something else. You've spent countless hours and dollars without credentials to begin a professional career, much to your parents' shame as well as your own. How can you just choose a path and stick to it?
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501: Ed Calderon | Survival Secrets of a Drug War Veteran Part Two Apr 29, 2021

Ed Calderon (@eds_manifesto) is a non-permissive environment specialist and combatives instructor with over 10 years of experience in counter-narcotics, organized crime investigation, and public safety in the northern border region of Mexico. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Find part one here!]

What We Discuss with Ed Calderon:

Three things that kept Ed from choosing the cartel life over law enforcement when it became a very real option.
Why there’s an eerie devotion to blasphemous, Church-condemned figures like death icon La Santa Muerte by the dispossessed and the deadly on both sides of the law.
What happens when different factions of law enforcement in the same area work for different cartels.
How occult practices that combine Catholic symbology with Aztec beliefs adapt to changing times and desperate characters.
Is Ed worried for his life after crossing some of the world’s most dangerous and vindictive people?
And much more…

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500: Ed Calderon | Survival Secrets of a Drug War Veteran Part One Apr 27, 2021

Ed Calderon (@eds_manifesto) is a non-permissive environment specialist and combatives instructor with over 10 years of experience in counter-narcotics, organized crime investigation, and public safety in the northern border region of Mexico. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stick around for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Ed Calderon:

How drug cartels infiltrate and take over towns, cities, and entire regions without fearing local law enforcement or even the military.
How US taxpayers fund limitless government corruption south of the border without any real accountability.
2020 has been the most deadly year in Mexico for cartel-related violence, and it's getting worse.
Not all mass graves found in Mexico are the result of cartel atrocities. The reality could be even more sinister.
Why cracking down on cartel crime is such a difficult (and life-threatening) proposition for would-be crusaders.
And much more...

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499: Preparing a Polyamorous Protection Plan | Feedback Friday Apr 23, 2021

498: Rob Dyrdek | Manufacturing Amazing with the Dyrdek Machine Apr 22, 2021

Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) is an entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder. He's the founder of venture creation studio Dyrdek Machine and host of the Build with Rob podcast.

What We Discuss with Rob Dyrdek:

How Rob negotiated with his parents to let him drop out of high school and become a professional skateboarder at age 16.
The lesson veteran skateboarder Neil Blender taught young Rob about knowing his range when taking a shot at doing something extraordinary.
How Rob hones the clarity to operate in what he calls "kill mode" by eliminating the stressors that keep him from living optimally.
What venture creation studio Dyrdek Machine is and how it's been built to efficiently launch meaningful businesses that stand the test of time and have an impact on the world.
How Rob has the uncanny ability to, as his friend Shane Nickerson says, put himself in a position where luck hits him.
And much more...

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497: David Kilgour | The Heartless Art of Forced Organ Harvesting Apr 20, 2021

David Kilgour is a human rights activist, former lawyer, and Canadian politician. He is a Senior Fellow to the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, and co-author of Bloody Harvest: Organ Harvesting of Falun Gong Practitioners in China.

What We Discuss with David Kilgour:

Who is targeted by the Chinese government for forced organ harvesting, and why?
How long has this illicit trade been going on, and who does it benefit?
How much does a healthy kidney, heart, or lung go for on this immoral market?
Who is Gao Zhisheng, and why is his story important?
How these atrocities have been brought to light and what efforts are being undertaken by the international community to put an end to them.
And much more...

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496: Schizophrenic Mother a Duty Like No Other | Feedback Friday Apr 16, 2021

495: Jon Acuff | The Surprising Solution to Overthinking Apr 15, 2021

Jon Acuff (@jonacuff) is an Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker, host of the All It Takes Is a Goal podcast, and author of multiple bestsellers. His latest book is Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking.

What We Discuss with Jon Acuff:

Jon defines a soundtrack as those repetitive thoughts that play automatically in your head that shape more of your choices than you know -- and this is why you need to curate your soundtrack.
Three questions to ask yourself if you want to identify a broken soundtrack that derails your ambitions -- and change it into one that goads you into action.
How you can flip a worry-inducing soundtrack into one that instills confidence.
Being prepared always leads to an action; overthinking always leads to more overthinking.
Something better to tell yourself than "Fake it 'til you make it" from the son of the guy who coined that phrase.
And much more...

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494: Rutger Bregman | Humankind: A Hopeful History Apr 13, 2021

Rutger Bregman (@rcbregman) is a historian and author who has published five books on history, philosophy, and economics. His latest is New York Times bestseller Humankind: A Hopeful History.

What We Discuss with Rutger Bregman:

How crises like the London Blitz during WWII and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina tend to bring out the best in people rather than the worst.
Why a crisis that forces us to isolate rather than connect with each other as a way to cope (like the COVID-19 pandemic) may make some of us behave counter to this tendency, but not most.
The evidence that prevails against veneer theory -- the idea that humanity is only buffered from acting on its vilest and most selfish instincts by the thin veneer of civilization (perpetrated by those in power throughout human history).
The negativity bias vs. contact theory: how we can counter the effects of past bad experiences with others by increasing our exposure to diversity.
How a real-life Lord of the Flies incident disproved the thesis of William Golding's fictional counterpart and showed how six shipwrecked schoolkids cooperated to thrive on a remote island for more than a year.
And much more...

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493: Should You Sue Uncle Sam for Allegation Sham? | Feedback Friday Apr 09, 2021

Your promising military career was derailed when former colleagues falsely accused you of wrongdoing to cover their own misdeeds. Even though the timeline proved that your alleged malfeasance would have been impossible and you were cleared of all charges, you missed promotions, eligibility cutoffs, special pay, and accompanying bonuses over the course of the lengthy investigation. Adding insult to these injuries is the message that your higher-ups have elected "not to go forward" with reinstating your qualifications and reimbursing you for your losses. So now you're wondering: should you sue Uncle Sam for this allegation sham?

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your military career was derailed by accusations of misconduct proven untrue, but you've been denied back pay or promotions due. Should you sue? [Thanks to attorney and friend Corbin Payne for helping us with this one!]
In an out-of-character lapse of judgment, your girlfriend got drunk, drove, hit a car, and got arrested. As a result, she may spend a year in prison. While you feel bad for her, you don't want to be pulled down by her bad choices. Should you stay or should you go?
In spite of the pandemic, your new business is thriving. Unfortunately, your mental health isn't, and establishing self-care boundaries with your workaholic business partner isn't panning out. Should you try to navigate the partnership for the sake of all you've built, or let it go for the sake of your sanity?
What's the best way to get your child to learn a second language at a young age?
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492: Michael Shermer | Why We Believe Weird Things Apr 08, 2021

Michael Shermer (@michaelshermer) is the founder of Skeptic magazine and several books on the nature of belief. He’s the Director of The Skeptics Society, a non-profit dedicated to the promotion of science, reason, and critical thinking. He joins us to discuss why people believe weird things. [This is a rebroadcast that originally aired in 2016.]

What We Discuss with Michael Shermer:

How do beliefs form and persist even when we know they’re wrong?
Why do skeptics (and restaurant owners) scowl at the mention of Uri Geller?
Why are smart people even more susceptible to faulty beliefs?
How do our genes influence our political and religious beliefs?
What’s the difference between a skeptic and a cynic?
And much more...

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491: Ray Dalio | The Changing World Order Apr 06, 2021

Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) is the founder of Bridgewater Associates — the largest and best-performing hedge fund in the world — and author of New York Times bestseller Principles: Life and Work. His latest book is The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail.

What We Discuss with Ray Dalio:

What history can tell us about the cycles our society has endured before and what we should expect from the cycles to come.
The cycle we're currently experiencing in terms of our economy and security as a country (and as a planet).
What Ray sees as the way forward to ensure these cycles serve as warnings -- not just echoes of past disasters.
What the West needs to do to remain competitive with China and other emerging world powers.
What Ray has learned from grieving the recent loss of his son.
And much more...

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490: Boo's Rightful Vexation Over Frightening Fixation | Feedback Friday Apr 02, 2021

You love jumping out of random hiding places in your house to startle your fiancée, but your fiancée does not share your enthusiasm for this "hobby" and wants you to knock it the heck off. You understand your boo's rightful vexation over this frightening fixation, but you can't seem to stop. Is this a common problem? We'll tackle this and more here on our special Day-After-April-Fool's-Day episode of Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Jordan shares a story about the time he thought he was going to get arrested at the donut shop in the middle of the night.
You think you might be addicted to the thrill of jumping out of random hiding places in your house to startle your fiancée, because now you can't stop (even though she really, really wants you to). Is this a "normal" problem?
Do Jordan and Gabe brush their teeth and floss every day?
What have been Jordan's best and worst interviews? Does he stay friends with any of them afterward?
What are the strangest things Gabe and Jordan know how to do?
How do Jordan and Gabe feel about psychedelics?
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489: Frank Bourassa | The World’s Greatest Counterfeiter Part Two Apr 01, 2021

Frank Bourassa counterfeited and sold $250 million in fake US currency until he was nabbed in an undercover operation. Now he runs a security company and works with the police to catch other counterfeiters.

What We Discuss with Frank Bourassa:

How someone creates a quarter of a billion dollars in American $20 bills that not only look genuine, but feel genuine even to experts.
The hours of research that Frank spent learning how to create counterfeit money that would pass most muster without immediately going to jail on his first attempt.
The catalyst that drove Frank to pursue a life of crime in the first place (and has probably tempted most of us to consider it from time to time).
It takes money to make money: Frank reveals the startup fees that went into his operation to literally print the perfect $20 bills en masse.
How much labor actually goes into a counterfeiting project at this scale -- once you find a crew you think you can trust.
And much more...

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488: Frank Bourassa | The World’s Greatest Counterfeiter Part One Mar 30, 2021

Frank Bourassa counterfeited and sold $250 million in fake US currency until he was nabbed in an undercover operation. Now he runs a security company and works with the police to catch other counterfeiters.

What We Discuss with Frank Bourassa:

How someone creates a quarter of a billion dollars in American $20 bills that not only look genuine, but feel genuine even to experts.
The hours of research that Frank spent learning how to create counterfeit money that would pass most muster without immediately going to jail on his first attempt.
The catalyst that drove Frank to pursue a life of crime in the first place (and has probably tempted most of us to consider it from time to time).
It takes money to make money: Frank reveals the startup fees that went into his operation to literally print the perfect $20 bills en masse.
How much labor actually goes into a counterfeiting project at this scale -- once you find a crew you think you can trust.
And much more...

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487: Connect with Cult Father, or Don't Even Bother? | Feedback Friday Mar 26, 2021

486: Nina Schick | Deepfakes and the Coming Infocalypse Mar 25, 2021

Nina Schick (@NinaDSchick) specializes in how technology is transforming geopolitics and society in the 21st century. She is the author of Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse.

What We Discuss with Nina Schick:

What deepfakes are and how they're created using technology that is getting exponentially more sophisticated every year and accessible to anyone.
How deepfakes go beyond novelty and into dangerous territory occupied by blackmailers, propagandists, terrorists, conspiracy theorists, and other unsavory ne'er-do-wells who profit by making the rest of us doubt what we can trust as reality.
Why deepfakes are so much more concerning than reality-bending manipulations of the past.
The potential positive uses of AI-assisted deepfake technology that will change our world as dramatically as the advent of the Internet.
How we can discern between real photo, video, or audio footage and imposter deepfakes to avoid being duped by 21st-century technoshysters.
And much more...

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485: Leah Remini | Surviving Hollywood and Scientology Mar 23, 2021

Leah Remini (@leahremini) is an actor, producer, co-host of podcast Scientology: Fair Game, and co-author of Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology.

What We Discuss with Leah Remini:

What Scientology is, how it came about, and why it's so dangerous.
The lengths the Scientology organization has gone through to protect itself from the government and its disillusioned apostates.
How Leah and her Fair Game co-host Mike Rinder have survived the stalking, harassment, and threats of post-Scientology life.
What die-hard Scientologists really believe.
How Scientology recruits and retains its A-list celebrity lineup.
And much more...

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484: Give Bridesmaid the Boot for Political Dispute? | Feedback Friday Mar 19, 2021

Your BFF was slated to be a bridesmaid at your wedding, but she can't resist the urge to argue about politics with you, your fiance, and anyone with whom she disagrees. Now you're wondering: should you even invite her to the wedding at all? We'll dig into this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your BFF bridesmaid insufferably loves to argue politics to the point that your fiance can't stand the sight of her. Now you're wondering: should you even invite her to your wedding?
Even though you helped your dad build a multi-million dollar business, your long-distance girlfriend's old-fashioned parents don't approve of your relationship. They don't see what you've done as an accomplishment, just that you "work for your dad." What can you do to improve your relationship with people who might someday be your in-laws?
You tend to interact with people in a way that some consider being too informal or familiar. Sometimes your sense of humor just doesn't seem to hit the right note and you wind up offending more often than making people laugh. Is there anything you should be doing to make a better impression?
Your girlfriend is a magnificent writer, with a master's degree in English, pursuing a career in publishing. Unfortunately, her lack of success in landing a job has sapped her confidence; she won’t reach out to friends and family for support, and is terrified to ask for help. She's even opposed to therapy thanks to bad experiences in the past. What can you do?
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483: Drew Binsky | Vicarious Trips and Travel Tips Mar 18, 2021

Drew Binsky (@drewbinsky) has been to 194 countries (probably more by the time you're done reading this sentence), shares his prolific adventures on YouTube, and hopes to inspire us all to become better world travelers. Take in the vicarious trips and travel tips with him here!

What We Discuss with Drew Binsky:

What it's like to spend 24 hours with an isolated tribe of pygmies in the middle of a forest in Africa.
The story of Zablon Simintov, the last and only remaining Afghan Jew in the country of Afghanistan.
What Drew considers to be the most dangerous country in the world (without even a close second), and how he fared during his six days there.
Why the most expensive countries in the world are ones you've probably never heard of.
How Drew protects himself when he's traveling in war zones and countries that are particularly hostile toward journalists.
And much more...

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482: Adam Grant | The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know Mar 16, 2021

Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) is Wharton’s top-rated professor, the host of podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant, and the author of three New York Times Best Sellers: Option B (with Sheryl Sandberg), Originals, and Give and Take. Adam revisits the show to discuss his latest book, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.

What We Discuss with Adam Grant:

Why being open to changing your mind is a huge advantage in your personal and professional life -- and not weakness, as your ego is urging you to believe.
The criteria by which Amazon's Jeff Bezos makes big decisions quickly while allowing room for a change of mind when new information is revealed.
How you can use brainwriting instead of brainstorming to come up with the best ideas from within your organization without losing them to the hazards of dreaded groupthink.
Why your network could do with a "disagreeable giver" (or several) to tear your ideas apart and point out the holes in your thinking -- not to bring you down, but to help you improve.
How to preface criticism so that other people really hear it (in only 19 words or so) without taking offense.
And much more...

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481: Custody Battle Rattles Disproven Dad | Feedback Friday Mar 12, 2021

When a father is unbothered by the results of a paternity test that disproves a biological connection to the daughter he's raised since birth, what can he do to win a custody battle against the uncooperative mother who's considered a more "real" parent by the state? We'll seek the answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Can a dad who's raised a daughter as his own win custody after a court-ordered test disproves his paternity? [Once again, many thanks to attorney and friend Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
A new job with amazing opportunities for growth means leaving behind a team you've come to admire. What's the most graceful way to exit while remaining on good terms?
A simple request for a textbook refund has led to erroneous, uninvited emails from the publisher containing private information of other customers, which means someone else probably has your "private" information. On top of this, you still don't have a refund. Is threatening legal action your most reasonable next step? [Yep. The Payne Train helped us with this one too! Thanks, Corbin!]
For years, you've been happily married to the love of your life, but they've become politically active to a hostile degree on social media and condescending toward you for being "uninformed" when you want to talk about something -- anything -- else. What can you do to bring the boiling point down a bit?
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480: Roger Atwood | Stealing History Mar 11, 2021

Roger Atwood (@rogeratwood) knows where priceless antiquities are buried, who is digging them up, and who is fencing and buying them, as described in his book Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World.

What We Discuss with Roger Atwood:

How abhorrent colonial looting practices of the past pale in comparison to the streamlined, market-driven illicit antiquities trading of today.
Contrary to popular depiction, illicit antiquities traders aren't marginalized hustlers scrambling to put food on the table, but savvy businesspeople following the demand that leads to a hefty payday.
How well-connected and wealthy collectors perpetuate this market by requesting and purchasing relics on demand in the same way most of us would order pizza.
Why this on-demand artifact mill irrevocably destroys more than it rescues from the unknown past and ruins sites beyond the context of legitimate archaeological salvageability.
On a positive note: what can be done to stem the tide for this wasteful demand so future generations might still enjoy what's yet to be discovered.
And much more...

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479: Lisa Feldman Barrett | Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain Mar 09, 2021

Lisa Feldman Barrett (@lfeldmanbarrett) is among the top one percent most-cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. Her new book, Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain, is out now.

What We Discuss with Lisa Feldman Barrett:

Our brains evolved to keep our bodies alive -- thinking is just a bonus by-product.
Why the lizard brain theory is a myth.
More like companies than computers, our brains reorganize themselves when the situation calls for adaptation to survive.
How our brains predict what we think we’re hearing and seeing, and how this affects our behavior.
Why you're not really left-brained or right-brained.
And much more...

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478: Will Suing Abusive Father Bring Mother Peace? | Feedback Friday Mar 05, 2021

Your mother and aunt have suffered lifelong trauma from your grandfather's physical, mental, and sexual abuse of them when they were children. The family has been considering legal action against him, but it would be difficult for your mother and aunt to repeatedly relive this abuse in court, and the strength of the case is in question because this happened over 30 years ago. Should they pursue it anyway? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should your mother and aunt sue their father 30 years after he physically, mentally, and sexually abused them? Would justice -- or at least telling their story in court -- bring them peace? [Thanks again to Corbin Payne for helping us with this one!]
You're an ex-con whose rough childhood and over 10 years in prison have taught you some hard but valuable lessons, and you've earned a uniquely valuable skill set. So how do you market this experience in a way that will serve you in the outside world?
You and your significant other have been living with their mother for much of the pandemic. While you get along, she can be passive-aggressive, petty, and dramatic. You try to sympathize, listen, and help her out when possible, but it's stressing you out. What else can you do to maintain a good relationship without sacrificing your own sanity?
You’ve been passed over for a promotion twice in a year and a half, and you suspect the reasons might be more personal than professional. Should you lodge a complaint at the risk of a hit to your reputation, or should you just take it on the chin and hope a third time will be the charm? Bottom line: how can you be truly proactive about advancement?
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477: Peter Diamandis | Creating a Future Bold in Abundance Mar 04, 2021

Peter Diamandis (@PeterDiamandis) is the founder of the XPRIZE Foundation, co-host of the Exponential Wisdom Podcast, and co-author of Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World and Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think.

What We Discuss with Peter Diamandis:

What does the future hold for human longevity, space colonization, artificial intelligence, and beyond?
How can we adapt — individually and as a society — to deal with increased automation in the workforce?
What is linear thinking and why does it cause us to miss the mark when coping with technology, innovation, and the advancement of the human race?
If you don’t know your calling in life, your calling in life is to discover what that is.
What experiments can kids curious about science do that won’t get them put on a no-fly list for the foreseeable future?
And so much more…

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476: Dan David | Putting Muscle on the China Hustle Mar 02, 2021

Dan David (@Dan_David44) is an investor, activist short-seller, and whistle-blower. He is the founder of Wolfpack Research, host of the I Hung Up On Warren Buffett Podcast, and is featured in The China Hustle documentary.

What We Discuss with Dan David:

Dan defines what it means to be an activist short-seller, and how his research discerns between legitimate but worthwhile risks in the market and outright criminal fraud.
How Chinese companies use reverse mergers to trade on US markets without oversight and siphon hundreds of billions of dollars from the economy without accountability or criminal consequences.
Why the US government allows this legalized corruption to continue (with the blessing of investment banks).
In the end, who really suffers in the fallout of these reverse takeover (RTO) scams.
The long-term dangers of allowing this fraud to continue, and what Dan sees as our way out of this mess.
And much more...

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475: Is It Possible to Assuage Narcissistic Rage? | Feedback Friday Feb 26, 2021

Your significant other of six years has a narcissistic personality disorder and an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Even when sober, she can turn on a dime and engage in narcissistic rage, which includes venomous, disrespectful rants and the destruction of expensive artwork. It seems obvious that you should break up with her, but she's unemployable and unable to care for herself, and living arrangements for whoever leaves would be difficult to secure in the midst of the pandemic. What's your next move? We'll do what we can to help assuage narcissistic rage and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What are you avoiding just because the desired outcome would take longer than you'd like?
What do you do when your significant other ruins your stuff in fits of narcissistic rage but breaking up is logistically difficult? [Thanks to friend and therapist Kim Seltzer for helping us field this one!]
You're excited about becoming a first-time parent, but you're worried it won't allow you the time to do your full-time job and pursue a career in competitive golf. Does this make you a selfish jerk?
An opening for advancement has come up at your company, but you're not sure you're ready for it just yet. Should you go for it anyway, or wait until you've got more experience under your belt and hope that opportunity knocks again?
While you're not currently disabled, you do have multiple sclerosis that will gradually incapacitate you to some degree over time. Are you obligated to disclose this on a job application? [Thanks to once-adversary, now-friend, and attorney Jeremy Golan for helping us with this one!]
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474: David Eagleman | The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain Feb 25, 2021

David Eagleman (@davideagleman) is a neuroscientist at Stanford, CSO of sensory substitution technology company NeoSensory, host of Emmy-nominated PBS/BBC series The Brain, and author of Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain.

What We Discuss with David Eagleman:

Like organisms in a forest, the multicellular components of your brain are as much in competition with one another as they are in cooperation.
How your sensory landscape adapts to utilize what's useful and discard what's not as you learn new skills.
Why David believes the nature vs. nurture debate is dead (and that Darwin might owe Lamarck a bit of an apology).
How neglect can irreparably shape the brain of a child, and what this can teach us about the way different generations learn about, process, and behave in the world.
How senses like sight and hearing can be translated by technology for people without a native ability to process them, and why we'll be able to invent entirely new senses with the help of technology.
And much more...

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473: Scott Galloway | From Crisis to Opportunity Post Corona Feb 23, 2021

Scott Galloway (@profgalloway) cohosts Pivot with Kara Swisher, publishes the No Mercy/No Malice newsletter, is a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and is the author of Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity.

What We Discuss with Scott Galloway:

How the pandemic has accelerated changes already in the making: it only took 40 weeks to lose the jobs that it took 20 years to create, and only eight weeks for e-commerce to experience a decade's worth of growth.
The industries most poised to thrive in the post-pandemic world.
Why it's never been easier to become a billionaire, and it's never been harder to become a millionaire.
How education will change as a result of pandemic upheaval and the technology created to match its demand -- likely for the better.
How to make sure these dramatic changes work for you instead of against you.
And much more...

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472: When Your Employee Defrauds the Government | Feedback Friday Feb 19, 2021

In spite of not being financially affected by the pandemic, you know an employee of yours and his wife have been gaming the system and taking unemployment benefits and PPP loans from the government to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars. While you're deeply bothered by their gleeful boasting about these fraudulent actions, you also don't like meddling in other people's business. Should you file a complaint to the proper authorities anyway, or just hope that karma will come around someday? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your well-paid employee boasts about fraudulently receiving COVID relief from the government to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars. Should you report this or hope karma intervenes? Another ponderable: if he's regularly and remorselessly stealing from Uncle Sam, what's he been stealing from your company?
Your irresponsible sister parties and spends beyond her means while neglecting her daughter. You want to be supportive of your niece's well-being, but you also don't want to take her off your sister's hands and enable more bad behavior. How do you find a decent middle ground without also neglecting your own family?
As a Westerner teaching English in Japan, how do you get past the point of being a tall, freakish curiosity to the locals in order to build deeper relationships with new friends?
Would getting a text message from a person you spent a total of eight hours with over a year ago mean anything? Or would it just be a weird, semi-unnecessary gesture?
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471: Steven Hassan | The #iGotOut Guide to Quitting QAnon Feb 18, 2021

Steven Hassan (@CultExpert) has helped thousands of individuals and families recover from undue influence (authoritarian control). With over 40 years of experience, he is sought after as one of the foremost authorities on undue influence and controlling groups and individuals. He is the founder of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center, and a founding collaborator of the #iGotOut movement.

What We Discuss with Steven Hassan:

How a disinformation crusade like QAnon takes root and thrives in the politically polarized petri dish of modern America (with a little help from its outside adversaries).
Why the trope of non-human elites ritualistically sustaining themselves on the essence of innocent children should seem familiar -- because this blood libel has been most famously used to normalize the persecution of Jews from the Middle Ages to the Holocaust and beyond.
How QAnon appeals not only to the predictable dumber-than-a-box-of-rocks demographic, but a surprising number of seemingly otherwise intelligent people who are counterintuitively more susceptible to its influence than most.
How Steven’s BITE model applies to QAnon's manipulation of behavior, information, thought, and emotion among its followers to show it for what it is: a destructive cult with elements of psyops thrown in for good measure.
What we can and should do when people we care about have been sucked down the QAnon rabbit hole and we want to see them safely tethered back to reality.
And much more...

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470: Bruce Sackman | A Glimpse Behind the Murder Curtain Feb 16, 2021

Bruce Sackman (@bts1811) is a renowned investigator specializing in tracking down medical serial killers. He is the co-author of Behind the Murder Curtain: Special Agent Bruce Sackman Hunts Doctors and Nurses Who Kill Our Veterans.

What We Discuss with Bruce Sackman:

How Bruce first became aware of the MSKs (medical serial killers) who were operating for years, undetected, in our veterans hospitals.
Why it's so difficult -- even for medical professionals -- to spot their colleagues who kill in a hospital environment (and why it's often covered up when they do).
How the monstrously prolific body count of a quietly efficient MSK makes the serial killers who wind up famous as household names and true crime documentary subjects seem like amateurs in comparison.
What motivates an MSK to murder the people who trust and rely on them for care?
How Bruce's experience with tracking, exposing, and catching MSKs have helped investigators and forensic nurses throughout the world put a stop to these formerly unchecked murder sprees.
And much more...

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469: Should a Cheater Get a Second Chance? | Feedback Friday Feb 12, 2021

Should a cheater get a second chance? Like most of us, you probably have an instant answer to that question. But what if the cheater happened to be you? Should the ex you cheated on give you a second chance? We'll tackle this timeless question and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/469

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

A listener shares their own false confession story after hearing episode 456 with Laura Nirider, and Corbin Payne reminds us why we should never talk to the police without an attorney present whether or not we're guilty.
Should a cheater get a second chance? What if you're the cheater? Does that change your answer? Should the ex you cheated on give you a second chance?
Your idealist sibling can't seem to get his life together unless the "perfect" opportunities present themselves, and your family has had enough. How can you gently nudge him toward the path of progress he needs to take?
Your former boss turned hostile when you gave your two-week notice, and now you're worried she'll give you a bad reference as you seek employment elsewhere. How do you prepare for this possibility as you interview for future positions?
Your grandma's struggles with seasonal depression are exacerbated by her quarantine-era hobby of doomscrolling the news and posting on Facebook. What can you do to help her get unstuck from her own gloomy thoughts during this time?
What systems do we have in place to ensure we answer all the messages that come our way?
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468: Jack Schafer | Getting People to Reveal the Truth Part Two Feb 11, 2021

Jack Schafer (@jackschafer) is a retired FBI special agent, current assistant professor at Western Illinois University, and co-author of The Truth Detector: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide for Getting People to Reveal the Truth. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Jack Schafer:

Elicitation versus interrogation: why one is usually more effective in extracting truth than the other.
How the elicitation techniques used by the FBI to uncover secrets from foreign spies can be applied to buying used cars, negotiating better salaries, and finding out if your teenager is throwing parties when you're out of town.
Three friend signals we display when we want to establish rapport and trust with someone we've just met (and might be used against us by con artists and other disreputable types).
How presumptive statements can be used to play upon our insecurities and get us to easily reveal truths we'd otherwise keep guarded -- and what we can do to avoid spilling the beans when they're used against us.
How to use a third-party perspective to discover what people are really thinking.
And much more...

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467: Jack Schafer | Getting People to Reveal the Truth Part One Feb 09, 2021

Jack Schafer (@jackschafer) is a retired FBI special agent, current assistant professor at Western Illinois University, and co-author of The Truth Detector: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide for Getting People to Reveal the Truth. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Jack Schafer:

Elicitation versus interrogation: why one is usually more effective in extracting truth than the other.
How the elicitation techniques used by the FBI to uncover secrets from foreign spies can be applied to buying used cars, negotiating better salaries, and finding out if your teenager is throwing parties when you're out of town.
Three friend signals we display when we want to establish rapport and trust with someone we've just met (and might be used against us by con artists and other disreputable types).
How presumptive statements can be used to play upon our insecurities and get us to easily reveal truths we'd otherwise keep guarded -- and what we can do to avoid spilling the beans when they're used against us.
How to use a third-party perspective to discover what people are really thinking.
And much more...

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466: How to Cope with a Dying, Narcissistic Parent | Feedback Friday Feb 05, 2021

In order to preserve your own sanity, you cut off all contact with your covert narcissist mom a few years ago. But now that she's dying, you wonder if you should reconcile for the short time she has left -- or regret not doing so once it's too late. What's the right thing to do here? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

In order to preserve your own sanity, you cut off all contact with your covert narcissist mom a few years ago. But now she's dying and you wonder if you should reconcile for the short time she has left -- or regret not doing so once it's too late.
You've become a perpetual shoulder to cry on for someone who never follows your advice no matter how much time you devote to trying to help them. How do you gently quit the job of being this person's informal (and free) therapist?
You've been at your current job for seven years with no advancement in your pay or position in spite of exceeding expectations and never receiving a negative performance review. Your boss promised a raise two and a half years ago, but it still hasn't surfaced. What should you do?
You're 50 years old and have worked in the same industry for most of your adult life. You're interested in transitioning to a different career, but you're starting to wonder if your age is a help or a hindrance. When you show up to interviews with grey hair, does it communicate "experienced and reliable" or "old and obsolete?"
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465: Thomas Erikson | How to Protect Yourself from Psychopaths Feb 04, 2021

Thomas Erikson is a behavioral expert, active lecturer, and bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots and Surrounded by Psychopaths: How to Protect Yourself from Being Manipulated and Exploited in Business.

What We Discuss with Thomas Erikson:

Not all narcissists are psychopaths, but all psychopaths are narcissists. So how can you identify the psychopaths in your life who don't act like the ones you see in slasher flicks and psychological thrillers?
What psychopaths have to gain from manipulating and destroying other people.
The insidious tactics psychopaths use to sow doubt and reap chaos in others.
How you can resist these tactics before they're used to ruin your life.
What to do if you suspect that you might be a psychopath.
And much more...

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Thomas Erikson is a behavioral expert, active lecturer, and bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots and Surrounded by Psychopaths: How to Protect Yourself from Being Manipulated and Exploited in Business.

What We Discuss with Thomas Erikson:

Not all narcissists are psychopaths, but all psychopaths are narcissists. So how can you identify the psychopaths in your life who don't act like the ones you see in slasher flicks and psychological thrillers?
What psychopaths have to gain from manipulating and destroying other people.
The insidious tactics psychopaths use to sow doubt and reap chaos in others.
How you can resist these tactics before they're...

464: Ramit Sethi | I Will Teach You to Find Your Dream Job Feb 02, 2021

Ramit Sethi (@ramit) is the bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. No B.S. Just a 6-Week Program That Works, and now he's applied the same no-nonsense approach to his latest program, Find Your Dream Job.

What We Discuss with Ramit Sethi:

Many people are underpaid, often by $10,000 per year. How can you make sure you're not one of them?
What hiring managers are really looking for in job candidates, and how to refrain from disqualifying yourself before you've even applied simply because you lack a prerequisite mentioned in the listing.
Throwing your resume on a stack with the rest of the candidates and hoping for the best is probably a wasted effort -- because most of the best jobs are filled through backdoor introductions, often before they're ever made public.
By the time you've been granted an interview, the hiring manager doesn't want a generic rehash of your credentials -- they're more interested in knowing how well you'll fit in with the team and if you can be counted on under pressure.
The three parts of the negotiation power dynamics framework that will help you maximize the outcome of your negotiations by understanding your leverage.
And much more...

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463: Saying Sayonara to Sister's Swindling Sweetie | Feedback Friday Jan 29, 2021

While your sister's history of bad beaus continues to sap her self-esteem and savings, her current companion's cons are preying upon your parents' provisions. What's the surest way of saying sayonara to your sister's swindling sweetie? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

While your sister's history of bad beaus continues to sap her self-esteem and savings, her current companion's cons are preying upon your parents' provisions. What's the surest way of saying sayonara to your sister's swindling sweetie?
As a young, caucasian, cisgender, heterosexual, and relatively fit male with no real health issues (or even allergies), you recognize your privilege and genetic luck. How do you most responsibly support those who are less privileged as an ally who amplifies their messages, educates yourself, and stays mindful of your impact on others?
You're teaching at a run-down school where a gaslighting principal is in charge. You love your underserved students and don't want to abandon them, but you're finding the work environment too toxic to be sustainable for your sanity. What are your best options here?
You’ve been introducing people to each other when you've thought the connection would be mutually beneficial, but these introductions have gone awry more often than not. What's our advice for preventing this from happening (or mitigating its damage to your reputation when it does)?
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462: Linda Carroll | Unlocking Lasting Love Skills Jan 28, 2021

Linda Carroll (@Lovecycleslinda) is a licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship sage, and author of Love Skills: The Keys to Unlocking Lasting, Wholehearted Love and Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Lasting Love.

What We Discuss with Linda Carroll:

Love is a feeling that comes and goes, but loving is a skill set you can improve with practice.
Why most arguments are not really about what you think you're fighting about.
Is communication in relationships overrated? What the Woodpecker Syndrome is and how to avoid it.
"You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else" and other cultural stereotypes and clichés about relationships that are worth less than the Hallmark cards they were printed on.
Why so many of us get locked into repeating relationship patterns that ultimately end messily.
And much more...

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461: Erik Vance | The Curious Science of the Suggestible You Jan 26, 2021

Erik Vance (@erikvance) is an award-winning science journalist and author of Suggestible You: The Curious Science of Your Brain's Ability to Deceive, Transform, and Heal.

What We Discuss with Erik Vance:

How the human tendency for patternicity can be used to inoculate ourselves against pain, but also make us believe we've been abducted by space aliens.
The placebo effect vs. the nocebo effect.
The power of false memories and the "Satanic Panic" phenomenon of the 1980s.
How our brains twist reality to match expectations, and how it fits into our evolutionary model for survival.
Why Erik paid a Mexico City witch doctor to curse him -- for science!
And much more...

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460: Why Did Your Adopted Child Leave? | Feedback Friday Jan 22, 2021

When your adopted child turned 18, he immediately moved out without warning and wrote you a letter saying he left "for mental health reasons" -- and not to contact him. You're hurt, disappointed, and feel cut off; is there any way to respect his wishes while getting some clarity on why this happened and letting him know you're still unconditionally there for him? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Wisdom from Charlie Munger: Take a simple idea and take it seriously.
When your adopted child turned 18, he immediately moved out and wrote you a letter saying he left "for mental health reasons" -- and not to contact him. You're hurt, disappointed, and feel cut off; is there any way to respect his wishes while getting some clarity on why this happened?
You're a middle schooler who doesn't thrive with the lessened engagement of online courses, but you understandably don't feel safe going to the classroom in the middle of a pandemic. You've considered dropping out and attending a community college that offers courses for all ages and has much safer COVID-19 protocols, but you're not sure it's the right move. What would we do in your shoes?
You graduated law school to become a world-changing lawyer, but you've been diagnosed with a debilitating illness that makes this a difficult proposition now. You know there are positions with a work-life balance that would be more accommodating to your condition, but they're not generally world-changing. Where should you go from here?
A shady landlord is trying to sucker you into paying two months' rent against the terms of your very explicit lease, and it's having an adverse effect on your credit score. How can you legally get this creep off your back? [Thanks once again to our defense attorney friend Corbin Payne for helping us with this one!]
You and your fiancee want your relationship to be focused on you, not the image of the relationship you convey online. But how do you balance sharing life updates with your network to provide an engagement point for weak or dormant ties (as discussed in our free Six-Minute Networking course)?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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459: Steve Madden | How a Cobbler Disrupted an Industry Jan 21, 2021

Steve Madden (@stevenmadden) is a fashion designer and businessman, and author of The Cobbler: How I Disrupted an Industry, Fell From Grace, and Came Back Stronger Than Ever.

What We Discuss with Steve Madden:

How growing up as a half-Jewish, half-Irish outsider gave Steve a unique perspective and mindset that dispensed with establishment formalities.
Why it's not failure that defines someone's character, but how someone responds to coming up short.
In hindsight, Steve weighs the pros and cons of living by the "better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission" credo.
Why knowing what you don't know can be what Steve considers "a very big gift."
Why it wasn't designs or talent that made Steve's company successful; it was the cultivation of an unstoppable work ethic.
And much more...

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458: John Brennan | An Undaunted Fight Against America's Enemies Jan 19, 2021

John Brennan (@JohnBrennan) served as the Director of the CIA from 2013 to 2017, and is the author of Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, At Home and Abroad.

What We Discuss with John Brennan:

The mechanics of being in charge of America's spy agency and dealing with international crises on a daily basis.
How CIA officers are taught to question their assumptions and overcome confirmation biases to find facts in a field of deception.
Why John argued for diversity within the CIA -- not to placate a liberal agenda, as his critics asserted, but to strengthen the agency's ability to operate effectively in a diverse world.
How John was able to get a job at the CIA in spite of past hashish use, lying to his mother about going to church, and voting for a communist.
The challenges of operating clandestinely in the digitally rich 21st century.
And much more...

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457: Help! I Married a Conspiracy Theorist! | Feedback Friday Jan 15, 2021

You and your wife of four years have had your ups and downs, but she recently revealed her belief in a number of conspiracy theories. Now you wonder if you can continue a life together when you're living in two entirely different realities. We'll examine this rabbit hole and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your wife of four years recently revealed she's gone down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole from which she may never return. Is it possible for your marriage to continue when you're each living in your own reality? [Thanks to Justin Ramsdell for helping us with this one!]
You're the top choice to run operations if your company's acquisition goes through, but your priorities have shifted toward family and you're not sure the new bosses will understand your desire for work/life balance. What’s the best way to discuss your personal plans with the team so you feel your mutual needs are being considered? [Thanks to Michelle Tillis Lederman for giving us some insight here!]
How should a financially smart, successful couple entertain the idea of cohabitating when marriage is in the plans down the road, but the relationship hasn't yet passed the one-year mark?
You're friends with a family who recently started hosting maskless "freedom rallies" that have drawn thousands of people into tight quarters during this global pandemic. Every reason you've expressed to them for why this is a terrible idea has been dismissed. Should you just give up? And is there even a future for your friendship even after this passes?
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456: Laura Nirider | Anatomy of a False Confession Jan 14, 2021

Laura Nirider (@LauraNirider) is the co-director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, and the co-host of the Wrongful Conviction: False Confessions podcast.

What We Discuss with Laura Nirider:

Two to five percent of people currently serving time in prison have been falsely convicted.
False confessions and admissions are present in 15 to 20 percent of all DNA exonerations.
The United States is one of the only countries in the world that allows police to lie about evidence during interrogations.
Why so many people are coerced into providing false confessions during interrogations that are gentle compared to the more "hands on" approach taken by police in decades past.
How Laura is working to clean up interrogation techniques so they're still effective in solving crimes without trapping innocent people in the system.
And much more...

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455: Matthew McConaughey | Following Life's Greenlights to Success Jan 12, 2021

Matthew McConaughey (@McConaughey) is an Academy Award-winning actor, producer, and author of #1 New York Times Bestseller Greenlights.

What We Discuss with Matthew McConaughey:

What the sobriety of grief did for Matthew's attitude about risk when he was dealing with the loss of his father.
How Matthew tries to instill the values of self-reliance in his kids.
How Matthew learned to cope with imposter syndrome and get his head on straight when he became a household name seemingly overnight.
The philanthropic approach to selecting roles that has guided Matthew through his career in film.
How Matthew keeps criticism from affecting how he perceives himself.
And much more...

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454: Dodging Criminal Liability For Erotic Roleplaying | Feedback Friday Jan 08, 2021

You're in an online community that chats about erotic roleplay (ERP), and inadvertently engaged in conversation with a couple of minors. When you discovered their age, you immediately broke off contact -- but you're still worried this could have legal repercussions. Should you be concerned? We'll tackle this and more here on the first Feedback Friday of the year!

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453: Javier Peña and Steve Murphy | Taking Down Pablo Escobar Jan 07, 2021

Javier Peña and Steve Murphy (@deanarcos) are former DEA agents best known for bringing down Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in the '90s, as dramatized on the first two seasons of Netflix series Narcos and chronicled in their book Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar.

What We Discuss with Javier Peña and Steve Murphy:

How do you conduct an effective investigation against a murderous yet charismatic criminal on their home turf with a $300,000 bounty on your head?
Why was there such friction between the DEA and the CIA during the Pablo Escobar investigation?
Why do countries like Mexico and Colombia resist extradition to the United States when we catch a big fish drug trafficker?
Have Javier and Steve been back to Colombia since bringing down Pablo Escobar, or do they still have to fear for their lives there?
Do Javier and Steve see the permanent dismantling of drug cartels as a possibility, or are they too entrenched in the infrastructure of the countries where they thrive?
And much more...

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Bonus: How to Stop Falling for Everyone You Date | Stereo Sunday Jan 03, 2021

Welcome to Stereo Sunday, a little Stereo app-sponsored experiment we did live in front of a studio audience of you!

This time around, we answered questions from listeners. It went a little something like this...

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On This Week's Stereo Sunday, We Discuss:

You discovered -- and had to break the news -- that your mom's boyfriend was cheating on her, but she married him a few months later anyway. To your dismay, now she's having doubts. What can you do?
As someone who's been dating for just a few months after a long-term relationship ended, why do you get attached so easily, and how do you avoid these feelings (at least until it's a mutual exchange)?
You and your friend are both struggling with the mental and physical challenges that accompany type two diabetes, but she isn't as careful with her diet as you are and she seems genuinely puzzled that there are consequences. Is there a way to help your friend without being a nagging, self-righteous a-hole?
If you've put your all into a business only to have it fail, how do you overcome the sting of this failure and drum up the courage to try again?
You know you have the work experience to fill a job opening at your company, but your imposter syndrome kicks in when you read its prerequisites -- in particular, a degree you don't have. How can you make a case for your qualifications even though you don't check all the boxes on paper?
What industries and potential side hustles have been positively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and might be good opportunities for someone looking to pivot?
You've been out of the workplace for so long that you're not sure where to even begin now that you're ready to get back into it. What's a good first step?
How do Fiverr, Upwork, and Mechanical Turk compare for freelancers looking to make a buck?
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452: Fessing Up to Security Clearance Sex Lies | Feedback Friday Dec 25, 2020

You and your direct boss had a secret affair, and he asked you not to disclose it to your company's vetting agency for fear of losing his security clearance. Now it's years later and you want to come clean to the agency, but how can you do so without it coming off as petty revenge? We'll tackle this and more here on the last Feedback Friday of 2020!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

2020's been a wild ride. Are we buckled up for 2021?
You and your direct boss had a secret affair, and he asked you not to disclose it to your company's vetting agency for fear of losing his security clearance. Now it's years later and you want to come clean to the agency, but how can you do so without it coming off as petty revenge?
When your uncle passed away suddenly, you felt remorse that you never tried to talk to him about the signs of depression he was showing. Now you don't want to make the same mistake with his son, who's clearly struggling with similar issues. But where do you even begin?
You and your partner of five years recently split up after talking about how there isn't a path forward for you because opportunities forced you into a long-distance relationship -- even though you are still in love and so compatible otherwise. It feels like a wrong decision; how can you be sure you've explored every option?
How might someone grasping at gratitude cultivate a more giving mindset?
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451: Jason Silva | Origins of a Performance Philosopher Dec 24, 2020

Jason Silva (@JasonSilva) would have been called a “performance philosopher” by counterculture icon Timothy Leary. Among many things, he’s a futurist, filmmaker, creator of short video series Shots of Awe, and host of the National Geographic Channel’s Brain Games and Origins: The Journey of Humankind.

What We Discuss with Jason Silva:

How our concepts of self are formed — often through the eyes of others — and how they affect our behavior.
How top performers excel by shutting down the editorial parts of the human brain coined by Buddhists as the monkey mind.
Why “unscripted” isn’t the same as “unprepared,” and how videos can be edited to elicit altered states of consciousness.
How good directors help performers get out of their heads — while bad directors do just the opposite.
How is day-to-day reality edited by context, similar to the Kuleshov effect demonstrated by Alfred Hitchcock?
And much more!

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450: Frank Maderal | The Dirty Money Behind Illicit Gold Smuggling Dec 22, 2020

Frank Maderal is a litigator and trial attorney (as featured on Netflix's Dirty Money) whose work has given him an intimate knowledge of illicit gold mining and smuggling operations that wreak environmental, social, and economic havoc on a global scale.

What We Discuss with Frank Maderal:

Why gold is such an ideal, sought-after medium by criminal enterprises for laundering billions of dollars every year.
How unethical methods of gold mining -- both illegal and quasi-legal -- have a devastating, irreparable impact on the environments in which they operate and the people who live there.
Money laundering 101: how it works on a global scale, what gives it away to law enforcement, and why gold makes its trail harder to trace even when the evidence is seemingly hiding in plain sight.
Why otherwise on-the-level gold traders are increasingly turning to illegal means of aggregation (whether knowingly or not).
What law enforcement is doing to make the illicit gold trade a more difficult business for its top-level players and deliberately ignorant enablers.
And much more...

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449: How to Cope with Your Partner's Manic Mind | Feedback Friday Dec 18, 2020

448: Srdja Popovic | Blueprint for Revolution Dec 17, 2020

Srdja Popovic (@SrdjaPopovic) is the author of Blueprint for Revolution: How to Use Rice Pudding, Lego Men, and Other Nonviolent Techniques to Galvanize Communities, Overthrow Dictators, or Simply Change the World.

What We Discuss with Srdja Popovic:

What do revolutions and businesses have in common?
Why nonviolence is more popular -- and more effective -- than violence.
Why there are no charismatic leaders in the most successful revolutions.
How to make a revolution cool by using comedy.
How was ’90s Serbia like Middle Earth in the Third Age of The Lord of The Rings (Hobbits and all)?
And much more...

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447: Stephen Schwarzman | Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence Dec 15, 2020

Stephen Schwarzman is the chairman and CEO of The Blackstone Group, an investor, a philanthropist, and the author of What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence.

What We Discuss with Stephen Schwarzman:

How did Stephen turn being paired with a Nazi roommate at Yale into a learning experience?
Why it's as hard to achieve small goals as bigger ones -- except larger goals have more significant consequences (and what entrepreneurs can gain from this perspective).
What Stephen learned from working a summer wiping down grease in a Scandanavian ship's 120-degree engine room.
Why Stephen considers candor fundamental to the operation of a healthy organization.
How Stephen assesses talent when hiring.
And much more...

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446: How to Help Your Suicidal Partner | Feedback Friday Dec 11, 2020

Your significant other has gone through more than most in this seemingly cursed year, but any attempt on your part to help ease the pain is interpreted as a sinister affront. Worse, there's talk of suicide as a better option than the continued depression of quarantine. how do you help your suicidal partner? We'll dig into this and more here on Feedback Friday.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Great Mondays author Josh Levine suggests this thought exercise for business owners who want to understand the value of their organization beyond making money: ask your employees to write an obituary for your company. He likes doing this in teams of eight to 12 colleagues, and having each group come up with three to five paragraphs memorializing their company -- listing its accomplishments, its impact on the world, that kind of thing. The groups then share their obituaries and identify the most compelling phrases, with the goal of coming up with a short mission statement.
Your significant other has gone through more than most in this seemingly cursed year, but any attempt on your part to help ease the pain is interpreted as a sinister affront. Worse, there's talk of suicide as a better option than the continued depression of quarantine. how do you help your suicidal partner?
You're lucky and grateful to have a healthy nest egg and a home that's paid in full while so many are struggling to survive through these tough times. The thing is, you can't help feeling guilty for your good fortune, and you feel like you need to justify it. How do you drop the shame of being well off when everyone around you seems to be down and out?
Your parents take the fact that you voted for the other side this past election as a sign they failed to raise you right, and their fear-driven conspiracy rambling is especially disheartening. Still, you've agreed to go to their house next weekend for walks and hard talks that are supposed to make adult families closer, but where do you even begin?
Sometimes getting fired by a boss who makes empty promises is a favor in disguise, but when it's for voicing your frustrations after being asked for them, might you have grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit?
You're running through the exercises in our free Six-Minute Networking course, but you're wondering how you might introduce somewhat loose connections in your...

445: Seth Godin | Shipping Creative Work Dec 10, 2020

Seth Godin (@thisissethsblog) is an entrepreneur, a teacher, a Marketing Hall of Fame inductee, a daily blogger, the host of the Akimbo podcast, and the author of 20 (or so) international bestsellers. His latest is The Practice: Shipping Creative Work.

What We Discuss with Seth Godin:

Why trust is really the heartbeat of the creative process.
Why writer's block is a myth.
What's a success trap, and why do creators fall into them?
What can we do when what we do is never enough to make us happy?
How regularly asking yourself the question "What would I do if I knew I could not fail?" might just help you divorce yourself from outcome dependence.
And much more...

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444: Jordan & Gabe | Kidnap Me Twice, Shame on Me Dec 08, 2020

There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, "Kidnap me once, shame on — shame on you. Kidnap me — you can't get kidnapped again." But Jordan doesn't know any better because he comes from Michigan, so he's actually been kidnapped twice. Here, Jordan tells the story of that second time.

Here, We Talk About the Time Jordan Got Kidnapped in Serbia:

Kidnapping victims don't always live to tell the tale. The reason Jordan is still alive after being kidnapped (twice) is due to the fact he saw security expert Gavin de Becker on Oprah discussing what to do in just such a seemingly unlikely situation.
After almost getting kidnapped in Mexico in 2000, how did Jordan find himself in a position to get kidnapped in Serbia in 2004?
How did Jordan escape whatever dire fate was surely awaiting him at the dreaded second location?
What are your best chances for staying alive if you ever find yourself in a similar, unenviable condition?
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443: Kidnap Me Once, Shame on You | Stereo Sunday Dec 06, 2020

There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, "Kidnap me once, shame on — shame on you. Kidnap me — you can't get kidnapped again." But Jordan doesn't know any better because he comes from Michigan, so he's actually been kidnapped twice. Here, Jordan tells the story of that second time.

Here, We Talk About the Time Jordan Got Kidnapped in Serbia:

Kidnapping victims don't always live to tell the tale. The reason Jordan is still alive after being kidnapped (twice) is due to the fact he saw security expert Gavin de Becker on Oprah discussing what to do in just such a seemingly unlikely situation.
After almost getting kidnapped in Mexico in 2000, how did Jordan find himself in a position to get kidnapped in Serbia?
How did Jordan escape whatever dire fate was surely awaiting him at the dreaded second location?
What are your best chances for staying alive if you ever find yourself in a similar, unenviable condition?
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442: Sextortion Scam Security for Naive Nudes | Feedback Friday Dec 04, 2020

In a momentary lapse of your usual good sense, you naïvely provided nude selfies to someone on a dating app, and now they're trying to extort a ransom from you. If you don't pay up, they've threatened to share said nude selfies with your family, friends, and employer. Now what can you do? We examine your solution for this quandary and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

A sextortionist is threatening to send your nude selfies to family, friends, and employer if you don't pay up! Now what?
You've always found it easier to make friends with women, but you're married and it seems inappropriate. What can you do to better relate to other men and strike up friendships with them when it always seems like an awkward, fruitless effort?
You're proud to work for a company that rallies around racial equity, LGBTQ+, and mental health awareness. But you feel pressured to add hashtags and pronouns to your email closing in order to signal support, which just feels performative and icky -- because you believe action should precede speech. Are you being unreasonable?
Even though you landed your dream job in February, the drudgery of working from home every day since the pandemic started has worn down whatever motivation you once had to stay in physical and mental shape. How can you climb out of the funk of feeling bad about your situation and not wanting to do anything about it?
You've been getting Spanish lessons through Fiverr, and you're at the awkward stage between being able to hold a fluid conversation and knowing most of the stuff covered in basic lessons. What can you do to make further progress on your language learning from here?
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441: Russell Brand | Finding Freedom from Our Addictions Dec 03, 2020

Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) is a comedian, broadcaster, actor, podcaster, columnist, political commentator, mental health and drug rehabilitation activist, and author of twelve books — including Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions.

What We Discuss with Russell Brand:

How the concept of the twelve-step program is applicable to all forms of attachment as a tool for transition.
Why does it usually take a serious crisis to spur people toward seeking help for their addictions?
Addiction is really the result of reaching for something external that already exists internally — but exists in a place that’s either unknown or inaccessible.
Do we really overcome addiction, or is it an ongoing struggle that requires constant attention and maintenance?
What does addiction want?
And much more...

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440: David Michaels | Dark Money and the Science of Deception Dec 01, 2020

David Michaels (@drdavidmichaels) is an epidemiologist who served as the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA from 2009 to 2017, Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environment, Safety, and Health from 1998 through January 2001, and is the author of The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception.

What We Discuss with David Michaels:

Why bad science thrives and who most profits from its proliferation.
How seemingly solid data can be used to mislead and distract us in the guise of fact.
Why our flawed regulatory system can take decades to protect the public against dangers the industries benefitting from them know are risky.
What David means when he says: "There are two sides to every story, but there are not necessarily two valid sides to every story -- especially if one of them has been purchased at a high price."
What we can do to become more aware of these manipulations and resist their effects on our health, our children, and our trust in science itself.
And much more...

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439: Going to North Korea: Part Two | Stereo Sunday Nov 29, 2020

This is the third episode of Stereo Sunday, a little Stereo app-sponsored experiment we’ve been doing live in front of a studio audience of you! Download the Stereo app for iOS or Android here.

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On This Week’s Stereo Sunday, We Continue Our Adventures in North Korea (Part One Can Be Found Here):

Gabe and Jordan traveled to North Korea (aka Democratic People's Republic of Korea -- or DPRK) together several times between 2011 and 2016.
As bizarre as you've heard North Korea can be, the reality is probably even weirder.
What do you actually do on a trip to North Korea?
How long does a typical itinerary last?
Should you strike up conversations with random people in transit (or let them tell you what you can and cannot read)?
What's so impressive about the Arirang Mass Games?
What should you do if you're accidentally caught up in propaganda production?
How do North Korean subways differ from what we've come to expect in the West?
How can throwing a frisbee thaw international iciness?
How much warm beer can you get for $20 cash money American?
Want to know what it's like to live out a scene from a David Lynch-directed musical? Just dine at a North Korean restaurant!
Will you get thrown into a gulag for performing the Star-Spangled Banner at karaoke in North Korea (or should you)?
Why did Kim Jong-il allegedly accompany his mother into battle as an infant?
In the US, we have freedom of speech. In the DPRK, you don't even have freedom from speech.
Why do so many Americans and Canadians own businesses in a town on the Chinese-North Korean border?
After talking about all the upsides of visiting North Korea as an American, what are the downsides?
If you visit North Korea, what will you encounter that you won't hear about on American network news?
We also answer some of our listener questions that came in live during the show!
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438: How to Straighten Out Your Crooked Boss | Feedback Friday Nov 27, 2020

Your boss is a low-down dirty sidewinder whose corruption seemingly knows no bounds, and you're on his radar because you've begun to piece together the extent of his malfeasance. If you're wondering how to straighten out your crooked boss (or at least dodge whatever wrath he's trying to dole out as you collect the evidence that will be his undoing), this Feedback Friday is a good place to start!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/438

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

As a new, proud firefighter, you're wondering how to straighten out your crooked boss before his malfeasance brings the whole department down or gets someone killed. We have thoughts!
As a European woman working for an American tech company, you were unpleasantly surprised to discover one of your equal-role male coworkers makes $1,500 more per year than you. How might you negotiate for fairer pay at your upcoming evaluation?
You "won" an auction to go on a golf trip with your company's least likable VP, which is made all the more awkward by the fact that you've never even played the game before. What are your best options here?
Your Robinhood account was hacked, your $6,000 worth of stocks and options were sold, and the cash was transferred out of reach. Even though you reported this within an hour of it happening, Robinhood still hasn't given you definitive answers about what can be done to remedy the situation. What should be your next course of action? [Thanks to Corbin Payne, Esq. and Nathan Perry for helping us with this one!]
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437: Charles Koch & Brian Hooks | Bottom-Up Solutions for a Top-Down World Nov 26, 2020

Charles Koch is the CEO of Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held American companies. Brian Hooks is the CEO of philanthropic community Stand Together. Together, they wrote Believe in People: Bottom-Up Solutions for a Top-Down World.

What We Discuss with Charles Koch and Brian Hooks:

In what ways is our world "top-down," and what are "bottom-up" solutions?
Should corporations with unfathomably deep coffers be allowed to contribute so much money to the political process and crafting of policies that affect us all?
In recent years, what problems have warranted Charles' collaboration with figures from the "other" side of the political spectrum (like George Soros -- who is vilified by the right for contributing to Democratic initiatives just as Charles is vilified by the left for his contributions to Republican causes)?
Good profit versus bad profit, and why making money should be a side-effect of creating mutual value, not the goal itself.
How does Charles answer detractors who say Koch Industries is only in favor of government deregulation and pushing climate change denial so it can pollute with reckless abandon for maximum profits at the expense of the world's poorest?
And much more...

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436: Stuart Ritchie | The Science Fictions Undermining Facts Nov 24, 2020

Stuart Ritchie (@StuartJRitchie) is a lecturer in the Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at King’s College London and author of Intelligence: All That Matters and Science Fictions: How Fraud, Bias, Negligence, and Hype Undermine the Search for Truth.

What We Discuss with Stuart Ritchie:

Why good, meaningful science too often gets pushed aside by the hype around bad science that makes for sensational headlines.
How and why incentives in research are often skewed and lead to bad science — and even outright fraud.
What happens when good scientists are hoodwinked by bad science and vouch for it as gospel because its pedigree seems legit.
How can you spot bad science before you adapt your lifestyle to correspond to its dodgy, worthless, or perhaps even dangerous advice?
What is the Open Science movement, and how might it help us reform these problems in research going forward?
And much more…

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435: Going to North Korea: Part One | Stereo Sunday Nov 22, 2020

This is the second episode of Stereo Sunday, a little Stereo app-sponsored experiment we’re doing live in front of a studio audience of you! We will be live on Friday, November 27th at 2 p.m. PST, so download the Stereo app for iOS or Android here and follow along with us next time!

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On This Week's Stereo Sunday, We Discuss Travelling to North Korea:

Gabe and Jordan traveled to North Korea (aka Democratic People's Republic of Korea -- or DPRK) together several times between 2011 and 2016.
As bizarre as you've heard North Korea can be, the reality is probably even weirder.
Do Gabe and Jordan have regrets about spending their tourist dollars in a country that routinely tries to goad the United States into nuclear confrontation and imprisons hundreds of thousands of its own citizens in slave labor camps?
What are the dos and don'ts they lay out for Western tourists in orientation?
First impressions of the airport and the island-isolated hotel where foreigners are kept.
Travelers are accompanied everywhere by a guide/minder.
Why tourists shouldn't argue with the locals about differing accounts of history.
Is everything a tourist is allowed to see in North Korea just an elaborate "show?"
Does everyone who lives there believe what the regime tells them?
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434: Helping My Coworker Escape from Abuse | Feedback Friday Nov 20, 2020

Even people who know they're in abusive relationships don't always leave before it's too late, so what can you do to help a coworker who's clearly suffering from her partner's paranoia, instability, and violence? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Tune in on Friday, November 20th and 27th at 2 p.m. Pacific through the Stereo app (available on iOS and Android) to hear Jordan and Gabe gab live!
We're happy to report a positive update from episode 421's Secret Sappho.
Even people who know they're in abusive relationships don't always leave before it's too late, so what can you do to help a friend who's clearly suffering from her partner's paranoia, instability, and violence?
Your best friend of 12 years -- who was also your business partner -- just ghosted you on the verge of a game-changing deal. It hurts because you don't know why, but you can't help but wonder if maybe you've just dodged a toxic bullet. What's the right way to deal with this on a personal and professional level?
You have numerous interests and talents that seem to be pulling you in multiple directions when you feel you're at the age where you should really focus, choose something, and stick with it. How do you know what to drop and what to carry along on the next step of your journey?
You and your wife are in your 50s and working stable jobs, but she's obsessed with moving to Europe ASAP -- and you don't have massive savings or employment leads there. How can you get her to see that, without a realistic plan in place, you might just wind up living on the streets of Europe?
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433: Larry Lawton | From Jewel Thief to Honorary Cop Part Two Nov 19, 2020

Larry Lawton (@LawrenceRLawton) stole over $18m in diamonds and spent 11 years in some of the toughest federal prisons in the country. He works with The Reality Check Program to keep youth out of trouble that would land them in prison, and is the co-author of Gangster Redemption: How America's Most Notorious Jewel Robber Got Rich, Got Caught, and Got His Life Back on Track. This is part two of a two-part episode. Check out part one here!

What We Discuss with Larry Lawton:

How heavy is a million dollars in cash, and how quickly can you haul it away while evading the watchful eyes of authorities and tattletales?
What major crimes do not carry a statute of limitations?
How should you react if you're ever threatened in a place that's getting robbed?
How much of a percentage does a professional robber get from fencing stolen goods?
As a master of the skills important for pulling off successful heists -- and then getting caught anyway -- how would Larry have used these talents if he had it to do all over again?
And much more...

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432: Larry Lawton | From Jewel Thief to Honorary Cop Part One Nov 17, 2020

Larry Lawton (@LawrenceRLawton) stole over $18m in diamonds and spent 11 years in some of the toughest federal prisons in the country. He works with The Reality Check Program to keep youth out of trouble that would land them in prison, and is the co-author of Gangster Redemption: How America's Most Notorious Jewel Robber Got Rich, Got Caught, and Got His Life Back on Track. This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for the rest later in the week!

What We Discuss with Larry Lawton:

How young Larry fattened his wallet with $125 a week in 1972 (equivalent to over $750 a week today) with various scams, thefts, and hustles.
How Larry wound up getting into the jewelry robbery game, and what he did to maintain control over the situation when he had a gun pulled on him his first time out.
Why Larry spent over $10,000 to get a professional education in the jewelry trade when he decided this would be the focus of his criminal career.
How a business owner can ensure their place isn't the one chosen when a potential robber is casing businesses in search of an easy target.
How Larry would plan and execute a heist when he was a career criminal, and what he would do afterward to hide his trail from the inevitable investigation.
And much more...

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431: The Redefining Power of Resilience | Stereo Sunday Nov 15, 2020

This is the first episode of Stereo Sunday, a little Stereo app-sponsored experiment we’re doing live in front of a studio audience of you! We will be live on Friday, November 20th and 27th at 2 p.m. PST, so download the Stereo app for iOS or Android here and follow along with us next time!

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On This Week's Stereo Sunday, We Talk About Resilience:

Resilience is a quality that is literally life-defining. It can make or break a career, open or close doors, and mean the difference between failing and succeeding.
What is resilience? When we talk about resilience, what we’re really talking about is the ability to survive the ups and downs of life without taking too much of a hit. We don’t have control over everything that happens to us in life, but we do have control over what it means and how it affects us.
Why does resilience matter? The more resilient you are, the greater your chances of overcoming adversity and succeeding. The less resilient you are, the more likely you are to hit a wall, give up, or drop off when things get tough.
How do we cultivate resilience? Because it's not a skill like learning a language By making meaning out of adversity, developing and nurturing strong relationships, and seeking out new experiences.
Resilience is a process. It’s not a skill you acquire once and then never have to work on again. And no matter how resilient you become, you can always become more resilient, you can always build up more grit -- and you should, because you can never have enough!
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430: Setting Boundaries with a Bipolar Parent | Feedback Friday Nov 13, 2020

You've been trying to set boundaries with your bipolar mother about not calling during work hours unless it's important, but she calls you three to five times before noon every day just to talk. How can you help her to understand that her perspective isn't authoritative? We'll cover this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How Essentialism author Greg McKeown uses the 80/20 rule (aka Pareto principle) to get more done in less time -- and why Jordan is pretty minimal with his posting on social media.
You've been trying to set boundaries with your bipolar mother about not calling during work hours unless it's important, but she calls you three to five times before noon every day just to talk. How can you help her to understand that her perspective isn't authoritative?
You've had to fire and sue a general contractor who bilked you on a house renovation, and now you're forced to live in expensive, short term rentals while you find someone reliable to finish the job. How do you keep your sanity and identity intact while languishing in limbo?
A friend with whom you reconnected has been diagnosed with depression, but would rather keep rehashing the same conversations with you rather than seek professional therapy. How can you bow out of your unintentional counseling role so she can get the help she really needs?
You were recently selected by your company for “reverse mentoring” -- a program that connects senior-level managers with younger and less experienced employees in order to exchange fresh perspectives. Your mentee will be the CEO of the company. How do you make this unique opportunity valuable for both of you?
You've been strengthening your network thanks to following our free Six-Minute Networking exercises, and now you've been getting clients for your new photography business. After doing one freebie for exposure, how do you start charging what you're worth?
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429: Greg McKeown | The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Nov 12, 2020

Greg McKeown (@GregoryMcKeown) is the host of the What's Essential podcast and author of the New York Times bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, which challenges core assumptions about achievement (e.g., “more is better”) to get to the essence of what really drives success — on one’s own terms.

What We Discuss with Greg McKeown:

Essentialism: the antidote to the problems of feeling busy but not productive, stretched too thin in one area of life, and fulfilling the agendas of others but not our own.
Learn how to live by design, not by default.
Find out how to say “no” effectively without getting in trouble at home — or fired.
Discover how to set hard boundaries between work and play.
Learn why folks who are originally very good at essentialism can end up ruining their career and their sanity by letting these boundaries slip over time.
And much more...

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428: Jenny Radcliffe | Cat Burglar for Hire Nov 10, 2020

Jenny Radcliffe (@Jenny_Radcliffe) of Human Factor Security is an ethical social engineer hired to smash security measures using psychology, con-artistry, subliminal linguistics, cunning, and guile. She is also the host of award-winning podcast The Human Factor.

What We Discuss with Jenny Radcliffe:

How a childhood incident that took place in '70s Liverpool led to Jenny's resolution that she would never again allow herself to be helpless against bad people.
What a thrilling break-in to the local zoo's lion exhibit in the middle of the night and an accidental sleepover in a mortuary with a dead body taught Jenny about the illusion of security.
How breaking into places to test security for people went from being a side hustle (with assignments that may or may not have been legitimate or free of life-risking consequences) to Jenny's main calling.
The strange, supernatural-seeming things someone might experience while alone in massive buildings after hours or asylums abandoned to the elements.
What it was like to track people before the Internet, how social media made Jenny's job exponentially easier, and what you can do to protect yourself against being tracked.
And much more...

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427: Sister’s Neo-Nazi Boyfriend Raises Red Flags | Feedback Friday Nov 06, 2020

Your sister's new boyfriend is a flag-waving neo-Nazi who admires what Hitler did for "his people and country." And even though she insists he's somehow one of those rare non-racist neo-Nazis, she herself has cut off contact with previously close Black and Jewish friends. How do you help her see why all of this is so wrong and counter to your inclusive upbringing? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Tune in on Friday, November 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th at 2 p.m. Pacific through the Stereo app (available on iOS and Android) to hear Jordan and Gabe gab live!
"If a decision is reversible, the biggest risk is moving too slow. If a decision is irreversible, the biggest risk is moving too fast." -James Clear
How do you get your sister to see why dating her new neo-Nazi boyfriend and alienating her formerly close Jewish and Black friends is wrong on so many levels?
You're about to become an officer in the US Navy, but you're worried your commitment to teetotaling will ruin your chances of bonding with your shipmates. How can you balance your desire to abstain with the need for a social life on board?
You're honored to be the best man at your friend's wedding, but you're not too keen on going to the planned bachelor party in the middle of a pandemic. How can you get out of it without jeopardizing your friendship forever?
You've been reconnecting with old friends and colleagues thanks to the exercises in our free Six-Minute Networking course, but is there a good way to recommend the course without giving away the fact that it's why you started reaching out to them in the first place?
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426: Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi | The Mob Enforcer Part Two Nov 05, 2020

Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi was born into the world of organized crime, spent much of his life as a mob enforcer, has played part in heists and assassinations, and is the author of When the Bullet Hits the Bone. This is part two of a two-part episode. Check out part one here!

What We Discuss with Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi:

The joke Anthony told to distract the bodyguard of an African drug lord he was sent to dispose of in Nigeria.
How young Anthony came to the startling discovery that his father wasn't a longshoreman, but an assassin in the mob.
Why Anthony likes animals a lot more than he likes people.
What happened to people in Anthony's organization who unwisely brought attention to their part in the infamous Lufthansa heist by overspending.
The code by which Anthony lived, the lines even he would never cross in his business, and why he left that world behind.
And much more...

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425: Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi | The Mob Enforcer Part One Nov 03, 2020

Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi was born into the world of organized crime, spent much of his life as a mob enforcer, has played part in heists and assassinations, and is the author of When the Bullet Hits the Bone.

What We Discuss with Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi:

What was the Black Hand, and how did it differ from what we think of today as the Mafia?
The many creative ways mobsters have gotten rid of bodies over the years.
How Anthony's father taught him to deal with a bully in Catholic school without getting smacked around by the nuns -- or going to jail.
What it was like for Anthony to have an Uncle Lucky Luciano to hang out with as a kid.
Why sometimes you've just got to kill a Pope when your grandfather tells you to.
And much more...

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424: Bypassing Putrid Pop's Repulsive Proclivities | Feedback Friday Oct 30, 2020

Your dad has poor hygiene -- so poor, in fact, his #1 gross habit is that he'll go #2 and not wash his hands afterward. What can you do to discourage your foul father's frightening fecal forays? We'll tackle this (from a distance) and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Tune in on Friday, November 6th at 2 p.m. Pacific through the Stereo app (available on iOS and Android) to hear Jordan and Gabe gab!
Ever experience something you can't explain and wonder if you're losing control of your mental faculties? Jordan's got a story about that...
Your visiting dad has poor hygiene -- so poor, in fact, his #1 gross habit is that he'll go #2 and not wash his hands afterward, and then touch everything in your house. What can you do to discourage your foul father's frightening fecal forays?
You've always been interested in becoming a mental health therapist, but life coach might be as fulfilling a career without the time/money investment. But how can you ensure you're the real deal and legitimately helping people?
A friend in your group is difficult, loud, and rude, with zero social skills. The solution might seem to just cut her out of your life, but you've known each other since kindergarten and you know doing so would devastate her. So what should you do?
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423: Celeste Headlee | How to Have Conversations That Matter Oct 29, 2020

Celeste Headlee (@CelesteHeadlee) is the host of On Second Thought at Georgia Public Broadcasting in Atlanta and has been a host and correspondent for NPR and PRI since 2006. She is the author of We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter.

What We Discuss with Celeste Headlee:

Why listening in the right way is the key to improving what you have to say.
Ways to correct the bad advice you’ve picked up about having good conversations.
How we can put our cognitive biases in check.
What it takes to have productive disagreements instead of shouting matches.
Surprising ways your smartphone affects the quality of your conversations — even if it’s off.
And much more...

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422: Billy McFarland | From Fyre Fest Fiasco to Federal Prison Oct 27, 2020

Billy McFarland co-founded the ill-fated 2017 Fyre Festival, and is currently serving six years in federal prison for defrauding investors of $27.4 million.

What We Discuss with Billy McFarland:

The ideas that sparked what Fyre Festival was trying to achieve on an epic scale and the shortcomings that transformed it into a fraudulent, failed mess.
The countless things Billy would do differently if he could have a do-over.
The numerous ways in which prisons are warehouses of unmet potential.
How Billy stays safe and sane when he's in solitary confinement.
Billy's biggest regrets and what he hopes to have a chance to accomplish after he's served the time he agrees he deserves.
And much more...

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421: Sorting Out My Secret Lesbian Love Life | Feedback Friday Oct 23, 2020

420: Renee DiResta | Dismantling the Disinformation Machine Oct 22, 2020

Renee DiResta (@noUpside) is the technical research manager at Stanford Internet Observatory. She studies the role that tech platforms and curatorial algorithms play in the proliferation of disinformation and conspiracy theories, terrorist activities, and state-sponsored information warfare.

What We Discuss with Renee DiResta:

How the anti-vaxx movement, the Tea Party, and militia groups learned early on to market and cross-pollinate their messages across social media to receptive segments of the populace with shocking success.
The challenges faced by the US government in trying to stem the tide of social media exploitation by fringe groups and terrorists for the purposes of recruitment, generating sympathy for their causes, and fueling general chaos.
How entire networks of disinformation evolve to support and perpetuate interconnected webs of conspiracy theories, pseudoscientific bunk, fringe political views, and propaganda planted by hostile states and bad actors.
Why foreign organizations like Russia's Internet Research Agency and China's 50 Cent Party have promoted tribalism in the United States to keep us fighting among ourselves, how it serves their interests at our expense, and why we're so receptive to their influence.
Why memes and hashtags are so effective as short-form vehicles to promote simple ideas powerfully across wide demographics.
And much more...

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419: David Shimer | 100 Years of Covert Election Interference Oct 20, 2020

David Shimer (@davidashimer) is a historian, foreign policy analyst, and author of Rigged: America, Russia, and One Hundred Years of Covert Electoral Interference.

What We Discuss with David Shimer:

Why the more polarized a democracy, the more vulnerable it is to foreign subversion.
While we know that Russia interfered in the 2016 election and is working to interfere in the 2020 election, it's actually been attempting to subvert the integrity of our elections for the past century.
Why every American, of every political persuasion, should be concerned about the interference of Russia -- or any other foreign power -- in our elections.
What Russia really seeks to gain from undermining the democratic process not only in the United States, but around the world.
Countermeasures the United States can use to defend itself against this kind of interference.
And much more...

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418: How to Deal with Unsolicited Underage Nudes | Feedback Friday Oct 16, 2020

Even if you're a minor, the life-altering consequences of being caught with child pornography shared via sexting by a fellow minor can be dire. We'll tackle how to deal with unsolicited, underage nudes -- and much more -- here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Even if you're a minor, the life-altering consequences of being caught with child pornography shared via sexting by a fellow minor can be dire. Here's how to deal with unsolicited, underage nudes. [Thanks to our attorney friend Corbin Payne for helping us with this one!]
After efficiently streamlining and automating the duties of your new job -- for which you got a hefty raise -- you find you're really only working 20 to 30 minutes per day. How can you come to terms with working smarter rather than harder without feeling like you're taking unfair advantage of your company?
Your brother has little in the way of dating experience, and is now in a relationship with a recently divorced mother of two, 11 years his senior, who can most politely be described as "mean and controlling." How might you help him see for himself that he deserves better from a partner?
You have a coworker who neglects aspects of her job in a way that could erode the public's trust in your profession. You genuinely like this coworker and don't want to destroy her life, so how can you get her to change her ways before resorting to bringing it to the boss' attention?
In spite of making decent enough money with the business you co-founded, you've never felt comfortable playing the role of entrepreneur. Where do you look for opportunities and paths when you feel stuck and have exhausted your creativity?
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417: Dan Ariely | The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations Oct 15, 2020

Dan Ariely (@danariely) is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and bestselling author of Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions and Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations.

What We Discuss with Dan Ariely:

How does the What the Hell effect keep us making bad decisions even when we know they’re bad?
Are we ever truly rational, unbiased, or impartial?
What’s the best time to appear before a judge?
How transparency in our lives can often backfire.
How motivation works (and doesn’t work) and how we can use our own psychology against ourselves.
And so much more...

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416: John Perkins | New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man Oct 13, 2020

John Perkins (@jperkinsauthor) is an economist who has advised the World Bank, United Nations, Fortune 500 corporations, and the US government. He is the author of The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.

What We Discuss with John Perkins:

How corporations and governments use economic hit men (like John in a previous life) to coerce developing countries to auction off their most valuable resources like rainforests, oil, and mines at bargain-basement prices.
Why these predatory capitalist policies are commonplace and above scrutiny -- even though your tax dollars are massively subsidizing them.
The dire consequences that transpire when the leaders of these developing nations refuse to play ball.
How false economics, false promises, threats, bribes, extortion, debt, deception, coups, assassinations, and unbridled military power are used to dominate the developing world now more than ever before.
What John has learned from his time inside this corrupt system that we can use to transform what he calls a Death Economy into a Life Economy.
And much more...

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415: Should I Dodge a Debt to the Mafia? | Feedback Friday Oct 09, 2020

You suspect your father-in-law took a large loan from the mafia in the Eastern European country where you now reside, and that they may come to you for it because you're American and they assume you're rich (which you're not). What can you do to keep your family safe? We'll field this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When you're stuck with a ceaseless sense of uncertainty (as many of us are in the midst of a pandemic), remember, in the words of the wise James Clear: action forces prioritization.
You suspect your father-in-law took a large loan from the mafia in the Eastern European country where you now reside, and that they may come to you for it because you're American and they assume you're rich (which you're not). What can you do to keep your family safe?
Texting “Did they pull the plug yet?” when your daughter was on life support a few months back was insensitive of your wife's friend. Should it be chalked up to an innocent lack of self-awareness, or is this a clear sign the friendship has run its course?
You work in an industry that allows you a flexible schedule, teaches you new skills, and pays well. But you can't shake the desire to dabble in a craft industry that might be personally fulfilling -- only without your current perks. How can you ensure you've considered all the data before you make a decision you may regret?
Can your reconnection with an old flame who already has kids endure if your plans to have a baby together are thrown off by lengthy unemployment and a loudly ticking -- and expiring -- biological clock?
You're lucky enough to have work-funded coaching to help with personal and professional development, sleep, nutrition, navigating uncertainty, and communication for the next six months. What can you do to ensure you're making the most of this valuable -- but limited -- time?
Recommendation: My Octopus Teacher on Netflix
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414: Jonah Berger | How to Change Anyone's Mind Oct 08, 2020

Jonah Berger (@j1berger) is a professor at Wharton and a world-renowned expert on word of mouth, social influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on. He's also a bestselling author; his latest book is The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind.

What We Discuss with Jonah Berger:

How the ingrained anti-persuasion radar we all possess makes it harder for us to follow even the best advice.
Why providing someone with a "menu" of options is a far more effective method of persuasion than giving them a single option.
While pushing works well when we want to move furniture, we're better off identifying obstacles and removing them when we want to guide another person in a certain direction.
How effective advertising overcomes our anti-persuasion radar and gets us invested in the idea of buying products.
Why most anti-smoking campaigns have an effect opposite of their intentions, and how a Thai campaign cleverly adopted a tactic that actually worked.
And much more...

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413: Mark Edward | True Confessions of a Fake Psychic Oct 06, 2020

Mark Edward is a professional mentalist who specializes in magic of the mind -- including a convincing stint as a fake psychic. He's the author of Psychic Blues: Confessions of a Conflicted Medium.

What We Discuss with Mark Edward:

What is mentalism, and how does it use our desire for the outlandish to be true against us?
Why all so-called psychics are frauds, though a small percentage genuinely believes their own hype.
Cold reading vs. hot reading, and how psychics use the results of these readings to convince you they're able to consult supernatural entities.
What it was like to work for the Psychic Friends Network, and how Mark used his mentalist superpowers to mine information from people over the phone -- and keep them calling back.
How big-name celebrity psychics ply their trade in front of large studio audiences while keeping the scam safely under control.
And much more...

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412: Breaking Up with My Narcissistic Grandma | Feedback Friday Oct 02, 2020

Your grandma is so self-centered and negative that your efforts to stay in touch with her are just making you miserable. How do you go about breaking up with your narcissistic grandma without feeling terrible? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your grandma is so self-centered and negative that your efforts to stay in touch with her are just making you miserable. How do you go about breaking up with your narcissistic grandma without feeling terrible?
You grew up in a good-hearted, church-going family, but over time, you've come to the conclusion that you're an atheist. How do you break the news to them without losing their emotional -- and financial -- support?
As two male nurses in a female-dominated field, you and your boss have noticed an extreme anti-male sentiment from at least three of your managers. Should you bring up your grievances to HR or just look for another job?
We all cope with the pandemic in our own way, and some choose to drink more than they otherwise would. As your mother recently died from alcoholism, how can you interact with your booze-loving pals without being the killjoy in the Zoom room?
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411: Oliver Stone | Writing, Directing, and Surviving the Movie Game Oct 01, 2020

Oliver Stone (@TheOliverStone) is a film director, producer, and writer known for tackling controversial political issues in films like JFK and Platoon. He is also the author of Chasing the Light: Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game.

What We Discuss with Oliver Stone:

The lesson Oliver learned about humanity -- when he was a cab driver prior to becoming a world-famous director -- that still rings true for him today.
Why Oliver chose to serve in the infantry during the Vietnam War when a lot of his contemporaries (including several presidents) did all they could do to avoid going.
What happened when Oliver snuck an obscene amount of LSD into his uptight father's scotch one night.
The projects Oliver has had to abandon in recent years, and why some of his earlier films would be impossible to make now.
Oliver's candid thoughts on Vladimir Putin, the CIA, cyberwarfare, and the culpability of the American media in current affairs.
And much more...

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410: H.R. McMaster | The Fight to Defend the Free World Sep 29, 2020

Lt. General H.R. McMaster (@ltghrmcmaster) was the 26th National Security Advisor and author of Dereliction of Duty and Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World.

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What We Discuss with Lt. General H.R. McMaster:

The problem with taking a "George Constanza approach" to warfare if we want to resolve conflict instead of just drawing it out longer than it needs to be.
Why does the United States keep fighting, as H.R. said on 60 Minutes, "a one-year war 20 times" in Afghanistan?
The importance of exercising strategic empathy in order to understand how opposing states think rather than allowing strategic narcissism to convince us that they have the same motivations and think like us.
Why immigration is good for the United States and we should be encouraging it as a way to compete instead of discouraging it.
If H.R. believes that climate change is one of our greatest threats and challenges, why did he support a US withdrawal from the Paris Accords?
And much more...

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409: When Your Deranged Dad Calls the FBI on You | Feedback Friday Sep 25, 2020

Your mentally ill father has threatened to call the FBI on you because he interprets a photo you took of your three-year-old son with a headband on as somehow "sexualizing" him. How do you even find the right kind of lawyer to preemptively deal with this? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is 2020 really as bad as it seems? Here's how to gain a reality-based perspective (even if reality's not seeming so great right now).
Your mentally ill father has threatened to call the FBI on you because he interprets a photo you took of your three-year-old son with a headband on as somehow "sexualizing" him. How do you even find the right kind of lawyer to preemptively deal with this?
You're a landscaper who's been asked to destroy a cannabis crop being grown by squatters on an absentee landlord's property. Said landlord doesn't want the cops involved. In how many ways is it a bad idea to accept this job?
You've always been decent looking and you're now as healthy and in shape as you were in high school, but being legally blind has kept you from really throwing your hat in the dating ring. What can you do to find your way to romance with someone accepting of your situation?
You love that you can whip through books, podcasts, and videos at 3x, but it seems to have lowered your tolerance for slow talkers and people who can't get to the point quickly in a conversation. Should you learn how to take things a little...more...slowly?
After being laid off, you're currently in the process of networking and making a career shift. You've been able to secure cold calls with higher-ups that seem to have gone well, but how do you move from a cold call toward a job offer?
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408: Chris Hadfield | An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth Sep 24, 2020

Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) is an engineer, former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot, retired astronaut, the first Canadian to walk in space, and author of An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth and The Darkest Dark.

What We Discuss with Chris Hadfield:

The difference between "I want to be" and "I want to turn myself into."
Enjoying small victories along a path of preparation and personal growth vs. grand "make it or break it" expectations.
How intense is imposter syndrome for a newly selected astronaut?
What's the astronaut's (as well as earthling's) best antidote for fear?
What really happens when you sneeze in space?
And much more...

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407: Mosab Hassan Yousef | The Green Prince of Hamas Sep 22, 2020

Mosab Hassan Yousef grew up as the son of a Hamas co-founder, then worked undercover with Israel security service Shin Bet to root out terrorist plots. He is the author of Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Unthinkable Choices and is featured in the documentary The Green Prince.

What We Discuss with Mosab Hassan Yousef:

What it was like growing up in one of the first families of Palestinian terrorist group Hamas -- and why Mosab considers it "the greatest school of [his] life."
The turning point when Mosab no longer saw Hamas as the "good" guys.
How Mosab dealt with the loneliness of working undercover for Israeli intelligence against his former friends and family.
What Mosab feels about the well-meaning but -- he believes to be misguided -- "free Palestine" movement.
What prompted Mosab to get out of undercover work and chronicle his story for others to read (and watch on television).
And much more...

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406: My Custody Battle with an Escort Ex | Feedback Friday Sep 18, 2020

You wound up fathering a child during a relationship with an escort-turned-very-wealthy madam, but struggle with constant custody battles since you're not the one running a cash-only business. How can you ensure justice prevails for the sake of your child -- who endured quite a few possibly traumatic "bring your kid to work" days in your ex's care? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you communicate effectively and convey emotion through a mask in the age of COVID-19?
How can you prevail in a custody battle with your wealthy escort-turned-madam ex when legal fees are bankrupting you?
Even though it's a life goal, you don't feel ready to accept the role of CFO you've been offered and it's filling you with dread instead of elation. How do you proceed cautiously without blowing a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?
Your mother-in-law gets jealous if you and your spouse spend too much time with your family, and it causes friction at home. What can you do to make her realize that closeness with your family is not a crime?
As a manager, you find that if you give your senior-level employees too much direction, they don't like being micromanaged. But if you're not super specific with your expectations, they tend to drop the ball and not manage their time well. How do you strike the right balance in leadership?
In the workplace, how do you change subjects gracefully when you feel uncomfortable with someone oversharing or asking intrusive questions?
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405: Harri Hursti | The Cyber War on America's Elections Sep 17, 2020

Harri Hursti (@HarriHursti) is an ethical hacker and researcher, co-founder of Nordic Innovation Labs, and has been featured in the HBO documentaries Hacking Democracy and Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections.

What We Discuss with Harri Hursti:

Who's trying to hack our elections and why.
Why all Americans lose if we allow enemies of the state to tamper with our election results -- even if our "side" emerges victorious this time around.
Why electronic voting machines are more vulnerable to fraudulent manipulation than mail-in ballots and other forms of voting that leave an auditable paper trail.
What we know about hacking strategies that have worked on other countries -- because every single NATO country has had Russian interference in their election.
How fostering the public's eroding trust in our election system is the ultimate goal of our enemies.
And much more...

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404: Guy Raz | How I Built This Sep 15, 2020

Guy Raz (@guyraz) hosts popular podcasts How I Built This and TED Radio Hour, and he's the author of How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs.

What We Discuss with Guy Raz:

Guy's number one secret to getting a great interview.
What's the one teachable quality all entrepreneurs seem to have in common?
How much truth is there to the American folk tale that opportunity comes to anyone who's just willing to put in the work?
What a guest has to gain by being asked difficult questions during an interview.
Why countries that make a concerted effort to confront the uncomfortable passages from their own history books become stronger and better.
And much more...

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403: My Best Friend’s Cheating Ex | Feedback Friday Sep 11, 2020

How can you still be supportive of the friend you love when they're still trying to work things out with a cheating ex you'd like to strangle? We'll look into this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you still be supportive of the friend you love when they're still trying to work things out with a cheating ex you'd like to strangle?
You accidentally eavesdropped on a pair of clients engaging in carnal relations over Zoom when they thought they were signed out. Should you let them know you heard everything or just let it go?
How can you dig the well before you're thirsty when all you're hearing is the sound of your network's crickets?
As a highly praised female in a male-dominated industry, how can you make it clear you expect to make as much as your male predecessor -- with the title to match -- without coming off as pushy?
Working from home during this quarantine has been an incredibly positive and productive experience, but your company is old school and itching to get back to business as usual in the office. What might you do to keep living the quarandream?
This LinkedIn "mentorship" contact you got suckered into having a conversation with is definitely a scam, right?
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402: Cheryl Strayed | Creativity, Meltdowns, and Leaving It All Behind Sep 10, 2020

Cheryl Strayed (@CherylStrayed) co-hosts the Dear Sugars podcast and is the award-winning author of several books, including Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.

What We Discuss with Cheryl Strayed:

Why sometimes the only way to do something right is to do some things wrong.
Why we give our best advice to others even when we can't follow through with it for ourselves.
The value of surrendering to your own mediocrity in order to finish what you've started.
How to avoid getting trapped in the need for other people's approval.
What Cheryl really means when she says "Don't let your dreams ruin your life."
And much more...

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401: Robert Wittman | The Undercover Hunt for Stolen Art Sep 08, 2020

Robert Wittman (@robertwittman) is the former senior investigator/creator of the FBI's national art crime team and author of Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures.

What We Discuss with Robert Wittman:

Why criminal and terrorist organizations find art less risky to smuggle than contraband like cash, drugs, or guns.
The three things that make an art piece valuable: provenance, authenticity, and good title.
Why the US has only relatively recently begun to take art crime seriously, whereas Italy's art crime team has a freaking submarine!
Simple but effective tactics for remaining undercover without arousing suspicion from the targets.
Why losing his fear instinct was a clear signal for Robert to retire from undercover work for good.
And much more...

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400: The Doggy Doo-Doo Debacle | Feedback Friday Sep 04, 2020

399: Jennifer L. Eberhardt | The Science of Why We're Biased Sep 03, 2020

Jennifer L. Eberhardt is a professor of psychology at Stanford University whose research explores race, bias, and inequality; she is the author of Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do.

What We Discuss with Jennifer L. Eberhardt:

What's going on in the brain that creates and maintains bias.
How bias can alter what we feel and even what we see.
How bias is contagious, and why we may have evolved bias in the first place.
Why bias doesn’t just hurt the person who is on the receiving end of it.
How we can spot bias in ourselves and act to mitigate it.
And much more...

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398: Danny Trejo | Inmate #1 Sep 01, 2020

Danny Trejo (@officialDannyT) is an instantly-recognizable actor, producer, and restauranteur with a resume that includes crime, hard time, and battling his own addictions while helping troubled youth overcome theirs. His latest project is the documentary Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo.

What We Discuss with Danny Trejo:

What it was once like for Danny to ponder if he was doing robberies to support his drug habit, or doing drugs to support his robbery habit.
How Danny got his act together after spending 10 years in and out of every prison in California.
How Danny walked onto a Hollywood movie set as a drug counselor and left as a bona fide actor.
Why Danny doesn't do his own stunts.
How Danny has maintained sobriety for over 50 years -- and continues to help others maintain theirs.
And much more...

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397: My Future vs. My Special Needs Sister | Feedback Friday Aug 28, 2020

You've been helping your single mom care for your special needs sister for 19 years, but you're 24 now and need to set out on your own life. How do you cope with the guilt you're feeling for putting your needs first for perhaps the first time, ever? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You've been helping your single mom care for your special needs sister for 19 years, but you're 24 now and need to set out on your own life. How do you cope with the guilt you're feeling for putting your needs first for perhaps the first time, ever?
As a skillful, reliable contractor who has worked on an as-needed basis with several companies for six years, how do you ask for a raise without making it seem like an ultimatum?
Is it possible to maintain friendships with people you've known your whole life but who differ from you not only in matters of opinion and lifestyle choices, but core values?
You're at a point in your career where you want to focus on your target market, but you don't want your peers to think you're brushing your rejects off on them. When you're in a small industry where word travels fast, how do you nicely decline to work with someone?
You've applied for a job that seems like a great fit, but you're concerned your criminal record might be an issue during the interview in spite of having drastically turned your life around. Should you bring it up first, and if so, how?
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396: Dr. Anders Ericsson | Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Aug 27, 2020

Before passing away earlier this year, Dr. Anders Ericsson was the cognitive psychologist who discovered that deliberate practice, not natural talent, is the key to developing expertise. He was the co-author of Peak: Secrets From The New Science Of Expertise.

What We Discuss with Dr. Anders Ericsson:

Why innate talent is a myth.
How to set up a deliberate practice regimen to become more effective at anything you do.
The truth about the 10,000-hour rule to mastery popularized by Malcolm Gladwell.
Why “try differently” is a better recipe for success than “try harder.”
Contrary to what was once believed, the brain can be rewired to excel toward a specific goal at any age with the proper training.
And much more...

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395: How to Avoid Scams | Deep Dive Aug 25, 2020

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into common scams to watch out for, why even the smartest among us get suckered into falling for scams, and what we can do to help ourselves and others break free of scams for good.

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

The most common scams to look out for — from multi-level marketing (MLM) pyramid schemes and large-group awareness training (LGAT) to fake gurus and spiritual shysters.
The dangerous consequences you or someone you care about can face when suckered into participating in these predatory scams.
The qualities of people who often fall for scams — and why even the smartest among us are vulnerable to chasing their empty promises once hooked.
The role of environment (like economic crisis and upbringing) in scam susceptibility.
The right — and wrong — ways to approach someone who’s fallen for a scam (even if that someone is you).
And much more…

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394: Was I Unknowingly a Sugar Daddy? | Feedback Friday Aug 21, 2020

When you gave your girlfriend a place to live rent-free while she went through college -- only to have her break up with you over the phone after graduating because she had to "find herself," were you unknowingly a sugar daddy? We'll get to the bottom of this and more right here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When you gave your girlfriend a place to live rent-free while she went through college -- only to have her break up with you over the phone after graduating because she had to "find herself," were you unknowingly a sugar daddy?
As a new project manager at a high-speed startup where the learning curve has been tough and your confidence has been low, how can you forge new working relationships during COVID at a company where everyone is seemingly heads-down focused on work all day?
The person you're romantically interested in accidentally totaled your mailbox with their car. Should you let them slide on taking responsibility for it (even though it means lying to your parents) in hopes it'll earn you brownie points with this person?
You're writing your first children's book, and you're wondering about the best ways to publicize it -- possibly through influencers and podcasts. How do you make sure you stand out to your potential audience and the people who can help you find it?
You want to learn and grow and you assumed that conferences were another way to do so, but you're becoming skeptical of anything or anyone offering any sort of education or training. How can you tell the legit courses and teachers from the scam artists?
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393: Joaquin "Jack" Garcia | Undercover in the Mafia Part Two Aug 20, 2020

Joaquin "Jack" Garcia is the former undercover FBI agent who infiltrated the Gambino crime family of Cosa Nostra in New York for nearly three years, resulting in the arrest and conviction of 35 mobsters -- as revealed in his book Making Jack Falcone: An Undercover FBI Agent Takes Down a Mafia Family. This is part two of a two-part episode; listen to part one here!

What We Discuss with Joaquin "Jack" Garcia:

How Jack got a mob boss to carry around a mobile phone that was bugged by the FBI.
What Jack did to avoid violating his FBI oath without arousing suspicion while undercover.
How much weight Jack gained during three years of hanging out with gangsters in the best Italian restaurants New York has to offer.
What Jack misses most about being in the mafia.
The biggest organized crime threats to the United States today.
And much more...

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392: Joaquin "Jack" Garcia | Undercover in the Mafia Part One Aug 18, 2020

Joaquin "Jack" Garcia is the former undercover FBI agent who infiltrated the Gambino crime family of Cosa Nostra in New York for nearly three years, resulting in the arrest and conviction of 35 mobsters -- as revealed in his book Making Jack Falcone: An Undercover FBI Agent Takes Down a Mafia Family. This is part one of a two-part episode; part two drops later this week!

What We Discuss with Joaquin "Jack" Garcia:

How Jack managed to survive undercover posing as a mobster in the Gambino crime syndicate of La Cosa Nostra for nearly three years.
The tells of organized crime: how wise guys generally know who's legit and who's not.
Mob culture and the rules that govern the always-upward flow of money.
How Jack became so trusted by the highest levels of the organization that they offered him the chance to be a "made" man.
How Jack's work led to the arrest and conviction of 35 mobsters -- including the top members of the post-John Gotti Gambino crime family.
And much more...

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391: Help! My Ex Hacked My Entire Home! | Feedback Friday Aug 14, 2020

Your ex hacked all of your electronics when you were together, and now they spy on you from inside your own house! What can you do to fight back? This and more on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/391

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your ex hacked all of your electronics when you were together, and now they spy on you from inside your own house! What can you do to defend yourself? [Thanks to Corbin Payne, Esq. for helping with this one!]
How do you stop caring about what other people think about you?
While you've never filed for bankruptcy and you're currently on top of your payments, you have a lot of debt. Should you be concerned if a new employer wants to check your credit -- and do they have the right to as a condition for hiring you?
The good news: you made a great online connection with someone you'd like to date. The bad news: they think COVID is a hoax and refuse to wear a mask for your peace of mind. Should you pursue a relationship with this person, or is this enough of a red flag to just move on?
You were let go from a small company during your probationary period due to "culture clash." How can you stay in touch with the coworkers you did get along with, and what do you say to recruiters and hiring managers who ask why things didn't work out?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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390: Ray Dalio | Principles of an Investing Pioneer Part Two Aug 13, 2020

Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) is the founder of Bridgewater Associates -- the largest and best-performing hedge fund in the world -- and author of New York Times bestseller Principles: Life and Work and the upcoming The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail. This is part two of a two-part episode; make sure to catch part one here!

What We Discuss with Ray Dalio:

Why your success has more to do with how you handle what you don't know than what you do know.
Good habits come from thinking in a principled way, but good thinking comes from exploring the reasoning behind principles.
How to review the principles by which you operate to ensure you're acting in accordance with your own goals and objectives -- not someone else's.
What you can do to cultivate a culture of radical transparency in the workplace and at home to make sure progress is propelled by the best ideas in the room -- not the biggest egos.
The importance of understanding that you can practically have anything you want, but you can't have everything you want.
And much more...

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389: Ray Dalio | Principles of an Investing Pioneer Part One Aug 11, 2020

Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) is the founder of Bridgewater Associates -- the largest and best-performing hedge fund in the world -- and author of New York Times bestseller Principles: Life and Work and the upcoming The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail. This is part one of a two-part episode; be on the lookout for part two later in the week!

What We Discuss with Ray Dalio:

The predictable cycles that contribute to the rise and fall of great and once-great nations on the world stage -- and where Ray sees these cycles heading now.
Why there are so many people denying the current pandemic as a hoax in spite of endless evidence before their very eyes.
How we, as emotional human beings, should prepare ourselves for the less comfortable cycles we're bound to experience in the future.
Ray's firsthand account of China's rapid evolution into a technological superpower over just the past few decades.
Why we have Ray to thank (or blame) for the invention of the Chicken McNugget.
And much more...

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388: Should I Bail Out My In-Laws? | Feedback Friday Aug 07, 2020

Your in-laws need financial help to keep their business afloat, but they're historically terrible with finances. Should you bail out your in-laws or even co-sign for a loan knowing it could backfire on you? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/388

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your in-laws need financial help to keep their business afloat, but they're historically terrible with finances. Should you bail out your in-laws or even co-sign for a loan knowing it could backfire on you?
What are the secrets to writing a reference letter for someone in a way that showcases their attributes from a place of understanding how valuable these attributes really are?
Should you suffer in an industry you've grown to hate for another 10-15 years until you can retire, or should you quit the dip now to find a new career in a city where you want to be, with a life that brings happiness over money and status?
Should your multinational, publicly traded company pay you for something you've been informally doing for free? You want to be generous and supportive, but not taken advantage of. How do you negotiate this with your higher-ups?
As a blind person, you’ve never been really good at understanding small talk and getting people to talk to you. How can you get better at being social when you can’t see facial expressions or body language?
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387: Tom Wainwright | How to Run a Drug Cartel Aug 06, 2020

Tom Wainwright (@t_wainwright) of The Economist shares the harrowing and sometimes grisly experiences he endured while writing Narconomics: How to Run a Drug Cartel.

What We Discuss with Tom Wainwright:

The parallels between the drug trade and regular businesses.
How ideas of economics and business apply to any entrepreneurial or business venture.
How drug cartels engage in corporate social responsibility, branding, and even PR campaigns.
Why drug cartels franchise, regulate labor, branch out online, and diversify into legal (and ubiquitous) industries.
How an economist gets discovered wearing a GPS device to a meeting with a drug lord and lives to tell the tale!
And much more…

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386: Amanda Knox | The Truth About True Crime Aug 04, 2020

Amanda Knox (@amandaknox) is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, and author of Waiting to Be Heard. She was the host of The Scarlet Letter Reports and currently co-hosts The Truth About True Crime podcast.

What We Discuss with Amanda Knox:

How Amanda was coerced into wrongfully confessing that she was at the scene of her roommate's murder without being made aware of her rights or being given access to a lawyer.
Why not understanding the difference between being questioned as a witness and interrogated as a suspect landed Amanda in custody for 1,428 days without being allowed to see her family.
How even a false confession, once made, often sways a jury to convict a defendant before any of the evidence is even considered, and why it's not uncommon for a completely innocent person to give a false confession to a skilled interrogator looking to close a case quickly.
Why a police department investigating a case under the scrutiny of a worldwide media frenzy might be less interested in carrying out justice than covering up its own countless acts of gross incompetence.
Why a populace literate in its own legal rights is the only real way to combat the manipulation of ignorance -- by both prosecution and defense -- in the court system that leads to so many wrong outcomes.
And much more...

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385: Can I Date a White-Collar Criminal? | Feedback Friday Jul 31, 2020

While googling someone you met on a dating app, it turns out they have a white-collar criminal record. Should you give them the benefit of the doubt that they've learned from their mistake, or back off now? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/385

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

While googling someone you met on a dating app, it turns out they have a criminal record for intellectual property theft. Should you give them the benefit of the doubt that they've learned from their mistake, or back off now?
How can you get clients and colleagues to take you seriously as a professional when you look much younger than your years?
How do you deal with the envy and resentment you feel toward a friend who is doing miles better than you in their career even though you both started at the same time?
Thanks to the pandemic, the job you were supposed to start in August has been pushed to begin in January. What can you do between now and then to make sure it's still there when the new year rolls around?
You've been a nurse in a COVID unit for five months, and your friends and family are terrified to be near you. It might be tolerable if you had a significant other for support, but you're single and the loneliness is unbearable. What can you do?
You're currently in the "Gmail Roulette" part of Six-Minute Networking, and the success rate has been excellent. However, how do you manage to avoid being overwhelmed by all the incoming traffic?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi.
And if you want to keep in touch with former co-host and JHS family Jason, find him on Twitter at @jpdef and Instagram at @JPD, and check out his other show: Grumpy Old Geeks.

384: Aimen Dean | Nine Lives of a Spy Inside Al-Qaeda Part Two Jul 30, 2020

Aimen Dean (@AimenDean) was once one of al-Qaeda’s most respected bomb-makers who swore allegiance to Osama bin Laden himself. He eventually switched sides and spent eight years as an MI6 spy trying to take al-Qaeda down from the inside. He is the author of Nine Lives: My Time as the MI6’s Top Spy Inside Al-Qaeda and co-host of podcast Conflicted. This is part one of a two-part episode that will conclude later this week!

What We Discuss with Aimen Dean:

The radicalizing circumstances that contributed to Aimen's recruitment by Islamic extremists after memorizing the Quran by age 12.
Early misgivings about the cause brought about by witnessing a brutal revenge massacre instigated by his own side during the Bosnian War when he was only 17.
What Aimen learned about "logistical back-office jihad" and financing terrorism on a global scale while creatively accounting for a now-infamous charity front.
Aimen's trip to Afghanistan at the behest of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed that led him to swear allegiance to Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda.
What Aimen learned -- and taught -- about ingenious and terrible methods of torture that would extract confessions from victims without leaving permanent marks.
And much more...

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383: Aimen Dean | Nine Lives of a Spy Inside Al-Qaeda Part One Jul 28, 2020

Aimen Dean (@AimenDean) was once one of al-Qaeda’s most respected bomb-makers who swore allegiance to Osama bin Laden himself. He eventually switched sides and spent eight years as an MI6 spy trying to take al-Qaeda down from the inside. He is the author of Nine Lives: My Time as the MI6’s Top Spy Inside Al-Qaeda and co-host of podcast Conflicted. This is part one of a two-part episode that will conclude later this week!

What We Discuss with Aimen Dean:

The radicalizing circumstances that contributed to Aimen's recruitment by Islamic extremists after memorizing the Quran by age 12.
Early misgivings about the cause brought about by witnessing a brutal revenge massacre instigated by his own side during the Bosnian War when he was only 17.
What Aimen learned about "logistical back-office jihad" and financing terrorism on a global scale while creatively accounting for a now-infamous charity front.
Aimen's trip to Afghanistan at the behest of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed that led him to swear allegiance to Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda.
What Aimen learned -- and taught -- about ingenious and terrible methods of torture that would extract confessions from victims without leaving permanent marks.
And much more...

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382: Should I Move In with My Father-in-Law? | Feedback Friday Jul 24, 2020

381: Neal Brennan | Comedy's Triple Threat Jul 23, 2020

Neal Brennan (@nealbrennan) is a comedy writer/producer/director, co-creator of Chappelle's Show, host of the How Neal Feel podcast, and is featured in his own live standup solo show 3 Mics at Netflix.

What We Discuss with Neal Brennan:

How Neal's 3 Mics show came about, and the idea behind its three parts: one-liners, emotional stuff, and stand up.
The comedy-writing process and how it mirrors real life.
A mindset to get a more realistic handle on the potential outcome of a given project or situation.
Tips on getting happy from a guy who's tried everything -- and why achievement can't be a substitute for happiness.
When networking, remember Neal's sage words: "No one's going to help you in a way that's not beneficial to them."
And so much more...

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380: Blake Mycoskie | Made for Entrepreneurship Jul 21, 2020

Blake Mycoskie (@BlakeMycoskie) is the philanthropic founder of TOMS Shoes, author of Start Something That Matters, and co-founder of wellness subscription box service Madefor (get 20 percent off by using code MFJORDAN if you feel like checking it out).

What We Discuss with Blake Mycoskie:

What Blake's new Madefor startup can do to make you better (and how you can get 20 percent off by using code MFJORDAN if you feel like checking it out).
Why entrepreneurship is more than just saying "I don't want a boss" -- it's seeking to remedy a problem the world needs to have solved.
The benefits of cultivating the "beginner's mind" of a Buddhist.
Why Blake advises founders in the early stages of a startup to bootstrap resources rather than seek investment dollars.
What Blake sees as emerging business trends in a COVID-19 world and beyond.
And much more...

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379: How to Deal with a Cheating Dad | Feedback Friday Jul 17, 2020

You know that your father, who has a history of cheating on your mother, is currently having an affair with a family "friend." How should you deal with your cheating dad in a way that won't destroy what little cohesion your family has left? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/379

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You know that your father, who has a history of cheating on your mother, is currently having an affair with a family "friend." How should you deal with your cheating dad in a way that won't destroy what little cohesion your family has left?
How can you keep growing your side hustle that has thrived during quarantine while convincing your unreasonable full-time boss that both of you would be happiest if you took a part-time consulting role so you don't lose your stake in the company?
You find your workshop job well-paying and satisfying, but it takes its toll on your body -- as evidenced by your older coworkers. How can you secure an office job at your company to avoid the same fate?
You've developed skills for finding and acting on opportunities that you'd like to share with others, but potential mentees so far have been lacking in ambition. How can you teach them to fish when they just expect the fish to come to them?
Life Pro Tip: If you're a DJ, music producer, or podcast audio engineer, software can get pretty expensive. Email software companies explaining that you love their product and you want to do the right thing by legally purchasing it, but money is tight. They're often willing to pass along deep discounts when possible.
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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378: Steven Johnson | How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most Jul 16, 2020

Steven Johnson (@stevenbjohnson) is the best-selling author of 11 books on the intersection of science, technology, and personal experience, including Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most. He also hosts the Fighting Coronavirus podcast on Wondery.

What We Discuss with Steven Johnson:

In a world where we might put more thought into brunch than buying a house, what types of decisions warrant a "decision-making process?"
Why we can do better than relying on the old pros and cons list that Ben Franklin, Charles Darwin, and our parents once found useful.
Uniform phases of decision-making that we can teach, learn, and apply to tailor-made decisions of varying complexity.
How AI might help us augment decision-making processes involving probability.
The premortem: why planning as if a future event has already happened might result in better decisions than just asking ourselves "what if?"
And much more...

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377: Randolph Nesse | Good Reasons for Bad Feelings Jul 14, 2020

Randolph Nesse (@randynesse) is the founding director of the Center for Evolution Medicine at Arizona State University and author of Good Reasons for Bad Feelings: Insights from the Frontier of Evolutionary Psychiatry.

What We Discuss with Randolph Nesse:

What possible purpose do anxiety, depression, and anger serve from an evolutionary standpoint?
Why the body's mechanisms for keeping us safe often overreact, and what we can do to get a handle on them when they work a little too well.
The evolutionary upsides to worrying about what other people think of us.
Why natural selection shapes our behavior toward reproduction rather than health and longevity.
Why do women often go for the reckless mate instead of the safe mate -- and why do men stick around at all?
And much more...

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376: How to Fire Someone You Care About | Feedback Friday Jul 10, 2020

Because of the economic downturn, you're forced to lay off someone who gave up a lot to accept the job on your recommendation. How do you fire someone you care about? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/376

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Because of the economic downturn, you're forced to lay off someone who gave up a lot to accept the job on your recommendation. How do you fire someone you care about?
How should you approach handshakes and face masks for an onsite job interview during the pandemic without seeming unfriendly, strange, or paranoid (or reckless or ignorant)?
You want to make your voice heard, but how do you overcome the fear of being exposed, on display, and held to old opinions or snapshots of who you were at a certain period when it's a barrier to your growth?
Now sober, you burned a lot of bridges when you weren't. While doing an inventory of your network, should you reach out and apologize to people you wronged, and if you didn't wrong them, how much of a connection do you need to just reach out and be personal?
Your gullible brother got out of an MLM scam only to get wrapped up in a currency exchange "company" that operates in a similar manner. How can you help him see the error of his ways without risking his tendency to dig in deeper?
As Benjamin Hardy might say: what's next for Future Jordan?
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375: Bob Sutton | The A-hole Survival Guide Jul 09, 2020

Bob Sutton (@work_matters) is a Stanford Business School professor and author of New York Times bestseller The No Asshole Rule and, most recently, The Asshole Survival Guide: How to Deal with People Who Treat You Like Dirt.

What We Discuss with Bob Sutton:

What is an a-hole, and why do they seem to be everywhere?
Why a-holes do not finish first.
What to do if you’re forced to work with an a-hole.
How to spot the red flags that help you avoid dealing with a-holes in the first place — or know when it’s time to quit the a-holes who are already in your life.
How to tell if maybe you’re the a-hole.
And much more...

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374: Kelly McGonigal | The Upside of Stress Jul 07, 2020

Kelly McGonigal (@kellymcgonigal) is a research psychologist, a lecturer at Stanford University, and an award-winning science writer. She is the author of The Joy of Movement, The Willpower Instinct, and The Upside of Stress.

What We Discuss with Kelly McGonigal:

How much does the way you think about stress affect your health?
Contrary to what medical professionals have been telling you for years, can there really be such a thing as good stress?
Why trying to shame someone out of a harmful coping mechanism (overeating, smoking, etc.) can generate the very stress that prompts reliance on that mechanism.
How anxiety, pangs of loneliness, and other indications of stress can be seen as calls to action instead of triggers for inappropriate responses.
How do genetics play into your relationship with stress?
And much more...

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373: How Do I Keep My Mother-in-Law Alive? | Feedback Friday Jul 03, 2020

372: Bob Saget | How Comedy Continually Changes His Life Jul 02, 2020

Bob Saget (@bobsaget) is a comedian, actor, director, host of the Bob Saget's Here For You podcast, and author of Dirty Daddy: The Chronicles of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian.

What we discuss with Bob Saget:

The shared age at which Bob Saget and Richard Pryor knew they were funny.
How Bob's sense of humor developed as a mechanism to avoid pain.
Why Bob has reinvented himself repeatedly over the course of his career -- from the wholesome family man he portrayed on Full House to the dirty lecher he played on Entourage (and all points between).
The big breaks that can come from life's worst disappointments.
Bob's proven remedy for dealing with the haters (and we all have haters).
And much more...

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371: Maria Konnikova | Pulling Off the Biggest Bluff Jun 30, 2020

Maria Konnikova (@mkonnikova) is a regular contributing writer for The New Yorker, a bestselling author, and an international poker champion -- a title she earned while researching her latest book, The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win.

What We Discuss with Maria Konnikova:

How Maria went from being someone who had no interest in poker to raking in big bucks as an international poker champion.
How people make decisions and what poker can tell us about reading human motivation.
How to spot real physical tells at the poker table (and real life).
How we can control and prevent emotional thinking (aka "going on tilt").
Why, in poker as in life, triumph is your foe, and disaster is where you learn.
And much more...

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370: My Life as a Secret Love Child | Feedback Friday Jun 26, 2020

Your father already had another family when he decided to have an affair with your mom (which resulted in you). Now that you're 18, is it right for you to still be kept a secret from this other family? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On this week's Feedback Friday:

If you're feeling unlucky lately, see if you're controlling these three drivers for results.
Your father already had another family when he decided to have an affair with your mom (which resulted in you). Now that you're 18, is it right for you to still be kept a secret from this other family?
You've made some headway in life, but your social circle has not. As a result, your lack of relatable friendships makes you feel antisocial. Where do you begin the quest for a new social circle?
Looking for a job while sheltering in place is a bummer. How can you: a) politely turn away leads you think aren't a good fit out of respect for your old boss who's passing them your way, and b) avoid being the awkward newcomer on Zoom who doesn't know anyone in real life if you do land a new job?
How can you tell the difference between a legitimate, positively influential mastermind group and a scammy, fake guru-style mastermind group as we addressed recently in episode 368?
New at your job, how should you go about failure when it could jeopardize how others think of you? You want to acknowledge your mistakes without losing the trust of your coworkers and higher-ups.
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369: Tim Ballard | Putting a Stop to Child Sex Trafficking Jun 25, 2020

Update: There is some controversy about the information presented in this episode. A counterpoint to some of the statistics and specifics on the problem of human/child trafficking is in this piece released on Dec 9, 2021 from The Atlantic.

Tim Ballard (@TimBallard) is a former Homeland Security agent who reluctantly got involved in chasing down global child trafficking. As the founder of Operation Underground Railroad, he is featured in the documentary film Operation Toussaint: Operation Underground Railroad and the Fight to End Modern Day Slavery, and is a co-author of the book adaptation as well as Slave Stealers: True Accounts of Slave Rescues -- Then and Now.

What We Discuss with Tim Ballard:

Slavery is the fastest-growing criminal enterprise in the world.
There are more people enslaved right now than there were during the transatlantic slave trade period between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Slavery generates three times the revenue of the NFL. With the money from all the trafficking in the world, you could buy every Starbucks outlet in the world. Every NBA team in the nation. Every Target store.
There are 30 million slaves in the world; 10 million of them are children.
17,500 children are trafficked into the US every year.
And much more...

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368: Coffeezilla | How to Expose Fake Guru Scams Jun 23, 2020

Coffeezilla (@coffeebreak_YT) is a prolific YouTuber who exposes fake guru scam artists and alerts would-be victims to the tactics used to part them from their hard-earned money.

What we discuss with Coffeezilla:

How fake gurus who profess to teach you how to get rich quick aren't using these same methods to get rich -- they're using you.
The classic framework used by fake gurus to entice their target demographic.
How fake gurus leverage cult of personality dynamics to be both relatable and unquestionable.
How fake gurus pass off once-legitimate moneymaking methods long after they've become obsolete and worthless.
Why you don't have to be especially gullible to fall for what a fake guru is selling, and you don't have to be a steel-willed ice king or queen to resist their sleazy machinations.
And much more...

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367: How to "Fix" Your Relationship without Nagging | Feedback Friday Jun 19, 2020

Your significant other has picked up some bad habits while self-quarantining during the pandemic; how can you fix your relationship without nagging? We'll figure out this -- and more -- here on Feedback Friday!

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/367.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

First, let's address some reactions to the advice we gave to the ex-self-help cultist/current registered sex offender featured on a recent Feedback Friday.
Moving across the country would afford you better business opportunities, but leave you without the safety net of free housing you enjoy now. How can you be confident enough to take this big, scary leap and ensure you do it right?
Your significant other has picked up some bad habits while self-quarantining during the pandemic; how can you fix your relationship without nagging?
You seem to show appreciation more than verbalize it, but you want to be good at both. How can you improve your ability to verbalize appreciation?
You're working at one of the top places in your field and it's making you second-guess your choice of career. So is it time to find a new career entirely, or just a new place to work?
You work for a well-known, rapidly growing startup, and former colleagues, peers, and friends of friends are reaching out for referrals. So how do you honestly deal with the ones you're not entirely stoked about referring?
Are you thinking about confidence wrong? Don Moore, author of Perfectly Confident: How to Calibrate Your Decisions Wisely joins us to find out and, if so, offer some course corrections.
A shout out to Christina (and Elisa and Garrett) for letting us know how our episodes with BJ Fogg and Ramit Sethi helped them change up their habits and their money!
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366: Bill Nye | Radical Curiosity Saves the World Jun 18, 2020

Bill Nye (@billnye) is a lifelong champion of science who is determined to teach you something today that you didn't know yesterday -- whether it's from a television screen, the pages of a book, or next to you at a dinner party.

What We Discuss with Bill Nye:

Why denying proven science -- like climate change and the efficacy of vaccination -- is in nobody's best interest.
On reinvention and pivoting: How Bill Nye went from Boeing engineer to television personality.
Why episodes of Bill Nye The Science Guy are still being used to teach kids science two decades after they first aired.
How to look at the world with radical curiosity.
Why it's key to internalize our fears in order to move forward.
And so much more...

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365: Benjamin Hardy | How to Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs Jun 16, 2020

Benjamin Hardy (@BenjaminPHardy) is an organizational psychologist and author of Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success and Personality Isn't Permanent: Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story.

What We Discuss with Benjamin Hardy:

Why treating the results of a "scientific" personality test like Myers & Briggs or Enneagram as gospel is akin to trusting horoscopes to safely guide your life decisions -- inaccurate and potentially dangerous.
Hear the story about how Benjamin and his wife almost didn't get married because a personality test indicated they weren't an ideal match.
What looking back at the person you were 10 or 20 years ago should reveal about personality as an unfixed, malleable quality.
Why categorizing yourself or accepting labels leads to a tunnel vision of mindlessness that tends to accentuate the negative qualities you believe yourself to have.
You're always a work in progress -- you're never "finished." The person you'll be in 10 years may well be as different as you are from the person you were 10 years ago. So who do you want the future you to be?
And much more...

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364: Can You Stop a Racist from Becoming a Doctor? | Feedback Friday Jun 12, 2020

363: Mick West | How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Jun 11, 2020

Mick West (@mickwest) is a co-founder and former technical director of Neversoft Entertainment, coder, pilot, Metabunk and Contrail Science founder, and author of Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect.

What We Discuss with Mick West:

Why people believe -- and want to believe -- conspiracy theories.
The types of bias and bad thinking that allow conspiracy theories to take root and thrive.
Who really benefits from propagating conspiracy theories and what they have to gain.
Ways in which we can help people discover bad thinking patterns in themselves and others.
How to help our friends and family escape the conspiracy theory rabbit hole.
And much more...

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362: Mark Cuban | Tales from the Shark Side Jun 08, 2020

Mark Cuban (@mcuban) is a Shark Tank investor in over 200 companies, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and author of How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It.

What We Discuss with Mark Cuban:

The advice Mark is giving his CEOs and founders during these angry, uncertain, and unprecedented times.
What Mark sees as the future of the knowledge and technology economies here in the United States.
What jobs will exist in the not-so-distant future?
How America can beat China, and the areas we need to invest in to do so.
How Mark stays on top of trends and separates fact from fiction when it comes to his investments -- and how to reach Mark and get his attention for your own business idea.
And much more...

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361: From Self-Help Cultist to Sex Offender | Feedback Friday Jun 04, 2020

The mindset and linguistic contortionism you developed as a self-help cult (aka Large Group Awareness Training program) follower led to you becoming a registered sex offender. How did things go so wrong, and what can you do now? This and more here on Feedback Friday.

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/361.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is the graduating class of '20 finding it especially difficult to plot a life course when everything's so uncertain right now? (Well, it's not '21 yet!)
You were a self-help cult follower, which led to you becoming a registered sex offender. How did things go so wrong, and what can you do now? [Thanks once again to Corbin Payne, Esq. for his help with this one.]
Even though you're in a long-term relationship, you've accidentally developed feelings for your very married mentor. What can you do to get over this embarrassingly inappropriate crush?
Recommendation of the Week: Spy Wars with Damian Lewis
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And if you want to keep in touch with former co-host and JHS family Jason, find him on Twitter at @jpdef and Instagram at @JPD, and check out his other show: Grumpy Old Geeks.

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360: Garry Kasparov | Deep Thinking for Disordered Times Jun 03, 2020

Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) is a Russian chess grandmaster, political activist, and author of Deep Thinking: Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins and Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped.

What We Discuss with Garry Kasparov:

The part chess played in promoting Soviet Russian ideology during the Cold War.
What it takes to become a chess champion now compared to 50 years ago and why Garry considers the game “one of the most aggressive forces of psychological warfare.”
What can and can’t be applied from chess to politics and decision making.
What Garry knows from experience about authoritarian governments and why we need to be vigilant against them now more than ever.
Is our civilization poised for progress or ruin now that supercomputers can beat superhumans at tournament-level chess?
And so much more…

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359: Justin Ramsdell | How to Detect and Disarm Pseudoscience Jun 02, 2020

Justin Ramsdell is a clinical psychologist, an expert witness, an assistant professor of forensic psychology at George Mason University, and a veteran pseudoscience detector.

What We Discuss with Justin Ramsdell:

Why stressed brains don't make great decisions (especially when there's no light visible at the end of the tunnel to indicate that there is an end).
How pseudoscience preys on our cognitive biases to give us the answers we want with the scantest of unprovable "evidence."
Why watching YouTube videos and ranting in Reddit threads doesn't count as "research" in the same way that work done by field-experienced scientists with doctorate degrees and peer-reviewed studies under their belts counts as research.
Be wary of intellectual trespassers -- who might very well be field-experienced scientists with doctorate degrees and peer-reviewed studies under their belts, but make wild, pseudoscientific claims about areas outside their expertise (e.g., a chiropractor who claims to cure COVID-19 with massage).
Why you don't have to be a field-experienced scientist with a doctorate degree and peer-reviewed studies under your belt to avoid being hoodwinked by pseudoscience charlatans.
And much more...

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358: Is My Friend Blowing Her IVF Money on Gifts? | Feedback Friday May 29, 2020

Your friend wants to be a mother more than anything, but says she and her husband can’t afford the IVF it would take to make this possible. On the other hand, she habitually buys expensive gifts for everyone in your social circle. Is there any socially acceptable way for you to have a conversation with her about priorities? We’ll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/358.

On This Week’s Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is your friend — who says she wants to be a mother more than anything — blowing the money she could be using for IVF on expensive gifts for everyone else? And if so, is there any socially acceptable way for you to have a discussion with her about it?
You were on the path to a job in a new field until the pandemic hit, and now you’re finding it hard to land interviews without past experience on your resume. Should you go back to your old field in the meantime until things go more or less back to normal?
There’s a gap on your resume where you took a year off of college to go to drug and alcohol rehab. Is there a way to spin this positively?
While you’ve sought therapy to mitigate the effects of your father’s abuse as a child, your BPD-diagnosed sister hasn’t — and it causes her to act out in ways that are dangerous to herself and others. How can you best help her?
How do you decide when it’s worth pushing through something (like learning a new language), or quitting because it causes anxiety and isn’t pleasant to endure at the time?
Life Pro Tip: If a bee colony has set up a hive that you need removed, don’t call the exterminator. Google local beekeepers, who will relocate the hive often for free. This is an easy way to be nice to the bees and to your wallet!
Recommendation of the Week: Spaceship Earth
A quick shout out to @thatphysioguy for making use of Six-Minute Networking to get his business through this pandemic!
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357: Robin Dreeke | Sizing People Up May 28, 2020

Robin Dreeke (@rdreeke) is the retired head of The FBI Behavioral Analysis Program and co-author of Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agent's User Manual for Behavior Prediction and The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed.

What We Discuss with Robin Dreeke:

People can be relied on to act in their own best interest (from their perspective, not yours).
Just because you like somebody for any number of commonalities doesn't necessarily mean you can (or should) trust them.
Why it creeps us out when people try too hard to get us to like them (and how we can avoid creeping out others when establishing rapport).
Four principles that allow you to make any conversation about the other person -- and therefore more aligned with their best interest.
How and why professionals who should understand the basics of rapport-building consistently fail (and how they can correct course).
And much more...

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356: How to Make the Most of Quarantine | Deep Dive May 25, 2020

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive exploring the ups and downs of COVID-19 pandemic life and how to make the most of quarantine to emerge better, not beaten, from the experience.

[Featured photo by Kari Shea]

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

While you may not be able to control how long the pandemic lasts, you can control your response to it — is there opportunity nestled in the setback?
How to use this downtime to strengthen relationships and build skills so you can springboard into action when things regain a semblance of normality.
From which everyday nuisances are you spared while quarantining? For which often overlooked boons should you be grateful now?
How to work efficiently and effectively from home even if you’ve always relied on the benevolent micromanagement skills of your resident office busybody.
How you and your kids could benefit from using this time to learn new skills together — like a new language you can bond over long after the pandemic passes.
And much more…

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355: My Roommate Tried to Kill Me! | Feedback Friday May 22, 2020

Your unstable roommate physically attacked you over an argument about laundry, and then she filed a protection from abuse order against you! Now even your family doesn't seem to believe your side of things, and abuse hotlines seem to dismiss you immediately because of your Y chromosome. Even though you're in debt, should you get a lawyer to defend you in case she tries to extort you through the legal system? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, we banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/355.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

After seven-and-a-half years, we're losing a J! :(
When an unstable roommate tries to kill you and then convinces your family and friends and the legal system that you tried to kill her, is it time to get a lawyer even on your tight budget? [Thanks to Corbin Payne for weighing in!]
You're self-conscious about being Asian American during this pandemic, and your sister is even getting racist verbal abuse hurled at her in high school. What is the right attitude and perspective for you both to carry during this trying time?
What's the least awkward way to respond when someone self-deprecates themself in comparison to you?
You were recently selected for a diplomatic job in the Balkans with the Army, and despite your aversion to firearms, you'll be required to carry one. How do you mentally prepare for this compromise of your pacifist ideals?
You're one semester from college graduation, but nobody in your family knows your GPA is disappointingly low. To top it off, your three younger siblings are set for Ivy League schools and you feel like an unemployable fraud in comparison. How can you improve your outlook?
Recommendation of the Week: Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America's Elections
A quick shout out to Mercedes!
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354: ZDoggMD | Debunking Plandemic COVID-19 Pseudoscience May 21, 2020

ZDoggMD (@ZDoggMD) [aka Zubin Damania] is a physician, assistant professor, comedian, Internet personality, musician, founder of Turntable Health, and host of The ZDoggMD Show.

What We Discuss with ZDoggMD:

No, COVID-19 wasn't cooked up in a lab somewhere to wreak havoc on the world's populace at the behest of elite politicians and scientists.
No, COVID-19 is not "activated" by wearing face masks designed to protect you and others from the spread of pathogens.
No, Dr. Anthony Fauci wasn't responsible for destroying Judy Mikovits' career and covering up her (discredited) contributions to medical science.
No, Italian vaccines aren't to blame for causing COVID-19 symptoms in otherwise healthy people.
No, Jordan Harbinger and Dr. Zubin Damania are not shills for the Illuminati.
And much more...

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353: Jordan Harbinger | A Darknet Diaries Origin Story May 19, 2020

Jordan shares the seedier side of his origin story -- from hacking phones and buying pizza with fake credit card numbers to catching online predators and understanding the fundamentals of social engineering -- with Jack Rhysider (@JackRhysider) of Darknet Diaries.

[Featured art by habblesthecat]

What Jordan and Jack Discuss:

What Jordan learned about the mysterious workings of the adult mind when he hacked into telephone calls as a youngster.
How the allure of easy fraud through technology put Jordan on the FBI's radar -- when he was still in middle school.
How Jordan traded his ability to build a private security company's website for hardcore martial arts training.
What Jordan did to help the FBI catch pedophiles online at a time when cybercrime wasn't yet taken seriously.
The third-path advice from Jordan's law firm mentor that changed the way he looked at work forever.
And much more...

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352: My Spouse Controls My Online Life! | Feedback Friday May 14, 2020

Out of work since late last year, you were finally making progress on the job hunt until COVID-19 locked everything down. Now you've been making connections and finding opportunities on LinkedIn that seem promising. The problem is, your spouse is nervous that anything you post there will somehow hurt your chances for getting a job; it seems her resentment that you're not working -- added to the constant proximity of quarantining responsibly -- puts the world through a very negative lens and anything you say is stupid.

So now she's monitoring your LinkedIn account from hers and picking fights with you every time you post anything there. Should you find another place to live for now while pursuing work, or should you just let your spouse control your online life and make that pursuit more difficult? We tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/352.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you know if the work from home/side hustle guru you're following on Instagram is a scam artist or the real deal?
Sadly, your spouse is simultaneously resentful that you don't have a job and embarrassed that you post to LinkedIn looking for one -- and it causes fights that last for days. Should you find your own space for a while or let them control your online life?
Your significant other passed away in front of you at home, and now you're dealing with PTSD on top of grief in the very place where it happened. What can you do to move forward?
With the biological clock ticking, are you selfish or stupid to try for a child in the middle of a pandemic?
Laura Gassner Otting recommended cutting off toxic people in your life who don't support or "cheerlead" for you. Sadly, you've never been the cheerleading type -- should you worry that you've been a toxic person all along without knowing?
You're a South Indian with a supposedly hard-to-pronounce name. You don't mind people mispronouncing it (because the effort is respectful), but you do mind the "cutesy" nicknames foisted upon you by people you barely know. How can you get people to take you seriously enough to use your actual name?
When the family relies on you so much, how can you find the time to get a place of your own and become independent for the first time in your young life?
Life Pro Tip: Buy domains for your name, your kids' names, and the names of any businesses or anything you own (for a discount at our sponsor hover.com/jordan). If you can, set up a small website (quickly and easily...

351: General Martin Dempsey | No Time For Spectators May 14, 2020

General Martin Dempsey (@Martin_Dempsey) is a retired Army general who served as the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs for four years during the Obama administration, and the author of No Time for Spectators: The Lessons That Mattered Most from West Point to The West Wing.

What We Discuss with General Martin Dempsey:

Why learning how to follow is as much of a skill as leadership.
That character is built over time based on a series of small decisions that we make during the uncertain moments when things don't go our way.
How someone who wanted to grow up and become a Supreme Court Justice detoured into a 45-year career in the military.
How an assignment that seemed like a career-ending punishment led General Dempsey to take on his most purposeful, important role.
How to be a trusted advisor -- whether it's to a CEO or the President.
And much more...

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350: Dan Heath | Solving Problems from Upstream May 12, 2020

Dan Heath is a Senior Fellow at Duke University's CASE center, which supports entrepreneurs who are fighting for social good. He is the co-author of four New York Times bestsellers, and his latest book is Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen.

What We Discuss with Dan Heath:

How many problems in our lives and in society are we tolerating simply because we’ve forgotten that we can fix them?
Why are we more often stuck in a cycle of response downstream of problems rather than upstream where we might prevent them from happening in the first place?
What lessons can we learn about upstream versus downstream thinking by examining our current pandemic crisis?
What the federal response to Hurricane Katrina tells us about an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure.
Upstream versus downstream thinking regarding the healthcare debate in the US.
And much more...

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349: How to Pick Your Battles Without Being a Doormat | Feedback Friday May 07, 2020

348: Thomas Kostigen | Hacking Planet Earth May 07, 2020

Thomas Kostigen (@kostigen) is a New York Times bestselling author and journalist. His latest book is Hacking Planet Earth: How Geoengineering Can Help Us Reimagine the Future.

What We Discuss with Thomas Kostigen:

What is geoengineering, how is it being used today, and what forms will it take with rapidly developing technology?
Why those who stand to be the first victims of climate disenfranchisement certainly won't be the last.
How soon we need to act, and to what degree, if we want to avoid the worst effects of climate change.
How we can use geoengineering to catalyze a solutions-based society that will reduce and eliminate these effects.
In what ways have we geoengineered the world in the past, and what does this tell us about the transformative power of industry and the role Thomas believes it should play in current and future geoengineering efforts?
And much more...

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347: Brian Keating | Losing the Nobel Prize May 04, 2020

Brian Keating (@DrBrianKeating) is a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California San Diego, host of the Into the Impossible podcast, and the author of Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science’s Highest Honor.

What We Discuss with Brian Keating:

What compelled dynamite inventor Alfred Nobel to annually reward outstanding contributions for humanity, and how would he feel about the way Nobel prizes are awarded today?
What is an ethical will, and why should you make sure you have one in place sooner rather than later?
How accolades like the Nobel prize and the Academy Awards have taken on outsized importance in their respective fields in spite of being selected arbitrarily by an anointed few — with sometimes deadly consequences.
How Brian turned around surface losses like getting fired from an academic dream job and missing his shot at the Nobel prize from disasters into catalysts of great happiness.
How you can have a chance at winning a fragment of the 4.3-billion-year-old supernova that created Earth and the hemoglobin in your blood!
And much more…

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346: Did Coronavirus Kill My Relationship? | Feedback Friday Apr 30, 2020

Did your long-term significant other really dump you because they believed you were "faking" the symptoms of COVID-19 coronavirus, or was the lily-livered sidewinder just looking for a convenient excuse to end it? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/346.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Beware of COVID-19 and work-from-home scams!
Did your significant other really dump you because they believed you were "faking" the symptoms of COVID-19 coronavirus, or were they just looking for a convenient excuse to end it?
Living in a pricey metropolis with zero job leads until the pandemic blows over, does it make sense to move back to small-town life with the parents to save money for now? (Thanks to Professor Scott Galloway for weighing in on this one!)
Your detail-oriented teenager wants to start his own business doing odd jobs. How do you help him get the word out while ensuring he's not getting shorted because of his age?
You feel a strong connection to someone who is still reeling from a bumpy past and isn't ready for a relationship right now. If timing is the underlying factor, how much space should you give them before trying again?
You're a project manager on paternity leave, and company policy doesn't allow your team to fill you in on what's been going on in your absence or for you to check email until you return. How can you ensure your reintroduction to the workplace goes smoothly?
After building up a wide range of experiences for over a decade, you've become decent at a few vastly different skills. Should you combine these skills or just focus on becoming world-class in one?
You're in cybersecurity and you've toyed with the idea of doing a PhD in another country for years -- largely because it sounds cool and you like academia. But as a non-necessity in your field, is it worth the hassle?
Life Pro Tip: On a Zoom call but not talking? Please mute yourself!
Recommendation of the Week: Operation Odessa
A quick shout out to Bretton Murphy for letting us know about The Purple Heart Project (PHP)!
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345: Jim Kwik | How to Upgrade Your Brain's Limitless Potential Apr 29, 2020

Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) hosts the Kwik Brain podcast and is the author of Limitless -- Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life.

What We Discuss with Jim Kwik:

Why it's a L.I.E. that your intelligence is fixed and the person you were at age eight is the same person you are today and the same person you'll be tomorrow.
Why genius is not born, it’s built -- and it leaves clues.
The limitless model: a three-part framework for not only accelerated learning, but for unlocking human potential.
A formula for sustainable motivation that drives consistent action.
How changing the dominant question you (perhaps unknowingly) ask yourself every day can redirect the focus and trajectory of your life.
And much more...

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344: Jonna Mendez | The Moscow Rules Apr 28, 2020

Jonna Mendez is a former chief of disguise in the CIA's Office of Technical Service, and co-author of The Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War.

What We Discuss with Jonna Mendez:

What was it like to work as a heavily surveilled CIA operative in the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War?
Why did the United States have to rebuild its embassy in Moscow from the ground up in the early '90s?
How aspiring artists like Jonna and her late husband Antonio (played by Ben Affleck in Argo) got involved in working for the CIA.
How the CIA recruits brilliant scientific minds to develop cutting-edge solutions when it can only offer a fraction of compensation offered by the private sector.
The evolution of how disguise has come to be used in the intelligence community since the '70s, and the role Jonna has taken in its progress.
And much more...

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343: Is My Little Brother a Lost Cause? | Feedback Friday Apr 24, 2020

You have a family history of addiction, and now your clinically depressed little brother is using drugs and alcohol to a degree that goes well beyond rebellious teenage mischief. With parental guidance being nonexistent, can you do something, or is your brother a lost cause? We'll try to address this and more here on Feedback Friday.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/343.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your father has definite ideas of how your educational future should play out and where your career should be headed, but you've chosen otherwise. How do you break the news without breaking his heart?
Every time you find a new interest, you initially obsess over it. But after a few months, you lose interest and move on to something else. How can you stick to something long enough to get results?
How do you build your network without some contacts getting the wrong idea about your romantic interest/disinterest?
You have a family history of addiction, and now your clinically depressed little brother is using drugs and alcohol to a degree that goes well beyond rebellious teenage mischief. With parental guidance being nonexistent, can you do something, or is your brother a lost cause?
How can you obtain mentorship or establish great networks when you're financially incapable of hiring a coach or attending high-value networking events? How do you identify what you have to offer to the person from whom you want mentorship? What should you do if you have nothing to offer for the time being?
Self-quarantining, you want to start a podcast as a way to step outside your comfort zone and become more social. Using Six-Minute Networking tips, responses from potential guests have been positive. What further advice do we have for a new podcaster?
Life Pro Tip: Go start your car and drive it around for 15-20 minutes if it's been a while!
Recommendation of the Week: Operation Toussaint
A quick shout out to Igor Pavic from Washington for being the first person to report bugs on our brand new website!
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342: David Epstein | Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Apr 22, 2020

David Epstein (@DavidEpstein) has worked as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He is the author of the number-one New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.

What We Discuss with David Epstein:

What are the pros and cons of specialization and generalization?
Why sacrificing depth for breadth in the learning process might be an advantage.
How struggling to generate an answer -- even a wrong one -- enhances subsequent learning.
The end of history illusion and the hazards of choosing to specialize between ages 18-29.
Why self-taught people tend to experiment more and come to unique solutions for problems that specialists overlook.
And much more...

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The Art of Manliness Podcast is a podcast that aims to help men become better men; host Brett McKay explores how to live a life of both contemplation and action while having some fun along the way. Do yourself a favor and check out The Art of Manliness Podcast here!

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341: Julie Gerberding | Answering Your COVID-19 Questions Apr 21, 2020

Julie Gerberding is the former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

What We Discuss with Julie Gerberding:

What makes COVID-19 so uniquely dangerous compared to other diseases and would-be pandemics we've encountered in the past century?
Is staying six feet away from other people really safe enough, and will we have to practice social distancing until we get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Is the rapid spread of information -- and misinformation -- by way of the Internet more helpful or hurtful to our efforts to contain the spread of the virus?
Why did even our most trusted sources -- like the CDC -- initially discourage us from wearing masks and now insist on them for leaving the house?
How much does political pressure from a presidential administration affect the job of a CDC director?
And much more...

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340: What Jobs Will Exist in the New Economy? | Feedback Friday Apr 16, 2020

With big changes afoot thanks to technological advances and the need to adapt in a COVID-19 world, what skills should you consider picking up, and what jobs will exist in the new economy that you can prepare to fill? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/340.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

As the world rapidly changes around us, what skills should you consider leveling up, and what jobs will exist in the new economy?
How do you network and get to know the team at a new company while remote?
Should you still pay off the full balance of your credit card to avoid finance charges, or should you hold on to the cash until the pandemic's over?
You love every aspect of your current job, but the perks are low and so is the pay. You know you could get full benefits and make three times more as a plumber. Is the choice as easy to make as it sounds?
Life Pro Tip: Worried that your favorite restaurant will be hurt by the slow business due to the coronavirus? Buy a gift card from them now and use it later. It’s like a loan, and there are usually pretty decent savings included to sweeten the deal.
Recommendation of the Week: Dirty Money Season 2
A quick shout out to Angela Hodges for using advice she's learned from the show to create a Facebook group page where they're sewing facemasks for healthcare workers in NJ!
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Connect with Jason on Twitter at @jpdef and Instagram at @JPD, and check out his other show: Grumpy Old Geeks.

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339: Michele Rigby Assad | My Secret Life in the CIA Apr 15, 2020

Michele Rigby Assad (@michelerigassad) is an international security consultant, trainer, and author of Breaking Cover: My Secret Life in the CIA and What It Taught Me about What’s Worth Fighting For.

What We Discuss with Michele Rigby Assad:

Is working undercover for the CIA as exciting as it looks in the movies?
How does an isolated Florida girl grow up to be a CIA operative in the Arab world?
What goes into gathering intelligence from terrorist sources, and what motivates them to cooperate with the CIA?
How did Michele overcome a strong case of imposter syndrome while working at the CIA?
What does it mean to “get off the X,” and why is it important to understand even if you think you’ll never be ambushed?
And much more…

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The Art of Manliness Podcast is a podcast that aims to help men become better men; host Brett McKay explores how to live a life of both contemplation and action while having some fun along the way. Do yourself a favor and check out The Art of Manliness Podcast here!

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338: Ozan Varol | How to Think Like a Rocket Scientist Apr 14, 2020

Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning law professor and bestselling author -- which makes him perfectly poised to share the wisdom found in his latest book, Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life.

What We Discuss with Ozan Varol:

How to apply first-principles thinking in your life.
How you can reverse your own processes to find the holes in your logic.
The benefits of bringing in outside expertise that has seemingly nothing to do with the problem you're trying to solve.
Why brainstorming all the reasons your idea might fail may just ensure its long-term success.
How to reframe questions and generate insights you may have missed.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ozan-varol-how-to-think-like-a-rocket-scientist/

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The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and world champions! Check it out here! (Or wherever you prefer listening to podcasts in your ear-holes!)

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337: COVID Clearly Crushing Careers | Feedback Friday Apr 10, 2020

While we're trying to avoid talking directly about the current pandemic, there's no doubt COVID-19 is clearly crushing careers. Gretchen Rubin helps us ensure we can still be productive during this time. Also, Dorie Clark joins us to talk a teenager through coming out as gay a non-supportive environment. We have a lot happening here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/337.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

If you're wondering how to come out as gay when you're 13 and surrounded by non-supportive family and friends who might distance themselves because of their religious beliefs, Dorie Clark's got some wisdom to impart.
As a freelancer, how do you get more remote-work contracts instead of onsite offers during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis?
Is your ADHD to blame for taking on more work than you can possibly handle, and does your imposter syndrome make you try too hard, or is there something else at play here?
Your recently graduated girlfriend needs to get a job, move out of her parents' house, and become independent to make progress, but she doesn't seem particularly motivated even when there's not a global pandemic to navigate around. How can you be encouraging without nagging?
You had a great job interview lined up, and then COVID-19 struck. How can you stay on the radar to have a leg up when things have calmed down and it's time to meet your prospective employer -- without coming off as too needy?
How has fatherhood changed Jordan? Have new curiosities developed, and does he wish he could ask past guests different questions now?
Your dementia-suffering mother's caregiver seems to be getting double-paid -- once by you and once by your mother. She does good work, but it's bothering you. What's the least awkward way to clear up the matter?
Is COVID-19 crushing careers? Clearly. Outer Order, Inner Calm author Gretchen Rubin can help us remain productive during these weird times.
Life Pro Tip: If you have an iPhone, you can set defined times when "do not disturb" mode goes on. Then you only get calls from your favorites and when they call you three times consecutively. It also works when you connect to a car for phone calls and prevents you from getting notifications while driving.
Recommendation of the Week: The Tiger King
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336: Kevin Systrom | Life Lessons from an Instagram Founder Part Two Apr 09, 2020

Kevin Systrom (@kevin) is a computer programmer and entrepreneur who co-founded Instagram in 2010 with Mike Krieger. This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!

What We Discuss with Kevin Systrom:

How Kevin and Mike made decisions at Instagram to best avoid project-crippling bottlenecks.
Why checking yourself is a good way to ensure that you are less likely to wreck yourself.
The game-changing but simple purchase Kevin made when Instagram became a verifiable success.
Has Instagram contributed to Kevin's own feelings of FOMO?
The strategy Kevin employs for reading books with optimal efficiency.
And much more...

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The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and world champions! Check it out here! (Or wherever you prefer listening to podcasts in your ear-holes!)

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335: Kevin Systrom | Life Lessons from an Instagram Founder Part One Apr 07, 2020

Kevin Systrom (@kevin) is a computer programmer and entrepreneur who co-founded Instagram in 2010 with Mike Krieger. This is part one of a two-part episode. Look out for part two later this week!

What We Discuss with Kevin Systrom:

Why founding a startup now is probably easier for the average aspiring entrepreneur than ever before.
What famous brands have pivoted radically from their origins to become massively successful (including Instagram).
How to get honest feedback (and know when you should listen to it).
How to get honest feedback (and know when you shouldn't listen to it).
The simple idea that led to the creation of Instagram, and what made it stand out in a seemingly saturated market.
And much more...

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334: I Was Supposed to Die Five Years Ago | Feedback Friday Apr 03, 2020

A brain tumor had doctors guessing you should have died five years ago, but hard work and luck have reduced it by 50 percent and arrested its progress. Would it be wishful thinking to start long-term planning and getting your life back on track? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/334.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

A brain tumor had doctors guessing you should have died five years ago, but hard work and luck have reduced it by 50 percent and arrested its progress. Would it be wishful thinking to start long-term planning and getting your life back on track?
How can you encourage someone to make a business out of a hobby they're really good at? More important: should you?
In a world where nobody seems to listen for longer than five seconds, how can you politely have a conversation with people in a way that won’t just lead to temporary change?
Your side hustle is related to your main job. Is it reasonable to leverage your paid time to work on things that benefit you personally?
When your significant other had a traumatic childhood and shares the dark thoughts that haunt them with you, what can you do as a partner to be supportive without turning into a surrogate parent or therapist?
You want to be able to work with anyone, but you have a passive-aggressive and prickly coworker who refuses to engage with you. What can you do to defuse the tension and build a proper work relationship?
Life Pro Tip: If you are under a mandatory shelter-in-place order and feel the need to leave the house, blood donation is a qualified reason to leave. Not only are you getting out of the house and having some human contact, but you are providing society with a much-needed service. Set up an appointment and fill out the questionnaire beforehand. (Obviously don’t do this if you are feeling ill!)
(Anti-)Recommendation of the Week: 100 Humans (It's a fun watch, but filled with junk science and biased politics. Don't go into this expecting anything beyond entertainment and you should be fine.)
A quick shout out to Heather Lewis, who says episodes 246 and 321 helped give her the power to deal with the narcissists in her life and the means to secure high-level connections in her network!
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333: Isaac Lidsky | Eyes Wide Open Apr 01, 2020

Isaac Lidsky (@isaaclidsky) is the only blind person to serve as a law clerk for the U.S. Supreme Court. He's also an entrepreneur, he was once a child actor on a popular '90s sitcom, and now he's the bestselling author of Eyes Wide Open: Overcoming Obstacles and Recognizing Opportunities in a World That Can't See Clearly.

What We Discuss with Isaac Lidsky:

Why Isaac Lidsky considers going blind in his twenties a "blessing."
How Isaac's personal vision grew sharper even as his eyesight faded.
How our brains construct reality based on our own mental models -- some of which we can control.
How to reframe seemingly negative luck and events to work to your advantage.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/333

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The NewsWorthy is on a mission to help people enjoy staying informed with a fast, fair, and fun approach to the news in less than 10 minutes a day, courtesy of host Erica Mandy. Get new episodes every weekday at 4 a.m. here or wherever you find fine podcasts!

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332: Rachael Denhollander | What Is a Girl Worth? Mar 31, 2020

Rachael Denhollander (@R_Denhollander) is an attorney, advocate, educator, and author of What Is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics.

What We Discuss with Rachael Denhollander:

How the culture of competitive gymnastics contributed to the commonplace physical and mental abuse of underage Olympic hopefuls.
How Nassar was able to manipulate the trust of parents while simultaneously abusing their children, unseen, just a few feet away using creepy sleight of hand techniques and misdirection like a masterful pedophile illusionist.
Why the same set of circumstances that make parents hesitate to believe that such abuse could be going on under their noses is the same set of circumstances that make such abuse possible -- and allows monsters like Nassar to get away with it for decades before their victims dare to speak out.
How Nassar was protected by numerous enablers in the organizations for which he worked, and why they may have chosen to take his word over the consistent allegations of countless victims.
Why Rachael was able to go public with the abuse that she herself endured from Nassar when others couldn't, and how this encouraged other victims to come forward.
And much more...

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On WSL PURE's One Ocean podcast, Reece Pacheco speaks with activists, artists, athletes, and academics about ocean conservation, sustainability, and how we can all take action to save our seas. Listen, subscribe and download WSL PURE's One Ocean wherever you get your podcasts!

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331: How to Work from Home Effectively | Feedback Friday Mar 27, 2020

330: Gavin de Becker | The Gift of Fear Part Two Mar 25, 2020

Gavin de Becker (@gdbaprotects) is the author of The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence and the security pioneer who designed the MOSAIC Threat Assessment Systems used at the top levels of government. This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!

What We Discuss with Gavin de Becker:

Why is "no" the end of the discussion for a man, but the beginning of a negotiation for a woman in our culture?
Understand why you should be wary of the unsolicited promise.
Should we try to join our intuition to our intellect, or do the two work better on their own?
The difference between worry and fear -- why worrying is ultimately useless while fear can save your life.
Try the Rule of Opposites exercise to calibrate your intuition in the moment.
And much more...

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329: Gavin de Becker | The Gift of Fear Part One Mar 24, 2020

Gavin de Becker (@gdbaprotects) is the author of The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence and the security pioneer who designed the MOSAIC Threat Assessment Systems used at the top levels of government. This is part one of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part two here!

What We Discuss with Gavin de Becker:

Violence is a reality -- if you're not prepared for its possibility, you'll be caught off guard by its eventuality.
Learn how to hone your sixth sense for danger.
Discover how to spot the red flags that signify someone as a likely abuser, con artist, or predator.
How can technology paired with human intuition protect us from people who mean us harm?
How literal is the term gut feeling?
And much more...

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328: How Should I Spend My Inheritance? | Feedback Friday Mar 20, 2020

Instead of freeing you up to find a career you could fall in love with, a windfall you received at your father's passing has instead overwhelmed you with seemingly limitless options. How should you spend your inheritance in a way that would make you happy and your father proud? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do Jordan and Jen spend money differently now that they have a kid? And when you're buying something with a high price tag, why should you avoid the middle-tier option?
Instead of freeing you up to find a career you could fall in love with, a windfall you received at your father's passing has instead overwhelmed you with seemingly limitless options. How should you spend your inheritance in a way that would make you happy and your father proud?
How can you find time and energy for self-improvement when you've developed a never-ending headache and fatigue that lasts for decades that doctors can't solve? Should you just be happy to stay where you are so you don't risk worsening your health?
Looking toward marketing your invention, you're worried your stutter might get in the way of engaging with your intended audience. What can you do to reduce your stutter and the distraction it is likely to cause?
Should you accept the terms of an "influencer" who wants you to do work for them with the nebulous guarantee of "exposure" to their sizeable community, or should you insist on cold, hard cash even if it means you could burn a bridge that might lead to more work down the line?
You're having trouble landing a second interview in your job search, and you're wondering if you're unconsciously doing something to sell yourself short or if potential employers are finding unsavory things about you online. What can you do to identify the problem?
Does Jordan lack an inner monologue?
Recommendation of the Week: Who Killed Malcolm X?
A quick shout out to Mani from Leicester!
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327: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Mar 18, 2020

Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, host of StarTalk Radio, and author of New York Times bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.

What We Discuss with Neil deGrasse Tyson:

How a seasoned scientist maintains childlike curiosity.
The power of science to transcend bias.
Why Neil didn't have typical public speaking jitters when he gave his first lecture at age 15.
Do you have to be a math wizard to pursue science?
What enlightened leadership (from either side of the aisle) understands about the value of science -- and why science denial has surged so dramatically in recent years.
And much more...

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326: Austin Meyer | Slaying the Patent Scam Trolls Mar 16, 2020

Austin Meyer (@x_plane_austin) is the software developer of flight simulator X-Plane and aircraft sensor fallback Xavion, an entrepreneur fighting against the unjust incursion of patent trolls, and producer of the documentary The Patent Scam.

What We Discuss with Austin Meyer:

How the patent troll industry shakes down innocent victims through legal loopholes for massive profits.
What might put someone unwittingly on the radar of a patent troll.
Why virtually anybody can be the target of a patent troll thanks to the way current patent laws are written.
What Austin discovered when he tried to confront his own patent trolls personally at their legally registered offices.
Why patent trolls are repeatedly able to get away with frivolous lawsuits that any reasonable jury would laugh out of court.
And much more...

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325: My Mother-in-Law Is a Monster! | Feedback Friday Mar 13, 2020

324: Tony Hawk | How Did I Get Here? Mar 11, 2020

Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk) is a vertical skateboarding legend who enjoys household name status these days, but as we learn in discussing his book How Did I Get Here?: The Ascent of an Unlikely CEO, the journey’s been far from easy.
[Featured photo by J. Grant Brittain via Tony Hawk's Instagram]

What We Discuss with Tony Hawk:

Why taking risks is important for the sake of progress.
How personal success can be gauged independently of financial success.
Why your personal brand needs to be genuine and something you’re willing to protect.
Why it's important to learn everything about your craft -- even if you've "got a guy who handles that."
What The Tony Hawk Foundation does for underserved communities.
And much more...

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323: Laura Gassner Otting | Living Your Limitless Life Mar 10, 2020

Laura Gassner Otting (@heylgo) is a motivational keynote speaker and the author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life.

What We Discuss with Laura Gassner Otting:

Everyone has a scorecard that defines success, and it's totally limiting you -- even if you don't realize you have one.
Why, when you don't define success in your own terms, finding your purpose and carving your own path becomes impossible.
How you can learn to ignore the rules that created your limits.
What you can do to align your energies with your actions.
How to do work that actually satisfies and fulfills you, regardless of the unsolicited opinions of others.
And much more...

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322: Mislead an Employer for a Foot in the Door? | Feedback Friday Mar 06, 2020

321: How to Ask for Advice | Deep Dive Mar 05, 2020

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive exploring how to ask for advice the wrong way, how to ask for advice the right way, and the difference it can make between ignorance and understanding, failure and success.

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

Are you actually asking for advice, or are you just seeking permission and encouragement to do something that might just be a terrible idea?
When you don't get the advice (i.e., validation) you were hoping for, do you somehow hold it against the person you asked?
When asking for advice, is your request overly vague, or is it specific, intentional, and explicit in detailing what you need?
Are you asking for advice when you don't know where to go, or are you asking for advice when you've gone as far as you can?
Asking for advice the right way is half the battle. The other half is being willing to listen to it.
And much more...

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320: Dennis Carroll | Planning an End to the Pandemic Era Mar 03, 2020

Dennis Carroll is the former USAID director for pandemic influenza and emerging threats. He currently works with The Global Virome Project, an international initiative that seeks to proactively identify, prepare for, and stop viral threats before they become pandemics.

What We Discuss with Dennis Carroll:

What’s the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?
Why the occurrence of a future flu epidemic is not a matter of if but when.
Vaccine hesitancy (e.g., “anti-vax” hysteria) is one of the top 10 health threats in the entire world.
What can we expect from — and how do we prepare for — a worst-case pandemic scenario, and how worried should we be about the current coronavirus threat?
Why our incursions into wildlife populations expose humanity to greater health risks than ever before.
And much more…

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319: Should We Shut Down Our Business? | Feedback Friday Feb 28, 2020

You were laid off, your wife's business is in the red, and you have a baby on the way. In spite of occasionally inconsiderate guests being a drag, renting your spare room through Airbnb is the only thing bringing in steady money right now. Should you shut down the business that doesn't make money and focus on how you can make Airbnb a more sustainable and tolerable source of income? This and more on Feedback Friday!

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/319.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should you shut down your business that's in the red to focus on renting your spare room through Airbnb?
Given that everyone has limited time and energy, how do you decide what to pursue and what to let go of, and vet opportunities to ensure they're worth the effort?
What can you do to help your friend cope with the serious social anxiety that has literally driven her to drink?
As a recovering addict, you know following through with the attraction you feel for a fellow recovering addict would be a poorly timed mistake -- right?
Is it rude to offer unsolicited feedback on someone's resume when you notice room for improvement -- even when asked to share it with the people in your network?
Life Pro Tip: Make a checklist of things you need when traveling and stick it on your closet door (or in your phone's notes app). Every time you realize you forgot to pack something, add it to the list when you get back. It saves you time running around trying to remember what you will need each time you have to pack.
Recommendation of the Week: Generation Wealth
A quick shout out to Sam Windham!
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318: Christian Picciolini | Breaking Hate Part Two Feb 27, 2020

Christian Picciolini (@cpicciolini) is an Emmy Award-winning television producer, reformed extremist, founder of the Free Radicals Project, and author of Breaking Hate: Confronting the New Culture of Extremism and White American Youth: My Descent into America's Most Violent Hate Movement -- and How I Got Out. This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!

What We Discuss with Christian Picciolini:

Why extremist ideology is on the rise all over the world -- and what we can do to stem its spread.
What to do when we see other people in our sphere potentially falling victim to extremist recruiting tactics.
How personal journeys of identity, community, and purpose are hijacked by extremist recruiters to fill their ranks.
How the Internet has made it easier than ever for recruiters to draw young people away from families and communities that have zero ties to extremism.
What extremist groups are doing to rebrand and sanitize their image in ways that appeal to the disenfranchised among the mainstream.
And much more...

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317: Christian Picciolini | Breaking Hate Part One Feb 25, 2020

Christian Picciolini (@cpicciolini) is an Emmy Award-winning television producer, reformed extremist, founder of the Free Radicals Project, and author of Breaking Hate: Confronting the New Culture of Extremism and White American Youth: My Descent into America's Most Violent Hate Movement -- and How I Got Out. This is part one of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part two here!

What We Discuss with Christian Picciolini:

How the marketing of extremism has evolved to become more palatable to the masses.
How identity, community, and purpose drive extremism -- not ideology.
Why extremism and race identity are popular with youth now more than ever before.
What we can do if we know someone involved with -- or thinking of becoming involved with -- an extremist group.
How an ex neo-Nazi skinhead became a uniquely qualified peace advocate to help others avoid walking in his footsteps.
And much more...

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316: How to Get a Job If You're a Sex Offender | Feedback Friday Feb 21, 2020

As a remorseful sex offender who's done your time and been officially cleared as posing no threat to society, you're committed to turning your life around for you, your wife, and your five-year-old. But how can you get a job when you're a convicted felon with the extra stigma of being on the registry for the next 20 years? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you get a job if you're a registered sex offender who's done your time and been officially cleared as posing no threat to society?
While your significant other wants kids someday, you're undecided. You're young, but you don't want to waste their time. How long do you reasonably have to make the decision?
How do you handle a two-faced ladder-climber in your company whose Machiavellian manipulations aren't as invisible as they seem to think they are?
What can a high schooler do to network in the field they wish to pursue when it's a bit esoteric -- like biochemistry?
A job promotion for more pay and research experience sounds great, but you're worried about losing the downtime that allows you to get homework done for your current course load. Should you choose freedom or finances?
After past disappointments, your wife is unexpectedly pregnant. It's great news, but you've been training for a dream job that would take you away for the months around your baby's birth and the opportunity window is about to close since you're near the age cap. What's your best next move -- for yourself and your family?
Life Pro Tip: Real wealth is about freedom. Money can help achieve these things, but there are plenty of people who make lots of money yet aren't free. Make choices that get you this kind of wealth, not just the money.
A quick shout out to John M. Carr!
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315: Admiral William H. McRaven | That's So McRaven Feb 20, 2020

Admiral William H. McRaven (@billmcraven) masterminded and executed the mission that brought down Osama bin Laden and is the author of Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World.

What We Discuss with William H. McRaven:

What are the benefits to taking every day, as a Navy SEAL might say, "one evolution at a time?"
What are the potential downfalls of having a 20-year plan?
Why is taking advantage of opportunities more important than charting a course — and how can we spot them?
What are you proving when you're willing to take professional risks — even when you don't succeed?
What is the most important thing to understand about leadership?
And much more...

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314: Michael Yon | China's Big Trouble in Little Hong Kong Feb 18, 2020

Michael Yon (@Michael_Yon) is an author, columnist, and award-winning independent war correspondent who gives us a frontline view of the current civil unrest between Hong Kong protestors and the government of mainland China.

What We Discuss with Michael Yon:

What Michael means by his oft-truncated and misunderstood quote: "If a writer wants to make money, he should avoid truth and tell people what they want to hear. Yet to win the war, tell the truth."
The difference between riots, protests, general civil unrest, and insurgency -- and what's really going on in Hong Kong right now in contrast with the official story.
Why Michael considers himself a war correspondent and not a journalist -- and how the two differ.
Why the long-simmering relationship between China and Hong Kong is only now coming to a boil, and what the rest of the world should take away from this.
How the current movement in Hong Kong compares to Poland's Solidarity Movement of the '80s -- and why this especially worries the Chinese Communist Party.
And much more...

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313: My Boyfriend’s Flirty Friend | Feedback Friday Feb 14, 2020

312: John Tierney | Harnessing the Power of Bad Feb 13, 2020

John Tierney (@johntierneynyc) is an award-winning science columnist for The New York Times, and he's the co-author of The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It.

[Featured photo by Jamie Meggas]

What We Discuss with John Tierney:

What is negativity bias, and why does even a small dose of it have the power to overwhelm even our greatest reserves of positivity?
How can we psychologically overcome this innate negativity bias?
How we can watch the news (especially during an election year) without succumbing to deep despair at the state of the world by consuming what John calls a low-bad diet.
Why the worst person at your workplace has the power to passively drag the whole team down beyond the abilities of the best person to bring it up.
The negative golden rule -- it's what you do not do unto others that really matters.
And much more...

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311: Susan David | How to Improve Your Emotional Agility Feb 11, 2020

Susan David (@susandavid_phd) is a Harvard psychologist, co-founder and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, and author of Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life.

What We Discuss with Susan David:

What is emotional agility?
What’s wrong with trying to force ourselves to be happy all the time? Is our society misguided by a tyranny of positivity today?
Unpleasant and negative emotions actually serve a purpose — but what is that purpose and how can we use it to our advantage?
How do our thoughts, emotions, and stories hook us into responding ineffectively to life’s challenges, and how can we break these patterns?
Practical ways to develop our responses to adversity that leave us stronger and more capable.
And much more…

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310: Should I Fudge My Age in Dating Apps? | Feedback Friday Feb 07, 2020

309: Laila Ali | Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power Feb 06, 2020

What We Discuss with Laila Ali:

What made Laila become the only boxer out of Muhammad Ali’s nine children?
Why do fighters trash talk (and does Laila regret any trash talking she did during her fighting career)?
How did Laila make the choice to pivot from an aspiring nail salon tycoon to a world-class boxer?
What was it like growing up around fame, and how does Laila’s father’s legacy still affect her?
How did Laila’s father react when she got serious about boxing?
And much more...

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308: Kris Buckner | Who Does Counterfeiting Really Hurt? Feb 04, 2020

Kris Buckner is the president of Investigative Consultants, with over 22 years of experience in investigations related to trademark counterfeiting, piracy, and other intellectual property matters.

What We Discuss with Kris Buckner:

Why the trillion-dollar counterfeiting industry should concern you -- even if you don't care that the "Gucci" bag you got for $12 can't be spotted as a knockoff by the snootiest in your circle of friends.
What gets counterfeited? You name it: designer clothes, automobile parts, cancer medication, alcohol, makeup, vaping products, perfume, computer parts, and kids' cough syrup are just the tip of the iceberg.
How buying or selling counterfeit goods -- knowingly or otherwise -- potentially benefits corrupt regimes, terrorists, and organized crime networks around the world.
The real harm counterfeit goods pose to the end consumer, from health risks associated with contaminated products to loose parts that can become choking hazards for small children.
The real harm counterfeit goods pose to the legitimate economy, from fewer jobs to less tax revenue that funds law enforcement and education.
And much more...

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307: Help! I'm Too Physically Attractive! | Feedback Friday Jan 31, 2020

Being unattractive to potential partners is obviously not ideal, but what happens when you're too physically attractive to land meaningful attention from someone who might complete you? We'll tackle this and more on the latest Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/307.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Our prison trip is officially full! If you want to get on the waiting list in case we have last-minute cancellations, please drop Jordan a line at prison@jordanharbinger.com!
Should a tip be optional unless service is above and beyond what's expected from your server -- instead of obligatory because the restaurant or business won't pay their staff enough?
You've been at your job for a long time and you want to do something different. How do you let your employer know that you want to transition out of your current role while still keeping a positive relationship?
You're the only child, and you've got an overly sensitive and selfish parent you need to take care of. What can you do to make sure they don't stress you out when you're expected to drop everything to attend to their needs?
You're in a long-term relationship that seems to be on track for marriage. What do we suggest you talk about to make sure you're both on the same page before you make the biggest commitment of your life?
You want to settle down in one place after moving to six different states and countries over the past 12 years, but your spouse can't seem to decide where to settle. What can you do to come to an agreeable compromise?
You're a successful, moderately attractive person who seems to get attention from all the wrong people. Potential friends either want to date you or worry their partners want to date you. On top of all this, you're demisexual. How can you find someone compatible?
Life Pro Tip: Instead of spending a day shopping, spend a day cleaning out your closet. You will find clothes you didn't realize you had and re-discover old favorites you thought you had lost. Plus, it's free!
Recommendation of the Week: Wrong Man
A quick shout out to Amanda Milligan!
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306: BJ Fogg | Tiny Habits That Change Everything Jan 30, 2020

BJ Fogg (@bjfogg) is the founder and director of the Stanford Behavior Design Lab, and author of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything.

[Featured photo by Nathaniel Gerdes]

What We Discuss with BJ Fogg:

The main reasons we fail at behavior change -- even when we rationally know the long-term benefits heavily outweigh any short-term discomforts.
The B=MAP Fogg Behavior Model that can be applied universally to understanding (and correcting) every type of behavior there is.
How starter steps and tiny habits work as effective ways to "trick" our change-resistant human brains into radical behavior change.
Why BJ prefers the term "untangling" rather than "breaking" in reference to habits we want to discontinue.
Why repetition is often repeated as being the catalyst for creating habits, why this tidbit of popular misinformation is so wrong, and what really works as a better catalyst.
And much more...

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305: Shaka Senghor | Writing My Wrongs Jan 28, 2020

Shaka Senghor (@ShakaSenghor) is a leading voice in criminal justice reform, the director of innovation and strategy at #Cut50, and the consulting producer for the OWN docuseries Released. He is also the author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison.

What We Discuss with Shaka Senghor:

How Shaka's childhood neighborhood in Detroit quickly went from idyllic to nightmarish when the crack epidemic struck in the '80s (and what he spent his money on when he became a dealer).
The assorted sources of trauma faced by kids who wind up in the drug-dealing lifestyle and why such a lifestyle is initially appealing to them -- in spite of exposing them to very adult consequences.
Why the current opioid crisis may actually be instrumental in helping heal societal class and racial divides widened during the crack epidemic.
Why removing the stigma of mental health treatment is crucial to breaking the cycles of recidivism in which young people often get trapped.
The series of events that landed Shaka in prison for 19 years, how he made use of his time there, and what he's doing to help fix a very broken system.
And much more...

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304: How to Avoid Addiction to Study Drugs | Feedback Friday Jan 24, 2020

You're in your thirties, and although you've had reasonable success running your own business, you've always believed that you were lazy and unmotivated. You recently got diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed Adderall, and everything changed for the better. You're finally a hard worker, don't get distracted easily, and finish things you start. It's been a huge lifesaver and a huge boost to your self-confidence.

After hearing Jordan talk about his negative experiences with Adderall in high school on the Darren Prince episode, it got you concerned.

Your brother has been using Adderall for years, and said something that worried you. While on vacation, he lost his prescription and felt the need to find a doctor who could write him an emergency prescription. He regularly has to restrict towards the end of the month to make sure he doesn't run out, which signals he's taking extra doses.

Should you be concerned for your brother getting addicted?

Are you at risk of becoming dependent if you stay on it for years?

We'll talk about this and much more on this latest episode of Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/304.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan for his birthday this February? The trip is officially full, but if you really, really want to go, reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com and we'll do our best to squeeze you in!
Adderall's been a godsend in helping you focus since you were diagnosed with ADHD, but you worry you might become dependent on it over time. How can you avoid becoming addicted to study drugs?
As a police officer, you train recruits to communicate effectively by treating people like humans, building rapport, and displaying empathy. So what's the best way for an officer to build rapport quickly during, for example, the brief interaction of a traffic stop?
You want to help your mom move closer to you and the rest of the family because you know it will help alleviate her depression, but you're not exactly rich. How can you raise a loan or borrow money to cover her move and a place to live in a short amount of time?
You slacked in high school and now you're a 30-year-old custodian. You have the ambition to return to school and seek work in the infosec/cybersecurity industry, but your wife is unable to work and you make just enough to get by. How can you stay working full time and return to school without spending money you don't have?
What are our thoughts on investing in cryptocurrency in 2020?
What's...

303: Megan Phelps-Roper | Unfollowing Westboro Baptist Church Part Two Jan 23, 2020

Megan Phelps-Roper (@meganphelps) grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church, an organization widely monitored as a hate group for its anti-gay, anti-Jewish, anti-American protests. She left WBC in 2012 and has since written about her experiences in Unfollow: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church. This is part two of a two-part episode. Listen to part one here!

What We Discuss with Megan Phelps-Roper:

What catalyzed Megan and her sister's departure from the Westboro Baptist Church in 2012, and how do the family members left behind feel about their decision?
The logistics Megan and her sister faced when they decided to leave the home and family they'd known their entire lives to start anew in the outside world.
What Megan learned about the human capacity for empathy, generosity, forgiveness — and general goodness — by revisiting people she'd formerly picketed in WBC.
What Megan's experiences have taught her about the cognitive biases we all have — about everything from religion to politics — no matter how smart we think we are.
The four steps others used to break through to Megan and get her to have real conversations, and how we can use them to connect with people who disagree with us on a fundamental level.
And much more…

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302: Megan Phelps-Roper | Unfollowing Westboro Baptist Church Part One Jan 21, 2020

Megan Phelps-Roper (@meganphelps) grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church, an organization widely monitored as a hate group for its anti-gay, anti-Jewish, anti-American protests. She left WBC in 2012 and has since written about her experiences in Unfollow: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church. This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for the second episode coming later this week!

What We Discuss with Megan Phelps-Roper:

What it was like to grow up in what documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux called "The Most Hated Family in America."
Why the Westboro Baptist Church feels it's uniquely qualified to spread what it sees as the "true" word of God in a way that shocks and offends the rest of the world.
How the Westboro Baptist Church interprets feelgood lessons from the Bible like "Love thy neighbor" and the tale of the good Samaritan.
Why children who grow up in Westboro Baptist Church aren't educated at home, but encouraged to go to public schools.
The complicated history of the church's founder (and Megan's grandfather), Fred Phelps, who championed civil rights for African-Americans as a lawyer while campaigning against homosexuals, Jewish people, dead soldiers, tsunami victims, Mr. Rogers, and others deemed "deviant" by his very specific interpretation of the Bible (e.g., everybody not belonging to Westboro Baptist Church).
And much more...

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301: How to Fight an Out-of-State Speeding Ticket | Feedback Friday Jan 17, 2020

You're not sure if the speeding ticket you got driving across the country was given because you had out-of-state license plates, you were racially profiled, or there was an equipment failure of some kind, but you're pretty sure it wasn't for speeding. You want to fight it, but you're not sure what your legal options and obligations are. Friend of the show Corbin Payne, Esq. will explain how to fight an out-of-state speeding ticket the right way, and of course we'll try to do our best to answer a stack of other questions here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/301.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan for his birthday this February? It'll be here sooner than you know it! Reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details if you want to go!
When you're paying so much money and time for the privilege of being part of your best friend's wedding party, is it unreasonable that, with plenty of notice, the caterer is refusing to accommodate your vegan request?
Recently married, your partner has been voicing concern and guilt for living so far away from family. But due to the nature of your job (which you love), you can't move back to your home state without having to give it up. How do you make an informed decision in this situation?
Driving across the country, you were stopped in Texas and ticketed for speeding even though your speedometer says otherwise. You're not sure if you were flagged for out-of-state plates or racially profiled, but you'd like to fight it. What are your legal options? [Thanks to Corbin Payne, Esq. for helping with this one!]
We often advise listeners to find competent legal advice, but how do you go about choosing someone? How do you know you will get a performer and not a shyster? [Thanks again to Corbin Payne, Esq. for helping with this one!]
The well-paying job where you've worked for 13 years is undergoing a transformation and trying to get rid of as many employees as possible. Of course morale is low and you'd love to quit even to take less money elsewhere, but you've got a baby on the way and your wife wants you to hang in there until you're out of debt. What should you do?
Need a little help being a great dad? Ryan's Holiday's

300: Simon Sinek | How to Play the Infinite Game Jan 16, 2020

Simon Sinek (@simonsinek) is the best-selling author of Find Your Why and Start with Why. He returns to the show to discuss his latest offering, The Infinite Game, which offers a framework for leading with an infinite mindset in a limitless world.

What We Discuss with Simon Sinek:

Common public speaking gaffes and how to avoid making them.
How Simon blocks time for himself in his calendar without feeling guilty.
Finite games vs. infinite games: the metrics by which they're governed, the stakes for which they're played, and the mindsets required to master them.
Why having a worthy rival (as opposed to competition) can be a healthy catalyst for personal growth -- and how you can select one.
How friendship works as an equitable, not equal relationship.
And much more...

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299: Steve Elkins | Finding the Lost City of the Monkey God Jan 14, 2020

Steve Elkins is a cinematographer and explorer whose discovery of and expedition to a legendary settlement in the rainforest of Honduras is chronicled in The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story by Douglas Preston.

[Featured photo by Ryan Hartford of Ecliptic Media]

What We Discuss with Steve Elkins:

How did Steve and his team manage to only recently discover a legendary city in the Honduran rainforest that had been aggressively -- and fruitlessly -- sought out by disappointed locals and explorers for half a millennium?
The countless natural and manmade dangers of exploring the mosquito-infested region of Honduras known locally as "The Gates of Hell" -- from venom-spitting snakes to quicksand to drug cartels.
Why knowing an unhinged guy with a gun can come in handy when your producer needs to leave the expedition early and return to civilization for a family emergency.
The logistics, legal considerations, and politics that go into being outsiders exploring the cultural heritage of another country.
The details of what Steve and his team discovered, and what this discovery has brought to light beyond the mere satisfaction of archaeological curiosity.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/299

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298: My Dad Is a Pedophile | Feedback Friday Jan 10, 2020

Your dad is a pedophile. He's taken naked pictures of kids, including one of your cousins on your mom's side, and posted them online. He's been caught by the police, but he's been let go on some kind of probation.

You don't know how to handle the situation. For some context, You're a high functioning autistic person. You're able to live on your own, take care of yourself, and hold down a full time job, but you have a lot of problems making and maintaining friendships and you have enough sensory issues that you don't like to leave your house any more than you need to.

On the one hand, it would be a great relief to you if you never had to see or hear from your parents again. On the other hand, the number of people in your support network is already quite small, and you wouldn't want to lose contact with your sister, who has very severe mental health problems and is still living at home. What should you do?

This is pretty dark and heavy territory, but we'll do our best to offer some real advice on this and much more in this Feedback Friday.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/298.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan for his birthday this February? It'll be here sooner than you know it! Reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details if you want to go!
Your significant other paid for you to attend college and supported you financially as you started out in your career. Now that you're on track financially, you're having relationship issues. How should money factor into a situation like this?
Years ago, your mother and sister found out your father was having affairs with multiple women. It was devastating at the time, but you all eventually moved on when he agreed to stop. Today, you saw him with one of those women. How do you handle this?
Your dad is a convicted pedophile on probation. You're a high-functioning autistic person living on your own who would love to never see your parents again, but you don't want to lose contact with your sister who still lives at home. What can you do?
Do the potential networking, career, and social benefits of living in a big, expensive city outweigh the increased cost of living?
Your girlfriend has been getting therapy to improve in academia from an unlicensed "life coach" who sells her expensive (and ultimately useless) gadgets, and now has the gall to tell her you're manipulative, controlling, and patronizing for not being supportive. How can you lovingly steer your girlfriend away from this shameless shyster?
How you can communicate a barter proposal in an attractive...

297: Eric Thomas | Success Secrets of The Hip Hop Preacher Jan 09, 2020

Eric Thomas (@ericthomasbtc) is a motivational speaker, YouTube personality, podcaster, pastor, director of Breathe University, and author of several books, including The Secret to Success: When You Want to Succeed as Bad as You Want to Breathe.

What We Discuss with Eric Thomas:

How Eric Thomas went from homeless to PhD to become one of the world's top motivational speakers.
How and why to get out of our psychological bubbles whether we're broke or millionaires.
Why we do not have to accept life as it was given to us.
How to break out of patterns and mindsets that no longer serve us.
What taking responsibility for our own actions ultimately gives us (and what blaming others takes away).
And much more...

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296: Tasha Eurich | The Surprising Truth About Insight Jan 07, 2020

Tasha Eurich (@tashaeurich) is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author of Insight: The Surprising Truth About How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves, and Why the Answers Matter More Than We Think.

What We Discuss with Tasha Eurich:

How to identify and navigate the invisible barriers to self-awareness.
Why thinking about ourselves isn't related to knowing ourselves.
How to deal with the woefully un-self-aware people in your life.
How to use mindfulness to become more self-aware, and how to practice it without mantras.
Why no one is telling you the truth about how you're coming across -- and why that's dangerous.
And much more...

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295: Shep Gordon | Interview with the Supermensch Dec 31, 2019

Shep Gordon (@SupermenschShep) is a talent manager, Hollywood film agent, producer, and author of They Call Me Supermensch: A Backstage Pass to the Amazing Worlds of Film, Food, and Rock'n'Roll. He is also the subject of Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon -- a documentary by Mike Myers that chronicles his life and times.

What We Discuss with Shep Gordon:

How do you create history rather than waiting for it to happen?
Do you have to be a jerk to make it in Hollywood?
What's Shep's coupon system?
What's the most selfish thing you can do?
Is fame toxic?
And so much more...

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294: Should I Expose a Sexually Abusive Nephew? | Feedback Friday Dec 27, 2019

You have a nephew who has a history of undressing, touching genitals, and dry humping smaller, weaker humans than himself. These humans either do not consent or are unable to consent. It's well known in your family that he can't be left alone with children. There have been numerous incidents with different witnesses and victims spread out over the years.

Today this nephew is 20 years old and expecting a baby with his live-in girlfriend. You were horrified and began asking if this girlfriend knew about his history. No one seems to know if she's aware, but are strongly agreed that it's not any of your places to tell her.

But you fear that if you don't tell her, no one will. Taking it upon yourself, what's the best way to deliver the news?

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/294.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan this February? It's filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
Your nephew has had a history of being sexually abusive, and now he has a kid of his own on the way. While the rest of your family wants to ignore the problem, how do you step up and tell the mother-to-be?
As a frequent employee of the month, you recently negotiated a raise to your salary only to discover that you're making the same amount as someone who was recently hired and is already on probation for dropping the ball too many times. Should you say something?
The Jordan Harbinger Show is banned in China, possibly for allowing guests to air anti-government opinions (and, to be fair, facts). Do Jordan and Jen ever worry about extended family who may still live there being in danger as a result?
As your uncle's sole beneficiary, you were left with a house he wanted the family to enjoy after he passed. Your other family members feel they should be entitled to their fair share of what the house is worth, though they're happy enough to leave you holding the bag for the funeral, legal, bills, upkeep, and yard work. What should you do?
Two months ago, you earned and accepted a job transfer within the company where you've worked for 14 years. Unfortunately, the department you're leaving is understaffed and overworked, and the status of your transfer has been postponed indefinitely. How can you continue to advocate for your transfer date without seeming like you have a bad attitude? Is it time to just find a new job?
Life Pro Tip: Winter is in full force in many places, so be sure to keep a bag of cat litter (for traction under your tires if you get stuck in the snow), a shovel, a hat, gloves, a blanket or...

293: Zak Dychtwald | How Young China Will Change the World Dec 24, 2019

Zak Dychtwald (@zakdychtwald) is the Founder of think tank and consultancy Young China Group and author of Young China: How the Restless Generation Will Change Their Country and the World.

What We Discuss with Zak Dychtwald:

At 417 million strong, China has more millennials than North America, the Middle East, and Europe combined.
Chinese millennials and its younger generations are experiencing -- and influencing -- a society and culture changing at 10 times the speed of what Western millennials have experienced.
What this breakneck rate of change means for the childhood of someone growing up in modern China and the effect it has on his or her resulting worldview.
Whether we view it as a collaborator, competitor, or consumer, this "Young China" is the single most important rising actor on the world stage.
How Zak became fluent in Mandarin -- considered by the CIA to be the hardest language to learn in the world -- at the highest level in two and a half years instead of the customary six.
And much more...

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292: My Wife Wants Another Kid, But I Don't | Feedback Friday Dec 20, 2019

You've got two lovely kids, and you're perfectly content to stop there, but your spouse has other plans. How do you break the news you're not of like mind to have a third? We'll try to tackle this and more on the latest Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/292.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your spouse has been pushing for a third child, but you figure two is enough. Is there a way to find common ground?
Your sibling and their fiance have decided to get married on one of the few nights you can't get out of work. To whom do you owe your loyalty?
Your mother stopped making payments on a parent loan taken out for your education, and now you're stuck with $28,000 in interest. What happens next?
You accidentally fell asleep on the job, and if you don't adjust your time card, no one else would be the wiser. What should you do?
Retiring from a professional athletic career, you wonder if your BA in economics will cut it for your next career move, or if you should go back to school?
Your friend is publishing articles about his industry in order to raise his profile at work. But how do you tactfully suggest that his writing is sorely in need of editing?
Life Pro Tip: If you're on a Mac, use Bartender, Endurance, FruitJuice, and iStat Menus.
Recommendation of the Week: Broken
Quick shout outs to Melissa Kellogg and Jon Bjork!
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.
Connect with Jason on Twitter at @jpdef and Instagram at @JPD, join his podcasting club, and check out his other show: Grumpy Old Geeks.

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290: He's Wasting Inheritance on Pyramid Scheme | Feedback Friday Dec 13, 2019

289: Akshay Nanavati | Fearvana: Finding Bliss from Suffering Dec 12, 2019

Akshay Nanavati (@fearvanalife) is a former Marine who has survived PTSD, depression, alcoholism, and suicidal ideation to build a global business, run ultramarathons, and explore the world's most hostile environments. He is also the author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness.

What We Discuss with Akshay Nanavati:

What going on a seven-day retreat in total darkness and isolation taught Akshay about himself that transcended rationality and the reality of his senses.
Why Akshay believes that the single greatest barrier standing in the way of our well-being is our negative relationship to suffering -- such as the way we demonize fear, stress, and anxiety.
What does Akshay mean when he recommends finding "the worthy struggle" that will make our suffering meaningful?
Stillness accompanied by consciousness and intention versus doing nothing, and what we risk by being afraid to confront what lurks in the space of our deepest darkness.
Why Akshay considers the prevailing idea in the self-help world of "I am enough" to be nonsense, why we are not enough, and -- most important -- why that's not a bad thing.
And much more...

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288: Erik Weihenmayer | A Blind Man Sees No Barriers Dec 10, 2019

Erik Weihenmayer (@ErikWeihenmayer) has kayaked the Grand Canyon and climbed Mount Everest -- blind. He is the author of Touch the Top of the World and co-author of No Barriers and The Adversity Advantage.

What We Discuss with Erik Weihenmayer:

How challenges unite us as human beings -- no matter our hardships or handicaps.
Why losing his sight as a teenager didn't discourage Erik from excelling beyond the capacity of the world's most accomplished extreme athletes.
How Erik embraces a "no barriers" philosophy to guide and lift others -- even when their own cultures seek to keep them down.
Why Erik's not "the blind climber," but a climber who happens to be blind -- and why this makes all the difference.
The instincts, senses, and technology that allow Erik to navigate around his dangerous terrains of choice without sight.
And much more...

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287: How to Stop Taking Feedback So Personally | Feedback Friday Dec 06, 2019

You find criticism somewhat punishing rather than productive -- especially when it's given by people you love. So how can you stop taking feedback so personally? We'll explore this and more on the latest Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/287

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How should we refer to our listener base?
Is there a reason to share your salary with anyone else?
Is it your imagination that there's tension between you and the only other woman in the office?
As a business owner, how should you respond to competition fishing for pricing?
How do you find hangout buddies?
What can you do to help your boss step up as the leader you need him or her to be?
Are extremely confident people drawn to jobs like teaching? Or is it the job that brings out the best in people?
How do you keep contacts in your network from going cold?
How should you stop taking feedback so personally -- especially when it's given by the people you love?
Life Pro Tip: Compliment people on what you want them to be, even if they may not live up to it yet. Because when people hear themselves referred to in a certain way, they'll be motivated to act more that way.
Recommendation of the Week: Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (And advice: Don't believe everything you see in any documentary. Always do some follow-up research before treating it as gospel!)
Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan this February? It's filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.
Connect with Jason on Twitter at @jpdef and Instagram at @JPD, join his podcasting club, and check out...

286: Jack Barsky | Deep Undercover with a KGB Spy in America Part Two Dec 05, 2019

Jack Barsky (@DeepCoverBarsky) joins us to discuss his book Deep Undercover: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America. This is part two of a two-part episode; part one can be found here!

What We Discuss with Jack Barsky:

We continue Jack Barsky's story that began in episode 285. Make sure you start there!
How Jack handled a double life -- complete with two families.
Why the once-powerful allure of Soviet-style communism began to wane over time for Jack.
Why Jack decided to stay in the United States and become a "real" American.
How Jack shook his KGB handlers.
And so much more...
And much more...

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285: Jack Barsky | Deep Undercover with a KGB Spy in America Part One Dec 03, 2019

Jack Barsky (@DeepCoverBarsky) joins us to discuss his book Deep Undercover: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America. This is part one of a two-part episode; part two airs later this week!

What We Discuss with Jack Barsky:

What Jack Barsky's childhood was like in postwar East Germany.
The stickiness of Soviet-style communist ideology and how it appealed to young people on Jack's side of the Iron Curtain.
How spies were recruited and trained during the Cold War.
What skills Jack used to assimilate seamlessly into American culture.
Why caution is a spy's best friend; paranoia is his enemy.
And so much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/285

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284: Should I Secretly Test My Kid's Paternity? | Feedback Friday Nov 29, 2019

While doing a little Facebook stalking recently, you noticed that photos of your wife's ex-boyfriend's youngest look suspiciously like your own youngest. You're thinking about discreetly having your kid take a paternity test, but you're honestly not sure what you'd do if the results confirmed your suspicions. So what should you do? We'll try to help you with this and more on the latest Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/284.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should you secretly undertake a paternity test on your 11-year old?
You're a cybersecurity student stuck in a career ditch. How do you dig yourself out?
You struggle with stammering. What can you do to find your way through?
How do you sell ideas without getting them stolen?
What does "I'm here if you need anything" actually mean, and how far can you take it?
Threatened by hackers, you wonder: where do old passwords go to die?
Should you report your ex for a visa breach that could get them deported?
How can you get out of spending Thanksgiving with your fiance's family for for much needed "me" time?
Life Pro Tip: Next commute, take time to listen to your car without the radio on. Your ears may pick up on sounds you wouldn't otherwise notice that indicate it's time to take it to the shop.
Recommendation of the Week: Hail Satan?
A quick shout out to Kay for recommending Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator on Netflix!
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283: Brian Koppelman | How to Make Billions Nov 28, 2019

Brian Koppelman (@BrianKoppelman) is a writer, filmmaker, producer, and director. He's currently the showrunner, co-creator, and executive producer of Billions on Showtime and the host of The Moment podcast.

What We Discuss with Brian Koppelman:

Law school is an expensive (but not completely useless) place to learn life lessons.
How do you know when you've done work of "undeniable" quality -- in the absolute sense?
The line between being an artist and being delusional is very thin.
If you want to be a screenwriter, read a thousand screenplays.
We focus so much on the hustle that sometimes we forget to focus on the work.
And so much more…

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282: Ken Perenyi | The Secret Life of an American Art Forger Nov 26, 2019

Ken Perenyi is a former art forger who spent 34 years creating fake paintings that passed muster among the experts in the world's major auction houses and galleries. He comes clean to tell us how he got away with it in his book Caveat Emptor: The Secret Life of an American Art Forger.

What We Discuss with Ken Perenyi:

How Ken, as an academically disinclined New Jersey teenager with no artistic background and zero plans for the future, fell headfirst into the New York art scene of the '60s and '70s.
What a fortuitous trip to The Metropolitan Museum of Art awakened in Ken and how it led from technical curiosity to natural talent to outright forgery.
How Ken prematurely aged his work to appear hundreds of years old, the materials he used, and how long it took him to create forgeries that would fool even lifelong, devoted experts.
The first nervous deal Ken ever made and how it fed an ambition to take his talents as far as they would go.
How Ken survived scrutiny by the mafia and FBI, changed his ways, and now works on the level selling "high-class fakes" rather than "forgeries."
And much more...

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281: My Wife Thinks I'm Hiding Money | Feedback Friday Nov 22, 2019

Your shopaholic wife spends like there's no tomorrow, and is irked that you won't add her to the account for the business you've been running since before you were married. In fact, she loves to gain sympathy from others by telling them you're hiding money away from her -- which irks you. But one practical question did recently come up: What happens to the money in that account if anything should ever happen to you and she doesn't have access to it? On this Feedback Friday, we delve into this and much more!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/281.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan next February? It's filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
It's been a long day. Are you a jerk for not letting someone cut in front of you in the grocery store checkout line just because they say their child is waiting for them in their car and everyone behind you already let them through?
You were able to use the tips you learned about negotiation in our episodes with Alex Kouts and Ramit Sethi to get a raise from your old boss. But now that it's time to ask for an increase, you've got a new boss with whom you haven't yet established rapport. Should you wait?
In another nod to the Alex Kouts episodes, you've negotiated the raises to elevate you into a higher tax bracket -- but you're clueless about how to behave in the associated culture. How do you fit in with your new peers without feeling like you just landed on another planet?
Even though your parents don't let your 10-year-old sister use Instagram because they don't want her interacting with creepy DMs from predators, she's allowed to use TikTok because of the "funny videos" even though you know the creeps are there, too. How can you keep her safe?
Three years ago, you married a widow whose husband died three years before that. You don't really have a problem talking about him with her, but you no longer want to visit his grave with her where she breaks down and makes you feel like a consolation prize. Is this wrong of you?
Your shop-happy wife is irked that she doesn't have access to the business account you've had since before you got married, and...

280: Sarah Hill | This Is Your Brain on Birth Control Nov 21, 2019

Dr. Sarah Hill (@sarahehillphd) is a leading researcher in the dynamic and rapidly expanding field of evolutionary psychology, and the author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control: The Surprising Science of Women, Hormones, and the Law of Unintended Consequences.

What We Discuss with Dr. Sarah Hill:

How hormonal birth control affects women -- and the world around them -- in ways we are just now beginning to understand.
Why a woman will be attracted to a certain partner while taking hormonal birth control -- and the problems this could cause for a relationship when she stops taking it.
On a hormonal contraceptive, a woman is twice as likely to have attempted suicide as a woman who was not on a hormonal contraceptive.
Why, in spite of its drawbacks, Sarah credits the pill to her own ability to achieve a doctorate and career success.
Why these new findings should be a rallying cry for women to demand more information from science about how their bodies and brains work and to advocate for better research.
And much more...

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279: Dennis Quaid | Sharks, a Bear, and a Banjo Nov 19, 2019

Dennis Quaid has been a Hollywood leading man for decades, fronts a band called The Sharks, and now stars in a new scripted musical podcast called Bear and a Banjo.

What We Discuss with Dennis Quaid:

Whether or not getting rejected for a coveted job in Hollywood ever gets easier -- even when you've been getting cast for decades.
Why Dennis considers fear his greatest motivator -- and what this indicates to him when he feels it upon being offered a role.
The hardest place to get respect, the greatest things our kids teach us, and where dad jokes go to die.
Listening versus improvising, and how Dennis brings his characters to life without strictly memorizing his lines before arriving on set.
Accents, biographical misinformation, and how learning to play a real-life astronaut led to Dennis learning how to fly real-life planes.
And much more...

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On Morning Brew's Business Casual, Kinsey Grant sits down with the biggest names in business to talk about the biggest stories in business. This week, they're tackling the streaming wars with none other than Matthew Ball. Subscribe to Business Casual here or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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278: My Mother Lied About Our Father's Death | Feedback Friday Nov 15, 2019

When you were kids, you and your brother moved to the other side of the country with your mother and stepfather not long after your parents divorced. You never saw your father again, and believed your mother when she said that he and his mother -- your grandmother -- had died. Fast forward to now. You and your brother are adults, and he's got a bombshell to drop: your grandmother is still alive, and your father only recently passed away. Feeling betrayed, you've pieced together your mother and stepfather's systematic strategy to estrange you from your dad's side of the family (who, by the way, tried to find you over that time without success) -- and you're angry. You feel robbed of the time you could have spent with them, and you're wondering how you should raise the issue with your mother -- or if you should. This is obviously a sensitive situation, but we'll do our best to help you with this and more on the latest Feedback Friday.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/278.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan next February? It's filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
When you have to cover for your kid's friend's expenses on a movie and pizza night because his mom neglected to provide him with any cash, is it wrong for you to expect his mother to recompensate you for those expenses even though she works two jobs and says you look like you can afford it?
Your 80-year-old grandmother insists on bringing your bedridden and nonverbal father home instead of putting him in a place where he can get the constant care he needs. Putting your grandmother's strong will aside, what's the most responsible call to make here?
As kids, you and your brother moved across the country with your mom when your parents divorced. Until recently, you never saw your dad's side of the family again because, your brother recently discovered, your mom lied about your father and your grandmother's deaths. How do you confront your mother -- or should you?
You have a serious case of wanderlust. You have no debt, no children, and above average savings. But your friends and family look at you like you're insane whenever you mention leaving a job you love in order to travel. You know that the amazing experiences will be worth it, but can't help but wonder: are you crazy?
You work in an incredibly cutthroat sales company where only 10%-15% of employees hired retain their employment, and you're in that top 15%. But you don't love your job and only stick around because you've got the "golden handcuffs" to keep you tethered. You're an underperforming...

277: Neil Pasricha | You Are Awesome Nov 14, 2019

Neil Pasricha (@neilpasricha) is a New York Times bestselling author of five books including The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, and his latest, You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life.

What We Discuss with Neil Pasricha:

Why anxiety is at an all-time high when we live in an age of relative ease compared to what our ancestors (and even recent generations) endured.
Why you need to be prepared — and willing — to lose more if you want to win more from what life has to offer.
How to set up incredibly productive untouchable days where you're basically unplugged and unreachable — even when you have bosses and significant others who may be resistant to the idea.
How to use the Saturday morning test to brainstorm new skills, adventures, and personal improvements you'd like to implement.
A failure budget you can use to try new things, fail, and rejoin the fray — enhanced by the experience, but with relatively few scrapes and bruises.
And much more…

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276: Admiral James Stavridis | The Voyage of Character Nov 12, 2019

James Stavridis (@stavridisj) is a retired United States Navy admiral, operating executive with The Carlyle Group, and author. His latest book, Sailing True North: Ten Admirals and the Voyage of Character, is out now.

What We Discuss with James Stavridis:

What Admiral Stavridis means when he says we're "overweight in thinking about leadership and underweight in thinking about character."
Why creativity and innovation are important for leaders -- and the roadblocks that tend to smother these qualities as we achieve in our lives and careers.
Principles followed when top brass make decisions that put people in harm's way.
The winners and losers in the recent decision to pull US troops from Syria and what this means for our former allies in the region.
Meditations on single malt scotch whisky and the dangers of bringing alcohol to sea on a US Navy ship.
And much more...

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On Morning Brew's Business Casual, Kinsey Grant sits down with the biggest names in business to talk about the biggest stories in business. This week, they're tackling the streaming wars with none other than Matthew Ball. Subscribe to Business Casual here or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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275: The Case of the Mysterious Hotel Panties | Feedback Friday Nov 08, 2019

Your fiance travels and stays in hotels at different locations every week for work. The other day, you found black Victoria's Secret panties in your laundry. The thing it, you don't wear Victoria's Secret. So you approached him and said, "I need help understanding how this is in our belongings." He said this is a truly unfortunate situation because he doesn't know how it got there. You closely watched him for any signs that would alarm you as hints of lying. You found none. Is there any surefire way to know if a significant other is cheating beyond what amounts to circumstantial evidence? We'll try to unlock this and more on the latest Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/275.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan next February? It's filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
A mysterious pair of panties that don't belong to you showed up in your laundry after your fiance returned from a business trip. He says he has no idea how they got there. Is there a surefire way to tell if he's been cheating and lying?
You're a single dad who shares equal custody of a five-year-old son. His mom and new husband have offered the option to stay in a trailer on their property. You all get along great and this would be convenient for everyone, but is it an appropriate arrangement?
As a leader in the workplace, you helped someone you thought was an amazing employee get promoted. Now you find that this person is mocking you behind your back and taking sick days once a month. You went to bat for this person and you feel betrayed. What now?
You've been using techniques in Six-Minute Networking for talking to strangers, but what can you do when people aggressively try to shut down a conversation? Should you just call it a loss, cut bait, and move on, or try to break the dam a different way?
You broke up with your girlfriend of four years because she started having feelings for another woman. Neither of you want this, but you're not able to continue loving her and only her knowing that she doesn't love you and only you back. Where do you go from here?
You're worried that your significant other's negativity is rubbing off on you; your social life is suffering and you haven't felt like yourself lately. Even though you still care about them, you feel breaking up is the best way to give them the time and space they need. But how?
You just started a new career. You want to start off strongly, but you already feel intimidated and think perhaps you have a little imposter syndrome. What can...

274: Darren Prince | Hitting Bottom at the Top Nov 07, 2019

Darren Prince (@agent_dp) is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction and recovery. His book Aiming High: How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top is out now.
[Featured photo by Ryan Hartford of Ecliptic Media]

What We Discuss with Darren Prince:

How Darren was making multiple six figures by the time he was old enough to drive.
What got Darren started on a 24-year journey of addiction and how he found the exit to a recovery that's been going on for 11 years strong now.
What it's like to go drinking with Dennis Rodman and rely on him to be the responsible one when it's time to wake up and go to work the next morning.
What Darren does to fulfill his mission to help others avoid and break free from addiction.
Lots of celebrity stories from someone who's not just an agent for his clients — he's also their fan.
And much more…

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The Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast presents interviews with exercise, diet, and medical professionals, and an entertaining mash-up of ancestral wisdom and modern science, along with Q&As and mind-body-spirit optimizing content from America's top personal trainer. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.

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273: Scott Adams | How Untrained Brains Are Ruining America Nov 05, 2019

Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) is the creator of comic strip Dilbert, a talent stacker extraordinaire, and bestselling author. His latest book, Loserthink: How Untrained Brains Are Ruining America, is out now.

What We Discuss with Scott Adams:

Why the term “loserthink” isn't about being uninformed — it's about unproductive thinking.
Mental models we use that sometimes fail us, and thinking traps that we fall into when we're looking to interpret communication, evaluate facts or evidence, and form opinions.
How to evaluate fake news and see why the business models of many media outlets have been redesigned to keep us engaged at the expense of accuracy and truth.
When and how to dial down our ego so we can clarify our thinking, and also when and how we can use our ego as a tool to move forward.
Ways to evaluate and poke holes in bad arguments, and strengthen our own methods of thinking and arguing.
And much more…

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On No Dumb Questions, a science guy from the deep south (Destin of Smarter Every Day) and a humanities guy from the wild west (Matt Whitman of The Ten Minute Bible Hour) discuss deep questions with varying levels of maturity. Give No Dumb Questions a listen here!

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272: How to Sue Your Parents for Identity Theft | Feedback Friday Nov 01, 2019

Last week you texted your parents to let them know you'd be able to make it home for Christmas this year. They called back to tell you how they decided several years ago to buy a boat. The only problem was that they didn't have the $20,000 to buy it. Their solution? Take out a student loan in your name, of course! Now they've missed several payments and it's about to default, and your father had the nerve to say, "If you're going to make a big deal about this, it's best if you don't come home this year." In shock and 'about' $25,000' in debt, you're wondering if you should sue your parents for identity theft. On this Feedback Friday, we'll do our best to help you figure out not only if, but how to sue your parents for identity theft if you decide it's the right thing to do.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/272.

On This Week’s Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your parents are about to default on a $20,000 student loan they took out in your name without permission so they could buy a boat. So now the question is not only if, but how to sue your parents for identity theft and make sure you’re not on the hook for their mistake.
This year, your sister bought plentiful gifts for your oldest and youngest kids, but shorted the middle one considerably. You don’t want to appear ungrateful, but what can you do to make it clear how this is going to play out for Jan Brady on Christmas morning?
You have trouble connecting and communicating with people and cultures outside your own. You’re a science-y, city type struggling with social skills, and your work brings you into contact with a more rural demographic. How can you bridge the gap?
Because you compete in beauty pageants, some make incorrect assumptions about your intelligence. How can you build your professional identity and network as a future physician without having to hide your personal interests and accomplishments?
You’re in a small market and want to get noticed by potential mentors or hiring managers outside of your geographic location. What thoughts or strategies do we have for moving up the corporate ladder?
Your recent college graduate son is an introvert with Asperger-like qualities when it comes to interpersonal skills. When you bring up networking as a way to get ahead in his new career, he shuts down and exits the conversation. How can you best support his progress?
You’re starting to plan your work travel for next year. How do we decide what conferences and events are worth our time when we’re making our travel plans?
You hate winter so much because of the cold, the dark, and the holidays. You get depressed and stressed, and basically hibernate. What do we recommend for people with past abuse for whom the holidays turn into a deep, dark, angry depression?
Life Pro Tip: If you have aging parents, go through their bills with them and make...

271: Ryan Holiday | Stillness Is the Key Oct 31, 2019

Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) is the bestselling author of Trust Me, I'm Lying; The Obstacle Is the Way; Ego Is the Enemy; Conspiracy, and other books about marketing, culture, and the human condition. His latest offering is Stillness Is the Key.

What We Discuss with Ryan Holiday:

How successful people learn to process feedback -- and consider its source in order to improve and move forward.
Why self-awareness is the secret weapon of some of the highest-performing people you'll meet.
What can keep us striving and moving upward in a world where it's way too easy to compare ourselves to one another and beat ourselves up in the process.
How Ryan found the purpose and motivation to write eight books and ghost write another six by the time he was 30.
The eerie, intuitive, borderline magical superpowers of Mr. Rogers, Cesar Millan, and the two daycare miracle workers who can put 15 toddlers down for a nap (including Ryan's son) simultaneously every day.
And much more...

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270: Ben Horowitz | What You Do Is Who You Are Oct 29, 2019

Ben Horowitz (@bhorowitz) is a founding partner of superstar venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, and the author of NYT Best Seller The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers and his latest, What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture.

What We Discuss with Ben Horowitz:

What the Haitian slave revolt can teach us about creating a thriving, resilient company culture from chaos.
Why a company's culture -- for better or worse -- will endure in the memory of the people who work there far longer than the consequences of a bad quarter.
The disasters that strike when a company's core values and culture reveal their dark side.
How prison culture influences the way some billion dollar tech companies are managed.
Ben's possibly surprising musical preferences and how they fuel his own creative direction.
And much more...

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On No Dumb Questions, a science guy from the deep south (Destin of Smarter Every Day) and a humanities guy from the wild west (Matt Whitman of The Ten Minute Bible Hour) discuss deep questions with varying levels of maturity. Give No Dumb Questions a listen here!

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269: My Stepdaughter's Mom Is A Sex Worker | Feedback Friday Oct 25, 2019

Your stepdaughter is 14 and has been living full time with you and your husband for about eight years. Every other weekend she spends with her mom, who you know is a sex worker. The stepdaughter just says her mom works away, but doesn't know what she does. Recently you were sent a screenshot of a Facebook post from another mom in your stepdaughter's class asking if it was real. The post had an ad for your stepdaughter's Mom's "services." You haven't answered yet because you don't know what to say. Since it's out on Facebook, should you give the stepdaughter a heads up that her mom takes money for sex, or do you let her get blindsided by the kids in school? On this Feedback Friday, we'll try to help you do the right thing here.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/269.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan next February? It's filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
Unknown to her, your stepdaughter's biological mother is a sex worker. Now that busybodies in your town have found out, should you tell her before she finds out from her bullying classmates?
You're forced to interact often with someone who doesn't respect your time and keeps you locked in long, boring conversations for what adds up to about three hours a week. What's your best escape plan?
Your fiance's sister moved to a new city and hasn't had much success with networking. As far as you know, she hasn't made any friends, isn't dating, and doesn't have any hobbies. You want to help her, but you're not sure how. What do we suggest?
When you have new coworkers who seem to go out of their way to exclude you from their conversations, it's hard not to take it personally. What can you do, if anything, to cope with cliques in the workplace?
You've found a job for which you'd love to apply, but the company is requiring a cover letter with pay requirements. Is there a comfortable middle ground you can ask for that doesn't make you seem overzealous?
You're analytical, and your spouse is emotional. You usually play off of each other's strengths, but you're currently in a conversational stalemate in which you feel like your spouse is treating you like a jerk for just trying to help. What's really going on here?
You recently graduated from a great school, but you've only managed to get a handful of interviews and no offers over the last several months. Your confidence and resources are dwindling and you don't know what else to do. How can you keep your spirits up while finding your bearings?
What does cultivating relationships through networking when you're just...

268: Robert Spalding | How China Took Over America Oct 24, 2019

Robert Spalding (@robert_spalding) is a national security strategist and a globally recognized expert on Chinese economic competition and influence. He retired from the US Air Force as a brigadier general, and is the author of Stealth War: How China Took Over While America's Elite Slept.

What We Discuss with Robert Spalding:

The consequences the United States faces as a result of its economic connections to a totalitarian state that openly opposes its core values.
How electronics and sensors are being created for American consumers that send data to China to feed the government's artificial intelligence systems.
Why there can't be a global free market system when the second biggest economy in the world isn't participating.
How US manufacturing suffers as a result of consumer demand for "cheap stuff" that China is more than happy to fulfill.
China's fraudulent accounting methods, akin to a ponzi scheme, that actively erode the US economy with assistance from the very people this hurts.
And much more...

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267: Brian Grazer | The Art of Human Connection Oct 22, 2019

Brian Grazer (@BrianGrazer) is an Academy Award-winning producer whose films and TV shows have been nominated for 45 Academy Awards and 196 Emmys. He is the author of Face to Face: The Art of Human Connection.

What We Discuss with Brian Grazer:

What imposter syndrome looks like when you're at the top of the Hollywood game.
How Brian turned a childhood learning disability into a superpower.
Why being called a loser by Harvey Weinstein at the 1996 Academy Awards doesn't Brian hurt so much these days.
How Brian networked himself up from legal clerk at Warner Bros. to one of Hollywood's most respected producers.
Why Brian values curiosity over IQ.
And much more…

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On No Dumb Questions, a science guy from the deep south (Destin of Smarter Every Day) and a humanities guy from the wild west (Matt Whitman of The Ten Minute Bible Hour) discuss deep questions with varying levels of maturity. Give No Dumb Questions a listen here!

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266: Should I Tell My Friend He's a Horrible Person? | Feedback Friday Oct 18, 2019

Recently you stopped all contact with a childhood friend due to his toxic behavior. He went through a pretty bad breakup due to his behavior and you had enough. He thinks that by being a horrible dick to people, he's being really honest and helping them. Your other friends tell you that you should talk to him about why you cut him off, but you feel you've told him one too many times why he's a dick and what he could do to change. Do you owe him a conversation just because you were childhood friends? On this Feedback Friday, we'll try to help you decide whether to continue ghosting this ex-friend or actually take the time to tell him he's a horrible person.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/266.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan next February? It's filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
Recently you stopped all contact with a childhood friend due to his toxic behavior. Do you owe him a conversation just because you were childhood friends -- even if it's just to tell him he's a horrible person?
You've grown distant from your once-close sibling, who has become increasingly anxious and self-isolated to the point where family visits never happen anymore. Is there a way you can help draw them out?
Your boyfriend enjoys porn, so you're wondering -- from a guy's perspective -- why is it necessary to have an “escape” from a relationship with a partner who is perfectly willing to do it all? Is he just scared to be vulnerable enough to ask you?
After six potential relationships got nipped in the bud because the other person says you're "too good" for them, your suspicions are aroused. What's the most likely story, and what can you do to change this all-too-familiar outcome?
When you work in politics and it's election season, how do you wrangle your campaign volunteers to do the work that's proven effective (phone calls and knocking on doors) instead of the work they want to do (strategy meetings and social media)?
You're constantly told you need to meet with mentors, but you've gotten a lot of terrible advice from them. Is there any value to just going through the motions with bad mentors who may be great connections if not the soundest strategists?
You're a shoe-in for a job opportunity opening near you soon, but it would mean pulling out of a job you're not that excited about that requires a lengthy commute. How can you let go of the latter job without leaving anyone in the lurch?
Life Pro Tip: Feeling a gag reflex? Squeeze your fist really...

265: Moran Cerf | Hacking into Our Thoughts and Dreams Oct 17, 2019

Moran Cerf (@twtrdtcm) is a neuroscientist who strives to understand the underlying mechanisms of human psychology, behavior changes, emotion, decision making, and dreams.

What We Discuss with Moran Cerf:

What would a future in which we could connect our brains to the cloud and outsource parts of our thinking look like?
Can we — or will we ever be able to — record and share our dreams like home movies of the most intimate kind?
How teachers might use virtual reality attuned to our specific brain engagement patterns to ensure we're learning at an optimal rate.
What happens when computers and machines can read our thoughts and know what we're thinking even before we do?
What are the security risks of having our thoughts available to these kinds of networks?
And much more…

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264: Mike Rowe | The Way I Heard It Oct 15, 2019

Mike Rowe (@mikeroweworks) is a host and narrator known for his work on Dirty Jobs, Somebody's Gotta Do It, The Way I Heard It Podcast, and Returning the Favor. He is also now an author, and his first book, The Way I Heard It, is out now.

What We Discuss with Mike Rowe:

The kind of cognitive dissonance Mike believes our country needs right now, and the tropes we could afford to grasp more loosely.
How the prevailing desire among correction culture commandos to prove others wrong on the Internet stifles our ability to exchange ideas freely.
Why Mike eschews second takes in favor of presenting his audience with the authentic moments they trust him to share.
How Mike's thrifty (and crafty) parents suckered him into feeling sorry for rich people when he was growing up.
Why we shouldn't view a blue collar career pursuit as a cautionary tale in comparison to the lifelong debt likely incurred by chasing a four-year degree these days.
And much more…

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On No Dumb Questions, a science guy from the deep south (Destin of Smarter Every Day) and a humanities guy from the wild west (Matt Whitman of The Ten Minute Bible Hour) discuss deep questions with varying levels of maturity. Give No Dumb Questions a listen here!

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263: How Can I Win Back My Spouse's Respect? | Feedback Friday Oct 11, 2019

You recently had a revelation that your spouse has zero respect for you. On a daily basis, you're reminded how to do basic tasks and criticized for every minor mistake you make. You've also noticed that they never value your advice, and if they have a question about something — no matter how confident your answer is — they'll always ask someone else afterward as if they don't value or believe your answer. You work hard, have a good job that supports your family on your income alone, you help out around the house probably more than most in your position, and you're going to school to further your education and job opportunities even more. The big question is: If they really do have zero respect for you, how can you win back your spouse's respect? We'll try to answer this and much more on the latest Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/263.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan next February? It's filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
From the way you're treated in public and private, you recently had a revelation that your spouse of several years has zero respect for you. Even if you can figure out why, can respect ever be regained after it's lost? If so, how?
You're trying to get through college as an introvert, but your challenges are going as expected. Once people have an impression of you as an unfriendly person fixed in their minds, is it possible to change it?
You're trying to move into another role at your current company; you had a great interview and thought it was a sure thing. But they chose someone else and you wonder what went wrong. What can you do to improve your chances next time?
Your significant other isn't pulling their weight financially. How can you tactfully approach the matter without making them feel completely worthless, and what can you do to ensure they understand the concept of “adulting?”
You're from a developing nation and, thanks to the Internet, you relate more to Western culture than the one in which you were raised. Unfortunately, any potential significant other isn't on board with your “radical” views. Should you seek love in another land even though you don't have a lot of money to travel?
You're young, and so are most of your network connections. Should you still work on this younger network, or should you try to build an older network while maintaining the one you currently have?
Life Pro Tip: Want to connect with others by sharing your information without relying on tired old business cards? Print a QR code...

262: Tip "T.I." Harris | ExpediTIously Expressive Oct 10, 2019

T.I. (@Tip) is an award-winning rapper, actor, entrepreneur, family man, philanthropist, author, activist, and host of expediTIously on PodcastOne.

What We Discuss with T.I.:

Why T.I. went from selling candy to selling crack as a teenager, and how he turned away from a life of crime to pursue a life of rhyme.
How does an award-winning rapper, actor, entrepreneur, family man, philanthropist, author, activist, and podcast host celebrate a landmark birthday?
T.I.'s world-tested secrets to releasing an album and filming an unauthorized music video while serving time in prison.
How T.I. walks the line between excess and moderation when it comes to everything from music to jewelry to tequila.
Does T.I. feel tension between setting a good example for kids and community, and staying on top of the rap game?
And much more...

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261: Mubin Shaikh | Up Close with an Undercover Jihadi Oct 08, 2019

Mubin Shaikh (@MrMubinShaikh) is a former Islamic extremist who became an undercover counter-terrorism operative instrumental in exposing a plot to hold Canada's Parliament hostage and behead the Prime Minister. He is the co-author of Undercover Jihadi: Inside the Toronto 18 -- Al Qaeda Inspired, Homegrown Terrorism in the West.

What We Discuss with Mubin Shaikh:

What does "radicalization" mean to someone who's experienced it firsthand, and how can it convert a teenaged Canadian metalhead into a true believer of a cause that uses terrorism to accomplish its goals?
What did it take for this true believer to change course and start working for his government's counter-terrorist agency?
The differences between Sufi and Wahhabi Islam, and what makes the latter a more suitable creed for extremists.
Why "terrorism is the atom bomb of the poor man."
How Mubin's undercover work exposed a massive terrorist plot, and what the aftermath of this operation looked like.
And much more...

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260: How to Quit Your Prostitute Problem | Feedback Friday Oct 04, 2019

You're in your 30s, single, and you have a problem with prostitutes. You don't even really enjoy the experience and you know it's not worth your time, money, or the legal or health risks, but you still have an irresistible compulsion to continue meeting with them. Even more troubling is that you've noticed it's slowly changing how you see money and women. You know you'd like to settle down with the right woman some day, but you worry that the temptation to cheat on her with a prostitute could ruin everything. It's out of control. So what can you do? On this Feedback Friday, we'll try to help you figure out how to quit your prostitute problem (and determine why you have one in the first place).

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan next February? It's filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
Your proclivity for prostitutes is a problem. Perhaps there's a process to properly put this pricey, precarious, and pointless pursuit out to pasture?
As a first time juror, how do you balance your desire for justice with impartiality in a difficult-to-prove case? [Thanks to Corbin Payne, Esq. for helping with this one!]
When everyone has to work harder to make up for the boss' brother (who pulls full salary but only shows up half the time), can company culture be called to task, or is it just time to move on?
You wound up on Hertz's do not rent list as the result of a fraudster stealing cars under your identity. The company refuses to take you off the list in spite of proof you weren't at fault. Is there any recourse for you?
You believe you have solid ideas, but no capital or time to develop and market them. Is it possible to sell these ideas to someone with these resources without getting taken advantage of?
You've just turned 18, but feel directionless. While you don't want to live a "normal" life that's been played out millions of times, becoming a therapist or trying your hand at standup comedy have crossed your mind. What's our advice?
If you're the average of the five people you spend the most time with, what happens when you can't relate to anyone in your immediate circle since moving to be closer to your spouse's family in another country and settling for a miserable, underpaying job?
Your coworker would be more articulate (and effective at his job) if he could only eliminate that Beaky Buzzard-like "duhhhhh" he uses as conversation filler. How can you tactfully suggest ways for him to hone his presentation skills?
Life Pro Tip: Set a nearby shop as your home address in your vehicle's navigation...

259: Jolene Brighten | Finding Balance Beyond the Pill Oct 03, 2019

Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drbrighten) is a nutritional biochemist, a pioneer in women's medicine, and the author of Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill.

What We Discuss with Dr. Jolene Brighten:

The pros and cons of using hormonal birth control.
How the birth control pill can change who you're attracted to and why there are higher instances of divorce when women go off the pill after getting married while on it.
The problems that arise for all of us when scientifically accurate sex education isn't mandated in every school.
How the pill can mask symptoms of serious health problems -- even infertility.
What you can do to alleviate potential problems from using the pill, and when to know it's time to switch doctors who don't take your concerns seriously.
And much more...

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258: Dennis Rodman | The Worm Is Back Oct 01, 2019

Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) (aka The Worm) is one of the greatest rebounders ever to play professional basketball, with five NBA championships under his belt. He's arguably just as well-known for his off-court antics, and his resume includes stints as an author, an actor, a reality star, a wrestler, and an unofficial diplomat to North Korea.

What We Discuss with Dennis Rodman:

How Dennis went from being a shy, neglected kid to a people-pleasing watch thief to a man who values independence and naysayer-defying personal expression above all else.
Why the hustle of living as a homeless 19-year-old was more appealing than eating mustard sandwiches in the projects with his family.
The volatile relationship Dennis has had with the media over the years, and how he decides who's worthy of his trust (and who's not) these days.
Why, given his passing interest in basketball until a late growth spurt made him a contender, Dennis' self-taught and unique approach to world-class rebounding is particularly surprising.
Marrying himself, being an early ally to the LBGTQ community, the pros and cons of fame, and risky birthday toasts to Kim Jong-un in North Korea.
And much more...

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257: Overcoming Accidental Accomplice to Fraud | Feedback Friday Sep 27, 2019

You were recently and unknowingly an accomplice to fraud and credit card theft. You're a freelancer with a client who frequently used your services; you built trust, and then he asked you to transfer some money for him as a paid favor. Your poor judgment, kindness, and greed led to where you are now. Now the real credit card owners are issuing chargebacks, which are draining your account, and you don't have their money because you sent the money to someone else. What do you do? We'll try to answer this and more on this Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/257.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan next February? It’s filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
You were unknowingly an accomplice to credit card fraud. Now the real credit card owners are issuing chargebacks, which is draining your account and you don't have their money because you sent the money to someone else. What do you do?
Because you're in the entertainment industry, you've been getting nipped and tucked for years and you look much younger than your time on earth would indicate. Is it imperative that you tell your new significant other about your cosmetic procedures?
Your future in-laws seem to be in a financially abusive relationship — with one taking more than their fair share from the other — to the point that you hope they divorce. Are you out of line by wishing for this?
What do you do when a friend, colleague, family member, or loved one seems to be losing their marbles before your very eyes?
You've been growing your network with great success over the past few years, which is awesome. What's not so awesome is worrying about how to balance the time you spend with these connections as your network grows. How can you keep quality job one in this case?
Even when you know a recent breakup was for the right reasons, it's hard not to ruminate over where they are, who they could be with, what they're thinking, if they are thinking of you, and whether they'll ever return one day. How can you move on?
You've legally adopted your wife's 16-year-old, but he's troubled. How do you get him to see the errors of his ways? How do you look at him without wanting to snap at him? How do you lead him to want to better himself, grow, and not just do the minimum?
You're a 16-year-old, and your parents have strange beliefs. They make you eat weird things, they don't let you have social media or watch TV, and they don't let you go anywhere. It's hard to make friends in such a controlled environment because everyone thinks you're the odd one,...

256: Malcolm Gladwell | What We Should Know about Talking to Strangers Sep 26, 2019

Malcolm Gladwell (@gladwell) has written bestsellers that are probably on your shelf right now, including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, and What the Dog Saw. His latest book is Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know.

What We Discuss with Malcolm Gladwell:

Why, if we don't know how to talk to strangers, we invite conflict and misunderstanding in ways that have a profound effect on our lives and our world.
Why the information we gather from face-to-face human interaction isn't as uniquely valuable as we think it is.
Why television makes us worse at reading other people.
Why we think we can tell if someone is lying, guilty, or deceptive -- and why we're almost always wrong.
What determines the direction of Malcolm's projects, and how he researches and organizes the massive amount of information that goes into them.
And much more...

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255: Tommy Caldwell | The Push for the Path Upwards Sep 24, 2019

Tommy Caldwell (@tommycaldwell1) has been called "arguably the best all-around rock climber on the planet" by National Geographic, and is the author of The Push: A Climber's Search for the Path.

What We Discuss with Tommy Caldwell:

How the confidence Tommy gained from climbing since age three transformed him from a shy, scrawny kid into a world-class athlete, author, and someone who can be interviewed on podcasts without fear.
Tommy's tried-and-true formula for getting better at coping with scary, potentially life-threatening situations.
How climbing is part endurance, part puzzle, and part chess strategy.
The differences between sport climbing, free climbing, and free soloing.
What it's like to get kidnapped by rebel extremists in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan when you're just trying to do a little climbing with your friends.
And much more...

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254: Is Exposing a Cheater the Right Thing to Do? | Feedback Friday Sep 20, 2019

You recently discovered evidence that your friend of 12 years has a significant other who's nothing but a no-good two-timer. Is it your place to call this out? Is exposing a cheater the right thing to do even if it may ruin your friendship? We'll dig into this and more right here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/254.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Interested in doing some prison time with Jordan next February? It's filling up fast; reach out to prison@jordanharbinger.com for details!
You recently uncovered dirt on your friend's significant other as a faithless, two-timing snake. Is exposing this cheater the right thing to do?
Recently reconnecting with an old friend, you were shocked to discover they've been diagnosed with a potentially fatal condition. While you're not super close, you want to be of comfort without being awkward. What should you do?
New to your field, you'll be attending a networking event with other young professionals and industry veterans soon. What can you do to stand out and be remembered in a good way?
You recently angered a friend by unknowingly poking fun at him for being single, but you're so embarrassed and upset with yourself for hurting him that you don't have the courage to apologize bravely and sincerely. How can you make things right?
Someone you once considered close has in recent years become cold and judgmental, though you can't point to any event that would constitute a falling out. Others in your circle have noticed, so you're pretty sure it's not just you. What can you do to get to the bottom of this?
What's the best way to cope with the psychological toll of starting and running your own business? (Thanks to Brian Clark from Copyblogger for fielding this one!)
You consider yourself pretty genuine, so should you even be attempting to network with people you don't like just because they're decent connections within your industry?
A friend has become annoyingly needy and narcissistic since breaking off an engagement. How can you break it to them that their behavior has become unacceptable without being heartless?
Life Pro Tip: When you're moving, pack a “first day” box with everything you think you'll need right after you arrive. It's annoying to dig through all your boxes for things like modems and hair dryers when you're tired from your move.
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253: Jamie Metzl | Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity Sep 19, 2019

Jamie Metzl (@JamieMetzl) is a technology futurist and geopolitical expert, entrepreneur, media commentator, Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Council, and author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity.

What We Discuss with Jamie Metzl:

Why the speed at which genetic engineering is progressing is akin to Neil Armstrong stepping foot on the moon just six years after the first flight of the Wright brothers.
Why the genetic traits that seem universally beneficial to us today may turn out to be as ephemeral (and useful to humanity) as powdered wigs and skinny jeans.
The danger our species faces when we're able to selectively edit out genes that cause disorders without fully understanding their potential benefits or evolutionary purpose (e.g., recessive sickle cell disease carriers' resistance to malaria).
Why China — run by a government that values the good of the country over the rights and privacy of its citizens — is better poised than the US and other Western countries to excel in the application of genetic science.
Why addressing the values of equity and diversity today is important for avoiding genetic stagnation and greater friction between the haves and have-nots of tomorrow.
And much more…

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252: Chase Jarvis | Cultivating Your Creative Calling Sep 17, 2019

Chase Jarvis (@chasejarvis) is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. He is also an author, and his latest book, Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life, is out this week.

What We Discuss with Chase Jarvis:

Some of the most common barriers to creativity and our pursuit of creative outlets or careers and how to work past these barriers.
Why creativity is a habit, not a skill, and what we can do to cultivate this creativity with practice.
How even Chase has experienced creative slumps, and what he did to dig himself out of them.
The DEAR framework for being able to understand what works in any situation -- by studying the masters who have come before you.
The importance of community for sustained success in any endeavor.
And much more...

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251: Help! I Have Two Years Left to Live. | Feedback Friday Sep 13, 2019

250: Nir Eyal | Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life Sep 12, 2019

Nir Eyal (@nireyal) is a behavioral designer who helps companies design products that move people, and helps people design their own behavior using the principles of consumer psychology. He is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. This is Nir's second appearance on the show (check out his first time here).

What We Discuss with Nir Eyal:

Why time management is quite literally pain management, and the time you plan to waste is not wasted time.
How the issues caused by technology today aren't dissimilar to the issues caused by technology that vexed Aristotle and Socrates thousands of years ago.
Why you'll probably find the popular advice to try digital detox as a way to rid yourself of technology's influence over your life about as effective as a fad diet.
The damage caused by accepting the media's spin on technology as a pervasive addiction over which we have no control, and what we can do to get the best of these tools without letting them get the best of us.
How to nurture your child's healthy relationship with technology by empowering them with an understanding of its opportunity costs.
And much more...

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249: Kobe Bryant | Dissecting the Mamba Mentality Sep 10, 2019

Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) is most known for his 20 years on the basketball court as one of the game's most iconic legends. He now focuses his famous tenacity on running Granity Studios, an award-winning multimedia company devoted to creating new ways to tell stories around sports -- like Legacy and the Queen with Annie Matthew.

What We Discuss with Kobe Bryant:

What creativity and basketball have in common and what Kobe has carried from the court to his new business.
Lessons Kobe has learned from people who are the best at what they do — from Taylor Swift to Jony Ive to Sean Penn to Kate Winslet to Larry Moss to Oprah to George R.R. Martin.
How Kobe manages pressure in high stakes situations on the court and at the head of a creative content studio.
The music that gets Kobe in the mindset he needs to excel at whatever he does.
The importance of learning how to negotiate with yourself in order to achieve greatness, and how parents might help their kids develop this crucial skill.
And much more…

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248: How to Navigate Around a Hostile Coworker | Feedback Friday Sep 06, 2019

You have a hostile coworker undermining you before management at every opportunity. How can you ensure facts will speak up for you instead of your coworker's toxic fabrications? Never fear! We'll show you how to navigate around a hostile coworker on this Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/248

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

A Detroit vagrant in his 40s probably has enough problems to deal with. Can any good come from pressing charges against him because he tried (and failed) to steal your laptop?
You have a hostile coworker undermining you before management at every opportunity. How can you ensure facts will speak up for you instead of your coworker's toxic fabrications?
You hear of coworkers getting a promotion because they're "smart." What does it mean to be smart? Is being smart related to IQ? Is it related to emotional intelligence? Is it related to street smarts? Or is it a combination of all of these?
As a business owner in a new country who's pioneered your own niche, how do you avoid a race to the bottom in pricing and remain high in quality as competition attempts to elbow into your turf?
Is it ever good to name drop when networking?
How can you continue to network and problem solve for your peers, but also start to lay the foundation of credibility with your accomplishments to build future -- and likely new leadership positions -- at your company?
You reached out to someone in your chosen field, and you were referred to two others who have agreed to meet with you. How can you use the FEW technique effectively when these meetings happen?
Is it worth the ROI to obtain expensive credentials (like an MBA) early in your career? Or is charging forward to gain experience more beneficial?
Life Pro Tip: When you get a scammy/spammy phone call, tell them: "I think you have the wrong number...this is a government office." Alternatively, you can play this sound into the phone to possibly get removed from the system's rotation.
Recommendation of the Week: Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee (Dave Chappelle Episode)
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247: Chris Bailey | Hyperfocus Secrets for Better Productivity Sep 05, 2019

Chris Bailey (@chris_bailey) is a productivity expert, host of the Becoming Better Podcast, and the bestselling author of two books about productivity: Hyperfocus, and The Productivity Project. In the time it's taken you to read this, he's probably written another.

What We Discuss with Chris Bailey:

The neurochemical reason our brains switch focus every 40 seconds (or less) and what we can do to recapture this hit to our overall productivity.
Why giving yourself the time to unfocus productively with what Chris calls scatterfocus is as crucial to your progress as hyperfocus.
How Chris harnesses scatterfocus to mull over and solve complicated problems without distraction.
What Chris learned by deliberately allowing himself to enter a state of boredom for an hour a day for an entire month (and how he did so creatively).
What the attention overload gap is, the problems it can cause, and why we're more susceptible to it than we probably suspect.
And much more...

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246: Wendy Behary | Disarming the Narcissist Sep 03, 2019

Wendy Behary (@donsanddivas) has been training professionals and supervising psychotherapists for more than 20 years, and is the author of Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed.

What We Discuss with Wendy Behary:

What's the difference between someone who comes off as somewhat self-absorbed and a full-blown, clinical narcissist?
Is clinical narcissism actually on the rise in the US? If so, what’s causing it?
Does narcissism statistically affect men more than women, or is there just a difference in how they tend to express it?
When a little bit of narcissism can be a big advantage.
How to tell early on if you’re dealing with a bona fide narcissist, what you can do to remain your best self in their presence, and how you might possibly help them become their better selves.
And much more...

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245: Is Your Boyfriend Cheating on You with Porn? | Feedback Friday Aug 30, 2019

When your significant other agreed to stop watching porn early in your relationship, you were relieved. But now that you've been dating for a few years and everything's otherwise great, you can't shake the feeling that they haven't quite given up porn and it feels like a betrayal. Is porn cheating? On this Feedback Friday, we do our best to get some perspective on this and much more!

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/245.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Due to your own complicated history, your significant other's possible consumption of porn feels like betrayal. Is there a way to understand it from a different perspective?
You spent six years training for your dream job only to be disqualified on a technicality. How can you motivate yourself to endure a similar time sink for another career when you know you're not getting any younger?
As a business owner, how do you deal with the deadbeats who take advantage of your good nature and don't respect what you do enough to give you fair value for your services?
How do people transition from the period of time they need to get experience in their field to the time they get paid for making use of that experience?
Your significant other wants you to list the names of the people you've dated and slept with in the past, and then delete them all from your social media. Is this at all reasonable?
You assumed you were having an email conversation regarding a business proposition with a man you know named Sam, but it turns out it's been with a woman named Sam whom you don't remember meeting. Now what?
You're normally a great conversationalist, but when it comes to interacting with a superior, you find yourself worrying too much about accidentally saying the wrong thing and the conversation ends up stagnating. How might you overcome this?
Life Pro Tip: Looking to cut the cord but dreading the inevitable call to the cable company where they badger you into not leaving? Tell them you're moving out of state where they don't offer services. Your cancellation call will take a fraction of the time.
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244: Rob Reid | Synthetic Biology for Medicine and Murder Aug 29, 2019

Rob Reid (@Rob_Reid) is a tech entrepreneur, early-stage tech investor, author of After On: A Novel of Silicon Valley, and host of the After On Podcast.

What We Discuss with Rob Reid:

The potential for synthetic biology to be leveraged by nihilistic mass murderers to wipe out millions.
The potential for synthetic biology to be leveraged by altruistic medical pioneers to save millions.
What CRISPR is and how its eventual availability to hobbyists may ensure there's a mad scientist on every block.
Why the future of synthetic biology may be exponentially more dangerous to humanity than the nuclear proliferation of the Cold War.
What we can start doing now to prepare for this future and minimize its risks while reaping its rewards.
And much more...

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243: Mark Geragos | How Celebrities Stay out of Jail Aug 27, 2019

Mark Geragos (@markgeragos) is a criminal defense lawyer who has represented high-profile clients like Michael Jackson, Winona Ryder, Gary Condit, Susan McDougal, Chris Brown, and Scott Peterson. He is the co-author of Mistrial: An Inside Look at How the Criminal Justice System Works...and Sometimes Doesn't.

"You never know what's going to happen -- especially when you're kind of the emergency room doctor of the law." -Mark Geragos

What We Discuss with Mark Geragos:

How (and why) does a criminal defense lawyer stand up for the rights of someone who seems clearly guilty?
How nonverbal communication and body language are used effectively in the courtroom.
The court of public opinion and why it matters today more than ever.
The skills Mark uses to control his emotions during life and death trials.
What Mark witnessed in his youth that ensured his choice to defend people from criminal charges rather than prosecute them.
And much more...

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242: How to Make Your Mark on the World at 50 | Feedback Friday Aug 23, 2019

241: Scott Young | Ultralearning Your Way To Skill Mastery Aug 22, 2019

Scott Young (@ScottHYoung) is the host of the Scott Young Podcast and author of Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career

What We Discuss with Scott Young:

How Benjamin Franklin, chess grandmaster Judit Polgár, and Nobel Laureate physicist Richard Feynman used Ultralearning to rise to the top of their fields.
How Scott used ultralearning to absorb the entire MIT four-year computer science curriculum in 11 months and learned four languages in one year!
The biggest mistakes you're probably making when trying to learn something new.
Why school isn't the only place where intense learning is possible.
How our brains process languages and why some of our most popular learning options (like Duolingo) may not be optimal.
And much more...

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240: Richard Clarke | Defending Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats Aug 20, 2019

Richard Clarke (@richardclarke) served for 30 years in national security policy roles in the US government and worked directly for three presidents. He is the host of the Future State Podcast and co-author of The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats.

What We Discuss with Richard Clarke:

How we're in constant low-grade cyber conflict with Russia, China, Iran, and other adversarial nation states -- and the forms this can take.
Cyber crime was a $600 billion industry (one percent of global GDP) in 2018, much of it perpetrated by rogue nations like North Korea.
How cyberattacks can be (and have been) used to wreak physical damage on infrastructure, and why we should take them as seriously as traditional weaponry.
Is it the government's job to protect private companies against cyberattacks from foreign powers, or is it up to private companies to be responsible for their own safety?
Why there's a crisis-level shortage of cybersecurity expertise coming out of our country's most serious tech schools, and where it's being found instead.
And much more...

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239: How to Ensure Your Authority Is Respected | Feedback Friday Aug 16, 2019

At work, you're the youngest person on the team -- but you've also been there longer than anyone else. Your boss (who lives in another state) refers to you as his site lead, but you don't have an official title to reflect this. Your group needs the organization you know you can offer, but you don't want to come off as a power-hungry usurper. How do you get your boss to clarify your role -- to you and the team? On this Feedback Friday, we'll try to show you how to ensure your authority is respected.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/239.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

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Is there a moral and/or legal obligation for Airbnb hosts to inform their guests when there are security cameras present -- whether or not they're recording anything?
Are there any online courses or coaches specialized in social skills we would recommend for making conversation and connection easier?
You're worried you don't come across as friendly. How can you improve your outer emotional reaction to people without feeling like you're overacting and being fake?
Your boss communicates with you as if you're in a leadership position, but you feel like you have no authority. Do you need to ask him to clarify your role -- to you and your team?
Is sharing photos useful when you're reconnecting with someone you haven't seen in a while, and is there networking value in alumni associations?
You tend to forget the lessons you learn from audiobooks after a couple of months. What is the best way to memorize and apply the key takeaways of these books?
What are the logistics of carrying on a successful long-distance relationship with a significant other whose sister doesn't like you and will probably undermine you from afar?
You want to start a family, but your spouse's fertility issues may prevent this. Additionally, they're averse to therapy that might help lessen the impact or present options if you receive bad news. How can you be as supportive as possible?
Life Pro Tip: Buy daily necessities in bulk when they're on sale, and pay close attention to unit prices!
Recommendation of the Week: Losing Sight of Shore
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238: Steven Hassan | Combating Cult Mind Control Part Two Aug 15, 2019

Steven Hassan (@CultExpert) is a licensed mental health counselor who has been educating the public about mind control, brainwashing, and destructive cults since 1976. He's the author of Combating Cult Mind Control: The Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults and the founder of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center. This is part two of a two-part episode. Check out part one here!

What We Discuss with Steven Hassan:

What to do if you suspect you've been targeted for recruitment by a cult.
How to tell if your friends and family are being affected by a cult.
What you should and shouldn't say to someone you're trying to rescue from a cult.
How phobia indoctrination keeps a cult's potential defectors tethered to its undue influence by fear (and how Steven helps people break this indoctrination).
Why Steven is optimistic that we've reached a turning point at which the bulk of humanity is waking up to understanding the psychology of undue influence.
And much more...

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237: Steven Hassan | Combating Cult Mind Control Part One Aug 13, 2019

Steven Hassan (@CultExpert) is a a licensed mental health counselor who has been educating the public about mind control, brainwashing, and destructive cults since 1976. He's the author of Combating Cult Mind Control: The Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults and the founder of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center. This is part one of a two-part episode (part two coming soon).

What We Discuss with Steven Hassan:

How to use Steven's BITE model to tell if you or someone you love is involved in a destructive cult through control of behavior, information, thought, and emotion.
The four types of destructive cults most prevalent today: commercial, religious, political, and self-help.
How cults have weaponized the Internet and social media to fill their ranks and thrive as never before possible.
Why it's the people who believe themselves immune to (i.e., too smart for) cult indoctrination who are most at risk of being targeted and recruited.
How Steven has refined Ted Patrick's invasive cult deprogramming tactics of the '70s into a more effective strategic interactive approach.

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236: How to Quit Your Dream Job Gracefully | Feedback Friday Aug 09, 2019

You and your spouse recently decided to move back to your small hometown after giving the big city a try and deciding it's just not for you. But the problem is: you're going to have to give up the job you love, with benefits and more of a salary than you've ever made elsewhere. On top of that, the company is currently paying for you to finish school, so there may be legal consequences if you ditch them on graduation day. So in this Feedback Friday, we'll try to show you how to quit your dream job gracefully.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/236.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is it unreasonable for you to tell friends and family that you don't support MLM companies, won't host their parties, and won't buy their products? Or is there a softer, more effective approach?
You recently broke up with your significant other of 15 months, but feel guilty because they gave up their chance to start their MBA in anther city to be with you. Are you a terrible person who made a selfish decision?
Your spouse wants to move the family out of the big city and back to your hometown, but it means leaving a job you love that has invested in your education. How do you gracefully part ways while causing the least impact and without burning any bridges?
You did a digital detox after listening to our episode with Cal Newport, and want to limit your seven-year-old's exposure to devices after hearing our episode with Jonathan Haidt. How do you ensure you're not just making the wrong thing more appealing?
You moved to another country five years ago and have been working menial jobs, learning the language, and taking classes for fun. Now you're ready to take your career seriously, but your resume might be hard to explain. How to proceed?
You've lost your motivation, confidence, and self-esteem after quitting a job under a manipulative boss, and your dreams of landing a better job are stalled after submitting hundreds of applications with no calls back. How do you give yourself the kick-in-the-ass, tough self-love pep talk you drastically need?
After a few years of accepting sponsored links and posts for your blog, you ended up owning your own link placement agency. This is now what you do full time and you earn more than you ever have before, but you know it's just a matter of time before Google smacks you down. How can you find time to start a more legit business before this happens?
You would love to start your own podcast and YouTube channel. You have a great topic, lots of ideas, and contacts for people you could have on the show. Should you work on both the podcast and YouTube or just focus on one?
What's the most interesting experience you've ever had? Safari? helicopter tour of a waterfall in venezuela? I'd love to know. Looking at a bucket list. The books on this are all lame because they're trying to fill 200+ pages. Jordan...

235: David Roeske | The View from the Top Is Breathtaking Aug 08, 2019

David Roeske (@roeske) is a plant-powered portfolio manager, pilot, runner, and the fourth person in the world to summit Mount Everest and another 8,000-meter peak in one trip without supplemental oxygen.

What We Discuss with David Roeske:

How many calories does an Everest climber burn per day on average?
What's the difference between a porter and a sherpa?
How does David live a life balanced between investment, climbing, flying, and running?
Why do people often die trying to ascend Everest -- even while surrounded by dozens of fellow climbers -- and what are the risks of trying to rescue someone in peril on the slopes of the world's tallest mountain?
Why does David only count the times he's summited Everest without bottled oxygen?
And much more...

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234: Seth Godin | Shining in the Light of One-Star Reviews Aug 06, 2019

Seth Godin (@thisissethsblog) is an entrepreneur, a teacher, a Marketing Hall of Fame inductee, a daily blogger, the host of the Akimbo podcast, and the author of 19 international bestsellers. His latest is This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See.

What We Discuss with Seth Godin:

Why it's possible to suffer from imposter syndrome simultaneously with entitlement.
Why the market for media is so fragmented today, and what it means for content creators, advertisers, and consumers.
Why you can trade for attention, but you can't trade for trust.
The simple sentence you can use to remind yourself that you're not going to do better work by heeding your one-star reviewers.
Why Seth considers the idea of hustling selfish and akin to bullying.
And much more...

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233: How to Keep an Abusive Ex out of Your Life | Feedback Friday Aug 02, 2019

So your abusive ex has basically invaded your home and claimed squatter's rights when the police showed up to escort them away. What can you do to get them out -- and keep them out -- of your life forever? Listen to this Feedback Friday to hear our take on the matter!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/233

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should you be searching for a new job when you're in extended treatment for a serious medical issue? Is it fair to your current or potential future employer?
After time off from your relationship to finish grad school, you're back with your significant other. But how can you get over the retroactive jealousy you feel?
When you're the parent of a junior high schooler, how can you create opportunities for your kid to build social skills with adults?
When your mentally ill mother gave your estranged sister her house -- from which she was then kicked out -- do you have a legal claim to at least part of that house?
How do you retain clients -- without bashing your old employer -- when it's time to move on to a job that will be a better fit in your small, gossipy industry?
Do you take on a higher paying, riskier job with a long commute to boost your debt repayments, or stay where you are where the growth is slow but more secure?
You fired one contractor for shoddy remodeling work and had to hire others to fix it. What are your legal obligations regarding unfinished payment and equipment left behind?
What can you do to keep an intrusive, abusive ex out of your life forever -- especially when they move into your house and claim squatter's rights when you try to kick them out?
Life Pro Tip: If you're a student planning your career, look up postings for your entry-level dream job, find the skills and qualifications you'll need, then work backwards from there.
Recommendation of the Week: I Am Mother
Quick shoutouts to Corbin Payne, Esq. for helping with some of the legal stuff here, and Manny Dhillon!
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232: Daniel Goleman | A Logical Look at Emotional Intelligence Aug 01, 2019

Daniel Goleman (@DanielGolemanEI) is a psychologist, science journalist, and author of The New York Times Best Seller Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.

What We Discuss with Daniel Goleman:

The pros and cons of technology's influence on the way human beings connect in the 21st century.
How we read emotions on a subconscious level -- and why blind people can sometimes still see them.
Why sights, smells, and sounds can make us relive traumatic experiences.
How emotions become contagious.
The science behind why people act like jerks on the Internet.
And much more...

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231: Mike Abrashoff | It's Your Ship -- Here's How to Shape It Jul 30, 2019

Mike Abrashoff (@itsyourship) is a former Naval Commander, leadership and teamwork expert, and author of the New York Times bestseller It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy.

What We Discuss with Mike Abrashoff:

Why leadership style matters and organizational culture is everything.
How to know when it's appropriate to break the rules and favor innovation over tradition.
When to challenge your superiors, and how to do so without endangering your career.
How to earn the trust of your superiors so they come to rely on you and trust your judgment.
What it takes to foster learning and innovation among the ranks of people conditioned to just follow orders.
And much more...

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230: How to Small Talk with Big Results | Feedback Friday Jul 26, 2019

229: Cameron Herold | Making the Most of Your Bipolar Superpowers Jul 25, 2019

Cameron Herold (@cameronherold) is the mastermind behind hundreds of companies' exponential growth, former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, founder of the COO Alliance, and author of five books, including Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less.

What We Discuss with Cameron Herold:

Understanding the personal and professional ups and downs of the entrepreneurial roller coaster.
Why having bipolar disorder and/or ADHD might actually be advantageous for someone who runs a business.
11 questions you can ask to discover more about your entrepreneurial proclivities.
Navigating the five stages of the entrepreneur's transition curve.
What an entrepreneur's friends, family, and colleagues should know about his or her unique superpowers and quirks.
And much more...

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228: Oliver Bullough | Why Thieves and Crooks Rule the World Jul 23, 2019

Oliver Bullough (@OliverBullough) is a journalist, a regular contributor to The Guardian, and author of Moneyland: Why Thieves And Crooks Now Rule The World And How To Take It Back.

What We Discuss with Oliver Bullough:

How corrupt leaders pilfer everything from wildlife reserves, banks, and even national healthcare systems.
How this type of graft corrupts society and leads to other crime and unrest -- such as terrorism and flawed elections.
How corruption filters down the economic food chain, harming children and those who can't defend themselves.
How dark money can be used for a host of unsavory purposes, and why it's nearly impossible to uncover it because of shell corporations, passports for sale, and the fact that dark money knows no borders.
What we might do to begin reeling in this lopsided power structure from its offshore roots in a way that benefits the fair-playing majority.
And much more...

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227: How to Communicate with Stinkers and Deadbeats | Feedback Friday Jul 19, 2019

When you've got coworkers who literally stink enough to make your olfactory system protest with tears of sadness and deadbeat roommates who won't pay rent and try to convince you to let their online romantic interests move into your very real space, you need to listen to this Feedback Friday!

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/227.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You try to be positive, but when your longtime coworker is negative, pessimistic, petty, and literally stinky, how obligated are you to put up with it?
You try to be positive, but when your longtime roommate is a deadbeat trying to move their online romantic interest in, how obligated are you to put up with it?
You're an effortless jack of all trades, but a master of none. Should you be more motivated to excel, or just grateful for what you have and enjoy life?
How do you get your extended family to understand that you and your spouse's busy entrepreneurial lifestyle makes free time a valuable resource?
As a freelancer, how do you manage (mentally and financially) the slow growth periods of the year?
You literally have OCD and can't stand being touched by strangers. How do you handle the would-be huggers and handshakers you meet without being rude?
As a young worker in a relatively low-paying position, how do you request a raise if one isn't given or negotiate a slightly higher one if offered?
Thanks to DNA testing, you've discovered your mother's been lying to you about the identity of your father for 40 years. How do you cope with this bombshell?
Life Pro Tip: Before giving a previous job as reference, have a friend pretending to be a potential employer call them asking about you — this way you avoid derailing your job hunt.
A quick shoutout to 11-year-old listener Ruby Johnson!
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226: Justin Paperny | Lessons From Prison Jul 18, 2019

Justin Paperny (@justinpaperny) was a successful stockbroker who made some bad decisions and wound up serving 18 months in prison for violating securities laws. Now he helps others prepare for time behind bars and after. He's the author of Lessons From Prison.

What We Discuss with Justin Paperny:

What happens when white-collar criminals go to jail.
Why otherwise good people might find themselves on the wrong end of the justice system.
How someone prepares to do time inside a federal prison -- and what they can expect once they leave.
How easy it can be for people to rationalize criminal behavior and lose control of their moral compass.
Why Justin counts his 18 months behind bars as one of the best experiences of his life.
And much more...

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Mind Pump is an online radio show/podcast dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information. It is sometimes raw, sometimes shocking, and is always entertaining and helpful. Jack up your ears with some Mind Pump wisdom here!

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225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor Jul 16, 2019

Kim Scott (@kimballscott) is a co-founder of Radical Candor, LLC and author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity.

What We Discuss with Kim Scott:

How the best lessons about management can be learned from our worst bosses.
Why the worst bosses aren’t necessarily the worst people in the world, and how relating to them as human beings makes challenging their bad decisions easier.
How then-Google executive Sheryl Sandberg changed an important aspect of Kim’s long-term career potential by caring personally, but challenging directly when spotting room for improvement.
The four quadrants of the Radical Candor framework.
How conscientious bosses can avoid promoting ruinous empathy, manipulative insincerity, and obnoxious aggression.
And much more...

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Disgraceland is a true crime podcast about musicians getting away with murder. If you love true crime and you love music, get ready to love Disgraceland here!

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224: How to Delete Facebook Without Falling off the Planet | Feedback Friday Jul 12, 2019

You've been considering deleting your Facebook account for quite some time, but a close relative seemed shocked you would consider such a thing -- as if deleting Facebook would somehow delete you from the face of the earth. How can you delete Facebook without becoming persona non grata in your circle of family and friends, and since when did social media become mandatory for your very existence in their eyes?

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/224.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Got a question about relationships, sex, or dating for therapist Emily Morse? Drop us a line and we'll pass it along for a future episode!
You have a severe fear of public speaking and hate yourself for performing poorly when you've given it a try. How can you overcome this?
You'd like to keep two ex-flames in your network, but they can't seem to stay in contact without trying to rekindle a relationship you don't want. Should these connections be salvaged?
What do you do when you feel like you must choose between a life you want to live or the less desirable life that could help your parents financially?
Do you ever have to choose between taking some magical leap or playing it safe when it comes to entrepreneurship?
How do you ensure the people you befriend on LinkedIn are quality connections rather than opportunistic junk mailers?
Are you obligated to endure the presence of an aggressively transactional networker in your community?
How can you delete your Facebook account without falling off the face of the planet?
Life Pro Tip: Close to missing your flight? Go to a help center, request wheelchair assistance, have them push you through the airport in record time, and tip big!
Recommendation of the Week: Running from COPS -- Headlong Season 3
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223: Bryan Johnson | A Plan for the Future of the Human Race Jul 11, 2019

Bryan Johnson (@bryan_johnson) is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and founder and CEO of Kernel, a company developing advanced neural interfaces, and OS Fund, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage science and technology companies.

What We Discuss with Bryan Johnson:

Why humanity needs to co-evolve with artificial intelligence if we are to survive as a species.
What future literacy is and why it's crucial for understanding the role humanity will play in the decades to come.
The steps being taken to comprehend what makes biological systems fail in order to improve their capabilities.
How privacy inequality could create more of a disparity between people than economic disparity ever could.
Why Bryan advises us to be skeptical of advice -- and how we can discern between what's applicable to our own situation and what's completely useless.
And much more...

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222: Matt McCarthy | The Race to Stop a Superbug Epidemic Jul 09, 2019

Matt McCarthy (@drmattmccarthy) is an assistant professor of medicine at Weill Cornell, a staff physician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and the author of Superbugs: The Race to Stop an Epidemic.

What We Discuss with Matt McCarthy:

How antibiotics are abused on a large scale by industrial agriculture, prescription-happy doctors, and mysophobic hand washers.
Why antibiotic abuse is resulting in the fast-track evolution of once easily vanquished bacteria into superbugs from which we have no known protection.
How herd immunity works, and why you may be at risk for contracting a once-eradicated disease thanks to anti-vaccination propaganda.
Why the FDA approval process takes so long for new drugs to safely come to market, and how this hinders innovation in a profit-driven pharmaceutical market.
How genetic editing through new CRISPR technology may be our best hope for quickly reacting to rapidly adapting superbugs.
And much more…

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221: How to Meet the Parents Without a Meltdown | Feedback Friday Jul 05, 2019

220: The Right Way to Cultivate Abundance | Deep Dive Jul 04, 2019

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into what it takes to cultivate the mindset of abundance that seemingly makes generosity possible, and how to overcome the evolutionary blips in our programming that make it so counterintuitive.

"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." -Paul McCartney

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

Why the mindset of scarcity is your survival mode default that urges you to see the world as a zero sum game and hoard your resources accordingly.
What you can do to reconcile this scarcity mindset with one of abundance that seemingly permits you to give generously without remorse.
How you can begin practicing the behavior of generosity even before you've fully sold yourself on the belief of abundance.
The many ways that tiny repetitions of generosity act to strengthen the muscles of abundance with giant gains.
A smattering of good advice for cultivating abundance, and (we hope) an abundance of even better advice for making generosity second nature.
And much more...

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219: Adam Savage | Every Tool's a Hammer Jul 02, 2019

Adam Savage (@donttrythis) is a special effects designer, educator, actor, former cohost of MythBusters, current host of Savage Builds (both on Discovery Channel), and author of Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It.

What We Discuss with Adam Savage:

What you have to gain by paying heed to your obsessions.
The sublime benefits of real expertise.
How deadlines spur action past the bottleneck of intended perfection.
The universality of imposter syndrome.
How an expanded vocabulary leads to unexplored solutions.
And much more…

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218: How to Renegotiate with a Bait-and-Switch Employer | Feedback Friday Jun 28, 2019

When a longstanding policy — whether official or not — was a serious tipping point in the decision to accept your current job, are you right to feel like you've gotten the old bait-and-switch treatment when it's axed nine months after you started? If so, how do you engage leadership to renegotiate terms? We'll tackle this and more on this Feedback Friday!

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/218.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

If your not-so-close family members are unapologetically crummy to you and your fiance, is it time to cut them out of your life?
When you don't click with people your own age, what are the pros and cons of dating someone 17 years older than you?
Nine months ago, you chose your job over other offers because it had flexible perks that are now being axed. How do you engage leadership to renegotiate terms?
While networking in your field, you meet the same people at different events. The problem: you remember them, but they don't remember you. How can you stand out?
You want to leave factory life behind and relocate closer to your kids, but you're 40 and don't have the skills for a different job. What's your best next step?
Even though you're curious about your own genetics, are you right to be wary of the potential privacy concerns that arise from taking a home DNA test?
You're speaking at a conference on behalf of your company where many industry leaders will be attending. How can you best network during your time offstage?
You've lost respect for a friend who would rather waste their money than repay an old debt. Is this resolvable, or is it time for the friendship to move on?
Life Pro Tip: Don't just thank someone when they do something for you. Tell them what it means to you. Example: Rather than saying “Thanks for the ride,” say “Thanks for the ride! You saved me a bunch of time. You saved me a bunch of phone calls. You saved me a bunch of effort. I really appreciate it!”
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217: Matthew Schrier | How to Survive in a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison Jun 27, 2019

Matt Schrier is an American photographer who survived seven months as an Al-Qaeda captive in Syria before escaping, and the author of The Dawn Prayer: A Memoir.

What We Discuss with Matt Schrier:

How Matt Schrier was captured by Al-Qaeda just 45 minutes away from the border on his way out of Syria in 2012.
How making his captors laugh on day one of his captivity got him special treatment from a usually unforgiving crowd.
What Matt did to survive and plan an escape in spite of an unhelpful, self-sabotaging cellmate.
Why Matthew feels betrayed by the FBI and the US government for putting intelligence gathering over the safety of Americans imprisoned by terrorists.
Why, even after becoming the first American to escape from Al-Qaeda and his feelings of betrayal from his own government, he has no regrets about going to Syria in the first place.
And much more...

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Why do people keep resisting new things? That's the question the Pessimists Archive podcast tries to answer. Each episode travels back in time to the moment a new technology or innovation was introduced and explores why everyone was freaking out about it. Give Pessimists Archive a listen here!

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216: Chelsea Handler | Life Will Be the Death of Me Jun 25, 2019

Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) is a writer, comedian, producer, TV host, activist, and the author of five consecutive New York Times bestsellers -- her latest is Life Will Be the Death of Me...And You Too!

What We Discuss with Chelsea Handler:

Finding the line between mood enhancement and paranoia-generating abuse when it comes to cannabis.
How a DUI at age 21 led to Chelsea's entry into the world of standup comedy, and what she was really trying to get from her search for attention.
As someone who's never been afraid to quit a job she's grown tired of doing, what really matters to Chelsea?
What's the difference between authentic generosity and generosity that just feeds the giver's ego?
Why is Chelsea writing books, doing standup comedy, and working on television projects when she was sure she'd burned out on doing all of these things not long ago?
And much more...

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By listening to the Dexter Guff Is Smarter Than You podcast, you have made the decision to change your life by listening to an under-qualified, over-confident lifestyle entrepreneur. Celebrate self-proclaimed thought leadership here!

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215: How to Invest Wisely and Crush Student Debt | Feedback Friday Jun 21, 2019

There's lots of stuff in this one about investing wisely and eradicating debt -- especially student debt -- thanks to some professional help from our all-star, money-ninja accountant Matt Rzepka, along with the usual questions about everything else we get here on Feedback Friday.

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/215.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You judge people quickly, won't suck up to authority, and have a reputation as being unapproachable. What's really going on, and are you stuck this way?
You're a frugally living 37-year-old doctor swimming in med school debt. Should you put all your money into saving and investments or toward extra loan repayment?
For someone with student loan debt just starting out in their career, what is the best move for financial freedom? Should you pay off debt, invest, build savings, or acquire assets?
Early in med school with many years of debt ahead, is it still worth it to be locking your money up and committing to your monthly index fund?
Your network connection is great at opening doors, but lackluster in work ethic. Is there a way to inoffensively compensate them for opening those doors without involving them in the actual job that results?
Are you really offended when an entertainer (say, a podcaster) openly expresses their political views, or are you just offended when their political views seem to differ from yours?
How can you stop giving in to your need for instant gratification and become a productive member of society when you lack discipline and think the world's ending anyway?
Life Pro Tip: If you volunteer to give up your seat on an overbooked flight, don't just take the first offer. Tell the gate agent, "Toss in another $200+/- and I'll go for it." They'll almost always agree, because a willing volunteer is worth it. And if they offer you a meal voucher, ask for a day pass to their first class club instead. It will have food plus other amenities!
Recommendation of the Week: The Dawn Wall
A quick shoutout to Malak Firaas from (the nation of) Jordan!
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214: Gabriel Weinberg | How Mental Models Boost Super Thinking Jun 20, 2019

Gabriel Weinberg (@yegg) is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, founder of privacy-protecting search engine DuckDuckGo, and coauthor of Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models.

What We Discuss with Gabriel Weinberg:

What are mental models, and how can they be applied to make your life run more efficiently and effectively?
How mental models used primarily in physics, economics, biology, and math can be easily adjusted for everyday decisions.
What a South American tribe that can only count to three and our own grade school experiences with multiplication tables can teach us about the power of math as a mental model.
Why you should be second-guessing your natural intuition during the decision-making process, and how you can use mental models to do it.
First principles versus conventional wisdom for approaching familiar situations in an innovative way.
And much more...

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The Mental Illness Happy Hour with Paul Gilmartin is a weekly online podcast that interviews comedians, artists, friends, and the occasional doctor. Each episode explores mental illness, trauma, addiction and negative thinking. Give it a listen here!

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213: LeVar Burton | Storytelling the Enemies of Education Off Jun 18, 2019

LeVar Burton (@levarburton) is an award-winning actor famous for iconic roles from Kunta Kinte in Roots to Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the host of long-running PBS series Reading Rainbow and the LeVar Burton Reads podcast.

What We Discuss with LeVar Burton:

How LeVar went from pursuing a vocation in the priesthood to acting in a miniseries that changed the national dialogue about slavery forever.
What LeVar's Roots experience taught him about the power of television for education and engagement and how it paved the way for his involvement with Reading Rainbow.
The questions LeVar asks parents who want their kids to read more.
What it was like to act in Star Trek with the most expressive parts of his face covered and a head full of technobabble vocabulary.
How LeVar avoided melting down in spite of international attention from an early age and what he's done to stay relevant over 40 years in show business.
And much more...

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212: How to Live with Unwashed Loved Ones | Feedback Friday Jun 14, 2019

Are you a germaphobe if it creeps you out when your spouse and in-laws don't wash their hands after using the bathroom, or is your disgust actually reasonable and justified? If getting divorced and burning down the house aren't options, we'll tell you how to live with unwashed loved ones on this Feedback Friday!

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/212.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Thanks to an accidental glance at their phone, you suspect one of your parents might be cheating on your other parent. What do you do now?
You've noticed your significant other and in-laws don't wash their hands after using the bathroom. As a germaphobe, how do you reconcile love with the disgust you're feeling?
Though your trustworthy significant other insists the condoms you found in their car were bought before you agreed to stop using them, it's bothering you. Should you let the issue go?
How can you deal with the anxiety of starting your own business and accepting the risks and potential setbacks while giving it your all?
How do you intentionally work your way toward connecting with super influential people like Reid Hoffman when you're just getting started in your networking efforts?
Your stay-home spouse admitted recently that they are lonely. How do you foster friendships as an adult -- especially when you have infants to take care of?
The VP of your company wants to advance you, yet worries you may be too young or inexperienced for a higher-up position. What can you do to convince them you're ready for the position?
You have a somewhat manipulative boss who is taking a new job and wants to bring you along. Should you take this as an opportunity to continue your professional relationship, or is it just time to move on from his erratic reign?
Life Pro Tip: If you can't decide between two items of clothing (like two different jackets), have someone take photos of you with them on (front and back), and then look at the photos.
Recommendation of the Week: The Black Godfather
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211: Arthur Brooks | How Loving Your Enemies Can Save America Jun 13, 2019

Arthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks) is a social scientist, Washington Post columnist, president of the American Enterprise Institute, and author of Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt.

What We Discuss with Arthur Brooks:

Why happiness relies on being mindful of what you have right now instead of comparing yourself to others who have what you want.
A disheartening statistic: One in six Americans has stopped talking to a family member or close friend entirely because of politics.
How gratitude can be used as an anesthetic for contempt.
Why a healthy society elevates authoritative leaders in search of cooperation for the greater good over coercive leaders who bully their way toward short-term results.
Why we should commit not to be -- or interact with people who hide behind being -- anonymous on the Internet.
And much more...

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210: Howie Mandel | A Conversation About Mental Health, Talent, and Perseverance Jun 11, 2019

Howie Mandel (@howiemandel) is a comedian, actor, host of Deal or No Deal, judge on NBC’s America's Got Talent, and coauthor of Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me.

What We Discuss with Howie Mandel:

Why Howie believes it's important for us to be open about our struggles no matter what they are.
How being impulsive helped Howie understand the power of "now" and set him on his current career path.
Why Howie believes more of us would be ahead and happier if we learned to live in the moment instead of fretting over consequences.
What Richard Pryor taught Howie about honing an act and controlling an audience like a conductor -- not always going for laughs, but impact.
The real secret to staying married for 40 years.
And much more...

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Happier with Gretchen Rubin is a lively, thought-provoking podcast in which the best-selling author and her cohost (and sister) Elizabeth Craft share practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits. Lend it your ears here!

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209: How to Trick Your Teenager into Following Good Advice | Feedback Friday Jun 07, 2019

You'd love for your teenager to listen to this show and learn some life advice by proxy instead of having to endure it in real time like you did, but it seems unlikely. Why are teenagers so stubbornly opposed to parental wisdom? We can't say for sure, but we do have some tricks for making them follow good advice against their own bratty proclivities.

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Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/209

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When your main squeeze is giving you the turd degree for having one crappy day, perhaps something else stinks about your relationship. Should you dump them?
Your professor drops your final grade if you don't bring a doctor's note for absences, but doesn't suffer consequences when they miss a class. Should you bring up this double standard?
Your significant other failed classes early in school thanks to social anxiety, but has since improved. Is it dishonest to prop up a low GPA on a resume by specifying the higher GPA of their major?
How do you impart what you've learned from this show to your teenager, who is unlikely to listen to the show directly?
Is it worth cultivating one-sided friendship with people who seem only interested in talking about themselves and their problems?
Life Pro Tip: It might seem common knowledge, but make proper backups of all your data — not once a year but at least once a month.
Recommendations of the Week: Business of Being Born and Good Fortune
A quick shoutout to Jackie Jones!
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208: Reid Hoffman | Mastering Your Scale for the Unexpected Part Two Jun 06, 2019

Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) is a cofounder of LinkedIn, investor at Greylock Partners, host of the podcast Masters of Scale, and coauthor of Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies and The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career. This is part two of a two-part episode. Check out part one here!

What We Discuss with Reid Hoffman:

Why surviving a horrible childhood isn't a prerequisite for developing grit -- and what you can do to learn resilience.
What it takes to gather the data points necessary for unpacking the secret subtext of indirect feedback.
How we can steer into good crises to strengthen relationships and better our circumstances.
What running Dungeons & Dragons and RuneQuest campaigns taught Reid about complex human motivations and the power of heroic collaboration.
Aligning goals between employers and employees of any generation with Star Wars-inspired rotational, transformational, and foundational tours of duty.
And much more...

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In the Big Questions podcast, Cal Fussman uncovers the heart, head, and soul of his guests in thoughtful, deep, and entertaining conversations. Give Big Questions a little bit of your time here!

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207: Reid Hoffman | Mastering Your Scale for the Unexpected Part One Jun 04, 2019

Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) is a cofounder of LinkedIn, investor at Greylock Partners, host of the podcast Masters of Scale, and coauthor of Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies.

What We Discuss with Reid Hoffman:

Why creating the best products and services on the market won't mean squat if you don't have the network to get the word out about them.
Reid's flexible planning framework that adjusts navigation to suit the unexpected path rather than the imagined destination.
How to know when you're informing your intuition with the best available data or just procrastinating to avoid making important decisions.
Why "never give up" is terrible advice, and how to separate your winning instincts from your losing ideas.
Why an honest partner is almost always your best source of ideas -- and a reminder of where the road paved with the best intentions usually leads.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/207

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Disgraceland is a true crime podcast about musicians getting away with murder. If you love true crime and you love music, get ready to love Disgraceland here!

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206: How to Disappear from an Unstoppable Stalker | Feedback Friday May 31, 2019

205: What to Do When Your Purpose Starts to Suck | Deep Dive May 30, 2019

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into how even the most driving purpose can wear you down, why meaning doesn't always align with happiness, and what you can do to recalibrate your purpose when you're discouraged by the obstacles you face in its pursuit.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/205

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

Why meaning doesn't automatically create happiness, and happiness isn't required to create meaning.
Why, if you're doing it right, pursuing your purpose should make you miserable from time to time.
The key upsides to embracing the difficulty of your purpose and how it drives you toward your best work.
How to focus on the micro over the macro in order to keep you connected to your purpose when you're having your doubts.
Understanding that discipline is knowing when to think about certain issues; denial is refusing to think about them at all.
And much more...

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We all have a love affair with the silver screen. Listen in as Chuck Bryant talks with your favorite people about their favorite movies on the Movie Crush podcast here!

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204: Scott Galloway | Solving the Algebra of Happiness May 28, 2019

Scott Galloway (@profgalloway) cohosts Pivot with Kara Swisher, publishes the No Mercy/No Malice newsletter, is a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and is the author of The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning.

What We Discuss with Scott Galloway:

How American priorities have shifted from a society that creates millions of millionaires to one that idolizes individuals worth the GDP of Norway.
Why the opportunities Scott and earlier generations enjoyed are no longer available to the majority of the population today.
How Scott can predict if a young person will be successful by the time he or she is 30 (and what you can do to give yourself an edge if you're not on the path).
Why striving for work/life balance and following your passion aren't ideal strategies if you aspire toward great wealth.
The good news: why you don't have to have great wealth in order to live a rich and happy life.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/204

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Disgraceland is a true crime podcast about musicians getting away with murder. If you love true crime and you love music, get ready to love Disgraceland here!

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203: How to Be a Good Mentor | Feedback Friday May 24, 2019

Knowing how to find a mentor is something we've covered in depth on this show, but what advice do we have for those of you who are answering the call and want to know how to be a good mentor? In this Feedback Friday, we'll try to give this excellent question the answer it deserves.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/203.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Why has your spouse stopped calling and writing you from prison? Don't panic! Here are no less than eight possibilities.
Should you send an unsolicited text to a professional in your field just because happenstance landed their number in your lap?
You've been house hunting for six months, beaten in acceptance offers three times, and you're burning out. What's our advice for keeping your chin up?
What kind of problems can arise when college-age friends decide to become roommates? Let us count the (potential) ways!
You want to up your metaphor game from Candy Land to chess. Here's a strategy to expedite your victorious cry of "checkmate!"
Your employer wants to start a podcast with you taking lead. How should you intelligently approach the compensation side of negotiation?
Your significant other's mother is a paranoid narcissist who is trying to pull you apart. How can you loosen her grip on your beloved?
Thanks to being a long-time listener, you know how to find a mentor. But how do you ensure you're a good mentor when people come seeking your help?
Life Pro Tip: If you want to give your future child a unique or random name, consider making it their middle name.
Recommendation of the Week: Last Breath
Quick shout out to The World Wanderer!
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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202: Shane Snow | Cognitive Self-Defense Against Intellectual Dishonesty May 23, 2019

Shane Snow (@shanesnow) is an award-winning entrepreneur and journalist, author of Dream Teams and Smartcuts, and the blogger who wrote How to Debate and Make Progress by Curbing Intellectual Dishonesty.

What We Discuss with Shane Snow:

What is intellectual dishonesty, how does it undermine meaningful debate, and what can we do to recognize it in ourselves and others?
Why the cognitive diversity of differing perspectives and open-mindedness of intellectual humility make for healthy discourse.
The six recurring problems in discourse: dodging, logical fallacies, deception, dirty debate, little accountability, and false endings.
What we have to gain by rooting out intellectual dishonesty when it appears in ourselves and others.
How to pull discussions back from the brink of intellectual dishonesty and put them on an honest track.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/202

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Disgraceland is a true crime podcast about musicians getting away with murder. If you love true crime and you love music, get ready to love Disgraceland here!

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201: Eric Schmidt | How a Coach Can Bring out the Best in You May 21, 2019

Eric Schmidt (@ericschmidt) is Technical Advisor and Board Member to Alphabet Inc., former Google CEO, and co-author of Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley's Bill Campbell.

What We Discuss with Eric Schmidt:

Privacy in the age of tech megacorporations and how much access the government should have to our data.
What the rise of China, the isolation of North Korea, and the western notion of privacy mean for a free and open Internet across cultures.
A realistic view of current day artificial intelligence and what we should expect from it in the future.
How idea generation is fostered inside a company like Google.
Why all top-performing executives in Silicon Valley have elite-level coaches, and why you should consider one as well.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/201

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We all have a love affair with the silver screen. Listen in as Chuck Bryant talks with your favorite people about their favorite movies on the Movie Crush podcast here!

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200: How to Deal with Retroactive Jealousy | Feedback Friday May 17, 2019

You're having issues with retroactive jealousy regarding your significant other's past. You've tried to find resources to help you cope with this, but most of what's you've found feels gimmicky with little to no real information or exercises aimed at helping you overcome these feelings. In this Feedback Friday, we'll try to lend a helping hand.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your parents are first cousins, and it's a secret not many know -- including your significant other with whom you're building a life. Are you obligated to share this?
Creeps offering to rub your realtor girlfriend's feet for $500 isn't the side hustle she was hoping for; how do you ensure she's safe when meeting clients in empty houses?
You love your job, but you don't love the corporate culture and lengthy commute. When is the right time or the wrong time to trade one company for another?
How do you go about asking for the raise you know you deserve (especially as more tasks are being assigned your way) without jeopardizing your current position?
You've been using our free Six-Minute Networking course, but have a few questions about some of the details. We're here to help!
Is Better Help cheaper than in-office therapists, and is it covered by traditional work health options? How do you evaluate it from a budget priority standpoint?
You're trying to prove your value during your company's review period, but one of your overseers seems closed-minded to your process. What's your best move forward?
Even though you don't consider yourself possessive, you have intense bouts of retroactive jealousy regarding your partner's not-that-sordid past. How do you move past it?
Pro Tip of the Week: Instead of saying 'my ex,' say 'a guy/girl I dated.' 'My ex' insinuates that person is still a part of your life.
Recommendation of the Week: Chernobyl on HBO
A quick shoutout to Liam from the UK!
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199: Ramit Sethi | I Will Teach You to Be Rich May 16, 2019

Ramit Sethi (@ramit) is the author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich, now in its second edition with over 80 pages of new material, new insights, and new tools for mastering money and living your rich life.

What We Discuss with Ramit Sethi:

What has changed between the first edition of I Will Teach You to Be Rich and the recently published, heavier-by-80-pages second edition.
How the idea of a "rich" life differs from person to person.
Thinking critically about bank accounts, investing, engagement rings, marginal tax rates, interest rates, budgets, real estate, and prenups.
Using the concept of money dials to maximize spending in the areas of your life that count.
Why you have a huge advantage if you're able to change your mind quickly in the face of new evidence.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/199

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We all have a love affair with the silver screen. Listen in as Chuck Bryant talks with your favorite people about their favorite movies on the Movie Crush podcast here!

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198: Mark Manson | Channeling Hope, Choosing Problems, and Changing Values May 14, 2019

Mark Manson (@iammarkmanson) is a blogger, entrepreneur, and author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life and his latest, Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope.

What We Discuss with Mark Manson:

How acknowledging the uncomfortable truth of human existence's meaninglessness can ultimately serve as an argument against nihilism.
What the paradox of purpose tells us about the stress that accompanies an overwhelming abundance of choice.
How the feeling brain and the thinking brain might seem at odds, but they actually conspire to guide our values (for better or worse).
Why your identity will stay your identity until a new experience acts against it, and how you can change your values to fit your current narrative instead of one that's outdated.
What the God value is and how it aligns your hierarchy of values by way of the feeling brain.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/198

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We all have a love affair with the silver screen. Listen in as Chuck Bryant talks with your favorite people about their favorite movies on the Movie Crush podcast here!

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197: How to Stop Fearing Entrepreneurial Risks | Feedback Friday May 10, 2019

Many people don't pursue their true creative, entrepreneurial, career interests because it feels too risky. Vadim and Sergei Revzin from The Mentors Podcast join us to talk about how you can intelligently evaluate that risk and confidently make progress on your plans armed with the best information available.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/197.

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Have you told someone lately how much they mean to you? Don't wait too long to regret it -- tell them today.
You're clinging to a marriage that seems, by all indications, on its way out. How do you overcome the feelings of isolation and loneliness?
A recent windfall gives you the chance to take a sabbatical from work and get your health back on track. But how hard will it be to return to the workforce?
Vadim and Sergei Revzin from The Mentors Podcast join us to talk about why many people don't take the risk to pursue their creative entrepreneurial interests -- and how you can get better at evaluating that risk.
Your immediate boss attempts to stunt your rise in the company behind closed doors, but gives you rave reviews to your face. What's your best move here?
Networking can be difficult for people with Asperger's Syndrome. How do you dig the well you need when you're not thirsty but you know you need water?
You don't like sharing on social media, but you suspect there's no way around it if you want to successfully market the book you're publishing. Do you have options?
What's the best way to turn down a job you've already accepted without tactlessly burning a bridge in the process?
Learn how Jordan organizes his network by using Contactually.
Recommendations of the Week: Chernobyl on HBO and Animals Rule Chernobyl Three Decades After Nuclear Disaster by John Wendle, National Geographic
Quick shoutout to Christine from the nail spa!
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196: Moby | What to Do When Success Makes You Miserable May 09, 2019

Moby (@thelittleidiot) is a musician, singer, songwriter, producer, animal rights activist, and author of Then It Fell Apart.

What We Discuss with Moby:

How Moby's illustrious heritage made it imperative for him to write his own memoirs instead of passing the job off to a ghostwriter.
Why, in his early fifties, Moby has not one but two memoirs under his belt.
What it was like to grow up as a latchkey kid, impoverished and on food stamps, in the wealthiest city in the United States.
Why Moby "was so happy" during the time he lived in an abandoned factory on the crack-infested side of Stamford, Connecticut.
How Moby felt at the realization that he was making more for an hour-long performance than his New York City executive grandfather had made in a year.
And much more...

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The Art of Manliness Podcast is a show that aims to help men become better men; host Brett McKay explores how to live a life of both contemplation and action while having some fun along the way. Do yourself a favor and check out The Art of Manliness Podcast here!

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195: Leon Logothetis | Surviving on the Kindness of Strangers May 07, 2019

Leon Logothetis (@thekindnessguy) is a global adventurer, motivational speaker and philanthropist, host of Netflix's The Kindness Diaries, and author of Go Be Kind: 28 1/2 Adventures Guaranteed to Make You Happier.

What We Discuss with Leon Logothetis:

How Leon went from broker to broke world traveler, completely reliant on the kindness of strangers to survive.
Why people with the least to offer are often the most giving.
How Leon finds what he has in common with strangers to make meaningful human connections.
What Leon does to give back to those who help him in his travels.
How Leon has overcome otherwise show-stopping hitches by keeping calm and carrying on.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/195

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Listen to Mind Pump Episode 987 to discover why the ketogenic diet might be making you fat. Find it here!

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194: How to Be the Best Podcast Guest in the West | Feedback Friday May 03, 2019

Being a podcast host has its own set of dos and don'ts, but what does it take to be the best podcast guest in the west -- and east and all points in between? What will ensure that you're the podcast guest who gets invited back time and time again rather than thrown onto the booking agent's "do not call" pile? We've recruited our friend Bobbi Rebell of The Financial Grownup Podcast to give us the skinny.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/194.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is undergoing cosmetic surgery to correct a physical trait that makes you insecure 24/7 a worthwhile investment or submission to excessive vanity?
As a manager, you love your company, salary, and benefits, but your passion isn't developing others to do their best. Without a college degree, what are your options?
One parent died from being in a medicine-shunning cult, and the other has a history of being abusive toward you. Should the loss of one automatically mend your issues with the other?
Is it reasonable to put your therapy visits on hold during a new job's six-month probationary period for better chance of retention?
You're facing prison and losing your job for being pulled over with less than a fifth of a gram of weed in your car (even though you weren't under the influence). How can you find the motivation to move on?
You left a part-time job you loved for a full-time job that pays more but doesn't enchant you in the same way. How do you know if you made the right decision?
When you're a guest on someone's podcast, how do you ensure they love you and invite you back -- and maybe make you a regular? Our friend Bobbi Rebell of The Financial Grownup Podcast has answers!
You're friendly and nice on the inside, but your face and body don't translate that message. How can you come across as less chilly when trying to network?
You got a no-strings-attached monetary gift from a kind person in your wind ensemble to repair your instrument, and you have $50 left over. What's the protocol for gracefully returning it?
Life Pro Tip: When your power goes out, pop your phone open and search for Wi-Fi in the area. If the list is empty or shorter than usual, then it's not just you that lost power. Another tip is to get a cheap UPS on Amazon to power your cable modem and Wi-Fi router. That way if the power does go out in your neighborhood, you can get online and figure out when the lights are going to come back on or just relax and watch some Netflix...

193: Mimi Ikonn | What the Life of an Influencer Is Really Like May 02, 2019

Mimi Ikonn is a serial entrepreneur best known for Luxy Hair and Intelligent Change, a YouTube influencer with 2.8+ million subscribers, and the author of The Bingo Theory: A Revolutionary Guide to Love, Life, and Relationships.

What We Discuss with Mimi Ikonn:

How Mimi and her husband Alex keep themselves and their relationship real and grounded under the daily scrutiny of millions of people.
Why authentic audience engagement will always count more than any number of likes.
The process of building an online business brick by brick.
Why dramatically scaling up income often leads to depression.
Mimi's QVCA formula: Quality, Value, Consistency, and Attraction.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/193

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One's a comedian, one's a radio/TV host. Together they bring you The SDR Show -- a no-apologies, not politically correct, not for the faint of heart show that somehow blends the classic energy of a morning radio show into the new era of digital entertainment. Listen to The SDR Show here or where your ears enjoy podcasts most!

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192: Rick Hanson | The Science of Hardwiring Happiness and Resilience Apr 30, 2019

Rick Hanson (@drrhanson) is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, co-host of The Being Well Podcast, author of Hardwiring Happiness, and co-author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness.

What We Discuss with Rick Hanson:

While you can't count on others or the world, you can count on your own strengths (and why this is a good thing).
Why your brain is like velcro for the bad and teflon for the good and what you can do to mitigate your own negativity bias.
The two stages by which you develop mental resources: experience and conversion to lasting change.
How you can build resilience by focusing on experiences rather than conditions.
How to stay informed about current events without letting the news hijack your emotions.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/192

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Stable, happy leaders are in a position to make better decisions and take smart risks. Entrepreneurs who aren't sure how to pay the rent...not so much. Hear all about it on The $100 MBA Episode 1229: How Paying Yourself First Puts Your Business First here!

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191: How To Deal With a Friend Who Dominates Conversations | Feedback Friday Apr 26, 2019

Outing a psycho ex who once violently assaulted you might seem like a mission of personal vindication that you'd like to feel is beneath you. But what if you've recently encountered them working in close proximity with people you care about? Is it your responsibility to out that psycho ex for the sake of public safety? If so, how do you do it safely? We'll discuss this and much more in this episode.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/191.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should you tell your uncle that one of his employees tried to strangle you seven years ago because the wife he was hiding found out about your fling?
You want to be as open and honest as possible, but you often can't make sense of your own thoughts, let alone explain them to others. How can you better express yourself?
Has Los Angeles turned your once-favorite sibling into a monster, or are there other factors at play dictating why you can't get along anymore during family visits?
How can you learn to be more understanding and less stubborn?
How do you deal with a friend who dominates conversations, lacks self-awareness, and is overly sensitive?
Since you often have to travel for work, how do you negotiate with your boss on staying a few extra days for vacation?
You make excellent money and live a lavish lifestyle, but your work is unfulfilling and most days are miserable. You can't take time off to “find” yourself, so what can you do?
What's the right way to tell your religiously devout family that you are no longer a true believer and won't be getting married in a church?
Life Pro Tip: Make a great impression at a brand new job by documenting the whole training process in detail — this is often invaluable to small companies and startups.
Recommendation of the Week: Saudi Arabia Uncovered
Quick shoutout to Mike Posner's Aide-de-camp, Cameron!
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190: Guy Kawasaki | Life Lessons from a Wise Guy Apr 25, 2019

Guy Kawasaki (@GuyKawasaki) is the chief evangelist of Canva, was once the chief evangelist for Apple, and is the author of many paperbound books -- his latest is Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life.

What We Discuss with Guy Kawasaki:

How to focus on using the success of others as fuel for motivation rather than poison for envy.
How we can embrace the unknown when we're looking at new ideas for our business or career.
Why Guy believes it's better to be lucky than smart.
What we can and should -- and should not -- emulate from visionary leaders like Steve Jobs.
What Guy means when he says the key to career success is to get high and to the right -- even though we're in California, it's not what you might think!
And much more...

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Find out how 22-year-old Nick Santonastasso inspires Self-Made Man Mike Dillard by listening to his podcast here!

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189: Humble The Poet | 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life Apr 23, 2019

Humble The Poet (@humblethepoet) -- aka Kanwer Singh -- is a rapper, spoken-word artist, poet, and author of Unlearn: 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life.

"You want to see light at the end of the tunnel? Start digging!" -Humble The Poet

What We Discuss with Humble The Poet:

How your upbringing can prepare you for success (or failure) later in life.
Why being satisfied with less is different from simply giving up on achieving more.
How real growth and struggle differ from tacky, self-help fluff.
Why, if you don't have a secure self-concept, the media (even if it's just social media) will build it for you.
How to build a moat around your psyche so you don't let in mismatched influences.
And much more...

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The Art of Manliness Podcast is a show that aims to help men become better men; host Brett McKay explores how to live a life of both contemplation and action while having some fun along the way. Do yourself a favor and check out The Art of Manliness Podcast here!

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188: How to Get out of Credit Card Debt | Feedback Friday Apr 19, 2019

If you've gotten yourself into credit card debt, it's hard to see a way out. Minimum payments can be as much as rent and won't always whittle down the debt because your interest rates are probably too high. With thanks again to Ramit Sethi (@ramit) of I Will Teach You to Be Rich, we'll show you how get out of credit card debt more easily than you probably think possible.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/188.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You're in more credit card debt than you'd like. Should you tell your family about it so you don't feel like you're hiding something from them?
While we're on the topic of credit card debt, we share some tips from Ramit Sethi for getting that debt under control (Script found here).
After surgery, monitoring, and an almost clean bill of health, how can you encourage your spouse that every pain experienced now isn't cancer?
How do you deal with blame and taking responsibility after the breakup of a long-term relationship and the fallout of shared property?
When visiting another country, we've advised hiring a local to hang out with and guide you around. But where can you find such a guide?
How can you find a suitable, non-nuclear solution for you and your long-time partner to travel together, given different work circumstances?
Going from employee to entrepreneur in an industry where name equals credibility, how do you keep your name safe if your business fails?
So you want to get involved in politics or some other high-profile career? You might want to scrub those old social media posts; here's how.
Your timing for knowing when to interject in a conversation could be better. How do you improve it?
Life Pro Tip: Keep a $100 bill folded in a side compartment of your wallet in a doggie poop bag. The money is for emergencies. The bag is for protecting your valuables if you're caught out in the rain.
Recommendation of the Week: You Vs. Wild
Quick shoutout to Melissa!
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187: Hal Elrod | Fulfill Your Goals with The Miracle Equation Apr 18, 2019

Hal Elrod (@HalElrod) has overcome two near-death experiences, is the bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, and his latest book, The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions That Move Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable, is out now.

What We Discuss with Hal Elrod:

How the concepts of unwavering faith and extraordinary effort combine to form The Miracle Equation.
Why this equation is a quantifiable, non-woo way of achieving the incredible in spite of borrowing words like "miracle" and "faith."
How to move from the emotional pain of resistance to the emotional invincibility of acceptance.
Why pursuing one mission dauntlessly is worth more than setting a hundred fuzzy goals.
How you can turn off your stress response and what you can do to grow from fleeting happiness to lasting inner peace.
And much more...

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Listen to Mind Pump Episode 980 to discover the five most important steps you should take to achieve your best body by summer. Find it here!

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186: David Smalley | Why You Should Challenge Your Beliefs Apr 16, 2019

David Smalley (@davidcsmalley) is an actor, comedian, and host of the Dogma Debate podcast, in which he -- as an atheist -- regularly discusses religion and politics with preachers, pastors, comedians, and people who hold different world views.

What We Discuss with David Smalley:

How David Smalley went from spiritual believer to secular atheist.
Why regularly challenging your own beliefs helps inoculate you against manipulation by others.
The tactics car dealers and clergy use to corral people into compliance.
What happens when atheists cling to faulty beliefs with the same fervor once reserved for their disavowed religions.
How to debate in a way that might actually change someone's mind rather than angering them to the point of doubling down on their initial position.
And much more...

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One's a comedian, one's a radio/TV host. Together they bring you The SDR Show -- a no-apologies, not politically correct, not for the faint of heart show that somehow blends the classic energy of a morning radio show into the new era of digital entertainment. Listen to The SDR Show here or where your ears enjoy podcasts most!

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185: How to Get Hired Like a Boss | Feedback Friday Apr 12, 2019

Ever wondered how to get hired like a boss? Ramit Sethi (@ramit) of I Will Teach You to Be Rich joins us for this Feedback Friday to illustrate something called The Briefcase Technique, which you can use to powerfully demonstrate value to connections in your network and potential employers. As Ramit says, "The way to stand out is to not just tell people what you would do, but show them."

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/185.

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you keep your mother from bringing her awful date -- who also happens to be your father -- to your best friend's wedding?
You could retire early and enjoy time off, but you don't want to get stuck finding a new job if you get bored in a couple of years. What to do?
You have questions and concerns while building a new house. How do you avoid ticking off the contractors to the point of sabotage?
How do successful people balance between work they're passionate about, families they adore, and outlets they need to function at an optimal level?
The dream job you landed at Harvard would be even dreamier if it paid well enough now to make a dent in your student loans. Should you stay or go?
When the real nature of your job doesn't reflect what you thought you signed on for, how do you approach a contract renegotiation gracefully?
How do you distinguish yourself from the competition and get hired like a boss or make new network connections stick? Ramit Sethi joins us to illustrate an almost magical tactic called The Briefcase Technique.
What are the pros and cons of starting a new relationship when you describe yourself as being in an "awkward" stage in life?
Life Pro Tip: Save your money on clothes, but find a fantastic tailor. A well-fitting wardrobe of thrift store finds looks way better in person than most high-end clothing.
Recommendation of the Week: The Kindness Diaries (Something to ponder: How long does Leon Logothetis get stuck at gas stations waiting for people he can ask for a few drops in the tank?)
A quick shoutout to Mark Serratore, who got a prison pen pal for a college course 10 years ago and still keeps in touch!
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184: Naveen Jain | How Moonshot Thinking Will Save the World Apr 11, 2019

Naveen Jain (@naveen_jain_ceo) is an entrepreneur driven to solve global grand challenges through innovation. He is the founder of Moon Express, Viome, Bluedot, TalentWise, Intelius, and InfoSpace, and the co-author of Moonshots: Creating a World of Abundance.

What We Discuss with Naveen Jain:

How Naveen and his siblings all became wildly successful professionals in spite of growing up financially and educationally underprivileged.
How to know when a billionaire really becomes successful.
Why it's the thought processes -- not the habits -- of highly successful people you should be emulating if you want to succeed.
Why Naveen believes sustainability is not sustainable, and why we have to create more of what we need rather than consume less of what we have.
What moonshots are, and how they make seemingly impossible goals achievable.
And much more...

Full show notes and worksheet here: https://jordanharbinger.com/184

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The jet-setting lifestyle of an entrepreneur requires a little work on the road. But what if the jet you're setting on doesn't have Wi-Fi? Before you take your next flight, tune in to The $100 MBA Episode 1231: 5 Tips To Getting Work Done On a Plane here!

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183: Lisa Lampanelli | Changing Careers at the Top of Your Game Apr 09, 2019

Lisa Lampanelli (@LisaLampanelli) recently lost 100 pounds, retired from a Grammy-nominated career in comedy that spanned three decades, and is now a life coach who runs transformational food and body-image workshops and performs issue-oriented storytelling shows.

What We Discuss with Lisa Lampanelli:

How Lisa made her last career pivot -- from rock journalist to comedian.
How Lisa engineered her image as comedy's "Loveable Queen of Mean."
The psychology of a celebrity roast and the toll it takes in the name of good fun.
How Lisa lost over 100 pounds and what she learned along the journey.
Why Lisa formally retired from comedy recently to focus on helping others.
And much more...

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If you want to listen to a podcast that will help you avoid financial common pitfalls every entrepreneur faces, check out How To Always Profit First with Mike Michalowicz, Self-Made Man here!

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182: How to Overcome Your Fear of Driving | Feedback Friday Apr 05, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is your significant other right to be upset that you want to spend some of your social time separately?
Is spending eight years to switch careers from barber to therapist worthwhile in your mid-forties?
Is there anything wrong with hiding the fact that you're in a relationship when you meet new people?
You're still young, but your mindless six-figure job is wearing on you. Would it be irresponsible to drop everything and do something else?
How can you overcome your intense fear and anxiety around driving? More important: should you?
Our listener whose dog was attacked in episode 161 tracked down the human responsible. What's the best next step?
Extensive (and very appreciated!) listener advice for helping the hoarders from last Feedback Friday.
Do we ever worry that recommending podcasts we enjoy will result in fewer listeners?
Life Pro Tip: When your ISP raises your bill, call in and say “cancel service” to the automated operator. You’ll be sent to their retention team. They will usually take $10-20 off your monthly bill for a year. I do this once a year with Comcast.
Recommendation of the Week: Why Not Home?
Quick shoutouts to Andrea Ott and Annie Chau!
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On Divorce Sucks with Laura Wasser, family law attorney Laura Wasser answers questions, shares anecdotes and chats with opinionated men and women, innovative thought-leaders and celebrities about breaking up, getting...

181: How to Stop Blaming Other People | Deep Dive Apr 04, 2019

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into why the impulse for blaming other people is a phenomenon familiar to most of us, and how we can curb it in ourselves without defaulting to always taking the fall when it’s undeserved.

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

Why the externalization of blaming other people when you're at fault robs you of being truly in control of your own life.
Why the internalization of blaming yourself when you're not at fault is just as toxic as externalization.
How you can use the Accountability Spectrum to find an appropriate balance between externalization and internalization.
What true accountability requires of you and what it gives you in return.
The best antidote to blaming.
And much more...

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The Art of Manliness Podcast is a podcast that aims to help men become better men; host Brett McKay explores how to live a life of both contemplation and action while having some fun along the way. Do yourself a favor and check out The Art of Manliness Podcast here!

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180: Zvi Band | Success Is in Your Sphere Apr 02, 2019

Zvi Band (@skeevis) is the founder and CEO of Contactually, and author of the upcoming Success Is in Your Sphere: Leverage the Power of Relationships to Achieve Your Business Goals.

What We Discuss with Zvi Band:

Why your network isn't just some intangible asset you tend at your convenience -- it's a crucial resource you neglect at your peril.
Why a network is the best way to increase your luck surface area -- the number of chances you have to get lucky when things aren't going your way.
How and why relationships decay -- especially in this day and age when we're ostensibly connected to everyone we know on social media.
How to prioritize your relationships -- not merely organize them.
How you can easily add value to your network and relationships -- even if you've convinced yourself you've got nothing to offer.
And much more...

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179: How to Really Help a Hoarder | Feedback Friday Mar 29, 2019

178: Michelle Tillis Lederman | Why Relationships Are Our Greatest Assets Mar 28, 2019

Michelle Tillis Lederman (@mtlederman) is a former finance executive, NYU professor, and author of The 11 Laws of Likability and The Connector's Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact.

What We Discuss with Michelle Tillis Lederman:

Understanding where you fall on the connector spectrum when it comes to developing relationships and building a network.
How to increase your own self-trust to recognize what you do well and bring it to the surface where it can be useful.
How to make strong connections and effectively manage your network even if you're an introvert.
How to magnify the power of connection you're probably already leveraging in your personal life if you're an extrovert.
The seven mindsets of a connector who can make things happen faster, easier, and better.
And much more...

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One's a comedian, one's a radio/TV host. Together they bring you The SDR Show -- a no-apologies, not politically correct, not for the faint of heart show that somehow blends the classic energy of a morning radio show into the new era of digital entertainment. Listen to The SDR Show here or where your ears enjoy podcasts most!

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177: Beau Lotto | Why You See Differently When You Deviate Mar 26, 2019

Beau Lotto (@beaulotto) is a world-renowned neuroscientist who specializes in the biology and psychology of perception. He is the author of Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently.

What We Discuss with Beau Lotto:

Why our brains evolved to experience the world differently from reality.
What Beau means when he says: "Choose your delusion or it will choose you."
How our experiences literally change our physical makeup.
Why the more complex your environment is, the more complex your brain will be.
How our assumptions control our perceptions and what we can do to break free from assumptions that don't serve us.
And much more...

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176: How to Cope with the Burden of Being the Ugly Friend | Feedback Friday Mar 22, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is it wrong to be mad at your recently widowed parent for proposing to a rebound fling just six months after the funeral?
You're sick of picking up the slack for your 70-year-old coworker who chooses not to retire. What should you do?
How do you rebuild your business when your last 10 years has suddenly pulled out from under you? We might have some advice.
As a job seeker, when is the right time to disclose that you have regular medical needs that require creative scheduling?
We've talked about the wrong reasons to move, but what are some of the right reasons? When do the pros outweigh the cons?
How do you shake the feeling of playing second fiddle when you're pretty sure you're the ugly friend in a two-person dynamic?
You seem to be the only one in your neighborhood concerned about environmental apocalypse. How do you lead by example without blowing a gasket?
What meaningful gifts can you get for mentors -- or anyone else for that matter -- who already seem to have everything they need?
Life Pro Tip: When responding to advice, say "You're right" instead of "I know." It shows that you're actually listening to someone, that you care about what they say, and give them credit for trying to help.
Recommendation of the Week: Leaving Neverland
Quick shoutouts to people Jordan met at Podfest and SXSW!
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World-renowned criminal defense lawyer Mark Geragos reveals the latest in our nation's most high-profile legal cases with podcast king Adam Carolla on PodcastOne's Reasonable Doubt. Check it out here!

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175: Brian Scudamore | How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success Mar 21, 2019

Brian Scudamore (@BrianScudamore) pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? at age 18, scaled that success into three more home-service brands, and is the author of WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success.

What We Discuss with Brian Scudamore:

How Brian turned a trash removal business that began with a $700 investment into an international, multimillion dollar service franchise.
The $29 gimmick Brian used to prove to his franchise partners they didn't need to spend big bucks on traditional marketing tactics to get their small business known.
Why high school dropout Brian didn't sell his business and retire in his 20s -- even when competitors offered him millions of dollars.
Brian's WTF (willing to fail) philosophy that has allowed him to harness the smaller failures along the way to avoid ultimate catastrophe in the long run (with examples).
Practical exercises you can use -- for entrepreneurship as well as personal enrichment -- to similarly WTF your way forward.
And much more...

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174: A.J. Jacobs | Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey Mar 19, 2019

A.J. Jacobs (@ajjacobs) is a journalist, lecturer, human guinea pig, and best-selling author; his latest book is Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey.

What We Discuss with A.J. Jacobs:

What's the difference between true gratitude and positive thinking?
How acknowledging the role of luck in our lives allows us to have compassion for and empathize with others.
The lifelong lessons that stick with A.J. long after the conclusion of his unique experiments.
Why gratitude leads to happiness -- not the other way around.
If possible, why you might consider thanking your parents on your birthday.
And much more...

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173: How to Make Life Purposeful for the Terminally Ill | Feedback Friday Mar 15, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Recently, your daughter's 15-year-old friend got pregnant. Should you keep your daughter away from her?
With inoperable stage four pancreatic cancer, your father may not have long to live. How can you fill his remaining time with purpose?
How can you be comfortable around someone who seemingly reads your mind by body language, microexpressions, and tonality?
While you want to open up around others, social events have you in the corner hiding inside your shell. How can you coax yourself out to mingle?
You're in your 30s and you can keep working locally at a safe, consistent job that pays well, but you're really yearning for a chance to live and work abroad. A few years from now, which choice are you most likely to regret not making?
The company where you've worked for 15 years has expanded and you'd like to keep working for it -- but on the other side of the country. Should you keep this to yourself until your plans are more concrete, or should you tell your local office boss as soon as possible?
You're moving from California to the UK on a plane and you're wisely taking your cat with you in the cabin. But she can be loud when she's nervous; what happens if you wind up sitting next to someone who hates cats? What's the protocol?
You knew someone who could have helped you redirect your career momentum, but you've let the connection lapse and now you feel awkward about reconnecting. Is it too late to reach out?
Life Pro Tip: Whenever you recall a painfully embarrassing memory, imagine the Seinfeld theme playing over it.
Recommendation of the Week: Bohemian Rhapsody
A quick shoutout to Jamie Sparks!
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172: Clint Watts | Surviving in a World of Fake News Mar 14, 2019

Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) is a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, a Senior Fellow at the Center For Cyber and Homeland Security at The George Washington University, and author of Messing with the Enemy: Surviving in a Social Media World of Hackers, Terrorists, Russians, and Fake News.

What We Discuss with Clint Watts:

How our own cognitive biases are manipulated in an effort to destabilize trust in each other and our very way of life.
How hostile entities like ISIS use social media for propaganda and recruitment.
Why Western governments can't, even with their relatively infinite wealth of resources, beat ragtag Somali Twitter pirates and ISIS shills.
How bias creates social media bubbles, what forms they take, and why this is dangerous.
How we can fix these issues or at least mitigate the effect they have on our lives.
And much more...

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171: Charlamagne Tha God | Turning the Tables on Fear and Anxiety Mar 12, 2019

Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) cohosts The Breakfast Club and The Brilliant Idiots, and is the author of Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me.

What We Discuss with Charlamagne Tha God:

An inside look at someone in the public eye who has struggled with a lifetime of anxiety.
How concepts we took in stride even 10-20 years ago are shocking by today's standards.
Charlamagne's early memories of dealing with anxiety before he knew it had a name, and how it shaped his world view.
How is FEAR most commonly applied as an acronym for your life: Face Everything And Rise, or Fear Everything And Run?
The external pressures we all face and have in common -- and what we can do to keep them in check.
And much more...

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170: How to Ask Questions Like an Award-Winning Podcaster | Feedback Friday Mar 08, 2019

169: Nathan Latka | How to Be a Capitalist Without Any Capital Mar 07, 2019

Nathan Latka (@NathanLatka) is the principal of private equity firm Latka Capital; executive producer and host of The Top Entrepreneurs Podcast, and author of How to Be a Capitalist Without Any Capital: The Four Rules You Must Break To Get Rich.

What We Discuss with Nathan Latka:

How Nathan makes it worthwhile from an ROI standpoint for sponsors to fork over big bucks for advertising on his relatively niche podcast.
How to creatively negotiate from a standpoint that you can get people what they really need -- even when they don't know what that need might be.
How to overcome whatever fears you may have for making the big asks during a negotiation.
How to get bankers, Airbnb hosts, and freelancers to give you terms you want.
How to land a meeting with anyone.
And much more...

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168: Mike Posner | 31 Minutes to the Other Side of Fame Mar 05, 2019

Mike Posner (@MikePosner) is a musician, poet, record producer, and singer-songwriter responsible for hits like Cooler Than Me and I Took a Pill in Ibiza.

What We Discuss with Mike Posner:

Can two grown men who went to rival high schools as teenagers make nice on a podcast?
How experiencing fame and fortune forced Mike Posner to reexamine his values -- and why he's glad it happened to him early in life.
How Mike's lifestyle changed from a focus on fame, money, and materialism to one centered around self-care, creativity, and motivation.
Why Mike looks at success and failure as waves that tend to follow one another -- not states of guaranteed permanence.
Is Mike walking from sea to shining sea on his own two feet in an effort to prove that this Groves Falcon is way better than any Seaholm Maple could ever be?
And much more...

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167: How to Deal with Jerks on a Plane | Feedback Friday Mar 01, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What's the best way to deal with inconsiderate seatmates on an airplane?
How do you conscientiously create social media content that doesn't inflict FOMO on others?
Do you stay at your stable job that gives you more time with your family, or take the stressful, time-consuming job at the startup for the chance to make more money?
You've been a counsellor for 15 years and want to transition to working online. Do you need to be really narrow with your audience, or can you reach out to people on a broader spectrum?
You started therapy for acute to moderate generalized anxiety disorder recently. But should you disclose this to your employer?
You've been running your own business for three years and finally had to hire some help. Is it wise that the first employee also happens to be your spouse?
Gossipy coworkers have been spreading untrue rumours about you, and now it's affecting how others treat you at the office. How can you best put a stop to this?
Life Pro Tip: Compliment or send appreciation to a friend or loved one every morning by text or email.
Recommendation of the Week: Free Solo
A quick shoutout to Cameron Schmidt!
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166: Kevin Barrows | Think Like an FBI Interrogator Feb 28, 2019

Kevin Barrows is a former FBI special agent who now conducts traditional corporate fraud investigations, reputation risk and due diligence efforts, and supervises computer forensic and computer crime assignments for Renaissance Associates.

What We Discuss with Kevin Barrows:

Why conducting a successful interview is an art that requires establishing credibility, understanding motivation, employing psychology, assessing body language, and listening.
Why approaching a witness at an inconvenient time, in the wrong place, or in the wrong way can ruin an interview before it gets started.
How to quickly identify the motivation of the person being interviewed.
How to make the truth the only option for the person being interviewed.
How to create and execute a game plan to get to that truth -- whether it's with our spouse, our kids, or our colleagues and employees.
And much more...

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165: Chris Voss | Negotiate as If Your Life Depended on It Feb 26, 2019

Chris Voss (@vossnegotiation) retired as the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI, is CEO of the Black Swan Group, and is the author of the national bestseller Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It.

What We Discuss with Chris Voss:

How you can be a more effective negotiator for anything by using the FBI's own field-proven hostage negotiation techniques.
How to determine which of the three archetypes of negotiator you're dealing with: The Analyst, The Assertive, or The Accommodator.
Who has the real leverage in a kidnapping or hostage scenario -- and how this applies to your own lower-stakes negotiations.
What it takes to subtly convince someone to have it your way.
The Black Swan Rule: Treating others not the way you want to be treated, but the way they want to be treated.
And much more...

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164: How to Rescue Your Loved One From an MLM Scam | Feedback Friday Feb 22, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What's the best way to let your parents know you appreciate all they've done for you -- especially when they let you live with them rent (and guilt) free while paying down your credit card debt?
It's your absolute dream to become a race car driver, though you don't really have experience working with cars and don't want to get stuck in sales or marketing. What's your best next step?
You need money, but your hours have been cut. Is it ethical to pick up freelancing work that might put you in competition with your main job?
Your current boss feels threatened by your rising star status and seems determined to sabotage your progress. How do you navigate the politics of appropriately pushing back?
How can you convince a loved one that the MLM (multi-level marketing) business they're involved with is never going to make them rich no matter how much time is devoted to it?
Life Pro Tip: Leave your contact information with all involved parties if you witness an accident.
Quick shoutout to Rojenski!
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163: Todd Herman | The Alter Ego Effect Feb 21, 2019

Todd Herman (@todd_herman) is an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, and author of The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life.

What We Discuss with Todd Herman:

How you can harness the power of your own secret identity -- and why you would ever want to.
What it takes to adopt seemingly out-of-character characteristics and dominate your personal and professional life.
Why taking on an alter ego isn't a "fake it 'til you make it" scheme, but channeling little-used facets of yourself you may not even realize exist.
The hidden enemy forces that oppose your attempts at accomplishment and how to resist their subtle and not-so-subtle influences.
How to honestly understand and come to terms with what truly motivates you -- and deal with what keeps you from following these motivations.
And much more...

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162: Cesar Millan | Seeing the World from a Dog Whisperer's Perspective Feb 19, 2019

Cesar Millan (@cesarmillan) is the internationally renowned master dog trainer known best as the Dog Whisperer, founder of the Dog Psychology Center, and best-selling author of Lessons From the Pack: Stories of the Dogs Who Changed My Life.

What We Discuss with Cesar Millan:

How Cesar Millan went from impoverished Sinaloan kid to homeless immigrant to world-famous Dog Whisperer.
What we can learn about communicating with dogs by understanding the priority of their senses compared to our own.
Why the key to correcting an "untrainable" dog is usually reprogramming the human in charge.
Why the rich, famous, and powerful often find animal companionship so much more grounding than time with even their closest human friends.
Why human beings are the only species on the planet that will follow an unstable leader who does not represent the greater good.
And much more...

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161: How to Support a Friend Suffering from Addiction | Feedback Friday Feb 15, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is your passively stoic expression (aka resting bitch face) getting you turned down for promotions? Here's some advice for turning down the Spock and cranking up the rock.
How can you reduce stress and have a social life when your deadly serious job requires you to be on call 24/7/365?
In trying new ways to strike up conversations without coming across as having a motive or being awkward, how do you spot the line you shouldn't cross?
Are you missing out on life by not spending as much time and energy on your relationships and friendships in your 20s because you're so focused on personal development?
For a year and a half, Your drug-abusing friend's been cut out of your life for ignoring the help you offered. Now he's in rehab and you don't feel much like re-engaging. Are you being selfish?
You're understandably skittish about taking your dog out after he was attacked and severely injured by a bigger, unleashed dog. How can you reintroduce him to socializing, get the irresponsible owner to cover vet expenses, and prevent this from happening in the future?
Is working for your significant other's brother's business -- even though you're not really qualified yet -- an opportunity or trouble waiting to happen? There are many issues at stake here, not the least of which is: what happens if you break up?
Are cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies still relevant in 2019?
Pro Tip: If you use AT&T, download the AT&T Call Protect app, which crowdsources spam and robocaller information.
Recommendation of the Week: Inside The Mossad
Quick shoutout to Mitchell Smith!
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160: Why Does Self-Help Make You Feel Terrible? | Deep Dive Feb 14, 2019

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into why a lot of self-help makes you feel miserable by design and what you can do to improve yourself without being suckered by hucksters or succumbing to an existential meltdown.

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

Why so-called "self-help" often makes you feel worse about yourself than before you sought it.
How to separate actionable self-help from motivational "hustle porn" designed to prompt emotions and elicit sales.
Why those inspirational bromides you’re seeing all over Instagram might goad you into short-term action, but won't do much for you over the long haul.
Striving to improve yourself is admirable and encouraged -- just don't get suckered into the myth that there's a finish line.
How to consume genuine self-help without being miserable while avoiding the big business con-artistry that pervades this space.
And much more...

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159: Cal Newport | Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Feb 12, 2019

Cal Newport researches cutting-edge technology and writes about the impact of these innovations on society. He is the author of Deep Work, So Good They Can't Ignore You, and Digital Minimalism.

What We Discuss with Cal Newport:

Why focus in our modern era of endless technological distractions is the new IQ.
Why your greatest competitive advantage may lie simply around decluttering and resetting that focus.
The best ways to declutter the mental landscape to optimize your capacity to focus.
How Henry David Thoreau's analog lessons from Walden can be applied to your 21st century digital lifestyle.
How you can use technology to improve your daily life without becoming absorbed by its distractions.
And much more...

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158: How to Save Someone from a Self-Help Cult | Feedback Friday Feb 08, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you prove that your teacher is name-grading essays without cheating on the paper?
You're a veteran looking to transition back to civilian life. Here are some resources that might help (many thanks to your fellow veteran Zach Criswell for this info).
When the big change you really need is a job opportunity at another company, is it unfair not to give your current employer a chance to negotiate with you to stay put?
You're worried your significant other might have gotten wrapped up in an expensive self-help cult. What might you say to bring them gently back to Earth without wasting even more time and money?
How do you find a lawyer who will actually get the job you need done and won't break the bank?
An important network connection has offered to help you find opportunities as you're transitioning into a new field, but how can you ensure you're not biting off more than you can chew while still learning the ropes without wasting anyone's time?
You're a contractor who has worked for a company that has been bought and sold three times in the past three years. How do you present this on your resume so it doesn't look like you've worked for three companies in that time?
You're in your fifties and looking to open a franchise, though you don't have direct retail experience. What should you do to minimize risk so you're not burdened with debt in your retirement years should things go south?
Recommendation of the Week: Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
Quick shoutout to Natasha Holmes!
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Rob Cesternino is a two-time Survivor contestant and was referred to by Jeff Probst as "The Smartest Player to Never Win Survivor." Rob...

157: John Ruhlin | Ways to Give Gifts That Make a Big Difference Feb 07, 2019

John Ruhlin (@ruhlin) is the world's leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He is the founder of Ruhlin Group, and author of Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention.

What We Discuss with John Ruhlin:

Active loyalty versus passive loyalty.
Why personalization matters.
Why you should be asking "What's the most I can do here?" when investing in relationships rather than "What's the least I can get away with?"
Why the timing of a gift matters.
How to exercise radical generosity and take gift-giving to a whole new level.
And much more...

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156: Jaron Lanier | Why You Should Unplug from Social Media for Good Feb 05, 2019

Jaron Lanier is an early Internet pioneer, computer scientist, visual artist, musician, and author of Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now.

What We Discuss with Jaron Lanier:

The real cost of the "everything is free" mentality that accompanied the cultural proliferation of the Internet and social media.
How social media manipulates human behavior to threaten free will.
Why negative emotions are the lifeblood of social media.
How social media contributes to the mass production of misinformation.
Why feeding on social media content tailored to you makes it difficult to empathize with the perspective of others.
And much more...

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The One You Feed is a podcast by Eric Zimmer and Chris Forbes that hosts inspiring conversations about creating a life worth living. Check it out here!

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155: How to Work with People You Don’t Like or Respect | Feedback Friday Feb 01, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Teaching your kid how to play chess? Here's a simple way to keep them engaged without crushing their spirits or throwing a single game.
When your line of work grants you even a minor level of celebrity, how do you express appreciation when you're recognized without succumbing to awkwardness?
How can you work with someone you don't like or respect -- and ensure that you still like and respect yourself in the process?
You've been selected to give a graduation speech in front of 2,500 people and want to crush it. What can you do to be as prepared as possible?
Someone owns the Web domain you want, but they're not using it. What's the best way to negotiate for it or find a close alternative?
When you're in a line of work that doesn't generate repeat customers, what's the best (and least tacky) way to ask for referrals from satisfied past customers?
After following the Level One exercises and re-engaging contact with a former mentor, they seem resistant to a catch-up meeting. How might you offer value to make it worthwhile for them?
Meeting new people and dating when you have a chronic illness presents numerous challenges, but the biggest might be: when is it appropriate to disclose your condition to a potential relationship partner?
Life Pro Tip: Make yourself manually dial some of your more important contacts on occasion so you'll know their numbers if you're ever stuck without your phone.
A quick shoutout to Cesar Millan and everyone at The Dog Psychology Center!
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154: Brian Rose | An Honest Look in the Real View Mirror Jan 31, 2019

Brian Rose (@LondonRealTV) is the Founder and Host of London Real, a live video talk show that introduces you to the most fascinating people in the world.

What We Discuss with Brian Rose:

The epiphany Brian had at the height of his "success" that made him step away and start from scratch.
Why it's important to regularly question our dogmas and deconstruct our entrenched beliefs.
The power of vulnerability and honesty.
What to do when you find your past holding you back.
Brian's Pull the Trigger Transformation System of goals, actions, and mentorship that will get you off your couch and racing (in his case, quite literally) toward serious achievement.
And much more...

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153: Adam Grant | How to Know the Real You Better Jan 29, 2019

Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) has been Wharton's top-rated professor for seven years, is the host of podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant, and is the author of three New York Times Best Sellers: Option B (with Sheryl Sandberg), Originals, and Give and Take.

What We Discuss with Adam Grant:

Why you probably don't know yourself as well as you think you do.
Why you're prone to believe things about yourself that are patently false.
How people closest to you benefit from reinforcing these falsehoods.
Why the people who would most benefit from helping you see these falsehoods are the least likely to point them out.
What you can do to become more accurately self-aware.
And much more...

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152: How to Cope with a Schizophrenic Neighbor | Feedback Friday Jan 25, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your new neighbor's loud arguments and wild parties at all hours would be annoying enough if they involved multiple people, but the only person who ever seems to be in attendance is her. Should you be concerned enough to inform management -- or the police?
When reconnecting with someone in your network (per our Level One exercises), how can you identify ways to add value to their goals?
Long-time listeners would understand a covert contract from the contractor's side of things. But what do you do if you suspect someone has a covert contract out on you?
Your newest roommate is a slob who pilfers your food and doesn't clean up after himself. What can you do to put your foot down without causing too much contention?
With so much motivational and personal development advice being thrown around these days, how can you tell the difference between genuine self-help and utter bullcrap?
Without succumbing to the formulaic elevator pitch, how can you politely introduce yourself and make an impression when you're in convenient proximity to your company's higher-ups and decision makers?
How might a public school teacher who loves to teach supplement their painfully inadequate income?
What thought exercises might help someone on the edge of burning out at their job decide whether to soldier on for the next few months to qualify for a bonus or just quit now and damn the consequences?
Recommendation of the Week: FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened
A quick shoutout to Heike Dunkel from Germany!
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Hosted by Brooke Gittings and Bill Kurtis, Cold Case Files explores some of the most difficult-to-solve murders,...

151: Dave Asprey | Biohacking the Way to a Bulletproof Life Jan 24, 2019

Dave Asprey (@bulletproofexec) is a self-described biohacker, CEO and founder of Bulletproof 360, Inc., host of the Bulletproof Radio podcast, and author of Game Changers, Head Strong, and The Bulletproof Diet.

What We Discuss with Dave Asprey:

How Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey biohacked himself from a 300-pound heart attack waiting to happen to 9.6 percent body fat.
How a prenatal condition, bullying, a thyroid condition, and toxic mold collaborated to bring Dave's health to a point so low even his doctor couldn't help him.
What is your immune system's "memory" forgetting, and what role does mitochondria play in how you feel?
What does Dave believe are the top two causes of autoimmunity, and what can we do to guard ourselves when our body can't even identify the enemy?
Why does Dave put butter in his coffee instead of milk or cream like normal people, and what's the difference between real Bulletproof coffee and what the small-town cafe on the other side of the world is trying to peddle as "Bulletproof" coffee?
And much more...

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150: Derren Brown | Using the Power of Suggestion for Good Jan 22, 2019

Derren Brown (@DerrenBrown) is a mentalist, illusionist, magician, artist, photographer, collector of curiosities, and author.

What We Discuss with Derren Brown:

How did Derren Brown make the transition from law student to career hypnotist?
How does psychological manipulation and hypnotic suggestion work to make people operate counter to their own desires?
How does Derren use his own manipulative skills for good?
How do faith healers and psychics ply their trades so convincingly?
What are the limits to hypnotic influence?
And much more...

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149: How to Find Balance with so Many Irons in the Fire | Feedback Friday Jan 18, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Are you a square if you think your casual love triangle has devolved into nothing more than a crossed line?
Your wedding guest list is getting out of control. How can you maintain the desired intimacy of a smaller gathering and keep the budget in line without offending anyone?
If epilepsy keeps you from driving, how can you overcome feeling like a nuisance to your friends and family -- and how do you work around it for potential dates?
You're feeling a little overwhelmed from having so many irons in the fire, but you need to keep the momentum going to support your family. What are some healthy ways to regain a sense of balance?
How do you calm your mind from acute stress when something happens and you can't stop thinking about it?
Some of the hardships you've endured and
conquered still embarrass you. How can you own and include them in the story you share with others?
Your boss constantly overshares and vents personal issues to you, which is draining and counterproductive. How can you establish appropriate boundaries without causing workplace friction?
Due to your best friend's recent string of bad luck, you feel your relationship shifting from an equal footing to a mentor-mentee situation. How can you keep your ego in check to regain balance while still being supportive?
Recommendation of the Week: The Clinton Affair
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148: Erik Aude | Imprisoned in Pakistan for a Crime He Didn't Commit Part Two Jan 17, 2019

Erik Aude (@erikaude) is an actor, stuntman, professional poker player, and the subject of 3 Years in Pakistan: The Erik Aude Story. This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to check out part one here!

What We Discuss with Erik Aude:

How Erik Aude entered one of the world's toughest prisons an innocent man and emerged as a murderer.
What processing, being the new curiosity, and solitary confinement are like in an overcrowded Pakistani prison.
How you know when you're really in danger in a foreign prison: when they put you on death row for your own protection.
How much you should expect to pay a lawyer to defend you from a hanging offense in Pakistan (and how much they'll try to charge you).
Life lessons that can only be learned in the school of the hardest knocks from world-infamous hijackers and mass murderers.
And much more...

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147: Erik Aude | Imprisoned in Pakistan for a Crime He Didn't Commit Part One Jan 15, 2019

Erik Aude (@erikaude) is an actor, stuntman, professional poker player, and the subject of 3 Years in Pakistan: The Erik Aude Story. This is part one of a two-part episode. Make sure to check out part two here!

What We Discuss with Erik Aude:

How an American actor with a successful career gets wrongfully imprisoned in Pakistan for three years.
Why Erik's unique history with pain tolerance made him uniquely suited to survive torture and the rigors of prison life.
The culture shock an average westerner might expect to experience while visiting Pakistan.
What the phrase "physical remand" actually means in Pakistan's justice system.
How Erik remains positive and grateful for what he has in spite of the ordeals he's faced -- in Pakistan and at home.
And much more...

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146: How to Make Introductions Without Getting Burned | Feedback Friday Jan 11, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Advice for someone trying to transition into a new industry after a long time in their current, unrelated one.
Your significant other always wants to shut the party down when all you want to do is go home where it's cozy and quiet. But is there a not-so-nefarious reason you haven't considered?
You're paying down a massive college debt you incurred by preparing for a career you don't really like. How can you transit to another field that better suits you without going broke?
Even though you're young and in an ideal relationship that already seems headed toward marriage, should an unexpected pregnancy hasten the occasion?
When the coping mechanisms you use to help alleviate the burnout of your well-paying, long-term job are not keeping pace with the added stressors of that job, how do you test the waters of alternatives before it's too late?
What's the real reason you can't seem to land a promotion at the company where you've worked forever?
How do you best ensure an introduction between two mutually beneficial connections in your network doesn't get botched once it's out of your hands and in theirs?
Recommendation of the Week: Murder Mountain
A quick shoutout to The Daily Show's own Trevor Noah!
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145: Philip McKernan | Why Your Truth Matters and How to Speak It Jan 10, 2019

Philip McKernan (@PhilipMcKernan) is a speaker, filmmaker, and author of One Last Talk: Why Your Truth Matters and How to Speak It and Rich On Paper Poor On Life: 3 Paths To More Meaning (And Money).

What We Discuss with Philip McKernan:

Do you rarely follow the life advice you'd give -- without hesitation -- to others?
Why doing what you're good at isn't always a match for what makes you feel good.
How honest vulnerability (not dinner party oversharing) helps you gain insight into what makes you tick and gives your life meaning.
Why people travel thousands of miles and pay thousands of dollars for clarity about their own situation they don't actually want.
The deep lessons you can learn about yourself in 15 minutes from Philip's One Last Letter exercise.
And much more...

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144: Shawn Achor | Why Success and Happiness Aren't Mutually Exclusive Jan 08, 2019

Shawn Achor (@shawnachor) is one of the world's leading experts on the connection between happiness and success, and is the author of Big Potential, The Happiness Advantage, and Before Happiness.

What We Discuss with Shawn Achor:

Positive Peer Pressure: having great people around you can help make you great (and is an even better predictor of success than qualities like grit and resilience).
Why you actually achieve and perform better when you help others operate at their best.
Powerful skills that allow you to make others better -- and therefore raise your own potential.
How success in personal and professional life really isn't survival of the fittest -- it's survival of the best fit.
Practical insight into how you can protect yourself against stress and negativity.
And much more...

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143: How to Learn a New Language and Make It Stick | Feedback Friday Jan 04, 2019

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Our safety tips for a solo woman traveler.
Suggestions for understanding, coping with, and supporting a significant other suffering from anxiety.
Advice for someone with no finance background or college degree to learn how stocks and investments work.
Networking without the happy hour.
Why you should get started with the ideas you have for content creation (whether it's podcasting, videos, blogging, or something else) sooner rather than later.
Showing support for a loved one who makes poor decisions without enabling their situation.
How to learn a new language and make it stick.
Recommendation of the Week: American Circumcision
Quick shoutouts to: Wahn and American Dream University!
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142: Jon Taffer | Raising Your Bar and Crushing All Excuses Jan 03, 2019

Jon Taffer (@jontaffer) is the host of acclaimed reality show Bar Rescue, host of the No Excuses podcast, and author of Don't Bullsh*t Yourself!: Crush the Excuses That Are Holding You Back.

What We Discuss with Jon Taffer:

The psychology behind Jon Taffer's "break them down to build them up" strategy.
Are you an overachiever -- when it comes to rationalizing your excuses?
Why success in business always hinges on the human factor.
The benefits of hiring for personality over skill.
Why Jon ruthlessly critiques his own work and how this routine ego beating has been crucial to his success.
And much more...

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141: Jason Khalipa | Going from Zero to Hero in the New Year Jan 01, 2019

Jason Khalipa (@JasonKhalipa) is a CrossFit Games world champion, the founder of NCFIT, and author of As Many Reps As Possible.

What We Discuss with Jason Khalipa:

You don't have to start out with "The Right Stuff" to accomplish great things.
Is your confidence earned or perceived?
Are you surrounding yourself with the right connections to succeed?
Are you just talking about the things you want to do, or are you taking actionable steps to accomplish them?
Can you take a joke and use it to make your life better? Jason Khalipa has -- and he can tell you how.
And much more...

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140: How to Warm up Cold Cliques | Feedback Friday Dec 28, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When you're the new hire on the job, how can you warm up the ice cold cliques that seem to surround you?
Is there a secret technique to packing and traveling with wrinkle-free professional clothes?
Even though you've rebuilt your life since spending two years in prison, you worry that people will find out about your past. How can you own it?
When is it appropriate to explore medicine for depression versus continuing to make life changes?
When you've got the opportunity to move your family to experience life in another country, how can you optimize your time to ensure you're living to the fullest while there?
How can you improve your social skills when you feel like you don't have time to socialize?
How can you express genuine support for a friend who's experienced an unfortunate setback without it seeming like you pity them?
Is there an easy way to let past mistakes go and stop blaming yourself for life's big missteps?
Recommendation of the Week: Death by Magic
Quick shoutout to Captain Jose Gurganus!
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139: Kai-Fu Lee | AI Superpowers and the Future of Humanity Dec 27, 2018

Kai-Fu Lee (@kaifulee) is a venture capitalist, technology executive, and author of AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order.

What We Discuss with Kai-Fu Lee:

Why the advent of AI is as important as the Industrial Revolution.
The AI Superpowers that are competing to shape the nature of our future.
How soon we can expect artificial intelligence (AI) to drastically disrupt the jobs we take for granted today.
What can humans do to prepare for a future where their livelihoods might be taken over completely by AI?
Should we fear what we're losing in such a future, or embrace the opportunities we're gaining?
And much more...

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138: Forget Finding Your Purpose — Do This Instead | Deep Dive Dec 25, 2018

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us to deep dive into the elusive subject of purpose -- why you’re not finding it as easily as the so-called experts say you should be, and why you should be following meaning to purpose instead of picking a purpose and hoping it’s full of meaning. [Featured image by Smart]

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

The difference between purpose and meaning.
Why reverse-engineering meaning from purpose is harder (and far less effective) than finding purpose through meaning.
What an ER nurse taught Gabriel about the surprising ways meaning can manifest.
Why you should be suspicious of what The Cult of Purpose is trying to sell you.
The best ways to naturally follow meaning to purpose without forcing an expectation of what that purpose is.
And much more...

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137: How to Cope with Remorseful Flirtation | Feedback Friday Dec 21, 2018

136: Spencer Greenberg | Cultivating Clearer Thinking for Cloudy Times Dec 20, 2018

Spencer Greenberg (@SpencrGreenberg) is a mathematician, entrepreneur, and founder of Clearer Thinking, a website that trains people to overcome their own biases and make better decisions rationally.

What We Discuss with Spencer Greenberg:

Common logical fallacies and concepts like black and white thinking, cherry picking, straw man arguments, and the typical mind fallacy.
How these logical fallacies can be so powerfully persuasive even in the face of contrary evidence, and why they inhibit our thinking and keep us from getting closer to the truth.
How to spot cognitive bias in ourselves and others -- and in the sources we choose to inform us about the outside world.
How we can improve our critical thinking, cut through these faulty arguments and biases, and separate fact from fiction with logic over emotion.
Practical tools that allow us to cultivate clearer thinking for these often cloudy times.
And much more...

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135: Joe Navarro | How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People Dec 18, 2018

Joe Navarro (@navarrotells) is a retired FBI agent, one of the world's leading experts on nonverbal communication, and author of Dangerous Personalities: An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People.

What We Discuss with Joe Navarro:

How coming to the United States from Cuba at an early age poised Joe Navarro to become one of the world's most respected experts in nonverbal communication.
How to spot the narcissists and predators in your midst before they spot you as a clueless opportunity.
What to do if you find you're already being wrapped up in the deceitful webs of these dangerous personalities and how to disentangle yourself from them.
Why you often let misguided social programming override your natural instincts to sniff out the bad behavior of people in your life and how to tune into those instincts again.
The best first step in arming yourself against the actions of predators and narcissists in your life -- whether they're bully bosses or abusive spouses.
And much more...

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134: How to Create Meaningful Conversations from Scratch | Feedback Friday Dec 14, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

Friend of the show and Entrepreneur on Fire John Lee Dumas (@johnleedumas) joins us to address a common concern of a lot of people have about leaving behind a miserable corporate job to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions.

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You're at a new job and they've already pegged you as the "quiet" one. But what do they really mean?
How do you find a tribe of like-minded, growth-oriented people who don't seem like they're part of some motivational cult?
After so many "we should hang outs" without follow-ups, should you just accept that a best friend isn't in the cards for you at this point?
With a full-time job, supportive girlfriend, and research papers taking up most of your time, how and where can you find opportunities to grow your skill set?
You're young, successful, and ready for a relationship -- but you can't seem to find anyone whose drive goes beyond Netflix and work. Where should you be looking?
You're good at chatting when given interesting subjects to talk about, but have no skills in coming up with those subjects. How do you create meaningful conversations from scratch?
You've got a great job and a comfortable lifestyle, but you regret never finishing college or following your intended career path. Are you a fool to go back to school?
Even though you know the entrepreneurial life is right for you, how do you politely convey to your well-meaning but kind of clueless friends that you're not looking for another corporate job?
Recommendation of the Week: Strong Ending -- A Journey from Combat to Comedy
Quick shoutouts to Vivek at Google and Michael Clobes!
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133: Tom Bilyeu | The Secret to Making Powerful Friends Dec 13, 2018

Tom Bilyeu (@TomBilyeu) interviewed Jordan on his Impact Theory Podcast earlier this year, and the episode was so well-received that Tom has been kind enough to let us share it here with you!

What Tom Discusses with Jordan:

Jordan's three rules for improving your relationships -- and not poisoning them.
How -- and why -- Jordan wound up giving tours in North Korea.
What Jordan did to overcome his childhood shyness and become someone who talks to people in public for a living.
Jordan's method for developing body language and esteem and the value of deliberate practice.
Jordan and Tom discuss the process of building relationships and common mistakes people make.
And much more...

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132: Andy Molinsky | How to Extend the Reach of Rapport Across Cultures Dec 11, 2018

Andy Molinsky (@andymolinsky) is a professor of organizational behavior and psychology at Brandeis University’s International Business School and author of Global Dexterity: How to Adapt Your Behavior Across Cultures without Losing Yourself in the Process.

What We Discuss with Andy Molinsky:

Common cross-cultural tripwires.
How to diagnose our cultural differences and assess situations in cultural context to build rapport.
Processes and practicals to avoid common miscommunications.
10 cultural codes around the world.
Tips for leading an international team over cross-cultural hurdles and working together to realize its potential.
And much more...

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131: How to Know When It’s Time to Start a Side Hustle | Feedback Friday Dec 07, 2018

130: Srini Rao | Why You Should Reclaim Your Own Creativity Dec 06, 2018

Srini Rao (@unmistakableceo) is the host and founder of the Unmistakable Creative podcast and author of An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake.

What We Discuss with Srini Rao:

How an ADHD diagnosis in his mid-twenties and the inability to hold down a real job forced Srini to develop his own tools and systems for harnessing creativity and boosting production.
Why expressing your creativity on a regular basis -- even when it's done without the intention of reaching an audience or being commercially successful -- can be incredibly beneficial to every area of your life.
Research shows that being creative can actually make you happier, help you recover from trauma, and increase your productivity.
How you can cultivate your own creativity even if you're the type of person who thinks you don't have any to begin with.
Why you don't have to be a creative genius or successful artist to take advantage of the creativity-happiness connection.
And much more...

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129: Chris Pfaff | The Drama Behind the Young and Reckless Dec 04, 2018

Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Chris "Drama" Pfaff (@dramadrama) is a former reality TV personality, host of the Short Story Long Podcast, and founder of streetwear clothing line Young and Reckless.

What We Discuss with Chris Pfaff:

Why Chris decided to take his skateboard from suburban Akron -- where escaped cows made the evening news -- to Los Angeles, where high-speed car chases barely raise eyebrows.
What it's taken so far for Chris to make it in today's cutthroat fashion business climate -- especially when he has to work twice as hard to overcome what others expect from his "dumb" reality TV persona.
How to stay tenacious -- like someone raised in the Midwest -- when you fail over and over again.
Why sometimes running a business -- even something as fun and exciting as a top-level streetwear brand -- can be more of a curse than a blessing.
How Chris feels about regretting something he has done versus regretting something he hasn't done.
And much more...

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128: How to Be a Trustee for the Untrustworthy | Feedback Friday Nov 30, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When is a cheater no longer a cheater, and when is an addict no longer an addict?
If you're going for quality connections over quantity, is meeting four people in two hours at a networking event reasonable?
How do you set boundaries when a family member on hard times has overstayed their welcome in your home?
Who'd have thought the parents at your kid's new school are more cliquish than their offspring? What can you do to win them over -- or should you?
Because you didn't just wait until you were thirsty to dig the well -- you ate a spoonful of salt, too -- how can you recover from job instability when it already seems too late?
If you're employed in a full time but unfulfilling job purely for the cash, when is it time to take your side hustle more seriously?
Being the trustee of a family trust is hard enough without someone in your own family negotiating like a jerk for more than their fair share. So what would make the situation easier?
Recommendation of the Week: The Resurrection of Jake the Snake Roberts
Quick shoutout to the guys who got a flat tire in the middle of nowhere and listened to the show for three straight hours while waiting for the tow truck and discussed all of the topics!
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127: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome | Deep Dive Nov 29, 2018

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into identifying and overcoming imposter syndrome -- the sinking feeling that your accolades are unearned, your successes are undeserved, and you'll be discovered for the fraud you (think you) are at any moment by somebody -- anybody -- more qualified than you (which only seems to be everybody)! [Photo by Steve Lundqvist]

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

Why you're not alone in feeling pangs of imposter syndrome (or imposter experience or imposter phenomenon, depending on who you ask) -- it strikes nearly everyone (even elite athletes and military special forces) from time to time.
How to tell the difference between true fraudulence and imposter syndrome -- and act accordingly.
The three behaviors that should help you avoid feeling imposter syndrome but counterintuitively tend to reinforce it.
The two common beliefs that invite imposter syndrome to visit most frequently.
What you can learn from incidents of imposter syndrome to grow more resistant to its eerily convincing distortions of reality.
And much more...

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126: Matthew Walker | Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Nov 27, 2018

Dr. Matthew Walker (@sleepdiplomat) is Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California in Berkeley, founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science, and author of Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams.

"The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life." -Dr. Matthew Walker

What We Discuss with Matthew Walker:

Why you're not lazy if you don't happen to be a morning person (it's genetic).
What it means when you always seem to wake up right before your alarm.
What's going on in your dreams (lucid or otherwise) and what can you learn from them?
How to train yourself to go to sleep at the time that's ideal for you.
Mistakes you're making that keep you from getting optimal results at bedtime.
And much more...

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125: How to Cure PLOM (Poor Little Old Me) Disease | Feedback Friday Nov 23, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your brother in law is a narcissist with a bad case of PLOM (Poor Little Old Me) Disease and is clearly in the mindset to cheat on your sister -- if he hasn't already. Is it your place to warn her even though it'll devastate the family?
Is it your fault that you -- and the rest of your coworkers -- are always disappointing your boss because you never seem to be able to read her mind and discern her intentions?
Using the networking skills we teach in Six-Minute Networking, how do you actively develop new contacts?
When your current job was able to accommodate your needs in order to retain you, you had to renege on another job offer you had already accepted. How do you reach out to make peace and mend a bridge you never intended to burn?
When you have an estranged parent who has only lied to you and disappointed you over the course of your entire life, how should you take their disclosure of a personal tragedy?
After graduation, you'll have three months until you start your full-time job. Should you use the money you've saved up through college to travel for those three months, or should you use it to pay your student loans?
You work in an office full of people who share political views that widely differ from your own. Should you put up with it quietly, offer your counterpoints, just pretend to agree with them to avoid friction, or look for a new job entirely?
When you live in a country overrun by state-driven propaganda, what's the best way to stay informed of real current events so you can critically weigh the evidence and formulate your own views?
Recommendation of the Week: Three Identical Strangers
Quick shoutout to everyone who joined us at our live event in Las Vegas for Advanced Human Dynamics!
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124: Kristen Carney | Living Through a Lapse in Laughter Nov 22, 2018

Kristen Carney (@KristenCarney) is a comedian, writer, host of the Mentally Ch(ill) and Ask Women podcasts, and someone who publicly copes with -- as many silently do -- depression.

What We Discuss with Kristen Carney:

Understand why someone who seems to have it all on the outside might really be dying on the inside.
Deal with the aftermath when someone close takes their own life -- even when part of you empathizes with their reasons.
Be your own champion: reach out to your family and friends who support you through the highs and lows before you're at your wit's end.
How the Internet has exacerbated suicidal tendencies since the '90s.
Why comparing our blooper reel to the highlight reel of others will always lead to our downfall.
And much more...

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123: David Buss | Troubleshooting Strategies from the Evolution of Desire Nov 20, 2018

David Buss (@ProfDavidBuss) is considered the world's leading scientific expert on the evolutionary psychology of human mating strategies. He is the author of several books on the subject, most recently The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating.

What We Discuss with David Buss:

How dating apps work and what they're doing to our brains.
Mate-switching strategies: why affairs happen and the mechanisms at play.
How we can track our own mate value to keep our relationships strong and secure.
Why mating strategies tend to be universal even if their cultural variations seem to suggest otherwise.
Why a vacation with your partner is a good stress-test for seeing what might be in store for your future together.
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122: How to Be a Sustainable Digital Nomad | Feedback Friday Nov 16, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is partaking of a small amount of marijuana in the evening akin to relaxing with a glass of wine at the end of the day, or are you just lying to yourself in order to justify an unhealthy addiction? Also: is it worth the risk if it's not legal in your area?
How do you become essential to a fast-growing company that has so much to offer your career among a peer group with a competitive but respectful corporate spirit?
How do you navigate the chain of command without stepping on toes when you know your boss' boss is more competent than your boss and prefer to work with her when something needs to be done?
You're naturally shy and don't have much contact with your old friends these days. How do you work up the courage to go out and meet people who have the potential to be your new friends?
You've graduated from high school and now you're in a gap year before you go to college. You've been offered a management position at your current job, but it would further delay your college plans. Should you take the opportunity for promotion, or stick with your plan to start school next year?
Are you crazy for wanting to transition away from a well-paying job with great benefits toward a sustainable digital nomad lifestyle -- especially when you and your wife are planning to raise a family?
Is the idea of going back to college your solution for being unable to cope with the stress of your challenging job, or are you just not adjusting to being the low person on the totem pole?
Tank's Good News: Watch Olympic Sprinter Run onto Busy Highway so He Can save Tortoise from Traffic
Quick shoutouts to Nicola and American Dream University!
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121: Freeway Rick Ross | Life in the Crack Lane Nov 15, 2018

Freeway Rick Ross (@FreewayRicky) managed a billion-dollar drug empire in the age of Iran-Contra, now helps rebuild at-risk communities, and is featured in the Emmy-nominated documentary Freeway: Crack in the System.

What We Discuss with Freeway Rick Ross:

How Rick went from a tennis scholarship track in high school to a young adulthood making cocaine appealing and affordable for a growing urban clientele.
The escalation of Rick's business model thanks to an immensely helpful Nicaraguan connection during the Reagan administration.
Why Rick wished he had more hours a day in prison -- a place where most people are just looking to kill time.
The story behind the ex-prison guard rapper who uses Rick's name and why he's legally allowed to do so.
How Rick overcame illiteracy later in life and the must-read books he recommends for anyone with (legal) entrepreneurial ambitions.
And much more...

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120: Molly Bloom | The One Who Makes the Rules Wins the Game Nov 13, 2018

Molly Bloom (@immollybloom) is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Molly's Game: The True Story of the 26-Year-Old Woman Behind the Most Exclusive, High-Stakes Underground Poker Game in the World.

What We Discuss with Molly Bloom:

What Molly Bloom learned by running underground poker games for some of the world's wealthiest and well-known.
The psychology Molly used to control the games -- and their players.
The secrets of generating rapport and trust among those who aren't in the habit of trusting anyone.
The strategies Molly utilized to become indispensable to her players.
How Molly got involved in the world of poker in spite of unlikely beginnings, and what happened to make her quit it for good.
And much more...

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119: How to Introduce Yourself to the New Neighbors | Feedback Friday Nov 09, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Did you know we have a YouTube channel? We do, and you can find it here!
How do you deal with family members who threw you under the bus for inheritance money and now try to act nice to you like this never happened?
What's wrong with asking for advice while simultaneously offering something in return?
If you don't like the current trajectory of a conversation, how do you change the subject smoothly?
As a recent transplant to your neighborhood, how do you introduce yourself to the new neighbors without being intrusive?
How much do you share with your audience when the boundaries for sharing are blurry?
When the shadow of your past might have an impact on your future once revealed by old contacts mixing with your new, should you just avoid social media altogether?
When change is in the air -- like returning to school after a long hiatus -- how do you embrace the good feelings you have about the change without being heavily distracted by the bad?
Is throwing a corgi quinceanera culturally insensitive?
Tank's Good News: How One Man Convinced 200 Ku Klux Klan Members To Give Up Their Robes
Recommendation of the Week: Derren Brown: Sacrifice
Quick shoutouts to Diego Urbina and Hayley Hofstetter!
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118: Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova | How to Read and Riot Nov 08, 2018

Nadya Tolokonnikova (@tolokno) is one of feminist art punk collective Pussy Riot's most visible members, and she's the author of Read & Riot: A Pussy Riot Guide to Activism.

What We Discuss with Nadya Tolokonnikova:

The roots of Nadya's distrust of authority -- and why she became a headstrong activist against it at an age when many Americans are only beginning to discover themselves.
What Pussy Riot's protest art aims to accomplish by openly defying such authority.
What life in a Russian prison labor camp is really like and how Nadya and her bandmates survived their sentence for "hooliganism" there.
How today's young people are making contributions to their communities in ways undreamt of just a generation ago (and often pulling bigger paychecks than their parents).
The potential perils of shoplifting to survive for eight years and creating DIY music in a corrupt police state without a stunt double.
And much more...

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117: Robert Greene | Discovering The Laws of Human Nature Nov 06, 2018

Robert Greene (@RobertGreene) is the author of five New York Times Best Sellers. His highly anticipated sixth book, The Laws of Human Nature, is out now.

What We Discuss with Robert Greene:

Why you can't monumentally improve your life by modifying your behavior if you don't understand what causes such behavior.
Why it's liberating to understand that the reason other people react to you in whatever way they do has more to do with them and their own baggage than you and yours.
How oversimplifying the impression you have of someone robs you of the ability to relate to them beyond a surface level -- and what you can do to change the game.
Why your lower nature seems to be the default you'll fall into without effort and what it takes to tap into the potential of your higher nature.
The difference between active and passive envy, where envy comes from, why it's so often destructive, and how you can flip envy to your benefit.
And much more...

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116: How to Avoid Dining on a Side of Self-Delusion | Feedback Friday Nov 02, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

The idea of having children with your partner out of wedlock might not matter to society as much as it used to, but it might matter more to your partner than is apparent.
You don't always need to see your doctor waving a huge red flag in order to seek a second opinion, but here's a great example of one if you're wondering what such a red flag might look like.
Even though the relationship you've had with your high school sweetheart for nearly 10 years is strong, you can't help but wonder if your partner's desire to explore and experience other people would break you up for good or bring you closer in the long run.
During childhood, your spouse was sexually abused by a family member. Not everyone in the family knows this, and now that family member will be present at future holidays and gatherings. If your spouse doesn't want to speak up, what can you do?
Getting from the beginning to the end of a personal anecdote can be a struggle when you don't feel like you've mastered the art of storytelling. How do you get better at honing your storytelling chops?
You know it's a bad idea to pursue a romance or relationship with someone at the office (especially when you're the boss), but you can't deny there's an attraction between you and someone there. So how do you cool things off before this becomes a real problem?
If you're a new teacher -- or someone who frequently needs to speak in front of people -- how do you address the overwhelming feedback that your voice is too quiet?
How can you convey remorse about an on-the-job transgression for which you need to atone on a professional level?
Tank's Good News: Hands-Only CPR's 'Keep The Beat' 100 BPM Playlist by American Heart Association on Spotify
Recommendation of the Week: Quincy
Quick shoutout to Taylor Fischer in Las Vegas!
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115: Michael Scott Moore | What It's Really like to Be a Pirate Hostage Nov 01, 2018

Michael Scott Moore (@MichaelSctMoore) is a literary journalist and novelist who wrote about being held hostage by Somali pirates in his latest book, The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast.

What We Discuss with Michael Scott Moore:

Why high-seas piracy still exists in some of the world's most desperate places.
How an outsider -- such as a journalist like Michael Scott Moore -- can be easy prey for pirates abroad even under the "protection" of hired security.
The types of people who become pirates and how the devoutly religious among them reconcile their actions with their faith.
Why you'll probably never find a restaurant specializing in Somali pirate cuisine.
How a hostage remains sane over 977 days in captivity through escape attempts and threat of torture.
And much more...

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114: Michael McFaul | What It's Like to Stand Up to Putin Oct 30, 2018

Michael McFaul (@McFaul) is a former US ambassador to Russia, a professor of political science at Stanford University, and author of New York Times Best Seller From Cold War to Hot Peace: An American Ambassador in Putin's Russia.

What We Discuss with Michael McFaul:

What the role of an ambassador in the 21st century entails, how it differs from being a diplomat, and how it changes between administrations.
Ambassador McFaul's creative approach to problem-solving when confronted with relentless obstruction by Putin, and how he developed relationships and recruited allies in this hostile environment.
How ambassadors, government officials, and spies conduct their business and keep secrets overseas.
The exhaustive preparations and precautions that precede a meeting between two world leaders.
How to get inside the mind of another culture when doing business cross-culturally so you can be effective when you need to be.
And much more...

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113: How to Be Taken Seriously as a Young Boss | Feedback Friday Oct 26, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Now that you're on track to exercise, eat healthier, and lose weight, how can you help your significant other -- who wants to do the same -- get on track as well?
Though you've come a long way in personal improvement over the past few years, you're a late bloomer when it comes to relationships. How can you maintain self-esteem when you keep getting dumped for having stronger feelings than the other person?
You've cleaned up your act and walked a straight and narrow path to sobriety after a long period of goofing off. Now you want to expand your career options, but your resume's got some hard-to-explain gaps. What's your best next step?
You've been following our Six-Minute Networking steps and now you're at the David Burkus-prescribed re-engagement with weak and dormant ties by text. How do you end the conversation in one of these texts without being awkward?
After what seemed like genuine interest from a prospective employer and a promising couple of interviews, it's been radio silence for the past two weeks. Are you being ghosted, or are you reading too much into the lapse in correspondence?
We've dispensed plenty of advice on how to deal with the narcissists in your life -- but what if you're coming to the sobering realization that the narcissist in your group might actually be you? Do you need to learn how to better empathize with others, or are you just being hard on yourself?
How do you build authority and trust when you're in a position of power at your company, but you're so young that a lot of your subordinates don't seem to take you seriously?
Tank's Good News of the Week: "Sherlock" Star Benedict Cumberbatch Saves Cyclist from Muggers
Recommendation of the Week: Jack Ryan
Quick shoutout to Steve Goddard!
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112: Nilofer Merchant | Make a Difference from Anywhere in the Hierarchy Oct 25, 2018

Nilofer Merchant (@nilofer) is one of the world's top-ranked business thinkers, an innovation expert, and the author of The Power of Onlyness: Make Your Wild Ideas Mighty Enough to Dent the World.

What We Discuss with Nilofer Merchant:

How bias -- from others as well as ourselves -- works to stifle innovation and the spread of good ideas.
The process by which ideas are created and spread and how we can exercise our own abilities to make our ideas heard -- even if we're at the bottom of the totem pole.
Why we conform to expectations that were largely created decades ago and don't really have a place in the modern workforce.
Where "left-field" ideas often originate and why they're often missed.
What we can do to make the generation and capture of ideas more inclusive.
And much more...

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111: General Stanley McChrystal | Deconstructing Myths of Great Leadership Oct 23, 2018

General Stanley McChrystal (@StanMcChrystal) is a retired four-star general, founder of McChrystal Group, and co-author of Leaders: Myth and Reality.

What We Discuss with General Stanley McChrystal:

What General McChrystal learned by reexamining one of his most controversial personal heroes.
The counterintuitive ability of leaders who value their own mission over the lives of the people who work for them to attract talent.
How writing his memoirs without the aid of a journal -- but the memories of others who were with him throughout his life -- put his own role as a leader into perspective.
Why there's no single leadership style that's right for all leaders, and what potential leaders risk by trying to emulate styles that don't suit them.
The danger of these three common myths of leadership -- formulaic, attribution, and results -- and how to dispel them.
And much more...

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110: Stop Financially Supporting Deadbeat Friends | Feedback Friday Oct 19, 2018

109: The Five Keys to Being Unforgettable | Deep Dive Oct 18, 2018

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into the five keys to being unforgettable — what makes you memorable, common pitfalls that may make you unforgettable for all the wrong reasons, and what you can do to maximize the chance that you’ll be unforgettable for all the right ones. [Photo by EfE]

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

How the competitive edge of authenticity aids in making you unforgettable.
Strategic vulnerability versus authentic vulnerability.
Why generosity is the backbone of networking and making you stand out from the crowd.
What leveraging intrigue does to leave someone curious to know more -- and remember more -- about you.
How contrast between you and your surroundings can be a double-edged sword that makes you unforgettable in ways you'd rather not be (and how to better ensure it cuts in the right direction).
And much more...

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108: James Clear | Forming Atomic Habits for Astronomic Results Oct 16, 2018

James Clear (@JamesClear) believes that you do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems. He is the creator of the Habits Academy and author of Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones.

What We Discuss with James Clear:

How a near-death experience began James' exploration in leveraging tiny habits for giant outcomes.
The difference between systems and goals and which one you should commit yourself to if you want results.
What bamboo, cancer, and a winning Olympic coach can teach us about little changes that amount to a lot.
Why the way you behave depends on the type of person you believe yourself to be -- and what you can do to modify this belief for the better.
What it takes to break bad habits while creating good ones without falling into the “fake it ‘til you make it” delusion.
And much more...

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107: Stop Your Family from Believing Everything on the Internet | Feedback Friday Oct 12, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

If anxiety is a conspiracy theory you tell yourself about yourself, how can you just debunk the hell out of it and get on with your life?
Speaking of conspiracy theories, how do you snap your beloved parent out of believing everything seen on YouTube and [pick your biased media outlet of choice here]?
Living abroad is massively rewarding, but not usually for the reasons people think. Here are some tips for giving it a real go before giving up if things don't go as expected (and they won't).
Should your partner build themselves up to your level if they feel lower in the social value hierarchy, or should you let them take you down a peg or two for the sake of balance?
As a new podcaster, are you having trouble with keeping a consistent publishing schedule? Here's why we do what we do and how we keep ourselves on track.
Are there any positives to living by the "I told you so" mentality?
Tank's Good News: Teenager Is on Track to Plant a Trillion Trees: Starting His Project as a Nine-year-old, Felix Finkbeiner Aims to Restore the World's Forests by Laura Parker, National Geographic
Recommendation of the Week: RBG Movie
Quick shoutouts to Natasha Holmes, Jessica Clark, and Lexie!
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106: Scott Harrison | How to Quench the World's Thirst with Charity Oct 11, 2018

Scott Harrison (@scottharrison) pivoted from hard-partying club promoter to life-saving charity founder. His first book, Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World, is out now.

What We Discuss with Scott Harrison:

Discover how you can get your foot in the door of an industry and claw your way to the top through hustle and creativity.
Explore how you can expand your thinking and your horizons while divining a sense of purpose if you're feeling lost or are ready for a change.
Uncover how creativity and storytelling are the keys to creating an emotional connection with your line of work, product, or business -- whether you're selling overpriced champagne to investment bankers in Manhattan or securing life-saving, clean water for kids in Africa.
Find out how prodigal son Scott Harrison returned from the self-serving world of nightclub promotion to save lives at the head of an organization that ensures 100 percent of its donations provide clean water to the people who need it most.
Learn how plain old Scott became Lord Scott Harrison for fun and free upgrades.
And much more...

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105: Jennifer Dulski | Improving the World with Purposeful Possibilities Oct 09, 2018

Jennifer Dulski (@jdulski) is the Head of Groups and Community at Facebook, former COO of Change.org, and author of Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter?

What We Discuss with Jennifer Dulski:

While they're both necessary for any organization to succeed in realizing its ambitions, what really separates movement starters from managers?
What movement starters from all walks of life have in common and what they do differently that makes them able to achieve incredible results.
How businesses and teams can unite for a common purpose -- and why this is not only important, but crucial for moving forward and keeping everyone involved on the same page.
How to bridge the gap between idea and impact -- from creating a clear vision for your team as well as persuading decision-makers and even navigating criticism.
How you can use influence mapping to recruit others to support your movement.
And much more...

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104: How to Invite Criticism without Hating Yourself | Feedback Friday Oct 05, 2018

103: Coss Marte | Staying Out of Prison with Muscle and Conviction Oct 04, 2018

Coss Marte (@CossMarte) is the founder and CEO of ConBody, a NYC-based fitness studio that hires formerly incarcerated individuals to teach fitness classes, and author of ConBody: The Revolutionary Bodyweight Prison Boot Camp, Born from an Extraordinary Story of Hope.

What We Discuss with Coss Marte:

How a 13-year-old immigrant from the Dominican Republic scaled up a $5 million per year drug business -- the Uber for cocaine.
How Stephen King (probably not the one you're thinking of) brought this whole operation down, inadvertently leading to a domino effect of positive change beginning with Coss Marte.
The power of mindset and fitness to stay sane and healthy behind bars -- where the odds are stacked overwhelmingly against personal improvement on any level.
What Coss and ConBody Fitness are doing to help rehabilitate the incarcerated and break the cycle of recidivism so many fall into.
How lessons learned from the illicit drug trade transferred to Coss' legitimate business and helped him build a bridge of understanding between the world's successful and its formerly incarcerated.
And much more...

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102: Chase Hughes | Why Authority Is More Influential Than Skill Oct 02, 2018

Chase Hughes (@thechasehughes) is the top behavior profiler in the United States and author of The Ellipsis Manual: Analysis and Engineering of Human Behavior.

What We Discuss with Chase Hughes:

Why authority is a weightier force for influence than any social skill in the book.
What you can do to bolster your own authority -- and resist manipulation by the authority of others.
The five factors that measure your ability to persuade and influence on a level that surpasses mere inspiration.
Why your patterns of behavior that happen even when no one is looking can make or break your life's outcomes.
Top authority killers and how to avoid them.
And much more...

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101: How to Stop Your Friend from Texting and Driving | Feedback Friday Sep 28, 2018

100: Jason Calacanis | Advice from the Most Successful Angel Investor Sep 27, 2018

Jason Calacanis (@Jason) is Silicon Valley royalty, the most successful angel investor today, and author of Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups -- Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000.

What We Discuss with Jason Calacanis:

What venture capitalists are looking for in startup founders.
How Jason bounced back after losing everything (something to which we can personally relate).
How to make yourself more marketable, whether you're a founder or an angel investor yourself.
What Jason considers "the greatest skill of all."
The impersonations Jason can do to make your blood run cold when you're miles away from any semblance of civilization.
And much more...

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99: Todd Garner | Getting Big Stuff Done in a Small Talk Town Sep 25, 2018

Todd Garner (@Todd_Garner) is a Hollywood veteran who has overseen 170 films (and counting) -- including Anger Management, xXx, 13 Going on 30, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Black Hawk Down, Punch Drunk Love, Con Air, and Hellboy. He also hosts The Producer's Guide on PodcastOne.

What We Discuss with Todd Garner:

What does a Hollywood producer actually do?
Why are details about Todd Garner so hard to find online even though he's been making movies for decades?
How to balance being an inspiring leader with being a butt-kicking drill sergeant when the need arises.
How someone who operates with integrity can create a career in a cutthroat industry.
Creativity and productivity habits of a highly successful Hollywood producer that you can apply to your own personal and professional life.
And much more...

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98: How to Make Sure You’re Not That Toxic Person | Feedback Friday Sep 21, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

After completing a rewarding internship at an office in your field, what's the best way to maintain the valuable connections you made there?
How can you become an influential face in your community and inspire others who share your life-threatening adrenal deficiency when you're always second-guessing yourself into awkwardness in social situations?
Avoiding that toxic person in or near your social circle is great advice -- but what if you're getting the sinking feeling that toxic person is you?
Do you have to go to law school to prove you're smart and live up to the expectations of others when you already love your so-called side hustle that more than pays the bills?
As a gay person of color living in Rwanda where homosexuality is highly stigmatized, are you naive to think you'd be more free to live your lifestyle openly by immigrating to Canada or the U.S. and starting over?
When an executive at the company where you've been doing contract work is keeping you in the dark about the status of an offer to hire you full time, does it do any harm to look for another job in the meantime?
Is there really a need to rush home to the other side of the world at the request of family and friends when you love where you're living and working abroad?
An estranged parent you've never met may die soon. Should you take the chance now to meet up before it's too late even though it's never been much of a priority in your life?
Quick shoutouts to Dentist Connor and Sonia and Kyle!
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97: Vince Beiser | Why Sand Is More Important Than You Think It Is Sep 20, 2018

Vince Beiser (@vincelb) is an award-winning journalist specializing in social issues, technology, and the places they intersect. His latest book is The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization.

What We Discuss with Vince Beiser:

Sand is to cities what flour is to bread -- without sand, civilization as we know it could not exist.
Sand is at the core of our daily lives, used to make concrete, glass, asphalt, silicon chips in laptops, and smartphones.
Usable sand is a finite, endangered resource and desert sand doesn't work for construction -- in fact, Dubai imports sand from Australia.
There's a black market for sand, and there are sand pirates -- it's a resource over which people literally die.
Nearly 70% of sand on Earth is quartz (one of the most common minerals on earth), and the cycle to create new sand takes 200 million years.
And much more...

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96: Jane McGonigal | Gaming Your Way to Health and Happiness Sep 18, 2018

Jane McGonigal (@avantgame) specializes in designing games that challenge players to tackle real-world problems, and is the bestselling author of Reality is Broken. Her new book is SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver, and More Resilient -- Powered by the Science of Games.

What We Discuss with Jane McGonigal:

Discover how suffering from suicidal ideation after a concussion led Jane McGonigal to design games to help people overcome depression and recover from trauma.
Find out what games can teach us about critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and our ability to collaborate.
Explore the ways a "gameful" mindset can boost our motivation, confidence, and ability to pick up new skills in the face of obstacles.
Examine the benefits of post-traumatic growth -- and how it can counterintuitively coexist in tandem with the disadvantages of post-traumatic stress.
Identify how developing psychological flexibility can help you conquer phobias, recover from injuries, and achieve what you once thought impossible.
And much more...

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95: How to Break Free from Covert Narcissists | Feedback Friday Sep 14, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How hard should you push your spouse toward a life-changing decision that seems obvious to you as the right one?
How do you avoid becoming your old boss' free financial advisor just because you happened to give him some good investing advice once?
How far does loyalty go toward a friend from whom you've grown apart?
How should you evaluate LinkedIn connection requests? Are you being too narrow by only limiting connections to people you've met in the real world?
Should you stay put in your high-stress job in your high-stress city because it encapsulates everything familiar, or should you move your family to a place where work-life balance is actually a thing but you'd be starting all over again?
How many sides are there really to a love triangle when one doesn't want anything to do with the other two?
Should you keep working for a boss who thinks you're wonderful one day and the next wants to fire you?
You've got a better job offer and it's time to leave notice with your covert narcissist of an employer. But why's it so hard to break up with such a bad situation?
Recommendations of the Week: Magic for Humans and Shin Lim Magic on Penn and Teller: Fool Us.
Quick shoutouts to Andrew Lopez and Blaz Stefe!
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94: This Is the Vulnerable Truth about Vulnerability | Deep Dive Sep 13, 2018

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into vulnerability -- what it really is, why it can't be faked, and how to spot it in ourselves and others to make real connections while avoiding manipulation by those who don't always have our best interests at heart.

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

How to resist the pervasive Cult of Vulnerability that exists even in the most well-meaning of circles today.
Why vulnerability doesn't respond to exercises, requests, or expectations, no matter how hard you try.
What happens when you try to force vulnerability -- from yourself or someone else.
How to tell the difference between authentic and strategic vulnerability.
When being vulnerable is appropriate and when it isn't -- and how to ensure we're calibrating it accordingly.
And much more...

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93: Jocko Willink | Leading on the Line Between Extreme and Reckless Sep 11, 2018

Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) rejoins us to discuss his latest book, The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win.

What We Discuss with Jocko Willink:

What happens when we take the "extreme" part of extreme ownership too literally.
Why otherwise positive characteristics can be detrimental to progress when we forget the importance of balance.
When to take responsibility, and what the limits of this actually are.
Why we should stop being the easy button for those we manage and lead.
The concept of leadership capital: how to build it, when to use it, and when not to use it.
And much more...

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92: How to Find a Mentor with the Generosity Principle | Feedback Friday Sep 07, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Boxcutter Guy got married! Congratulations? Love always finds a way.
Can a digital nomad who's away for three months out of the year have a healthy relationship with someone who can't travel often and doesn't handle periods of separation well?
Why does Jordan study Mandarin?
You've been invited to lunch with an executive in your company. How can you make a lasting -- but natural -- impression?
Confused about what qualifies as talent stacking (aka skill stacking)? Here's some clarification, courtesy of Ed Latimore.
What's your best next move to break out of your post-college rut: teaching abroad or joining the military?
Looking for a mentor? Don't forget to apply The Generosity Principle as Jordan taught in this three-part Instagram series: Part 1, 2, and 3 and Six-Minute Networking.
What are some steps you can take now, while you're making pretty good money, to work toward your goals?
You might be great at forgiving other people, but how can you forgive yourself -- or help someone else forgive themselves?
Recommendations of the Week: Empire and Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
Quick shoutouts to Ankie, Emilie, and Benjamin living in Norway and American Dream University!
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91: Isaiah Hankel | The Smart Way to Focus and Grow Successful Sep 06, 2018

Isaiah Hankel (@isaiahhankel) is an expert on mental focus, behavioral psychology, and career development. His new book is The Science of Intelligent Achievement: How Smart People Focus, Create, and Grow Their Way to Success.

What We Discuss with Isaiah Hankel:

Why busy people are easily manipulated.
Why 50% of your friendships are fake.
How to defend against negativity without becoming negative.
How to go on a relationship fast and why you should.
How to make the most of your daily productive time by tracking emotions and predicting feelings.
And much more...

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90: Jonathan Haidt | The Danger of Good Intentions and Safe Spaces Sep 04, 2018

Jonathan Haidt (@JonHaidt) is a social psychologist who studies the American culture wars and is widely considered to be one of the world's leading experts on the psychology of morality. He is the co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure.

What We Discuss with Jonathan Haidt:

Why should we be preparing the child for the road and not the road for the child?
How the concepts of safe spaces and trigger warnings are making our society less safe and less prepared for the real world.
What we should be doing instead to prepare ourselves and our kids for reality.
Cognitive distortions and how we become victims of our own flawed mindsets.
The three fundamental untruths being perpetuated by academia and the media and how we can fight these influences.
And much more...

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89: How to Get a Raise at Your Dream Job | Feedback Friday Aug 31, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You need to increase your salary so you can adequately provide for your family, but you're not sure your current employer will go for it. Is it time to let go of your dream job?
How can you ease the overwhelming loneliness of being on your own for the first time when you're anxious and miss your old life -- especially when the job that moved you to the big city just isn't as interesting as it used to be?
Can a man from a blue collar background and a woman who grew up used to the finer things in life build a life together that allows him to feel like a provider without disappointing her expectations?
When you're the youngest in a family business that isn't doing so well, how can you tell the other partners -- who once were your mentors and idols -- to level up their mindset and work ethics or else everything will crash and burn? Or is it just time for the family business to crash and burn?
What should you do about this habit you have of talking over people?
How can you promote yourself without, in weatherman parlance, sending the eye-rolling barometers into the storm zone?
How can you learn to have a fluid conversation with people when you're constantly feeling less than?
Recommendation of the Week: Zion
Quick shoutouts to Simon from Montreal and Timm!
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88: Charles Ryu | Confessions of a North Korean Escape Artist Part Two Aug 30, 2018

Charles Ryu (@freshprinceofpyongyang) escaped from North Korea -- twice -- and now works with Liberty in North Korea to fight for the rights and freedom of those who have been left behind. This is part two of a two-part episode. Check out part one here!

What We Discuss with Charles Ryu:

The risky train ride that began Charles' escape to freedom.
How the swift current of a freezing river likely saved Charles' life.
What Charles did once he got to China with no money, food, or water.
The chance encounter with a good samaritan and the circuitous path that led to the United States.
Why winding up in a Thai prison was the best day of Charles' life up to that point.
And much more...

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87: General Michael Hayden | National Security in an Age of Lies Aug 28, 2018

General Michael Hayden (@GenMhayden) is a retired United States Air Force general, former Director of the CIA and NSA, and author of The Assault on Intelligence: American National Security in an Age of Lies.

What We Discuss with General Michael Hayden:

Why the current administration revoking security clearance of dissenting intelligence leadership is a big deal -- and why General Hayden believes it sets a precedent that threatens national security.
The phenomenon of the unpleasant fact knows no political allegiance.
Why it's imperative that we know how to tell uncomfortable truths in any field -- whether we're intelligence agents, business owners, or team members.
How intelligence agents and operators at the highest levels of power in government create and maintain relationships and handle sensitive conflicts.
An inside look at the game of espionage and why it's a crucial force for those of us who live in a democracy.
And much more...

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86: How to Handle an Accident in a Rental Car | Feedback Friday Aug 24, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday! Corbin Payne (@the_sue_chef) makes a cameo appearance in this one to help us cope with a bit of a legal pickle.

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You got a promotion only to accidentally discover that the person who does your old job makes more than you do now. Now how do you leverage for a real raise?
Should you feign interest in something you don't really care about for the sake of mingling with business clients?
As a parent of young adults who carry the scars of trauma from your imperfect marriage to their other parent, how can you help them move through their current challenges?
Now that you followed the advice from Alex Kouts in our three-part negotiation series and landed a new job, your current coworkers are kind of cold toward you. How can you make your last two weeks with them bearable?
As a woman with a loud voice who punctuates her speech with spirited hand gestures in a male-dominated industry, how can you shed the all-too-common impression that you're somehow being unprofessional?
Advice and strategies for moving on to new pastures and developing new friendships after the beautiful realization that life doesn't revolve around drinking.
When your spouse is fired from the industry in which you both work but wants to make it seem like it was a voluntary move, how can you express support without being caught in an ass-biting, credibility-diminishing lie?
Who's at fault when someone crashes into your rental car, you've only been speaking the local language for five years, and the police believe the other guy's story? Resident Jordan Harbinger Show Legal Mind Corbin Payne weighs in.
Recommendation of the Week: Upgrade
Shoutouts to Max in Germany and Ignacio Flores!
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85: Jim Kwik | How to Unlock Your Brain's Secret Superpowers Aug 23, 2018

Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) is the CEO of Kwik Learning with 22 years of experience teaching speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance to top politicians, actors, CEOs, industry shakers, and world leaders.

What We Discuss with Jim Kwik:

What accidental -- and often negative -- self-talk does to program your brain and keep you from achieving your true potential.
How you can learn more in less time and apply it as a force multiplier to improve your life.
Why forgetfulness is more of a glitch in attention rather than retention.
How to hack your long term memory.
The three supervillains of the modern online lifestyle that hold your brain back from being the best it can be.
And much more...

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84: Charles Ryu | Confessions of a North Korean Escape Artist Part One Aug 21, 2018

Charles Ryu (@freshprinceofpyongyang) escaped from North Korea -- twice -- and now works with Liberty in North Korea to fight for the rights and freedom of those who have been left behind.

What We Discuss with Charles Ryu:

A glimpse of the rampant corruption ruling the daily lives of average North Koreans.
Being homeless anywhere at any age is terrible. But what's it like being a homeless preteen in North Korea during the winter?
How Charles escaped from North Korea to China as a young teenager and what he got a taste of for the first time ever.
What led to Charles being jailed in China, deported back to North Korea, and sent to a forced labor camp for nine months.
How working in a coal mine for a paycheck of rice was a step up for Charles, even though he had to lie about his age to get the job.
And much more...

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83: Why Different Is Superior to Better | Feedback Friday Aug 17, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) is joined by Christopher Lochhead (@lochhead) for this round of Feedback Friday!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you start finding opportunities in a newly created niche, and how do you find the factor that differentiates you from others in your field?
Should a new author stick to self publishing, or is it worth it to chase a literary agent?
Was LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman mistaken when he said: "If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late?"
Should you bring in a more experienced partner for your new business -- even if you'd really rather go it alone?
How do you price a new business?
When learning to run the family business, how do you strike a healthy balance between respect for tradition and courage to try a new approach?
How do you come up with a great new business name?
Should you stay or should you go when the startup in which you have equity is run by a toxic b-hole?
Recommendation of the Week: The China Hustle
Shoutouts to Carisha Cabasa and her brothers, and American Dream University!
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82: Vanessa Van Edwards | Pumping up the Volume of Nonverbal Communication Aug 16, 2018

Vanessa Van Edwards (@vvanedwards) rejoins us to further discuss components of nonverbal communication. She is the lead investigator at human behavior research lab Science of People and author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People.

What We Discuss with Vanessa Van Edwards:

What Albert Mehrabian's commonly misinterpreted 7-38-55 Rule of Personal Communication is -- and isn't -- telling us about nonverbal communication.
The components of nonverbal communication including body language, facial expressions, and vocal tone, along with ornaments, proxemics, and haptics.
The dangers of focusing so fully on expressing yourself with one component of communication that you neglect the others.
The two metrics of essential nonverbal communication: confidence and engagement.
Power posing and movement, and how to use our hands and eyes to engage.
And much more...

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81: Michael Pollan | A Renaissance in the Forbidden Science of Psychedelics Aug 14, 2018

Michael Pollan (@michaelpollan) is a writing professor, a longtime contributor to the New York Times Magazine, and author of many best-selling books -- his latest is How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence.

What We Discuss with Michael Pollan:

How psychedelics have been used throughout human history across almost every culture in the world.
What psychedelic compounds have in common and how they interact with the human brain on a molecular level.
How psychedelics are being used in modern medicine to treat a wide variety of ailments including PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, OCD, anxiety, and dependence on alcohol and nicotine.
What it means to expand your subconscious and change your conscious states of mind.
Why psychedelic insights are so powerful and perspective-changing long after their physical effects have faded.
And much more...

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80: How to Befriend Celebrities Without Being Awkward | Feedback Friday Aug 10, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Do we find ourselves with the partners we deserve, or do we find ourselves with the partners we think we deserve?
How do you act normal and make friends with celebrities, athletes, or well-known people without being weird?
Interviewing your grandfather before he passes away is a brilliant way to preserve a piece of family history. What questions would prompt the best stories, and what equipment would yield the best results?
How do you manage 10k+ network contacts and still have time to run a business?
How can you excel as a sober, designated wingman and not be a creep?
What can you do to politely dissuade neighbors from making idle chit-chat when you're trying to listen to podcasts while doing yard work?
What's the best way to prepare for amicably quitting your job without burning bridges?
Recommendation of the Week: Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH1000XM2
Quick shoutout to Kat! Hope your Army move is going smoothly!
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79: Carter Thomas | Top Cryptocurrency Tips for New Kids on the Blockchain Aug 09, 2018

Carter Thomas (@carterthomas) started as a marketer and strategist in the mobile app space, publishing over 1,500 apps on multiple platforms that have generated 18M+ downloads. Now he educates the curious about cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies via videos and a podcast under the Coin Mastery banner.

What We Discuss with Carter Thomas:

A primer on cryptocurrency and blockchain so you can understand what people are talking about even if you're not interested in investing.
Beyond finances, how blockchain can be used to better secure everything from identity to medical data.
Why it's important to understand this technology now instead of waiting for it to saturate the markets of the mainstream.
The pros and cons of cryptocurrency trading from the perspective of the vendor as well as the consumer.
How cryptocurrency is being used today to counteract the hyperinflated conditions of Venezuela's traditional economy.
And much more...

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78: Cathy Heller | Being Creative in Spite of Your Day Job Aug 07, 2018

Cathy Heller (@cathyheller) is a DIY musician, licensing guru, and creator and host of popular podcast Don't Keep Your Day Job, on a mission to offer real tools and insight to help others find a sense of purpose and newfound fulfillment in their work.

What We Discuss with Cathy Heller:

How to coax creativity from yourself by engaging in activities that provoke emotion.
What makes the difference between indulging in a creative hobby and creating work that others are willing to pay for.
Branding yourself as a creative in a way that's effective and profitable.
How creatives can market in a way that doesn't contradict their brand.
How to pitch to non-creatives in a way that isn't a time sink.
And much more...

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Bonus: Dr. Dale Bredesen | How to Make Alzheimer's Just a Bad Memory Aug 05, 2018

Dr. Dale Bredesen (@dr_bredesen) is an internationally recognized expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease and is the author of The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline.

What We Discuss with Dr. Dale Bredesen:

What actually causes cognitive decline?
Alzheimer's Disease is actually three different syndromes with over 40 different contributors.
Symptoms of cognitive decline and when you should be most worried about them.
How you can slow and even reverse cognitive decline right now.
Why genetic disposition for Alzheimer's risk isn't an automatic death sentence.
And much more...

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77: Feedback Friday | How to Build Good Financial Habits from the Ground Up Aug 03, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

If you're a lightweight, how can you pace yourself on a night out with heavily drinking coworkers without getting blackout drunk?
What resources do we recommend for building proper financial habits from the ground up?
How can you accept a new sales job that will have you directly competing with your old coworkers in a small market without feeling like a jerk?
If you're replaying negative feelings and thoughts of lost relationships in your head during moments of weakness in an otherwise fulfilling life, how might you break this habit and move on?
When you're dating someone of high value who gets a lot of attention from the opposite sex, how do you keep your feelings of jealousy at bay?
When you're the sole breadwinner for the family, how can you take time out for yourself to cope with internal struggles without disrupting the lives of your loved ones?
When you're the boss' kid, how do you prove to your coworkers that you consider yourself equal to everyone and capable of doing the job on your own merits?
How do you approach your competitors in a small market when doing market research?
Recommendation of the Week: How to get free Sunglass Hut cleaning spray refills for life.
Quick shoutouts to Diana and Zach!
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76: Alex Kouts | The Secrets You Don't Know About Negotiation Part Three Aug 02, 2018

Alex Kouts (@akouts) is a teacher, adventure technologist, Chief Product Officer of Countable, and -- as you'll soon discover -- quite savvy in negotiation. This is part three of a three-part series. Make sure to check out parts one and two!

What We Discuss with Alex Kouts:

Why the post-mortem of the way a negotiation plays out rarely finds tactics to be responsible for the outcome -- and what actually is.
What we should remember about the human beings on the other side of the negotiation table in relation to our own ability to leverage a desirable outcome.
The toolbox of tactics that opens up to us when we can put ourselves in the shoes of the people with whom we're negotiating rather than focusing on our own emotions.
Questions we can ask someone on the other side of the table to understand who we're dealing with, what motivates them, and put them in a position to react to us rather than the other way around.
How to better look outward rather than inward when under the stress of a negotiation in progress.
And much more...

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75: Barbara Boxer | The Thrill of the Fight Back Jul 31, 2018

Barbara Boxer (@BarbaraBoxer) served as a United States Senator for California from 1993 to 2017 and in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993. She is the co-host (with Nicole Boxer) of podcast Fight Back, and author of The Art of Tough: Fearlessly Facing Politics and Life.

What We Discuss with Barbara Boxer:

The life experiences that fueled Barbara's involvement in politics with the passion of an activist.
How to get tough when the odds are stacked against you and you just want to quit.
The concept of courage -- how it develops and how to summon it when you really need it.
How to seek common ground and get things done when it seems like you're never going to see eye to eye with your colleagues.
How Barbara really feels about the relentless attention of her social media trolls.
And much more...

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74: Feedback Friday | How to Land Your Dream Job in the 21st Century Jul 27, 2018

73: Alex Kouts | The Secrets You Don't Know About Negotiation Part Two Jul 26, 2018

Alex Kouts (@akouts) is a teacher, adventure technologist, Chief Product Officer of Countable, and -- as you'll soon discover -- quite savvy in negotiation. This is part two of a three-part series. Make sure to check out parts one and three!

What We Discuss with Alex Kouts:

How to control a negotiation by making the other side reactive.
Common mistakes that result in amateurs (and sometimes even professionals) negotiating against themselves.
Understand how to use strategic silence -- and know when strategic silence is being used against you.
How negotiations tend to differ for women and men.
What we gain by giving the other party the illusion of control over the negotiation and what we can do to nudge them in that direction.
And much more...

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72: Dr. Drew Pinsky | Give the World the Best You Have Anyway Jul 24, 2018

Dr. Drew Pinsky (@drdrew) is a celebrity doctor who has been hosting shows -- from radio to television to podcasts -- for more than 30 years, most well-known for Loveline from 1984 to 2016. His current hosting duties include The Dr. Drew Podcast and The Adam and Dr. Drew Show among many others.

What We Discuss with Dr. Drew:

How Dr. Drew reaches to the heart of an issue in seconds with his callers by listening with his whole body.
People who seem to "have it all" are dealing with the same issues as everyone else.
The difference between how Dr. Drew used to respond to criticism of his work compared to today.
What experiencing imposter syndrome usually reveals about you.
How we can spot the behaviors of addiction in others as well as ourselves.
And much more...

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71: How to Be an Introvert in an Extrovert’s World | Feedback Friday Jul 20, 2018

70: Alex Kouts | The Secrets You Don't Know About Negotiation Part One Jul 19, 2018

Alex Kouts (@akouts) is a teacher, adventure technologist, Chief Product Officer of Countable, and -- as you'll soon discover -- quite savvy in negotiation. This is part one of a three-part series. Make sure to check out parts two and three!

What We Discuss with Alex Kouts:

How to negotiate for anything -- from your salary to a new mattress.
How the relation between progress and pain works.
Why no talent + hard work will always beat talent + no work.
Is Google stalking to prepare for an interview or negotiation a good thing?
How many "no" answers can you get in five days -- and what could this possibly teach you about negotiation?
And much more...

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69: Adam Carolla | Why You Should Stop Trading Time for Money Jul 17, 2018

Adam Carolla (@adamcarolla) is a best-selling author, comedian, actor, and host of The Adam Carolla Show -- the Guinness World Record holder for Most Downloaded Podcast.

What We Discuss with Adam Carolla:

How Adam came up in comedy and resisted negative influences.
Why trading time for money is a losing proposition and how we can break the cycle.
Sometimes you don't need a grand plan to break away from a medieval laborer's mindset -- just the motivation to do something more with your life.
How to tell if we're doing something for ourselves or doing something based on pressure from others.
Why it's important to run toward your fear.
And much more...

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68: When Is the Perfect Time to Have Kids? | Feedback Friday Jul 13, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When times seem tough, just remember it's rare they ever get "stuck in a cave in Thailand awaiting uncertain rescue" tough.
Do you ever feel like you can't accept someone else's offer of help for fear that you will owe them something that you can't "pay back?"
Is there ever a right time to have kids? Way of the Peaceful Warrior author and friend of the show Dan Millman writes in with his take.
Is it true that there are more and bigger opportunities in the big city?
When is Producer Jason going to graduate to Co-Host Jason?
When you're creating content for the general public (like YouTube videos or a podcast), how do you stay motivated to remain consistent and inspire improvement when growth is slower than you'd like?
How can you present invitations to friendly gatherings in a way that is enticing?
How do you get your foot in the door to an industry you find attractive when you currently lack experience in that industry?
Recommendation of the Week: The Gateway Podcast
Quick shoutouts to John Raynaud, the GM at Pizza My Heart and Jules Bradley from the UK!
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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67: Allen Gannett | You Don't Have to Be a Genius to Be Creative Jul 12, 2018

Allen Gannett (@allen) is the founder and CEO of TrackMaven, a placeholder on the 30 under 30 lists for both Forbes and Inc., and the author of The Creative Curve: How To Develop The Right Idea, At The Right Time.

What We Discuss with Allen Gannett:

Creativity isn't innate to a lucky few geniuses; it's a quality that anyone can learn to develop.
Why many stories about so-called geniuses are embellished to sell an inaccurate idea of what creativity is and where this quality comes from.
What various fields of study have known -- for years -- about the relationship between intelligence and creativity and how this is at odds with popular belief.
Steps that show us how we can cultivate the right qualities and environment so that episodes of creative genius are more likely to strike us when we need it.
The four laws of the creative curve that, if followed, will endow anyone with creative prowess.
And much more...

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66: Guy Winch | How to Fix a Broken Heart Jul 10, 2018

Guy Winch (@GuyWinch) is a licensed psychologist, leading advocate for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives, workplaces, and education systems, and author of How to Fix a Broken Heart.

What We Discuss with Guy Winch:

While our physical body works overtime to heal itself when injured, our mind counterintuitively works against healing the wounds of emotional trauma. Guy explains why this happens and why it's imperative to intervene.
The insidious lengths to which the mind will go to keep us perpetually experiencing pain and how we can take back control from our default autopilot.
We can't passively count on time to heal all wounds. We need to take a more active role in our recovery from an emotional wound.
If you shame someone who is coping with the death of a pet or otherwise lack the ability to empathize with their pain, you might be kind of a monster.
Getting comfortable asking for help when we're recovering from emotional trauma helps others understand that it's okay for them to ask for help as well.
And much more...

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65: How to Get out of an Abusive Relationship | Feedback Friday Jul 06, 2018

64: Sean Young | Changing Your Life for Good with SCIENCE Jul 05, 2018

Sean Young (@SeanYoungPhD) is the Executive Director of the University of California Institute for Prediction Technology and the author of Stick with It: A Scientifically Proven Process for Changing Your Life -- for Good.

What We Discuss with Sean Young:

Archaic strategies for behavior change that almost certainly never work -- even though people every day who should know better act like they never got the memo.
The ABCs of behavior: Automatic, Burning, and Common.
The SCIENCE model of lasting change: Stepladders, Community, Important, Easy, Neurohacks, Captivating, Engrained
Which of these behavior change tools we can apply to each behavior type.
How to formulate strategies to uncover, classify, and eradicate bad habits or build good habits -- and make the desired changes stick.
And much more...

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63: Daniel Pink | When Is the Best Time to Get Things Done? Jul 03, 2018

Daniel Pink (@DanielPink) is the author of New York Times Best Seller When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, which examines the psychology, biology, and economics behind scheduling for optimal effect -- and why your ideal time to get something done may widely differ from someone else's.

What We Discuss with Daniel Pink:

Timing is everything -- but we're only now beginning to connect the dots between fields of research to discover the science behind how timing actually works.
How humans are wired for time by chronotypes, how to identify our own particular chronotype, and what we can do to match our schedules to this chronotype.
What the trough is, how it differs according to chronotype, and how it affects the decisions we make -- for better or worse.
How observing the nappuccino and other restorative breaks during the day can minimize the worst effects of the trough.
Why lunch is really the most important meal of the day.
And much more...

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62: How to Get over Your Significant Other’s Colorful Dating History | Feedback Friday Jun 29, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Hollywood: gross as it ever was!
Do you ever feel threatened or outright disgusted when you think of your significant other's "colorful" dating history?
If you've got a cleavage-staring problem, you might benefit from the eye color drill and this listener's feedback.
Does crowdsourcing the work of creative professionals devalue their time?
How do you express empathy and support for someone who never follows your advice -- even though the consequences usually prove such advice is consistently sound?
You can't force old friends you care about to make positive changes in their lives, but do you have to put up with them if they're unrepentantly insufferable?
How do busy people find time to relax?
Why on Earth would you get into a workplace relationship?
How do you do Internet research on people you'd like to meet without feeling like a stalker?
Where do you draw the line to give the benefit of the doubt by reaching out and giving, versus spending more time trying to engage with someone who doesn't care?
Recommendation of the Week: Bluegrass Covers Spotify Playlist
Shoutout to American Dream University!
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61: Shaun T | 7 Transformational Principles for Living the Best Life Jun 28, 2018

Shaun T (@ShaunT) has become one of the most recognizable fitness trainers in the world while running programs like Hip Hop Abs, Insanity, and Shaun Week. He's also the author of T Is for Transformation: Unleash the 7 Superpowers to Help You Dig Deeper, Feel Stronger, and Live Your Best Life.

What We Discuss with Shaun T:

Why Shaun T believes in living life with truth, trust, and transparency after decades of hiding in the closet about his sexuality -- and how most of us are in the closet about something whether we realize it or not.
What Shaun uncovered about his own patterns of behavior by going to therapy.
Looking at our life as a series of turning points, and how we can use those turning points to continue moving forward.
Using our anger to motivate us instead of hold us down.
Why we often keep ourselves down so others around us won't get angry or jealous.
And much more...

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60: Todd Kashdan | The Bright Truth about Your Dark Side Jun 26, 2018

Todd Kashdan (@toddkashdan) is a Professor of Psychology and Senior Scientist at the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being at George Mason University and co-author of The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self -- Not Just Your "Good" Self -- Drives Success and Fulfillment.

What We Discuss with Todd Kashdan:

Why trying to be positive and happy all the time may be harming your ability to get things done and achieve the results you want.
How what you may think of as negative emotions -- like anger -- can be useful superpowers with the proper awareness and application.
The problem with living in a time and place when distraction from discomfort comes in an easier and greater variety than ever before.
Why every decision you make now is based on how you expect to feel in the future -- and you probably underestimate your ability to tolerate distress.
How you can use the discomfort caveat to ease out of the "put on a happy face" rut around others.
And much more...

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59: How to Make It Clear You Just Want to Be Friends | Feedback Friday Jun 22, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are joined by Marni Kinrys (@winggirlmethod) for this round of Feedback Friday!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is there a psychological issue at play if you can't help but look at a woman's cleavage in conversation? Is there a way to change this habit?
Though you used to be outgoing and oblivious to what people thought of you, you've found yourself more shy and reserved in social situations lately. How can you get back to your normal stride?
Here's one quick way to determine if trying to win back your "just a friend" ex is the right call for you.
If you feel like you only have time to meet new people on Tinder, do you have time to invest in a serious relationship?
How young is too young to move in with a significant other?
How can a female athlete who's stuck in her social circle as "one of the guys" break out of the dreaded friend zone?
What can you do to make it clear that you're non-sexual before you throw up when your best friend kisses you on the lips?
The label of being "in a relationship" isn't all that high pressure -- you either are or you're not. So is your friend with benefits just keeping you around as an option?
Recommendation of the Week: Gaga: Five Foot Two
Quick shoutouts to Jimmy and Sam!
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58: Jason Flom | Why Criminal Justice Reform Matters to the Innocent Jun 21, 2018

Jason Flom (@itsjasonflom) is the founder and CEO of Lava Records responsible for launching acts such as Katy Perry, Kid Rock, and Lorde, a philanthropist who has supported and championed various political and social causes, the host of podcast Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom, and the co-author of Lulu Is a Rhinoceros.

What We Discuss with Jason Flom:

Why Jason has always rooted for the underdog -- from bullied siblings to sports teams to endangered species to the wrongfully incarcerated -- and how he's passed this sensibility along to the next generation of Floms.
How one stays relevant in the entertainment industry, which is always asking: "What have you done for me lately?"
The role relationships play at the top of the music game -- one of the most competitive industries on the planet.
What we can learn from the wrongfully convicted, and why many of us are -- for the grace of good fortune -- just a hair away from a similar fate.
Why Jason's bulldog is actually a rhinoceros and what he hopes this lesson will teach us about tolerance.
And much more...

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57: Phil Hellmuth | The Winning Strategies of a Certified Poker Brat Jun 19, 2018

Phil Hellmuth (@phil_hellmuth) has won the World Series of Poker 14 times, is in the WSOP's Poker Hall of Fame, and is the author of New York Times Best Seller Play Poker Like the Pros and Poker Brat: Phil Hellmuth's Autobiography.

What We Discuss with Phil Hellmuth:

The epiphany Phil Hellmuth had in his early twenties that set the course for the rest of his life.
Nonverbal tells and body language for reading other people at the poker table.
Why poker is more about playing the people across the table from you rather than the cards in your hands.
How poker players control their emotions while playing.
How Phil's mindsets and key belief systems have helped him excel in the world of poker and beyond.
And much more...

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56: How to Avoid the Psychic Con | Feedback Friday Jun 15, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Do you believe in fate?
If you're asked your opinion about something, how do you avoid just repeating person one if you're person two?
When you're in high school, how do you maintain rapport with your teachers outside of the classroom without making things awkward?
How do you end a mismatched relationship for good and make the other person understand your reasons?
Is there a reason not to testify anonymously in a big case if you have the option?
Should we better preface the gender of who's writing the letters we read on the show?
Recommendation of the Week: Survivor's Guide to Prison
Quick shoutouts to Rana Batyske and John Raynaud, the GM at Pizza My Heart!
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55: Mary Lou Jepsen & Rob Reid | The Future of Telepathy and Affordable Healthcare Jun 14, 2018

Mary Lou Jepsen (@mljmljmlj) and Rob Reid (@Rob_Reid) discuss giant holograms, affordable life-saving medical imaging for all, telepathy, and a future when devices read images directly from our brains.

What We Learn from Mary Lou Jepsen and Rob Reid:

Mary Lou Jepsen's MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) alternative that will save countless lives by being affordable to all.
Why Mary Lou's multidisciplinary background makes her uniquely qualified to bring such a revolutionary medical breakthrough to light.
How this technology will more accurately hone in on early stage cancer, detect clogged arteries in time to prevent strokes, identify pregnancy complications, and much more.
Ways this technology might be applied in the future to make telepathy possible.
Why you should subscribe to Rob Reid's After On podcast if spooky science like this is right up your ally.
And much more...

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54: Barry Katz | How to Make Your Mark in the Funny Business Jun 12, 2018

Barry Katz (@barrykatz) is a talent manager, producer, and podcaster (Industry Standard) who has discovered and represented some of your favorite comedians including Dave Chappelle, Whitney Cummings, Jay Mohr, Bill Burr, Wanda Sykes, Nick Swardson, Tracy Morgan, Darrell Hammond, and Louis C.K.

What We Discuss with Barry Katz:

Discover what it takes to be one of the best talent evaluators in America and how we can begin to hone the subset of skills we need to find the best in others.
Uncover why most people, even high-achievers, overcomplicate winning, and what we can do to simplify our mindset while ensuring we’re doing the right type of work to master our craft.
Explore some of the lessons Barry has learned from his clients, and how we can apply these lessons from comedy and high-profile careers to our own lives.
Talent versus hard work.
How to really get your resume noticed (in show business or otherwise).
And much more...

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53: Feedback Friday | How to Stop Being a Victim Jun 08, 2018

52: Cal Fussman | How to Ask Big Questions for Big Answers Jun 06, 2018

Cal Fussman (@calfussman) is a writer-at-large for Esquire Magazine known for his interviews with everyone from Mikhail Gorbachev to Muhammad Ali to Jeff Bezos to Barbara Walters to Tom Hanks to Serena Williams. Make sure to check out his weekly podcast: Big Questions with Cal Fussman.

What We Discuss with Cal Fussman:

How November 22, 1963 got a young Cal to start asking big questions.
How Cal learned to build rapport fast during a decade of travel.
What creates and maintains the kind of curiosity that drives an epic interview.
Cal's approach to interviewing and how it differs from that of a journalist.
Why listening is actually an art form and how we can hone our skills to get the best out of others and ourselves.
And much more...

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51: Shane Snow | How to Work Together Without Falling Apart Jun 05, 2018

Shane Snow (@shanesnow) is an award-winning entrepreneur and journalist, board member of The Hatch Institute, Founder at Large at Contently, and author of Dream Teams: Working Together Without Falling Apart.

What We Discuss with Shane Snow:

Why our differences allow us to become better together, but they almost always lead us to fear or fighting instead.
How we can develop cognitive flexibility to become better problem solvers -- alone or as part of a group.
How watching two to eight hours of fictional television per week can make us measurably open-minded.
Why cognitive friction is the secret ingredient of breakthrough teams.
The missing virtue of intellectual humility, how it can change everything about the way we interact and work -- and how to get more of it.
And much more...

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50: Feedback Friday | How to Handle Someone with Terrible Manners Jun 01, 2018

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) are joined by Jason Sanderson for this round of Feedback Friday!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

If you're a DJ networking with other DJs, what's the smoothest way to ask them to check out one of your tracks or demos without coming off as that guy?
Is your dislike for a coworker's rude table manners and loud chewing something you should just get over, or is there a polite way to bring it to his attention?
Have we ever done an interview that wasn't good enough to air for some reason or another -- and if so, how did we break the news to the guest?
Is social laziness a real thing?
How can you best tell others to piss off without alienating or offending them?
Is it right for an ex's significant other to request they cut ties with you?
How can you stay motivated to continue your studies after an academic hiatus?
Recommendation of the Week: Evil Genius
Quick shoutouts to Brooke and Amanda!
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Connect with Jason DeFillippo on Twitter at @jpdef and Instagram at @JPD, and check out his other show: Grumpy Old Geeks.
Connect with Jason Sanderson at Podcast Tech, on Instagram at @jase_sanderson, or his personal website at jasonsanderson.co.uk.

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49: Alex Banayan | Why Mentors Are Important and How to Get One May 31, 2018

Alex Banayan (@alexbanayan) is the author of The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World's Most Successful People Launched Their Careers, which chronicles his seven-year quest tracking down icons from Bill Gates to Lady Gaga to uncover how they broke through and launched their careers.

What We Discuss with Alex Banayan:

What Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Steven Spielberg, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, and Jane Goodall all have in common.
The role of luck in success (it's probably not what you think).
Why mentors are important (and the mistakes people make when trying to find one).
How you can reach out to potential mentors even if you don't have a connection in common to make the introduction.
How Alex hacked The Price Is Right to fund this book venture and his speaking career.
And much more...

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48: Nir Eyal | How to Manage Distraction in a Digital Age May 29, 2018

Nir Eyal (@nireyal) helps teams design more engaging products as demonstrated in his book Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, and shows us how we can break away from the distraction of this engagement if it's not serving us.

What We Discuss with Nir Eyal:

The never-ending struggle between traction and distraction.
How variable rewards are used to keep you glued to social media like B.F. Skinner's lab pigeons.
How to ensure you're moving closer to your goals even if your daily activities include what might, on the surface, seem like tangents.
Triggers that cause you to lose your way and how to program your environment to avoid and mitigate these triggers.
Why you're not really addicted to technology -- and why it's dangerous to say you are.
And much more...

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47: Feedback Friday | How to Set Boundaries and Stop People Pleasing May 25, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you stop yourself from freezing up when it's time for a difficult conversation -- or sugar-coating the point you're trying to make beyond recognition?
How can you change the atmosphere from just hanging out with a friend to a date?
You're improving yourself while your friends are content to get high and play video games all day. Can you help them up, or will they just drag you down?
Do your friends really want to be friends with you?
Should you accept the life-changing dream job offer even though it's just seasonal, or stick with the job you hate until you can finish college?
If you've been self-employed for most of your life, how do you make the transition to working for others -- especially when you're your only solid reference?
When you're the soft-spoken one in the group, how can you assert enough presence to remain visible and part of the conversation?
You and your friend started a project years ago, and he's since slacked in his responsibilities despite repeated promises to resume. How can you outsource his job -- or get him to take his job seriously -- without offending him?
Recommendation of the Week: Tickled
Quick shoutouts to the San Francisco CastBox team and Steve Davis!
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46: Fab Morvan | How to Persevere in the Wake of Scandal May 24, 2018

Fab Morvan (@fabmorvan) is an inspiringly positive singer and songwriter who, as half of disgraced pop duo Milli Vanilli, understands better than most what it takes to rise above the aftermath of a career-shattering scandal. Also, he hasn't aged in 30 years and might be a legit vampire.

What We Discuss with Fab Morvan:

How the young and talented duo behind Milli Vanilli got suckered into fronting for other vocalists when they were fully capable of singing their own songs.
What it's like to endure and recover from a career-shattering scandal with the world watching.
Fab's practical secrets to positivity.
Why hasn't Fab aged in the past 30 years?
What legacy does Fab hope to leave behind?
And much more...

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45: Ryan Holiday | Solving for What You Really Want from Life May 22, 2018

Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) is a media strategist, an entrepreneur, and an author who wrote eight books and ghost wrote another six by the time he was 30. His most recent offering is Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue.

What We Discuss with Ryan Holiday:

How Ryan figured out what he really wanted to do with his life.
Ryan's two-step process to solve for that.
Realistic alternatives to college.
How to make life decisions more strategically than most.
What goes into writing a Ryan Holiday book from scratch.
And much more...

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44: Feedback Friday | How to Ease the Pain of Financial Anorexia May 18, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are joined by Kim Seltzer (@seltzerkimberly) for this round of Feedback Friday!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Can eating disorder habits manifest in seemingly unrelated ways -- like how you feel about money? Is it possible to suffer from financial anorexia?
How do you go about institutionalizing a legitimately psychotic family member?
Can exes really be platonic friends?
Is your imposter syndrome socially sabotaging your ability to mingle with the people you really want to be mingling with at gatherings?
Do you have difficulty determining what is reasonable and what is not when it comes to your significant other's behavior?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.
Connect with Jason on Twitter at @jpdef and Instagram at @JPD, and check out his other show: Grumpy Old Geeks.
Connect with Kim on Twitter at @seltzerkimberly or her website, and check out her podcast: Charisma Quotient.

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43: George Raveling | Coaching to Win the Championship of Life May 17, 2018

Coach George Raveling (@GeorgeRaveling) is a pioneer in transcending the intersections of sports, culture, race, and business. He is also the author of War On The Boards: A Rebounding Manual.

What We Discuss with George Raveling:

George's process for planning every day with intentionality and strategy.
Why, even at age 80, George reinvents himself every five years.
The best place to start with disruption.
What sets apart great athletes and other high performers from the rest of the crowd.
George's three fundamental responsibilities: to coach attitude, behavior, and performance.
And much more...

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42: Linda Carroll | What to Do When Good Chemistry Goes Bad May 15, 2018

Linda Carroll (@Lovecycleslinda) is a licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship sage, and author of Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Lasting Love.

What We Discuss with Linda Carroll:

What to do when good chemistry goes bad.
Why falling in love with "forbidden" people feels so exciting -- even when we know it's wrong.
What to do when we find ourselves Facebook-stalking old flames and fantasizing about rekindling relationships probably best left in the past.
What happens to an otherwise good relationship under constant attack by misfiring fight or flight chemicals (and how to get back on target).
How to get over the end of a devastating relationship and on with your life.
And much more...

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41: How to Charge What You’re Worth | Feedback Friday May 11, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What's so wrong with a lawyer driving an Accord?
Should you be firm or friendly when you're a landlord and you're pretty certain your tenant just lied to you about paying the rent?
Is protocol for who picks up the check different between Maui and the mainland?
24 and thinking of living abroad? You'll never have less responsibility than you do now.
How do you start making connections from scratch in a new field?
When you own your own business, how do you give yourself a raise without making your clients feel like you're trying to pull a fast one?
What's the surefire right way to refer to women?
Recommendation of the Week: Top Spin
Quick shoutouts to Nadia and Vik!
Join the Jordan Harbinger Cabin at the Fireside Conference from September 6th-9th, 2018!
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger, and check out Jason's (@jpdef) other show: Grumpy Old Geeks. You can also find him on Instagram at JPD.

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40: Annie Duke | How to Make Decisions Like a Poker Champ May 10, 2018

Annie Duke (@AnnieDuke) is a World Series poker champion, Ante Up for Africa co-founder, public speaker, and author of Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts.

What We Discuss with Annie Duke:

Thinking in Bets isn't really about poker -- and neither is this episode.
Two things that determine the quality of our lives: the quality of our decisions and luck; we'll learn to understand the difference between the two.
Common mistakes we make when evaluating decisions, namely something called resulting -- which all of us do -- which leads to worse decision quality over time.
How we can become better belief calibrators, and why this helps us mitigate bias in our thinking and in our decision-making process.
How Annie and other world champion poker players have formed decision-making pods with one another to help them get better at decision quality and strategy, and how you can do the same.
And much more...

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39: Ryan Michler | Why Man Is His Own Worst Enemy May 08, 2018

Ryan Michler (@orderofman) is a husband, father, Iraq combat veteran, founder of Order of Man, and author of Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men.

What We Discuss with Ryan Michler:

How the dismissal of masculinity as a positive force in popular society has led to an alarming shortage of strong, ambitious, and self-sufficient men.
The 13 virtues crucial for men to reclaim their own sovereignty -- and what this means.
How men can create a battle plan to level up skill sets within these virtues.
Why acknowledging the enemy inside as the source of all troubles rather than blaming external enemies is ultimately empowering.
How to formulate an after action review to analyze the effectiveness of every encounter, project, or conversation and grow from the experience.
And much more...

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38: The Benefits of Traveling the World Alone | Feedback Friday May 04, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

If you're catching up with the week behind us, make sure to give our conversations with David Burkus and Duana Welch a listen!
Struggling with patience? Here's our advice for coping with the here and now in its own sweet time.
How can you leave a positive, lasting impression to kick off a positive and friendly relationship with a new connection to your professional network?
What can you do for a long distance friend in serious need of potentially life-saving help?
Should you intervene in an unhealthy co-dependence between two friends? If so, how?
Is traveling the world alone only for drifters and hobos?
Is it better to confess that you lied about past events or should you just put it behind you and move forward?
If you're self-publishing, how much should you be self-promoting?
Recommendation of the Week: go outside and enjoy the weather!
Quick shoutouts to Tara Nesbit and Linda Magro!
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37: Duana Welch | The Science of Jealousy and How to Manage It May 03, 2018

Duana Welch (@duanawelch) is known for applying social science to people’s real-life relationship issues at her Love Science blog and in her book Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from I Wish to I Do.

What We Discuss with Duana Welch:

How jealousy differs from envy.
The evolutionary purpose of jealousy and why it affects even the typically cooler-headed among us.
How we can leverage jealousy like a human smoke detector.
What makes both men and women jealous, and how we can use that jealousy to move relationships forward rather than tearing them apart.
Jealousy red flags and warning signs -- and rational strategies to employ when we encounter them.
And much more...

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36: David Burkus | How to Become a Networking Superconnector May 01, 2018

David Burkus (@davidburkus) is a sought after speaker, business school professor, regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, and author of Friend of a Friend...: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career.

What We Discuss with David Burkus:

How we can grow our networks based on the science of human behavior, not rote networking advice.
How to take advantage of our existing network's weak and dormant ties.
What it means to be a structural hole-filling broker of ultimate value to our entire network.
How to become a superconnector.
Using the illusion of the majority to our advantage.
And much more...

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35: Transgender Networking in the Workplace | Feedback Friday Apr 27, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is there a way to encourage a significant other to work on him or herself without coming off as critical or patronizing?
What if your friends are right and you really are an asshole?
How should (and shouldn't) you open a cold conversation with a stranger on LinkedIn?
How do you persistently remind a potential mentor you exist without being annoying?
Why don't we have more women guests on the show? (Short answer: we'd like to! Please refer them our way!)
Should being transgender change the way you network and develop social connections in the workplace?
What's the best way to travel and explore the world as a social, immersed adventurer rather than a passive tourist?
Recommendation of the Week: Trump: An American Dream
Quick shoutouts to Don Hoekwater and Anthony Sandora!
Swannies Giveaway winners: Christian and Kathleen!
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34: Why You Should Be an Amateur | Deep Dive Apr 26, 2018

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) rejoins us to deep dive into why the fresh eyes of an amateur often spot what the professionals miss, and how we can get some of that so-called beginner's luck to rub off on us no matter how experienced we happen to be.

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

The experience paradox: while experience helps us solve problems with precision and focus, it also blinds us to alternative -- sometimes better -- solutions.
Experts rely on technique and convention; amateurs are guided by insight and intuition.
What Einstein understood about the importance of maintaining an amateur's mindset when tackling problems no expert had yet solved.
Why making it through the amateur stage is crucial for growth -- or even beginning -- any endeavor. (If you knew then what you know now, you might not have even gone through the trouble of starting!)
How we can take advantage of our expertise without losing the beginner's amateur insight.
And much more...

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33: Will Storr | Avoiding Self-Obsession in the Age of the Selfie Apr 24, 2018

Will Storr (@wstorr) is an award-winning investigative journalist and author of Selfie: How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us.

What We Discuss with Will Storr:

What is the neoliberal self?
Are we born with innate self-obsession, or is it picked up along the way?
What happens when our fictionalized sense of self clashes with reality?
Why do we overprivilege and credit select individuals for the accomplishments of many while blaming ourselves for not living up to their impossible examples?
The dangers of perfectionistic thinking.
And much more...

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32: How to Inspire Kids to Excel | Feedback Friday Apr 20, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Our episode with Vanessa Van Edwards should have video by the time you hear this. Sorry for the delay!
Andrew Warner is hiring a second in command to run Mixergy, his Silicon Valley-based podcast business. Are you someone who can't stop thinking of podcast marketing ideas? Think you'd be good at recruiting top guests? To apply, go to AndrewWarner.com/hiring
The roommate switch? It can't be done.
How might an obliger (Gretchen Rubin, episode 18) self-motivate to learn a new language?
How do you take notes like a pro -- and put them to good use afterward?
Remember: anything "free" comes with a price.
What chakras are to blame for someone's lack of personal responsibility?
What can you do to tactfully reintroduce yourself to the world when you've effectively been away due to health issues, personal misfortunes, and downright bad luck?
How can a teacher really inspire an underprivileged 11 to 13-year-old to excel?
Recommendation of the Week: Wild Wild Country
Giveaway winners: Kelvin S. and Nikki F.
Quick shoutouts to Andrew McDougal and James Jordan!
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31: Bob Burg | The Five Secrets of Ultimate Influence Apr 19, 2018

Bob Burg (@BobBurg) is the co-author of The Go-Giver Influencer: A Little Story About a Most Persuasive Idea, a parable about the power of genuine influence in business and beyond.

What We Discuss with Bob Burg:

Disagreement -- especially online -- is more common than persuasion or advancing the conversation. What can we do to change this?
How "listening with the back of the neck" helps us find common understanding with others.
The seatbelt principle of emotions and how we can work on our ability to react in ways that result in more productive disagreements.
Setting the right frames and responding to negative ones.
How to say "no" in a way that doesn't end up getting us in trouble later down the line.
And much more...

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30: Vanessa Van Edwards | How to Captivate with Social Cues Apr 17, 2018

Vanessa Van Edwards (@vvanedwards) is the lead investigator at human behavior research lab Science of People and author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People.

What We Discuss with Vanessa Van Edwards:

How to make a graceful exit with social cues.
How to nicely interrupt someone with social cues.
How to introduce someone whose name you don't remember.
How to show someone you are (or are not) attracted to them with social cues.
How to show someone you don't believe them with social cues.
And much more...

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29: Borrowing and Loaning Money Without Losing Friends | Feedback Friday Apr 13, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Fixated on the past? Not us. Like The Jeffersons, we're movin' on up! That being said, we appreciate you passing the memo along to people who don't yet know about the move.
If a friend avoids you to get out of paying back a loan, should you just write it off as an investment in learning who isn't your friend?
If you grew up in the US but had to leave because you didn't win the work visa lottery, how do you make do in a place you don't really want to be until you can make it back to the US?
Are you Jordan's good friend?
How do you go about rebuilding your social circles when your old friends stop calling you back?
Is it worth the investment of time to learn additional languages, or is that time better spent leveling up other skills?
How do you give up your high-paying but soul-crushing job to pursue dreams of traveling the world and working remotely?
How do you start building wealth as opposed to constantly going into debt -- especially when you have a significant other who can't hold down a job?
Recommendation of the Week: Take Your Pills
Quick shoutouts to Andrei in Russia and Brandl Moniz!
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28: James Fallon | How to Spot a Psychopath Apr 12, 2018

James Fallon (@jameshfallon) is a professor of psychiatry and human behavior at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey into the Dark Side of the Brain.

What We Discuss with James Fallon:

The ingredients that go into creating a psychopath.
The differences between psychopaths and sociopaths.
How we as a society can limit the expression of psychopathic and sociopathic traits -- and why evolution hasn't done the job already.
How to spot a psychopath.
Why psychopaths are so good at manipulating people -- and what we can do about it.
And much more...

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27: David Eagleman | How Your Brain Makes Sense of the World Apr 10, 2018

David Eagleman (@davideagleman) is a neuroscientist at Stanford, host of Emmy-nominated PBS/BBC series The Brain, author and co-author of several books including The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World, and CSO of NeoSensory, a company that specializes in sensory substitution technology.

What We Discuss with David Eagleman:

The science that encourages lifelong learning as a way to fend off the effects of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
How the human brain processes senses beyond sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch -- and how we might upgrade our senses in the not-too-distant future.
What flipping a coin can tell us about the subconscious brain.
How our memories and self-identities are built from the brain's interpretation of reality -- which is quite different from reality itself.
Will we ever be able to download skills directly into our brains?
And much more...

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26: Getting Excited without Banking on the Outcome | Feedback Friday Apr 06, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you maintain the momentum of your self-improvement milestones in the wake of a difficult breakup?
Do you need continuous novelty in your professional life?
In any industry, it's better to spend eight hours to miss the chance to work for a narcissist than eight months -- or eight years. But sometimes it's hard to spot them when the industry is entertainment.
How do you approach someone cold and build rapid trust with them when you're an INTJ who only knows how to flirt with disaster?
Is getting your hopes up just a recipe for disappointment, or should you embrace the motivation of excitement when it strikes?
How do you keep your feelings in check when you have an unrequited crush on a colleague who flirts with people who aren't you?
What's the best (and worst) way of asking for advice from us?
Recommendation of the Week: Scam City
Quick shoutout (and happy birthday wishes) to The Gabe!
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25: Joshua Fruth | The War on Money Laundering and Why You Should Care Apr 05, 2018

Joshua Fruth is a military intelligence officer, police captain, financial crime expert, and Director of Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Services at Matrix-IFS who joins us to discuss the war on money laundering and why it matters.

What We Discuss with Joshua Fruth:

What money laundering is and how it works.
Who benefits and who loses from money laundering.
How an investigator learns to think like the people he or she is investigating.
What needs to happen before intelligence gathering can even begin.
Why tracking the money trail is so valuable in the fight against criminals and terrorists.
And much more...

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24: Melissa Dahl | The Not-So-Cringeworthy Truth about Awkwardness Apr 03, 2018

Melissa Dahl (@melissadahl) is a senior editor covering health and psychology for New York's The Cut. In 2014, she co-founded New York magazine's popular social science site Science of Us. Her first book, Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness, is out now.

What We Discuss with Melissa Dahl:

Awkwardness does not have to make us feel alone -- in fact, the things that make us cringe can serve to remind us of how connected we all truly are.
Our concept of ourselves is often constructed externally -- by how we think other people view us.
How awkwardness can help us have tough conversations about race, politics, and gender.
How we can stop stop reliving embarrassing memories.
How to remap and reframe feelings of awkwardness or embarrassment and use them to our advantage.
And much more...

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23: The College Guide to Surviving Mean Girls | Feedback Friday Mar 30, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Having trouble listening to this podcast on Android or iOS? We recommend CastBox or PodcastOne.
Tips for someone with little to no self-control who procrastinates and is easily distracted.
Is it strange to take the last name of someone you're dating -- even if you're not in a hurry to get married?
What's our secret to reading so many books over the course of a week -- and do we recommend it for most people?
Tips for learning about a subject or topic in which you don't have a lot of experience.
Mean Girls and Heathers exist in college, too. How should you deal with these bantamweight bullies?
What's the best way to make plans with someone a few weeks after you've unintentionally blown them off?
Is there a way to prevent stumbling over your own words during important meetings or being caught off guard by a hallway conversation when you're mentally exhausted?
How can you add more self care to your self-imposed busy life?
Recommendation of the Week: LA92
Shoutouts to Ethel in the Philippines and Premysl Ciompa!
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22: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People | Deep Dive Mar 29, 2018

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into why we all compare ourselves with other people, the pros and cons that arise from this, and what we can do to filter out the unhealthy comparisons we inevitably make.

What We Discuss with Gabriel Mizrahi:

Why we all compare ourselves to others and what purpose this comparison serves.
Why we tend to compare ourselves to people who are similar to us (often to the detriment of our relationships).
The two types of comparisons we make between ourselves and others.
Strategies to stop the unhealthy types of comparisons we make and how we can make ourselves better in the process.
Do we really need to compare ourselves to other people in order to be happy?
And much more...

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21: Benjamin Hardy | What to Do When Willpower Doesn't Work Mar 26, 2018

Benjamin Hardy (@BenjaminPHardy) has been the number one writer on Medium since 2015, is nearing the completion of his PhD in organizational psychology, and is the author of Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success.

"If you have to use willpower, it's because you actually haven't made a choice yet." -Benjamin Hardy

What We Discuss with Benjamin Hardy:

Your personality doesn't shape your behavior; your behavior shapes your personality.
If you can't create and control your environment, your environment creates and controls you.
What automaticity is and how it frees you up to be mindful of what matters.
The four sources of willpower and why willpower doesn't work.
Your identity is not fixed: how changing your behavior changes how you evaluate yourself -- and who you are.
And much more...

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20: There But for the Grace of Cryptocurrency Go I | Feedback Friday Mar 23, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When your best friend had a romantic interest in you, you needed time to work on yourself. Now that you have those feelings for her, she's interested in someone else. What to do?
You keep dating people who tell you you're someone they would want to marry but not date. What is that supposed to mean?
Due to one unfortunate decision, you're broke and your best friend is a millionaire. How do you stop yourself from poisoning a long-term friendship with toxic jealousy or reverse the depressive spiral it's slowly throwing you into?
How can you focus on cultivating a more confident vocal tone when conversing in a language not your own?
Is it possible to get people interested in something they don't prioritize?
Is there room for a relationship with someone who's needy in the life of a true workaholic?
What do you do when your new wife says she's not sure she's turned on by you anymore?
Recommendation of the Week: Seeing Allred
A quick shoutout to Jane Miller and her son Bryce!
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19: Denise Shull | How to Turn Bad Emotions into Good Decisions Mar 22, 2018

Denise Shull (@DeniseKShull) is a performance architect, ReThink Group founder, and author of Market Mind Games: A Radical Psychology of Investing, Trading and Risk, considered the Rosetta Stone of trading psychology.

"The worst decision you make is always from acting out some feeling you usually don't know you have." -Denise Shull

What We Discuss with Denise Shull:

Why understanding what we feel and why we feel it is a source of power for creating change and spurring transformation.
Why the avoidance mechanisms high performers often use to escape the influence of emotion on actions is counterproductive.
How feeling negative emotions can help us decode hidden information inside those emotions to help us perform at our best.
What we can do to recognize what we're feeling -- especially if we've regulated ourselves to feel nothing in the face of difficult decisions.
How a thesaurus can be used to keep us from making mistaken decisions.
And much more...

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18: Gretchen Rubin | Four Tendencies: The Framework for a Better Life Mar 20, 2018

Gretchen Rubin (@gretchenrubin) is a former lawyer turned podcaster and best-selling author. Her latest book is The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too).

What We Discuss with Gretchen Rubin:

We tend toward one of four archetypes based on how we respond to expectations: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels.
Understanding these tendencies improves the ways we motivate and influence ourselves and others.
We explore each tendency and how we can optimize our mental models and self-talk to get ourselves on the right track.
We learn how to spot these tendencies in others and ensure we're using the right types of incentives and communication to get the best from those around us.
Take the quiz 600,000 others have taken to better understand how these frameworks can galvanize significant and lasting change.
And much more...

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17: Striking up First Conversations with the Last in Line | Feedback Friday Mar 16, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You and your childhood friend's relationship has endured many trials. Will it survive the month he's spending on your couch quoting South Park catch phrases?
Where's the line where loving what you do for a living crosses over into obsession?
How do you make sure your voice doesn't get drowned out in a group conversation?
Vocal demonstration: the cork technique.
How do you move past the old boss defaming you among colleagues in your small industry's network?
What's the best way to handle a friendship with someone who's become hostile and difficult to be around since receiving bad news?
How can you get better at striking up first conversations?
Recommendation of the Week: Dirty Money
Quick shoutouts to Giuliana in South Africa and Maijid in Ghana!
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16: Tali Sharot | Unpacking the Science of the Influential Mind Mar 15, 2018

Tali Sharot (@affectivebrain) is an associate professor of cognitive neuroscience, the founder and director of the Affective Brain Lab at University College London, and author of The Influential Mind: What the Brain Reveals About Our Power to Change Others.

What We Discuss with Tali Sharot:

When hope is a better motivator than fear -- and vice versa.
Facts and figures don't tend to change minds already aligned to a certain opinion -- in fact, they can have a backfire effect that further entrenches people in their beliefs.
The four factors that determine whether or not we're likely to change our beliefs.
What happens when new evidence doesn't fit our beliefs, but it fits what we want to believe.
When trying to persuade, it's better to seed a new belief than to contradict the old one.
And much more...

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15: Jocko Willink | Why Discipline Beats Motivation Every Time Mar 13, 2018

Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is a retired Navy SEAL commander, podcaster, co-author of New York Times Best Seller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, and author of Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual. His upcoming Marc's Mission: Way of the Warrior Kid (A Novel) will be out soon.

What We Discuss with Jocko Willink:

Effective leadership values and strategies are the same across all fields and industries -- whether you're a Navy SEAL, an office manager, or a startup entrepreneur.
The difference between motivation and discipline.
The intersection between leadership and humility.
How to create a practice of discipline that will be there when we need it.
A good leader isn't necessarily the most skilled person in the room, but he or she knows how to bring out the best in everyone to create a solid team.
And much more...

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14: I Will Teach You to Be Tall on the Inside | Feedback Friday Mar 09, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let’s dive in!

On This Week’s Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you distinguish between someone complaining or actually seeking feedback and help for their situation?
What advice would we give a 20-year-old?
Don’t short yourself: overcoming height insecurity isn’t such a tall order.
They like your qualifications on paper but balk at your age when you show up to the interview. What should you do next?
How does a young IT or cybersecurity professional get his or her foot in the door nowadays?
Recommendation of the Week: Derren Brown: The Push
Quick shoutouts to lots of fans Jordan met at SMMW #18!
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13: Joey Coleman | How to Ensure Lifelong Loyalty Mar 07, 2018

Joey Coleman (@thejoeycoleman) is a customer experience designer, an award-winning speaker, creator of First 100 Days methodology, and author of the upcoming Never Lose a Customer Again: Turn Any Sale into Lifelong Loyalty in 100 Days.

"We're not paying attention to maintaining the relationships that we claim are important to us." -Joey Coleman

What We Discussed with Joey Coleman:

Why everyone has customers -- even if we don't own a business.
Why the first hundred days of a customer life cycle are the most important -- and if you can get the experience right within this time frame, you've got a customer for life.
The eight phases of a customer journey and how they apply to business and personal relationships.
The experience mindset -- why it's important and how we can develop it.
Why Joey's only gotten three tickets in spite of being pulled over by the police 81 times.
And much more...

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12: Dan Heath | The Power of Moments and How to Create Them Mar 05, 2018

Dan Heath is a Senior Fellow at Duke University's CASE center and co-author of Decisive, Switch, Made to Stick, and most recently The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact.

What We Discuss with Dan Heath:

Why we remember certain defining moments over others across the countless experiences of a lifetime.
How we can use the defining moment formula to create such moments for ourselves and others.
The opportunity most companies miss when hiring a new employee and how one organization goes over the top to get it right.
Action leads to insight more often than insight leads to action.
Why time seems to go faster as we age.
And much more...

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11: How to Deal with Conversational Narcissists | Feedback Friday Mar 02, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Sending a question for Feedback Friday? Remember: No cuts, no butts, no coconuts!
How do you best take care of business today when you're squatting from a suitcase at Mom's while awaiting a possible job offer from a friend's company?
You're a parent and you've just caught your child in a lie. What do you do?
What's our advice for dealing with conversational narcissists?
How do you add value for people in your network when you don't feel like you're bringing anything to the table?
What's the way forward when a juvenile criminal record and a dysfunctional family keep you from achieving your dreams now that you've worked so hard to better yourself?
How do you enjoy embracing your inner grown-up and a life with an amazing fiancée when you still have urges to revisit bachelor-era indiscretions?
Where do you begin if you've never had a "passion" to pursue and it already feels too late in life to start?
Recommendation of the Week: Darkest Hour
Shout-outs to Mark and Stephanie whose Airbnb we enjoyed, and all the fans of our former podcast who have come to find us here on The Jordan Harbinger Show!
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10: Why We Suffer and How to Manage It | Deep Dive Feb 28, 2018

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into three surprising ways to cope with suffering that we've learned during our recent period of massive change, stress, and uncertainty.

"All experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." -The Declaration of Independence

What We Discuss in This Deep Dive:

The difference between suffering and pain.
The three thoughts that make up the architecture of suffering.
The phenomenon of meta-suffering.
How much of the suffering we endure is actually under our control?
The beliefs and mindsets we can adopt to manage suffering more effectively.
And much more...

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9: Ed Latimore | The Superpower of Ignoring Social Approval Feb 26, 2018

Ed Latimore (@EdLatimore) is a heavyweight boxer, physics major, chess nerd, survivor of Pittsburgh's public housing projects, and author of Not Caring What Other People Think Is A Superpower.

"I'm so happy that I learned to like books instead of social approval." -Ed Latimore

What We Discuss with Ed Latimore:

What Ed Latimore learned from growing up in one of the worst environments in America.
Why it's never too late to make big changes in your life -- and how to kick off the process if you're feeling resistant to making those changes.
How Ed rebuilt his life from the ground up after one of his biggest defeats.
Fear is a more powerful motivator than the desire to change.
Why would someone who pulled Cs and Ds in high school math choose to double major in math and physics on a second try at college?
And much more...

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8: How to Travel with Grumps and Date the Ambitionless | Feedback Friday Feb 23, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Having multiple dreams to pursue can feel like a Choose Your Own Adventure book. Do you have to settle on one page's outcome, or can you cut and paste your way to happiness?
Do you really want to travel for a month with a spiteful, knife-wielding grump who begrudges the good fortune of his peers and is loath to follow the sacred A-Team pledge to "never leave a man behind" when hiking in the wilderness?
How does Jordan read so much in order to prep for podcast guests?
How does an immigrant struggling to understand American culture make meaningful connections in a small town? Would living in a bigger city make things easier?
Can you accurately gauge whether or not someone's romantically interested in you purely by text messaging?
What's the next level for a relationship between two people whose core values don't even come close to aligning?
Why should the most ambitious person in a relationship be expected to make all the sacrifices?
Recommendation of the Week: Voyeur
Quick shoutouts to Isabelle Yong and Max Rooke!
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7: Max Lugavere | Prevent Dementia and Eat Like a Genius Feb 22, 2018

Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) is a science journalist focusing on brain health, performance, and longevity. His New York Times Best Seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life is out now.

"In the modern supermarket, dietary diversity is a terrible thing!" -Max Lugavere

What We Discuss with Max Lugavere:

Alzheimer's disease isn't just something that afflicts the elderly -- what can young people do today to ward it off?
What does modern science have to say about the USDA's historical recommended daily allowance of grains?
Problems like depression and brain fog can often be traced directly to our diet and lifestyle.
How to arm ourselves for optimal brain function so we can wake up feeling awesome every day.
How food companies spend big bucks on research and development designed to addict us to and overconsume their products.
And much more...

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6: Simon Sinek | What's Your "Why" and Where Do You Find It? Feb 19, 2018

Simon Sinek (@simonsinek) is the author of Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team and Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action.

"We are worth more than the work that we do; the work that we do is supposed to reflect who we are and what our worth is." -Simon Sinek

What We Discuss with Simon Sinek:

Why high performers get depressed the more they achieve.
Even if you love what you do for a living, it's only a part of why you do it.
The role of trust and how to develop a culture of trust in your life at work and at home.
Can we incentivize performance or behavior?
Goldman's Dilemma and how many of us play a real-life version of this shocking thought exercise.
And much more...

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5: Faux Gravitas Your Way to Success | Feedback Friday Feb 16, 2018

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason (@jpdef) are back to banter every week and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday on The Jordan Harbinger Show!

If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now, let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

New beginnings! New excitement! New puppies! New levels of sleep deprivation!
Here's a trick to convey contemplation rather than grumpitude if you've got one of those resting faces.
How do you turn from a Fibbing Freddy into a Trustworthy Terry?
How do we prepare for a show? (If you're interested in the longer story, tell us!)
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Why should a woman who has more in common with her boyfriend and his friends be forced to hang out with the girlfriend group at social occasions?
Sometimes people who are stuck in a rut don't even realize it. Is there a delicate way to tell them?
There's something to be said for having the confidence to make mistakes (or dress like a kangaroo at the bar) without being embarrassed.
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4: Learning How to Cope with Instability | Deep Dive Feb 15, 2018

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) takes a deep dive with us into one of life's scariest constants: instability. We'll discuss why it's crucial for personal growth and how to embrace what it has to offer rather than trying to outrun its transient discomforts.

"Instability isn't just a thing we need to deal with in life -- it is life." -Gabriel Mizrahi

What We Discuss in This Deep Dive:

No matter how stable life might seem at any given moment, we should always count on one constant: instability. Change -- whether big or small -- is inevitable.
Rather than trying to avoid or expel the uncertainty we experience in moments of instability, we should be taking notes and learning from it.
At its core, uncertainty is really a function of how much information we have versus how much information we want.
Uncertainty makes unpleasant events more unpleasant, but it also makes pleasant events more pleasant.
Why you should trust that uncertainty exists to serve you.
And much more...

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3: Bill Browder | Hunted by Putin Feb 13, 2018

Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) pioneered a brand-new market after the fall of The Iron Curtain while making powerful enemies -- including Vladimir Putin. He is the author of Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice.

"I made a vow on that morning to Sergei Magnitsky's memory, to his family, and to myself, that I was going to go after the people who killed him and make sure that they face justice." -Bill Browder

What We Discuss with Bill Browder:

How someone who grew up in a family of communist academics became one of today's most successful capitalists.
How Bill Browder saw and continues to see and profit from opportunities that others discount as foolish.
How Russian oligarchs rip off and defraud minority and foreign shareholders.
How an Interpol Red Notice could mean arrest and extradition to Russia to face torture.
Who was Sergei Magnitsky, and how is Bill seeking justice for his murder by the Russian state?
And much more...

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2: Rob Weinhold | The Art of Crisis Leadership Feb 07, 2018

Rob Weinhold (@FallstonGroup) is the CRO (Chief Reputation Officer) of Fallston Group and co-author of The Art of Crisis Leadership: Save Time, Money, Customers and Ultimately, Your Career.

"Crisis is a growth strategy -- you have to expect it." -Rob Weinhold

What We Discuss with Rob Weinhold:

What four motivations are found at the core of any damaged reputation?
Why bad press spread faster than the speed of truth can damage a person or brand's reputation forever.
Understand the Resilient Moment Communications Model and how can it help us answer to an issue of sensitivity, adversity, or crisis.
How to identify the warning signs of a crisis about to happen and prepare against them ahead of time.
How to react to a crisis in a way that spins it into an advantage.
And much more...

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