1-Minute Wonder

By Kay Rubacek

Exploring what it means to stay human in a world increasingly shaped by machines, metrics, and systems. Hosted by author, filmmaker, and Chinese prison survivor, Kay Rubacek.

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How many episodes does 1-Minute Wonder have?

The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.

1-Minute Wonder episodes:

August 05, 2025 Why I Created This Podcast to Help Soothe Your Soul
A special bonus episode for you and a long overdue introduction. Thanks for being here!

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August 04, 2025 Comparison is a Shortcut to Feeling Small
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August 03, 2025 Why You You Are 99% "Nothing"
You are made of atoms, and atoms are over 99% empty space.
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August 02, 2025 You Don’t Need to Chase This. It’s Already Saving Your Life.
You can live weeks without food. Days without water. But only minutes without breath.
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August 01, 2025 Why Feeling Empty Is a Good Thing
We’ve been conditioned to see space, silence, and stillness as wasted time. But quantum physics tells a different story.

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July 31, 2025 Why Constant Motion Keeps You Stuck
You weren’t built to go full speed all day. And when you never slow down, your body stays stuck in stress mode.

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July 30, 2025 Your Cells Are Telling You Something Big. Don't Ignore Them.
Even on a cellular level, your body is asking for space.

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July 29, 2025 The Truth About Why Your Brain Can't Handle This Information (And What You Can Do About It)
The human brain's working memory can only hold about 4 things at once, but we’re being hit with thousands of inputs a day.

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July 28, 2025 Why Your Mind Feels Scattered (And What To Do About It)
You’re not imagining the overwhelm. You’re swimming in a data tsunami. Get the full science here: www.1MinuteWonder.com

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July 27, 2025 What If Gravity Was Just a Tiny Bit Stronger?
If gravity shifted even slightly, life wouldn’t exist. You’re not an accident of the cosmos — you’re part of its precision.
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FAQs about 1-Minute Wonder:

How many episodes does 1-Minute Wonder have?

The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.