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:

October 08, 2025 The Surprising Truth About CREATIVITY Nobody Tells You
Your brain has a switch for creativity. And it doesn't flip through force.

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2min
October 07, 2025 Why Smart People Doubt Themselves!
The more capable you become, the more you start to question yourself.

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1min
October 06, 2025 Peace vs Control: Why Your Brain Can't Find Calm
If your peace depends on everything going right—that's not peace. That's control.

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1min
October 03, 2025 Physics Proves Nothing You’ve Ever Done Is Actually Lost (Mind-Blowing)
In this universe, nothing is lost.

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1min
October 02, 2025 You’re Trapped in a Mental Feedback Loop (Here’s How to Break Free)
Your thoughts, feelings, and actions repeat because your brain spots patterns—even ones that keep you stuck.

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1min
October 01, 2025 Scientists Discovered Why Sad Songs Actually Make You Feel Better
Ever reach for sad music when you’re feeling low? Science explains why.

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1min
September 30, 2025 Why Smart People Are Actually Experts at Being Wrong (Shocking Psychology)
Intelligence has a dark side.

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1min
September 29, 2025 Your Excuses Are Actually Fear in Disguise (Psychology Explains Why)
Ever notice how your best excuses sound perfectly reasonable?

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1min
September 26, 2025 Scientists Discovered You Control The Universe
Ever notice how things shift when you pay attention?

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1min
September 25, 2025 Why Being Rejected Feels Like Getting Punched
Rejection hurts like pain, because your brain processes as real pain.

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1min

FAQs about 1-Minute Wonder:

How many episodes does 1-Minute Wonder have?

The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.