Big Bros

How do you navigate the uncertain stage of life post high school? This week’s guest is Sam Witness, a 20-year-old content creator who isn’t afraid of going against the grain. After dropping out of university, Sam decided to pursue travel and content creation, portraying to school-leavers that life isn't just about following the conventional path of university and a standard job, especially if you don’t enjoy it. Instead, he encourages them to pursue their passions, discover their values, and break free from society’s traditional definition of success. 

Expect to learn the insights Sam gained about himself through his journey with rejection therapy, what Sam’s perspective is on the greatest flaw in the educational system, whether letting go of old friendships is necessary when embarking on a journey of self-growth, how journaling helped Sam manage his anxiety, what people should do when they’re uncertain about their path after finishing school, and much more!

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Do you ever find yourself feeling guilty, even when you know you haven’t done anything wrong? Guilt can be a helpful emotion, alerting us when we've done something wrong or violated our personal moral code. But why do we sometimes feel guilty even when we haven't crossed any boundaries?

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they explore why some people feel guilty for merely putting themselves first. Expect to learn the psychological mechanisms behind guilt, how to effectively stop worrying about disappointing others, how guilt can be used as a motivator for positive action, the relationship between guilt and fear, why it’s a moral duty to put yourself first, and much more!

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How do you best level up this summer? With the warmer months and mass social events on the horizon this summer, there are some essential tips we should all employ to be at our very best. 

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they share their tips on what you can do to level up for summer and have an amazing next few months. Expect to learn why Christmas work parties need to be played tactically, why you need to stock your pantry with electrolytes, if expensive sunglasses are a bad investment, the harsh truth about sunscreen, why you may not actually be in love with your summer fling, the importance of not posting every event this summer on social media, and much more!

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How can you end your year on a high? We often look ahead to the New Year, telling ourselves that only then will we start setting new personal goals and taking the steps we need to move forward. However, why not start these things early?

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they share their most helpful tips for cultivating momentum as 2024 concludes. Expect to learn why you should stop putting off that important conversation, how Jeremy is tackling his current fitness and nutrition goals, the importance of getting your blood checks done, why you should seek activities that bruise your ego, why you should start saying no, the significance of eating your meals with loved ones, how to pick your alcohol battles, and much more!

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Is the idea of ‘right person, wrong time’ valid? We often get fixated on someone, convinced that if it weren't for certain external factors, we could have our happily ever after. But doesn't the concept of the ‘right person’ seem more straightforward? Either they’re with you, or they’re not. And if they’re not, can we really say they were the right person to begin with?

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they share their thoughts on whether ‘right person wrong time’ is truly a thing. Expect to learn why ‘wrong time’ really means ‘wrong person’, the 4 key pillars defining the ‘right person’, why society over-values the notion of ‘love at first sight’, why deciding if someone is truly your ideal partner can’t be made during the honeymoon phase of love, the psychology behind why we fixate on the one who got away, why ‘poor timing’ is merely a sugar-coated excuse for why they broke up with you, and much more.

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Is watching adult content considered cheating in a relationship? Some argue that watching porn in a relationship could be considered a form of infidelity, while others view it as healthy sexual exploration. The key is to approach the topic with sensitivity, as there is no universally right or wrong stance. Understanding the motivations behind watching adult content in the context of a monogamous relationship is essential before labelling it as appropriate or inappropriate.

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they share their views on whether watching porn should be considered cheating in a relationship. Expect to learn why there is no difference between males watching adult content and females reading erotica, whether subscribing to an Only Fans star should be considered cheating, what 77% of survey respondents think about this topic, what to do if your partner disapproves of porn-watching, how to navigate your sexual urges in a long-distance relationships without watching porn, why we shouldn’t shame anyone’s sexual fantasies, and much more! 

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Should you date solely for marriage? There are many philosophies on dating, such as not marrying your first partner, waiting until marriage for physical intimacy, or simply going with the flow. But is there a single dating philosophy with the intention of marriage that is truly helpful?

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they share their view on whether people should date solely for marriage. Expect to learn about why having more than one partner in your lifetime can be beneficial, why it may be essential to have a single phase in your 20s, if marriage is truly for everyone, how to voice your long-term intentions when dating, the key to maintaining a healthy relationship for high school sweethearts, and much more.

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*EPISODE DISCLAIMER*
Please note that this episode contains discussions around addressing trauma, which may be distressing to some listeners. Reach out to a mental health professional if needed. Listener discretion is advised.

Your trauma is not an excuse for bad behaviour. This is not to say that your trauma isn’t valid nor painful, but rather that you should not use the hardships you’ve experienced as a justification to hurt and bring pain into other people’s lives. The key to resolving any trauma begins with awareness of how it impacts your day-to-day life which is a difficult but necessary step.

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they explore the most beneficial ways to address trauma. Expect to learn whether glorifying traumas is weirdly trendy amongst Gen Z, why being a victim of trauma does not give incentive to adopting a ‘victim mentality’, what interventions can be useful for dealing with complex trauma, the difference between compassion and enabling when it comes to supporting a friend dealing with trauma, the evolutionary reasons underlying trauma, and much more!

If you or someone you know is struggling, there is help, always xo
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Oftentimes we are labelled needy within relationships and friendships for expressing our wants, filling us with a sense of guilt and shame. But what’s the difference between having needs and being needy?

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they explore the careful nuance between neediness and having needs. Expect to learn how failure to communicate one’s needs can lead to a toxic and codependent relationship, the difference between healthy and unhealthy reassurance seeking, how to effectively identify which needs should be fulfilled independently, to what extent should you compromise your needs, the 3 key signs of neediness you should not overlook, and much more! 

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The ‘talking stage’ is the initial phase of a potential relationship where two people get to know each other, usually with the intention of eventually meeting up for a date. Despite this, many mess up the talking stage by becoming too clingy too soon, delaying the invitation for an actual date, and spending every waking hour texting someone they haven’t even met yet in person.

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they share their most effective strategies in navigating the talking stage. Expect to learn why people often construct false fantasies of the person they’re chatting with during the talking stage, the careful balance between displaying interest and clinginess, whether there’s any room for games during the ‘talking stage’, how to effectively transfer a conversation from dating apps to social media, how the talking stage differs before and after the first date, how to efficiently navigate texting, and much more!

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