Ed the Sock (and Friends)

Why do smart people do dumb things? Often it’s because faulty thoughts reinforced by our internal dialogues lead us to make faulty decisions. Liana talks with award-winning psychologist and author Dr. Jeff Nevid about how taking charge of our inner voice leads to clearer thinking and better results.

Do you know the difference between when you're being challenged and when you're experiencing an attack? A lot of people these days don't, and it's the source of a lot of unnecessary stress and damaged relationships. Liana talks about how to recognize the difference.

The actress playing the new movie version of Snow White isn't White...is that a problem? Also - do her 7 helpers need to be Little People? Plus why Big Turk chocolate bar is disgusting, what paint colour best matches Donald Trump's skin tone and much more!

Continuing on the topic of 'Why Smart People Do Dumb Things' - Religion can deepen our understanding of the human condition and of ourselves - except when it dissuades the critical thinking and education required to achieve it.  Liana speaks to Rabbi Michael Harvey (www.rabbimichaelharvey.com) about how blind religious faith can lead to misconceptions that prove harmful to ourselves and others.

We all carry baggage. And sometimes, people want you to carry theirs and your own. Sometimes, that's okay. Up to a point.

Ed's mad as Hell and not going to take it anymore - on Twitter, anyway!  Non-apology apologies! An 80s movie that has disappeared from existence! This and more with Ed the Sock & Liana Kerzner

Sex books for kids! There, bet that got your attention! Plus - How breaking wind in public relates to the Happy Days TV show which also relates to other seemingly unrelated stuff! Lizzo pee-pee controversy! Animals behaving badly! Sex books for kids! Ed & Liana Kerzner talk about all of it in their own very unique manner.

Masculinity isn't 'fragile' - it's under too many layers of pressure.

The Trudeau separation! Barbie and the outrage of fragile male egos! Pierre Poilievre's dubious makeover!  Dumb & Evil Trump vs Smart & Evil DeSantis! Why Donald Trump is the embodiment of an American myth! Doug Ford vs the Greenbelt and his own words about the Greenbelt! Lots to unpack on this episode of Small 'L' Liberals with Stephen Lautens and Steven Kerzner.

The kids are not alright! Liana talks to Dr. Betsy Holmberg https://betsyholmberg.com/ about how teens' brains work, and we do a dive into the alarming data about teen mental health crises after COVID, which is even worse among LGBTQ+ teens.

While this episode is focused on teens, everyone can benefit from the information on how our brains work!