The US Presidential Election is weeks away, and while Brett and Nick initially thought they wouldn't address it in the show, it eventually became clear there was no way around it. After all, the whole premise of Where There's Smoke is to take pop culture and current events, and wrap it up into a conversation about self-development. And the current US Election is dominating both pop culture and current events.

That said, this still is WTS and not a political podcast, so Brett and Nick are using the current election climate to talk about a series of things from responsibility to lying to democracy to decency. And though the show leaps off of things happening in the political arena, it is really about being a better human being, and we believe the ideas in here that apply to your everyday lives.

So hit play, and let's see if we can find the positive and productive in this perceived mess of an election.

And of course, this week's WTSdigs with Brett & Nick.

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WTS Digs!

Brett: Reply All https://gimletmedia.com/show/reply-all/

Nick: Michelle Obama's Speech About Sexual Assault and the Election: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ45VLgbe_E

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This was originally released on October 18, 2016 as an episode of Where There's Smoke entitled, Decency Now! (Election Special).

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It's the Season 3 premiere and Brett and Nick are asking: "Is stress really THAT bad?"

To help them unpack this question they are joined by health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, Kelly McGonigal. Kelly's most recent book is The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good At It.

Brett and Nick ask:

What if everything you know about stress is but a fraction of the story?

What if the science you know about stress is just a story?

And what does any of this have to do with rodents and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Find out in this episode.

Plus, Nick & Brett are back with a fully cooked segment of WTSdigs!

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GUEST

Kelly McGonigal

Twitter: @KellyMcGonigal

Website: http://kellymcgonigal.com/

Check out Kelly's latest book, The Upside of Stress, and her TEDtalk, How to make stress your friend: https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend

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This was originally released on October 11, 2016 as an episode of Where There's Smoke entitled, Change Your Mind (Stress).

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So much of our life is going from Point A to Point B, and it is about execution, deliverables, and responsibilities. And there is an absolutely a place for that. However for our sanity, and our success, it is also important that we take breaks. And these breaks provide us with much more than just a rest - they are an opportunity to reboot and reset -  and they can dictate the quality of our work and our lives.

In our 50th episode (and the final episode of Season Two), we are joined by Karan Bajaj - best-selling author, marketing executive, and striving yogi, who has found a way to take yearlong sabbaticals on a semi-regular basis. We talk with Karan about the importance of extended breaks on our creativity, mindset, and identity.

Plus a few "digs" for the road.

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GUEST

Karan Bajaj

Twitter: @RealKaranBajaj

To order a copy of Karan Bajaj's new book, The Yoga of Max's Discontent (and get some FREE gifts!), go to www.KaranBajaj.com/yogamax

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This was originally released on May 24, 2016 as an episode of Where There's Smoke entitled, Plunge Into Nothing (Breaks).

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Eventually, we're all forced to turn around and face the truth. In today's episode, Nick shares a truth with Brett that he is having a hard time accepting and together - with some very special help - they try to get a handle on it.

Where There's Smoke is approaching the Big 5-0 (this is it's 49th full episode), and we are talking acceptance.

Plus, a brand new WTSdigs!

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WTS Digs

Brett: Whitney - No Woman: https://youtu.be/CGKN6qiDqnk

Nick: "Next Time on Lonny": https://youtu.be/nUnXlhzicx0?list=PL3qi8J5cf3ZgKEUhWzXmwFHurBR4F_a-k

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This was originally released on May 18, 2016 as an episode of Where There's Smoke entitled, Can't Get There From Hair (Acceptance).

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Our first ever 48 Hour Challenge! We took suggestions from our listeners and this week we were assigned trauma. We'll explore some of our own traumas, uncover what causes it, how we can cope with it, and even how we can thrive from it. And through it all, we are reminded that no matter our circumstances, one powerful element remains.

Plus, a new WTSdigs.

GUESTS

Auberon Wolf

Website:http://www.auberonwolf.com

WTS Digs

Brett's Dig: Banshee (http://www.cinemax.com/banshee)

Nick's Dig: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (https://www.netflix.com/title/80025384_)

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This was originally released on April 5, 2016 as an episode of Where There's Smoke entitled, Choice Endures (Trauma).

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All time is indeed created equal. Where it becomes unequal is in how we choose to spend it.

This week's episode started with 87 hours - 87 hours that Brett spent with his son, Radek. And those 3.5 days turned into an exploration of Quality Time: What is it, how do we create it, and why is it so critical to all of our relationships.

Joining us in this exploration is Jim Shiels, creator of The Family Board Meeting strategy. And through several studies, including one that has spanned 75 years, we discover that quality time and the quality of our relationships has been shown to to strongly impact our health and happiness from childhood to adults.

Plus, the grand return of WTSdigs. This time with Brett & Nick in the same room!

GUESTS

Jim Sheils

Website:www.QualityTimeRevolution.com

WTS Digs

Brett's Dig: Pickleback (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickleback)

Nick's Dig - Louis CK'sHorace & Pete(https://louisck.net/show/horace-and-pete)

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This was originally released on March 22, 2016 as an episode of Where There's Smoke entitled, 87 Hours (Quality Time).

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Criticism seems to be running rampant in our world these days. This week, we ask some important questions: Why do we seem more interested in tearing others down than building them up? What is the deal with this plague of criticism in our world? Why do we do it? And what does it cost us?

Then we turn our sights to the alternatives to criticism. How can we alter our behaviour,inspire change, and build relationships?

Plus, in our midroll, Nick is joined by some listeners to revisit multitasking and share your thoughts.

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This was originally released on March 15, 2016 as an episode of Where There's Smoke entitled, Stop, Looks, Listen (Criticism).

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This is the second episode in our examination of truth and lies. This week we're exploring the lies we tell ourselves. Why do we do that and how can we figure out when we're doing it? We talk to Dr. Cortney Warren, author of the book Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception. She talks with us about self-deception and how to combat it.

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This was originally released on February 16, 2016 as an episode of Where There's Smoke entitled, Living Our Lies (Truth).

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In honor of the return of Serial, this week we're looking at Truth - well, truth and lies. Sometimes we lie for good reasons and sometimes we lie for bad ones. Which is which and why does it matter? Also, Author Scott Berkun also talks to us about The Myths of Innovation.

Note: This is part one of a two-part episode. Make sure to come back next week!

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This was originally released on February 9, 2015 as an episode of Where There's Smoke entitled, The Case Against The Truth (Lies).

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Every week, we strive to use the stories around us - news, pop culture, sports - to help make a positive change within ourselves and our listeners. With so many people emotionally impacted by the recent death of David Bowie (including us), we wanted to try and understand what we can learn from his life.

That ultimately led us into an exploration of authenticity. A word that in many ways has become misused in our modern lives; but the more we looked into what it means to be authentic, the more we realized that there was something valuable there.

So, join us on an exploration to understand "authenticity" and how can we become more authentic in our own lives and businesses.

Plus: A special David Bowie edition of WTS Digs.

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This was originally released on January 19, 2015 as an episode of Where There's Smoke entitled, Turn And Face The Strange (Authenticity).

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