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Episode 39

We, as a society, are obsessed with numbers in every way, shape, or form. From our grades to our followers, from the number in our bank account to the number on the scale - we surround ourselves with data and use it to make judgments about others and ourselves. And even though, by themselves, numbers aren’t bad, we gave them too much power and let them quantify our self worth too.

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Tofu Chocolate Mousse/Pudding recipe:

Blend the following:

1 block of plain tofu

1 tbsp of cocoa/cacao powder

2 tsp of agave syrup 

1/4 glass of plant-based milk 

1 soft date

1/2 tbsp of peanut butter (optional) 

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Episode 38

Today’s hustle culture can be very dangerous. Obsessing over being productive at work, school, or personal development can make us forget why we’re doing these activities in the first place. Because we often find ourselves tasks to get done to feel like we’re working, just to make ourselves believe we’re being "productive" and therefore, that we are worthwhile. This episode dives deep into why productivity culture is so addictive and why it can be detrimental to our health. 

RECOMMENDATION

Man’s Search For Meaning by Victor Frankl

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Episode 37

This week Julia is joined by The Drinkwater Brothers also known as John and Matt Drinkwater - talented performers, musicians, actors, and top-ranking goofballs. Their music was nominated for the MAC awards among others and, through their weekly live shows on Instagram, they’ve created an ever-growing online community of fans and supporters. In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation about their journey with becoming performers, how the entertainment and music industry is different in the age of social media, what it takes to have a good sibling relationship, about overcoming imposter syndrome, and about the therapeutic aspect of creating art, among many other topics. 

RECOMMENDATION

John and Matt’s playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/bgme0frvzyvwos3tu644ab9pm/playlist/2dYc0hKdCnLUS9e9R4I17F?si=vXktAECoSwKUqXwwRr0QHg&dl_branch=1

Bo Burnham comedy special on Netflix Bo Burnham: Inside | Netflix Official Sitehttps://www.netflix.com › title

THE DRINKWATER BROTHERS 

The Drinkwater Brothers on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/38BjXuKfLXfUUcDbykZTOq?si=-7wKBb2jS9yaponnj6NZvA&dl_branch=1

The Drinkwater Brothers on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thedrinkwaterbrothers/

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Episode 36

In this episode Julia talks about her struggles with making meditation a habit. She opens up about her past journey with meditation, what has contributed to the inconsistency in her meditation practice, and finally, what she (and maybe you too) should do to prevent making the same mistakes in the future. 

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Episode 35

In this episode Julia talks with Dr. Julie Fratantoni - a cognitive neuroscientist, the Head of Operations at The Brain Health Project at The University of Texas at Dallas. Through her work Julie focuses on educating and training people of all ages about reducing stress, being happy, achieving goals, and improving the overall brain health. The discussion topics included Julie’s journey with neuroscience, the pillars of brain health, the science of happiness, common brain myths, neuroscience of kindness, and gender equality in STEM. 

Aristotle: "The more you know, the more you realize you don't know."

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Download Blinkist https://www.blinkist.com

JULIE FRATANTONI 

Julie’s Instagram https://instagram.com/drjuliefratantoni?utm_medium=copy_link

Julie’s podcast https://anchor.fm/julie-fratantoni

Julie’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliefratantoni?lang=en

The Brain Health Project https://brainhealth.utdallas.edu/programs/the-brainhealth-project/

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Episode 34

This week’s episode is about carpe diem, about seizing the day, or in other words, using the time that we have here on this Earth to the fullest. It’s about taking advantage of the incredible opportunity we’ve all been given to walk, breathe, see, hear, touch, laugh as well as cry. You’ll also learn about the one rule that will help you make sure that you’re making of the potential that lies within each day.

RECOMMENDATION

Read  The Rosie Project: A Novel 

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Episode 33

In this episode you will hear Julia’s conversation with Anna Papaioannou, who also likes to go by Anna The Anxiety Coach. She has a degree in psychology, diploma in counseling, is a professional breathwork guide, a certified nutrition and health coach, and helps people all around the world in reaching their mental and physical well-being. The topics mentioned in the conversation include Anna’s own experience with overcoming anxiety and stepping away from the traditional approaches, the potential of psychedelics, the influence and power of breathwork, the gut-brain connection, learning to say “no” and many more. 

ANNA PAPAIOANNOU

Anna’s website https://annatheanxietycoach.com

Anna’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annatheanxietycoach/

Anna’s podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/330ZmAF2zrtoEu9alikp0x?si=sACNMU0nR62XUq3SB7jOvQ&nd=1

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Episode 32

An often under-discussed factor that influences our happiness and health is the power of our perception. But the way we view the world, judge it, and make expectations for the future all matter immensely on the psychological and even physiological level. In this episode, Julia discusses the influence of the placebo effect, our tendency to labeling, being mindful, and gratitude. 

RECOMMENDATIONS

Listen to ”Choicology” https://open.spotify.com/show/5eEQ5hd4CfpsYkfZZi136a?si=3pxv1CcVQ0KVGGFO0wQiTg

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SOURCES 

“A new earth” by Eckhart Tolle

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21574706/

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01867.x

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/105381009290066J

https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-mindfulness/

https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/02/18/martin-seligman-gratitude-visit-three-blessings/

Episode 31

In this episode Julia is joined by Mariana Castro - a journalist currently working for Polygraph.info with experience at Vox Media, HBO and Newsweek Media Group. They discussed Mariana’s journey with becoming a journalist, advice on getting recognized in a very saturated field, overcoming imposter syndrome, becoming a better storyteller, the problem of infobesity, activism for inequality, and inequality in Brazil, and becoming more open minded. 

RECOMMENDATIONS

Read "The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World  "

Read " The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue  "

MARIANA CASTRO

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Mariana’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marianabacastro/

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Episode 30

How can you follow your own path and stay true to yourself? How can you improve the relationships with yourself? Can you travel with no budget? What is au pairing? What is the secret to language learning and what do school teachers get wrong about it? Learn answers to all of these questions and to many more by listening to this interview with Cecily Castro - a traveler, artist, online creator, and a beautiful soul.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Watch "My Love" on Netflix My Love: Six Stories of True Love | Netflix Official Sitehttps://www.netflix.com › title

CECILY CASTRO

Cecily’s channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCxDEZmLhJQ0lc_xwc33Uy6w

Cecily’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cecilys.perspective/

Cecily’s website https://cecilycastro99.wixsite.com/website

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