Impostors Anonymous

KS joins IA for the first time to discuss how the unprecedented changes of 2020 allowed her to return to her passion after more than a decade-long hiatus. The conversation centers around the unique ways in which everyone has attempted to cope with these bizarre times as well as a range of related topics including:

• identifying with our successes and failures
• the weight of success and trying to live up to it
• the futility of attempting to recapture our past selves
• our growing empathy problem
• the false dichotomy of creators vs consumers
• becoming comfortable with "making" others uncomfortable

and many more!

Notable mentions:

Maluma - Columbian singer and songwriter

Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman

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Carolina makes her first appearance on IA to explore human behavior and belief. The conversation builds towards a deep dive on free will and emotional freedom, as well a range of related topics including:

• tools for getting out of a rut
• changing the momentum of our emotions
• the importance of good faith conversation
• being study subject number one
• the discreet fear of success
• the importance of perceived individual agency
• the overwhelming power of limiting beliefs
• can "false" beliefs be valuable?

and many more!

Notable mentions:

Joseph Campbell - professor and author of "The Hero's Journey"

Aubrey Marcus - experimentalist, podcaster, and founder of Onnit

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Brandon and Mitch embark on their long-awaited first conversation after a day of experimentation, meditation, and reflection. As they explore Mitch's unique journey of evolution, a few topics come into focus including:

• the utility of breathwork as a psychedelic experience
• the awkward reflection that comes with rapid change
• accepting imperfection and focusing on simply being
• how chronic adversity seeds curiosity and open-mindedness
• coping with survivor's guilt
• practical advice for taking baby steps towards holistic health

and many more!

Notable mentions:

Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Joe Dispenza

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Morgan and Brandon check in on the record for the first time to try to find some stability in candid conversation after a rather turbulent stretch of days. The discussion explores the utility of routines, the difficulty of knowing your "true north" in decision-making, the importance of belonging, and the delicate balance of having compassion for others while prioritizing oneself.

Notable mentions:

Glennon Doyle - author of the best-selling book Untamed

Viktor Frankl - psychiatrist and author of A Man's Search for Meaning

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Kevin makes another appearance on IA to chat about the state of our collective connectivity and the barriers we face in route to a more free, fair, and sustainable society. The conversation finds its footing on a few topics including:

• the recent social media outage and the role these platforms play in our lives
• the state of free speech, cancel culture, and censorship on social media platforms
• how technology amplifies the best and worst of humanity
• the evolution of political polarization and misinformation in the US
• why climate change might ironically be our only hope

Notable mentions:

Breaking Points - A Youtube show and podcast pushing back against corporate media

Spanglish Coffee Company - Kevin's new Miami-based espresso venture

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Brandon candidly fields a few questions from the IA community that hone in on his fears, doubts, and dreams.

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Adam makes his second appearance on IA to assess the state of the current political climate in the US and its notable changes, or lack thereof, over the course of the past year. As Brandon and Adam try to hone in on the most formidable problems faced by those with hopes of a more cooperative and healthy political landscape, a few topics come into focus including:

• misinformation and mistrust of our institutions
• prevalence of racism vs classicism
• equality of outcome vs equality of opportunity
• the effects of disproportionate political engagement across income levels
• what is the relationship between raising the floor and lowering the ceiling?

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A month after his successful awake brain surgery, Josh rejoins IA to kick off Season 2. The discussion centers around Josh's unique relationship with fear, how the past few months have impacted his identity, the importance of meeting others where they are, and where Josh is hoping to steer his reality now that he's tumor-free.

Notable Mentions:

How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera

Becoming Nobody by Ram Dass

The Surgeon's Cut (Episode 2) - the docuseries about Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon Dr. Q who performed Josh's surgery

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