Insights Into Things

Insights Into Things

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Insights Into Things episodes

  • Insights Into Teens: Episode 177 ”Unconscious Bias” (Audio)

    Ever wondered how your unconscious mind could be steering your decisions, actions, and perceptions? Welcome to another enlightening episode of Insights into Teens, where we, Joseph and Madison, will guide you through the labyrinth of the human mind to uncover the subtle yet pervasive phenomena of unconscious biases. We unravel how these hidden prejudices shape our everyday lives and potentially impact workforce diversity.


    Join us as we delve into the different types of unconscious biases, including affinity bias—our inherent inclination towards those who share similarities with us, and the halo effect— our tendency to overgeneralize a positive first impression. We'll shed light on these biases using personal anecdotes and observations, to help you recognize how these biases might quietly exist even within your closest relations.

    But we won't stop at just recognizing these biases; we're committed to helping you overcome them. Learn from us how becoming more aware of our prejudices can lead us to more reflective and conscious thinking and action. We'll explore techniques to interrupt these biases and enact positive change in our attitudes. We also highlight the role of positive influences in our lives in helping us identify and correct our prejudices. So, buckle up and get ready to challenge your perceptions and become a better version of yourself today.

    54 min
  • Insights Into Teens: Episode 176 ”Distorting Parental Rights” (Video)

    Are your parental rights being hijacked for a political agenda? Brace yourselves as we unravel the increasingly controversial issue of Parental Rights in Education. We're going to tear apart the initiatives that are drastically transforming the history and culture of our nation under the guise of parental rights, and scrutinize the politically influenced ideologies that could be damaging our children's futures.


    In the first half, we're going to expose how the concept of parental rights is being distorted to control what's taught in classrooms, what books are accessible to students, and to challenge the professional authority of our educators. We'll also take you back to the roots of this ideological shift in the parental rights movement with Michael P Ferris, and examine the crafty switch in tactics to lobby for laws that favor their agenda. But that's not all, we'll also delve into the growing influence of organizations like parentalrights.org and the new Parents' Bill of Rights laws in Florida and Georgia.

    Fasten your seatbelts for the latter half as we explore the implications of these fear-driven laws and underscore the significance of open communication with your child. We'll walk you through Florida's ongoing battle over AP Psychology and the political nuances of parental rights in the state. We'll shine a light on the hypocrisy and potential impacts of these laws, and wrap up by highlighting the importance of subscribing to and providing feedback for podcasts like ours - 'Insights Into Teens', 'Insights & Entertainment', and 'Insights Into Tomorrow'. You won't want to miss this!

    58 min
  • Insights Into Teens: Episode 176 ”Distorting Parental Rights” (Audio)

    Are your parental rights being hijacked for a political agenda? Brace yourselves as we unravel the increasingly controversial issue of Parental Rights in Education. We're going to tear apart the initiatives that are drastically transforming the history and culture of our nation under the guise of parental rights, and scrutinize the politically influenced ideologies that could be damaging our children's futures.


    In the first half, we're going to expose how the concept of parental rights is being distorted to control what's taught in classrooms, what books are accessible to students, and to challenge the professional authority of our educators. We'll also take you back to the roots of this ideological shift in the parental rights movement with Michael P Ferris, and examine the crafty switch in tactics to lobby for laws that favor their agenda. But that's not all, we'll also delve into the growing influence of organizations like parentalrights.org and the new Parents' Bill of Rights laws in Florida and Georgia.

    Fasten your seatbelts for the latter half as we explore the implications of these fear-driven laws and underscore the significance of open communication with your child. We'll walk you through Florida's ongoing battle over AP Psychology and the political nuances of parental rights in the state. We'll shine a light on the hypocrisy and potential impacts of these laws, and wrap up by highlighting the importance of subscribing to and providing feedback for podcasts like ours - 'Insights Into Teens', 'Insights & Entertainment', and 'Insights Into Tomorrow'. You won't want to miss this!

    58 min
  • Insights Into Teens: Episode 175 “Overcoming Overthinking” (Video)

    Have you ever found yourself falling down a negative spiral where it feels as if your brain won't shut off? 

    This is what overthinking can feel like. 

    Many of us get in our own way by overthinking. 

    This can look like: 

    • worrying about things you can't control
  • delaying decisions to keep researching options
  • dwelling on your shortcomings
  • or maybe trying to predict other people's feelings or actions.

    • Sound familiar? Don't worry, in this episode of Insights Into teens we’ll discuss the tools, strategies, and activities to help you let go of overthinking so you can become calmer, happier, and overall more productive.

    48 min
  • Insights Into Teens: Episode 175 “Overcoming Overthinking” (Audio)

    Have you ever found yourself falling down a negative spiral where it feels as if your brain won't shut off? 

    This is what overthinking can feel like. 

    Many of us get in our own way by overthinking. 

    This can look like: 

    • worrying about things you can't control
  • delaying decisions to keep researching options
  • dwelling on your shortcomings
  • or maybe trying to predict other people's feelings or actions.

    • Sound familiar? Don't worry, in this episode of Insights Into teens we’ll discuss the tools, strategies, and activities to help you let go of overthinking so you can become calmer, happier, and overall more productive.

    48 min
  • Insights Into Tomorrow: Episode 21 ”Is The Supreme Court Broken” (Video)

    With a series of landmark rulings from the Supreme Court, some which were precedent breaking, almost all in support of the current conservative agenda, is the Supreme Court Broken?

    Are nine unelected justices, three of which were hand picked by probably the most controversial president in American history dictating the direction of a government that is supposed to be a Republic of the people?

    That’s what we’ll be discussing on today’s episode of Insights Into Tomorrow

    1 hr 13 min
  • Insights Into Tomorrow: Episode 21 ”Is The Supreme Court Broken” (Audio)

    With a series of landmark rulings from the Supreme Court, some which were precedent breaking, almost all in support of the current conservative agenda, is the Supreme Court Broken?

    Are nine unelected justices, three of which were hand picked by probably the most controversial president in American history dictating the direction of a government that is supposed to be a Republic of the people?

    That’s what we’ll be discussing on today’s episode of Insights Into Tomorrow

    1 hr 13 min
  • Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 151 ”Indy Strikes Back: The Disney Firesale” (Video)

    With writers and actors on strike, box office numbers struggling to rebound after the pandemic, and missteps with streaming costing studios billions, what could Hollywood possibly do to save the day? 

    Maybe have a firesale and make some money, or at least that’s what Bob Iger is looking to do. 

    But before we see our heroes on the picket lines or the unemployment lines we first saw them on the silver screen in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and we’ve got our thoughts on that and more coming up in this episode of Insights Into Entertainment.

    51 min
  • Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 151 ”Indy Strikes Back: The Disney Firesale” (Audio)

    With writers and actors on strike, box office numbers struggling to rebound after the pandemic, and missteps with streaming costing studios billions, what could Hollywood possibly do to save the day? 

    Maybe have a firesale and make some money, or at least that’s what Bob Iger is looking to do. 

    But before we see our heroes on the picket lines or the unemployment lines we first saw them on the silver screen in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and we’ve got our thoughts on that and more coming up in this episode of Insights Into Entertainment.

    51 min
  • Insights Into Teens: Episode 174 “Ways to Improve Mental Health Without Therapy” (Video)

    What do you do if you need mental health help but you can’t get it. Maybe it’s too costly. Maybe you don’t have insurance that covers it. Maybe you’re not conveniently located to meet with a therapist. 

    On this Episode of Insights Into Teens we’re going to look at some options you have that are low cost, easy access and things you can do on your own to help your mental health.

    49 min

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Insights Into Things is a podcast network bringing unique perspectives and deep dives into some of the every day things we deal with on a regular basis. From the trials and tribulations teenagers…