Learn Me Something

Learn Me Something

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Learn Me Something episodes

  • The Political Switch

    Synopsis: Is it true that Democrats used to be the conservative party and Republicans used to be the progressive party? This week on Learn Me Something, Rich and Aaron delve into American political party history to uncover the facts.

    Duration: 57:45:00

    Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

    Episode Links
    • When and (to an extent) why did the parties switch places?
    • Lyndon Johnson
    • Reactions to the New Deal
    • Why Did the Democratic and Republican Parties Switch Platforms?
    • Is it true that Democrats used to be the conservative party and Republicans used to be the progressive party?
    • How Voter ID Laws Discriminate
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        • Download: Episode 10: The Political Switch

          58 min
        • The Art of Breathing

          Synopsis: Breathing is the essence of all life. It’s a necessity, but you probably don’t think about it—that’s because it’s a completely automated system in the human body. This week Aaron and Rich dig into different types of breathing, clinical and scientific studies done it, and how the nuances of breath affect our daily lives.

          Duration: 1:01:02

          Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

          Episode Links
          • Yoga for anxiety and depression
          • Relaxation techniques: Breath control helps quell errant stress response
          • Just Breathe: Body Has A Built-In Stress Reliever
          • Relaxation Techniques for Health
          • 4 scientific studies on how meditation can affect your heart, brain and creativity
          Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter
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          Download: Episode 9: The Art of Breathing

          1 hr 2 min
        • The Art of Breathing

          Synopsis: Breathing is the essence of all life. It’s a necessity, but you probably don’t think about it—that’s because it’s a completely automated system in the human body. This week Aaron and Rich dig into different types of breathing, clinical and scientific studies done it, and how the nuances of breath affect our daily lives.

          Duration: 1:01:02

          Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

          Episode Links
          • Yoga for anxiety and depression
          • Relaxation techniques: Breath control helps quell errant stress response
          • Just Breathe: Body Has A Built-In Stress Reliever
          • Relaxation Techniques for Health
          • 4 scientific studies on how meditation can affect your heart, brain and creativity
          • Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter
            • @LMSPodcast on Twitter
            • Learn Me Something on Facebook
            • @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
            • Subscribe to Learn Me Something!
              • Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.
              • Download: Episode 9: The Art of Breathing

                1 hr 2 min
              • Understanding Epilepsy And Seizures

                Synopsis: Epilepsy is a group of neurological disorders characterized by epileptic seizures. It’s more common than you think. In fact, it’s likely you’ve met someone who lives with it every day of their lives. This week, Approximately one percent of the world’s population has it. Aaron and Rich take you through what it all means, how those affected cope, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and what emerging research may uncover towards improved medication and treatment.

                Duration: 1:08:21

                Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

                Episode Links
                • Epilepsy triggers
                • Epileptic seizure events
                • History of epilepsy
                • Living alone with epilepsy and how to stay safe
                • The types of epileptic seizures
                • What it’s like to have a seizure
                • Symptoms and causes of epilepsy
                • Epileptic seizures as described by Wikipedia
                • Book: “My Daddy Has Epilepsy” by Stacey Chillemi
                Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter
                • @LMSPodcast on Twitter
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                Subscribe to Learn Me Something!
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                Download: Episode 8: Understanding Epilepsy And Seizures

                1 hr 9 min
              • Understanding Epilepsy And Seizures

                Synopsis: Epilepsy is a group of neurological disorders characterized by epileptic seizures. It’s more common than you think. In fact, it’s likely you’ve met someone who lives with it every day of their lives. This week, Approximately one percent of the world’s population has it. Aaron and Rich take you through what it all means, how those affected cope, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and what emerging research may uncover towards improved medication and treatment.

                Duration: 1:08:21

                Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

                Episode Links
                • Epilepsy triggers
                • Epileptic seizure events
                • History of epilepsy
                • Living alone with epilepsy and how to stay safe
                • The types of epileptic seizures
                • What it’s like to have a seizure
                • Symptoms and causes of epilepsy
                • Epileptic seizures as described by Wikipedia
                • Book: “My Daddy Has Epilepsy” by Stacey Chillemi
                • Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter
                  • @LMSPodcast on Twitter
                  • Learn Me Something on Facebook
                  • @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
                  • Subscribe to Learn Me Something!
                    • Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.
                    • Download: Episode 8: Understanding Epilepsy And Seizures

                      1 hr 9 min
                    • An Introduction to Neurons And Glia

                      Synopsis: This week we give you a detailed introduction into the human nervous system, neurons and glia. Learn all about how it works as well as how dendrites propagate the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma, of the neuron from which the dendrites project.

                      Duration: 47:10:00

                      Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

                      Episode Links
                      • Central Nervous System
                      • Dendrite
                      • Soma
                      • Neuron
                      • Synapse
                      Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter
                      • @LMSPodcast on Twitter
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                      Download: Episode 7: An Introduction to Neurons And Glia

                      48 min
                    • An Introduction to Neurons And Glia

                      Synopsis: This week we give you a detailed introduction into the human nervous system, neurons and glia. Learn all about how it works as well as how dendrites propagate the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma, of the neuron from which the dendrites project.

                      Duration: 47:10:00

                      Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

                      Episode Links
                      • Central Nervous System
                      • Dendrite
                      • Soma
                      • Neuron
                      • Synapse
                      • Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter
                        • @LMSPodcast on Twitter
                        • Learn Me Something on Facebook
                        • @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
                        • Subscribe to Learn Me Something!
                          • Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.
                          • Download: Episode 7: An Introduction to Neurons And Glia

                            48 min
                          • Rules And Regulations

                            Synopsis: Rules and regulations, our world is made up of them, but do we give them much thought? This week, Aaron and Rich dive deep into a cornucopia of regulations that have affected industries over the last several centuries.

                            Duration: 1:00:58

                            Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

                            Episode Links
                            • Regulations explained on Wikipedia
                            Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter
                            • @LMSPodcast on Twitter
                            • Learn Me Something on Facebook
                            • @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
                            Subscribe to Learn Me Something!
                            • Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.

                            Download: Episode 6: Rules And Regulations

                            1 hr 1 min
                          • Rules And Regulations

                            Synopsis: Rules and regulations, our world is made up of them, but do we give them much thought? This week, Aaron and Rich dive deep into a cornucopia of regulations that have affected industries over the last several centuries.

                            Duration: 1:00:58

                            Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

                            Episode Links
                            • Regulations explained on Wikipedia
                            • Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter
                              • @LMSPodcast on Twitter
                              • Learn Me Something on Facebook
                              • @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
                              • Subscribe to Learn Me Something!
                                • Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.
                                • Download: Episode 6: Rules And Regulations

                                  1 hr 1 min
                                • Shamanic Entanglement

                                  Synopsis: Shamanism. You’ve heard of it, but likely know very little about it. Two weeks ago we covered a complex subject called “Quantum Entanglement”. Today’s podcast crosses over into familiar territory and dovetails nicely into Shamanism and its history with many different human cultures.

                                  Duration: 50:45:00

                                  Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

                                  Episode Links
                                  • Shamanism explained on Wikipedia
                                  Follow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter
                                  • @LMSPodcast on Twitter
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                                  Subscribe to Learn Me Something!
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                                  Download: Episode 5: Shamanic Entanglement

                                  51 min

                                About Learn Me Something

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                                Learn Me Something is a podcast that celebrates our ignorance as the beginning of the search for truth. Every week we select diverse subjects outside our neurosphere. The intent is to learn and teach…