There's value in finding the positive perspective in any situation. But sometimes this mindset doesn't allow for negative emotions. "Is being positive a role you often have to play?" On this episode I share how Esther Perel helped me realize the importance of holding space for negative emotions. Thank you for listening! Presented by Kyle Romero @kyrotechnics.

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Felix Felicis is a magical potion with the nickname Liquid Luck. According to Professor Slughorn, if you drink it “you will find all your endeavors tend to succeed”. On this episode of the Mind Tasting podcast, I discuss how a common muggle can produce the same effect. Presented by Kyle Romero @kyrotechnics.

@kyrotechnics dissects Ed Sheeran's mindset to the creative process. Ed explains that 5 years of bad songs came before the good songs. This episode is inspired by a documentary that follows Ed while he was writing his album 'Divide'. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeI9UdxBorA). Presented by Kyle Romero @kyrotechnics

A conversation w Marlena Polecka. Topics:

(1:03) expectations in relationships,

(7:20) setting boundaries is self-love,

(9:55) tracing beliefs back to childhood,

(16:30) negative behaviors as coping mechanisms,

(25:17) wanting to fix people,

(33:38) trusting intuition.

Presented by Kyle Romero. @kyrotechnics

In this episode, I share how Dr. Dre's ability to reinvent himself was the key to his success. I examine his reinventions and find the specific elements that we might use in our own personal journeys.

A conversation w Eddie Booze. Topics include:

(1:00) the social metaphors in the film Parasite,

(11:11) how Eddie started scoring film and TV,

(16:16) how to approach networking,

(25:50) the changes we’d like to see in work and education,

(39:00) the pros and cons of Universal Basic Income.

A conversation w Eddie Booze.

Topics: (0:52) the evolution of rock music.

(9:06) a blending genre original by Eddie Booze.

(12:25) our take on Old Town Road.

(14:04) one of my favorite movie experiences.

(16:22) the psychology of covers.

(29:29) the role of music in culture.

(32:10) how music affects the mind.

The mind has a tendency to seek information and make sense of the world. We want to understand and know what is going on around us. But there's a limit to what we can know.

On this episode I tell a couple stories that help me embrace not knowing.

A conversation with Joey Mezzatesta. Topics: (1:16) stay home concerts, (9:50) social gatherings online, (14:50) the psychology of reality TV, (19:25) managing media consumption, (29:09) why memes are fascinating, (32:50) and how we listen to music.

I tell the story of an allergic reaction emergency I experienced a few months ago. What happened, and what I learned. Long story short: YOUR NEEDS ARE VALID & ignoring your needs might kill you.