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Astrology. Dangerous pseudoscience? Comforting salve in a cold capitalist world? Subjugated knowledge? It's all fun and games when you're looking up your Co-Star horoscope, but according to philosopher Theodor Adorno, even a playful belief in astrology encourages submission to the status quo--and promotes fascist thinking. In this can't-miss episode, Ellie and David discuss the psychological appeal of astrology, which is experiencing a huge resurgence today. They also dive deep into the history and science behind the practice. Did you know Johannes Kepler was an astrologer? Or that your star sign is...probably not actually your sign? The episode also gets into the Barnum Effect, and some surprising similarities between astrology, weather forecasts, and personality tests.

Works discussed:

Theodor Adorno, The Stars Down to Earth
Nicholas Campion, History of Western Astrology
Roger Beck, A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
Thomas Kuhn, The Copernican Revolution
Alexander Boxer, A Scheme of Heaven: The History of Astrology and the Search for our Destiny in Data
Silvia Federici, Caliban and the Witch
Colin Koopman, How We Became Our Data
Bertram Forer, "The fallacy of personal validation: A classroom demonstration of gullibility"

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• Losing 5 or 10 pounds is different from trying to lose 100 pounds – it’s helpful to hire a psychologist or have a confidant to really get to the root cause of weight gain
• You don’t have to count calories and track obsessively to lose weight – focus on building habits and discipline
• 9 out of 10 tips are about improving self-awareness and not tracking or counting anything
• Weight loss has to come from a place of self-love and self-care – not self-hate and shame
• Exercise and nutrition has to be something you see as an improvement to your life and wellness, not punishment
• The weight loss journey does not happen overnight: set realistic goals that will challenge you beyond your current state but are attainable
• Keeping weight off is about building a good foundation of habits and discipline, understanding it will take about a year to lose 100 pounds

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten things a person should  do to successfully lose a lot of weight.

• The psychological challenges of choosing to lose 100 pounds. (2:29)
• The Biggest Loser distortion of reality. (5:20)
• Ten Things a Person Should Do to Successfully Lose a lot of Weight.
• #1 – Hire a therapist or enlist someone you trust & who loves you. (12:34)
• #2 – Ditch the motivation hype and understand the importance of discipline & good habits. (17:20)
• #3 – Focus on strength over the scale. (22:15)
• #4 – Increase activity through daily habits. (25:52)
• #5 – Eat your calories and NOT drink them. (30:07)
• #6 – Avoid heavily processed foods. (33:02)
• #7 – Create barriers between yourself and your impulses. (35:33)
• #8 – Be mindful and slow down while eating. (39:54)
• #9 – Prioritize protein. (43:51)
• #10 – Hire a nutritionist. (46:17)

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People Mentioned

• Paul Chek (@paul.chek)  Instagram

The core of every hero’s journey is a desire to step into the unknown, seek adventure, and above all, embrace metamorphosis.

For Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mike Posner, that meant trading the comforts of Hollywood for a Mount Everest base camp—and ditching the tour bus to instead walk across America.

Let me explain.

After skyrocketing to fame following the release of his debut song Cooler Than Me, Mike built a career writing infectious pop meditations (that have accrued billions of streams) for some of music’s biggest stars—people like Justin Beiber, Pharrell, Maroon 5, Tom Morello, Snoop Dogg, Nick Jonas, and Avicii. As follows, he also built a life on womanizing, partying, money, and fame.

In our last exchange back in 2019, Mike and I discussed his moment of awakening—the events that led him to give away all his possessions, buy a van, and live more simply. But much has changed for Mike since we last sat down. Over the last two-plus years, he’s walked 2000+ miles across America and followed it up this past year by summiting Mt. Everest, racking up a depth of experience-based wisdom along the way.

Mike moves through the world with such a beautiful, heart-centered perspective. I appreciate the way in which he wears his heart on his sleeve, his ability to lean into vulnerability, and the manner in which he confronts struggle with curiosity.

Today’s exchange is centered on his quest for meaning and authenticity. It’s about channeling pain into art, grief into gratitude, and above all, redefining yourself and self-imposed limits.

Note: Mike was kind enough to perform a few songs live in our studio, so please stick around to the very end, as he takes us out with a performance you will not want to miss.

To read more click here. You can also watch listen to our exchange on YouTube.

I’m proud to help share my friend’s experience, wisdom, and infectious hope. It’s truly magical, and my hope is that you find it as moving as I did.

Peace + Plants,

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