Preconceived

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Preconceived episodes

March 10, 2020 34. Indie Musicians - Talent, Risk and Fame
In the world of musicians, are the most famous ones the most talented? Is skill level truly what differentiates the mega pop star from the lesser known artist? And do you have to have a certain level of risk tolerance if deciding to pursue a career in this difficult to penetrate competitive industry? Tiz McNamara is an Irish singer-songwriter whose songs have racked up over eight million streams on Spotify.
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37 min
March 03, 2020 33. CTE - The Sports Concussion Problem
Contact sports are dangerous. But just how dangerous? Evidence regarding the dangers of repeated concussions has emerged over the last several decades that make one take pause as an athlete, a coach, a parent and a fan. CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) is a disease associated with repeated concussions, which is characterized by Alzheimer's-like changes in the brain. It can lead to severe mental health disorders include anxiety and depression, and there are cases of professional athletes who have committed suicide, thought to be attributable to the condition. Dr. Charles Tator, a neurosurgeon who has devoted much of his career to the study of CTE, joins the podcast to discuss the science of concussions, the current evidence regarding CTE, and the morality of participating in high contact sports.
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39 min
February 23, 2020 32. Home Schooling
Many parents might debate which school to send their kids, but there usually isn't a debate as to whether they should send their kids to a school at all. Josh Steimle is an entrepreneur, and he and his wife were dissatisfied with the state of the current education system. As opposed to just lamenting the present school system as an foregone reality, they decided to take action and home school their kids. He joins the podcast to discuss what home schooling is and why he believes this can be a more effective way for kids to learn.
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40 min
February 18, 2020 32. Home Schooling
Many parents might debate which school to send their kids, but there usually isn't a debate as to whether they should send their kids to a school at all. Josh Steimle is an entrepreneur, and he and his wife were dissatisfied with the state of the current education system. As opposed to just lamenting the present school system as an unnegotiable reality, they decided to take action and home school their kids. He joins the podcast to discuss what home schooling is and why he believes this can be a more effective way for kids to learn.
39 min
February 11, 2020 31. Public Speaking: Fear, Failure and Authenticity
Eric Silverberg and Eli Gladstone, founders of Speaker Labs, shed light on why it is ingrained into our DNA to fear public speaking and how we can look at public speaking "failures" in a more favourable light. Why is public speaking so important, and how do we decipher an authentic public speaker from a charismatic phoney?
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49 min
February 04, 2020 30. Athletes - The Psychology of High Performance
What separates an elite athlete from others in their sport? Is there a psychological and physical recipe to becoming an athlete on the world stage? Which factors are associated with high performance and what characteristics can lead to an athlete's downfall? Beorn Nijenhuis was a Dutch Olympian speedskater who went on to study the neuroscience and psychology of high performance athletics. He joins the podcast to explore what contributes to the psyche of an elite athlete.
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50 min
January 28, 2020 29. What are Life Coaches?
The life coaching industry has really taken off over the past decade. Some people swear by having a life coach, while others don't actually understand what a life coach is. How is a life coach different from a therapist? What kinds of qualifications and certifications does a life coach have? Is there any difference between hiring a life coach and just seeking the advice of your trusted friends and family? Kiki Ura, life coach and founder of the Namaslay brand, joins the podcast to share her experiences and provide clarity to those who might be skeptical.
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41 min
January 21, 2020 28. Intellectual Disabilities
What is it like to live with an intellectual disability? Jeffery Masci was deprived of oxygen during his birth, which led to lifelong challenges with intellectual disability. This manifested as slower information processing, as well as language and speech difficulties. While his condition has led to significant social and professional challenges, Jeffery has persevered to accomplish much during his life. He joins the podcast to discuss preconceptions regarding his disability and to challenge the notions that many people have regarding what is possible for him to achieve.
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25 min
January 13, 2020 27. Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima
Shinji Mikamo is a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. His daughter, psychologist Dr. Akiko Mikamo, joins the podcast to share her father's story of survival and resilience in the face of the most deadly bomb to ever be dropped on the planet. She speaks about some of the common historical misconceptions regarding the necessity of dropping the atomic bomb and shares her father's lessons of forgiveness and empathy that he has urged others to adopt throughout his life.
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43 min
January 08, 2020 26. Hypnosis
What exactly is hypnosis? And how much do we truly understand about the subconscious and the thoughts that lurk deep in our minds? Hypnotist Luke Chao joins the podcast to discuss both the theories of hypnosis and the practical applications of hypnotherapy that are often used to help people quit smoking and conquer fears such as public speaking.
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44 min

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Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world. In each episode, Zale engages with…