Symphony Podcast

Have you ever held on to the truth so long that it started to eat away at you? Did it feel like a weight lifted when you finally let it out? In a recent conversation with Andrew Huberman on The Huberman Lab Podcast, professor and medical director of addiction medicine at Stanford University, Anna Lembke, shared the science behind why telling the truth actually strengthens your brain's connectivity and can increase your mood and overall feeling of wellbeing. 

Matthew and Kyle discuss what it means to tell the truth, the difference between capital T Truths, and personal truths, and the critical importance of knowing the difference. 

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Enjoy the show!

Links:
Episode from Huberman Lab Podcast
Dopamine Nation - Rich Roll Podcast

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CreativeLive just launched a completely free. no strings attached new program called Back to Biz. It's a collection of 400+ video lessons, articles, mini documentaries and interviews from some of the world's leading instructors. Creatives and small businesses around the world were hit hardest by the events of the past 18 months, and this program is designed to help you restart, pivot and recover.

All you have to do is go to creativelive.com/backtobiz, enter your email and sign up. Classes range from social media marketing, branding, creating revenue streams, hiring, building a Shopify store, digital body language and a ton more. 

Next week we'll be back with a new episode. In the meantime check out the class list and dig into the free program! 

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What trajectory is your life taking? We all want to perform at a high level. We set goals, and develop routines that will take us where we want to go. But what happens when something throws us off the path we’ve set for ourselves? When you’re on top of your game, it’s easy to feel like one or two setbacks can majorly change the trajectory of your conceptualized success. Life can get busy - we miss workouts, slack off on assignments, eat junk food, drink too much, etc. But are you doing more good than bad? Are you productive more often than not? Are you eating healthy more days than you’re eating junk food? Life is a game of averages. We cannot operate at peak performance levels all the time. So how can we set ourselves up for optimal performance? Where can we find more balance? How can we give ourselves grace and positive self talk even when we feel like we’re slipping? Matthew and Kyle discuss the perspective of averages when it comes to daily activities, and how seeing your life through this lens can promote positivity and balance.

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Was I productive today? Was I nourished today? These two questions are not mutually exclusive. As the great Rumi once said, “Yesterday, I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” Recalibrating how we evaluate our days opens up an important discussion around what really is the point of life? Are we just numbers on a balance sheet? Is our value to society measured in dollars and cents?

These questions and more come up in our conversation today with filmmaker and climate action communicator Sanjana Sekhar. Sanjana's unique upbringing has unsurprisingly led her down a path centered around healing, applying age-old wisdom and sharing stories that uplift communities typically not represented in the outdoor community.

When you think about outdoor adventure films, jaw-dropping Jeremy Jones snowboard films, Jimmy Chin climbing films and others are the first to come to mind. Two years ago, Dawn Wall and Free Solo shared the mainstream stage (with Free Solo winning the Oscar for Best Doc) and further elevated climbing in popular culture. But only a few of us are extreme professional athletes. Sanjana and her talented team at The Brave Space Project are soon to be premiering their film, Expedition Reclamation; the story of 12 BIPOC women connecting and healing through outdoor recreation aims redefine 'outdoorsy' and share nature's potential for healing, finding identity, and building community. 

You can check out the trailer and stay up to date through the film's website and by following Sanjana on Instagram.

As always, we are excited to hear your feedback- a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice goes a LONG ways, and is one way you can contribute to what we're doing here at the Symphony :)

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"All things have been given to us for a purpose, and an artist must feel this more intensely. All that happens to us, including our humiliations, our misfortunes, our embarrassments, all is given to us as raw material, as clay, so that we may shape our art.” -Jorge Luis Borges

This week's episode explores the connection between mental health and creativity. Kid Brian, a musician and producer, joins the Symphony crew to share perspective on how to cultivate a positive mindset through difficult and trying circumstances. Where does creative inspiration come from? How can I get myself out of a rut? How do I tap into creativity more often? 

All of this and more is discussed in this episode. 

Follow Brian on Instagram, and stay up with all Symphony updates @thesymphonyco. 

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Opportunity does not always recognize character, but lasting success is dependent on it. How is character developed? Can it be worked on? What’s the point of being a good person if others will rise to the top more quickly? In this week’s episode, Matthew and Kyle discuss how character is developed on a moment to moment basis, and why living intentionally can turn opportunity into long lasting success.

Hit us up with episode ideas, questions and feedback: Symphony on Instagram

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On this week’s episode, we’re talking about drugs. What makes something a drug? There are a wide range of plants with consciousness-altering abilities that have been utilized by humans for thousands of years. 

Caffeine was discovered to help people stay awake for longer, which in turn made them able to work longer hours  and stay focused on tasks for extended periods of time. This played a huge role in the rise of capitalism, and societal norms that are still emphasized today, like the coffee break. 

Entheogenic plants like psilocybin have shown to have intense mind-expanding capabilities when consumed, with little addictive potential. So why are some plants banned and others promoted? Is there a larger agenda at play? 

This episode encourages further research from our listeners. We cover a lot of ground, all of which serves as great entry points to the deeper discussions that are required for full understanding. 

Links include:

Dr. Carl Hart's new book:
https://www.amazon.com/Drug-Use-Grown-Ups-Chasing-Liberty-ebook/dp/B088QLTSQN
Dr. Hart's Recent Interview on JRE: #1593 - Dr. Carl Hart

Ed Calderon - #1302 - Ed Calderon

Freeway Rick Ross - #208 - "Freeway" Rick Ross

Jessie Duke Episode - The "Magical" World of Plant Medicine

Psychedelics not an independent risk factor for mental health problems- https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0063972 

MDMA and PTSD: MAPS funded study finds MDMA as breakthrough therapy worth expedited clinical evaluation - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01336-3#Abs1

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The difference between a ritual and a habit boils down to the purpose of the action. Habits are performed for the sake of the action itself, while a ritual is something you do for a tangential purpose. 

Today, Matthew and Kyle talk about game-changing rituals to add to your day. Hit us up on Instagram @thesymphonyco :)

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"Relying upon experience from a single domain is not only limiting, it can be disastrous."- David Epstein 

On today's show Kyle talks with Sumeedhaa Kothari about how the book, Range and how to embrace a wide array of life-giving activities. As it turns out, a single individual with a broad skill set will outperform the team  of highly specialized experts with the same knowledge. Breadth > depth breeds creativity and lateral thinking. 

You do not need to have read the book to enjoy this conversation. However, if you are interested you can get a copy here:
https://davidepstein.com/the-range/

Thanks for taking the week off with  us last week to celebrate Independence Day. Drop us a message with any show suggestions, topics, or guests you want to see featured! 

Sumeedhaa is on Instagram

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If all we have is the present moment, then a thought is an experience just like playing soccer or eating a meal is. How can we minimize the mental energy we spend on things that don't move the needle?

What does it look like to be an active (rather than passive) participant in our thoughts? Are there positive thoughts that foster confidence, drive or courage? This one is short, but hopefully sparks some healthy reflection.

The Areté Nutrition Kickstarter is live, and nearly 90% funded! Different levels of support unlock product discounts. 

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