The Brain Candy Podcast

By Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice AMFT

Laugh and learn with Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge as they cover psychology, pop culture, human interest, and science, and make everything from The Kardashians to

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September 09, 2019 354: Mystery Farting, Taxidermy, & Awkwardness
Today we discuss how a mystery fart can reveal your darkest prejudices (& it's hilarious). Hear about a crazy true crime tale from India's Most Wanted. Find out why advertisements can be brilliant, but also remind us why we should be discerning about persuasion. Hear why journaling can change your life. Find out why Susie & Sarah are kind of obsessed w/ taxidermy all of a sudden. Find out how social norms are weaponized against women. And we discuss how Dr. Ruth is a badass bitch.
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1h 20min
September 05, 2019 353: Space Crime, Broken Hearts, & Wisdom Teeth
Learn about the first crime committed in space, & how love makes fools of us all. Sarah discusses I Love You, Now Die, about a girl who encouraged her friend to commit suicide. Susie claims there is a wisdom tooth conspiracy. We hear how "broken heart syndrome" is real & could be fatal. Sarah had a "stop being polite" moment when a man commented on her eating. We talk to Jill Twiss from Last Week Tonight w/ John Oliver & author of children's book, The New Someone.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/352-353
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Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod
Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
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1h 23min
September 02, 2019 352: Rotten Bananas, Stop Being Polite, & Charisma Tips
Today Sarah reacts to Johnny Bananas' tweet about her divorce. We celebrate a Heinz ketchup thief, who made good. Hear about a man who was living in the woods by sourcing a trash heap, & why it taught us to trust our guts. We had a major Stop Being Polite moment, & Sarah gave someone the business. We find out how to tell you're an adult. Plus, we hear how you can become more charismatic.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/352-353
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BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast
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Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod
Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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58min
August 29, 2019 351: Rascals, Leisure World, & Expecting Triplets
Today we share more of our Nashville adventures including a litterbug that has Sarah worked up. Susie talks about a waterpark tragedy, & we mad about record chasers who sacrifice safety. Hear about a woman who didn't know she was pregnant w/ triplets. We learn a method for coping w/ anxiety that we love. Find out how doctors are crowdsourcing diagnoses. Sarah reveals what drugs she's taken, & why she doesn't enjoy it. Plus, we talk about what it's like to watch old reality tv clips of ourselves.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/350-351
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Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod
Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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57min
August 26, 2019 350: Balloon ASMR, Fake Outrage, & Albert Einstein Scandal
Today we discuss an artist who went viral w/ his balloon popping videos. We talk about the helium shortage, & we have questions. We discuss outrage over fake problems on college campuses, & our theories about why students support questionable causes. Sarah offers a tip for dealing w/ petitioners. We find out a strange bit of Einstein trivia that blew our minds. We discuss a company that will make your clothes news again. Plus, we interview Jill Heinerth, cave diver & author of Into the Planet.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/350-351
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Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod
Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
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1h 19min
August 22, 2019 349: Food Tattoos, Empty Meditation, & Chock Full o' Nuts
Today we discuss Ed Sheeran's strange food tattoo, & Sarah reveals why her ex got a similar one. We hear about a woman whose in-laws might be trying to kill her. We discuss a study on unsolicited dick pics. Find out why meditating on "emptiness" is better than mindfulness. Hear why some people won't drink coffee due to a fear of nuts. Plus, we hear why even lab animals experience gender bias.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/348-349
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BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast
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Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod
Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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55min
August 19, 2019 348: Sex Cult, Catholic Cigarettes, & How Not To Be a Dick
Today we do a quick recap of our Nashville adventure, & all the crazy bachelorettes we spotted. Find out why Willie Nelson predicted Sarah's future. Hear about a strange criminal who might just be a good Samaritan. We discuss what makes someone join a sex cult, we learn about a fertility doctor who impregnated his patients, & we debate whether Uber drivers should use air fresheners. Find out why ankle monitors benefit wealthy criminals, the Vatican stopped selling cigarettes, & people are riding a seesaw at the Mexican border.
Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com
Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/348-349
Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com
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BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast
Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister
Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod
Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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56min
August 15, 2019 347: Divorce,Graffiti, & Anxiety
Today we start with a discussion about Sarah's divorce & the response she's received from our Brainiac community. We find out how she's adapting to her new life. We talk about street artists & how they're angry w/ influencers & businesses who profit from them. We discuss millennials & why they say they have no friends. Plus, Sarah gets worked up about Mt. Everest.
Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com
Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/346-347
Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com
Connect with us on social media:
BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast
Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister
Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod
Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1h 4min
August 12, 2019 346: Sarah's Angel, Dr. Ruth, & Patriarchy Purses
Today we laugh about some stereotypical names on a sports team. Sarah claims she met an "angel" on a recent trip. We discuss the Aziz Ansari comedy special in the wake of the "Me Too" accusations against him. Susie talks about the Dr. Ruth documentary & reveals why purses tell us about the expectations on women. Hear whether Sarah thinks she'll ever get remarried. Susie talks about the risks you take when you donate your body to science. Plus, we talk about the military's sexual assault problem.
Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com
Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/346-347
Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com
Connect with us on social media:
BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast
Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister
Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod
Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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59min
August 08, 2019 345: Sarah's News, Swedish Fish, & Dream Burglars
Today we learn some big news in Sarah's world, & discuss how her life is changing. We find out why Swedish people have the right idea with their candy consumption. And we find out about the best break-in of all time. Plus, we talk to Jessica Wragg about her book, Girl on the Block, what it's like to be a female butcher, & learn some surprising info about her career.
Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com
Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/344-345
Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com
Connect with us on social media:
BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast
Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister
Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod
Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1h 20min

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