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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April 08, 2019 311: Jagged Little Pill, Pet Deaths, & Accidental Racism
Today we are outraged by the Jezebel article claiming Jagged Little Pill isn't a great album. We find out why all of Sarah's pets mysteriously die. We talk about whether we'd ever become cannibals. We are furious (again) about NASA cancelling the female spacewalk because they didn't have enough suits. We find out why Sarah may have been accidentally racist, & we try to make it right. Plus we find out why our immune system is an elegant defense, & how you can stay healthier (and it involves boogers).
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1h 18min
April 04, 2019 310: Heartburn, Creeps on a Plane & Getting to Know Us
Today we celebrate a woman who fought her rapist so vigorously that he looks like he was attacked by a tiger. Hear what Susie has learned from her letters with criminals. Sarah discovers heartburn, & it's a whole scene. We talk about the scary trend of predators on planes.
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1h 3min
April 01, 2019 309: Sarah & Susie's Tips, Tricks, & Hacks
Today we start w/ a very weird debate about people w/ disabilities and their caregivers. It's a lot. We find out why a man was breaking into houses & tickling people's buttholes. We discuss a very creepy bridge where dogs are supposedly committing suicide. Plus, we hear Susie & Sarah's tips, tricks, & hacks for a good life.
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1h 5min
March 28, 2019 308: Suing Parents, Gifted Kids, & Sarah's Lifesaver
Today we celebrate a Brain Candy author who completed the Iditarod & discuss a rash of horses dying at a racetrack. We debate the merits of gifted programs, & how some communities see these programs differently. We discuss how female animators are often victims of harassment, & we celebrate female late night newcomer, Lily Singh. We debate whether a man in Indian has a right to sue his parents for bringing him into the world without consent. And we discuss a phenomenon where men want to stay locked in their rooms.
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55min
March 25, 2019 307: Karate Kid, Dad Shaming, & Hedonic Treadmill
Today we are talking about all the pop culture Susie missed out on in the 80s due to her family's religion. Hear what classic films she hasn't seen yet. We debate whether Maya Angelou was right to require a younger person call her Ms. Maya. We find out why Andy Cohen got dad-shamed. Sarah explains why we're all on a "hedonic treadmill," & why we're our own worst enemies. We debate an Israeli catalog, find out why small things matter, & interview author Kate Quinn about her book Huntress.
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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 17min
March 21, 2019 306: Surveillance State, Creepy Mentors, & Brits in America
Today we find out why kids in the United States are starting to speak in Brit accents & using British sayings. Sarah reveals why she should do a cover of Baby Shark. We talk about Albert Einstein's wife, & why she doesn't get enough credit. We find out why insurance rates might be affected by the content you put on social media.
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Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
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58min
March 18, 2019 305: Superpowers, Haunted House, & Deadly Selfies
Today we find out about a man that haunted the house of two young girls, & we are shooketh. We debate artificial intelligence & influencers, & why some people of color are mad. We find out what superpowers we would choose if we could have one. We talk about a Chinese girl who found a clever way to get out of homework. And we talk to Kerri Rawson about her autobiography, A Serial Killer's Daughter.
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BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod
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Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
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1h 19min
March 14, 2019 304: Sarah's Outrage, American Meme, & Intersex Animals
Today we find out why someone yelled at Sarah, & how it ended up benefitting Susie. We talk about a female cyclist who was stopped so the men could get ahead. Susie talks about American Meme, & how influencer culture can be destructive. We find out why American sex education is a joke, why birds can teach us about our bodies, & why Sarah is feeling conflicted about eating meat and fish.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/303-304
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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 2min
March 11, 2019 303: Leaving Neverland, Studio 54, & Taco Bell Saves the Day
Today we talk about all the documentaries we've been watching lately. We discuss the horrifying Leaving Neverland doc, & Sarah describes what happens in the brain during abuse. We discuss why Studio 54 was such a popular place, & why historical context matters. We talk about a "period" documentary that reveals how stigma causes big problems for women when they get their periods. Sarah describes why Free Solo was such a crazy viewing experience for her. Plus, we discuss how workplaces are adapting to help people on the autism spectrum work more efficiently.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/303-304
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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 25min
March 07, 2019 302: Girl Scout Cookies, Psychopath Cats, & Lorena Bobbitt
Today we debate the virtues of Girl Scout Cookies, & Sarah makes an argument for why you shouldn't buy them. We talk about the psychopathy of cats. Sarah talks about a teacher who encouraged his students to get Katy Perry's attention. We talk about documentaries we've seen lately like Abducted in Plain Sight, Lorena, and Surviving R. Kelly, and how they are changing the world. Plus, we get super inspirational w/ a discussion on spirituality and meaning.
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Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
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