Today's episode takes a creative turn as I share the opening chapter of my forthcoming book. Set in Sydney, Australia, this story follows three sisters whose lives have been shaped by a mysterious incident in their past and the subsequent estrangement of middle sister Beth from her siblings Harper and Emmy.

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Ever caught yourself saying you're "banging your head against a brick wall" or "can't get your head above the parapet"? These aren't just figures of speech—they're powerful mental frameworks that might be intensifying your anxiety without you realizing it.

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When neo-Nazis take the podium at your rally and receive cheers instead of condemnation, it's time to question what movement you're truly part of. The Snarky Gherkin joins Annie McCubbin to examine the disturbing connection between Australia's anti-vax "freedom" movement and white nationalist groups that have found fertile recruiting ground among conspiracy theorists.

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What happens when our mental shortcuts lead us astray? In this thought-provoking episode, I dive deep into the psychology behind prejudice and how our brains create harmful generalizations about people who don't look or sound like us.

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Have you ever noticed how some people can command attention with seemingly effortless authenticity while others leave you feeling manipulated or confused? The secret might lie in techniques actors have been refining for centuries.

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What happens when shy, self-conscious people discover they can transform into someone else through acting? In this captivating conversation between three veteran Australian actors – Annie McCubbin, Lucinda Armour, and Deborah Galanos – we explore the profound psychological journey of becoming an actor and how performance art builds confidence, resilience, and empathy.

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Have you ever wondered if Stockholm Syndrome is actually real? The startling truth might shake your understanding of this widely accepted psychological concept.

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The disturbing connection between anti-vaccination groups and neo-Nazi recruitment has been laid bare in this eye-opening conversation with two dedicated misinformation fighters. What begins as skepticism about vaccines can become a dangerous pipeline to extremism, as revealed by the neo-Nazi leader who openly admitted: "Half of our recruitment in the past two years has come from the freedom or anti-vax movements."

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What happens when wellness culture promises certainty that medicine can't? When soft lighting, gentle music, and a sympathetic ear replace scientific evidence? The consequences can be devastating.

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What happens when a self-proclaimed impatient person tries to embrace ancient Stoic philosophy? After returning from Bali with an unexpected case of COVID-19, I found myself facing the perfect opportunity to practice what the Stoics preached about controlling what you can and accepting what you can't.

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