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Hunter Clarke-Fields joins me to discuss mindfulness, yoga, and self-care.  What is the difference between meditation, mindfulness, and yoga?  What are the benefits?  Any useful tips for making life an amazing experience?  We cover all of this and more during this engaging conversation.

Find more from Hunter here:  http://www.hunteryoga.com  

Check out my new podcast with Kevin Geary, Reboot Your Kids!   Is one Chris Stefanick podcast not enough for you?  I have just the thing!  In the Reboot Your Kids podcast, we explore parenting, health, authentic living, and where they intersect:  http://rebootyourkids.com/listen/

Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast

Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review, and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764?mt=2

Bumper music:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHjpOzsQ9YI

So sacrifice is a virtue and selfishness is a vice, right?  Not so fast!  Wes Bertrand joins me to discuss the philosophy of self-interest.  Of course much of the time is spent talking about Ayn Rand’s great book on the topic, The Virtue of Selfishness. 

What is wrong with sacrifice?  Isn't selfishness evil?  Wes and I go deep on this one, exploring the effects of the dominant belief in today’s culture, the philosophy of sacrifice, and how that contrasts with Ayn Rand's philosophy.

Find more from Wes here:

http://completeliberty.com

http://happinesscounseling.com/happiness-resources

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/no-strings-attached-movie-review-with-wes-bertrand

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/judgment-and-responsibility-with-darrell-becker-and-wes-bertrand

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/the-virgin-diet-and-n-1-experiments-with-wes-bertrand

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/is-society-progressing

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/complete-liberty-with-wes-bertrand

Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast

Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review, and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764?mt=2

Bumper music:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU8yuWddw0E

I was recently a guest on The College Football Show with Andrew T. Evans, talking about Ohio State’s upcoming season.  We cover Braxton Miller’s injury, J.T. Barrett, the new defensive coordinator, our predictions for the year, and much more!

I realize this is a bit different from what you’re used to seeing here on Choice Conversations.  I must admit that if you’re not a fan of Big Ten football then this is probably not the show for you. 

Find more from Andy here: 

https://twitter.com/osuae

http://www.andrewtevans.com

https://www.facebook.com/andy.evans.56679?fref=ts

Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast

Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review, and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764?mt=2

In today’s show I have a round table discussion with Antony Sammeroff and Rock Barcellos on having relationships with people who are still plugged in to the matrix.  What is it like after having taken the red pill?

What do we mean when we say we’ve taken the red pill?  We’re talking about going against cultural norms, going through a philosophical awakening.  This covers a variety of topics which I’ve discussed in previous episodes:                                  

·         Voluntarism

·         Atheism

·         Philosophy in relationships (defoo, etc)

·         Authenticity in relationships (openly expressing emotions, etc)

·         IFS therapy

What are some effective strategies for dealing with these blue pill-ers?  How do we deal with the fact that we typically look crazy to those still plugged in, even though they are the ones who can't see past the illusion?

Next, we delve into the differences between needs based judgment and morality based judgment.  From there, we discuss if morality even exists, or is it just something people made up?  What about our thoughts on Stefan Molyneux and "the against me" argument?

Find more from Antony here: 

https://www.youtube.com/TheProgressiveParent

https://www.youtube.com/EnrichYourLife1

http://enrichyourlife.co/

[email protected]

Find more from Rock here: 

http://rocksilesbarcellos.daportfolio.com/gallery/847313 , https://www.facebook.com/rocksilesbarcellos?hc_location=timeline , http://rockbarcellos.tumblr.com/

Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast

Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review, and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764?mt=2

Bumper music:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_jrvqMOxsY

Kevin Geary started a new podcast called Reboot Your Kids, “the intersection of real food, peaceful parenting, alternative schooling, and a healthy lifestyle.”  He asked me if I’d co-host, and I graciously accepted.  Please give it a listen.  I think you’ll like it.

Find more from Kevin here: 

http://rebootyourkids.com/

http://rebootedbody.com/

Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast

Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764?mt=2

Antony Sammeroff is back, and this time we focus on parenting.  We discuss the importance of being authentic and cultivating good will.  I relate some of my personal experiences parenting, and Antony shares several of his experiences with children as well.  There were definitely some touching moments in the conversation.  If you think you’ll enjoy this discussion half as much as I did then you won’t want to miss it!

Find more from Antony here: 

https://www.youtube.com/TheProgressiveParent

https://www.youtube.com/EnrichYourLife1

http://enrichyourlife.co/

[email protected]

Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast

Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764?mt=2

Bumper music:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJJ27NxYamY

Paul Jaminet joins me to discuss his book and blog, The Perfect Health Diet. Paul delivers some great news: the perfect diet for health is also the most delicious diet!  Learn how to lengthen your lifespan while pleasing your palate.  No compromises here!

We cover a great deal of ground, going beyond just diet.  What are the benefits of intermittent fasting and how best to do it?  Likewise, what are the benefits of improving your circadian rhythms and how best to do it?  What are the best supplemental foods?  How do short and medium chain fatty acids help with longevity?  Is your strategy for getting probiotics into your diet effective?  Find all of this within, plus the answers to several listener questions!

Find more from Paul here:  http://perfecthealthdiet.com/

Read his book:  http://perfecthealthdiet.com/buy-our-book/

Attend a seminar:  http://perfecthealthdiet.com/perfect-health-seminar/

Cures for constipation:  http://perfecthealthdiet.com/2011/04/causes-and-cures-for-constipation/

Free software for improving your circadian rhythms:  http://download.cnet.com/f-lux/3000-2094_4-75447318.html  

Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast

Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764 

Bumper music:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_jrvqMOxsY

Jake Desyllas from The Voluntary Life podcast joins me to talk about financial freedom.   What is financial freedom?  What are the different paths to get there?  How does investing fit in?  What about real estate?

We cover a great deal of ground in the conversation, dipping into related topics and not so related topics.  What are the economics of voluntarism?  Why does communism fail?  How does the family relate to government?  How does the family relate to a job you might take?  All of that, and much, much more!

Find more from Jake here:  http://www.thevoluntarylife.com/

His new book:  http://www.thevoluntarylife.com/p/books.html

Four Ways to Quit the Rat Race:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-dxV8VfPE

Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast

Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764 

Bumper music:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_jrvqMOxsY

Erik Townsend is back to discuss the recent stimulus package from the European Central Bank.  What was done?  What was the thinking behind this move?  What are the unseen risks?  Are government guaranteed loans far behind?  Is the economy faltering?  Where do investors find yield in this negative interest rate environment?  What is the status of the US bond market crisis?  We cover all of this and more!

Find more from Erik here:

http://www.eriktownsend.com/

Previous appearances on the show:

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/the-search-for-greener-pastures-with-erik-townsend-part-1

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/the-search-for-greener-pastures-with-erik-townsend-part-2

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/slow-motion-armageddon-with-erik-townsend

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/episode-10-green-shoots-erik-townsend-interview

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/getting-technical-with-townsend

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/the-argument-against-hyperinflation-with-erik-townsend

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/beyond-peak-oil-part-1-of-2

http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/beyond-peak-oil-part-2-of-2

Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast

Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764

Bumper music:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8ECalN6oXI

What do Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Glenn Greenwald, and Edward Snowden have in common?  All were part of the discussion I had with Dan Carlin about the state of the media, be it mainstream or alternative.  We talk about the importance of the media in a representative democracy, and how far things have gone awry. 

From there we segue nicely into a discussion of Dan’s political views and how they compare to mine.

Find more from Dan here:  http://www.dancarlin.com/

Previous appearance on the show by Dan:  http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/wrath-of-the-kahns-with-dan-carlin

Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast

Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764

Bumper music:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOI6H2UT5FM