What are the days of our lives, if not the passing of time into tomorrow? The moments here and now are stolen away and buried under all that will be, cast long like a shadow of the future. That darkened image sketched before me, mirroring back my movements, copying my arm waves and leg shuffles—it grows the darkest in December. Always black as the …

“You ever look outside and just get lost in the seasons?” he said, pacing around the shop. His eyes were glued to the waves of tumbling leaves wafting around on the wind outside. It was their time to die, their time to break off the twigs and branches that once held them tight. Their time to gracefully flip over a few times before resting between t…

The other day I was pouring through YouTube videos, crawling down rabbit holes, refreshing new clips every ten or fifteen minutes. Nothing was connected. It was video game reviews, politics, then a tutorial on French pressing coffee. Music videos for the new country songs I’ve been vibing out to. And boy, have I. Country music—the hidden genre I al…

In this week’s installment of Bedletter, I’m diving back into the discussion I had with Ashley Bernardi! Ashley is the author of the new book, Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel. This is the second half of my interview with her, where we continue peeling apart ways we can get primal with our meltdowns, how Ashley’s FEEL framework can…

This week, I’m joined by Ashley Bernardi! Ashley is the author of the new book, Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel. She’s also the founder of her own media company, Nardi Media, and has previously worked as a veteran news booker with CBS, energyNOW!, and the Washington Post Live—just to name a few. Ashley is the survivor of previous …

I hate binging, and yet that behavior still worms its way into my life at times. My most recent slip came at the hands of Netflix’s new hit, Squid Game. This week I’m yapping about the dangers of binging T.V., why I enjoyed Squid Game so much, and how great South Korean movie and show productions are. Along with that, as I round one of the final co…

Hurricane Ida was the second most destructive hurricane to make landfall in the United States, with winds reaching up to 149mph. While many civilians were busy evacuating or hunkering down in their homes, a large population of homeless people were outside trying to obtain shelter of their own. Some made it into hotels, apartments, hospitals, and ho…

Where do the homeless go in a natural disaster? Do they find shelter, are they cared for? The answers may surprise you. In this Voices production, Christian heads back out on the streets to gather the stories of homeless people who endured Hurricane Ida. In the most intense hurricane since Katrina, Ida left destruction in its wake. This is the firs…

Unscripted, off-the-record, brain-dumping fun in this solo flight. Christian rants about Covid-19 vaccination passports in New Orleans, his experience hanging out with the homeless for the upcoming 'Voices' release, what hurricane damage looks like in-person, how his book is coming along, and why it's always good to get new shoes. Episode 59. Subsc…

Anam, a citizen living in Lahore, Pakistan, provides detailed insight on how the Pakistan government has handled the Covid-19 pandemic. Anam is an e-learning social studies teacher who records lectures for Pakistani students and uploads them to YouTube. In this episode, Anam and Christian discuss the restrictions and policies born out of the Corona…

The events of 9/11 spurred our nation into a war that now, 20 years later, is coming to an end. It's been a long time coming. Christian takes to the streets, inquiring every-day people about their initial reaction to the war's end, how they perceive the job of the administration in the Afghanistan evacuation, and how this middle eastern conflict wi…

This past week left us with some interesting stories, starting with El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as it's national legal tender. Along with that, Rolling Stone published an Ivermectin article so false, the hospital they "reported on" had to make a statement to refute the lies. Peter Boghossian has finally had enough working for the woke at Portland …

Malik and Christian continue their conversation. In part two, Malik details how he's dealt with imposter syndrome, his extensive research on algorithm bias, and the ways his work ethic has helped him overcome an intense workload on a day-to-day basis. There's a slough little wisdom-nuggets nestled all throughout this episode, definitely not one you…

How Brown University professor Malik Boykin interlinks music production with the academic fields of psychology and sociology. Malik and Christian sit down to discuss the intersection of two seemingly different ends of society: art and music with science and academia. Through a host of brilliant metaphors, Malik details the way he was introduced to …

Jeopardizing the financial stream of pornography platforms and banks is the fastest way to enact change—it's all about the money through use of the public strong-arm. Original article published on August 26, 2021. Read the full article and subscribe at bedletter.substack.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access…

How the ancient Greeks defined the never-ending battle between being right and being wise. Original article posted on July 9th, 2021. Read the article at bedletter.substack.com Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribeBy Christian Ashliman

Mental safe-spaces are destroying our greatest human distinction: the freedom of thought and speech. Original article published on July 8th, 2021. Read the article on Medium Donate via Paypal Find out more at cashliman.com Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe…

Give yourself a little more credit than the 280 characters Twitter gives you. Original article published on June 24th, 2021. Read the article on Medium Donate via Paypal Find out more at cashliman.com Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe…

What and how we choose to magnify the matters of our lives becomes the way we live them. Original article published on July 6th, 2021. Read the article on Medium Donate via Paypal Find out more at cashliman.com Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe…

This is the fourth and final part of Richard and Christian’s conversation where they discuss the differences in Western versus Eastern thought and Richard’s motivations behind writing his book. Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve …

Being taken advantage of never leaves you feeling positive—yet, we take advantage of ourselves everyday. Are there ways we can control this behavior, augment it, and come out on the other side feeling confident and prepared to live meaningfully? Find out in this week's installment of Bedletter, Episode 47. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Chri…

Today is the third part of Richard and Christian’s conversation where they discuss the power of the unconscious mind, the law of large numbers, and how learning these concepts can change everything. Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to imp…

On today’s 5-Minute Friday, Christian reviews new research that suggests a correlation between bad self-control and loneliness. Why does this occur, and how are the two so closely related? And if bad self-control leads to loneliness, can good self-control lead to more positive and meaningful social interactions? Episode 45. Find out more at bedlett…

Continuing the conversation with Richard E. Nisbett! Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Today is the second part of Richard and Christian's conversation where they discuss the replicability of psychological resear…

In the inaugural episode of 5-Minute Fridays, Christian discusses the relationship between reasoning errors detailed in the book Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett and the class distinctions and group inferences reviewed in The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell. Episode 43. Find out more at cashliman.com Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett o…

This week we welcome accomplished psychologist Richard E. Nisbett to the show! Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Today is the first part of Richard and Christian's conversation where they discuss Richard’s intere…

A recent attempt with neural implants resulted in a paralyzed individual being able to hit 90 characters per minute by imagining writing. What are the possibilities and implications for this type of implant technology? Episode 41. Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.subs…

In part two of my conversation with Abbey, we discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the impact that minor PTSD symptoms can have on your life, and subtle ways you can actively combat negative symptoms. Episode 40. Follow Abbey on Instagram @abblynnwillis Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter @cashliman Support the sh…

This week we’re making Bedletter history--we have our first guest! Welcome Abbey Willis, as we talk about her journey into becoming an outlaw philosopher, how we are the creators of our reality, and how Covid-19 has impacted our sociability and psychology. Episode 39. Follow Abbey on Instagram @abblynnwillis Find out more at bedletter.substack.com …

Gather around the campfire as I share several poems that I wrote in the early months of 2019. I present Shoestring Bows, Electric Track, My Simple Word, and American Made. Episode 38. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Bedletter on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedl…

April leaves us with a lot of new psychological research--perfectionism leading to anxiety, male vs. female relationship dynamics, partisan divide on vaccinations, and some other "studies" that might leave you wondering. Episode 37. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Bedletter on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.…

Recent research has shown that depression alters our visual perception, signifying yet another internal link between our psychology and our physical bodies. Episode 36. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Christian on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.…

New research has shown that high levels of stress and anxiety is keeping many from exercising throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, forming a strange paradox between the desire to improve one’s mental health and their ability to do so. Episode 35. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Christian on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedlette…

Recent research has shown that when considering our problems, we often add more things--completely forgetting that removing parts from the equation may be a more reasonable route. Episode 34. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Christian on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter…

In a recent personal experiment, I began writing very closely about my self--detailing the pros and cons of several mental and emotional traits I have. The resulting discovery and awareness truly took me by surprise. Episode 33. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Christian on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/…

The field of psychology is ever-striving to achieve the pin-point levels of accuracy that many other sciences enjoy. The Psychological Science Accelerator seeks to close that gap, bolstering the strength of psychological studies through globalization, accountability, and diversity. Episode 32. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Christian on Inst…

Barriers to entry form road bumps on our path to engagement in meaningful and passionate work. What are these barriers, how do they affect our lives, and how can we eliminate them once and for all? Episode 31. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Christian on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full a…

A recent study has shown that gratitude plays a crucial role in mediating the relationship between our zest for life and depression. How can gratitude be used to place our ego in check? Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe…

A recent article sparks interesting conversation around our ability to train and improve our five senses. Plus, we may have many more senses than the five we have always been taught about! Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe…

As I recently celebrated my 26th birthday, I have been more introspective than usual. On this episode, I weigh what ages were benchmarks in my own maturation, why it’s important to measure the ‘eggs’ in your ‘basket’, and how consistency with small and simple things can bring about impactful change. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show …

Join me as we pick apart a recent piece I wrote for my blog, ‘Grow a Little More’. In this episode we discover ways of becoming more mentally efficient, what ‘peak efficiency’ is, and we talk about a couple easy-to-use writing techniques. Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter @cashliman Support the show (https://bedlet…

Reading fiction for enjoyment has recently been shown to bolster our verbal abilities, according to new research. Our intent with what we read plays an important role in how we intake and remember information. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack…

The Sunk Cost Fallacy affects many of our every day decisions--but what does that mean, how do we fix it, and where can we start? This Bedletter lesson focuses on weighing our financial, emotional, and temporal investments against our happiness and satisfaction payouts. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.co…

Marshmallow tests, moral outrage attractiveness, the perceptions of gambling versus investing, cognitive bias and post-truth, the dark triad of personality traits, and more in this March News Roundup. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subs…

Are we bad at daydreaming? New research suggests that we might be, but there are many ways to prime ourselves for useful daydreaming--which has been found to have a positive impact on our feelings, emotions, and mental states. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at b…

In this Bedletter Lesson we talk about why editing while you write is damaging, how you can train yourself to be free and open to your thoughts, and different exercises that might help you create productive rough drafts. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedlett…

Covid-19 might be affecting men’s social psychology in a unique way, according to new reports published in Psychology Today. A pandemic of social isolation is leaving many feeling lonely, lost, and vulnerable as they try to reconnect with the outside world. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Ge…

Engagement in art has been shown to uplift and improve both anxiety and depression, research has found. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribeBy Christian Ashliman

Lucid dreamers are found to be capable of communicating with the outside world during REM sleep, according to new research. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribeBy Christian Ashliman

Giving expedient answers has been shown to come off as more sincere, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. Plus, we talk about how psychological therapy has been effected by Covid-19, and where it's going from here. Find more content at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome)…