Best Outrage Addiction Podcasts (2024)

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The false promise of love languages 29:28

38m ago29:28

29:28

Do you know your love language? Maybe you've done an online test — tested your partner — spent time talking it over — even made decisions about your relationship on the basis of your love language. But where did this concept of love languages even come from? And how good is the evidence that backs it up? Today, two research psychologists go deep on…

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The Party is Outraged!!! 6:17

3h ago6:17

6:17

It's been a tumultuous few days. According to WHO, one person is murdered every 60 seconds in this world. One person commits suicide about every 40 seconds. One person dies in armed conflict every 100 seconds. And busy with our quotidian struggles, we let the numbers swirl around our consciousness before slipping away. Until one day, our blasé cons…

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Episode 239: (Rebroadcast) Episode 168: Special Guest Laura Cathcart Robbins 38:59

2h ago38:59

38:59

Hey fam! We’re on a summer break, but will be back soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this encore episode! This episode is sponsored by the sober entrepreneurs at Sour Humanoid vinegar. Add a splash of these artisanal vinegars to your dinner to brighten up the flavor of your protein and veggies. Order a bottle today at sourhumanoid.com and fo…

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BONUS - Project 2025 and Agenda 47 - Sean Evans 1:02:10

17m ago1:02:10

1:02:10

In this episode, the conversation revolves around Project 2025, conservative policy proposals, and the potential implications on the administrative state. The discussion examines the nuances of Trump's agenda, the challenges of implementing certain policy changes, and the role of constitutional norms in safeguarding democracy. Dr. Evans offers a ba…

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The damage done by emotionally immature parents 29:37

1h ago29:37

29:37

How would you describe your parents? Nobody's perfect, of course, but some parents leave more of a mark than others. Today, we revisit the life-long impact of having 'emotionally immature' parents, as Dr Lindsay Gibson's book hits bestseller lists. This episode was first broadcast in May 2021. If you're looking for another episode to listen to, why…

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Memories of Sex Addiction 4:22

3d ago4:22

4:22

Who are we if not slaves to our addictions? In the annals of definitions, we are often what we are at our worst. Which is the world's way of prioritising simply - and slotting conveniently. But much worse than our ruthless judgement is what we do with our own judgements about ourselves. Within the tumult of being a sex addict or an alcoholic or bei…

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Episode 238: (Rebroadcast) Episode 185: Special Guest Ann Dowsett Johnston 37:39

27m ago37:39

37:39

Hey fam! We’re on a summer break, but will be back soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this encore episode! Tawny and Lisa talk to (and fangirl!) Ann Dowsett Johnston, the bestselling author of DRINK: THE INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WOMEN AND ALCOHOL, the book that broke the story on the pinking of the alcohol market and the closing of the r…

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45. A Messy Synthesis of Rational Decision-Making and Subjective Assessment - Guy Burgess 28:10

2h ago28:10

28:10

How Understanding Intractable Conflicts Can Improve Our Society In this powerful episode of the Outrage Overload Podcast, we dive deep into the roots of our societal conflicts and explore ways to bridge the seemingly intractable divides that are tearing us apart. Our guest, Dr. Guy Burgess, a pioneering figure in conflict resolution, shares his ins…

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Turning sleeplessness into stargazing 29:09

3d ago29:09

29:09

Can't sleep? Worries keeping you up at night? It might be time to look to the stars. For National Science Week, we're investigating the relationship between the night sky and mental wellbeing. So can spending time under the night sky give you a mood boost? And if it does … why? Looking for more nature in your life? Check out our episode Nature pres…

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Old Poems for Old Loves 4:06

7d ago4:06

4:06

Our feelings are a yo-yo. Forever seeking more, something different, something ultra energising. As if different is better. We are not able to figure out the difference between excess and endurance. Everything around us moves so rapidly - technology, circumstances, opinions - that even relationships fall victim to the syncopated rhythm of indulgenc…

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Episode 237: (Rebroadcast) Episode 212: Gray Area Drinking with Jolene Park 44:32

4d ago44:32

44:32

Hey fam! We’re on a summer break, but will be back soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this encore episode! Tawny and Lisa talk to Jolene Park, founder of Healthy Discoveries. Jolene is a functional nutritionist and a pioneer in the area of “gray area drinking,” the kind where there’s no rock bottom, but where one drinks to manage anxiety and …

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BONUS - We're Different. You're Not Going to Turn a Conservative into a Liberal - Michael Anderson 24:02

17d ago24:02

24:02

Why We Need Conservative Perspectives to Combat Polarization In this episode we address concerns about the podcast’s perceived political bias by featuring conservative researcher and author Michael Anderson. Anderson, known for his work on tribalism, offers a conservative perspective on issues like toxic polarization and the impact of social media …

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The Tetris effect: How we learnt to manipulate dreams 29:10

10d ago29:10

29:10

It sounds like fantasy, but the manipulation of dreams is now possible — and it's thanks to a well known video game, Tetris. So what does Tetris have to do with dreaming, and could companies use this to shape what we see when we sleep? Want to learn more about dreams? Check out our episode 'As real as waking life' — exploring lucid dreams. Hear our…

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What is Loss, She Asked Me 4:53

12d ago4:53

4:53

Loss is embedded into our lives. Its advent has both unpredictability and inevitability written into it. It never comes as a stranger - but never ceases to break us. As humans, we are too embroiled in the now, too sure that the inertia of happiness will never cease its trajectory, to even mentally (leave aside emotionally) prepare for it. The defin…

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Episode 236: (Rebroadcast) Episode 164: Special Guest Zach Braff 28:00

11d ago28:00

28:00

Hey fam! We’re on a summer break, but will be back soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this encore episode! This episode is sponsored by the sober entrepreneurs at Sour Humanoid vinegar. Add a splash of these artisanal vinegars to your dinner to brighten up the flavor of your protein and veggies. Order a bottle today at sourhumanoid.com and fo…

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44. We tend to have the strongest emotions over things that we understand the least - Melanie Trecek-King 37:30

13d ago37:30

37:30

How to Build Mental Immunity Against Misinformation and Conspiracies In this episode of Outrage Overload, host David Beckmeyer joins forces with science educator Melanie Trecek-King to unpack the power of critical thinking in our everyday lives. They equip listeners with practical tools to become discerning information consumers. Learn how to evalu…

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Why people are playing Tetris to treat their trauma 29:47

1M ago29:47

29:47

For people with PTSD, flashbacks can be an unwelcome and distressing experience. To tackle this problem, researchers have turned to Tetris. Yep - the falling blocks puzzle game from the '80s. Today, we discover how Tetris can be used to treat trauma. If you'd like to listen to more All in the Mind, check out our episode The confusion around concuss…

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Living Tragedy Forward 4:43

17d ago4:43

4:43

There’s nothing like tragedy to make us feel dreadfully alone. The particularities of what afflicts us is so personal that very few can find ways to hold us together as we fall apart. We seek the shoulder of those whose contours and smells are familiar and make our desolation feel less lonely. But often their presence is merely a body to hold onto,…

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Episode 235: Episode 234: The New Whole30 with Melissa Urban 37:31

18d ago37:31

37:31

Tawny and Lisa talk with Melissa Urban, the co-founder and CEO of Whole30 and an authority on helping people create lifelong healthy habits. She is a seven-time New York Times best-selling author, and her books have sold millions of copies in 20 languages. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband, son, and a poodle named Henry. Melissa i…

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BONUS - When “Listen to the Other Side” Isn’t Enough (Emergency Panel) - Phyllis Leavitt and Lisa Swallow 40:20

20d ago40:20

40:20

When “Listen to the Other Side” Isn’t Enough (Emergency Panel) Feeling like "listen to the other side" just isn't cutting it anymore? You're not alone. In this special bonus episode of Outrage Overload, we address your frustration head-on with an "emergency panel" discussion. Communication experts Phyllis Leavitt and Lisa Swallow join us to explore…

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Why do athletes choke under pressure? 29:09

1M ago29:09

29:09

The siren has sounded. The scores are even. A footy player has one final chance to kick an easy goal to get his team into the finals. He’s right in front of the goals. He lines up. Kicks. Misses. The pressure of such a moment was phenomenal, and the player choked under it. So what happens in the brain during such intense periods? Why can some peopl…

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Bella's Meadow 4:37

1M ago4:37

4:37

Bella's Meadow** inspired by Rumi’s Field by Bella Mahaya Carter. A little help from Leon. We have all been asked one question from time immemorial - “What do you want to become when you grow up?” Or the more sophisticated variant - “What do you want from life?” When I think back, I’m bemused with the varying answers, I would have given as I grew, …

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Episode 234: Episode 233: Drink Spiking Prevention with Shirah Benarde 40:14

27d ago40:14

40:14

Tawny and Lisa talk with Shirah Benarde, CEO and Co-Founder of NightCap, a line of multi-purpose drink spiking prevention products. When she was just 16-years old, the idea for NightCap came to Shirah in a dream after hearing about the horrors of drink spiking from friends who experienced it. By 2021, NightCap was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank serie…

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43. Enemy at First Sight: Decoding the Neural Shortcuts of Political Division - Carsten Sander 27:20

27d ago27:20

27:20

How Our Brains Are Wired for Political Division We look into the phenomenon of ideological inferences with guest Carsten Sander. The discussion revolves around how individuals instinctively categorize others based on their behavior, hindering civil discourse and perpetuating polarization. Sander's research reveals the complexities of these inferenc…

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Episode 232: BONUS: The Sobriety Deck Pre-Launch! 12:44

1M ago12:44

12:44

Watch the special video convo here! Our card deck is available for pre-order! We’re so excited! The deck comprises 50 cards, with a glossary and additional resources, that offers guidance and inspiration for anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol. We’ve loaded it with practical tools and inspirational prompts to help you conquer the chal…

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Conspiracies: why people change their mind 30:31

1M ago30:31

30:31

What if your entire understanding of the world — your beliefs, how you parent, how you work, how you interact with friends at the pub — all came crashing down? For Stephanie, Jules and Joel — who are all former conspiracy theorists — that was their reality. And digging their way out of the conspiracy rabbit hole came with a whole lot of challenges.…

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Her Breasts as Shelter 5:33

1M ago5:33

5:33

We are terrible at recognising symbols. That’s why much of popular art believes in high jinx, and the subtler softer art of hidden stories and allegories find their home in empty art galleries. For me, one of the greatest joys of living in a world full of wonders is to find symbols and messages - where probably there are none.But stop me! It all st…

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Episode 233: Episode 232: Modern Friendship with Anna Goldfarb 41:01

1M ago41:01

41:01

Tawny and Lisa talk with Anna Goldfarb a journalist, author and speaker. Called “The New York Times’ friendship correspondent”, Anna’s work explores the nuances of friendships, relationships, and pop psychology. They talk about making friends, keeping friends, and approaching friendship with empathy. Her new book, Modern Friendship: How to Nurture …

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BONUS - OMG, those other people are not insane - Lisa Swallow 31:22

1M ago31:22

31:22

Why Crossing Party Lines is Essential for a Healthy Democracy In this bonus episode of Outrage Overload, we examine the challenges of political conversations and how to lower the temperature. Featuring Lisa Swallow, founder of Crossing Party Lines, the episode explores the importance of understanding and respectful dialogue across political divides…

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