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Every single time the right, or even center-left, goes ballistic over a "woke" controversy, the slightest bit of investigation shows the scandal is almost entirely bogus. This is not a new phenomenon; it dates back decades. It's an intentional tool used to protect the powerful and preserve the status quo, while further scapegoating and otherizing those who push for political progress. This podcast digs into not just today's fake scandals, but those of yesterday and yesteryear. The terminolog ...
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Dave Reggina - building a community focused on taking action. Join Dave as he delivers tips and strategies through his experiences along with guests in almost every industry including business, entrepreneurship, wellness, entertainment and sports to motivate and inspire the way you attack your own journey. It’s much more than a podcast, it’s a mindset- and a lifestyle. Don’t snooze on life, you only get one shot.
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Awake at the Wheel

Dr Oren Amitay and Malini Ondrovcik

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Join Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Oren Amitay and Registered Psychotherapist, Malini Ondrovcik each week as they explore, challenge and dissect social phenomena across the ideological spectrum. Malini and Oren each bring a depth of clinical expertise, a robust knowledge of the relevant literature and trends in psychology, diverse lived experiences, and out-of-the-box thinking to each discussion, with the goal of leaving listeners ready to explore their own take on the matter at hand. Malini is ...
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This podcast is an outlet where you can come and get encouragement, support, be up lifted, HEAR others share their stories while being transparent about their journey in life and with the hopes of helping someone while navigating through their journey of life. We all have our struggles, demons, set backs, ups and downs in life but remember you are not alone. By sharing our personal life journeys I hope that it will help you with whatever situation you find yourself in, present or future, whe ...
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Awake at the Wheel | Ep 69 In this episode, Malini and Orin discuss the issue of men being left out of the conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of psychology. They highlight the growing proportion of women in the field and how this has led to biased research and a lack of understanding for men seeking therapy. They cr…
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The 4th part of our series Jon Ronson's Things Fell Apart Falls Apart It's time to move on to... episode 3 of season 2 of Things Fell Apart. This episode features the worst example of both sidesing I've ever heard. It's astonishing. An interracial family was driving in the woods to go camping during the pandemic. A group of angry right wing racists…
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Awake at the Wheel Ep 68 In this episode, we explore US Politics and why the United States feels more divided than ever. We dive into the psychology behind political polarization, cognitive dissonance, and the impact of social media on our beliefs. Discover how isolation, loneliness, and the lack of critical thinking contribute to the growing divid…
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The 4th part of our series Jon Ronson's Things Fell Apart Falls Apart Jon Ronson's grand theory of Judy Mikovitz is that she was a normal, accomplished scientist, until she was "arguably mistreated," after which she became the kind of person who would be the subject of Plandemic. This final episode completely disproves this theory. It also shows ho…
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Part 3 of of our series on Jon Ronson's Things Fell Apart. On the podcast Knowledge Fight, Jordan asks Jon Ronson a good question: if there were a bunch of people involved in this bogus Judy Mikovits study, why was she the only one who had the cell line? Jon had no answer. Jenessa does. How the hell did everyone miss this? If you enjoy our work, pl…
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Part 2 of our series on Jon Ronson's Things Fell Apart. A chance encounter at a yacht club? Or... a not at all chance encounter at a convention for quackery? Dr. Jenessa Seymour takes us through it. If you enjoy our work, please consider leaving a 5-star review! You can always email questions, comments, and leads to lydia@seriouspod.com. Please pre…
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At long last, we're releasing our series on how Jon Ronson both sidesed the truth into oblivion in the 2nd season of Things Fell Apart. The show, just like its host, is engaging and entertaining. The reporting, however, is not good. It is incredibly favorable to the anti-woke brigade, and as a result, is . And it's also just lazy and false in many …
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Grief is an overwhelming journey that touches every part of our lives. In this episode, we explore the stages of grief, providing clear, educational insights into the emotional rollercoaster that follows loss. We also dive into the Empty Chair Theory, a therapeutic tool that empowers individuals to process their emotions in a tangible way. Whether …
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Awake at the Wheel | Ep 66 This episode explores the question of whether men feel safe sharing their emotions with women or if they prefer to share with inanimate objects like trees. The discussion highlights the societal expectations and stereotypes that contribute to men's difficulty in expressing their emotions. It also touches on the manipulati…
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Awake at the Wheel | Ep 65 In this episode, we delve into the controversial topic of 'Man vs. Bear' and the damaging narratives it perpetuates. We explore the troubling comparison between encountering a bear and encountering a man, highlighting issues of gender bias, toxic feminism, and the impact on children and teens. Our discussion emphasizes th…
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Awake at the Wheel | Ep 64 In this episode, Malini and Oren dive deep into the movie Inside Out 2 from a psychological perspective. They share their disappointment with the film's portrayal of anxiety, noting its failure to differentiate between normal and disordered anxiety. They critique the movie for its ethnocentric viewpoint and lack of repres…
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Dave sits down with Melissa Pulcini who is the owner of Elivate Med Spa in Greenwich, CT. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years, is a is a certified nutrition specialist and a current professor of anatomy at Sacred Heart University. They discuss anti aging, how to improve your overall health, business lessons and so much more!…
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Awake at the Wheel | Ep 63 The conversation delves into the complexities of attachment wounds, parental relationships, and the impact on adult behavior. It explores the role of personal accountability, the repetition compulsion, and the use of therapy modalities like EMDR to reconcile difficult feelings. 00:00 Addressing Attachment Wounds and Paren…
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Farid Johnson was named the 2024 New York State Principal of the year. The award is an example of Farid’s commitment to excellence, his passion for education and his strong ties in the community. Farid is no stranger to adversity- losing his dad at age 11, his sister at age 20, his mom in 2012 and both of his foster parents. Farid embodies a unique…
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Dave sits down with life coach,Jean Gutierrez who specializes in grief and cultivating a positive mindset. After the loss of her parents and husband, Jean went on a healing journey to turn her wounds into wisdom and pain into purpose. This episode will inspire new insight and provide you with practical tools to embark on your own path towards perso…
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Awake at the Wheel | Ep 62 Dr. Maggie Yu, a family practice and certified functional medicine physician, shares her personal health journey and the inspiration behind her holistic approach to medicine. She discusses the limitations of traditional healthcare and the impact of her own illness on her perspective as a physician. Dr. Yu also delves into…
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Dave sits down with Nicole Greco Peepas who's a featured celebrity trainer on RHONJ. She is the founder of BRO, Building Relationships Organically, and has a dynamic blend of expertise in fitness, coaching and boxing. Nicole empowers individuals to push their limits, achieve their goals and embrace a healthier lifestyle.…
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With Matt Cameron! Trump was found guilty by a jury in the Southern District of New York for all 34 charges of falsifying business records in furtherance of a crime. The Right immediately lost their mind. We visit some of our usual suspects around the WTW-verse in this historic moment. And we'll be playing just a selection of this in the episode, b…
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We've finally attained our complete PiaT/CogDis crossover goal with our guest today, Noah Lugeons! We all suffered through more than 2 hours of Tucker Carlson interviewing Aaron Rodgers so you don't have to. Yes it's insane, but it's also scary how not insane it feels, too. Debunking Right Wing Rhetoric is even more important when it's coming out o…
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Awake at the Wheel | Ep 61 In this episode, Malini and DocAmitay discuss the victimhood mentality that is increasingly prevalent in society. They reference a study called the Dartmouth scar experiment, which showed that individuals who believed they were at a disadvantage perceived discrimination even when it didn't exist. They highlight the crisis…
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Dave sits down with Brian Harrington, the fastest growing strength, conditioning, and performance coach for athletes in New York. They discuss Brian's journey as a physical education teacher, the steps he took to grow his business, the most gratifying and challenging aspects of his career, some keys to leadership, how he builds positive relationshi…
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Dave sits down with Tommy Pomatico, partner and GM of The Body Blueprint and head of sport for Conquer Athlete. Tommy has coached over 5,000 CrossFit classes, has a passion for educating others and works with both lifestyle athletes and competitive cross fitters. Tune in to hear tangible takeaways to become the best version of yourself.…
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Awake at the Wheel | Ep 60 In this episode, the hosts discuss the topic of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and its potential harm. They explore the idea that the hyper-focus on race and the importance placed on it can be problematic. They argue that the emphasis on one's race or color of skin as the most important aspect of their identity fe…
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New College, Part 4: A Business Plan and a Comedy Show In our final episode of the series, Lydia walks us through New College's search for a permanent President, and stumbles on a lot of questionable fiscal shenanigans that are happening with seemingly zero accountability or oversight. To close it out, Lydia subjects Thomas to torture via the comed…
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Awake at The Wheel | Ep 59 In this episode, Malini and Oren delve into Scott Adams' controversial assertions, particularly regarding Democrats' mental health, demonic behavior based on body language, and white liberal women's impact on America. They critique Adams' dichotomous framing of Democrats and Republicans, as well as his portrayal of wokeis…
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New College, Part 3: The Florida GOP's Attack on Public Schools is Really, Really Bad We continue investigating the New College takeover by looking into the man who was appointed Interim President by the DeSantis Board of Trustees. Who is Richard Corcoran and how did he get this job? How many public school skeletons could this guy have in his close…
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New College, Part 2: The Transition, or How New College of Florida Got a Baseball Team DeSantis didn't just take over a college, he fundamentally disrupted the lives of New College students, faculty, and staff. In this episode we talk about those impacted, and the DeSantis Cronies' push to prioritize student athletes. As promised in the episode, at…
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New College, Part 1: The Takeover Last year, Governor Meatball DeSantis successfully launched a takeover at the New College of Florida by appointing like-minded folks to the Board of Trustees, who swiftly enacted several significant "culture war" changes. This is Part 1 of a series where we walk you through what happened at New College, who was inv…
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Folks, there are anti-woke crybabies, and there are anti-woke crybabies, and then there is Scott Gerber. Scott Gerber may be the new leader in the WTW clubhouse for pathetic, egomaniacal anti-woke manbabies. You might not recognize the name, but you likely will recognize this joke of an article he wrote defending Clarence Thomas, "Supreme Court jus…
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This wild ride into JBP's dealings wouldn't be the same without a deeper dive into the MBA Fellowship he "founded" and a look into how he conducts the rest of his businesses. Spoiler: like the man himself, it's all just really strange. And we talk about Mikhaila Peterson, the OG meat-eater, for the first time in this series! Wired Investigation int…
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Awake at the Wheel | Episode 58 In this episode, Malini and Oren discuss the work of Scott Adams, known for his comic strip Dilbert. They explore Adams' controversial statements about race and his criticism of the media, schools, and government for stoking interracial division. They also discuss Adams' use of framing and persuasion techniques, as w…
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Dave sits down with former podcast guest Diamandia Lingos. Diamandia is an international TedX speaker, former VP of the UFC and one of Dave’s great friends and mentors. They discuss the importance of meditation, self talk, how to practice compassion with yourself and how to change old behaviors. If you’re a go getter- this is one you can’t miss.…
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Part 6 of Junk Science and So Much Grift: The Jordan Peterson Story It's finally here!!! Our coverage of the long-awaited missing study and fraud-adjacent activity committed by Jordan Peterson. Were Brophy and Peterson just making shit up? Or was there a top secret study no one published? Also where did Peterson's research money go? This all sure s…
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Part 5 of Junk Science and So Much Grift: The Jordan Peterson Story Just wait until you hear some of these questions in the "PC Battery." They are not measuring anything remotely useful. It's actually hilarious. Lydia and I play a game of making the rubric and grading each other's political correctness points, based on our best attempt to estimate …
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Dave sits down with Christian Palmer who is a men’s health specialist, writer for Muscle and Fitness and owner of Relentless Fitness and Nutrition. Christian’s mission is to help men create unshakable confidence by building muscle, getting lean, optimizing testosterone and achieving their fitness goals through conquering nutrition.…
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Awake at the Wheel | Ep 57 The conversation discusses TikTok relationship tests and their impact on relationships. It explores the factors of inequity in relationships, including commitment, investment, sacrifice, and respect. The discussion highlights the unhealthy dynamics and gaslighting present in the first test video. It also addresses the man…
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Dave sits down with law enforcement, health, wellness and advocacy officer, Frank Voce. After battling with personal struggle in 2018 and 2019, he finally reached out for help and support. Once Frank improved mentally and physically, he felt called to help other first responders who struggled the way he did, and provide them a safe space to face th…
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Part 4 of Junk Science and So Much Grift: The Jordan Peterson Story This study was so fucking bad that we needed to call an actual expert just to make sure we weren't missing something. Turns out, we WERE missing something. Actually, a lot. But the things we were missing were ways that the study sucks even more than we knew! Dr. Janessa Seymour has…
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Part... 3? It's kinda part 2... but also part 1 in a way... Well however you look at it, this episode begins a series looking at the awful science Jordan Peterson uses to make wild claims about the PC/Woke left. It's so much more terrible than you can imagine, AND, it all comes down to... a non-peer-reviewed Master's Thesis. Feel free to email us a…
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Awake at the Wheel | Ep 56 The conversation explores the pros and cons of introducing therapy in the workplace, particularly through employee assistance programs (EAPs) and in-house therapists. The limitations of EAPs, such as limited sessions and insufficient training, are discussed. The conflicts of interest and lack of trust that arise when ther…
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Dave sits down with Michelle Barone, host, influencer, marketer and motivator to millions! Michelle is one of a kind- authentic, passionate and has a personality larger than life! On top of her recent Top 100 Global Entrepreneur award she's a devoted mother, wife, and business powerhouse with an incredible story.…
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Today's episode explores the increase in bad behavior, particularly among young people, and the lack of action by schools and authorities. It discusses the role of teachers, school boards, and the removal of police from schools. The racialization of issues and the complex factors contributing to violence are also examined. The conversation highligh…
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