Best Mike Carruthers Omnicastmedia Podcasts (2024)

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Remarkable Ways Horses Changed Your Life & The Real Benefits of Being Lazy 48:21

1d ago48:21

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We have become much more of a cashless society in the last few years. That turns out to be a good thing because cash is really disgusting. Listen as I explain just how disgusting and you are not going to like it! Source: Elizabeth Scott, author of How to Prevent Food Poisoning https://amzn.to/3XKAvHf Horses are the “Swiss army knife of animals.” Th…

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The Fascinating Gases that Surround You & Is Everyone Addicted to Something? 51:46

1d ago51:46

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Some very popular drinks turn out to be really bad for your teeth. This episode begins with that list of drinks, what they do to your teeth and some strategies to help you minimize the damage if you are going to drink them. https://news.uthscsa.edu/more-u-s-teeth-susceptible-to-silent-enamel-eating-syndrome/ We are surrounded by gases - oxygen, car…

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What Your Favorite Music Says About You & How to Ditch Negative Self-Talk - SYSK Choice 51:53

6d ago51:53

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My mother was a teacher, and I remember her saying that when you take a test and you don’t know the answer, go with the first answer that comes to your mind or the one that initially seems right. A lot of people believe that – but is it really good advice? This episode begins with the evidence that proves or disproves this theory. https://www.sprin…

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The Untold Dangers of Prescription Drugs & Fresh Look at Dealing with Anger 51:26

1d ago51:26

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At work, do you go out to lunch or eat at your desk? It makes a difference in the quality of your work after lunch is over. Listen and I’ll explain the details. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/going-out-lunch-zaps-mental-focus Drug companies. Big Pharma. They create life-altering and life-saving drugs that help people all over the world. Howeve…

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Why Status is Critical to Your Success & Why Is There So Much Anxiety? 53:16

4d ago53:16

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In the average lifespan, there are 2 separate years (and they are decades apart) where people report being the happiest. Can you guess what they are? Listen and find out. https://newsfeed.time.com/2013/07/22/study-23-and-69-are-the-happiest-ages/ The higher your status, the more likely you are to be successful. So how do you acquire high status? Yo…

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Clues That Reveal a Person’s Thoughts & Our Shipwreck Fascination - SYSK Choice 50:04

11d ago50:04

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Is it true that opposites attract. After all you sometimes see couples that seem to prove the point. So just how common or rare is it for opposites to really attract? This episode starts by explaining some of the research on the topic. http://www.livescience.com/5351-truth-opposites-attract.html Can you really tell what someone else is thinking or …

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Why Most People Can’t Keep Secrets & Interesting Oddities of Language 50:33

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Eye contact can be tricky. Too little and you look disinterested – too much and you look creepy. This episode begins with a few of the finer points of proper eye contact. http://www.spring.org.uk/2013/07/how-eye-contact-works.php It’s clear from research that keeping a secret is difficult to do. We often feel compelled to share secrets even if we p…

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What Makes a Family Happy & What We Can Learn from the Dead 52:08

11d ago52:08

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While celebrities can sometimes pull it off, it can be almost impossible for regular folks to get a table at a busy restaurant without a reservation. This episode begins by offering some advice that can help. It may not always work, but it doesn’t hurt to try. Source: Frank Luntz author of Words That Work (https://amzn.to/37Ay5A8) You probably know…

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The Fascinating Story of Batteries & How Status Changes Culture - SYSK Choice 50:51

16d ago50:51

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Hot dogs come in packages of ten. Hot dog buns come in packages of eight. Why? Is this some sort of marketing ploy or plot? What could possibly be the reason for this obvious mismatch? This episode begins by revealing the explanation. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a40984485/hot-dogs-buns-packages/ Think of all the batteries you use in a day.…

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The Trouble With Cynics & How to Handle The Pressure to Perform 53:43

21d ago53:43

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Be careful what you say when someone pays you a compliment. This episode begins with some great advice on the importance of taking a compliment graciously. https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/etiquette/how-to-accept-a-compliment-with-class/ Is it good to be cynical? After all, cynics claim they see the world and the people in it more accuratel…

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Can Music Be Medicine? & Human Skills We Are Losing to Technology 51:13

19d ago51:13

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You may never have noticed it, but for many people – maybe you – a full moon can mess with your sleep and cause you to lose sleep. How does that happen? Listen as I explain. https://www.self.com/story/full-moon-sleep Over the last several years, research has uncovered some remarkable benefits of listening to music. Not just vague, “music makes you …

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The Secret to Getting Things Done & The Brain Fog Fix - SYSK Choice 50:04

21d ago50:04

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Everyone orders pizza at some point. So, everyone should that there is one size pizza that is a lousy deal almost every time. I begin this episode by revealing a mathematical formula that will save you money on pizza from this day forward. https://lifehacker.com/the-math-equation-that-explains-why-you-should-always-b-1784641566 We could probably al…

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What Your Brain Does in an Emergency & Solitude Vs Loneliness 50:20

23d ago50:20

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Are dogs color blind? Many people believe so, but they are not. They do see color but not the way we do. This episode begins with a look at what colors they can and can’t see and why it is important. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/canine-corner/200810/can-dogs-see-colors How you will react in an emergency or disaster is hard to predict. …

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The Good News About Feeling Sad & What You Never Knew About Reality TV? 51:55

1M ago51:55

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So many things can affect the way food and drinks taste. This episode begins with a look at how just one element of the ambience in a room can alter people’s perception of wine – and make cheap wine taste expensive. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091215171510.htm With all the talk of how to find happiness, you might think sadness sho…

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Don’t Eat Less, Eat Better & The Magic of Mystery - SYSK Choice 51:15

1M ago51:15

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Look around and you will likely see someone doing something on their cellphone. For many of us, cellphones are a necessity and a constant companion. What about your relationship with your cellphone? This episode begins with a look at how Americans use their cellphone, how often they check it, and how they feel if they don’t have it. You can then co…

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Buying Things That Really Make You Happy & Setting Clear Boundaries 54:28

1M ago54:28

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Does your signature reveal anything about you? Does it send a message to those who see it? I start this episode by sharing some insight into how others may make assumptions about you based on how you sign your name. https://graciousliving.typepad.com/the_write_event/2003/11/what_does_your_.html One reason to spend money is to buy things that make y…

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How to Read A Person's Behavior & The Science of Extremes 49:24

1M ago49:24

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It’s weird sometimes how you meet someone and hear their name is Lucy, for example and think – “Yeah, she kinda looks like a Lucy.” Is that really a thing – do people look like their name? Listen as I reveal some fascinating research on this. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2405334121 Tells. They are those little behaviors people have that gi…

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Why Humility is a Superpower & Celestial Wonders Explained - SYSK Choice 52:32

1M ago52:32

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Have you ever had a really vivid or even disturbing dream? This episode begins with a look at what often causes very strange and vivid dreams. https://www.livestrong.com/article/13773031-vivid-dreams/ There are huge benefits to being humble. Humility can be an excellent and effective way to build your confidence, strengthen your relationships and a…

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Easy Ways to Stop Wasting Food & Why Are There So Many Insects? 56:40

1M ago56:40

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When your phone or tablet or computer starts acting weird or gets glitchy, the conventional wisdom is to reboot. In other words, turn it off and on again. And usually, the recommendation is to turn it off for at least 10 seconds before turning it back on. Why 10 seconds? Is it really that important? Listen as I reveal the answer. https://www.howtog…

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How Animals Really Communicate & Proven Ways to Make Meaningful Connections 53:14

2M ago53:14

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Should you get a second opinion? A lot of people faced with a medical diagnosis often wonder about that. Will they offend the original doctor if they ask for a second opinion? Is it really necessary? Is it worth the trouble? Listen as I explain the value of a second opinion. https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/second-opinions We know animals communic…

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The Neuroscience of You & Making Sense of the Weather - SYSK Choice 47:17

2M ago47:17

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Don’t you hate it when you hear or think of a familiar song but can’t recall the title? This episode begins with a clever trick that will help identify any song and all it takes is a smartphone. https://lifehacker.com/how-to-identify-any-song-just-by-singing-it-1849039953 Why are you different from me and everyone else? What makes you the person yo…

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How Light Seriously Impacts Your Health & What If You Had a Different Profession? 52:57

2M ago52:57

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Are men more rational shoppers than women? Most definitely not. This episode begins by revealing how men are easily duped into thinking something is a bargain when it isn’t. https://www.businessinsider.com/consumers-link-color-with-savings-2013-7 The invention of the electric light has made life easier. But there is a real downside to artificial li…

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The Interesting Science of Eating & The Amazing World of Rats 51:35

2M ago51:35

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Why is it that mosquitoes seem to go after and bite some people more than others? This episode begins with an explanation of what does and doesn’t make you attractive to this summertime pest. https://hartfordhealthcare.org/about-us/news-press/news-detail?articleId=42234&publicid=395# When it comes to health and managing your weight, "going on a die…

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The Downside of Positivity & Turn Back the Clock on Aging - SYSK Choice 50:55

2M ago50:55

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There is a lot of common summertime advice. For example, don’t go swimming for a half hour after you eat. Don’t scratch a bug bite. Don’t touch someone who has poison ivy because you might catch it. Are these things true or summertime folklore? This episode starts with some answers. https://www.silive.com/healthfit/2012/07/summer_myths_debunked.htm…

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Why Politeness is a Super Power & How to Ace Any Job Interview 53:32

2M ago53:32

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Will a medication work better if you believe and expect it to? This episode begins with some compelling evidence that having faith in a medical treatment has a real impact on just how well it works. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/placebo-effect Imagine a world where people are not polite. What would it be like if…

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Remarkable Ways Horses Changed Your Life & The Real Benefits of Being Lazy 48:21

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The Fascinating Gases that Surround You & Is Everyone Addicted to Something? 51:46

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What Your Favorite Music Says About You & How to Ditch Negative Self-Talk - SYSK Choice 51:53

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The Untold Dangers of Prescription Drugs & Fresh Look at Dealing with Anger 51:26

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Why Status is Critical to Your Success & Why Is There So Much Anxiety? 53:16

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Clues That Reveal a Person’s Thoughts & Our Shipwreck Fascination - SYSK Choice 50:04

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Why Most People Can’t Keep Secrets & Interesting Oddities of Language 50:33

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What Makes a Family Happy & What We Can Learn from the Dead 52:08

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The Fascinating Story of Batteries & How Status Changes Culture - SYSK Choice 50:51

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The Trouble With Cynics & How to Handle The Pressure to Perform 53:43

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Can Music Be Medicine? & Human Skills We Are Losing to Technology 51:13

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The Secret to Getting Things Done & The Brain Fog Fix - SYSK Choice 50:04

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What Your Brain Does in an Emergency & Solitude Vs Loneliness 50:20

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The Good News About Feeling Sad & What You Never Knew About Reality TV? 51:55

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Don’t Eat Less, Eat Better & The Magic of Mystery - SYSK Choice 51:15

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Buying Things That Really Make You Happy & Setting Clear Boundaries 54:28

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How to Read A Person's Behavior & The Science of Extremes 49:24

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Why Humility is a Superpower & Celestial Wonders Explained - SYSK Choice 52:32

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Easy Ways to Stop Wasting Food & Why Are There So Many Insects? 56:40

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How Animals Really Communicate & Proven Ways to Make Meaningful Connections 53:14

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The Neuroscience of You & Making Sense of the Weather - SYSK Choice 47:17

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How Light Seriously Impacts Your Health & What If You Had a Different Profession? 52:57

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The Interesting Science of Eating & The Amazing World of Rats 51:35

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The Downside of Positivity & Turn Back the Clock on Aging - SYSK Choice 50:55

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Why Politeness is a Super Power & How to Ace Any Job Interview 53:32

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