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The Thought Atlas Podcast

Mapping ideas, exploring everything: “Welcome to Thought Atlas; a podcast that maps the landscape of ideas. From technology, culture, and science, to curious facts, life hacks, and unexpected discoveries, we explore it all. Whether you know a little, a lot, or just love learning, Thought Atlas is your guide through the vast world of knowledge. Tune in, and let’s chart the world of ideas together.”

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00:32:50

Why We Repeat the Same Mistakes Over and Over | Dr....

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2026/06/01

Most people believe their decisions are conscious.That their choices come from logic, intention, and control.But what if that’s only part of the story?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Dr. Tony Iezzi, a clinical psychologist with more than 35 years of experience working with trauma, stress, chronic illness, and behavioral change.Dr. Iezzi is the co-author of Reenactments, a framework for understanding why people often repeat patterns they consciously want to stop—and why those patterns

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00:52:53

Bitcoin, AI & The Next Evolution of Human Systems |...

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2026/06/01

Every generation believes it’s living through unprecedented change.Sometimes that’s true.From writing and the printing press to the internet, Bitcoin, and artificial intelligence, technological revolutions do more than introduce new tools — they reshape how human beings cooperate, organize, and understand reality itself.In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Andrew Melnychuk-Oseen — futurist, early Bitcoin investor, former game industry creator, angel investor, and founder of an AI agent

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00:33:52

Redefining Resilience After Everything Falls Apart |...

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2026/06/01

We live in a culture that rewards endurance.Push harder. Work longer. Ignore the warning signs. Keep climbing.But what happens when the very mindset that once made you successful begins to break you?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Nancy Deyo — former Silicon Valley CEO, Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute Fellow, and author of the forthcoming memoir Perilous Ascent.After a medical crisis on Mount Kilimanjaro triggered a 15-year journey through chronic pain, misdiagnosis, opioid

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00:23:48

Can Stories Heal Us? Anime, Identity & The Search for...

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2026/06/01

What if the stories we love are doing far more than entertaining us?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Maison Collawn — creator of the MC Anime Podcast, speaker, blogger, and advocate for using storytelling as a tool for personal growth, self-understanding, and human connection.Diagnosed with autism at an early age, Maison often felt different growing up. But through anime, manga, television, and storytelling, he discovered something deeper: stories that acted as mirrors, emotional

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00:57:23

Can We Cure Anxiety at the Genetic Level? | Dr. Troy...

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2026/06/01

Anxiety is one of the most common human experiences.Yet despite decades of research, millions of people still struggle to find treatments that are both effective and free from difficult side effects.In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Dr. Troy Rohn, a neuroscientist, researcher, and educator with more than 30 years of experience studying the brain, neurodegenerative diseases, mental health, and emerging treatment technologies.Dr. Rohn has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed scientific

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00:36:23

Why Obesity Is More Complex Than We Think | Dr. Evan...

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2026/06/01

For decades, we've been told a simple story: eat less, move more, and the problem solves itself.But what if the human body is far more complex than that?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Dr. Evan Nadler for a deep conversation about obesity, biology, health, human behavior, and the scientific discoveries changing how we understand weight.Dr. Nadler is one of the nation’s leading pediatric bariatric surgeons and a pioneer in childhood obesity treatment. His work spans obesity

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00:30:35

What 20,000 Polygraph Tests Taught Me About Human...

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2026/05/30

Truth seems simple.Yet some of the most important moments in our lives revolve around uncertainty:Who can we trust?Why do people lie?Can we ever truly know what someone else believes, remembers, or intends?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by David Goldberg — nationally recognized polygraph examiner, investigator, military combat veteran, and host of Inside the Polygraph.Over the course of his career, David has conducted more than 20,000 certified polygraph examinations involving criminal

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00:33:06

The Hidden Psychology of High-Functioning Trauma |...

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2026/05/27

Some people survive by breaking down.Others survive by becoming exceptionally functional.In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Lisa Lacy for a deep conversation about trauma, masking, emotional survival, identity, nervous systems, addiction, psychosis, healing, and the hidden realities of high-functioning suffering.After decades working across corporate education, healthcare consulting, performance, and storytelling, Lisa walked away from the corporate world following a profound health

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00:39:37

How Belief Quietly Shapes Human Behavior | Dr. James...

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2026/05/27

Why do human beings think, act, and interpret reality so differently?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Dr. James Torkelson for a deep conversation about belief systems, psychology, faith, identity, and the forces that quietly shape human behavior.Dr. James Torkelson — known as Dr. T — is a clinical psychologist, author, educator, and speaker who has spent decades exploring the intersection between psychology, belief, human development, and spiritual understanding.This conversation

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00:32:25

Failure, Identity & Learning Through Discomfort |...

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2026/05/27

What happens when you pursue something you have no background in — and no clear reason to believe you’ll succeed?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Matt Evans for a conversation about ambition, uncertainty, identity, failure, confidence, and why growth often begins long before we feel ready.Matt Evans is a horse veterinarian, stand-up comedian, and author of Chomping at the Bit: How I Became a Horse Vet Against All Common Sense.Despite not growing up around horses, Matt pursued

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00:30:35

Truth, Deception & Human Behavior | David Goldberg

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2026/05/27

Why do human beings lie — even when the truth would set them free?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by David Goldberg for a deep conversation about truth, deception, fear, trust, memory, and the psychology behind human behavior.David Goldberg is a nationally recognized polygraph examiner, U.S. military combat veteran, 9/11 first responder, and founder of Executive Protection Group Polygraph Services.Over the course of his career, he has conducted more than 20,000 polygraph examinations

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00:33:11

The Body Is Speaking — Most People Aren’t Listening |...

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2026/05/27

What if feeling tired, inflamed, anxious, or constantly unwell isn’t actually “normal” — just common?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey Brown for a deep conversation about the body, chronic symptoms, modern health, and the hidden patterns many people quietly learn to live with.After years working in traditional family medicine and urgent care, Dr. Brown began questioning a healthcare model focused more on symptom management than understanding root causes.This conversation

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00:41:36

Fear, Trust & The Psychology of Healthcare | Dr....

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2026/05/27

What actually shapes medical decisions?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Emily Boss — pediatric ENT surgeon, researcher, educator, and director of pediatric otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins University.But this conversation goes far beyond medicine itself.It explores uncertainty, trust, communication, fear, expertise, emotional decision-making, and the deeply human experience of navigating healthcare systems that often struggle to feel human at all.Dr. Boss studies something surprisingly

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00:24:08

Why Adults Resist Change | Jill Delgado

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2026/05/27

Why do so many organizations struggle with change?Most companies blame strategy, communication, or leadership.But in this episode of Thought Atlas, Jill Delgado argues that the deeper issue is human behavior itself.After more than two decades leading large-scale organizational transformation, Jill came to a striking realization:We are trying to teach adults emotional agility, resilience, empathy, adaptability, and healthy communication decades too late.That insight led her somewhere unexpected —

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00:55:32

Why Emotional Eating Isn’t Really About Food | Galina...

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2026/05/26

What if emotional eating has very little to do with food?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Galina Denzel — somatic educator, trauma-informed practitioner, and author of Peace with Self, Peace with Food.After spending more than 25 years struggling with disordered eating herself, Galina eventually realized the deeper issue was never simply food, discipline, or willpower.This conversation explores emotional eating, trauma, nervous system regulation, embodiment, self-trust, emotional

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00:48:10

Fatherhood, Identity & Emotional Survival | Tyler...

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2026/05/26

What does it actually mean to be emotionally present as a man — especially when life begins to fall apart?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Tyler McAdams — single father, coach, and founder of Inspiring Father.After navigating divorce, emotional exhaustion, financial pressure, identity loss, and the realities of raising four children while rebuilding his own life, Tyler began asking deeper questions about masculinity, emotional regulation, healing, and what fatherhood really requires

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00:42:50

The Invisible Process Behind Human Behaviour | Tracey...

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2026/05/26

What actually happens before human behaviour becomes visible?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Tracey Walker — speaker, educator, practitioner, and creator of the Calm Principle.This conversation explores stress, emotional overwhelm, nervous system regulation, communication, mental health, and the hidden internal processes shaping how human beings respond to the world around them.We discuss:• Why the thinking brain “goes offline” under stress• The hidden moment before emotional

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00:58:48

He Survived Trauma, PTSD & Addiction — Then Rebuilt...

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2026/05/25

What actually causes addiction, emotional eating, anxiety, and self-sabotage — and why is lasting transformation so difficult for most people?In this episode of Thought Atlas, Blessed sits down with Jonathan McLernon — better known as Coach Jon — to explore trauma, neuroscience, emotional healing, identity, nervous system regulation, and the deeper psychology behind destructive human behavior.Jonathan’s story is one of collapse and reinvention.After surviving a near-fatal assault in South Africa,

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00:35:47

The Journalist Who Turned Grief Into Fantasy |...

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2026/05/25

What happens when grief completely reshapes your identity — and storytelling becomes the path back to yourself?In this episode of Thought Atlas, Blessed sits down with Candace Lynn Talmadge — former business journalist, dark high fantasy novelist, and spiritual nonfiction author whose work explores emotional healing, spirituality, grief, reinvention, and the transformative power of narrative.After decades working in journalism — a world built on structure, deadlines, facts, and emotional distance —

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00:22:00

Why So Many Men Feel Lost Today | Dr. Michael Jaquit

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2026/05/25

Why do so many men today feel disconnected, directionless, and emotionally stuck — even when they appear successful on the outside?In this episode of Thought Atlas, Blessed sits down with Michael Jaquith — former Ph.D. chemist, entrepreneur, coach, husband, father of six, and founder of Catholic Life Coach for Men.After earning his Ph.D. from Cornell University and spending years inside corporate America, Michael realized that achievement alone could not provide fulfillment, peace, or purpose.That

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