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The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu

The Vancrux Podcast explores the ideas, experiences, and turning points that shape who we become. From psychology and philosophy to success stories, history, spirituality, and even conspiracies, this podcast is for thinkers, seekers, and those questioning the world around them.We feature a mix of in-person guest conversations, virtual interviews, and solo episodes that break down powerful ideas around mindset, identity, meaning, and personal transformation. Our Guests come from all walks of

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9:29

MK-ULTRA: Mind Control Experiments

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/16

MK-Ultra isn’t a conspiracy theory — it’s a declassified reality.In this episode, we descend into the CIA’s secret Cold War program that experimented on the human mind using LSD, psychological torture, and unethical behavioural science — often without consent.We explore the real history, the disturbing Frank Olson case, and how psychology itself was weaponised in the pursuit of control. But more importantly, we ask a deeper question:Have we been psychologically conditioned to trust institutions that

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37:34

ADHD - Underdiagnosed? Superpower or shortfall? - ...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/15

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, I’m joined by Anna Dafna for a grounded, insightful conversation on living and working with ADHD.Since 2003, Anna has supported neurodiverse individuals in moving beyond performance and into presence — working with the minds they have, not the ones they’re told they should have. Our discussion cuts through optimisation culture to explore regulation, self-trust, and practical ways of navigating ADHD without shame, force, or over-identification.This is a

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6:53

Hick’s Law: The Tyranny of Choice

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/15

We’re told that more options mean more freedom. But what if that belief is the very thing keeping you stuck?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we go deep into Hick’s Law — the psychological principle that proves the more choices you have, the harder it becomes to act. This isn’t just about decision-making. It’s about discipline, identity, anxiety, power, and self-trust.You’ll learn why:Indecision silently erodes confidence and momentumToo many options drain the same mental fuel you need for

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9:34

The Abilene Paradox: Why We Agree on What Nobody Wants

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/13

Have you ever agreed to a decision you didn’t actually want—just because you thought everyone else did?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore The Abilene Paradox: a psychological phenomenon where groups move in the wrong direction not out of stupidity or malice, but silence and assumption.We begin inside a corporate boardroom where no one speaks up, then zoom out to everyday life—choosing where to eat, saying yes to one more drink, committing to plans you secretly regret. Through

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14:07

What Happens After Death?

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/12

Why do some people experience reincarnation, others heaven, and others a full life review after death? In this episode, we explore real-life cases, from children remembering past lives to near-death experiences, out-of-body visions, and life reviews — and ask what it all means for consciousness and morality.🔥 Useful Links:📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math – https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu 📗 A Question a Day Journal – https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom – https://amzn.to/4cKiltb 🌍

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9:15

The Philosopher King – Plato’s Vision & Modern...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/12

Have you ever wondered what leadership would look like if those in power were guided not by wealth, ambition, or popularity, but by wisdom, virtue, and the greater good? In this immersive episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore Plato’s Philosopher King—the archetype of the perfect ruler—and what this centuries-old idea can teach us about leadership, society, and personal responsibility today.We dive into:What Plato meant by the Philosopher King and why he believed only the wise could truly

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9:07

Globalist Elites vs National Sovereignty

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/12

Who really holds power in the modern world?In this deep-dive episode, we explore one of the most controversial and defining tensions of our time: globalist elites versus national sovereignty. From international institutions and unelected decision-makers to borders, identity, and self-governance, this episode examines how power is structured, who influences it, and what it means for freedom in the 21st century.We break down the history behind global cooperation, the rise of transnational

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63:32

Flexibility, Energy & Freedom of Movement - With...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/11

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, I’m joined by Yulia Yumalova — flexibility expert, TEDx speaker, and movement coach with over 14 years of experience — to break down why flexibility is one of the most underrated foundations of health, energy, and performance.We explore why stiffness isn’t just physical, how posture and movement affect mental clarity and confidence, and how busy people can “kill two birds with one stone” by improving flexibility while doing everyday tasks — without adding more

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8:01

The Black Sheep Effect | Why the Herd Punishes Those...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/11

Why is it that the moment you start thinking differently… living differently… or growing beyond the role you were given… The harshest criticism comes not from strangers — but from your own people?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore The Black Sheep Effect — a powerful psychological phenomenon that explains why groups punish insiders more harshly than outsiders, and why growth so often comes with rejection.This is not just theory. This is about family tension, workplace sabotage, social

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73:13

Failing Forward & Thinking Differently with Phil...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/09

What does it really take to build, scale, and sustain successful brands in a world that never stops changing?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, I sit down with Phil Masiello — visionary entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of CrunchGrowth — to unpack the real lessons behind failing forward, thinking differently, and building businesses that actually work.With over two decades of experience across e-commerce, digital marketing, and consumer brands, Phil shares hard-earned insights from

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8:39

The Robbers Cave Experiment - How Ordinary People...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/09

What if conflict isn’t caused by bad people… but by the environments we’re placed in?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dive deep into the Robbers Cave Experiment — one of the most important (and unsettling) psychology studies ever conducted. You’re taken inside the experiment itself, experiencing how ordinary boys became bitter enemies almost overnight, and how that same hostility dissolved once the structure around them changed.This episode explores:How identity and “us vs them” thinking

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5:37

The Monks Carrying the Woman Across the River

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/08

In this Koan Story episode, Carrying the Woman Across the River, we explore a timeless Zen teaching about attachment, judgment, and mental weight. Two monks face the same moment — one helps, lets go, and moves on… the other carries the moment long after it has passed.This story is a powerful reminder that suffering often isn’t caused by what happens — but by what we continue to carry in our minds. Judgment, resentment, guilt, and overthinking weigh far heavier than the original event.The real

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58:39

Playing From the Heart When Life Rewrites the script...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/07

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, I sit down with Scott Martin — award-winning soccer coach, educator, author, and a living example of resilience in its purest form.With over 30 years of coaching experience across youth, high school, and college levels, Scott earned multiple Coach of the Year honors and led teams to state championships. But his most defining moment came off the field.After surviving a rare, life-threatening infection that resulted in the loss of both hands and parts of his

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6:04

The Frog and the Ox – How Comparison Destroys Potential

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/07

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we unpack one of Aesop’s shortest yet most devastating fables — The Frog and the Ox. A story not about envy, but about ego, identity, and the quiet danger of comparison.When you measure yourself against someone else’s size, success, or timeline, you stop building real capacity and start inflating an image. And inflation without structure always collapses.This episode explores:Why comparison activates fear, not motivationHow ego inflation leads to burnout,

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12:23

Bertrand Russell: Clarity as Courage

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/07

What if the real danger in the world isn’t ignorance… but certainty?In this episode, we step inside the mind of Bertrand Russell — the philosopher who believed that most human suffering comes not from evil, but from unexamined beliefs held with confidence.Why did Russell think clarity was a moral act? Why did he distrust certainty more than doubt? And what happens to your life when you stop believing things simply because they’re popular, comforting, or inherited?This is not just a biography — it’s

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8:13

The Experience of the Last Man

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/06

What if one day… no one was left to watch? No audience. No legacy. No validation.If you were the last human alive, would anything you do still matter? Would you still create, train, tell the truth, choose courage — or would everything collapse into comfort?This episode is a slow, immersive descent into one of philosophy’s most disturbing questions: Is meaning real… or just something we perform for others?And more importantly:How much of your current life is shaped by being seen?Who would you be if

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6:29

The Observer of Your Thoughts — Who Are You Really?

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/05

If you can observe your thoughts, are they really you?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore the subtle but powerful distinction between awareness and thinking. Rather than trying to control the mind, this conversation examines how stepping back from thought can reduce emotional reactivity, loosen rigid identity, and create genuine inner clarity.This is a reflective, insight-driven episode for anyone interested in self-understanding, psychology, and conscious living.🔥 Useful Links:📘

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7:07

The Fox and the Crow

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/04

Flattery isn’t kindness. It’s leverage.In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we dissect The Fox and the Crow — a short fable with a long shadow.Why does praise bypass intelligence? Why do smart people give things away without realising it? And what does manipulation actually sound like when it whispers?Once you see the fox… you can’t unsee him. 🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu📗 A Question a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0📕 Daily Quotes of Wisdom

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6:41

The Immortality Curse

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/04

What if the thing you’re running from is the only reason your life has weight? If you truly had infinite time… would you still choose courage today?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, you’re taken deep into The Immortality Curse — the unsettling truth that living forever wouldn’t free you, it would slowly drain life of urgency, meaning, and intensity. Through second-person storytelling, vivid metaphors, and thought experiments, this episode confronts a dangerous question:Is death the enemy… or

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7:52

The Veil of Ignorance | The World You’d Choose If You...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/01/03

In this episode, we step behind The Veil of Ignorance — the powerful thought experiment that strips away ego, identity, and advantage, forcing you to confront what fairness really means.You’ll be taken into a room where the rules of society are written — without knowing whether you’ll be rich or poor, strong or weak, respected or forgotten once you leave. From there, we explore how this single idea exposes hidden bias, reshapes our understanding of justice, and reveals uncomfortable truths about

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