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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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46:14

The Trifecta of Grappling – with J FLO

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/25

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we sit down with elite grappling coach Justin Flores — better known as J Flo.A Division I wrestler, multi-time USA Judo National Champion, Olympic-level coach, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, J Flo explains how wrestling, judo, and BJJ form the ultimate trifecta. We break down stand-up dominance, seamless transitions, mindset under pressure, and what it takes to coach champions at the highest level.If you want to sharpen your grappling IQ and understand

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7:14

The Harmless Torturers

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/25

The people limiting your life aren’t always critics — sometimes they’re the ones smiling at you.In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we expose the subtle psychology behind the “harmless torturers” — the friends, family, colleagues, and inner voices that slowly dilute ambition, lower standards, and normalise comfort. Learn how to recognise them, understand why they do it, and protect your growth without becoming isolated.🎙️ Episode Sponsors☕ Strong Coffee Company — Protein-packed coffee for

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6:25

Social Loafing — Why People Try Less in Groups (The...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/24

Why do people try less when they’re in a group? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down the Social Loafing phenomenon and the Ringelmann Effect — revealing why effort drops as team size increases, how it affects business, sport, and leadership, and how to eliminate it from your own life. If you want stronger teams, sharper accountability, and higher performance, this one is essential listening.🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu📗 A Question

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7:21

CUNNINGHAM’S LAW — Why Being Wrong Gets You Heard

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/23

What if the fastest way to get the right answer… is to post the wrong one?In this episode, we break down Cunningham’s Law — the psychological reason clickbait works, why people rush to correct you, and how being slightly wrong can accelerate learning, engagement, and growth. But where’s the ethical line? And how do you use this without becoming manipulative?If you want to grow faster, think sharper, and leverage feedback instead of fearing it — this episode is for you.🔥 Sponsors☕ Strong Coffee

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7:56

Hanlon’s Razor – Stop Assuming Malice

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/22

What if most of your daily stress… is based on a false assumption?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down Hanlon’s Razor — the powerful mental model that teaches you to stop assuming bad intent and start thinking strategically. You’ll learn how misinterpreting incompetence as malice fuels resentment, damages relationships, and drains your energy — and how one simple shift can instantly make you calmer, sharper, and harder to provoke. If you want emotional control, clearer thinking, and

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6:57

The False Self vs The True Self — Who Are You Really?

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/22

Are you living as your true self — or performing a version of yourself designed to be accepted? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down the psychology of the False Self vs The True Self — how identity masks are formed, why high performers often feel empty, and how to reconnect with who you really are beneath validation, status, and expectation.🔥 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

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103:32

Judo - A Game of Throws (and Newaza!) - With Neil Adams

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/22

What does it take to go from a young judoka stepping onto the mat… to becoming a World Champion, Olympic silver medalist, and the voice of an entire sport?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, I sit down with Neil Adams — World Champion, Olympic silver medalist at the Olympic Games, and globally recognised commentator known as The Voice of Judo. We dive into where it all started, the mindset behind his biggest competitions, the reality of elite performance, and how he transitioned into coaching,

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6:59

The Seduction of Victimhood – Why Power Feels Safer...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/19

What if the biggest thing holding you back… isn’t your past — but your attachment to it?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we expose the hidden psychological rewards of victimhood — the sympathy, the moral high ground, the removal of responsibility — and why they’re so hard to let go of.Because victimhood feels safe. Responsibility feels heavy.But only one builds power.If you’re ready to stop outsourcing your agency and start reclaiming control, this episode will challenge you directly.🔥

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8:47

Cognitive Development Stages – Are You Thinking at...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/18

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down the cognitive development theory of Jean Piaget and explore how your mind was built in stages — from instinctive reaction to abstract, strategic thinking.Why do some people think long-term while others stay reactive? Why do some adapt their beliefs, while others defend outdated frameworks? And are you truly operating at your highest cognitive level?This episode challenges you to upgrade not just your knowledge — but the structure of your

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9:11

Göbekli Tepe — Advanced Society Before Agriculture?

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/18

Did civilisation really begin with agriculture — or did belief come first? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore Göbekli Tepe, the 11,600-year-old archaeological site that challenges everything we thought we knew about early human history. Massive stone pillars, advanced symbolism, and organised construction long before farming — was this proof of an advanced society before agriculture? Or are we underestimating our ancestors?🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math

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8:26

The Trust Game: The Psychology of Risk, Power & Human...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/17

Would you risk £10 to potentially turn it into £30 — if it meant trusting a stranger?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down the powerful behavioural economics experiment known as The Trust Game, developed by researchers like Joyce Berg, John Dickhaut, and Kevin McCabe.You’ll discover why humans aren’t purely selfish, how trust multiplies value in business and relationships, and why betrayal rewires future decisions. If you want to build influence, leadership, and long-term success —

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9:36

Moral Dumbfounding: Why You Can’t justify What You...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/16

Why do you know something is wrong… but can’t explain why?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down the groundbreaking moral psychology research of Jonathan Haidt and explore the shocking “moral dumbfounding” experiments — from the infamous incest scenario to the dead chicken, the cannibal lab case, and the flag experiment.You’ll discover why your brain makes moral judgments in milliseconds, why logic often comes after emotion, and how understanding this can level up your leadership,

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6:39

The Moral Credit Card – Can Good Deeds Be Borrowed...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/15

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down one of the most dangerous psychological traps in self-development — the Moral Credit Card.Why do we sabotage progress right after doing something good? Why does donating to charity justify reckless spending? Why does one disciplined week “earn” a destructive weekend?We explore the psychology of moral licensing, identity-based discipline, dopamine-driven self-justification, and why the phrase “I’ve earned it” might be silently keeping you

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7:40

Predictive Programming — Conditioning the Future...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/15

How does media shape the way we accept the future? In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore Predictive Programming—the psychological phenomenon where movies, TV, and culture condition society to accept future realities before they arrive. From AI, surveillance, and digital identity to pandemics and societal change, learn how repetition and storytelling subtly influence perception, behaviour, and acceptance.🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu📗 A

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6:33

INCEPTION - Why the Most Powerful Ideas Must Feel...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/13

What if the most powerful way to change someone… is to never try to change them at all?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down the psychology of Inception — not the movie, but the method.Why people must believe an idea is their own.Why resistance appears the moment you tell someone what to do.And how Socrates, therapists, elite coaches, and master communicators use questions — not commands — to unlock transformation.If you’ve ever tried to “help” someone and been met with

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9:24

CRISPR, Genetic Control & The Moral Limits of Editing...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/13

CRISPR gives us the power to edit human life — intelligence, disease risk, temperament, even potential.But who decides what “better” means? What happens when the rich can enhance their children — and the poor can’t? And if we remove suffering… do we also remove the very thing that creates greatness?This episode explores the science, the inequality, and the existential cost of redesigning humanity.Because the real question isn’t can we edit life.It’s whether we should.🔥 Useful Links: 📘 Become a

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49:51

Sales Strategies & The Convincer Number with Jed Etters

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/11

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, I sit down with sales strategist and Shut Up and Win founder Jed Etters to break down powerful modern sales strategies — including his game-changing concept, The Convincer Number.We explore the psychology behind closing, why most people talk too much in sales, and how to build trust, influence decisions, and drive consistent revenue growth. If you want to sell with more confidence and precision, this one’s for you. 🔗 Connect with Jed Etters🌐 Website:

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6:26

The Liberated Soul – Free From Fear, Attachment, and...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/09

What if real freedom has nothing to do with money, status, or control — and everything to do with your inner state?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore what it truly means to become a liberated soul: free from fear, unattached to outcomes, and awake to the unconscious beliefs that quietly shape most lives. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and lived experience, this episode is about reclaiming inner sovereignty in a world built on distraction, pressure, and dependency.🎧 By the end

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6:24

The Representativeness Heuristic — Why Stereotypes...

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/09

We often judge people, risks, and opportunities by how well they fit a stereotype—not by facts or probability. In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down the Representativeness Heuristic, a powerful mental shortcut that causes us to mistake familiarity for truth. From hiring and investing to media narratives and everyday judgment, discover how this hidden bias shapes decisions—and how to spot it in your own thinking. 🔥 Useful Links📘 Become a Person of Value by J.S. Math

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10:24

Economic Collapse by Design

The Vancrux Podcast - Host Jeevan Matharu ·

2026/02/08

Is the global economy really “failing”… or is it being restructured right in front of us?In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down how financial crises like 2008 and COVID-19 didn’t just damage the economy — they reshaped who wins, who loses, and who owns what. From government stimulus and corporate bailouts to the rise of Big Tech and the World Economic Forum’s infamous “you’ll own nothing and be happy” narrative, we explore whether collapse is accidental… or strategic.This isn’t

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