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Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych

Embark on a mind-bending journey into the world of riddles, brain teasers, philosophical musings, and captivating psychology insights in "Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philosophy & Psychology." Join us as we unravel the enigmatic depths of the human mind, challenging conventional thinking and exploring thought-provoking subjects like no other. Each episode invites you to flex your intellectual muscles while expanding your knowledge of cognitive puzzles, profound philosophies, and fascinating

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27:23

Forget ENLIGHTENMENT: The Power of Impermanence &...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/11/06

What if the goal of meditation isn't to silence your mind, but to make peace with the beautiful chaos inside it? Forget everything you think you know about finding zen. In a world obsessed with achieving permanent happiness, one teacher is offering a radically different path—and it starts with accepting that life is messy.Join us for a profound conversation with Robert Waldinger, an ordained Zen priest and Roshi, who pulls back the curtain on authentic Zen Buddhism. We explore the "greatest hit" of

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26:30

Silent STRATEGIST: The Art of EMOTIONAL IMMUNITY in a...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/11/05

Are you in control of your mind, or is it a puppet for a world designed to keep you distracted and weak? What if the key to unshakeable personal power wasn't about adding more, but taking everything away that makes you a slave?Welcome to the ultimate guide to forging an unbreakable mind. In a world of constant noise and engineered distraction, we are unknowingly signing up for a life of mental slavery. Our attention is fragmented, our emotions are hijacked, and our power is given away for cheap

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50:03

The TIME Thief: Why Your Brain is STEALING Your Years

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/11/04

Remember when summer vacations felt like an eternity? Now, you blink and a whole year is gone. What if I told you it's not just in your head? Your brain is actively stealing your time, and this episode is the masterclass on how to steal it back. We’re diving deep into the bizarre and fascinating psychology of time perception to answer the one question we all ask: Why does time speed up so much as we age?This isn't just about feeling old; it's about hard science. We'll uncover how your brain’s

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32:20

The Problem With Solving Problems (And What to Do...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/11/03

What if the secret to getting things done isn't a new app, a better schedule, or more motivation? What if it's learning how to befriend the one thing you've been running from your entire life: the problem itself?This isn't your typical self-improvement podcast. We're diving deep into the radical wisdom of author Oliver Burkeman to dismantle the biggest lie in productivity: that problems are the enemy. We'll explore why your constant resistance to life's difficulties is the very thing making them

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26:12

The TELL: 8 Signs Someone is LYING to You

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2025/11/02

Ever had that gut feeling that someone isn't telling you the whole story? It's time to stop guessing and start knowing. This podcast gives you the tools to turn your intuition into a finely tuned Human Lie Detector.Welcome to the ultimate masterclass in Deception Detection. We're pulling back the curtain on the subtle science of spotting lies, moving beyond old myths and into proven Psychology. Each episode, we systematically break down the eight definitive behavioral and Verbal Cues that give liars

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37:22

The GLITCH in Your Reality: Why Nothing is as It Seems

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/11/01

That decision you just made to read this? You didn't actually make it. Not consciously, anyway. Your brain made it for you, and it only told you about it after the fact.This podcast exposes the ultimate conspiracy, and the conspirator is hiding between your ears: your own brain. We're pulling back the curtain on the incredible "user illusion" that governs your entire life. Drawing on the latest in neuroscience and psychology, we reveal the shocking truth that your perception of reality is a

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23:06

The POVERTY Mindset is a CHOICE: Here's How to UNMAKE IT

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/31

What if I told you that poverty has nothing to do with your bank account? That it's a disease of the mind you can cure, right now, by making a single, brutal decision?This is the playbook they don't want you to have. Drawing on the ruthless wisdom of Machiavelli, this podcast exposes the uncomfortable truth that real power isn't given; it's taken. It's a mindset of absolute self-control and dominance over the one thing you truly own: yourself. We'll teach you why the world doesn't care about your

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37:08

The Biggest LIAR You Know is YOU

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/30

That superhuman version of you who will start tomorrow? The one who will finally go to the gym, finish that big project, and eat healthy? Let's be brutally honest... they're a complete lie. And they're holding you back.Welcome to the podcast that exposes the most prolific and convincing liar in your life: you. We're diving deep into the science of self-deception, uncovering the uncomfortable truth that your brain is hardwired to protect your ego, not to see reality. We'll show you how you tell

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30:50

Emotionally DANGEROUS: The Art of Unreadable POWER

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/29

What if the most powerful person in any room isn't the loudest, but the calmest? What if the ultimate weapon in any conflict is the one you never have to use?Welcome to the playbook manipulators don't want you to read. This podcast is your guide to ultimate self-mastery, exploring the raw, controversial truth about personal power and emotional control. Drawing on the timeless, ruthless wisdom of thinkers like Machiavelli, we argue that true freedom isn't found in expressing every feeling, but in

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33:24

The CONTROLLED Hallucination: Is Your REALITY Real?

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/28

What if the world you're experiencing right now—the colors, the sounds, the feeling of the chair you're sitting in—isn't real? What if it's just your brain's best guess? A "controlled hallucination" you've learned to live inside.Join us as we unravel the greatest mystery in the universe: consciousness itself. In this episode, we dive deep into the groundbreaking work of neuroscientist Anil Seth, author of "Being You," who argues that our perception of reality is not a window onto the world, but a

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29:12

Your BRAIN on Drugs: The UNFILTERED Guide

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/27

You think you're in control. That coffee just helps you focus. That drink just helps you relax. But what if that's just the story the chemicals want you to believe?Welcome to the official user's manual for your brain on drugs. This isn't a lecture or a scare tactic; it's a brutally honest tour of our own brain chemistry and the psychoactive substances we use to alter it. We're pulling back the curtain on everything from the stimulants that kickstart your day, like caffeine and nicotine, to the

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23:56

WARNING: Chronic STRESS is Shrinking Your Brain's CEO...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/26

Ever feel like your brain is in a fog? You walk into a room and forget why, or snap at someone you love for no reason? It's not just a bad day—it's a biological process, and your brain is sending you an SOS.The chronic stress you're pushing through isn't just in your head; it's physically changing your brain. Every day, the stress hormone cortisol is waging a quiet war on your biology, shrinking your prefrontal cortex (your brain's CEO) and beefing up your amygdala (your fear center). The result

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32:20

From 'I Am a Mistake' to 'I Made a Mistake': A Guide...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/25

What's the difference between saying "I made a mistake" and believing "I am a mistake"? The answer is the key to unlocking your mental freedom.We all experience shame. It's a healthy emotion that tells us when we've done something wrong. But what happens when that feeling mutates into something toxic—a constant, nagging voice that attacks your fundamental identity? This is toxic shame, and it's the secret source of so much of our anxiety and self-doubt.In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain

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30:22

8 'HARMLESS' Micro Habits That Are SECRETLY Causing...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/24

Ever feel like you're doing everything right—eating well, getting enough sleep—but still end up drained, stressed, and burnt out? The culprit might be hiding in plain sight.It's not the big, dramatic moments that are wrecking your mental health; it's the tiny, innocent-looking micro habits you do every single day without a second thought. That "quick" doom scroll session first thing in the morning? It's setting your brain up for anxiety all day. That "yes" you gave to a coworker when you really

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36:08

Why You Can't 'Fit In' (And Why That's Your Greatest...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/23

Ever feel like you're wired differently than everyone else? You're not broken, you're brilliant—and it's time you knew why.Do you overanalyze every conversation, noticing the tiniest shifts in tone that no one else seems to catch? Do you make strange connections between ideas that seem random to others? Do you struggle to just 'fit in' because you're searching for a deeper sense of belonging? Let's be real, it can be exhausting. But what if those aren't flaws? What if they're your superpowers in

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26:43

The Lie About LONELINESS: Why Being Alone is Your...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/22

Have you been lied to about being alone? The media seems to think so, showing us that solitude is a sad, pathetic state about ten times more often than they show its benefits. The result? We’ve been conditioned to fear our own company.Welcome to the podcast that’s reclaiming solitude. For too long, the world has conflated being alone with the painful experience of loneliness. But what if they are not the same thing at all? Groundbreaking research reveals a shocking truth: your belief about being

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26:04

The STUPIDITY TRAP: How the World Profits From Your...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/21

The most dangerous person in the world isn't the villain; it's the fool who is absolutely certain they are the hero. What if I told you that this foolishness is not a bug in the system, but the system's most profitable feature?Welcome to a Machiavellian deep dive into the nature of human stupidity. This isn't about IQ. This is about the willing surrender of your most valuable asset: independent thought. We expose the uncomfortable truth that foolishness is built, not born. It's a carefully

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36:46

MIND HACKED: 50 Psychology Facts That Will CHANGE How...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/20

Why do you get your best ideas in the shower? Why are most of your memories elaborate works of fiction? And why does being in nature literally make you smarter? The answer is simple: your brain is a beautiful, chaotic, and hilarious mess.Welcome to the ultimate user manual for the human mind you never knew you needed. We think our actions are based on simple logic, but the truth is, your brain runs on an ancient operating system full of bizarre shortcuts, irrational instincts, and fascinating

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33:09

70 Psychological HACKS & Brain SECRETS That Will Give...

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/19

You think you're in control of your thoughts, but 95% of your decisions are made unconsciously before you're even aware of them. It's time to meet the real boss.Welcome to the ultimate collection of brain hacks—the 70 most life-changing psychological facts that reveal the hidden programming driving your human behavior. This isn't just trivia; it's the user's manual for your mind that you never received. We'll decode why your brain processes a breakup like a broken leg, expose the multitasking myth

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32:09

The EXISTENTIAL CRISIS Cure They Never Taught You

Mindbenders: Brain Teasers, Philo+Psych ·

2025/10/18

You didn't choose your family, your past, or the cards you were dealt. So what the hell are you supposed to do now? The answer isn't about finding more freedom—it's about mastering the freedom you never knew you had.Welcome to the ultimate guide for navigating an existential crisis. We're tearing down the myth that your feeling of being lost comes from having too many choices. The real source of your struggle is what philosophers call contingency—the unchangeable circumstances you were thrown into

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