Brainwashing for the Self: The Korean Art of Reconditioning
A Father Who Travels in the Name of His KidsA reflective podcast redefining the meaning of “brainwashing” — not as manipulation, but as the intentional rewriting of your inner patterns. Inspired by Korean essays and the unique emotional depth found in Korean life, this series explores how the mind absorbs stories, habits, and beliefs — and how we can consciously reshape them. Each episode blends Korean-style introspection with psychology an... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 5 | Founded | 5 days ago |
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This episode explores an uncomfortable truth:
Sometimes success has nothing to do with passion, effort, or endless grind — it’s just luck.
I once met a relative who built a company now listed on Korea’s KOSDAQ.
When I finally gathered the courage to... more
In a world where bodies are overfed and minds overwhelmed, we are becoming weaker without noticing it.
This first episode dives into the question: How do ordinary people survive extraordinary pressure?
I’m not a psychologist, nor a self-help expert.... more
It happened on an ordinary day—my entire digital life vanished in seconds.
Not stolen, not corrupted. I erased it myself, while trying to fix a backup.
Twenty years of photos, memories, files—gone. And for a moment, I felt like a man stripped of his ... more
In this episode of The Art of Brainwashing, I share a deeply personal story about navigating love, hesitation, and the fear of choosing someone for life. I married late—at 39—and like many people in modern Korea, I struggled with the pressure, the ex... more
In this episode, inspired by my Brunch essay “The Happiness of the Cleanup Pitcher,” I reflect on an unexpected moment at a Korean baseball stadium with my daughter. What began as a simple family outing turned into a meditation on losing, resilience,... more
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Apple Podcasts | #29 |  South Korea/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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