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Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
Psychology
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Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help yo... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Zoffness
Pain expert, author of Tell Me Where It Hurts
University of California, San Francisco; Stanford University (lectures on pain science)
Episode: Why Pain Isn't What You Think It Is & The Disappearing Joys of Everyday Life
Ian Bogost
Staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Small Stuff, How to Lead a More Gratifying Life
The Atlantic
Episode: Why Pain Isn't What You Think It Is & The Disappearing Joys of Everyday Life
Mike Maples Jr.
Venture capitalist and author of Pattern Breakers
Floodgate
Episode: Why Some Ideas Change the World & Black Holes: Science’s Greatest Enigma - SYSK Choice
Marcus Chown
Award-winning science writer and broadcaster, former radio astronomer
Caltech
Episode: Why Some Ideas Change the World & Black Holes: Science’s Greatest Enigma - SYSK Choice
Shawn Achor
Author of The Power of Beliefs; expert on mindset, happiness, and success
Episode: How Your Beliefs Control Your Future & Why Climate Solutions Need a Rethink
Elizabeth Dunn
Psychologist and author of Leave the Lights On; researcher on joyful decisions and climate-friendly living
Episode: How Your Beliefs Control Your Future & Why Climate Solutions Need a Rethink
Larry Olmsted
Author of Fans, How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding
Author
Episode: SYSK TRENDING - The Extraordinary Benefits of Watching Sports
Katherine Dunn
Author of Little Blue Dot, How GPS Shaped the Modern World
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford
Episode: How GPS Quietly Runs the World & When Illness Has No Obvious Cause
Susan Trachman
Specialist in psychosomatic medicine, author of It's Not Just in Your Head
Psychology Today blog contributor
Episode: How GPS Quietly Runs the World & When Illness Has No Obvious Cause

Host

Mike Carruthers
Host focused on extracting practical wisdom from experts to help listeners save time and money, improve relationships, and advance in life.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.3k ratings
  • Thank you not to you to me

    I do not love to be because l to not like to learn more things l to not school then l was going to school.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    not for meereeeer
    United States3 days ago
  • Easy to listen to

    I don’t usually write reviews, but I’m making an exception for this one. Mike is a great interviewer, and features a variety of very interesting topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VSCAT
    United States7 days ago
  • Mike, Thank you again

    Mike, I just wanted to agree with what you said about how placebos work even if you know that they are placebos let me explain; a few years back I was having some trouble sleeping. So I took a Tic Tack that was white and looked like a pill (but I knew it was not). Sure enough I was able to go back to bed and sleep straight through til morning. I no longer have this issue. and I’m glad I was able to get rid of it without medication.

    Ali Schuback

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Schuback
    United States8 days ago
  • Not great quality interviewees.

    Meh, most of the interviews are not great. Some are good. But pretty reliably mediocre in terms of content and quality for me personally.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    username432
    United States13 days ago
  • Love listening and learning

    We checked our ballpoint pens and I was disappointed that none of them had the hole in the cap, especially in light of the fact that a little boy collapsed and died on the playground of my girls school and it was learned that the cap on his pen obstructed his airway. It was so sad and I am angry that companies can’t even do this one small thing to save childrens’ lives, and probably some adults too who put pens in their mouths. Thanks for warning people.

    Elizabeth

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElizaCost
    United States14 days ago

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Why Pain Isn't What You Think It Is & The Disappearing Joys of Everyday Life
Q: You mentioned there is a recipe for pain; what ingredients tend to make pain worse and how can someone start changing their pain day?
Common ingredients include poor sleep, sedentary behavior, high stress, and unhealthy diet; building a low-pain recipe involves sleep hygiene, movement, stress management, and attention to overall balance.
Why Pain Isn't What You Think It Is & The Disappearing Joys of Everyday Life
Q: So explain this idea of the new science of pain because I don't think of it like it's a new science. If I slam my finger in the car door, it hurts like hell.
Pain is a brain-constructed experience shaped by biology, emotion, memory, and environment; understanding this biopsychosocial model helps us treat chronic pain more effectively than relying on biomedical solutions alone.
Why Some Ideas Change the World & Black Holes: Science’s Greatest Enigma - SYSK Choice
Q: Are these pattern breakers the kind of people who succeed again in other ventures after one big win?
Not always; most great breakers have one standout startup, with authentic alignment to the future they're pursuing; continued success requires matching the future they're tinkering with.
Why Some Ideas Change the World & Black Holes: Science’s Greatest Enigma - SYSK Choice
Q: What makes pattern-breaking founders successful when many unconventional ideas fail?
They have authenticity and a willingness to break rules; they don't just create a better mousetrap, they disrupt the underlying rules and convince people to co-create a new future.
Why Some Ideas Change the World & Black Holes: Science’s Greatest Enigma - SYSK Choice
Q: So explain in a little more detail what it is you do, how you invest.
I invest very early in startups, often when ideas are evolving before they prove themselves, seeking pattern-breaking potential like Lyft, Uber, and Twitter in their early stages, and willing to back ideas that may look crazy but could reshape the future.

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1. Rachel Zoffness
2. Ian Bogost
3. Mike Maples Jr.
4. Marcus Chown
5. Shawn Achor
6. Elizabeth Dunn
7. Larry Olmsted
8. Katherine Dunn

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