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  • Dr. Caleb Lack
    2021/08/16

    Dr. Caleb Lack, PhD joins me to talk about:

    The ability to be skeptical without being devoid of empathy;  exceeding your own expertise;  the importance of saying “I don’t know”; being approachable as a professor; giving honest, thoughtful advice; teaching styles; imposter syndrome, continual self-improvement, creating lasting change through engaging learning styles; learning how to think critically; fostering intellectual freedom and creativity in unconventional places; growing up as an avid reader; staying connected to your roots while also evolving;  deriving part of one’s moral development through stories and fictional characters; storytelling as a means of transferring information; being open to changing one’s mind; cultivating the mindset to improve things for others; aspirations to be a professor; specializing in PTSD and OCD; Exposure and Response Prevention therapy; being approached to write a critical thinking book; developing research skills over time; engaging in civil discourse with differing opinions; the skepticism movement; science communication; and tips for battling misinformation.

    TIMECODES 
    22:10 Developing his teaching style

    46:15 #1 Patty Lack (Mother)

    59:20 Deciding to specialize in OCD

    1:10:23 His book — Critical Thinking, Science, and Pseudoscience: Why You Can’t Trust Your Brain

    1:13:56 #2 Dr. Eric Storch (Colleague/friend)

    1:32:57 #3 Scott Lilienfeld (Psychologist, author)

    1:36:45 #4 Carl Sagan (Astronomer, science communicator)

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    1 時間 48 分
  • Ryan Drake: Friendships, Putting Thought to Action, and Personal Growth
    2021/07/28

    A friend, colleague, and overall good guy in my life -- Ryan Drake (DJ, OKC comedy scene, renaissance man of entertainment) -- stops by for a mega-packed episode where we go over the following:

    The wisdom in cliches, early adoption of social media and diving in on networking, how hard it is to tell who will stay in your life vs. those that move on, connecting thoughts to action when it comes to creative and professional ambition, the importance of being vulnerable and open minded to receiving help, how to cultivate friendships in adulthood, outgrowing relationships and how vital reciprocity is, overextending yourself socially, the value of disagreement, how exciting it is to catch a “star” early in their career, self-deprecation in humor, the role of intelligence with humor, the highs and lows of being in an entertainment scene, how improv comedy can be empowering, working through depression and life transitions, imposter syndrome, weight loss, positive self-worth, the impact of sleep, comparing yourself to peers, the insatiable nature of progress, counterfactual thinking, mindfulness, people who are naturally charismatic, early podcasting days, friends growing into good parents, and some quick recommendations.

    TIME CODES

    15:45 An introduction to Ryan's impact on me   

    41:00 #1 Donald Glover

    50:30 #2 Mark Hoppus

    59:00 #3 Tina Fey

    1:06:00 Origins of being a comedian

    1:27:35 Transitioning into DJing and hosting events

    1:43:25 #4 Allie Fleischfresser (friend)

    2:17:50 #5 Allan Pellegrin

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    2 時間 47 分
  • Consistency as a Cornerstone to Leadership
    2021/07/21

    Today's micropod focuses on leadership and what characteristics might contribute to being a good leader. Recent examples included from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jason Sudeikis while drawing from a quote from Viktor Frankl to explore the ideas further.

    Reach out on IG: @GFTDMEDiA to submit topics, questions, suggestions, or if you want to come on and have a conversation. 

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    11 分
  • If This, Then That -- How I'm Working Through Uncertainty
    2021/07/16

    A brief episode where I try to articulate my thoughts on what is helping me work through the anxiety and fears surrounding big life changes (moving, career, etc.) on the horizon. 

    Reach out on IG: @GFTDMEDiA to submit topics, questions, suggestions, or if you want to come on and have a conversation. 

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    13 分
  • Courtney Blevins
    2021/07/13

    My good friend, Courtney Blevins stops by to talk about: Being self-taught musically, moving somewhere that you know nobody, paying dues, what goes into a good work ethic, being true to your word, not letting your ego get in the way of progress, performing in front of your idol, the importance of practice and structure in developing a creative routine, how inspiration can come from anywhere, what goes into a successful relationship, working through conflict when one tends to avoid confrontation, how the self has evolved and maintained over the last decade, the value of knowing your role in a given situation, what we pick up from our parents, making friends when you’re older, being there for the people in your life, self-discipline, resiliency, what you would you do for free, and so much more.

    TIMECODES:

    1:20 How I know Blev and how he inspires me

    14:50 #1: Blev’s partner, Amber.

    22:45 #2 KAAN (artist)

    28:30 #3 Josh Sallee (artist)

    34:15 #4 Jesse McDermott (artist)

    50:00 what goes into a successful relationship

    1:04:05 #5 Austin Garner (relative)

    1:16:25 #6 Travis Grooms (friend)

    1:24:35 #7 Baylor Thomas (friend)

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    1 時間 46 分
  • Looking Back to Look Ahead
    2021/05/25

    The guys got together a while ago, and a lot has happened since then. This is a moment in time before many more great ones ahead.  

    Overdue intro, updates + new pod announcement

    12:20:00 Ryan’s boxing career

    19:00 Parent Sleep vs Vaccinated Sleep

    23:00 Panera Bread Coffeextravaganza

    27:00 Who ya gonna call? Union busters! 

    33:30 Deep dive into the FOMO, friction, and learning curve associated with adopting NFTs, Crypto, & collectables in 2021

    47:00 The most valuable/nostalgic collectibles we’ve come across and the buy/sell mentality with Gamestop

    58:00 What are your sleep vibes?

    1:04:00 Sonic Seltzer and Pedicure Season on the horizon

    1:11:00 Game show experience

    ***NEW PODCAST ON THIS CHANNEL COMING SOON**

    The Expanded Self will be a series of one-on-one interviews between myself (Gray) and people who I consider inspirational, influential, motivational, or pivotal in my life at some point or another.  Stay tuned to this feed for more information, and thanks to everyone that has stayed with us this far. 

    As always, special thanks to the 3 B's 

    Find us on IG

    Produced by @GFTD__MEDiA

     

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    1 時間 21 分
  • Pixar Has Soul, YouTube Does Not
    2021/01/22

    Welcome back to the simulation. It's 2021, we are alive, well, and feeling hopeful. The guys catch up on what to look forward to and enjoy this year and then blame YouTube for everything. 

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    0:40 Is this thing on?

    2:53 Studio Ghibli gets Ryan

    6:20 Dan sells us on Soul

    11:45 One word to describe 2021 so far & Corny Dad Story

    21:06 Music during quarantine

    28:25 YouTube sucks (Recommendation: The Rabbit Hole podcast)

    40:16 Jack Dorsey, the role of Tech CEOs, & consistency

    50:15 "The Driver’s License" and streaming records

     

    As always, special thanks to the 3 B's 

    Find us on IG

    Produced by @GFTD__MEDiA

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    56 分
  • Happy Holidays from some Filthy Animals
    2020/12/30

    The guys get together before the holidays to celebrate the holidays by talking about the holidays. It's about as merry as it gets as we dive into what the hell we were thinking about that Santa guy.

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    0:40:00 WCW, WWE, & The Lil Wayne Dilemma

    07:30 Pre-Streaming Era of Music = Steroids Era of Baseball

    14:08 Media lost to the annals of nothingness

    21:25 Favorite holiday gifts

    • 50 Disc CD Changer
    • Megazord
    • White Ranger
    • Golf clubs with tequila bottle in bag
    • Furbies, Tamagotchis, & Digimon
       

    25:20 The Santa Secret

    29:00 DAN’S PICKS RETURNS

    36:50 Listener Questions (EMAIL: BackyardTherapyPod@Gmail.com)

    • Would you rather someone call or text after not speaking for some time?
    • What movie/show best describes where you are in life right now?
    • What source of stress would you remove without any negative repercussions?
    • What is a good alternative to money for currency?
    • If you could implement one habit immediately, what would it be?

     

    1:00:00 Resiliency to boredom

    1:06:00 Ryan deprives his senses (repeatedly) and lives to tell the tale

     

    As always, special thanks to the 3 B's 

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    Produced by @GFTD__MEDiA

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    1 時間 15 分