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Today, a growing number of young couples are prospectively choosing NOT to have children. Instead of birthday parties and little league games, they're choosing bottomless mimosa brunches and maximizing frequent flyer miles. But, do you think these folks are going to suffer a period of existential dread and regret later in life? Maybe. But, you'll have to listen in to understand this complex topic more clearly.
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The American Dream is our collective belief that anyone can be successful here. And that upward mobility is not dependent on anything but our willingness to work hard. But, what is the American Dream today? And, how do our changing views on work, college education, marriage and children change our view of the American Dream. You'll have to listen to find out.
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It's almost over. The ads, the debates, the incessant text messages from candidates. Yes, the American Presidential election is almost over. But, before it ends, we ought to talk about how we got here. How we got to a point where the country is split into two teams: red and blue. And, more importantly, how you can best handle what is surely to be a tumultuous few weeks-regardless of who wins. There are two options. One leads to a life of anger and anxiety. The other leads to a life of peace. You get to choose.
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We expect and even demand order in all things: our health, our faith and our relationships. But, that's totally unreasonable. Why? Because it's normal and inevitable for life to go through periods of disorder. In fact, it's disorder that brings the biggest opportunities in life. But, you'll have to listen to find out why....
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Despite spending more on our healthcare than any other industrialized nation, our life expectancy is falling. We're now below Australia, Japan, Switzerland and Hong Kong. The cause is our inability to steer clear of ultraprocessed foods that are full of poisons. But, I bet you don't know who is responsible for all these engineered foods that are slowly killing us. You'll have to listen to find out and it'll shock you.
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There's only one thing wrong with dogs. They age seven times faster than we do. That's why the love of a great do will bring you some of the very best days of your life. And, perhaps, one of the worst. Because every dog owner knows that one day, hopefully long into the future, you'll have to let your best friend cross the "rainbow bridge".
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Everywhere you turn these days it appears that we are in a moral free fall. Some would even surmise that the "end of days" is near. But is it true? Are we really in a state of moral decline? You'll have to listen to this episode of Wit & Wisdom to find out.
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Have you noticed that you get really anxious when you watch the news these days? It seems like the world is falling apart right before our very eyes. What if I told you that the news media is doing this on purpose? What if I told you that their objective is more about keeping you tuned in and anxious than reporting the news. Well, that probably wouldn't surprise you. But, before you get yourself all jacked up, let me tell you about the Great Horse Poop Crisis of 1894. It'll make you feel a lot better.
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Today’s kids are the product of the most mental health interventions, the most therapy, the most anti-anxiety meds, and the most understanding and empathetic parents in history. Yet, Generation Z (Gen Z) kids are suffering record levels of psychological distress. Why? Listen to this important episode and I'll explain why.
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We all worry. It's a uniquely human activity. Maybe it's something at work or an argument about who loaded the dishwasher last night. I don't know. Maybe you're worried about the state of American politics. Or, the recent attempt on a former President's life. It's all a little unsettling. But, here's the thing. None of it matters. In 100 years you and I will both be dead. So will our children, our friends and everyone else we ever met on earth. Yes, it's a short existence on the big blue marble. So, let's not waste our time here worrying about silly things like politics or the dishwasher. I hope you enjoy this though provoking conversation.
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Something totally unexpected happened in the US following the Pandemic era. People stopped having sex. That's right. We're at an all time low for sex and an all time high for a bunch of other things that aren't terribly healthy. It raises the question: Are We in a Sex Recession?
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Remember when Americans only argued about whether Chicago or New York had the best hot dogs or pizza? Those were the salad days. Today we can't even agree on whether hot dogs can have ketchup or not.
A recent WSJ/NORC survey suggests that we are losing faith in things we typically reserved as sacrosanct in our country. Things like patriotism, family, friendship and faith in a higher power.
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Despite living in one of the most optimistic times in history, younger Americans are more afraid of the world than previous generations. They're a mess when it comes to Anxiety and Depression. The good news is that we’ve made huge strides in destigmatizing those mental health maladies. There is little shame or disgrace in anxiety and most other mental health conditions today.
However, in an effort to destigmatize mental health, we’ve opened an entire generation of kids to using their mental health issues as a part of their identity. Listen to this episode to learn why the kids are now self diagnosing themselves with major conditions like Bi-Polar Disorder and Autism....and announcing their diagnosis to millions of people around the world. -
Today’s kids are the product of the most mental health intervention, the most therapy, the most anti-anxiety meds and the most understanding and empathetic parents in history. But, the kids are also the most anxious, depressed, medicated, lonely, sad and fearful kids in history.
With all this sympathy and intervention, shouldn't our kids be improving? Shouldn't the number of kids suffering from anxiety and depression be going down? (Hint: it goes up every single year.)
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The Great Recession in 2008-2009 started a downward trend in the birth rate. The slide continued until we hit an all-time low in fertility 2020. That’s surprising since people were quarantined at home and should’ve been more active in the slap & tickle department.
The US population hit a record low the following year. Not good. So, will the next generation buck the fertility trend in order to save Social Security and Medicare before it goes bankrupt?
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We are living in terribly polarizing times. But, how did we get here? The answer requires a little history lesson....and a little background in architecture. Yes, architecture.
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It's that time of year in the United States. A time filled with anxiety and, even, dread. Yes, we are in the window each spring when high school seniors (and their parents) anxiously await to see whether Junior got into his "dream school". Yes, an enormous amount of anxiety is in the air. But, what if I told you that none of this really matters? That your kid's success has very little to do with the their college acceptance or even their college completion. If you're out standing by your mailbox waiting on the mail you definitely need to give this a listen.
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There's a violent cultural shift coming. You can't see it yet, but it's rolling down the track like a speeding freight train. When it hits it will reverberate across the land like rolling thunder on a late summer night. So, what's this violent cultural shift? Tune in to find out.
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If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that life is uncertain. Everything is fluid. Everything. Our health. Our livelihood. Our family. Our politics. Our peace of mind. It's all fluid. Have you already forgotten about the pandemic? I thought so....
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Each season holds meaning in our lives. Some seasons, like spring and summer, create energy with their abundant light. But, winter is a time of rest, stillness and reflection. An opportunity to grow in the midst of uncertainty. It's a metaphor for life. But, fortunately, spring always comes with it's light a green shoots. We evolve stronger, rested and resilient, ready to begin afresh, empowered by the light.
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