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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 1H 11M

The Pre-Dawn Doomscroll

from Uncles-in-Law · host Matt Mira, Michael Shafrir, Stephen Vladeck

The conversation covers topics related to sleep habits and phone usage, as well as a discussion about school mascots and renaming. The first chapter explores the impact of phone usage on sleep habits, while the second chapter delves into the topic of school mascots and the renaming of schools. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including historical figures, nostalgia for old technology, food cravings, medication effects on appetite, and personal experiences with weight loss and biochemistry. The discussion delves into the impact of medication on food cravings and habits, as well as the influence of nostalgia on food preferences and grocery store experiences. The conversation delves into the impact of GLP-1s on psychology, changes in eating habits, and addictive behaviors. It also explores unexpected effects of medication, behavioral changes, caffeine consumption, improved emotional regulation, parenting, and deceptive eating behaviors. The conversation delves into the topics of stress eating and weight loss, as well as the challenges associated with insurance coverage for medication. The hosts share personal experiences and insights related to these themes, providing valuable perspectives on managing stress and navigating insurance issues.TakeawaysSleep HabitsSchool Mascots Food cravings and appetite controlImpact of medication on food cravings and habits GLP-1s and their impact on psychologyChanges in eating habits and addictive behaviors Stress eating and weight lossChallenges with insurance coverage for medicationChapters00:00 Sleep Habits and Phone Usage17:50 Montgomery Blair and Washington Bureaucracy23:14 Decoding Messages and Pop Culture References29:30 Protein Bars and Appetite Control35:15 Weight Loss and Biochemistry44:00 Behavioral Changes and Impact on Relationships51:14 Improved Emotional Regulation57:06 Insurance Coverage Challenges

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