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Schauer Thoughts

by Sarah Schauer & Studio71

Left and right brainers are often pitted against each other but here they’ll be given the time and space to collaborate. So strip away the day and step into the steam, it’s time to open up your pores and perspectives for a truly immersive, imaginative, and information-rich experience that’ll leave you refreshed and ready for whatever life throws at you next. Welcome to Schauer Thoughts, hosted by comedian and student-of-the-world Sarah Schauer! For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

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Episodes

  1. Ukraine, Russia, and a Smattering of Health Literacy!

    Welcome back to Schauer Thoughts, this week we’re covering vast expanses of the topical board, and yes, I checked my medication and realized I did not take my Vyvanse. Thanks to that ADHD misstep we will be going over: a *potential* case of securities fraud, the ins and outs of heart failure,...

  2. Birthday Recap, SoCal Check-In, and Reproductive Health Discussion!

    Welcome back to Schauer Thoughts, this week we’re covering my 32nd birthday, what Donald Trump said about Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as going over some climate-related menstrual nuance. Is that a wide range of discussion points? Yes, but that is the essence of Schauer Thoughts, so get…

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  3. We Are All Jane Doe

    Welcome back to Schauer Thoughts, this week we will be discussing the “Cornell 7” and the horrific gang rape of Jane Doe. I am so mad and you should be too, rape is a systemic issue and we all need to stand up and demand answers, demand accountability, and demand a world where justice can swiftly...

  4. Taking a Look at Overlapping Chronic Conditions!

    Hello guys! This episode of Schauer Thoughts truly is just a mental free for all, we will be discussing predominantly ME/CFS and registering to vote for the Midterm elections though. I do apologize for not getting to Boomers committing mass tax fraud and identity theft - that will be covered in a...

  5. We Can All Be the Next Erin Brockovich!

    Gather round, Schauer crew, this week on the podcast we’re discussing a potentially beneficial legal flub from the Trump Administration and what it could mean for major polluters and your community. I would like to thank everyone for their patience, I was with my family last week and needed a…

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  6. Actually the US Government Owes You Universal Healthcare!

    Welcome back to the weekly Schauer, I hope you’re ready to get angry because we are talking about the sheer amount of health-related dangers that the US government and corporations are putting us all at risk of! I do apologize for the late upload, this week has been hectic but we’re here now....

  7. Hitting All the Notes: Dolly Parton, Dyslexia, and Disease!

    I’m really hoping that Dolly enjoys the triple D’s in the title, she was and will forever be an icon musically, philanthropically, and surgically. This episode is dedicated to the incredible women, incredible people, who, like Dolly, live their truth and uplift facts yet do not shy away from...

  8. A Potential Recipe for Alzheimer’s?

    You read that right, a recipe for Alzheimer’s. This week on Schauer Thoughts we’re doubling back on a previous episode with some new and very interesting information! Join me on a journey through the body to the brain and out again and please, tip your waiter. “Why is this caption so short?”...

  9. Good Grief! Musings on the Neuroscience and Experience of Grief

    Welcome to Schauer Thoughts, this episode we’re taking a long and winding journey through the land of loss and grief. I do appreciate everyone’s patience as this episode is going out Thursday - I sincerely hope you enjoy it. I would also like to take the time to thank everyone who’s been so kind…

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  10. We’re Talking About the Disability Rights Movement! (Pt. 2)

    Welcome back to Schauer Thoughts, this week we’re continuing our discussion of the Disability Rights Movement - we’re covering the late 80’s, 90’s, and where we’re at today! There’s so much going on concerning Disability Rights but I hope what’s covered here, as well as all the resources…

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  11. We’re Talking About the Disability Rights Movement! (Pt.1)

    Welcome to Schauer hour, I hope you’re ready to hear my thoughts lol. This week (and next) we’ll be discussing major milestones and events that happened and continue to happen during the Disability Rights Movement. I do have to apologize in advance as *I am autistic* and *we do talk about autism*...

  12. The Good, the Bad, and the Incredibly Nuanced!

    Well guys, it’s been a heck of a week - apologies for getting this out somewhat late, my brain is *egg of frying pan sound.* I know you all can understand. Be prepared! I learn some neuroscience and immunology today because it’s a ~fully body~ Schauer this week, ayo! I’d like to thank my parents...

  13. Shifting the Blame Back Onto Corporations and the Government in the Realm of Public Health!

    Can you all tell that I’m fed up? Welcome back to the Schauer Thoughts, this week we’re going to be a real pain in the behind to some massive corporations and *of course* the government - they have TRULY deserved this. For too long the healthcare system has proposed a “pull yourself up by your...

  14. The Real Reason Women Were Banned from Clinical Research Trials in 1977

    Hi guys! Today’s episode is super duper long and I truly have stopped caring, there’s so much corruption in this world and it deserves to be covered. What corruption are we going over this week? Glad you asked! This is a continuation on our deep-dive into WHY women were actually banned from...

  15. Monsanto, Chronic Illness, and Why I Can’t Stand “The Man”

    Here we go again! This week we’re discussing the new Monsanto pesticide verdict as well as taking a somewhat deep-dive into their history, as well as putting our *expletive* government under the microscope. I am just as sick of this as you are, the horrors seem to just seep out of the corporate…

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  16. Let’s Discuss the Carter Administration and Women’s Healthcare!

    We’re back with another episode of Schauer Thoughts and this week we’re taking a brief trip through the Carter Administration to explore it’s ties to the agricultural industry and how that could’ve impacted women’s health research for years to come. For legal purposes, this is all a hunch, a…

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  17. Hey So We Really Need to Talk About MAHA! (Part 2)

    It’s once again time for this week’s episode of Schauer Thoughts and the bad news keeps coming. Join us in the communal Schauer for another deep dive on the MAHA Strategy as we’ll be going over the “data” and “sources” they provide for their supposed “health initiatives” with a fine-tooth comb.…

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  18. Hey So We Really Need to Talk About MAHA (Pt. 1)

    Welcome to Schauer Thoughts, this week we’ll be dissecting the “MAHA Report” as well as it’s strategy and “MAHA ELEVATE” proposal. Please know that there will be several more parts to this series so if there’s anything you think I didn’t get to or is worth emphasizing, I will absolutely be doing...

  19. Op! Got Your Research! Now I’m Going to Distort and Suppress It!

    Welcome back to the communal Schauer, make sure to don your tin foil hat because this week we’re wading into the murky waters of interventionism and bungled progress. A word of warning to those of childbearing age: I swear a lot in this and it has been scientifically proven that profanity makes...

  20. Healthcaring and Preparing for Pride!

    Hello everyone! I first need to apologize for the late upload, I had absolutely terrible audio issues and I seriously need a new microphone. I appreciate the patience, truly. But anywho! This week we’re discussing chronic pain, chronic pain resources, books I’m reading, theories I’m brewing…

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  21. We’re Dekonstructing the Kardashians! (Feat. MJ Corey)

    It’s a very special week for Schauer Thoughts listeners as we’re joined by author and psychoanalyst, MJ Corey, as she discusses her new book, Dekonstructing the Kardashians! We’ll be touching on the semiotics, theory, and history of Kim Kardashian and her family as well as cultural impacts of…

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  22. Let’s Discuss “Whiny Women,” Women’s Health, and the Hantavirus

    Welcome to this week’s episode of Schauer Thoughts, we are continuing our discussion of May health observances, as well as why I think “whiny women” is the most IRONIC label and we’ll also be touching on the emerging Hantavirus outbreak. Please make sure to check out all the resources below, it…

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  23. We’re Doing a Women’s Health Month Speedrun!

    Welcome to this week’s communal Schauer, we’re covering *deep breath* women’s health, mental health, arthritis awareness, physical fitness and sports, Hepatitis and more! I encourage everyone to check out the links and sources below for more information, there’s a lot to look into! I hope you…

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  24. Let’s Talk About Betrayal Trauma! (Pt. 2)

    It’s time to park it! This week we’re tackling betrayal trauma (yet again) and we’ll be covering the neuroscience, neurobiology, and psychology as well as some tangentially related research on betrayal, betrayal blindness, and the freeze response. I hope you enjoy this week’s communal Schauer…

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  25. Let’s Talk About Betrayal Trauma (Pt. 1)

    Thank you for y’alls patience, this week we’re finally discussing betrayal, betrayal trauma, and betrayal blindness. I sincerely apologize for getting derailed last week, hopefully this week’s episode shows you guys that I am course correcting and making up for the delay. Yes, this caption does...

  26. A Little Autistic Joy for National Autism Acceptance Month!

    Howdy guys! This episode was originally supposed to be about “betrayal trauma” but I got derailed by some very cool research and just had to discuss my THEORY on what mirror neurons and theory of mind (ToM) are for when it comes to sleep and wellness. I will absolutely be covering betrayal trauma...

  27. Who Needs to Be Reborn When You Could Just Reparent Yourself?

    Praise be to common courtesy, this week on Schauer Thoughts we’re talking theories, thieves, and apologies. How do you learn something you were never taught? Like this. Hopefully my ramblings didn’t stray too far from y’alls path, I *too* like to wander. I will definitely do a part two to this...

  28. Going Analog is a Safe Bet

    This week on Schauer Thoughts we’re discussing two rising trends: going analog and online gambling! These near-anagrams are causing quite the concern so we’re pulling back the Schauer curtain to take a better look at the nasty bits while also addressing solutions to scummy business practices.…

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  29. Celebrating the Women Who’ve Been Erased from History Books!

    Happy Women’s History Month! This week we’re discussing the wonderful women of STEAM (yes, we include the arts here) that have had their work stolen, co-opted, or overlooked by men and the dominant culture. Thank you to all the women in academia, research, creative fields, business, politics…

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  30. How to Create Time for Your Self-Curriculum! (Pt. 4)

    We’ve arrived at the fourth and final installment of the creating your own self-curriculum series, this week we’re getting into reframing our concept of time to enable us to effectively and efficiently manage it. I hope you’ve enjoyed all these Schauer Thoughts and I hope you feel inspired or at...

  31. How to Design Your Own Course Curriculum! (Pt. 3)

    We’ve discussed healthy habits, desire and interception, but now is the time to focus our artist eyes! This week on Schauer Thoughts we’re going over an abridged understanding of design elements and factors to consider when creating your own course curriculum. I strongly encourage mood boarding...

  32. How To Create a Self-Curriculum! Pt. 2

    Strap in guys, we’re taking a deep dive into the realm of want, desire, and interoception. This week on Schauer Thoughts the mind is taking a back seat to the bodies inner-workings and process - we’ll be giving a voice to the beautiful being that gives us a voice. I hope you enjoy listening to me...

  33. How to Make Your Own Personal Curriculum! Pt. 1

    The time is now! This week we’re discussing how to create your own individual curriculum, an endeavor I happen to have extensive experience with. We will be breaking this series into parts as I want to readjust some understanding, reframe some concepts, and give insight into best practices to...

  34. Married to the Phenomenon of the “Divorce Effect”

    It’s time! We’re discussing the ever so popular trend on Tiktok called the “Divorce Effect.” If you’re new to any of my content, this is a topic near and dear to my heart - I support anyone breaking from the systems and roles at be, especially if it’s causing mental and physical unwellness. We’re...

  35. Intellectual Intimacy In Your Area!

    Uh-oh, the communal Schauer is getting intimate this week, intellectually intimate that is. We’re going over the new sensation sweeping the nation ~intellectual intimacy~ so get ready for a smattering of everything - from psychology to neuroscience to what’s happening in my relationship, no…

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  36. Womb Envy: Saying the Private Parts Out Loud

    Gather round my gaggle of geeks and gays, we’re tackling “womb envy” yet again! Huzzah! A commentary on the ills patriarchy has bestowed upon society, we are blessed to carry their cognitive loads to term and birth new stress-related ailments for all to acquire. No but seriously, this week we’re...

  37. Digesting the Topic of “Womb Envy”

    Welcome to the wonderful, winding world of Schauer Thoughts! This week we’re meandering through new research from MIT on the rest and digest system, as well as making a sharp turn into “womb envy.” Is the rest and digest system related to womb envy? Not really. I mean, potentially? There is...

  38. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Rejection!

    You know what they say, fall down seven times, pursue a class action lawsuit against the establishment. Just kidding but not really (see sources linked below) this week we’re learning about the neuroscience, psychology, and *personal* philosophy of rejection to manufacture some good ol’ fashion...

  39. The Gut-Brain-Axis is *Like* The Ohio State Band!

    Well howdy my curious crew, today we’re taking somewhat of an insightful detour on our discussion of the rest and digest system! Our mode of transportation? Metaphor! We’re using figurative language to figure out what should already be widely known. For anyone new here, we’ll be discussing...

  40. Rest AND Digest? In This Economy?

    Welcome to the first Schauer of 2026, this week we’re discussing “brain washing” (a function of cerebrospinal fluid during sleep states) and integrating some g-dang information on the rest and digest system! Get ready for a gut-load of neuroscience and gastroenterology as well as a crude but...

  41. How to Make New Years Resolutions *Actually* Stick! Pt. 2

    Welcome back to the communal Schauer! This week we’re doing a part two to how to make your new years resolutions actually stick and hint; we need to efficiently, effectively, and strategically utilize saliency. We want to find the most direct route, give ourselves guardrails, space expectations,...

  42. How to Make New Years Resolutions *Actually* Stick! Pt. 1

    Welcome to the weekly communal Schauer, today we’re discussing the history of new year’s resolutions as well as the neuroscience of making them stick. You might be wondering “why is she taking so long on the phrasing of these goals?” That’s a wonderful question *hypothetical* listener and the...

  43. The “Art” of AI: A Critique on the Creaturds of Slop

    Bring your waders, this week we’re wandering into the stagnant swamp of Earth’s abject “elite.” Feel free to breathe through your mouth as we discuss AI brain rot, the “culture” of the 1%, and the longstanding tradition of offloading labor no matter the cost. Don’t worry, before we lock eyes with...

  44. The Science of Generosity & Holiday Gift Guide

    Get ready for a strange mix of holiday cheer and fear, this week we’re serving up the science and psychology of generosity with a side of lore (my lore.) Don’t worry, things will be merry and bright… eventually. I’m just joshing, but make sure to check out the links below for sources, ideas, and...

  45. How to Be More Creative: Abstraction and Improvisation (Part 3)!

    Here we are, the third and final installment on how to be more creative! What a wild and winding journey it’s been, hopefully everyone is forever changed. Just a reminder: the essence (aka timbre - a unique quality of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds) of a shower thought is a...

  46. How To Be Creative: Divergent Thinking (Pt. 2)!

    Prepare to get meta, I’m going to walk you through my creative, divergent thinking process while explaining the neuroscience of creativity and divergent thinking! We do need our brains and bodies to be in sync for this to be meaningful, illuminating, give you (and I) an “aha!” moment. Please…

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  47. How To Be Creative! Pt. 1

    I heard you wanted to get creative, so here is my *almost painfully*detailed breakdown of that process. If you’d like my resume when it comes to creative thinking, Google my name. (Before appearing too self-righteous to prospective listeners, we will be discussing the fundamental use of first...

  48. How to Learn to Love Math feat. Mina Neuberg

    This week on Schauer Thoughts we have a special guest - please give a warm welcome to Mina Neuberg, CEO of WonderMath! Also, this episode is NOT an ad, I am not being paid, I just really love math and wanted to discuss learning and executive functioning with the executive putting the “fun” in...

  49. Regular & Hypnotic Shower Thoughts

    Today’s Schauer Thoughts are a little smattering of everything with hypnotic speech for desert. Nod your head ‘yes’ if that sounds like a good time, shake your head ‘no’ if that sounds like a bad time. You’ve been a lovely audience, make sure to tip your waiter, as well as visit coat check to put...

  50. A Refreshing Take on “Brain Rot”

    This week we’re tackling brain rot, brain fog, social media addiction, and stopping to smell the roses! Join me on a cognitive journey to the land of untapped and undervalued sensory input, the nose. Remember, this is about a harm reduction method, it alone will not “cure” you - also feel free to...

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Left and right brainers are often pitted against each other but here they’ll be given the time and space to collaborate. So strip away the day and step into the steam, it’s time to open up your pores and perspectives for a truly immersive, imaginative, and information-rich experience that’ll leave you refreshed and ready for whatever life throws at you next. Welcome to Schauer Thoughts, hosted by comedian and student-of-the-world Sarah Schauer!

For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]

We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4

Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

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