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The Rewired Soul
by Chris Boutté
A place for learning and conversation therewiredsoul.substack.com
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Weekly non-fiction reading list/life updates
Hey everyone, If you don’t listen to this short update, I’ll give you a quick TLDR. First off, the weekly reading list isn’t going anywhere, and I appreciate everyone who subscribes and checks it out every week. I’m super grateful for everyone who checks it out each week, and it fills me with joy...
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Getting into Controversial Harm Reduction Research with Jennifer Doleac
The opioid epidemic has been raging on for years, and we've lost hundreds of thousands of lives to overdoses. Naloxone aka Narcan is a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug, but is it actually helping or is it doing more harm than good? In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Doleac about her...
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The Rewired Soul Podcast is taking an extended break
In this episode, Chris discusses why he's taking a break from the podcast but isn't taking a break from creating. Follow on social media for updates @TheRewiredSoul Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris...
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What really happened when Reddit took on Wall Street with Spencer Jakab
In early 2021, stock traders on Reddit decided to rally together to take down Wall Street. Some made millions while also costing the 1% billions of dollars. There was a lot of news coming out around this time, but who actually won and who lost? In this episode, we talk with Wall Street Journalist...
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The Cult of Teal Swan with Documentarians of The Deep End Jon Kasbe and Bits Sola
Note to paid subscribers: This was originally a bonus episode that was supposed to come out Sunday so there was no early episode. Teal Swan had a new documentary about her on Hulu called The Deep End. Teal Swan is a spiritual guru who uses new age ideas to help people with trauma and other mental...
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Why you should never trust your gut with Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
So many of our decisions are run by conventional wisdom and advice from others, but what if most of it is wrong? Conventional wisdom tells us how to find the best relationships, how to raise our kids, and how to become successful, but most of it may be completely bogus. Today's guest is Seth...
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Battling the Progressive War on Fun with Noah Rothman
Originally, right-wing conservatives were known for being stuck up prudes who couldn't have fun. Now, we're seeing a shift where people on the left have been cracking down on what is or isn't okay to say and do with comedy, food, clothing, and more. Today's guest is Noah Rothman who draws the...
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How Overturning Roe v Wade Will Affect Ambitious Women with Lara Bazelon
The overturning of Roe v Wade has been devastating news and will affect millions of women around the country as well as future generations. Lara Bazelon returns to the podcast to discuss her new book Ambitious Like a Mother and how this news will affect women. Along with stripping women of bodily...
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Debunking Myths for Finding Talent with Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross
The process for applying and getting hired for a job hasn't changed in years. Even the interview process is a choreographed song and dance where nobody really benefits. Today's guests are Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross to discuss their brand new book Talent. We discuss why many people miss talent...
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The Genius Scientist You've Never Heard Of with Ananyo Bhattacharya
There's a scientist who was involved in the origins of quantum theory, the atomic bomb, game theory, modern computing, and much more. But most of us haven't heard of him. In his new book, Ananyo Bhattacharya tells the story of the genius scientist John von Neumann and how he was crucial to so…
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How Minds Change with David McRaney
Everyday, we're having conversations, and we're trying to change minds whether we realize it or not. Sometimes, it's something simple like persuading someone to try a food they don't like. Then, there are more difficult situations like getting someone to stop believing in conspiracy theories or...
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The History of Making Faces with Lindsey Fitzharris
There have been many medical advances in the last hundred years, but one underrated surgical procedure is that of facial reconstruction. Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris writes about medical history, and in her new book, she tells the story of the World War I surgeon who helped pioneer facial…
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Bringing Philosophy into Prisons with Andy West
What happens when you introduce philosophy to prisoners? Today's guest is Andy West, a philosopher who discusses his experience teaching philosophy to inmates in his brand new book. Andy shares his personal experience with family members in prison, a moral look at people breaking the law, and the...
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The Hidden Games of Human Behavior with Moshe Hoffman and Erez Yoeli
People are more strategic than we sometimes give them credit for, but how much of it is done consciously? Game theory originated from concerns about nuclear war, but now there's so much more research being done about how we evolved for these "hidden games". Today's guests are Moshe Hoffman and…
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Why the Stock Market Goes Up (and Down) with Brian Feroldi
Why the stock markets and individual stocks move is a mystery that can make many of us scared to start investing. Although we know that investing can improve our financial future, it can be extremely intimidating. Fortunately, today's guest helps demystify the stock market for beginners in his...
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Everyday Safety and Security Tips with Cathy Pedrayes
Many of us take safety and security for granted, but it's key to avoiding disaster, danger, and theft. Today's guest is social media star Cathy Pedrayes to discuss her brand new book. We discuss topics like keeping your data safe online, a counterintuitive way to stay safe in case of fires, and…
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Why We Make Bad Financial Decisions with Daniel Crosby
We all love to believe that we're completely rational, but behavioral economics has proven time and time again that we're often quite irrational. Not only does it affect our daily decisions, but it also affects how we spend our money when it comes to investing. Today's guest is Daniel Crosby, and...
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The Good Enough Life with Avram Alpert
We all want the best in every situation. We want to be the best at what we do, we want the best relationships, and we want to be the best possible version of ourselves. But can this hunt for greatness lead to misery and other consequences? Today's guest is Avram Alpert to discuss his new book The...
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Busting Money Management Myths with Nick Maggiulli
There are many myths about the best ways to manage our money. In this episode, I chat with Nick Maggiulli about his brand new book. We discuss how to manage your 401k, saving vs investing, whether investing is a rigged game and much more. Follow Nick on Twitter @dollarsanddata Get a copy of Just...
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Becoming an Entrepreneur and Embracing Capitalism with Gregory Diehl
For Western democratic countries, capitalism is the norm, but what's it like in post-Soviet nations? Today's guest is the author and entrepreneur Gregory Diehl to talk about his amazing new book. We discuss his experience in Armenia teaching people about entrepreneurship as well as how people may...
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Our History of Addiction with Carl Erik Fisher
The number of deaths from addiction has been rising for years, and we have yet to find any solutions. Today's guest is Dr. Carl Erik Fisher who not only specializes in addiction, but he's in recovery as well. We discuss the history of addiction, how it's treated, what works and what doesn't. This...
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Researching Why We Love or Hate Horror with Mathias Clasen
Why do some people love horror and other people hate it? Can horror help improve our mental health? And why are horror movies looked down upon by movie critics? Today's guest is Mathias Clasen, and he's here to answer all these questions and more. Mathias is a horror researcher, and he has a lot…
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BONUS: Battling Biased Media with Arjun Moorthy of TheFactual.com
It's no secret that biased corporate media and misinformation is a major problem that's fueling polarization and harming our democracy. Today's guest is looking to help fix this issue. Arjun Moorthy is the co-founder of The Factual, an app that vets news stories for bias and accuracy so users…
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BONUS: Breaking Away from the Tribe with Claire Lehmann
Claire Lehmann is the founder of Quillette.com, a website that has been deemed controversial by some for covering topics about feminism, trans issues, as well as many other social justice topics. Recently, Claire has had former followers turn against her as she has broken away from the tribe with...
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PUBLIC: Fixing How We Solve Problems with Amy Herman
We run into a problems on a daily basis. Whether it's at work or in our personal lives, we all have to figure out how to solve them. Today's guest is Amy Herman who teaches us what we can learn from art and use it to solve problems in our everyday lives. Follow Amy on Twitter @AmyHermanAOP Get a...
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PUBLIC: The Science of Self-Awareness with Steve Fleming
We all think we're self-aware, but we're victims of self-deception and denial far more than we think. Today we talk with Steve Fleming who researches the science of self-awareness, and it's one of the most important topics we can discuss. Self-deception and our lack of self-awareness make us fall...
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PUBLIC: Battling COVID Vaccine Misinformation with Nicholas Christakis
COVID vaccine misinformation has been a major issue, but how do we fight it? Today's guest is Yale professor Nicholas Christakis who has been on the ground floor of the COVID pandemic since before it came to the United States. From day one, he's been tracking the pandemic and even wrote one of…
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PUBLIC: Entering the Toxic World of Self-Care with Leigh Stein
I’m going to start posting the episodes on Substack after they go live publicly. I also don’t want to spam your email inbox. So, if it gets annoying, let me know by emailing me at [email protected] Everywhere we look, people are talking about self-care, but some of us have noticed how…
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BONUS: The Status Signaling of Luxury Beliefs with Rob Henderson
I’m going to start uploading all the episodes to Substack as well, but the early ones will be behind the paywall. Enjoy this new episode! Whether we notice it or not, we're constantly signaling to others. We showcase our beliefs and our status so others know who we are and where we stand on the...
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Thriving and Organizing with ADHD with Paulette Perhach
Subscribe to The Rewired Soul podcast on Apple or Spotify Episode Notes Staying organized with your work is hard enough, but when you have ADHD, it's even harder. Today's guest is writer Paulette Perhach to discuss how she stays organized with her ADHD, gets work done, and what she teaches others...
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