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Why We Feel Curious — But Never Follow Through | Omer & Cosimo | SC99

Are we living through a curiosity crisis — or a curiosity renaissance? In this episode, we explore how curiosity has changed in the age of infinite information, dopamine-driven platforms, and constant stimulation. Cosimo Radler and Omer Gabbay break down why people feel curious but rarely follow through, how novelty is weaponized online, and why boredom — once essential for discovery — has quietly disappeared. We talk about curiosity as a muscle, why education often suppresses “why,” how attention hijacking pulls us toward shallow rabbit holes instead of deep learning, and what happens when curiosity is captured instead of forgotten. The conversation also dives into the origins of MindStash — a tool designed to help people hold onto sparks of curiosity and actually act on them. If you’ve ever felt curious but stuck, overwhelmed by information, or frustrated that you never follow through on what interests you, this episode will change how you see your attention. FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Mindstash; https://mindstash.app https://www.instagram.com/mindstash.app/ https://nl.linkedin.com/company/mindstash-app #curiosity #psychology #learning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Discomfort Is the Price of a Better Life | Dan Clouser | SC

Dan Clouser spent 30 years building a life he genuinely loved — a successful career, a home, a community, and an identity rooted in purpose. Then he walked away from it all. In this episode, Dan explains why fear of discomfort keeps most people trapped, how letting go of stability challenges everything we think we need, and why starting again isn’t failure — it’s freedom. We talk about identity loss, fear of judgment, financial uncertainty, shame, overthinking, and the hidden psychological battles that come with choosing change. If you’ve ever felt stuck between the life you built and the life you want, this conversation will hit home. 01:09 - Letting Go of Memories 03:23 - Tackling Regret 04:40 - Feeling Trapped 06:50 - 10% Harder = More Motivation 11:29 - Starting Over & Shame 13:14 - Empty Cup Story 18:12 - Life’s Checkpoints 21:00 - Self-Reflecting Danger 24:41 - Living Vs Surviving 25:51 - Sticky Note Advice FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/asg_simple https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Dan; https://journeyofmymothersson.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-clouser-a222521b https://www.instagram.com/danclouser5 #discomfort #resilience #selfgrowth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Pro Football to Fighting for His Life | Mark O'Brien | SC

At 16 years old, Mark O’Brien was told a routine medical screening might end his football career at Derby County. Months later, a surgeon looked him in the eye and said if he didn’t have open-heart surgery immediately, he would be gone. What followed shouldn’t have been possible. Mark returned to professional football, played for over a decade, captained Newport County, scored one of the most important goals in the club’s history, and defied every medical expectation placed in front of him. Then, at 27, he faced open-heart surgery again — this time ending his career and forcing him to rebuild his identity from scratch. This conversation isn’t just about football. It’s about fear, resilience, mental health, identity loss, panic, depression, purpose, and what happens when life forces you to start again. If you’ve ever had something taken from you — your career, your health, your identity — this episode will stay with you. Chapters; 00:00 - An Irish Boy with dream 01:19 - Realising the Talent Gap 05:11 - The Demands of Professional Football From a Young Age 11:08 - The First Miracle 21:35 - The Comeback and Realisation 25:29 - Floating Opinions Triggering a Journeyman spell 30:10 - A Heroic Rise 39:00 - The Hearts Expiry Date 51:07 - The Link Between Athletic Retirement and Bereavement FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/only_asg https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Mark; https://www.instagram.com/mobrien1992/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mark-o%E2%80%99brien-3167a4229 #resilience #mentalhealth #football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to Turn Off Auto-Pilot | Dwight Heck | SC

Most people don’t have a purpose problem — they have an autopilot problem. Dwight Heck has spent decades coaching people out of financial stress, emotional paralysis, fear-based decision making, and the quiet desperation that ruins lives long before anything on paper goes wrong. In this episode, we break down why so many people feel stuck, why purpose feels impossible to define, and how learned behaviors, fear, money patterns, and emotional avoidance shape who we become. Dwight explains why longevity obsession is distracting people from living better, what quiet desperation really feels like, and the key steps to create intentional, purposeful change — even if you feel like you’re starting from zero. If you’ve felt lost, stagnant, overwhelmed, or unable to break your own patterns, this conversation will speak to you. FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/only_asg https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Dwight; https://giveaheck.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck/ https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heck/?hl=en #purpose #selfimprovement #mindset Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Marketing Manipulation? | Matt Bailey | SC

Marketing isn’t selling anymore — it’s psychological leverage, algorithmic surveillance, insecurity-baiting, and data monetization dressed as “personalization.” Matt Bailey breaks open what brands, platforms, and influencers don’t want you to understand: your attention isn’t the product, your behavior is the currency. From companies faking impressions, to microphones triggering ad sequences, to AI replacing creative value with scaled slop, this episode dissects the actual machinery behind why your feed feels louder, faster, emptier, and more persuasive than ever before. Chapters; 00:35 - Manipulative Marketing 04:55 - Why are companies changing logos? 10:09 - Are Impressions a lie on Social Media? 12:45 - Is my phone listening to me? 18:45 - Is AI a marketing genius? 25:51 - Lying Gurus 30:04 - The Popular Person Idea 31:44 - Unplugging FREE Newsletter - https://simpleconversations.substack.com/ ASG; https://www.instagram.com/only_asg https://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/ Matt; https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbaileysitelogic https://www.sitelogicmarketing.com If you’ve ever wondered why you see ads after just talking about something — this conversation will break your worldview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.