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Meredith for Real: the curious introvert - Podcast

Meredith for Real: the curious introvert

Each episode explores a taboo question or cultural blind spot with an expert who is themselves, a paradox -

Like the atheist doctor who studied near death experiences for 50 years (ep 224)

Or the deeply religious man studied by NASA who sees UFOs regularly (ep 261).

The mission is to inspire the kind of curiosity that looks for & celebrates nuance, because we all deserve a more curious future.

So tune in each week (new episodes every Monday) to question things like American individualism (ep 260), trigger warnings (ep 208) & circumcision (ep 178).

Still not sure where to start?

Other listeners loved ep 230 - Can a sexless marriage survive? and ep 237 - Black man who attends KKK rallies: race & friendship

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
39 minutes
Episodes
307
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Ep. 307: Can Psychedelics Help Us Grieve? Getting Unstuck with Truth Medicine

Ep. 307: Can Psychedelics Help Us Grieve? Getting Unstuck with Truth Medicine

Is psychedelic assisted therapy is BETTER than traditional talk therapy? You’ll hear how they’re different, how psychedelics may help not just the combat veteran or trauma survivor, but the functiona…

00:45:04  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
Ep. 306: Sex Addiction: Real or Convenient Diagnosis? [REMASTERED]

Ep. 306: Sex Addiction: Real or Convenient Diagnosis? [REMASTERED]

In this episode, we discuss the difference between addiction & dependence, convenient diagnoses, compulsive sexual behavior within bipolar disorder & OCD, how to identify sex addiction & what recover…

00:33:41  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
Ep. 305: Are Political Parties Just Cults?!

Ep. 305: Are Political Parties Just Cults?!

Rachel Bernstein is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Cult Specialist & the Host of the IndoctriNation Podcast. She has spent the last 35 years helping former cult members & those who have ha…

00:47:40  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
Ep. 304: Could AI Blackmail You? Corporate Affairs, Self-driving Cars & Robot Romance

Ep. 304: Could AI Blackmail You? Corporate Affairs, Self-driving Cars & Robot Romance

Michael Glawson is a PhD philosopher of science, technology, religion & ethics. As an ethicist, he has created corporate ethics training for government organizations & fortune 500 companies. In this …

00:52:05  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Ep. 303: When Grief Gets Complicated: A Story of Addiction, Shame & Truth

Ep. 303: When Grief Gets Complicated: A Story of Addiction, Shame & Truth

Before Lauren Sisler was an Emmy award-winning ESPN sideline reporter, she was an 18-year-old in her dorm room when she found out that her parents had died just hours of each other due to a hidden ba…

00:46:22  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
Ep. 302: FEED DROP! UAP Studies Podcast with George Knapp

Ep. 302: FEED DROP! UAP Studies Podcast with George Knapp

Our first ever FEED DROP SWAP! I'm personally endorsing UAP STUDIES Podcast because I know how much you all love the UFO topic! This week's episode is a sample of their show - an episode I picked tha…

01:30:04  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
Ep. 301: The Science of Swearing: What Makes a Word BAD? [REMASTERED]

Ep. 301: The Science of Swearing: What Makes a Word BAD? [REMASTERED]

Dr. Benjamin Bergen is a Cognitive Science professor at the University of California San Diego, the author of the book, What the F, and was featured on the Netflix series “The History of Swear Words.…

00:33:15  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
Ep. 300: Biofield Therapy for Anxiety & Grief: Recipe for Wellness or Purchased Placebo?

Ep. 300: Biofield Therapy for Anxiety & Grief: Recipe for Wellness or Purchased Placebo?

Pranic healing, known as acupuncture without needles, is a type of biofield therapy belonging to the family of naturopathic medicine. Jason Yuan is a certified Associate Pranic Healer, with a bachelo…

00:52:19  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
Ep. 299: Inside a Legal Brothel: Business, Pleasure & a Plumber

Ep. 299: Inside a Legal Brothel: Business, Pleasure & a Plumber

Catherine De Noir has two Masters degrees & is a PhD student. She has also been a brothel manager in Western Europe for nine years. You’ll hear stories of clients like the unironic plumber & the man …

00:56:16  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
Ep. 298: Anxiety in YOUR FRIDGE?! Reducing Anxiety Through Food

Ep. 298: Anxiety in YOUR FRIDGE?! Reducing Anxiety Through Food

Heather Lillico is a registered holistic nutritionist who struggled with bulimia. In this episode, you’ll hear which mineral deficiencies can cause anxiety, which foods are mood boosting, who the top…

00:54:19  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
Ep. 297: Psychic Marine? Military Precognition [REMASTERED]

Ep. 297: Psychic Marine? Military Precognition [REMASTERED]

Jose Herrera had Marine squad leader training that included learning about & using a “sixth sense.” In this episode, he shares his journey to developing pre-cognitive abilities & how he used them in …

00:44:08  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
Ep. 296: Depressed or Just Really Sad?? How to Know the Difference [REMASTERED]

Ep. 296: Depressed or Just Really Sad?? How to Know the Difference [REMASTERED]

Megan Stodard, PhD is a clinical psychologist, the founder of Harbor Wellness & has over a decade treating mood disorders. In this episode, she breaks down in plain language the KEY differences betwe…

00:30:05  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
Ep. 295: Poop Transplants!? Overlooked Treatment for Crohn’s, Alopecia & Anxiety

Ep. 295: Poop Transplants!? Overlooked Treatment for Crohn’s, Alopecia & Anxiety

Dr. Sabine Hazen is a Gastroenterologist, Researcher, & CEO of Progena Biome. In this episode, she explains how fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) have the potential to treat Alzheimer's, Autism, Cro…

00:33:06  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
Ep. 294: Is Giving Up Our Privacy Inevitable? Social Media, Search Engines & Nest Cams

Ep. 294: Is Giving Up Our Privacy Inevitable? Social Media, Search Engines & Nest Cams

Do we accept the creepy side of tech in order to enjoy its benefits? Bill Ottman is a technologist best known for founding the decentralized social network Minds, but you may have seen him on Joe Rog…

00:59:49  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
Ep. 293: The Secret Lives of Men: Mental Health Confessions!

Ep. 293: The Secret Lives of Men: Mental Health Confessions!

Who’s talking about men’s mental health? In this episode, four guests join me – Russ Jones, an ADHD mentor, Paul Roberts, a blue-collar business owner, Ali Mattu, a clinical psychologist & Jon Patric…

01:34:21  |   Mon 26 May 2025
Ep. 292: ADHD: Laundry, Work & Distracted Sex [REMASTERED]

Ep. 292: ADHD: Laundry, Work & Distracted Sex [REMASTERED]

Dr. Barbara Cohen is psychotherapist, certified ADHD Coach, international ADHD researcher, and fellow ADDer. In this episode, you’ll hear why adult ADHD is often misdiagnosed, the #1 question you sho…

00:49:51  |   Mon 19 May 2025
Ep. 291: Anthropology of the Afterlife? NDEs & Ancient Cultures

Ep. 291: Anthropology of the Afterlife? NDEs & Ancient Cultures

Gregory Shushan, PhD, is the leading authority on near-death experiences and afterlife beliefs across cultures and throughout history. He is an award-winning author affiliated with Birmingham Newman …

00:45:21  |   Mon 12 May 2025
Ep. 290: Allergies or Aerosols? The IGNORED Reason You’re Tired & Sick

Ep. 290: Allergies or Aerosols? The IGNORED Reason You’re Tired & Sick

Mike Feldstein worked in the natural disaster restoration sector, witnessing firsthand the impact of polluted air on people’s health. Later he went on to found Jaspr, a health company that makes comm…

00:39:34  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Ep. 289 The REAL Reason You’re Unhappy! Ancient Brains & Modern Emotions [REMASTERED]

Ep. 289 The REAL Reason You’re Unhappy! Ancient Brains & Modern Emotions [REMASTERED]

Dr. Loretta Breuning was unconvinced by prevailing theories on human motivation & after researching the animal origins of our brain chemicals, wrote the book Habits of a Happy Brain. Here she shares …

00:36:31  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
Ep. 288 Could AI Make Us MORE Human??!

Ep. 288 Could AI Make Us MORE Human??!

Nichol R Bradford is the Chairman & co-founder of The Transformative Tech Lab, where she specializes as a futurist focusing on human-centered AI adoption. We not only discussed theoretical scenarios …

00:44:22  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
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