Preconceived
Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world. In each episode, Zale engages with leading experts, thought leaders, and individuals with unique perspectives to uncover the layers beneath societal norms and expectations. From exploring cultural phenomena to dissecting scientific breakthroughs, Preconceived invites its listeners to question their preconceptions about love, life, technology, health, history, and beyond.
With a blend of curiosity and critical thinking, Zale navigates through complex topics, offering his audience a chance to gain new insights and broaden their horizons. Whether it's debunking myths, confronting biases, or simply indulging in the joy of learning something new, Preconceived is more than just a podcast; it's an invitation to view the world through a different lens.
Join Zale Mednick every week on Preconceived for enlightening conversations that promise to inspire, inform, and intrigue. Perfect for the inquisitive mind, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone eager to challenge their understanding of the world and embrace the complexity and beauty of human existence.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 336
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
193. The Sex Club
One of the paradoxes of sex is that while it is so common, it’s something we often feel uncomfortable talking about. Especially when it comes to sexual experimentation, there is a certain stigma that…
00:31:17 |
Tue 11 Apr 2023
192. Mushrooms and Other Psychedelics
For decades, there has been substantial stigma associated with psychedelic drugs. After psychedelics’ association with counterculture in the 1960s, much of the medical research into the therapeutic …
00:42:49 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
191. Self-Harm and Cutting
We learn from an early age that it’s not acceptable to harm others. Many would say it’s something we don’t even need to really learn – that it’s a natural human instinct to not want to cause harm. …
00:47:24 |
Tue 28 Mar 2023
190. The Aztecs - The Story from Their Perspective
The Aztec Empire famously fell following the arrival of the Europeans in the 16th century. Much of what we know about the Aztecs – including their rise, the nature of the empire, and its eventual fa…
00:45:52 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
189. Serotonin Theory - Do We Actually Understand Depression?
For many years, depression has been treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, better known by its short form, SSRIs. Serotonin, of course, lies at the core of these medications, with the …
00:41:07 |
Tue 14 Mar 2023
Too Honest?
We are told from a very young age that being honest is a good thing. But most of us don’t really believe that honesty is always the best policy. Most of us allow for exceptions, omissions, and the oc…
00:55:57 |
Tue 07 Mar 2023
188. Antarctica
Antarctica is one of the most fascinating and mysterious places on Earth. One of Earth’s seven continents, it is easily the least inhabited, and in many ways, the least known about. To many, the prec…
00:55:33 |
Tue 28 Feb 2023
187. 'Drunk' - An Argument for Intoxication
We all know about the potential abuse and addiction associated with alcohol and other drugs. Yet despite this, alcohol has persisted since the dawn of human societies. Does its persistence suggest th…
00:47:20 |
Tue 21 Feb 2023
186. Staying Friends with Exes, and 'The Apps'
There is a preconception that once a romantic relationship ends, the whole relationship ends. Is that always a good thing? And should it be considered the norm, or is the status of the post-breakup r…
00:36:39 |
Tue 14 Feb 2023
185. 'Making It' in Hollywood
There are few dreams as glorified and romanticized as that of becoming an actor in Hollywood. And part of what makes the dream so glorified is that thousands of actors are pursuing the same goal, wit…
00:47:41 |
Tue 07 Feb 2023
184. Troy - The Motives of War
The Trojan War is one of the most famously described and mythologized accounts from Ancient Greek civilization. It was the passion-fuelled war waged by the Greek States against Troy, which has captiv…
00:39:42 |
Wed 01 Feb 2023
183. Originalism, The Supreme Court, and America's Future
In the United States, the term 'originalists' refers to those who believe that the US constitution should be interpreted today with the same conviction as it was followed when written hundreds of yea…
00:49:27 |
Tue 24 Jan 2023
182. Puberty Blockers
For centuries, the terms male and female have essentially been synonymous with man and woman. But for many, this is perhaps a misconception - the idea that one's biological sex they are born with por…
00:46:43 |
Tue 17 Jan 2023
181. Way of the Peaceful Warrior
We all search for meaning in this world. But as we each embark on our own journey, there are many preconceptions that exist about what that quest 'should' entail. Has the self-help movement veered fr…
00:32:54 |
Tue 10 Jan 2023
180. A Career Change
When we contemplate the word ‘career’, it’s natural to think of one singular profession that someone pursues via education and then remains in for a long period of time. When you think of a doctor or…
00:47:33 |
Tue 20 Dec 2022
Pencils for Kids - Giving Back this Holiday Season
Zale is joined by his first ever guest from episode one, his mother Robin. On the first episode of this series, Robin discussed the idea of jumping into the unknown and embracing the twists and turn…
00:58:48 |
Tue 13 Dec 2022
179. Asexual
Aside from sex being the main method of procreation, it is one of humankind’s greatest pleasures, to which most of us subscribe. But there are indeed people in society who do not partake in sex, or a…
00:30:51 |
Tue 06 Dec 2022
178. Self Hypnosis
When you hear the word ‘hypnosis’, you might think of a swinging pendulum, or envision someone on a stage, showcasing a rare skill to a captivated audience. What you probably don’t think of – is hypn…
00:42:21 |
Tue 29 Nov 2022
177. Leg Lengthening - Surgery to Become Taller
There are many people who exist on the shorter end of the height spectrum. For some people, it might be not the biggest deal – but for others, it might significantly impact their lives. But what if t…
00:57:58 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
Residential Schools
When our history books speak of North American history, it can almost read as if Canada and the United States did not exist until the Europeans settled the lands, while in reality, these lands were p…
00:45:55 |
Tue 15 Nov 2022
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