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
35. Coronavirus: Fact and Fiction
Coronavirus has taken the world by storm, and amidst the important facts that have emerged, many preconceptions and misconceptions have also developed. Dr. Gerald Evans, Infectious Disease Professor …
00:44:53 |
Thu 12 Mar 2020
34. Indie Musicians - Talent, Risk and Fame
In the world of musicians, are the most famous ones the most talented? Is skill level truly what differentiates the mega pop star from the lesser known artist? And do you have to have a certain level…
00:36:22 |
Tue 10 Mar 2020
33. CTE - The Sports Concussion Problem
Contact sports are dangerous. But just how dangerous? Evidence regarding the dangers of repeated concussions has emerged over the last several decades that make one take pause as an athlete, a coach,…
00:38:52 |
Tue 03 Mar 2020
32. Home Schooling
Many parents might debate which school to send their kids, but there usually isn't a debate as to whether they should send their kids to a school at all. Josh Steimle is an entrepreneur, and he and h…
00:39:46 |
Sun 23 Feb 2020
31. Public Speaking: Fear, Failure and Authenticity
Eric Silverberg and Eli Gladstone, founders of Speaker Labs, shed light on why it is ingrained into our DNA to fear public speaking and how we can look at public speaking "failures" in a more favoura…
00:48:16 |
Tue 11 Feb 2020
30. Athletes - The Psychology of High Performance
What separates an elite athlete from others in their sport? Is there a psychological and physical recipe to becoming an athlete on the world stage? Which factors are associated with high performanc…
00:49:34 |
Tue 04 Feb 2020
29. What are Life Coaches?
The life coaching industry has really taken off over the past decade. Some people swear by having a life coach, while others don't actually understand what a life coach is. How is a life coach diff…
00:40:58 |
Tue 28 Jan 2020
28. Intellectual Disabilities
What is it like to live with an intellectual disability? Jeffery Masci was deprived of oxygen during his birth, which led to lifelong challenges with intellectual disability. This manifested as slo…
00:24:53 |
Tue 21 Jan 2020
27. Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima
Shinji Mikamo is a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. His daughter, psychologist Dr. Akiko Mikamo, joins the podcast to share her father's story of survival and resilience in the f…
00:42:59 |
Mon 13 Jan 2020
26. Hypnosis
What exactly is hypnosis? And how much do we truly understand about the subconscious and the thoughts that lurk deep in our minds? Hypnotist Luke Chao joins the podcast to discuss both the theories…
00:43:16 |
Wed 08 Jan 2020
25. Filming in The Wild
Mike Holding is a wildlife cinematographer who makes wildlife films in the heart of Africa’s wilderness. Based out of Botswana, he has collaborated on many wildlife documentaries including the criti…
00:55:54 |
Sat 04 Jan 2020
24. Life Reconceived
Amit Gupta was a successful entrepreneur by all accounts, having started several very innovative and successful companies. But when he was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia at a young age, his whole …
00:43:00 |
Tue 10 Dec 2019
23. Circumcision: A Moral Dilemma
Circumcision of newborns is a Jewish and Muslim tradition. Beyond that, demographic studies suggest that over 50% of males in the United States are circumcised. Yet ultimately, circumcision in the …
00:39:24 |
Tue 03 Dec 2019
22. Ageism
When we meet somebody, we immediately apply certain stereotypes to try and “figure out” who they are. The first three things that we subconsciously assess in any encounter are a person’s age, gender…
00:46:24 |
Tue 26 Nov 2019
21. Should Doctors Help Patients Die?
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) encompasses both euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. In Canada and many parts of the world, MAID is slowly becoming incorporated into medical practice, in o…
00:40:15 |
Mon 18 Nov 2019
20. Guns in America
It can be tough to understand how so many Americans are on the "pro-gun" side of the gun debate. For many, the issue seems simple - "guns are bad, and we should do everything we can to limit them". …
00:50:43 |
Mon 11 Nov 2019
19. Do you have to love your job?
Society conditions us to have particular expectations regarding our careers. Many believe that our work must align with our passions. As the adage goes, if you love what you do, you will never work…
00:37:56 |
Tue 05 Nov 2019
18. The Death Penalty
The Death Penalty is the most severe sentence that can be passed down onto someone in the judicial system. John H. Blume of Cornell University is the Samuel F. Leibowitz Professor of Trial Techniqu…
00:39:15 |
Mon 28 Oct 2019
17. Yoga Beyond the Poses
Yoga teacher Karina Guthrie shares her insights on yoga and what it can unlock for those who practice it. How and why did yoga in Western culture develop differently from its origins in the East? W…
00:46:19 |
Sun 20 Oct 2019
16. Blindness: A perspective on disabilities
What is like to lose your vision? What is like to live with a disability? Taylor Katzel joins the podcast to discuss his experience losing his vision from a rare hereditary condition and what it ha…
00:49:17 |
Mon 07 Oct 2019
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