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Why I Traded Weed for a Life of Meaning and Purpose!
I share my personal journey through addiction with Dr Lembke, particularly focusing on my experiences with cannabis and the path to recovery. I discuss the emotional and psychological struggles that accompany addiction, the role of dopamine in addiction dynamics, and the importance of support systems in overcoming these challenges. We discuss the complexity of addiction, highlighting how the pursuit of substances can shift from seeking pleasure to avoiding pain, and the necessity of understanding these mechanisms for effective recovery.
Watch the full video here - ua-cam.com/video/VFtgwv-q5Vw/v-deo.html
Chapters
00:00 Why I Stopped Smoking Weed, Finding Meaning & Purpose
01:15 Breaking denial and asking for help
02:56 Understanding addiction and dopamine
05:50 The complexity of cravings and coping strategies
Disclaimer
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Break the Nice Guy Myth: Stoic & Buddhist Insights
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In this video I discuss the difference between being nice and being kind from the perspectives of Stoicism and Buddhism. I criticize the fearful masculinity promoted by figures like Andrew Tate and emphasize that true kindness is about acting in alignment with virtue and ethics. Both Stoicism and Buddhism view faulty niceness as lacking in integrity and emphasize the importance of honesty and c...
How to Address the Poor State of Student Mental Health
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The conversation explores the importance of proactive approaches to mental health and behavioural challenges in schools. Brandy Samuel, M. Ed., discusses the work she does with eLuma Therapy, a Telehealth company that supports students' social and emotional well-being. We discuss a variety of ways to address the state of poor student mental health across the western world. We discuss the use of...
Uniting Faith, Science, and Spirituality: Exploring Common Ground
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The conversation explores the intersection of spirituality and science in the context of wellness. It challenges the notion that being a scientist precludes one from being spiritual and highlights the importance of spirituality in finding safety, refuge, and rest. The discussion emphasizes the universal principles of service, humility, forgiveness, love, and compassion that transcend different ...
Unlock Stoic Wisdom: The Power of Asking for Help
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The Stoic journey to cultivate wisdom and resilience is not what most people think. It is encouraged to seek out as many supports and resources as possible when trying to learn and make positive changes in life. Be willing to do whatever it takes to overcome challenges and improve mental health. Don't limit yourself to one approach or philosophy; be open to learning from various sources of wisd...
The Myth of Men Not Seeking Help Debunked
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In this conversation we dig into the many myths and misperceptions around men and help seeking. I think it is a needed and important discussion that is often poorly addressed in today's world. Eric Pierni, a registered psychotherapist and certified sex addiction therapist, owns Men Therapy Toronto, a clinic dedicated to providing a safe space for men to explore their mental health. He runs a me...
DELETE the Social Media CANCER From Your Life with Cal Newport
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Social media can lead to constant comparison and self-comparison, which can be detrimental to one's well-being. Using social media as a distraction can prevent individuals from engaging in more important activities. Treating social media as an addiction and taking a 30-day detox can help reset one's relationship with it. Filling the void left by social media with real-life experiences, connecti...
The Power of Now: Stoic Wisdom for Anxiety
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Stoic way through anxiety and worry? (apologies for the poor audio, drives me mad when this happens) The human brain is wired to worry and plan, but it is important to find ways to reduce worry and suffering in our daily lives. Noticing when the default mode network in the brain activates and causes worrying and rumination can help in addressing it. Stoic philosophy and various therapeutic appr...
The Stoic Path Away From Material Distraction
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Material possessions and external success do not bring long-term fulfillment. The Stoics practice blending in with society while focusing on inward change. Finding contentment in the present moment is key. Inward practices should be prioritized over material pursuits. Chapters 00:00 The Illusion of Material Fulfillment 04:08 Blending In and Growing Within 04:59 The Pitfalls of Comparison and Eg...
How Weakness Can Make You Stronger (Stoic Wisdom)
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In this conversation, Mike and Dave discuss their personal struggles and insecurities and how stoic wisdom helps to transcend these struggles. We also learn how to see our weaknesses as strengths and we learn a little bit about a legendary NBA player, Muggsy Bogues. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sharing Struggles 03:04 Is your Weakness a Strength? 04:20 Anything Can Be an Advantage 07:13 Dave...
Why Fake Positivity Is Bad For You
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The conversation explores the pitfalls of false positivity and how it contrasts with the value of positive psychology. We cover many other topics and practices around cultivating resilience and well-being, and how innovation and community can lead to solutions for societies growing mental health problems. Featured on this episode is Mark Fussell, the founder of Take Two Minutes @take2min a nonp...
MrBeast Goes To School For Ethics
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The conversation discusses the importance of backing up words with actions and living in alignment with moral and ethical principles. It uses the example of Mr. Beast to highlight the contradiction between his virtuous statements and his questionable behaviour. You might say Mr Beast decided to go back to school to learn about morals and ethics. The conversation emphasizes the need to make word...
How Canada is Catching Terrorists Before They Strike
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Andrew Kirsch, @AS_Kirsch a former intelligence officer, shares how CSIS Spy's catch people and execute covert operations. Buy Andrew's book here - bit.ly/3Wfg18P Check out his UA-cam Channel here - www.youtube.com/@UCBEt5tzV3l5AwvCYOXQuB0A Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Breaking into cars to plant spywear 02:00 Developing a cover story Questions - hello@startswithme.ca 🔐RESOURCES Starts Wit...
Mr. Beast's HUGE Mistake, He Meets the STOICS & Learns to Apologize
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Mr. Beast's recent controversies and ethical shortcomings are explored in this discussion. The conversation delves into the responsibility and character traits of Mr. Beast and how they can be understood and improved upon. The importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and the potential for growth and change are highlighted. The conversation also touches on the influence of fame, the...
How to STOP GUILT Trippers for GOOD
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This video explores the topic of guilt tripping and emotional manipulation. The speaker discusses situations where people try to guilt trip us into doing things we don't want to do, and how we can navigate these situations. The main takeaway is to stay on our side of the street and remember that we are responsible for our own behaviour, not other people's behaviour or feelings. The video emphas...
Awakening or Delusion, Are Psychedelics Overhyped?
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Awakening or Delusion, Are Psychedelics Overhyped?
The Philosophical Encounter You Can't Miss
Переглядів 902 місяці тому
The Philosophical Encounter You Can't Miss
How to Stop Seeking Approval With Stoic Wisdom
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How to Stop Seeking Approval With Stoic Wisdom
Are Casual Smokers Just Delusional?
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Are Casual Smokers Just Delusional?
Why You Should Stop Imitating Marcus Aurelius
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Why You Should Stop Imitating Marcus Aurelius
The Stoic SECRET to Self Respect
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The Stoic SECRET to Self Respect
Dave Chappelle & Bob Saget Share Weed Addiction Wisdom
Переглядів 972 місяці тому
Dave Chappelle & Bob Saget Share Weed Addiction Wisdom
Why Suffering is GOOD For You
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Why Suffering is GOOD For You
How Spy Teams Manage Team Conflict
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How Spy Teams Manage Team Conflict
Finding Peace: Stoic Wisdom for Daily Life
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Finding Peace: Stoic Wisdom for Daily Life
Insider Story: CSIS Spy Andrew Kirsch Reveals Hidden Life
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Insider Story: CSIS Spy Andrew Kirsch Reveals Hidden Life
Stoic Secrets for Conquering Challenges
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Stoic Secrets for Conquering Challenges
Living Stoic Values In Practice (How To Be Stoic)
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Living Stoic Values In Practice (How To Be Stoic)
Living A Good, Moral, & Ethical Life with Marcus Aurelius
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Living A Good, Moral, & Ethical Life with Marcus Aurelius
The Obstacle is the Way, Stoic Secrets: Overcoming Resistance
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The Obstacle is the Way, Stoic Secrets: Overcoming Resistance

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @oanavonu-boriceanu5046
    @oanavonu-boriceanu5046 2 дні тому

    I loved your response to this Joe Rogan podcast - Mike can you say more about the measurement based care? I am a newer therapist and would love to know more about this, perhaps a separate episode on how to measure improvement with clients. I know we can use self report inventories and also the relationship rating scale, but is there anything else?

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel День тому

      Hey! thank you for note and encouraging words! You can check out the tool here - myoutcomes.com They offer some initial training that isn't great but does the trick. Any chance you want to be on the podcast and we can discuss this in more detail? :) Either way, thanks for watching. I wish you the best on your journey!

  • @Sandra_D.9
    @Sandra_D.9 4 дні тому

    Sam Harris is my Higher Power not that he knows about it or anything, he doesn’t, but still ❤

  • @maritzarojasaraya1460
    @maritzarojasaraya1460 6 днів тому

    Te envío mis profundos agradecimientos por tu coraje, valentia y generosidad para compartir este momento tan intimo y de tanta vulnerabilidad. Este video me ayuda a avanzar en mi maternidad más conciente. Abrazos desde Chile

  • @spigelsound
    @spigelsound 8 днів тому

    So where is it that the DtG guys have claimed to be so humble like Lex does?

  • @sidneyibiom2867
    @sidneyibiom2867 9 днів тому

    13/15 yall

  • @willis3397
    @willis3397 10 днів тому

    Dismissing critiques as "You spot it you got it" is just lazy. You can use it for anything and it's completely unfalsifiable.

  • @StartsWithMeChannel
    @StartsWithMeChannel 12 днів тому

    How do you navigate feelings of guilt? What did you think of this interaction?

  • @neoram87
    @neoram87 12 днів тому

    Very useful video. Please think about adding subtitles. It would really help.

  • @neoram87
    @neoram87 12 днів тому

    Could we get this video remade with subtitles please? I mean edited

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel 12 днів тому

      you can turn on subtitles with youtube?

    • @neoram87
      @neoram87 11 днів тому

      The subtitles that you tube provides are not really accurate actually.

  • @neoram87
    @neoram87 12 днів тому

    I wish Doctor's Mike was more clear.

  • @Brandon-n4g5k
    @Brandon-n4g5k 13 днів тому

    It's because they were focused on you. If someone is focused on you and they have high anxiety, you can hear what they think. But don't assume that that's the person or their personality or what they think of you. It's just a thought

  • @lizmunro898
    @lizmunro898 15 днів тому

    While I was listening to you both I started to cry. I saw myself in the park when I was 6 years old feeling separated from the other kids. I don't know if my sexual predator was there at the time but he often was. ...I don't know if I was feeling guilt (which you were both discussing) I had wave upon wave of crying rise up through me and I also remembered sitting in the Espresso Cafe when I was 16 at Art College and tears streaming nonstop down my face for what felt like forever. I am responsible for myself now. Is it OK to keep crying or not.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel 12 днів тому

      Thank you for sharing that beautiful response. I wish you the best on your journey.🙏🙏

  • @sumithraarul3321
    @sumithraarul3321 17 днів тому

    Love this. Healing the core self is what is the solution…

  • @derrickhann7391
    @derrickhann7391 21 день тому

    You speak Truth my brotha…great video and exactly how I feel

  • @yellowmecanic3369
    @yellowmecanic3369 21 день тому

    Thank you

  • @Godisfirst21
    @Godisfirst21 22 дні тому

    Day 13. This video hit.

  • @MrArdytube
    @MrArdytube 24 дні тому

    Respectfully, before you suggest RFK Jr deserves a seat at the covid table… you should educate yourself. I suggest the video on this topic by a microbiologist named Dr Wilson

  • @MrArdytube
    @MrArdytube 25 днів тому

    I am not convinced that all opinions can be sanitized with a glib trope that…. lex has opinions. My opinion is that we cannot fail to appreciate that lex friedman is a person who admires a guy who argues that AIDS IS not caused by HIV … (RFK Jt.). He also admires a guy who until recently was convinced that we never landed on the moon… Joe Rogan.

  • @DianneCameron-n1g
    @DianneCameron-n1g 29 днів тому

    I was in therapy and I never had to sign to was made never aware of any of this.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel 28 днів тому

      Hey, thanks for watching and sharing your experience. That’s unfortunate you didn’t get any of this information. I hope you find what you’re looking for.

    • @DianneCameron-n1g
      @DianneCameron-n1g 21 день тому

      @@StartsWithMeChannel thank you

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel 21 день тому

      @@DianneCameron-n1g 🙏

  • @kennaballard1664
    @kennaballard1664 Місяць тому

    My husband is 63 wakes up and goes to the garage and smokes his bong, does a few things goes back to the garage smokes his bong, we go put to eat he comes back and smokes his bong in the garage . He comes in a little later watches family guy and the news and then goes back out to the garage and smokes his bong until supper then comes in eats and watches leave it to beaver or family guy and then goes back out to the garage and smokes his bong comes in a little later and watches news and then before bed goes back out to the garage and smoke his bong. He also works from home and smokes during the day when not on phone calls. He use to drive and smoke it in a pipe i told him i wouldnt ride with him so now he vapes it which is still smoking it. He told me hes a better driver and person on it because hes not addicted to it. There is never a good time to talk to him about anything because he is always high and he says im just a downer. I dont smoke it but like alcohol i can take a gummie or a drink once in awhile. He stsrted when he was 15 and hasnt stopped. He wont stop or cut back he says he has no issue and if i have issues with it i can leave. We have been married 13 years. He says he has way more friends than me but none of them even know he smokes weed. I am ready to leave! He is in the gsrage more than in the house and smoking weed morning noon and night. He got a ticket for having it in his car once and lost his license for 30 days he was thinking of leaving me because i was so upset about it and he said it was no big deal! He was also an alcoholic and says that almost killed him but weed is different! Hes spent almost all our money on it makes horrible financial decisions and is now looking for a new job very slowly. I asked what if he is drug tested and he said no biggy he can get it out of his system in no time but that he is not worried or stopping until that day he is told he needs a drug test. He is mad he may even have to take one.

  • @Mambie451
    @Mambie451 Місяць тому

    Its not only the God thing that is a problem in AA. AA has a 5-10% success rate, and it is the voices of that 5-10% heard extolling its virtues. AA is vehemently being debunked by professionals in the field. If you are struggling in AA. IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT. You are not "constitutionally incapable of being honest" with yourself. AA's idealogy can be damaging for some and even deadly. If you're one of the 5-10%, my "hat is off to you," but please do not encourage struggling, vulnerable people to get into the program more. 5-10% is pretty low odds to bet someones life on!

  • @bingoandtoto
    @bingoandtoto Місяць тому

    It is so hurting to feel his pain. Because it is really meaningless to make him suffered that way. what he tried to death was just simple to make his parents happy. It feels like that it is betrayed totally.

  • @kdog6793
    @kdog6793 Місяць тому

    “Marijuana isn’t addictive” is the lie that got me hooked

  • @StartsWithMeChannel
    @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

    Can you be connected to GOD without religion?

  • @beoz658
    @beoz658 Місяць тому

    I stick with power greater than myself = fellowship

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      Love it 🙏

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching and sharing your wisdom!

    • @psychodelic1457
      @psychodelic1457 Місяць тому

      Unless your anxiety won't even allow you to access the fellowship then what somehow it's your fault you didn't try hard enough

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      Hey, it’s not about “fault” it’s about responsibility. It’s hard to communicate these things over the comment section. This note comes with compassion which you can’t really feel through the text. Simply, it’s your responsibility to learn how to manage your anxiety so that you can address other things in your life. It’s not fair per se, it’s just reality. If we hide behind the excuses, then we never get anywhere.

    • @psychodelic1457
      @psychodelic1457 Місяць тому

      @StartsWithMeChannel excuses I literally feel like I can not move my body parts when anxiety hits I can take responsibility and all but I still can't do it

  • @StartsWithMeChannel
    @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

    What is your favourite lie that keeps you on social media?

  • @AD-Dom
    @AD-Dom Місяць тому

    Does this include UA-cam? Cause I actually need the tubes.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      lol! So do I:) did you listen to the whole video? I do comment on UA-cam vs traditional social media

    • @AD-Dom
      @AD-Dom Місяць тому

      @@StartsWithMeChannel You said it right after I wrote it. Deleted FB access this morning, like off phone and forgot password. Set IG to private. Great tips.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      @AD-Dom I’m curious to hear how it goes!

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      @AD-Dom I always make comments on videos and then realize the comment I made is answered shortly after…ha ha! thanks for sharing and watching take it easy

  • @mrpaullandini
    @mrpaullandini Місяць тому

    I’ve been thinking of getting off social media for a while now. You convinced me…just deactivated my Instagram. Let’s see what happens.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching and sharing your leap of “faith”! Curious to hear how it goes :)

  • @StartsWithMeChannel
    @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

    What Weaknesses of Yours Have You Turned Into Strengths?

  • @StartsWithMeChannel
    @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

    How Do You Ground Yourself? What Practices work best?

  • @nalinidharanipragada1997
    @nalinidharanipragada1997 Місяць тому

    Beautiful 👏👌

  • @al-farizi8756
    @al-farizi8756 Місяць тому

    I laugh so loud when i read that title

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      lol! I'm glad it brought you some laughter :) thanks for sharing

  • @ALTSINC
    @ALTSINC Місяць тому

    As someone who lightly practices stoicism and is only somewhat following the MrBeast drama, I found this video particularly enjoyable. I'm interested to see how MrBeast will choose to respond once the last bit of evidence gets revealed by Dogpack.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching. I’m glad you found it enjoyable!! I appreciate the encouraging words. I’m also quite curious to see how it unfolds, and what the “real world” consequences will be for Mr Beast and his empire

  • @StartsWithMeChannel
    @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

    What are you chasing? Can you notice when you get lost in this trap? ps. sorry for the bad audio, drives me mad when I screw it up.

  • @canseva4625
    @canseva4625 Місяць тому

    Dr. Gabor Mate is right tracing it back to your childhood. Because you can not have any guilt etc. later on in life when there is no root cause for it. And root causes are mostly in the childhood. You are not developing guilt in the addiction phase. It was already in you and just got activated. This is what he tried to make you understand at that moment.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      Hey, thanks so much for watching and sharing your insights. I understand this/his perspective on the situation. I fundamentally disagree with his stance on the matter. Not everything is about childhood, not everything is about our mothers/parents. Guilt is not a bad emotion, nor is shame its close cousin. These are emotions, they are often unpleasant. We need them for social and relationship cohesion. It's ok to have them, it's when we get caught and sucked into misery and unhealthy behaviour that it's an issue. Anyway, that's my two cents. Had the situation of the interaction been different, if I had more time to ask more questions and push back on some of his comments, I would've have and this would've been one of them. Thanks again for watching. It's very difficult to have this conversation in the comment section. take it easy, peace out!

  • @owenjorgenson1550
    @owenjorgenson1550 Місяць тому

    First of all, no contacts to what the hell you're even talking about for almost the first three minutes of your video. The only reason why I listened for so long was because I was driving. And then five minutes before you even really get to the topic of discussion.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      Hey! thank you for the feedback and for being forced to listen to the whole thing! I'll aim to get to the topic faster. I'm genuinely curious. Did you want the stoic reading to be introduced more quickly? Let me know, thanks

  • @Tezzy3399
    @Tezzy3399 Місяць тому

    I used to smoke 1-1.5 grams per day, and now I'm on my path to quitting. Currently, I only smoke on the weekends, usually on Saturday. I avoid smoking on Friday because it's already late after work, and I don't smoke on Sunday to allow time to recover for the upcoming week. If quitting step by step or going cold turkey doesn't work for you, try my method. I don't use alcohol or any other drugs, so I haven't decided to quit entirely; this allows me to have at least some relaxation of this kind of things. 1. Focus on one day at a time. You don't have to make it through the whole week-just try to make it through today. 2. If you start thinking of excuses to smoke, remember that addiction only protects itself. It's not YOU who wants to smoke; it's the cerebellum (the part of the brain closest to the dopamine channels). There is no rational thinking in this part of the brain, which is why it's more difficult to say one thing but do another. 3. Keep your focus on the main goal that is quiting weed. Exercising, eating healthy, being productive etc comes later! 4. Embrace withdrawal symptoms because it is your body healing itself!

  • @StartsWithMeChannel
    @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

    What do you think of the Mr Beast madness?

  • @canaldeautoayuda6089
    @canaldeautoayuda6089 Місяць тому

    What aprivilege ❤❤❤❤

  • @dmitriimorgunenco5465
    @dmitriimorgunenco5465 Місяць тому

    Спасибо за информацию

  • @natejohnson6608
    @natejohnson6608 Місяць тому

    I enjoy the Decoding boys content. I feel that the boys speak with extreme sarcasm to some of the points their subjects present to magnify the point the presenter is using to over speak their audience.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      I enjoy it a lot of the time, mostly when they don't act so pompous and self-righteous. They never take the piss out of themselves or point out their own flaws which I also find quite shameful considering the essence of their content. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

    • @oskarlibelle1769
      @oskarlibelle1769 15 днів тому

      They take the piss of themselves all the time, in my opinion​@@StartsWithMeChannel

  • @StartsWithMeChannel
    @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

    Anyone in your life that guilt trips you all the time? How are you dealing with it?

  • @vargonian
    @vargonian Місяць тому

    Decoding the Gurus is definitely one of my new favorite podcasts. It's such a breath of fresh air in a sea of bad-faith actors, whether they be actual grifters (e.g. Dave Rubin), extremely audience captured (e.g. Bret Weinstein), faux centrists (e.g. Lex Fridman), or just not that bright (e.g. Joe Rogan). I definitely agree that the hosts could have been better at sharing their counter-arguments to Lex re: COVID policies, etc. I think they took it for granted that their audience has already heard the repeated debunkings of people like RFK or Bret Weinstein, so felt it unnecessary to repeat these arguments. But a lot of people still need to hear it, because they're likely only being fed from a certain outrage media funnel. As an aside, I think that the COVID policy *messaging* was the worst thing, but by and large the accurate message was there as long as people were willing to put a little bit of effort into listening to actual experts. But that's a tall order for many if not most people. Think of all the people who heard Dr. Fauci give completely reasonable advice when there were only about 100 cases in the USA, namely "There's no need to rush out and get a mask now", and interpreted this as "Dr. Fauci said that masks don't work." Of course it's not that people were listening to Dr. Fauci directly, but they were listening to the politically charged outrage media reporting of this, and were basically _told_ the conclusion rather than coming to it themselves. And this black and white thinking, whether fed from the media or formed naturally, is a big part of the problem. The COVID pandemic showed us the types of black and white thinkers who, if told by the CDC: "You should social distance 6 feet apart", would interpret this as: "If you stay 6 feet apart, you'll never get COVID, and if you stay only 5.5 feet apart, you will surely get COVID and die." And then if anything happens to contradict this black and white understanding, they'll declare "The CDC lied to us! Dr. Fauci is a fraud!" etc. So yeah that's a long-winded way of saying that the messaging should be more explicit--though I'm not sure it would work even then, since an expert expressing doubt and humility is an invitation for laypeople to let in all sorts of bad ideas from bad actors.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      Thank you for the thoughtful comment! Very well said. I just wanted to mention that quickly. Don’t have time to respond in kind but aim to at a later date. Thanks again, 🙏🙏

    • @vargonian
      @vargonian Місяць тому

      @@StartsWithMeChannel No problem, I'm long-winded and opinionated so I don't expect a response to everything. 😃

  • @hussainasif5354
    @hussainasif5354 2 місяці тому

    Valuable information 😊 thanks

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel 2 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for the encouraging words!

  • @carlagordillo312
    @carlagordillo312 2 місяці тому

    30:42 - I believe that Dr. Maté is simply pointing out the root of addiction here; that addiction itself is a coping mechanism for pain stemming from unresolved childhood experiences that we weren’t equipped to handle that later took the form of addiction. It’s not either/or; it’s both/and but one precedes the other

    • @canseva4625
      @canseva4625 Місяць тому

      Agree!

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      Hey, thank you for taking the time to watch and share your insights! I understand his perspective, although I don't necessarily agree with it. I discussed this with Dr Anna Lembke who is also a world renowned addiction specialist here. I think she does a better job of describing what I was trying to say. You might find it interesting. ua-cam.com/video/Z42aDDV_XMU/v-deo.html

    • @carlagordillo312
      @carlagordillo312 Місяць тому

      @@StartsWithMeChannel that video certainly has a juicy title 😅 Thanks for the link. Watched it and found it interesting indeed. I stand by my original comment of both/and. I don’t enjoy labeling views as right or wrong, something I learned from the late Dr Marshall Rosenberg.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel Місяць тому

      @carlagordillo312 thanks for watching! And for the thoughtful comments. I agree, yes it’s a “juicy” 😉 title. I also agree with the notion of not getting into right/wrong…although the origins of that are ancient and come from many wisdom traditions.

  • @hussainasif5354
    @hussainasif5354 2 місяці тому

    Great work ☺️

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching and for the encouragement!! 🙏

  • @StartsWithMeChannel
    @StartsWithMeChannel 2 місяці тому

    Lol! a lot of reminders that I smoked a lot of weed!! Glad I'm in a different place!

  • @IDM011
    @IDM011 2 місяці тому

    Positive. Love it!

  • @lowbarbillcraig3689
    @lowbarbillcraig3689 2 місяці тому

    I had some of the same questions about Fauci - the apparent collusion with Daszak to derail investigations, the Collins emails about trying to shut down dissenting scientists like Bhattacharya. As someone who can't follow this stuff full time, I find it curious that the don't bring laypersons up to speed & they don't mention all this stuff about Fauci in the Fauci-vs-Kennedy segment. Maybe they have an audience that has discounted these things about Fauci and are speaking insider-speak? Or maybe Fauci successfully countered the allegations.

    • @StartsWithMeChannel
      @StartsWithMeChannel 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. It’s a difficult thing to follow!

  • @MrWhatever1234567
    @MrWhatever1234567 2 місяці тому

    Kevin or Dave