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“Woman, life, freedom” Iran has been under a brutal religious dictatorship since 1979 with the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the establishment of the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. There has long been a desire in Iran to return to the days before sharia law. With the tragic murder of Mahsa Jina Amini, this now might be their best chance yet. On September 13th, ‘22, Mahsa, a 22 year old Iranian woman, was arrested by the Iranian morality police for the crime of “bad hijab”. Her hair shown in public. For this she was arrested, taken to prison, viciously beaten. She succumbed to her injuries within a few days. Since then, there has been a massive upswell of protesting, rioting and fighting back against the government and its inhumane treatment of the Iranian People. Women refusing to wear their hijabs in public and dancing in the streets in defiance of the brutal regime. Today’s guest Kamin Mohammadi helps us understand the context of all of these events and shares with us her lifelong struggles of living in exile, what these protests could mean for the future of Iran and why the worldwide media is not paying attention to such an important movement. Kamin Mohammadi is an author, journalist, broadcaster, editor and public speaker. Born in Iran, she and her family moved to the UK during the 1979 revolution. She has written for the British and international press including The Times, the Financial Times, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Condé Nast Traveller (UK and Italy), Psychologies, Donna Moderna (Italy), Men’s Health, The Sunday Times (UK), The Sunday Times of India, The Mail on Sunday, Virginia Quarterly Review and the Guardian as well as co-authoring The Lonely Planet Guide to Iran and numerous other travel guide books. Her journalism has been nominated for an Amnesty Human Rights in Journalism award in the UK, and for a National Magazine Award by the American Society of Magazine Editors in the US. An avid commentator, she has appeared on BBC Radio Four’s WOMAN'S HOUR, MIDWEEK, FOUR THOUGHT and THE WORLD TONIGHT, BBC World Service’s OUTLOOK and THE WORLD TODAY WEEKEND, Channel Four Radio’s THE MORNING REPORT, Monocle Radio’s MONOCLE 24 and India’s NDTV. She has appeared in the BBC TV documentary Iranian Enough? and written and co-presented the BBC World Service’s three-part radio documentary Children of The Revolution. She was a major contributor to the BBC Radio Four series Escape from Tehran. She is now a regular presenter of BBC R4’s FOUR THOUGHT. YOu can find more about Kamin and her work on her website kamin.co.uk and on twitter @kaminmohammadi. Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/105KaminMohammadi Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

“Woman, life, freedom” Iran has been under a brutal religious dictatorship since 1979 with the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the establishment of the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. There has long been a desire in Iran to return to the days before sharia law. With the tragic murder of Mahsa Jina Amini, this now might be their best chance yet. On September 13th, ‘22, Mahsa, a 22 year old Iranian woman, was arrested by the Iranian morality police for the crime of “bad hijab”. Her hair shown in public. For this she was arrested, taken to prison, viciously beaten. She succumbed to her injuries within a few days. Since then, there has been a massive upswell of protesting, rioting and fighting back against the government and its inhumane treatment of the Iranian People. Women refusing to wear their hijabs in public and dancing in the streets in defiance of the brutal regime. Today’s guest Kamin Mohammadi helps us understand the context of all of these events and shares with us her lifelong struggles of living in exile, what these protests could mean for the future of Iran and why the worldwide media is not paying attention to such an important movement. Kamin Mohammadi is an author, journalist, broadcaster, editor and public speaker. Born in Iran, she and her family moved to the UK during the 1979 revolution. She has written for the British and international press including The Times, the Financial Times, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Condé Nast Traveller (UK and Italy), Psychologies, Donna Moderna (Italy), Men’s Health, The Sunday Times (UK), The Sunday Times of India, The Mail on Sunday, Virginia Quarterly Review and the Guardian as well as co-authoring The Lonely Planet Guide to Iran and numerous other travel guide books. Her journalism has been nominated for an Amnesty Human Rights in Journalism award in the UK, and for a National Magazine Award by the American Society of Magazine Editors in the US. An avid commentator, she has appeared on BBC Radio Four’s WOMAN'S HOUR, MIDWEEK, FOUR THOUGHT and THE WORLD TONIGHT, BBC World Service’s OUTLOOK and THE WORLD TODAY WEEKEND, Channel Four Radio’s THE MORNING REPORT, Monocle Radio’s MONOCLE 24 and India’s NDTV. She has appeared in the BBC TV documentary Iranian Enough? and written and co-presented the BBC World Service’s three-part radio documentary Children of The Revolution. She was a major contributor to the BBC Radio Four series Escape from Tehran. She is now a regular presenter of BBC R4’s FOUR THOUGHT. YOu can find more about Kamin and her work on her website kamin.co.uk and on twitter @kaminmohammadi. Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/105KaminMohammadi Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Do you wish that you could understand your dog or your cat? Dr. Élodie F. Briefer, PhD, is out to find out what the animals are saying to each other and us. Dr. Briefer is an associate professor of Ecology and Evolution as well as the principal investigator of the Behavioral Ecology Group of the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet). A modern-day ‘Dr. Doolittle’, Dr. Briefer’s primary research interests are cognition and vocal communication in mammals and birds. The main aims of her research are understanding how animals use vocal signals to encode information about their identity (e.g. species, group, individual identity), their quality (e.g. body size, dominance status, age) and their affective states (emotions, mood), as well as the impact of such information on conspecifics. The ultimate goal of this research is to be able to create a universal translator that would allow humans to truly communicate with our animal brethren. You can learn more about Dr. Briefer and her group’s research on the Behavioral Ecology Group and on Dr. Briefer’s Twitter @elodiebriefer . Show notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/102elodiebriefer

What’s happening in Iran? What does the future hold for ol’ Vladdy? Is Ron DeSantis a N@zi or just a bigot? It’s another fireside chat today with Rik and DeMarco. The boys share their thoughts on Ukraine, the 2022 Iran Protests, Kanye’s antisemitism and more! Jon and Rik even share some thoughtful critiques on each other’s outlook on the world. Stick around for this one, it’s gonna be fun. Show notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/104firesidechat 00:00:00 : Chapter : Intro 00:00:28 : Chapter : The Death of Mahsa Amini and the Iranian Protests or 2022 00:07:06 : Chapter : Ukraine's Drone Air Force and The Fate of Vladimir Putin, Killing of Darya Dugina 00:24:14 : Chapter : We've lost Ye 00:31:11 : Chapter : Trump 2024 or is it DeSantis?? 00:33:09 : Chapter : You should be concerned about Ron DeSantis 00:53:00 : Chapter : Why you need to pay attention to the news, even just a little bit 01:06:57 : Chapter : Rik and Jon's robust discussion on political philosophy Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Lobbying is an everyday part of the American government machine, but what is it? Dr. Vern Saboe is here to educate us. Dr. Saboe is a board certified Chiropractor and lobbyist for the Oregon Chiropractic Assoc. Following completion of his undergraduate work Dr. Saboe graduated from then Western States Chiropractic College Dec. 14, 1979, a four year chiropractic school located in Portland, Oregon, now the University of Western States. Following chiropractic school, Dr. Saboe completed a two year course of study in 1984 sponsored by the Motion Palpation Institute and a three year course of study in orthopedics sponsored by Los Angeles Chiropractic College in 1987. He subsequently completed a three year course in neurology in 1990 sponsored by Parker College of Chiropractic in Pasadena, Texas, and in 1997 completed a two year internal disorders program co-sponsored by Western States Chiropractic College and Logan College of Chiropractic located in St. Louis, Missouri. He then completed a three year course of study in forensic science sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic in 2000. Dr. Saboe is the only chiropractic physician in Oregon board certified in all three subspecialties of orthopedics, neurology, and forensic science. You can find more about Dr. Saboe and his work on his website drvernsaboe.com. Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/103vernsaboe Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Do you wish that you could understand your dog or your cat? Dr. Élodie F. Briefer, PhD, is out to find out what the animals are saying to each other and us. Dr. Briefer is an associate professor of Ecology and Evolution as well as the principal investigator of the Behavioral Ecology Group of the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet). A modern-day ‘Dr. Doolittle’, Dr. Briefer’s primary research interests are cognition and vocal communication in mammals and birds. The main aims of her research are understanding how animals use vocal signals to encode information about their identity (e.g. species, group, individual identity), their quality (e.g. body size, dominance status, age) and their affective states (emotions, mood), as well as the impact of such information on conspecifics. The ultimate goal of this research is to be able to create a universal translator that would allow humans to truly communicate with our animal brethren. You can learn more about Dr. Briefer and her group’s research on the Behavioral Ecology Group and on Dr. Briefer’s Twitter @elodiebriefer . Show notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/102elodiebriefer

Do you wish that you could understand your dog or your cat? Dr. Élodie F. Briefer, PhD, is out to find out what the animals are saying to each other and us. Dr. Briefer is an associate professor of Ecology and Evolution as well as the principal investigator of the Behavioral Ecology Group of the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet). A modern-day ‘Dr. Doolittle’, Dr. Briefer’s primary research interests are cognition and vocal communication in mammals and birds. The main aims of her research are understanding how animals use vocal signals to encode information about their identity (e.g. species, group, individual identity), their quality (e.g. body size, dominance status, age) and their affective states (emotions, mood), as well as the impact of such information on conspecifics. The ultimate goal of this research is to be able to create a universal translator that would allow humans to truly communicate with our animal brethren. You can learn more about Dr. Briefer and her group’s research on the Behavioral Ecology Group and on Dr. Briefer’s Twitter @elodiebriefer . Show notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/102elodiebriefer

Do you wish that you could understand your dog or your cat? Dr. Élodie F. Briefer, PhD, is out to find out what the animals are saying to each other and us. Dr. Briefer is an associate professor of Ecology and Evolution as well as the principal investigator of the Behavioral Ecology Group of the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet). A modern-day ‘Dr. Doolittle’, Dr. Briefer’s primary research interests are cognition and vocal communication in mammals and birds. The main aims of her research are understanding how animals use vocal signals to encode information about their identity (e.g. species, group, individual identity), their quality (e.g. body size, dominance status, age) and their affective states (emotions, mood), as well as the impact of such information on conspecifics. The ultimate goal of this research is to be able to create a universal translator that would allow humans to truly communicate with our animal brethren. You can learn more about Dr. Briefer and her group’s research on the Behavioral Ecology Group and on Dr. Briefer’s Twitter @elodiebriefer . Show notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/102elodiebriefer Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Do you wish that you could understand your dog or your cat? Dr. Élodie F. Briefer, PhD, is out to find out what the animals are saying to each other and us. Dr. Briefer is an associate professor of Ecology and Evolution as well as the principal investigator of the Behavioral Ecology Group of the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet). A modern-day ‘Dr. Doolittle’, Dr. Briefer’s primary research interests are cognition and vocal communication in mammals and birds. The main aims of her research are understanding how animals use vocal signals to encode information about their identity (e.g. species, group, individual identity), their quality (e.g. body size, dominance status, age) and their affective states (emotions, mood), as well as the impact of such information on conspecifics. The ultimate goal of this research is to be able to create a universal translator that would allow humans to truly communicate with our animal brethren. You can learn more about Dr. Briefer and her group’s research on the Behavioral Ecology Group and on Dr. Briefer’s Twitter @elodiebriefer . Show notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/102elodiebriefer

Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Do you wish that you could understand your dog or your cat? Dr. Élodie F. Briefer, PhD, is out to find out what the animals are saying to each other and us. Dr. Briefer is an associate professor of Ecology and Evolution as well as the principal investigator of the Behavioral Ecology Group of the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet). A modern-day ‘Dr. Doolittle’, Dr. Briefer’s primary research interests are cognition and vocal communication in mammals and birds. The main aims of her research are understanding how animals use vocal signals to encode information about their identity (e.g. species, group, individual identity), their quality (e.g. body size, dominance status, age) and their affective states (emotions, mood), as well as the impact of such information on conspecifics. The ultimate goal of this research is to be able to create a universal translator that would allow humans to truly communicate with our animal brethren. You can learn more about Dr. Briefer and her group’s research on the Behavioral Ecology Group and on Dr. Briefer’s Twitter @elodiebriefer . Show notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/102elodiebriefer 00:00 : Chapter : Intro 00:30 : Chapter : Dr. Briefer's Background 03:11 : Chapter : Do Animals Have Dialects? 07:02 : Chapter : Animals Intelligence 11:53 : Chapter : Pigs and Other Ungulate Emotional Communication 20:41 : Chapter : Dr. Briefer's 'Behavioral Ecology Group's Areas of Study 34:20 : Chapter : The Ultimate Goal of Dr. Briefer's Research: The Universal Translator 39:56 : Chapter : Where to Find Dr. Briefer's Work? Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Do you wish that you could understand your dog or your cat? Dr. Élodie F. Briefer, PhD, is out to find out what the animals are saying to each other and us. Dr. Briefer is an associate professor of Ecology and Evolution as well as the principal investigator of the Behavioral Ecology Group of the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet). A modern-day ‘Dr. Doolittle’, Dr. Briefer’s primary research interests are cognition and vocal communication in mammals and birds. The main aims of her research are understanding how animals use vocal signals to encode information about their identity (e.g. species, group, individual identity), their quality (e.g. body size, dominance status, age) and their affective states (emotions, mood), as well as the impact of such information on conspecifics. The ultimate goal of this research is to be able to create a universal translator that would allow humans to truly communicate with our animal brethren. You can learn more about Dr. Briefer and her group’s research on the Behavioral Ecology Group and on Dr. Briefer’s Twitter @elodiebriefer . Show notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/102elodiebriefer

Do you return your shopping cart where it belongs? ‘Cause Sworn Agent of the ‘Cart Narcs’ Agent Sebastian has a problem with you if you don’t! Cart Narcs is a task force started by Agent Sebastian to get lazybones to return their carts back to the corral (where they belong). Through a combination of politeness, bravery and persistence, Agent Sebastian's mission is to clean up shopping center parking lots, one cart at a time. Agent Sebastian shares his stories of having guns and knives pulled on him, shouting matches and what takes to be a Cart Narc. You can find Agent Sebastian on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (but not tik tok) @CartNarcs. Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/101cartnarcs Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Do you return your shopping cart where it belongs? ‘Cause Sworn Agent of the ‘Cart Narcs’ Agent Sebastian has a problem with you if you don’t! Cart Narcs is a task force started by Agent Sebastian to get lazybones to return their carts back to the corral (where they belong). Through a combination of politeness, bravery and persistence, Agent Sebastian's mission is to clean up shopping center parking lots, one cart at a time. Agent Sebastian shares his stories of having guns and knives pulled on him, shouting matches and what takes to be a Cart Narc. You can find Agent Sebastian on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (but not tik tok) @CartNarcs. Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/101cartnarcs Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Do you return your shopping cart where it belongs? ‘Cause Sworn Agent of the ‘Cart Narcs’ Agent Sebastian has a problem with you if you don’t! Cart Narcs is a task force started by Agent Sebastian to get lazybones to return their carts back to the corral (where they belong). Through a combination of politeness, bravery and persistence, Agent Sebastian's mission is to clean up shopping center parking lots, one cart at a time. Agent Sebastian shares his stories of having guns and knives pulled on him, shouting matches and what takes to be a Cart Narc. You can find Agent Sebastian on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (but not tik tok) @CartNarcs. Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/101cartnarcs Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Do you return your shopping cart where it belongs? ‘Cause Sworn Agent of the ‘Cart Narcs’ Agent Sebastian has a problem with you if you don’t! Cart Narcs is a task force started by Agent Sebastian to get lazybones to return their carts back to the corral (where they belong). Through a combination of politeness, bravery and persistence, Agent Sebastian's mission is to clean up shopping center parking lots, one cart at a time. Agent Sebastian shares his stories of having guns and knives pulled on him, shouting matches and what takes to be a Cart Narc. You can find Agent Sebastian on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (but not tik tok) @CartNarcs. Cart Narcs: https://youtube.com/c/CartNarcs Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/101cartnarcs 00:00 : Chapter : Intro 00:32 : Chapter : How Cart Narcs Began 07:43 : Chapter : What Else Bugs Agent Sebastian? 16:43 : Chapter : Rik Challenges Agent Sebastian 19:56 : Chapter : Excuses, Excuses 24:18 : Chapter : Keeping It Light on the Job 31:45 : Chapter : What is The Future of Cart Narcs? 42:17 : Chapter : Agent Sebastian: Cart Expert 51:45 : Chapter : Cart Narcs: Shining A Light on Society as a Whole 54:51 : Chapter : Where You Can Find Agent Sebastian and Cart Narcs Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

It’s the big 100!! To celebrate our milestone, we brought back one of our favorite guests Nick Ramos of the History of the Cuban Revolution Podcast. In classic fireside chat fashion, no topics are off limits. Conspiracy theories, sustainable dildos, the whitewashing of MLK and MORE! We’re so excited we’ve made it to triple digits. We couldn’t have done it with you, our listeners who keep coming back for more. We have lots of incredible shows coming up and we can’t wait for hundreds more episodes! Time to get weird! Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/100firesidechat Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

It’s the big 100!! To celebrate our milestone, we brought back one of our favorite guests Nick Ramos of the History of the Cuban Revolution Podcast. In classic fireside chat fashion, no topics are off limits. Conspiracy theories, sustainable dildos, the whitewashing of MLK and MORE! We’re so excited we’ve made it to triple digits. We couldn’t have done it with you, our listeners who keep coming back for more. We have lots of incredible shows coming up and we can’t wait for hundreds more episodes! Time to get weird! Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/100firesidechat Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

It’s the big 100!! To celebrate our milestone, we brought back one of our favorite guests Nick Ramos of the History of the Cuban Revolution Podcast. In classic fireside chat fashion, no topics are off limits. Conspiracy theories, sustainable dildos, the whitewashing of MLK and MORE! We’re so excited we’ve made it to triple digits. We couldn’t have done it with you, our listeners who keep coming back for more. We have lots of incredible shows coming up and we can’t wait for hundreds more episodes! Time to get weird! Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/100firesidechat Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

It’s the big 100!! To celebrate our milestone, we brought back one of our favorite guests Nick Ramos of the History of the Cuban Revolution Podcast. In classic fireside chat fashion, no topics are off limits. Conspiracy theories, sustainable dildos, the whitewashing of MLK and MORE! We’re so excited we’ve made it to triple digits. We couldn’t have done it with you, our listeners who keep coming back for more. We have lots of incredible shows coming up and we can’t wait for hundreds more episodes! Time to get weird! Show Notes: https://riksmind.com/listen/100firesidechat 00:00:00 : Chapter : Intro 00:00:30 : Chapter : Catching Up With Nick 00:03:07 : Chapter : Can you make a dildo out of Flex Seal? 00:07:34 : Chapter : Our Run in w/ the Youtube Law 00:13:44 : Chapter : Russian Bots and the Ukrainian War 00:23:04 : Chapter : Conspiracy Theories and Jon's Alex Jones Impression 00:30:14 : Chapter : Down the Rabbit Hole 00:59:04 : Chapter : Shinzo Abe and Speed running the Evil Empire 01:13:43 : Chapter : Where to Find Nick Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Today we are joined by Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS. Jessie is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. She is a nationally recognized expert on healthcare worker mental health and burnout (particularly during the pandemic), college mental health, using social media and media for mental health advocacy, and the overlap between pop culture and mental health, including celebrity self-disclosure. Dr. Gold is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. and M.S in Anthropology, the Yale School of Medicine, and completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Stanford University where she served as chief resident. Dr. Gold also writes for the popular press and has been featured in, among others, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, TIME, Forbes, In Style, and Self. Dr. Gold is actively working on a book about healthcare worker mental health and burnout during the pandemic for Simon Element and is a member of the Expert Advisory Council for the ViacomCBS Mental Health Storytelling Initiative and Co-author of the Mental Health Media Guide. You can find more about Jessi’s work and other media appearances at her website drjessigold.com as well as on social media @drjessigold on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Show notes: riksmind.com/listen/92jessigold Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Today we are joined by Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS. Jessie is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. She is a nationally recognized expert on healthcare worker mental health and burnout (particularly during the pandemic), college mental health, using social media and media for mental health advocacy, and the overlap between pop culture and mental health, including celebrity self-disclosure. Dr. Gold is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. and M.S in Anthropology, the Yale School of Medicine, and completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Stanford University where she served as chief resident. Dr. Gold also writes for the popular press and has been featured in, among others, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, TIME, Forbes, In Style, and Self. Dr. Gold is actively working on a book about healthcare worker mental health and burnout during the pandemic for Simon Element and is a member of the Expert Advisory Council for the ViacomCBS Mental Health Storytelling Initiative and Co-author of the Mental Health Media Guide. You can find more about Jessi’s work and other media appearances at her website drjessigold.com as well as on social media @drjessigold on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Show notes: riksmind.com/listen/92jessigold Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Today we are joined by Patrick L. Johnson. Pat is and Infinite Banker and is dedicated to bringing as much value as he can to his community, in whatever form possible. He has over 20 years experience in teaching and coaching, and he uses that skill set to help others live life on their own terms. Specializing in Infinite Banking, his purpose has developed into a moral obligation to share this content with the world. Pat's favorite quote is by Jim Rohn, "Don't wish it were easier. Wish you were better." He uses that quote as inspiration to improve himself and serve others. As an avid coffee drinker, he is always pleased to hang out over coffee and learn more about you and your business. You can find more about Pat on his website PatrickLJohnson.com or by texting “BANK” to (321) 421-5213. Show Notes: riksmind.com/listen/88patrickljohnson Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Today we are joined by Patrick L. Johnson. Pat is and Infinite Banker and is dedicated to bringing as much value as he can to his community, in whatever form possible. He has over 20 years experience in teaching and coaching, and he uses that skill set to help others live life on their own terms. Specializing in Infinite Banking, his purpose has developed into a moral obligation to share this content with the world. Pat's favorite quote is by Jim Rohn, "Don't wish it were easier. Wish you were better." He uses that quote as inspiration to improve himself and serve others. As an avid coffee drinker, he is always pleased to hang out over coffee and learn more about you and your business. You can find more about Pat on his website PatrickLJohnson.com or by texting “BANK” to (321) 421-5213. Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw

Subscribe and Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00gCjGhq8qrAEkraZnMwGR?go=1&sp_cid=ce203d55369588581151ec13011b84ac&utm_source=embed_player_p Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/1/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmlrc21pbmQuY29tL2xpc3Rlbj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz? Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riks-mind-podcast/id1460215365 RMP Highlights Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNlB_XhZoNRAeUMG-piPzFw