This show looks at all types of topics discusses them and pokes fun at the same time. One important thing to remember is when you listen to any episode of the show please DON’T GET OFFENDED.
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Kat and Lauren are personal health practitioners that care about people's wellbeing and seen a need for support and education within self-care practices. In todays world prioritizing the relationship with ourselves is so important and with years of experience in many areas they are inspired to help listeners to connect at new levels and create new awareness around what self-care looks like for them. With a holistic approach to health they talk on a wide range of topics that can provide tools ...
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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.
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An all-female podcast discussing everything from politics to every day life and all things under the Sun. So kickback relax have a glass of wine and enjoy.
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Welcome to IDEAS ARE BULLETPROOF - In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. This shows aim is to bring you the things they don't want you to know!
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You have a vision for your company. You had one when it started and you have one for where it needs to go next. And yet often you’re left awake at night wondering, “How do we stay top of mind? “How do we stay relevant.” “How do we turn ideas into reality?” Business of Product is a show for the CEO, the Founder, the high-growth leader looking for the hockey stick effect. Our conversations cut through the product jargon of tech stacks and product features to help you do one thing: take your co ...
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Sean Illing speaks with poet and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht, whose book The Wonder Paradox asks: If we don't have God or religion, what — if anything — do we lose? They discuss how religion accesses meaning — through things like prayer, ceremony, and ritual — and Jennifer speaks on the ways that poetry can play similar roles in a secular way.…
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Welcome Back! Today is all about Celebrating, and we chose this because we literally are celebrating our 50th episode here at the Press Pause Podcast. We could easily carry on and perhaps wait for our 100th episode but why? when we can celebrate right NOW. This is our message and as simple as it sounds it can be the difference weather you succeed o…
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Todays topic is something we feel is one of the most important things when it comes to creating long-term self-care for yourself. Getting support. Creating a network of people around you that can help you to succeed when you sometimes can;t always count on yourself. We dicuss why this is so important, the benefits it has beyond what you can achieve…
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The jazz musician’s guide to the universe
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How is the origin of our universe like an improvised saxophone solo? This week, Sean Illing talks to Stephon Alexander, a theoretical physicist and world-class jazz musician. Alexander is the author of The Jazz of Physics and his most recent book, Fear of a Black Universe. This episode features music by Stephon Alexander throughout, from his latest…
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Sean Illing talks with Glory Liu, the author of Adam Smith’s America: How a Scottish Philosopher became an Icon of American Capitalism. Smith is most well-known for being the “father of capitalism,” but as Liu points out in her book, his legacy has been misappropriated — especially in America. They discuss his original intentions and what we can ta…
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On this episode Chris and John discuss having the children during the six weeks holidays. The controversy surrounding breakdancing at the Olympics was discussed. The guys also discussed the issue of people who were wrongly imprisoned being asked to pay boarding fees for time spent. Plus much much more............…
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Have you ever felt like you're in a boat going down stream with no awes to steer yourself in a specific direction? Direction can be determined by you and you can truly have what you want if you organise yourself, get clear with your intentions and write out short and long term gaols to help track your progress. Today we discuss why we set goals, ho…
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Sean Illing speaks with marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon, whose book 'The Origins of You' aims to help us identify and heal the wounds that originated from our family, which shape our patterns of behavior in relationships and throughout our lives. Sean and Vienna talk about how we can spot and name our "origin wounds," discuss practical…
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Today we explore the power of tuning in. What does tuning in mean? Have you ever had a gut feeling or intuition play out where it came true? This is one level of what we discuss today. When we give ourselves the time to listen and 'tune in ' to what it is we need, what is going on around us and how this can benefit us on our self-care journey it is…
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In an Orwellian twist, the word “Orwellian” has been misused so much over the decades that it’s essentially lost its meaning. But George Orwell, author of the classics Animal Farm and 1984, was very clear in his beliefs. While he was progressive and prescient in many ways, he wasn’t without his flaws. This week, Sean Illing explores the real George…
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After a long hiatus Chris, John and Colin are back at it again. The guys discussed the fallout from the killings in Southport. The controversy surrounding the Algerian boxer in the Olympics was discussed. The guys also discussed the convicted rapist competing at the Olympics plus much much more….Av THE PRESS PAUSE NETWORK
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We all know nature is the world greatest teacher, healer and provides everything we needs to survive, yet somehow we can forget to integrate with nature everyday and take advantage of these free healing benefits. In today's episode we share how simple and free nature can be and the magnitude of health benefits. We explain ways you can get nature in…
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The timebomb the founding fathers left us
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The US Constitution is a brilliant political document, but it’s far from perfect. This week’s guest, Erwin Chemerinsky, argues that many of today’s threats to democracy are a direct result of compromises made by the Founding Fathers centuries ago. Those mistakes have come back to haunt us, and they might destroy our democracy. Erwin Chemerinsky’s l…
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Do you stretch your body? Do you stretch before a workout? After a workout? or perhaps first thing in the morning? or perhaps never? Why do people stretch? In today's episode we want to unravel the reason why stretching has such significant benefit short and long term, as well as how to get your journey started. Stretching plays a huge role in in m…
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You can’t drop an f-bomb on the radio, but fortunately for our guest, you can say anything you want in a podcast. This week, host Sean Illing talks to philosopher Rebecca Roache, author of For F*ck’s Sake: Why Swearing Is Shocking, Rude, and Fun about the philosophy and linguistics of swearing, and why certain four-letter words hold the magical pow…
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Detoxification Ep#44 Interview with Scott Collins
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Welcome our first guest speaker to the Press Pause Podcast, Naturopath, Director and Founder of Grasses of Life Mr Scott Collins. Scott has been a Naturopath for 17+ years and developed grasses of life super foods over the last 10years . Grasses of Life has since become a leader in functional foods, specialising in detox foods. In this episode we d…
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Sean Illing talks with political science professor Matt McManus about the political thought of Friedrich Nietzsche, the 19th-century German philosopher with a complicated legacy, despite his crossover into popular culture. They discuss how Nietzsche's work has been interpreted — and misinterpreted — since his death in 1900, how his radical politica…
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What India teaches us about liberalism — and its decline
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Authoritarian tendencies have been on the rise globally and the liberal world order is on the decline. One hotspot of this tension lies in India, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi employs autocratic language and tactics to maintain power. But a recent election may indicate that voters are losing interest in this style of rule. Guest host Zack Beau…
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In this episode we discuss how beliefs play a role in our health and wellbeing. Whether it's things we believe about ourselves, the world around us and how you can use this incredible power to your advantage. Beliefs are the root cause of so many of our manifestations, results and patterns that show up in all areas of our lives. Are they serving yo…
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We’re living in an era of extreme partisan politics, rising resentment, and fractured news media. Writer John Ganz believes that we can trace the dysfunction to the 1990s, when right-wing populists like Pat Buchanan and white supremacist David Duke transformed Republican politics. He joins Sean to talk about the 1990s and how it laid the groundwork…
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On todays episode we talk about energy. It is a fun topic to explore because we are all energy and it can be both negative and positive on your life, health & welllness. We chat about what energy is, how we can tune into it and different ways we can shift our energy to have it be a powerful part of self-care. What we can surround ourselves with, wa…
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The existential struggle of being Black
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Nathalie Etoke joins The Gray Area to talk about existentialism, the Black experience, and the legacy of dehumanization. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area Guest: Nathalie Etoke. Her book is Black Existential Freedom. Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Be the first to hear new epis…
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Have you ever meditated, wanted to meditate or wondered where to start around the topic of meditation? Today we discuss the variety of ways you can engage with meditation, why we do it and what is the ultimate goal around what it means to meditate. We like to help you find your way of doing things at the press pause podcast and what suits your self…
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A mile of pure fire. A flash that melts everything — titanium, steel, lead, people. A blast that mows down every structure in its path, 3 miles out in every direction. Journalist Annie Jacobsen spent years interviewing scientists, high-ranking military officials, politicians, and other experts to find out how a nuclear attack would be triggered, th…
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Today we chat about a topic that many of us do daily and it really impacts our self-care on many levels. Comparing ourselves to others and making it mean something more than we should. We are all individual and how we look after ourselves is completely different so when we start to compare ourselves to others it can really bring up alot of backgrou…
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Gaza, Camus, and the logic of violence
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Albert Camus was a Nobel-winning French writer and public intellectual. During Algeria’s bloody war for independence in the 1950s, Camus took a measured stance, calling for an end to the atrocities on each side. He was criticized widely for his so-called “moderation.” Philosophy professor Robert Zaretsky joins Sean to discuss Camus’s thoughts on th…
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On this episode Chris, John and Ryan discuss Father’s Day gifts. The man who drove during his remote court hearing regarding his suspended license was also discussed. The guys also discuss the pros and cons to Elon Musk neutral link chip. Plus much much more…….Av THE PRESS PAUSE NETWORK
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Can you possibly be your own healer from home? Absolutely! Today we give you simple secrets from our own cupboards and self care tool kits to get you thinking outside the box and becoming your own at home Doc. A lot of us put our trust, dependancy and aid in others and there is nothing wrong with this, what we want to emphasize is the amount of pow…
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Old people have always worried about young people. But psychologist Jonathan Haidt believes something genuinely different and troubling is happening right now. He argues that smartphones and social media have had disastrous effects on the mental health of young people, and derailed childhood from real world play to touchscreens. He joins Sean to ta…
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On this episode, Chris John and Colin discuss Dianne Abbott being penalised for her comments regarding racism. The guys discussed Rishi Sunak‘s plan to introduce national service again. China’s landing on the moon is discussed plus much much more….Av THE PRESS PAUSE NETWORK
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How do you maintain self care while travelling? In this episode we discuss all things Self Care while traveling. How we look after ourselves, what we can pack in our tool kit, and how we can accept that our self care and day to day habits may change and that's ok. Travel can be very stressful but it doesn't have to be. Join us as we share our tips,…
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How do you manage stress? Stress is a natural and very normal process in the body, not to mention a little bit of stress is actually good for us! So how can we be more aware when we have too much stress in our life creating much more damage than we realise long term. It can be something we can become numb to and very easily feel quite normal while …
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Sebastian Junger came as close as you possibly can to dying. While his doctors struggled to revive him, the veteran reporter and avowed rationalist experienced things that shocked and shook him, leaving him with profound questions and unexpected revelations. In his new book, In My Time of Dying, Junger explores the mysteries and commonalities of pe…
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On this episode, Chris, John and Colin discuss the events surrounding the video of the P Diddy assaulting Cassie. An incident with a maths teacher nicked named Bunda Becky sleeping with a teenage boy is discussed. Plus the discovery of a second ocean by scientists in America is also discuss plus much much more……
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Join us today as we chat about the power of acceptance. How we relate to situations in life and how we accept the things that happen or are happening around us is an important part of self-care and self-love. Some things are out of our control and learning the power of accepting what is and not allowing it to have a strong hold over us allows more …
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Ozempic and other new weight loss drugs are being touted as potential miracle cures for diabetes and obesity. Journalist Johann Hari experimented with the drug and dropped 40 pounds. In his new book, Magic Pill, Hari discusses his experience with Ozempic and speaks to many of the leading scientists to better understand how the drug works. He joins …
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How do you approach situations, circumstances or outcomes? Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? In this episode we break down the difference between what a growth and fixed mindset is, and how we can get the most out of being able to learn and grow when we feel stuck or perhaps things aren't going our way, as opposed to letting it deter…
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UFOs, God, and the edge of understanding
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Religious studies professor Diana Pasulka was a total nonbeliever in alien life, but she began to question this after speaking with many people who claim to have had otherworldly encounters. She also noticed how these accounts parallel the foundational texts of many religions. She has since written two books on the topic, the most recent of which i…
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Mic check don't be a Pod blocker
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On this episode Chris, John and Colin discuss the Sun newspaper racism towards the murder of Daniel Anjorin. The guys also discussed Sadiq Khan getting re-elected. The Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef is also discussed plus much much more….Av THE PRESS PAUSE NETWORK
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Today is a carry on from last weeks conversation on seasons with a slight shift in focus. Today we look at the change in the Earth Seasons, Summer, Winter, Autumn and Spring and how the different times of the year can play a big role in how we look after ourselves. Different seasons allow us to adapt and change to the enviroment and we talk about s…
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Most of us don’t know how to truly listen, and it’s causing all sorts of problems. Sean Illing is joined by journalist Kate Murphy, the author of You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters, to discuss what it means to be a good listener, the problems that are caused when we don’t listen to each other, and the positive impacts on o…
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On this episode, Chris, John, Ryan and Colin discuss the North London Derby. The topic of the Brazilian woman bringing her dead Uncle into the bank was discussed. The guys also discussed Brian McKnight comments regarding his family plus much much more...............Av THE PRESS PAUSE NETWORK
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In this episode we discuss the seasons of life and how our self care is affected by what might may be happening around and or within us. We are always in a season, the important thing to remember is to be aware of it so you can make the most of it and use it to your advantage. It's important to not over think this and compare yourself to others, bu…
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