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by Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.
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- Yesterday26 min
SYSK TRENDING-The Bright Side of Sadness
Most of us spend a lot of time trying to be happy and avoiding sadness whenever we can. But what if sadness isn't something to fear or eliminate? What if it's one of the most important emotions we have? Why do we cry when we're grieving—but also when we're overwhelmed with joy? Why does listening to sad music often make us feel better instead of worse? And when does a good cry actually help us recover, while other times it only leaves us feeling stuck? According to David Huron, sadness isn't simply an unpleasant emotion we have to endure. It serves important psychological and biological purposes that help us cope with loss, strengthen relationships, and even prepare us for the future. Understanding how sadness works can change the way you experience difficult moments and help you recognize the difference between healthy sadness and harmful rumination. David Huron is Professor Emeritus at Ohio State University and author of The Science of Sadness: A New Understanding of Emotion. Remarkably, he has made the entire book available as a free PDF here:https://direct.mit.edu/books/oa-monograph/5772/The-Science-of-SadnessA-New-Understanding-of If you prefer a printed copy, it's also available on Amazon:https://amzn.to/3yy8cSy After listening to this conversation, you'll probably never think about sadness—or tears—the same way again. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAYFAIR: Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. QUINCE: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/sysk for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/sysk INDEED: Get a $75 Sponsored Job credit to help get your job the premium status it deserves at https://Indeed.com/PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 days agoconversational49 min8-min read
Invest Like Warren Buffett & How To Disagree Better
This episode of Something You Should Know with Mike Carruthers explores three major themes: practical driving safety tips, Warren Buffett’s investment philosophy distilled by finance expert John Longo, and the psychology of disagreement with behavioral scientist Julia Minson. The conversation emphasizes actionable habits—like adjusting hand position on the steering wheel, investing in index funds, and approaching disagreements with curiosity—that can improve daily life.
- 4 days agoconversational49 min6-min read
Eat Almost Anything & Still Be Healthy & The Amazing World of Rats- SYSK Choice
This episode of Something You Should Know explores the science behind why mosquitoes prefer certain people, unpacks the psychology and biology of food preferences with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, and dives into the surprising world of rats with journalist Joe Shute, revealing their adaptability, social structures, and global impact.
- 6 days agoconversational49 min7-min read
The Science of Charisma & Why Midlife Is Better Than Everyone Thinks
This episode of Something You Should Know explores three deceptively powerful psychological and behavioral phenomena: why insects are drawn to porch lights, the science behind charisma as a learnable skill, and the misunderstood truth about midlife not being a crisis but a prime period of growth and opportunity.
- 1 weeks agonarrative23 min5-min read
SYSK TRENDING - Where Did the Hamburger Come From?
The hamburger, though widely believed to have German origins, was actually invented in America, and its true origin is a surprisingly contested and murky mystery. Author and historian Chris Carosa unpacks the conflicting claims and uses historical detective work to argue that the most plausible birthplace is Hamburg, New York, in 1885.
- 1 weeks agoconversational49 min6-min read
Have We Been Wrong About Posture? & How Memory Champions Think
This episode of Something You Should Know explores three seemingly mundane topics—car speedometer inaccuracy, the cultural myth of 'good posture,' and the science of memory—revealing surprising truths beneath. It turns out speedometers are intentionally inaccurate, posture advice is rooted more in eugenics than science, and memory is a trainable skill, not an innate gift.
- 1 weeks agoconversational51 min5-min read
The Surprising Power of Being Polite & Job Interview Secrets That Really Work-SYSK Choice
This episode of Something You Should Know explores the science of politeness with linguist Louise Mullany and offers practical job interview strategies from career coach Sam Owens. It also debunks the myth that MSG is harmful, reinforcing that belief and social norms significantly shape human behavior and perception.
- 1 weeks agoconversational49 min4-min read
The Mystery of Accents and the Dangerous Habit of Rumination
This episode of Something You Should Know explores the psychology of accents and the science of rumination, revealing how both shape identity and mental well-being. Linguist Erik Singer explains why everyone has an accent and how social perception distorts our understanding of 'neutral' speech, while science journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa unpacks the destructive mental habit of rumination and offers a neuroscience-backed framework to break free.
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Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.
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