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Episode Notes The overturning of Roe v Wade has been devastating news and will affect millions of women around the country as well as future generations. Lara Bazelon returns to the podcast to discuss her new book Ambitious Like a Mother and how this news will affect women. Along with stripping women of bodily autonomy, we're going to see devastating downstream effects. We discuss this as well as how to be an ambitious parent without feeling guilty and without ruining your kids for life. Follow Lara on Twitter @larabazelon Get a copy of Ambitious Like a Mother Read Jill's Substack piece Why It Matters Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate)

Episode Notes The process for applying and getting hired for a job hasn't changed in years. Even the interview process is a choreographed song and dance where nobody really benefits. Today's guests are Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross to discuss their brand new book Talent. We discuss why many people miss talent when it's staring them right in the face, why it's beneficial to hire a diverse range of people, and much more. Follow Daniel on Twitter @danielgross Follow Tyler on Twitter https://twitter.com/tylercowen Get a copy of Talent Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate)

Episode Notes There's a scientist who was involved in the origins of quantum theory, the atomic bomb, game theory, modern computing, and much more. But most of us haven't heard of him. In his new book, Ananyo Bhattacharya tells the story of the genius scientist John von Neumann and how he was crucial to so many aspects of science. Follow Ananyo on Twitter @Ananyo Get a copy of The Man From the Future Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate)

Episode Notes Everyday, we're having conversations, and we're trying to change minds whether we realize it or not. Sometimes, it's something simple like persuading someone to try a food they don't like. Then, there are more difficult situations like getting someone to stop believing in conspiracy theories or misinformation. But how do minds change? Today's guest is bestselling author David McRaney to discuss his brand new book, which is all about the science behind how minds change. Follow David on Twitter @davidmcraney Get a copy of How Minds ChangeEvery day Check out the You Are Not So Smart Podcast Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate)

Episode Notes There have been many medical advances in the last hundred years, but one underrated surgical procedure is that of facial reconstruction. Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris writes about medical history, and in her new book, she tells the story of the World War I surgeon who helped pioneer facial reconstruction surgery for wounded soldiers. We discuss the history of this surgery, the psychological effects of facial injuries, as well as the stigma around these types of injuries and how far we've come. Follow Lindsey on Twitter @DrLindseyFitz Follow Lindsey on Instagram @drlindseyfitzharris Get a copy of The Facemaker Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate)

Episode Notes What happens when you introduce philosophy to prisoners? Today's guest is Andy West, a philosopher who discusses his experience teaching philosophy to inmates in his brand new book. Andy shares his personal experience with family members in prison, a moral look at people breaking the law, and the perspective from prisoners about philosophical questions. Follow Andy on Twitter @AndyWPhilosophy Get a copy of The Life Inside Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate)

Episode Notes People are more strategic than we sometimes give them credit for, but how much of it is done consciously? Game theory originated from concerns about nuclear war, but now there's so much more research being done about how we evolved for these "hidden games". Today's guests are Moshe Hoffman and Erez Yoeli to discuss their brand new book with some groundbreaking research and insights about game theory. Follow Moshe on Twitter @Moshe_Hoffman Follow Erez on Twitter @erezyoeli Get a copy of Hidden Games Politico piece: How Game Theory Explains Why We Have to Sanction Putin — Even If It’s Costly Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate)

Episode Notes Why the stock markets and individual stocks move is a mystery that can make many of us scared to start investing. Although we know that investing can improve our financial future, it can be extremely intimidating. Fortunately, today's guest helps demystify the stock market for beginners in his brand new book. Brian Feroldi discusses why stocks go up and down, what it means when you buy stock in a company, and many misconceptions about stocks. We also discuss Elon Musk, Tesla stock, and so-called "experts". Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianFeroldi Get a copy of Why Does the Stock Market Go Up? Subscribe to Brian on YouTube Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate)

Episode Notes Many of us take safety and security for granted, but it's key to avoiding disaster, danger, and theft. Today's guest is social media star Cathy Pedrayes to discuss her brand new book. We discuss topics like keeping your data safe online, a counterintuitive way to stay safe in case of fires, and how educating yourself can reduce anxiety. Cathy also offers a wide range of tips for women to stay safe and feel more confident when alone. Follow Cathy on TikTok @cathypedrayes Follow Cathy on Instagram @cathypedrayes Get a copy of The Mom Friend Guide to Everyday Safety and Security Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate)

Episode Notes We all love to believe that we're completely rational, but behavioral economics has proven time and time again that we're often quite irrational. Not only does it affect our daily decisions, but it also affects how we spend our money when it comes to investing. Today's guest is Daniel Crosby, and he's an expert in behavioral finance. We discuss how to avoid thinking traps when making investment decisions as well as some other ways we can invest smarter and grow our wealth. Follow Daniel on Twitter @danielcrosby Get a copy of The Laws of Wealth Get a copy of The Behavioral Investor Check out Daniel's podcast Standard Deviations Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Support on Patreon Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate) Donate

Episode Notes We all want the best in every situation. We want to be the best at what we do, we want the best relationships, and we want to be the best possible version of ourselves. But can this hunt for greatness lead to misery and other consequences? Today's guest is Avram Alpert to discuss his new book The Good Enough Life. We discuss how good enough is something we need to consider while not settling as well. We also discuss how this need for greatness leaves many behind in society and also affects our planet. Follow Avi on Twitter @avramalpert Get a copy of The Good Enough Life Visit Avramalpert.com Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Support on Patreon Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate) Donate

Episode Notes There are many myths about the best ways to manage our money. In this episode, I chat with Nick Maggiulli about his brand new book. We discuss how to manage your 401k, saving vs investing, whether investing is a rigged game and much more. Follow Nick on Twitter @dollarsanddata Get a copy of Just Keep Buying Check out Nick's blog Of Dollars and Data Become a paid Substack subscriber at TheRewiredSoul.Substack.com and get early access to episodes! Get your free books by Chris here: https://bit.ly/3vkRsb6 Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Subscribe to The Rewired Soul Substack Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Support on Patreon Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate) Donate