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Thoughtfully Mindless, hosted by Artie, is a podcast centered around openness and curiosity. We cover a wide range of topics with a dynamic lineup of amazing guests from various backgrounds and expertise.
We believe that with more perspective and understanding, a better world is possible, so each week, we bring a guest to share their perspective and experience.
https://thoughtfullymindless.com/
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We believe that with more perspective and understanding, a better world is possible, so each week, we bring a guest to share their perspective and experience.
https://thoughtfullymindless.com/
Social Media:
Instagram: @thoughtfullymindless
Twitter/ X: @artieTMpodcast
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Was the killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University an isolated act—or part of something deeper? In this provocative and detail-rich conversation, Pia Varma joins Artie to examine the emerging questions around the assassination, including burner phone data, potential intelligence recruitment programs in Utah, and how donor influence might shape both campus life and national narratives. They also discuss the emotional and political climate that shapes how stories like this are framed, misquoted, or dismissed.This episode doesn’t claim answers—it carefully explores the open threads.Topics include:• The Charlie Kirk assassination at UVU• Phone ping data and burner phone speculation• LDS influence and CIA recruiting ties in Utah• The role of elite donors and political messaging• How media narratives manage controversial truths• Emotional reactions to high-profile political violenceConnect with Pia on social media and Substack:instagram.com/laissezfairloungehttps://x.com/TheLFLoungelaissezfairelounge.substack.com
Cameron McNerney joins Artie for a funny, reflective conversation on the strange line between being real and being perceived. They explore how humor shapes identity, the quiet pressure to perform socially, and why authenticity is often messier than it sounds. It’s thoughtful, warm, and just self-aware enough to make you laugh at your own internal monologue.https://x.com/CameronMcNerney
What happens when we stop chasing narratives and start listening to the present moment? In this reflective and intimate conversation, Ryan Proctor shares his journey from trying to “figure it all out” to learning how to feel, listen, and trust. He and Artie explore the impact of constant input, the tension between intellect and intuition, and how reclaiming attention can quietly transform consciousness.This is a gentle yet profound episode about waking up—not through force, but through surrender.Topics include:• The mental noise of modern life• Moving from conceptual frameworks to felt experience• The role of solitude and silence in inner change• Collective emotional fields and personal resonance• Attention as an act of agency and resistancehttps://x.com/RCproctor81
What happens when two people with shared values—but very different lenses—sit down for a deeply human conversation? In this episode, Artie and Brian explore the complexities of belief, emotional honesty, and the challenge of staying connected in a divided world. They navigate how we interpret each other’s words, how frameworks can clarify or distort, and why empathy doesn’t always mean agreement.This isn’t a debate. It’s something rarer: a trust-based exchange between friends trying to understand one another across intellectual and emotional difference.Topics include:• Emotional nuance vs. philosophical structure• Misalignment in framing and interpretation• The tension between empathy and moral clarity• Dogmatism, flexibility, and the cost of certainty• Language, judgment, and psychological projection
What if political messaging didn’t have to be angry, divisive, or manipulative? In this episode, brand strategist and emotional intelligence advocate Lura Forcum joins Artie to explore what it means to communicate honestly in an era of polarization. From her work in marketing and comedy to her ideas about building an “Independent Center,” Lura makes the case for emotional nuance, civic empathy, and messaging that actually respects people.Topics include:• How marketing principles can heal—or hurt—our politics• Emotion vs. outrage: finding the line• The value of being politically “in the middle” without being disengaged• Mr. Rogers, comedy, and marketing with feelings• Personal responsibility in how we use language and labels• Can political branding be honest, or is that an oxymoron?https://www.independentcenter.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/luraforcum
What happens when a scientist challenges the narrative he helped create? In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Robert Malone—credited with key innovations behind mRNA vaccine technology—shares his personal account of professional exile, media distortion, and the ethical dilemmas he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the inner workings of the pharmaceutical industry to the consequences of scientific dissent, this episode dives deep into censorship, bioethics, and the fragility of truth in a politicized world.Topics covered:• The origins and development of mRNA technology• What Dr. Malone saw—and why he chose to speak out• Censorship, reputation attacks, and the machinery of control• Pharma influence, public health narratives, and media complicity• Bioethics, informed consent, and the cost of transparency• Navigating disinformation, trust, and scientific responsibilityDr. Malone's website:https://www.rwmalonemd.com/Dr. Malone on X:https://x.com/RWMaloneMD
What is consciousness, really—and is it something we own, or something we share? In this expansive and deeply human conversation, Ryan Proctor and Brian Jolley join Artie to explore the layers of awareness, the roots of morality, and how technology, nature, and culture are reshaping what it means to be conscious. From the tragedy of the Library of Alexandria to the wisdom of barefoot walks, from digital isolation to the power of presence, this episode unpacks what it means to live—and think—deeply in the modern world.Topics explored:• The spectrum of consciousness—from instinct to self-awareness• Nature, technology, and our lost connection to both• Judgment, empathy, and the emotional cost of condemnation• The illusion of separateness and the idea of collective awareness• How scrolling and overstimulation distort attention and imagination• Why wonder and solitude are essential to being fully alive
She’s got a voice that can shake a stadium—and a message for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t belong. In this soulful, candid conversation, Xannova Xan opens up about growing up between cultures, building her confidence through performance, and how she created her musical alter ego to express herself. From childhood stages to high-level collaborations, we trace her journey through emotional resilience, artistic identity, and what it really means to be “alien” in a world that expects conformity.We talk about:• How Xannova found power through performance• Why music became a home when nothing else was• Navigating identity, culture, and conflicting emotions• The creation of Zenova—and what it unlocks• Her upcoming Alien EP and the anthem behind it• The cost of chasing validation—and what replaced itFind Xannova on socials and Spotify:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xannovaxan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xannovaXan/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xannovaxanSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0plMljcr0fE9aKZJilAvnA
Why do we remember things that never happened? In this mind-bending conversation, Dr. Linda Henkel—cognitive psychologist and memory expert—joins Artie to explore how snapping photos can actually impair memory, how false confessions take root, and why deepfakes and digital filters are distorting more than just images. From the neuroscience of recall to the power of suggestion, this episode dives deep into how our brains construct, edit, and sometimes betray our memories—often without us even knowing it.Topics covered:• The photo-taking impairment effect• Why memories aren’t snapshots—and never were• Source monitoring errors and false confessions• The illusion of “real” in filtered photos• How AI and repetition fuel misinformation• Why reminiscing can heal—and how to do it betterDr. Henkel's website:https://www.lindahenkel.com/homeX profile:https://x.com/LindaHenkel4
Can a vaccine cause what it's designed to prevent? Are pesticides part of the polio story? In their most layered conversation yet, Artie and Brian Jolley explore the tangled relationship between science, narrative, and belief. They tackle vaccine skepticism, the limits of public health messaging, and how power—and language—shape what we call "truth." From the oral polio vaccine’s strange paradox to the philosophy of communication, this episode dives deep into how we justify, distort, and sometimes clarify the world around us.Topics include:• Polio, oral vaccines, and unintended consequences• The pesticide correlation—and what it might mean• Language as both a bridge and a barrier• Narrative bias, intellectual honesty, and epistemic humility• Science vs. meaning: why we need both• Systems thinking, holons, and the hierarchy of human understandingKeywords: Brian Jolley, polio vaccine, vaccine skepticism, public health narrative, language and meaning, narrative bias, pesticide and polio theory, cognitive science, systems thinking, Ken Wilber, oral polio vaccine, self-deception, intellectual humility podcast
What is truth? How do our perceptions shape reality—and how do we make sense of the world when facts, narratives, and beliefs collide? In this expansive, unscripted conversation, Artie and Brian Jolley return for a thought-provoking dialogue that blends philosophy, politics, science, and human curiosity.Together, they explore the boundaries of objective truth, how magnetism might help turtles and cattle navigate, and the distortions built into our sensory experience of reality. They challenge political narratives from all sides, dissect the limits of institutional trust, and ask how to remain intellectually honest in a world saturated with information—and misinformation.From simulation theory and neuroscience to international politics and media skepticism, this episode dives deep without ever losing its grounding in respectful, idea-driven discourse.Topics explored:• Can anything be truly objective?• Animal magnetism and the mysteries of perception• Trump, Russia, media spin, and political skepticism• How labels and narratives limit understanding• Epistemology, pattern recognition, and neurodivergence• Staying open-minded without losing your principlesIf you enjoy:Long-form conversation, critical thinking, political nuance, or just wondering how turtles know where they’re going—you’re in the right place.
Ryan Proctor joins Artie for a thought-provoking exploration of wonder, meaning, and the state of modern education. Together, they unpack how curiosity is being stifled by institutional structures, why our society struggles to inspire learning, and what happens when we lose a sense of something greater than ourselves.From communism and billionaires to God, parenting, and the myth of the 40-hour workweek, this conversation weaves through the philosophical, the personal, and the political — all grounded in the search for a more thoughtful life.If you’ve ever felt like modern life is missing something deeper, this episode is for you.
Ann Jonas, known as The Love Messenger, joins Artie for a raw and luminous conversation about trauma, healing, and the deeper meaning behind our suffering. Drawing from her own experiences of profound loss, family violence, and spiritual awakening, Ann shares how embracing pain with presence can become a path to profound transformation.From soul contracts and energy fields to radical forgiveness and the Lotus Path, this episode dives deep into the heart of why we’re here, what we choose, and how to meet life — even its darkest moments — with love.Whether you’re healing, seeking, or simply curious about the spiritual dimension of struggle, this one will stay with you.Connect with Ann:www.thelotuspath.lovewww.facebook.com/annthelovemessengerwww.thelotustouch.com
Jamie Reed, a former case manager at a pediatric gender clinic, joins Artie to share why she blew the whistle on the system she once supported. In this powerful conversation, Jamie exposes what really happens inside gender clinics, the rise in trans-identified youth, and the medical practices she believes are harming vulnerable kids.They dive into medical ethics, detransition, informed consent, and the silencing of dissent — all from the perspective of someone who was on the inside.🔥 A must-listen for anyone seeking the truth about pediatric gender care.Jamie on X: https://x.com/JamieWhistleSubstack: lgbcouragecoalition.substack.com
The COVID conversation winds down—and the political heat turns up. In the second half of this wide-ranging exchange, Artie and Brian dive into the complex landscape of American politics, beginning with Artie’s support for RFK Jr. and spiraling into a deep debate over Trump, authoritarianism, Russiagate, and the weaponization of institutions.From media bias and lawfare to the legacy of whistleblowers and political outsiders, nothing is off the table. The gloves don’t come off—but the filters do.If you’re tired of one-sided takes and craving real conversation, this one’s for you. https://thoughtfullymindless.com/
What really happened during the pandemic — and what were we never told? In this first part of a two-part conversation, Brian Jolley and Artie take a deep dive into the chaos and contradictions of the COVID era. From vaccine mandates and media narratives to pharmaceutical influence and public trust, this episode explores the science, the skepticism, and the lasting fallout of pandemic policy. Expect pushback, perspective, and plenty of disagreement — all grounded in mutual respect and unfiltered inquiry.
What if mastering your mind was the key to mastering your life? In this episode, Fabio Ponzoni—neuroscience and life coach, former pro athlete, and founder of the Allos Mind app—dives deep into the psychology of identity, discipline, and personal growth. From his intense years as a professional water polo player to his transformation into a mental performance expert, Fabio shares powerful insights on rewiring your brain, breaking negative patterns, and unlocking peak focus.🔥 How do mental filters shape your life?🔥 What’s the secret to sustainable motivation and discipline?🔥 How can neuroscience help you build a resilient mindset?Fabio’s journey proves that true success starts from within. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to take control of your life, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom.🎧 Tune in now and start winning your inner game!Fabio on X:https://x.com/coachfabsAllosMind App:allosmind.apphttps://thoughtfullymindless.com/
How do you stay active when life throws relentless challenges your way? Tala Smith knows the answer: No Excuses. As an advocate for sustainable fitness with catastrophic illness, a motivational speaker, and a physically challenged outdoor athlete, Tala has spent her life redefining limits. In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey of resilience, her battle with autoimmune conditions like lupus and POTS, and how she refuses to let chronic illness dictate her life. From speed bagging and hiking to smart nutrition and fighting medical complacency, Tala’s approach to health is all about staying strong, staying informed, and staying active—on her own terms.🔥 Whether you're dealing with health challenges or just need a dose of motivation, this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Press play and embrace the ‘No Excuses’ mindset!Tala's Substack:https://substack.com/@talavisionTala's Social Media:https://x.com/Tala_NoExcuseshttps://instagram.com/tala_noexcuseshttps://thoughtfullymindless.com/
In this deeply introspective episode, Pat Forbes shares her journey of reinvention, resilience, and spiritual growth, revealing the wisdom she’s gained through life’s challenges, loss, and transformation. From navigating personal reinvention after starting over multiple times to embracing non-duality, meditation, and acceptance, Pat offers a refreshingly honest perspective on what it truly means to let go.We explore how expectations create suffering, why fear holds people back from transformation, and how to find peace in uncertainty. Pat also dives into her philosophy of just being, her thoughts on life, death, and energy, and why she believes true freedom comes from releasing attachments—whether to possessions, people, or societal expectations.Check out Pat's art here:pforbesart.comAnd follow her on X here:https://x.com/Power_WithinUhttps://thoughtfullymindless.com/
In this powerful episode,Cyrus Johnson dives into the rapidly evolving intersection ofAI, law, and personal freedom. As artificial intelligence disrupts industries, the legal world is at a crossroads—will AI democratize access to justice, or will it reinforce existing gatekeeping? Cyrus unpacks theimpact of AI on the legal profession, thebattle between public and private rights, and howCOVID-era policies reshaped constitutional freedoms.We explore therise of AI-powered legal tools, thedecline of the billable hour, and why the legal system may be facingits biggest transformation in history. Plus, Cyrus breaks down why he believes we are already in the midst ofa Second American Revolution—one where technology and law are colliding in ways never seen before.🔥A must-listen for anyone curious about the future of law, technology, and civil liberties.Follow Cyrus' substack, and check out Gist:aicounsel.substack.comhttps://gist.law/https://thoughtfullymindless.com/
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