Most Replayed Moment: Sadhguru on Why You Don’t Need a Life Purpose!
Sadhguru is an Indian yogi, author, and founder of the Isha Foundation. He blends ancient yogic wisdom with modern insights, and speaks globally on well-being, consciousness, and sustainability.
In today’s moment, Sadhguru explains why chasing a single “life purpose” is misguided, and why joy must come from within, rather than external achievements. He introduces a 21-minute daily practice designed to turn inward, strengthen inner stability, and help us navigate an overstimulating world.
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No. 1 Sugar Expert: 17 Seconds Of Pleasure Can Rewire Your Brain!
Dr. Robert Lustig, a world-leading expert on sugar addiction, metabolism, ultra-processed food, and artificial sweeteners, reveals how they fuel obesity, dementia, dopamine overload, and addiction - and the dangers of RFK Jr.’s health approach.
Dr. Robert Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist and expert on sugar, obesity, and the science of addiction, whose groundbreaking new research reveals how the 4 major health crises are all interconnected and driven by stress. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Metabolical’, and ‘Fat Chance’.
He explains:
◼️Why 29% of Americans are depressed and how food plays a hidden role
◼️How 17 seconds of pleasure can rewire your brain for lifelong addiction
◼️How the food industry secretly engineers addiction and fuels chronic disease
◼️Why 95% of Alzheimer’s risk is environmental and completely preventable
◼️The dangerous link between dopamine spikes and brain cell death
(00:00) Intro
(02:28) The Hostage Brain
(06:24) Dopamine and the Pain of Lacking Control
(09:32) Tolerance Is the Start of Addiction
(10:39) If You Depend on Anything, It's Bad
(11:25) Is Dopamine Fasting the Cure?
(13:25) Can You Rewire Your Brain Away from Sugar Cravings?
(15:15) The Shocking Link Between Dementia and Diet Products
(22:39) Proteins
(25:32) Is Alzheimer's Genetic or Environmental?
(28:56) Ketones
(33:08) Ultra-Processed Foods Are Poison
(34:26) Reengineering Ultra-Processed Food to Be Healthy
(39:41) What Needs to Change in the USA
(45:06) RFK and Vaccination in the USA
(51:56) Important Message About Where You Get Your Information
(55:27) Ads
(56:29) Practical Steps to Fix Your Addiction
(01:01:24) If You Have an Inflamed Brain, You Can't Love
(01:04:08) Are Our Diets Making Us Lonely?
(01:08:03) Your Vagus Nerve Needs to Be Healthy
(01:08:44) Do Vagus Nerve Stimulators Work?
(01:10:53) The Real Truth About Ozempic
(01:16:08) Can Ozempic Help with Addiction?
(01:18:45) Practical Tips to Lose Weight and Eat Less Ultra-Processed Food
(01:22:02) The Dangers of Drinking Soda
(01:24:22) Younger People Are Getting Cancer More Than Ever
(01:27:35) Ads
(01:34:29) Does Exercise Help Lower Your Sugar Consumption?
(01:36:27) Almost Half of the Population Is Pre-Diabetic
(01:39:38) Glucose Monitors
(01:41:58) Psychedelics
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Atheist vs Christian vs Spiritual Thinker: The Paperclip Problem That Exposes Religion!
Are We Living Through the BIGGEST Crisis of Purpose & Meaning in History?
3 in 5 young Americans believe that their life lacks purpose. This isn’t just a statistic, it’s a silent epidemic reshaping mental health, identity and future...So, how do we fix it?
In this DOAC debate, Greg Koukl (Christian), Alex O’Connor (atheist), and Dr K (psychiatrist) explore why so many feel lost, whether God is the answer, how death anxiety drives our search for meaning, and how YOU can find direction…today.
This isn’t just a discussion. It’s a confrontation with life’s hardest challenge: finding meaning, and how faith, reason, and spirituality compete to fill the void.
Greg Koukl is a Christian apologist, speaker, and founder of Stand to Reason, Alex O’Connor is a philosopher, writer, and host of the Cosmic Skeptic channel, and Dr K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, mental health educator, and co-founder of Healthy Gamer.
Together, they discuss:
◼️If God gave you a purpose…what does that actually mean?
◼️Why “do what makes you happy” is terrible advice for finding meaning
◼️How comfort is quietly killing your sense of purpose
◼️The shocking truth about modern loneliness and identity loss
◼️The “paperclip problem” that exposes religion
(00:00) Intro
(02:27) Atheist vs Christian vs Spiritualist
(05:24) What Is Purpose?
(12:56) Is Meaning Necessary?
(17:24) What's the Point of This Conversation?
(18:53) Can Humanity Find Its Purpose?
(36:55) Is It Important to Be Curious About God?
(42:14) Is Modern Society the Reason for a Meaning Crisis?
(42:46) What Is Meaning and Why Do People Feel the Lack of It?
(51:20) The Problem of Consciousness
(1:06:56) How to Find Meaning
(1:25:45) Is Agnosticism the Truth?
(1:35:13) Ads
(1:36:11) Do We Each Have a Specific Purpose or Is It Self-Chosen?
(1:39:59) Dharma and Karma
(1:48:28) Can We Have a Fulfilling Life Without a Transcendent Purpose?
(2:20:02) Ads
(2:22:23) How to Create a Meaningful Life as an Agnostic
(2:40:05) Is Alex on His Way to Getting Closer to God?
(2:51:59) How to Remove the Feeling of Being Lost in Life
(3:05:23) What to Do When You Feel Stuck
(3:11:27) Closing Thoughts
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Most Replayed Moment: Captivate A Room Even If You’re Shy! - Vinh Giang
Vinh Giang is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and master of communication who helps people transform the way they use their voice.
In today's Moments episode, Vinh reveals how even the most reserved speakers can sound confident and charismatic. By treating your voice like an instrument and mastering tools like pitch, melody, and pace, here's how to captivate a room using your voice.
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Secret Agent (Evy Poumpouras): Never Be Yourself At Work! Authenticity Is Quietly Sabotaging You! - Evy Poumpouras
Is Authenticity Quietly KILLING Your Career?
Former Secret Agent Evy Poumpouras reveals how being “real” at work can SABOTAGE your leadership, and breaks down elite strategies for emotional control, communication, confidence, and power.
Evy Poumpouras is a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, NBC Crime & Law Enforcement Analyst, and bestselling author of Becoming Bulletproof. She protected U.S. Presidents, interrogated high-risk criminals, and learned first-hand how the world’s most powerful leaders control emotion, command respect, and stay composed under pressure.
In this groundbreaking episode, she explains:
◼️The 1 psychology trick that instantly makes people respect you
◼️Why you shouldn’t care about people’s feelings
◼️The 5 habits you must get rid of to earn influence
◼️How to tell if someone is lying to you
◼️Why most people stay miserable forever
(00:00) Intro
(02:24) Why People Are Drawn to Your Mission
(05:23) People Waste Time Overthinking Instead of Changing
(09:33) Forget About The Past
(12:37) Being Stuck in the Identity You’ve Built
(18:59) The Secondary Game: Why People Don’t Overcome Problems
(25:10) You Can’t Change People
(30:16) How Steve Builds His Confidence
(35:44) Stop Being Driven by Fear
(38:37) How to Self-Regulate Your Emotions
(40:25) Should You Be Your Authentic Self at Work?
(49:17) Which Gender Tells Lies Better?
(51:27) How to Build Confidence
(57:07) Why Small Challenges Matter More Than Big Ones
(1:03:08) Lessons From the Best Decision Makers
(1:10:25) Ads
(1:11:23) Why Your Tone of Voice Matters
(1:18:46) The Importance of Body Language
(1:38:12) Dealing With Offensive People
(1:44:26) How to Become Unprovokable
(1:55:36) How Friends Influence Who You Are
(1:57:29) Ads
(2:03:51) How Poor Performers Impact the Team
(2:07:18) Why You Might Look Like an Easy Target
(2:20:31) Charlie Kirk and Threats on Social Platforms
(2:23:59) How Social Media Reduces Empathy
(2:30:44) School and Mass Shootings
(2:36:09) Could Anything Have Prevented Charlie Kirk’s Death?
(2:41:18) What Are You Most Afraid Of?
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