Brain Fry (Fried Chats with Mram): Recent Episodes
Brain Fry
Hello & welcome to Brain Fry! A podcast created as a homage to shower thoughts, those 3 am after-party chats that can get a bit weird but also be really introspective. I'm the host Mram, I'm a neuroscience student studying in Scotland and in my final years of university I want to use this podcast to explore social issues, cool science and delve into some brain-frying chats. I hope to create "entertaining content with value" so if you're down for the ride, let's dance :)
Today the Forbes featured international yoga & meditation teacher and founder of the Wild Yoga Tribe Lily Allen-Duenas is here to help us learn to be more "present". Being relentlessly busy is useful for escaping the unsettling chatter of the mind. It's a void that can be unbearably boring while simultaneously scary as it leaves room for fear & self-doubt to foster. The price to pay is feeling that time is "flying by too fast". Being present helps us to savour the good moments for longer whilst not allowing the bad ones to have emotional power over us.
Which is why with over 650 hours of training, Lily shares her wisdom on how to meditate (& let's face it make it stick), its biological benefits as well as dive into an interesting rabbit hole about the history of yoga venturing from hieroglyphics in Ancient Egypt to new Celtic yoga.
Time stamps:
02:45 - lily's background & starting The Wild Yoga Tribe
06:43 - myths about monks & meditation being "calm & peaceful"
11:43 - don't play whack-a-mole with your thoughts, it only makes them stronger
12:38 - the biology: how the modern world triggers our "fight or flight" nervous system
16:01 - It’s not about control, rather learning to live with uncertainty
17:10 - tips to integrate meditation (& enjoy it!) 20:24 - history of yoga: from India to hieroglyphics in ancient Egypt
29:48 - what is the difference between “health” & “wellness”?
Where to find Lily :)
- The Wild Yoga Tribe: https://wildyogatribe.com/
- Wild Yoga Tribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildyogatribe/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyallenduenas/
Other:
- App mentioned "Plum Village" : https://plumvillage.app/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgNanBhDUARIsAAeIcAuAQSWuPLoKotO_sQirLeS9S5lUC6OtfTsJsQHyFARy-WlWsCfsdzwaAorpEALw_wcB
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
There is one thing that links sports leaders, successful business personnel & girls with thick eyeliner, crystal necklaces and too many plants in their bedroom - that is they all believe in the power of "manifestation".
We all want something, and we want it to come to life. Easy to say “Think positive” & “Believe it in your heart” but does the mysticism of manifestation stand the rigorous world of science? Apparently so. This is a comprehensive episode featuring testimonies, biological experiments, quantum physics, metaphysical theories & the meditation tools to help you question everything you think you know about "reality".
Time Stamps:The moment I stopped being a “know-it-all” & FINALLY tried meditating
5:11 - Dr Joe Dispenza’s background: getting run over by a truck & reversing his inability to walk again through an “internal” intelligence
8:20 - The experiment that debunks “random” events
The Science Behind Manifestation
10:04 - “Heart coherence”
11:51 - mind-blowing DNA experiments
16:01 - a note on quantum physics: unsolved mysteries & metaphysical theories (the double slit experiment)
21:01 - Eintein’s “E=mc2” & "emotional energy"
Meditation tools to help you manifest23:03 - Apps & beginner-friendly suggestions
Links:
- Jay Shetty Podcast w/ Dr Joe Dispenza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7sUWwHugg8&t=1s
- A graph showing how events became less random overtime: https://drjoedispenza.com/blogs/dr-joes-blog/from-probability-to-possibility#:~:text=You%27ve%20moved%20from%20cause,%E2%80%9D%20%E2%80%93%20and%20track%20the%20results
- "Heart Coherence" explained by HeartMath: https://www.heartmath.com/science/
- Study on how high heart coherence & intentionality can alter DNA: https://www.aipro.info/drive/File/224.pdf
- Jay Shetty's 20-day meditation videos: https://www.youtube.com/live/gxURcDSeRns?feature=share
- "Calm" (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/
EXTRA (not mentioned in podcast but interesting to further understanding)
- The video that threw me into this rabbit hole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y24VZhW4OnA
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
Today I’m joined by the remarkable New Balance sponsored athlete Erin Wallace to explore the story of how she become such a formidable force in the sports world. As young as 16 she broke the UK under 17 indoor 800m record & later achieved an incredible victory for Team Scotland in the Commonwealth Youth Games triathlon held in the Bahamas.
The once model, once neuroscientist & forever undoubtedly overachiever humbly shares how to enjoy running & **maintain unwavering motivation even at times of self-doubt.
Time Stamps:**
5:43 - asking the iron man world record holder if he's into iron man
7:24 - selfies with Usain Bolt
10:45 - timeline: from aquathlons, triathlons to running
16:48 - winning Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas
18:51 - sponsorships benefits
23:16 - workouts to podcasts: the mental & physical prep before a race
26:25 - overcoming self-doubt after not performing well
29:32 - airport chaos: deportations & being stopped for carrying "explosives"
35:25 - balancing uni & travelling the world running: how to stay organised
Where to find the phenomenal Erin:
- Instagram: @erin_wallace_
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
Today I’m joined by Ryan Conner the lead singer of the rebellious, energetic & fiery band “La Mantra” whose music has been gaining momentum due to its unique charm. This episode unpacks a beautiful story of how 3 boys with a love for music came together to create magic.
Ryan opens up about what it’s like living with Autism, interpersonal struggles, the situation-ships that inspired his music and how to overcome mental blocks after being paralysed with the fear of failure.
Time stamps:
3:41 - 3 boys, 1 love for music
10:26 - Meeting Paolo Nutini & him hating the pad thai
13:30 - Lewis Capaldi knows where the kebab shop is
15:13 - Love, Relationships & Situationships (& how they influence music)
17:24 - Recognising self-sabotage
21:20 - Living with Autism: “Somebody went like, yeah he’s a bit more fcked than ADHD"
30:53 - how to re-kindle creativity after feeling a mental “block"
33:20* - the paralysis fear of failing again & overcoming it
*** La Mantra is having their first ever show this Summer on 19th August
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
Today’s episode is a relaxed chat about music, love & life where my guest, and dear friend, Scott Maxwell (artist name “Chong”) opens up about his personal journey with self-development & how he managed to forgive his high school bully.
We candidly discuss overcoming past traumas & Scott shares his newly formed wisdom on what we get wrong about empathy, forgiveness and communication. We debate red pill communities, body modifications & question our philosophies of what it means to be truly “happy”.
Time stamps:
1:38 - Minecraft to music
6:31 - The differences in Taiwanese V.S Scottish culture
8:11 - "Choice paralysis" & implications of having too many options
9:46 - Heartbreak, music & it's muses
11:27 - "Soon I realised that not forgiving someone is blocking the joy of having fun with them"
18:18 - Are red pill communities' spirituality empty?
Where to find my talented friend Scott ->
- Scott's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmaxwell42069/
- "Chong" (Scott's Spotify Page): https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tlrwNCfm0nJMLpZkh5Lii
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
"Sustainability is a journey, not a destination"
Today I'm joined by Sean Cosgrove owner of the clothing brand MARA whose talent has led him to collaborate with brands like NIKE & even have a shoe named after him! In this episode, Sean shares his wisdom on how to build a fashion brand, his passion for sustainable fashion (particularly worker welfare) & why the issue runs deeper than just “consumers making better choices”. From fake factories to SHEIN scandals, Sean gives a candid insight into the dirty business of a "glamourous" industry.
Time Stamps:
4:29 - What is the creative industry like in Scotland?
5:50 - Being related to the 1st person ever to bring a jukebox into the UK
7:53 - NIKE collaboration: getting discovered & shoe inspiration
12:34 - Why sustainable clothes cost "more"
16:21 - SHEIN scandal & fake “factories"
21:41 - How will A.I be used in fashion?
24:05 - What do you wish more people knew about running a clothing business?
26:30 - Is buying “sustainably” a privilege?
Where to find more of Sean :)
- Personal Insta: @seancosgrove
- His clothing company Mara Insta: @maragang
- Mara website: www.maragang.com
[[ Also APOLOGIES for any random chainsaw noises in the back there is a lot of construction going on my street at the moment (just kidding there is obviously a serial killer on the loose) but it will be sorted by next episode :) ]]
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
In this crazy episode, I’m joined by creative personnel & influencer Melissa Huang Wei for one of the wildest episodes to date as we cover everything from her gangster relatives to misconceptions about China & why some citizens shy away from labelling themselves as “Chinese”.
Not only is this episode informative about Chinese culture but having gained over 2 million followers on Tiktok Melissa humbly shares the privileges (& cons) of being an influencer. From the weird obsessive fans to karaoke-crashing sugar daddies this episode is entertaining (to say the least...)
Time stamps:
06:42 - Gangster relatives
12:09 - Why people label themselves as "Chinese" or "Honkongese": social media bans & passports
16:01 - Culture differences between Scotland vs China: drinking culture & dating
22:53 - Realties of being an "Influencer": adoration, hate & content pressures
26:00 - Weirdos of Instagram
30:20 - The story of the dodgy sugar daddies
Where to find the gorgeous, talented and hilarious Melissa -> @melissahuangwei
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
My epiphanies about the past few years to mark my 22nd birthday. An all-encompassing episode about my views on friendships, love, success, and "icks."
- Good friends are everything
- Life is not so black and white, people are more nuanced than you think
- The gym will save you
- Feelings fade with time, and if they don’t, you will learn to live with it
- The longest relationship you will ever have is with yourself, so take time to understand yourself
- Not everyone wants the same things in life as you (& thank god for that)
- People show love in different ways, just because you don’t show love in that way doesn’t mean they don’t love you
- If your worth is tied up in what you have, and what you achieve. The moment you don’t have as much or don’t achieve as much you’re going to feel worthless
- When life gets too much, connect with nature
- There is nothing shameful, cringe or pathetic about feelings
- Writing in lowercase is the ick
- Stand up for yourself
- Discipline is everything
- You are allowed to have an opinion
- Bite your ego, and learn to say sorry
- Learn about attachment styles
- Don’t gaslight your emotions
- You'r not the smartest person on earth
- You're not the most horrible, hated, & detestable person on earth either
- I love Eleanor Kerr
- Not everyone cares, but some do
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
Having won the 2022 Uni Worlds in Istanbul & the 2022 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand for the 52kg category, Molly Clark's accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary!
Boasting PBs of a 122.5kg squat, 87.5kg bench press, & 135kg deadlift today Molly shares a glimpse of the strict training, diets & best heavy metal music required to compete at such a high level to help everyone from seasoned lifters to those just embarking on their fitness journey.
Time stamps:
5:03 - The transition from being a "lazy teen" to an international-level powerlifter
9:01 - What are the biggest misconceptions about powerlifting?
12:56 - How competitions actually work
15:52 - What are your comp day rituals?
19:26 - GUWC & the importance of finding like-minded people
23:30 - Diets, "cutting" and the things that boost confidence
Where to find the strong and incredible Molly -> insta: @gymclark_
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
"I knew I had to end it when he tried to kill me"
Today we unravel the transformative journey of Valeri Maksym who shares her wisdom on attachment styles after seeing the horrific passing of her father at a young age (& thus dealing with the resulting emotional damage). Unlike your typical cookie-cutter Life Coach, Valeri shares authentic insight on healing from grief, avoiding co-dependent relationships & how to become a "whole person" in the pursuit of happiness. So whether you’re a bodybuilding enthusiast, or keen to cultivate self-love this episode may just be the one to inspire a spark of personal growth within you.
Time stamps:
4:46 - What got you into NPC bikini bodybuilding?
10:26 - The atmosphere, workout plans & tanning rituals
15:33 - How a 10-year marriage ended
20:20 - The 4 attachment styles & how they affect relationships
27:00 - Importance of self-investment in unlearning old habits
30:07 - How to get out of toxic situations & lead an "extraordinary" life
Where to find Valeri:
- Website -> https://maksymizinglife.com/
- LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriemaksym/
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
Instagram: @mram.elb
Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
Having shot with brands like Nike, seen the French first lady whilst walking Paris Fashion Week & now recently discovering she is related to the CURRENT PRINCE OF MOROCCO fellow model Ryme Chatilion joins me to discuss the myths about the fashion industry, Nepo babies stealing Miu Miu shoots and finally, share some of our struggles with body image & how we overcame them.
Time Stamps:
2:58 - What a modelling competition is like? #ScoutMeScotland
6:49 - Royal Relatives?!
8:33 - Walking Paris Fashion Week
12:31 - Where did the love for fashion come from?
15:41 - What misconceptions are there about the industry?
17:20 - Shooting for Nike & how to have a good shoot
20:00 - How Nepo babies affect the modelling industry
27:24 - Struggles with self-image & body "trends"
Where to find the gorgeous Ryme -> @alexandryme
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
"dying doesn't scare me, not living does"
Today the INCREDIBLE Terry Tucker talks about insane stories from his days as a SWAT hostage negotiator. Everything from the husband that kidnapped his wife for a beer, to (trigger warning) suicidal callers. Terry has saved the lives of many hostages, however, through cruel fate has become a hostage in his own body after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Nevertheless, the Author & Motivational Speaker stands as a testament to the triumph of the human spirit as in this episode he teaches us something very invaluable: How to build bulletproof resilience & ultimately live fearlessly.
Time Stamps:
4:06 - Man kidnaps wife for a beer?! & Pressures of saving lives
16:01 - How can you tell a person of “good character”
23:58 - “When we talk to god it’s prayer, when god talks to us it’s schizophrenia”
26:44 - The "4 Truths" that allow us to lead lives of excellence
32:50 - What kind of prisoners survived the Vietnam War?
25:08 - Realities of Cancer: losing friends & miracles
43: 54 - Facing death “went with my wife and planned my funeral”
Where to find Terry:
- His Book " Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS
- Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
Instagram: @mram.elb
Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
In this light-hearted episode, I’m joined by the hilariously witty Gabrielle Livingstone who when not generally girl-bossing, does freelance work for BBC Scotland's Morning Show, along with growing her iconic podcast “Gift of the Gab”. Today we discuss, everything from what it's like starting a podcast in Scotland (+ some good tips!) to our struggles with self-image & how we as girls can begin valuing ourselves even on the days we feel "ugly".
Time Stamps:1:34 - The FEAR when posting the first podcast episode
6:38 - The jacket contents of the odd women in Kitty's & our laughs reaching decibels only dogs can hear
11:12 - What is too inappropriate to say on the internet?
16:05 - The BBC morning show crew
18:53 - Where did your confidence come from?
24:45 - What death teach us about life & friendships
30:43 - "How you look is the least interesting thing about you"
Where to find Gabrielle:
- Podcast name "Gift of the Gab" https://linktr.ee/gabriellelivingstone
- Podcast Instagram: @giftofthegab_podcast
- Gabrielle's Instagram: @gabriellelivingstone
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
2 bros 1 podcast. Today I’m joined by sociology & psychology student (and dear friend) Daniel Lloyd for a sophisticated “We live in a society” discussion where we cover all the important questions:
**Must artists be “tortured” / in pain to create good art? What does “standpoint feminism” teach us about how men & women navigate the world? and finally, why do people follow polarising figures such as Andrew Tate or militant feminists?
Time Stamps:
1:24 - Me gaslighting Daniel about scoliosis & how we met
5:42 - John Lewis staff meditating to unlock alien communication
9:32 - What drew Daniel to art
13:00 - Pain = Good Art?
19:45 - Sociology and Standpoint Feminism
23:01 - Uni lifestyle: Drugs, burnout and alcoholism
32:13** - Red pill communities & extreme feminsts
Where to find Daniel
- Instagram: @daniellloyd123
- His art account: @laniel_picture
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
Instagram: @mram.elb
Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
As stated in a Forbes article "57% of single men & women in the US are not interested in dating". Though multiple factors are at play, this figure is no surprise seeing the polarity that's manifesting among certain internet groups. Arethings really just more complex? Or are our standards too high?
Today I’m joined by Richard Strother who after losing his wife & best friend of 20 years to Cancer found a big part of his identity was lost with her too. Having started the Widower's Wingman Richard rebuilt his life, is now married to a loving wife & spends his time teaching people how to love… and how to move on.
Time stamps:
4:38 - Science of Jokes
12:23 - Why men's mental health is overlooked
17:15 - The 3 rules that kept a happy 20-year marriage
18:50 - The grief of losing someone you thought would be there forever
26:33 - Online dating apps
28:09 - How to figure out what you want VS what you need
Where to find Richard ->
https://rstrother.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardstrother/
Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2023/02/13/for-valentines-day-5-survey-findings-about-singles-from-pew-research/
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
Today's episode is the epitome of a "Brain Fry", where self-relationship coach Christina Carlson bares all from bougie bible colleges, sex in chapels, hot men coming out of the water bay-watch-style, bad relationships & how to develop self-love. Raw, authentic & peaceful Christina shares how to stop trauma dumping and "invest in the intimacy of ourselves"
Time Stamps:
0:28 - Growing up in the Midwest: racism, river rats & Religion
3:08 - Why women never pursued careers
7:34 - Soooo the Bible College turned out to be a cult lol
11:38 - Bully pastor
15:24 - What do people get in trouble for in bible college?
17:27 - Who is the beautiful man out of the water!
22:05 - The implications of being “queer” & growing up religious
28:50 - STOP LYING TO YOUR JOURNAL!
Where you can find Christina:
Website & Podcast Site: https://www.christinamcarlson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinacarlsonlifecoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinacarlsonlifecoach/
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
Instagram: @mram.elb
Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
There is one thing linking Apple, Meta & Co-star telling you not to wear lavender today - and that’s Silicon Valley. Notorious as a hub that breeds crazy ideas, it’s also where we look to for innovation & “biohacking” is certainly that.
Today biohacker Sarah Turner shares everything from her mind-boggling consciousness experiments from her time in the States, how science can explain the "bad vibes" we get from someone & finally how your phone light is making you fat.
Time stamps:
2:35 - What is Biohacking?
5:02 - At what point will A.I be deemed as “conscious”?
11:10 - Science showing how we can control outcomes in our environment only with conscious intention
14:12 - How you just "sense" someone in a room & (if they are bad vibes)
19:12 - Morning hack to improve your day
21:14 - Why is the blue light from our devices increasing obesity?
Where to find Sarah :)
- LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebelscientist/
- If you want to purchase a red-light therapy device use code "BrainFry" for $100 off --> https://www.cerathrive.com/
- The Rebel Scientist Podcast -> https://www.rebelscientist.com/
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
Instagram: @mram.elb
Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
Today my neuro girlie Kitty Ritchie & I go down a fun, and slightly strange, rabbit-hole where we cover all the vital questions:
Are the best-dressed men toxic? Are labels such as “bisexual” important? Do you too get biblical angels in your dreams? And finally, and most importantly, can we trust a clairvoyant in a tracksuit?
Time Stamps:
01:36 - Fashion is a love language
3:58 - Mushroom magic & criminal Pythagoras
8:10 - Highschool dates, long-distance and our personal "red flags"
14:05 - “Stop dressing nice, go to therapy”
17:48 - Worst dates and licking plates
20:45 - The importance of queer communities and do labels matter?
27:26 - Biblical figures entering our dreams
32:25 - Seeing angels & connections to the after-life
Where you can find my sweet, inedible (depends if you ask) kit kat -> @kittyjennifer_
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
"My principal told me that I'd be dead or in prison by the time I was 25"
How does someone go from a "disjointed" family upbringing, with no self-belief, hating school & hating people to becoming a Neuroscientist at the forefront of
media outlets like SkyNews, ABC, The Economist & The New Scientist?Today, Mark Williams & I uncover everything from this Australian's love for surfing (big surprise!) to how someone's face can literally stress you out.
Time stamps:
0:00 - Guest Introduction
2:46 - Monks with Bengal Tigers
4:56 - Working at MIT
7:16 - Media Experience: the importance of relaying science to the mainstream
13:20 - Bad childhoods, drugs & losing friends to overdoses
19:28 - How Neuroscience improves mental health
21:00 - How to deal with Stress, Anxiety & increase ProductivityWhere to find more on Mark:
- Website: http://www.drmarkwilliams.com
- Book: https://www.amazon.com/author/markawilliams
- University: https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/mark-williams
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
How much do models make? What is the industry like? And, most importantly, are all models narcissistic bobbleheads who can’t count to 10?
Coming up to 4 years of having the privilege of being signed to one of Scotland’s top modelling agencies I thought I’d talk about a part of myself I used to often hide from strangers. "Model" is a label with many connotations, some of which I didn't feel I embodied. "Pretty" is one. This ep is a backstage pass into my experiences with fashion shows, campaigns & imposter syndrome.
Time Stamps:
0:27 - A note of thanks
04:02 - My experience as a model & my uncomfort with the label
06:18 - Getting signed, gap years & COVID-19
10:40 - Brands I have worked with
12:59 - What are models really like? myths & truths
15:53 - What goes on behind shoots, & what you might not know about the industry
27:55 - Why imposter syndrome & why it gone
[02/03/2023]
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
You can probably remember a moment when you went for a "coffee catch-up" that felt more one-sided than it did a mutual chat. We all want to be seen, & one of the way's in which we feel valued is to be listened to. Truly listened to. With 27-hrs worth of training today I talk to Ana Fonseca a member of the Peer Well Being Supporters who aim to be the "preliminary step before psychological help" about her insights & how we can be there better for our friends.
Time stamps
0:00 - Dodgy fruit, Synesthesia & dementia villages
7:50 - Fake-it-until-you-make-it out of being the "shy girl"
10:16 - Portugese society is FUN
11:40 - Finding communities - home away from home
13:09 - Cultural differences between Portugal vs Scotland
18:50 - Breakups, makeups & friendship "icks"
25:08 - Peer & Wellbeing Supporters experience & importance of listening
Where you can find my small & mighty friend -> @ana.mfonsecaa
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
Friend or Foe? Today I discuss the past, present & future of the language A.I model taking the world by storm - ChatGPT. I imagine this is the kind of fame Rihanna & A.S.A.P Rocky’s baby will have because, since its launch in November 2022, it has gained 100 million users with 13 million viewing it daily.
In this ep. I unpack what this baby can do: pass law exams, save a student’s life, write emails in the voice of Stephen King & come for your job.
Time stamps:
0:00 - Intro & Google's "BARD"'s big mistake
2:52 - What are chatbots?
4:19 - What exactly is chatGPT? How does it work & who owns it?
8:57 - What are the problems surrounding it?
12:27 - Should you quit your degree, or are you safe from chatbots taking your job? (w/ reference to the Princeton study discussing jobs most at risk)
14:42 - Why is it "free"?
Sources:
Princeton Study -> https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4375268
- https://www.pcguide.com/apps/chat-gpt-detectors/
- https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/mar/08/darktrace-warns-of-rise-in-ai-enhanced-scams-since-chatgpt-release
- https://www.businessinsider.com/will-chatgpt-always-be-free-openai-paid-professional-version-2023-1?r=US&IR=T
- https://www.pcguide.com/apps/who-created-chat-gpt/
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Email: brainfry.mram@gmail.com
I used to associate weightlifting competitions with heavy metal, Red Bull, and a swarm of intimidating people screaming and hurling weights around. Now that I've entered my 1st oly comp, I know all of this is true except... the people are nice, there's no music, and you should steal as much "Apricot-Strawberry" Red Bull as you can.
Prior to this, I'd go to the gym for general fitness but I'd never truly had a "goal," so in my first podcast this year, I mentioned my New Year's resolution of entering my first competition & in today's episode, you get a beginner's view of what Olympic weightlifting is like!
Time Stamps:
01:25 - My reasons for doing it
07:55 - The atmosphere/ how an oly comp actually works
If you enjoyed this episode and want to get in contact you can find me on
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Competitive sport is an experience like nothing else. The highs of achieving goals, the anxiety-filled lows & the lifelong friendships you make due to the whirlwind of emotions you share together. Hockey certainly encompasses all of this and who better to relay these experiences than one of Glasgow Uni's Vice Hockey Captains, the fun (& slightly crazy) - Sarah Carluke
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Guest Intro/ Sarah educating me on the “hockey girl corner” in Sanc
7:13 - Sports, Anxiety & Sport-Anxiety
9:08 - The socials, family bonds & overcoming self-doubts
12:18 - Drama on the pitch (when it’s ok to say Fk U B*TCH)
17:56 - Sus Dreams
21:46 - My Mango Snake Adventure
24:14 - Sarah’s over-confidence about surviving a Zombie Apocalypse
26:01** - 2 girls unashamedly geeking out on books <3
Where to find glasgow's own resident gilmore girl:insta ->@sarahcarluke
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2 flatmates, 1 podcast. Today's episode is filled with everything two girlfriends talk about, Taylor swift, the right to bear arms & boys. From failed relationships to debating the "male gaze" no subject is left uncovered in this light-hearted episode with the undiscovered comedian herself - Eleanor Kerr
{P.S I say "good" coz good girls hope to get employed after uni, so here's all the girly chit-chat of "Call Her Daddy" minus the risk of being ostracised from family dinners}
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Guest Introduction: aka Eleanor slagging off west-end coffee spots
6:32 - My mum thinks I joined a cult
17:59 - Relationship fears, mistakes & girls making the first move
20:33 - The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Isaac King
22:14 - RIP to Snapchat boyfriends
24:32 - The chase: “All is well in love & war” E.K
32:50 - A convo about the Male Gaze
Where to find my charming flatmate sent from heaven: insta @eleanorgkerr
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I like to think I’m full of surprises & when you have a memory of a goldfish like me sometimes you surprise yourself. Today I unpack a memory, so deeply repressed, about my mini Musically (now “Tiktok”) fame where I discuss going to meets & greets, climbing global leaderboards and finally, the kicker, going live with a Dobre brother. All I can say about this story is I maybe be wild, but I am free.
Time Stamps:
How I unlocked this memory
5:47 - Cody Ko, Chicken and Rice
6:23 - Dark memories of braces & bad lip syncing
7:15 - High school & why I deleted the app at 33k (attention was a fate equal to death when you're shy)
13:00 - Making my first £1K at 15 to shop at Urban Outfitters
Why you too should post more online
16:13 - Learn from Daniel (@laniel_picture)
17:26 - The jump you make inspires others
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Some things should never exist: deep-fried mars bars, Joni jeans and two people with atrocious laughs getting on the same podcast. That said if you can get through the "hehehes" and the chain-smoker woman laughs then you're in for a giggly treat. In this episode, I'm joined by my favourite bubbly human with a bubble butt - Ellie Watson. Time stamps:
0:00 - Guest Introduction/ me grafting Ellie
2:00 - Debunking Misconceptions: No Ellie didn't bully people at school, No I don't sell real estate
3:50 - We all have our niches: Daisy Keech workouts & G-coupled proteins
10:32 - Pedo chocolate choices
6:34 - Olympic Weightlifting is Love, Olympic Weightlifting is life
21:19 - How to score Pfizer (then turn them down)
26:51 - Outgrowing people: friendships that are blessings or lessons & finding "home"
33:04 - The fly on my bathroom wall has seen some things
Where to find my strong, sweet, never-bullied-anyone in high school friend: Instagram -> @elliejwatson
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FUN. Hangover. (bleh for 1-2 days). FUN. Hangover. (bleh for 1-2 days). "I hate this cycle but I can't just stop!" If this is you, this was me, until the higher powers gave me a "bleh" so bad I never wanted to feel like that again (least for a month). After 30+ days as sober as the day I was born my main running thought throughout Dry January has been "it should be illegal to feel this good". Luckily, this high is legal and you can do it too.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - What is Dry January?
3:24 - Sobriety in Scotland is hard: my struggles with saying "no" & self-belief
7:03 - The scientific reasoning behind 30 days
8:28 - Dopamine deficits: boredom is dangerous
10:26 - "Pain-Pleasure balance", why I'm addicted to Asian Bling & you're hooked on that douchebag
12:50 - How to find a strong enough incentive to stay sober
14:23 - Cut the club, cut the excuses
15:25 - Finding Anti Role models (people you'd rather die than be like)
Disclaimer: I’m not qualified to speak for people who have had a lifetime of addiction. I’m just a silly little student hoping to speak to other silly other students like myself who want less hangovers and more productive days.
Videos Mentioned:
Bill Burr's Bit: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=mHMC5Na6Uu0&t=583s
Andrew Huberman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3JLaF_4Tz8&t=5s
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When I started this podcast I knew I wanted to do two things. 1) Document my life. 2) Document the cool people I know. In this episode, I succeeded at (2) because today's guest, and dear friend, Anna Drummond is a wonder. This was fun to film & hopefully fun to listen to. Enjoy :)
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Guest Introduction: Our first job at Hollister
4:11 - Our skater girl days being a big "L" & a 13-year-old Hugh Hefner
7:14 - The Titanic Lawsuit
9:23 - Life in New York: NYPD catcalls, pressure to be "cool", singing crackheads
17:12 - Sex & the City actors have no plane etiquette
20:30 - Misconceptions about Bi-polar (mania explained)
25:02 - COMMUNISM debate
[P.S. - THIS IS MY 1st GUEST PODCAST so deep DEEP apologies for the audio. I will get better, I promise, but your patience on my road to perfect, creamy audio is much appreciated <33]
Where to find my hot, vixen communist friend: Instagram -> @annapipz
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We've all had those chats before where we think no one is listening but all of a sudden we start getting adverts for our very niche conversation everywhere.
In this data economy, your privacy is profitable. Personalised adverts are starting to feel like a personalised attack and in today's episode, I talk about our brain's natural filtering process, our "modern filtering processes" and the type of manipulation that can occur when our data goes into the wrong hands (cough cough Facebook). I discuss China being scary (usual from the usual) & ramble about how I'm annoyed CCTV surveillance prevents me from being a naughty zoo animal >:(((((
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction: RAS (Reticular Activating System) & singing to woodlouse
5:44 - "What is Surveillance Capitalism? ". Cash is not king, Data is.
12:26 - How China used FaceID & CCTV surveillance to capture the Uyghur Muslims + Homage to George Orwells' "1984" Novel
Articles!
- https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-uyghur-issue-assessing-chinas-increasing-clout/
- https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-surveillance-capitalism-and-how-does-it-shape-our-economy-119158
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"Ew, cringe". Something we have all thought/said once. Although often meant as a joke, this defence mechanism which protects us from embarrassment can also come at a price - our happiness. Today I explore "cringe culture", why it came to be, and if I think the risk of "not always being cool" is worth the upside of "doing everything you wanted" (spoiler alert, I have a podcast and speak to a mushroom in my room - you can probably tell my bias :)).
Perfection is a myth. The more we ingrain a "no-cringe" mantra the quicker we allow ourselves to learn & grow. This is hard without good backing, so today I discuss the things that help me feel confident & how to redefine what "cool" is to you.
Time stamps
1:22 - What exactly is "cringe culture"?
9:11 - How cringing can mean growth: relation to childhood & redefining your "cool"
15:12 - How to grow a pair and do the things you want (good friends & privileges.
[15/01/2023 - EP2]
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Happy New Year! :) Now that it's the new year it's another chance at a fresh start. With this fresh start come New Year's Resolutions and for this 1st episode, I wanted to go into my top 3 resolutions for this year & give you an insight into the voice behind this podcast.
Time Stamps:
2:03 - Resolution 1: Enter my first weightlifting competition
4:48 - Resolution 2: New Year, More Me (my 2022 highs, and my 2023 goals)
13:07 - Resolution 3: Start Podcast (why Brain Fry & what content I'll make) + Why 21 is a good time to try everything
[08/01/2023 - EP1]
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Starting something new is fun. But it can also be scary. You're bound to suck at the start, we all know that to run we had to fail many times at walking, yet we are still so held down by the fear of embarrassment. Perfection is cool, but so it trying. Today I discuss the cringe culture and how I believe it acts as a big hindrance not just to an individuals, but also how extends to society.
Time stamps
1:22 - What exactly is "cringe culture"?
9:11 - How cringing can mean growth: relation to childhood & redefining your "cool"
15:12 - How to grow a pair and do the things you want (good friends & privileges)
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