The Foolish Scholar: Recent Episodes
Dymere Carr
The Foolish Scholar Podcast where we move with the daring of a fool & mind and curiosity of a scholar. It is the place where young inquiring minds find answers to the questions they did not know they had. In short, being a foolish scholar means asking hard questions and being brave enough to face them even when the answers elude you.
Are you struggling to find a job in your career field after graduating from college? If you are having difficulty with finding a job post-college graduation this episode is for you. In this episode, The Foolish Scholar and his guest, Sory Kaba, discuss underemployment, why your resume is not getting picked up by employers, and what expectations you should have when just graduating college.
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It is a well-known fact that going to therapy for most minorities including black people is a stigma. In this episode, The Foolish Scholar, Siani-Brown-Carr and Jay Mass discuss why this stigma exist among black people & the importance of going to therapy despite this stigma.
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The American Dream is a personalized endeavor. In truth, American Dreams are a person's claim to what they believe being happy and finding purpose look like in America for them. In this podcast, the Foolish Scholar discusses what the American dream is generally and the importance of defining your American like a foolish scholar.
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At this point, everyone has seen Will Smith Slap Chris Rock.This podcast episode, The Foolish Scholar and Jay Mass discuss The Will Smith Slap ,dangers of violence, and protecting Black Women.
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For all my anime fans this for you. In this podcast, my friends and I discuss some of our anime favorites like Dragonball Z, Naruto, HunterxHunter and more. We have to show Respect to OG & New Anime, but I am partial to my oldies!!!
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In this podcast episode, The Foolish Scholar and his guest Jaymass focus on creating a Self-Development Guide that works. If you are a person who is struggling to outline a plan to become a better version of yourself: this guide is for you. Creating a Self-Development Guide is less about being perfect and more about actively learning yourself and what works for you.
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Being Black and a intellectual is often viewed as a lame by many in the African American community. As result a plethora of young, black, and brilliant minds are ostracized and struggle to find belonging in their own community. In this podcast, the Foolish Scholar discusses why some young black intellectuals struggle to find belonging.
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Talent isn't everything. Talent is overrated. We sometimes use excuses like, "I am just not talented enough." When we are fearful of trying something new. Or reference someone: who we believe is more talented than us instead of using our strengths and ability to embrace the challenge. In this episode, The Foolish Scholar, discusses talent being overrated and unnecessary to achieve success . Talent's helpful, but not everything.
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Overcoming learned helplessness seems impossible because we learn it through trauma, sometimes at a young age. In this episode, The Foolish Scholar discusses learned helplessness, how it hurts people, and most importantly, how to overcome it.
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In this podcast, The Foolish Scholar dissects a lecture by Jordan Peterson about Cain and Abel and what it means to make the proper sacrifice. This episode is a thought experiment designed to help us grow and not hinder our success in our relationships, friendships, and other endeavors because of jealousy, pride, and refusal to address our issues.
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Do you ever feel empty? This might be the episode for you. In this episode, The Foolish Scholar discusses college burnout and how to deal with and prevent it.
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Loneliness amongst millennials is increasing at an alarming rate. It seems these days making friends is hard. In this episode, The Foolish Scholar discusses what loneliness is in psychological terms, why it is rising among young people, and how millennials can overcome loneliness.
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Understanding Men is simple right? Maybe ? This episode explores what men want in a relationship, how they think and what women get wrong.
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Common sense isn't so common; at least, that is how the old saying goes. In this episode, my guest and I discuss what common sense is, the history of its meaning, and why it is necessary to have in life.
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What does it mean to be Introverted? Is it a good or bad thing? In this episode, I answer these questions and more to bring attention to the experience of introverted people.
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What is the red pill? For those of you who do not know, it is a reference to the Matrix that has taken on a new meaning relating to men & dating. In this episode, my guests and I explore the red pill to the best of our understanding including, the good, the bad, and the ugly
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Practicing self-love can be difficult because it is not always easy to believe you deserve love. In this podcast, my sister, Siani, and I define what self-love is and some ways to practice it.
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Understanding women can be a tricky task. To that effect, this episode explores what women want in a relationship based on John Gottman's book, The Man's Guide to Women: Scientifically Proven Secrets from the "Love Lab" About What Women Really Want. To discuss this topic, my friend Amber joins me.
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Social media is undoubtedly a useful tool; however, it is not without its dangers. The danger of social media is it can distort one's perception of their self-image and the world around them if not properly manage. In this podcast, my friend Justus and I discuss this very issue.
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This podcast focuses on specific budget types and the different money personalities people have when spending money.
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Many people do not understand the importance of budgets. So, in this episode I discuss the importance of being budget minded and how budgets can aid you in your financial goals and save you some stress.
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Respect is something that we raised to show everyone. However, do we truly give everyone genuine respect or a form of courtesy? In this episode, my guest and I discuss the difference between respect and common courtesy and if respect is given or earned.
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In recent years, there has been an ongoing discussion on the role of privilege & fairness on individual success. This podcast focuses on what privilege is, its impact on one's success in life, and what it takes to become successful in one's life despite unfairness and or lacking certain privileges.
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Civil discourse is the ability to have a respectful exchange, especially when you disagree. In this episode, my friend Mike and I discuss the importance of civil discourse, the difficulty of having civil discourse, and some ways to engage in civil discourse.
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In my opinion, the need to admire or worship someone or something above is within every human being. Every person, whether they say it, or not wants to believe in something. To discuss this topic on this week's podcast, my friend Demetria joins me.
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The process of self-improvement can be a daunting task. But, it is vital if you ever hope to be the person of your dreams. To discuss the topic of the process of self-improvement, my friend Kyle joins me.
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This podcast is an analysis of a section from Jordan Peterson's new book, "Beyond order: 12 More Rules for Life," called the Utility of the Fool. Typically a fool is thought to be an idiot who is brash and lacks skill and awareness. However, there are certain advantages of some of the fool's characteristics that give him utility, which I discuss during this podcast.
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Truthful information and a polished delivery style tend to go hand and hand. However, in this podcast, I pose the question of which is more important: truth or delivery. To help me explore this topic, my cousin Denzel and his girlfriend Naj join me. The purpose of this episode is to expose how some people's overemphasis on delivery can sometimes lead them to be exploited and manipulated by those who tell half-truths (lies).
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In this episode, I discuss the art of listening and why knowing how to actively listen is paramount in conversation. Also, in this podcast, I outline six different types of listening designed to help you become both a better listener and communicator.
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In this episode, my cousin Ajenae and I discuss building rapport and the importance of small talk during a conversation. We also talk about how small talk can lead to meaningful conversations if you let it.
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In hopes of a better life, it is necessary to have standards and people that hold you accountable. At times we believe to take accountability for things in our lives using hypercriticism is vital to enforcing our standards. This episode will discuss the problem with using hypercriticism and how sometimes it can appear to be an intelligent way to hold yourself accountable. When in all actuality, it is not.
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This podcast will discuss the difference between encouraging someone and feeding into the lies they tell themselves. Often it is easy to blur the lines between being a supportive friend, family member, or significant other and being an enabler. Check out this episode to find out what encouragement is and what it isn't.
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Nowadays, the idea of getting married for love is ubiquitous and, therefore, rarely, if ever questioned. However, was that always the case? In this episode, my friend Amber and I will discuss the history of marrying for love, the advantages and disadvantages of marrying for love, and why it is so popular: as opposed to other reasons for getting married, such as for power, status, and resources.
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The way that men stuff their anger and emotions is often ignored by many. Along those lines, this podcast episode will discuss: where men's angry comes from, what prevents them from using it positively, and some ways to prevent your anger from controlling your life. To help me discuss this under-discussed topic, my friend Kymere joins me.
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Every day, as a result of being alive, we must carry out responsibilities and obligations. At times our responsibilities can weigh so heavily on us, we do not feel free to appreciate the small moments. In this episode, I discuss the myth of Sisyphus, how to find contentment in your struggle/journey, and the power of extracting meaning from your suffering.
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It is common to hear people talk about the fear of failure. But what is not so common to hear is people talk about the fear of success once you have obtained it. In this episode, I will discuss: why people fear their success, what the Jonah complex is, and how to cope with becoming successful.
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In this podcast episode, I interview my sister, Siani, to further the discussion on the pros and cons of going to university. During the interview, I ask my sister questions about her college experience so far. Questions like what made her go to college? How her perception of college has changed after completing her first semester? What benefits does she believe being a student-athlete affords her?
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There is one attribute that makes the difference between long-term failure and success, and that is confidence. In this podcast, I will discuss the importance of self-belief, what self-efficacy is, how to improve one's self-efficacy, and fixed versus growth mindset.
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Hearing the word no is something that everyone hears at one point or another. And when we hear these words, it is not always easy to see the lessons embedded into those words. To that point, this episode will focus on some of the insights that I have gained from times when I have been rejected and told no.
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In a world full of possibilities, it is easy to form dreams and goals that you want to accomplish. The hard part of having goals is developing a method of achieving them. In this episode, I discuss seven simple steps to help you make your dreams a reality.
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For the past year, I have been writing daily as part of a challenge. In this episode, I discuss a few of the insights that I have learned from this one year challenge. My hope is that this challenge will inspire those who might want to explore a new hobby or interest to commit to it.
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There is an old saying that great minds think alike, but often that is not true. In this episode, I explore the positives of thinking independently and not following conventional wisdom at every turn.
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This episode is the first episode of a series of episodes called Conversations with the Fam, where one of my family members and I have conversations about random topics. For this episode, one of my cousins and I touch on different topics. Some of the ideas we talked about include: the state of Christianity, facing your fears, love/hate relationships, and life in general.
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This episode focuses on the value of friendship. It also highlights the characteristics to look for in good friends.
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In this episode, I discuss the strength of knowing yourself and being true to yourself. Nowadays, it is hard to tune out the crowd of other people's ideas and opinions, but it is also the best thing you can do to understand what is true about who you are as a person.
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The resource of time is limited. Therefore, it should be cherished and not wasted. However, with all the different sources of media vying for your attention, it can be hard to not give your time away. In essence, this episode is a mediation on how to view your time as an investment. And not just any investment, but one that can better your life by giving you more control over it. Well, if you choose to invest it in things that will improve you as a person, that is.
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Far too often in our lives we are bogged down by our many responsibilities. When do we ever get to enjoy ourselves? The answer to this question is discussed in this episode. In this episode, I also highlight the importance of exploring your interest and hobbies as a means of relaxing, self-exploration, and adding thrill to an otherwise mundane way of living.
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This episode explores some of the good and bad things about going to college. Asking: the age-old question of if college is a smart move for everyone? Or is it a trendy move?
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