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Empowering the Opposition

Empowering the Opposition

By Dr. Nafees Alam

Not always an emotionally safe space, but an intellectually brave space. Empowering the Opposition is focused not on agreement, but understanding, covering a myriad of topics from a variety of conflicting perspectives in the pursuit of critical thinking.
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Empowering the OppositionDec 23, 2021

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Eggs and Baskets

Eggs and Baskets

Diversifying eggs v. finding the right basket.

Jun 29, 202309:50
High Protein Low Carb Nutrition

High Protein Low Carb Nutrition

The risks and rewards of a fitness-oriented diet.

Jun 22, 202309:48
New-Age Masculinity

New-Age Masculinity

Evolving our definition of masculinity.

Jun 15, 202310:14
Censorship and Cancel Culture

Censorship and Cancel Culture

Are we allowed to grow and evolve anymore?

Jun 08, 202310:30
Psychedelic Dilemmas

Psychedelic Dilemmas

Guest host, Nick Montgomery, discusses the logical, emotional, and ethical dilemmas related to the application of psychedelics in the treatment of mental health disorders.

Jun 01, 202310:26
Mental Health Benefits of Golf

Mental Health Benefits of Golf

Guest, Nick Montgomery, discusses the pros and cons of golf in the context of mental health.

May 25, 202310:52
Life v. Money

Life v. Money

Guest, Nick Montgomery, discusses how some bad financial decisions can be good life decisions.

May 18, 202313:14
Merit-based v. Social-Justice-based Promotion

Merit-based v. Social-Justice-based Promotion

Guest, Nick Montgomery, discusses the pros and cons of prioritizing social justice over merit.

May 11, 202312:35
Psychedelics and their application in the treatment of mental health disorders

Psychedelics and their application in the treatment of mental health disorders

Guest, Nick Montgomery, discusses how the use of psychedelics can address a gap in mental health intervention.

May 04, 202312:25
Penalties for false accusations

Penalties for false accusations

The societal risks of over-penalizing isolated false accusations.

Apr 27, 202310:27
Women romantically approaching men

Women romantically approaching men

A reactive microevolution of modern-day dating.

Apr 20, 202310:21
What do we bring to the table?

What do we bring to the table?

Engaging in unfiltered self-assessment in a hyper-polarized society.

Apr 13, 202310:51
Gym Romance

Gym Romance

The social dangers of pursuing non-fitness interests within a fitness community.

Apr 06, 202310:42
Dating and Sexist Ageism

Dating and Sexist Ageism

Gender differences in dating experiences as we age, with guest Sharmaine McWhite.

Mar 30, 202322:28
Typecasting in Entertainment

Typecasting in Entertainment

The pros and cons of being typecast in the entertainment industry, with guest Sharmaine McWhite.

Mar 23, 202313:12
Strategic Compartmentalization

Strategic Compartmentalization

Labeling compartments for efficiently clicking on and clicking off, with guest Sharmaine McWhite.

Mar 16, 202311:34
Unethical Non-Monogamy

Unethical Non-Monogamy

Blurring the line of morality.

Mar 09, 202310:52
Social Contract Dating

Social Contract Dating

An intellectual solution to an emotional dilemma.

Mar 02, 202310:44
The Rise of Passport Bros.

The Rise of Passport Bros.

The global romantic arena’s impact on the local romantic arena.

Feb 23, 202310:34
Unearned compliments for behavioral conditioning

Unearned compliments for behavioral conditioning

A psychological maneuver to shape behavior.

Feb 16, 202310:47
Mandatory Paternity Testing

Mandatory Paternity Testing

Accountability and transparency as the default.

Feb 09, 202311:33
Hookup Culture and Regret

Hookup Culture and Regret

Retrospective assessment of past decisions.

Feb 02, 202310:35
Losing Intentionally to Stay Hungry

Losing Intentionally to Stay Hungry

A process to stay motivated.

Jan 26, 202312:56
Nightlife Human Behavior

Nightlife Human Behavior

A conversation with guest, Nick Montgomery, about the psychology of nightlife enthusiasts.

Jan 19, 202319:49
Conversation with a Young Investor

Conversation with a Young Investor

27-year-old guest, Nick Montgomery, speaks about personal finance and planning for the future.

Jan 12, 202317:08
Experiences of a College Student

Experiences of a College Student

Guest, Nick Montgomery, speaks about his experience in higher education.

Jan 05, 202311:08
Experiences of a Lead Bouncer at a Downtown Nightclub

Experiences of a Lead Bouncer at a Downtown Nightclub

A conversation with guest, Nick Montgomery, about some of the tough decisions that are made in nightlife security.

Dec 29, 202209:55
Opting out of Fatherhood

Opting out of Fatherhood

A response to the societal disincentivizing of fatherhood.

Dec 22, 202212:60
Renewable Marriage Contracts

Renewable Marriage Contracts

A potential solution to the declining marriage rate.

Dec 15, 202210:48
Seasonal Monogamy

Seasonal Monogamy

The concept of short-term dating exclusivity with set expiration dates.

Dec 08, 202211:09
The Risks of Being Misunderstood

The Risks of Being Misunderstood

Considering the pros and cons of interacting with others after finding success, featuring Jorge Joseph Harrington.

Dec 01, 202210:44
Staying Purposefully Single

Staying Purposefully Single

Choosing to stay relationship-free, featuring Jorge Joseph Harrington.

Nov 24, 202210:18
The Modern Dating Landscape

The Modern Dating Landscape

Romance in the new-age, featuring Jorge Joseph Harrington.

Nov 17, 202210:42
No-Fault Divorce

No-Fault Divorce

An experiential account featuring Jorge Joseph Harrington.

Nov 10, 202213:18
Toxic Trickle Truthing

Toxic Trickle Truthing

The strategic deployment of facts to optimize advantageous circumstances.

Nov 03, 202210:20
Misandry as a solution to misogyny

Misandry as a solution to misogyny

Retaliation as a form of justice.

Oct 27, 202210:31
The Art of Mixed Signals

The Art of Mixed Signals

Applying a hot and cold matrix to create and sustain attraction.

Oct 20, 202210:29
The Right Side of History

The Right Side of History

Predicting the future to retrospectively assess the present.

Oct 13, 202210:20
Money & Marriage

Money & Marriage

Feigning ignorance on alimony and child support in divorce.

Oct 06, 202210:57
How and Why to Ghost

How and Why to Ghost

Methodologies in strategic inconsistency in communication.

Sep 29, 202210:49
Responsibly Navigating ’The Streets’

Responsibly Navigating ’The Streets’

Alternative approaches to a non-traditional romantic lifestyle.

Sep 22, 202210:36
Romantic Attraction Toward Trauma Familiarity

Romantic Attraction Toward Trauma Familiarity

Understanding why we are often drawn to people who don’t treat us the way we deserve to be treated.

Sep 15, 202211:38
Prioritizing financial growth over relationship satisfaction

Prioritizing financial growth over relationship satisfaction

A cost-benefit analysis of the perceived opportunity risk related to romantic partner pursuit.

Sep 08, 202212:16
Ending Relationships

Ending Relationships

Navigating the awkwardness of moving on from romantic partnerships.

Sep 01, 202212:30
Advising Others Against Self-Interests

Advising Others Against Self-Interests

The paradox of guiding others toward their best interests instead of your own.

Aug 25, 202210:16
Strategic Love-bombing

Strategic Love-bombing

Establishing and maintaining romantic toxicity.

Aug 18, 202211:38
Lying to make others feel good

Lying to make others feel good

Ugly truths v. pretty lies.

Aug 11, 202210:60
Mayors of SIMP City

Mayors of SIMP City

The gradual stigmatization of chivalry.

Aug 04, 202211:08
Why I don’t drink

Why I don’t drink

Life of the party under no influence whatsoever.

Jul 28, 202211:01
Belonging to the Streets

Belonging to the Streets

Partner diversification as a defense against relationship codependency.

Jul 21, 202211:39