NexTalksJan 20, 2023
Drugs - NexTalks Episode 19
I hope you enjoy this mini episode where we start to take a look at the U.S. Drug War and its associated laws and regulations.
Let me know what you're most interested in regarding drugs, addiction, and the Drug War. There are so many different topics that we can cover, and I'd love to know what you'd find most interesting!
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Video Game Brains - NexTalks Episode 18
The studies referenced in this episode:
- https://rdcu.be/dxf86 - The neural basis of video gaming
- https://rdcu.be/dxf88 - Neurocognitive analyses reveal that VGP's exhibit enhanced implicit temporal processing
- https://rdcu.be/dxf9f - Action video game modifies visual selective attention
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921999/- Enhancing the CSF through action video game training
- https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2008-19072-010 - Can training in a real-time strategy video game attenuate cognitive decline in older adults?
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22715883/ - Brain plasticity through the life span: learning to learn and action video games
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Skin Care - NexTalks Episode 17
I use the tea tree oil goat milk soap from Bend Soap Co.
The sunscreen brands suggested by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics are:
- Badger
- Beautycounter
- Credo Beauty
- Crunchi
- Earth Mama
- Eleven
- Juice Beauty
- Unsun
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Ethical Nonmonogamy (ENM) - NexTalks Episode 16
Ethical Nonmonogamy (ENM), swinging, open relationships, and polyamory.
The types of polyamorous relationships:
- Lap-sitting
- Kitchen table
- Garden party
- Parallel
The napkin exercise categories (adjust as desired):
- Respect & support
- Communication
- Sex
- Financial Management
- Personal Development
- Parenting
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Dating - NexTalks Episode 15
Find out your attachment style:
https://www.engraciagill.com/documents/Attached.pdf from "Attached" by Amir Levine & Rachel S. F. Heller
Find out your love languages:
https://5lovelanguages.com/
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Positive Psychology - NexTalks Episode 14
"Positivity" by Barbara Fredrickson is a book I reference heavily throughout the episode, as well as one that ultimately changed my life for the better!
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Eat Your Veggies! - NexTalks Episode 13
Referenced in this week's episode:
- "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safran Foer
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Letting Go Part 2 - NexTalks Episode 12
Referenced in this week's episode:
- "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo
- "Attached" by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
- "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
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Guided Meditation - NexTalks Episode 11
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Letting Go Part 1 - NexTalks Episode 10
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Magic & Spirituality - NexTalks Episode 9
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Plastic & Recycling - NexTalks Episode 8
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Food - NexTalks Episode 7
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Spirituality - NexTalks Episode 6
The Bible verse I was referencing in this episode is Exodus 21:20
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Important Work - NexTalks Episode 5
You can purchase my 8 week meditation course at https://nexjuice.com/product/meditation/
Here is the Healthline article about the benefits of meditation that I referenced in this episode, along with the cited studies - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-benefits-of-meditation
I also suggest checking out Sarah McLean's book that got me into meditation: Soul-Centered
Here is the Ted Talk by Amy Cuddy I referenced about "power poses" to increase testosterone, improve performance, decrease cortisol, and decrease stress - https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en
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First Things First - NexTalks Episode 4
In this episode, Nex talks about how to start your day off on the right track.
Book credits:
Hal Elrod's "The Miracle Morning" and his life SAVERS (silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading, scribing)
John Tierney & Roy Baumeister's "Willpower"
Gary Keller's "The One Thing"
Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
Cal Newport's "Deep Work."
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Productivity - NexTalks Episode 3
This episode was inspired by a special request from Shara in Washington. Thank you for suggesting one of my favorite topics to talk about!
Today we talk about why to-do lists are important for your brain and how to prioritize your tasks so you're sure to get the most important things done each and every day. This simple life hack can take you from ordinary to extraordinary almost immediately.
Book credits to:
"Eat That Frog!" by Brian Tracy
"Getting Things Done" by David Allen
"The 4 Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferriss
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Investing - NexTalks Episode 2
In this episode, Nex talks about the BRRRR method of real estate investing and the value/buy and hold method of stock investing.
Books referenced:
"BRRRR: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat" by David Greene
"Invested" by Danielle Town
"Rule #1 Investing" by Phil Town
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Money - NexTalks Episode 1
Today Nex talks about money and financial awareness. She takes you step by step toward getting a clear, big picture view of your finances. You might have to come back to this episode a few times to get it all done. Set aside an entire day to prioritize your financial awareness.
Books referenced in this episode:
"Financial Freedom" by Grant Sabatier
"Financial Peace University" by Dave Ramsey
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