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Nerdgasm Noire NetworkNerdgasm Noire 48: They Not Like Us (ft Ms Noreen) What’s Rap Beef to a Senior Citizen Pastor? Ms. Noreen, a much beloved friend of the show and Jesus enthusiast, knows who Drake is, but not how we got here. It’s up to De, JP, Melissa, and Maria to fill her in on the Kendrick and Drake Beef. Strap in as our neurospicy brains dive into the context of the most exciting rap beef of the 2000s; This is The Long Story. 3:42: In the beginning, there was Drake 6:40: Meek Mill & Drake & Pusha T: Menage a Beef 8:34: Drake has and is Weird with Wome...2024-06-191h 48
The Healthy Peaceful PodcastEp 64 | Crime Scene Investigator's Ayurvedic Odyssey: Jamie Bateman's StoryPrepare to embark on a transformative journey with me today as I delve into the ancient system of healing known as Ayurveda. In this series, I invite you to join me as I interview individuals who have undergone the rigorous study of Ayurveda at Maharishi International University.Each episode offers a glimpse into the personal and professional journeys of these individuals, exploring how Ayurveda found them and how they've integrated its timeless wisdom into their lives to enhance overall well-being. My guests share insights and anecdotes that offer a glimpse into the profound impact Ayurveda has had o...2024-05-171h 01
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesSally: For This Adoptee, Hard Life Lessons Are Paying OffSally King is an adult adoptee from the foster system. Growing up she knew she did not seem to fit anywhere and just accepted that that was who she was. After marrying and having two biological children a little girl came to her and her husband through the foster care system. This had her embark on a journey of self-discovery and acknowledgment and through the later adoption of her daughter and dealing with social services once again she realized the impact her foster and adoption had on her.Sally has never looked back on her decision and...2024-01-161h 00
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesJane: A Late Reunion Brings Family and AnswersJane is a baby scoop-era adoptee born in 1963 in Delaware to a 14 yr. old mother. After being in foster care for the first 10 months she was adopted and raised by two wonderful parents in Pennsylvania.Shortly after her 2nd birthday, her parents gave birth to a biological son. Jane always knew she was adopted and wondered where she came from but never wanted or needed to search. But, at the age of 58, after both adoptive parents passed, she did a DNA test as well as some other searching. She found that sadly, her birth mother h...2024-01-0949 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesSean: An Adoptee Faces the Rollercoaster of ReunionBorn in 1970, Sean Broderick was adopted at birth and always knew he was adopted as long as he can remember. The fact that he was adopted never seemed to bother him or cause any type of turmoil in his life. Sean seemingly had a happy and healthy childhood although alcoholism existed within one of his adoptive parents, his parents ultimately divorced and he had a lack of discipline and guidance due to being alone often.Growing up, Sean’s adopted mother would remind him from time to time that there will come a day that he will want...2024-01-0255 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesKatherine: A Lifelong Question is Finally AnsweredKatherine Sanford is yet another adoptee caught up in the Baby Scoop Era of U.S. closed adoptions and the restrictive laws that prevent access to birth records. It wasn’t until 2017, with the help of two spit-in-a-tube ancestry kits, that she could finally answer the one crucial question she longed to answer: “Who am I?” Katherine writes about her experience in the award-winning book, Storked! You can follow her at www.kcsanford.comI Would Meet You Anywhere by Susan Kiyo Ito. Use Discount MAKINGOF for 30% off. 2023-12-2650 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesDavid and Moses: Season Five FinaleJoin us for a deep dive into 'loss' with David Benjamin (guest:Season Two) and Moses Farrow (guest:Season Five). To find David BenjaminTo find Moses FarrowMagic Mind - The World’s First Productivity Shot™Use code: ADOPTION20 to save on your subscription.Available in all Sprouts in January 2024To find NPE StoriesThank you to our sponsor S12F....2023-12-1956 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesVicky: Starting a Family Led to Deep DiscoveriesA few kismet moments in her early twenties led her on a journey of discovering who she looks like. Vicky Heydon was adopted through a private county adoption right after birth in 1987 and then raised in the same county. Although she believes she crossed paths with her biological family a few years prior, it wasn't until she was in her late 20s when she was helping to pack up her parents to move out of state that led her to her biological family. When the idea of building her own family came into focus, Vicky began facing h...2023-11-1442 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesMoses: Adoptee. Advocate. Therapist. Educator.Moses Farrow, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has 20+ years of working in the mental health field. Farrow has spent the last decade within the population of adopted people and their families. As an activist and speaker, he is mission-driven. In 2018, he wrote a blog article speaking out about his personal life as a survivor of abuse and suicide loss. Since then, he has started several initiatives in the fight against anti-Asian hate, suicide, human rights violations, child abuse, mental health stigma, and child trafficking. Throughout the past decade, Farrow has volunteered with a number of...2023-11-071h 11
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesHaley: Podcaster, Community-Builder, ConnectorHaley Radke is an adoptee advocate and the creator and host of the popular podcast, Adoptees On, where adopted people share their adoption experiences. Adoptees On has more than 250 episodes featuring adoptees and adoptee therapists and has been downloaded over 1.2 million times in 140+ countries worldwide. www.adopteeson.com To go directly to Haley's interview, you can go to the timestamp: 9:42Also in this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss The Baby Thief by Barbara Bisantz Raymond.Thank you to our sponsor S12F.Joe Soll & ot...2023-10-3157 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesGregory: An Adoptee Gives BackGregory D. Luce is a Minnesota-based attorney born and adopted in the District of Columbia. He is the founder of Adoptee Rights Law Center, where he represents US-born and inter-country adoptees on issues involving identity, records, and US citizenship. He is also a co-founder and the executive director of Adoptees United Inc., a national nonprofit adoptee rights organization. A graduate of Boston University and the University of Minnesota Law School, he lives in Minneapolis with his spouse and two children.To find Gregory Luce: Adoptee Rights Law Center...2023-10-2447 min
WealthTech on DeckThe Legends of WealthTech with Len Reinhart and Jim SeuffertPioneers in financial technology have reshaped the industry with their visionary ideas and relentless dedication. Among these legends of wealthtech, Len Reinhart, President of Reinhart Consulting Group, and Jim Seuffert, Former Chairman of the Board of Envestnet Institute on Campus, stand tall. They revolutionized fee-based investment management. Len and Jim embarked on a mission that changed how wealth management was perceived. In this episode, Jack talks with Len and Jim, who were co-founders of Lockwood Advisors. Lockwood was the first investment advisory firm to provide a turnkey investment consulting platform to independent broker-dealers, consultants, investment advisors, and f...2023-07-1147 min
The Not So Scientific MethodCan we guess the celebrity blinds?Back by popular demand, we're talking all about celebrity blinds again this week! We took the time to discuss some topics from last week in more depth and try to stump each other by having to guess the celebrities in anonymous blinds. Play along with us and see if you can guess them too!2022-03-1744 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhat are celebrity blinds?That's right folks... we're taking you down the conspiracy rabbit hole with us and talking about celebrity blind items. What is a blind? What would it mean if they were widely known by the public? Does the public already know about them? We'll answer all of your burning questions (or mostly just gossip about all of the ALLEGED crazy stuff celebs do behind closed doors). We guarantee you'll leave wanting to know more.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_itemhttps://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2013-01-01%202022-03-06&geo...2022-03-101h 25The Not So Scientific MethodDid Noreen bless the rains down in Africa?Shockingly Noreen made it back from Africa in one piece. She braved the baboons, ate an ostrich, and survived almost getting robbed for her luggage. So this week we're going over all the insider info so you can plan your next trip to the Serengeti. Join us as we bless the rains down in Africa on this week's episode.2022-03-011h 06The Not So Scientific MethodCan we beat a facial recognition system?We know our last episode left you anxious about the future of face recognition systems, but don't worry. This week we're going to tell you all about how to defeat a facial recognition system! Some methods may be a little crazy like 3D printed masks of another persons face... But others are much more simple like wearing a hoodie that zippers over your entire head. Either way we're just lucky we don't live in China where public restrooms have a limit on toilet paper...https://www.areyouyou.eu/https://www.wired.co...2022-02-0132 minThe Not So Scientific MethodShould you be concerned about facial recognition?No this isn't 1984... Not yet at least... This week we break down everything you need to know about face recognition technology, the possible dangers of it, and some of the pros. Maybe it will even make you think the next time you use that dog cartoon face filter on Snapchat.https://www.eff.org/pages/face-recognitionhttps://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2019/09/05/more-than-half-of-u-s-adults-trust-law-enforcement-to-use-facial-recognition-responsibly/https://www.csis.org/blogs/technology-policy-blog/how-accurate-are-facial-recognition-systems-%E2%80%93-and-why-does-it-matterhttps://www.npr.org/2021/01/05/953515627/facial-recognition-and-beyond-journalist-ventures-inside-chinas-surveillance-sta2022-01-251h 00The Not So Scientific MethodWere we successful in buying NFTs?We took our new NFT knowledge and put it to the test this week... We tried buying NFT's! And spoiler alert: we weren't as successful as we wanted to be. Listen in with us as we discuss the trials and tribulations of going to OpenSea and trying to buy an NFT!2022-01-1125 minThe Not So Scientific MethodShould you invest in NFTs?I know you're all wondering.... what exactly is an NFT? We were wondering that too. And honestly, even after doing this whole episode, we're still not sure that we really understand what's going on. But come along for the ride with us as we explain the word fungible, discuss the similarities between baseball cards and NFTs, and basically just try to understand what all the hype is about.Article Referenced:https://www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faqhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-fintech-nft-data-idCAKCN2EB1I8https://finbold.com/global-interest-in-nfts-soars-by-426...2022-01-041h 04The Not So Scientific MethodIs going to a Christmas market worth it?That's right ladies and gents, we went to a Christmas market just to get the inside scoop for ya'll. We ate food, took in all the string lights, spent money on things we don't need, and pined over some hot chocolate. We'll break it all down for you and let you know if you should spend your hard earned free time to trek into the city and visit one yourself. Then we'll break it down even further with some insider info Jamie got from a German colleague who knows the ins and outs of authentic European Christmas markets.2021-12-1432 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWould Christmas markets reduce consumerism?Are you a fan of string lights, hot chocolate, and shopping for handmade items from small businesses? As with any basic millenial, us too. That's why this week we're talking about Christmas markets. You know, the ones that in your head are a stroll through a light snow fall with a warm drink in hand, but in reality are elbowing through a crowd to look at a lot of expensive things. Although, we are definitely willing to take a trip to an authentic market in Germany to see if these markets are just the cure to typical consumerism.... 2021-12-0745 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWas our Black Friday ruined by global supply chain issues?How was your Black Friday? Kind of lame? Same here unfortunately... On this episode we talk about our Black Friday shopping experiences and determine whether or not the global supply chain ruined everything. Hint: the global supply chain has ruined Jamie’s cat’s diet.2021-11-3023 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhy are car prices so insane right now?You asked and we delivered… this week we’re breaking down the microchip shortage and what kind of havoc it’s wreaking on the auto industry. If you’ve looked into buying a car recently, you probably know that car prices are insane right now. But why is that? And when can we expect things to go back to normal? We’ll break it all down for you right here.Articles Referenced:https://www.popsci.com/technology/global-chip-shortage/https://www.asml.com/en/technology/all-about-microchips/microchip-basicshttps://www.though...2021-11-2348 minThe Not So Scientific MethodHow much food truck food can we eat in one weekend?Talking about food trucks all last week made us crave some good old fashioned food truck grub. So this week we went out and got some - and we're sharing all the details right here. Should you get a corndog covered in potato? We think you should. How about some craft ice cream? Definitely a good idea in our book. So grab a snack and come listen.2021-11-1640 minThe Not So Scientific MethodHave food trucks increased in popularity over the past decade?We know it's not really the season for outdoor dining... but honestly when is it not the season to eat everything... This week we're talking about food trucks! Jamie basically just wanted an excuse to talk about her favorite taco place again (Carlitos plz sponsor us). So take a listen and learn all about the history of food trucks and why it seems like they're everywhere these days.Articles Referenced:https://www.history.com/news/from-chuck-wagons-to-pushcarts-the-history-of-the-food-truckhttps://mobile-cuisine.com/business/history-of-american-food-trucks/https://prestigefoodtrucks.com/2020/03/history-of-food-trucks-and-how-theyve-shaped-america/2021-11-091h 00The Not So Scientific MethodWho had the best celebrity Halloween costume of 2021?Here's a little extra treat and no tricks, kids -- although we (unfortunately) couldn't find a Spirit Halloween expert, we did find some celebrity Halloween costumes we want to talk about. Tune in to a special edition of NSSM, and see which costumes got us into the spooky spirit the most.https://pagesix.com/article/best-celebrity-halloween-costumes-2021/2021-11-0240 minThe Not So Scientific MethodHow does Spirit Halloween make money?We’re bAaAaCk! But unlike a poltergeist, you want us around. Especially after we left you alone for so long. But, rest assured, in order to show how sorry we are... we’re all treats, no tricks as we get back into the podcast swing of things talking about the true spirit of the spooky season: Spirit Halloween.Forbes.com - "Spirit Halloween's Scary-Good Strategy"TheList.com - "The Untold Truth Of Spirit Halloween"Indeed.com - "What does everyone do for a job after Halloween?"2021-10-261h 02The Not So Scientific MethodWhat's the deal with the Olympics?We're back, all you inquiring minds, and we are so, so sorry to leave you on read for so long. To make up for it and (honestly) because we can't really pass up a chance to discuss it, we decided to go for the gold and talk about the Olympics. So stretch out those hamstrings, everyone, and get ready for some education on the Olympics' history, some hefty stats, and, of course, Noreen and Jamie's mildly strong opinions on the 2020 Tokyo Games.“The Olympic Games” - History.com article“Visual Analysis of Olympi...2021-08-031h 10The Not So Scientific MethodBritney Spears Speaks Out (and other episode follow ups)!With the breaking news of Britney Spears talking to the court about her conservatorship, we couldn't help but do a follow up episode! Listen now to hear our thoughts about Britney as well as follow ups on our episodes about the NCAA, the Supreme Court, and elections with ranked choice voting.2021-06-2937 minThe Not So Scientific MethodShould student athletes get paid?We know what you're thinking... those greedy colleges are at it again, taking all of our money -- and now they're even profiting off of us! But this week Noreen and Jamie are here to prove that isn't really the case. Although college athletes can make their universities a lot of money and definitely gain them notoriety, it's a complicated topic to consider if student athletes should be paid. What are the unintended consequences? Where is the money coming from? And why is the NCAA so adamant about keeping students from earning money even though they are the stars...2021-06-221h 04
It's Always The Husband75: Why Does Your Garage Reek Worse Than Bigfoot's Butthole?Send us a textShow: Forensic Files Episode: Foundation Of Lies S5E12When Noreen Boyle disappears on New Year's Eve, she leaves behind a husband and two children. Her husband, Dr. Jack Boyle, leaves suddenly New Year's Day to his new house in a town 3 hours away. What is he doing in that house that is so important? Why does he always come back sore and exhausted? Why does he have a wife and a pregnant girlfriend? Check out our website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/837988Linktree: https://linktr.ee/i...2021-06-2258 minThe Not So Scientific MethodVacation Time!This week we're taking a break -- but don't worry! We'll hit you with some more quality content next week. Until then, cheers!2021-06-1502 minThe Not So Scientific Method4 Day Work Week with MattWe know you were all hoping for a peek behind the curtain, so this week we're talking to a very special guest -- Noreen's fiancé, Matt! He's the luckiest of all (not only because he gets to marry Noreen) but because he gets Friday off every week. We'll go over all the pros and cons of 4 day work weeks, working third shift, and what having a 3 day weekend means for vacation time.2021-06-0833 minThe Not So Scientific MethodShould we switch to 4 day work weeks?Noreen has kind of an issue, guys -- her fiance has a 4-day work week and she doesn't. But, alas, stemming from this bitterness comes a whole new episode of "The Not-So-Scientific Method" in which she and Jamie take a closer look at a work week that's only four days long, and what kind of plus and minuses comes with it. The pluses? Extra day off for a weekend trip. Minuses? Well...they'll get back to you.Articles Referenced:TheConversation.com - "Economics of a four-day working week: research shows it can save businesses money"2021-06-011h 03The Not So Scientific MethodTheme Park Engineering with Amanda and DanielleKeeping with the theme of theme parks (see what we did there), Noreen and Jamie talk to their friends, Danielle and Amanda, who have a ton of experience in the themed entertainment industry. Hear what they have to say about how they got into this kind of work -- and what exactly goes into making a theme park -- right here. Themed Entertainment Association: https://www.teaconnect.org/index.cfmIAAPA Conference: https://www.iaapa.org/expos/iaapa-expoAmanda's Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/starbornamanda2021-05-2530 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhat it's like to work for Disney with Skipper BriannaJamie and Noreen are following-up their Disney data episode with this guest episode featuring their friend, Bri. Now, yes, Bri is a Disney fan, but her qualifications go beyond that; she actually used to work at Disney World on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and as a skipper on the (world famous) Jungle Cruise. Listen to what kind of insights she has—and what she can tell the girls about Disney—right here.2021-05-1853 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhy does everyone love Disney World?Disney is one of the most magical places on this planet and don't even try to tell Jamie and Noreen that people past the age of 10 shouldn't still love it (it's kind of Jamie's hill to die on). It's their love of that media conglomerate and a Magic Kingdom that gets the ladies talking this week, although hot take: maybe the magic behind Disney's success is just flawless customer service and a heightened attention to detail? Full deets on that, right here. Articles Referenced:AmandaLui.com - "Imagineering Information"MagicGuides.com...2021-05-1156 minThe Not So Scientific MethodDiscussion on Apple Products with Fabian from Chaminger PodcastWe're back to the usual grind this week and we're talking to Fabian Chagoya from the Chaminger: Becoming Xceptional Podcast! We go into Fabian's personal journey to becoming an Apple stan and explore more in depth some reasons why people love Apple (and why that might not be such a bad thing). So make sure your iPhone, Apple Watch, and your AirPods are charged so you won't miss a second of this conversation.Chaminger website: https://chaminger.com/2021-05-0455 minThe Not So Scientific MethodLate Spring Break - Bloopers & Bonus OuttakesCollege kids aren't the only ones who get to go on spring break! We're taking the week off from our normal content, but we wanted to drop into your feed with some bonus outtakes and bloopers from this season. Come back next week to continue our chat about how much Apple sucks (including some fresh new rants from Jamie's recent Apple dilemma).2021-04-2717 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhy does everyone love Apple products?Noreen is of the opinion that Apple products are just a tad bit overrated: Everything they make is basically the same exact thing, only way more expensive. But this wasn't always so--Apple became explosively popular in the U.S. for a reason, right? This is exactly what the girls set out to understand--why people started to stan Apple in the first place, and what's so appealing about the brand--from what they sell to their store--in general.Articles Referenced:BusinessInsider.com - "Apple's iPhone revenue is bigger than any other tech company's total revenue"2021-04-201h 01
All Things CrimeSolving Crime With DNA - The Not So Scientific Method PodcastDetectives, CSIs and attorneys are not the only ones interested in how crimes are solved, DNA and the M-Vac system! As it turns out, engineers and other scientific disciplines are too!In this episode Jared was a guest on The Not So Scientific Method Podcast and talk about both criminal and genealogical DNA, the M-Vac system and how All Things Crime came to be. Definitely check out Jamie and Noreen's podcast, The Not So Scientific Method wherever you listen to podcasts!https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-not-so-scientific-meth-71516031/...2021-04-1458 minThe Not So Scientific MethodUsing DNA to Solve Crimes Interview with Jared BradleyThis episode finds Jamie and Noreen chatting it up with Jared Bradley, the host of the "All Things Crime" podcast and all-around DNA collection expert. The three explore how that deoxyribonucleic acid can be used in solving crimes, how new advancements are allowing crimes to be solved with smaller amounts of material, and what that may imply for commercial genealogical DNA. Interested? Then hit that play button, baby. M-Vac DNA Collection SystemM-Vac News ClipsAll Things Crime Youtube ChannelAll Things C...2021-04-1353 minThe Not So Scientific MethodIs commercial DNA testing unethical?You can make a career out of anything these days--just watch one "House Hunter Internationals" episode and be shocked by the ridiculous careers some of those clowns have. But, anyway, speaking of weird careers, some folks got the bright idea to make a business out of commercial DNA testing and, boom, here we are. We're so deep in it, in fact, that decades-old cold cases are being solved, and they don't even need the actual perp to submit their DNA to identify them. So, yeah, while it's great that this new horizon of DNA testing potentially helps early diagnostics...2021-04-0656 minThe Not So Scientific MethodSt. Patrick's Day Interview with Margaret MooreThis week we're diving even deeper into the world of everything St. Patrick's Day with the most Irish person we know (and one of our oldest friends), Margaret Moore! She'll explain what it means to her to be Irish and how to respectfully celebrate everyone's favorite day to drink (hint: it doesn't involve a Kiss Me I'm Irish t-shirt or shamrock sunglasses). We suggest you put on your Irish sweater, listen to some bagpipes, and truly get to know the reason for the season. And grab a Guinness while you're at it.Some articles to learn about...2021-03-3040 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhat is St Paddy's Day all about?You thought we forgot... but we could never. We're breaking down everything you wanted to know about everyone's favorite day to pretend to be Irish, St. Patrick's Day. Learn everything you wanted to know about leprechauns, beer, shamrocks, corned beef and cabbage -- the works. So grab a Guinness and share in the craic as we discuss one of our favorite holidays, St Paddy's Day. Articles Referenced:History.com - "History of St. Patrick’s Day"NationalGeographic.com - "Did St. Patrick Really Drive Snakes Out of Ireland?"...2021-03-2352 minThe Not So Scientific MethodPaparazzi / Celebrity Photographer Interview with Kelly JordanWe know y'all haven't gotten enough Britney in your life... So this week we go even further into the Britney of it all and talk to a great guest, Kelly Jordan, who happens to be a retired celebrity photographer (and Noreen's cousin). She'll provide a different perspective on the interactions between photographers and celebs with a few good stories thrown in for good measure. 2021-03-1636 minThe Not So Scientific MethodDid the media ruin Britney Spears?Are you like everyone else and can't get over how much the world has screwed over Britney Spears? Us too. We're here to break down all the ins and outs of how the media has destroyed Britney from a young age to how she continues to be ruined by her own father, Jamie Spears.Articles Referenced:PewResearch.org - "Public Blames Media for Too Much Celebrity Coverage"RoperCenter.Cornell.edu - "Going All the Way: Public Opinion and Premarital Sex"Reuters.com - "Purity rings enter world...2021-03-091h 17The Not So Scientific MethodDoes money buy happiness interview with Larry SprungIn this episode, we expand upon our previous theory regarding money's relationship to happiness (and Noreen's dwindling dream of getting a chauffeur) with special guest, Larry Sprung. He is the Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial so, yeah, he knows what's up. Listen in to hear what Larry has to say, and learn about the real relationship between cash and joy. Mitlin Financial Website: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/Mitlin Money Podcast Website: https://mitlinmoneymindset.com/Our Website: https://nssmpod.wixsite.com/notsoscimethod2021-03-0237 minThe Not So Scientific MethodDoes money buy happiness?Listen, if you're a miserable person you're going to be miserable no matter what. But, from a living standpoint, having money does help along the way. In order to dive deep into this oft-discussed, very existential question, Noreen and Jamie look at stats regarding money's relation to happiness and overall life satisfaction, plus how that might change based on where you live in the U.S. So does mo' money, indeed, cause mo' problems? Find out right here.Articles referenced:CNBC.com article - “Here’s how much money you need to be happy, according to a...2021-02-231h 00The Not So Scientific MethodIntuition vs Mental Illness Interview with Victoria ShawIn this week’s episode, Noreen and Jamie talk to psychic Victoria Shaw, and it’s like she has ESPN or something. Kidding. But for real, she has pretty otherworldly abilities and has a psychology degree to boot. Victoria helps the girls expands on their discussion regarding having psychic abilities, and what delineates between having them and having a potential mental illness. And wait—we’re sensing something. Are you going to press “play” in half a second? Yeah, baby!Victoria's Website: https://victoriashawintuitive.com/Intuitive Connection Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IntuitiveconnectioncommunityOur Webs...2021-02-1659 minThe Not So Scientific MethodIs being a psychic medium a gift or an illness?Are you ~hearing voices~? Or is it just the 1 millionth day of quarantine talking? You honestly may never know but hopefully this episode will bring you some clarity. We're attempting to uncover all the data about how the brain works when speaking to the other side and un-blur the line between psychic ability and mental illness. Channel your spirit guides and listen up! Website: https://nssmpod.wixsite.com/notsoscimethodArticles Referenced:PsychologyToday.com - "Study Finds the Unexpected in the Brains of Spirit Mediums"ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...2021-02-0959 minThe Not So Scientific MethodFriends at Work Interview with Jason WasserThis week we're continuing our conversation about having friends at work with Jason Wasser, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Certified Entrepreneur & Business Coach. We'll go over all kinds of interpersonal relationships and how they play out in the workplace. Learn how to set boundaries, define levels of friendship, and make the best out of your interpersonal relationshipsYou Winning Life Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youwinninglife/Our Website: https://nssmpod.wixsite.com/notsoscimethod2021-02-0247 minThe Not So Scientific MethodIs it important to have friends at work?Noreen and Jamie are pretty friendly folk, in case you couldn't tell. Talk to them for five minutes in the bathroom line at a bar and, baby, you're in for a couple of shots on them. But what about at work? In an environment where you have to be able to respect everyone around you, should you know about their weekend escapades? And although it may be critical to make connections with people to make it through the day, could it be more trouble than it's worth? The girls get into the pros and cons of having close coworkers...2021-01-2654 minThe Not So Scientific MethodBeFun BeKind Bonus - Women Thriving in Tech & Staying Creative - Jamie and NoreenJoin Jamie and Noreen, engineers by day and the hosts of The Not So Scientific Method Podcast by night, in a discussion about what it’s like working as women in a field usually dominated by men. Learn some facts about women in technical careers, how to thrive in your role, and how pursuing a passion project can help balance your technical and creative side. BeFun BeKind Website: https://befunbekind.com/2021-01-2236 minThe Not So Scientific MethodStudent Loan Interview with Drive With Us PodcastWelcome to the new year and the new format everyone. This week we expand our discussion on student loan debt by talking to the hosts of Drive with Us Podcast. We'll get the scoop on repaying federal student loans and deciding whether or not the big price tag was worth it.Website: https://nssmpod.wixsite.com/notsoscimethodDrive With Us Podcast Website: https://drivewithuspodcast.com/2021-01-1927 min
BeFun BeKind PodcastWomen Thriving In Tech & Staying Creative - Jamie and NoreenJoin Jamie and Noreen, engineers by day and the hosts of The Not So Scientific Method Podcast by night, in a discussion about what it’s like working as women in a field usually dominated by men. Learn some facts about women in technical careers, how to thrive in your role, and how pursuing a passion project can help balance your technical and creative side. Join our weekly live discussions https://befunbekind.com2021-01-1835 minThe Not So Scientific MethodCan the student loan crisis be fixed?Welcome back for season 2! We know you missed hearing about all the hard hitting topics, so we’re coming in hot with a big one with a large amount of principle and even more interest: student loans. Whether you have a ton or none, we venture to guess you’ve heard a lot about how much college costs have risen in recent years (along with basically everything). So sit back and try not to cry as we get to the bottom of student loans.BeFun BeKind Live Event: https://befunbekind.com/listing/how-to-thrive-as-a-woman-in-a-technical-field-maintain-creative-balance/...2021-01-121h 00The Not So Scientific MethodEnd of Season 1 - Exciting News, Bloopers, and OuttakesHappy New Year, everyone! Not only is 2020 officially over, but we here at the Not So Scientific Method have a little bit of a gift for all of you to start 2021 off right: an entirely new format. That's right -- to start off season two next week, we'll be changing things up around here to make sure you're getting the facts straight about each subject we cover in a digestible, even more fun format. We're even having a virtual live event, hosted by our friends at BeFun BeKind. Before then, enjoy some bonus outtakes and bloopers from the recording...2021-01-0516 minThe Not So Scientific MethodWhat is Christmas all about?It's the most wonderful time of the year, and not because 2020 is (finally) almost over. It's Christmas time, baby, the season of giving and getting gifts that we usually break bank on. In this episode, Jamie and Noreen give you the sweet, sugarplum facts on where Christmas came from, how it got to where it is today, all sprinkled in with a few little fun factoids and stats. But most importantly, happy holidays, and Happy incoming (and hopefully better) New Year!Articles Referenced:LearnReligions.com - "Enjoy the Complete Christmas Story of the Birth of...2020-12-2258 minThe Not So Scientific MethodIs free news a good thing?BREAKING BREAKING -- read all about it! Noreen and Jamie are covering -- you guessed it -- news. Specifically, how frustrating and biased news can be, and just what people are doing to get the truth. They also have their friend Claudia on as the guest "expert" (she's a reporter and may or may not write these descriptions), so get ready for some wine-fueled commentary and cold hard facts. Articles Referenced:PBS.org - "Milestones in the History of Media and Politics"HowStuffWorks.com - “How have 24-hour news stations affected soc...2020-12-151h 16The Not So Scientific MethodDo people actually make money in MLM's?We would like to invite you all to join our team of BOSS BABES on our mission to change the world! Make the most amazing change in your life and you too can stop being a cog in the corporate machine. Does this sound familiar?? Maybe we’re trying to recruit you for our MLM… Take a listen this week to learn all about the scamminess of MLM’s (you know like Young Living Essential Oils, Herbalife, Arbonne, or as we like to say more generally -- pyramid schemes) and find out just how much money people make from sellin...2020-12-0859 minThe Not So Scientific MethodIs decriminalizing drugs a good idea?There was a lot going on during the election. Like, a lot. For example -- did any of you notice how many states either legalized or decriminalized drugs (like that biddy Oregon, that made every drug decriminalized?)? Well, if you didn't, now you do! And also now you get to listen to us talk about the effects of this Portugal (which already decriminalized all drugs years ago), the effects of Colorado legalizing marijuana earlier this decade, and what the potential effects will be for the states that just approved them this year. Get high, get low, kids.2020-12-011h 01The Not So Scientific MethodWhat is Thanksgiving all about?Throw on your bonnets and harken back to first grade -- it's time to revisit the history of Thanksgiving. Jamie and Noreen go over the history of the worst day for turkeys in America, and sprinkle those mashed potatoes of knowledge with some spicy fun facts (know which side dish is number one in each state? Well, listen and find out, ya dingus). So press play, and a Happy Thanksgiving to all you butterballs out there.Articles Referenced:NY Times - Thanksgiving Myths Fact CheckNewsweek - Difference Between Pilgrim and...2020-11-2456 min