Melhores podcasts sobre My Chat (2024)

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Episode 64 - A Trauma Informer 38:24

4M ago38:24

38:24

In this episode Peter (a stand-up comedian) and Kayla (a yoga teacher) chat about what trauma is, Kayla’s trauma informed yoga teacher training, fight/flight/freeze responses, playing possum, consent frameworks, human’s attempts at domesticating various animals, what to do in a bear attack, Werner Herzog’s film ‘Grizzly Man’, exorcisms, and framing…

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Episode 63 - The 'I Have a Meme' Preach 48:59

5M ago48:59

48:59

This time out Peter (comedian) and Kayla (yoga teacher) chat about The Bible (don’t get put off yet!). They discuss the differences in the tones of the gospels and why that may be, gospels and Bible books that didn’t make the canon, Jesus as a moral philosopher, how Christianity's malleability meant it could move with the enlightenment, miracles, P…

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Episode 62 - Laughter: Best Medicine vs The Dark Side of Humour 39:46

6M ago39:46

39:46

Our yoga teacher and stand-up comedian duo once again meet up to chat over a hot drink. This time it's about whether we've lacked unifying cultural references since 1997, and then there's a long discussion about laughter. They discuss why we laugh in certain settings, why one person falling over might be funny but another person falling isn't, the …

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Episode 61 - Hip Opera 43:44

7M ago43:44

43:44

The yoga teacher Kayla McCormack and the comedian Peter Brush return to chat about the hips, memory and the perception of time. Discussion includes stuff on hip anatomy, flexibility, whether emotions are really stored in our hips as some in the yoga community believe, the fallibility of our memories, repressed memories and the scandal of the recove…

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Episode 60 - This Is EFT Tapping 40:57

8M ago40:57

40:57

Peter and Kayla (a yoga teacher and a stand-up comedian) chat about what EFT tapping is, and its possible therapeutic benefits. Also discussed are acupuncture and meridian lines, Chinese medicine, how the geography of a region may affect the culture of the people who live there, echinacea, placebos and the problem of self-reporting in medical studi…

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Episode 59 - The Triumph of 'The Pill'? 39:26

9M ago39:26

39:26

Our yoga teacher (Kayla) and comedian (Peter) combo chat about the contraceptive pill, how it works, it's physical and cultural impact, the potential for a male contraceptive bill, theories of evolutionary psychology for differences in sexual behaviour, managing menstrual cycles whilst playing elite sport, and whether we've been seduced into thinki…

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Episode 58 - Experience, Resilience, Fashionable Manes and Storytelling Brains 41:56

10M ago41:56

41:56

In this episode a yoga teacher (Kayla) and a comedian (Peter) chat about aging, whether western society actually reveres the elderly, lost knowledge, the invention of the teenager, living in a high-tech image-based culture, if solar flares will knock out all of our technology one day, cycles of fashion and political thought, the demographics of peo…

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Episode 57 - Viva La Resolution 38:33

11M ago38:33

38:33

A yoga teacher (Kayla) and her faithful student (Peter, who is also a comedian btw) discuss resolutions, how easy it is to set and keep them, whether having a moral focus underpinning a resolution makes it easier to keep rather than just setting a specific goal, fake meats, the ethics of certain diets, the flaws and potential politicisation of nutr…

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Episode 56 - The Abdominal Showman 32:16

1y ago32:16

32:16

In this episode Peter and Kayla (comedian and yoga teacher, respectively) chat about the abdominal muscles, what and where they are, the benefits of maintaining healthy ones to help breathing and posture, and whether or not we should all be aiming to get a 6 pack. Also discussed are whether we live in a pro or an anti-natal society, aging and popul…

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Episode 55 - Being Mortal, Plus How To Create A Space Portal 41:05

1y ago41:05

41:05

Your favourite yoga teacher and comedian combo chat over a hot drink about mortality, day of the dead celebrations, having 4000 weeks to live, and how healthy our relationship is to death in the western world. Also discussed are whether aliens are here now visiting us, the feasibility of speed of light space travel, the origins of life, if human be…

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Episode 54 - Getting In The Mudra 35:29

1y ago35:29

35:29

Our yoga teacher and comedian combo discuss a conspiracy theory as to who might be behind the decline in religion in the west, followed by a chat about mudras. Topics include what mudras are (they're like poses for the hands, kind of) and the different meanings applied to them in different kinds of Eastern thought. Also discussed are bacteria vs us…

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Episode 53 - Breathing Party 41:52

1+ y ago41:52

41:52

A yoga teacher (Kayla) and a comedian (Peter) have a chat over a hot drink about the breath, breathing techniques, nose vs mouth breathing, where the lungs actually are, the roots of anxiety as a survival technique, the perfect sized tribe, magic mushrooms, hallucinogens or psychedelics in therapy, and whether you should just level with your kids a…

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Episode 52 - Super Strength, Super Lifespans and Not-So-Super Heroes 37:59

1+ y ago37:59

37:59

A yoga teacher (Kayla) and a comedian (Peter) discuss building strength, why powerlifting is good for women, tangible goals vs vague goals, longevity and living forever, uploading our brains to a computer, Derek Parfit and the ethics of teleportation, the art vs the artist question, Peter's celebrity lookalike, gurus, and whether it's wise to have …

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Episode 51 - A Wristy Business 41:27

1+ y ago41:27

41:27

Here we are again with yet another episode of the world's best comedian and yoga teacher podcast (to our knowledge). In this one Peter (comedian) and Kayla (yoga teacher) discuss wrist anatomy and health, RSI, carpal tunnel syndrome, the best oils, GM foods and the evolution of agriculture, dinosaurs in the bible, a very good looking rat, and wheth…

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Episode 50 - Let's Talk About Necks, Baby 38:26

1+ y ago38:26

38:26

After discussing the threat to their jobs from ChatGPT, Peter and Kayla (a comedian and a yoga teacher respectively) chat over a hot drink about disgust and ethics, whether athletes are actually healthy, the idea of taking 10,000 hours to master a skill and the neck, including common neck issues and health, how we're not owls, a magic yoga trick th…

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Episode 49 - The Upside Down Episode 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

32:34

Peter and Kayla (the comedian and the yoga teacher) chat about why it is good to be upside down sometimes, how it may help blood flow, mean potentially fewer night-time bathroom trips and the other benefits of inversions. Other topics include if ghosts exist and what they might be, whether all of western civilisation is linked to Christianity, debu…

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Episode 48 - Let's Get Metaphysical 36:47

2y ago36:47

36:47

A yoga teacher and a comedian (Peter and Kayla) tell some dad jokes before a big chat about metaphysics, philosophy and morals after Peter finally finishes reading an Iris Murdoch book. Topics include altruism, morality in a secular world, what on earth metaphysics is, Hobbes vs Rousseau, ethics in the rules of yoga philosophy and religious texts, …

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Episode 47 - Marshalling Matter 41:38

2y ago41:38

41:38

In this one Kayla (yoga teacher) and Peter (Comedian) chat about matter, anti-matter and dark matter, they discuss what all these things are, where we find them, and if we can learn any lessons from their mysteries. Other topics include whether the moon affects human behaviour, long sleeve t-shirt anxieties, plus Peter's possibly dreadful analogy w…

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Episode 46 - Consciousness, AI, Yoga Nidra FYI 41:06

2y ago41:06

41:06

Kayla and Peter (our yoga teacher and comedian duo) chat about 'the hard problem' of consciousness, theories and definitions of what consciousness is, AI, how much more complicated Facebook would be if Buddhism was real, sex robots, what the song 'we didn't start the fire' tells us about the nature of memory and then Kayla explains what exactly a Y…

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Episode 45 - In the Pocket of Big Karma 38:33

2y ago38:33

38:33

In this one Peter (the comedian) and Kayla (the yoga teacher) chat about energy. They discuss the ideas surrounding karma, energy levels, charisma, crystals and the comfort/horror of being comprised of stardust from the Big Bang, plus there's a joke about an American rock band of dubious quality. Kayla's Website: http://kaylamccormackyoga.com/ Pete…

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Episode 44 - Detox-ville and Democracy 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

Our comedian and yoga teacher combo chat over a hot drink about detoxing, they discuss pollutants, the psychology of dealing with immediate dangers vs long term ones, regulation, and democracies vs benevolent dictators. If that sounds too heavy, don't worry, other topics include bouncy castles, how we got notification dopamine hits before mobile ph…

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Episode 43 - The Brain Event 40:38

2y ago40:38

40:38

After a brief public service announcement up top, Kayla (our yoga teacher) and Peter (our comedian) chat about the brain. Topics include how to maintain good brain health, the myths and mysteries of the mirror neuron, free will, whether consciousness is located in the brain or elsewhere, phantom limb syndromes, and some other stuff about whether us…

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Episode 42 - Attention Seekers 36:58

2+ y ago36:58

36:58

Our yoga teacher and comedian duo briefly chat about alternative names for the show before diving into the topic of attention. They discuss dealing with distractions and the struggle to become engrossed in a task, the natural or unnatural attention spans of humans, the old days when they used to think novels would rot your brain and whether fiction…

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Episode 41 - Spine Connoisseur 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

29:30

Peter and Kayla chat about the back, including stuff about posture, whether human's evolving as bipeds is the origin of our back issues, and why even just listening to the podcast could be good for your back health. Other topics include tailored underwear and dogs watching Shakespeare, while Peter realises that his prospects of becoming a professio…

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Episode 33: Let's Get to Know Michy 56:27

2+ y ago56:27

56:27

Today we are getting to know one of our four amigas better, Michy. Tuning in you’ll hear about Michelle’s background growing up in Venezuela, how her family came to immigrate to the USA when the political situation started changing, her initial resistance to the move, and how her perspective changed over time. Michelle opens up about the events tha…

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Episode 40 - Jesting and Digesting 37:05

2+ y ago37:05

37:05

In this episode our comedian and yoga teacher duo chat about writing terrible stuff as a teenager, a botched mugging attempt on a London Night Bus, and digestion. Kayla explains how yoga practise or philosophy could help your digestive system, while Peter shares his secret magic formula for settling a full stomach. Why not follow us on Instagram ht…

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Episode 32: Conversation About Our Friendship and Doing Life Together 50:10

2+ y ago50:10

50:10

There is a difference between having friends and having friends you do life with. The four of us have a very unique friendship that grew organically out of respect, transparency, and love of course! Collectively, we are the best versions of ourselves and we support the best versions of each other. In this episode, we share how we came to be friends…

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Episode 31: Advice to all the Moms 31:22

2+ y ago31:22

31:22

All four of us are mothers, so we know that motherhood is as challenging as it is rewarding! Based on our experiences, in today’s episode, we are going to be sharing our top pieces of advice for all the other moms out there. We discuss the approaches that we have taken to discipline, teaching our children about budgeting, instilling a sense of resp…

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Episode 39 - Bish Bash Kosha 35:46

2+ y ago35:46

35:46

In this one our yoga teacher and comedian duo chat about the Koshas, the 5 ‘layers of self’ from the Taittiriya Upanishad (or alternatively ‘how to imagine yourself as an onion’). Also discussed are zoos vs safari parks, annoying online video tutorials, more stuff on meditation as mind training, and a minor beef about giving storm's names. If you w…

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Episode 30: Stop Tearing Down Women 29:22

2+ y ago29:22

29:22

Women seem to face a near-constant stream of scrutiny, whether it’s about the way we dress, the lifestyle choices we make, how we parent our children, or how we forge ahead in the corporate world. Even if you aren’t aware of it, nearly everyone is guilty at some point of tearing a woman down and, oftentimes, it’s other women who are the biggest cri…

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Episode 38 - A Healthy Balanced Riot of a Conversation 32:22

2+ y ago32:22

32:22

Our yoga teacher and comedian combo return to discuss balancing (physically and mentally), whether everything we do really has an equal and opposite reaction, the pitfalls of having writers block in ancient times, the possibility of inventing ‘yoga on ice’, and a macabre story idea about a jar of marmalade. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instag…

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Episode 29: Learning to Respect One Another and to Stop Justifying Bad Behavior 24:01

2+ y ago24:01

24:01

We live in a world of many conflicting beliefs and opinions, and unfortunately there is a trend toward giving the loudest voices in the room precedence over the rest. In today's conversation between the Four Amigas, we unpack some of the issues we have with intolerance in today's society. We see these problems arising in all areas of modern life, w…

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Episode 37 - Zen and the Art of Flossing 31:51

2+ y ago31:51

31:51

The podcast returns! Peter wonders if he’s becoming too Zen to do comedy, while Kayla introduces us to ‘nerve flossing’. Also discussed are the psychology behind developing an accent, and why we should all have more love for the un-popped popcorn kernels. If you would like to follow us on social media we're on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ka…

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Episode 28: Our Children Deserve Better 25:13

2+ y ago25:13

25:13

In the light of the recent school shooting in Texas, the four amigas reflect on this tragedy and some of the many other tragedies that have affected children over the past few years. We all lived close to Parkland when tragedy struck in our community a few years ago and we reflect on how, to this day, it continues to affect us and our kids. Tuning …

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Episode 27: Our Moms, Being Moms, and Mother's Day 32:14

2+ y ago32:14

32:14

Welcome back to Chatting with My Amigas! Since this week is Mother’s Day, today’s topic is motherhood. Tune in to hear each of our stories of parenting and being parented by the women in our lives. Becoming parents has made us appreciate our own mothers in a different way, as we navigate raising children in a world so different from the one we grew…

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Episode 26: Is it Wasting Time or Self Care? 13:33

2+ y ago13:33

13:33

What do your weekends look like? Do you ever look back and find that you have spent a lot of time doing nothing? During today’s chat, all four amigas share their thoughts on creating free time and spending it wisely to recharge, relax, and connect with loved ones. We touch on guilt, the influence of the pandemic on how we spend our time, and Marcy’…

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Episode 25: Pet Peeves and Things that Drive us Crazy 23:54

2+ y ago23:54

23:54

Today as we catch up with our amigas, Marcy explains a recent situation where she found herself in close proximity to someone who chews very loudly. She explains why this is a pet peeve of hers and how it inspired the topic for today’s episode. The rest of the amigas chip in with the things that bother them the most. Tuning in, you’ll hear about pe…

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Episode 24: Family Finances, Budgets, and Inflation 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

28:25

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had global ramifications, driving the cost of fuel and food up significantly. As a result, Business Insider released an article that suggests that Americans budget an extra $5200 this year. Join the Amigas today as they discuss this article and how the price increases have affected their parenting. We dive into t…

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Episode 23: Heightened Beauty Standards and the World of Dating 31:44

2+ y ago31:44

31:44

Today we, Marcy and Gigi, are joined by our dear friend Lilibeth to chat about the ever-evolving world of health and beauty, and the expenses that come with keeping up with expectations. We discuss our tendency to procrastinate making appointments and our personal beauty habits. Naturally, the conversation pivots to mood lighting and dating; Lilibe…

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Episode 22: Living in a Filtered World 23:18

2+ y ago23:18

23:18

Today we talk about living in the age of filtered lives in light of how we portray ourselves on social media compared to how we really are in reality. As women with businesses and children in school, the amigas open up about the challenges of living their lives in this day and age. Marcy starts the conversation by talking about her recent experienc…

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Episode 21: Career Challenges and Successes. Women in the Workplace 34:00

2+ y ago34:00

34:00

Seeing as though it is Women’s History Month, we thought it would be a good time to spend today’s show speaking about our careers, how they started, and where we are today! From challenges we faced as women, to struggles more immediately associated with our individual identities and situations, we have all had to work through pretty tough situation…

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Episode 36 - Switchin’ the Definitions for Yo(ga) 32:37

2+ y ago32:37

32:37

Our yoga teacher and comedian combo discuss the world’s most evil caterpillar, social dynamics in primates and whether we’re programmed to follow individual leaders as a result, the best Mitch Hedberg joke, re-imagining archaic religious texts for the modern world, and what the actual official definition of yoga literally is. If you would like to f…

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Episode 20: Advice and Opinions 26:54

2+ y ago26:54

26:54

Today the four amigas share the best advice they ever received and who it came from. Tuning in you’ll hear relationship advice that Marcy and GG received from their mothers, the parenting advice Daimy received from her mom, and how Michelle learned from her mom’s example more than her words. The amigas also discuss who they go to for advice and how…

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Episode 19: You Might Be from a Latin Family If... 28:49

2+ y ago28:49

28:49

It’s common for kids to fly the nest at the age of 18 in the American culture, but this is very different from Latina cultures where kids stay with the family sometimes for decades! Join us today as we discuss the contrasts and similarities between Latina and American familial culture, and what each of the Amigas appreciates from both. We hear why …

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Episode 35 - Jurassic, Plastic, Dinosaur Sofa-ry Park 34:29

2+ y ago34:29

34:29

Stupidest show title yet? Let us know (it’s supposed to sound like ‘dinosaur safari’, it’ll make more sense in a moment). Peter tries to figure out the best way to eat a banana and Kayla wants to buy an ethical couch but apparently everything contains plastic these days so a moral dilemma ensues. Other topics include the death of television and the…

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Episode 18: Change is Good 22:47

2+ y ago22:47

22:47

Change is inevitable and constant… It is also often tough and uncomfortable. In today’s episode, the amigas share with us some of their recent life updates. We hear how GG is currently sharing her house with her 30-year-old son and his girlfriend, how Daimy is navigating her daughter potentially quitting basketball, and Michelle’s feelings about he…

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Episode 34 - Sin Sitty? 33:19

3y ago33:19

33:19

Is sitting really as bad for you as smoking? Peter (the comedian) and Kayla (the yoga teacher) investigate the health slogan that has apparently been going around for a few years (even though one of us hadn't heard of it). Also discussed are pirate babies, NFT scams, and the conspiracy theory that Elvis might still be alive. Follow us on Instagram:…

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Episode 17: A Little bit of this ...a little bit of that 25:26

3y ago25:26

25:26

In this catch-up episode, our amigas don’t discuss any specific topic but instead talk about a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Marcy asks the amigas three questions. The first question is about when we’re going to be able to buy full shirts again, which leads the amigas into a conversation about crop tops, oversized blazers, loungewear…

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Episode 33 - How Do You Evolve a Problem like Philia? 37:58

3y ago37:58

37:58

In this episode Kayla (the yoga teacher) and Peter (the comedian) discuss the workload of St Valentine, the evolution of love and altruism, finding the right hairdresser, whether personality traits are inherent or developed, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and whether we all secretly have the same favourite colour. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagr…

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Episode 16: Marcy and Griselle Talk About Aging Gracefully 23:32

3y ago23:32

23:32

Today, we are going to broach a subject that no one ever seems to talk about and something we would like to pretend doesn’t happen to us: aging and the change of life. In this episode, Marcy opens up about when she first started experiencing symptoms of menopause, how the hormonal changes affected her life, and how it was hard for her to talk about…

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