The Brain Candy Podcast

Laugh and learn with Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge as they cover psychology, pop culture, human interest, and science, and make everything from The Kardashians to quantum physics accessible to all. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 Brain Candy®. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013) and the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts) or metadata analysis agrees to our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for third-party automated processing.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Affair BnB, Gen Z Misogyny, & The Stripper Spending Index

    Sarah tapped into her Horse Girl history during her vacation in Costa Rica. Hear about an AirBnB lawsuit where a man having an affair got caught because of his host's review. We get some very bleak news about Gen Z men/boys, why they're more misogynistic than older generations, and what we think is going to happen. We find out how men's stripper spending habits can predict a bad economy before economists can. We learn about oversharing, why some people do it, why they shouldn't, and why Susie loves it. Join Susie and Sarah for The Brain Candy Podcast’s 1000th episode celebration: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/brain-candy-1000th-episode-event/ 00:00 - Sarah's Costa Rica Trip and Rediscovering Her Horse Girl Past 14:43 - Man Sues Airbnb Host After Affair Exposed by Doorbell Camera 24:21 - Unpacking Gen Z's Traditional Views on Gender and the Manos... 46:52 - How Stripper Spending and Men's Underwear Predict Recessions 50:28 - Why Being Open and Sharing Personal Information is Beneficial 01:01:30 - Final Thoughts, Event Tickets, and Podcast Support Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandypod and you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase! Head to https://cozyearth.com and use our code BRAINCANDY for up to 20% off. Head to https://www.wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 Brain Candy®. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013) and the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts) or metadata analysis agrees to our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for third-party automated processing. #StripperSpending #Misogyny #AffairBnB #BestPodcast #Winner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 2m
  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Fish Doorbell, Chimp Crystals, & The Traitors

    Don't forget to come celebrate our 1000th episode with us because it's gonna be incredible! We learn about an online community that helps fish get to their spawning locations by ringing a "doorbell" that alerts locals to let them through a lock. We find out if chimps love crystals as much as people, and scientists theory for why humans are drawn to them. We discuss Punch the chimp who has been reduced to hanging out with a stuffed animal because none of the chimps like him (including his mom). We learn the tricks to being a good liar, how to spot a liar, and why people get tricked on The Traitors reality show. And we discuss how the Pitt is making Susie wonder how we're alive, but making Sarah thankful for the resilience of her body. And Susie talks about a marathon runner who might miss out on the championship because the lead car that guides the race led her down the wrong road! Is that fair? What should those rules be? Join Susie and Sarah for The Brain Candy Podcast’s 1000th episode celebration: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/brain-candy-1000th-episode-event/ 00:00 - Join Us for Our 1000th Episode Party! 05:31 - Susie's Tropical Travel Woes: Jellyfish Stings 09:49 - Jess McClain's Marathon Misfortune: Led Astray 16:27 - Is Fourth Place Truly the Worst in a Race? 21:54 - Crowdsourcing Fish Passage with a Digital Doorbell 26:58 - Delicious & Healthy Meals for Your Feline Friends 29:09 - Why Chimpanzees Are Drawn to Sparkling Crystals 37:39 - Punch: The Chimp Who Cuddles a Stuffed Animal 41:30 - Find Your Perfect Style with Daily Look 41:39 - Unpacking Deception: Lessons from The Traitors 58:09 - The Human Body: Fragile Yet Miraculously Resilient 1:01:59 - Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: For 50% off your order, head to https://www.dailylook.com and use code BRAINCANDY For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://www.smalls.com/braincandy Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandy LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 Brain Candy®. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013) and the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts) or metadata analysis agrees to our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for third-party automated processing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 3m
  3. 12 MAR

    Jury Duty, Overcoming Friction, & Safe Men

    Our girl Sarah was a good citizen and performed her civic duty of jury duty, so we hear about all the insanity, nonsense, and protocol she went through just to perform the thankless task of justice. Plus, she had a post-birthday snowboarding experience with a bunch of ladies, and she is riding the high of powder playtime. We hear why friction gets a bad rap when it's actually important to survival. We discuss a man who thought he had lung cancer, but really he had inhaled an everyday household item. We learn which men Sarah counts as "safe men" even though she doesn't want them romantically. Plus, we learn about "facial conformity" and how if an actor doesn't get botox or plastic surgery they're perceived as more talented. Join Susie and Sarah for The Brain Candy Podcast’s 1000th episode celebration: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/brain-candy-1000th-episode-event/ 00:00 - Sarah's First-Hand Account of the Jury Duty Process 20:00 - Dismissal and Reflection on the Flawed Jury System 23:37 - Finding Joy and Community at an All-Women's Snowboarding Event 28:52 - Unpacking the Foundational Role of Friction in Life and Technology 33:47 - The Wild Story of a Man Who Inhaled a Toy at Age 7 42:06 - Discussing Competence and Protection in the "Safe Man" Archetype 46:59 - Facial Conformity in Hollywood and the Power of Empathy 56:28 - Upcoming Events, Partner Codes, and Patreon Content Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Head to https://www.brodo.com/CANDY for 20% off your first subscription order and use code CANDY for an additional $10 off. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BRAINCANDY at https://www.oneskin.co/BRAINCANDY #oneskinpod LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 Brain Candy®. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013) and the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts) or metadata analysis agrees to our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for third-party automated processing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    57 min
  4. 9 MAR

    Crisis Management, Sistine Chapel Sweat, & Slippery When Wet

    Susie explains why nearly every human uses a blanket while other animals don't. We discuss the documentary Murder in Glitterball City about a gay couple accused of murdering a man and the ways kink and drugs obscured the crime. We find out why the Sistine Chapel is restoring Michelangelo's The Final Judgement and removing salt from the piece. Susie explains what a crisis manager claims are the keys to making good decisions under pressure and how he's applying them to his own life now that he's in a health crisis. We learn why scientists are confused about why ice is slippery, but don't worry, because Sarah's got a theory... Join Susie and Sarah for The Brain Candy Podcast’s 1000th episode celebration: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/brain-candy-1000th-episode-event/ 00:00 - Celebrating 1000 Episodes and Sharing Personal Stories 10:05 - Unraveling the Mystery: Why Humans Need Blankets 20:31 - Achieve Thicker, Stronger Hair with Nutrafol 22:05 - Unpacking the Kink and Crime in Glitterball City 32:03 - Simplify Your Groceries and Meals with Hungry Root 34:34 - Tourist Sweat and the Sistine Chapel's Restoration 38:42 - Applying Crisis Management to Life's Challenges 49:36 - Unanswered Questions: The Science Behind Slippery Ice 54:20 Join the Candy Club and Support the Podcast Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life when you go to https://www.hungryroot.com/braincandy and use code braincandy. Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code BRAINCANDY LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 Brain Candy®. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013) and the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts) or metadata analysis agrees to our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for third-party automated processing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min
  5. 5 MAR

    Lunge Marathon, Serial Pooper, & Gourmand Syndrome

    Sarah's mom had to have surgery, and we find out how one of our recent episodes could've prevented this unfortunate incident. Let's just say: plank at your own risk. A man decided to do an entire marathon doing lunges instead of running like a normal person, and, spoiler alert, it didn't go well. Sarah talks about two ladies who got locked into a Scottish castle overnight. Susie has breaking serial pooper news. A woman was caught going number two on a hiking trail every morning, and you will not believe her excuse. Sarah reveals one of the worst moments of her life involved stumbling upon the remains of an outdoor defecator, and she is still traumatized. Sarah explains Gourmand Syndrome, an incredibly rare condition that creates a burning passionate and need for gourmet food, and we have follow up questions... 00:00 - Sarah Reflects on Her Gay Identity and Past Relationships 04:29 - Embracing Messy Personal Growth: The Butterfly Analogy 09:32 - Taking Control of Finances with Rocket Money App 12:03 - Sarah's Mom Wins Plank Competition, Ends Up with Hernia 15:19 - Challenging Gender Norms in Traditionally Male-Dominated Spaces 20:12 - Elevating Your Kitchen with Caraway's NonToxic Cookware 22:58 - The Jackass Who Tried to Lunge an Entire Marathon 26:04 - American Tourists Accidentally Locked Inside a Scottish Castle 31:46 - Unbelievable Serial Pooper Story and Sarah's Traumatic Encounter 42:46 - Experiencing Ultimate Comfort with Cozy Earth Bedding 44:28 - Gastrointestinal Doctor Explains the Science Behind Farts 47:45 - Personal Farting Policies and Food Sensitivity Discoveries 52:26 - Rare Brain Injury Leads to Intense Obsession with Gourmet Food 56:18 - Final Thoughts and How to Support Brain Candy Podcast Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://rocketmoney.com/BRAINCANDY Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code BRAINCANDY for up to 20% off. Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandypod you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase! LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 Brain Candy®. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013) and the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts) or metadata analysis agrees to our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for third-party automated processing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    58 min
  6. 2 MAR

    Tourette's Syndrome, Quad God, & The Queen of Chess

    Sarah and Susie are participating in an unconventional macabre game when they predict which celebrities will die this year, but Sarah argues it's a "celebration of life." We debate the Tourette's Syndrome scandal at the BAFTAs and consider what the appropriate way to handle it was. Susie shares a story of a woman who's AI chatbot started claiming she would meet her soulmate at a particular time and place, and, spoiler alert, she didn't, but now she's raising alarm bells about the persuasive nature of AI and LLMs. We discuss the Olympic skater known as the Quad God and his disappointing performance in Madrid, and we learn the science of "choking" when put under pressure and techniques to help prevent the "yips," or choking when stressed. Susie describes The Queen of Chess documentary, the sexism in the sport, the little girl who beat Bobby Fisher's 30-year record, and why grown men are petrified of losing to a girl. 00:00 - Sarah's Mystery Orthotic Sandals and 1000thEpisode Party Plans 06:07 - Debating the Ethics and Fun of the Celebrity Death Pool 13:22 - The BAFTA Tourette's Incident: Ableism vs. Offense 19:21 - Woman's Al Chatbot Predicts Soulmate, Raises Alarm Bells 32:36 - Olympic Skater's Disappointment and the Science of Choking 51:43 - Documentary on Judit Polgar, Chess Sexism, and Bobby Fischer 01:01:58 - Support the Podcast: Join Candy Club and Use Sponsor Codes Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Get $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to https://wildgrain.com/braincandy to start your subscription today! This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandy Go to https://thrivecausemetics.com/braincandy for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 Brain Candy®. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013) and the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts) or metadata analysis agrees to our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for third-party automated processing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 3m
  7. 26 FEB

    Love is Blind, Wife Swap, & Doctorate Bragging Rights

    Is love truly blind? Just ask the Love is Blind contestant who accidentally glued her eyeball shut (we're not laughing, you are). Today, we're celebrating Sarah's birthday by hoping she gets to do what she loves most, sneaking food into the cinema. We also vent about a torturous hike ruined by unprompted motivational speeches from men on the trail. Then, we get into the science of attraction. Think you have a "type"? Sarah explains why you're wrong, who you actually like, and why the person of your dreams is probably already off the market. The Dating Debate: Be honest, do you actually have a "type" or do you think it's all a myth? #LoveIsBlind #DatingMyths #RelationshipAdvice #DatingPsychology #MovieSnacks #HikingAdventures #TrailEtiquette 00:00 - Bragging Rights, New Toys, and Jury Duty Woes 04:43 - Movie Theater Snacks and Questionable Tax Practices 08:20 - Why '100%' and 'Correct' Are Overused 18:17 - Nail Glue in Eye and Body's Amazing Resilience 25:50 - Conquering the Manitou Incline and Annoying Motivators 42:48 - Dating Psychology, Deal Breakers, and Sarah's 40th Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/braincandy LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 Brain Candy®. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013) and the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts) or metadata analysis agrees to our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for third-party automated processing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min
  8. Triggering MTV Experience, America's Next Top Model Documentary, and EMDR Therapy

    23 FEB

    Triggering MTV Experience, America's Next Top Model Documentary, and EMDR Therapy

    Lordy, lordy, Sarah is almost 40! In this episode, Susie shares a wild story she heard about the OJ Simpson case that has her questioning everything. We also dive into the America's Next Top Model documentary. As two women with reality TV backgrounds, we found it triggering, and discuss why people get so offended when we share negative experiences from our time on MTV. From the chaos of TV to the delights of recovery, we then explore the topic of EMDR therapy. We break down what experts are saying about it, why there is disagreement on why it works, and the concerns about some therapists getting fast and loose with their implementation of it. Finally, Susie discusses an interview with a woman who had no idea she was pregnant and accidentally gave birth in a toilet. We examine how it is possible for someone to be completely unaware of their pregnancy. In This Episode: Sarah is almost 40!A wild story about the OJ Simpson caseThe America's Next Top Model documentary and our MTV reality TV experiencesWhat experts say about EMDR therapy and its implementationHow someone can not know they are pregnant and give birth in a toilet 00:00 - Celebrating Sarah's 40th Birthday and New Life Priorities 02:38 - Discovering Joy in Zumba with Weights and Heels 06:36 - Unpacking the Wild OJ Simpson Son Conspiracy Theory 09:37 - Sarah's Birthday Celebrations and Mom's Recovery Journey 12:56 - Finding Inspiration in Older Olympians and Age Milestones 16:51 - Susie's Humorous Longitudinal Study Urine Sample Incident 21:17 - Healthy, Easy Meals with Hungry Root Delivery Service 23:39 - The Triggering Truth of America's Next Top Model Exploitation 37:49 - Finding Emotional Support and Feeling Lighter with Better Help 40:16 - Why People Dismiss Negative Reality TV Experiences 45:35 - How EMDR Therapy Reprocesses Trauma and Negative Beliefs 53:05 - The Shocking Story of an Accidental Toilet Birth 59:58 - Exposing Gender Bias in 'Psychotherapist' vs. 'Therapist' Titles 01:05:31 - Final Thoughts and Verbo Care Partnership The Sponsors & Partnerships we Love: Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life when you go to https://www.hungryroot.com/braincandy and use code braincandy Support the Brain Candy Podcast: Website: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Book Recommendations: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Merchandise: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Candy Club: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Sponsor Codes: https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Follow Us on Social Media & Platforms: LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 Brain Candy®. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013) and the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts) or metadata analysis agrees to our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for third-party automated processing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 6m

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Laugh and learn with Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge as they cover psychology, pop culture, human interest, and science, and make everything from The Kardashians to quantum physics accessible to all. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 Brain Candy®. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013) and the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts) or metadata analysis agrees to our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for third-party automated processing.

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