Thoughts to Start

Chris Boyd
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My thoughts, your thoughts, anyone and everyone's thoughts to start conversations, exploring the 4 [W]'s of how we know things. This is a passion project based on an ongoing poll/questionaire that I've been posting on my Instagram story for the past few years with the intent to really understand and see what others think. Follow me @boydster.chris to answer, ponder, suggest questions and topics, and even ask to be my next guest!

Episodes

  1. 02/19/2021

    Ya'know...that sciency word

    We've all read scientific articles, pieces of research, etc. Some we understand, but maybe alot of it we don't. Words that we've never seen before or maybe just flat don't know what they really mean. What's the use of research if we can't understand it? Is this based on an unrealistic standard that is starting to outdate itself? Would you listen to research that used everyday, common language? I have two returning guests, Dr. Stephen Tysoe (professor of chemistry) and Ben Weissman (linguistics specialist and cognitive science lecturer) to discuss opposing views on those very same questions.  Want more? Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. This project is based on my polls that I do on Instagram @boydster.chris where you can send in questions, comments, and even suggest topics or click the link below to send me a voice message! https://anchor.fm/thoughtstostart

  2. 02/14/2021

    A Compromising Situation

    What do you think of when you hear the term "alternative medicine"? Have you ever used herbs or maybe grandma's remedy to help with aches or pains? Join my guest, anthropologist and herbalist Paul Parrett, as he describes his research within herbalism, his experience in the community, as well as how he lives out his practice.  Want more? Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. This project is based on my polls that I do on Instagram @boydster.chris where you can send in questions, comments, and even suggest topics or click the link below to send me a voice message! https://anchor.fm/thoughtstostart

  3. 01/18/2021

    What you say...

    Why do we yell? What is the reason for loudness? Why are some languages harder to learn than others? Have you ever considered what the way you speak tells about you? Join my guest, Cognitive Science lecturer and linguistics specialist, Ben Weissman, and I as we discuss these very questions and more. Want more? Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. This project is based on my polls that I do on Instagram @boydster.chris where you can send in questions, comments, and even suggest topics or click the link below to send me a voice message! https://anchor.fm/thoughtstostart

  4. 12/12/2020

    "I'm okay" does not mean Ok

    You never know what someone goes through just by looking at them. 2020 has been an especially hard year for many, including myself. From remote-learning, to daily stress over constant legal and social changes, many have been no stranger to feelings such as depression, anxiety, along a whole slew of mental health related issues. My guest talks about her journey using ketamine-infusion therapy to help cure her depression, along with different steps she took in getting to her final resolution.  Resources mentioned: www.betterhelp.com (online, affordable counseling) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Want more? Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. This project is based on my polls that I do on Instagram @boydster.chris where you can send in questions, comments, and even suggest topics or click the link below to send me a voice message! https://anchor.fm/thoughtstostart

  5. 11/21/2020

    Gen-Z and Dr. T

    How shocking is our modern world to those that came before us? What was it like then versus now? How far have we come? Find out by joining  Professor Dr. Steven Tysoe, professor for Chemistry at RPI, and I as we discuss life in the pre-2000's era, the drinking age, and drugs.  Want more? Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. This project is based on my polls that I do on Instagram @boydster.chris where you can send in questions, comments, and even suggest topics or click the link below to send me a voice message! https://anchor.fm/thoughtstostart

  6. 11/14/2020

    What a Simp

    What is a simp? The highly popular, much awaited, and unfortunately highly relevant topic of the Gen-Z era. Come explore what it means (once again) to date in social media saturated world with me and my guests! Want more? Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. This project is based on my polls that I do on Instagram @boydster.chris where you can send in questions, comments, and even suggest topics or click the link below to send me a voice message! https://anchor.fm/thoughtstostart

  7. 10/02/2020

    Flow with Me

    My guest and I talk about being in the moment, mental flow, and focus. Not necessarily new, but hopefully something a bit refreshing from the daily stress of 2020.   Want more? Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. This project is based on my polls that I do on Instagram @boydster.chris where you can send in questions, comments, and even suggest topics or click the link below to send me a voice message! https://anchor.fm/thoughtstostart See past polls on the TTS Instagram @boydsthoughtbubble

  8. 09/25/2020

    Stress Is Success

    Join my guest, who is a current undergrad at MIT, and as we talk about leadership, balancing expectations, and mental health. Want more? Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. This project is based on my polls that I do on Instagram @boydster.chris where you can send in questions, comments, and even suggest topics or click the link below to send me a voice message! https://anchor.fm/thoughtstostart

  9. 09/18/2020

    Hard Jobs feat. Parent

    The joys, pains, and challenges of parenting with my special guest Erin Aguilar. Join us as she goes over journey of being both a mom and a step-mom. To see more from Erin, follow her @erin_ag on Instagram. Want more? Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. This project is based on my polls that I do on Instagram @boydster.chris where you can send in questions, comments, and even suggest topics or click the link below to send me a voice message! https://anchor.fm/thoughtstostart

  10. 09/10/2020

    Beyond the Looking Glass

    Join my roommate Faizah and I as we discuss body image and normalization culture. Both topics have been trending recently all over the internet and so we go over some answers that I received on my polls as well as telling some of our personal challenges with our own body image.  What about you? What's your story? Share via contact below! Want more? Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. Based on my polls that I do on Instagram, follow me on Instagram @boydster.chris where you can send in questions, comments, and even suggest topics.

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About

My thoughts, your thoughts, anyone and everyone's thoughts to start conversations, exploring the 4 [W]'s of how we know things. This is a passion project based on an ongoing poll/questionaire that I've been posting on my Instagram story for the past few years with the intent to really understand and see what others think. Follow me @boydster.chris to answer, ponder, suggest questions and topics, and even ask to be my next guest!

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Boyd
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Boyd
  • Show Website
    Thoughts to Start