Inwards Worlds

Atem Astor Tangap

Welcome to "Inward Realms," the podcast that explores the depths of the spiritual universe within us. Join us as we unlock ancient wisdom, discover consciousness secrets, and explore the transformative power of self-reflection. Through interviews with spiritual leaders and practitioners and solo explorations of meditation and mindfulness techniques, "Inward Realms" provides a portal to a deeper understanding of the self. Whether you're a seasoned seeker or beginning your exploration, welcome to "Inward World," where the journey within becomes the adventure of a lifetime.

  1. 2d ago

    The Procrastination Trap

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Why Your Brain Repeats Mistakes | Episode 2: The Procrastination Trap Why do individuals continue to delay tasks of significant importance? This behavior is not attributable to laziness or poor time management. Rather, procrastination primarily stems from emotional factors rather than issues with time management. In this episode of the Alexia Podcast, Tess, Senior Educator at Alexia Network AI, examines the underlying psychological mechanisms of procrastination. This episode addresses the following topics: The reasons task avoidance produces immediate relief and the ways in which this relief reinforces future avoidance behaviorsThe influence of present bias, which causes immediate, smaller rewards to appear more valuable than larger, delayed rewardsFindings from neuroscience regarding the interaction between emotional and executive planning systems in the brainThe psychological distance individuals perceive from their future selves and the resulting tendency to defer responsibilitiesA practical strategy for facilitating task initiation by altering the experience of the initial moments of engagementThis episode synthesizes research from psychologists Tim Pychyl, Fuschia Sirois, Hal Hershfield, and Samuel McClure to provide an evidence-based explanation of procrastination and actionable strategies for addressing it. For those new to the series, it is recommended to begin with Episode 1: The Prediction Machine. The subsequent episode is Episode 3: The Lies We Tell Ourselves. Subscribe and enable notifications to remain informed about future episodes of Why Your Brain Keeps Making the Same Mistakes. Alexia Network LLC: Providers of advanced technology and software solutions designed for future needs. #Psychology #Procrastination #BrainScience #Productivity #HumanBehavior #SelfImprovement #AlexiaPodcast #AlexiaNetwork

    The Procrastination Trap
  2. Oct 27

    The Prediction Machine

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 1: The Prediction Machine Alexia Podcast · Why Your Brain Keeps Making the Same Mistakes Host: Tess, Alexia Network AI Sr. Educator Summary: You recognize the mistake, yet repeat it. Why? In this first episode of an eight-part series on how the human mind works, we examine a key insight: your brain was designed for survival, not to present reality. Understanding this system is the first step toward change. In this episode A familiar scenario: despite your intentions, you repeat the same late-night mistake.Central question: If you recognize the mistake, why is it difficult to avoid repeating it?This is not a matter of weakness or laziness; your brain is functioning as intended.The brain is built for survival, not accuracy. It accounts for about 2% of body weight but uses roughly 20% of resting energy.According to Karl Friston and Andy Clark, the brain acts as a prediction machine. It generates expectations and uses sensory input mainly to adjust them.Daniel Kahneman describes two modes of thought: fast, automatic System 1 and slow, deliberate System 2. System 2 often rationalizes decisions System 1 has already made.Recurring mistakes are predictable, not random.Key takeaway: Your brain is not broken; it is making predictions. These predictions can be changed. The series: Across eight episodes, we explore why we procrastinate, lie, love as we do, and behave irrationally. Next episode: Episode 2: Procrastination. Discover why the task you keep avoiding is not a time issue. People mentioned: Karl Friston, Andy Clark, Daniel Kahneman This podcast is educational and is not medical or psychological advice. Alexia Network LLC: Technology and Software Solutions Built for the Future. © 2026 Alexia Network LLC. All rights reserved.

    The Prediction Machine

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Welcome to "Inward Realms," the podcast that explores the depths of the spiritual universe within us. Join us as we unlock ancient wisdom, discover consciousness secrets, and explore the transformative power of self-reflection. Through interviews with spiritual leaders and practitioners and solo explorations of meditation and mindfulness techniques, "Inward Realms" provides a portal to a deeper understanding of the self. Whether you're a seasoned seeker or beginning your exploration, welcome to "Inward World," where the journey within becomes the adventure of a lifetime.