Thinking Unchained Podcast

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"Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner." - Lao Tzu Let's unchain our thinking. Unchain it from religions, cultures, traditions, outdated belief systems...from our parents' old ideologies.  “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson  Step into the intricately woven world of "Thinking Unchained," the podcast that unchains your thinking. Join me on a profound journey through the diverse lenses of science, religion, philosophy, psychology, and personal life experiences. Each episode delves into the multifaceted nature of human existence, exploring how these perspectives intersect, clash, and ultimately enrich our understanding of life.  Hosted by Unchained Thinker, a passionate seeker of knowledge. Although, I call myself that name, I am aware I have just begun my journey to unchaining my thinking. As I walk toward the horizon of wisdom, my horizon expands ever more. As I reach one of my Ithakas, Another Ithaka appears in my view. Whether you're a knowledge enthusiast, curious about the unknown, a philosopher pondering the big questions, a believer seeking the heterogeneity of spiritual truths, or someone navigating the complexities of the human mind, this podcast offers something for everyone. 

  1. 2D AGO

    #14 - The Complex Simplicity of Health

    If you would like to read my essay, you can find it at https://thinkingunchained.com/writings/ This episode explores why living a healthy life feels both simple and impossibly hard. It challenges the comforting myths we tell ourselves, single causes, single cures, single villains, and invites listeners to see health not as a riddle to solve, but as a relationship to tend. Through vivid metaphors and grounded reflection, the episode unpacks how modern life strains the body from every angle: erratic eating, chronic stress, sedentary days, and disrupted sleep. It examines how both pharmaceuticals and “natural” remedies can become seductive shortcuts, offering tidy solutions to problems rooted in complex patterns of living. Rather than blaming the body or glorifying quick fixes, the episode calls for a return to the basics: nourishing food, consistent sleep, daily movement, and intentional stress management. These practices are simple in principle yet demanding in execution—requiring participation, discipline, and a willingness to honor the body’s complexity. Ultimately, the episode argues that health is not a hack or a miracle product. It is a lifelong craft, a daily practice, and a conversation with oneself. Healing begins not with a pill or a potion, but with clarity, consistency, and the courage to engage with the full landscape of our lives. Support the show

    13 min

  2. 5D AGO

    #13 - The Bitter Side of Sugar

    If you would like to read my essay, you can find it at https://thinkingunchained.com/writings/.  We blame sugar for what is, in truth, our own excess. Sugar is not the villain—it is simply energy, neutral until we overwhelm the body with more than it was built to carry. In this episode, we explore what really happens when sweetness becomes constant: how tiny crystals turn into traffic jams in our bloodstream, how the body’s rivers thicken into syrup, and how the quiet agreements between our organs begin to erode under the weight of relentless overindulgence. Through vivid metaphor and grounded reflection, we examine why the problem isn’t the occasional treat but the high frequency and high volume of sugar woven into modern life. We look at how sugary and diet drinks flood the body like rush‑hour traffic, how excess energy accumulates when intake outpaces movement, and how balance—not restriction—is the path back to health. This is not a call to fear sweetness. It is an invitation to understand it.  To return to proportion.  To rediscover the body’s natural rhythm. If you’ve ever wondered why small daily choices can reshape your physiology over time, or why the simplest habits often carry the greatest consequences, this episode offers a clear, compassionate lens. It’s a reminder that sugar is simple—we are the ones who complicate it—and that healing begins when we remember the power of balance. Support the show

    9 min

  3. JAN 26

    #12 - Yessir

    If you would like to read my essay, you can find it at https://thinkingunchained.com/writings/.  In a world that praises obedience more loudly than insight, one figure stands at the center of a quiet tragedy: Yessir. Conditioned to comply, rewarded for silence, and shaped by systems that fear dissent, Yessir becomes the emblem of a deeper cultural ailment. This episode unpacks the anatomy of unquestioning obedience—how fear sparks it, how conditioning cements it, and how entire organizations and societies crumble when voices like Yessir’s go unheard. Through narrative, reflection, and critique, we explore what happens when intelligence is muted, when leaders prefer echoes over ideas, and when the courage to question is slowly trained out of us. This is a story about the cost of silence, the danger of compliance, and the urgent need for leaders who welcome resistance rather than punish it. A call to those who feel hollowed by obedience.  A challenge to those in power who fear dissent.  A reminder that progress is born not from “yes,” but from the brave, necessary friction of honest minds. If you’ve ever swallowed a question, dimmed your insight, or felt the weight of unspoken truth—this episode is for you. Support the show

    10 min

  4. JAN 18

    #11 - The Voice

    If you would like to read my essay, you can find it at https://thinkingunchained.com/writings/.  In this episode, I explore a lifelong dialogue with something I can only call The Voice—a presence that first appeared in 1998 with a single command: Write. What began as a faint whisper grew into an unrelenting force, shaping my thoughts, my creativity, and ultimately my understanding of myself. Over the years, that single Voice multiplied into many—contradicting, overlapping, demanding to be heard. They quiet only when I write, as if the page itself is the boundary where chaos becomes coherence. Through this inner chorus, I uncover a deeper truth: the Voices are not separate entities, nor are they divine messengers. They are reflections of the mind’s own complexity—shadows cast by a single flame. In writing, I learn that the Voice is both me and not me, a meeting point between the self and something larger, something ancient, something shared by seekers across history. This episode journeys through uncertainty, revelation, and the fragile line between inspiration and madness. It questions the nature of truth, the danger of certainty, and the power of interpretation. It asks whether the Voice is a guide, a mirror, or a threshold to the parts of ourselves we rarely dare to face. Ultimately, this is not a story about prophecy—it’s a story about listening. About writing as an act of discovery. About embracing multiplicity as the soul’s way of remaining infinite Support the show

    10 min

  5. 04/21/2025

    #10 - Millionaire Televangelists Are the New Pharisees and Sadducees.

    If you would like to discuss today's episode or comment on it, please visit Thinking Unchained.  In this episode, I explore Jeremiah 23 and Ezekiel 34—two powerful chapters where God expresses his wrath against corrupt prophets and leaders who misguide the people. Though these scriptures were written in ancient times, their message still resonates today, especially when examining the modern phenomenon of televangelists who exploit faith for personal gain.  I read two passages that give prophetic warnings and challenge people to rethink the way faith is manipulated in our time.  Tune in for a listen of two passages that confront the uncomfortable truths about leadership, accountability, and what it truly means to shepherd the faithful.  Support the show

    10 min

  6. 04/14/2025

    #9 - Christians and God Use the Devil

    If you would like to discuss today's episode or comment on it, please visit Thinking Unchained.  In this thought-provoking episode, I delve into the intriguing concept of the devil as a cosmic scapegoat. Exploring its role in the grand narrative of existence, I ask: Could the devil be an invention of God, designed to sidestep accountability for the world's suffering and evil? And how do humans harness this idea to evade blame for their own destructive actions? Join me as I challenge traditional beliefs and uncover the deeper implications of this ancient duality, redefining the age-old tale of good versus evil.  Support the show

    17 min

  7. 04/07/2025

    #8 - Jesus Was Lied to by His Parents

    If you would like to discuss today's episode or comment on it, please visit Thinking Unchained.  Dive into the intriguing possibility of how Joseph and Mary may have shaped Jesus' life by lying to him telling him he was the chosen one. Explore how his belief in that lie influenced his philosophy, actions, and the historical ripple effects of his existence. Despite living a life centered on this idea, Jesus emerged as a profound thinker with a timeless approach to humanity and life. In this episode, I encourage you to live a life filled with goodness, not because of the fear of hell or to get a reward in heaven. Instead, I advocate for a life of goodness, rooted in the truth that we are all interconnected parts of this universe and of each other Job 1:6-12  English Standard Version  6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 1 Corinthians 11:1 New International Version Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. Support the show

    22 min

  8. 03/31/2025

    #7 - God is Good and Evil, Everything and Nothing - Part 2

    If you would like to discuss today's episode or comment on it, please visit Thinking Unchained.   Dive into a mind-expanding exploration of spirituality, consciousness, and the very fabric of existence. What if our brains are not just biological machines but finely tuned antennas, receiving and processing information from the infinite vastness of God’s consciousness? As we move through dark matter—God's essence itself—we uncover profound messages and seek to decipher the ultimate meaning of life. In this episode, I challenge the role of ritualistic religion, questioning if it stifles the individual journey to connect with God. Join me as I break free from tradition and embrace a personal, transformative relationship with the divine. John Archibald Wheeler Phillip Mainlander Job 1:6-12  New International Version  6 One day the angels[a] came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan[b] also came with them. 7 The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?”  Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it.”  8 Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil.”  9 “Does Job fear God for nothing?” Satan replied. 10 “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land. 11 But now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.”  12 The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your power, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.”  Then Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.  John 14:8-9  New International Version  8:Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”  9: Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?  Support the show

    35 min
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"Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner." - Lao Tzu Let's unchain our thinking. Unchain it from religions, cultures, traditions, outdated belief systems...from our parents' old ideologies.  “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson  Step into the intricately woven world of "Thinking Unchained," the podcast that unchains your thinking. Join me on a profound journey through the diverse lenses of science, religion, philosophy, psychology, and personal life experiences. Each episode delves into the multifaceted nature of human existence, exploring how these perspectives intersect, clash, and ultimately enrich our understanding of life.  Hosted by Unchained Thinker, a passionate seeker of knowledge. Although, I call myself that name, I am aware I have just begun my journey to unchaining my thinking. As I walk toward the horizon of wisdom, my horizon expands ever more. As I reach one of my Ithakas, Another Ithaka appears in my view. Whether you're a knowledge enthusiast, curious about the unknown, a philosopher pondering the big questions, a believer seeking the heterogeneity of spiritual truths, or someone navigating the complexities of the human mind, this podcast offers something for everyone. 

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  • Creator
    Unchained Thinker
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Thinking Unchained Podcast
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