CAPS LOCK

Samantha Feher
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CAPS LOCK

CAPS LOCK is a podcast designed to help you live bigger, better, louder, and longer. Come back every Sunday at 8 AM ET for new episodes, or watch with video on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @lifeincapslock.

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    The Truth About Vaping, Smoking, and Nicotine

    In this episode, Sam meets with Caroline Vasquez Huber and Hilary Dubin, the founders of Quit With Jones: a company designed to help you quit vaping by way of nicotine replacement therapy and cognitive behavioral support. They discuss what's actually inside a vape, how (in some ways) vaping can be worse than smoking cigarettes, and what's in it for you if you manage to quit. They also get to the root of nicotine itself—is it dangerous? How should it be used? What's up with ZYN? Listen to this episode if you vape, or also if you don't (Sam has never touched one, but had the time of her life making this episode lol). Key moments: 00:35 About the guests (our first duo!) 02:16 The current stats on vaping are SHOCKING 03:06 People are using cigarettes to quit vaping 04:57 How people get into vaping in the first place (+ personal stories) 07:00 Quick history lesson on vapes and vaping 07:52 Do vapes actually help you quit smoking? 09:33 The FDA’s stance on vapes and e-cigarettes 09:47 Which carcinogens are in your vape (terrifying!) 10:04 Scary fact about vaping vs. smoking cigarettes 10:38 Vape juice includes ingredients that are banned from cleaning products lol 12:34 The worst chemicals in vape juice 14:51 The actual (financial) cost of vaping 15:53 The impact of vaping on sexual and reproductive health (insane) 17:22 The impact of vaping on your skin and hair 18:56 Is nicotine dangerous on its own? 20:36 What nicotine does to your brain 21:47 Nicotine and the reward center in your brain (origin of tolerance and addiction) 23:33 The dangers of ZYN and other nicotine pouches 24:40 Why they decided to quit vaping (personal stories, so good) 25:20 How Caroline found out she was vaping the equivalent of 2 packs of cigarettes per day 30:33 The vaping fact that made Hilary quit for good 31:13 How to calculate how much nicotine you’re vaping 33:01 Why the existing cessation options weren’t working 35:25 Smoking, vaping, nicotine, and diet culture/weight loss 38:08 Why they started Quit With Jones 38:44 The psychological side of quitting or recovering from addiction 40:20 The Quit With Jones app (listen if you want to quit vaping) 42:01 How much money Hilary has saved this year by quitting vaping 43:18 Sam has a genius business idea (brag) 43:58 Data on how well Quit With Jones works 44:50 Eliminating the stigma around “relapsing” in smoking and vaping 47:39 The future of smoking, vaping, and nicotine use Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock  Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock  Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr

  2. JAN 19

    Everything You Need to Know About Caffeine

    In this episode, Sam goes on a caffeine deep dive after traumatizing herself with an energy drink on an empty stomach (lol). She explores the physical and mental effects of drinking caffeine, plus how much you should be having, when you should be having it, and what types you should look for. She shares some shocking findings about synthetic caffeine (BAD), as well as the possibility of using caffeine as a preventative tool to protect against Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's (GOOD). Listen to this episode if you want to optimize the way you use caffeine, or if you just want to feel and perform better at work or in the gym. Key moments: 01:10 What inspired this episode 01:45 Sam's mantra about symptoms 02:24 Storytime 10:15 Sam's exact caffeine routine 12:35 What actually...is...caffeine? 13:13 The difference between natural and artificial caffeine 14:01 How natural caffeine is processed for consumption (also fun nerd moment!) 15:41 How synthetic caffeine is made (INSANE) 16:51 Craziest thing Sam has ever heard about caffeine 17:25 Somehow it gets worse 19:25 What does caffeine do in your body? 20:00 Caffeine and the brain 20:15 How caffeine impacts your sleep 21:50 How caffeine impacts your cognition 22:53 Yerkes-Dodson law broken down (important) 23:56 How caffeine impacts your memory 25:30 Caffeine and your mental health 25:44 Caffeine and anxiety 26:35 How caffeine affects your emotional state 27:14 Caffeine and depression (unexpected) 28:21 Long-term impacts of caffeine on your brain 28:28 Caffeine’s role in preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia (this is bananas) 29:55 Caffeine’s role in preventing Parkinson’s 31:10 The short-term physical effects of caffeine on your body 32:07 Caffeine overdose 32:20 How caffeine helps us in exercise/at the gym 33:26 The long-term physical effects of caffeine on your body 34:39 The most popular caffeinated products and their pros/cons 34:47 The benefits of drinking coffee (and the best way to drink it) 35:55 The benefits of drinking tea (and what kind is best) 36:57 The truth about energy drinks 39:03 Caffeine pills 39:49 Yerbamate 40:56 Can you become addicted to caffeine? 42:24 Upcoming episode topics Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock  Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock  Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  3. JAN 12

    How to Become a Morning Person

    In this episode, Sam (who has been a night owl her entire life) explains why she decided to try being a morning person, how she fell in love with it, and why being a morning person is kind of amazing. Then, she offers 20 tips, strategies, and life hacks for making yourself a morning person when you're not naturally inclined. Listen to this episode if you want to start waking up earlier, develop healthier habits, stop staying up too late, and feel less tired throughout the day. Key moments: 00:35 Some quick pod updates 02:13 Small but exciting CAPS LOCK milestones! 02:45 Prenuvo scan updates and $300 discount code 04:56 An amazing motivational quote 05:38 Intro to becoming a morning person 06:40 Sam’s morning person origin story 14:10 Sam’s wellness routine in 2025 15:41 Is being a morning person genetic? 17:23 Why is it better to be a morning person? 22:51 Sam’s experience becoming a morning person 28:09 The only drawback so far 28:48 Potential future episode topic? DM me your thoughts! 33:25 20 tips for becoming a morning person! 33:52 What is circadian rhythm? 35:43 The real reason blue light is bad for you 37:53 Sam makes a confession lol 40:04 2 things to do immediately when you wake up 42:43 A funny tip but one of the most motivating ones 44:09 Sam shares a surprising fact about caffeine 46:24 One of Sam’s favorite productivity life hacks 48:27 Hilarious morning person tip that Sam invented 50:07 Sam’s hot take on a common morning person tip 51:19 Sam’s exact sleep schedule for 2025 56:09 How what (and when) you eat affects your sleep 59:14 Sam spits absolute bars Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock  Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock  $300 off your full-body Prenuvo scan: www.prenuvo.com/SAMANTHAFEHER Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 9m

  4. JAN 5

    Aliza Kelly: How Astrology Impacts Your Life at Different Ages

    In this episode, Sam meets with celebrity astrologer Aliza Kelly. They discuss astrology for skeptics, what's going on in the stars right now (plus what it means for us all), and how the stars impact you at all different times throughout your life. Listen to this episode if you're not sure you believe in astrology, if you want to learn how to better understand and apply it to your life, or if you want to know more about the astrological significance of different times in your life. Key moments: 04:30 For people who don’t believe in astrology... 05:05 A shocking fact about astrology 11:55 The surprisingly short history of psychology and mental health 12:49 The biggest misconceptions about astrology 14:17 Why Aliza became an astrologer 19:04 How to use astrology as a tool and apply it to your life 19:53 Astrology and manifestation 21:54 Astrology as a wellness practice 24:45 Turning your passion into a business 28:00 What’s going on in the stars right now 28:33 Jupiter in Gemini and what it means for us 31:03 What Jupiter in Gemini did to Sam in 2024 lol 36:04 When your Saturn return really happens (it's not when you think) 37:15 Misconceptions about Saturn return 37:36 Astrological events we all experience (and when we'll experience them) 38:01 Why your late 20s are such an important time 38:55 What is your progressed lunar return? (Lesser known but important) 41:05 What is your nodal opposition? (Lesser known but important) 43:28 What does Saturn return mean for you? 45:53 This VERY popular astrology app is a scam 48:17 What apps you should use instead of that one 49:06 How to interpret your own chart Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock  Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr

  5. 12/29/2024

    Doomscrolling Is Killing You: How to Reduce Your Screen Time

    In this episode, Sam gets a wake-up call about her social media habits, and explores how (and why) Big Social gets and keeps our attention. Then, she explores the impacts of social media on our mental and physical health, as well as our interpersonal relationships. In the second half of the episode, Sam outlines 10 actionable strategies for reducing your screen time and changing your social media habits. Key moments: 00:34 Sam reveals her alarming amount of screen time 01:30 How much of the year we spend looking at screens 02:39 How did we get here? 03:14 How and why social media are designed to keep us online 05:32 The impact of social media on our mental health 06:59 Find out if you have a social media addiction 07:34 Harvard study that explains social media addiction perfectly 09:30 The impact of social media on our physical health 10:02 How social media is causing major diseases 10:56 The impact of social media on our relationships 12:52 So now what? 13:39 10 strategies to stop doomscrolling 14:39 The location of your apps matters 16:32 The role of color 18:09 What you should be doing right before bed 19:49 Stop doing this with your phone (we all do it) 21:31 A good in-app hack 22:31 Can you do this anti-screen exercise? 24:43 Change this setting right now 26:40 Two types of goals you can set to help reduce screen time 28:46 The surprising way your calendar app can help 30:14 Anti-screen hard mode (self-reflection required) 32:45 Sam's biggest pet peeve 33:28 How to find the underlying reason why you're scrolling Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock  Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock  Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  6. 12/22/2024

    Why and How I Stopped Drinking: My Sober Curious Journey

    In this episode, Sam gets vulnerable about a scary experience she had while drinking, and how it compelled her to examine her relationship with alcohol more closely. You'll learn some key statistics about the physical impacts of alcohol consumption, some science-backed info about the emotional toll it takes on you, and strategies for staying sober in the face of peer pressure and temptation. Listen to this episode if you're considering taking a break from alcohol, if you're already sober and seek connection through it, or if you're just interested in Sam's journey. Key moments: 03:15 How much alcohol is safe for human consumption 03:42 Physical impacts of alcohol consumption 04:25 Are you binge drinking? Find out here 05:15 Defining excessive alcohol consumption 07:56 Emotional impact of alcohol consumption 08:39 Sam's relationship with alcohol 10:51 Trigger warning and Sam tells a vulnerable story 17:41 Emotional suppression origin story 22:21 Why and how alcohol causes anxiety 24:06 Why your sober curious journey isn't sticking 25:27 How going sober has changed Sam's life 27:10 Tips for staying sober in the face of peer pressure and temptation 34:37 Upcoming CAPS LOCK episodes Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock  Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock  Join WHOOP. Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  7. 12/15/2024

    Hilary Hoffman: Pivoting in Your Career When You Feel Stuck at Work

    In this episode, Sam meets with Hilary Hoffman, founder and CEO of The Soto Method. They explore what it's like to feel unhappy at work, how to pivot toward your passions, and the right way to start and scale a business. Listen to this episode if you feel stuck at work, or if you want to turn your passion into a business, but you're not sure how. Key moments: 06:47 Why Hilary stayed at her job, even though she wasn't happy 09:28 Transparency about money at work 11:51 Motivation vs. fulfillment 14:38 Why she left a high-income finance job to start Soto 16:59 How she built her body (and how she developed the workouts for Soto) 18:32 Predictability can be a good thing...here's why 19:47 Every market is oversaturated—do it anyway 22:52 How she started a business from scratch 27:26 What to do if you don't have the resources to start a business 32:19 Her purpose (and constantly re-centering on it) 35:01 When you're doubting yourself... 37:41 How she transferred skills from finance to Soto 38:30 One of the most important skills for a successful entrepreneur 41:31 The role your (romantic/life) partner plays in your journey 45:39 On setbacks, fear of judgment, and other obstacles Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock  Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m

  8. 12/08/2024

    How to End (And Heal From) Your Toxic Situationship

    In this episode, Sam talks about a particularly nasty situationship (yes, that one), and explores the 5 major lessons she took away from her experience. Then, she shares 6 actionable strategies for finding yourself, healing, and building self-worth after your situationship ends. Listen to this episode if you feel stuck in a situationship and need the motivation to get out, or if you're struggling after the end of your situationship and you want to focus on self-love. Key moments: 00:32 Sam's situationship story 06:17 The end of the situationship 08:00 Intro to the 5 major lessons 09:00 Lesson #1: Self-worth and situationships 13:25 How to build your self-worth (3 exercises) 19:14 Lesson #2: If you feel embarrassed, stupid, or crazy... 24:11 Lesson #3: If your situationship left some scars... 26:36 What to do if your ex reaches out 27:42 Lesson #4: "I miss having someone to text all the time" 32:04 Lesson #5: How to find your soulmate 33:09 Strategies for healing from your toxic relationship 33:39 How group fitness changed my life 35:14 A life hack if you're prone to anxiety or overthinking 36:26 The most important healing strategy IMO 36:47 My favorite podcasts (besides CAPS LOCK lol) 37:14 Why you should find a man who reads books 38:54 Change your relationship with social media Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock  Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock  Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min

  9. 12/01/2024

    How to Make and Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

    In this episode, we explore what holds us back from setting, pursuing, and achieving our New Year’s resolutions. You’ll learn practical, effective strategies for making progress toward your goals, and even learn how to rewire your brain so it’s easier to accomplish goals over time. Listen to this episode if you don’t know where to start with making New Year’s resolutions, or if your New Year’s resolutions have failed in the past, and you want to achieve them this time around. Key moments: 01:46 How to determine what you truly want 03:26 How you’re self-sabotaging in the goal-setting stage 05:38 Fear of failure vs. fear of judgment 08:14 Why your New Year’s resolutions fail 10:03 Why you need to set goals 12:54 The truth about dopamine 14:48 The simplest, most effective goal-setting method 16:18 The 3 things you should do right after setting your goal 20:05 Here’s how many New Year’s resolutions you should make 23:09 My 2 favorite strategies for making progress toward goals 27:22 How long it actually takes to form a habit 28:07 How I got my dream job right out of college 31:16 The $30 product that changed my life (linked below) 35:34 Upcoming CAPS LOCK episodes Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock  Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock  Join WHOOP. Buy the Intelligent Change Productivity Planner. Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  10. 11/24/2024

    Welcome to CAPS LOCK

    Welcome to CAPS LOCK, a podcast designed to help you live bigger, better, louder, and longer. If you don’t know where to start, this is a good place. Meet me (Sam), learn about the purpose of the show, and explore early episode topics. CAPS LOCK premieres on December 1, 2024, and new episodes will be released every Sunday at 8 AM EST. If you like this trailer, subscribe or follow to get notified about future episodes, and please leave me a rating or review so I can continue to improve the show. Thanks for listening—talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock  Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    8 min

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CAPS LOCK is a podcast designed to help you live bigger, better, louder, and longer. Come back every Sunday at 8 AM ET for new episodes, or watch with video on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @lifeincapslock.

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  • Creator
    Samantha Feher
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Samantha Feher LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    CAPS LOCK

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