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"We’re Not Blowing Hot Air" is a podcast – powered by Oxygen Plus (O+) – broadcast from O+'s worldwide headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During this season of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,” we focus on mental wellness as we explore some of life’s biggest, most important questions. Each month, chosen experts across a variety of disciplines, will answer fascinating questions of the human heart. Lauren Carlstrom, the President of Oxygen Plus, and her guests, will offer a fresh perspective on age-old questions in a colorful, curious exploration of this thing called Life. Subscribe to, share, rate and review "We're Not Blowing Hot Air" wherever you podcast. You can also watch us on YouTube!

  1. EP. 4: "How Can We Know Truth?" with Ryan McBeth, U.S. Intel Analyst, Cybersecurity & Social Media Disinformation Expert

    2024/06/12

    EP. 4: "How Can We Know Truth?" with Ryan McBeth, U.S. Intel Analyst, Cybersecurity & Social Media Disinformation Expert

    On this episode of "We're Not Blowing Hot Air," we explore life's fundamental question "How Can We Know Truth?" with Ryan McBeth – a U.S. intelligence analyst, YouTube personality, journalist and educator, and highly regarded military consultant on things like information warfare strategies and open-source intelligence. Ryan explains why and how propaganda and disinformation spreads like the plague on social media, which social media platform he considers a “weapon system,” and why I don’t need to be so concerned about nuclear war! Ryan’s wisdom and expertise stems from his rich educational background in systems and cyber security, and his 20 years in the U.S. Army, where he served in two-overseas-deployments as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman. A lover of life and ceasing the day, Ryan enjoys a choice cigar and fine whiskey as much as training for a marathon. Discover more about courage, truth, how to spot destructive lies in the minefield of social media, in this important episode of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air.” Editor's Note: Due to some technical difficulties, the host's video has some gaps in this episode.  About Ryan McBeth: Ryan McBeth is a multifaceted professional with expertise in intelligence analysis, software architecture, cybersecurity and content creation. A prominent figure on YouTube, Ryan shares his knowledge of military, intelligence and disinformation topics, offering valuable insights to his audience. He also serves as an intelligence consultant for NEWSMAX, lending his expertise on various national security matters. Additionally, Ryan collaborates with Veloxxity, focusing on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and information warfare strategies. Ryan also works for a company that develops AI-powered drones that deliver crucial whole blood to wounded soldiers on the battlefield in his role as the Director of Integration at Texas AeroMedLab, which is part of the University of Texas at Dallas. With two overseas deployments as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman spanning 20 years, Ryan has contributed his skills to Accenture Federal Services, where he developed cutting-edge C4ISR software. To contribute to a better world, he believes “in creating dilemmas, not problems and fighting back with knowledge.” When not immersed in his professional endeavors, Ryan may be out running, swimming or cycling, or enjoying his humidor and whiskey library. Guest Website / Social Media handles: • Twitter: @ryanmcbeth • Instagram: @therealryanmcbeth • BlueSky: @ryanmcbeth • Reddit: /r/ryanmcbeth • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RyanMcBethProgramming • For uncensored videos, check out Ryan's substack at: https://ryanmcbeth.substack.com • Like Ryan's shirts? Get your own at: https://www.bunkerbranding.com/pages/... • Want a personalized greeting?: https://www.cameo.com/ryanmcbeth • Watch all of Ryan's long form videos: Military Equipment, Tactics and Strategy Catch Oxygen Plus at @oxygenplus on TikTok and Instagram

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  2. Teaser for EP. 4:  Ryan McBeth says"Consider the Military When it Comes to Advancing Your Life!"

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    Teaser for EP. 4: Ryan McBeth says"Consider the Military When it Comes to Advancing Your Life!"

    On this episode of "We're Not Blowing Hot Air," we explore life's fundamental question "How Can We Know Truth?" with Ryan McBeth – a U.S. intelligence analyst, YouTube personality, journalist and educator, and highly regarded military consultant on things like information warfare strategies and open-source intelligence. Ryan explains why and how propaganda and disinformation spreads like the plague on social media, which social media platform he considers a “weapon system,” and why I don’t need to be so concerned about nuclear war! Ryan’s wisdom and expertise stems from his rich educational background in systems and cyber security, and his 20 years in the U.S. Army, where he served in two-overseas-deployments as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman. A lover of life and ceasing the day, Ryan enjoys a choice cigar and fine whiskey as much as training for a marathon. Discover more about courage, truth, how to spot destructive lies in the minefield of social media, in this important episode of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air.” About Ryan McBeth: Ryan McBeth is a multifaceted professional with expertise in intelligence analysis, software architecture, cybersecurity and content creation. A prominent figure on YouTube, Ryan shares his knowledge of military, intelligence and disinformation topics, offering valuable insights to his audience. He also serves as an intelligence consultant for NEWSMAX, lending his expertise on various national security matters. Additionally, Ryan collaborates with Veloxxity, focusing on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and information warfare strategies. Ryan also works for a company that develops AI-powered drones that deliver crucial whole blood to wounded soldiers on the battlefield in his role as the Director of Integration at Texas AeroMedLab, which is part of the University of Texas at Dallas. With two overseas deployments as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman spanning 20 years, Ryan has contributed his skills to Accenture Federal Services, where he developed cutting-edge C4ISR software. To contribute to a better world, he believes “in creating dilemmas, not problems and fighting back with knowledge.” When not immersed in his professional endeavors, Ryan may be out running, swimming or cycling, or enjoying his humidor and whiskey library. Catch Oxygen Plus at @oxygenplus on TikTok and Instagram

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  3. EP. 3: "How the Bleep Do I Deal with Aging Parents?" with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, Psy.D., licensed psychologist specializing in trauma and addiction!

    2024/03/25

    EP. 3: "How the Bleep Do I Deal with Aging Parents?" with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, Psy.D., licensed psychologist specializing in trauma and addiction!

    We dive into life's difficult question “How The Bleep Do I Deal With Aging Parents?" with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt – a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California who is an expert in trauma and addiction. We explore the financial and emotional toll experienced by both adult children and aging parents, and how trauma and addiction can compound the struggle to connect and cope with the inevitable process of aging and end of life. Drawing from more than 20 years’ experience helping survivors of trauma and addiction heal, Natalie shares her feedback on real situations with aging parents. Moreover, she offers practical advice and resources on how to get help with issues like trauma and addiction. Dr. Natalie Feinblatt is a licensed clinical psychologist who earned her BA in Psychology from UC San Diego, and her MA and PsyD from Pepperdine University. Dr. Feinblatt is currently in private practice and specializes in helping people heal from addictions and trauma. Learn more and contact Dr. Feinblatt at https://drnataliefeinblatt.com. Follow her @healingwithdrnatalie. Find a therapist on Therapist Finder: PsychologyToday.com Resources on Healing from Trauma and Addiction: The Body Keeps the Score– This book by Bessel van der Kolk explores the effects of trauma on the mind and body, providing valuable insights into healingComplex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving– Pete Walker's book offers guidance for those dealing with complex trauma, helping survivors move toward thrivingIt Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle– Mark Wolynn explores the concept of inherited family trauma and offers strategies to break the cycleAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents – Lindsay C. Gibson's book provides insights for adult children dealing with emotionally immature parentsFacing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, and How It Sabotages Our Lives – Pia Mellody's work focuses on codependency and how it can affect relationshipsAddiction Recovery Resources: Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook– This workbook offers practical exercises and guidance for individuals on the path to addiction recoverySMART Recovery Handbook – SMART Recovery is a science-based approach to addiction recovery, and this handbook provides tools and strategiesCatch Oxygen Plus at @oxygenplus on TikTok and Instagram

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  4. Teaser for EP. 2: The Similarity of Cults and Abusive Relationships Between Two People

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    Teaser for EP. 2: The Similarity of Cults and Abusive Relationships Between Two People

    Have you ever considered the eerie parallels between cults and abusive relationships? Grasping these connections could be the first step in safeguarding yourself or someone you love. Our latest episode features a riveting conversation with a distinguished expert and author, who illuminates the manipulative tactics employed by both cult leaders and abusive partners. With their insights, we unravel the psychological threads that bind victims to their abusers, from the insidiousness of gaslighting to the forced isolation that strips away one's sense of self. Dive deep into the mechanisms of control and the strategies for empowerment as our guest elaborates on concepts like Lifton's "thought reform" and the phenomenon of mystical manipulation. Whether it's the subtle undermining of personal relationships or the abrupt uprooting to unfamiliar environments, this episode exposes the consistent patterns used to dominate and control. This isn't just an informative discussion—it's an essential guide for recognizing and resisting the signs of coercive control, in intimate partnerships and beyond. Tune in and equip yourself with the knowledge to break the cycle of manipulation. Cult expert, author and educator, Rick Alan Ross, explains how the dynamic of a destructive cult parallels an abusive relationship - "Think of it as a cult with one leader and one follower."  Learn how destructive cults work and red flags in any unhealthy relationship, in the full episode: "What's the Meaning of Life?" On this season of "We're Not Blowing Hot Air," we’re zoned in on mental wellness as we explore some of life’s biggest, most important questions with fascinating guests. Subscribe to the Oxygen Plus channel so you catch our colorful, curious explorations of this thing called Life with our remarkable guests. Catch Oxygen Plus at @oxygenplus on TikTok and Instagram

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  5. EP. 2: “What’s the Meaning of Life?” with Rick Alan Ross, leading cult expert, author and media consultant!

    2024/02/21

    EP. 2: “What’s the Meaning of Life?” with Rick Alan Ross, leading cult expert, author and media consultant!

    On this episode, we explore life's alluring question, "What’s the Meaning of Life?,” with Rick Alan Ross – a prominent figure and expert in the study of destructive cults and controversial movements like Jonestown, NXIVM and Heaven’s Gate. A cult intervention specialist, media consultant and court expert who testifies in high-profile cult-related legal cases, Rick shares how his life’s work – educating people about destructive cults – gives him, and others, important meaning. Author of the well-researched, resourceful book, “Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out," Rick shares how he was introduced to a destructive cult at his grandmother’s nursing home, and offers stimulating facts, deep truths and personal experiences that illustrate how people who join cults aren’t the only ones seeking a greater purpose in this world. Learn more about what a cult is – and why meaning and logical thinking are critical in our modern world – in this special episode of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air." Do us a solid and smash a subscribe, share or 5-star rating button for the show. That way more people can elevate their mental wellness as they explore some of life’s biggest, most important questions with remarkable and fascinating guests. Oxygen Plus powers “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air.” Nice Guy Creative Services is our producer, and brought the beats. Lesley Blennerhassett is designer. Lauren Carlstrom is creator and host. Arlene Appelbaum is editor. Catch Oxygen Plus at @oxygenplus on TikTok and Instagram

    1 小时 16 分钟

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"We’re Not Blowing Hot Air" is a podcast – powered by Oxygen Plus (O+) – broadcast from O+'s worldwide headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During this season of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,” we focus on mental wellness as we explore some of life’s biggest, most important questions. Each month, chosen experts across a variety of disciplines, will answer fascinating questions of the human heart. Lauren Carlstrom, the President of Oxygen Plus, and her guests, will offer a fresh perspective on age-old questions in a colorful, curious exploration of this thing called Life. Subscribe to, share, rate and review "We're Not Blowing Hot Air" wherever you podcast. You can also watch us on YouTube!