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In this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, Olympic swimmer Hank Wise, a world-record holder, takes us on an emotional journey recounting his life after losing an eye and bravely adopting a prosthetic one. He candidly discusses his fears, the struggle of adjusting, and the power of resilience.
Hank's stirring narrative revolves around growing up influenced by legends like Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, and how losing an eye changed his life. He shares personal experiences ranging from the initial shock to the coping mechanisms and highlights his emergence as a stronger individual.
The discussion progresses toward understanding vulnerability, providing a robust counter-narrative to the polished personas often portrayed on social media profiles. Hank emphasizes the significance of authentic human connections, resilience, self-love, and the importance of sharing struggles.
The episode paints a distressing picture of the fast-paced digital era, rife with anxieties, and the subsequent detachment from authentic emotional experiences. It offers listeners ways to navigate this new age, suggesting the study of stoicism, gratitude practices, and breathwork as potent tools for combating negativity and anxiety.
The speakers go on to discuss how these practices can foster feelings of connectedness, acceptance, friendships, and love, leading to a happier life. In a heartfelt act of vulnerability, Hank removes his prosthetic eye on camera, underlining the need to celebrate imperfections in a world driven by digital facades.
 
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EPISODE LINKS:
Hank Wise, IG: @dolphin_boy
The Four Agreements: https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements
Daily Stoic: https://dailystoic.com/
Epictetus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epictetus
Marcus Aurelius: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Aurelius
Flow, Csikszentmihalyi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihaly_Csikszentmihalyi
Gratitude Practice: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gratitude
Stoicism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism
Social media and wellness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_media_use_and_mental_health
William Irvine: https://www.williambirvine.com/
Waking Up app: https://www.wakingup.com/
Meditation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation
Cold plunge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_bath Authur C. Brooks: https://arthurbrooks.com/
The Happiness Lab: https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/faculty/leadership-and-happiness-laboratory
Scott the Bot IG: @scottthebot
Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/
 
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- Guest, Hank Wise: @dolphin_boy 
 
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Ask questions.
Don’t accept the status quo.
Be curious.

Optimize the college application process. We provide actionable steps for each year of high school, 9th to 12th grade, to help students make the best college admissions choices. We meticulously strategize each phase of high school with Jenn, a renowned private college counselor, professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, and author of the best-selling book 'The Parent Compass' who supplements this episode with her valuable experiences and expertise.
Jenn stresses the significance of developing specific high school habits and the formative value of resilience and grit. We also delve into Jenn's book, 'The Parent Compass,' which offers a blueprint for maintaining healthy parent-child relationships during turbulent teenage years, personal goal-setting, tackling misconceptions about college entrance, and learning to foster a growth-oriented mindset.
We discuss common misconceptions about college admission, highlighting the importance of pursuing personal interests over conformism. Insights about sports scholarships, leadership skills, and involvement in meaningful activities make this episode a must-listen.
 
We then transition steps to effectively prepare for college during sophomore year. Highlighting the importance of interesting activities, creating a testing timeline, reading for pleasure, choosing future courses, and showing 'demonstrated interest' at desired colleges, this episode provides comprehensive guidance for high school students to ambitiously prepare for college admissions.
During Junior year, Jenn describes the essentiality of keeping track of achievements throughout high school, the importance of financial conversations between parents and teenager, the impact of test preparation, and strategic planning around merit aid.
 
For 12th grade, we break down all the steps associated with filling out applications, meeting deadlines, and the differences between Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular application deadlines. 
Lastly, Jennifer Curtis, a seasoned college admissions expert, throws light on the complexities of today's college admissions process. She elaborates on topics such as standard test scores, the nuances of 'test optional' applications, the benefit of independent educational consultants, and more. Gain critical information on tangible steps to reduce stress, face rejection, and understand the importance of early financial aid management.
Whether you're a student or a parent, this episode is a quintessential guide to navigating the often daunting world of college admissions.
 
Category: Education
 
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EPISODE LINKS:
Jenn Curtis, IG: @MyFutureWise
FutureWise Consulting: https://www.futurewiseconsulting.com
 
 
INSTAGRAM: 
- Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea
Jenn Curtis: @MyFutureWise
 
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Ask questions.
Don’t accept the status quo.
Be curious.

In this episode of the Nick Standlea Show, we journey into the world of psychedelic therapies, exploring the use of psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, and ayahuasca for treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. We unpack the efficacy of psychedelics for treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and maladies. We also examine the potential dangers of unregulated psychedelics and discuss the importance of set, setting, and integration in psychedelic therapy to amplify positive outcomes.
Nick's guest is Brad Burge, a Stanford University alumni who has devoted his professional life to psychedelic research as the communications director for  Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and at his own PR firm for the psychedelic industry, Integration Communications. 
Brad shares his personal mental health journey and the positive role that psychedelics played within it. The conversation turns to MDMA therapy for PTSD, illustrating its transformation from recreational drug to potential therapeutic treatment. We explore the FDA approval process, the funding potential, the possible shift in cultural and political perspectives, and the emergence of an industry centered around psychedelic therapy.
We discuss the missteps of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program, but also emphasize responsible usage and regulated control of psychedelics.
We explore the role of Ketamine in treating mental health issues, particularly depression. A discussion on off-label prescribing, accessibility, effectiveness, and potential abuses highlights the complex reality of the field.
Ultimately, the episode underscores the need for responsible, systematic, and well-regulated administration of psychedelic therapy. The dialogue seeks to address the lack of robust and accessible support systems, touches on how the pharma industry fits into the psychedelic therapy landscape, and highlights the importance of educating providers about the process of integration after a psychedelic experience.
This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the field of psychedelic therapy, public health policy, and alternative treatments for mental health.
 
Now on YouTube!
Psychedelic Therapies: Brad Burge: https://youtu.be/hlX2KOmvQiI
 
Category: Medical
 
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EPISODE LINKS:
Brad Burge, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-burge-84326728/
Integration Communications:
Website: https://integrationcommunications.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrationCommunications/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67983738
IG: https://www.instagram.com/integrationcomms/
T/X: https://twitter.com/IntegrationComm
 
MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies):
Website: https://maps.org/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/maps__org/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mapsnews/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mapsmdma/
T/X:@MAPS



 




 
Article: Some Reflections on the Backlash Against Psychedelic Hype
https://www.samwoolfe.com/2023/11/backlash-against-psychedelic-hype.html
 
 
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- Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea
Integration Communications: @integrationcomms
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California Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal delves into his forthcoming visit to Israel, the need for effective conflict resolution in the Israel–Palestine war, and his commitment to understanding the complexities of the situation from all perspectives.  
The conversation ventures into bills the Assemblyman has recently passed on critical societal issues to combat roofied drinks, sexual assault, and body-shaming. We also explore his ongoing work to remedy the negative influences of social media and the explicit links they bear with mental health issues among teenagers. He proposes potential regulatory actions to make social media safer and more responsible, emphasizing the need for such platforms to incentivize wellness and positive engagement.
In the final segments, the topics transition towards intricate details about U.S. government and societal issues, the implementation of artificial intelligence to improve government operations and high recidivism rates in California’s criminal justice system. The episode details the potential benefits to be reaped from technology and proposed reforms in criminal justice, and addressing the current mental health crisis.
 
Category: Politics
 
Now on YouTube!
CA Assemblymember, Josh Lowenthal: https://youtu.be/4aY_y3cJ7rA
 
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IG, Josh Lowenthal: @AsmLowenthal
 
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Ask questions.
Don’t accept the status quo.
Be curious.

Dr. Donald D. Hoffman offers us the chance to take the red pill, stay in Wonderland, and show us how deep the rabbit hole goes.
In this conversation, best-selling author of "The Case Against Reality" and UCI professor emeritus Don Hoffman takes us on a journey through cutting-edge research that points to an interconnected consciousness beyond space and time, that could potentially be the true architect of our reality (and others). 
In a conversation that challenges the norms, Dr. Hoffman backs up his bold claims with research that spans evolutionary biology, game theory, neuroscience, philosophy, high-energy physics, and theoretical mathematics, and discusses his newest discovery -- 'positive geometries' that exist independent of space and time. 
What is consciousness? What is death? What happens when we meditate? We discuss these questions and more. Prepare to question your most fundamental beliefs about existence as Dr. Hoffman presents his theories on the illusory nature of reality (spoiler: we're living in a simulation).
 
Now on YouTube!
Dr. Donald Hoffman: https://youtu.be/X-gPsuyFpgo
 
Category: Education
 
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EPISODE LINKS:
X, Donald D. Hoffman: @donalddhoffman
Bill Hicks Story: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2r85h2
 
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- Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea
 
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Ask questions.
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In recent years, the relevance of SAT and ACT tests in college admissions has been questioned, prompting some colleges to switch to test-optional policies. However, extensive research and data analysis now suggest that this may not have been the best approach.
New articles in the NY Times and Forbes reveal that standardized test scores are the single most powerful predictors of college grades, college graduation rates, graduate school placement, and job placement. Unlike high school grades, which have been marred by inflation, SAT and ACT scores provide a level playing field for assessing students' college readiness. Even for students from less privileged backgrounds, a good test score often signifies their capability to thrive in an academic setting.
However, the reluctance of administrators to reintroduce standardized tests isn’t so much about concern for the fairness of the tests or the lack of knowledge about their potential benefits. It seems to be more about the potential political backlash they may encounter in doing so. The surge in applications and subsequent financial benefits a university enjoys being “test-optional” also plays a part. Thus, while many colleges may maintain their test-optional status, they increasingly favor applicants with strong SAT and ACT scores.
There appears to be a growing myth that standardized tests only benefit privileged students, thereby leading to biased college admissions. This argument is challenged using data that shows the greater predictability of a student's success by standardized test scores as compared to their high school GPA. Contrary to popular belief, the SAT and ACT are seen not as hurdles but as lifelines for students from less renowned high schools – allowing them to demonstrate their potential in a widely recognized and standardized manner.
As the admissions process continues to evolve, the role of standardized tests will undoubtedly remain pivotal. Though not perfect, these tests serve as substantial evidence of a student’s readiness to handle high-level academic work and are seen as a determinant of their probability of succeeding in college – and beyond. Therefore, for students looking to increase their chances of admission into top universities and earn substantial scholarships, preparing for these standardized tests might just be the secret key.
We must recognize that while it may not completely eradicate the flaws in the admissions process, standardized testing does provide a more transparent, equal-opportunity platform for all students to demonstrate their capabilities and potential. Thus, until a more predictive tool emerges, standardized testing looks set to continue playing a significant role in college admissions.
 
Category: Nick Solo Episode 
 
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EPISODE LINKS:
NY Times, "The Misguided War on the SAT": https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/07/briefing/the-misguided-war-on-the-sat.html
Forbes, "The SAT is Making a Comeback - Are You Prepared?": https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherrim/2024/01/08/the-sat-is-making-a-comeback-are-you-prepared/?sh=1fef9615b8ea
 
INSTAGRAM: 
- Host Nick Standlea: @NickStandlea
 
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