How Electronic Communication Gets You in Trouble & The History of Your Favorite Halloween Candy

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

Science, Self-improvement, Social Sciences, Health & Fitness, Education

4.5 • 4.3K Ratings

🗓️ 25 October 2018

⏱️ 48 minutes

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We all have those times when we are stressed and need to chill out. So I begin this episode with some proven simple and easy ways to reduce anxiety and stress instantly – and one way is so easy all you have to do is listen a hit song from 1972. https://us.ditchthelabel.org/101-ultimate-ways-chill-reduce-stress/ Most of your communication is probably virtual – email, text, telephone, etc. And as you and probably everyone else has learned, virtual communication can lead to misinterpretation and misunderstandings which in turn can lead to real trouble. Communication expert Nick Morgan, author of the book, Can You Hear Me? How to Connect with People in a Virtual World (https://amzn.to/2D2RPyL) joins me to discuss the pitfalls of virtual communication and how to avoid them so you stay out of trouble. With Halloween approaching I thought it would be fun to uncover the stories behind some of the classic Halloween candy. I am partial to Snickers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and I am sure you have your favorites as well. Candy expert Darlene Lacey, author of the book, Classic Candy (https://amzn.to/2EImfs3) explains the fascinating stories of how many of these iconic candies came to be, where their names came from and why we tend to like the same candy as our parents and grandparents did. Speaking of sweets, why is it that some people prefer sweet snacks while others like salty? And still others like both? We wrap up this episode with the science of sweet and salty and why they are so satisfying. http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/why-some-people-have-a-sweet-tooth This Week’s Sponsors Robinhood. Go to something.robinhood.com to get your free account and receive a share of stock! Home Chef. Go to www.HomeChef.com/something to get $30 off your first order. Madison Reed. For 10% off plus free shipping on your first order go to www.Madison-Reed.com/something Hotel Tonight. Download the app Hotel Tonight to your phone and get $25 off your first eligible booking. The Lodge at Woodloch. $50 resort credit off any 2-night stay at The Lodge at Woodloch when mentioning promo code SOMETHING by calling 800-966-3562, Option 2, then Option 1 for reservations. Jet.com. For a great online shopping experience go to www.Jet.com Stroke of Genius podcast. Listen at Apple podcast or at IPOEF.ORG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today on something you should know, some simple proven ways to de-stress.
0:06.5	One just requires you listen to a particular song from 1972.
0:11.5	Then, electronic communication like text and email is good for some things, bad for others.
0:18.0	You can never, ever, ever do anything truly important or life-changing via email.
0:24.0	You can't fire somebody, you can't hire somebody, you can't break up with them.
0:27.0	Undamentally, chicken-hearted and weasily, don't do it.
0:31.0	Plus, why do some people like sweet snacks, some like salty snacks, and others like both?
0:37.0	And with Halloween approaching, you'll hear the fascinating stories behind some of your favorite Halloween candies.
0:45.0	The reason why Reese's peanut butter cups became so popular is because they have this unique taste.
0:51.0	And the reason for this is actually caused by an accident.
0:56.0	All this today on something you should know.
1:26.0	Streaming on Disney Plus, subscription required 18 plus terms of conditions apply.
1:56.0	I like the compliments more than the complaints, but I'm tough, I can take it.
2:02.0	You can reach me anytime by email at mic at something you should know.net.
2:08.0	First up today, sometimes you just need to chill out.
2:12.0	So here are some proven ways that will de-stress you quickly when you feel like you're gonna lose it.
2:19.0	First is smell the coffee. Our sense of smell is 10,000 times more powerful than any other sense in the body.
2:27.0	Smelling coffee or citrus fruit helps to de-stress you by creating balance between your nervous system, brain chemistry, and hormones.
2:36.0	Eat honey. Researchers in New Zealand confirmed that long-held belief that among its many healing properties,
2:43.0	honey reduces anxiety and calms the mind.
2:47.0	Have a good laugh or a cry. Both stimulate the vagus nerve, which reduces the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, in your blood, and increases serotonin production in your brain.
3:00.0	A good laugh also boosts your energy and a study shows that it may improve short-term memory as you get older.
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