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Something You Should Know

SYSK Choice: How to Fix a Broken Heart & A Journey Through Numbers

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

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

4.54.3K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2021

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Everyone is different but when I need to solve a problem or think of something creative, I often lie down, close my eyes and think. And it turns out that is good advice for everyone. I start this episode with some interesting research that reveals why lying down is a good position to think in. https://lifehacker.com/need-a-creative-boost-try-lying-down-5982463 Ever have your heart broken? I think we all have at some point. Psychologist Guy Winch, author of the book How to Fix a Broken Heart (https://amzn.to/2UD20it) joins me to explain why a broken heart feels so horrible, how it is different than other forms of grief and why we need to take it more seriously. A broken heart can have negative long-lasting effects and Guy explains how to minimize those effects so you can move on with your life. What if there was no zero? In the world of numbers, zero is a relatively new addition. And it is the only number that hasn’t changed over time. It is and always has been a circle. Alex Bellos, author of the book Alex’s Adventures in Numberland (https://amzn.to/2MT3G4V) explains some of the fascination facts about numbers like: Why a minute has 60 seconds and an hour has 60 minutes; why a number for nothing (zero) was so revolutionary; why elevator buttons never use negative numbers to indicate floors below ground – and so much more. (Alex is also author of Puzzle Ninja and Soccer School . How can it be that 40% of food in the United States is wasted and thrown away? Many people use coupons and search for bargains at the supermarket and yet so much of that food never gets eaten. Listen as we explore the problem and what we can do. https://www.agweek.com/lifestyle/3937264-save-money-fish-heads-and-potato-scraps PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really enjoy The Jordan Harbinger Show and we think you will as well! There’s just SO much here. Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations, OR search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Over the last 6 years, donations made at Walgreens in support of Red Nose Day have helped positively impact over 25 million kids. You can join in helping to change the lives of kids facing poverty. To help Walgreens support even more kids, donate today at checkout or at https://Walgreens.com/RedNoseDay. https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

How does former first lady Michelle Obama find balance and hope in an uncertain world?

0:05.4

In her new book The Light We Carry, she shares stories from her life and her personal toolkit to live boldly.

0:12.7

The light we carry is about recognizing the flame that burns inside each and every one of us,

0:19.1

and understanding that each of us can kindle that spark or ourselves through even the toughest times.

0:26.0

The light we carry by Michelle Obama, available now from Tesco.

0:31.1

Today on something you should know, if you need to solve a problem, lie down first.

0:36.9

I'll explain why. Then everyone has had their heart broken and the effects can be more devastating than you think.

0:44.5

If your heart broken and your heart is ripped out of your gut and all you can do is be in bed and cry for a day,

0:51.1

there's no medical organization, psychological organization that feels that that is actually something that merits its own category or its own consideration,

0:59.3

and it's remarkable to that's the case.

1:01.3

Plus, we have a real food problem. Too much of it is thrown away,

1:06.0

and the fascinating world of math and numbers. For example, our number system is base 10, but...

1:12.9

The very first system, the system used by the Sumerian 6000 years ago was base 60. Okay, basically it kind of seems crazy,

1:21.5

but that's why we have to this day, 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour.

1:26.4

All this today on something you should know.

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Something you should know. Fascinating intel. The world's top experts.

2:11.8

And practical advice you can use in your life today. Something you should know. With my Karothers.

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