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Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.

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Mike Carruthers Jay Shetty Stephanie Agresta

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Jacqueline Nesi
Jacqueline Nesi is a psychologist and assistant professor at Brown University. She writes the popular weekly newsletter Techno Sapiens, which provides tips to manage screen time better. Nesi has published over 50 peer-reviewed publications related to technology use and has made appearances on major media outlets such as CNBC, CNN, and NPR.
Dr. Darragh Ennis
Dr. Darragh Ennis is a scientist and researcher who has worked at the University of Oxford and the University of Glasgow. He is the author of the book 'The Body: 10 Things You Should Know', which explores the complexities of the human body and its processes that keep us alive. His research focuses on understanding the body's defenses and the importance of sleep.
Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra is a prominent author, speaker, and advocate for alternative medicine and spirituality. He is the founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing and has written numerous books on topics such as health, wellness, and the mind-body connection. Chopra is known for his teachings on meditation, consciousness, and the integration of spirituality with modern science. He has been a leading figure in the field of holistic health and has appeared on various media platforms to discuss the intersection of spirituality and technology.
Russ Frushtick
Russ Frushtick is a seasoned writer and journalist who has focused on games and technology for over a decade. He is the co-founder of Polygon, a prominent gaming site under Vox Media, where he has contributed to the discourse on gaming culture and industry trends. Frushtick is also the author of 'The Book of Fun: An Illustrated History of Having a Good Time,' which explores the evolution of leisure and entertainment.
Dr. Guy Leschziner
Dr. Guy Leschziner is a renowned neurologist and the head of The Sleep Disorders Centre in London. He specializes in sleep medicine and has conducted extensive research on the importance of sleep for overall health. Dr. Leschziner is also the author of 'The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience and the Secret World of Sleep,' where he delves into the complexities of sleep disorders and their impact on daily life.
Ozan Varol
Ozan Varol is a former rocket scientist, lawyer, and professor. He is the author of the book 'Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary', which explores how individuals can unlock their creative potential and achieve extraordinary success.
Christian Jarrett
Christian Jarrett is a cognitive neuroscientist and author of the book 'Be Who You Want to Be: Unlocking the Science of Personality Change'. His work focuses on the science behind personality and how individuals can change aspects of their personality to improve their lives.
Karin Bilich
Karin Bilich is the Head of Content at Noom, a digital health company that focuses on behavior change and weight management. With a background in health communication and content strategy, she plays a crucial role in developing engaging content that empowers users to achieve their health goals.
Lidia Fonseca
Lidia Fonseca is the Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Pfizer, where she leads the company's digital transformation efforts. With extensive experience in technology and healthcare, she is dedicated to leveraging digital tools and artificial intelligence to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes.
MT Grant
MT Grant is the Senior Vice President and General Manager at Thrive for Health, a company focused on providing innovative health solutions. With a strong background in healthcare management and technology, he is committed to empowering patients through digital health initiatives.

Topics Discussed

screen time psychology human body health technology hunger shopping halfalogue AI spirituality Deepak Chopra Jay Shetty consciousness emotional healing storytelling inclusivity personal growth hand washing fun games sleep job satisfaction worry success personality change cognitive neuroscience creativity self-improvement digital health services empowered patient artificial intelligence personalized health plans preventative screenings dietary changes mental health resources

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0:00 50:09

Your Brain on Screens: Myths and Facts & How Your Body Keeps You Alive

Hosts
Mike Carruthers
Guests
Jacqueline Nesi Dr. Darragh Ennis
Keywords
screen time psychology human body health technology hunger shopping halfalogue
You are familiar with the advice that you shouldnt go grocery shopping when you are hungry because you will spend more money and buy more junk. However, thats just a piece of story. Hunger and shopping are related in other ways. This episode begins by explaining how. https://phys.org/news/2015-03-hungry-people-food.html#google_vignette

The idea that spending too much time on your phone, tablet or computer is bad for you has become conventional wisdom. But is that true? What does the research say about this? It turns out it's not black and white, there are shades of gray worth understanding. Here to explain this is Jacqueline Nesi. She is a psychologist and assistant professor at Brown University who writes the popular weekly newsletter Techno Sapiens (https://technosapiens.substack.com), which provides tips to manage your screen time better. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed publications related to technology use and has appeared on CNBC, CNN, and NPR.

Your body is an amazing collection of processes and systems that all work to keep you alive and moving. Most of us have no idea what goes on inside of us to make it all happen so, here to explain some of it and unravel a few mysteries of the human body and explain why we cant live forever, how the body defends itself, why we need to sleep and so much and more is Dr. Darragh Ennis. He is a scientist and researcher who has worked at the University of Oxford and the University of Glasgow and he is author of the book The Body: 10 Things You Should Know (https://amzn.to/42ApkC5).

Have you heard the word halfalogue? Its when you hear someone else talking on their phone but you are hearing only their side of the conversation. It can drive you crazy and it has other implications, especially if you are driving a car. Listen as I explain. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2010/05/half-heard-phone-conversations-reduce-performance

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You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Hosts
Jay Shetty
Guests
Deepak Chopra
Keywords
AI spirituality Deepak Chopra Jay Shetty consciousness technology emotional healing storytelling inclusivity personal growth

Introducing Deepak Chopra: How to Ask AI The RIGHT Questions To Grow, Heal, and Live a More Fulfilled Life from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions?

Do you ever feel lonely even when you're around people?

Today, Jay welcomes back the legendary Deepak Chopra after six years, to discuss the unexpected intersection of spirituality and artificial intelligence. Together they unpack the beautiful blend of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge innovation.

Jay reflects on his first meeting with Deepak and how their bond has evolved over the years. The conversation quickly flows into one of the most fascinating questions of our time: Can AI actually support our spiritual growth, rather than distract from it? Deepak shares his insights on the mysteries of the universe, the unseen forces that shape our reality, and why he believes consciousness, not matter, is the foundation of everything.

Jay and Deepak break down the fears surrounding AI, from misinformation to war, and why it’s so important for us to grow spiritually alongside our technology. They explore how storytelling, creativity, and love are deeply human qualities that no machine can replicate, and how we can use these gifts to shape a better, more compassionate world.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Ask AI Better Questions to Unlock Wisdom

How to Use Technology to Support Emotional and Physical Healing

How to Find Purpose Through the Art of Storytelling

How to Train AI to Reflect Inclusivity and Diversity

How to Embrace Consciousness as the Foundation of Reality

How to Create a Sacred Relationship with Technology

Deepak reminds us that the answers we’re looking for often begin with a better question. And with the right mindset, even the most advanced technology can become a tool for inner transformation and collective healing.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:41 What If the Universe Is Just a Giant Digital Simulation?

12:36 How to Train AI to Unlock Ancient and Hidden Knowledge

13:39 Blending AI and Spirituality to Understand Consciousness

18:23 Could AI Really Lead to Human Extinction?

22:34 What’s Actually Holding Humanity Back From Progress?

23:37 How the Human Brain Transformed Over Time

26:11 The 2 Things That Set Humans Apart From All Other Species

27:16 Can Technology Lead Us to True Peace and Prosperity?

28:10 Will AI Replace Our Jobs or Unlock Human Creativity?

30:46 Do You Think AI Can Ever Have a Soul?

31:45 The Gender and Racial Bias Hidden in AI Systems

32:33 How to Build More Inclusive and Equitable AI Models

33:32 Why a Shared Vision Can Solve Any Problem We Face

36:13 Would You Trust AI to Know You Personally?

36:57 How You can Use AI to Get Better Sleep

37:29 Can AI Actually Give You Good Relationship Advice?

38:07 How AI Can Help You Find and Nurture Love

38:29 Why Personal Growth Solutions Should Never Be Generic

39:41 Your DNA Holds the Footprints of Human History

42:33 Rethinking the Big Bang: What Science Still Can’t Explain

44:31 Is Everything You See Just a Projection?

47:48 Why Fear of the Unknown Limits Our Growth

48:52 Want Better Answers? Ask Better Questions

51:41 The True Secret to Longevity Isn’t What You Think

54:30 How Your Brain Turns Experience Into Reality

55:08 Why Consciousness Is Still Life’s Greatest Mystery

56:28 The First Question You Should Always Ask AI

58:38 How ChatGPT Can Spark Deeper, More Intelligent Questions

Episode Resources:

Deepak Chopra | Website

Deepak Chopra | Instagram 

Deepak Chopra | TikTok 

Deepak Chopra | Facebook

Deepak Chopra | YouTube

Deepak Chopra | X

Digital Dharma: How AI Can Elevate Spiritual Intelligence and Personal Well-Being

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0:00 54:34

How We Play: They Story of Fun and Games & The Cost of Not Sleeping Well

Hosts
Mike Carruthers
Guests
Russ Frushtick Dr. Guy Leschziner
Keywords
hand washing fun games sleep health job satisfaction
Since you were a child you have heard that it is important to wash your hands. But even if you do, you may not be doing it correctly and you may be missing some key spots. This episode begins by explaining some often overlooked details of washing your hands. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/hand-washing/art-20046253

There is a human need for fun. And there are a million ways to indulge yourself including amusement parks, board games, sports, toys, festivals, video games or whatever else you can think of. How these fun things came to be makes for a very interesting story. Here to tell it is Russ Frushtick who has written about games and technology for over a decade. Russ is co-founder of Vox Medias gaming site called Polygon (www.polygon.com) and he is author of The Book of Fun: An illustrated History of Having a Good Time (https://amzn.to/3H2nBdn).

A lot has been learned in recent years about sleep how getting enough of it is crucial and how lack of sleep has some significant negative consequences. Here to explain some important intel on sleep and why it is so important is neurologist Dr. Guy Leschziner, who is head of The Sleep Disorders Centre in London and author of the book, The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience and the Secret World of Sleep (https://amzn.to/2lSckr0). If you care to understand just how important sleep is for your health, you need to listen to this important discussion.

If you dont like where you work, is it better to quit now or stay at least until you find another job? The answer seems to depend on just how much you hate your job. Listen as I reveal the negative consequences of staying at a job that you hate. They are probably worse than you imagined. https://news.osu.edu/lousy-jobs-hurt-your-health-by-the-time-youre-in-your-40s/

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0:00 52:30

How to Awaken Your Genius & Is Personality Change Possible? - SYSK Choice

Hosts
Mike Carruthers
Guests
Ozan Varol Christian Jarrett
Keywords
worry success personality change cognitive neuroscience creativity self-improvement
There is probably something you are worrying about right now. After all, that’s what we do – we worry. This episode begins with some optimistic news about whatever you are worrying about https://www.huffpost.com/entry/85-of-what-we-worry-about_b_8028368

Advice on success isn’t hard to find. The problem is, there are a lot of different ways to become successful and you have to find out which way works for you. That is why you should listen to my guest Ozan Varol. Ozan has some interesting insight into what will make you more successful in whatever you choose to do it. Ozan is a former rocket scientist, lawyer, and professor and he is author of a book called Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary (https://amzn.to/3Gx4qtl).

If you could change any part of your personality, what would it be? Or maybe you are perfect just the way you are. Still, most people have at least one thing about their personality they would change, and the good news is, you can! That’s according to my guest Christian Jarrett a cognitive neuroscientist and author of the book Be Who You Want to Be: Unlocking the Science of Personality Change (https://amzn.to/40Y5BKD).

When you want to pitch an idea to someone, perhaps you shouldn’t call it an idea. There is another word that tends to get people to pay more attention to you. Listen and I will tell you what it is. Source: Dan O’Connor author of Say This Not That https://amzn.to/3Gx4qtl

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You Might Also Like: Science Will Win

Hosts
Stephanie Agresta
Guests
Karin Bilich Lidia Fonseca MT Grant
Keywords
digital health services empowered patient artificial intelligence personalized health plans preventative screenings dietary changes mental health resources

Introducing Live from SXSW - How to Leverage Digital Tools to Become an Empowered Patient from Science Will Win.

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Over the last five years, the healthcare industry has witnessed an explosive surge in digital health services, revolutionizing the way we access medical care. Patients today are taking charge of their health journey by using different digital tools to stay on top of their preventative screenings, implement dietary and lifestyle changes, access mental health resources, and so much more. In this conversation, patient advocates and industry leaders from Noom, Thrive, and Pfizer, dive into the potential power of artificial intelligence and the anticipated transformation in personalized health plans. They share real-world examples that highlight how digital technologies are helping patients feel empowered and shape the future of healthcare.

Through this conversation you heard Lidia Fonseca reference Health Answers by Pfizer. In February 2025, the Pfizer team launched this new platform, powered by generative AI that provides clear, relevant answers to your health & wellness questions and helps you take action for yourself and your loved ones. To learn more, visit healthanswers.pfizer.com.

Moderator:
Stephanie Agresta, Managing Director, Ascendancy Events

Featured experts:
-Karin Bilich, Head of Content, Noom
-Lidia Fonseca, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Pfizer
-MT Grant, SVP & GM, Thrive for Health

This episode was recorded live in Austin, TX on Monday, March 10, as part of Pfizers takeover of the South by Southwest podcasting lounge.

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