Systematic

Author, essayist, and technology consultant Patrick Rhone joins Brett to comiserate about 2016 as well as discuss mental health and advocacy, both in Minnesota and across the U.S.A. Sponsored by Give the gift of Smile, and give the most precious gift of all: more time. TextExpander, PDFpen, and PDFpen Scan+ make excellent gifts for friends and family. More info at smilesoftware.com/systematic. Show Notes patrickrhone / journal (patrickrhone.com) Rhoneisms (patrickrhone.net) @patrickrhone Peter Earle: Crazy The Mindful Way Through Depression Top 3 picks Patrick: Merrell Sonic Glove Instant Pot Bottle Opener Ax Man Surplus Cline Cellars Grifone Winery French Lunch Cory Henry’s solo on “Lingus” Cory Henry Prince — While My Guitar Gently Weeps Brett: JibJab Asian Avocado Bacon Wrapped Jalepeno Poppers Bacon Wrapped Asparagus John Oliver: F*ck 2016 Sage Francis: Sea Lion Support Systematic by giving the gift of Smile this year!

Elizabeth Pralat is strength and conditioning coach with a successful business. She joins Brett to talk about overcoming anorexia, female athleticism, and helping others reach their goals. Also: board gaming and knitting. Warrior Girl Lifting elizabethtrains on Facebook Top 3 picks Elizabeth: Pandemic Reign Of Cthulhu SpaceTeam Double Lacrosse ball Patchwork (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digidiced.pxwrelease) Brett: Tengami Mini Metro Monument Valley

Andreas Zeitler and Sven Fechner from Der Übercast join Brett for an international discussion of politics, hyperactivity, mindfulness, exercise, and productivity. Der Übercast @derubercast @simplicitybliss @zettt Top 3 picks Sven: WorkSharp This Is Ground Tech Dopp Kit Cocoon Innovations Slim Backpack with GRID-IT Grid-It Whiplash Andreas: Merkur Futur Adjustable Safety Razor Born to Run by Christopher McDougall XtoCC Brett: The Deluxe Food Lover’s Companion RockRok Portable Bluetooth Tx/Rx Adapter Marked 2 Join in Follow @systmcast on Twitter (and @ttscoff, of course). Come join the Systematic community on Slack, chat with guests, suggest new interviews, and even toss in your own top picks. Also be sure to come check out Overtired with Brett and Christina Warren!

Heather Gold is a speaker, podcaster, activist, and geek comedian who creates interactive performances combining theatre, stand-up, and the Net. She’s appeared on NPR, boingboing.net, TechTV, Air America, WIRED, The Wall Street Journal, and a dozen more. Producer’s Note: This episode was recorded prior to Election Day 2016 in the U.S., and is double-length. Sponsored by This episode is sponsored by PDFpenPro, the giant Swiss army knife for PDFs. Get 20% off by visiting smilesoftware.com/systematic. Show links UnPresenting Yarn (Next show in Oakland on 12/6!) Everything Is Subject to Change Nerd, Know Thyself Heather Gold|I want to talk with you. (((Heather Gold))) (@heathr) Tummelvision Everything Is Subject to Change magic date day Magic Date Day (@magicdateday) Morning Jew Top 3 picks Heather: Gimme Danger (documentary) Iggy Pop Leonard Cohen Justin Bond Tango: My Childhood, Backwards and in High Heels David Rakhoff Rhodessa Jones Medea Project Angels in America Ronna and Beverly Ronna and Beverly: You’ll Do a Little Better Next Time San Francisco: Swan’s Oyster Depot – Call in an order to go Vulfpeck drum instruction video Propane Jane Brett: Grammar Snob Drafts Every Man A Menace Exporter GhostNote visual spatial thinker Marked 2 / iThoughts X The Fireman

Elsie Escobar is a digital media strategist, a podcaster, a voice for women, and a yoga instructor, among other things. She and Brett discuss breathing, podcasting, and women in digital media. Show Links @yogeek She Podcasts Elsie Escobar The Feed (LibSyn) Chaturanga Ayurveda Pretty Link Top 3 picks Elsie: Overdrive http://app.overdrive.com/ Now Foods Ultrasonic Real Bamboo Diffuser www.floracopeia.com Zoom H2N Brett: Moodnotes Noteplan Ulysses Lovepop Questions? Contact Brett! Follow Systematic on Twitter (@SystmCast) Join the new Slack Channel!

Jon Robinson is an Apple nerd, a Cubs fan, and Director of QA for HomeAdvisor, a home services company. He joins Brett to talk about how ADHD has affected his job, and how a recent diagnosis has improved life in general. Sponsored by This episode is brought to you by TextExpander. Communicate smarter. Visit smilesoftware.com/systematic for more info. Show Notes Qubed Apples – Ruminations on the Quality Assurance landscape HomeAdvisor @jumpmancol Hiya! codebender Top 3 Picks Jon: Simple Contacts 1–800-contacts Bear Marked 2 Leuchtturm Notebook Bullet Journal Bullet method Brett: LightPaper Nuclino Gboard [ ](http://smilesoftware.com/systematic)

Zach Valenti is a filmmaker, voice-over artist, and mental health advocate. He co-produces and stars in Wolf 359, a radio drama in the tradition of Golden Age radio shows. Zach joins Brett to talk about Project Uplift, mindfulness, and mental health. Sponsored by One Month: Save 10% on One Month courses using code systematic. Show Notes @zachvalenti ZACH VALENTI Project Uplift Wolf 359 Dr. Herbert Benson / Benson-Henry Institute Sandbox Engineering & Design Headspace Pillow Play One Month (Use code systematic for 10% off) Systematic 151 with Steve Lambert NeuroSky MindWave Project Uplift on GitHub Landmark Portrait of an INTJ YouTube: How To Lift The World With Your Mind Lauren Shipen’s The Bright Sessions Myers Briggs Top 3 picks Zach: Curriculum for Living at Landmark emWave from HeartMath emWave Lightning AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Open Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones Brett: TableFlip Marked 2 Stash Chordify

Jen Bayer is one of Brett’s favorite yoga instructors. That’s only a small fraction of her resumé, though: Therapist, Nutritionist, Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology, practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mother, chef and all around fascinating person. She joins Brett to talk about the parallels of joy and vulnerability and the threads that connect all these areas of her life. Show links Jen Bayer on Facebook Infinity Wellness Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Top 3 picks Jen: Aeropress Fidalgo Bay Coffee Roasters Aeropress Timer Social support network Podcast: The Model Health Show The Practicing Happiness Workbook Brett: YOGA Accessories Natural Rubber Yoga Mat Jen Kirkman I’m gonna die alone and I feel fine Tig Notaro Knock Knock, It’s Tig Notaro EasyAcc Monster 20000mAh Power Bank Battery Pack Consensus: [Orange](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_(colour)

Dr. Pamela Peeke is a nationally renowned physician, scientist, expert and thought leader in the fields of integrative and preventive medicine. She joins Brett to talk about fitness, survival, health, and happiness. Show links Pam Peeke MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM How to Live a Recovery-Centric Life Fit to Live Are You Fit to Live? RadioMD: HER Radio TIME: The new science of exercise Spark Lift Forrest yoga Top 3 picks Dr. Pam: The Originals Apple Smart Keyboard Sonos For the love of Spock The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing Brett: Timepage MaxBoost Screen Protector Blur – Create Custom Wallpapers on the App Store

Danielle Clay is an oncology nurse who sees death on a far-too-regular basis. She joins Brett for a surprisingly upbeat discussion on mortality and the lessons to be learned from a career in providing comfort to patients and taking part in other’s mortality. Then, halloween costumes and rock climbing, because you can’t focus on ephemeral corporeality all the time. Show Notes @SwoozyC Some old Systematic episodes, including Anthony Waller Sex with Swoozy The Truth About Embarrassing Sex — Sex with Swoozy Top 3 picks Danielle: Paprika Mac and iOS Platejoy Mr. Robot Cuisinart 14-cup Food Processor The Sweethome The Wirecutter Brett: Playlist Machinery Timeglass Nintype