The Kevin Miller Podcast

Randy Blythe, the lead singer of heavy metal band Lamb of God, shares his transformative journey through addiction and emotional conflict. He emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and intellectual sobriety, revealing how music can help process intense emotions. Blythe discusses his evolving perspective on societal judgments and the duality of fear and contentment. He reflects on his punk rock roots, the clash with his upbringing, and the significance of self-examination, showcasing how resilience, self-compassion, and community can foster personal growth.

Mandy Harvey, a deaf singer and author who captivated audiences on America's Got Talent, shares her transformative journey in music after losing her hearing. She discusses the importance of overcoming adversity and how her experiences have shaped her resilience and dreams. Mandy emphasizes the significance of embracing limitations, setting goals, and the role of community support in achieving extraordinary results. With her inspiring story, she advocates for inclusivity and representation within the music world, encouraging others to pursue their passions despite challenges.

Wrapping up my series on binary thinking and our cultural propensity and judge and reject others with differing perspectives, I am interested in this concept of moral outrage. In my recent discussion with Fox TV personality Kat Timp, she stated that “Moral outrage is often rooted in self-esteem more than altruism.” I intrigued myself with the statement and went and researched it further. What I found gave a lot of support to the statement and got me thinking about myself and some of the hardlines I’ve taken against people and issues. I’ll share what I found. Kat Timpf’s new book on this topic is, I Used To Like You Until…:How Binary Thinking Divides Us.Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial.Use my promo code WHATDRIVESYOU for 10% off on any CleanMyMac's subscription plansJoin millions of Americans reaching their financial goals—starting at just $3/month! Get $25 towards your first stock purchase at get.stash.com/DRIVE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I feel if an alien came to earth today and looked at media, whether the news headlines or social media, they’d think we must be near war. Now, with the literal news media who is paid to get readers, they know the value of drama, and if it bleeds, it leads. But with social media, most of what I see we are just inflicting upon ourselves. Somebody makes a benign post that may showcase a like or dislike or a viewpoint or opinion, and…the fight is on. The comments sections can turn into war zones. I try not to read them, as I just depress myself with the unnecessary and unwarranted conflict. But I feel like most all the conflict is people raising their hand to let us all know, “Hey, I’m wildly insecure and need to try and elevate my lacking self image by vehemently arguing how wrong you are if you put pineapple on your pizza.” What I find speaks confidence most is, curiosity. Let’s talk about it.Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial.Use my promo code WHATDRIVESYOU for 10% off on any CleanMyMac's subscription plansJoin millions of Americans reaching their financial goals—starting at just $3/month! Get $25 towards your first stock purchase at get.stash.com/DRIVE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my previous episode I talked with Fox TV personality, Kat Timpf about binary thinking. Right, wrong, black, and white. And our cultural propensity to take a differing opinion or view or belief someone else has, judge them completely for it, and reject them. Kat experiences this frequently when people find out she works for Fox. They label and judge her and distance themselves. Even though they could possibly agree on many other things. They may even in truth, like her. But since she’s labeled with the Fox emblem, they reject her. The thing is, I understand this. I’ve long struggled with the concept of grace. I get the idea, but giving someone grace for doing or representing something I feel may be harming them or someone else, feels really hard. I fear if I am gracious, it will seem like I am ok with what or who they are, and I may not be. So how do you address this? Let’s talk for a minute. Kat Timpf’s new book on this topic is I Used To Like You Until…:How Binary Thinking Divides Us.Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial.Use my promo code WHATDRIVESYOU for 10% off on any CleanMyMac's subscription plansJoin millions of Americans reaching their financial goals—starting at just $3/month! Get $25 towards your first stock purchase at get.stash.com/DRIVE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this enlightening discussion, Kat Timpf, a writer and libertarian commentator for Fox News, dives into the pervasive issue of cultural division. She shares her views on the toxicity of binary thinking, advocating for empathy and understanding in conversations about contentious subjects. Kat emphasizes the importance of curiosity and recognizing individual complexities to foster genuine relationships. They explore how shared values can bridge divides on polarizing topics and the need for respectful dialogue despite differing beliefs. This conversation is an eye-opener for anyone feeling the strain of societal divisions.

Join Jonathan Fields, a renowned thought leader known as "the good life guy" and host of "The Good Life Project," as he explores what truly comprises a fulfilling life. He breaks down his findings into three essential elements: vitality, connection, and contribution. Delve into the psychology behind healthy habits and the importance of tailoring wellness to individual needs. Fields also discusses fostering authentic conversations and the challenges of personal growth, providing listeners with inspiring insights to redefine their own journeys toward happiness.

In my show with TJ Powers, talking through his book, The DOSE Effect: Optimize Your Brain & Body By Boosting Your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins, he lists out 20 activities to address all those brain chemicals, and I want to give it to you, whether you buy the book or not. If you can add just one to your day, you’ve at least done that to advocate for your mental well being and overall capacity. I’m thinking about looking at it every morning, then going through it as a checklist in the evening to see how I did. Let’s talk through it now.Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial.Use my promo code WHATDRIVESYOU for 10% off on any CleanMyMac's subscription plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our culture today, the concept of “slowing down” has little attraction. We are enamored with speed. So instead of trying to sell “slowing down” let’s look at what the point of questioning our speed is. Imagine going to hike the Grand Canyon. Or another nearby attraction, Las Vegas. And imagine if your goal is speed. Do you want to just get through either of them as fast as you can? Or would you rather explore and experience what they have to offer? Now come back to our lives in general. Forget the idea of slowing down. I’m questioning our societal quest for tech and AI and travel to continually speed us up. What is the point? Is it working? Are you getting happier as a result? Let’s talk. My muse for this discussion is from my recent conversation with TJ Powers and the message in his new book, The DOSE Effect: Optimize Your Brain & Body By Boosting Your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins. Find TJ on Instagram @tjpower.In our culture today, the concept of “slowing down” has little attraction. We are enamored with speed. So instead of trying to sell “slowing down” let’s look at what the point of questioning our speed is. Imagine going to hike the Grand Canyon. Or another nearby attraction, Las Vegas. And imagine if your goal is speed. Do you want to just get through either of them as fast as you can? Or would you rather explore and experience what they have to offer? Now come back to our lives in general. Forget the idea of slowing down. I’m questioning our societal quest for tech and AI and travel to continually speed us up. What is the point? Is it working? Are you getting happier as a result? Let’s talk. My muse for this discussion is from my recent conversation with TJ Powers and the message in his new book, The DOSE Effect: Optimize Your Brain & Body By Boosting Your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins. Find TJ on Instagram @tjpower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m a very visual guy, so I often think of visual analogies to help me better conceptualize a concept. So imagine you are watching a video tape of yourself, sped up to show all your activities for a day. With special attention on how much time you are looking at screens and what you are looking at. How many times do you look at your phone? How many times on your computer are you viewing social media or entertainment or even just random information or news updates? Let’s call it non-productive viewing. Do you resemble a contemplative, thoughtful, focused person? Or an addicted squirrel? I’m going to bet you are far more squirrel-like than you’d expect. I believe I am, and my recent talk with TJ Powers about how we build up and deplete our brain chemicals really has me considering this. Let’s talk through it a bit. TJ Powers’ new book is my muse, The DOSE Effect: Optimize Your Brain & Body By Boosting Your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins. Find him on Instagram @tjpower.Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial.Use my promo code WHATDRIVESYOU for 10% off on any CleanMyMac's subscription plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices