The Honest Drink

Today Justin and Aric question the value of following the busy news cycle.  They talk about how our beliefs and politics are just narratives that either bring us together or tear us apart.  They also question if human beings are just naturally wired for a zero-sum game and to want winners and losers. They talk about childbirth and pain tolerance, the ever-evolving definition of success and marching to the beat of your own drum. They also share their feelings of being frauds in life, of not having accomplished enough and desperately wanting to be liked by others.   ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Alex Wang is a Vedic astrologer who's background is in mathematics.  He made a dramatic shift from tech consulting to astrology under the guidance of several teachers including Sanjay Rath.  Hillary Lin is a tarot card reader who has performed tarot readings for a wide range of clients helping them with decision making, mindfulness and understanding their true selves.  Today we do a live reading on the show as we explore astrology and tarot for the first time.  We discuss its rise in popularity and how it might help us find answers. ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Today we get nostalgic and talk about our adolescence, life and death, parents, our unborn children and music.  We list some of the most impactful music albums in our lives and we share some of our favorite songs and how they became the backdrop to our youth.   ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Ben Cavender is the Managing Director and Head of Strategy with the China Market Research Group (CMR). He helps Fortune 500 companies strengthen their brands positions and presence in China's consumer market.  He frequently speaks internationally on innovation, technology, economic and government policy, and consumer trends.  He is frequently quoted and interviewed by news outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times, Economist, Forbes, Business Insider, BBC, CNN, CNBC, and Channel News Asia.  Ben also conducts guest lectures for select MBA and corporate programs such as Harvard Business School.  Today we talk about the outlook in China for life and business, big or small.   ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Today the podcast resumes after a long break.  We welcome ourselves back, share some personal news, talk about looming fatherhood, how we might avoid ruining a life and announce our new sponsor for this episode.  Its good to be back! This episode is indeed sponsored by www.cambly.com Use promo code "thd888" to get 20 minutes free trial and 20% off your first month subscription of online English classes with native speakers worldwide.  ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.      

Dr. George Hu is an American clinical psychologist and the Chief of Mental Health at Shanghai United Family Pudong Hospital.  He is also the President of the Shanghai International Mental Health Association (SIMHA).  He is passionate about increasing access to mental health services and the impact of human psychology on behavior and societies.  We talk about the Shanghai lockdown and its impact.  We talk about building resilience and how we process negativity, fear and existential threat.  We discuss the alienation between our cultural and national identities as Chinese-Americans.  We also get into the role of power and privilege and the fear of losing it.   ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

In this episode (recorded May end) we give another update from Shanghai.  We reflect on the lockdown and lessons learned.  We talk about a controversial outdoor party in the city, race and stereotyping, some major headlines in the U.S., the book "Four Thousand Weeks", social media and the value of truly living your life first-hand. A special shoutout to our honest drinker Ana for sharing the book! _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

We give a status update under lockdown from Shanghai and share some thoughts on mentality, tough times and the varying responses of residents in the city.  We comment on viral videos, division, central quarantine, community, victim mentality, the weakness of modern lifestyles and how we can help ourselves and each other. _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Jamie Dixon is a researcher and author in behavior, influence and communication.  He creates methodologies from his research to coach his clients on productivity, leadership and motivation.  His latest book, The Story Habit, talks about how to influence people through the power of storytelling.  We talk about how our beliefs are formed and how they can be manipulated.  We discuss the narratives in our head, shaping behavior, conflict, how to change peoples minds, propaganda, free will and religion. ____________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.shapingpaths.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiedixon/ ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Andy Boreham is a weekly columnist at Shanghai Daily.  His video series, Reports On China, analyzes how Western media report on China.  Born and raised in New Zealand, he has degrees in Media Studies, Political Science and Chinese.  Today we discuss why and how Western media consistently reports negatively on China.  We talk about fake news, fear mongering, the decline of mainstream news outlets, controversial headlines, virtue signaling and Wokeism. ____________________ Connect with Andy | Twitter: @AndyBxxx ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.