This short solo episode focuses on the different "unpopular" opinions that we have and why we shouldn't feel entirely bad about them.The Salumist

We all knowingly or unknowingly get caught up in different cycles. In this episode, we try to understand why getting caught up in negative cycles can result in a failure to get started on your goals or to make any significant change in life. We also talk about how it's important to have something bigger than yourself to work for or towards that may…

In this episode, the guys ask whether or not a lack of trauma or hardships could explain a lack of perspective and empathy during the pandemic.The Salumist

The boys are back after a long but needed break from recording! In this episode, we talk about robot vaccum slavery, vaccine mandates, Woodstock 99, prostate exams, and faulty toilet paper.The Salumist

The guys talk about the importance of having a space that truly feels like home for one's personal growth.The Salumist

Have you ever been asked this question? In this episode, we try to understand why this gets asked, where it comes from, and how some may answer it or receive it when asked.The Salumist

What does it mean to leave a legacy? Why should anyone want one? Why does it matter? In this episode, we take a more philosophical approach to legacy but still tell stories of our own to try making sense of it all.The Salumist

Solo episode on why it's important to have something bigger than yourself.The Salumist

Recorded March 28, 2021. The guys talk about the "invisible" poor and homeless population and how they affect us on a personal and societal level and what we can do to combat it.The Salumist

The team talks about what it means to put someone you care about on a pedestal and the positive and negative effects surrounding doing so.The Salumist

The guys try to make sense of why people find importance in Astrology, zodiacs, horroscopes, crystals, and everything in between.The Salumist

Is Dr. Seuss being canceled? Is this the right move? Are we becoming the monster we have set out to destroy? In this episode, we discuss how cancel culture has evolved in 2021 and whether or not it is doing more good than harm currently.The Salumist

Can AI solve the problem of our biases and prejudices in the workplace and other areas? Mark and Kalu try to understand this and come to some interesting conclusions.The Salumist

Episode 1 of our Black History Month Series opens with a discussion on the fight that many white people have taken up in defense of the POC community and how that fight, when taken to an extreme, has adverse effects and borders on disingenuous, fake, and annoying.The Salumist

Finding your thing sometimes means doing things you didn't think you'd ever have or need to do. When things don't go the way you thought, you may find yourself asking, "Why me?" In this episode, I sit with Spence Sheldon, former athlete, business owner, and one of the most authentic people I know and we have a conversation on finding your thing, se…

Cognitive Distortions are exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that many of us develop that are, in many cases, negative in nature. Today, the team puts Kalu through the grinder to understand how those affect him and other people.The Salumist

This episode is about humanity's desire to destroy itself to preserve itself and how the story of Cronus comes into play to make sense of the recent events surrounding the events that took place in our Capitol building in Washington DC.The Salumist

It's said that we are all born inherently innocent but at what point in life is that innocence lost? In this episode, we try to understand what it means to lose innocence and we approach it from an individual and societal level. We both bring stories of our own to talk about when we lost our innocence and we also give a good example of when the Ame…

Is it a good thing for one person to contain all the knowledge? In this episode, the team tries to weigh the benefits and disadvantages of sharing knowledge versus one person or entity containing it all. We also talk about the prioritization of knowledge and understanding when some knowledge is useful and when it may not be.…

Sometimes the biggest and most important things in our lives take the most amount of time. In this short episode, you'll hear a story about the power of patience.The Salumist

Mark and Kalu take time to unpack his recent visit to the therapist.The Salumist

In this Skype episode, we try to answer and understand whether or not we've had tougher times than in 2020. The team comes from three different points of view and goes down the rabbit hole to put each of our thoughts through the grinder.The Salumist

It's said that you shouldn't let school get in the way of your education. In this episode, we take time to talk about school's effect on our education and its effect on students today. This discussion is a part of a larger discussion we were having but I felt the need to separate the conversation and make it into its own episode that we hope to mak…

When making new friends, it's hard to understand the importance of setting boundaries when you want to be accepted. In this short episode, we talk about what happens when a boundary is crossed and how we can be better about protecting them in the early phases of a friendship or relationship.The Salumist

For now, the election is over and a winner has been projected. That doesn't stop us from trying to understand the meanings and effects of what has happened in the past few days as well as the past 4 years. Later in the episode, we are joined by Steve of "The Reality of It" podcast and we take an even deeper dive into the state of American society a…

Ever wanted to travel alone? Take some time to listen to what Kalu learned on his recent trip.The Salumist

With just 2 days left until the 2020 Presidential Election, the team takes time to discuss the effect that the last 4 years has had on America and how things may play out for the next four years after Tuesday.The Salumist

In today's episode, we talk about the IG models, influencers, and creators and the objectification that comes with their posts.The Salumist

Do you have people living rent-free in your mind and thoughts? Are they causing any sort of harm or stunting your growth or development? In this episode, the team puts this through the grinder and has a real, raw, and rough discussion with Kalu.The Salumist

Part 2 of the Debate Debacle features a much more tame experience with Kamala Harris facing Mike Pence. Kris and Kalu give their views on what went down and try to see if it had any effect on the outcome of the November election.The Salumist

In this episode, we talk about the embarrassment that was the first Presidential Debate and the effects of it as well as political dogma and how it creates tribalism among the political parties.The Salumist

In light of the Breonna Taylor ruling, Kris, Mark, and Kalu have a Skype discussion about the various systems at play that possibly perpetuate what social conflict we've come to know as the new normal.The Salumist

**Suicide Prevention Month** This Throwback Thursday episode is on depression and how it affected our friend JP. Depression and anxiety are things that affect millions of people worldwide and over 48,000 people die from suicide each year from that. If you or anyone else is affected by this, please listen to this episode and seek help by reaching ou…

2020 has been quite the year. Thankfully it's not over and there's still time for us to finish strong but to get there, we need to put ourselves in positions to win. In this episode, we go over 10 ways to live a life full of self-ownership, accountability, and care.The Salumist

If you're struggling with moving forward, this is for you. Music credit: Fractured Light Music - There's Still Hope I'll probably get in trouble for the music.The Salumist

In this episode, the team talks about love and infatuation and what happens to us when we experience both.The Salumist

Could it be that regret is a positive thing that could potentially lead to growth? In this episode, I talk about the process of Counterfactual thinking and how properly embracing your regret can help you be a better version of yourself.The Salumist

Kalu talks about the importance of enhancing the positive qualities within yourself or the person you love.The Salumist

Kalu explains why your actions define you not your thoughts and feelings though they are still important.The Salumist

In this episode, the guys perform the first of many postmortems for Kalu after a major life change.The Salumist

Have you ever tried showering in complete darkness? In this episode, Kalu talks about his experience taking "Dark Showers" and how it has therapeutic benefits for anyone dealing with stress or those who just need to unwind.The Salumist

Do you have the capacity to function while failing? This Throwback Thursday episode is from earlier this year and it's about the importance of understanding why it's important to have things in place that help through the tough times to avoid catastrophe.The Salumist

What effect does "stuff" have on you? In this episode, Kalu takes a couple of minutes to talk about it.The Salumist

**Inspired by the movie Horns (2013)** What does it mean to do the right thing? Does that even exist? What if no matter what you do, no matter how good you try to be, there is some sort of damage that is done? Can you live with that? In this episode, we try to understand why some of us have sins that we are able to live with and we give various exa…

America is 244 years old. Should we expect more out of this nation at such an age or are we exactly where we need to be in terms of social, economic, and political climate? Mark and Kalu try to figure this out and come up with some interesting information.The Salumist

I'm of the mindset that our language is shaped by our experiences. One word to me might not mean the same as a word to someone else and in this episode, I talk about the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and then make connections to how it affects us in everyday life.The Salumist

In today's episode, we are joined by Alli who has been able to do what so many people have struggled to do and finally find herself. Armed with a new identity, sense of freedom, and a will to live life fully as herself, Alli sets out on her path of continued self-discovery and new connections and we are honored to get to hear her story.…

*Inspired by "The Current" by Andy Cizek* There's been a lot going on in my life and I wanted to take the time to make some content to let out what is going through my head. Sometimes there's a calling for us that is bigger than we might be ready for. Sometimes you'll have to go through a lot of life before you begin to listen to the voices, read t…

Why is it that many Americans fight so vehemently to preserve a flag and monuments that, to many, represent one of the worst moments in American history? How can we find some sort of understanding in both their mindset for wanting to preserve it and the mindset to destroy it?The Salumist

If you've ever wondered about what you can do to help fight racism, injustice, and inequality, the first step is to step into your power and listen to the result of what it can do to someone when not used properly. This episode is a mix of a call to action and a cry for help. I've lost the will to be a part of the fight and in this episode, I have …