Bedletter
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIf you thought the world was supposed to make sense, you were wrong. The covers are pulled back on Bedletter as we dive into what makes us unique, how powerful our minds are, and why it all matters.
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The Ides of December
December 29, 2021 18:11 - 7 minutesWhat are the days of our lives, if not the passing of time into tomorrow? The moments here and now are stolen away and buried under all that will be, cast long like a shadow of the future. That darkened image sketched before me, mirroring back my movements, copying my arm waves and leg shuffles—it grows the darkest in December. Always black as the evening tide in the ides of December. I hate the twelfth month of the year, when everything’s rounded out and times tick down and everyone’s busy ...
Because It's Meant To
December 14, 2021 23:41 - 7 minutes“You ever look outside and just get lost in the seasons?” he said, pacing around the shop. His eyes were glued to the waves of tumbling leaves wafting around on the wind outside. It was their time to die, their time to break off the twigs and branches that once held them tight. Their time to gracefully flip over a few times before resting between the blades of brown and yellow grass. I’d seen Gavin in here many times before, but rarely ever talked to him. We usually just exchanged glances, ...
Time Happens Twice a Day
December 05, 2021 18:29 - 9 minutesThe other day I was pouring through YouTube videos, crawling down rabbit holes, refreshing new clips every ten or fifteen minutes. Nothing was connected. It was video game reviews, politics, then a tutorial on French pressing coffee. Music videos for the new country songs I’ve been vibing out to. And boy, have I. Country music—the hidden genre I always thought I hated but am winding up loving. It’s strange, but I’m here for it. Just shrugging my shoulders and crawling down rabbit holes all t...
Guest: Rebalance the Body w/ Ashley Bernardi
November 08, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutesIn this week’s installment of Bedletter, I’m diving back into the discussion I had with Ashley Bernardi! Ashley is the author of the new book, Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel. This is the second half of my interview with her, where we continue peeling apart ways we can get primal with our meltdowns, how Ashley’s FEEL framework can be used to navigate difficult emotions, how she has taken on the task of rebalancing her body after intense trauma, and what she learned from spe...
Guest: Give Yourself Permission to Feel w/ Ashley Bernardi
November 01, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutesThis week, I’m joined by Ashley Bernardi! Ashley is the author of the new book, Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel. She’s also the founder of her own media company, Nardi Media, and has previously worked as a veteran news booker with CBS, energyNOW!, and the Washington Post Live—just to name a few. Ashley is the survivor of previous trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, as well as Lyme disease. Through her struggles, defeats, successes, and triumphs, she has formulated a...
Quit Your Binging
October 22, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutesI hate binging, and yet that behavior still worms its way into my life at times. My most recent slip came at the hands of Netflix’s new hit, Squid Game. This week I’m yapping about the dangers of binging T.V., why I enjoyed Squid Game so much, and how great South Korean movie and show productions are. Along with that, as I round one of the final corners of writing my book, I’ve been editing the early chapters in tandem. As I plan to have the main meat of the book finished by the end of 202...
Voices: Flying Cats - Homeless in a Hurricane Pt. 2
October 19, 2021 21:08 - 57 minutesHurricane Ida was the second most destructive hurricane to make landfall in the United States, with winds reaching up to 149mph. While many civilians were busy evacuating or hunkering down in their homes, a large population of homeless people were outside trying to obtain shelter of their own. Some made it into hotels, apartments, hospitals, and homeless shelters, while others were forced to hide behind walls and use trees to shield from the wind. The homeless story of Hurricane Ida is an in...
Voices: Can't Drown a Fish - Homeless in a Hurricane Pt. 1
October 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourWhere do the homeless go in a natural disaster? Do they find shelter, are they cared for? The answers may surprise you. In this Voices production, Christian heads back out on the streets to gather the stories of homeless people who endured Hurricane Ida. In the most intense hurricane since Katrina, Ida left destruction in its wake. This is the first in a two-part series detailing the homeless experience through Ida. Episode 60. Can't Drown a Fish column on Substack Subscribe at bedletter.su...
Solo: Full Body Experience
October 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourUnscripted, off-the-record, brain-dumping fun in this solo flight. Christian rants about Covid-19 vaccination passports in New Orleans, his experience hanging out with the homeless for the upcoming 'Voices' release, what hurricane damage looks like in-person, how his book is coming along, and why it's always good to get new shoes. Episode 59. Subscribe at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bed...
Full Body Experience
October 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourUnscripted, off-the-record, brain-dumping fun in this solo flight. Christian rants about Covid-19 vaccination passports in New Orleans, his experience hanging out with the homeless for the upcoming 'Voices' release, what hurricane damage looks like in-person, how his book is coming along, and why it's always good to get new shoes. Episode 59. Subscribe at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bed...
Guest: Left With No Other Option w/ Anam from Pakistan
September 29, 2021 02:00 - 40 minutesAnam, a citizen living in Lahore, Pakistan, provides detailed insight on how the Pakistan government has handled the Covid-19 pandemic. Anam is an e-learning social studies teacher who records lectures for Pakistani students and uploads them to YouTube. In this episode, Anam and Christian discuss the restrictions and policies born out of the Coronavirus in Pakistan, whether or not she approves of them, and what the long term impact may be. Episode 58. Left With No Other Option column availa...
Voices: 20 Years of War Come to an End
September 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourThe events of 9/11 spurred our nation into a war that now, 20 years later, is coming to an end. It's been a long time coming. Christian takes to the streets, inquiring every-day people about their initial reaction to the war's end, how they perceive the job of the administration in the Afghanistan evacuation, and how this middle eastern conflict will be remembered. There's a myriad of opinions, thoughts, and ideas about how things have gone, or how they should have gone, and where we all go ...
Bitcoin, Ivermectin, Boghossian Resigns, & Australia's Descent into 1984
September 11, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutesThis past week left us with some interesting stories, starting with El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as it's national legal tender. Along with that, Rolling Stone published an Ivermectin article so false, the hospital they "reported on" had to make a statement to refute the lies. Peter Boghossian has finally had enough working for the woke at Portland State University, and put in his resignation. Lastly, Australia is testing new applications that blatantly invade your privacy. Episode 56. Show...
News: Bitcoin, Ivermectin, Boghossian Resigns, & Australia's Descent into 1984
September 11, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutesThis past week left us with some interesting stories, starting with El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as it's national legal tender. Along with that, Rolling Stone published an Ivermectin article so false, the hospital they "reported on" had to make a statement to refute the lies. Peter Boghossian has finally had enough working for the woke at Portland State University, and put in his resignation. Lastly, Australia is testing new applications that blatantly invade your privacy. Episode 56. Show...
Guest: Imposter Syndrome, Algorithm Bias, & Work Ethic w/ Malik Boykin
September 07, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutesMalik and Christian continue their conversation. In part two, Malik details how he's dealt with imposter syndrome, his extensive research on algorithm bias, and the ways his work ethic has helped him overcome an intense workload on a day-to-day basis. There's a slough little wisdom-nuggets nestled all throughout this episode, definitely not one you want to miss. Episode 55. Subscribe and find out more at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter Follow Malik on Instagram Liste...
Weaving Together Art and Academia w/ Malik Boykin
September 01, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBHow Brown University professor Malik Boykin interlinks music production with the academic fields of psychology and sociology. Malik and Christian sit down to discuss the intersection of two seemingly different ends of society: art and music with science and academia. Through a host of brilliant metaphors, Malik details the way he was introduced to psychology and how one area of expertise has helped him gain success in another. Episode 54. Additional insights available at bedletter.substack.c...
Guest: Weaving Together Art and Academia w/ Malik Boykin
September 01, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutesHow Brown University professor Malik Boykin interlinks music production with the academic fields of psychology and sociology. Malik and Christian sit down to discuss the intersection of two seemingly different ends of society: art and music with science and academia. Through a host of brilliant metaphors, Malik details the way he was introduced to psychology and how one area of expertise has helped him gain success in another. Episode 54. Additional insights available at bedletter.substack.c...
OnlyFans Flip-Flops: Sex is Selling More Than It Bargained For
August 27, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBJeopardizing the financial stream of pornography platforms and banks is the fastest way to enact change—it's all about the money through use of the public strong-arm. Original article published on August 26, 2021. Read the full article and subscribe at bedletter.substack.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome)
Column: OnlyFans Flip-Flops: Sex is Selling More Than It Bargained For
August 27, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutesJeopardizing the financial stream of pornography platforms and banks is the fastest way to enact change—it's all about the money through use of the public strong-arm. Original article published on August 26, 2021. Read the full article and subscribe at bedletter.substack.com. Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe
The War of Victory and Wisdom
August 21, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MBHow the ancient Greeks defined the never-ending battle between being right and being wise. Original article posted on July 9th, 2021. Read the article at bedletter.substack.com Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=THR4DUEKD63EL)
Column: The War of Victory and Wisdom
August 21, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutesHow the ancient Greeks defined the never-ending battle between being right and being wise. Original article posted on July 9th, 2021. Read the article at bedletter.substack.com Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe
Your Safety is a Lie
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MBMental safe-spaces are destroying our greatest human distinction: the freedom of thought and speech. Original article published on July 8th, 2021. Read the article on Medium Donate via Paypal Find out more at cashliman.com Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=THR4DUEKD63EL)
Column: Your Safety is a Lie
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutesMental safe-spaces are destroying our greatest human distinction: the freedom of thought and speech. Original article published on July 8th, 2021. Read the article on Medium Donate via Paypal Find out more at cashliman.com Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe
Column: Twitter-pated
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutesGive yourself a little more credit than the 280 characters Twitter gives you. Original article published on June 24th, 2021. Read the article on Medium Donate via Paypal Find out more at cashliman.com Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe
Twitter-pated
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MBGive yourself a little more credit than the 280 characters Twitter gives you. Original article published on June 24th, 2021. Read the article on Medium Donate via Paypal Find out more at cashliman.com Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome)
Column: Living in the Lens
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutesWhat and how we choose to magnify the matters of our lives becomes the way we live them. Original article published on July 6th, 2021. Read the article on Medium Donate via Paypal Find out more at cashliman.com Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe
Living in the Lens
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBWhat and how we choose to magnify the matters of our lives becomes the way we live them. Original article published on July 6th, 2021. Read the article on Medium Donate via Paypal Find out more at cashliman.com Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=THR4DUEKD63EL)
Guest: Western vs. Eastern Thought & Book Motivations w/ Richard Nisbett
June 15, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutesThis is the fourth and final part of Richard and Christian’s conversation where they discuss the differences in Western versus Eastern thought and Richard’s motivations behind writing his book. Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Episode 48. Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett on Amazon Follow Christian on Twitter @c...
Western vs. Eastern Thought & Book Motivations w/ Richard Nisbett
June 15, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThis is the fourth and final part of Richard and Christian’s conversation where they discuss the differences in Western versus Eastern thought and Richard’s motivations behind writing his book. Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Episode 48. Find out more at cashliman.com Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett on Amazon Follow Christian on Instagram @cashlima...
Solo: Stop Taking Advantage of Yourself, Start Acting with Confidence
June 11, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutesBeing taken advantage of never leaves you feeling positive—yet, we take advantage of ourselves everyday. Are there ways we can control this behavior, augment it, and come out on the other side feeling confident and prepared to live meaningfully? Find out in this week's installment of Bedletter, Episode 47. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Christian on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at ...
Stop Taking Advantage of Yourself, Start Acting with Confidence
June 11, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutesBeing taken advantage of never leaves you feeling positive—yet, we take advantage of ourselves everyday. Are there ways we can control this behavior, augment it, and come out on the other side feeling confident and prepared to live meaningfully? Find out in this week's installment of Bedletter, Episode 47. Find out more at cashliman.com Follow Christian on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/s...
The Power of the Unconscious Mind & the Law of Large Numbers w/ Richard Nisbett
June 08, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBToday is the third part of Richard and Christian’s conversation where they discuss the power of the unconscious mind, the law of large numbers, and how learning these concepts can change everything. Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Episode 46. Find out more at cashliman.com Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett on Amazon Follow Christian on Instagram @cas...
Guest: The Power of the Unconscious Mind & the Law of Large Numbers w/ Richard Nisbett
June 08, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutesToday is the third part of Richard and Christian’s conversation where they discuss the power of the unconscious mind, the law of large numbers, and how learning these concepts can change everything. Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Episode 46. Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett on Amazon Follow Christian on Twitt...
Bad Self-Control Correlates with Loneliness
June 04, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutesOn today’s 5-Minute Friday, Christian reviews new research that suggests a correlation between bad self-control and loneliness. Why does this occur, and how are the two so closely related? And if bad self-control leads to loneliness, can good self-control lead to more positive and meaningful social interactions? Episode 45. Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter a...
News: Bad Self-Control Correlates with Loneliness
June 04, 2021 08:00 - 6 minutesOn today’s 5-Minute Friday, Christian reviews new research that suggests a correlation between bad self-control and loneliness. Why does this occur, and how are the two so closely related? And if bad self-control leads to loneliness, can good self-control lead to more positive and meaningful social interactions? Episode 45. Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter w...
Research Replication & the Fundamental Attribution Error w/ Richard Nisbett
June 01, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBContinuing the conversation with Richard E. Nisbett! Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Today is the second part of Richard and Christian's conversation where they discuss the replicability of psychological research and the Fundamental Attribution Error. Episode 44. Find out more at cashliman.com Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett on Amazon Follow C...
Guest: Research Replication & the Fundamental Attribution Error w/ Richard Nisbett
June 01, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutesContinuing the conversation with Richard E. Nisbett! Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Today is the second part of Richard and Christian's conversation where they discuss the replicability of psychological research and the Fundamental Attribution Error. Episode 44. Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett on Amazon Fol...
Reasoning Errors Run Deep
May 28, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutesIn the inaugural episode of 5-Minute Fridays, Christian discusses the relationship between reasoning errors detailed in the book Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett and the class distinctions and group inferences reviewed in The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell. Episode 43. Find out more at cashliman.com Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett on Amazon Follow Bedletter on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedl...
Solo: Reasoning Errors Run Deep
May 28, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutesIn the inaugural episode of 5-Minute Fridays, Christian discusses the relationship between reasoning errors detailed in the book Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett and the class distinctions and group inferences reviewed in The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell. Episode 43. Find out more at cashliman.com Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett on Amazon Follow Bedletter on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Ch...
5-Minute Friday: Reasoning Errors Run Deep
May 28, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.57 MBIn the inaugural episode of 5-Minute Fridays, Christian discusses the relationship between reasoning errors detailed in the book Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett and the class distinctions and group inferences reviewed in The Road to Wigan Pier by George Orwell. Episode 43. Find out more at cashliman.com Thinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett on Amazon Follow Bedletter on Instagram @cashliman Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cashliman)
Reasoning Errors & Mentor Relationships w/ Richard Nisbett
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week we welcome accomplished psychologist Richard E. Nisbett to the show! Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Today is the first part of Richard and Christian's conversation where they discuss Richard’s interest in reasoning errors and how a mentor relationship can benefit your growth. Episode 42. Find out more at cashliman.com Buy Richard’s book Think...
Reasoning Errors & Mentor Relationships w/ Richard Nisbett - Ep. 42
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week we welcome accomplished psychologist Richard E. Nisbett to the show! Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Today is the first part of our conversation where we discuss Richard’s interest in reasoning errors and how a mentor relationship can benefit your growth. Find out more at cashliman.com. Buy Richard’s book Thinking: A Memoir on Amazon. Support ...
Guest: Reasoning Errors & Mentor Relationships w/ Richard Nisbett
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutesThis week we welcome accomplished psychologist Richard E. Nisbett to the show! Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Today is the first part of Richard and Christian's conversation where they discuss Richard’s interest in reasoning errors and how a mentor relationship can benefit your growth. Episode 42. Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Thinking: A Mem...
News: Neural Implants: Imagining Writing
May 14, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutesA recent attempt with neural implants resulted in a paralyzed individual being able to hit 90 characters per minute by imagining writing. What are the possibilities and implications for this type of implant technology? Episode 41. Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe
Neural Implants: Imagining Writing - Ep 41
May 14, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBA recent attempt with neural implants resulted in a paralyzed individual being able to hit 90 characters per minute by imagining writing. What are the possibilities and implications for this type of implant technology? Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cashliman)
Bedletter Ep. 41 - Neural Implants
May 14, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBA recent attempt with neural implants resulted in a paralyzed individual being able to hit 90 characters per minute by imagining writing. What are the possibilities and implications for this type of implant technology? Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cashliman)
Neural Implants: Imagining Writing
May 14, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutesA recent attempt with neural implants resulted in a paralyzed individual being able to hit 90 characters per minute by imagining writing. What are the possibilities and implications for this type of implant technology? Episode 41. Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe
Guest: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder w/ Abbey Willis
May 11, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutesIn part two of my conversation with Abbey, we discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the impact that minor PTSD symptoms can have on your life, and subtle ways you can actively combat negative symptoms. Episode 40. Follow Abbey on Instagram @abblynnwillis Find out more at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter @cashliman Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe
Bedletter Ep. 40 - Guest: Abbey Willis, Pt. 2
May 11, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn part two of my conversation with Abbey, we discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the impact that minor PTSD symptoms can have on your life, and subtle ways you can actively combat negative symptoms. Follow Abbey on Instagram @abblynnwillis. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cashliman)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder w/ Abbey Willis - Ep. 40
May 11, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn part two of my conversation with Abbey, we discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the impact that minor PTSD symptoms can have on your life, and subtle ways you can actively combat negative symptoms. Follow Abbey on Instagram @abblynnwillis. Find out more at cashliman.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cashliman)