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Highly Inspired

56 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings

Highly Inspired presents a variety of topics relating to life in the 21st century. Whether it be on topics regarding technology, business, science, or entertainment, we encourage all opportunities for growth of the mind. The show's hosts, Jordan and Ella, dissect relevant current events, pop culture, and psychology, but with a comedic twist. Join us on the endless journey of self-development. Explore ideas. Be a generalist.

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Navigating the Transition from Post-Grad Life to Pregnancy & Motherhood

September 01, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

lil life update: the newest member of our team is en route & arriving very soon! :) This episode covers the transition from post-grad to pregnancy & motherhood.  Support the show

2000 Mules - Is Election Fraud Really A Thing?

June 07, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Just when we thought the 2020 election was behind us, with many of the lawsuits finally being put to bed, a new documentary called "2000 Mules" emerged. The film shows how "True the Vote", a non-partisan election integrity organization, used three trillion  cellphone geo-tracking signals along with surveillance video to reveal a revolutionary scheme: "a network of 'mules' in battleground states busily collecting ballots from non-profits and stuffing them, a few at a time, into multiple drop ...

Medical Loops

June 01, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Many people find themselves stuck in medical loops when they go through a medical intervention that only provides a temporary Band-Aid fix while leading to more health issues that require more medical inventions and medications. With a health system that cares more about profiting off pills and surgeries than finding long-term healing solutions, it's no surprise people find themselves in these loops they don't know how to get out of.  Join us this week to find out the history of these medic...

Is America Losing Its Medical Sovereignty to the WHO? + Updates on Davos, the WEF, & Monkey Pox

May 26, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

While Americans have spent the last few weeks fighting over the healthcare issue of abortion, our government has been working in the background on handing over ultimate control of America's health care system and national sovereignty over to the World Health Organization (WHO). This started in January of 2022 when officials from the Biden administration quietly sent the WHO extensive amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR). This week, these amendments will be voted on at th...

Fiftieth Episode Spectacular!!!

May 05, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Guys, we made it to 50 episodes! Before recording, we thought to ourselves - How do we make this one stand out? How do we make episode 50 truly SPECTACULAR?  We dug up many of our favorite topics we've touched on and you can catch us reacting to our most Day 1 recordings, many of which have since been buried in the depths of the ether and are no longer available for streaming.  When we started the podcast back in 2019, we had no idea where this journey would take us. The podcast has not on...

Why Gas Prices Are So High & a Hot Take on the Energy Crisis

April 19, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

Energy is what powers our everyday modern lives, from the gas we put in our cars, the electricity that powers our houses, and the fuel that transports our food. Society would collapse without it. So what do we do when gas prices increase at insane rates or, even worse, when the non-renewable energy sources run out? This week, we hosted David Ramsden-Wood on the show to discuss all things energy. With his background in oil and gas engineering, experience as the Co-Founder and COO of OneEnerg...

"I Support The Current Thing."

April 01, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Things... things. There are lots of things. But, typically, depending on what the media is focused on, there is always a "current thing". Even before the internet people have always been told to support the most "current thing" without question.  But today with social media, it is easier than ever to show your support for the "current thing". From wearing a mask to posting a picture of your post vax to adding the Ukraine Flag in your bio. Because most people have good hearts, it makes for a...

The Fake American Dream

March 17, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

“If we aren’t being taught how to grow our own food, how to take care of ourselves and our families, how to live without the need for huge governments, banks, and corporations - as our ancestors once did - then we aren’t being educated; we’re being indoctrinated to be dependent and subservient to the system.” - Gavin Nascimento  The “America Dream” means a lot of things to different people. But historically speaking, the American Dream meant creating your own self-sufficient life with littl...

2/22/22 - Pluto Return: CBDC vs. Crypto

February 24, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

2/22/22 was a significant date for many reasons. Not only was it the last date featuring all one repeating number that we'll get to see in our lifetime, but it is heavily correlated to this year's Pluto Return. After a mere 248 years, the planet Pluto is coming full circle (literally), and the last time it was in this exact position in orbit was the year 1776 - when the USA was established. At large, this year also represents when individual freedoms first existed worldwide.  Regardless of ...

People Who Died Shortly After Calling Out Institutional Power

February 03, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

John F. Kennedy, Patrice Lumumba, Diana Spencer, and Muammar Gaddafi all shared a common attribute. Although they influenced humanity from different geographical locations and periods, their revolutionary importance can be boiled down to one profound impact: their efforts to reveal institutional power. Yet, curiously, each of these individuals suffered intense deaths shortly after rising to peak levels of praise and admiration from the public. Modern history teaching touches on the events of...

Living with Intention

January 20, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Intention and planning are often used interchangeably in our overachieving, hyper-focused, fast-paced world that we live in. But in reality, the two couldn’t be more different. As Americans, we plan a lot. The most significant difference between planning and being intentional is that planning is doing; while intention requires deep thought before any executive can occur.  Planning has become so ingrained in our culture that we rarely take a step back to question why we do the things we do t...

The Great Resistance: A Response to The Great Reset

January 06, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

We did an episode on the "Great Reset" about a year ago. This was the very first time we had come across the topic and discovered the true agenda stemming from World Economic Forum. Since then, a lot has changed, more truth has been revealed, and our perspectives have broadened. Even though we seem to be moving faster and closer to the 2030 plan in less than a year, luckily, there seem to be even more awakened people this year, and the resistance is growing every day worldwide. Thus, it is c...

Astroworld: Where It All Went Wrong

November 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Travis Scott's Astroworld was the scene of the crime of 10 deaths. Following this news, first-hand stories exploded across social media, with concert attendees posting their experiences directly to the world. We heard every explanation under the sun, from stampedes to cardiac arrests, to people being injected with needles, to even claims of this event feeling like actual hell. Yet, even with the abundance of these easily accessible first-hand accounts, the mainstream media and so-called "jou...

Own Nothing, and You Will Be Happy.

November 03, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Earlier this year, the World Economic Forum released a video introducing the concept of "Own Nothing and You will be happy." Explaining how in the future we will rent most of the items we need to live. As technology improves, we won't need as many materials goods we can downgrade our lives and experience a better world in the digital space. At first, at face value, the idea sounds great. Life is about to get cheaper, more convenient. Every experience will run as efficiently as getting a pack...

Fighting for Freedom on the Frontline in NYC | with Chloe Pelletier

October 19, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 85.1 MB

New York City has erupted in recent weeks with people from all walks of life coming together to protest in the name of freedom. Chloe joins us to share her first-hand account of this hopeful spirit that has spread all over the city. She has a fascinating perspective on how she grew skeptical of the US government. Interestingly enough, during this same time, she took control of her health and started becoming vegan. In addition to being on the front lines of these critical protests, she and h...

How Women Can Reclaim Control of Their Reproductive Health

October 12, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Sophia Jasmine joins us this week to share her personal health story on how she got off multiple prescriptions, including topical steroids and birth control, and switched to more holistic healing and reproductive health methods. Many people across the U.S. have been kept in the dark about the long-term effects of some western medicine. And specifically, women have been misled about what their birth control options are. With the help of modern technology, there have been many new emerging non...

Why Tim Dillon is the Only Celebrity We Trust

September 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

As the U.S. has become more secular, we have been looking to fill the void of idolizing some higher entity. For thousands of years, many earlier civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Jews, Greeks, and Romans, all had gods and royalty placed on pedestals of worship. But America has been different. We are a democracy. There is no ruler; there is no mandatory U.S. state religion. You have the right to be an atheist here. Our theory is that we've replaced the role of traditional rulers and even ...

The Difference Between Regurgitating and Synthesizing

September 14, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

For decades, our country has been teaching its students to repeat, memorize and follow the rules without question. A streamlined one-size-fits-all experience has replaced classical education; students have been robbed of learning critical thinking fundamentals. Instead of being encouraged to ask the "why" questions, students are told to accept everything at face value. This kind of thinking has resulted in an entire generation of journalists who publish clickbait from their beds instead of d...

Escaping La La Land

August 20, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Americans have been asleep at the wheel this summer with the opening up of our country, even in places like California. We have been back to work and having fun for the most part. There was a glimmer of hope things were finally back to normal. But as we move into Fall, things like the "Delta" variant are being discussed, and talks of lockdown, vaccine passports resurface. All well, Tik Tok influencers are working as White House interns. The "summer of fun" is starting to fade as reality kick...

Dancing is Illegal in Australia Right Now

August 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Imagine that you're at a friend's house with 20 friends, good music starts playing, and two people start dancing. Shortly after, a police officer sees them dancing from the front window. They come in and shut it down with either a $1,000 fine or an arrest. What if we were to tell you that this is what's occurring in Australia right now? Yes, we were just as surprised to hear this as you are. Since many mainstream outlets haven't reported on the current state of Australia, we decided to have ...

Hi, We're Alive!

June 18, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

The past couple of months have been hectic, to say the least. We have been focused on being as present as possible during our final days at college. Since the pandemic threw a wrench in our fall semester of 2020, we wanted to ensure that we maximized our final semester of senior year. And still, here we are... with another heartfelt episode for you guys! Although this one is mostly a check-in to recap what we've been up to, we share some valuable wisdom through lessons we've encountered in t...

Sustainability, Spirituality, and Slowed Life

April 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

Happy Earth Day, Everyone! We have been blessed to have these two wonderful people come on the podcast to speak about their experience with sustainable practices and maintaining a healthy spiritual life. With Carla growing up in Peru, and Benen growing up in Hawaii, they definitely have unique perspectives to bring to the table of alternative ways to embrace a lifestyle that involves being more connected to nature and the beautiful world around us. Both of them have exciting views on where t...

Should People Be Required to Have a Vaccine Passport?

April 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

What many people wrote off as “conspiracy theories” months ago is now finally here with corporate and government’s effort to enforce a vaccine passport. You might be thinking, “What’s the big deal? Aren’t some types of vaccines already required for international travel?” That may be true, but there has never been all-encompassing documentation to decide whether you can participate in average daily life activities. You may forget, but YOU are the only person who should be making decisions abo...

From Fingerboarding to Starting a Business in College

April 08, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

This week we are joined by two close friends who have grown their fun, high school side-hustles into fully-scaled businesses. We have been blessed to go to a college where collaborating on side projects outside of the classroom is not only encouraged but normalized. As we work to maintain a free society and towards a decentralized workplace, we've found it fitting to bring two guests on who continuously model these principles in their own lives. Cam Daly is the co-founder of Nice as Heck, a ...

Decentralized World, Royal Family, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, Financial Freedom

March 16, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Here we are, with another episode packed full of topics revolving around our changing world. Because of everyone's newfound preference for digital existence over physical presence, monumental shifts are occurring within software development. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are taking advantage of the revolutionary tech called Blockchain. And even NFTs are increasing by mostly all metrics. A lot of this vocabulary is still so new to us, yet, we feel hurriedly forced to continue staying up to...

RIP LA, Rise of Tim Dillon, Future of Communication

March 10, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Everyone who's anyone, ranging from Joe Rogan, to Elon Musk, to Tim Dillon, to Logan Paul, and to even your average Tik Tok-er, is getting out of LA ASAP. What are they seeing that the rest of us are missing? Is California just simply too big to be governed? Will Hollywood be the only remaining skeleton of the once flourishing city, now that everyone and their cousin is figuring out how to monetize their lives by just having conversations on Clubhouse? Or is LA just in a temporary coma-state...

Too Many Options

February 20, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when deciphering between too many options? Especially with big life decisions, it can be draining sometimes.  America is not only the land of opportunity, but the land of pretty much all possibilities. But that limitless freedom comes with the caveat of not knowing what paths to take. Never before have we had this much information about the world fluttering around the digital space; therefore, it can be tough to actually retain every piece of content we absorb....

The People vs. The Elite (Stonks Edition)

January 28, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

Politicians have been calling for unity for quite some time now. While the morale for unity has been at an all-time low, it finally emerged in the strangest form… MEME STOCKS. Most of us, republican or democrat, or somewhere in between, can agree to back the common man over the Institutional Wall Street Elite. Over the past 48 hours, we have witnessed a true movement of "sticking it to the man". The global elite class has limited free speech with censorship. And now, their new enemy is free ...

Capitol Riot, Mass Censorship, Tech Overlords, and Continued Lockdowns

January 19, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

We all had high hopes for 2021 after how much of a disaster 2020 turned out to be. Unfortunately, between the capital takeover, increased tech censorship, prolonged lockdowns even with a vaccine, a second impeachment for President Trump, and the current military state in DC, things are not looking too hot so far. In this episode we dive into these heavy topics is most light hearted and causal way possible. And we bring to light a few funny tweets and headlines that will hopefully calm some n...

The Great Reset

December 02, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Times are strange, to say the least. What we all initially thought was "two weeks to slow the spread" and an extended spring break, has turned into almost a full year of isolation and lockdowns. The world is definitely in a crisis state, and is simultaneously experiencing the fourth industrial revolution. According to history, you could say the world is in a state of re-normalization. But don’t take our word for it. Many powerful people and organizations such as Klaus Schwab from the World E...

Hot Take on Modern Feminism

October 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Women talking about women... Feminism is quite a multi-dimensional conversation topic; as well as a subject we've never really covered on this show before. In this episode, we reference a notable book titled "Subverted: How I Helped the Sexual Revolution Hijack the Women's Movement" by Sue Ellin Browder, which brought up some fascinating perspectives on many key time periods within the evolution of feminism and a few rather alarming realizations. We have always held strongly-formulated opini...

Into The Ether

September 24, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

So what exactly is "the ether"? Well, it is believed to be an empty space for which electromagnetic waves travel. In a way, it is a fitting term to describe how the monstrous amount of data in our world lives among us. Hate to break it to you, but the "cloud" isn't actually some invisible dimension for which the internet lives. Moreover, there are about 500,000 data centers worldwide, where bytes of digital information are stored. Although it may seem like the internet is infinite, technical...

The Grey Area

September 10, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Welcome to The Grey Area. In today's world, especially with increased polarization, "black and white" thinking, also known as "dichotomous thinking", has continued to rise. Just to clarify, when we refer to "Black and White" it has nothing to do with race, rather the type of mindset that makes us see the world in simple terms of "best or worst", "good vs. evil", or "failure vs. success". Thus, keeping us from pondering debates which are complex, nuanced, and composed of varying shades in bet...

Geology Rocks!

August 28, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

We're geologists now! After chatting with our friends from PBE Podcast, Troy Tittlemier, and Matt Scipione, who are multifaceted geologists, we learned sooooo much about Earth from a scientific standpoint. Geology is a minefield of exploration, whether it be in oil & gas, seismology, plate tectonics, oceanography, volcanology, etc. We bet you've been exposed to at least a few of these branches before. In this week's episode, we absorbed exquisite information from these two scientists regardi...

1984

August 20, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

A work of art, a force to reckon with, a striking composition, and an archetype of brilliance... is "1984", by George Orwell. In this episode, we expose our many thoughts after dissecting the infamous writing. However, this isn't a typical book club. We wanted to focus on the BIG questions: What can we learn from this notorious novel? Were Orwell's fears intended to be a warning for future generations? How relevant are these themes in society today? And how can we prevent such a failure as d...

WFH, Salvaging Company Culture, and Strategies for Virtual Productivity

August 06, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

This week, we interviewed JJ Caffey, an entrepreneurial powerhouse. She is the founder and CEO of Order In, a remote-productivity membership club that provides accountability, community, and structure to remote workers. "Work from home but not alone" is a key phrase that overarches the group's most important values. By discussing the fundamental shifts unfolding in the corporate world, JJ enlightened us with some effective strategies for salvaging company culture and staying in positive spir...

Your Digital Persona vs. Your Physical Persona

July 31, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

At any given moment, there are two of you. How is this possible, you may wonder? Well, ask Albert Einstein or Stephen Hawking. Slight problem, they aren't here. But, they did leave us with the science that can help explain the realities of digital presence. To dumb it down for all of us, there are multiple existences that are active via social media and all forms of 21st-century technology simultaneously. And on the other hand, we can't forget about our real selves either. How do these two s...

Take Charge of The New World

July 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Coming up with a title for this episode was tough because this one is JAMPACKED. It has now been over five months since the start of the pandemic, and many people haven't fully internalized our new reality. Don't worry, we didn't talk about the oversaturated topics of wearing masks, quarantine life, or not being able to do everything we could before. Instead, we turned the entire topic of "the new normal" upside down and dissected the positives. Through analyzing previous setbacks embedded i...

Career Courage, Assertiveness, and Creating Your Own Opportunities

July 09, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

This week, we are thrilled to host Emily Duong, of "What Fulfills You?" podcast, as a tremendous guest. Geared towards individuals in their 20s, every now and then it can be beneficial to hear a new perspective on the relevant topics surrounding career success after college. There is no roadmap. Typically, there is no final destination either. When it comes to fulfillment in everyday life, not only does it vary from person to person, but contentment is an ongoing pursuit. After all, time is ...

Industries That Are Profiting From Your Blind Spots

July 02, 2020 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

From disingenuous news companies, inadequate medical treatment within healthcare, manipulated media across dozens of digital platforms, and questionable approaches to "how things should be" in everyday life, there are many lies in our society that this episode sheds light on. It's okay to be skeptical sometimes. In fact, the fundamental concept of skepticism has a bad rap. The reason why is because many companies don't encourage the public to ask questions, because then we'd figure out the h...

Welcome to 2.0

June 18, 2020 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

After many weeks of brainstorming, planning, and conceptualizing, the Highly Inspired team is PROUD to present Version 2.0! We are thrilled to share this episode with you because it unravels relevant information on the current world of podcasting, how audio streaming content has increased drastically due to the pandemic, and a few comedic stories to kick-off the new launch, in classic Highly Inspired fashion. This podcast began as an extracurricular pastime; however, it has now evolved into ...

Ode To A Better Future

June 04, 2020 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

2020. Not the beginning of a new decade for which we imagined. Starting with the tragic accident involving Kobe Bryant, a global pandemic, the unruly death of George Floyd, and the current increase in social unrest, the history books will need a boundless chapter to document the amount of monumental information regarding these uncharted times. Over the past few weeks, we have been reflecting on previous discussions posted to this podcast. We realized that there is an incredible inventory of ...

Ode to a Better Future

June 04, 2020 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

2020. Not the beginning of a new decade for which we imagined. Starting with the tragic accident involving Kobe Bryant, a global pandemic, the unruly death of George Floyd, and the current increase in social unrest, the history books will need a boundless chapter to document the amount of monumental information regarding these uncharted times. Over the past few weeks, we have been reflecting on previous discussions posted to this podcast. We realized that there is an incredible inventory of ...

Right of Passage College Experience > Zoom University

April 23, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Many colleges and universities around the country have fully transitioned to what has now been nicknamed “Zoom University”. At first, the news constituted humor and American students were excited to see how online class would play out. Now, we are over a month in and have witnessed dozens of shortcomings with the new system; realizing our tuition money is not worth the sub-par online learning experience. With states, politicians, and even universities starting to accept this as the “new norm...

America's Wake Up Call

March 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Given the current climate of America at the moment, Jordan and Ella feel that it’s an important time to discuss the pandemic that is disseminating the global economy. We’ve all faced an incredibly abnormal couple of weeks, with a rollercoaster of emotions, derailed plans, health scares, loss of resources, and a wide range of anxieties. Well, we’re here to shed some light on the subject. Although it seems like everything in the news has been negative, there ARE some positive aspects of COVID-...

College Student Detained for Vulgarity and Harassment Scandal

February 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Something extremely controversial happened on campus at Chapman University last week. Jordan was a first-hand witness to the events that unfolded in the atypical Tuesday morning classroom and she recounts all of the details in this week’s episode. It is important to have all of the facts straight so join us as we unfold the unique story of a student who was detained by Orange County Police and expelled from school within 1 day. Disclaimer: names will not be disclosed of any parties involved ...

Oscars Predictions

January 24, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

It’s Oscars Week! In this episode, we make some predictions for who will win out of this years’ selection of fabulous films. Television and movie making have been undergoing some incredible shifts and changes recently so how does that affect the entertainment industry overall? In honor of awards season, we breakdown some pros and cons of present Hollywood and discuss the restrictive influences. Get the popcorn ready! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/highlyinspired)

Hookup Culture and Dating in 2020

January 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

Happy New Year! Hello 2020! To kick off the year we sat down with a special guest and discussed the current state of our union (i.e. American hookup culture and the common courtship practices that coincide). From romantic DMs on LinkedIn to TikTok serenades, fraternity walk of shames, and sex addictions, join us as we dissect the complex psychological motives behind male and female relationships. Hopefully, as we enter this new decade, our hookup culture predecessors haven't completely destr...

That's a Wrap, 2019

December 19, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

The 2010s was a revolutionary decade. From the first iPad release, to the Harlem Shake, the debate over Harambe's death, whether the dress was white and gold or blue and black, the world ending in 2012, vine's birth and death, and fidget spinners; we recap the most memorable moments of the last 10 spectacular years. But wait, it's also the end of 2019 too! We start off the timeline in chronological order by reminiscing on the most compelling assets of this year, both the good and the bad. So...

'Joker' is not a Joke

November 08, 2019 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

The recent film 'Joker' opens up a lot of great questions related to issues facing society today; including mental illness, violence, sensitivity, and coddling. Join us as we venture into dissecting this amazing film and discussing some hefty topics that'll get you thinking!  'That's Life'. Ps. Heads up for lots of spoilers and disclaimers for sensitive material! Support the show

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