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Peak Curiousity

153 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Abigail Carlson has lived in the small community of Payette County, Idaho for her entire life. Her interests include music, any book she can get her hands on, cats, warm clothes, tiny objects, and most importantly...people. This led her to start Peak Curiosity in the summer of 2020 with the purpose of sitting down with anyone and everyone. She has interviewed a variety of musicians, authors, therapists, and personal friends; each with their own unique story. Abigail is an avid podcast listener herself and is heavily influenced by podcasters such as Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, and Matt Whitman.

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Episodes

#42 We Don't Live In The Matrix

May 27, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

NATE MORGAN LOCKE- We talk about The Matrix, what is the philosophy it proposes, and how have the writers themselves lived out said philosophy. Nate is a "reformed mythologist", he loves stories and spends an inordinate amount of time analyzing them. Listen to his podcast Popcorn Parenting with James Cary here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-parenting/id1506764123 or here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dekadkyf8jsyOGYvIdDLR Support me monetarily here: https://www.patreon.com...

#41 Knight In Shining Armor

May 20, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

SPENCER KNIGHT- PK gone druggie gone worship leader. This is his story of rebellion and recovery with some good chit chat mixed in. Support the show here:https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/Peakcuriousity My Email: [email protected] No Dumb Questions Podcast episode that I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2d026rlwgguw5SrDCuwlXz?si=QQlaNLgPQe6z_HPhty_mfw Youtube Video from Th...

#40 A Rabbi Walks Into A Bar...

May 13, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

DAN FINK- Dan has been a Rabbi in Boise, Idaho for over 30 years. Topics include: the different sects and practices in the Jewish community, and the afterlife. Dan's synagogue https://www.cabi-boise.org/ Support me here: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Email me: [email protected]

#40 What Does It Mean To Be A Jew In The 21st Century

May 13, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

DAN FINK- Dan has been a Rabbi in Boise, Idaho for over 30 years. Topics include: the different sects and practices in the Jewish community, and the afterlife. Dan's synagogue https://www.cabi-boise.org/ Support me here: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Email me: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#39 Level Of Communication Skills = Success Rate

May 06, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 95.7 MB

JOHN BLOM: John is the President of HECO Engineering. Topics include engineering, communication, politics, the end of days. https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ John's blog https://boyslumber.wordpress.com/about/ John's Company http://hecoengineers.com/john-blom/ Notes from the podcast: NCFCA  https://ncfca.org/resources/2021-debate-resolution-announcement/ The Reformation https://www.amazon.com/Reformation-History-Diarmaid-MacCulloch/dp/0143...

#46 Producer Sherri on Living with a Improv Mindset

April 22, 2021 14:42 - 1 hour - 116 MB

PRODUCER SHERRI works on the Brant and Sherri Oddcast, she is an author and playwright. We discussed how living life with the improv method of covering each other's mistakes is very valuable in regards to imitating Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#37 Barry Cooper

April 22, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

BARRY COOPER- Barry is co host of the podcast Cooper and Cary Have Words, He hosts the podcasts Luther in Real Time and Simply Put by Ligonier Ministries. Topics discussed: Calvinism, grief, Jordan Peterson. Email: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Podcast/Names Mentioned: Joe Rogan Jordan Peterson Alistair Roberts The Mortification Of Spin Todd Pruitt The Masculinist 5 Minutes in Church History The B.A.R.

#37 Barry Cooper On Grief And Calvinism

April 22, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

BARRY COOPER- Barry is co host of the podcast Cooper and Cary Have Words, He hosts the podcasts Luther in Real Time and Simply Put by Ligonier Ministries. Topics discussed: Calvinism, grief, Jordan Peterson. Email: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Podcast/Names Mentioned: Joe Rogan Jordan Peterson Alistair Roberts The Mortification Of Spin Todd Pruitt The Masculinist 5 Minutes in Church History The B.A.R. Support...

#45 Converting from Protestantism to Catholicism

April 15, 2021 14:36 - 1 hour - 113 MB

TIM SEGERT is a young man in schooling and training to become a Catholic priest. He grew up protestant and was converted after dating a Catholic girl who he tried to convert. We discussed my biggest hang-ups about Catholicism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#36 Since the Dawn of Time

April 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Dawn Smith- Topics include: getting married at 17, childbirth, parenting teenagers. https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#36 The Dawn Of Time

April 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Dawn Smith- Topics include: getting married at 17, childbirth, parenting teenagers. https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

April 13, 2021 02:00 - 3 minutes - 2.09 MB

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#44 Hot Takes on Feminism, Racism

April 08, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 111 MB

ADAM KELSIE is a friend, and we discuss feminism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#35 Racism. Solved. With Adam Kelsi

April 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

ADAM KELSIE: Topics include: critical thinking, professional football in Germany, racism in America. Support the program https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity. Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/alphafit007/ Email me at [email protected]

#35 Racism. Solved.

April 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

ADAM KELSIE: Topics include: critical thinking, professional football in Germany, racism in America. Support the program https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity. Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/alphafit007/ Email me at [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#43 This Is Your Brain In Conflict

April 01, 2021 14:25 - 1 hour - 137 MB

DAVID CUMMINS is a therapist. My husband and I spoke with him about conflict resolution, and we learned a lot about our different stress responses to conflict that make it so hard to resolve things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#42 We Don't Live in the Matrix

March 25, 2021 18:21 - 1 hour - 147 MB

NATE MORGAN LOCKE is a reformed theologian who loves stories and myths. We discussed the Matrix, and my favorite part, what kind of actions might you take in your life if you believe we are indeed in the Matrix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#38 Witch, Please

March 25, 2021 17:15 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB

JESSICA WITLOW experimented with witchcraft as a young teen. This is what is felt like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#37 Barry Cooper on Grief and Calvinism

March 25, 2021 17:11 - 1 hour - 137 MB

BARRY COOPER is an author and co-host of the awesome podcast Cooper and Cary Have Words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#36 From the Dawn of Time

March 25, 2021 17:04 - 1 hour - 149 MB

DAWN SMITH is my grandmother-in-law. She shares her wisdom of being a mother of 4 and grandmother of too many to count. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#34 Brant Hansen On The Corporate Church And WWI

March 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

BRANT HANSEN: Brant is a syndicated radio host and author. Topics include: Cure International, American consumer church culture, masculinity, and WWI and II. https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity https://branthansen.com Email me at [email protected]

#34 Brant Hansen

March 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

BRANT HANSEN: Brant is a syndicated radio host and author. Topics include: Cure International, American consumer church culture, masculinity, and WWI and II. https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity https://branthansen.com Email me at [email protected]

#34 Brant Hansen on the Crisis of Masculinity

March 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

BRANT HANSEN: Brant is a syndicated radio host and author. Topics include: Cure International, American consumer church culture, masculinity, and WWI and II. https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity https://branthansen.com Email me at [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#35 Racism. Solved

March 18, 2021 16:59 - 1 hour - 132 MB

ADAM KELSIE is a personal trainer and football coach for Centennial High School in Idaho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#33 An Exercise In Spontaneity

March 18, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

ERIC WEN- Topics include: Maximizing your personality, Taylor Swift, changes in personality throughout high school and early adulthood.  https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Eric's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzQenlv8ct8bHTJluoxDcw Email me at [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#34 Brant Hansen and the Crisis of Masculinity

March 11, 2021 17:57 - 1 hour - 134 MB

BRANT HANSEN is an author and syndicated radio host, heard on Christian radio throughout the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#32 Jared Stevens and the Crossfit Cult

March 11, 2021 17:51 - 53 minutes - 46 MB

JARED STEVENS is a crossfit influencer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#32 Jared Stevens & The Crossfit Cult

March 11, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

JARED STEVENS-Topics include: sports giving teenagers something to live for, the perks of crossfit, what it's like being a professional athlete, and flat earth theory. Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Jared's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4vZ4RFsCv/ Email me at [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#30 Life Is Suffering

February 26, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 88.5 MB

KATIE HARRIS- Topics include: Watercolor custom home paintings, miscarriage, PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieharris.artstudio/ Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KatieHarrisArtStudio?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=655653237 Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Email me at [email protected]

#30 An Inside Look Into The Trauma Of Miscarriage

February 26, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 88.5 MB

KATIE HARRIS- Topics include: Watercolor custom home paintings, miscarriage, PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieharris.artstudio/ Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KatieHarrisArtStudio?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=655653237 Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Email me at [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#31 The Gay Christian Episode

February 25, 2021 17:48 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

CHASE KNOTT is one of my friends, and he's gay, and a Christian. Now what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peak Curiousity Trailer

February 20, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.4 MB

What is Peak Curiousity about? Email me at [email protected] Episodes mentioned in order: #2 How Not To Be A Sociopath  #10 Coming of Age: From Country Music to Metal #23 Resilience, Post Traumatic Growth, Worldview with Kylee Peterson #12 Hi, My Name Is Katie #7 No, Son, You Can't Take Your Star Wars Toys To Heaven #12 Hi, My Name Is Katie Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#29 My Prison Became A Palace

February 18, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

JOHN ALARID- Pastor of Freedom City Church in Springfield, Missouri. Topics include: overview of John's testimony and work in his community. Free Ebook: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/iq878jn9cm https://www.hopehomesoftheozarks.org/ https://freedomcitychurch.org/ https://www.straightstreetinc.org/ https://freedomcitychurch.org/give/ Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Email me: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#28 Gender Dysphoria Leads To Living a Double Life

February 11, 2021 17:45 - 43 minutes - 36.9 MB

CHRIS is a young man living in the American West. GD started with him at age 5, this is his journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#28 Gender Dysphoria Leads To Double Lives

February 11, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

CHRIS - Chris grew up on a remote ranch, in a Catholic family. However; dysphoria appeared on the scene at age 5. This is his journey. Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Follow him here: https://twitter.com/LostMe1313 Follow "Maggie" here: https://twitter.com/oatsandmag Email me here: [email protected]

#27 Tangible Support For Unplanned Pregnancies

February 04, 2021 17:43 - 1 hour - 58 MB

RAQUEL BLOM works for the Hope Pregnancy Center in Ontario, Oregon. HPC offers pregnancy/std testing, ultrasounds, and parenting classes for women of all ages and circumstances with planned and unplanned pregnancies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#27 Tangible Support For Women With Unplanned Pregnancies

February 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

RAQUEL BLOM- Client Support Services Director at the Hope Pregnancy Center. Topics include: infertility, adoption, what the HPC does and the support they offer to women in all walks of life. Hpcontario.com Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Email me at [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#26 Fall Into A Trance In 3,2,1

January 28, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 61 MB

JOHN WILEY is a hypnotherapist. Learn how hypnotism works (no, it's not demon possession) and listen to me get hypnotized live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#25 Eating Only 400 Calories Per Day

January 28, 2021 15:21 - 52 minutes - 45.1 MB

CHRISTIANNA RICHARDSON is one of my closest friends. She struggled with eating disorders for a very long time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#25 What It’s Like To Eat 400 Calories A Day

January 21, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

CHRISTIANNA RICHARDSON: Topics include: eating disorders, recovery, living in real history. Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Jamie Alderton https://www.greatestphysiques.com/male-physiques/jamie-alderton/ Hunger by Florence + the Machine https://open.spotify.com/track/6Ju28M6P8Y8sLjBgWjyUUD?si=JL4kozLiS9qfdjxh3aarvg Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#25 Eating 400 Calories A Day

January 21, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

CHRISTIANNA RICHARDSON: Topics include: eating disorders, recovery, living in real history. Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Jamie Alderton https://www.greatestphysiques.com/male-physiques/jamie-alderton/ Hunger by Florence + the Machine https://open.spotify.com/track/6Ju28M6P8Y8sLjBgWjyUUD?si=JL4kozLiS9qfdjxh3aarvg

#24 Update Your Lizard Brain For The 21st Century

January 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

DAVID CUMMINS- Therapist of 30 years. Topics include: Primitive and modern minds, trauma response and healing, effectively changing habits. Support the Program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Contact David Cummins here: davidcummins.net boisecounseling.org  Northend wellness The Ted Talk that got our conversation started:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joj7_brYWt8 Get a free therapy session here: https://rapidresolutiontherapy.com/shifts-transformations The Untethered Soul ...

#24 Integrating Your Lizard Brain

January 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

DAVID CUMMINS- Therapist of 30 years. Topics include: Primitive and modern minds, trauma response and healing, effectively changing habits. Support the Program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Contact David Cummins here: davidcummins.net boisecounseling.org  Northend wellness The Ted Talk that got our conversation started:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joj7_brYWt8 Get a free therapy session here: https://rapidresolutiontherapy.com/shifts-transformations The Untethered Soul ...

#23 Post Traumatic Growth and Resilience

January 07, 2021 15:17 - 1 hour - 86 MB

KYLEE PETERSON is studying to by a therapist. We were friends in high school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#23 Worldview Informs Your Reaction To Trauma

January 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

KYLEE PETERSON- Topics include learning to be a therapist, post-modern philosophy, addictions-specifically food addiction. Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Email: [email protected] James Lindsay article we discussed. https://newdiscourses.com/2020/10/theres-no-such-thing-as-systematic-racism/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#23 Resilience, Post Traumatic Growth, Worldview with Kylee Peterson

January 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

KYLEE PETERSON- Topics include learning to be a therapist, post-modern philosophy, addictions-specifically food addiction. Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Email: [email protected] James Lindsay article we discussed. https://newdiscourses.com/2020/10/theres-no-such-thing-as-systematic-racism/

#22 2020 Highlights with Jordan Carlson

December 28, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

JORDAN CARLSON-the man behind the show. Topics include: Our highlights over 2020, a brief history of baseball, Star Wars, New Years Resolutions, anniversary celebrations, ancient Roman heroes. Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Email me at [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

2020 Highlights with Jordan Carlson

December 28, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

JORDAN CARLSON-the man behind the show. Topics include: Our highlights over 2020, a brief history of baseball, Star Wars, New Years Resolutions, anniversary celebrations, ancient Roman heroes. Email me at [email protected]

#21 Resetting Expectations For Yourself

December 17, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

MEA MARASCIULLO.  Mea has an incredible story that she shares very candidly.  Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Email me at [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

#20 John Ziker - Anthropology Professor From BSU

December 10, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

JOHN ZIKER. John is the Chair of the Anthropology Department at Boise State University.  Topics include: Weather on Northern Siberia, what is anthropology, invention of music, Easter Island, Climate Change. Support the program: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Email me: [email protected]  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)

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