636. Mike Long explains how to get a more fulfilling life with training your brain to overcome the dopamine chase.
Release Date: 03/09/2025
636. Mike Long explains how to get a more fulfilling life with training your brain to overcome the dopamine chase.
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Dopamine, “the molecule of more,” is the chemical in our brains that drives us to seek out newer and better things—the latest gadget, the coolest job, the perfect partner. But for many of us, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of never being truly satisfied. Because dopamine can only promise happiness. It can never deliver. That part is up to us. Michael E. Long, co-author of “The Molecule of More” offers a practical solution to the problem. His book is thoroughly researched and is an encouraging guide based on the latest neuroscience. ...
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635. Follow your heart and passion and Jim Stringer proves that with an illustrious musical career for over 55 years.
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It was 1956. Jim was eight years old. Elvis Presley had recently been featured on Ed Sullivan's and Steve Allen’s television shows. The impression cast was indelible. An unrelenting campaign against his parents finally resulted in a Christmas present. A rough but playable ¾ size guitar. Decorated with a picture of Roy Rogers atop trigger. Jim remembers playing Red River Valley, She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain. They were in the book that came with the guitar, not exactly the rock and roll he envisioned, but it was his start. Today, 2025, 69 years later Jim has created...
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634. Funny, You don't sound Yiddish. Let's learn some great Yiddish words with David.
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Yiddish is a language used by Jewish people. It originated in 9th or 10th century in Central Europe. It's a West Germanic language that developed when Jews from France and Italy settled in the Rhine River valley. Today it is mainly spoken in the Israel, the United States and Russia. Bissel (bisl)— A little bit, as in “I just want to eat a bissel right now.” (bubby) — Grandmother Zayde (zaide)— Grandfather —Nerve, extreme arrogance, brazen presumption, confidence, as in “It took real chutzpah for him to ask for a raise when he kept showing...
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633. What's Billy Bob Thorton really like off camera? His pal Anthony Burnside shares just that.
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Anthony shares what a good guy and talented musician Billy Bob Thorton is, We even go into the 2nd season of Landman.
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632. My mom was no-nonsense with unconditional love.
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This podcast is from my heart. Great memories of my mom which I know will spark great memories of your. The picture was taken the first year of my life -1953. naster.com for info on You Just Have to Laugh.
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631. Your time will be well spent with the Funny Old Bag – Susan Rice
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Susan Rice loves to make people laugh. She began her professional comedy career in 1983 and is still making people laugh 42 years later as a professional comedian. Now in her 70’s Rice has found a broader range of audience than she remembers ever having as a young comedian. She recently appeared on the Youtube channel for Don’t Tell Comedy where her set and clips acquired millions of views. A month later she was asked to audition in front of celebrity judges on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. More about Susan at: susanrice.com
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630. Terramation is the process of transforming human remains into nutrient-rich soil. Katey from Return Homes explains this alternative to burial and cremation.
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Return Home provides families the inclusive, gentle, transparent death care that continues the cycle of life and contributes to the sustainability of the planet. Terramation is the process of transforming human remains into nutrient-rich soil through controlled natural decomposition, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation. At Return Home the body is placed in a custom-designed vessel with natural materials like straw, alfalfa and sawdust. This environ promotes microbial activity that gently transforms the body into soil over...
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629. Behind the scenes at the Super Bowl with KC Chiefs Radio network producer Dan Israel. And with Bob Gretz answering if the games are rigged?
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Dan Israel has been to the last 4 our of 5 Superbowl as the producer and pre- & post-game host. He has produced the Chief’s Radio network since 1990 and has covered 39 play-off games. Dan takes us behind the scenes of the Chiefs at the Superbowl including, security, workouts and every preparation imaginable and then some. Bob Gretz has covered 25 Super Bowls and has worked around the NFL for over 45 years as a sportswriter, radio host and Kansas Chiefs Network host as well. Between Dan and Bob they offer this podcast great insight on the behind the scenes of the...
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628. Is being grateful and thankful the same thing? Yes and it's all about appreciation. And David proves it with a favorable eye.
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You Just Have To Laugh – meets judgement with a favorable eye. Being both thankful and grateful are interchangeable with one another and are simply expressions of appreciation. Thankful is an expression of gratitude. Gratitude is the thought of appreciation. So let’s flip that around. Gratitude is an expression of thankfulness. Thankfulness is the thought of appreciation. You humble host, David Naster, breaks this all down and looking at any situation with a favorable eye helps get through any negativity or unpleasantness.
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627. Lonnie McFadden - a class act from a class family and we get the blessing of witnessing it all.
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Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Lonnie McFadden is a unique multi-talented performer who sings, tap dances and plays trumpet. Lonnie has traveled the globe performing and representing Kansas City Jazz at major jazz festivals and shows around the world. His performances have been seen internationally and include such events as the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland and the Nice Jazz Festival in Nice, France. Lonnie and his brother Ronald McFadden (The McFadden Brothers) have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in show business. Wayne Newton, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Orlando,...
info_outline Dopamine, “the molecule of more,” is the chemical in our brains that drives us to seek out newer and better things—the latest gadget, the coolest job, the perfect partner. But for many of us, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of never being truly satisfied. Because dopamine can only promise happiness. It can never deliver. That part is up to us.
Michael E. Long, co-author of “The Molecule of More” offers a practical solution to the problem. His book is thoroughly researched and is an encouraging guide based on the latest neuroscience.
You’ll learn to tame your brain to:
· Stop being held captive to the lure of social media
· Reject an unhealthy obsession with work
· Avoid the pitfalls that plague the dating life—and refresh interest in the romance you already have
· Stop compulsive shopping, online and otherwise
· Step back from social media—and break the cycle of doomscrolling
· Grow your creativity and call it up when you need it most.