Something You Should Know
Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.
Categories: Education
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The average American unknowingly throws away up to $1,500 a year — and it’s happening right in your own kitchen. It’s not obvious. It doesn’t feel wasteful in the moment. But small, everyday habits quietly drain real money from your grocery budget. There are a few surprisingly simple shifts that can stop the leak. https://www.usda.gov/foodlossandwaste/consumers Your beliefs about yourself — your abilities, your limits, your future — quietly shape your behavior every day. “I’m too old.” “I’m bad with money.” “I’ll never succeed.” The problem is not that these statements are true — it’s that you believe them to be true. Nir Eyal, author of Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results (https://amzn.to/3OLvImC), explains how limiting beliefs form, why they feel so real, and how deliberately reshaping them can dramatically alter your trajectory in work, relationships, and life. Is memory loss inevitable as you age? Are we destined for cognitive decline? Dr. Majid Fotuhi, world-renowned neurologist and author of The Invincible Brain: The Clinically Proven Plan to Age-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp for Life (https://amzn.to/4l5s1nZ), says no. He explains that brain health is deeply influenced by lifestyle — including 14 factors you can control — and that protecting your mind requires the same intentional care as protecting your heart or body. When you need someone to say yes to a request, one short phrase can significantly increase your chances. It doesn’t manipulate. It doesn’t pressure. It simply taps into a powerful psychological principle that makes people more open to helping. https://brainblogger.com/2015/06/25/top-5-persuasion-techniques-of-2015/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS QUINCE: Don't keep settling for clothes that don't last! Go to https://Quince.dom/sysk for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/sysk EXPEDITION UNKOWN: We love the Expedition Unknown podcast from Discovery! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1387 - How Your Beliefs Drive Success & The Science Behind Keeping Your Brain Sharp Mon, 09 Mar 2026
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1386 - The Art of Conflict & The Surprising Power of Swearing-SYSK Choice Sat, 07 Mar 2026
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1385 - The Science of Dreaming & Simple Rules That Could Add Years to Your Life Thu, 05 Mar 2026
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1384 - SYSK TRENDING - How to Successfully Pursue Happiness Tue, 03 Mar 2026
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1383 - Why So Many People Have Allergies & Why You Keep Doing Things You Shouldn’t Mon, 02 Mar 2026
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1382 - The Power of Noticing What Matters & Mastering Meaningful Conversation-SYSK Choice Sat, 28 Feb 2026
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1381 - The Serious Problem of Picky Eaters & Will AI Make Us Dumber? Thu, 26 Feb 2026
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1380 - Bonus: SYSK TRENDING – The Crisis of Loneliness and How to Fix It Tue, 24 Feb 2026
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1379 - Secret Service Communication Skills & Designing a Meaningful Life Mon, 23 Feb 2026
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1378 - How to Stop Fighting With Food & The Science of Making Predictions - SYSK Choice Sat, 21 Feb 2026
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1377 - How Eyeglasses Changed the World & The Art of Effective Complaining Thu, 19 Feb 2026
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1376 - Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - How Stress Distorts Your Thinking Tue, 17 Feb 2026
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1375 - Street Smarts That Keep You Safe & The Science of Great Ideas Mon, 16 Feb 2026
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1374 - The Secrets Twins Share & Subtle Money Mistakes to Avoid-SYSK Choice Sat, 14 Feb 2026
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1373 - How to Find True Love & Why Some People Pursue Impossible Goals Thu, 12 Feb 2026
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1372 - Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - The Science of Sleeping, Breathing, and Hydration Tue, 10 Feb 2026
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1371 - The Automatic Path to Wealth & How to Beat Self-Doubt Mon, 09 Feb 2026
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1370 - Why Everything We Do Matters & The Importance of Big Tech Oversight - SYSK Choice Sat, 07 Feb 2026
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1369 - Why We Buy Cheap Stuff - Then Regret It & Important Clues About Your Health Thu, 05 Feb 2026
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1368 - Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - Finding Your Motivation Tue, 03 Feb 2026
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1367 - The Human Need to Matter & The Enduring Appeal of Cats Mon, 02 Feb 2026
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1366 - Our Strange Relationship With Robots & What is Confidence? - SYSK Choice Sat, 31 Jan 2026
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1365 - Why You Click With Some People & How to Pursue Anything with Excellence Thu, 29 Jan 2026
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1364 - How Great Ideas Are Born & Why We Stick With People Like Us Mon, 26 Jan 2026
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1363 - The Powerful Ways Culture Shapes Us & Why We Struggle With Fitness-SYSK Choice Sat, 24 Jan 2026
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1362 - Why Everything We Do Matters & The Importance of Big Tech Oversight - SYSK Choice Sat, 10 Jan 2026
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1361 - The Human Need to Matter & The Enduring Appeal of Cats Mon, 05 Jan 2026
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1360 - How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life Thu, 22 Jan 2026
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1359 - How to Adapt When Life Throws a Curveball & Understanding the Flow of Time Mon, 19 Jan 2026
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1358 - The Science of Recognizing Faces & The Rules to Clearer Thinking-SYSK Choice Sat, 17 Jan 2026
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1357 - Why It's Good to Feel Guilty & How Plagiarism Really Works Thu, 15 Jan 2026
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1356 - Powerful Ways to Regulate Your Emotions & What Laughter Does for You Mon, 12 Jan 2026
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1355 - Strange Ways Men and Women Differ & Why We Label Some Animals Pests - SYSK Choice Sat, 10 Jan 2026
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1354 - How Your Sense of Taste Really Works & Why Sports Fans Care So Much Thu, 08 Jan 2026
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1353 - How Ozempic and Similar Weight Loss Drugs Really Work & The Story of Money Mon, 05 Jan 2026
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1352 - How the Moon Transformed Earth & Fun and Easy Housecleaning Hacks - SYSK Choice Sat, 03 Jan 2026
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1351 - How Self Talk Can Sabotage You & Questioning What’s “Normal” Thu, 01 Jan 2026
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1350 - Why People Do or Don’t Like You & The Power of Asking for Help Mon, 29 Dec 2025
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1349 - How Much of “You” is Heredity? & Martin Cooper: The Father of the Cellphone - SYSK Choice Sat, 27 Dec 2025
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1348 - The Extraordinary Power of Solitude & Christmas Mysteries Revealed Thu, 25 Dec 2025
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1347 - The Real Stories Behind Christmas Traditions and Songs - Holiday Bonus Episode Tue, 23 Dec 2025
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1346 - What Makes a Hit Song & Why You Never See the Same Rainbow Twice Mon, 22 Dec 2025
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1345 - The New Science of Living Longer & How to Master the Fear of Being Judged - SYSK Choice Sat, 20 Dec 2025
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1344 - The Science of Memory Manipulation & Why Wildlife is Invading Neighborhoods Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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1343 - True Stories Behind Christmas Songs & Dangerous Decorations- Bonus Holiday Episode Tue, 16 Dec 2025
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1342 - How to Make More Joy and Less Stress For the Holidays & Odd Secrets of Evolution Mon, 15 Dec 2025
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1341 - How to Truly Know People & The Science Behind the Human/Dog Bond-SYSK Choice Sat, 13 Dec 2025
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1340 - Magic Words That Influence Others & How Feeling Healthy Makes It So Thu, 11 Dec 2025
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1339 - Secrets of Christmas Classic Movies & The Curious Story of Eggnog – Bonus Holiday Episode Tue, 09 Dec 2025
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1338 - The Untold Story of the Christmas Tree & The New Rules of Eating Out Mon, 08 Dec 2025