John and Danny discuss Corey Keyes’ concept of languishing, which involves low mental health, marked by a lack of interest,... more

John and Danny delve into Byung-Chul Han’s insightful book, The Disappearance of Rituals. We examine the rise of narcissism and... more

John and Danny explore Byung-Chul Han’s excellent book, “The Burnout Society.” We outline Han’s critique of our modern world—a landscape... more

John and Danny discuss Spiral Dynamics, a psychological framework that describes how human values and worldviews change over time in... more

John and Danny delve into the fascinating world of personality. We unravel the layers that make us who we are,... more

John and Danny delve into the notion of 'the self' and the eternal question of what makes a person the... more

John and Danny embark on a journey into the intricate realm of nostalgia, a complex emotion described as "a sentimental... more

John and Danny explore the philosophy behind our podcast's new name, "Talk Doesn't Cook Rice." We dive into its pragmatic... more

John and Danny delve into the brilliant TV show that is Mr Inbetween. We explore how it relates to themes... more

John and Danny discuss the captivating work of Alfred Adler, the brilliant Austrian psychotherapist and visionary behind individual psychology. We... more