Podcast Episodes

Theist, or secret Deist?

Season 1 Episode 173

Most people call themselves believers. But peel back the layers and you might discover that what you really believe in isn’t traditional theism — but deism.

In this episode, we dive into the heart of …

Published on 8 hours ago

The Vancrux £10 Thought Experiment

Season 1 Episode 172

In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we explore a simple but powerful scenario: the £10 Thought Experiment. Imagine a room of 100 people, each with £10. You can either steal £10 from the next pers…

Published on 1 day, 1 hour ago

Leaving Things Better Than You Found Them

Season 1 Episode 171

What if the secret to a meaningful life was as simple as this: everywhere you go, leave it better than you found it?

In this episode, we explore the timeless principle that transforms not just camping…

Published on 5 days, 22 hours ago

Stoicism – Master Your Mind, Turn Adversity into Strength

Season 1 Episode 170

What if the challenges you face weren’t obstacles, but opportunities? What if the storms of life could no longer shake you, because you had trained your mind to be the rock that waves crash against?

I…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

It’s Actually What You Know, Not Who You Know

Season 1 Episode 169

We’ve all heard the phrase “Your network is your net worth”—but here’s the truth nobody talks about: unless you know something, people rarely want to know you. In this episode, I break down why your …

Published on 2 weeks ago

It’s Inward, Not Forward

Season 1 Episode 168

Most people think success is about charging forward—setting bigger goals, moving faster, working harder. But what if the real key to progress isn’t forward at all? In this episode, we explore why the…

Published on 2 weeks ago

The Zeigarnik Effect: The Power of Unfinished Business

Season 1 Episode 167

Why do unfinished tasks, unresolved conversations, or cliffhanger TV episodes linger in our minds long after we’ve moved on? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating psychology of the Zeigarnik …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Signs the Old Person Inside You Is Dying

Season 1 Episode 166

In this episode, we explore the powerful transformation that comes when your old self begins to die and a new self emerges. Using vivid metaphors, neuroscience, and immersive thought experiments, we …

Published on 3 weeks ago

The Dichotomy of Human Existence – Be Careful What You Ask For

Season 1 Episode 165

Have you ever prayed for patience, strength, success, or love—only to feel like life gave you the opposite? You asked for patience and suddenly got delays, arguments, and frustration. You asked for s…

Published on 4 weeks ago

The Apex Illusion: Seeing the Truth Beyond the Summit

Season 1 Episode 164

In this episode, we dive deep into the apex fallacy — the mental trap of judging an entire group, system, or reality by its most successful and visible members. From billionaires and Olympic athletes…

Published on 1 month ago