News Without The Noise: How Media's Rising Star, Kira Shishkin, Is Cleaning Up Clickbait

News Without The Noise: How Media's Rising Star, Kira Shishkin, Is Cleaning Up Clickbait

The internet promised infinite information, but what we actually got is infinite stimulation. We feel it every time we open a news site packed with pop-ups, every time a headline tries to bait a reflex, and every time an algorithm decides outrage is more profitable than accuracy. So what does “staying informed” look like when the feed is built to provoke you? We sit down with Kira Shishkin, founder of informed.now, to talk about a different model: news research by SMS. One clean text each weekday morning, designed to bypass social media algorithms and cut through email clutter. We dig into why trust in news media keeps falling, why news avoidance keeps rising, and why those trends are more than preferences they shape how we make decisions, how we relate to each other, and how we participate in civic life. Kira shares how her team uses OSINT (open source intelligence) methods to triangulate primary sources like government agencies, central banks, and official data sets, then write in neutral, highly concise language that keeps opinion and sensationalism out. We also get real about what’s making the web harder to navigate: the sheer volume of content, the rise of AI slop alongside human slop, and the reality of malicious manipulation. The big takeaway is hopeful and practical: you can build information habits and tools that respect your time, mood, attention, and intelligence without disconnecting from the world. Subscribe for more low-BS, high-signal conversations, and if this resonates, share the episode with a friend and leave a review so more people can find it. Signup for Informed.Now's research-based news texts at https://informed.now/ [https://informed.now/] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923727/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923727/support] The Edgy, Soul-Stirring Podcast for Conscious Living in the Age of AI & Aquarius   Hosted by 3x Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker,  Cultural Pioneer, and Founder of the SoulTech Foundation, Cynthia L. Elliott [https://cynthialelliott.com/]. Humanity is standing at the threshold of two revolutions: the Age of AI and the Age of Aquarius. SoulTech with Cynthia is the podcast that helps you rise to meet both. Grounded in wisdom, humor, and straight-talk spirituality, Cynthia guides you through the profound inner shift required to thrive in a rapidly transforming world. Through compelling solo episodes and powerful conversations with innovators, authors, visionaries, technologists, creators, and change-makers, the show bridges conscious living, soul-centered transformation, and future readiness. Discover more at CynthiaLElliott.com [https://cynthialelliott.com/] or SoulTechFoundation.org [https://soultechfoundation.org/]. X / Twitter [https://x.com/CynthiaLElliott] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@soultechwithcynthia] Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/authorshamanisis/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthialelliott/] Media Kit [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dy8zGs55PPwDfPN9hfP4zi4bvslYfntw?usp=drive_link] ...

What If Pain Is The Doorway To Freedom with Allura Halliwell

The world can feel like it’s speeding up while your nervous system is begging for a pause. Cynthia sits down with Australian spiritual teacher and author Alura Hallowell to talk about what many people have felt since the closures: a global awakening that’s lifting veils, surfacing hard truths, and triggering real fear and frustration. We don’t sugarcoat the chaos, but we also refuse to hand it the steering wheel. The heart of our conversation is sovereignty, learning how to stop leaking your attention into panic loops and start creating stability from the inside out.  Alura breaks down what she calls our energetic relationship to reality, and why “reclaiming your energy” isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a practical way to return to your body, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild inner safety. We also get honest about the attention economy: doomscrolling, algorithms, and how constant exposure to fear-based content can escalate survival responses, especially for anyone with PTSD, CPTSD, or a highly sensitive system. Cynthia shares her experience with Hawkins’ Scale of Consciousness and why spiritual growth has to include real practice, not pressure to “seem evolved.”  We go even deeper into shame, guilt, and the pain underneath them. Alura explains how shame, blame, and guilt often protect a core pain we’re afraid to feel, and how that unprocessed pain can trap consciousness in old ages and old patterns. Her book, Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown, names three universal ways we self-abandon and offers a pathway back to love, worth, and voice. We also explore AI anxiety, creativity, intuition, and why human connection and community matter even more as technology accelerates.  If you want grounded spiritual awakening guidance, trauma-aware consciousness tools, and a clearer way to navigate the age of AI without losing yourself, press play. Subscribe, share this with someone you care about, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. Learn more about Allura's work at: https://allurahalliwell.com/ Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923727/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923727/support] The Edgy, Soul-Stirring Podcast for Conscious Living in the Age of AI & Aquarius   Hosted by 3x Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker,  Cultural Pioneer, and Founder of the SoulTech Foundation, Cynthia L. Elliott [https://cynthialelliott.com/]. Humanity is standing at the threshold of two revolutions: the Age of AI and the Age of Aquarius. SoulTech with Cynthia is the podcast that helps you rise to meet both. Grounded in wisdom, humor, and straight-talk spirituality, Cynthia guides you through the profound inner shift required to thrive in a rapidly transforming world. Through compelling solo episodes and powerful conversations with innovators, authors, visionaries, technologists, creators, and change-makers, the show bridges conscious living, soul-centered transformation, and future readiness. Discover more at CynthiaLElliott.com [https://cynthialelliott.com/] or SoulTechFoundation.org [https://soultechfoundation.org/]. X / Twitter [https://x.com/CynthiaLElliott] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@soultechwithcynthia] Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/authorshamanisis/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthialelliott/] Media Kit [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dy8zGs55PPwDfPN9hfP4zi4bvslYfntw?usp=drive_link] ...

Pop Stardom, Pope Leo, & Spiritual Journeys with Christian Ray Flores

AI is moving so fast that it’s easy to feel split in two: part of us is thrilled by the creative possibilities, and part of us is uneasy about who ends up holding the power. I sit down with Christian Ray Flores, personal brand strategist (and former pop star with a wild global backstory), to wrestle with that tension honestly. We start with the Pope’s warning about AI and the fear that a few companies could shape the future for everyone, then widen out to the real question underneath it all: what does “human-first” even look like when machines can produce content at scale? Christian brings a grounded, creator-minded optimism. He explains how AI can shrink the distance between imagination and execution, letting writers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and teams do more with less. At the same time, we don’t gloss over the darker patterns many of us have watched play out in tech: incentives that reward winning at any cost, pressure on truth and speech, mental health fallout, and the messy reality of job displacement. We also debate regulation versus innovation and why it’s so hard to create guardrails without killing the upside. Then we turn practical. If AI makes “average” output cheap, the only durable advantage is being more you: clearer thinking, higher self-awareness, and a personal brand built on lived experience, not generic perfection. Christian breaks down how to excavate your edge, shape it into stories and pillars people remember, and reconnect passion to profit so your work stays meaningful. If you want to future-proof your career, build trust, and stay original in an AI-saturated world, this conversation is for you. If it helps, subscribe, share this with a friend who feels the AI pressure, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Learn more about Christian at: https://www.xponential.life/ [https://www.xponential.life/] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923727/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923727/support] The Edgy, Soul-Stirring Podcast for Conscious Living in the Age of AI & Aquarius   Hosted by 3x Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker,  Cultural Pioneer, and Founder of the SoulTech Foundation, Cynthia L. Elliott [https://cynthialelliott.com/]. Humanity is standing at the threshold of two revolutions: the Age of AI and the Age of Aquarius. SoulTech with Cynthia is the podcast that helps you rise to meet both. Grounded in wisdom, humor, and straight-talk spirituality, Cynthia guides you through the profound inner shift required to thrive in a rapidly transforming world. Through compelling solo episodes and powerful conversations with innovators, authors, visionaries, technologists, creators, and change-makers, the show bridges conscious living, soul-centered transformation, and future readiness. Discover more at CynthiaLElliott.com [https://cynthialelliott.com/] or SoulTechFoundation.org [https://soultechfoundation.org/]. X / Twitter [https://x.com/CynthiaLElliott] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@soultechwithcynthia] Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/authorshamanisis/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthialelliott/] Media Kit [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dy8zGs55PPwDfPN9hfP4zi4bvslYfntw?usp=drive_link] ...

Exposing Nutritional Lies: The American vs. European Diet w/ Melissa Snover

Join me as I sit down with the trailblazing food tech visionary and CEO of Nourished, Melissa Snover, for an eye-opening conversation that will revolutionize your understanding of nutrition. We dissect the alarming health consequences of the American diet, dominated by ultra-processed foods, and contrast it with the fresher approach taken across Europe. Uncover the truth behind the deceptive convenience of unhealthy eating habits and the inadvertent nutritional benefits of European shopping practices. The influence of corporations on American dietary habits cannot be overstated, and together with Melissa, we expose the stark differences in food standards between the UK and the U.S. Prepare to be shocked as we reveal unsettling truths about popular food products and the unethical practices plaguing the industry. Find out how powerful industry giants may be carving the path of public health policies, often at the expense of consumer well-being. Wrapping up this critical dialogue, we celebrate the innovation behind Nourished—a company that's breaking the mold with bespoke nutrition. Hear Melissa's inspiring entrepreneurial journey and how her venture is redefining the future of dietary supplements through 3D printing technology. This is not just a chat; it's a call to action for anyone ready to elevate their health game through mindful nutrition and personalized wellness solutions. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923727/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923727/support] The Edgy, Soul-Stirring Podcast for Conscious Living in the Age of AI & Aquarius   Hosted by 3x Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker,  Cultural Pioneer, and Founder of the SoulTech Foundation, Cynthia L. Elliott [https://cynthialelliott.com/]. Humanity is standing at the threshold of two revolutions: the Age of AI and the Age of Aquarius. SoulTech with Cynthia is the podcast that helps you rise to meet both. Grounded in wisdom, humor, and straight-talk spirituality, Cynthia guides you through the profound inner shift required to thrive in a rapidly transforming world. Through compelling solo episodes and powerful conversations with innovators, authors, visionaries, technologists, creators, and change-makers, the show bridges conscious living, soul-centered transformation, and future readiness. Discover more at CynthiaLElliott.com [https://cynthialelliott.com/] or SoulTechFoundation.org [https://soultechfoundation.org/]. X / Twitter [https://x.com/CynthiaLElliott] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@soultechwithcynthia] Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/authorshamanisis/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthialelliott/] Media Kit [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dy8zGs55PPwDfPN9hfP4zi4bvslYfntw?usp=drive_link] ...

Art of Shaving Pioneer Eric Malka on Entrepreneurship, Passion, and AI Education

Eric Malka, the inventive mind behind The Art of Shaving, joins us to unravel the synergy between entrepreneurship and wellness. From his audacious journey to New York City at 17 with just $100, Eric shares not just his story but invaluable strategies for navigating today’s entrepreneurial maze. We explore his "crawl, walk, run, and fly" philosophy, emphasizing patience and the art of starting small while dreaming big. Eric's journey is a testament to the balance between risk and reward, and his insights into building a business with authenticity and passion are both practical and inspiring. Passion is at the heart of every successful venture, and Eric's narrative underscores this truth. We dive into the origins of The Art of Shaving, born from a deep commitment to natural wellness and luxury. Eric demonstrates how passion often ignites through action, guiding us to identify what genuinely excites and motivates. His reflections remind us that the path to discovering our true calling is often winding, with failures serving as stepping stones to success. The importance of a growth mindset, coupled with resilience and grit, shines through in every anecdote he shares. In addition to Eric's journey, we also venture into broader themes of supporting future entrepreneurs and fostering AI literacy. Eric's dedication to mentorship and education highlights the ongoing cycle of learning and growth that characterizes the entrepreneurial spirit. His collaboration with initiatives like the Soul Tech Foundation indicates the importance of equipping the next generation with essential skills. This episode is not just about finding success in business, but about nurturing an open mindset that embraces change, challenges, and continuous development. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923727/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1923727/support] The Edgy, Soul-Stirring Podcast for Conscious Living in the Age of AI & Aquarius   Hosted by 3x Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker,  Cultural Pioneer, and Founder of the SoulTech Foundation, Cynthia L. Elliott [https://cynthialelliott.com/]. Humanity is standing at the threshold of two revolutions: the Age of AI and the Age of Aquarius. SoulTech with Cynthia is the podcast that helps you rise to meet both. Grounded in wisdom, humor, and straight-talk spirituality, Cynthia guides you through the profound inner shift required to thrive in a rapidly transforming world. Through compelling solo episodes and powerful conversations with innovators, authors, visionaries, technologists, creators, and change-makers, the show bridges conscious living, soul-centered transformation, and future readiness. Discover more at CynthiaLElliott.com [https://cynthialelliott.com/] or SoulTechFoundation.org [https://soultechfoundation.org/]. X / Twitter [https://x.com/CynthiaLElliott] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@soultechwithcynthia] Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/authorshamanisis/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthialelliott/] Media Kit [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dy8zGs55PPwDfPN9hfP4zi4bvslYfntw?usp=drive_link] ...