The Backseat Driver Podcast

What We Have Changed Our Minds About

In this episode we talk through some of the big changes in our beliefs over the last few years. We dive deep into the psychology of changing beliefs. We explore some of the unchallenged assumptions of the world around us, and discuss the pros and cons of these narratives.

The Battle for Your Attention

In this episode we dive into the battle for your attention especially in relation to your smartphone. Have you ever seen how many pickups you have per day? Have you wondered about the endless scroll on social media? Why do we have so many notifications? We cover all of this and more in this episode to help you focus better and be more present everyday. Phone Table Study [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/270730343_The_iPhone_Effect_The_Quality_of_In-Person_Social_Interactions_in_the_Presence_of_Mobile_Devices] The Anxious Generation [https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036] Stolen Focus [https://www.amazon.com/Stolen-Focus-Attention-Think-Deeply/dp/0593138538/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8xqz-3wrzuKHOwE7Bp8rCKnXUGCGOU4ea9OWMPLLbcpOp7i8M-J_zmRQ3i1OTXVnEyHey6oAqA9kX6iUyvqzzQFjFZ1evHF-4qcMGgDbxoXRQ6zKg7tKICOONU-idG1cckU-cn9MbyPTCuIFHzwLcZp5RvfeqowKsd0a9JWayLRxrjxCNW9eOIAWyzeSnVzUvy7e-cR4Hms-wOP744WBoC5DkhSfVTaje3BqckGsKHU.OoegqdXvZY06eYz553x636n0ibI7FbtBJT3v3gzJmDQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=689000212303&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010490&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16731706600898108301&hvtargid=kwd-1603244618627&hydadcr=15516_13558685&keywords=stolen+focus+by+johann+hari&qid=1735693484&sr=8-1]

Alaine Mills: Why You Should Love Carbs

In the episode we interview sports dietician Alaine Mills. Alaine is a sports dietician with MUSC and the Charleston Battery.  During our conversation we discuss her approach to helping athletes maximize their fueling, the most common mistakes she sees in her practice, and her pet peeves about nutrition mis-information.

Can You Be Elite and Balanced?

In this episode we debate whether you can become elite at something and still have an element of balance in your life. We also discuss if insecurity is inherent to becoming great.

Eat The Marshmallow: Why Delayed Gratification is Overrated

Have you ever had the thought that working away your prime and hoping for an exciting retirement just did not make sense then this is the episode for you! We take a deep dive into the background on delayed gratification, how it became overhyped, and how to find the right balance in order to enjoy your life now.