Uh oh, down the alternative med rabbit hole

Have you ever made a decision that seemed perfectly reasonable in the moment, only to have it blow up in your face later? In this hilarious and insightful episode, Annie shares the mortifying story of how a single forgotten mandarin cost her $400 at New Zealand customs, despite her confidence that she'd cleared her bag of all prohibited items.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting

When unexpected laryngitis strikes podcast host Annie McCubbin, her husband David steps into the spotlight, offering a refreshingly candid look at relationship dynamics and the unnecessary drama we create. Drawing from their 30+ years of marriage and careers as actors and corporate facilitators, David unveils the fascinating mechanics behind interpersonal conflicts.Check out the Status Bias Survey! -  https://coup.co/your-status-bias/Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting

The battle with food cravings has met its match. After decades of diet culture telling us to just "be disciplined," science has finally acknowledged what many of us have always suspected – willpower was never going to win against our brain chemistry.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting

Every moment of every interaction is governed by an invisible force most of us never consciously recognise – status dynamics. From deciding where to eat dinner to navigating workplace meetings, these subtle power plays determine who gets heard, who gets ignored, and ultimately, who controls what happens next.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting

Something alarming is happening across social media platforms. A new wave of self-proclaimed experts are selling dangerous ideas about "masculine" and "feminine" energy, pushing us back decades in gender equality progress while calling it "embodiment" and "healing."Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting

What happens when spiritual practices cross the line from helpful to harmful? In this eye-opening exploration, we pull back the veil on the sometimes dangerous world of spiritual retreats and self-proclaimed healers.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting

Ever wondered why your partner melts into a puddle of misery with a cold while you power through the day with a raging migraine? This episode dives into the amusing reality of how differently we handle being unwell in relationships.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting

Have you ever found yourself saying quietly, "I am in a mess" while continuing to push forward? Dianne Saker's powerful story might be the wake-up call you need.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting

Have we gone too far in labelling everyday emotional reactions as trauma? This thought-provoking episode tackles the complex territory between genuine traumatic experiences and normal human discomfort, offering a refreshing perspective on emotional resilience without dismissing real suffering.Send us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting

The gap between wellness culture and conspiracy theories is smaller than most realize—something Coleman Watts and Daniela discovered firsthand. Their extraordinary journey from deep immersion in false beliefs to champions of critical thinking offers a masterclass in how our minds can both deceive and liberate us.Coleman's Video - Sex, Lies, and the Mercola TapesSend us a message!Support the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting