{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":324,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T16:19:48.696188+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Dr. Paul Conti: The 10 Trauma Lies That Keep You Stuck (And The Truth That Heals)","slug":"dr-paul-conti-the-10-trauma-lies-that-keep-you-stuck-and-the-truth-that-heals","published_at":"2026-07-23T13:54:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/dr-paul-conti-the-10-trauma-lies-that-keep-you-stuck-and-the-truth-that-heals","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4919538325.mp3?updated=1776258333","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4919538325.mp3?updated=1776258333","summary":"What if everything you've been told about childhood trauma is actually keeping you trapped? Dr. Paul Conti, one of the world's leading trauma experts, just shattered ten myths that millions of people still believe. In this episode, Adrian Wells sits down with Dr. Conti to reveal why conventional wisdom about trauma recovery is often dead wrong. Here's what's shocking: about 60% of adults worldwide carry childhood trauma, but most are healing in ways that actually make things worse. Dr. Conti exposes the lies therapists, self-help gurus, and even well-meaning friends tell trauma survivors every single day. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The \"just get over it\" myth that creates more damage than healing • Why talking about trauma can sometimes retraumatize you (and what works instead) • The brain science behind why some people bounce back while others stay stuck • Dr. Conti's approach that's helped thousands break free from decades-old patterns 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners dealing with their own past experiences or supporting someone who is 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian introduces the trauma myths destroying lives [02:15] Myth #1: Time heals all wounds (spoiler: it doesn't) [04:45] The brain changes that keep trauma alive years later [07:20] Why traditional therapy fails 70% of trauma survivors [09:30] Dr. Conti's three-step approach that actually works [11:45] The truth about forgiveness that nobody talks about Dr. Conti breaks down complex neuroscience into practical steps you can take today. 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