{"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":426,"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":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Lucy Hale's $2M Career Almost Ended Because of This Hidden Problem","slug":"lucy-hale-s-2m-career-almost-ended-because-of-this-hidden-problem","published_at":"2026-07-26T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/lucy-hale-s-2m-career-almost-ended-because-of-this-hidden-problem","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2275361861.mp3?updated=1776257627","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2275361861.mp3?updated=1776257627","summary":"What if the pressure to look perfect on screen literally saved Lucy Hale's life? The Pretty Little Liars star reveals how her $2 million career almost crumbled under the weight of eating disorders and addiction. In this raw conversation, Adrian Wells unpacks the hidden mental health crisis plaguing Hollywood and what it teaches us about perfectionism, recovery, and breaking destructive cycles. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 30 million Americans battle eating disorders (and only 10% get help) • The people-pleasing trap that increases anxiety risk by 40% • How child actors face 3x higher rates of eating disorders than average • The recovery mindset shift that helped Lucy rebuild her relationship with food and fame 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants to understand the psychology behind perfectionism and self-destructive patterns. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces Lucy's shocking confession [01:45] The moment stardom became a prison [03:30] Why eating disorders thrive in plain sight [05:15] People-pleasing: the anxiety multiplier nobody talks about [07:00] Breaking the perfectionism cycle (Lucy's turning point) [09:30] What recovery actually looks like day to day [11:00] Key takeaways for spotting warning signs in yourself This isn't another celebrity tell-all. It's a masterclass in recognizing when ambition becomes self-destruction and how to course-correct before it's too late. Lucy's vulnerability offers a roadmap for anyone trapped in cycles of perfectionism or struggling to ask for help. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: eating disorders, mental health, celebrity…","meta_description":"What if the pressure to look perfect on screen literally saved Lucy Hale's life? 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