{"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":"Why Jay Shetty Says Most Couples Are Having Bad Sex (The Real Problem)","slug":"why-jay-shetty-says-most-couples-are-having-bad-sex-the-real-problem","published_at":"2026-09-19T04:42:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/why-jay-shetty-says-most-couples-are-having-bad-sex-the-real-problem","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN1235934420.mp3?updated=1776258163","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN1235934420.mp3?updated=1776258163","summary":"What if the relationship advice you've been following is actually making your love life worse? Jay Shetty's latest research reveals that most couples are missing the fundamentals that create both deep emotional connection and amazing physical intimacy. In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down Shetty's eight game-changing rules that go way beyond the surface-level tips you've heard before. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why couples who practice gratitude exercises together report 25% higher relationship satisfaction (and the specific 5-minute exercise that works) • The Gottman Institute's discovery about small daily interactions that predict relationship success better than grand romantic gestures • How meditation partners show 40% better conflict resolution and the simple technique you can start tonight • The neuroscience behind physical touch: why it releases oxytocin for up to 6 hours, but only under specific conditions 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want to understand the psychology behind lasting relationships, whether you're single, dating, or married. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the hidden relationship crisis [01:45] Rule #1: The gratitude practice that transforms intimacy [03:30] Why most couples miss the \"turning toward\" moments [05:15] The meditation technique that stops fights before they start [07:00] The science of touch: timing matters more than technique [09:30] Rules 5-8: The advanced practices for long-term couples [11:00] Your 30-day action plan to implement these changes 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. 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