{"podcast":{"title":"People Soup","slug":"people-soup-971297","podcast_index_feed_id":971297,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/peoplesoup/","website_url":"http://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/eebaa3b3-5751-47de-9587-a887391f7481/1.png","author":"People Soup","episode_count":200,"summary":"A podcast exploring work, leadership, and being human through real conversations — grounded in behavioural science and full of practical ideas you can apply straight away.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T12:19:45.177907+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/people-soup-971297"},"episode":{"title":"Quick Spoon: What would your ‘J’ do?","slug":"quick-spoon-what-would-your-j-do","published_at":"2026-04-09T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/people-soup-971297/quick-spoon-what-would-your-j-do","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/people-soup-971297","url":"https://peoplesoup.captivate.fm/episode/quick-spoon-what-would-your-j-do","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c1215ef3-0768-48e2-9778-030d38c22b15.mp3","summary":"When facing difficult decisions, you can overcome indecision by adopting the perspective of a mentor or role model. This 'J' exercise uses borrowed wisdom to align your actions with your core values.","meta_description":"Learn the 'J' exercise: a simple behavioral science technique to use role models as a compass for values-based decision making.","key_points":["Main idea: Use a 'J'—a person who embodies your target values—as a mental proxy for difficult choices","Practical takeaway: When stuck, ask both 'What would my J do?' and 'What would my J say to me?' to gain clarity","Failure mode: Relying solely on your own internal monologue during high-stress moments can lead to spiraling or self-doubt","Core benefit: Borrowing perspective helps bypass personal insecurities and refocuses you on your professional mission","Implementation: Your 'J' can be anyone from a real-life mentor to a fictional character or a public figure"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":0,"title":"Introduction","summary":"Introduction to the Quick Spoon format and the concept of values-based choices."},{"start_ms":20000,"title":"The Origin of the 'J' Exercise","summary":"A story about a client using a therapist's wisdom to navigate decision points."},{"start_ms":70000,"title":"How to Pick Your 'J'","summary":"Instructions on selecting a mentor, celebrity, or character who embodies your desired values."},{"start_ms":90000,"title":"Case Study: Using Oprah as a Compass","summary":"How visualizing Oprah Winfrey's response helped overcome the fear of public speaking."},{"start_ms":120000,"title":"The Second Level of Perspective","summary":"Moving beyond mimicking actions to imagining the supportive advice a mentor would offer."},{"start_ms":140000,"title":"Conclusion and Call to Action","summary":"Final thoughts on using borrowed perspective and an invitation to share your 'J'."}],"topics":["Decision Making","Behavioral Science","Leadership","Values-Based Living","Personal Growth","Mental Models","Role Models","Resilience"],"duration_seconds":166,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/people-soup-971297/episodes/quick-spoon-what-would-your-j-do/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/people-soup-971297/quick-spoon-what-would-your-j-do.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}