Hell & Wellness
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Podcast Overview
<p>Snake oil or miracle cure? That’s the question hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer tackle. Ruby, a comedian, and Kramer, a longtime meditator, yogi and guru chaser, dive deep into the world of meditation apps, juice cleanses, psychedelic therapy, and more. They give you their no-BS take on health and wellness trends and alternative therapies. Think of them as the Siskel & Ebert of wellness, helping you to separate the healthy hacks from the silly quacks. Along the way, you’ll get insights, laughs, and a much needed antidote to the self-important pretentiousness of Goop juicing Burners.</p>
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Publishing Since
9/20/2020
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August 17, 2021
Ep 13 // Stoicism
<p>Stoicism may be a philosophy born of ancient times, but it’s recently made a comeback. Designed to make people more resilient, virtuous, and wise, it was once relied on by slaves to help them in dealing with the difficulty in their lives. Now, it’s frequently touted by tech titans and “thought leaders.” Matt and Rob dive into the implications of stoicism in the modern age.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/">Ilithios</a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/">Stereoactive Media</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>OvABZ49LDmIu66v5zgca<br></p>
May 11, 2021
Ep 12 // Shame as a Positive Force
<p>Sometimes shame is used to bully, while other times it’s used to teach. Shame has even perhaps worked as a cohesive force on society. In this episode, Matt and Rob discuss the ins and outs of shame and whether it can actually be wielded as a positive force.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p>
April 27, 2021
Ep 11 // Silent Meditation Retreats
<p>Silent meditation retreats are an immersive way to go deeper into one’s meditation practice – and we mean really deep. In this episode, Rob discusses Vipassana retreats that involve ten days of not talking while Matt explains his experience at a three-day retreat guided by Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg. Is it worth going silent like this? What are the challenges? And just how does one do walking meditation? Tune in to learn all about turning down the volume in your head via Vipassana.</p>
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- What is Hell & Wellness?
<p>Snake oil or miracle cure? That’s the question hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer tackle. Ruby, a comedian, and Kramer, a longtime meditator, yogi and guru chaser, dive deep into the world of meditation apps, juice cleanses, psychedelic therapy, and more. They give you their no-BS take on health and wellness trends and alternative therapies. Think of them as the Siskel & Ebert of wellness, helping you to separate the healthy hacks from the silly quacks. Along the way, you’ll get insights, laughs, and a much needed antidote to the self-important pretentiousness of Goop juicing Burners.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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