Welcome to Ideas and More, where philosophy, psychology, and real-life emotions collide! Join me, Akash, as we explore deep, thought-provoking topics on relationships, personal growth, and human behaviour, all served with a side of fun and easy-to-digest insights. Whether you're looking to better understand yourself, improve your connections with others, or dive into life’s big questions, I hope to offer you a fresh, accessible take on the complexities of the mind and heart.
Tune in, and gather some insight into some of the deeper questions about our time, isn’t it?
In this episode, we explore the blurry line between genuine emotion and manufactured connection, from AI therapists outperforming real ones to the future of synthetic companionship. Would you love a robot pet? Could you date an AI partner? And if an interaction feels real, does it matter what’s behind it, code or consciousness?
Prefer reading? Check out this episode's blog post (https://ideasandmore.substack.com/p/alexa-do-you-love-me?r=218izt) on Substack (https://ideasandmore.substack.com/).
Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences.
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13 Oct 2025
The Paradox of Authenticity
Is authenticity a real thing? Or is it just a game we play every day without realising?
Prefer reading? Check out this episode's blog post (https://ideasandmore.substack.com/p/the-paradox-of-authenticity?r=218izt) on Substack (https://ideasandmore.substack.com/).
Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences.
Stay tuned for more content on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Ideasandmoreshow) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ideasandmore.show/).
27 Feb 2025
The Drug that Affects Us All
Comfort is like a drug - easy to indulge in, hard to let go of, and quietly addictive. It soothes, numbs, and keeps us in place. But the longer we stay in its grip, the harder it becomes to break free. In this episode, we explore how comfort, while seemingly harmless, can stall growth, limit opportunities, and keep us from reaching our full potential.
In this episode, find out:
How comfort lulls us into complacency, like a slow-acting sedative
The difference between intentional and passive comfort
How comfort affects work, relationships, and personal growth
The fine line between stability and stagnation
Small ways to introduce discomfort for long-term growth
Tune in to challenge the comfort you’ve been clinging to - because growth only happens when we step outside of it.
Prefer reading? Check out this episode's blog post (https://open.substack.com/pub/ideasandmore/p/the-drug-that-affects-us-all?r=218izt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false) on Substack (https://ideasandmore.substack.com/).
Ideas & More is a blog and podcast channel that shares ideas, stories and experiences.
Stay tuned for more content on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Ideasandmoreshow) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ideasandmore.show/).
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