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It’s A Small World!

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by Tanya Louise and Mich Smith

20 episodes

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A Small World is a conversational podcast exploring alternative ways of thinking about life, the universe, and everything in between. Through open discussion, curiosity, and questioning accepted narratives, we explore beliefs, conspiracy theories, the power of the mind, the paranormal and the ideas that sit just outside the mainstream - not to convince, but to consider. It’s a space for people who enjoy thinking differently, asking bigger questions, and acknowledging that the world may be smaller, stranger, and more connected than we’re often led to believe.

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June 3, 2026

Barnum: Spectacle, Belief & The Performance of Life

What do circuses, influencers, celebrities, reality TV and social media all have in common?More than you might think.In this week's episode of It's A Small World, Tanya and Mich use the life and legacy of P.T. Barnum as a starting point to explore something much bigger: why humans are so fascinated by spectacle.From The Greatest Showman to The Prestige, from theatre audiences to TikTok virality, this conversation explores charisma, illusion, performance, identity and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are.Why are some people magnetic? Why do audiences willingly suspend disbelief? Are influencers simply modern-day showmen? And do humans need wonder just as much as they need truth?Thoughtful, philosophical and surprisingly relevant to modern life, this episode isn't really about Barnum at all.It's about us.Because perhaps humans don't just watch performance...Maybe we live it.Links: The Greatest Showman https://amzn.to/4x4oSKNThe Prestige https://amzn.to/4ac0UTZThe True Life of The Worlds Greatest Showman https://amzn.to/43aXjBU

May 27, 2026

Energy: Physics, Feeling or Belief?

What do we actually mean when we say someone has “good energy”… or that a place feels “off”?In this week’s episode of It’s A Small World,! Tanya and Mich explore the fascinating space between science, psychology, intuition and human experience as they ask: What IS energy?From Nikola Tesla and the science of frequency and vibration… to emotional contagion, gut feelings, atmosphere, spiritual energy and the emotional weight of places…this episode explores why humans are so deeply affected by people, environments and emotion - often before we consciously understand why.Why can crowds completely change how we feel? Why do some people leave us drained? Do places hold emotional residue? And is “protecting your energy” actually psychological survival rather than mysticism?Thoughtful, conversational and slightly philosophical, this episode sits right in that It’s A Small World! space between: physics… feeling… belief… and something we still can’t fully explain.Plus: intuition, energy healing, paranormal locations, nervous systems, emotional atmosphere, modern burnout and why humans have always searched for invisible forces shaping our lives.

May 20, 2026

Placebo, Belief & The Power of the Mind

What if the mind can change the body… even when the treatment itself does nothing?In this episode of It’s A Small World!, we explore the fascinating and sometimes unsettling world of the placebo effect, nocebo responses, expectation and human belief.From sugar pills and placebo surgery… to empathy, self-talk and the physical effects of fear and stress… we ask how much the mind influences the way we experience pain, healing and reality itself.We discuss: What the placebo effect actually is Why even “honest placebos” can still work How belief changes biology Placebo surgery and expectation in healing The nocebo effect and health anxiety Manifestation, mindset and self-talk Why humans are so psychologically responsive to hope, trust and reassuranceWe also explore the emotional side of healing: the importance of empathy, human connection, ritual and feeling safe, and whether healing has ever been purely physical.This isn’t an episode about miracle cures or magical thinking.It’s about the questions.Because maybe the placebo effect tells us something much deeper about what it means to be human.

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What is It’s A Small World!?: A Small World is a conversational podcast exploring alternative ways of thinking about life, the universe, and everything in between.

Through open discussion, curiosity, and questioning accepted narratives, we explore beliefs, conspiracy theories, the power of the mind, the paranormal and the ideas that sit just outside the mainstream - not to convince, but to consider.

It’s a space for people who enjoy thinking differently, asking bigger questions, and acknowledging that the world may be smaller, stranger, and more connected than we’re often led to believe.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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