Eyes Wide Open with Nick Thompson

It's official: Vermont bans AI therapy and chatbot therapists. But is this a step forward or backward? Learn why regulators are stopping algorithms from acting as therapists.  In this episode, Nick Thompson breaks down the recent legislation in Vermont and what it means for the future of AI mental health tools.  We examine the specific risks identified by lawmakers, including instances where AI ch...

AI is changing jobs, businesses, and leadership faster than most people realize. AI expert Mike Ruska explains what happens next—and how to stay ahead. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the future of work faster than ever before. In this episode of Eyes Wide Open, AI technologist Mike Ruska explains how AI is changing jobs, leadership, business, and the global economy. Will AI replace worker...

Brain fog, fatigue, hormone issues and anxiety may not be random. Kyle Hulbert reveals how mercury poisoning and heavy metal toxicity are affecting millions of people. Learn the symptoms, testing methods, detox strategies and the truth about root-cause medicine. Mercury poisoning and heavy metal toxicity are becoming major concerns for people struggling with brain fog, fatigue, hormone imbalances,...

In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have our eyes on. 80% of Young Adults Say the Economy Is Broken (The Data Is Worse Than You Think) Young adults are doing everything right and still falling behind. A shocking new survey reveals why 80% believe the economy is broken—and the data may be even worse than you think. 📌...

Most marriages don't fail because of cheating or constant fighting. They fail because emotional disconnection quietly grows for years until couples become strangers living together. In this video, you'll learn 7 Signs Your Marriage Is Slowly Falling Apart | Dr. Lee Baucom Why do good marriages fail? Relationship expert Dr. Lee Baucom reveals the hidden reasons couples slowly grow apart, lose emoti...

In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have eyes on. Big AI Lie EXPOSED! Why Your Job Isn't the Real Target   Ever wondered if AI is really coming for your job or if you're just funding a billionaire's gamble?    Nick unpacks the shocking truths behind the tech industry's AI frenzy—spoiler alert: it's more smoke and mirr...

Reality TV isn't nearly as real as viewers think. Former contestants expose the psychological manipulation behind the MAFS UK scandal. In this video, you'll learn MAFS UK Scandal EXPOSED | The Dark Psychology of Reality TV | Tim Wilso The MAFS UK scandal may reveal a much deeper problem inside reality television. In this episode of Eyes Wide Open, Professor Tim Wilson and Nick Thompson break down...

In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have eyes on. SCANDAL EXPOSED: Why Channel 4 Pulled MAFS UK From Streaming Channel 4 suddenly pulled MAFS UK from streaming after disturbing allegations surfaced. Former Love Is Blind cast member Nick Thompson explains what this reveals about the reality TV industry behind the scene...

College doesn't have to mean student loans. Learn the scholarship strategy and career planning roadmap families are using to graduate debt-free in 2026 and beyond. In this episode, you'll learn How to Go to College Debt-Free (Scholarships + Smart Career Planning)  How do families send kids to college without drowning in student loan debt? In this episode of Eyes Wide Open, Nick Thompson sits down...

In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have eyes on.   Retatrutide Explained: Is It Better Than Ozempic & Mounjaro? A Date Now Costs $200, AI is   Retatrutide is being called the next Ozempic — but is it actually better than Mounjaro and Tirzepatide? Dr. Jeff Gross explains how it works, fat loss results, and what people...

The news isn't designed to inform you anymore—it's designed to control your emotions. In this episode, Kira Shishkin breaks down how media bias, clickbait, and algorithms are destroying trust. In this video, you'll learn how the Media Manipulates You (And You Don't Notice It) | Kira Shishkin In this episode of Eyes Wide Open, Nick Thompson sits down with Kira Shishkin, founder of Informed.now, to...

In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have eyes on.   Spirit Airlines Shut Down (17,000 Jobs Lost): What Happened?   Spirit Airlines is officially dead. 17,000 people lost their jobs overnight, and thousands are stranded. But the real question is: who actually killed Spirit—and why did nobody stop it?   📌 Source: Inc.c...

Most couples don't break up because of cheating—they break up because they repeat the same fight forever. Therapist Andrea Dindinger explains the "Conflict Loop" and the 21-day reset that rebuilds connection fast. In this video, you'll learn How to Fix a Relationship in 21 Days (Therapist Explains the Reset Method) Most relationships don't fail because of a lack of love… they fail because couples...

Are you working in a system determined to end job security and replace you? Today on Eyes Wide Open, we're joined by advocate and podcast host Maureen Wiley Clough to pull back the curtain on the end of job security due to unseen systems of corporate greed, ageism, and the erosion of worker rights.  In this video, we explore whether the American social contract is officially dead. In this video, y...

In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have eyes on.  Psychologists Pinpoint the DANGEROUS TRUTH About AI Relationships   Psychologists have officially pinpointed why humans are bonding with AI chatbots, cracking the code on the exact mechanism that triggers a deep connection with AI Companions. Is this the ultimate cure...

Do you keep choosing toxic partners even when you KNOW better? This episode explains the trauma pattern behind it—and how to break it permanently. Do you keep attracting toxic partners—even after doing the healing work? If you've ever asked yourself "Why do I keep repeating the same relationship pattern?" this episode will change your perspective. In this video, you'll learn Why You Keep Choosing...

In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have eyes on.    AI Layoffs Are a LIE (Here's What's REALLY Happening) AI layoffs aren't really about automation. Companies are firing full-time employees and rehiring them as contractors to cut benefits, reduce salaries, and protect stock prices.   📌 Sources: Business Insider: htt...

subconscious beliefs, self sabotage, imposter syndrome, hypnosis regression, childhood trauma healing, anxiety mindset high performance mindset, emotional sovereignty, subconscious reprogramming, talk therapy vs hypnosis, nervous system healing Are you stuck in the same patterns no matter how hard you try to change? In this episode, high-performance mind architect Tim Shurr reveals how your subcon...

AI layoffs aren't really about automation. Companies are firing full-time employees and rehiring them as contractors to cut benefits, reduce salaries, and protect stock prices. This video breaks down the Business Insider AI layoffs report and exposes the corporate "fire and rehire" strategy reshaping the future of work. In this video, you'll learn AI Layoffs Are a Lie (Here's What's REALLY Happeni...

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Trump threatens Iran in a Truth Social post, warning of "Power Plant Day" and targeting civilian infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz. This video breaks down Trump's Iran war ultimatum, U.S. war powers failure in Congress, and the risk of escalating Middle East conflict. Trump's Easter message wasn't a holiday greeting — it was a war ultimatum. In this breakdown, Nick Thompson explains why Tru...

Dating apps are creating burnout, ghosting, and endless situationships. Licensed therapist Anita Chlipala explains how to ditch dating apps and use a Dating Blueprint to find real compatibility and long-term love. If dating apps have you feeling exhausted, confused, or constantly ghosted — you're not alone. In this episode of Eyes Wide Open, relationship therapist Anita Chlipala breaks down why mo...

Dr. Jeff Gross explains peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, GLP-1s, MOTS-C, SS-31, and Cartilax for healing injuries, weight loss, inflammation, and longevity. We cover peptide side effects, FDA regulation, Big Pharma influence, stem cell signaling, and real recovery protocols for joints, brain health, and mitochondrial repair. In this video, you'll learn The Peptide Truth: BPC-157, GLP-1s & Why the FD...

Is your marriage surviving the parenting years, or just running on autopilot? Today on Eyes Wide Open, we're joined by Eli Weinstein, aka The Dude Therapist, to discuss his new book titled "From I Do to We Do." The book explores the radical intentionality required to keep a relationship thriving amidst sleep deprivation, identity shifts, and global chaos.   In this episode, we dive into the "roomm...