Might Ramble Podcast

Carla Sharp, PhD, is the John and Rebecca Moores Professor of Clinical Psychology and Associate Dean for Faculty and Research at the University of Houston, where she directs the ADAPT Center and the Developmental Psychopathology Lab. She holds adjunct appointments at University College London and the University of the Free State in South Africa, and completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge...

Aislinn Williams, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa and Associate Director for Research at the Iowa Neuroscience Institute. Her lab uses transgenic mouse models and patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to study how psychiatric risk genes (particularly voltage-gated calcium and sodium channels) alter neurodevelopment and behavior, with relev...

Paul Abbott is 60, raised on the move. His father’s career relocated the family every three years or so through Paul’s childhood. He attended Washington and Lee, started his career at Milliken & Company working night shifts in textile plants in the South, eventually built a “rollercoaster ride” of a career across real estate and finance. Today he’s based in Austin, and calls this stage of his life...

Brad Womack, 53, is a two-time lead on ABC’s The Bachelor (Seasons 11 and 15, 2007 and 2011, respectively). He grew up in Atlanta, GA, and later Livingston, TX, is an identical twin, worked the oil fields following high school, and eventually got into the bar business in Austin — before stumbling into the lead role of one of the most-watched franchises on television after a chance conversation. Fi...

Episode 17 — Dr. Lorenzo Leggio Note: At times, this conversation gets technical. I’ve tried to keep things accurate while also taking the time to explain what we’re talking about. The video version of this episode includes annotations that you may find helpful, along with links to relevant concepts, people, and ideas for anyone who wants to go deeper. Feel free to reach out in the comments or on...

Michael Palser is a functional training specialist with over 25 years in the fitness and wellness industry and the creator of the Human Hybrid Project — a training philosophy and way of life built on three pillars: function, mindset, and purpose. The Human Hybrid Project is his distillation of 50,000+ hours of training, every book he’s read, every seminar he’s attended, and perhaps most importantl...

Michela Marinelli obtained her Ph. D. in Pharmacology and Neuroscience at the University of Bordeaux 2 (France). After a postdoctoral fellowship in the United States, she was hired as an Assistant Professor by the INSERM (the French equivalent to the American NIH). Three years later, in 2003, she was recruited by the Dept. of Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology at Rosalind Franklin University of Med...

Today’s guest is Cassandra (Casey) Toural, originally from Spain, whose story is a powerful testament to the human capacity for change. Through deep self-reflection, discipline, and a relentless commitment to growth, she has rebuilt her life from the inside out. At 17, Casey was told she would never walk again. She defied the odds and is now an avid athlete. At 19, she moved to the United States,...

Peyton Knight grew up in Missouri and was signed as a model at age 11. She graduated high school at 16 and has lived much of her adult life at an accelerated pace. She eventually worked and lived in New York City for four years before spending six in Los Angeles. Along the way, she’s worn a lot of hats as a model, photographer, and content creator. Her content has shifted toward comedy in recent y...

My guest for this episode is Alexis Quiterio. Alexis is an entrepreneur, a public speaker, a published author, a former competitive gymnast and pole vaulter, and a standout communicator. Alexis and I explore the nuances of communication, the importance of living in the present, and the ongoing journey of self-discovery. Alexis shares her perspective on unwavering positivity, gratitude, and the art...

My guest for today had to reschedule, but I still wanted to talk. I start by sharing what I’ve been up to with keto lately, and the back half of the episode is a conversation with a friend of mine who’s a student at Brown University, where a shooting occurred last weekend. At the time of recording, the shooter had still not been identified several days after. That conversation starts around 30 min...

In this conversation, Tash shares her journey from growing up in a drinking culture in the UK to her struggles with addiction and eventual path to sobriety. She discusses her early experiences with alcohol, the progression of her addiction, and the impact it had on her life and family. Tash reflects on her rock bottom moment, the turning points that led her to seek help, and the importance of comm...

This conversation with Alex Bradley explores themes of friendship, loss, and mental health through the lens of a personal journey. Alex is currently in the midst of walking 2560 miles to pay tribute to his late friend, and to raise money for suicide prevention and mental health resources. This conversation was recorded as we walked and ran in the Nevadan desert. If you wish to contribute to Alex's...

Please read the following for additional information. Summary: This conversation explores the complex history and current dynamics of the Israel-Palestine conflict, touching on the historical presence of Jews in Israel, personal experiences of the speakers, the role of radicalism in Islam, accusations of genocide, and the unique relationship between the U.S. and Israel. The discussion also delves...

Summary: In this episode, the conversation revolves around the experiences of Lorenz, Mitchell, & Keith in the tech and job market, and the challenges of launching new products in a competitive landscape. They also delve into the complexities of misinformation in the digital age, the intricacies of the Jeffrey Epstein case, and the broader implications of media polarization and American politi...

Hello Dad, welcome to my podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mitchellpenningroth.substack.com

Recorded this in one take. No notes, off the cuff thoughts a week after Charlie Kirk's assassination. Note, I called Charlie Kirk racist here, and this was a mischaracterization on my part. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mitchellpenningroth.substack.com

Some impromptu thoughts on mental health research, treatment, my career journey, and what it’s meant to be a twin whose twin was diagnosed with schizophrenia two years ago — right as I was beginning graduate school as a research scientist at Brown. I touch on what it’s been like to walk beside him, what schizophrenia has taught me about powerlessness and presence, and why I believe we need to appr...

I’m experimenting with how best to communicate this kind of information. Part of that experiment is learning to be transparent about my process. Transparency, to me, is what makes information trustworthy — something we, as a society, have been struggling with in the age of the internet. It also invites collaboration. The willingness to reveal methods, uncertainties, and even missteps is often what...

Unlocking the vault of discovery, from Einstein to the biology of aging. Text version here: https://mitchellpenningroth.substack.com/p/on-the-boundary-of-knowledge This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mitchellpenningroth.substack.com

A Journey Through Evolution, Trauma, and the Neurobiology of Change Originally published on Substack. Link: https://open.substack.com/pub/mitchellpenningroth/p/why-i-run?r=64jkhr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mitchellpenningroth.substack....