None But Curious - A Podcast for Nones and Agnostics

We all wait. In traffic. In lines. For texts. For answers. For life to move. And most of us hate it. This episode explores why waiting feels so uncomfortable — and how those very moments may be some of the most powerful opportunities for building patience, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. You’ll learn: Why waiting triggers tension in the body and nervous system How our culture trains us t...

What if feeling like you’re going downward isn’t failure… but part of a pattern humans have recognized for thousands of years? In this episode of None But Curious, we explore why so many ancient stories begin with loss, disorientation, and darkness before renewal. Across cultures and centuries, myths tell the same surprising truth: descent often comes before transformation. You’ll journey through:...

Nothing is technically wrong… but something just feels off. In this special bonus episode, we continue to sit with that strange in-between space—the one where you’re not falling apart, but you’re not quite yourself either. What these in-between seasons can feel like from the inside What it looks like to keep showing up anyway A personal story about lifting, confidence, and finding your footing aga...

Ever feel like something is off… even when nothing is technically wrong? In this contemplative episode of the None But Curious Podcast, we explore the strange and familiar experience of existential restlessness—that subtle sense that life feels slightly misaligned even when everything looks fine on paper. Instead of rushing to fix the feeling, we ask a different question: What if this discomfort i...

February surrounds us with reminders of romance — heart decorations, flowers at checkout lines, and the quiet suggestion that love belongs mainly to couples. Yet across cultures and wisdom traditions, love has never been limited to romance. Again and again, friendship appears as one of the most life-shaping forms of love — the kind that walks beside us, tells the truth with kindness, and helps us...

Routine gets a bad reputation. We associate it with boredom, stagnation, or losing momentum. We worry that if our days start to look the same, we’ve stopped growing. But what if repetition is one of the places where meaning forms? In this episode of None But Curious, we explore: Why routines calm the nervous system during uncertain times How small repeated actions become deeply personal The differ...

Have you ever stood at the edge of something new—a project, a decision, a blank page—and felt that quiet, dizzy question rise up? Do I actually know what I’m doing? In this episode of None But Curious, we explore a comforting truth hidden inside some of the world’s oldest creation stories: beginnings don’t start with certainty. They start with chaos, curiosity, pauses, missteps—and wonder. Rather...

What if you stopped trying to explain your life? Just for a little while. In this episode of the None But Curious podcast, we question the pressure to turn our lives into a clean, meaningful story and explore what psychology and philosophy actually say about living well without one. This episode is for you if you have ever felt: Pressure to make sense of everything that has happened The urge to ex...

What if real change doesn’t require a clean slate, perfect timing, or a brand-new version of yourself? In this episode of None But Curious, we explore why the idea of a “fresh start” can actually hold us back—and how meaningful change usually begins in much quieter, more human ways. You’ll hear about: The psychology behind the fresh start effect and why waiting for the “right moment” often delays...

As the calendar nudges us toward the longest night of the year, the winter solstice offers a quiet invitation to pause, reflect, and reset. In this episode of None But Curious, we explore simple, grounded rituals that you can realistically practice—even in the busiest season. No need for fancy ceremonies. Just intention, presence, and gentle awareness. In this episode you’ll discover: A thoughtful...

In this episode of the None But Curious podcast, we explore a version of gratitude that doesn’t require perfection, positivity, or emotional ease. If you're moving through the year with burnout, grief, overwhelm, or simply a sense that gratitude feels harder than usual, this episode offers a grounded, honest way back to yourself. Instead of treating gratitude like a mindset you “should” access, we...

In a world overflowing with pings, pop-ups, and endless scrolls, staying focused has become harder than ever. This episode of None But Curious explores distraction not as an enemy to fight, but as a signal to listen to — a gentle tug reminding us to return to what truly matters. We dive into the deeper meaning of distraction: not just the digital kind, but the subtle drift away from ourselves that...

In this episode of None But Curious, we explore something beautifully ordinary—cleaning—and how it can become a quiet ritual of mindfulness, renewal, and self-connection. What if every act of tidying or washing was less about perfection and more about presence? This episode invites you to slow down and see your everyday routines in a new light. Inspired by Zen Buddhism and Feng Shui, we uncover ho...

Welcome to None But Curious — the podcast for agnostics, nones, skeptics, and the beautifully uncertain. In this episode, host Candy Glave dives deep into that familiar, unsettling space we all encounter at some point: stagnation — when life feels flat, uninspired, or directionless. But what if feeling stuck isn’t a failure… what if it’s the prelude to growth? Listen now to explore how moments of...

In this episode of the None But Curious Podcast, we explore how sacredness shows up in everyday life—far from temples, rituals, or traditional beliefs. Candy reflects on how the ordinary can hold extraordinary meaning: a child’s laughter spilling into uncontrollable joy, the stillness before sunrise, the crunch of leaves underfoot in the autumn. Instead of asking what society or religion tells us...

Indifference is sneaky. It doesn’t look like hate or anger—it shows up as a quiet shrug, a sense of “I don’t care enough to act.” On the surface, it seems harmless. But indifference has real consequences. It shapes how we show up in relationships, how communities respond to injustice, and even how we connect with ourselves. In this episode, we explore why indifference is never neutral. We discuss...

What you'll discover in this episode: Trees as Bridges Between Worlds Many cultures saw trees as cosmic connectors—linking the heavens, earth, and underworld Roots represent the mysteries of the underworld, trunks the material world, and branches the divine or celestial realms Trees as Givers of Life and Wisdom Trees provide food, shelter, medicine, and shade, making them vital to early societies...

In this episode, we dive into the mysterious, magical, and meaningful world of mirrors—those everyday objects that reflect so much more than just our faces. What you’ll hear in this episode: Art & Visuals: Rob Mulholland’s mirrored forest figures Magritte’s surreal self-reflection Jonty Hurwitz’s optical illusions Literature & Poetry: Alice’s journey Through the Looking Glass Sylvia Plath’...

How do we make sense of endings—personal, global, spiritual? In this episode of the None But Curious Podcast, we explore one of the most enduring and dramatic themes in human storytelling: apocalyptic myths. Across cultures and centuries, we've told stories about how the world might end. But these tales aren't just about destruction—they're about renewal, moral reckoning, and transformation. In th...

In this episode, we explore the toothbrush, an everyday object with surprising cultural, artistic, and spiritual significance. From its depiction in visual arts, like Khadija Saye’s toothbrush tree and Claes Oldenburg’s oversized sculptures, to its presence in literature—T.S. Eliot’s poetry, Alan Gratz’s Prisoner B-3087, and Sarah Kay’s metaphorical love poem—the toothbrush represents more than ju...

If you've ever questioned the rules, bent them just a little, or wondered what lies beyond the expected, this episode is for you. Today, we step into the unpredictable world of Tricksters—the characters who thrive on mischief, break the rules, and force us to see the world in new ways. Found in myths across cultures, these figures walk the line between chaos and wisdom, laughter and disruption. Th...

Envelopes—simple, everyday objects, yet packed with symbolism. They represent communication, mystery, protection, and transformation. But did you know they’ve influenced art, literature, music, nature, and culture in profound ways? From ancient Babylonian clay coverings to modern postage, envelopes have evolved to safeguard secrets and stories. Artists like Sarah Nicole Phillips and Mark Powell re...

Welcome back to None But Curious! Can you believe it’s 2025? We’re kicking off Season 3 with an episode that dives deep—literally—into the flood myths that have shaped human storytelling across cultures and time. From ancient Mesopotamia to China, from the Bible to Hindu mythology, flood narratives have long been a powerful way for humanity to explore destruction, renewal, and resilience. Why Do S...

Welcome to the final episode of Season Two, where we dive into the complex world of self-deception. In this episode, we explore the features of self-deception, from its definition to the neuroscience behind it, and discuss its implications on our personal experiences and community interactions. Episode Overview: Join us as we unpack the idea of self-deception, which occurs when individuals unconsc...

Welcome to this episode of the None But Curious podcast! In this month's journey, we lace up and step into the fascinating world of shoes, diving deep into their significance across art, music, literature, and even the natural world. From the prehistoric leather shoes of early humans to the glass slippers of fairy tales, we explore how footwear has evolved to reflect cultural values, societal norm...