Tell Me Something New

On today's episode of Tell Me Something New , join psychiatrist Shelby and astronomer David Hoyt to explore a powerful idea: that emotional anchoring drives new learning and discovery. Drawing from his work at the Daniels Observatory, David shares how storytelling transforms science and new knowledge in general into something deeply personal, helping people forge emotional connections as they lear...

Join forensic psychiatrist Dr. Sumit Anand and I as we explore one of psychiatry's oldest—and perhaps most neglected—questions: What role do the soul, spirit, and human experience play in mental health? Drawing on over 30 years of experience in psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and psychotherapy, Dr. Anand shares his ideas on the limits of a purely biological approach to mental illness. While moder...

Join Tae Bo®️ Master Instructor Lucija and I as she breaks down her new thought: exercise doesn't change you, it reveals you. Inspired by her experience teaching Billy Blanks’s Tae Bo®️, Lucija believes that exercise is not about changing who we are, but revealing who we already are. Together, we explore how joyful movement reconnects us with our inner child. The confidence, freedom, and authentic...

Join Youtuber Zaid Garcia and I as he breaks down his new thought - the power of balance - and how this perspective had helped him overcome adversity and find peace and humor as a burn survivor. When I asked Zaid what idea he wanted to share, he told me "My name is Zaid and I am a burned survivor. The Burns has left scars on me, but they also left flames of love joy and peace. My life is not fair,...

Join my friend Maryjane and I as she breaks down her new idea that lead to a thriving business: Beauty and the Barber. Maryjane's creative model for salon care integrates salon and self-care services tailored to both men & women under one roof. Her one-stop-shop idea allows her and her growing team to offer multiple specialities of beauty and wellness to the community, from hair to nails, tatt...

Join Robert and I as he breaks down his new thought - Acrogems - a concept that helps us empower ourselves through the WORDS (We Openly Reveal Divine Spirt) we choose to speak. When I asked Robert what idea he wanted to share, he told me "The idea I want to discuss is something I call Acrogems, it's based on the thought that words also contain hidden acronyms that further provide clarity to the me...

What does it mean to connect with yourself, with others, and with the world around you? In this episode, Shelby sits down with musician, sound healer, and event curator Zac (aka Zenglish) to explore the power of connection, listening, and creative awareness . Through his work blending music, art, and wellness, Zac creates intentional, sober spaces where people can experience deeper authenticity, p...

In this episode, Shelby—aka New Thought Doc —explores a powerful idea born from a simple walk: gratitude is a thermometer for emotional integration . Rather than viewing gratitude as blind positivity, Shelby reframes it as a reflective tool—one that reveals how well we’ve processed and integrated life’s experiences. She unpacks the concept of emotional integration as the ability to fully experienc...

Shelby and Rubaba discuss the intersection of technology, sound, and spirituality, and the concept of 'agitation before meditation.' They explore the idea of finding applause in nature and the power of listening to destroy suffering and sins. The conversation emphasizes the connection to ancient knowledge and wisdom within oneself. Takeaways Nad Yoga: A practice that involves invoking devotion, mo...

Welcome to my podcast: Tell Me Something New. In this episode, I introduce the why behind creating a podcast about the power of thinking new thoughts intentionally. In the day of AI and social media, the importance of holding onto an cultivating our inherent creativity is more important than ever. Here, you'll hear about how challenging myself to think a completely new thought for 100 days opened...