Unusual Practice

Digital friendships. Parasocial relationships. Online connection. We know more about a stranger’s coffee order than our neighbor’s last name- and we’re okay with it. In this episode of  Unusual Practice , we pull apart the emotional economy of digital friendship: why we feel deeply connected to people who don’t even know we exist, how social media and influencer culture engineered this one‑sided i...

Why modern breakups don't explode - they evaporate. The psychology behind relationships that end in silence, not screaming. Your relationship didn't end with cheating or fighting. It ended with shorter texts, fewer emojis, and the slow fade into nothing. Welcome to the era of "Banksying” - when someone withdraws so gradually that YOU have to end it. In this episode, we expose: ·      ...

Think You’re Original? Think Again. Welcome to the age of  copy-paste identity , where everyone is“authentic”, in the same way. In this episode, we unravel the  psychology behind internet conformity , the  death of nuance , and why your brain may not be as original as you think. 👀 Ask yourself: ·       Are your opinions really yours? ·       Why do fashion trends feel like déjà vu? ·       How di...

We debug the human condition so you don't have to. What happens when an entire generation grows up thinking anxiety is a personality trait? Why are we more connected yet lonelier than ever? This episode dissects the beautiful disaster that is modern existence - from algorithm addiction to identity crisis, from performative authenticity to the commodification of human attention. Warning: may ca...

Why does grief feel like exile? Why does no one talk about it unless it’s performative? In this raw episode, we enter the silent, invisible world of mourning, where words fail, rituals are erased, and pain becomes untranslatable. From  ancestral trauma  to  toxic positivity , from the industrialization of funerals  to the  loss of cultural grieving rites , this isn’t therapy...it’s a reckoning. If...

Warning: this episode is exercise focused. Have you ever wondered if those intense spiritual experiences you're having are genuine awakening, or something that needs professional attention? In 2025, more people than ever are navigating this delicate territory between spiritual growth and mental health challenges. Join Charli as she explores the often-blurred line between psychic breakthroughs and...

Feeling overwhelmed by the news? Drowning in cynicism? You're not alone. In a world that often feels broken, is it truly possible to hold onto hope without being dismissed as naive? Charli dares to ask the uncomfortable questions and delivers surprising answers. We shatter the "cynical genius illusion" and reveal how intelligence can actually fuel realistic optimism. From the climate crisis to the...

Why do humans keep choosing war — even when we know how it ends? In this episode of  Unusual Practice , we dive into the seductive pull of conflict. From meme-fueled nationalism to AI-powered battle plans, war in 2025 isn’t just about borders and bombs...it’s a dopamine-driven cycle of power, profit, and primal psychology. We explore why peace feels boring, how chaos becomes currency, and what it...

Overdosing on oversharing, hookup hacks, and hyper-sexuality-as-self-worth... choosing not to f*** might just be the most radical move left.  In this light episode,  Unusual Practice  dives deep into celibacy—not as a purity pledge, but as a power play. From monks and mystics to modern minimalists who’d rather sleep alone than fake another orgasm, we explore how  not getting laid  became the ultim...

Is it healing, or just hustle in disguise? In this episode, we unpack how modern spirituality has been hijacked by marketing gurus, influencers, and lifestyle brands selling enlightenment at $99 a session.  From crystal grids to moon rituals sponsored by skincare companies, we ask the uncomfortable questions: has spiritual awakening become just another aesthetic? And who's profiting from your inne...

In this unapologetic episode of Unusual Practice , we dive into the act of not giving a shit. What happens when you stop performing for the algorithm, ditch the hustle cult, and finally tell the world, “No thanks, I’m not playing your game”? From ancient cynics to modern misfits, we unpack how nonconformity has always been a threat to power—and why reclaiming your weird might just be the most incr...

In this provocative episode of Unusual Practice , we crack open the seductive, controversial world of cyber brothels, where AI, VR, and sex dolls collide to rewrite intimacy. From Berlin’s Cybrothel to Prague’s teledildonic and Toronto’s sleek robot companions, we explore how synthetic sex work is exploding across the globe in 2025. What happens when fantasy has no limits? When violence, consent,...

What if our differences aren't social constructs, but cosmic design?  From anglerfish mating rituals to quantum physics, this episode shatters conventional wisdom about masculine and feminine energy. Discover why civilizations collapse when these forces fall out of balance, and why modern relationships struggle when we deny their power. We were never meant to be the same, and that's precisely the...

What are conspiracy theorists (who sometimes do get it right) talking about today regarding time, timelines and alternate future, and how can we make them make sense? When taken on their own, they're questionable...but when I decided to put them together for the sake of keeping an open mind... I realised something else, and I think I'm on to something... suddenly things are somehow starting to mak...

Welcome to the future of feelings—where your next therapist might be... an app. In this episode of  Unusual Practice (UP) , we explore the world of  AI therapy  and  mental health chatbots , asking the question: can artificial intelligence really help with real emotional stuff? From  self-help apps  that serve up digital wisdom at 3AM, to  chatbots for mental health  that claim to understand your...

Hosted by  Charli , a multidisciplinary mind blending the spiritual and the scientific, the seeker and the skeptic— Unusual Practice (UP)  unpacks what it means to be human in a world that keeps rewriting the rules. With roots in both Eastern and Western traditions, Charli weaves together philosophy, psychology, science, and soul work—unraveling belief systems, bending binaries, and challenging no...

This episode is a love letter to you, to the journey so far, and to the quiet but necessary act of evolution. I pull back the curtain on why the podcast name must change, what remains sacred, and how spring—our favorite season—calls for renewal, not reinvention. Apparently,  Nobody Cares About the Chickens —as much as it makes people laugh—doesn’t exactly scream  brand synergy . It doesn’t cluck t...

Ever dropped a quote in a conversation, only to find out later that you’ve been confidently spewing nonsense for years? You’re not alone! The game of telephone is real! From historical mistranslations to phrases that got a marketing makeover, we break down how words take on a life of their own, twisting into facts we never questioned. Get ready to drop some truth bombs at your next dinner party, c...

Ships vanish. Planes disappear. Compasses spin wildly. For decades, the Bermuda Triangle has been one of the most mysterious places on Earth—feared, misunderstood, and wrapped in conspiracy. But is there really something sinister lurking in these waters, or is it just a well-spun myth? Is the Bermuda Triangle a supernatural death trap or just the ocean being, well… the ocean? 🔍  Hit play and let’...

Ever feel like you're just stumbling through life, making mistake after mistake? Good. Because history proves that the biggest breakthroughs happened when someone messed up—but they kept moving. From a moldy petri dish that led to antibiotics to a melted candy bar that gave us microwaves, some of the world’s greatest inventions were never part of the plan. Keep moving!

For centuries, we believed the Egyptian pyramids were just grand tombs for pharaohs—until now. On March 16, 2025, a groundbreaking discovery shook the world of archaeology, revealing hidden subterranean structures beneath Giza that challenge everything we thought we knew. Could the pyramids have served a purpose far beyond burials? Were the ancients more advanced than we ever imagined? And is Char...

What if Mars wasn’t just a dead, dusty rock—but a planet that once thrived with life, maybe even an advanced civilization?  What if a nuclear war wiped it out? Or crazier still... what if  we  came from Mars? 🤯 Tune in as we unravel the wildest and weirdest theories about the Red Planet that somehow seems to be gaining traction.

In a world where validation is currency and volume equals value, have we lost the art of subtlety? From overexposure mistaken for empowerment to wealth measured by how loudly it’s flaunted, modern culture has turned confidence into performance. But was true freedom ever about being the loudest in the room? In this episode, we explore the quiet revolution—why seduction once thrived on mystery, why...

Dissecting our love-hate relationship with artificial intelligence. From the days of memorizing phone numbers to letting AI plan our breakups, are we evolving into hyper-intelligent beings or just getting better at outsourcing our thinking? This light episode explores the fine line between tech brilliance and human laziness.   Are we using AI, or is AI using us?

The question of what happens after death has captivated humanity since we first gained consciousness of our own mortality. Resurrection, Rebirth and Reincarnation around the world. What do you believe and how do you explain it?