The Lotus Effect

Your hosts Pheonix and PhoneBoy talk about health, happiness, and the pursuit of a higher consciousness.
Website : https://lotuseffect.show/
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Last Episode : November 25, 2023 8:57pm
Last Scanned : 5.6 hours ago



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Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Tranhausen By Proxy? Parents' Personality Disorders Driving
Texas Sues Pfizer Over Tainted Children's Drugs
'Silent Atherosclerosis' Can Be Especially Deadly for Young People, Study Finds
A sugar tax in Germany could save as much as 16 billion euros and improve population health
Hearing loss is associated with subtle changes in the brain
Ultra-Processed Food-Cancer Link: Study Says Higher Risk Not Just Due To Obesity
Brewing a Cure: How Coffee Grounds Could Prevent Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
20 minutes of exercise can boost your brain after a bad night's sleep
ADHD drugs delay bone healing in children, researchers report
Happiness:
Trapped in Shame: How I Found Mental Freedom After Prison
Why emotions stirred by music create such powerful memories
Toast and Jam:
How to run yt-dlp on Pythonista on an iPad
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
CBD for Sleep
Study Shows Significant Brain Recovery Following Alcohol Abstinence
Does cannabis use affect empathy?
Bad Dragon (NSFW!)
Study Finds That Ayahuasca Could Make You Less Narcissistic
Back of the Napkin:
Thailand Leaders Scramble To Backpedal Law as 6,000 Pot Shops Open
Napoleon Bonaparte Banned Cannabis Because His Soldiers Were Getting Too High
The Junk Drawer
Please Dox Me
If You Kill Two People In A Car Crash, You Shouldn’t Then Sue Their Relatives For Emailing Your University About What You Did
The True Story of Thanksgiving
Dishonorable Mentions:
Review: New Atari 2600+ doesn’t justify its plus sign
Crime In San Francisco Is So Bad, There's Now Actual Pirates In The Bay
Images:
Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Mama T
White Mike
We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward your feedback!
Email: Pheonix
Email: PhoneBoy
Voicemail: 253-237-3321
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Published Saturday

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Pfizer wants in on the weight loss drug market – and upcoming data will be crucial for its success
Actress Sues AstraZeneca After COVID-19 Jab Leaves Her With Brain Injuries
Opioid Rx down, but overdoses and deaths up, AMA report shows
Hunger hormones impact decision-making brain area to drive behavior, study finds
Children's brains shaped by their time on tech devices, review shows
Happiness:
Archaeologists Find 24 Bronze Statues ‘Without Equal’ Preserved in Tuscany for 2,300 Years That ‘Rewrite History’
Young Inventor Surprised With 2023 Dyson Award for ‘The Life Chariot’ Designed to Save Lives in Ukraine
Calvacade of Stupidity
Toast and Jam:
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
CBD for Sleep
Study Shows Significant Brain Recovery Following Alcohol Abstinence
Does cannabis use affect empathy?
Bad Dragon (NSFW!)
Study Finds That Ayahuasca Could Make You Less Narcissistic
Back of the Napkin:
Firefighting In The EV Era Is A Whole New Game
Rivian blames fat finger for infotainment-bricking software update
The Junk Drawer
NFL reporter Charissa Thompson admits she used to make up fake sideline reports
It’s Still Easy for Anyone to Become You at Experian
Walmart And Costco Considering Ditching Self-Checkout Lines Amidst Backlash
Dishonorable Mentions:
Amazon’s New Internet Service Successfully Completes Testing As It Gets Ready to Offer Affordable Home Internet
Pope Francis Fires Bishop For Being Too Catholic
Images:
Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Sharky
Wiirdo
Piranesi
Phaze_Zilla
DotardTed
We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward your feedback!
Email: Pheonix
Email: PhoneBoy
Voicemail: 253-237-3321
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Published 11/18

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Moderate coffee or tea consumption decreased the risk of cognitive disorders: an updated dose–response meta-analysis
Can TikTok's Navel Oiling Trend Really Help with Weight Loss and Stress Relief?
30,000 Pounds Of Tyson Fun Nuggets Hit With Recall Over Metal Shards
Young children drinking daily caffeinated soda found more likely to try alcohol within a year
Fructose May Be Partially to Blame for Rise in Obesity Rates
US approves highly anticipated Eli Lilly weight loss drug
What's the Difference Between Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound?
What's the story behind autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) clips?
New Pacemaker Developed that Uses the Heartbeat to Recharge its Battery
Happiness:
New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being
Barcelona Church Under Construction for 141 Years Finally Gets its 4 Towers–Named Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Boy Invents Smart Spoon for His Uncle’s Trembling Hands that Is Affordable in India
He Found His Dad’s 1930s Car at An Auction–and Got it Working Again
Calvacade of Stupidity
Star Drek by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and Peter Ferrara
Toast and Jam:
Adesso Optical Trackball
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
Back of the Napkin:
Chamberlain blocks smart garage door opener from working with smart homes
Sumo Logic discloses security breach, advises API key resets
AirTags are the new go-to tool for cops after spike in car thefts
The Junk Drawer
Implosion Of Downtown San Francisco Forces McDonald's To Close After 30 Years
Nashville PD Blows Smoke Over Leaked Manifesto
Dishonorable Mentions:
A Night in JAAil? Mom Accuses of American Airlines of Allegedly Neglecting Her Kids
YouTube is seriously cracking down on ad blockers
Images:
Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Sharky
Wiirdo
Phaze_Zilla
Vox
We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward your feedback!
Email: Pheonix
Email: PhoneBoy
Voicemail: 253-237-3321
The Lotus Effect is a Value for Value podcast! Did you get something out of this show? Put a number to it and send it to us using:
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Published 11/11

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Study Finds Unsweetened Coffee is Linked to Weight Loss
The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it's the largest increase in two decades
Too Much Salt Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs May Contribute to Higher Levels of Social Anxiety
Brain health in those over age 50 deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, new research finds
Insulin Equally Effective When Refrigerated or Stored at Room Temperature for Months
How the End of Daylight Savings Time Can Impact Your Health
Happiness:
Entire Family Shares Same Birthday as Twins Are Born the Same Day as Both Their Parents
8 Signs Someone is Projecting Their Issues onto You
Chicken Feathers Can Replace ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Renewable Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Lowering Cost
Toast and Jam:
Cawfee n Chronic
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
Major Drug Test Supplier To Stop Testing for Cannabis, Prioritize Fentanyl
DEA Calls For Massive Increases In Psilocybin, Ibogaine And THC Manufacturing This Year To Meet Research Demands
Advocacy Groups From Opposite Ends Of Political Spectrum Unite On Marijuana Push For Biden
Willie Nelson’s Cannabis Arrives at Dispensaries in Michigan
Back of the Napkin:
The AI Journalism ‘Revolution’ Continues To Go Poorly As Gannett Accused Of Making Up Fake Humans To Obscure Lazy AI Use
Scarlett Johansson hits AI app with legal action for cloning her voice in an ad
Your Cheap Android TV Streaming Box May Have a Dangerous Backdoor
The Junk Drawer
Dishonorable Mentions:
These American birds and dozens more will be renamed, to remove human monikers
Uber, Lyft pay $328 million for “cheating drivers” out of earnings, NY says
Images:
Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
NetNed
Phaze_Zilla
We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward your feedback!
Email: Pheonix
Email: PhoneBoy
Voicemail: 253-237-3321
The Lotus Effect is a Value for Value podcast! Did you get something out of this show? Put a number to it and send it to us using:
A Podcasting 2.0 compliant app that can send Satoshis!
Use Paypal to send your fiat fun coupons in (no blankets or water, just cash)
Published 11/04

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Halloween Candy May Cause Dental Damage. Here's How to Protect Your Teeth
Is A Cold Shower Good For You? Here's What Studies Say About Potential Benefits
Study Finds Highly Processed Foods Are as Addictive as Heroin, Cocaine
'We are worn out and no one cares': Why ambulance staff in UK and Australia are ready to quit the profession
Sleeping Less Than 5 Hours Daily Raises Depression Risk: Study
That Old Alarm Clock
Why do people with hoarding disorder hoard, and how can we help?
People Are Being Hospitalized After Taking Fake Ozempic They Bought Online
Happiness:
Old Coal Mine Filled With Warm Water Has Been Heating a Town with Green Energy for 6 Months
When Builders in Maui Constructed Tiny Homes for Man’s Family, it Grew into Crowdfunded Rehousing Project
Toast and Jam:
Cruise halts robotaxi services nationwide in bid to ‘earn public trust’
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
Georgia to be first state to let pharmacies sell low-dose cannabis
Denver Hits $500 Million Marijuana Tax Revenue Milestone, City Data Shows
Pilot Who Tried To Shut Off Engines Was On Psychedelics
Seattle Kicks Off Anti-Drug Push With Dozens Of Arrests As Portland Business Owners Beg For Help
Swiss Dank Accounts: First Legal European Cannabis Dispensaries to Open in Switzerland
Back of the Napkin:
DC elections agency warns entire voting roll may have been stolen
FCC robocall enforcement does little to stop illegal calls, Senate hears
War Tests Israeli Cyber Defenses as Hack Attempts Soar
The Junk Drawer
"Apple Cancelled Jon Stewart Because Feckless Tech Executives Were Afraid Of The Pesky Truth
Costco Coming to Mt. Juliet, TN
Dishonorable Mentions:
Does Infrastructure Bill Require Surveillance System in New Vehicles to Track Drivers?
Images:
Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Boolysteed
Piranesi
Phaze_Zilla
We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward your feedback!
Email: Pheonix
Email: PhoneBoy
Voicemail: 253-237-3321
The Lotus Effect is a Value for Value podcast! Did you get something out of this show? Put a number to it and send it to us using:
A Podcasting 2.0 compliant app that can send Satoshis!
Use Paypal to send your fiat fun coupons in (no blankets or water, just cash)
Published 10/28

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Pumpkin Seeds: Here's How The Superfood Can Be Beneficial
Researchers Say Ammonium Is the Sixth Basic Taste: Here's What to Know
Ozempic Doesn’t Warn About Mental Health Side Effects, but Wegovy Does
B12 deficiency: A hidden trigger of inflammation?
Top 12 Foods That Are High in Vitamin B12
FDA Proposes Ban On Formaldehyde In Hair Relaxers; Here's How The Chemical Affects Health
Head-to-Head Study of Common Statins Looks at Effectiveness and Diabetes Risk
CVS pulling popular cold meds from shelves after report deems them to be useless
Vinnie on Oreos
Low Birth Weight Babies 4 Times More At Risk Of Developing Fatty Liver: Study
Vinnie and Gina on Kohlrabi
Happiness:
Do You Know Your Pet’s Love Language? Survey Shows Which are the Most Popular
72-Year-old Graduates from College with His 99-yo Mom Cheering Him On
Oklahoma Teen Wins Volkswagen Beetle After Attending a Stranger’s Funeral: ‘Perfect winner was drawn’
14-year-old Invents Soap for Treating Skin Cancer and Wins Top Honor as America’s Top Young Scientist
Toast and Jam:
Halloween Yard Display
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
Paul McCartney-Signed Pot Arrest Cartoon Appears on Antiques Roadshow, Valued Up to $3,600
Increase in discipline referrals for substance use in Oregon middle schools after recreational marijuana legalized
Back of the Napkin:
Signal Debunks Zero-Day Vulnerability Reports, Finds No Evidence
Everything T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Critics Predicted Has Come True
Google-hosted malvertising leads to fake Keepass site that looks genuine
The Junk Drawer
Amazon Let Its Drivers’ Urine Be Sold as an Energy Drink
Dishonorable Mentions:
McCormick Sues Cannabis Company Over Parody Sticker
Walmart Jumps to Top Spot as the Most Impersonated Brand for Phishing Scams in Q3 2023
Convicted child molester sets up tent across from San Fran elementary, offers ''free fentanyl for new users.'' Police say they can't remove him.
Images:
Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Wiirdo
Boolysteed
Piranesi
Phaze_Zilla
Sharky
NetNed
We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward your feedback!
Email: Pheonix
Email: PhoneBoy
Voicemail: 253-237-3321
The Lotus Effect is a Value for Value podcast! Did you get something out of this show? Put a number to it and send it to us using:
A Podcasting 2.0 compliant app that can send Satoshis!
Use Paypal to send your fiat fun coupons in (no blankets or water, just cash)
Published 10/21

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Breathing through your nose when you exercise may make your runs easier
The more we exercise, the longer we lounge around, study shows
Should children with diabetes or pre-diabetes go on a low-carb diet?
Ozempic for weight loss is disrupting companies' business model
Mounjaro May Be Better than Fast-Acting Insulin for Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes
AI predictive models shown to be unreliable over time in clinical settings
Large analysis shows high red meat consumption likely to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
California becomes first state to ban four additives in food
Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers
On nutrition: Promising news about cheese
Happiness:
Scientists Prove Gingers Are Totally Normal–Having Been Around for Millions of Years in Other Species
Published 10/14