RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_116361c2-0414-4280-a79a-c86a02ca4ae6 -- Rendered At Thu, 21 May 2026 01:34:39 +0000 Hell & Wellness https://redcircle.com/shows/hell-and-wellness en Hell & Wellness Hell & Wellness Snake oil or miracle cure? That’s the question hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer tackle. Ruby, a comedian, and Kramer, a longtime meditator, yogi and guru chaser, dive deep into the world of meditation apps, juice cleanses, psychedelic therapy, and more. They give you their no-BS take on health and wellness trends and alternative therapies. Think of them as the Siskel & Ebert of wellness, helping you to separate the healthy hacks from the silly quacks. Along the way, you’ll get insights, laughs, and a much needed antidote to the self-important pretentiousness of Goop juicing Burners. 116361c2-0414-4280-a79a-c86a02ca4ae6 Snake oil or miracle cure? That’s the question hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer tackle. Ruby, a comedian, and Kramer, a longtime meditator, yogi and guru chaser, dive deep into the world of meditation apps, juice cleanses, psychedelic therapy, and more. They give you their no-BS take on health and wellness trends and alternative therapies. Think of them as the Siskel & Ebert of wellness, helping you to separate the healthy hacks from the silly quacks. Along the way, you’ll get insights, laughs, and a much needed antidote to the self-important pretentiousness of Goop juicing Burners.

]]> episodic no Hell & Wellness stereoactivemedia@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/116361c2-0414-4280-a79a-c86a02ca4ae6 no full Ep 13 // Stoicism Ep 13 // Stoicism 13 1 Hell & Wellness <p>Stoicism may be a philosophy born of ancient times, but it’s recently made a comeback. Designed to make people more resilient, virtuous, and wise, it was once relied on by slaves to help them in dealing with the difficulty in their lives. Now, it’s frequently touted by tech titans and “thought leaders.” Matt and Rob dive into the implications of stoicism in the modern age.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/">Ilithios</a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/">Stereoactive Media</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>OvABZ49LDmIu66v5zgca<br></p> Stoicism may be a philosophy born of ancient times, but it’s recently made a comeback. Designed to make people more resilient, virtuous, and wise, it was once relied on by slaves to help them in dealing with the difficulty in their lives. Now, it’s frequently touted by tech titans and “thought leaders.” Matt and Rob dive into the implications of stoicism in the modern age.

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media


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]]> <p>Stoicism may be a philosophy born of ancient times, but it’s recently made a comeback. Designed to make people more resilient, virtuous, and wise, it was once relied on by slaves to help them in dealing with the difficulty in their lives. Now, it’s frequently touted by tech titans and “thought leaders.” Matt and Rob dive into the implications of stoicism in the modern age.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">Ilithios</a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">Stereoactive Media</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>OvABZ49LDmIu66v5zgca<br></p> e6a3596f-4927-40f3-8ebc-c90b46ba9f8f https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-13--Stoicism-e15k2hr Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 2195 no full Ep 12 // Shame as a Positive Force Ep 12 // Shame as a Positive Force 12 1 Hell & Wellness <p>Sometimes shame is used to bully, while other times it’s used to teach. Shame has even perhaps worked as a cohesive force on society. In this episode, Matt and Rob discuss the ins and outs of shame and whether it can actually be wielded as a positive force.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> Sometimes shame is used to bully, while other times it’s used to teach. Shame has even perhaps worked as a cohesive force on society. In this episode, Matt and Rob discuss the ins and outs of shame and whether it can actually be wielded as a positive force.

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>Sometimes shame is used to bully, while other times it’s used to teach. Shame has even perhaps worked as a cohesive force on society. In this episode, Matt and Rob discuss the ins and outs of shame and whether it can actually be wielded as a positive force.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> d2f2572e-5b49-4cc0-97d1-2c3d97ce830d https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-12--Shame-as-a-Positive-Force-e108giu Tue, 11 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1908 yes full Ep 11 // Silent Meditation Retreats Ep 11 // Silent Meditation Retreats 11 1 Hell & Wellness <p>Silent meditation retreats are an immersive way to go deeper into one’s meditation practice – and we mean <em>really</em> deep. In this episode, Rob discusses Vipassana retreats that involve ten days of not talking while Matt explains his experience at a three-day retreat guided by Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg. Is it worth going silent like this? What are the challenges? And just how does one do walking meditation? Tune in to learn all about turning down the volume in your head via Vipassana.</p> Silent meditation retreats are an immersive way to go deeper into one’s meditation practice – and we mean really deep. In this episode, Rob discusses Vipassana retreats that involve ten days of not talking while Matt explains his experience at a three-day retreat guided by Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg. Is it worth going silent like this? What are the challenges? And just how does one do walking meditation? Tune in to learn all about turning down the volume in your head via Vipassana.

]]> <p>Silent meditation retreats are an immersive way to go deeper into one’s meditation practice – and we mean <em>really</em> deep. In this episode, Rob discusses Vipassana retreats that involve ten days of not talking while Matt explains his experience at a three-day retreat guided by Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg. Is it worth going silent like this? What are the challenges? And just how does one do walking meditation? Tune in to learn all about turning down the volume in your head via Vipassana.</p> 1804cc68-166e-46d0-b22d-f309d8689fdc https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-11--Silent-Meditation-Retreats-evnrbv Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 2209 yes full Ep 10 // Ayahuasca Ep 10 // Ayahuasca 10 1 Hell & Wellness <p>Ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic tea from the Amazon has become a trendy, life-altering brew consumed by hipsters, Silicon Valley, and the yoga crowd. Many say it’s the most significant spiritual experience of their lives. Others claim it’s like “10 years of psychotherapy in one night.” But what is it? How do you take it? And how did drinking a South American psychoactive brew become just as popular as microdosing, CBD, and partying in Tulum? Matt and Rob go deep to discuss the benefits and misconceptions surrounding this traditional spiritual medicine. Buckle up.</p> <p><br></p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> Ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic tea from the Amazon has become a trendy, life-altering brew consumed by hipsters, Silicon Valley, and the yoga crowd. Many say it’s the most significant spiritual experience of their lives. Others claim it’s like “10 years of psychotherapy in one night.” But what is it? How do you take it? And how did drinking a South American psychoactive brew become just as popular as microdosing, CBD, and partying in Tulum? Matt and Rob go deep to discuss the benefits and misconceptions surrounding this traditional spiritual medicine. Buckle up.


/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>Ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic tea from the Amazon has become a trendy, life-altering brew consumed by hipsters, Silicon Valley, and the yoga crowd. Many say it’s the most significant spiritual experience of their lives. Others claim it’s like “10 years of psychotherapy in one night.” But what is it? How do you take it? And how did drinking a South American psychoactive brew become just as popular as microdosing, CBD, and partying in Tulum? Matt and Rob go deep to discuss the benefits and misconceptions surrounding this traditional spiritual medicine. Buckle up.</p> <p><br></p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> 9b13b17a-8fe1-4187-a2ea-6ca8aace4b55 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-10--Ayahuasca-euaid7 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:20:50 +0000 3360 yes full Ep 9 // Conspiracy Theory Addiction Ep 9 // Conspiracy Theory Addiction 9 1 Hell & Wellness <p>Conspiracy theories have gone mainstream. From old standards like Area 51 to relative newcomers like QAnon, people can’t get enough of conspiratorial thinking. Could it be that they’re actually <em>addicted</em>?</p> <p>In this episode, Matt and Rob examine the concept of conspiracy theory addiction. Along the way, they get into the underlying conditions that may cause conspiracy theories to take root and grab hold of people's attention and, in extreme cases, impact their mental health.</p> <p>“You 100% should NOT miss this episode!” -The Elders of Zion</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> Conspiracy theories have gone mainstream. From old standards like Area 51 to relative newcomers like QAnon, people can’t get enough of conspiratorial thinking. Could it be that they’re actually addicted?

In this episode, Matt and Rob examine the concept of conspiracy theory addiction. Along the way, they get into the underlying conditions that may cause conspiracy theories to take root and grab hold of people's attention and, in extreme cases, impact their mental health.

“You 100% should NOT miss this episode!” -The Elders of Zion

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>Conspiracy theories have gone mainstream. From old standards like Area 51 to relative newcomers like QAnon, people can’t get enough of conspiratorial thinking. Could it be that they’re actually <em>addicted</em>?</p> <p>In this episode, Matt and Rob examine the concept of conspiracy theory addiction. Along the way, they get into the underlying conditions that may cause conspiracy theories to take root and grab hold of people&#39;s attention and, in extreme cases, impact their mental health.</p> <p>“You 100% should NOT miss this episode!” -The Elders of Zion</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> 040bafef-3854-43fa-923b-1ad7e824cb15 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-9--Conspiracy-Theory-Addiction-erbkdj Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:22:48 +0000 1795 yes full Ep 8 // Michael Pollan & Headspace Ep 8 // Michael Pollan & Headspace 8 1 Hell & Wellness <p>Matt and Rob go for a deep dive into the work of author Michael Pollan and the impact he’s had on how America eats and views psychedelics. They focus on two of Pollan’s seminal books: ‘The Omnivore’s Dilemma’ and ‘How to Change Your Mind.’</p> <p>They then debate each other on the efficacy and use of the Headspace guided meditation app. Is it a good way to onboard folks into meditation or does it represent everything that can go wrong when capitalism meets mindfulness?</p> <p>00:00 - Intro + Disclaimer<br> 01:59 - Michael Pollan<br> 21:36 - Headspace<br> 41:10 - Outro</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> Matt and Rob go for a deep dive into the work of author Michael Pollan and the impact he’s had on how America eats and views psychedelics. They focus on two of Pollan’s seminal books: ‘The Omnivore’s Dilemma’ and ‘How to Change Your Mind.’

They then debate each other on the efficacy and use of the Headspace guided meditation app. Is it a good way to onboard folks into meditation or does it represent everything that can go wrong when capitalism meets mindfulness?

00:00 - Intro + Disclaimer
01:59 - Michael Pollan
21:36 - Headspace
41:10 - Outro

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>Matt and Rob go for a deep dive into the work of author Michael Pollan and the impact he’s had on how America eats and views psychedelics. They focus on two of Pollan’s seminal books: ‘The Omnivore’s Dilemma’ and ‘How to Change Your Mind.’</p> <p>They then debate each other on the efficacy and use of the Headspace guided meditation app. Is it a good way to onboard folks into meditation or does it represent everything that can go wrong when capitalism meets mindfulness?</p> <p>00:00 - Intro + Disclaimer<br> 01:59 - Michael Pollan<br> 21:36 - Headspace<br> 41:10 - Outro</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> 64fd68d0-3625-4dac-941d-01e2ce934e57 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-8--Michael-Pollan--Headspace-epr0ev Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:46:41 +0000 2533 yes full Ep 7 // Intermittent Fasting, Runkeeper, & The Marshmallow Test Ep 7 // Intermittent Fasting, Runkeeper, & The Marshmallow Test 7 1 Hell & Wellness <p>Feels like everyone is switching between fasting and eating on a regular schedule these days. It’s called intermittent fasting. Is it a good idea? Also, Matt explains his newfound life as a runner and what it’s like to use a leading running app like Runkeeper. And Rob roasts the Marshmallow Test, one of the most famous psychological experiments ever conducted. Does it really measure a child’s ability to delay gratification?</p> <p>01:56 - Intermittent Fasting<br> 14:38 - Runkeeper<br> 24:04 - The Marshmallow Test<br> 00:00 - Outro</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> Feels like everyone is switching between fasting and eating on a regular schedule these days. It’s called intermittent fasting. Is it a good idea? Also, Matt explains his newfound life as a runner and what it’s like to use a leading running app like Runkeeper. And Rob roasts the Marshmallow Test, one of the most famous psychological experiments ever conducted. Does it really measure a child’s ability to delay gratification?

01:56 - Intermittent Fasting
14:38 - Runkeeper
24:04 - The Marshmallow Test
00:00 - Outro

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>Feels like everyone is switching between fasting and eating on a regular schedule these days. It’s called intermittent fasting. Is it a good idea? Also, Matt explains his newfound life as a runner and what it’s like to use a leading running app like Runkeeper. And Rob roasts the Marshmallow Test, one of the most famous psychological experiments ever conducted. Does it really measure a child’s ability to delay gratification?</p> <p>01:56 - Intermittent Fasting<br> 14:38 - Runkeeper<br> 24:04 - The Marshmallow Test<br> 00:00 - Outro</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> 32d8cca4-4434-45b6-9dbe-58be3bc35624 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-7--Intermittent-Fasting--Runkeeper---The-Marshmallow-Test-eoiaib Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 2196 yes full Ep 6 // New Year’s Resolutions & Tulum Ep 6 // New Year’s Resolutions & Tulum 6 1 Hell & Wellness <p>Seems like everybody commits to New Year’s Resolutions. But are they worth it and is it healthy to make them? How do resolutions stack up to setting everyday, achievable goals?&nbsp;</p> <p>And what’s up with Tulum? It’s been a popular wellness destination for people looking to experience everything from massive beach festivals to spiritual awakenings. But why did organizers of a recent multi-day arts fest think it was OK to party unsafely during a global pandemic? And how does Tulum reflect our best or worst behaviors?</p> <p>01:35 - New Year’s Resolutions<br> 14:17 - Tulum<br> 32:42 - Outro</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> Seems like everybody commits to New Year’s Resolutions. But are they worth it and is it healthy to make them? How do resolutions stack up to setting everyday, achievable goals? 

And what’s up with Tulum? It’s been a popular wellness destination for people looking to experience everything from massive beach festivals to spiritual awakenings. But why did organizers of a recent multi-day arts fest think it was OK to party unsafely during a global pandemic? And how does Tulum reflect our best or worst behaviors?

01:35 - New Year’s Resolutions
14:17 - Tulum
32:42 - Outro

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>Seems like everybody commits to New Year’s Resolutions. But are they worth it and is it healthy to make them? How do resolutions stack up to setting everyday, achievable goals? </p> <p>And what’s up with Tulum? It’s been a popular wellness destination for people looking to experience everything from massive beach festivals to spiritual awakenings. But why did organizers of a recent multi-day arts fest think it was OK to party unsafely during a global pandemic? And how does Tulum reflect our best or worst behaviors?</p> <p>01:35 - New Year’s Resolutions<br> 14:17 - Tulum<br> 32:42 - Outro</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> c36b9edd-a312-4181-8432-0ab552c7c784 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-6--New-Years-Resolutions--Tulum-eo47t8 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:10:52 +0000 2025 yes full Ep 5 // Nonviolent Communication, Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar, & Marie Kondo Ep 5 // Nonviolent Communication, Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar, & Marie Kondo 5 1 Hell & Wellness <p>What is nonviolent communication, and could it be violent in the wrong form? Was Dr. Bragg’s championing of apple cider vinegar as a health elixir quackery or visionary? And you’ve likely heard of Marie Kondo’s book, 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up'–how does tidying up actually relate to personal health and wellness?</p> <p>01:51 - Nonviolent Communication<br> 18:05 - Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar<br> 28:05 - Marie Kondo<br> 39:10 - Outro</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> What is nonviolent communication, and could it be violent in the wrong form? Was Dr. Bragg’s championing of apple cider vinegar as a health elixir quackery or visionary? And you’ve likely heard of Marie Kondo’s book, 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up'–how does tidying up actually relate to personal health and wellness?

01:51 - Nonviolent Communication
18:05 - Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar
28:05 - Marie Kondo
39:10 - Outro

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>What is nonviolent communication, and could it be violent in the wrong form? Was Dr. Bragg’s championing of apple cider vinegar as a health elixir quackery or visionary? And you’ve likely heard of Marie Kondo’s book, &#39;The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up&#39;–how does tidying up actually relate to personal health and wellness?</p> <p>01:51 - Nonviolent Communication<br> 18:05 - Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar<br> 28:05 - Marie Kondo<br> 39:10 - Outro</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Ilithios</u></a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>El Jezel</u></a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow"><u>Stereoactive Media</u></a></p> 4a04d486-5c03-4734-914d-fee559ad6a81 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-5--Nonviolent-Communication--Braggs-Apple-Cider-Vinegar---Marie-Kondo-enhkov Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:20:19 +0000 2414 yes full Ep 4 // Conspirituality Ep 4 // Conspirituality 4 1 Hell & Wellness <p>At the intersection of belief in conspiracy theories and the search for spiritual meaning exists the hybrid known as “conspirituality.” In our fourth episode, hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer discuss how these two groups manage to come together across political divides to form an interesting, if troubling, new group.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/">Ilithios</a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/">Stereoactive Media</a></p> At the intersection of belief in conspiracy theories and the search for spiritual meaning exists the hybrid known as “conspirituality.” In our fourth episode, hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer discuss how these two groups manage to come together across political divides to form an interesting, if troubling, new group.

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>At the intersection of belief in conspiracy theories and the search for spiritual meaning exists the hybrid known as “conspirituality.” In our fourth episode, hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer discuss how these two groups manage to come together across political divides to form an interesting, if troubling, new group.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://ilithios.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">Ilithios</a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">Stereoactive Media</a></p> a22ea3fb-b491-4171-88a0-3decaad293a1 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-4--Conspirituality-emu68b Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:14:06 +0000 1885 yes full Ep 3 // Microdosing, Spiritual Bypassing, & Shaman Durek, Spiritual Advisor to the Stars Ep 3 // Microdosing, Spiritual Bypassing, & Shaman Durek, Spiritual Advisor to the Stars 3 1 Hell & Wellness <p>&nbsp;Is microdosing worth it? What exactly is spiritual bypassing and who's doing it? And who is Shaman Durek and what's he selling? It's the third episode of 'Hell &amp; Wellness,' and hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer are back to review health and wellness trends and traditions.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/el15ik/metadata/edit">Ilithios</a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/">Stereoactive Media</a></p>  Is microdosing worth it? What exactly is spiritual bypassing and who's doing it? And who is Shaman Durek and what's he selling? It's the third episode of 'Hell & Wellness,' and hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer are back to review health and wellness trends and traditions.

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p> Is microdosing worth it? What exactly is spiritual bypassing and who&#39;s doing it? And who is Shaman Durek and what&#39;s he selling? It&#39;s the third episode of &#39;Hell &amp; Wellness,&#39; and hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer are back to review health and wellness trends and traditions.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/el15ik/metadata/edit" rel="nofollow">Ilithios</a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">Stereoactive Media</a></p> 34850f48-702b-4cf9-9163-dee2670c2adb https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-3--Microdosing--Spiritual-Bypassing---Shaman-Durek--Spiritual-Advisor-to-the-Stars-elkdgp Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0000 2126 yes full Ep 2 // Impossible Burgers, Buddhist Meditation, & 'Unwell' on Netflix Ep 2 // Impossible Burgers, Buddhist Meditation, & 'Unwell' on Netflix 2 1 Hell & Wellness <p>How do Impossible Burgers measure up to meat-based burgers–or just straight up vegetables for that matter? Is Buddhist meditation worth the time and effort? And is Netflix's 'Unwell' series a good look at health and wellness trends? It's the second episode of 'Hell &amp; Wellness,' and hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer are back to review health and wellness trends and traditions.&nbsp;</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/el15ik/metadata/edit">Ilithios</a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/">Stereoactive Media</a></p> How do Impossible Burgers measure up to meat-based burgers–or just straight up vegetables for that matter? Is Buddhist meditation worth the time and effort? And is Netflix's 'Unwell' series a good look at health and wellness trends? It's the second episode of 'Hell & Wellness,' and hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer are back to review health and wellness trends and traditions. 

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>How do Impossible Burgers measure up to meat-based burgers–or just straight up vegetables for that matter? Is Buddhist meditation worth the time and effort? And is Netflix&#39;s &#39;Unwell&#39; series a good look at health and wellness trends? It&#39;s the second episode of &#39;Hell &amp; Wellness,&#39; and hosts Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer are back to review health and wellness trends and traditions. </p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/el15ik/metadata/edit" rel="nofollow">Ilithios</a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">Stereoactive Media</a></p> 24e80c43-fb49-41c2-9ed3-53f5026f7f2f https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-2--Impossible-Burgers--Buddhist-Meditation---Unwell-on-Netflix-el15ik Wed, 14 Oct 2020 02:39:49 +0000 1943 yes full Ep 1 // Juice Fasts, Standing Desks, & Frequency Healing Ep 1 // Juice Fasts, Standing Desks, & Frequency Healing 1 1 Hell & Wellness <p>Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, 'Hell &amp; Wellness,' hosted by Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer. Think of them as Siskel and Ebert for health and wellness trends and traditions. Will juice fasting get rated as "hell?" Will standing desks be deemed "well?" And what is up with this dude on 'Real Housewives of Wherever the Hell’ and his claimed ability to heal people–and what was that he said about cancer??&nbsp;</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="//">Ilithios</a> + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/">Stereoactive Media</a></p> Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, 'Hell & Wellness,' hosted by Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer. Think of them as Siskel and Ebert for health and wellness trends and traditions. Will juice fasting get rated as "hell?" Will standing desks be deemed "well?" And what is up with this dude on 'Real Housewives of Wherever the Hell’ and his claimed ability to heal people–and what was that he said about cancer?? 

/// Music by Ilithios + El Jezel /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, &#39;Hell &amp; Wellness,&#39; hosted by Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer. Think of them as Siskel and Ebert for health and wellness trends and traditions. Will juice fasting get rated as &#34;hell?&#34; Will standing desks be deemed &#34;well?&#34; And what is up with this dude on &#39;Real Housewives of Wherever the Hell’ and his claimed ability to heal people–and what was that he said about cancer?? </p> <p>/// Music by Ilithios + <a href="https://eljezel.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">El Jezel</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">Stereoactive Media</a></p> 0a80fb95-725f-4145-aba7-1d6b8104af01 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Ep-1--Juice-Fasts--Standing-Desks---Frequency-Healing-ejufoo Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000 1674 yes trailer Primer: About the Podcast Primer: About the Podcast 1 Hell & Wellness <p>'Hell &amp; Wellness' is a new podcast hosted by Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer. Subscribe now to get the 1st episode in your feed on Tuesday, Sep. 29th!</p> <p>Matt Ruby is a comedian and dabbler in the health and wellness space. And Rob Kramer is a longtime meditator, yogi, and wellness neurotic who gave up guru chasing years ago. The hosts seek ways to improve their lives and enhance their overall wellness. But neither of them have much patience for the pretensions, BS, or quackery that run rampant in the wellness space. Think of them as the Siskel &amp; Ebert for wellness as they discuss and review everything from traditions to trends. Along the way, they’ll separate the useful from the useless. The pure from the poison. And the hacks from the quacks.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://www.ilithios.com/">Ilithios</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/">Stereoactive Media</a></p> 'Hell & Wellness' is a new podcast hosted by Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer. Subscribe now to get the 1st episode in your feed on Tuesday, Sep. 29th!

Matt Ruby is a comedian and dabbler in the health and wellness space. And Rob Kramer is a longtime meditator, yogi, and wellness neurotic who gave up guru chasing years ago. The hosts seek ways to improve their lives and enhance their overall wellness. But neither of them have much patience for the pretensions, BS, or quackery that run rampant in the wellness space. Think of them as the Siskel & Ebert for wellness as they discuss and review everything from traditions to trends. Along the way, they’ll separate the useful from the useless. The pure from the poison. And the hacks from the quacks.

/// Music by Ilithios /// Produced by Stereoactive Media

]]> <p>&#39;Hell &amp; Wellness&#39; is a new podcast hosted by Matt Ruby and Rob Kramer. Subscribe now to get the 1st episode in your feed on Tuesday, Sep. 29th!</p> <p>Matt Ruby is a comedian and dabbler in the health and wellness space. And Rob Kramer is a longtime meditator, yogi, and wellness neurotic who gave up guru chasing years ago. The hosts seek ways to improve their lives and enhance their overall wellness. But neither of them have much patience for the pretensions, BS, or quackery that run rampant in the wellness space. Think of them as the Siskel &amp; Ebert for wellness as they discuss and review everything from traditions to trends. Along the way, they’ll separate the useful from the useless. The pure from the poison. And the hacks from the quacks.</p> <p>/// Music by <a href="https://www.ilithios.com/" rel="nofollow">Ilithios</a> /// Produced by <a href="https://www.stereoactivemedia.com/" rel="nofollow">Stereoactive Media</a></p> 952cedb9-bf4c-4dbf-8d7f-f25a7d939d4d https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellandwellness/episodes/Primer-About-the-Podcast-ejtuuc Sun, 20 Sep 2020 19:15:41 +0000 106 no