The Lotus Effect

Your hosts Pheonix and PhoneBoy talk about health, happiness, and the pursuit of a higher consciousness.
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Last Episode : September 16, 2023 9:28pm
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Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
In Honor of Herbert Spencer Pearson
Health:
FDA Approves Generics of ADHD Medication Vyvanse for Children 6 and Up
The Key Ingredient That's NOT In Your Toothpaste
Latest obesity drug not cost-effective for adolescents
Budget Ozempic TikTok Trend: Using Laxatives for Weight Loss Is a Terrible Idea
Getting Enough Sleep Can 'Clean' Your Brain and Decrease Your Alzheimer's Risk
Woman Says Her Daughter Was Sex Trafficked After School Hid Gender Transition
Happiness:
Man Used 80 Discarded Vape Batteries to Power an Electric Scooter Proving the Importance of E-Waste
All work and no play will really make life dull, new research reveals
Toast and Jam:
Olive Oil
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
Ron DeSantis Confirms He Would Not Legalize Adult Use if Elected President, Warns of Fentanyl-Laced Pot
Connecticut Launches New Fund To Support Social Equity Marijuana Businesses
Avoid cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving, say experts
Half a Million Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone Confiscated by San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office in One Week
Psilocybin Associated With ‘Significantly’ Reduced Symptoms Of Major Depression After One Dose, American Medical Association Study Finds
Back of the Napkin:
Ron DeSantis Confirms He Would Not Legalize Adult Use if Elected President, Warns of Fentanyl-Laced Pot
Connecticut Launches New Fund To Support Social Equity Marijuana Businesses
Avoid cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving, say experts
Half a Million Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone Confiscated by San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office in One Week
Psilocybin Associated With ‘Significantly’ Reduced Symptoms Of Major Depression After One Dose, American Medical Association Study Finds
Dishonorable Mentions:
Fitness Instructor Dead at 33 Following Double Cardiac Arrest
Researcher 'self-experimented' to compare a vegan diet with eating meat—this is what he found
Chicago Mayor Johnson Moves Toward City-Run Grocery Stores
Delta Hires Tom Brady As Strategic Advisor
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RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Boolysteed
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Email: PhoneBoy
Voicemail: 253-237-3321
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Published Saturday

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Links:
Bowl After Bowl
Vinnie Tortorich Episode 1977 where PhoneBoy was a guest. Download the episode.
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Wiirdo
cottongin
Netned
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Published 09/09

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Health:
New transistor measures glucose in saliva
Pink Slime Returns: Viral TikTok Video Exposes Disturbing Production Of Sliced Ham
These Common Medications Can Cause Dehydration
Extreme dietary habits for carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy
Smoking found to significantly increase the risk of depression
How Ozempic, GLP-1 Drugs Can Affect You at Every Age from Teens to Seniors
Here’s How Much More Ozempic Costs in the U.S. Compared to Other Countries
Even a Small Decrease in Plaque Levels Can Drop Heart Attack Risk by 25 Percent
Mushroom pickers urged to avoid foraging books on Amazon that appear to be written by AI
Happiness:
A 5-Year-Old’s Lemonade Stand in Seattle Raised Over $17,000 for Victims of Maui Wildfires
13 Warning Signs That Your Girlfriend Isn’t Sexually Attracted To You
Stray Dog Escapes Michigan Shelter 3 Times in Order to Find New Home Among Elderly Care Facility
Toast and Jam:
I Should Report my Racist Lyft Driver, Right?
The letter I sent in June
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
Ron DeSantis Confirms He Would Not Legalize Adult Use if Elected President, Warns of Fentanyl-Laced Pot
Connecticut Launches New Fund To Support Social Equity Marijuana Businesses
Avoid cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving, say experts
Half a Million Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone Confiscated by San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office in One Week
Psilocybin Associated With ‘Significantly’ Reduced Symptoms Of Major Depression After One Dose, American Medical Association Study Finds
Back of the Napkin:
Ron DeSantis Confirms He Would Not Legalize Adult Use if Elected President, Warns of Fentanyl-Laced Pot
Connecticut Launches New Fund To Support Social Equity Marijuana Businesses
Avoid cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving, say experts
Half a Million Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone Confiscated by San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office in One Week
Psilocybin Associated With ‘Significantly’ Reduced Symptoms Of Major Depression After One Dose, American Medical Association Study Finds
Dishonorable Mentions:
Suspected PRC Cyber Actors Continue to Globally Exploit Barracuda ESG Zero-Day Vulnerability
New York subway system disables feature that could let stalkers track your trips
Spyware Vendor Hacked
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Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Wiirdo
Sharky
SirVo
We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward your feedback!
Email: Pheonix
Email: PhoneBoy
Voicemail: 253-237-3321
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Published 09/02

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Lampshades Are Turned into Indoor Air Purifiers by Applying “Clever” New Coating
North Carolina hospitals have sued thousands of their patients, new report finds
Supermarket AI meal planner suggests chlorine gas and ant-poison recipes
Angry Tech News #73
The Pros and Cons of Using ChatGPT Like a Personal Trainer
Daily Screen Time Tied to Developmental Delays in Toddlers, Study Finds
Plant-based straws touted as eco-friendly may contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Playing catch-up on weekends may not improve cardiovascular cost of sleep loss
Happiness:
‘I Celebrated My 90th Birthday by Jumping Out of a Plane at 12,000 Feet’
Airline Pilot Reunites 9-Year-Old with Her Beloved Doll Lost Half a World Away
Toast and Jam:
Hot Death Uno
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
Hulk Hogan, 70, Swaps Opioids and Alcohol for CBD
Obscure Cannabis Components ‘Hold Therapeutic Promise’ For Treating Skin Problems Like Acne and Psoriasis, Study Finds
Back of the Napkin:
ChatGPT 'Politically Biased Toward Left' In The US & Beyond: New Research Finds
Spoofing an Apple device and tricking users into sharing sensitive data
The Shadow Access Impact Report
Dishonorable Mentions:
OS 16.1 Introduces New Copy-and-Paste Permission Settings on Per-App Basis
Germany's booze-free beer boom
Images:
Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Wiirdo
Sharky
SirVo
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 08/26

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Despite social media claims, Borax is not safe to consume
Study: suggests inflammation drives social media use
Study identifies new drug target for preventing fatty liver disease
Doctors Sound The Alarm Over Latest Obesity Drug Risk
‘Real Housewives’ Star Says She Was Shamed for Using Ozempic
A Drug Prescribed For Weight Loss Could Help Improve Associative Learning In People With Obesity
How Are Energy Drinks Draining Your Brain's Power?
Is There Meat Glue in Your Food? How restaurants may be faking your steak (or sushi)
Seasonal Affective Disorder Can Affect You in the Summer Too
Happiness:
Is science getting closer to the brain center for male libido?
Police Officer Jumps Fence to Save Chained Dog from Fire, Not Giving Up Even When Heat Turned Severe
‘My Brother Died a Hero’ Going Back to Save 4 Seniors in Maui Wildfire
Toast and Jam:
Hot Death Uno
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
Cannabis Can Bring Us Closer To God
Butter Together
Health Insurance Premiums Decrease in States With Legal Medical Cannabis
Too High? Say Hello To The Product That Will Fix Your Problem
Back of the Napkin:
Answers leave questions in Plate & Bowl public posting
A totaled Tesla was sold for parts in the U.S. but came back online in Ukraine — here’s what happened
An Iowa school district is using ChatGPT to decide which books to ban
Dishonorable Mentions:
After Canada Starts Taxing News Links, Canadians Are Upset That They Can’t Follow News Of Wildfires On Facebook
Amazon Wants to Deliver Your Order Without a Box, But Neighbors May See Your Snore Strips
'Performative Work': Workers In India & Japan Spend The Most Time 'Looking Busy' At Work
Connecticut State Police Now Being Investigated By The DOJ For Falsifying Traffic Stop Demographic Data
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Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Wiirdo
Sharky
Mama T
We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward your feedback!
Email: Pheonix
Email: PhoneBoy
Voicemail: 253-237-3321
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Published 08/19

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Health:
Neonatal, Infant, and Under Age Five Vaccine Doses Routinely Given in Developed Nations and Their Association With Mortality Rates
FDA Approves Lodoco, First Anti-Inflammatory Drug for Cardiovascular Disease. Here's Why It's a Big Deal
A regular visit with your doctor is quickly becoming a thing of the past
Long-Term Use Of Popular Acid Reflux Drugs May Increase Risk Of Dementia; Know Alternative Strategies
Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs Under Safety Review for Risk of Suicidal Thoughts
Insurance Providers Are Halting Coverage of Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs
Transgender Policies Put Doctors And Patients At Risk, Says Medical Group
Court Bans Religious Vaccine Exemptions For Connecticut Children
'Conscience' bills let medical providers opt out of providing a wide range of care
Life's Little Joys Like Coffee, Music Can Boost Brain Power: Study
Happiness:
Hero Post Office Worker Saves Senior From Sending Thousands of Dollars to a Scammer
Scam alert! Beware of strangers wanting info, money ‘out of the blue’
College Athlete Learns His Teammate Donates Plasma to Afford School–So He Gave Him His Scholarship
Origins of the game Clue
Toast and Jam:
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
Study Shows Marijuana Is ‘Significantly Associated’ With Reduced Use Of Unregulated Opioids
Woman Says Disney Imagery ‘Hijacked’ Her Experience In Ketamine Study
Border Officials Seize 2,000 Pounds of Pot Disguised As Frozen Waffles
How drugs can warp your sense of time
Dr. Bronner’s Workers Who Received Company-Funded Ketamine Therapy Coverage Report ‘Dramatic Improvements’ In Mental Health
Back of the Napkin:
Serious Security: Why learning to touch-type could protect you from audio snooping
“Downfall” bug affects years of Intel CPUs, can leak encryption keys and more
Dishonorable Mentions:
Amazon won’t stop sending tortured woman unwanted boxes of shoes
Biden Admin Has No Record Of Marijuana Letter Cited By DEA Head In Congressional Testimony
Images:
Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Wiirdo
Sharky
marykateultra
NetNed
memes1337
Boolysteed
We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward your feedback!
Email: Pheonix
Email: PhoneBoy
Voicemail: 253-237-3321
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Published 08/12

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Is venting good for your health?
Weight Watchers Is Pivoting to Ozempic. Influencers Aren’t Following
Ozempic and Mounjaro Could Cause Stomach Paralysis. What to Know
A Vegetarian Diet May Help Improve Your Cholesterol, Blood Sugar Levels and Lead to Weight Loss
Study shows both men and women who are vegetarian face increased risk of hip fracture
Vegan raw food diet influencer Zhanna D’Art dies of suspected starvation: report
Change in access to fast food linked to population health
School meals would be even healthier if compliant with US nutrition standards, study finds
For the first time researchers restore feeling and lasting movement in man living with quadriplegia
Happiness:
She Lost Her Father’s Ashes but a Stranger Digs 4 Hours Through Trash to Find Them
CNN Hero: Man Helps Barbers Fill Their Shops with Books to Help Kids Find Excitement in Reading
Toast and Jam:
Uber headed to court after San Francisco bicyclist refuses $1 million settlement
The backup driver in the 1st death by a fully autonomous car pleads guilty to endangerment
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
Shroom, Pot Operation Bust at Former Walmart Building Is West Tennessee’s Largest Ever
Illinois Cannabis Among Most Expensive Weed in America, Workplace Accidents
Study Finds No Link Between Off-Hours Pot Smoking, Workplace Accidents
Groundbreaking Trial of Cannabinol Product Shows Better Than Melatonin For Sleep
Arkansas Hemp Firms File Suit Against Delta-8 THC Ban
Mastercard Announces Ban On Debit Card Transactions For Weed Purchases
Back of the Napkin:
Gen Z are teaching each other how to ‘pretend’ to work
Sensitive Police, First Responder Communications Tech Used Flimsy Encryption And Suffered From Numerous Vulnerabilities For Years
Tesla Lied About EV Range, Then Created A Team Built Specifically To Undermine Customer Attempts To Get Help
Electric vehicle cyber security risks and best practices
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Published 08/05

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
What exactly is aspartame and what's the controversy?
Donald Rumsfeld and the Strange History of Aspartame
What you need to know about Ozempic & Mounjaro
Trader Joe’s broccoli cheddar soup recalled over bugs inside florets
Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
Fewer than half of new drugs add substantial therapeutic value over existing treatments, study finds
Benefits Of Daytime Napping For Brain Health: Study Reveals Fascinating Insights
Often, consumers inadvertently give too much credit to 'scientifically studied' product claims
What the WHO Says About How Much Carbs, Fat and Fiber You Should Eat
Why Researchers are Looking at Espresso as a Way to Fight Alzheimer's Disease
Happiness:
Man Whose Dog Ran Away While He Was in a Coma Is Reunited Thanks to Strangers on Internet
Migrating Turtles and Tiny Hatchlings Get a Boost from Workers at a Connecticut Dry Cleaners
11 Ways to Talk Less and Listen More During Conversations
Toast and Jam:
Pheonix's Persuasive Speech
The Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness:
NBA Star Kevin Durant Said Commissioner Smelled Marijuana On Him As He Advocated For Ending THC Testing For Players
The Effects of HHC
Study: Weed Makes ‘Runner’s High’ Even Better
Australia Becomes First Country to Authorize Psilocybin, MDMA Therapy
Psychedelic Toads Invade Arizona After Monsoon Season Kicks In
Back of the Napkin:
Cybersecurity firm Sophos impersonated by new SophosEncrypt ransomware
Nevada Government Begs For A Lawsuit After Rejecting Resident’s ‘GOBK2CA’ License Plate
Peloton Bugs Expose Enterprise Networks to IoT Attacks
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Published 07/29

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Can Ozempic Cause Suicidal Thoughts? Here's What The Research Says
Lisa Marie Presley's Death Linked to Weight Loss Surgery
'Healthy obesity'? Storing fat around waist may not always increase your diabetes risk
Happiness:
Man Takes a Mirror Selfie With The Same Barber for 50 Years–For the Last Time
Toast and Jam:
Demonstration Speech
Back of the Napkin:
Kevin Mitnick, hacker and fugitive turned security consultant, dies at 59
Judge waives state bond in Plate & Bowl
Ninth Circuit Latest Appeals Court To Say TSA Agents Can Be Sued For Constitutional Violations
Images:
Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Mama T
Wiirdo
Sharky
Piranesi
NetNed
Piranesi
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 07/22

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
Exercise Alone Not Effective For Weight Loss, Expert Says
For type 2 diabetics who exercise, some approaches are better than others
Exercise Can Increase Stroke Risk In People With Blocked Arteries, Study Shows
16.5 MILLION Americans at risk of stroke from EXERCISING too hard, study suggests
High Coffee Consumption Increases Risk Of Abdominal Arterial Calcification In People With Hypertension: Study
It's All In Your Mind? Study Says Boost From Morning Coffee May Be A Placebo
How Your Friends and Family May Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Journey
Intermittent fasting could help protect the brain from age-related diseases like Alzheimer's
Lab-Grown Meat Carbon Footprint Potentially Greater than Retail Beef
5 Foods With Low Glycemic Index To Control Blood Sugar Levels
You Don’t Have To Freak Out About Aspartame In Your Diet
Living near green space makes you 2.5 years younger: study
NHS Doctor Reveals The Correct Way Of Pooping For A 'Truly Wonderful Dump'
Happiness
How Toast Changed My Life and Helped Me Stop Binging
Man Jumps in During Freak Storm to Rescue 4 People From Sinking Florida Houseboat
Refire
Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness
Connecticut To Launch Legal Home Cultivation This Weekend
New Poll Shows 61% of Americans Support Legalizing Psychedelic Therapy
Back of the Napkin
Beef Chunks in Gravy
"Music Label Demands Google Delist A Wikipedia Page With Info It Doesn’t Like"
"The Trump FCC Wasted Millions In Broadband Subsidies In A Giant Mess Government Is Still Trying To Clean Up"
"No, Social Media Is Not The Same Thing As Lead Paint"
Images:
Credits:
RevCyberTrucker for the Cavalcade of Stupidity!
Wiirdo
Sharky
NetNed
Piranesi
cottongin
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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Use Paypal to send your fiat fun coupons in (no blankets or water, just cash)
Published 07/01

Sit down, strap in, shut up, and listen! — Pheonix
Health:
"Can Ozempic Treat Addictions Like Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Shopping?"
"Experts Warn Of Ozempic's Serious Side Effects"
"Amy Schumer Says She Stopped Taking Ozempic Because of Severe Side Effects"
"I Was Shamed for Being Overweight. Now I’m Being Shamed for Taking Ozempic"
Low-Dose Aspirin Linked To Anemia, Blood Iron Decline In Older Adults: Study
"The NNT of Aspirin"
"FDA Approves New Medication Class for Teens With Type 2 Diabetes"
"Meet Jennifer Davis. The First Woman to Receive a New Vaccine for Breast Cancer"
"If You Don't Have ADHD, Ritalin and Similar Drugs May Hurt Your Concentration"
"FDA OKs New Gel Eroxon to Treat Erectile Dysfunction"
"'Poo Transplant' May Benefit People With Advanced Liver Disease; Clinical Trial Begins"
"Heavy Drinkers Still Can't Hold Their Liquor"
Happiness
"11-Year-old Boy Determined to Be a Farmer: Rents His Own Land, Breeds Sheep, and Spins Wool"
"Diver Cleaning Ocean Floor Finds New iPhone Still Working in Waterproof Bag–And Returns it to Owner"
"Sealed Vial Reveals the Smell of Ancient Rome With Patchouli Scents From Time of Jesus"
"11 Steps to Stop Caring So Much About Everything"
Refire
Lyft Rider Reports Dangerous Driver, Gets Banned
Pursuit of a Higher Consciousness
"United Airlines Staff At SFO Charged With Stealing Marijuana"
"FDA Releases First-Ever Draft Guidance For Psychedelics Research, Days After Congressional Lawmakers File Bill Asking For It"
"White Supremacist Says MDMA Drove Him Away From Extremist Beliefs"
"NFL Is Putting More Money Into Research On CBD As An Opioid Alternative For Players With Concussions"
"At home, Minnesota residents can possess up to 2 pounds of pot."
Back of the Napkin
"Throw Him Off, Dear. I've Upgraded to First Class, and That Is Now My Seat: Entitled Woman Learns the Hard Way Not to Demand Other's Seat After the Pilot Pulls a Clever Trick on Her"
"Titan Crew Dead From ‘Catastrophic Implosion’"
"Lawyers Who Used ChatGPT In Lieu Of Research Must Pay $5k, Alert Other Judges"
"New Report Exposes Operation Triangulation's Spyware Implant Targeting iOS Devices"
"Aussie PM says, “Shut down your phone every 24 hours for 5 mins” – but that’s not enough on its own"
"A 36-year-old woman from New York has married her A.I. chatbot and now claims she is pregnant by it."
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Published 06/24