# anya (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover anya. Page: Feed: --- ## Spirituality in the Ancient World: What Have We Lost? _2026-08-20 · Classical Wisdom Speaks_ How Did Beliefs Really Work in the Ancient World?| Michael Satlow on Ancient Religion & Ritual For people in Late Antiquity, gods, spirits and invisible forces weren't simply matters of faith: they were part of everyday reality. What would life feel like if gods, spirits, demons and other invisible beings were as real to you as the people around you? Professor Michael Satlow explores the enchanted… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/925648/episodes/19676258-spirituality-in-the-ancient-world-what-have-we-lost.mp3) ## [what would you do? (our moral compasses are being stress tested)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twodegreeshotter/episodes/what-would-you-do--our-moral-compasses-are-being-stress-tested-e3nfobf) _2026-08-18 · Anya Losik & Kylie Chisholm · Two Degrees Hotter_ this week we're putting our decision-making skills to the test with a series of difficult hypothetical scenarios. what would you do if your friend started dating the worst person you've ever met? if your company accidentally paid you twice? along the way we tackle friendship drama, career crossroads, relationship dilemmas, surprise money, and more. turns out it's very easy to have strong opinions… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1d38c558/podcast/play/124297007/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-16%2F00edbc69-37f9-08e7-1ba3-b23711a2b9af.mp3) ## [this or that: exposing ourselves one question at a time (choosing between bad options for an hour)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twodegreeshotter/episodes/this-or-that-exposing-ourselves-one-question-at-a-time-choosing-between-bad-options-for-an-hour-e3n7umh) _2026-08-11 · Anya Losik & Kylie Chisholm · Two Degrees Hotter_ this week we're putting ourselves through the ultimate personality test: a completely unscientific game of "this or that." from unlimited coffee vs unlimited wine to double your salary vs working three fewer days a week, we're making impossible choices, overexplaining our answers, and learning way too much about each other in the process. expect strong opinions, questionable logic, a few… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1d38c558/podcast/play/124041361/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-10%2Fe687dd8d-235f-d9e7-ac3e-0123f728a8ea.mp3) ## [we rated random adult experiences so you don't have to (0/10: health insurance, 10/10: surprise venmo money)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twodegreeshotter/episodes/we-rated-random-adult-experiences-so-you-dont-have-to-010-health-insurance--1010-surprise-venmo-money-e3msohc) _2026-08-04 · Anya Losik & Kylie Chisholm · Two Degrees Hotter_ all it takes is one trip to the rmv, an oil change, or finding forgotten venmo money to realize you've officially become an adult. this week, we're rating random adult experiences on a completely scientific scale. from getting your security deposit back and memorizing your social security number to understanding health insurance (or attempting to), we're ranking the highs, lows, and surprisingly… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1d38c558/podcast/play/123674604/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-3%2Ff45eb8ef-68af-0210-a314-0deb7c7b6559.mp3) ## [midyear money check-in: raises, reality checks & random purchases we regret (it's giving financially literate)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twodegreeshotter/episodes/midyear-money-check-in-raises--reality-checks--random-purchases-we-regret-its-giving-financially-literate-e3mjsj5) _2026-07-28 · Anya Losik & Kylie Chisholm · Two Degrees Hotter_ back in january, we set our financial goals for 2026, and now we're seeing how things are actually going: are we ahead, behind, or exactly where we thought we'd be? from asking for raises and avoiding lifestyle creep to navigating wedding expenses, home-buying conversations, and the occasional regrettable activewear purchase, we're sharing what's changed, what's stayed the same, and the money… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1d38c558/podcast/play/123383845/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-27%2Faa7abfa3-6a8f-2346-1f78-96c0fc7ad079.mp3) ## [relationship court is back in session!! (plus kylie has something to tell you)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twodegreeshotter/episodes/relationship-court-is-back-in-session---plus-kylie-has-something-to-tell-you-e3m7hfn) _2026-07-21 · Anya Losik & Kylie Chisholm · Two Degrees Hotter_ this week, relationship court is officially back in session. we're diving into some of reddit's messiest dating and relationship dilemmas, from long-distance situationships and mixed signals to trust issues, breakups, and people making decisions that definitely seemed better in their heads. before that, we catch up on our weeks, discuss why interviews are weird, recap a concert, and share a pretty… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1d38c558/podcast/play/122979255/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2Fc7175daa-b6a5-9346-0737-41d9cd4defe7.mp3) ## [plot twist: things we've completely changed our minds about (it's called a ~growth mindset~)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twodegreeshotter/episodes/plot-twist-things-weve-completely-changed-our-minds-about-its-called-a-growth-mindset-e3m14s5) _2026-07-14 · Anya Losik & Kylie Chisholm · Two Degrees Hotter_ we're eating our words this week and talking about all the opinions, beliefs, and life rules we've completely changed our minds about. from coke zero supremacy and ballet flats to people-pleasing, career advice, weddings, workouts, and the myth of ever feeling "caught up," we're revisiting some of our worst takes and biggest perspective shifts. turns out growing up is mostly just realizing you… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1d38c558/podcast/play/122769733/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-13%2F43495bc3-c6e2-d8f1-702c-17a318cae830.mp3) ## What Can Roman Homes Tell Us About Life TODAY? _2026-07-09 · Classical Wisdom Speaks_ What Did Roman Houses Reveal About the People Who Lived Inside Them? | Ancient Architecture & Morality Roman houses were more than places to live—they were reflections of identity, values, status, and ideas about how to live a good life. In this fascinating conversation, Marden Nicholls explores what ancient Roman homes can teach us about architecture, morality, social values, and the relationship… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/925648/episodes/19469066-what-can-roman-homes-tell-us-about-life-today.mp3) ## [some things you couldn't pay us to do (you all stay safe though)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twodegreeshotter/episodes/some-things-you-couldnt-pay-us-to-do-you-all-stay-safe-though-e3lgdr6) _2026-07-07 · Anya Losik & Kylie Chisholm · Two Degrees Hotter_ this week, we're discussing the things you quite literally could not pay us to do. from running without headphones to sharing a bed with a friend as a fully grown adult, we're making the case for some of our most random, specific, and deeply held boundaries. along the way, we get into type-a tendencies, overthinking, airport anxiety, unread emails, discount code hunting, and the many ways we've… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1d38c558/podcast/play/122221862/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-1%2F9866f2ee-b7b6-7d7d-0019-d825232a20b5.mp3) ## Do We Really Have Free Will? _2026-07-02 · Classical Wisdom Speaks_ Do we truly have free will, or are our choices shaped by biology, habits, and unconscious forces? This fascinating panel explores one of humanity's oldest and most important questions. Join philosopher Tamar Gendler, psychologist Jeffrey Schaler, and classicist Michael Fontaine as they debate free will, consciousness, Aristotle, and what ancient wisdom can teach us about making better decisions… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/925648/episodes/19435961-do-we-really-have-free-will.mp3) ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CVhh159BaoRE) _2026-07-02 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## Mesopotamia and the Making of the Modern World _2026-07-02 · Classical Wisdom Speaks_ Mesopotamia and the Making of the Modern World | The Ancient Civilization That Still Shapes Your Life Mesopotamia changed the world. Many of the systems you use every day began thousands of years ago between the Tigris and Euphrates. Assyriologist Selena Wisnom explains why Mesopotamia was far more than the "cradle of civilization." Discover how cuneiform writing, libraries, mathematics,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/925648/episodes/19398741-mesopotamia-and-the-making-of-the-modern-world.mp3) ## [our dream summer day (depending on how much is in our bank account)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twodegreeshotter/episodes/our-dream-summer-day-depending-on-how-much-is-in-our-bank-account-e3le5qi) _2026-06-30 · Anya Losik & Kylie Chisholm · Two Degrees Hotter_ what would your perfect summer day look like with $0? what about $50? what about unlimited money and zero responsibilities? this week we're building our dream summer itineraries at every budget level, debating the best summer activities, and sharing the bucket list items we're determined to cross off before the season ends. anya's favorites: ⁠solar recover after sun moisturizing spray kylie's… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1d38c558/podcast/play/122148114/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-29%2F8a59c92f-d10e-4157-757b-2d0e53aee27a.mp3) ## [friendship audit: how much do we actually know about each other? (years of yapping finally paid off)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twodegreeshotter/episodes/friendship-audit-how-much-do-we-actually-know-about-each-other--years-of-yapping-finally-paid-off-e3l34vr) _2026-06-23 · Anya Losik & Kylie Chisholm · Two Degrees Hotter_ this week, we're conducting a friendship audit. after years of podcast episodes, voice notes, life updates, and approximately one million conversations, we wanted to find out how well we actually know each other. from irrational fears and coffee orders to dream influencer niches, wishlist purchases, and the reality shows we'd (probably) win, we're guessing each other's answers and seeing if all… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1d38c558/podcast/play/121786811/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-21%2F5f4fb0e9-4061-5f42-450e-88aef312b4e3.mp3) ## Secrets of Forgotten Pharaohs _2026-06-18 · Classical Wisdom Speaks_ The Amarna Letters: Love, War & Diplomacy in the Bronze Age World | Eric Cline What can 3,400-year-old diplomatic letters teach us about international politics, trade, misinformation, and human nature? Archaeologist and historian Eric Cline reveals the extraordinary story of the Amarna Letters: hundreds of clay tablets that uncovered a thriving, interconnected Bronze Age world. From royal… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/925648/episodes/19366518-secrets-of-forgotten-pharaohs.mp3) ## [2026 goals check-in: progress, pivots & plot twists (the mid-year reality check)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twodegreeshotter/episodes/2026-goals-check-in-progress--pivots--plot-twists-the-mid-year-reality-check-e3kqkru) _2026-06-16 · Anya Losik & Kylie Chisholm · Two Degrees Hotter_ we're just about halfway through the year, so it's time for a 2026 goals audit. this week we're checking in on the goals we set back in january, from marathon training and wedding planning to low-spend intentions, fitness certifications, sleep goals, and everything in between. we're talking about what's actually going well, the goals we've quietly abandoned, the ones that evolved into something… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1d38c558/podcast/play/121508158/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-15%2F40bb0944-dd53-9a78-e40a-79259087ac54.mp3) ## Life Lessons From the Odyssey: Strength, Resilience, and Purpose _2026-06-11 · Classical Wisdom Speaks_ What can Homer's Odyssey teach us about resilience, trauma, grief, purpose, and living a meaningful life in the modern world? Clinical psychologist Dr. Sam Akbar joins Classical Wisdom Speaks to explore why The Odyssey remains one of the most powerful guides to human psychology ever written. Drawing on her work with trauma survivors and refugees, she reveals how Odysseus, Penelope, and Telemachus… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/925648/episodes/19330119-life-lessons-from-the-odyssey-strength-resilience-and-purpose.mp3) ## The Secret Legacy of Rome's Scholar-Slaves _2026-06-04 · Classical Wisdom Speaks_ Intellectual Slaves in Ancient Rome: The Hidden Minds Behind Roman Literature & Power What is an intellectual slave, and why did some of the most educated people in ancient Rome live in bondage? In this fascinating conversation, Princeton classics professor Harriet Flower reveals the overlooked world of learned slaves and educated freedmen in Republican Rome. Discover how enslaved scholars, poets,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/925648/episodes/19292906-the-secret-legacy-of-rome-s-scholar-slaves.mp3) ## The Power of the Bull _2026-05-28 · Classical Wisdom Speaks_ Why Did Ancient Civilizations Worship Bulls? From the Minotaur to Taurus, explore how bull symbolism shaped mythology, religion, power, and identity across the ancient world. This episode is for anyone fascinated by ancient mythology, symbolism, religion, and the hidden meanings behind ancient cultures. Author and researcher Stephen Palmer explores the history of bull worship in the ancient world,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/925648/episodes/19190121-the-power-of-the-bull.mp3) ## Should We Teach Philosophy to Children? _2026-05-21 · Classical Wisdom Speaks_ Should philosophy start in childhood? Discover how philosophy for children can improve critical thinking, empathy, communication, and emotional resilience in the modern world. This episode is for parents, teachers, students, and anyone interested in philosophy, education, psychology, and child development. Dr. Maria Kasmirli explores why philosophy should be introduced to children from an early… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/925648/episodes/19190094-should-we-teach-philosophy-to-children.mp3) ## Does Ancient History Have A Future? _2026-05-14 · Classical Wisdom Speaks_ What Is the Future of Ancient History? In this deep, thought-provoking discussion, leading historians and philosophers explore what “ancient history” really means, how it’s taught today, and why it matters more than ever. If you’re interested in history, philosophy, education, or the future of the humanities, this episode will challenge how you think about the ancient world—and your place in it.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/925648/episodes/19176588-does-ancient-history-have-a-future.mp3) ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/91n7lTSbf4Fq) _2026-05-14 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Gang stalking Neighbors!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-jones71/episodes/Gang-stalking-Neighbors-e3c6ld1) _2025-12-11 · Lisa Jones · Out the Pod-Cast'N Anya_ Some of us live in areas where we are being tracked and stalked by our family as well as strangers. Your neighbors do certain things to annoy you and intimidate you to get a reaction to make you seem crazy or commit suicide. It's a crazy tactic to keep people stagnant or to just give up on their spiritual path towards enlightenment. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/11cd9e00/podcast/play/112464737/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-11%2F279ac7cd-dc98-1abe-fd25-159eff81fa48.m4a) ## [Defend your bathroom!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-jones71/episodes/Defend-your-bathroom-e3c6l7h) _2025-12-11 · Lisa Jones · Out the Pod-Cast'N Anya_ Witches and warlocks will use any way possible to get to you and your bathroom is one of these ways without you realizing it. Here I explain my experience and ways to keep those nosy beings away. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/11cd9e00/podcast/play/112464561/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-11%2F61c53c30-e2fd-ec51-5f7f-c15db5b6a770.m4a) ## [How titles keep you trapped!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-jones71/episodes/How-titles-keep-you-trapped-e3c6903) _2025-12-11 · Lisa Jones · Out the Pod-Cast'N Anya_ Family members manipulate you with using titles to keep you stuck in life. These people are just like everybody else with the same ill-willed intentions as strangers. Jealousy is running ramped within these families, and we need to be mindful of who we consider family or close friends. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/11cd9e00/podcast/play/112452035/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-10%2F20d2affb-3eae-2dd4-5ea5-f5ca8172ef0b.m4a) ## [Thank those demons sent UR way](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-jones71/episodes/Thank-those-demons-sent-UR-way-e3c640a) _2025-12-10 · Lisa Jones · Out the Pod-Cast'N Anya_ You are doing something right if demons attack you regularly! let them shine the light on your strengths. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/11cd9e00/podcast/play/112446922/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-10%2Fa847ad13-faba-d0f1-a2bc-22077f73746e.m4a) ## [Is your MOM the BULLY?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-jones71/episodes/Is-your-MOM-the-BULLY-e3c62l3) _2025-12-10 · Lisa Jones · Out the Pod-Cast'N Anya_ In this episode I am explaining how I discovered that my own mother was the biggest bully in my life. That's something that no one wants to ever think of, is their own mother being their OPP! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/11cd9e00/podcast/play/112445539/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-10%2F50b23daf-0092-bf29-2a41-278befcb219a.m4a)