# need talk — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 13 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover need talk. Page: Feed: --- ## [Humanity](https://adrianconway.substack.com/p/humanity) _2026-08-19 · Adrian P Conway · Wayward_ Creation Story One: 1:1-2:4a ## [Someone to watch over me](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/someone-to-watch-over-me) _2026-08-18 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Why mattering matters when people come for your dog ## [50+ Things to Read & Watch with Beth & Paige Harbison (So Many Books, Not Enough Time)](https://meetthemess.substack.com/p/50-things-to-read-and-watch-with) _2026-08-18 · Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak · Meet the Mess_ Podcast: Episode 102 [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211649492/3a608c3ecc80d8773d105b86c1afe8c3.mp3) ## [I Am Not a Robot](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/i-am-not-a-robot-ethical-machines) _2026-08-18 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ Learn How to Distinguish Human Consciousness from Other Consciousnesses ## [Un-Mellow Yellow](https://alexandramarshall.substack.com/p/un-mellow-yellow) _2026-08-16 · Alexandra Marshall · An American Who Fled Paris_ Today's missive springs from a dried out husk. Please join us in a prayer for (more) rain. ## [if you stare into the abyss for long enough, it might explode](https://hearttoheartwithana.substack.com/p/if-you-stare-at-the-abyss-for-long) _2026-08-15 · A Personal War_ latest thoughts from Ukraine ## [Digital Minimalism for a Clear Mind + Mindfulblack.com updates](https://elywananda.substack.com/p/digital-minimalism-for-a-clear-mind) _2026-08-14 · Ely Wananda · Ely Wananda_ As I've been thinking a lot about neurodiversity and came to the realisation that some of my online habits are pretty bad for overall wellbeing. In this video I discuss how I'm making changes in this regard. Hopefully you will find some good ideas in there. ## [Everyday Mattering](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/everyday-mattering) _2026-08-11 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ When we feel seen and heard, even the hard things are better. ## [Jen's Book of Summer, Trump's New Hair, Zuckerberg’s Yacht, Perez Hilton, Zendaya, Matty Healy & Gabbriette’s Wedding, and More!](https://meetthemess.substack.com/p/jens-book-of-summer-trumps-new-hair) _2026-08-11 · Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak · Meet the Mess_ Podcast: Episode 101 [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210770566/194ae4e3a25a8a6ee01c2cb49e3f66a1.mp3) ## [The Integrity of Awakening](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/the-integrity-of-awakening) _2026-08-11 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ Don't Lie to Yourself About the Nature of Awakening ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IUyFA94CnPcq) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Why Mattering Matters](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/why-mattering-matters) _2026-08-04 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Imaginary teeth, The Carlyle, and why we need to feel seen ## [AI Software Architects](https://jaketoolson.com/ai-software-architects/) _2026-08-04 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ AI "Software Architects" You know it. I know it. We all know it. The bar for "software architect" has officially hit the floor and started digging. Can't wait for the masterclass where they teach you the ancient art of checking your spelling before you ## [Entangled in Delusions of Control or Security?](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/entangled-in-delusions-of-control) _2026-08-04 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ AI, Looksmaxxing, Cryptocurrency, Social Media: Temptations of the Moment ## [Let's Just Call It the Summer Wrap](https://meetthemess.substack.com/p/lets-just-call-it-the-summer-wrap) _2026-08-04 · Jen Lancaster · Meet the Mess_ Before August Sips Away Like a Bottle of Wine ## [The Pill Comes Due](https://alexandramarshall.substack.com/p/the-pill-comes-due) _2026-08-02 · Alexandra Marshall · An American Who Fled Paris_ Sorting out the contents of a slowly ordering mind. ## [Subject](https://adrianconway.substack.com/p/subject) _2026-07-31 · Adrian P Conway · Wayward_ Short Story ## [Trump Targets Kaitlan Collins, Mitch McConnell's New Pic, Airplane Preachers, Jake Johnson, AnnaLynne McCord, and More!](https://meetthemess.substack.com/p/trump-targets-kaitlan-collins-mitch) _2026-07-28 · Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak · Meet the Mess_ Podcast: Episode 100 [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208792055/2ca6c37ae53a9aabb94e9ab533d3dab3.mp3) ## [The Both/And of Joy](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/the-bothand-of-joy) _2026-07-28 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Takeaways from Joyful, Anyway ## [I am no longer single...and I won a lottery with this damn man!](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/i-am-no-longer-singleand-i-won-a) _2026-07-28 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ Annoucement! ## [Men Who Hate Their Female Friends](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/men-who-hate-their-female-friends) _2026-07-24 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ Okay so there’s this thing about some men and I need to talk about it as I cannot keep it to myself anymore. ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kBSvJzFkN1sx) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [The Concept Of Dating Casually Is A Big Scam](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/the-concept-of-dating-casually-is) _2026-07-22 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ From the pit of hell! ## [AI Love Sickness](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/ai-love-sickness) _2026-07-22 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ “There ain’t no cure for love.” — Leonard Cohen ## [How to Live a Joyful Life](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/how-to-live-a-joyful-life) _2026-07-21 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Observing and reading my way to lasting happiness. ## [Mitch McConnell, Boosie, the Tate Brothers, the End of the World Cup, the truth about Steel Magnolias, and More!](https://meetthemess.substack.com/p/mitch-mcconnell-boosie-the-tate-brothers) _2026-07-21 · Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak · Meet the Mess_ Podcast: Episode 99 [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207877780/a1e0e1c6c64b91a308a878af30e64f7f.mp3) ## [I might be Neurodivergent!](https://elywananda.substack.com/p/i-might-be-neurodivergent) _2026-07-20 · Ely Wananda · Ely Wananda_ Greetings all ## [Ukraine is corrupt? Let's talk about it](https://hearttoheartwithana.substack.com/p/ukraine-is-corrupt-lets-talk-about) _2026-07-19 · A Personal War_ the Madonna Whore complex of politics ## [This Day, Our Day of Rest](https://alexandramarshall.substack.com/p/this-day-our-day-of-rest) _2026-07-19 · Alexandra Marshall · An American Who Fled Paris_ In which we wish you all a happy Sunday and call it a day. See you in two weeks. ## [Finding Your Unique Joy](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/finding-your-unique-joy) _2026-07-14 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ The specificity of joy and looking for Better Things ## [Stereotypes and Archetypes Mothering and Motherhood: A Conversation with Lisa Marchiano](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/stereotypes-and-archetypes-mothering) _2026-07-14 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ I’m delighted to welcome Lisa Marchiano, a Jungian analyst, author, and co-host of the internationally acclaimed podcast This Jungian Life. ## [The Very First Day...](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/the-very-first-day) _2026-07-13 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ ABOUT US- Episode 14 ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0gZMVeVtprvb) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [America's Diarrhea Outbreak, Erling Haaland, Taylor Swift's Wedding Dress, Influencer Lawsuits, and More!](https://meetthemess.substack.com/p/americas-diarrhea-outbreak-erling) _2026-07-12 · Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak · Meet the Mess_ Podcast: Episode 98 [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206719888/4fb2ac60fb0079428d1a9e83425a8b5b.mp3) ## [Worst. Code. I've. Ever. Seen.](https://jaketoolson.com/worst-code-ive-ever-seen/) _2026-07-12 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ Around a few years ago, I helped a friend who, as CEO, was having problems with their CTO and cofounder. They had shared with me that things were constantly breaking, nothing working as expected, and a technical leader who turned combative the moment anyone asked questions. When they first came ## [#53 The case for a three-year Key Stage 3](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/53-the-case-for-a-three-year-key) _2026-07-10 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ For secondary and trust leaders on the case for a three-year Key Stage 3. ## [Supergirl](https://jaketoolson.com/supergirl/) _2026-07-08 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ Nothing about this was super. The plot and acting was about as entertaining as reading the back of a shampoo bottle. I give this 3 shoelaces. ## [Your Life Review](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/your-life-review) _2026-07-08 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ What Can We Learn from Near-Death Experiences About Our Lives? ## [July Book Club: Joyful, Anyway](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/july-book-club-joyful-anyway) _2026-07-07 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ A synopsis and some thoughts ## [To The Utmost Bounds](https://adrianconway.substack.com/p/to-the-utmost-bounds) _2026-07-06 · Adrian P Conway · Wayward_ Creation Story One: 1:1-2:4a ## [Good news from Ukraine! #4](https://hearttoheartwithana.substack.com/p/good-news-from-ukraine-4) _2026-07-05 · A Personal War_ 3 good news bits on Ukraine, from a Ukrainian ## [The Fourth Wall](https://alexandramarshall.substack.com/p/the-fourth-wall) _2026-07-05 · Alexandra Marshall · An American Who Fled Paris_ This 250th, we are searching for cope. ## [Fragments](https://adrianconway.substack.com/p/fragments-d26) _2026-07-03 · Adrian P Conway · Wayward_ #3 ## [#52 Reading aloud in practice: what to do in the classroom](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/52-reading-aloud-in-practice-what) _2026-07-03 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ For secondary teachers and leaders on the case for reading aloud in the classroom. ## [Love Island as Explained by Experts, Taylor & Travis Wedding Rumors -- Plus, a Tiny Kitten!](https://meetthemess.substack.com/p/love-island-as-explained-by-experts) _2026-07-02 · Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak · Meet the Mess_ Podcast: Episode 97 [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204685237/21403f4d9e78cea16a69ae601cada1e4.mp3) ## [AI Is About Optimizing Success, But Not About Truth or Reality](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/ai-is-about-optimizing-success-but) _2026-07-02 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ “There Is No Success Like Failure,” Bob Dylan ## [Arms Wide Open.](https://jaketoolson.com/arms-wide-open/) _2026-07-01 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ Mom. Remember when I managed to burn a hole through my foot when I was about two, which resulted in a skin graft? I don't remember the accident itself, but I remember all the stories you told: how horrifying it was to clean, how careful you had to ## [When Politics Becomes Religion, We Get Stuck in a Zero-Sum Game](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/when-politics-becomes-religion-we) _2026-06-30 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ Truth, Love, and the Golden Rule Go Out the Window and Estrangement Takes Root ## [Denver, Your Breakfast Burritos Suck](https://worldsworstfoodblogger.substack.com/p/denver-your-breakfast-burritos-suck) _2026-06-29 · Tilney Fitzpatrick · World's Worst Food Blogger_ WWFB: Sweeping Generalizations Edition ## [Questions From a Lesbian](https://meetthemess.substack.com/p/questions-from-a-lesbian) _2026-06-29 · Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak · Meet the Mess_ Do Straight Women Find It Hot When a Man Slams a Beer? ## [Relaxing, Reading, and Raya](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/relaxing-reading-and-raya) _2026-06-28 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Wrapping up my three months off ## [The Red String Theory](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/the-red-string-theory) _2026-06-26 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ There is an old Chinese belief that somewhere, invisible to the eye, a red string connects you to the person or people you are meant to find. ## [#51 Reading aloud in practice: the evidence base](https://catherinepriggseducation.substack.com/p/51-reading-aloud-in-practice-the) _2026-06-26 · Catherine Priggs · On substance_ For secondary teachers and leaders on the case for reading aloud in the classroom.