# social skills (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover social skills. Page: Feed: --- ## [Kwame Owusu-Kesse on why education alone won't end poverty](https://thecontextwindowpodcast.substack.com/p/kwame-owusu-kesse-on-why-education) _2026-08-19 · David Deming · The Context Window with David Deming_ Listen now | The CEO of Harlem Children's Zone on the most expensive myth in America and how nuns at a bingo night put him on the path to Harvard and Wall Street [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211725651/a8ebb9a294e7e170a520b7befcadd40d.mp3) ## [How To Be Yourself And Not Care What Others Say With Myke Macapinlac](https://socialconfidencemastery.libsyn.com/how-to-be-yourself-and-not-care-what-others-say-with-myke-macapinlac) _2026-08-18 · Social Confidence Mastery_ In this episode, Myke Macapinlac, Social Skills Coach at Social Confidence Mastery, talks about how to be yourself and not care what others say. Go to https://socialconfidencemastery.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Apply for social skills coaching:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/socialconfidencemastery/How_To_Be_Yourself_And_Not_Care_What_Others_Say.mp3?dest-id=1469816) ## [Treat AI agents like children](https://thecontextwindowpodcast.substack.com/p/treat-ai-agents-like-children) _2026-08-12 · David Deming · The Context Window with David Deming_ Listen now | Product liability and negligence both miss what went wrong at OpenAI vs. Hugging Face [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210807064/3cc37884cae0b9da1293973e6bb98a49.mp3) ## [How To Be Irresistible To Others With Myke Macapinlac](https://socialconfidencemastery.libsyn.com/how-to-be-irresistible-to-others-with-myke-macapinlac) _2026-08-11 · Social Confidence Mastery_ In this episode, Myke Macapinlac, Social Skills Coach at Social Confidence Mastery, talks about how to be irresistible to others. Go to https://socialconfidencemastery.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Apply for social skills coaching:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/socialconfidencemastery/How_To_Be_Irresistible.mp3?dest-id=1469816) ## [Why Your Questions Keep Conversations Shallow](https://social-skills-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/why-your-questions-keep-conversations-shallow) _2026-08-11 · Social Skills Coaching_ Tired of small talk? Want to move past surface-level chats and actually connect with people? Learn how to ask better questions that make people feel valued and eager to share. Patrick King shares specific techniques for deep conversations that work with anyone—the same approach talk show hosts use to keep audiences engaged. Master conversations by leading with genuine curiosity instead of scripts.… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7ed5ae59-ff86-4c01-bd51-465dd1258e4d.mp3) ## [I read the AI usage reports so you don't have to](https://thecontextwindowpodcast.substack.com/p/i-read-the-ai-usage-reports-so-you) _2026-08-05 · David Deming · The Context Window with David Deming_ Listen now | One in ten people use ChatGPT weekly, yet almost no job has changed. What millions of conversations show about work, chatbots, and the rise of agents. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209825579/8b1191f9d15ca8f62da7fda6f5ef2d63.mp3) ## [How To Get A Personality With Myke Macapinlac](https://socialconfidencemastery.libsyn.com/how-to-get-a-personality-with-myke-macapinlac) _2026-08-04 · Social Confidence Mastery_ In this episode, Myke Macapinlac, Social Skills Coach at Social Confidence Mastery, talks about how to get a personality. Go to https://socialconfidencemastery.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Apply for social skills coaching: https://socialconfidencemastery.com/program/ Get… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/socialconfidencemastery/How_To_Get_A_Personality.mp3?dest-id=1469816) ## [Parenting: The hidden value of a simple playdate for kids and parents](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-the-hidden-value-of-a-simple-playdate-for-kids-and-parents) _2026-08-01 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the value of playdates for children and parents. They explore how playdates help children build friendships, develop communication and social skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and grow in confidence, while also creating opportunities for parents to connect and support one another. Gugs Mhlungu is your… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/859bec34-bae3-478d-b70b-b49900761313/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Tino Cuéllar on why AI's biggest winners won't live in Silicon Valley](https://thecontextwindowpodcast.substack.com/p/tino-cuellar-on-why-ais-biggest-winners) _2026-07-29 · David Deming · The Context Window with David Deming_ Listen now | From a border town to the California Supreme Court to keeping watch over Anthropic - plus what Stanford does better than Harvard [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208881668/459a7e9f3858d042edc0aabb07f696b9.mp3) ## [How To Approach Someone With Myke Macapinlac](https://socialconfidencemastery.libsyn.com/how-to-approach-someone-you-want-to-meet-with-myke-macapinlac) _2026-07-28 · Social Confidence Mastery_ In this episode, Myke Macapinlac, Social Skills Coach at Social Confidence Mastery, talks about how to approach someone. Go to https://socialconfidencemastery.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Apply for social skills coaching: https://socialconfidencemastery.com/program/ Get… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/socialconfidencemastery/How_To_Approach_Someone.mp3?dest-id=1469816) ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1t0pmAeCaKoY) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Parenting: Raising children with pets – what are the benefits?](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-raising-children-with-pets-what-are-the-benefits) _2026-07-25 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Tania Holz, an educational psychologist, about the many benefits of growing up with pets. They explore how caring for animals can help children develop empathy, responsibility, and stronger social skills, while also supporting their emotional wellbeing, confidence, and overall development. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/5fc0ed89-7606-4552-a0e3-b4920077de5c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [How social skills can get you paid in the age of AI](https://thecontextwindowpodcast.substack.com/p/how-social-skills-can-get-you-paid) _2026-07-22 · David Deming · The Context Window with David Deming_ Listen now | Good managers are worth far more than their salaries, and the person who closes the sale may become the most valuable link in an AI economy [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207981667/fb43f1a4babb99d2f8ce3aa3e0524359.mp3) ## [How To Stop Freezing Up Under Pressure With Myke Macapinlac](https://socialconfidencemastery.libsyn.com/how-to-stop-freezing-up-under-pressure-with-myke-macapinlac) _2026-07-21 · Social Confidence Mastery_ In this episode, Myke Macapinlac, Social Skills Coach at Social Confidence Mastery, talks about how to stop freezing up under pressure. Go to https://socialconfidencemastery.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Apply for social skills coaching:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/socialconfidencemastery/How_To_Stop_Freezing_up.mp3?dest-id=1469816) ## [Parenting: Helping kids take back control of their attention](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-helping-kids-take-back-control-of-their-attention-2) _2026-07-18 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, Resident Human Potential and Parenting Expert, about helicopter parenting and how to assist and guide your child in becoming a responsible adult versus a victim. She offers practical tips to help your child become a dependable, responsible adult one day. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/495c3667-9e9c-4742-b29c-b48b00805393/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Awkward Silences Aren't the Problem — Running Out of Things to Say Is](https://social-skills-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/awkward-silences-arent-the-problem-running-out-of-things-to-say-is) _2026-07-16 · Social Skills Coaching_ You're mid-conversation and suddenly—silence. If social anxiety creeps in when talk stalls, conversation threading fixes that. This is the practical technique for asking connected questions that keep conversation flowing naturally, without forcing it. You'll learn how to listen actively, respond with genuine interest, and build emotional connection with anyone. By the end, you'll have the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8c19ea2e-cf93-4d33-a004-23e30e56a8b6.mp3) ## [Why social skills will be increasingly valuable in the age of AI](https://thecontextwindowpodcast.substack.com/p/why-social-skills-will-be-increasingly) _2026-07-15 · David Deming · The Context Window with David Deming_ Listen now | Evolution has hard-wired us to be efficient social learners [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207076790/ef3346f40cbb1dfcc833d183e6dc825d.mp3) ## [How To Stop Second-Guessing Yourself With Myke Macapinlac](https://socialconfidencemastery.libsyn.com/how-to-stop-second-guessing-yourself-with-myke-macapinlac) _2026-07-14 · Social Confidence Mastery_ In this episode, Myke Macapinlac, Social Skills Coach at Social Confidence Mastery, talks about how to stop second-guessing yourself. Go to https://socialconfidencemastery.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Apply for social skills coaching:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/socialconfidencemastery/How_To_Stop_Second-Guessing_Yourself.mp3?dest-id=1469816) ## [Superintelligent AI won't end human work. Here's the math.](https://thecontextwindowpodcast.substack.com/p/superintelligent-ai-will-not-put) _2026-07-08 · David Deming · The Context Window with David Deming_ Listen now | What a 209-year-old idea can teach us about the future of work [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205967339/bf138dede8514fa2f8b9d4827137eaa4.mp3) ## [What To Do When Your Mind Goes Blank When Talking With Myke Macapinlac](https://socialconfidencemastery.libsyn.com/what-to-do-when-your-mind-goes-blank-when-talking-with-myke-macapinlac) _2026-07-07 · Social Confidence Mastery_ In this episode, Myke Macapinlac, Social Skills Coach at Social Confidence Mastery, talks about how what to do when your mind goes blank when talking. Go to https://socialconfidencemastery.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Apply for social skills coaching:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/socialconfidencemastery/What_To_Do_When_Your_Mind_Goes_Blank_When_Talking.mp3?dest-id=1469816) ## [Parenting: Teaching children how to be inclusive and embrace diversity](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-teaching-children-how-to-be-inclusive-and-embrace-diversity) _2026-07-04 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about how parents can help children embrace diversity by teaching them to recognise, respect and appreciate differences. They explore how small, everyday conversations and actions can nurture empathy, inclusion, and a greater awareness of prejudice, discrimination and injustice. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/6f51091b-251a-43a3-9156-b47d0076f752/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nCBJomRgjAJj) _2026-07-04 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Walter Isaacson on the sentence that built a country](https://thecontextwindowpodcast.substack.com/p/walter-isaacson-on-the-sentence-that) _2026-07-01 · David Deming · The Context Window with David Deming_ Listen now | Plus why a biographer prefers a subject who's a jerk, and the line he draws at AI [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204291536/feeba58f910899f8492d4eb53b6add86.mp3) ## [Follow-Up Questions That Make People Want to Keep Talking](https://social-skills-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/follow-up-questions-that-make-people-want-to-keep-talking) _2026-07-01 · Social Skills Coaching_ 00:01:00 Chunking Up and Chunking Down 00:10:27 We’ve discussed a few methods 00:14:51 Let's summarize these with the primary takeaways from this episode. Behavioral Tells: Read the Hidden Signals Behind Every Action. What People Reveal Without Saying a Word. (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 46) By Patrick King https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYKN5V6H Do you struggle to ask follow-up… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cad0699a-a9c0-4986-8fd4-cfb951472c45.mp3) ## [Small Talk Tips For Introverts With Myke Macapinlac](https://socialconfidencemastery.libsyn.com/small-talk-tips-for-introverts-with-myke-macapinlac) _2026-06-30 · Social Confidence Mastery_ In this episode, Myke Macapinlac, Social Skills Coach at Social Confidence Mastery, gives small talk tips for introverts. Go to https://socialconfidencemastery.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Apply for social skills coaching: https://socialconfidencemastery.com/program/ Get… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/socialconfidencemastery/Small_Talk_Tips_For_Introverts.mp3?dest-id=1469816) ## [AI and the Supply and Demand for Labor](https://bharatchandar.substack.com/p/ai-and-the-supply-and-demand-for) _2026-06-29 · Bharat Chandar · What's Next_ I predicted a decline in net jobs due to AI, but not because of a jobs bloodbath ## [Parenting: The secret to raising emotionally strong kids](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-helping-kids-take-back-control-of-their-attention-1) _2026-06-27 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu is joined by Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, who shares insights on the importance of validating our children's emotions and teaching them valuable life skills. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/22c36e87-c414-4872-8ba1-b47600799c0b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Why new college grads can't find jobs (it's not AI)](https://thecontextwindowpodcast.substack.com/p/the-mistaken-belief-that-ai-will) _2026-06-24 · David Deming · The Context Window with David Deming_ Listen now | And why the corporate job ladder looks the old Hollywood studio system [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203146597/269b056bc7c03389d6081fa942791c09.mp3) ## [Why Your Questions Are Making People Like You Less](https://social-skills-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/why-your-questions-are-making-people-like-you-less) _2026-06-24 · Social Skills Coaching_ 00:00:54 The Art of Asking the Right Questions 00:01:51 The Kipling Method 00:08:38 Assumptive Questions 00:12:29 Here are the main takeaways from today's episode. Behavioral Tells: Read the Hidden Signals Behind Every Action. What People Reveal Without Saying a Word. (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 46) By Patrick King https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYKN5V6H Do you struggle to ask the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8e397aef-4528-4f24-a331-ab670ef41f00.mp3) ## [How To Be More Articulate When Speaking With Myke Macapinlac](https://socialconfidencemastery.libsyn.com/how-to-be-more-articulate-while-speaking-with-myke-macapinlac) _2026-06-23 · Social Confidence Mastery_ In this episode, Myke Macapinlac, Social Skills Coach at Social Confidence Mastery, talks about how to be more articulate when speaking. Go to https://socialconfidencemastery.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Apply for social skills coaching:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/socialconfidencemastery/How_To_Be_More_Articulate_While_Speaking.mp3?dest-id=1469816) ## [Deval Patrick is not a "self-made" man](https://thecontextwindowpodcast.substack.com/p/deval-patrick-is-not-a-self-made) _2026-06-17 · David Deming · The Context Window with David Deming_ Listen now | A career that ran from death row to the governor's office, and the mentors who made it possible [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202157123/948d870d917741ce771b9b0152ba4d37.mp3) ## [How To Not Be Weird And Annoying With Myke Macapinlac](https://socialconfidencemastery.libsyn.com/how-to-not-be-weird-and-annoying-with-myke-macapinlac) _2026-06-16 · Social Confidence Mastery_ In this episode, Myke Macapinlac, Social Skills Coach at Social Confidence Mastery, talks about how to not be weird and annoying. Go to https://socialconfidencemastery.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Apply for social skills coaching:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/socialconfidencemastery/How_To_Not_Be_Weird_And_Annoying.mp3?dest-id=1469816) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Tfo66hrnbytl) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [How To Spot A Fake Friend By Noticing The Baseline Shift](https://social-skills-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-spot-a-fake-friend-by-noticing-the-baseline-shift) _2026-06-15 · Social Skills Coaching_ Unlock the hidden code behind human behavior—before it costs you opportunities, relationships, and influence.Most people think they’re good at reading others. They’re not. They project, assume, and misinterpret—then wonder why conversations stall, deals fall apart, and signals get missed. Behavioral Tells cuts through the noise and shows you what people are actually communicating beneath the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/45ced98d-92e4-4b38-be85-d834ab540e9e.mp3) ## [The Power of Gaze: Decoding Dominance and Flow in Group Dynamics](https://social-skills-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/the-power-of-gaze-decoding-dominance-and-flow-in-group-dynamics) _2026-06-11 · Social Skills Coaching_ 00:00:27 Behavioral Tells is the new book from Patrick King. 00:01:23 Watch Where Attention Flows 00:03:03 The VDR is a way to visualize attention 00:09:32 Understanding “Group Flow” 00:18:32 Here are the takeaways from today's episode. Behavioral Tells: Read the Hidden Signals Behind Every Action. What People Reveal Without Saying a Word. (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 46) By… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d1327775-129a-4eb5-af16-958a20656cd5.mp3) ## [Parenting: Can failure be good for children?](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-can-failure-be-good-for-children) _2026-06-06 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the benefits of allowing children to experience failure and how this builds self-trust, resilience, and independence. They also talk about how this approach helps parents develop greater trust in their children's abilities and supports their growth in confidence and capability. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/55757349-f1ac-44f3-b440-b461009d66f1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Why You Can't Always Trust Facial Expressions](https://social-skills-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/why-you-cant-always-trust-facial-expressions) _2026-06-01 · Social Skills Coaching_ 00:01:04 Why You Can’t Always Trust Facial Expressions 00:07:25 Let's take a look at the main takeaways from today's episode. Behavioral Tells: Read the Hidden Signals Behind Every Action. What People Reveal Without Saying a Word. (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 46) By Patrick King https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYKN5V6H Unlock the hidden code behind human behavior—before it costs you… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ab3e0f3f-c156-438c-9e54-d3e932e9aecd.mp3) ## [Parenting: How to raise optimistic children in a challenging world](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-how-to-raise-optimistic-children-in-a-challenging-world) _2026-05-30 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with resident human potential and parenting expert Nikki Bush about raising optimistic children and helping them navigate life's ups and downs. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/3e97be2e-6969-4230-888c-b45a0078cb43/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Why reading still matters in the age of information overload](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-why-reading-still-matters-in-the-age-of-information-overload) _2026-05-23 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of reading to children and encouraging them to write. They explore how these practices help keep them engaged, support their development, and reduce excessive screen time. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/69ed5580-b0a8-44be-a234-b4530078fda0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Why goofing around with your kids might be the best parenting strategy](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-why-goofing-around-with-your-kids-might-be-the-best-parenting-strategy) _2026-05-16 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of being silly and playful with children. They unpack how this kind of interaction helps build stronger community bonds, supports emotional regulation, and can reduce negativity and defiant behaviour in children. culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/ca66f46e-58f5-4c14-b0b8-b44c0076b28f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Vulnerability's Timing: Share, Don't Spill](https://social-skills-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/vulnerabilitys-timing-share-dont-spill) _2026-05-11 · Social Skills Coaching_ Unlock the secret to becoming more likable by mastering vulnerability's timing in our latest episode! You'll learn how to share modest pieces of your truth that align perfectly with the conversation at hand, as backed by a 2015 study showing increased likability from well-timed self-disclosures. Discover when and how to pause after sharing to let your words sink in, fostering deeper connections… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/547a0e11-194b-4348-b9a1-5af88fca2fe0.mp3) ## [Parenting: How can we improve our children’s working memory?](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-how-can-we-improve-our-children-s-working-memory) _2026-05-09 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of strengthening children's memory through games, activities and word puzzles, and how reducing excessive screen time can help protect and improve memory development. 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Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/a081aaa0-a93c-4471-9e4d-b43e006f4b6b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Why doing less can help your child thrive more](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-why-doing-less-can-help-your-child-thrive-more) _2026-04-25 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, exploring why it's important to allow children the space to learn new things independently. She unpacks how to nurture responsibility in them, and how parents can respond to mistakes with calmness, clarity, and a readiness to guide and repair. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/b2557a6b-8491-4211-bc0e-b437007a6e9a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Schrödinger's Cat: How Thought Experiments Challenge Your Beliefs](https://social-skills-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/schrodingers-cat-how-thought-experiments-challenge-your-beliefs) _2026-04-22 · Social Skills Coaching_ Patrick King explores how thought experiments, like Schrödinger's cat, challenge our beliefs and assumptions. Learn to question your own knowledge and open the door to new ideas and perspectives. Discover the power of systematic thinking in understanding complex issues. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:39 The Struggle for Knowledge 3:12 Thought Experiments Overview 5:49 Virtues and Drawbacks of Thought… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ab91400a-cded-4c23-9700-73584d670e3e.mp3) ## [Parenting: The art of learning, unlearning and relearning](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-the-art-of-learning-unlearning-and-relearning) _2026-04-18 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about learning, unlearning and relearning. She unpacks how these shape both children and adults, exploring the brain-body connection in learning, the concept of neuroplasticity, and why resistance and difficulty can actually strengthen growth and development. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/b642d71e-6d99-4a87-9d4c-b430007bb917/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Navigating the Trust Spectrum: From Dynamic Agents to Earned Faith in a Shifting Environment](https://social-skills-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/navigating-the-trust-spectrum-from-dynamic-agents-to-earned-faith-in-a-shifting-environment) _2026-04-15 · Social Skills Coaching_ 00:02:58 Stimulus Generalization as a Mechanism for Learning to Trust 00:03:26 Trust in Close Relationships 00:03:57 More Is Better 00:08:42 Attitudinal Effects of Mere Exposure How to Extract Info, Secrets, and Truth: Make People Reveal Their True Thoughts and Intentions Without Them Even Knowing It (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 12) By: Patrick King Hear it Here -… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e046a47b-ae1b-4ebb-bad0-ce25ff8649c0.mp3) ## [Parenting: Making fun out of nothing with your kids this holiday](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-making-fun-out-of-nothing-with-your-kids-this-holiday) _2026-04-11 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about fun and budget-friendly activities to keep children entertained during the holidays. She shares ideas ranging from board games to outdoor play that keep little ones active, engaged, and off their phones. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/befa4cff-06f3-43ed-8a96-b42900748b2b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Why muscle tone matters more than you think for children](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-why-muscle-tone-matters-more-than-you-think-for-children) _2026-03-28 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of muscle development in children. They unpack activities that can help strengthen their muscles, and the overall benefits for their growth and wellbeing. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/34e609d7-655c-4627-9244-b41b0075a51c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Teaching kids teamwork and collaboration](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-teaching-kids-teamwork-and-collaboration) _2026-03-21 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the importance of teamwork. They unpack how collaboration underpins success in the workplace, relationships, and life in general, and highlight why it's essential to encourage children to participate in teamwork from an early age. 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Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/40c2bb5f-0f03-4439-b8db-b40d0074791c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Guiding children through news about war and global disruption](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-guiding-children-through-news-about-war-and-global-disruption) _2026-03-07 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about how to talk with children about war and global unrest. They unpack using calm, honest, age‑appropriate language that helps them understand without frightening them, especially in light of recent events involving Iran. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health,… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5dcefa8e-00a9-4595-8ce1-a4ab0080f142/2f6be4ae-ebfc-4043-bda4-aca100f71870/9de976fc-7a90-43e3-9d45-b406007793c5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=556f290a-a981-4696-9fda-acac00c557fc) ## [Parenting: Are we teaching children to read or just to pass?](https://omny.fm/shows/weekend-breakfast-702/parenting-are-we-teaching-children-to-read-or-just-to-pass) _2026-02-28 · Parenting with Nikki Bush_ Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about South Africa's literacy rates in the wake of the 2030 Reading Panel's 2026 report. They unpack the current shortfalls and explore what ECD centres and schools need to do to ensure children are not just reading but reading for meaning. 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