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Hello everyone,I will be taking a short break from the Stuff Explained podcast.Over the next week or so, I will be moving to a new apartment in Hoboken!This move will take (is already taking, if I'm being honest) quite a bit of time and energy on multiple levels (as I'm also juggling it with my day job and another project which I will discuss soon), which doesn't leave me with much to put out the quality of episodes I would like to.So, instead of spreading myself to thin and risking the consequences of doing so, I am going to heed my own advice regarding self care and focus on the move.Once I am settled, I will rededicate myself with renewed vigor to researching, hosting, and producing the best episodes of Stuff Explained that I can.In the meantime, catch up on past episodes and reach out via the below:Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.Use the hashtag #StuffExplained to comment on this or past episodes.Send emails to info@themotleyexperience.com with "Stuff Explained" in the subject line.Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.comFollow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is a lot of external stimuli that has the potential to do more harm than good.In the 30th installment of Stuff Explained, Aristidis Marousas walks listeners through some examples of tuning out in daily life and why he has found it very beneficial to his mental health.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.Use the hashtag #StuffExplained to comment on this or past episodes.Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.comFollow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is highly likely that all of us have at least one pair of denim jeans in our wardrobe.In this episode, learn about the history of this favorite piece of clothing as well as the damaging environmental impacts of manufacturing it.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.Use the hashtag #StuffExplained to comment on this or past episodes.Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.comFollow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The cacao plant is known as the "gift of the gods" and it seems like people across the world agree.In episode 28 of Stuff Explained, learn all about the origins of chocolate and how it became a global phenomenon.Included in this episode are the health benefits of chocolate, as well as the environmental impact of cacao farming.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.Use the hashtag #StuffExplained to comment on this or past episodes.Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.comFollow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Big Idea episode was inspired by the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday.Let's talk about how to healthily give and receive the four types of love (agape, philia, storge, and eros).Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.Use the hashtag #StuffExplained to comment on this or past episodes.Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.comFollow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*** This episode was researched and recorded early on in the spread of the pandemic, and so some information is no longer relevant. Please continue to stay safe, wash your hands, and wear a mask to prevent the spread of Covid-19.***The coronavirus has become the latest global pandemic. With all the strong government responses and media frenzy, concern and fear have been stoked across the world.But what is the coronavirus? This episode of Stuff Explained gives you everything you need to know about the virus.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.Use the hashtag #StuffExplained to comment on this or past episodes.Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.comFollow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the ingenious way in which a pair of brothers created a restaurant rating system to drive (pun intended) sales for their tire company.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.Use the hashtag #StuffExplained to comment on this or past episodes.Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.comFollow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode explores the Big Idea of being Undefinable. It is ok to not fit into a box.It is ok to have many layers.It is ok to like different things.It is ok to be different people.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.Use the hashtag #StuffExplained to comment on this or past episodes.Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.comFollow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eau de what?In this episode of Stuff Explained, learn about the history and types of fragrances, as well as the different notes involved.With all the hype and marketing in the fragrance industry, it can be difficult narrowing down the options that work best for you.Feel free to use this episode as a guide for future fragrance purchases.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.Use the hashtag #StuffExplained to comment on this or past episodes.Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.comFollow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you are interested in physical and mental wellbeing, aromatherapy could be a great activity to consider.In this episode, we provide an Aromatherapy 101 explaining the history, methods, risks, and benefits of using essential oils.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.Use the hashtag #StuffExplained to comment on this or past episodes.Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.comFollow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To prepare for the New Year and Decade, I take a look at the concept of renewal.Additionally, I share a list of 12 steps heavily influenced by Christine Hassler and Marie Forleo.If you haven't already, go check them out. They have definitely served as inspirations for my personal development, as well as the creation of this podcast.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We love Christmas time but do we know the true origins of the holiday? In this episode of Stuff Explained, Aristidis Marousas traces the history of Christmas all the way back to neolithic times. Tune in to learn about the impacts of society and religion on how people celebrated this time of the year throughout the ages.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.Christmas music provided by Jingle Punks (search them on YouTube for some great royalty free music). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where did our modern idea of Santa Claus originate from? In this episode, Aristidis Marousas explores the long history of how a man named Nicholas went from being a bishop, to a saint, to a globally recognized icon and legend of the Christmas season.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.Christmas music provided by Jingle Punks (search them on YouTube for some great royalty free music). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Inspired by the Christmas and holiday seasons, Aristidis Marousas ponders what it means to grow up. What were the expectations of adulthood in our minds as children? What are they now? How can we hold on to Joy, Wonder, and Innocence?Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode was inspired by a recent article from the Los Angeles Times depicting the harrowing ordeal faced by The Marshall Islands. Tune in to hear how the Marshall Islands ended up being the largest dumpsite of American radioactive waste, how climate change could exacerbate the nuclear pollution problem, and what, if anything, is being done to fix it all.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is the history of American Thanksgiving? Was the (in)famous Thanksgiving held by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation really the first of its kind? The truth is revealed in this episode of Stuff Explained from The Motley Experience.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You've probably heard of the term "making space", but what exactly does that mean? In this episode, Aristidis shares his view based on personal experiences and research as to what making space can be in our relationships with others.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last week (Nov 3rd), we changed our clocks to mark the return to standard time from daylight saving time. But what is DST and why was it implemented? Tune in to learn about the history, pros, and cons of daylight saving time.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucky episode 13 is appropriately dedicated to exploring the history of Halloween! Join us as we trace back the origins of this special and spooky holiday to 2,000 years ago.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter and Instagram. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's Big Idea episode is dedicated to Accountability. Aristidis explains why self accountability is so important to our own personal and professional lives, as well as how this will trickle up to communities, corporations, and governments. There are several steps to being accountable, which everyone can embrace and follow!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website @ www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter and Instagram. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.