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I fill you in on some self experimentation results and bring you important news stories from around the world.Also we have look at the realities of heroin withdrawal. 

Candice Delmas is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Political Science at Northeastern University in Boston USA and the Associate Director of the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Program. She previously served as a Dworkin-Balzan Fellow at New York University School of Law from 2016 to 2017. She works in moral, social, political, and legal philosophy.Her new book 'A Duty to Resist: When Disobedience Should Be Uncivil' is available now on Amazon in audio and in hard copy, link below:https://www.amazon.com/Duty-Resist-Disobedience-Should-Uncivil/dp/0190872195

Ron Prendimano is a stand up comedian working out of New York City.See Ron perform on Friday February 22nd @ the Broadway Comedy Club in NYC from 7pm, tickets $8 online or $15 at the door!Get your tickets to 'The Greatest Comedy Show of All Time' Below:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-greatest-comedy-show-of-all-time-the-february-2019-edition-tickets-55703863756?aff=erelexpmltSee more of Ron:Instagram: @ronprendimano (https://www.instagram.com/ronprendimano/)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cp4YOSFv051-OzI7bMMqQ

Mat is joined by Environmental Geo-Chemist Thomas Robson & Dean Mclagan, a professional photographer from South Africa.Check out Dean's work using the links below:https://www.deanmacphotography.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanmacphotography/Don't forget to subscribe to The Muse podcast!

In this episode:Mental health, toxic masculinity (Yeah I went there) & role modelsSubscribe to the Muse Podcast on all Good podcast apps!Get in touch with the show! Links below:Email the show @ therealmusepodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @ https://www.instagram.com/the_real_mat_hamilton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musepodcast/

Chris Moore is a stand-up comedian working out of Brooklyn, New York USA and is currently writing a television pilot for HBO.Chris will again host 'The Greatest Comedy Show of All Time' on Friday January 25th @ the Broadway Comedy Club in NYC, get your tickets below:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-greatest-comedy-show-of-all-time-the-january-2019-edition-tickets-54388228656?aff=efbeventtixFollow Chris on the socials:https://www.facebook.com/christopher.moore.7923030Instagram: @chris.moore.poops.2

The first Muse Podcast of 2019!Join me for some general musings on running, teenagers running from their homes in Saudi Arabia, comedians I think are worth watching right now and the US government shutdown.

James is an imaginative storytelling comedian who combines deft stand-up with daft stories. He is a headline act at most top UK comedy clubs. This year Dowdeswell has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC), Celebrity Deal Or No Deal (Channel 4) and Olympics Greatest Moments (BBC). He also played The Count in Ricky Gervais’ Extras. He is currently filming in his own comedy show about wine called “James Dowdeswell - Black Belt In Wine.”James is also the author of 'The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs'Available now at:https://shop.camra.org.uk/books/pubmanifesto.htmlhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Pub-Manifesto-Comedian-stands-pubs/dp/1852493550Links:Instagram - @dowdeswell_drinkswellTwitter - @jamesdowdeswellCatch James live Wednesday 5 Dec 2018 @ Ram Brewery, Wandsworth for Stand-Up and a book reading.

FreddyG is a standup comic who travels across the US and Canada making people laugh. He act is full of self-deprecation, discussion of male body image issues, and stories from his life as an awkward red head. Freddy has been featured on Sirius XM and NPR radio. He lives in NYC where he regularly performs at StandupNY, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, and at Caroline's on Broadway. Freddy was recently in the Finals of the Hoboken Comedy Festival.   Youtube: https://youtu.be/DJOOn8a_yCYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreddyGComedy/Twitter: @OrangeFreddyGInstagram: orangefreddyg

Pierre Hollins is a stand-up comedian and writer.Pierre has been a comedy circuit favourite for many years, headlining clubs throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia.His first novel THE KARMA FARMERS was published last year and is available on Amazon. www.pierrehollins.comInstagram -  @thekarmafarmersTwitter @pierrehollinsVisit 'The Muse' @ https://www.facebook.com/musepodcast/Twitter - @musepodcast Instagram - the_real_mat_hamilton

Carlos Garcia is a Venezuelan born actor and comedian based in Hoboken, New Jersey, where he regularly performs around New York City's comedy circuit, including popular comedy venues such as Dangerfield's, The People's Improv Theatre, Stand Up NY, Broadway Comedy Club and more. Carlos is hosting 'The Greatest Comedy Show of All Time' at The Broadway Comedy Club on Friday November 16th 2018 in NYC, get your tickets @ http://tiny.cc/GreatestNovemberShow Follow Carlos on his socials:IG: @CarlosDoesTheWorldShow IG: @GreatestComedyShowFacebook: @CarlosDoesTheWorldShow Facebook: @GreatestComedyShowTwitter: @CarlosDoesWorldYouTube: Carlos Garcia @CarlosDoesTheWorldLike and follow the Muse Podcast:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/musepodcast/Twitter - @musepodcast 

As a stand up comedian Gianmarco has headlined many of New York's most loved comedy venues and runs The Last Laugh, a weekly stand-up show 7PM Sundays at VSPOT NYC.Website:http://www.gianmarcosoresi.com/Social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gianmarco.soresi/Twitter - @GianmarcoSoresiInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gianmarcosoresi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/GianmarcoSoresi88

Dr. Samantha Battams is an author of historical non-fiction books and non-fiction/fiction short stories, a public health academic and consultant in the health/community sector. Her first non-fiction historical 'true crime' book is due for release in December 2018 and is about Martha Needle, The Richmond Poisoner. ​Samantha is also an Associate Professor (academic status) and as a university lecturer and researcher in public health and global health, has been a passionate advocate for public health. She is currently mental health special interest group co-convenor of the Public Health Association of Australia.Website:https://samanthabattams.wixsite.com/authorTwitter:@BattamsSamanthaLike & follow the show on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/musepodcast/

Keith Bender is an American stand up comedian who performs as a headliner on Norwegian Cruise Line ships. Watch some of Keith's work here > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feD7tzM4vBYUseful Links:https://www.facebook.com/Keith-Bender-110476352407502/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithbendercomedy/

Artur Akhmetzyanov is a Russian stand up comedian working out of Singapore. Artur is the winner of the 2018 Bangkok International Comedy Competition and has opened for international comedians such as Brendon Burns, Alistair Barrie, Paul Morrissey, Joe Machi, Wil Sylvince, Ahmed Ahmed, Dwayne Perkins, Jinx Yeo and Marcus Ryan. Check out his work at: https://www.arturakhmetzyanov.com/ Subscribe to his newsletter @ https://www.arturakhmetzyanov.com/newsletter/ Don't forget to follow the show on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/musepodcast/

Hayley Bignall, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Astronomy & Astrophysics is a senior experimental scientist at the CSIRO. She joins me on the show to answer all of my questions about space and the universe as we know it. Like and follow the show on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/musepodcast/

Dean Mclagan is a photographer working out of Perth Western Australia who's work behind the lens is rapidly gaining notoriety online. Instagram @deanmacphotography Website - www.deanmacphotography.com Like & follow 'The Muse' on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/musepodcast/ Lake Wanaka as mentioned in the show is Dean's latest planned photography expedition: https://www.lakewanaka.co.nz/

Follow the 'The Muse' Podcast on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/musepodcast/ In this episode Mat speaks with registered psychologist & founder of 'The TARA Clinic', Tara Hurster. Tara has a broad range of clinical experience including school counselling, addiction rehabilitation and mood management working with individuals, families and groups. She has worked within private hospitals, private practice, non-government organisations (NGO) and with young people both as a school counsellor and an outreach youth worker for over 7 years. Tara’s formal training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) makes for a very educational listen on a topic that affects everyone in some way, shape or form. The TARA Clinic www.thetaraclinic.com The Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au The Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) 1800 422 599 https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx Lifeline 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 https://www.fds.org.au Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) https://www.actmindfully.com.au Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) described by the team at This Way Up - an incredible online program for mental health treatment. https://thiswayup.org.au/how-we-can-help/cognitive-behavioural-therapy/ What the heck is DBT https://youtu.be/Stz--d17ID4 ​

Carlos Balasquide is an American stand up comedian working out of Los Angeles California. Follow the show on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/musepodcast/ Links: Instagram: Puerto_Rican_Papi_Official Youtube: https://youtu.be/_TFfNX6q22I Comedy Dates: 31st August 2018 - Irvine improv 8:30pm and 10pm 1st September 2018 - Hyperion theater 7:30pm and 9:30pm