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The Optimistic American - Audio Edition

Mar 29, 2023

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Brandon Tatum to discuss race and police relations in America.

They cover some very controversial issues ranging from race relations, the reality of White privilege, police shootings, and the 1619 Project.

  • Paul and Brandon start the conversation by...


Mar 22, 2023

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Bashah to discuss how to master your emotions.

They cover ways to improve your life through emotional mastery, the role of cognitive dissonance in our lives, and how being too analytical can rob you of simple life pleasures.

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Mar 15, 2023

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Bashah to discuss trauma and the effects it can have on a person's life.

They cover the different stages of trauma, ways psychologists treat it, and effective practices you can use to work on trauma yourself.

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Mar 8, 2023

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Bashah to discuss cognitive biases and blindspots and how they relate to you being able to find your sense of agency.

They break down common biases that affect our everyday lives and how you can use love and connection to counter people...


Mar 1, 2023

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Marc Bonilla to discuss the art of negotiation and why it's such an important skill to master.

They break down practical ways to improve your negotiation skills, the value of trust in negotiations, and how to protect your reputation during a...