
The Lotus Effect
byPhoneBoy and Pheonix
HealthFitnessReligionSpiritualityTechnology
Your hosts Pheonix and PhoneBoy talk about health, happiness, higher consciousness, and hi-tech hijinks!
Episodes(40 episodes)
Episode 231
231 - Penis Pilates
Your favorite petalheads discuss tech neck, coffee, penis health, cannabis and kids, no social media for you, kiddo, Dr. GPT will see you see you now, the universe is a simulation, and the Petalheads weigh-in on beer.
Published: Jul 26, 2026Duration: 2h 46m 20s
Episode 230
230 - Insertion Fail Wrong Hole
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What are ‘Ozempic feet’? Latest weight loss side effect explained
The Ozempic mistake sending thousands to poison control
5 Habits You Think Are Helping You—But Are Actually Draining You
Scientists Just Found a Secret Switch That Turns Off Fat Storage—And Turns On Fat Burning
Combining Marijuana And Music Enhances Medical Benefits, Reduces Prescription Drug Use And B...
Published: Jul 19, 2026Duration: 2h 45m 9s
Episode 229
229 - Whore Muff
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How Much Shrimp Is Too Much Shrimp? Nutrition Experts Have A Number In Mind.
What’s in Burger King Food?
DOES THE WAR ON ‘ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS’ MAKE ANY SENSE?
Full-fat dairy shows benefits without raising body fat or cholesterol, study finds
Jim Henson’s “The Cube”
How Wine Affects Inflammation Compared to Other Alcoholic Drinks
Conspiracy...
Published: Jul 12, 2026Duration: 2h 27m 12s
Episode 228
228 - Desginated Spokeshole
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6 Unexpected Signs You're Not Drinking Enough Water, According to Health Experts
Texas becomes first state to require students read the Bible with required literary list
Going Completely Sugar-Free May Actually Be Making You Less Healthy. A New Study Shows Why Total Elimination Can Backfire.
When Diets Don’t Work: Parents Turn to Wegovy for Elementa...
Published: Jun 28, 2026Duration: 2h 21m 38s
Episode 227
227 - Wiirdinations 210:69
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Popular supplement linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
Yes, you really can be allergic to exercise—and the symptoms can be serious
What Eating Excess Watermelon Does to Your Body
Time Doesn’t Exist Everywhere—and It Might Not Exist Forever
Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad for You—These 8 Are Actually Healthy
Hard Seltzer Drinks L...
Published: Jun 21, 2026Duration: 2h 20m 51s
Episode 226
226 - Slutty Siren
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Why stress can outlast the event: Dopamine tied to lingering sexual suppression in fruit fly study
Scientists Discovered Something Unsettling About Your Brain Under Anesthesia
They call it stupid hot for a reason: Heat muddles animal brains
Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, Alleges Altman Showed ‘Utter Disregard for the Risk to Human Life’
Ho...
Published: Jun 7, 2026Duration: 2h 41m 19s
Episode 225
225 - Black Tar Sugar
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The Protein Shortage Is Coming
What is a 'digital detox' and will it make me healthier?
Natural Food Colors Embraced by MAHA Linked to Health Problems
MAKING ICE IN THE DESERT
NSNG Recommit/Cholesterol Code
The cholesterol-lowering supplement you might be taking without realising
What is Cholesterol?
College Kids Don’t Want Your AI
Experts...
Published: May 24, 2026Duration: 3h 11m 24s
Episode 224
224 - Bevrosing
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I blamed my brain fog on age. My doctor had another explanation
Coffee found to have startling effect on aging, says new study
10 Everyday Actions WHO Recommends for Better Health
This lesser-known cholesterol can quadruple your heart-attack risk
Vox’s Mom’s Murder
Casimir force co-opted to generate free energy, midichlorians not included
4 Things That Can H...
Published: May 17, 2026Duration: 2h 34m 49s
Episode 223
223 - Wrong Number of Vowels
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What Happens to Your Kidneys When You Drink Coffee Every Morning
How science is finally making real progress in treating allergies—and what it means for you
What Does It Mean When You Dream of Someone Who Passed Away?
Electrical current might be the key to a better cup of coffee
Fuck Etsy
Why ADHD Cau...
Published: May 10, 2026Duration: 2h 29m 31s
Episode 222
222 - Back on our Balls
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How coffee reshapes the gut-brain axis and lifts mood—even without caffeine
Coffee and Antioxidants: Everything You Need to Know
The 5 Most Common Sex Injuries That Send People to the Hospital, According to ER Doctors
Cutting calories to slow aging—without compromising health
Elizabeth Smart wins fitness competition: ‘I am so proud of my body, and I...
Published: Apr 26, 2026Duration: 2h 2m 51s
Episode 222
222 - Back on our Balls
Your favorite petalheads discuss coffee, sex injuries, cutting calories and aging, giving up sugar, Marijuana goes Schedule III, our LLM brains, America’s moral code, and the petalheads weigh in on soft or hard ice cream.
Published: Apr 25, 2026Duration: 1h 32m 34s
Episode 221
221 - Do You Brain
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Florida teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister Anna Kepner on cruise ship
SAY GOODBYE TO THE UNDERSEA CABLE THAT MADE THE GLOBAL INTERNET POSSIBLE.
Submarine Communication Cable (Wikipedia)
She Was the Crown Jewel of the Titanic’s First Class. After 112 Years in the Abyss, Divers Finally Found Her.
The hidden cause of heart di...
Published: Apr 19, 2026Duration: 2h 49m 27s
Episode 220
220 - Ass-pert
Your favorite petalheads discuss drama queens, nature and your diet, fiber, GLP-1s and scurvy, sleep, ADHD, and the petalheads weigh-in on their first red-pill moment.
Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 1h 23m 18s
Episode 219
219 - Gasoline and Garlic
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Why one nostril feels blocked: The nasal cycle swaps airflow about every two hours
How to Lose Visceral Fat (And Why Most Advice Gets It Wrong)
Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan
Patients alarmed after common medical device is linked to 7 deaths and hundreds of injuries
Just Say No
Has the Internet Become The Tower...
Published: Mar 22, 2026Duration: 2h 6m 3s
Episode 218
218 - Dollar Store Grindr
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Ultraprocessed Foods As Addictive As Tobacco, Researchers Say
Target Cuts Synthetic Colors From Beloved Breakfast Food
'I thought I was losing my mind.' For menopausal women, a new diagnosis is on the rise.
Live Tarot Reading w/Starborn Arcana Tarot
Forget Fibermaxxing. Dietitians Say Fiberlayering Is Better for Your Gut
More than 220m childr...
Published: Mar 15, 2026Duration: 1h 38m 37s
Episode 217
217 - Perfuckmylife
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5 Dangers Hiding in Your Processed Food
Why have Americans turned against this lifesaving medication?
Microplastics found in prostate tumors in small study
Starborn Arcana Tarot
'PMI' Is All Too Common. Here Are The Symptoms — And What To Do If You Notice
Fibermaxxing Is a Diet Trend Even Nutritionists Can Love
Middle-aged men may be aging fa...
Published: Mar 1, 2026Duration: 2h 2m 14s
Episode 216
216 - LGBBQ
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At 82, he’s as fit as a 20-year-old. His body holds clues to healthy aging.
Myopia is driven by how we use our eyes indoors, new research suggests
RFK Jr. claimed that keto diets cured schizophrenia. Here’s what science says.
The Lotus Cafe: Chicken Wings
Published: Feb 22, 2026Duration: 1h 31m 38s
Episode 215
215 - Tech Blue Balls
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Glyphosate: What Indigenous communities have suspected for years about the dangers of the herbicide
More Than 20 Popular Candies Tested Positive For Toxic Levels of Arsenic
Can a Keto Diet Really Help With Depression? Studies Offer Insight
Selling Sickness Book
Live Tarot Reading w/Soha Mystic Tarot
When Government Subsidies Stopped, Doritos Got 15% Cheaper
These two ha...
Published: Feb 15, 2026Duration: 1h 45m 28s
Episode 214
214 - AnalID / Brown Eye Scan
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A weird, itchy rash is linked to the keto diet—but no one knows why
To-Go Coffee Cups Release Thousands of Microplastics: How to Stay Safe
People from sexual minorities really do die younger, new data suggests
Garlic-Rubbed Ribeye (Video)
Pheonix's Pizza Short (Video)
Change Your Focus, Change Your World (Video)
Data Sovereignty (Video)
Live Tar...
Published: Feb 8, 2026Duration: 2h 14m 36s
Episode 213
213 - Camel Meal Tea
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The Best Cure for Post Holiday Sugar Cravings
FDA Removes Web Content Saying Cellphones Are Harmless - HHS Launches Study
Can TikTok’s 75 Medium Challenge Help You Lose Weight and Increase Fitness?
Change Your Focus, Change Your World
Live Tarot Reading w/Empathsoul Celestial Tarot Deck
9 Drinks That Naturally Reduce Stress and Anxiety
THE REAL REA...
Published: Jan 25, 2026Duration: 1h 48m 6s