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Every worldview has an origin story.
'Factory Settings' explores how biases shape our views on politics, culture, and addiction recovery with hosts Bridget Phetasy and Jeren Montgomery.
Episodes: 62
Factory Settings: Unpacking Biases in Politics, Culture, and Recovery
Curious about how your built-in biases shape your views on politics, culture, and personal well-being? 'Factory Settings' is a podcast that dives into the core of these influences. Hosted by Bridget Phetasy and Jeren Montgomery, this series takes a hard look at how our preconceptions impact everything from addiction recovery to media consumption.
Whether they're dissecting the role of optimism in mental health or the transformative power of pets, Bridget and Jeren offer candid reflections and expert insights that make you question your own assumptions. With episodes like 'The Gifts of Sobriety' and 'Does Discipline Equal Freedom?', this podcast is a treasure trove of thought-provoking discussions. Ideal for anyone navigating sobriety, mental health challenges, or simply curious about the world around them, 'Factory Settings' provides a fresh perspective on modern life.
Latest Episodes
Factory Settings - Discovering Your Higher Power
Bridget Phetasy and Jeren Montgomery talk candidly about Catholic roots, Lent, and 12-step ideas of a higher power, linking faith with sobriety and everyday life. The conversation weaves in parenting…
Factory Settings - Getting Real About Emotional Sobriety
Bridget and Jeren talk openly about emotional sobriety years into recovery, sharing how expectations of becoming "sane and organised" didn’t quite match reality. Their conversation touches on AA, fee…
Factory Settings - Our Monkey Brains Weren’t Meant for the Epstein Files
Bridget Phetasy and Jaren Montgomery weigh their very different reactions to the Epstein files, using the story to talk about bias, information addiction and scepticism. The episode circles around on…
Jeren’s True Love: D&D
Jeren guides Bridget through the fascinating world of Dungeons & Dragons, answering her quirky questions with humour and insight.
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