Stop Wishing Wrong: The Science Nobody Taught You | Brownell Landrum

She didn't just write a book about wishing. She mapped the science behind it across over a dozen disciplines. And once she explains it, you'll never blow out birthday candles the same way again.Brownell Landrum is the author of "The Art and Science of Wishing" and founder of the Cosmic Wish Experiment. In this episode she breaks down why most people wish wrong, what separates a wish from a prayer from a goal, and how neuroplasticity, the reticular activating system, quantum physics, and ten other sciences activate every time you make one.Also: limiting beliefs, collective wishing, why protest energy keeps us stuck, and whether Jared's hemp obsession already qualifies as a wish.Cosmic Wish Experiment: cosmicwishexperiment.comLearn more: commonxpodcast.comThe CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.