Nicole Arbour is a comedian, actress, recording artist, YouTuber (with over a billion video views and counting), and host of The Arbour Affect podcast known for her controversial takes on everything from health to public opinion to the news of the day.

What you'll learn from this episode:

  • How Nicole has managed her own chronic pain and depression over the years.

  • Nicole's take on the medical industry, big pharma, social media, yoga, outrage culture, and the healthy at any size movement.

  • How Nicole copes with people who are easily offended by what she has to say.

  • Why ignorant people think they're experts.

  • How cold baths make you mentally strong.

  • And so much more!

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Resources from this episode:

The Arbour Affect

Nicole Arbour | Website

Nicole Arbour | YouTube

Nicole Arbour | Instagram

Nicole Arbour | Twitter

Nicole Arbour | Facebook

An Honest Super Bowl Review | Nicole Arbour, Facebook

Nicole Arbour Dear Fat People Video | Time

Every Year Is a Year of Outrage | The Atlantic

An Overview of the Dunning-Kruger Effect | Verywellmind

West Philadelphia, Born and Raised | Will Smith

How I Went From Disabled And Suicidal To Super Viral... | Nicole Arbour, YouTube

Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Causes | The Mayo Clinic

Nutrition Coach Reveals Why 'Alkaline' Health Foods Are a Massive Hoax | D'Marge

Need a Nerve Block? 4 Things You Should Know | Cleveland Clinic

How To Completely Eliminate Sugar from Your Life in 2 Months | Mindbodygreen

Blueberries and Ketosis for a Better Brain | Robert Krikorian, PhD | The Genius Life 5

Why "Depression" Is All In Your Head | Nicole Arbour, YouTube

The Biggest Loser | NBC

Shakira & J. Lo's Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show | NFL

Knockout: In Boxing, Brain Damage Is the Goal | MedPage Today

Is Skiing the World's Most Dangerous Sport? | The Guardian

Maroon 5 (feat. Travis Scott & Big Boi) Pepsi Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show | NFL

The Walking Dead | Prime Video

Saw | Prime Video

What's Up With the Movie Orgasm Double Standard? | Glamour

Are You 'Virtue Signaling'? | The New York Times

Jordan Peterson | Twitter

How to Think For Yourself in the Age of Unreason | Dave Rubin | The Genius Life 108

Self Care | Nicole Arbour, Instagram

What a Slut | Nicole Arbour, Instagram

Meditation Changed My Life | Nicole Arbour, Twitter

Breathwork Basics, Uses, and Types | Healthline

P!nk | Twitter

My Audition for the Pussycat Dolls! | Nicole Arbour, Facebook

I F*cking Hate Yoga. There, I Said It. | Scary Mommy

Pilates? That's Like Yoga, Right? | Pilates Method Alliance

How Ice Baths Make You Mentally Strong | Max Lugavere, Instagram

6 Powerful Ways Saunas Can Boost Your Brain | Max Lugavere

Dear Parents Who Drug Kids | Nicole Arbour, YouTube

Topamax Sprinkle Uses, Side Effects, & Warnings | Drugs.com

The American Meme | Netflix

18-Year-Old Model Edits Her Instagram Posts To Reveal The Truth Behind The Photos | Bored Panda

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The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary by Max Lugavere

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