Dimed Out

In this episode of your thirteenth favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…we wrap things up on Season 5. Diving into an amateur attempt at Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold dusted lacquer, I break a cheap bowl and put it back together with superglue and gold paint. A fun little project and a metaphor of sorts for embracing flaws and imperfections. Something I've been working in in this season. I also discuss perspective shifts and the human element of my time in Puebla. Follow Me on the Gram'  https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/  Kofi (or Tea?)  https://ko-fi.com/dimedout  DIMED OUT is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message 

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…I finally reach Day Zero and celebrate my Stem Cell Birthday, during which I experienced a mix of (positive) feelings and an unexpected hallucination.I also reflect on my time in Puebla, and my overall experience with HSCT. For More Information on HSCT and Clinica Ruiz - head to https://hsctmexico.com/ms_landing?gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aAa-C4RsLwb76c5lpHgW4W26k4B8plONPVoj4vtKbcmN1WDnz3bUfhoCmW8QAvD_BwE Follow Me on the Gram'  https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/  Kofi (or Tea?)  https://ko-fi.com/dimedout  DIMED OUT is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message 

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... I finally find myself at Clinica Ruiz in Puebla, Mexico to undergo my HSCT treatment. In this episode I discuss the initial surrealism of being there, along with my experiences of Chemotherapy, The Great Stem Cell Harvest of 2024 and my overall experience in the first two weeks. Next week I'll be covering the actual Stem Cell transplant, the neutropenic period after, and my overall experience of HSCT. For More Information on HSCT and Clinica Ruiz - head to https://hsctmexico.com/ms_landing?gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aAa-C4RsLwb76c5lpHgW4W26k4B8plONPVoj4vtKbcmN1WDnz3bUfhoCmW8QAvD_BwE Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... The months, weeks, and days are counting down until I head to Puebla, Mexico for HSCT treatment. In this second of a two parter, I go through my mental/emotional state and the practical preparation ahead of my Stem Cell Transplant. Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... Following my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis I have decided to undergo HSCT (Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation). I'll be receiving treatment at Clinica Ruiz in Puebla, Mexico. In the first of two parts, I'm detailing what HSCT is and why I've decided to go for it. For professional info on HSCT and Clinica Ruiz, I suggest you head here. https://hsctmexico.com/ Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…I unravel a stressful and concerning chain of events that ends in a stint in the hospital and a surprising diagnosis. And yes...I am being deliberately vague with this description. Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT...we're entering a world of pure imagination. From the Irish heir to a garden empire, who may or may not have killed his father on St Patrick's Day, to a Doctor entangled in the time travelling shenanigans of Abraham Van Helsing's ghost...this episode takes a look at how for the first time in almost 20 years I returned to acting. Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…we're looking at Performance. Acting the part you think other people want to see. Embodying the character we believe we need to be. The various masks we wear for those around us. We're also looking at the productive and destructive qualities of Perfectionism. What it is, how it manifests, when it starts and when it should stop. Outside of detailing my own experiences with perfectionism, in this episode I dive into two seperate, but equally fantastic conversations. The first is with Jess Parente, trauma informed coach and founder of 'It Ends With You' - a mental health service specialising in codependency. IT ENDS WITH YOU https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553460761081 The second conversation is with Rhi Anderson, life coach and founder of 'Living Abled' - an an organisation that is helping young adults find their purpose and self worth while breaking the stigma of disability. LIVING ABLED https://www.facebook.com/livingabledcoaching DIMED OUT Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT… I'm digging into isolation and detachment, earnest intentions, and significant changes. Changes that I need to make for my own sake. Changes that can help break me out of an insular way of life. And changes that I find myself navigating, like a new job...in public radio. Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

TW: THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON DIETING, BODY ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH. It's about chuffing time! The 5th Season of your 3rd favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast, DIMED OUT, is finally here. With all good intentions I tried to piece together an interesting, different, iteration of the show. One that was partly intended to help me let go of perfectionistic traits and cause less work...yet this one has probably been the most laborious. Having said that, at the end of the day, it is a labour of love. In this first episode I dig into my original plans, their implosion, my failed (mostly) fitness journey, and the uncertain nature of what is to come. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

For spooky season I've put together a mixed bag of macabre, off kilter, unsettling and downright odd treats. Deadly bread, phantom social workers, monkey men, and unsettling figures in the peaceful county of Somerset await in the Dimed Out 2023 Halloween Special. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

Alright gang, in our season finale we're asking “can a man live on completion prizes alone?” The year is 1998. The place is Japan. An aspiring comedian by the name of Nasubi auditions to be on Denpa Shonen's new TV show with the hopes of breaking into showbiz. Selected as the sole contestant, Nasubi is then taken to a small apartment, stripped naked and told that everything he needs to survive from this point on, must be won via magazine and radio contests. Oh, and if that wasn't traumatic enough, millions of people at home will be watching on a weekly basis. Nasubi's Prize Life is a story that is so ridiculous it shouldn't be true. But it is. It's a story that is cruel, compelling, grotesque, puzzling, and psychologically fascinating. A pretty fitting way to finish our fourth season then. If you're interested you can find Prize Life episodes below Nasubi Prize Life Compilation - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4lYc34HNSg Nasubi Prize Life Compilation - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsjX4Xoz6o0 If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're concluding our two part conversation with Tim Doyle. Not only are we getting a resolution to Tim's encounter with the Angel of Death but Tim also digs into a variety of topics including the God frequency. Shifting from a 3rd dimensional consciousness to a 5th level consciousness. Egyptian gods, arcturians and a prayer which allegedly removes fears and other emotional parasites from your being. If any of this has tickled your brain and has left you wanting to dive deeper into this strange, yet undoubtedly curious rabbit hole, then you can learn more about Tim and the golden ones here. https://thepathtooneness.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week in the first of a two part conversation, we're talking to ordained metaphysical minister, reiki master, and conduit for the Golden Ones, Tim Doyle. In a very unique conversation that took place at my mums dining room table, I spoke to Tim about a number of things. His mission to spread the teachings of his celestial guides ‘The Golden Ones'. His ayahuasca experiences in Peru. His encounter with the angel of death. How, why, and when, we allegedly choose to come to earth. Karma. Reincarnation. Free will vs Determinism and so much more. It really is quite the conversation, and this is only the first part. Be sure to check out the concluding part next week. You can learn more about Tim and his teachings over at https://thepathtooneness.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're talking Social Anxiety. In a fun and insightful chat with Introvert Strategist, Roxana, mastermind behind Honest Rox, we're looking at introverted behaviour. Being comfortable with who you are and building upon that. Societal expectations. Exposure therapy. Vulnerability. Value. Growth and so much more. You can find more of the brilliant work Roxana is doing here https://www.honestrox.com/ And you can follow her here https://www.instagram.com/honestrox/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're taking a look at Neurodiversity. From common elements and executive decisions to spikey profiles and beyond, we're digging into Neurodiversity in my chat with Neurodiverse Work Coach, Jessica Michaels. We also get into life before and after her own Autism diagnosis, how she helps to create a better work environment as well as addressing some commonplace stereotypes and assumptions. You can find more of Jessica's work at https://coachjessicamichaels.com/ And you can follow her on https://www.instagram.com/neurodiverseworkcoach/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're finally getting round to tackling Timothy Leary. A Psychologist. An advocate for Psychedelics and free thinking. A provocateur and a counterculture icon. Cited as both “the most dangerous man in America” and a “hero of American consciousness” Leary has been, for decades, an interesting figure to say the least. But rather than dive into a biographical exploration of Leary, in this episode we're going to be looking at two of the most infamous experiments attached to his name. The Concord Prison Experiment and The Good Friday Experiment. Two pivotal moments in psychedelic research that ask two distinct questions. Can drugs actually help with criminal rehabilitation and can they bring you closer to god? If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, on this weeks podcast episode I'm joined by the truly inspirational Dr Kevin Payne. From being terrified of his own body to revelling in the perspective found in the church of altitude, Kevin's story is really quite remarkable. After years of suffering from multiple sclerosis. Enduring personal loss. Trauma and emotional depletion, he gave himself one last chance. After using his academic background to rebuild himself and taking to the skies in order to live his life well, he's now inspiring others to do the same. You can find Kevin's book, podcast and all the other wonderful stuff he's doing over at https://yourlifelivedwell.co/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're diving into a Beatles album that was allegedly recovered from another world. It's a bizarre tale of dogs, inter dimensional travel, and purple ketchup. http://thebeatlesneverbrokeup.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're talking about a place that has left a permanent mark on my being, The Museum of Broken Relationships. Not just that, but I'm discussing the museum with it's former director, the wonderful Alexis Hyde. During our conversation Alexis digs into how she got he job curating the museum. How the experience was a whole. The numerous everyday and extraordinary items that were displayed. The all too human stories that accompanied them and naturally we get into a variety of side topics such as empathy and the cathartic process of letting go. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Alexis and if you've enjoyed this episode (and there is no bloody reason why you shouldn't have!) you can find more of Alexis here. Hyde or Practise Podcast https://anchor.fm/hyde-or-practise You can also dig deeper into the museum here. https://brokenships.com/ If you want to help support this show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're taking a moment to celebrate a milestone. This week, Dimed Out celebrates it's 2nd anniversary and to commemorate such a suprising landmark I've put together a good old fashioned compilation episode. Whether you've been with Dimed Out for a while or you're new to this strange little adventure, this is a great episode to dive into as it stitches together a variety of archived clips that take you you through the origins, guests, topics, and developments over the last 2 years. To everyone who's listened, participated, shared, told their grandparents about the podcast or just generally been supportive, a great big stinking thank you, from the bottom of my usually non-plussed northern heart. If you want to help support this show as we move forward into the future, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week I'm joined by Bizarrist and TikTok personality Mercer Blackwell. Mercer was kind enough to give me a crash course on the world of Bizarrism and a little glimpse into his live show. From swallowing coat hangers and creating personal souvenirs inside his body, Mercer has been heavily invested in curating memorable experiences for people through his unique performances. Potentially gippy inducing stage tricks aside, we also dive into the educational side of his TikTok output. From space toilets to hostile architecture and beyond. If you've enjoyed this episode (which you most definitely have) then be sure to check out more of Mercer's output via the link below. https://my.bio/mercerblackwell If you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're letting it all out of our system. In the first (of hopefully more) experience episodes in Season 4, I smashed the bejesus out of some Christmas crockery. Rage Rooms or Smash Rooms as they're also known, seem to have grown in popularity since and during the pandemic. Admittedly they do seem to be quite the cathartic release. To see if this is the case or if they're simply just a gimmicky day out, I visited a local Rage Room and let rip upon a crate of glass bottles and other smash-able items. If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're concluding our chat with Gabriel Jacob Luansing aka Mister Master. In part two we're diving a little deeper into the music side of things, exploring comedy in music and Mister Master's lyrical spectrum. We also dig into the influences, inspirations, and creative process behind his avant-garde style of Hip Hop. If you've enjoyed this episode (which obviously you have) then be sure to take a deep dive into the world of Mister Master and his Ultra project. Mr Master Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/matamoney Ultra on Genius https://genius.com/albums/Mr-master/Ultra Mr Master Instagram https://www.instagram.com/matamoney/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week I'm joined by my second guest for Season 4, Gabriel Jacob Luansing aka Mr Master. Gabriel is an avant-garde MC influenced by Nerdcore who is determined to put his own spin on the Hip Hop genre. In the first of a two part conversation we talk about a whole bunch o' stuff including his Ultra project, annotating Genius pages, human beings need to establish patterns, academia in Hip Hop, and long form conversations. Whilst waiting for the concluding part of our conversation next week, be sure to check out Mr Master via the links below. Mr Master Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/matamoney Ultra on Genius https://genius.com/albums/Mr-master/Ultra Mr Master Instagram https://www.instagram.com/matamoney/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, in an effort to create a silly, nonsensical palette cleanser of sorts, I decided to take a look at what is considered to be the weirdest websites of 2022. Within this random mix I found (to name but a few things) an AI that guesses what your doodles are. The hypothetical meat market of Amazon dating. A yodelling pickle. And a comprehensive guide that helps you talk to your cat about gun safety, satanism and so much more. If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out the video episode for this episode and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ QUICK DRAW https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/ WEIRD OR CONFUSING https://weirdorconfusing.com/ ALWAYS JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER https://alwaysjudgeabookbyitscover.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, in an effort to create a silly, nonsensical palette cleanser of sorts, I decided to take a look at what is considered to be the weirdest websites of 2022. Within this random mix I found (to name but a few things) an AI that guesses what your doodles are. The hypothetical meat market of Amazon dating. A yodelling pickle. And a comprehensive guide that helps you talk to your cat about gun safety, satanism and so much more. If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out the video episode for this episode and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ QUICK DRAW https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/ WEIRD OR CONFUSING https://weirdorconfusing.com/ ALWAYS JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER https://alwaysjudgeabookbyitscover.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright Gang, it's the Season 4 premiere and to kick things off I'm joined by psychologist, author, and all round font of knowledge on many topics, Dr Darrel Ray. From the confines of an impromptu makeshift studio in my closet, I was fortunate enough to chat with Darrel about religious trauma, purity culture, and his work with Recovering from Religion. An international non-profit built to help those who have left, are in the process of, or are considering, leaving religion. I cannot stress just how valuable the insight, expertise, and resources are over at Recovering from Religion, so if you or somebody you know is in need of help, please don't hesitate to reach out. https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, it's the Season 3 Finale! In this episode we'll be having a crack at something different. We'll also be taking a look at the six weeks I spent in Britain this summer. Nature rambles, new discoveries, old haunts, loved ones, craft beer, and recharging my souls battery. All this and more await. YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, MERCHANDISE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM OR BETTER YET, LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL VIA THE LINK BELOW AND HAVE YOUR INPUT FEATURED ON A FUTURE EPISODE. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're taking a look at the world of furries. With the help of some willing furries, I learn about 'fursonas' and how they can be either be a mirror for somebodies personality or a sense of escapism. What role a pursuit plays in all of this and whether being a furry is an identity, a lifestyle, a hobby or all of the above. We also touch upon the possibilities of sinking too deep into an invented character and whether or not furry culture itself warrants the sexual reputation it has. SHOW BREAKDOWN 05:10 - How did you realise you were a furry? 06:38 - What is a furry? 08:56 - Fursonas & fursuits 19:05 - The sexual reputation of furries 24:47 - How do you categorise being a furry? 26:50 - Therian & Otherkin 36:30 - What's your experience as a furry been like so far? 39:32 - Are you publicly open about being a furry? 43:00 - Where the attraction to anthropomorphic animals comes from? 48:18 - Surprise participant! YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're diving into the world of Human Design.   Allegedly, your soul came here with a plan to live a spectacular life and Human Design is the roadmap on how to live yours.    Human Design has quickly become a popular pseudoscience. A system built on astrology, I Ching, Kabbalah and the Chakras.   Prior to this episode I knew nothing about it, so I decided to dive right in. Obtaining my body graph, I navigate this complex system and try attempt to understand a number of things.    The difference between my design and my personality. Channels and gates. Why am I a manifesting generator? And what do these little symbols and numbers actually mean? YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC  - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT?  THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're joined by Amye Archer, co-creator of the book 'If I Don't Make It, I Love You'. 'If I Don't Make It' is a collection of true stories told by survivors of school shootings. In this episode Amye talks to me about how the anthology came together and what she's learned from its creation. How she approached survivors to share their stories and the haunting details that linger. We also get into the prolonged trauma of the Columbine generation. Counselling and after care. The American gun crisis as a whole. The Activism and advocacy its spawned, and the steps needed for reform. It's by no means an easy conversation, but it's one so many people need to have and to expand upon. SHOW BREAKDOWN 03:15 - How the did book come about in the first place? 07:44 - The Columbine generation and suppressed trauma 10:34 - Approaching survivors to tell their stories 15:42 - Layout of the book 19:40 - Haunting little details 24:14 - The politics & attitudes behind gun culture & gun reform 41:18 - What have you learned or taken away from putting the book together AMYE ARCHER'S WEBSITE AMYE ARCHER INSTAGRAM IF I DON'T MAKE IT, I LOVE YOU: SURVIVORS IN THE AFTERMATH OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGS - IS AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF PLACES, YOU CAN FIND IT AT AMAZON , BARNES AND NOBLE, GOOGLE PLAY BOOKS , KOBO and many other places. AMYE ALSO CO-HOSTS A PODCAST WITH HER SISTER CALLED "GEN X THIS IS WHY" WHICH RE-EXAMINES MOVIES AND TV FROM THEIR CHILDHOOD. YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

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Alright gang, this week we're joined by Rick from Fifty11 Media. Rick has lived one hell of a life (to put it mildly). 

 In this episode we dig into just a few particular areas, including his time in the military, becoming an EMT and the accident which forced him to retire. But our main focus revolves around Ketamine Infusion Therapy. In a candid discussion, Rick explains what it is, how it works, and what's on his 'Ketamine Jams' playlist. Digging deeper into the topic he talks about some of the event's that led him to seek treatment in the first place. The positive affects it's had on him, both as a person and a father, and how it's been a major catalyst for his artistic endeavours. Fifty11 Media You can follow everything that Rick is doing over on his INSTAGRAM & you can check out his art work via the Fifty 11 Shopfiy Store. SHOW BREAKDOWN 03:20 - Joining The Military 08:40 - Childhood Trauma 16:26 - The Accident Which Led Rick to Retire Early 22:52 - Traumatic Experiences as an EMT 24:13 - Mental Space, Medication & Art 28:08 - Ketamin Infusion Therapy 43:04 - Rick's Artistic Endeavours YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're taking a look at the early work of Marina Abramovic.    Since discovering her through the documentary and MOMA performance 'The Artist is Present' I've developed a deep fascination with Marina Abramovic, both the person and the performance artist.    In this episode I'm specifically looking at her first foray into performance art, the Rhythm series. A collection of exhibits from the 1970s which saw Abramovic use her own body to push boundaries.   

Testing her levels of endurance and her relationship with the audience, the Rhythm series invoked radical new ideas and dramatically transformed Abramovic in the process. SHOW BREAKDOWN 00:00 - Introduction to Marina Abramovic 10:00 - Rhythm 10 18:45 - Rhythm 5 24:10 - Rhythm 2 30:12 - Rhythm 4 36:02 - Rhythm 0  YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC  - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT?  THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're pulling ourselves out the rabbit hole of QAnon. In the second part of our conversation with Alice, a former member of QAnon, we discuss the effects Q had on her marriage. The elements that made her question the community. What eventually led to her escape from the rabbit hole, and how she's using her story to help others effected by QAnon. SHOW BREAKDOWN What Turned Alice Away From QAnon? - 4:40 QAnon's Effect On Alice's Marriage - 13:13 January 6th and 'The Big Lie" - 21:17 QAnon Casualities & Helping Others With Similar Experiences - 23:40 Resources For Helping Others - 29:33 JIM MANSKE - NON VIOLENT COMMUNICATION SARAH PEYTON - NON VIOLENT COMMUNICATION YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? - THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're entering the rabbit hole of QAnon. In the first of a two part conversation, Alice, a former follower of QAnon details her experience before and during her time in the cult of Q. In a candid discussion Alice explains how it is she found QAnon in the first place, what pulled her deeper into the community and how her time with Q effected her life and the relationships around her. This is by no means a breakdown or an expose of QAnon. It's a real, eye opening account from the other side of the aisle. One that delves into awakenings, dramatic political shifts, inverted views, white hats, algorithms, and compassionate bridges from one world to another. SHOW BREAKDOWN How Did You Find QAnon? - 5:40 What Pulled You Deeper Into The Rabbit Hole? - 26:13 What Was Life Like Inside The Rabbit Hole? - 33:05 YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're taking a look at the Church of the SubGenius.

 What started off as joke that became a pamphlet that became a parody religion/weird fringe cult, The Church of the SubGenius is quite the thing to behold. From the pursuit of slack, the origin of J.R. "Bob" Dobbs and the constant fight against 'the conspiracy', to the prophecy of X day and beyond. 

 This episode discusses the church's origins, it's dogma, it's culture jamming philosophies and traces its absurd journey through space and time, whatever those things are. CHURCH OF THE SUBGENIUS - OFFICIAL WEBSITE YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week our special guest is…me. Playing the role of both of interviewer and interviewee, I have a much needed conversation with myself about a number of things. In an effort to be more transparent and to allow myself to be more vulnerable, this episode digs into my headspace. The depression and anxiety I've felt throughout the last two and half years, but in particular the last six months. The severe disconnect I've felt. Being alienated in my surroundings. Struggling with a new country and culture. The things I've done to try and outrun these feelings and why I need to face them. This is admittedly a bit of an indulgent concept, but by talking about these things out loud, it's helped me breathe life into realisation. As always thank you for listening and if any of you can relate to the subject matter at hand here, I hope this gives you some sense of comfort. FOR ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC https://malfoster.carrd.co/ LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE https://ko-fi.com/dimedout LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE https://www.patreon.com/dimedout DIMED OUT PHYSICAL & DIGITAL MERCHANDISE NOW AVAIlABLE https://dimed-out.creator-spring.com/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/iammalfoster INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/dimedoutpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're pulling oracle cards. In the concluding part of my conversation with artist, psychic, astrologer & soul reader Kathy Crabbe, I have my chakra's checked and Kathy pulls a couple of cards from her hand made oracle decks. This mini session of sorts not only moved me to look inwards a little more, but it also provided some helpful creative prompts, such as free/automatic writing. As an added bonus, me and Kathy also touch upon a couple of interesting areas towards the end of our chat. Mainly her thoughts on determinism and dealing with any negative information she receives amidst her soul readings. KATHY CRABBE - WEBSITE KATHY CRABBE - YOUTUBE CHANNEL YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this week we're exploring the world of Soul Reading. In the first of a two part conversation with artist, astrologer, and psychic Kathy Crabbe, we find out what exactly Soul Reading is and how it works. We also discuss Kathy's background. How she got into the world of metaphysics. Her psychic training. Sceptics, non traditional readings, her handmade oracle decks, and why Kathy spent five years drawing with her non dominant hand. SHOW BREAKDOWN Introduction to Kathy Crabbe - 5:01 What Is Soul Reading? - 6:34 Kathy's Psychic Training - Psychic Boot Camp - 7:51 Sceptics & Non-Traditional Readings - 11:08 How Kathy got into Metaphysics - 16:02 Belief structures hidden by the dominant culture - 22:43Intuition vs Interpretation - 27:40 KATHY CRABBE - YOUTUBE KATHY CRABBE - WEBSITE & SHOP YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC - RIGHT HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE HERE WANT TO GET IN TOUCH? KEEP UP TO DATE OR SEND COMMENTS & FEEDBACK? - YOU CAN FIND ME ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this is our final week with Karen the virtual life coach. Last week we answered some pretty deep and pointed questions and along the way we started to build an unconventional client/coach relationship. As we head into our final stage, the professional increasingly becomes a lot more personal. The choices we make have lasting effects, and by the end of it we're left with a number of questions like…what's the deal with Karen's flat mate Dave? Should Karen even be a life coach? Have I become a life coach? And what does any of these even mean? FOR ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC https://malfoster.carrd.co/ LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE https://ko-fi.com/dimedout LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE https://www.patreon.com/dimedout DIMED OUT PHYSICAL & DIGITAL MERCHANDISE NOW AVAIlABLE https://dimed-out.creator-spring.com/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/iammalfoster INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/dimedoutpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

Alright gang, this is the first of two weeks with Karen, our virtual life coach. A smartphone app / interactive choose your own adventure game thing from Blast Theory that unfurls based on the choices you make. Karen has taken us on as a new client, but how much can we trust her? Our first week with Karen is spent building a foundation in an attempt to take more control of my life. But as the days progress, the sessions get deeper and the lines between coach and client become increasingly blurred. FOR ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC https://linktr.ee/malfoster LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE https://ko-fi.com/dimedout LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE https://www.patreon.com/dimedout DIMED OUT PHYSICAL & DIGITAL MERCHANDISE NOW AVAIlABLE SOCIAL MEDIA TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK YOUTUBE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

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Alright gang, this week, as the majestic unicorn continues to run, we're standing still and taking a minute to look inwards. In the concluding part of my conversation with Dr Lauren Serpico, we're looking at how the internet is a hammer and how micro content is a double edged sword. 

 We also reminisce over Britney Spears dance routines. Speculate on how social media is speeding up adolescence and dive into a number of tips to boost productive, healthy, social media use. SHOW BREAKDOWN 2:48 - Chasing the Unicorn - Comparative Behaviour Online 7:02 - Social Media is a Hammer 13:32 - The Double Edged Sword of Micro Content 19:16 - Is Social Media Speeding Up Childhood? 24:34 - Productive & Healthy Social Media Tips DR LAUREN - INSTAGRAM OUT THERE SOCIAL FOR ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC https://linktr.ee/malfoster LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE DIMED OUT PHYSICAL & DIGITAL MERCHANDISE NOW AVAIlABLE SOCIAL MEDIA TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK YOUTUBE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/support

Alright gang, this week we're aiming to put the social back into social media. In the first of a two part conversation with Dr Lauren Serpico we dig into the pros and cons of remote working. We're talking procrastination, productivity, accountability, and perfectionism. But our main focus is on a major issue when it comes to social media and mental health. Chasing the unicorn. Also known as the detrimental pursuit of perfection. Social media as a measuring stick can be a real problem and a glaring example of how comparison really is the thief of joy. Harnessing her education and experience Dr Lauren provides us some mindful, pro-active tools to combat this and to create a more immersive, communal experience online. SHOW BREAKDOWN 4:50 - Working Remote, Perfectionism and Procrastination 19:57 - An Introduction to Dr Lauren 22:43 - Stop The Scroll 28:10 - Perfect Does Not Exist 34:18 - Gen Z & the Digital Landscape They Were Born Into DR LAUREN SERPICO - INSTAGRAM OUT THERE SOCIAL FOR ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATED, WEBSITE, SUBSCRIPTION LINKS, OTHER PODCAST RELATED GUBBINS ETC https://linktr.ee/malfoster LIKE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DIMED OUT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR KO-FI PAGE HERE https://ko-fi.com/dimedout LOVE WHAT YOU'VE HEARD AND WANT EVEN MORE CONTENT? THEN CHECK OUT OUR PATREON PAGE https://www.patreon.com/dimedout SOCIAL MEDIA TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK YOUTUBE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimedout/message

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EPISODE BREAKDOWN5:13 - Coffee Shops & Coffee Culture 13:52 - Introduction to Mia 19:15 - Museum of Modern Art26:08 - Lone Drinking32:00 - Brooklyn Bridge Outside Screening41:32 - Night Out with Mia45:04 - Skype Heartbreak Installation52:00 - Truman Capote, Giant Alien Spiders & Dead Artists56:39 - Mikos Japanese RestaurantSUBSCRIBE TO DIMED OUThttps://linktr.ee/malfosterhttp://dimed-out.com/