A space for emotional exploration and answers to questions most of us are afraid to ask.
Ben Goresky is a counsellor, coach, and podcaster. He is a trained addictions counsellor with a Health Sciences degree. Ben runs a men's group for The Samurai Brotherhood, an organization that helps men rediscover their masculinity and leads the way for the evolution of conscious men. Ben also hosts The Evolving Man podcast and runs workshops for couples with his wife Sheleana Aiyana. Connect with Ben: evolvingman.com www.instagram.com/evolvingman linktr.ee/evolvingman
Cindy Finch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in helping people through their darkest times. She trained at the Mayo Clinic and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, and CURE magazine. A survivor of traumatic life events, Cindy writes and works from lived experiences. She's helped thousands of people through their suffering, encouraging them to move forward and keep enduring to come out invincible. Her new book, When Grief Is Good: Turning Your Greatest Loss into Your Biggest Lesson is available now. You can get Cindy's book here: https://amzn.to/31xozhk Connect with Cindy: cindyfinch.com/blog linkedin.com/in/cindy-finch-lcsw-21999bb4/ @cinfinch on Instagram
In this episode I talk about 4 moments of courage, common sense, and my recent trip to Mexico.
In this episode I talk about hateful people, suffering, and writing.
In this episode I talk about leaving therapy, prioritizing being over doing, and finding peace.
In this episode I talk about fancy dinners, wakeboarding for the first time, and my dad getting COVID.
In this episode I talk about driving a Tesla, resistance to commitment, and why relationships don't have to be hard.
In this episode I talk about everything coming together at once, hating myself, and healing my relationship.
In this episode I talk about owning my mistakes, feeling abysmal, and Bo Burnham's Netflix Special, INSIDE.
In this episode I talk about joining a spiritual processing group, the "FRIENDS" theme song, and letting go of the "sick" program.
In this episode I talk about "fuck it" money, Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove", and different levels of vulnerability.
In this episode I talk about feeling lost, letting go of programs, and never feeling safe.
In this episode I talk about being sober, selling my clothes, and noise pollution in shared public spaces.
In this episode I talk about investing in Bitcoin, bowling, and accepting a part of myself I'd been rejecting.
In this episode I talk about the movie "Riders of Justice", self-trust, and time moving really slow.
In this episode I talk mostly about situations I saw red in.
In this episode I talk about getting a new therapist, rorschach tests, and crying in front of other people.
In this episode I talk about people getting fired, karma coming to collect, and Larry McMurtry's book "The Last Picture Show".
In this episode I talk about eating six grams of mushrooms alone, training teenagers at work, and going on a double date.
In this episode I talk about growing up in the movie Miami Vice, Hyeonseo Lee's memoir "The Girl with Seven Names", and confronting my neighbor at 5AM.
In this episode I talk about trying to help people, the first day of spring, and working for a cartoon character.
In this episode I talk about therapy, creating our own misery, and mushrooms.
In this episode I talk about hiking the Onion Creek Trail, setting boundaries, and trying to end a relationship that I knew was doomed.
In this episode I talk about seeking attention in childhood, mental models, and my experience in the recent Austin SNOWPOCALYPSE.
Redie Mumbili was born in the Congo. From there, he and his family fled to Tanzania where they lived as refugees before coming to America. Redie has been living in Austin, Texas for the past 12 years. He believes everyone can overcome their struggle, no matter the situation. Redie is the creator and co-host of the brand new podcast, Nice and Chill Podcast. You can find Nice and Chill Podcast here: instagram.com/niceandchillpodcast Connect with Redie: instagram.com/rediemumbili_
In this episode I talk about cold showers, parenting lessons, and haircuts.
In this episode Nick talks about why he bought GameStop shares, being true to who you are, and why neglect is worse than physical and sexual abuse.
JeVon McCormick was born the mixed-race son of a negligent, drug-dealing pimp father and a struggling single mom. He was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, where he suffered abuse and racism and went to Juvie three times. Now, he is the CEO and President of professional book publishing company, Scribe Media, as well as the author of the memoir, "I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream". You can get JeVon's memoir here: https://amzn.to/3ctBYKO Connect with JeVon: jevonmccormick.com linkedin.com/in/jtmccormick
In this episode I talk about living within your means, reframing rejection, and a choice we all have in life.
Iona Holloway is an author, coach, and speaker. She helps women stop shrinking their bodies, worth, and power through vulnerability, creativity, and breathwork. She and her partner, Sean, live in Boston with a very clingy Shiba Inu and a cat Iona has never held. Her pets have taught her a lot about embodied trauma. She is the author of the new book, Ghost: Why Perfect Women Shrink. You can buy Ghost here: https://amzn.to/3qymlFC Connect with Iona: ionaholloway.com Instagram: @ionaholloway LinkedIn: Iona Holloway
In this episode Nick talks about being saved by the podcast, stories from childhood, and how online dating is like emotions.
In this episode Nick talks about rejection, spiraling, and Matthew McConaughey's book Greenlights.
In this episode Nick talks about feeling unmotivated, The Surrender Journal, and a different side of Twitter.
In this episode Nick talks about the act of gift giving, a recent nightmare, and a phone conversation with his dad.
In this episode Nick talks about the most bizarre customer support interaction ever, his friendship with fellow creative Keller Davis, and why he's quitting stand-up comedy.
En éste episodio mi gran amigo Andrés Ritter y yo hablamos sobre traumas de adolescencia, el impacto que tiene la vulnerabilidad, y el año que vivimos juntos en Cancún.
In this episode Nick talks about the book Who Not How, getting in the holiday spirit, and how someone picks their pronouns.
In this episode Nick talks about something he hasn't shared on the podcast before and a bombed stand-up comedy set he performed.
In this episode Nick talks about his relationship with time, starting a 60-day meditation adventure, and what it was like to unplug for 13 days.
In this episode Nick talks about spiders in the bedroom, traveling to Mexico, and his relationship with his Dad.
In this episode my friend Lina and I talk about growing up in foster care, toxic relationships, and going to therapy.
In this episode Nick talks about taking the easy way out, reconnecting with an old friend, and an email from his grandma.
In this episode Nick tries not to curse and talks about politics for way too long.
In this episode, my friend Eric and I talk about living with multiple sclerosis, finding oneself, and also reminisce on our college days.
In this episode Nick talks about a recent Austin homicide, past Halloweens, and why he quit smoking ganja.
In this episode, my friend Molly and I talk about writing, moving to Hawaii during a pandemic, and what it's like being diagnosed with ADHD.
In this episode Nick talks about spotting a flock of flat earthers, turning negatives into positives, and why he turns off the lights when he masturbates.
Dung Duong is an entrepreneur, investor, and optic engineer who's dedicated to making our world a better place. He supports his wife's nonprofit, Perspective Charity, which works to give children the opportunity to become impactful doers, contributors, and leaders regardless of their economic or social situation. His new book, Shifting Optics: A Life in Perspective, is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TfpTy4 Help support underprivileged children: http://www.perspectivecharity.org/ Connect with Dung: Email: dduongus@yahoo.com
In this episode Nick talks about the podcast's first 1-star rating, why he stopped going to recovery meetings, and his most recent idea for a prank video.
In this episode Nick talks about natural disasters, growing older, and Spirit Airlines.
In this episode Nick talks about Vinnie Chase, Charlie Kaufman's latest movie, and the presidential debates.