Feeling It Out with Kyle and Conor

Conor's (@tokken_studios) ADHD meds make him anxious which makes him angry. Kyle's (@hoomler) anxiety affects his self-confidence which makes him angry too. Buddha called anger a sweet flower with bitter roots. It's true, look it up. ------ Follow @KyleAndConor

On this solo episode, Conor (@tokken_studios) lets himself enjoy actually feeling good. Stay healthy and stay safe :) ---- Follow @KyleAndConor Email us FeelingItOutPod@gmail.com

After sharing their high/low points, Conor (@tokken_studios) embraces drawing things other than the comic he's working on and Kyle (@hoomler) shares some Monsters who inspired a side project. Kyle thinks "accepting failure" as a surety is comforting. What do you think? monsterbrains.blogspot.com tokkenstudios.com Follow @KyleAndConor

Kyle (@hoomler) and Conor (@tokken_studios) get nerdy to talk video games, comic books, and cosplaying as characters of a different race. Can you name 3 of your favorite black characters who aren't superheroes? Support #BLM at blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

Did you know that Kyle (@hoomler) and Conor (@tokken_studios) are both black? It's true! First the duo talk about coping when your memory fails you in a big way. Then they share what being black has meant to each of them. #BlackLivesMatter Find ways to support #BLM Protests at tokkenstudios.com

Kyle (@hoomler) and Conor (@tokkenstudios) share their feelings on the Black Lives Matter protests in Minneapolis and Los Angeles in response to the murder of George Floyd.

Conor (@tokkenstudios) is all by himself on this solo episode. He shares how he got hit by a big wave of burnout and, through the thick cloud of doubt and lethargy, realized the importance of taking breaks and taking care of yourself. What do you do when the thing you love becomes something you hate? Breathe just breathe :) Follow @KyleAndConor Email us FeelingItOutPod@gmail.com

Kyle (@hoomler) posted a picture of himself lying on the kitchen floor in the throes of depression to social media and you'll never guess what happened! Conor (@tokkenstudios)shares his mixed feelings on social media as a tool for asking for help. Then the two discuss Kyle's disdain for the trailer for Pixar's Soul. Take your time :) Follow @KyleAndConor Support Us at tokkenstudios.com

Kyle (@hoomler) has been watching, reading and playing a lot of content that's got him more philosophical than he can handle. Conor (@tokkenstudios) tries to convince himself to take a break from "output" and enjoy a little "input". Then the duo share how their mental illnesses will sometimes contort their thoughts in an effort to keep them in their vile clutches. Just be here now. :) Follow @KyleAndConor feelingitoutpod@gmail.com

This week, Kyle (@hoomler) and Conor (@tokkenstudios) share how TV and Movies influence their perceptions of food, for better or worse. Finally, Kyle reveals he thought Conor was mad at him and then faces an old thought-pattern from his past while comparing coping strategies. Accept and forgive yourself :)

Kyle (@hoomler) and Conor (@tokkenstudios) share their feelings on creative stagnation and feeling like you've plateaued. Fun times! You are a unique and wonderful human being :)

Kyle (@hoomler) and Conor (@tokkenstudios) share some of their favorite and least favorite experiences with therapists over the years. Then the duo try their best to focus on the things they can control instead of sweating the things they can't. Buy SPELLSLINGER: amzn.to/39j97UZ Support us at patreon.com/tokkenstudios

Kyle (@hoomler) has put his life on hold for the coronavirus and he's slowly realizing how unsustainable that is. Conor (@tokkenstudios) is freelance, so setting his own schedule has been a long-term struggle before the lockdown. Animal Crossing can only help so much right? There is no wrong way to feel about what is happening. :)

Kyle (@hoomler) shares how hard it can be for him to enjoy others' talents and successes. Conor (@tokkenstudios) compares himself to the great many talented people he's crossed paths with over the years. Time to shake off the schadenfreude! You are doing the best you can with what's given to you :) Watch "Friend Request" by Ari Johnson (@arigjohnson) on Youtube and Instagram Our Comic Book is Out... SPELLSLINGER: amzn.to/39j97UZ Support us at patreon.com/tokkenstudios

Conor (@tokkenstudios) shares a positive story about better understanding his ADHD with help from a professional. Kyle (@hoomler) shares a personal story about how his depression recently got the better of him. Your interests are valid :)

We finished the first issue of our comic book, SPELLSLINGER by Tokken Studios! You can buy it on Amazon right now. Thanks so much for supporting us as we continue to feel it out on more comics and content. Believe me, we'll have PLENTY to talk about here in the coming weeks. You are worthy and deserving of love :) Buy SPELLSLINGER: amzn.to/39j97UZ Support us at patreon.com/tokkenstudios

On this solo episode, Kyle (@hoomler) shares a thought pattern of his he successfully recognized and relives his adventure running out of meds last week! He's feeling more and more like a real producer every day. Maybe he'll finally finish that puppet studio... You bring a very unique and valuable perspective :)

The duo gets silly before finally sharing some writing with each other... Kyle (@hoomler) surprised Conor (@tokken_studios) with a script and Conor recites a short story he wrote. How can Kyle and Conor begin to compare the two? Don't they realize they're completely different and wonderful? Maybe, one way to find out...! You're worthy of love :)

Happy Valentine's Day! Kyle (@hoomler) and Conor (@tokken_studios) compare their definitions for "success" and how they've shifted over time. It turns out, one man's idea of success is another man's idea of giving up... Will Conor convince Kyle once and for all that he is a producer? Tune in to find out! Read Conor's BRAND NEW comic SPELLSLINGER at TOKKENSTUDIOS.COM

Kyle (@hoomler) feels like a handsome fraud and Conor (@tokken_studios) finally starts living up to what he thinks people think of him, not that that matters. What a wild year it's been... ah jeez it's only February. You are a unique combination of experiences. :)

Pobody's Nerfect! Kyle (@hoomler) hates his own expectations so much he improvises around them and Conor (@tokken_studios) shares how pushing past perfectionism resulted in his first finished comic! You're actually doing a really great job. :)

Kyle (@hoomler) tries to justify playing video games for 9 hours straight when he should be writing and Conor (@tokken_studios) shares his ways of coping with "creative constipation" on this very focused episode of Feeling It Out. Everything is going to be alright. :) legendofdremmers.tumblr.com

Kyle (@hoomler) has no idea what his process is - and that's OK! Conor (@tokken_studios) knows his process and shares some advice. This week, the duo share their journeys, feelings and struggles to find their process. Let's feel it out...

Kyle (@hoomler) and Conor (@tokken_studios) like to appear strong, but sometimes it's just too much not to wear what you're going through on your sleeve. This week, the duo share some moments in their lives when they showed weakness and everything turned out alright anyway - Spoiler Alert!

Kyle (@hoomler) does so many things, but he doesn't know what to title himself! Maybe Conor (@tokken_studios) can help him accept himself on the first ever episode of Feeling It Out with Kyle and Conor, the new podcast about two creatives with mental illness sharing their successes and struggles. :)