Sunshine and Brain

Josh is back after a long break with a solo episode! He talks about why the long break, Simone Biles, and some other stuff!

Another solo episode! Join Josh as he rambles about the number 33 and it's superstitious significance to him, shares some thoughts about the Derek Chauvin trial and the social mental illness that is racism, and ruminates on the importance of celebrating success and giving yourself a break. Also, no surprise here, Josh cracks himself up.

Another solo episode! Join Josh as he checks in and shares some of what's going on in his life, and explores the topic of what to do when there's a lot that needs to be worked on and taken care of. Also, some ramblings about the strangeness of dating apps and... crackhead grandmas?? Episode 32! It's getting weird folks.

A solo episode! Recorded on the second evening of Passover, join Josh as he thinks out loud about the symbolism of 2021 being a cicada year. Then he does a deep dive into Judaism and his perspective as a former rabbi and now tattooed apostate. Specifically, he explores how it feels when significant holidays happen, and he chooses not to participate.

A solo episode! Josh shares a personal story and explores the challenges associated with sharing vulnerabilities and asking for help. Then he spends a little time thinking out loud about the mental health impacts and implications of the Trump presidency.

Another solo episode! Josh does a check in and talks about, among other things, the challenges associated with transitions and change.

Another solo episode! Join Josh and he waxes philosophical about why he does this podcast, politics, and overall how he's doing. As always, if you'd like to join the conversation, you can send an email to josh@periveritas.com.

DJ Maya Light joins Josh for a wonderful conversation about intentionality, self care, the importance of drawing boundaries, and her incredible journey. Find her on IG @djmayalight! Also, a pre-inauguration, anxiety-laden check in.

Josh and Andre are back at it, this time diving deep into the mob insurrection at the Capitol Building on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. They share their thoughts, their emotional reactions, and their fears for the future. Follow Andre on IG @andrejosephmartin. Check out his art at http://andrejosephmartin.com/ (andrejosephmartin.com).

Another solo episode! Join Josh as he rambles about the New Year, and takes a look back at 2020, the most challenging mental health year humanity has seen in a very long time.

Another solo episode! Join Josh as he rambles about the approaching end of the pandemic, love, and other things! Getting a little loopy as we move into the holiday season of 2020.

A solo episode! Josh talks about anxiety and how it manifests in him, as well as all those things happening in our world in general, and those things happening in his personal life that contribute to anxiety. Also the process he is utilizing to handle the anxiety. And, of course, other things!

Josh is joined by Rebecca Peters (IG @bulletproofbecks), local TV personality, IG influencer, content producer, to talk about her experience with Postpartum Depression and the work she has done to fight her way through. Also a 20+ minute check in! Josh updates us on how he is doing following the last two episodes.

Josh continues the narrative from Episode 20, exploring his approach to managing grief, regulating panic attacks, and generally speaking sharing how he is doing during this very strange time. Also a little dating advice addendum! Take heed ladies...

Josh wakes up in the middle of the night with a panic attack and uses the podcast as a verbal diary as an attempt to deal with it.

Josh talks with former congregant and now friend, the extraordinary and hilarious Jess Lehrman about tattoos, religion, the intersection between struggles with identity and depression, certain parts of their life story, and so much more! Also a brief check-in!

Andre and Josh are back at it! This time they tackle the awful behavior of men via the gateway of toxic masculinity. During this first conversation they recognize their limitations in discussing this issue, explore some of the ways toxic masculinity has impacted the world and their lives, and begin to discuss how to combat it. Anticipating later invitation of other voices to this dialogue, for now Andre and Josh perform a preliminary exploration into the mundanities, strangenesses, and tragedies of toxic masculinity. Also a brief check-in!

Josh is joined by Julia Fukuhara--registered nurse, fitness trainer, and social media inspiration--to talk about navigating culture, her personal journey with mental health, the positive impact of exercise, and more! Julia can be found on IG and Twitter at @juliaazulia. Find and follow her there! Also a brief check-in!

Andre and Josh are back at it! Is it possible to conceive of a religion that might actually be good for the world and for humanity? In this final episode on religion (for now?), they put together their closing thoughts, and create the Eight Commandments of their made-up faith. Also a check in!

Josh and Eric join together for a Jokes!/Sunshine & Brain crossover episode. In a continuation of Suicide Awareness Month, they talk about, among other things, the healing effects of laughing at pain via the gateway of the brilliant comedian, Maria Bamford. Also an extra long check-in on politics, dating, anxiety, and staying afloat in this crazy world of ours.

Andre and Josh are at it again! Only this time they are joined by Andre's cousin Vishnu Seesahai, filmmaker and multi-hyphenate, for a deep dive into a potential theory of everything, based on quantum mechanics, and how it might be turned into an all encompassing theology. And, as always, a check-in!

Josh and Andre are back at it again! This time they talk about how a bible might help create a perfect world, and other things, including what a perfect world might look like, and how it might function. Also a check in!

The co-founder of Periveritas Studios joins Josh with some follow-up questions from last week's episode on suicidal thoughts and ideations. Also a check in!

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Join Josh for a solo episode as he checks in with us and talks about his personal experiences with suicidal thoughts and ideations. If you or someone you know are having suicidal thoughts and need help, call the Suicide Hotline immediately at 1-800-273-8255.

Josh and Andre continue their conversation about the ills of society by expanding their conversation from race to religion. Find snippets of this conversation on Andre's podcast, Ideas by Andre. Also a check in! 

Josh debuts a new theme song and talks with his friend Kathleen about anxiety and her life story, the various choices she has made, and how she navigates challenges such as parenting a child with special needs given her struggles with anxiety. Also a check-in on the host!  Big thanks so Andre Martin (andrejosephmartin@gmail.com) for the new logo!

Josh talks with Kenny Vialva about his life, his experience growing up African American, his passion for and expertise in marijuana, and more! Kenny has founded his own consulting firm, Cannabassador Consulting. Keep an eye out for his website -- it will be up soon! In the meantime, he can be reached at icannaconsulting@gmail.com. Also, the return of the long check-in for this episode!

Josh and Andre bring a (temporary?) close to this first round of convesations about racism and the ills and turmoils it inflicts. They discuss changes they'd like to see in policing, the government, and beyond. Also, check out Andre's new podcast, Ideas by Andre!

Josh and Andre dig even deeper into the toll that racism has on their own minds, bodies, and daily existence.

Josh calls his friend Andre again to discuss and confront their very different takes and experiences on racism, including the awakening of Josh to his lifetime of smugness as to his enlightened self.

Josh is joined once again by his friend Andre, and now Andre's girlfriend Jessica, to talk about something that they didn't in the last pod: the impact of race on mental health.

Josh speaks with his friend Ben about identity and the path to finding oneself.

With everyone still isolated from the coronavirus crisis, Josh removes his cloth mask, and his emotional mask, to talk physical and mental anguish with his old friend Andre.

Josh and Periveritas Co-Founder Eric Norvell talk podcasting, and then Josh delves into his father's and grandfather's view of the world and how a few small words changed his life forever.

Host Josh Burrows, former rabbi, current seeker of truth, introduces his podcast with a frank explanation of why he began this podcast and where he wants it to go, with you riding along with him.