Surviving Empathy

On this fun bonus episode Rebecca and I catch you up on mom's cancer treatment, our mental health and lives as of late, the YouTube channel and Chef Bry Comedy brand, and what Chef Bry Comedy is REALLY all about. Thank you for your kindness and support.Behold, our Stuff!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | LinktreePlease subscribe, it helps tremendously and doesn't cost a dime!https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedyChef Bry Comedy - YouTubeTips help us grow & make us feel valid. Thank you! Links for Cash App, Venmo, & PayPal are on our Linkrtree.https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chefbrycomedyPayPal.Me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this lighthearted final episode of Surviving Empathy Podcast, Rebecca and I first explore the difference between dark empaths and empaths, and all the ins and outs of that. Then, we'll get into the heart of what this show was always really all about, what we're trying to accomplish, and who we've been trying to help and why. We'll talk about what we learned about podcasting as a medium, and what we learned about the modern world today as empaths and older wiser people. We'll talk about our advice and takeaways on how to find and keep good mental health, robust living, and a happiness and joy in your life that endures for downhome people just like us. Just average every day regular people who aren't rich and who depend on a good economy and the word to function in order to make it. Finally, in my final spiel at the end, I will talk about what we want for YOU, what we hope for and expect for ourselves and the Chef Bry Comedy Brand, and what we truly want for our audience and the world! At the end of the day, this was a 2 year-long adventure, an experiment whereby energy is intention. We trusted in and relied on good vibes, goodness and kindness, and thoughtfulness and earnestness, but with a keen sense of humor to take us to so many good places. But it hasn't all been paved with gold! It's been a lot of good, a little bit bad, and some wholly unexpected kind people to support us and become our true real-life friends! Much of it exposed the dirty seedy underbelly of the world and people, and the real business of becoming a content creator, and we want to share our experience and advice with you! Thank you all so very much for your friendship, encouragement, and support over the years. It's been quite an experience to say the very least! But at the end of the day this isn't goodbye, so much as, we will see you later on the YouTube space! We might be done podcasting for now, but we've just begun when it comes to creating thoughtful, educational, and genuine, positive but real content. As always, we will continue to advocate for good regular down-to-earth folks, for good mental health outcomes and better living for all those regular people struggling out there, those empaths and sensitives, those misfits and introverts in these oftentimes unusual times plagued with hate and divisiveness, pitfalls, road blocks, and dead ends. But just as we like to say, where there's a will there's a way! With the right mindset, the right strategy, and the right approach and internal consistency, we can all get there and find the life we all so richly want, need, and deserve! A huge thanks to all of our friends, family, and supporters, we couldn't have believed in ourself and done it without you! Soon we'll be on YouTube, so instead of saying goodbye, let me just say thanks and we'll see you soon!With love and gratitude,Bry and RebeccaYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedyChef Bry Comedy - YouTubeBuy us a cup of coffee!https://cash.app/$ChefBryComedyPay $ChefBryComedy on Cash Apphttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chefbrycomedyPayPal.Mehttps://account.venmo.com/chefbrycomedyVenmo | Chef Bry ComedyPodcast & music streaming sites, website, social media.https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fun and mind-bending episode, we go down the rabbit hole and consider the existence of possible extra-terrestrials and UFOs, portals, and other possible paranormal phenomenon. There's a new rise in attention and popularity of this once fringe subject that is now gaining a lot of mainstream credibility and attention, causing somewhat of a paradigm shift in our cultural thinking about the subject, and an uproar of attention in our culture today. We want to try to understand what all this could mean for our culture and society today. New whistleblowers coming out, new government task forces being created, new advocacy and reporting agencies for pilots and witnesses over the ever-increasing sightings of possible exotic crafts, and dare I say, the possible existence of aliens and the possible human/alien encounters and relations! There seems to be a real newfound surge in mainstream interest in UAP/UFO phenomenon and possible exotic foreign craft and creature sightings! So, we want to get to the heart of the matter, to try to understand what all the implications could mean, as we consider the possibility of what's really going on here?! The implications for our planet, of our culture and society, of our economy and culture, and the scientific and spiritual ramifications as well! At the end of the day, it's a good time to be a believer, and we want to get down to the absolute truth! It's a phenomenon that used to be panned as fringe nonsense and sci-fi fantasy, but there's a lot of very credible evidence and witnesses on this phenomenon now from very credible sources that gives this phenomenon newfound traction and credibility that's fascinating at best, and terrifying at worst! Let's go down the rabbit hole together, and learn all that can be derived from this alien fever going on in the media today!We'll be on YouTube once this podcast season is finished! Radio podcasters going video! Please do subscibe, it costs you absolutely nothing but helps us so very much! New videos are coming out soon, once this season is over in 1 more episode!https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedy Chef Bry Comedy - YouTubeSupport us, listen, or join the conversation:https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Rebecca and I ask the question, where do we go when we've hit a dead end, when we've hit the end of our rope, when we just can't take it anymore, waiting for life to change, get better, and we grow inpatient for the world to get right, and for our ship to come in?! How might we reset and find the patience, wisdom, and a lifeline to not only endure, but continue pushing towards our goals and toward success and validation when the world just doesn't seem functional, sane, or fair?! At the end of the day, the world is getting dysfunctional, strange, abnormal, and just plain hard! So how might we find the gas to keep going when we're tired of setbacks, delays, and shitty people and attitudes clouding our vision and getting in the way of our goals and dreams?! How might we traverse this dystopic and mean-spirited society with our own sense of goodness and kindness?Please give us a cup of coffee! Please subscibe to our YouTube channel, that's where we'll be once this season of the podcast is over! And please do interact with us on our social media! We're here to help!https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chefbrycomedyPayPal.Mehttps://account.venmo.com/u/chefbrycomedyVenmo | Chef Bry Comedyhttps://cash.app/$ChefBryComedyPay $ChefBryComedy on Cash Apphttps://www.patreon.com/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast/Chef Bry Comedy | Patreonhttps://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedyChef Bry Comedy! - YouTubehttps://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this light and breezy episode Rebecca and I talk about being empaths, what that entails, and how we as highly sensitive people must detach ourselves from the world out there as social animals enough to lower our stress levels and to find our sense of humanity, sense of humor, and a joy that endures, despite life always coming at us! To find our inner silly heart, and to let go of all those expectations, all the hurt, and all that hate out there in the world. Then, we will talk a little bit about how we as highly sensitive people must continually filter, block, and sort through this life for better mental and spiritual health, and process it in a way that's healthy, that allows us to find cathartic release and a sense of identity and wisdom in the daily struggle of living. At the end of the day, we can become so disconnected to our own joys and heart where we stray from who we really are, or we can lean into our goodness, kindness, and humor within, and find a wisdom and power in ourselves, an attitude and spark that hopefully will infect the world with our joy, our positivity, and our hope, and to grow into our wisdom and heart of who we really are, not out of who we were always meant to be. At the end of the day, we can either grow from this experience called life or we can let it take from us forever, the choice is ours!Please support the show! Please subscribe to Chef Bry Comedy! YouTube channel!Please become a patron on Patreon or give a tip of a buck or two at our tip jars!Come join us and like us on Instagram and our other social media sites! Thanks for your patronage and friendship and support!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very personal and real but super light episode, Rebecca and I get down and dirty about our less than perfect life and mental health, and some of the gripes and frustrations we have with the world in its current state, and our current circumstances these days. Sometimes life can feel so good and pleasant, or terrible and dysfunctional depending on our current perspective and state of mind. This episode explores some of the ways in which we allow ourselves to become untethered and lose our priorities that steal our joy away, or otherwise preoccupy our time when we know we shouldn't let it! Then, we'll talk about some of the noise and nonsense out there that can contribute to poor mental health outcomes and a cascade of failures that makes us shut down or stop trying. Then lastly, some of the ways we can reset our priorities to get our mind and body right to really allow our souls to soar unincumbered by the state of the world out there or our personal problems always getting in the way of our progress and joy. To find the lightness and fun in the world and in ourself, to be less down in it and more above it all. We'll talk about the world today, and real-world ways in which we can retool, reset, and get our lives and priorities back into a good functional working order, to maximize growth and progress, and keep our happiness, strength, and growth at the forefront of our lives!I need you guys to help us in a couple of small ways!First, please go over to our new YouTube channel and subscribe, and please standby for our cool fun thoughtful videos coming soon!https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedyChef Bry Comedy! - YouTubeNow, I just need you to please support the podcast and YouTube channel by becoming a patron at Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast/Chef Bry Comedy | creating podcast episodes, YouTube/IG videos, comedy, & writing | PatreonORgive us a tip, once or monthly at our various tip jars. Only a couple bucks until we're monetized or get sponsors!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeLastly, to come on over and join the conversation on our social media! We want to get to know YOU better!https://www.instagram.com/chef.bry.comedy/Chef Bry Comedy! (@chef.bry.comedy) • Instagram photos and videosThanks for your friendship and support! We appreciate this journey of kindness, friendship, and clarity with you guys and gals! Together, we can make a better world!Bry and Rebecca Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this super fun, positive, thoughtful and personal episode we talk all about religion in the modern era, and our experience, from Christianity to agnosticism to atheism, and our spiritual journey and where we are today, which I think many of you will relate to very much! What's good, bad, and ugly with modern religion, and what's going on with belief and faith in these modern times? Then we'll talk about the difference between being religious and being spiritual and what exactly is the difference between religion and spirituality, and how can we maintain a sense of goodness and spiritual comfort and identity in modern times, where things have become so hateful and chaotic? We will discuss how some people seem to be misusing and abusing religion for their own hateful or misguided agendas, and this weaponization and politicization of people's faith. Then lastly, we'll catch you up on our latest thoughts and feelings on the fun and fascinating History Channel show The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch! What's going on over there with Dr. Taylor and the gang, and what can we derive from their latest findings?!Thanks so much for your friendship, kindness, and support! If you want to know the best way to support us, you can do one or all of the folllowing;Become a Patron on Patreon or donate monthly or a one-time small dollar tip to one of our numerous tip jars found here. https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedy Chef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | LinktreePlease do subscribe to our YouTube channel Chef Bry Comedy! It costs nothing, so please come on over and subscribe really quick, please don't make me beg! I can't understand for the life of me why people aren't doing this, since it's free and helps us out so much! We're doing thoughtful, positive, helpful, and selfless work for people's self-esteem, for better mental health outcomes, and to maximize robust living! So please help us out simply by subscribing today! https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedy Chef Bry Comedy! - YouTubeCome join the fun conversation on our social media. My main social media is Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chef.bry.comedy/ Chef Bry Comedy! (@chef.bry.comedy) • Instagram photos and videosYou may also want to give us a positive review on any number of streaming apps like Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Audible, and more. Or just a thumbs up on YouTube. It all helps us to grow and perfect our mission, which is to make the world a kinder, more functional place.Any help you can give to help us grow and feel good would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for whatever you can do.We're so honored for your friendship and support, but we need help growing and perfecting the show and brand so we can find our audience to help more people to find clarity, purpose, and a sense of identity, hope, and happiness in these less than perfect times today. Things do get better, but we must be the change the world needs!Recovering from Religionhttps://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this super fun and futuristic episode, Rebecca and I talk about Star Trek and what is it trying to teach us about life, society, and about futurism? Also, what are some of the similarities between the Star Trek agenda and the Progressive agenda, if any, and how can we break the chains of hatred, regressiveness, oppression, and exclusionism in our culture and society today to arrive at a place of best practices, and building a world that is safe, prosperous, and free, where individualism is celebrated and not chastised, and where every walk of life no matter where you come from can make the best life possible just like anybody else? We want to talk about the inherent dangers in our culture and sociopolitical landscape today, and how to fight for and find a life balance and a longevity in being your truest self that endures, and how might we see and prepare for the inherent intolerances and hate in our culture today? Then lastly, we'll talk about what Star Trek means to us, and how it's helped shape us as people. This is a fun one you guys, so strap in, and let's make it so! Engage!Support us! Come say hi! Do be sure to at minimum subscribe to the new YouTube channel Chef Bry Comedy!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktreehttps://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedyChef Bry Comedy! - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fun, thoughtful episode, our hearts are forever lingering on the constant craziness and weirdness of this world. And so, we want to know how to find comfort and a good fit in a world full of agendas that's actually right for YOU! At the end of the day this life can be insurmountably complicated, so much so that people often lose focus and their priorities, they lose sight of how to see the agendas and attitudes out there, to the point where we don't always know where to look, and how to traverse this life in order to find joy, success, and to avoid bad people and bad choices. To be able to look inward and derive real meaning and soul comfort and confidence when it comes to sorting life and finding happiness in an oftentimes tragic and chaotic world. At the end of the day, it's all about finding a configuration and best practices that works for YOU!Please support the show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | LinktreePlease subscribe to our YouTube channel, we'll be putting out fun, kind, thoughtful content there very soon! Plus, paranormal talk and paranormal reviews!https://www.youtube.com/@chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy! - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Rebecca and I talk about the necessity of balancing exertion and recuperation, and how we could all gain wisdom, perspective, and happiness from simply mastering the art of chilling out and going with the flow more often. We'll talk about the 1997 cult hit The Big Lebowski and some of our favorite things about it, and the philosophy behind "Dudeism" that sprang from it. Is there something that can be learned from this absurdist movie and its teachings? Is it a sustainable life philosophy this day and age, living in highly demanding, divisive, and modern times?! At the end of the day, sometimes we have to search to find perspective, wisdom, humor, and having the patience and tenacity to endure when the world is taking and rarely ever giving. Life success is possible, and we feel that sometimes "less is more" when you're trying to achieve in this life. That there's a grace to life success, health, fitness, mental health and robust living. Let's talk about it! Enjoy the show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fun and hopeful episode Rebecca and I talk about the crazy times we've found ourselves in and how we as regular people can find greater clarity, hope, passion, and fun in these unusual times. At the end of the day, we can't hinge our hopes on what's out there in the world, but what's right here in our hearts. We have to find the priorities, purpose, clarity and joy to persevere and overcome our own personal issues and find a greater sense of purpose and balance, be damned the haters, and be damned the weirdness going on out there in our culture and society today! Here's a big long fun episode all geared towards finding humor and heart, as well as life hacks and tips and tricks to deal in these crazy ass times!Support the show! Become a Patron on Patreon! Come to our social media pages! If you like our work, please show your appreciation by giving us a small tip! We make no money but what you give. Please share the show with those you care about! Come on over to Chef Bry Comedy YouTube channel and simply subscribe, and wait until our audio podcast ends and our video YouTube channel begins. It's going to be a lot of fun, and we're all about real people and keeping it real because that's who we are and that's what we care about.https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fun and irreverent episode, Rebecca and I first catch you up on our lives as of late, as we help my mom beat her cancer diagnosis. Then, we will talk about the Tennessee 3 and the little fires of authoritarian quasi-fascism cropping up around the USA, and what to do about it. Then, we'll share with you our imperfect lives with imperfect mental health, but at the heart of our happiness and balance lies one key ingredient; a wicked sense of humor! How we keep joy and humor front and center in a mad mad world. Lastly, we will catch you up on everything you ought to know about the modern UFO/UAP phenomenon around the globe in the year 2023, and more specifically, how the US government has changed its tune when it comes to the reporting of the phenomenon, and how we might finally get some transparency and functionality from a government that used to deny it at every cost to finally being a part of the solution.If you like us, like what we're all about, or care about the mission and brand, you can help us by pitching in $1 or $2 toward the cause in our various tip jars on Link Tree or by becoming a patron on Patreon, or at minimal, simply by subscribing to Chef Bry Comedy! on our YouTube channel, as we finish up this last season of the podcast, then move to our new visual platform on YouTube! We are trying to grow, expand, and improve on a shoestring budget to be the kind of change the world needs. To know where the line of decency ought to be, to fight against systemic regressiveness, robust mental health for regular working folks, and to fight for best practices, functionality, and happiness in the modern world today for all people. But especially those who have always been a good person and got hardly anywhere for it.https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART 2 of 2...On this peppy spitfire episode, on a day when Rebeca was in a particularly rare "on fire" kind of mood, so I try to utilize her angst and life fatigue to tackle the important subject of, how can we heal our wounded soul after we've had just about enough bullshit and soul letdown after feeling overwhelmed by the totality of dumb, immature, dysfunctional, or hateful bullshit in the world today?! More specifically, when the accumulation of bad people and immature and awful nonsense in the world does a real number to our heart and soul, how can we put the pieces back together and feel good and empowered again after a string of emotional letdowns or one big letdown that appears to not want to go away?! What can we do to find catharsis, peace, and center again after an episode of emotional grief and heartache on a deeply emotional and spiritual level!? First, we will start with an article about what the function of emotions are in order to gain insight into what emotions are for and what they're all about. Then, we'll go down our BIG LIST of things that both HURT and HEAL our soul, after an emotional upset by something external. Then lastly, Rebecca with talk about an article about how to find real catharsis in life.At the end of the day, what we are all trying to accomplish in this life is to find meaning, value, validation, and opportunity in life, to simply make the best of our circumstances and get ahead in this weird wild world. But there' so much BS nowadays that we often have to fight fight fight against the onslaught of so much nonsense, to get to where we need to be physically, mentally, and emotionally. This is a good fun irreverent episode you guys, especially if you enjoy it when we're a little bit fired up! For those who know us, I think you're going to get a kick out of this one, especially if you tend to agree with us! It's never about anger, hate, or hurting anyone! No, it's all about finding catharsis and the strength to fight fire with fire in a sometimes insane and backwards regressive social construct! We should always be fighting back, to be a little bit of a rebel, a renegade, but not to be a radical or extremist, oh no! But to fight for what's right and good in this world in a balanced and thoughtful way. Life is short, and we must find the strength and tenacity to defend ourselves and our happiness in a world that has no compunction with ruining your mental health or financial and emotional wellbeing. So, we fight back in a way that's positive, honest, and meaningful.Please support us and support the cause! We're all about best practices, good mental helath, robust living, fighting against regressive and oppressive systems, and lifiting regular people up ouit of obscurity and into a better mindset and happier life in our culture and society today! We're good, kind people and we're always here to help. So please, small dollar donations are very much needed and appreciated to keep fighting the good fight, to educate where need be, and to contiue always helping regular folks find hope and empowerment in the world today. Thank you for your frinedship and support, it means everything to us!Please subscibe to our brand-new YouTube channel at Chef Bry Comedy! where soon we'll be putting out thoughtful and fun videos full time! Links to everything are below.https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART 1 of 2...On this peppy spitfire episode, on a day when Rebeca was in a particularly rare "on fire" kind of mood, so I try to utilize her angst and life fatigue to tackle the important subject of, how can we heal our wounded soul after we've had just about enough bullshit and soul letdown after feeling overwhelmed by the totality of dumb, immature, dysfunctional, or hateful bullshit in the world today?! More specifically, when the accumulation of bad people and immature and awful nonsense in the world does a real number to our heart and soul, how can we put the pieces back together and feel good and empowered again after a string of emotional letdowns or one big letdown that appears to not want to go away?! What can we do to find catharsis, peace, and center again after an episode of emotional grief and heartache on a deeply emotional and spiritual level!? First, we will start with an article about what the function of emotions are in order to gain insight into what emotions are for and what they're all about. Then, we'll go down our BIG LIST of things that both HURT and HEAL our soul, after an emotional upset by something external. Then lastly, Rebecca with talk about an article about how to find real catharsis in life. At the end of the day, what we are all trying to accomplish in this life is to find meaning, value, validation, and opportunity in life, to simply make the best of our circumstances and get ahead in this weird wild world. But there' so much BS nowadays that we often have to fight fight fight against the onslaught of so much nonsense, to get to where we need to be physically, mentally, and emotionally. This is a good fun irreverent episode you guys, especially if you enjoy it when we're a little bit fired up! For those who know us, I think you're going to get a kick out of this one, especially if you tend to agree with us! It's never about anger, hate, or hurting anyone! No, it's all about finding catharsis and the strength to fight fire with fire in a sometimes insane and backwards regressive social construct! We should always be fighting back, to be a little bit of a rebel, a renegade, but not to be a radical or extremist, oh no! But to fight for what's right and good in this world in a balanced and thoughtful way. Life is short, and we must find the strength and tenacity to defend ourselves and our happiness in a world that has no compunction with ruining your mental health or financial and emotional wellbeing. So, we fight back in a way that's positive, honest, and meaningful.Please support us and support the cause! We're all about best practices, good mental helath, robust living, fighting against regressive and oppressive systems, and lifiting regular people up ouit of obscurity and into a better mindset and happier life in our culture and society today! We're good, kind people and we're always here to help. So please, small dollar donations are very much needed and appreciated to keep fighting the good fight, to educate where need be, and to contiue always helping regular folks find hope and empowerment in the world today. Thank you for your frinedship and support, it means everything to us!Please subscibe to our brand-new YouTube channel at Chef Bry Comedy! where soon we'll be putting out thoughtful and fun videos full time! Links to everything are below.https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this no holds barred episode we woke up today over it! lol Over life's silly daily madness! So, we decided that this episode should be spent talking about life's frustrations of all average regular working people, who put up with all the social media hysteria, political upheaval, and entitled attitudes in our culture and society today. We tlak about the madness of the political right, and how we must foster better attitudes and policies if we're going to beat authoritarian craziness. Lastly, we talk about the UAP/UFO phenomenon, and what our end game about that is.Please support the show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fun episode Rebecca and I talk about "toughness" and strength in our culture, and the onslaught of uptight and insensitive attitudes in our culture and times, claiming to be oh so tough, when really, it's just perpetuating more problems and hateful attitudes, and how we can turn our inner-sensitivity into a superpower of strength, tenacity, wisdom, courage, and thoughtfulness that endures. We'll tackle liberalism vs conservatism, the culture of tough vs sensitive, and toughness for real vs fake toughness just to score brownie points, that's doing a whole lot of nothing in moving the needle forward for real regular folks in the world today.This is our final season of Surviving Empathy Podcast. But don't despair! We're going to try our luck on the YouTube space! But we need need need need your help! Please, it's simple. Just subscribe to Chef Bry Comedy! - YouTube and in a short time, we'll be there putting out brand new content, including the brand-new podcast and YouTube show Chef Bry's Food for Thought, as well as paranormal TV reviews called Paranormal Roulette, and movie reviews as well! There's going to be all kinds of thoughtful and fun content there, including conversations about many topics in our culture and times today, from us, two realized empaths who care about you, and making sure people are living their best lifer now!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very fun and enlightening episode, first Rebecca and I have some big news to share with you about the show, our future, and some serious medical news. Then Rebecca and I talk about how you can find balance between all of life's demands, from fitness and career, to activism and civic participation, to leisure and getting ahead in a way that's still fun and enjoyable that doesn't deteriorate your mind, body, and soul. We then talk about work vs play balance, the "pleasure principle" vs our "civic responsibility," and a balance between being happy and that need to always be right. Then lastly, we end on, why do people dabble in the playful weird world of aliens and UFOs, ghosts and ghoulies, bigfoot and cyprids, and all things "out there," bizarre, unexplained, and macabre? It's all about finding cosmic perspective, spiritual groundedness and emotional comfort. To find balance, control, and meaning amongst the chaos. To explore and seek answers to that which defies easy explanation or understanding, and to satisfy our understanding of our place in the universe. At the end of the day, human beings have inquisitive hearts, restless spirits, and very real emotional and personal needs. A desire to find answers to both our innermost mortal queries and life's biggest questions in the cosmos. To somehow find happiness and balance between real world problems and our innermost spiritual and emotional needs.Support the show! Become a Patron on Patreon! Share with family and friends! Come say hi on our social media and join the conversation! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel, it costs nothing and helps a whole lot!-Bry Russellhttps://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very fun and enlightening 2-part episode Rebecca and I talk about our love and fascination for the paranormal, and how it's become our spirituality of sorts, in the sense that it appeals to our sense of curiosity and fascination with our place in the cosmos, the relationship of the physical and the metaphysical, our overall understanding of life and death, energy and matter, as well as satisfying that morbid curiosity we all crave in life, trying to get to the heart of what we really are as beings! Getting down to perhaps what this thing called life really is. Then, we shift the conversation towards our spiritual differences, society and different peoples and cultures, then tackle the tribalistic divisiveness in our culture we find ourselves in, that can't seem to accept our inherent differences. We want to arrive at a better place of emotional and spiritual satisfaction, gratitude, and inclusiveness, to maximize this life, and to appreciate the variety and the fascination that is living on this blue marble we call Earth.Please get on board the conversation and our mission to make this world feel a little bit better and whole! Ways you can help:Engage on our social media and share the show! Come to our social media to join the conversation!Pitch in a buck or two, it ain't gonna hurt nothing, and helps us so much emotionally, and really does help maintain the mission, brand, and show!Subscribe to the YouTube channel Chef Bry Comedy, and come watch our upcoming show "Chef Bry's Food for Thought!" as well as upcoming YouTube reviews, movie and paranormal TV show reviews, called Paranormal Roulette!Be kind to us. Let us know if we're helping or that you like or relate to any of this! Be a part of our little community, our "Empath Tribe!"https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyLinktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very fun and enlightening 2-part episode Rebecca and I talk about our love and fascination for the paranormal, and how it's become our spirituality of sorts, in the sense that it appeals to our sense of curiosity and fascination with our place in the cosmos, the relationship of the physical and the metaphysical, our overall understanding of life and death, energy and matter, as well as satisfying that morbid curiosity we all crave in life, trying to get to the heart of what we really are as beings! Getting down to perhaps what this thing called life really is. Then, we shift the conversation towards our spiritual differences, society and different peoples and cultures, then tackle the tribalistic divisiveness in our culture we find ourselves in, that can't seem to accept our inherent differences. We want to arrive at a better place of emotional and spiritual satisfaction, gratitude, and inclusiveness, to maximize this life, and to appreciate the variety and the fascination that is living on this blue marble we call Earth.Please get on board the conversation and our mission to make this world feel a little bit better and whole! Ways you can help:Engage on our social media and share the show! Come to our social media to join the conversation!Pitch in a buck or two, it ain't gonna hurt nothing, and helps us so much emotionally, and really does help maintain the mission, brand, and show! Subscribe to the YouTube channel Chef Bry Comedy, and come watch our upcoming show "Chef Bry's Food for Thought!" as well as upcoming YouTube reviews, movie and paranormal TV show reviews, called Paranormal Roulette!Be kind to us. Let us know if we're helping or that you like or relate to any of this! Be a part of our little community, our "Empath Tribe!"https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyLinktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very personal episode I talk about my depression, those people and things I think about when I think I'm losing the battle, my feelings in my darkest hour, and how I dig myself out of my depression to fight another day. Also, why I keep fighting for this show and who and what I care about.Please support us, the mission, and the show and Chef Bry Comedy brand!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this super fun and thoughtful episode Rebecca and I talk about getting older, and how age has this tendency to kill our motivation and productivity. We'll talk about jealousy and regret, and how when that festers it turns into poor mental health if not handled properly. We'll talk about our own aspirations and dashed dreams, and how to serve your own life and productivity, and how we might stay properly motivated despite setbacks, getting older, or facing defeats or failures. At the end of the day, there's a technique to aging gracefully and we'll talk about it!Please support the mission of kindness and robust living in a few ways! Subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@chefbrycomedy, it helps us a whole lot!Share the shows with friends and family, especially those who could use the pep talk on social media from your favorite music or podcast streaming platform, like Spotify!3. If you are able, pitch in a buck or two, or whatever you can to the cause by either becoming a patron on Patreon, or by giving as little as a dollar to our tip jars to help us with operational costs, and to help us feel good just knowing folks out there care, and that we're making a small difference and you appreciate our work!Come by and say hi to us on social media! Or get in on the conversation! Or leave us a comment or suggestion! Everything can be found here on my Link Tree!Thanks,Bry and Rebecca Russellhttps://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this exciting and fun episode, Rebecca and I try to tackle the alpha male phenomenon, as well as talk about toxic people, how to identify it, and what to do about it. Then lastly, we'll try to figure out how we might be able to allow a little bit of wiggle room for struggle and imperfection when people aren't ok, with so many people now going through something. As well as how we might improve our culture to be a little less reckless and harsh with one another, since most people deal with so much. To become more kind, more fun loving, more humorous and a little less critical and harsh towards one another as we fight for our right to exist, and fight for a better, more equal and fair society.Please support the mission and show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this different kind of episode, I speak from the heart about my own personal mental health and feelings lately, as well as some show news and updates. Then, I try to explain some things about ourselves, our mission and intentions, and to clear the air about my irreverent and jokey attitude at times. To hopefully get some newer listeners to the show to understand the reason behind that. At the end of the day if we are going to improve and grow, we must let people be themselves and express themselves in their own unique way, because all people need to be allowed to be their truest self in order to find happiness, balance, and catharsis. We must embrace each other and our differences, treat one another as we want to be treated, appreciate our differences, and try not to hold one another to perfect standards, but allow folks off the hook. To be forgiving and helpful towards each other, especially when someone is hurting or in crisis. To truly be there for each other, be kind, and be forgiving, especially when we're not doing so well. People need help, and we must unite to make this world feel like a better kinder place. Sure, I get a little irreverent or silly from time to time, but the point isn't about being cruel, the point is that we have to balance toughness and kindness in a challenging and scathing world. To be both tough and kind, to let the right ones in, and to discard that which doesn't serve our wellness or betterment. In this world, it's better to kill with kindness than hurt with judgment and harshness.Please support the show and mission!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fun socially minded episode we review the new hit show Star Wars: Andor, as well as talk about the causation of the war between the Empire and the rebels, and how we might view it and relate it to the real world in the here and now, and how we might learn to fight for a better fairer world without losing grips on our happiness and balance. We as a culture today should always try to elevate our understanding of social justice and fighting for systemic change and betterment, while fighting against the status quo of corporate and political corruption or upheaval, and maximizing our understanding of our rights and right to exist. To fight the good fight for humanitarian and ethical pursuits for us regular average folks, but doing so in a way that takes care of our mental health and does not fill our life up with anger, hate, or frustration. But rather, learning to fight the good fight and maximizing life, robust health, and a positive and strong mentality that endures in a world that's not always so fair or on the up and up.Please support the show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calling all empaths, sensitives, emos, introverts, creative and soulful types, this episode is for YOU! On this thoughtful, more sensitive episode, we talk about how to live in the hectic, sometimes hateful times today in a capitalistic society, and to find balance to satisfy your soul in an appreciable and meaningful way that scratches that emotional and existential itch, to maximize your life and be your best and truest self. To find clarity, power, and purpose, while eliminating hate and chaos from your life.Support the Show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fun and thoughtful episode Rebecca and I dive into relationships, arguing, and how to not only recover from that in the relationship, but also, how to get better at not hurting one another, as well as, finding ways to not let life's inherent hardships and awfulness continually make us feel weakened to the point of blow up or blow out. We also talk about Rebecca's landmark 50th birthday, which is hard to believe because we're so young at heart! Also, our Portland trip. Then, how to allow ourselves to pick up the pieces to arrive at a place of kindness, temperament, and comfort, happiness, and security that can endure in the long term. It's fun to be back! Hope you all are well! BrySupport the Show! https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this thoughtful episode, Rebecca and I announce the new podcast & YouTube show Bry's Food for Thought! Then we go into the post-holiday blues, and how do we get the year off on the right foot, despite feeling sort of uggo about winter and post-holiday letdown., Then we'll talk all about my newest TV viewing addiction, scammers and scam baiting, a phenomenon where scammers, mostly from countries like India try to scam old people, the vulnerable, and those technologically disinclined folks out of thousands of dollars, if not their entire life savings! We'll discuss the details of the scams, those who are most vulnerable, and the counter-initiative by YouTubers who take on these scammers, called scam baiting, where they essentially collect evidence, annoy, and try to discourage and levy information to discourage and get law enforcement to shut these scammers down. But because of lax laws, bribes and payoffs, and India's inherent corruption, sometimes they aren't always caught or disincentivized as they should, but they simply relocate and start up again. We'll break down these scammer's methods, as well as how Youtubers, scam baiters, and regular people can fight back and empower themselves to not get duped, as well as finding ways to not generalize about Indian people just because of a handful of bad eggs doing bad things. We'll also talk about how much fun it is to watch, but just how serious and dangerous this type of thing is!Then in part 2 we'll pick up the conversation about regressive systems and fighting to move society forward. We'll also talk about some very encouraging new scientific research about how we might one day soon be able to hack our brains through science, to discover the root causal link between depression and a lacking in motivation and ambition, to find a way to hack our brains to not lose ambition during depressive episodes. Then, our Wednesday review of the hit Netflix show based on The Addams Family, and the positive message it sends about being yourself and letting people be different, and to embrace your innner-wierdo in essence! Lastly, we'll wrap things up by talking about how to live in an often exploitative, sometimes unkind and unfriendly society, and how we might keep our productivity, positivity, joy, and kindness at the forefront of your lives despite the inherent mediocrities and perils of the modern living in the "modern" world. Thanks so much for your friendship and support, we'll be back to season 5 of this here Surviving Empathy in just a couple of weeks! Do look out for the new YouTube show and podcast Chef Bry's Food for Thought! at https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedy/featured, as well as movie and paranormal TV reviews on the Chef Bry Comedy YouTube channel! We're looking to have a lot of fun, but to also help folks and try to make some good in this world the best way we know how! Thanks for being a part of our effort, to be down to earth, fun loving, intelligent and sensible people who are committed to building bridges, coalitions, and a sense of community and good cheer, and to help folks navigate this big unusual but oftentimes beautiful world together! Please come on over to the YouTube channel and subscribe, it's totally free and helps us out tremendously! Links are down below! Here's to new better things, and happy new year everyone!Bry and RebeccaSupport the show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this thoughtful episode, Rebecca and I announce the new podcast & YouTube show Bry's Food for Thought! Then we go into the post-holiday blues, and how do we get the year off on the right foot, despite feeling sort of uggo about winter and post-holiday letdown., Then we'll talk all about my newest TV viewing addiction, scammers and scam baiting, a phenomenon where scammers, mostly from countries like India try to scam old people, the vulnerable, and those technologically disinclined folks out of thousands of dollars, if not their entire life savings! We'll discuss the details of the scams, those who are most vulnerable, and the counter-initiative by YouTubers who take on these scammers, called scam baiting, where they essentially collect evidence, annoy, and try to discourage and levy information to discourage and get law enforcement to shut these scammers down. But because of lax laws, bribes and payoffs, and India's inherent corruption, sometimes they aren't always caught or disincentivized as they should, but they simply relocate and start up again. We'll break down these scammer's methods, as well as how Youtubers, scam baiters, and regular people can fight back and empower themselves to not get duped, as well as finding ways to not generalize about Indian people just because of a handful of bad eggs doing bad things. We'll also talk about how much fun it is to watch, but just how serious and dangerous this type of thing is!Then in part 2 we'll pick up the conversation about regressive systems and fighting to move society forward. We'll also talk about some very encouraging new scientific research about how we might one day soon be able to hack our brains through science, to discover the root causal link between depression and a lacking in motivation and ambition, to find a way to hack our brains to not lose ambition during depressive episodes. Then, our Wednesday review of the hit Netflix show based on The Addams Family, and the positive message it sends about being yourself and letting people be different, and to embrace your innner-wierdo in essence! Lastly, we'll wrap things up by talking about how to live in an often exploitative, sometimes unkind and unfriendly society, and how we might keep our productivity, positivity, joy, and kindness at the forefront of your lives despite the inherent mediocrities and perils of the modern living in the "modern" world. Thanks so much for your friendship and support, we'll be back to season 5 of this here Surviving Empathy in just a couple of weeks! Do look out for the new YouTube show and podcast Chef Bry's Food for Thought! at https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedy/featured, as well as movie and paranormal TV reviews on the Chef Bry Comedy YouTube channel! We're looking to have a lot of fun, but to also help folks and try to make some good in this world the best way we know how! Thanks for being a part of our effort, to be down to earth, fun loving, intelligent and sensible people who are committed to building bridges, coalitions, and a sense of community and good cheer, and to help folks navigate this big unusual but oftentimes beautiful world together! Please come on over to the YouTube channel and subscribe, it's totally free and helps us out tremendously! Links are down below! Here's to new better things, and happy new year everyone!Bry and RebeccaSupport the show! https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fun holiday bonus edition episode, we talk about a particular grinch that tried to steal away our joy and Christmas spirit, and what we did about it! Then, we talk all about what the spirit of energy is intention is all about, and how we plan to lean into that as we move onward and upward to new, scary, but exiting new things. Do be sure to look out for the new YouTube channel @chefbrycomedy, as well as the short form podcast and YouTube program, whose name is yet to be determined, as well as new episodes of Surviving Empathy right here! Merry Christmas everyone!Support the show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of 2. On this super mega show, we talk about all of the topics we didn't get to in season 4, from mental health to life to the paranormal, this one has it all! Thanks so much you guys and gals out there who've taken an intertest in us and have become our friend. Thank you also to those shy types who dare not show themselves to us, you're very loved and appreciated as well! See you in season 5 in January after the holidays! Also, look out for our YouTube channel Chef Bry Comedy, look out for paranormal tv and movie reviews, and other fun stuff! Also, our other short form podcast coming, name yet to be determined! We than you all for helping us get there and stay sane in this weird wild world. We love ya!See you guys in January! Support the show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of 2. On this super mega show, we talk about all of the topics we didn't get to in season 4, from mental health to life to the paranormal, this one has it all! Thanks so much you guys and gals out there who've taken an intertest in us and have become our friend. Thank you also to those shy types who dare not show themselves to us, you're very loved and appreciated as well! See you in season 5 in January after the holidays! Also, look out for our YouTube channel Chef Bry Comedy, look out for paranormal tv and movie reviews, and other fun stuff! Also, our other short form podcast coming, name yet to be determined! We than you all for helping us get there and stay sane in this weird wild world. We love ya!See you guys in January!Support the show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very honest, vulnerable, and revealing but empowering episode, I speak about the epiphany I had about this podcast and brand, and some of the changes I need to make to change and adapt to the times and realities. I talk about what changes will tentatively take place, how and why it will change, how it will change and improve, how it will stay the same, and why sometimes we get so very real, honest, and vulnerable with you. It's not to bombard you or anyone with negativity, or to turn anyone off, but to simply get real with our audience, to contemplate on our lives and the times, and to make the necessary changes and growth when and where we can. To turn all that negative stuff into a life learning lesson, a tool for positive change and better outcomes, once we've contemplated on the problem. Rebecca and I are so very grateful for our lives, our audience, our friends and family, but in these times, but there's always a feeling of insecurity and harshness that most regular people are feeling today, that often gets in the way of knowing what to do, how to do it, or how to see it right or feel compete and whole in these unrelenting times; a culture seemingly skewed toward wealthy elitist influencers, and usually not for average folks trying to make their best life out of a gruelingly real situation, poor mental health outcomes, or just a lacking of choice, clarity, or resources to better themselves.Support the show! https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very fun and light Friday vibes episode, Rebecca and I check in on our mental health, then talk about the last episode and why I was feeling the way I was feeling, and what I meant by it all. We discuss billionaires and billionaire culture, "wealth crazy," and billionaire impunity, and the implications of it on our culture and society. We'll even talk about the new Metallica single that dropped recently, their new album coming out next year, and celebrity culture and celebrity hate, and living in times where we must adapt to the nature of the world today. Then, we discuss how we must learn how to be in order to get through hard times, cold winters, and people's lunacy out there anymore. It all sounds bleak, but I assure you, this is a pleasant an optimistic episode all about how we must learn to live now in the world we're living in today, in order to preserve our happiness, positivity, hope, and optimism, as the world out there and winter tries to kill us all! lol! To keep our sense of humor in scary and troubling times.Support the show! https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this deep and emotionally insightful episode, I speak about some of the things that are getting to me these days, living in an indifferent capitalist hellscape, and what I go through to try to succeed, in what seems to be, a life that never relents, where I can break free and soar to my best and brightest future that we all rightfully deserve. I speak about what I go through emotionally as a podcaster and experienced tech savvy and agreeable person trying to live in this economy, as I try to live a bolder and more robust life, trying to live up to the greatest sense of self potential. I share my views on how we might find a greater sense of community and better outcomes when we do certain things a certain way, embodying the correct mindset, and how our society could be better if only we all worked together as a unit. As corny as it sounds, there's a way to better this world, but unless we stop tuning out, we may not get there. But I believe in regular people. I believe in the greatness of humanity, and I believe we are going to get there when we come correct and fight. That, when given the means, good regular people always rise to the challenge of their best, if only granted the opportunity. Thanks for listening. https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktreehttps://www.patreon.com/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast/Chef Bry Comedy is creating podcast episodes, YouTube/IG videos, comedy, & writing books. | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this super fun and exploratory 2-part episode, Rebecca and I explore the age-old question, was the past actually better, or are we all just suffering from collective nostalgia bias?! We'll go into what nostalgia is in psychological terms, as well as whether nostalgia is a good or bad thing for us? Plus, we've got our top 10 pros and cons of living now and top 10 pros and cons of living back in the good old days. Finally, we try to answer the question, what is at the heart of our discontent for nowadays, and our apparent rose-colored glasses for a bygone era?! This one is a ton of fun you guys, so please enjoy! You can get in on the conversation on our Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, as well as talk to us directly there or on Patreon, simply follow the links to all of our various music and social platforms down below! Enoy your day, and please keep kindness and compassion first in your hearts, ladies and gentlemen!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this super fun and exploratory 2-part episode, Rebecca and I explore the age-old question, was the past actually better, or are we all just suffering from collective nostalgia bias?! We'll go into what nostalgia is in psychological terms, as well as whether nostalgia is a good or bad thing for us? Plus, we've got our top 10 pros and cons of living now and top 10 pros and cons of living back in the good old days. Finally, we try to answer the question, what is at the heart of our discontent for nowadays, and our apparent rose-colored glasses for a bygone era?! This one is a ton of fun you guys, so please enjoy! You can get in on the conversation on our Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, as well as talk to us directly there or on Patreon, simply follow the links to all of our various music and social platforms down below! Enoy your day, and please keep kindness and compassion first in your hearts, ladies and gentlemen!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this monologue episode, I talk about how to figure out if you're an empath or not, but more than that, if you are an empath, how to bring about the best in your hypersensitivity and the best out in yourself so that you achieve and live the kind of life you want and deserve! I've got a few articles to guide me through, from empath talk, to maximizing an empath's natural emotional intelligence, to finding the bold determination to get up and over what holds us back to achieve a life of adventure, fun, and satisfaction. Please enjoy! If you can please help us, I'd so appreciate it. Sorry to be a broken record here, but we need help until we're sponsored. In the meantime, I make virtually nothing, and we want to believe that our audience, friends, and empath tribe cares enough to help us out a little until this ascends to the next level of awesomeness! But we can't do it without you. As little as a couple of bucks per month makes such a huge difference, and all monies go back into the podcast and brand. Just follow the links below. Thanks, you guys, we're dying here and need folks to please step up if you care enough to help out. We care so much, but we can't do this for free forever unfortunately (although we do anyway!). We appreciate anything you can do to help, from sharing to pitching in, nothing goes unnoticed by us! Thanks in advance.-Bryhttps://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey we're back! On this fun as heck but mind-bending episode, we ask the question, will we end up more like Mad Max, a postapocalyptic nightmare, fighting over fuel and resources, or more like Star Trek or The Orville, where we merge science and tech to ascend to the next level of humanity? Secondly, we'll talk about ideology as a whole, then peer into our ideological differences now, including an assessment on what happened during the midterms. Then we'll peer into our natural inclinations and differences to find out where our species will most like go into the vast future based on the past and present today? It's all in hopes to teach the importance of accepting ideological and personal differences and inclusion so that our differences aren't our stumbling block, but an asset and a rite of passage into a better and more diverse society in the future. We'll even go into an article that takes a very logical view into what humans may be like ten thousand years from now. This episode is a lot of fun, and we hope you enjoy!Links: https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey we're back! On this fun as heck but mind-bending episode, we ask the question, will we end up more like Mad Max, a postapocalyptic nightmare, fighting over fuel and resources, or more like Star Trek or The Orville, where we merge science and tech to ascend to the next level of humanity? Secondly, we'll talk about ideology as a whole, then peer into our ideological differences now, including an assessment on what happened during the midterms. Then we'll peer into our natural inclinations and differences to find out where our species will most like go into the vast future based on the past and present today? It's all in hopes to teach the importance of accepting ideological and personal differences and inclusion so that our differences aren't our stumbling block, but an asset and a rite of passage into a better and more diverse society in the future. We'll even go into an article that takes a very logical view into what humans may be like ten thousand years from now. This episode is a lot of fun, and we hope you enjoy!Links:https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this short but sweet episode I talk about my gratitude for all of this and all of you guys who've supported us on our journey. I recognize and celebrate having made it to 100 plus episodes, yay! We couldn't have done it without all of you! Here I talk about some of the things I'm grateful for, and some of the things we're working on to better the show and brand for you, as well as to clarify any misnomers and misunderstandings that might have accumulated during our 100 plus episode tenure as podcasters. Not to mention, we're going on vacation this week, so this will be our only episode until next week, where we'll pick things up again, and hopefully, I'll have some extra energy and happy positive juju in the tank to share with you from our little coastal retreat! We're heading on over to the coast for a few days for a quiet peaceful romantic getaway, to sip coffee an contemplate existence and the universe, and how we might better ourselves, the brand, and the show, to maximize our utility and fun for you, our beloved audience! So, thank you for your friendship and support. If you ever have suggestions, by all means please let us know on our social media!Happy Halloween!BryLinks:https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fun and inquisitive episode Rebecca and I tackle the age-old question, is the paranormal a real thing and do ghosts exist?! We've done our research on the subject throughout our lifetime, as well as found some articles on the subject, and we have come to the conclusion that there actually might be something there beyond nothing. Meaning, after all other possibilities have been exhausted, there still exists evidence of something that defies rational explanation. A lot of times people mock us or think we're weird when we refer to ourselves as empaths, but all that means really is that we pick up on energy, emotions, intentions, and sometimes entities (whether living or dead!), and there's nothing inherently weird about that! In fact, I suspect most people pick up on little things like that! Have you ever thought someone was standing behind you despite not hearing or seeing anyone? You turn around to see and sure enough you sensed someone's presence! Well, if you have ever done that, you may just be an empath! As realized empaths, we have always been a little bit different, and sometimes we have been judged and ridiculed for admitting such things. But there's nothing weird or pseudoscience about it. All it means is that we've come to the realization of our own personal sensory sensitivity, that we sense energy and vibes, and now practice mastering it in order to harness our knowledge and sensitivity toward the betterment of ourselves and others for the best outcomes. On this episode we talk about being empaths, as well as whether or not the paranormal is real or is it overblown nonsense or somewhere in between? Please come on over to our social media found down below in our links and tell us about your own empathic sensitivities, or your experiences stories about the paranormal! If you like the work we're doing and the mission we are on to bettering mental health for regular people, and creating a better and kinder world, please share this podcast, consider being a patron on Patreon, or pitch in to our tip jars on my Link Tree so that we can grow, get sponsors, and get awesome enough to succeed at the thing we love, which is helping people and creating more joyful outcomes in our society! Please enjoy!-BryLinkshttps://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very personal and in-depth monologue, I talk about the prevailing things most people are dealing with today. From social media hysteria to intrusive attitudes and behaviors to divisive politics, it's no wonder we become desensitized to the destructive influences in our culture today and start to tune out. Here I speak very candidly about how to tune in just enough, to learn how to tune out of that which doesn't serve your good mental health, and how to keep balance in your media and social media consumption, as well as how to "gut check" yourself to make sure you are keeping your personal priorities intact. I speak about celebrity and influencer culture, and how to learn to be above the influence when it comes to extremist attitudes and the greater social media frenzy. I speak to my empaths, depressives, introverts, and just plain old regular good people, who are simply looking to find balance in the never-ending lunacy that is living as a human being in the modern world. To find clarity in the insanity that is the modern world, and why Rebecca and I don't waver in our activism and standing up for what's right and good in this world. Sure, we want to remain objective and neutral as much as we can, but sometime neutrality is akin to not doing anything at all, so we must decide what side to take when the choice isn't always so clear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this fun and humor filled episode Rebecca & I slow things down from our usual in-depth discussions to celebrate the Halloween season with our spooky Halloween Top 5 lists! We've got horror movies, costumes, candies, and more! I always run long when I'm having fun, sorry about that! But I think you'll find the campy spooky fun a great way to lift your spirits for the Halloween season! Please enjoy!Linkshttps://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, YouTube | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I woke up feeling grateful for a great many things. Despite all my problems, despite all the world's wrongs and ills, despite hardly anyone helping me or anything going my way, sometimes you just wake up with an attitude of gratitude for no reason at all. Just the fact that you're still alive, healthy, and free is enough to be grateful because you know you're still healthy and free enough enjoy this life and to continue searching for what matters most to you. At the end of the day what separates lifelong joyful people and lifelong instigators, haters, and miserable people comes down to one thing; thinking the right thoughts and having the right attitude. On this long rambling but fun and inspirational episode, I talk about the handful of life advice that works for me in keeping life happy, empowered, functional, and free. Empaths and sensitives especially have had to learn how to get along in a world that doesn't relent to accommodate their nuanced sensibilities. Instead, we as sensitives must learn how to fit into the real world, to identify dark triad people from light triad people, and to find the inner-strength and toughness to not only make our mark in this life, but to find a sense of calm, love, and joy that endures. This episode explores all of the elements that helped me figure out who I am, what I am doing, what life is, and to find the confidence and joy to keep on going despite disappointment, depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts trying to get in the way. This episode is about identifying what life is, what people are, letting the right ones in, setting boundaries, and closing the door to bad/immature/the wrong people and things when you're ready to finally expand your life and take life to the next level.Linkshttps://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, YouTube | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this light and fun episode Rebecca and I review the movies Hellraiser 2022 on Hulu, Rob Zombie's The Munsters 2022 on Netflix, and the smash hit Get Out from 2017 which we finally watched! We talk about what Hellraiser lore, and what the lore symbolizes and is all about. Then, what Rob Zombie got right and horribly wrong in his love letter movie to the Munsters TV show, and then finally, the social commentary of what Get Out is trying to say about us a culture. Have a great weekend you guys!Links:https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, YouTube | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this insightful and in-depth episode, we try to learn more about ourselves as a species as social animals. The pros & cons of being a social creature as these complex beings in these complex times, which certainly has its set of good and bad aspects to it. From our interpersonal relationships to how we are treated in the world out there, this episode is all about finding your clarity and worth in that unbeknownst-to-us power struggle that is life and finding redemption in fighting for our worth. To finding ways of gut checking ourselves in order to finding the right people, jobs, and situations that are good for us, while limiting the unnecessary hardships, drama, and undue competition and chaos in our modern word today. We'll talk about class systems, social norms, and people who may not have our best interests, and how we often succumb to being outclassed, outsmarted, and overruled by various people and systems, and how we might identify and fightback that aggression in a world that may not be actually trying to destroy us, but it certainly often feels like it sometimes!Links:https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, YouTube | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this difficult episode Rebecca and I try to tackle politics in the fairest and most honest way that we can. Of course, it's impossible this day and age to be completely neutral when you have your own set of experiences and preferences. We wanted to talk about what's going on out there and how we can find the truth in a sociopolitical culture where it's hard to know what's really going on, and how one might find clarity, balance, and hope when there's so much ugliness in our political landscape. By the end, we wanted to leave you with what we think people can do to be politically energized without it killing your mental health or friendships with those who are politically different from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I slow things down and talk by myself about the spiritual malaise and life boredom I've been feeling, and then I talk about popular religion and certain philosophies that can lay the groundwork for our emotional & spiritual beliefs, and whether or not they help or hinder our overall growth and progress? Then, I speak about various ways in which I have found some comfort, clarity, calm, and joy in a world that's often too unfair to be fruitful, but much too beautiful and unique to take for granted. At the end of the day, we do what we must to endure the rigors of this life, but we must seek out and find ways to see the world and our place in it before we can attain any level of peace and quality in this life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this continuation of the 2 part episode all about Cobra Kai, we jump back in to finish up what we can learn about life and mental health from the show, then we do a deep dive in each character one by one to try to figure out what their character arch and what life lesson they had to learn, as well as the life and mental health lessons they had to contend with in order to grow as a character and complete their story arch. In part 1 we go into all of the life and mental health lessons we can derive form the show, as well as a few fun and funny moments we enjoyed. Here, we continue the fun conversation, going into the real nitty-gritty of each character and what defines them. This was a fun episode, full of fun and laughs, but also a lot of insight into life, people, growing up, and living in the modern world. AThanks for listening!Links:https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, YouTube | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this super fun and insightful 2 part episode Rebecca and I talk about the various life and mental health lessons that can be learned from the Netflix hit series Cobra Kai, as you know, it is a continuation of the 80's hit trilogy The Karate Kid franchise. We talk all about the show, the characters, and the things that stand out to us as fans of the show in terms of good true-to-life lessons we can apply to our own life in finding happiness, peace, balance, and clarity living in torrential busy times. On episode 1 we go mostly into the lessons that can be learned, and on episode 2 we go into all of the characters, their traits, and their overarching storyline, and the mental health and life lessons each character had to, or needs to, grow as a person. Thank you so much for being good to us, it's very much appreciated, and we will always keep our audience and fans number one as a priority and number one in our hearts! Links:https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, YouTube | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Upon watching the hit romcom Singles from 1992, Rebecca and I took a journey down memory lane, not only reminiscing about the birth of grunge music and the emo times of the early 90's, but also the craziness that is single life! We got to thinking about what it must be like today to be single, dating, and trying to find love and companionship in the modern world?! It's not impossible, but it takes a few things, and we'll go into it. Rebecca and I sincerely try to put on a good, fun, and helpful show that's both entertaining and enlightening. We're very caring people who just sorta want to be big brother and sister to younger folks struggling out there. Whether it be looking for love, looking for opportunities, or just looking for a clue on how to navigate this life and world today in the modern era. At the end of the day, we have to find the right mindset to find peace and happiness in life. Please think of Rebecca and I as your guide, your friend, and your big brother and sister of sorts! We're always caring, we're always kind, and we're always trying to find best practices in everything we do and everything we are. But at the end of the day, we're only human and we too make mistakes and need guidance sometimes. But we try to live and learn in real-time and to be as honest and forthcoming with our audience as much as humanly possible. To give you food for thought in a way that's informative, informal, and fun. We're your big brother and siter, and we're here to help! We really are trying to make the world feel like a kinder, friendlier, and less punitive place. That's what it's all about! Have a great day guys and gals!Links:https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, YouTube | LinktreeSupport the show