The Broken Instruments

You can see it in someone's eyes when they've witnessed outrageous misfortune, and there is a dark side to working in the health care field that is rarely spoken about. This episode features Son Lam @mrdot and Kiana Garcia @kianagrams, two members of the amazing army of Frontline Workers who worked in the COVID ICU through each wave of the pandemic. Like many other health care workers, they witnessed things some of us couldn't even imagine. The stories of Death may be dark, but for those who are fortunate enough to be living, they help us learn more about the value of Life. Much respect to the Frontline Workers who have faced Death so much that they learned to embrace it. “We weren't preserving Life anymore. We were managing Death,” was what Son Lam told me the night that I met him. The conversation that we had that night led to what I call Episode 026 of The Broken Instruments Podcast. The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on YOUTUBE and ALL AUDIO PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) Follow/Support/Subscribe to The Broken Instruments: Instagram: http://instagram.com/brokeninstruments Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-broken-instruments/id1546954284 Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/show/2ozoNreypMeoxpdiCemn7W?si=XLEjxFneTyu77Vf-hzh7Aw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/ ABOUT Jordan V Carreon A Father and Husband working towards building a strong and virtuous Family. Professionally, I am Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator who specializes in the field of Mental Health. Since 2012, I discovered a vocation in helping others develop strengths in healthy communication to support functional relationships. Through my nursing career, my podcast, my business, and my Family, I look to help restore Strength in Families and Virtue in Vocations. Jordan V Carreon YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCT8b3w6zPAx17-Pvagxkl3w Website: https://solo.to/thedynamicfather --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

There is a mix of Chaos and Order when building a Family for God. God in a sense of the source of Peace, Love, Justice, Mercy, and Good Faith. The greatest Force in this world is a Resolute Family bound by God. God has blessed such a Family to stand for Order and Truth in the face of Chaos and Confusion. I am on a Mission to build a RESOLUTE FAMILY. After some setbacks the past few months, The Broken Instruments Podcast picks up where we are supposed to be. Thank you for listening to my venting session. Follow/Support/Subscribe to The Broken Instruments: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brokeninstruments/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-broken-instruments/id1546954284 Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/show/2ozoNreypMeoxpdiCemn7W?si=XLEjxFneTyu77Vf-hzh7Aw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/ Carreon Dynamic University "Restoring Strength in Families and Relationships" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheDynamicFather/ Dynamic Fasting Program: https://carreondynamic.thinkific.com/courses/dynamic-fasting-program ABOUT Jordan V Carreon A Father and Husband working towards building a strong and virtuous Family. Professionally, I am Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator who specializes in the field of Mental Health. Since 2012, I discovered a vocation in helping others develop strengths in healthy communication to support functional relationships. Through my nursing career, my podcast, my business, and my Family, I look to help restore Strength in Families and Virtue in Vocations. Jordan V Carreon (YouTube): https://youtube.com/channel/UCT8b3w6zPAx17-Pvagxkl3w https://solo.to/jordancarreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

Muscle Icon's Dan Mendoza-Conner joins The Broken Instruments Podcast to speak on his story from Athlete to Founder. The perspectives he developed on his journey helped him construct the foundation of Muscle Icon, “the next generation bodybuilding enterprise.” From athletes, to products, and to competitive events, Muscle Icon has become more than a brand. It is a strong Community that stands for the Athlete and the Opportunities that go beyond the Stage. Dan and his team at Muscle Icon work “to give people a way for authentic relationships with athletes, sponsors, and help fans relate to their journey.” It is more than muscle. It is more than a brand. It is more than a show. It was a pleasure to meet up with the Muscle Icon team for this off-site podcast episode! To the Muscle Icon Team, I commend and respect what you stand for and what you do for the individual as well as the Community. It was a pleasure to highlight this, once-considered “underdog” story, and share the message of discipline, hard work, and perseverance. I sense a healthy disturbance in the Bodybuilding Industry, as this company continues to take action and redefine what it means to be a Muscle Icon. https://www.instagram.com/muscleicon/ https://www.muscleicon.com/ The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on YOUTUBE and ALL AUDIO PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) Follow/Support/Subscribe to The Broken Instruments: Instagram: http://instagram.com/brokeninstruments Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-broken-instruments/id1546954284 Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/show/2ozoNreypMeoxpdiCemn7W?si=XLEjxFneTyu77Vf-hzh7Aw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/ ABOUT Jordan V Carreon A Father and Husband working towards building a strong and virtuous Family. Professionally, I am Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator who specializes in the field of Mental Health. Since 2012, I discovered a vocation in helping others develop strengths in healthy communication to support functional relationships. Through my nursing career, my podcast, my business, and my Family, I look to help restore Strength in Families and Virtue in Vocations. Jordan V Carreon (YouTube): https://youtube.com/channel/UCT8b3w6zPAx17-Pvagxkl3w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

Sabine Shoepke, the 2021 Muscle Icon Inspire Award Winner, was always a bold, hard worker who had accomplished things many of us can only dream of. Her journey consists of leaving home at the tender age of 16, launching multiple businesses, and giving birth to her twins. Beneath all these great things was the underlying challenge and struggle to overcome adversity. With $300 back in 2010, she created and founded Shiny Little Blessings, a boutique of handmade, custom jewelry each with a simple message of encouragement. It has now become a social enterprise, that gives support to children and families who are facing homelessness. Today, Sabine tells her story with grace and pride. She was not always the strong, powerful Lioness that we see on social media. From a sufferer of domestic violence to a Powerhouse of Joy, Sabine says her saving grace was, of course, her children and in recent years, the world of bodybuilding. What a great pleasure it has been to speak with her, and it is my honor to host her on The Broken Instruments Podcast! The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on YOUTUBE and ALL AUDIO PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

The King's Disease is a Broken Instrument Series about Fatherhood. Gerald Thomas Doromal, aka Mr. D, is an Educator, Coach, Mentor, Husband, and Father of 3. As a child, his family left a life of wealth for the “land of opportunity," but as he lays-out, the opportunity is only the beginning. It was through sports, a tough adolescence, and guidance from both of his strong parents that he developed the “thick skin” that he hopes to instill in the youth of today. Even more than his words and his story, his Family is his living testament to God's abundant blessings and the path of hard work. Both of which come with the challenges that we all need to find ourselves and our Purpose. The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on YOUTUBE and ALL AUDIO PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) Follow/Support/Subscribe to The Broken Instruments: Instagram: http://instagram.com/brokeninstruments Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-broken-instruments/id1546954284 Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/show/2ozoNreypMeoxpdiCemn7W?si=XLEjxFneTyu77Vf-hzh7Aw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/ ABOUT Jordan V Carreon A Father and Husband working towards building a strong and virtuous Family. Professionally, I am Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator who specializes in the field of Mental Health. Since 2012, I discovered a vocation in helping others develop strengths in healthy communication to support functional relationships. Through my nursing career, my podcast, my business, and my Family, I look to help restore Strength in Families and Virtue in Vocations. Jordan V Carreon (YouTube): https://youtube.com/channel/UCT8b3w6zPAx17-Pvagxkl3w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Caitlin Nepomuceno is an NLP Practitioner, Hypnotist, Time Line Therapist, and Master Life Coach. While many know her as The Heart Headed Coach, I best know her as my Sister in Christ. I'm honored to highlight this Warrior and Guardian who is “helping people unburden their minds in order to end the war inside themselves.” In Episode 021, Caitlin shares her story of how she traveled back in time to heal her health, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Soon after, she realized that this was more of a spiritual battle than anything else. Through NLP and Time Line Therapy, her main vocation as a Master Life Coach is to help others alter their timelines to heal the current state of their lives in all aspects. For Marvel fans, Miss Minutes of the TVA, even Loki, ain't got nothing on The Heart Headed Coach! Follow The Heart Headed Coach on Instagram and Facebook: @theheartheadedcoach The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on YOUTUBE and ALL AUDIO PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) Follow/Support/Subscribe to The Broken Instruments: Instagram: http://instagram.com/brokeninstruments Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-broken-instruments/id1546954284 Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/show/2ozoNreypMeoxpdiCemn7W?si=XLEjxFneTyu77Vf-hzh7Aw ABOUT Jordan V Carreon A Father and Husband working towards building a strong and virtuous Family. Professionally, I am Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator who specializes in the field of Mental Health. Since 2012, I discovered a vocation in helping others develop strengths in healthy communication to support functional relationships. Through my nursing career, my podcast, my business, and my Family, I look to help restore Strength in Families and Virtue in Vocations. Jordan V Carreon (YouTube): https://youtube.com/channel/UCT8b3w6zPAx17-Pvagxkl3w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

While working together in Mental Health, I've literally trusted this guy with my Life in certain situations, and he knows he can trust me in the same way. From the Mental Health floor to our current paths in Life, @sittingbull91 has always had my back. He calls me his Mentor, but I always tell him that I'd rather him consider me family. In this episode, we dive into why he thinks Mental Health is the most important aspect of health and well-being. We tap into de-escalation, dealing with confrontation, and how we nurture healthy relationships with friends and family. When you go through numerous battles alongside someone, you end up forging a bond that won't be broken. Follow/Support/Subscribe to The Broken Instruments: Instagram: http://instagram.com/brokeninstruments Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-broken-instruments/id1546954284 Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/show/2ozoNreypMeoxpdiCemn7W?si=XLEjxFneTyu77Vf-hzh7Aw ABOUT Jordan V Carreon A Father and Husband working towards building a strong and virtuous Family. Professionally, I am Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator who specializes in the field of Mental Health. Since 2012, I discovered a vocation in helping others develop strengths in healthy communication to support functional relationships. Through my nursing career, my podcast, my business, and my Family, I look to help restore Strength in Families and Virtue in Vocations. Jordan V Carreon (YouTube): https://youtube.com/channel/UCT8b3w6zPAx17-Pvagxkl3w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

The QUEEN'S GAMBIT is a Broken Instrument series about Motherhood. I can't think of anyone more fitting to join me on the kick-off the new QUEEN'S GAMBIT Series than my Wife and Mother of my daughter. Fully-biased. It's my podcast after all! For those who don't know, Gracie and I were married in 2018, but our journey began over 16 years ago. Starting from such young ages, we LITERALLY had to learn as we went, and were shaped by the circumstances that challenged us both as individuals and as a couple. We have grown together on the path to the people we are today, and acknowledge that we have so much more learning to do. In this episode, we mark the entrance into a new realm. The QUEEN'S GAMBIT Series will consist of stories of Motherhood and the ultimate Sacrifice given on the Queen's side of the board. In my small way, I hope to highlight both Mothers and Fathers in order to shed light on the need for Strong Families of Virtue. The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on YOUTUBE and ALL AUDIO PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) Follow/Support/Subscribe to The Broken Instruments: Instagram: http://instagram.com/brokeninstruments Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-broken-instruments/id1546954284 Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/show/2ozoNreypMeoxpdiCemn7W?si=XLEjxFneTyu77Vf-hzh7Aw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/ ABOUT Jordan V Carreon A Father and Husband working towards building a strong and virtuous Family. Professionally, I am Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator who specializes in the field of Mental Health. Since 2012, I discovered a vocation in helping others develop strengths in healthy communication to support functional relationships. Through my nursing career, my podcast, my business, and my Family, I look to help restore Strength in Families and Virtue in Vocations. Jordan V Carreon (YouTube): https://youtube.com/channel/UCT8b3w6zPAx17-Pvagxkl3w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

The KING'S DISEASE is a Broken Instrument series about Fatherhood. To kick off the new King's Disease series, John Angelo Doromal (Husband and Father of 2) joins Episode 018 of The Broken Instruments Podcast to have a discussion about the adjustments, worries, and unending challenges of being a Father. From day one, Angelo and I have lived our lives alongside each other through the ups and downs of becoming the men we are today. Coming together for this talk, we reunite in the necessity of becoming the fathers we want to be for our families. The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on ALL PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) Follow/Support/Subscribe to The Broken Instruments: Instagram: http://instagram.com/brokeninstruments Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-broken-instruments/id1546954284 Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/show/2ozoNreypMeoxpdiCemn7W?si=XLEjxFneTyu77Vf-hzh7Aw Anchor: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

We started recording family videos for Amela at different points of her first year so that when she grows up, she can see her parents learning as they go. We planned to record this episode when she turned 1 this past April, so this podcast episode is long overdue. Still we believe it was necessary to have this talk and share our story. Episode 017 features my Soulmate, my Wife, the Mother of my child. Gracie and I dive into the hard-learned lessons, and the tough realities of what it was like raising Amela during her 1st year of life. This is our shoutout to all the parents who have endured to give their children the best lives that they can have, and our message to those who are bringing in the next generation with us. The journey TO Parenthood was just a warm-up to the challenges and lessons that we learned from our First Year as Parents. While we have so much more to learn and experience, here is our take on WHAT WE WISH WE KNEW about Parenthood. Mela's parents, Jordan and Gracie @gracie6367 @brokeninstruments • The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on ALL PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

Ever wonder what your college professors say behind closed doors? Whether we believe it or not, behind every PowerPoint lecture, group project, exam, and all the things you love to hate about college, stands an individual who seeks to help others accomplish their life goals in health, business, and relationships. In episode 016, Neiman Honorio Leyran joins the podcast to dive into the reasons “success” shouldn't be the goal. He is a professor at his alma mater, Cal State Fullerton, and an Instructional Designer at Living Spaces. He has worked for many service-based companies including The Walt Disney Company and Regal Entertainment, gaining his experience in Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Training, Learning, and Development. More than anything, #ProfessorNeems is another brother of ours who loves to find the depth of moments. Success can be listed on paper, but Significance is of the spirit and soul. @nhleyran @brokeninstruments • The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on ALL PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

The greatest form of Art is that which allows you to recognize the best in others. Episode 015 features my older brother, Elcid Carreon, a writer, director, filmmaker, and a true renaissance man. In this episode, we deep dive into the timeless art of storytelling and how we are all influenced by a web of great artists, thinkers, and philosophers, all of whom express themselves differently. This talk made me revisit and reflect on many things. Who are my influences? What is the purpose of doing what I do each day? How do I express my care and empathy for those around me? Is my imperfect life shaping up to be a great work of art? If I am broken, can I still be built for Service? @carryonstories @brokeninstruments • The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on ALL PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

“But, are you a different animal AND the same beast?” -Kobe In a given situation, a snake in the forest is just as beastly and threatening as a lion in the jungle. Mutual respect in all situations is the key for all of us to win in our own lives. We don't live the same lives, but we can all relate to the highs and lows in all stories. We also relate in the hard work, the grit, and the determination we all need to have to overcome challenges. It's what makes us ‘A PEOPLE': a group of individuals who share the same foundational character but hold different forms. John Anthony Doromal returns for Episode 014 of The Broken Instruments Podcast to give us another deep dive into his competitive nature, and what it took to WIN his physique competition. He is now a sponsored athlete of @muscleicon , and continues to grow as a notable personal trainer and fitness coach, based in the west coast. As a regular on the podcast, he always brings conversations that push my boundaries and reignite my passion for highlighting the best in people. Congrats again to my brother, @antstheticsfit . We got even bigger things coming. Thanks for listening everybody. • The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on ALL PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

I found a hero in the mirror. I was distracted long enough to see too much pride and too little action, two things that don't constitute a hero. Episode 013 is about how I had to get over myself and how no one owes me sh*t. • The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on ALL PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) DM @brokeninstruments on Instagram or EMAIL thebrokeninstrumentspodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

(Recorded back in November 2020) The majority of my clients seek help with stress, anxiety, and worry. This isn't the easiest thing to bring up out of the blue, but fortunately, a listener sent-in a question about this! First off, Episode 012 brings anxiety to ground-level, then we talk about what actually helps us manage anxiety for the daily battle with Life in this world. BTW, hell yeah, anxiety runs heavily in my family. As usual, my sister @a.carryon13 brings-in her very insightful perspective as a young woman who grew up in a strikingly different world than me. Our convos usually end up with heavy, but enlightening understandings. — I really appreciate hearing from you and what topics you wish to dive into. Simply put, this helps me gain great InSight into the REAL issues we all deal with. We are all Broken Instruments, but we can still make noise. KEEP THE QUESTIONS/TOPICS COMING Y'ALL! DM @brokeninstruments on Instagram or EMAIL thebrokeninstrumentspodcast@gmail.com *Rest assured information and identity will always be kept confidential and private! -Jordan solo.to/jordancarreon • The Broken Instruments Podcast is streaming on ALL PLATFORMS. (Search: “Broken Instruments” and look for the Crown, the Sword, the Book, and the Heart) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

In this episode, I do my best to healthily expose all the biases of Mental Health. Rather than just being aware, the real question is do we care enough to take action for ourselves and for others? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

What Seeds have you planted? Is each Generation responsible for the next? How do you find Balance in the struggle? Episode 010 seems a bit more raw than usual. ANTHONY of Antsthetics Fitness and ELCID of Carry On Productions return for "one of the most incendiary" episodes of The Broken Instruments Podcast. This is a snippet of one of our occasional mastermind meetings, and it might help explain where we're at with our vocations, family, Faith, and self-growth. Be sure to checkout Episode 010 and stay tuned for the projects these gentlemen are working on. Guests: Anthony IG: @antstheticsfit @antsthetics_fitness Elcid IG: @el.cid.carreon @carryonstories Referenced in this episode: IG: @thelosinggamefilm @carreondynamic --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

Every part of me has been telling me NOT to post about my Faith because this is "social media." So, I decided to post a LOT about my Faith. Regardless if people agree or disagree, stand firmly for who you are and what you believe in. Devote to something greater than yourself because it's never really about us and our selfish egos. Choose to be a DISCIPLE of the Way of Life that calls you. Discipline is NOT just for success. Real discipline is for living life with meaning and purpose. Sacrifice yourself for the greater Good, whether people know it or not. That is what He did on Good Friday. This is what He does every time we live this life without Goodness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

With respect for and sensitivity to what our close friends and family are going through, my wife and I felt that we needed to revisit a topic that we discussed in episode 003. In that episode (recorded in September of 2020), we discussed our life after losing a loved one. It was a very special episode for us, but it was a talk that we had years after our losses. We (and many others) have been through a rough few months since the turn of the year, losing a few more beloved people in our lives. Now, it was time to discuss the feeling of actually going through another storm. In this episode, we had another deep reflection of how it is being in the thick of our current life struggles. We have so much respect for the challenges that many people are going through right now, and we hope that we can just offer a few possible perspectives that are currently helping us navigate our storm. Never forget that no matter how hard life can get, it is in the hard times when STRONG PEOPLE are forged. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

(Recorded back in October of 2020) In this episode, my sister (Salve Regina, aka "Avegine") and I take another deep look at our lives. This time, we spoke about INTUITION and how we can use it to our advantage. We also spoke about experiences DEFENDING OUR FAITH, and mustering up enough SELF-CONFIDENCE to take OWNERSHIP of our decisions. It's not about making right decisions. It's about MAKING OUR DECISIONS RIGHT. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

We ask for Faith, and we're given an opportunity to understand what real Faith is. No one is spared when the hard times hit. I trust in God, and in His Almighty Strength. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

Happy Birthday to my cousin, Peter Paul! Named after 2 of the most well-known apostles, my cousin is another battle-tested “Carry On.”  Paul brings out the side of me that tends to geek out on spiritual books and prolonged fasting. In this episode we dive into his experience in medical missions, the family dynamic's influence on Mental Health, spiritual benefits of fasting, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

The body is the mind. No matter your goal in life, the commitment to a specific craft can be the deciding factor in accomplishing one's Life Masterpiece. Some artists sculpt with clay, and others sculpt with blood, sweat, tears, and powerful mindsets. In this episode, we are given a rare peek into the mind of a Physique Competitor, Athlete, Personal Trainer, Coach, and Artist. John Anthony Doromal is a testament to how far humans can push themselves to answer life's “what ifs.” There are so many more layers beneath the surface. Follow him: IG: @doromal.ant Inquiries: antstheticsfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

(Recorded back in September 2020) In this episode, Gracie and I (with Amela yelling in the background) open up the difficult topic of losing a loved one. It's rare that she opens up about her experience of losing her Father, but she was so gracious to have me share part of her story on the podcast. With the losses of life in the past year (not to mention the losses throughout the lives of mankind), we felt compelled to talk about what has helped us get through the grieving process. In these hard times, I believe strong people emerge to support those in need. My wife is one of the strong ones. Strength is not only in the forms of forward motion and backward motion. It's sometimes in the form of stillness. One of the many things I've learned from Gracie is that being still and allowing life to BE WHAT IT IS can be one of the strongest things we can do. Follow her on: IG: @gracie6367 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

(Recorded back in October of 2020) My older brother (kuya), Elcid has been one of my closest confidants in life. Yes, we have a few differences as siblings do, but I will always respect and honor the man that he is. We can talk for hours about anything, more so, things that ACTUALLY matter in life. He has goals beyond my imagination, and when he accomplishes each one, I will be right next to him every time. In this episode, we dive into the art of storytelling in the form of writing, directing, and producing for the Visual Arts. The natural leader he is brings out the best in everyone, and he gives me many lenses to view the world through. One long-standing question we seek to answer is: How can we have empathy for those who try to control our narrative? Follow him on: IG: @el.cid.carreon and @carryonstories --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

(Recorded back in October of 2020) Separated by roughly 10 years and what seems like 2 socio-cultural generations, my sister (Salve Regina aka Avegine) and I have always been able to hold conversations about our perspectives and how they might differ based on the views of her age group and my age group. In this episode we dive into a few topics that she finds herself intrigued to venture into: Psychology, Mental Health, and Performance Mindsets. Naturally, she knows that my perspective as a Mental Health nurse is somewhat unique to society's views on these types of sensitive topics. Avegine, although very reserved and timid most of the time, is one of the most well-grounded young people in my world, and I have learned a lot from her. She definitely has a regular spot on the podcast, and she will be making big moves very soon. Follow her on: IG: @a.carryon13 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support

From humble and unexpected beginnings to the search and discussion of how to navigate health in all aspects: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. This is a brief overview of how The Broken Instruments began: from music, to Faith, to Nursing, from the good LIFE to the hard LIFE. It's all relative my friends. THANK YOU FOR GIVING A LISTEN. So much more to dive into, would love for you to join us for the journey by following/subscribing! - Jordan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brokeninstruments/support