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Ravinder Taylor is a UK-certified psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, trained at the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in microbiology and has spent over 30 years researching human behavior, subconscious programming, and self-empowerment. She has co-authored more than 200 personal development audio programs and two books, and worked extensively alongside New York Times bestselling author Eldon Taylor in research, editing, and program development.Ravinder Taylor is a longtime explorer of the human mind. She authored the book Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment, and she joins us for a rich and layered conversation about inner transformation, healing, mindset, and the truth behind what actually works when it comes to becoming who you truly are.In this episode, Ravinder shares her incredible story of healing herself from rheumatoid arthritis—without medications—by combining subconscious programming, hypnosis, spiritual perspective, placebo research, and relentless curiosity. She walks us through the science-backed benefits of optimism, the daily practices that truly shift your mindset, and the real psychology behind affirmations, rituals, and manifesting.We also touch on:Hypnotherapy, trauma resolution, and subconscious programmingGrowth vs fixed mindsets and the Neuroscience behind habit changeThe role of free will (or lack thereof) in transformationMedia manipulation, subconscious priming, and being aware of your inputsOptimism, journaling, diaphragmatic breathing, and the power of smilingThe journey of becoming the best version of yourself—without the fluffNotable Quotes from Episode 0114 – Ravinder Taylor“I wanted to give people the why—not just another list of what to do. When you understand why something works, you stop outsourcing your power.”“You don't always have to know which thing healed you. Sometimes it's the accumulation, the ripening—your belief meets your action, and something finally shifts.”“Free will isn't free—you have to take it. Most of our minds are running on autopilot, but we can interrupt the programming and rewire it intentionally.”“Healing isn't about becoming perfect. It's about removing what blocks your authentic self from expressing.”“Smiling is underrated medicine. It shifts your brain chemistry, helps others feel seen, and reminds you that you're safe, here, now.”This is one of those episodes that's packed with tools, reminders, and encouragement for anyone working on themselves. Ravinder brings grounded wisdom from both scientific and experiential lenses, and delivers it all with heart and clarity. I highly recommend grabbing a physical copy of her book 'Mind Training - Science of Self-Empowerment' 

In this episode of The Junkyard Love Podcast, we meet Wendy Cole, a 67-year-old Transition Mentor who fully transitioned after 65. Wendy shares her inner perspective from her years living as a married man and father while grappling deeply with identity, societal expectations, and secrets that visited her sleep. Wendy shares stories of how she embraced her true self later in life, and we discuss her intensive internal exploration, self-work, her time in therapy, friends along the way, meditation, Joe Dispenza, reshaping limiting beliefs, creating new identities, telling the truth, and more.Wendy invited me to think differently, and I had a great time exploring the heart and mind of this unorthodox teacher. Her story offers us deep insight into the human being's profound ability for change - at any age. Some quotes from Wendy:"The greatest freedom I've discovered wasn't physical—it was mental. Changing my thoughts and beliefs changed everything.""If you've never looked in the mirror and questioned your actual gender identity, 'I should have been a boy,' or 'I should have been a girl,' if you've never done that, I don't expect you to fully understand the depth of the distress.""My therapist challenged every one of my thoughts, every one of my beliefs in myself.""When you're able to finally align your outside with your inside, the sense of peace and joy is indescribable.""Every limiting belief I confronted was like shedding a layer; underneath, I found who I truly was."Guest Bio - Wendy Cole:Wendy Cole is a Transition Mentor dedicated to supporting individuals navigating significant life changes. Having personally transitioned around age 67, Wendy uses her transformative journey and deep empathy to guide clients toward embracing their authentic selves. Her mentoring approach combines mindfulness, visioning, and intentional energy shifts, helping others confront fears and discover joy in their true identities. Wendy believes deeply in the power of inner work, emphasizing that the mental and emotional aspects of transition are just as vital as the physical ones. Through coaching, speaking engagements, and sharing her powerful story, Wendy inspires individuals to embrace their journeys boldly and authentically.Connect with Wendy:Website: wendycolegtm.netLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wendy-cole-gtmYouTube: youtube.com/@wendycole8326Demystifying The Transgender JourneyWebsite:  https://thetransgenderjourney.comOn YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thetransgenderjourney On Podbean: https://demystifyingthetransgenderjourney.podbean.com/If you enjoyed this episode of The Junkyard Love Podcast, drop me a subscribe!Maybe you'll enjoy some of my upcoming episodes. See ya soon with the next guest!

In this heartfelt episode of The Junkyard Love Podcast, I reconnect with one of the most influential mentors of my life—my high school drama teacher, David Crayk. We dive deep into creativity, teaching, personal growth, and the power of human connection. David shares his journey from being a young dreamer to a teacher, the impact of mentorship, and the role of kindness in shaping students' lives. We also explore the intersection of spirituality, fitness, and the evolving world of technology in education. This conversation is full of wisdom, laughs, and deep insights. If you've ever had a teacher who changed your life, this episode is for you.

Nate is a husband, father, stunt-bike rider, motivational speaker, videographer, inspired leader, and an honest man. He joins us to engage in a deep, introspective conversation about personal growth, spirituality, and masculinity. We explore themes of overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and the importance of fatherhood and personal accountability. The discussion centers on Nate's transformative journey from a risk-taking lifestyle to a more purposeful existence, emphasizing the significance of faith, commitment, and continuous self-improvement. Throughout the conversation, we challenge societal norms and encourage listeners to focus on internal development, rather than external validation.Some notable quotes from the episode:"The weight that you feel that makes you want to end the game is purpose and responsibility." - Nate Tanzman"If you want what you say you want, expect it to be difficult." - Nate Tanzman"Most of the stuff that we're supposed to do, we will never receive credit for. But that's what you're supposed to do." - Nate Tanzman"If you are not raising warriors in your homes, sons and daughters that have discernment, your lineage is doomed." - Nate Tanzman"I feel like everything is trying to tell us in some way. Stop thinking about yourself and serve other people." - Nate Tanzman"Serving the image of you is not the same thing as serving you." - Jacob Rhines"Every action you take is a vote for the person you want to be." - Referenced by Nate TanzmanFor more on Nate, find him on socials here:https://www.instagram.com/nastynate_jr/https://www.instagram.com/thegoodfightclubco/https://www.instagram.com/oneshotmedianw/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0BMh7ytNDchttps://open.spotify.com/show/5L3tpbX0mCWORS9P28ES7n?si=45930642b77e445bPlease react with the podcast and follow if you've enjoyed the show.For more Junkyard Love and more on the host, Jacob, head over to - https://www.instagram.com/jacobfromtheinternet/See ya next episode! lots of great guests booked, can't wait to share!! Hit subscribe!!

Rebecca and I sit down for a raw and enlightening conversation about overcoming life's most challenging moments. From personal trauma to profound self-discovery, we discuss the pivotal moments that shaped our paths toward healing and growth. With heartfelt anecdotes, practical advice, and a sprinkle of humor, this dialogue is a beacon of hope and a guide for anyone navigating their own journey of self-discovery. We place an extra emphasis on actionable advice for those listeners suffering from depression and suicidal ideation. Guest Highlight - Rebecca Wild: A Multifaceted Wellness VisionaryRebecca Wild is a beacon of transformation and healing in the modern wellness landscape, bringing a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and insight to her practice. With an impressive array of qualifications spanning holistic health, mindfulness, psychology, and coaching, Rebecca has dedicated her life to guiding others on their journeys of self-discovery and personal growth.Her formal training includes a Holistic Health Coach Diploma, multiple certifications in Yoga and Meditation, and advanced studies in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Jungian Therapy in Coaching. These credentials are complemented by her expertise in Trauma-Informed Care, Suicide Prevention, and specialized areas such as Peri-Natal Support, Self-Harm Awareness, and Drug and Alcohol Misuse.Rebecca's creative spirit shines through her work in Tarot, Astrology, and Past Life Regression Hypnosis, allowing her to connect deeply with clients seeking clarity and empowerment.With a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, Rebecca blends her extensive knowledge with a compassionate approach to help others navigate life's challenges. Whether leading restorative yoga sessions, coaching clients through trauma recovery, or offering insightful guidance through Tarot and Astrology, she embodies a holistic philosophy that transforms lives.Rebecca's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of self-discovery. Her life experiences, combined with her unparalleled qualifications, make her an inspiring figure for those seeking healing, empowerment, and a deeper connection to their true selves.

I sit down with Marty Strong, former Navy SEAL, and we explore his unique approach to life and work, characterized by his openness to opportunity and his ability to adapt and thrive in unexpected situations. Marty shares lots of great stories, perspectives, and some key highlights from his latest book. We talked about embracing opportunities, cultivating an open mind, taking risks, adapting to change, practicing discipline, finding pull motivation, and a whole lot more. For more on Marty, head here - https://martystrongbenimble.com/BIO:"His passion is influencing change. Change in people, change in organizations. Most of his themes are based on the power of creative thinking and acknowledging the number one rule in the universe - everything is changing! Retired Navy SEAL officer, former UBS portfolio manager, and currently CEO of a middle market healthcare company. Currently serves on the board of BEST Robotics, Inc., Metal Raptor, LLC, and is the president of BEST MindLab. Marty has a BBA, an MBA, and is a certified Master Blackbelt in Lean Six Sigma. He is the author of nine published novels and three published business books. Marty's articles on leadership and creativity have been published on CNBC online, Fast Company, CEO World magazine, and Chief Executive Magazine."Video versions on Spotify and Youtube, head to Instagram.com@jacobfromtheinternet for the latest video clips and jyl news.see ya next episode!

Anne Riley, armed with an MBA, scientific wit, experience in multiple industries, and the mind of a curious philosopher - has been on a lifelong quest to understand how humans logically fit into life's panorama.  Spending much of her time studying the works of Charles Darwin, Stephen Jay Gould, and Michael Rothschild (among many others), and immersing herself in the basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, economics, and government - all gave her the foundation for a new way of thinking about humans - and has arrived with her new book to encapsulate these concepts - "The Human Idea - Earths Newest Ecosystem"Anne's book flips humanity's attention upon itself and builds to uncover the essence of what it means to be human. This podcast episode explores the profound inquiries of why we are here and how our capacity for thought distinguishes us from other species. Riley invites us on a journey through the tapestry of life, blending scientific acumen with philosophical depth to illuminate how the survival tactics refined over eons can inform our modern challenges. Discover in Anne's book "The Human Idea":The Ecosystem of Life: Insights into the vast web of life that connects us all, tracing our evolutionary path to understand our place within it.The Power of Ideas: Exploring the uniquely human trait of ideation, fostering both our greatest triumphs and our most pressing dilemmas.The Ideasphere: Riley's innovative concept of the ideasphere, a lens through which we can view human society and leverage this understanding for sustainable progress.Anne Riley's narrative is more than a contemplation on our origins; it's a clarion call for our future. Facing existential crises like climate change and social divides, "The Human Idea" provides a blueprint for harnessing nature's lessons to forge a path toward a more harmonious existence. Join us for this enlightening conversation, about the human ecosystem. Episode 108 with Anne Riley - Always Evolution Occurs.If you enjoyed the conversation, please hit follow, subscribe, and like! We'll see ya next episode.For all things Junkyard Love Podcast, head on over to my creator page where you'll find art, music, poetry, philosophy, podcast chats, and inquiries on meditation - https://www.instagram.com/jacobfromtheinternet/For more on Anne, checkout her pages here:https://www.thehumanidea.com/https://www.instagram.com/anne_riley_ideasphere/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-riley-656b0125a/ 

Meredith and Craig Bennett are relationship coaches. Awhile back, at the exact same time, they both left their corporate jobs to pursue being entrepreneurs - they jumped right into real estate, and bombed quickly. And it turned out to be exactly what they needed to head them down a road right back to themselves. They stop by The Junkyard Love Podcast to chat about their pillars for building a dream marriage, how to approach difficult conversations, tactical use of expression, examples of questions all marriages can ask, loss of intimacy, feeling disconnected, feeling like roommates, being intentional in our marriage, the art of working as a team, not getting lost in hyperbole, having a 200% marriage mindset, and more. Here's a blip from their page:"Through it all, we've developed a growth mindset, and grew exponentially as individuals, we built businesses, most of which sucked, got in the best shape of our lives in our forties, and did all of it while strengthening our marriage and making it bulletproof.Our marriage is the foundation for everything else we build in our lives. It is a cheat code for life, and we believe that having that dialed in helps every other facet of life and that has become our passion. Now we focus on helping other entrepreneurs live their dream life and that starts with having that rock-solid relationship where you don't need to spend valuable time and energy repairing a relationship. When you have that dialed in it only requires maintenance which leaves so much time and energy to focus on building the life and business of your dreams."To checkout more from Meredith and Craig, start with their pages here: https://roadoflifecoaching.com/https://www.instagram.com/meredithandcraighttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfCfgI3sbdpEMMZUDR93aAhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075941024162

Cameron is a fun, loving, optimist - who will try anything once - and thrives on gathering good people together. He has a contagious and ridiculous laugh that 'most' people seem to love. He is a proponent of medicinal psychedelic usage, meditation, breathwork, flexibility, daily intentional movement, spontaneous dancing, karate kicking to fun music, and taking time to express love when it's most difficult. He's never been afraid to start, or quit a job. Nor is he afraid to simply make his own business. He's been a motorcycle salesman, avboat captain, food-tour guide, bicycle-tour guide, real-estate salesman, endurance event professional, janitor, property manager, Christmas light hanger, general business leader/manager and plenty more where that came from.I've always seen him in leadership and connection roles myself. Pretty much whenever Cam and I get together we quickly fall into talk about the universe, meaning, spirituality, purpose, self-development, fun stories about our past, and everything related. In this chat, we uncover some fun stories from Cameron's past, some introspective nuggets of life wisdom, and vast views from adulthood. We talk about performers, artists, and self-expression. Mitch Hedberg, musicians, egos, dreams, Cam shares his journey with self-help and self-love, learning about himself, and growing up with older parents. We talk about things we've learned being millennials, places we've healed since being kids, The future for communities and the thriving culture of Austin Texas. It's always a great time hanging with Cam, thanks for listening!Hit follow and rate a quick 5 stars if you enjoyed the show. Interact to see more. See ya next episode!

Matt McGee is an educational expert, tutor, and college admissions specialist. He is the founder of MRM Education - An elite tutoring and college admissions consultancy that aims to fosters academic curiosity, mental health, and confidence in students' - with the ultimate goal of admission into a top university. Matt is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and has over a decade of experience as a tutor. His intensive mentorship method helps students raise their grades and gain admission to Ivy Plus schools.Matt and I talk about neurodiverse students, how technology impacts college admissions, some students he's helped get into great colleges, how he became a tutor, best practices for standing out to admissions, choosing the right college, building a business, how he got where he is today, and a lot more. For more on Matt, checkout his site mrmeducation.com, or on Instagram @mattmcgee_edconsulting and @mrmeducation.Episode 0105 - College Admissions Anxiety, Neurodivergent Paths, And Using Your VoiceHit subscribe and follow for more conversations with fascinating people and unorthodox teachers. See ya next episode! - Jacob

In 1989, Julie had a radical awakening. Her conscious experience changed indefinitely via shaktipat (energetic exchange of spiritual knowledge) in a lucid dream experience. She was gracious enough to join me on the podcast to share her fascinating experiences, heartfelt wisdom, and warm expertise. She's a spiritual coach, author, teacher, and she also supports people going through kundalini awakenings. She has a podcast and youtube show called “Talking True” - and she works with those trying to manage and initiate change or direction in life. Julie shares a wonderful series of stories that lay out her spiritual experiences as a seeker. We also talk about meditation, Julies book-writing process, synchronicity, the self, manifestation, dreamworlds, awakening, psychic phenomena, avatar encounters, profound teachings, awakening, kundalini, shaktipat, yogis, changes after awakening experiences, spiritual maturity, the future of spiritual teachings, Julies Podcast 'Talking True', and much more. “I was always looking for someone who I knew could speak to the truth of who I was beyond the story.”“We walked in the back of the hall, and as soon as I entered into this space - I saw a Yogi, sitting cross-legged on a low wooden tucket at the front of the hall he had his eyes closed, he was wearing a white loincloth, he had a massive belly. And I recognized him immediately as being the one I had been searching for my entire life.”If you dig the episode, hit like and subscribe - and checkout julies work here - Julies books on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Julie-Hoyle/author/B08LQPSVZ7?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true'Enlightenment Myth Busting - Seeing Through The Lies That Bind''An Awakened Life - A Journey Of Transformation''Meeting the Shadow Finding Your Self - A Handbook On How To Transform The Dark Side Of Your Personality''Living An Awakened Life''The Shadow Work Diaries - How The Darkness You Fear Holds The Treasure You Seek''Wake Up And Say Yes! - A Practical Guide To Lucid Living & Lucid Dreaming'& 'The Sacred Wisdom Journal Series' (guided writing journals)Connect with Julie here:

Landon Smith is an artist mostly known for his alias “Dirtyzen”. A creative visionary & spiritual teacher, he hangs his hat in the world of music by interlacing a sub-genre of dubstep called ‘chillstep' with philosophical spiritual talks from well-known masters. Landon takes the listener on a journey that seeks to liberate and amplify one's experiential understanding of Eastern spiritual practices. He uses his inner calling of karma yoga to propagate insights for others on his various social media and art-hosting platforms. He has a quite eloquent eye for film, a trained ear for sound, and an exquisite way with words. Landon has devoted his life to the expression of spiritual passion through his art. He joins us on the podcast to discuss various spiritual topics, teachers, personal experiences, and the beautiful adventures of awakening into one's true Self.Teachers, subjects, and topics mentioned in this episode: Ram Dass, Hinduism, Buddhism, Eastern Philosophy, Dzogchen, Advaita-Vedanta, Alan Watts, Terence McKenna, Mooji, Vishuddha Das, Gemstone Tarot, astrology, tarot-cards, psychedelics, discernment, the algorithm, non-dualism, the illusive self, the no-self paradox, spiritual bypassing, lots more Ram Dass (we both really, really love Ram Dass), toxic positivity, integration, intellectual vs. intuitive knowing, the path of the guru, the evolving path for all, placing God outside of one's-self, scars, tattoos, and much more. Chillstep is a sub-genre of dubstep music that is relatively slow and relaxed, which Landon pairs brilliantly with lectures from spiritual teachers. I find his mixes perfect for snowboarding, long drives, walks in headphones, morning listening, and hikes. I had an extremely great time hanging with Landon and discussing all this juicy spiritual stuff. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed having the conversation. Hit like and subscribe for future content, and we'll see ya next episode. For more on Dirtyzen, checkout his channels YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Dirtyzen?si=UIZZqIR6G-lsDQg8Instagram: @DirtyzenSoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/WUqKdc5jYU5JaQ2x8 (Landon's favorite mix)For more on Jacob, checkout Instagram & Tiktok: @JacobfromtheinternetRam Ram!

To skip solo intro: @11:03 In this episode, we get to meet Megan Hawkins, one of the Co-Founders of BetterU Psychedelic Therapy. She joins us from her home in Los Angeles, where she and her partner Derek Du Chesne have been recently working on opening the first brick-and-mortar location for BetterU. Once an international model, Megan's life took a dramatic turn when she was shot at 19 yrs old. She entered the mental health system, was prescribed a mountain of medications, and like many, was overdiagnosed and overmedicated. Seeking solace from significant trauma, she left modeling for a career in mortgages and real estate, finding success but not fulfillment. Her battle with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and PTSD persisted until 2021, when she discovered the life-changing potential of ketamine therapy. Now, she's a support and integration coach at Better U Psychedelic Therapy, using her journey to connect with and guide others on their path to recovery.The team at BetterU works with those suffering from PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression to strategically treat these disorders with a whole treatment plan that surrounds this substance known as ketamine. Ketamine is a psychedelic non-psychedelic that, when paired with the right set, setting, intention, and work - provides a very large percentage of its patients with positive results in their overall mental health.Perhaps you've never heard of this 'ketamine', or psychedelic therapy even, and you've never taken psilocybin - and you're wondering 'Magic mushrooms to heal my depression?' 'A horse tranquilizer for healing trauma?' 'LSD to relax?' 'Molly for my grandpa's night terrors?' 'Dude, what?' - Well, strap in because this one is for both the newcomers and the seasoned psychonauts. We're here to talk about making a diary entry, taking dissociative drugs, putting on a full blindfold, and laying on your back while headphones dance beautiful music through you - and just how the heck that could possibly heal depression.I gave Ketamine Therapy a try myself a few months back. I found this company called "BetterU" and went through the whole process of 8 at-home sessions. I loved the way this company set everything up so well that I sent an email to interview one of them. Luckily Megan was available, and she joins us here to share her wisdom and perspective. Megan started modeling when she was 15. Traveling internationally and ramping up her career, at 19 she found herself in a nightclub unknowingly sitting behind a well-known gangster, when there was an assassination attempt on that gangster from a shooter on the balcony above. Megan was struck by a stray bullet, and her life began to unfold quite differently from that night. She shares some of her personal journey and lays out how she's landed herself in the orbit of ketamine therapy and psychedelic healing many years later. Ketamine isn't just about the dose or the drug, 'Set' and 'Setting' are as important as the substance. BetterU gives you the playbook and structure for the most fruitful set and setting. The setup that's done prior to the trip changes the entire thing. I tried to shape this episode as informative to newcomers as a way of introducing Ketamine Therapy to those who haven't experienced ketamine, and emphasizing the difference between the use of Ketamine as a street drug/horse tranquilizer vs. in a therapeutic environment.We start this episode with info about BetterU and Ketamine. Megan talks about what led to BetterU and we talk about the importance of taking Ketamine and psychedelics seriously, and the value of care and quality. She lays out the process of taking ketamine therapeutically, how long we take the drug, how many sessions per week, she lays out some fantastic analogies and examples that are easy to grasp and I try to add my personal experience as it relates to what Megan is explaining about Ketamine. We covered if you can go to work after a ketamine therapy session, if you can drive, if it hurts your stomach, it's safety, she talks about the process of setting up a trip, taking it with stimulants and medications, and if SSRI's and ketamine can go together. We talk about fasting, diet and preparation, about having a trip monitor, the importance of journaling for healing and how it seems to work, we talk about the music that drives the session, things to expect and experience during the trip, using the breath as an anchor, 'going crazy' and the fear of bad trips, those who shouldn't do psychedelics, some of the screening process, fear of the loss of control, Megan shares her traumatic experience that altered the course of her life, her journey of healing and suffering after the initial trauma and how it's changed her, shifting and adjusting to new identities and versions of ourselves, and much much more. For more on BetterU checkout their social media pages @betterucare and https://www.betterucare.com/Some notable quotes from the episode:"We tend to focus on the big things that we're coming to this treatment for. 'I'm severely depressed, I have crippling anxiety, how do I get rid of these huge things?'. We want that magic pill to fix us and heal us. We want it to go away. But the way that this really works, is it starts off slow. It's the little things that start trickling in, they start compounding into the bigger things. Psychedelics, they tend to give us what we need, not necessarily what we want. A lot of the times we have to go through the things that we need in order to get to the things we want.""I think that in life it's about 10 percent of what happens to you and 90 percent how you react or respond to things. Things are just going to happen. You could not have prepared for it, there's absolutely nothing you could've done to avoid it or change it. That's the way of the world. The world, it's got a mind of it's own, it's going to keep on spinning, so why get out and push?""You worked so hard to have this armor, to put on this mask, that protects you from any external threat. Not knowing that sometimes the biggest threat is inside our armor, it's inside our minds." "It's not only just the physical set and setting that you're in, it's the MIND-set you're in going into it. If you're going into this feeling closed off, just like with any experience in life, the expectations or pre-conceived notions you go into any kind of experience with is more likely than not going to be the outcome."   - "Yeah, you'll find ways to make that true.""I lost my professional purpose, then romantic, then my last sense of freedom since when I had initially moved away from home. So at that point, that's where I hit my real rock bottom.""Over the past 9 years I've been learning every step of the way. I'm never gonna not be learning, mental health is a journey not a destination. A lot of us don't tend to remember as often, we're like "I just wanna get here, then I'll be good!" but, it's like no, no, no - we're fluid creatures, we're constantly changing and evolving, always trying to be a better version of who we were yesterday. It's reminding people that it's so easy to be so hard on ourselves. "Why can't I just GET it together?" "Why can't I just be this?" "Why am I always doing this to myself?" - it's important to remember that the only way out, is through. You have to be patient with yourself, you have to give yourself grace. It is okay to not be okay.""I'm working with patients, I'm talking with them, when they are that rock bottom place in themself when they're first coming to this treatment for whatever the reason is, whatever they've gone through, whatever pain or trauma - everybody has a different and unique experience. I will never pretend I know exactly what it is that you're going through, what your experience is. It's always going to be unique and individual to yourself. But what I do know - is that the ways in which us as human beings react and respond and try to deal with and process pain and trauma and suffering, there's a lot of overlap in the ways that we feel, and things we're trying to do."Here are a few more resources I liked that I found surrounding Ketamine Therapy: - How Does Ketamine Work Differently from Other Psychedelics?https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-lucid-mind/202105/how-does-ketamine-work-differently-other-psychedelics- Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity | Huberman Lab Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxmv7rT9leo&t=1s - All Things Ketamine, The Most Comprehensive Podcast Episode Ever — Dr. John Krystalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1igJRZlqy70Just a fun little thing I wrote -"Imagine this: You're laying on your back in a comfortable pile of blankets and pillows, you've just journaled for 45 minutes and the writing seemed to fall right out of you. You've just done some breathing exercises and even a short meditation. You've cleared the calendar, you've accomplished the family's daily checklist, and you have the rest of the day entirely to yourself.Now imagine in your comfortable horizontal setting that you're also wearing headphones, and a blindfold too.Inside the headphones play beautiful curated sounds that guide and drive you, like a passenger - through a mesmerizing and awe-inducing view of the universe. Your body is relaxed, the mind swallows you with comfort. The music tells a story and you seem to be the main character of that story. A story within a simply complicated universe where you feel intimately accepted, loved, and well - like a special piece of the cosmos itself. From what feels like the inside of the pitch-black blindfold, with your eyes open or closed - is a sea of symbols, shapes, colors, and patterns - patterns that dance and move through you. Through the blindfold and into your body and spirit. You feel held, and safe to let go into the experience. Your body dances and elegantly wriggles naturally as it pleases. You pay no toll to the thoughts of tomorrow, enticements from fear, or feelings related to control of the ride. You remain held by this experience for about a hundred and twenty minutes. The music slowly fades, you can hear the sound of that black fan in the corner of your room. The room that's in your loving home, the room attached to the bathroom, which your bladders whispers to you about. You wiggle your toes and find familiarity, you're firmly in the warmth and comfort of your own bed. You've just completed your first ketamine therapy session. What a ride. You feel both tired and energized while new perspectives and experiences flood through you. You are held and you are free. Tomorrow brings a cleaner windshield for the journey ahead. You feel like tomorrow is okay, and maybe so are you. "

Keenan is a member of the city council in Kelso, Washington. He's a commercial insurance agent, he's held jobs in the non-profit sector, has been a pseudo-law enforcement officer, has been a parole and probation officer, he has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Law and Justice, holds an advanced certificate of municipal leadership, is Vice President of Kelso Rotary, is active in the Kelso/Longview Chamber Of Commerce, and is on the Cowlitz Economic Development Council Board. Keenan is kind, fun, intelligent and compassionate. In this thought-provoking and fun episode, Keenan and I talk about a lot of things, including changing times, technological glow-ups, growing up, hard work, valuable lessons, love for the city, homelessness, finding a reasonable middle with different types of people, future plans, music, not making judgments from the fringe actors, intrusive thoughts, impulsivity, mindfulness for people down on their luck, strange law-structures, addictions, alienation, the importance of community, self-policing, skatepark environments, spray painting dicks, pride in our city, beautification, personal stories, silly jokes, the fucking weather for some reason, music festivals at The Gorge, flowers in Castle Rock, response to a few questions submitted online from Facebook, some perspectives from Keenan about his job and vision as a leader, future plans, fat camp surgery, feeling better, foot races, friendships, being imperfect, and much more. If you enjoyed the chat, hit subscribe to hear new episodes. Follow like and share your thoughts.Full video version is up on youtube typically one day after the audio only drops. Thanks for listenin. 

"This is how a human being can change: There's a worm addicted to eating grape leaves. Suddenly. He wakes up, call it Grace, whatever, something wakes him, and he's no longer a worm. He's the entire vineyard, and orchard too, the fruit, the trunks, a growing wisdom and joy that doesn't need to devour." Rumi0:00 - 22:00 - solocast introThe interview starts at 22:36I was recently a guest on "The Spiritual Awakening Show" and the last 100 minutes of this episode is that conversation, where the first 22 is a solocast of me blabbering on about my spiritual puberty and hitting 100 episodes. I share my experience having what I've grown to know as "A Kundalini Awakening" and some of my journey along the way. A Spiritual Awakening is very personal and not for everyone to have to know or understand deeply, it is work done by the individual experiencing the change in consciousness. I find myself in a peculiar spot to share some of the journey through my online voice and reach, and that's what I am doing here. Thanks for listening!More on Brent's show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx__XZx3hwg“So, you have to ask yourself: do you think human creativity matters?Well, hmm.Most people don't spend a lot of time thinking about poetry, right?They have a life to live and they're not really that concerned with Allen Ginsberg's poems or anybody's poems.Until; their father dies, they go to a funeral, you lose a child, somebody breaks your heart, they don't love you anymore, and all the sudden, you're desperate for making sense out of this life, and‘Has anybody ever felt this bad before? How did they come out of this cloud?' - Or the inverse; something great. You meet somebody and your heart explodes, you love them so much you can't even see straight, you know, you're dizzy. ‘Did anybody feel like this before? What is happening to me?'And that's when art's not a luxury, it's actually sustenance. We need it.OK. Well, what is it?Human Creativity is Nature manifest in us. I believe that we are here on this star and space to try to help one another.And first, we have to survive, and then we have to thrive.And to thrive, to express ourselves, alright, well, here's the rub: we have to know ourselves.What do you love?And if you get close to what you love, who you are is revealed to you, and it expands. Whenever you talk about creativity, it can have this kind of feel that it's just nice, or it's warm or it's something pleasant.It's not.It's vital.It's the way we heal each other.In singing our song, in telling our story, in inviting you to say ‘Hey, listen to me, and I'll listen to you,” - we're starting a dialogue, and when you do that, this healing happens, and we come out of our corners, and we start to witness each other's common humanity, we start to assert it. And when we do that, really good things happen. So, if you want to help your community, if you want to help your family, if you want to help your friends, you have to express yourself. And to express yourself, you have to know yourself.It's actually super easy. You just have to follow your love.There is no path.There's no path till you walk it,and you have to be willing to play the fool.” - Ethan Hawke

Brent Spirit went through an unintentional spiritual process that is often called “Kundalini Awakening”. Since, he has begun playing the role of spiritual teacher and helps many going through the same or similar process, primarily through his youtube channel and podcast “The Spiritual Awakening Show”. He joins us on the show to eloquently lay out the awakening process in a way that is reachable and direct for many, he teaches about the various forms of the spiritual path from a place of gentle and clear understanding that is welcoming to all persons across all versions of the awakening path. In this episode, Brent details with us his absolutely fascinating and turbulent experience amidst his transformation in consciousness over the last 15 years. He tells personal stories of mental health, depression, confusion, hopelessness, disassociation, dpdr, derealization, psychedelics, pitfalls with teachers, Zen sickness, having ‘no-self', meditation abnormalities, heartbreak, living in a dreamlike state, self-love, energy shooting through his spine, transformation, eastern philosophy, catholicism, and much more. We also talk about healing, Joe Dispenza, the differences in various kundalini experiences, gurus, Shakti, Brent meeting "The Hugging Saint" named Ama, as well as offer lots of personal anecdotes and resources to aid those on the path. Check out Brent's show “The Spiritual Awakening Show” here: https://open.spotify.com/show/72DRFO9phISD5s7djoAC2E?si=3d1a82a42b6d458a (About: Spiritual teacher and intuitive, Brent Spirit, shares his insights and various topics surrounding the journey of Self-Realization, Enlightenment, Kundalini Awakening, Meditation, Ascension, Lightwork, Non-Duality, Yoga, The Law Of Attraction, and more.)and follow @BrentSpirit on Youtube and Instagram. BrentSpirit.com Books and resources mentioned for those undergoing an awakening experience:The End Of Your World (Uncensored Straight Talk On The Nature Of Enlightenment) - AdyashantiTouched By The Light - Dr. Yvonne KasonThe Spiritual Awakening Guide - Mary Mueller ShutanKundalini Vidya The Science of Spiritual Transformation (A comprehensive system for understanding and guiding spiritual development) - Joan Shivarpita HarriganThe Cosmic Serpent (DNA and the Origins of Knowledge) - Jeremy NarbyRam Dass - Be Here NowThe Power Of Now - Eckhart TolleA Path With Heart (A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life) - Jack KornfieldMatt Kahn  - various works on self-loveAaron Abke - various works found on youtubeThe Buddha At The Gas Pump show - Kundalini category on BATGAP.com

Hit Follow/like if you enjoyed the episode! - Swami Nityananda is the spiritual teacher of the Awake Yoga Meditation community. Consecrated by Swami Shankarananda, her teachings helps listeners and readers connect with the reality of love, wisdom, liberation, joy, harmony, and kindness. People who meditate with her find Swami Nityananda practices a selfless way of living in the world that asks, "How may I be of service?" and models through open-hearted, generous, and effervescent guidance, a path for us all to recognize our own inherent divine qualities, and to see the same in everyone.As Juniper Ellis, she is Professor of English at Loyola University, where she teaches American Literature and World Literature Written in English. She earned her PhD at Vanderbilt University. Her talks are filled with wisdom, good humor, and authenticity.  She teaches nondual awareness and the yogic tradition in ways accessible to contemporary audiences who love real-life stories and examples of humans living beyond limits. She is the author of the book Tattooing the World: Pacific Designs in Print and Skin. Her scholarly articles have appeared in respected journals in many English-speaking countries and she has spoken to audiences in ten countries and been a featured speaker on NPR and Radio Ireland among many other platforms and podcasts.In this chat, Swami Nityananda and Jacob discuss yoga and some of the philosophies of yogis, identity, the voice of the heart, death, non-dualism, awareness, oneness experiences, the flow state, various meditation teachings, how to be more of yourself, gettings boosts of spiritual energy, obtaining focus and clarity of pure creative energy, residing in the flow of joy and harmony, and much more. Swami brings a peaceful and welcoming presence, with a nice dose of joyful laughter.Checkout more from her world here:https://awakeyogameditation.org/https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Awareness-Swami-Nityananda-Giri/dp/B0BNTXST81A couple of notable quotes from the episode:"We become increasingly aware of wherever our pain points are, or our reactivity is, we become aware of those, and able to NOT react, and not enter into the lower frequencies of anger, fear, frustration, doubt, limitation - wherever we have humanly felt blocked before - that increasingly dissolves and melts away. We are bringing healing, compassion, wisdom, and awareness in." - Swami Nityananda"Of course, if you are a human facing loss, there's an adjustment and it's really honest spiritually to say 'This is a big adjustment that I'm going through, and humanly I'm experiencing grief right now.' And it becomes much easier to move through it gracefully, to not push down the feelings, not deny them, but also to connect with that wholeness, if we're able to connect with that connectedness which goes so far beyond the physical." - Swami Nityananda"Stay here. Every moment that you have to stay here in the body, stay here. Be fully here, and, when the time comes, do not fear. Absolutely do not fear." - Swami Nityananda

Five and a half years ago Kevin's life drastically changed when a physical altercation at a sporting event led him to a path of sobriety. In this episode, we talk about the habits and version of himself that led him to that day, the life changes inside and out that he experienced around that time, as well as his journey being a business operator and leader since then. He shares his experience and perspectives on wanting to bring positive change to the world, being an aspiring rugby player, AA, dealing with anxiety, aggression friend and familial support, therapy, addiction, repentance, self-discovery, leadership, faith, Jesus, gratitude, and much more. It was a pleasure to chat with Kevin and I thought his openness to share his journey was rather admirable and immensely interesting. Kevin is the President of “Black Sheep Business Consulting” - where he and his team help turn ideas into business plans and so much more. Check out their website at bsbcon.com. If you enjoyed the episode, consider sharing with a friend or loved one who may also find benefit or clarity through Kevin's powerful story.

Jordenelle is a friend and teacher. A Registered Nurse turned Usui Reiki Master speaking from a place of true freedom, we had an awesome chat. More bio on her below. In this episode, we talked about being of service, trauma, synchronicity, coincidence, frequency, growth, awakening, kundalini, and re-incarnation. We then spent the latter portion of the podcast talking about Jordenelle's experience traveling to The Amazon Rainforest for an ayahuasca plant-medicine ceremony, alongside her mother. Jordenelle is a herbalist, Farmer, Healer, Earth Angel, Light Worker, Way-Shower, Matrix-Breaker, Ancient Wisdom Channeller, Creator, Modern Shaman, Kangen Water Teacher, Tarot Reader, Trauma Stopper, Entrepreneur, Spiritual Scientist, and so much more... She's free, I'm glad for the chance to catch her on the mic here at The Junkyard Love Podcast. Give her a follow on insta for more (@cosmic_merrmaid)Follow Jacob @jacobfromtheinternet

Hailing from the Pacific Northwest - Bobby Barrz is a Rapper, Studio Engineer, A Leader, and the CEO & Creator of BigBet Studios. This talk from Bobby is free game. If you have dreams or goals or aspirations... you'll EAT listening to this conversation. Bobby comes from a place of truth and authenticity and doesn't sugar-coat or add baggage to his wisdom. He speaks from the heart and works hard to get where he is. He's here to drop barrz about winning and playing the game. He shares his journey and what he's been learning along the way and offers some amazing perspectives to young men and aspiring dream chasers. We talk about personal responsibility, learning from mistakes, giving ourselves grace, growing and gaining muscle to conquer larger obstacles as we expand, moving forward as a man, and staying motivated and disciplined. For Bobby, this isn't just about music, it's about building a brand and a legacy. We explore our writing styles as artists, we talk about finding your voice, processing life through story and art, inspiring other people through our work, being a good example for onlookers, putting yourself into the right position to answer the call when it comes, music as therapy, being a community with yourself, sacrifice, and being true to your aspirations. If you enjoyed the episode, send to a friend! - we'll see ya next episode. Checkout more of Bobby and Big Bet here - https://linktr.ee/bobbybarrz?fbclid=PAAab0CovjjM5N34BGRhBWTGk_4i65IA59W1cMR4pZlSrsytMJnG122AwNUiQ Whatcha not gon' do, is put yourself into a position to not answer the call when it comes. Get to work. Hit like and follow to stay up to date - for more content from the host, follow @jacobfromtheinternet

Facts about John: - He's given over $50 million to charity - Spent time in prison - rose from dirt poor to be a 1/3 of a billionaire - Singer/Songwriter who recorded with Grammy Winning Producers - Written two books - Lawyer, Environmentalist, Philanthropist, Taxi-Driver John Lefebvre is a poetically and externally successful man with a checkered past - he's been a taxi driver, a lawyer, a convict, an activist, a third of a billionaire, a musician, an author, an environmentalist, a philanthropist, and more. This multi-millionaire jailbird owned 27 percent of “The PayPal of online gambling”, he's worked with Grammy-winning music producers and he co-founded “DeSmog.com”, a blog dedicated to exposing climate misinformation campaigns John was a delight to speak with and we had a very interesting conversation with great responses and perspectives on every subject we roll through. He and I discuss some of the thoughts expressed in his books, generosity, wealth, perspectives of the mass, gratitude, success, ego, knowledge, sovereignty, transcendental meditation, marijuana, taxes, banks, freedom, government, the selfish wealthy, LSD, being wealthy, some exerts from John's recent book, glimpses of enlightenment, meaning, finding purpose, and enjoying the planet to save it. ‘With a multitude of unique experiences and insights, Johns mission is to use his stories and philosophies to help make the world a better place. He believes change starts now and wants to give the opportunity for others to learn from his experiences and live more fulfilling lives. John hopes to have people realize that there is no use in complaining, recognize how screwed up things may be, and identify how to move towards a brighter future for all of humanity.' Enjoy the convo and check out more of Johns's Work on his website here - https://www.johnlefebvre.com/ Pickup his most recent book here (also on audible!) - https://www.amazon.ca/Alls-Well-Where-Thou-Earth/dp/0995904200/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Books mentioned: 'The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name' by Brian C. Muraresku, Some quotes from John amidst our convo: "Kids, don't drop acid until you're ready to be troubled" “Hoarding is the wanking of wealth” “The making love of wealth is the sharing of it” “When we're generous with people they don't bust our balls” “Here's the difficult part of my theory Jacob: we have to use force.” “The thing that is the most precious to me in my whole life has fallen into my lap, no more than it has into everybody's, and that thing is: being a conscious being in the universe.” “Be still, yet still be.” “Get out there and show some people some great music and then get back to work” (Full video available on YouTube) (Recorded 9/16/21)

A solocast, for those guys who feel overwhelmingly anxious and depressed. Just set your armor down for a second and let me talk to you. I can only offer you my perspective, which is fueled by years of personal experience and learning about myself through books, lectures, videos, podcasts, conversations, determination, and action. I'm still on this 'mental health' path myself, but I know damn sure I'm not alone. Neither are you brother. You just have to start listening.

A charismatic-chameleon, A wisdom-filled wizard, A starry-eyed Scorpio, it's the great Roman Merrell! In this episode, I'm joined by an old friend to explore a bit of our past… recent and far far away. Roman has lived an interesting and adventurous life up to this point, and his perception of the world is a wonderful one to know. We catch up as Roman shares personal teachings and experiences from the last decade that have led him on a path of discovery and introspection about the universe. We speak astrology, the self, things we learned in our twenties, teens, and childhood, psychedelic experiences, being a Scorpio and an introvert, meta-perspective, voices in the head, alchemy, cognitive perception over the ages, being aware of awareness, various philosophies of the past, trauma, postcards to our Karmic family, lost lineage, retold histories, heightened intuition, fake crying, and much much more. I could've title this "Two Scorpio friends reconnect and talk about their place in the universe" but that didn't feel as catchy. If you love the wisdom and knowledge from Roman - check out his podcasts and art here: Rising From The Ashes Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fmYk1ZLuJSbCwVaPRZCns?si=9fece4a6688143d6 Moon Mysteries: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DLYhkZ1ZIsEiJNl2iTIOQ?si=a8671cec08654f36 GUSHMORR: https://open.spotify.com/artist/65iT1qNV8ArdVR3UL8zb8l?si=5VNX4p6QT4CjsLGXIZ5Mkw If you'd love to hear more convos between Roman and myself - let us know! comment, share, and follow - thanks for listening! Roman expands on the concept of: "Millionaires don't have Astrologers, billionaires do." "When I was a kid, I had this movie theatre in my head." "There were these nuns, they would walk in through my ear, they would go and sit down in the seats in my head, watching what I'm watching, commenting on what I'm seeing, and I couldn't of been more than nine or ten years old." "We are so in love with love, humans are love. Everything that we have down to our core, is a passion, it's a heartbeat, it's a feeling, and it's the vibration of unconditional love. When you separate all the layers, that's what it is. You get in tune with that by surrounding yourself with the things that make it easy for you to feel that love."

Nike brings her valuable wisdom, firsthand experience, and elegant articulation to the podcast in this episode - she's a Consultant specializing in family business where the torch is being passed down to a new generation. Our conversation moved very naturally through various topics including Nikes Bio, technological changes, personal experiences with businesses, the future of business, the melting pot of Austin TX, cognitive diversity, maintaining a growth mindset, and we weave through various philosophies of tech, leadership, culture, generational differences, legacy, and much much more. Certainly an episode for everyone, not just those in family business. Please hit subscribe/follow! Thanks for listening! Here's her bio: “Nike Anani is a Speaker, Author and Consultant to NextGens that seek to lead their Family Businesses. She helps NextGens rise above operations into a non-executive board role with credibility, so that they are able to lead and formulate a plan to future-proof the business, becoming more effective change agents. Nike fuses her inside experience as a NextGen executive in her Family's Enterprise, as a Chartered Accountant and as a Family Business Advisor to bring practical proven solutions to the table. Nike has almost a decade of experience working in African family businesses, as a NextGen in her parents' businesses and also as a co-Founder of several others. This inside experience as a NextGen birthed a passion to help others in similar shoes as herself in being effective change champions that collaborate with other family members and stakeholders in co-building legacy businesses that would outlive them. After graduating from University College London, United Kingdom, with a degree in Economics in 2008, Nike worked at Deloitte London for 3 years in Corporate Tax International where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Thereafter in 2011, she relocated to Lagos, Nigeria to work in her family's businesses. She is the co-founder of African Family Firms, a pan-African association of family businesses, and the author of “Building Resilient Family Enterprises”. She is a member of Family Firm Institute. Nike is rated as one of the top 100 Consultants globally in the Family Enterprise World by Family Capital, a leading online publication for Family Businesses. She is happily married and a mother to two young boys, who are her biggest sources of inspiration to leave a lasting legacy on our world.” Couple quotes from Nike in this episode: “You want to plan as early as yesterday. it's never too early for legacy planning” “More Diverse teams, and true inclusion, leads to co-creation of better solutions.” Episode initially recorded on 8-27-21, released for the first time here

(first couple mins is self-promo, guest intro starts at 1:55) Will Andes is wise, well-spoken, and full of welcoming perspective. A salesman with a constantly evolving good nature, this good-natured troublemaker joins the podcast from Philadelphia where he lives with his family and close friends. Amidst our time together here we weave through topics such as; physical and mental health, yoga, good teachings, pop culture, east coast vs. west coast minds, thinking towards growth, fatherhood, expanding capacities for love, the death of the Great Mac Miller, creating art, rules of artistry, privacy, free-speech, social-media, how to change perspective, contributions to the collective conscious, marriage, weddings, parental technology, we talk about A.I. Rappers, alleviating stress, being a control person, planning a future, various ways we've changed as we grew, advice to the younger self, healing trauma, spiritual awakenings, enlightening paths, being a leader, hierarchies, psychedelics, and mucho more-o. If you enjoyed the episode, hit subscribe and give it a like. Follow the Instagram @jacobfromtheinternet for updates on new episodes, clips, and more. Books mentioned: Eckhart Tolle - The Power Of Now

"Daniel Matalon is the founder of #IsThereEnough, a provocative new conversation about the intersection of survival economics and social justice. He is also the co-founder of Impact Launchpad, a UK-based venture studio for social impact incubation and development. Working from a book, a conversation, and a unique social research experiment that has taken him to 22 countries, Mr. Matalon is asserting that humanity's biggest existential threat is not climate change, tribalism, or inequality but our inability to make agreement with each other at the level we require to address our challenges. His upcoming title, The First Agreement, is a historical and future-leaning look at economics, scarcity, and survival, that suggests that our drivers of incentive can be measurably built around human beings at the center of our economies, rather than the assets and resources we measure them by today." In this episode, Daniel and I discuss what he's adding new to The Conversation, Buckminster Fuller, our warlike conversation type, the most surprising response to the question of "isthereenough?", power, war, common identity, laws and agreement, suffering, the IDW, conversations on Clubhouse, economic values, global citizens, those who want to make a difference, personal transformation, the life that lives within conversation, the last treaty humanity will ever need to sign, a decentralized approach to self-government, collaboration, awareness, taking care of humanity as a way of taking care of the planet, building a world game not a world order, making the world work, hopefulness and much more. If you enjoyed, hit subscribe and hit the bell to be notified of new episodes - look out for the book coming out early 2023. isthereenough.org (mentioned MarciaMartin.com, George Carlin Saving The Planet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W33HRc1A6c, ) IsThereEnough Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/IsThereEnough Instagram - /danielmatalon/ LinkedIn - /in/danielmatalon/ Facebook - /danieltmatalon Twitter - /danielmatalon

"Spencer Hicks, Bachelor in arts of strategic communication; studies semiotics, enjoyed Hegelian dialectics and eats from the trash can of ideology." Various things that Spencer and I discussed throughout this convo: Philosophy, March Fischer, the state of modern society, hyper-realism, art, hauntology, Spencers' thesis, retro-futurism, cyber-punk, ontology, how art represents a culture, the roles of an artist to fight hegemonic belief systems, criticizing power structures, existential-dread, marxists criticisms, technology and robotic systems, ends of civilizations, kierkegaard, baudrillard, indoctrination, self-terminating systems, using the word 'inherently' too much, unusual behaviors we have, psychological quirks, Spencer shares what he's been reading, listening to, working on and contemplating as of late, productivity, leaving a legacy as a trap, buddhist thought being captured by capitalism, self-help, I talk about myself a lot, remembering the nature of the self, Alan Watts and his book “The Wisdom Of Insecurity”, essentialism, David Fuller of Rebel Wisdom, propaganda, self-reflection, opposing political views, signs and symbols, personality, cognitive-miserliness, the apparent impossibilities of consensus, being wrong, The Intellectual Dark Web, Sam Harris & The Waking Up app, how we perceive one another, breaking stuff, nostalgia, the mandala effect, kundalini, and some more. If you enjoyed, consider hitting like or sharing with your tallest friend. cheerio “It's just like having your eyes refreshed all the time” 
“I fundamentally disagree with myself last year, every year.” - Spencer Hicks

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Joining us from the Golden State - Zach Beach, MA, is an internationally renowned yoga teacher, best-selling author, poet, love coach, founder of The Heart Center love school, and host of The Learn to Love Podcast. He has taught and coached thousands of couples and individuals on how to deepen their love and connection and is the author of The Seven Lessons of Love and two poetry collections with a third out in June. He also has a Masters Degree in East/West Psychology and is actively dedicated to bringing more love into the world. Through his work, he helps people lead happier, more loving, and more fulfilling lives and we discuss some of that wisdom in this episode. He brings his wise lens, knowledge, and articulation to us as we explore some thoughts around the ego, consciousness, suffering, wisdom, history, living with purpose, connection and belonging, mental and physical well being, mindfulness, living from the heart, unconditional love vs transactional love, perceiving time, the mind-body-connection, being caught in the mind, koans, the power of poetry, spiritual short stories, metta loving-kindness meditations and more. I am grateful to hear Zachs perspective on the human condition. Check out his previous works and look out for his newest collection "Pebbles" dropping in June. Subscribe to catch the latest episodes as they release. Lots of awesome guests on the horizon. Learn more at www.zachbeach.com or check out the links below Love School: http://www.the-heart-center.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachbeachlove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachbeachlove/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zachbeachlove Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/zjb407/videos

Welcome back to the podcast - Mika Woodruff! I respect her perspective and value her conversational insight greatly. Her input, skill, and experience around the psychology and mental health space offer up fantastic insight and value to many of the areas of talk we find ourselves in. For more info on Mika check out our previous episode, number 036! In this podcast - we discussed various things like: having different personalities, interacting with others, having interesting conversations, spiritual growth, self-development, expansive conversations on the state of the world, we shared stories of transformation, I share a Jesus related experience I had with a Christian co-worker of mine, we speak of masculine and feminine expression, suppression of emotions, crying, the essence of ideas, playing the video game of life, aliens, conspiracy theories, hypothetical thought, the truth at the center of our experience, the changing world of the internet and a universe of aliens, religion and church, tales from our spiritual journies, understanding great stories, our interactions with other human beings, stating our intentions, picking romantic partners, attraction, my confusion with dating apps, and mucho more. If you dug it, consider leaving a like or hitting follow so you can see when new episodes are posted. Thanks for listening! (recorded 8/26/21)

Cetvies is a BSc/MA graduate in human rights single honor (from social sciences and political sciences departments) She campaigns and writes on human trafficking and has a strong interest in human rights, LGBT, environmental rights, animal rights, veganism, politics, the news, IR, current affairs, society, philosophy, and spirituality in general. We speak on censorship, inequality, child trafficking, the spirit of the law, the arrogance of oligarchs, freedom of speech, scrutiny of truth, and a lot more. Her website is www.inthenameofhumanrights.com If you'd consider hitting like or giving a rating, I would be appreciative. Follow to see new episodes when posted. Much love and thanks for listening.

Jeremy has a PhD in Decision Theory, a Masters in Public Policy, and is an author of over 1,000 articles for Psychology Today. He's friends with famous intellectual thinkers, has been a close research collaborator with Harvard/Berkeley neuroscientist Terrence Deacon for over 25 years and is a one-time elected elder on the world's largest hippy commune. Jeremy is the author of these three books: 'Neither Ghost Nor Machine - The Emergence and Nature of Selves' 'What's Up With Assholes? - How To Spot And Stop Them Without Becoming One' 'Negotiate With Yourself And Win! - Doubt Management Skills For People Who Can Hear Themselves Think' In this stimulating chat, we touch on science, evolution, the birth of language, The Stoned Aped Theory, 'Trying', Free-will, Natural Philosophy, the third scientific revolution, love, panpsychism, virtual virtue, the second self, social media, technology and much, much more. Access all things Jeremy here - https://jeremysherman.com/ Please consider giving a positive review, thumbs up, and a subscribe if you enjoyed the episode.

This is a very free-form, completely unedited solo podcast about depression and anxiety. Nothing prepared, I hit record with the intention to discuss anxiety and depression in some sort of helpful manner. (I have no clue if I succeeded, but that is my aim). For people with depression or people with loved ones who have depression, take what helps and disregard what doesn't resonate. This is a tiny piece of the puzzle, these subjects are deeply more complicated than the things that came into my head while the camera was on this time. I am open to doing these in the future as Q and A's - email or message on Instagram questions or concepts around these things that you'd like me to try and stumble towards in these solo podcasts. be well. @jacobfromtheinternet

'Sandy encountered the path of meditation after living with crippling depression and anxiety for most of her teen years. Through practicing self-transformation methods, she learned how to self-heal mental, emotional, physical trauma, and break generational patterns. Today, Sandy speaks on stages, hosts live events, and facilitates experiences for people to remember their true nature.' Sandy Vo really shows up for this chat. Her wise responses to my abstract and lucid questioning are deeply felt and communicated with grace. In this conversation, we each share some of our journey with depression, spirituality, and awakening with one another, we speak about consciousness, we define spiritual awakening, we discuss technology and its effects on modern spiritual beliefs, we talk about the Self, ego and "I". We talk the connectedness of all beings, the emphasis on the body and meditation, burnout, core values, saying yes when you wanna say no, and tons more. This was a great conversation and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have such a platform for these sorts of discussions. If you enjoyed this convo with Sandy as much as I did, consider giving it a quick thumbs-up, rating, share or follow. See ya next episode, thanks for listening. For more on Sandy - check out her website https://www.sandyvo.com/ subscribe to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prosperous/id1321799656 follow her on Instagram: isandyvo Some fire quotes from Sandy this episode: “We are spirits having a human experience” “You are here to learn and practice how to be human” “Pressure might work to create diamonds, but constant applied pressure on a human being is going to completely burn that human out.” “When you don't know how to befriend the ego, or you don't know how to offer it the types of internal technologies that it needs in order to thrive, that's when the ego starts believing more information from the unconscious part of the mind, versus the conscious or superconscious part of the mind.” “Don't judge yourself for judging, because that's what the mind does. Just be aware of it.” “The greatest gift of life is to be present, to receive what is in front of you” “Most people that cross your boundaries don't know that they're actually crossing them.” "A Spiritual Awakening is waking up to your spiritual nature" (The video version of this podcast is available on youtube)

John is a father, a Software Project Manager, and a small business owner. Luckily for me, he really enjoys philosophical intellectual conversations. In this episode, we discuss morality, free-will, consciousness, religion, theism, atheism, choice, experience, Determinism, quantum-physics, thought experiments in dimensions and reality, technology and its endless limits, the expanding universe, the mysteries of our minds, the birth of language, the word “i”, god, purpose, meaning, Jordan Peterson, Truth, Values, Morals, being of service to others, picking your own path, advice for young people and reframing expectations. This conversation felt much like the “serious play” Professor John Vervaeke explores in his talks. I had a great time with John Lee discussing things that fascinate us both about this wondrous human experience. Checkout johns website here https://custommobile.app/ books mentioned “Mans Search For Meaning” -Victor Frankyl follow @jacobfromtheinternet for podcast clips & trailers & all other creative endeavors

Juli Geske-Peer joins us in this episode! She is the author of “5 Senses For Success - ‘How To Thrive In Any Arena'” - Through her expertise and experience as a seasoned mediator, Juli and I discuss personal, work, as well as community relationships - we talk about leadership, personal success, confidence, deepening the understanding of our experience, different views of communication, having a positive impact, the role of modern influence, repairing damaged relationships, and more. Enjoyed this one? Stick around for the next or checkout an older episode! - as I offer these podcasts free and free of ads; please consider subscribing, hitting like, or sharing with a friend. For more on Juli: https://juligeskepeer.com/#welcome https://peerperformancesolutions.com/ Her Biography: "Juli Geske-Peer has spent her career honing leadership and relationship skills, and she'd be the first to say she learned many lessons the hard way. Today, as president and founder of Peer Performance Solutions, she brings those hard-won lessons to her clients—helping individuals and organizations lift performance and attain their goals. Her passion lies in making a positive impact across the stakeholders she serves, and empowering her clients to carry that same ethos forward. She has earned formal degrees in communications (BA) and organizational leadership (MA), as well as certifications in leadership, training, coaching, and mediation. Juli has over 20 years of successful consulting and management experience and has worked with companies ranging from local nonprofits to multinational organizations. She is also a voracious reader of thriller/suspense novels and loves being lakeside surrounded by her family."

Lynn Cherry is a Pickleball Fanatic. She discovered the sport in 2018 and has since become an avid player, researcher, enthusiast and even interviews the worlds leading players on her podcast. Lynn has a PHD in Sports Psychology and a Masters in Physical Education. In this episode Lynn gives us all relevant info to newcomers to the sport of Pickleball, we talk about her journey into the sport, some of the people she's met along the way, and offer the listeners encouraging ways to get involved in the sport. If you've never heard of Pickleball, this is the episode for you! If you'd like to know more about Lynn or about Pickleball, Her website offers everything you need to know, the rules, how to play, what equipment to buy, where to find a court near you, and where to start. Check it out @ https://pickleballfire.com/podcast-2/ If you enjoyed the episode, please hit subscribe to hear about new episode drops - and follow my instagram @jacobfromtheinternet for updates on the podcast and creative works of JacobFromTheInternet. See ya next episode!

Jerry Fu is a Conflict Resolution Coach, he facilitates leadership workshops and has worked as a Pharmacist. He focuses on resolving clients' conflicts at work, in culture, and within themselves. Jerry completed a Biology degree at Rice University and attended pharmacy school at the University of Tennessee-Memphis. Jerry has been fired (by avoiding conflict with an upset boss), has had to evict a roommate, been displaced for work, and dealt with bounced paychecks. - now he uses his previous ongoing struggle with conflict resolution as fascinating fuel for his work. In This Episode - We talk about the influential cultural expectation of growing up in an Asian-American family, stories from Jerry's past pharmacy work, we offer up lots of great advice to all types of leaders, we talk mentorship, reaching our potential as individuals, how to feed the right beast within, being free from the fear of conflict, breaking habits of being ourselves, becoming aware of feeling emotions and dealing with passive-aggressiveness. We chat about respectfully disagreeing, the decision of indecision, Jerry shares tons of advice gems and personal stories from his time around leadership workshops, how to step out of the people-pleaser role, emotional projection, today's climate of conversation, we talk about internal dialogue, current technological influences on our ability to be present in interactions, reading the room, reading body language, and the importance of humility. for more on jerry - checkout his linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-fu-pharmd-acc-53710187/ And his website here: https://www.adaptingleaders.com/ book recommendations: Made To Stick, Power Of Moments, Switch, Decisive, and Upstream by The Heath Brothers. Michal stander - The Coaching Habit and The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier, Getting Things Done by David Allen, Atomic Habits by James Clear, Limitless by Jim Kwik, Building A Story Brand and Business Made Simple by Donald Miller. - And fiction: Everything I Never Told You and Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Stone. A few fire quotes from Jerry in this episode - “You will never be free of conflict. You may never be free from that fear, but you can still deal with it. You don't have to be afraid of it anymore.” “Passive-aggressive comments are funny in movies but they're terrible in real-life relationships” “How do I make the people around me great?”

Devin's Instagram bio simply reads "I love everybody". His presence and energy have always seemed to bring comfort and ease to people he's around, and he and I have always had great conversations, I was really excited to get him on the podcast. He's been working the last few years as a Cannabis Industry Consultant and currently works in Missouri managing a medicinal cannabis store. He shares from his experience working around cannabis as a Processor as well as from his history of being a Budtender and Cannabis Advocate for many years. In this episode - we lay out some basics for the beginner or newcomer to the world of weed and CBD, recreationally and medicinally. We break down the process of buying it legally, what to ask for, what terms to listen for, and how to approach the whole scenario. We cover some personal experiences through pot, some thoughts about the future of weed, and the potential benefits many can experience dipping their toes into these waters. If you have questions or inquires for Devin, check out his Instagram @devdathug - If you enjoyed the episode - please consider liking, reviewing, or sharing with a friend. Please subscribe for updates on new episodes (I've got lots of awesome guests coming!) See ya next episode! big love!

Heather Hutchison is an award-winning singer/songwriter and the author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir. Blind since birth and having struggled with mental illness from a young age, she is passionate about educating people on disability and mental health through her music and writing. An avid traveler, Heather has spent time living and teaching English in Latin America, and her memoir catalogs her story - "Being blind since birth, a once-spirited kid with big dreams now finds herself in a locked psychiatric facility--a wounded young woman in the midst of a global pandemic. This memoir spans decades and continents to tell a story of the beautiful similarities that make us all human. From meeting unlikely allies in the dirty streets of some of Latin America's most impoverished neighborhoods to discovering difficult truths about discrimination in her home country of Canada, Heather Hutchison offers poignant insight into mental health awareness, and what it means to strive for an ordinary life when you are often treated as anything but ordinary. At once heartbreakingly honest and strikingly witty, Holding On by Letting Go is the unforgettable true story of one woman's journey through despair to acceptance and hope. Ultimately, it is a portrayal of the light that can be found in the darkest of times." For more on Heather - checkout: https://books.heather-hutchison.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/07t3LapcWFZmhrUN5FJ15n?si=yC-WPZbPSHmzXqtOTIp8lA&dl_branch=1 https://www.youtube.com/user/HHutchisonMusic https://www.instagram.com/heatherhutchisonmusic/ https://www.amazon.com/Holding-Letting-Go-Heather-Hutchison-ebook/dp/B094674YMR

"My highest value in life is freedom - time freedom, thought freedom, location freedom, financial freedom, etc." - Bradley Roth This week we're joined by outside-the-box thinker Bradley Roth. He's an Entrepreneur, Personal Development Teacher, Relationship Coach, and he hosts the Not Most People Podcast. He comes from a background of sports, personal training and physical fitness and has done work in real estate, network marketing, social media, and more. He's knowledgable, adaptable, driven, and level-headed. In this episode - we talk Masterminds, Bradley's experience attending a Tony Robbins event, we talk hierarchies of needs, the importance of awareness, roads to understanding, and we cover some of Bradley's recent meditation habits. We give "going for a walk" its appropriate rating, and we discuss why habits don't stick, crossfit, the importance of mobility, the mental benefits of physical exercise, moving towards pleasure and away from pain, long term goals vs. short term comforts, the law of action, an emphasis on strategy, Bradley gives some relationship advice and we talk the hard part of Law of Attraction. We've been taught what to think, not how to think. "Most people are not very happy, healthy, or wealthy – so why would you want to live, think, and be like most people?" - For more on Bradley: http://bradleyroth.com Connect on Instagram @bradley_roth Check out the Not Most People Podcast Books mentioned: Atomic Habits - James Clear, Awaken The Giant Within - Tony Robbins, The 1/5/10 Plan - Mj DeMarco, The Way Of The Superior Man - David Deida, Start With Why - Simon Sinek Follow on Instagram and youtube for more clips @Jacobfromtheinternet See ya next episode!

Spencer is an armchair philosopher with focus in metaphysics, political philanthropy, ethics, and epistemology. In this episode, using a systems thinking lens; we discuss pop-culture cancellation, political perspectives on the issue, power dynamics of canceling, a crisis of meaning, world views, belief systems, cancel culture in academia, the influences from capitalism, technology, entertainment, and meme society. We touch on ideologies, neo-marxism, corporate press propaganda, and collective consciousness.

In this episode I talk with Alicia and Erwan Davon - who use their backgrounds in Zen Buddhism, Psychology, and women's sexuality studies to teach couples and singles how to lead ideal love lives. They provide a safe place to explore psychological inquiry, pleasure, and sexuality. Recently their work has focused on pandemic-related intimacy issues with singles (dating, intimacy during the pandemic) and couples (physically close but losing connection). Although their techniques are grounded in Eastern practice and non-traditional sensual intelligence, they teach students within the context of the west - grounded psychological understanding of the root issues and addressing them using tools that suit the client best - change of diet, organizing time for intimacy, touching practices, chemistry, and focus on masculine and feminine energies, sexual skills, meditation practices, and much more. We cover some great areas and gain a lot of helpful tips and tricks for humans at all stages of life. They've got workshops, online courses, a great youtube channel, and you can checkout their website here: https://erwandavon.com/about/ If you want to learn more simply send ‘em a text with your name to (+1) 415 308 9580 - say you heard about them on the podcast and you're interested in learning more! To setup a time to chat with Alicia you can go here - https://erwandavon.com/consult - or if you're interested in signing up for their Pleasure Course on May 15th & 16th, simply go here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/138473123841 See ya next episode!

Megan Robinson is a Videographer, Photographer, Traveling Production Assistant, and Live-Event Aficionado. In this episode - we discuss health, working in live-event environments, the effects of social media on society and ourselves, maintaining sanity through diverse conversations, news media and corresponding divisiveness, cancel culture, learning to understand one another, the future of communication, refusing the conversations handed to us, the responsibility of societies to adequately make sense of current happenings and projected futures, how our views and desires are painted by technology, the intricate web of the internet and its effects on human beings, and much more. She's a wonderful friend and I enjoy her company and conversations greatly.

In Episode 071 of The Junkyard Love Podcast I meet Ryan Baker - He's a Beatboxer, Outlier, Positive Influence, Disciplined Worker, Investor, Clothing Line Creator, and much more. We search for connection through the areas of alignment in our perspectives and like-mindedness, and land on lots of great subjects and motivative theories on life. We covered some fantastic aspects of self-love, letting go of the past, creating a vision of the future, staying out of unnecessary roles, interacting with technology, winning, losing, and taking the curriculum of life. We talk shedding the skin of our younger selves, losing the opinions of others from the bags we carry, acting out avatars, searching for authenticity, meditation, upgrading old programming, leaving the past where it is, creating a vision of the future, morning motivations, manifestations, and chasing goals with clear vision. Mr. Baker and I speak our way into areas of technology, social-media, fame, change through broadcasting, the ventures of Elon Musk, being a performer, using throat mantra, creating naturally, and the value of good conversation. This episode is packed with loads of wisdom and expression and we hope it offered you perspective, growth, and self-reflection. If you enjoyed the episode, share a clip with your friends or give it a thumbs up. We'll see ya next episode. For more on Ryan - check out his Instagram @ryanbakeratwork and his clothing line website can be found here - persistence-rebelbeatbox.creator-spring.com Books mentioned - 10x Rule - Grant Cordone Some notable quotes from Ryan Baker this episode: "Find your breaking point and make that your comfort zone. I found accelerating my life to be my comfort zone and to reach that level, I had to let go." "This is starting to weigh me down emotionally and stress me out, so it's gone." "There is no past man. What can I do about it? I can't do literally anything about it. Can I do the next step? There's only in front of you, if you even look back at all you're not moving forward you're walking backward. The moment you turn your head you're walking the wrong direction, i don't even think about it, at all." "After you climb a mountain, all of your other problems are small in comparison." "I was doing this set routine, over and over again, and I started to lose love for it." "They're not down for discipline."

Ryan returns to The Junkyard Love Podcast full of experience, laughter, openness, and friendship. In this episode, Ryan and I explore technology, how the last year has changed us, ways in which we think, attention spans, family dychotomies, being in right relationship with self, trying to determine what's 'true' in the information age, the art of storytelling, learning how to learn, attention spans, confusion dished out by the media and Mr. Santos' firsthand experience contracting the virus early on. Ryan shares his youtube obsessions, some perspectives from being an electrician, his truth thus far of being a father and husband, we talk about the band at his wedding, how to come together amidst a pandemic, learning through experience, the pitfalls and intricacies of an elaborate mind, figuring out how to manage ADHD and medication, the beauty of emotions, the desire to be better putting you into a place of lack, anime, being a dork-dad, and friendship. I am grateful for this platform and space to share these types of personal inside conversations with others. Included in the episode is a 10 minute intro preface that will add to the experience of new and old listeners alike. If you'd like to hear my first chat with Ryan - checkout episode 006. If you enjoyed this episode - please consider sharing, liking, following, commenting or hitting subscribe. The Junkyard Love Podcast is entirely self-produced and ad-free, so any interaction helps. Much love much kindness to all, and we'll see ya next episode.

Crystal Nyman is a Philadelphia Hair Stylist. Originally from The Pacific Northwest, she ventured out east to play softball for Temple University fresh out of high school. Through success, trial, injury, and exploration Crystal has navigated the path of self-discovery with inquisitiveness, creativity, and love for others. Crystal is kind, understanding, and full of wisdom waiting to be tapped at any conversational moment. In this episode, Miss Nyman and I discuss her journey from sports to becoming a Stylist, profundities learned about ourselves through growth and change, we talk about social media and its influence on the creative process, fame and being an influencer, expanding our views of one another, operating a brand, changing artistic narratives through technological growth, artistry in today's connected social atmosphere and learning to honor oneself. Crystal shares stories of growth through psychedelic journies, family love, her experience and changes with ADHD medication, adjusting to being a personal care worker in times of covid, holding mental and emotional space for her clients, taking care of herself emotionally and physically to best show up for others, pushing away from her comfort zone, following intuition and finding encouragement for others. We talk growing at different rates, creating yourself, choosing courage, self-sovereignty, elevating others, and getting after it for you and only you. If you enjoyed this episode, consider hitting follow, like, subscribe, sharing, or commenting. Any interaction helps more ears hear the conversations and all listeners are greatly appreciated. For more info on Crystal - checkout her Instagram @crystal.nyman A notable quote from the episode - "No one is going to do anything for you. If you want something, nobody is going to get it for you. It's hard because sometimes it feels like "I don't have the resources" or " I don't have the knowledge of that" or "I'll never be able to read enough to know the business side of things" - whatever it is - you have everything within you to get what you want. So don't limit yourself because of what you THINK you aren't capable of. If you want something, go get it."

The Sense-Making Sickness Series is a Junkyard Love Podcast side-step towards creative conversation, collaboration, and problem-solving surrounding the events unfolding in many of our daily lived realities. The episodes in this series remain a part of the larger Junkyard Love Podcast while having a certain flair and spark of their own. These conversations hold no misconceptions of grandeur and though the subjects at hand are often very serious - I approach them without taking myself to be immensely serious, correct, full of wisdom, or as an arbiter of all the right answers. I merely seek to shine a light on different ways of perceiving information and understanding one another. With these talks; I hope to usher in internal epiphany within listeners, I hope to spark broader conversations of the sort, and I hope to unwind narratives within us that no longer serve our best interests. This chat takes place with Abrielle Dunn, whom had no indication that this conversation would be posted under "The SenseMaking Sickness Series" here on the podcast until nearing the end of the 3.5 hour talk. Abrielle and I often find ourselves writing and contemplating back and forth to one another surrounding these similar subjects - so the natural candor of these curious and metacognitive discussions are not unusual to our friendship or natural ways of speaking to one another. This conversation covers a bit of the madness of the western world, the deceit of "bad othering", delusions of truth through our media channels, conspiracy theories, false news narratives, emotional regulation, blindly living different realities, tribalism, mistaken authenticity, living the WWE reality, getting caught in kayfabe, political LARPing, the race to the bottom of the brain stem, societal trauma, cultural shadow, gratitude, being unknowingly lost in our minds, relating to others, bringing compassion to others, trump-ism, woke-ism, belief systems, projection, the downfalls of close-mindedness, the fluidity of life, general mental illness, our mistaken identities, addiction, the art of listening, the importance of accurate conversation, thinking differently than others, accidental victim mindsets, fast-moving technology and algorithmic changes of who we are and how we interact with one another, relaying and relating to one another, changing our narratives, false panic, the race to the bottom of the brain stem, reporters, truth, camera angles, companies and corporations, looking through different windows, echo chambers, and horse sized ducks. If you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review, a like, a comment or hitting subscribe. For the first episode of the Sense-Making Sickness Series - checkout episode 059 with Spencer Hicks, and for more info on Abrielle - listen back to episode 062. Follow Abrielle on instagram @abriellehayley and to stay updated on Junkyard Love news - follow @jacobfromtheinternet on instagram

Jaycie Randall is an intuitive empathic healer who works with women experiencing strain or pain around mental blockages, childhood trauma, sexual trauma, victim mentalities, triggers, holding onto past experiences longer than helpful, and finding their true Self within. Jaycie speaks elegantly and with compassion about all subjects related to healing and integrative shadow work. This episode brings up various views of things like healing, growth, trauma, therapy, victim mindsets, the Power of NOW, shifting perspectives with grace and dignity, and moving through changing perceptions. We speak on some of the transitional times in our personal lives, we talk about reframing life narratives, growing out of our stories, the pitfalls of creating "bad other" to feel more righteous, identifying with the lack and victim presets learned in younger years, being the 'mediator' of your best self, feminine energy, masculine energy, shadow work and inspection of the places within us that we deny with ego. Our talk reaches concepts like imposter syndrome, self-belief, accepting praise and compliments, feeling fake and downtrodden, upgrading to the 2.0 version of yourself, comparison to others, and comparison to your past self. Jaycie and I share some remedies and actionables for things like journaling, meditation, prayer, and positive affirmation - and we talk about 'cringing' when remembering past behaviors. We connect on experiences with altered states of consciousness, (emotionally and chemically induced) living as a modern spiritual being, the Meyers-Briggs personality test, we talk about being INFJ's, we touch on co-dependency, being intuitive, being empathic, we speak about channeling, being clairvoyant, understanding, presence, compassion, experiences in therapy, and the current rebirth of the shaman archetype into our culture. I am grateful for Jaycie's willingness to come onto the podcast and share some of her personal stories and speak about her work in these fields. To have so many types of healers and wisdom bringers on this podcast platform is truly a blessing. Thank you for listening, I hope this helps. For more on this guest - checkout her website lookingwithin.squarespace (she does free consultation chats!) and follow her on instagram @jaycie.randall. Books mentioned: “The Power Of Now” by Eckhart Tolle “You Can Heal Your Life” by Louise Hay Notable quotes from the guest on this podcast: “The world is happening FOR me not TO me” “That was what kind of shifted my mindset to looking at my past from “ Oh my gosh poor me” to: “It doesn't fucking matter, all I have is right here right now - and I create that moment.” “You're able to shift. When you're in victimhood you often don't realize you're stuck in the victim mentality until you have someone point out ‘yeah you have this going on but here's the reality of the situation.” “Pain is energy but energy forms into your reality.” “We have huge social media platforms with high expectations, that most of us feel like we have to kind of ‘upkeep' with - when in reality.. who gives a shit?” “That's something I have to always hold onto - I know who I am, I know what I bring to the table, I know all the change and growth that's really happened. As long as I keep continuously showing up for myself, that's enough and we're good to go, it doesn't really matter what other people think.” “I think the behind the scenes: your ‘being' your ‘soul', your whole identity in that moment, is rejecting the new identity that you're creating.” “You can be extremely intuitive, psychically smart, spiritually intelligent, and still be a human being who wants to do nice things for yourself like have nice clothes, have nice hair, nice stuff, all in the same swing.”

Tim Fraley is a singer/songwriter, car enthusiast, mechanic and dog father. This episode took me down to Oregon City to Tims' place where we discussed the process of creating and writing music, taking yourself seriously, self-belief, participating in breaks from alcohol, habits, musical influences, the happenings of our country recently, covid strip club experiences, changing times, autonomic vehicles, the future with technology and artificial intelligence, and we casually talk conspiracies, america, self-driving vehicles and life after pandemic. This talk was amidst some borkin doggos' and a bit of background ambiance - and the simple webcam video version is available on the Junkyard Love youtube channel. If you enjoyed, consider interacting with the post in the form of a follow, review, like, share comment or subscribe. We'll see ya next episode.

Josh Gebhardt is a successful Director Of Sales at a large business and travel expense management company based in the Pacific Northwest. Since I've known him, Josh has exuded flair and confidence - and in this episode, I attempt to draw a deeper understanding on how he placed himself in the positions he is in, and how he built up such inspiring levels of authenticity, confidence, and action in the face of adversity. Mr. Gebhardt intertwines his work with purpose and fulfillment and sparks interior lights of self-belief in others by simply exuding his genuine self. Josh talks being one of the only people in the room without a college degree, creating a brotherhood environment amongst co-workers, pushing social limits, expanding comfort zones, removing barriers with action, and being confident in his sexuality. We talk being 'liked' and magnetic to the right types of people, balancing different aspects of our personalities, the influence of social media on our behaviors, attracting certain types of relationships and friends, chasing wrong connections, showing vulnerability, and the difficulty of "trying" to be authentic all the time. Josh questions me on some of my influences as an artist, and we talk about our past experiences with music, singing, festivals, twelve dollar beers, and dancing our faces off. I hope you find some value in mining the heart and mind of the wonderful Josh Gebhardt - as I know I sure did. If you enjoyed this episode - consider hitting like, following or sharing with a friend. Any interaction helps more people hear the podcast, which hopefully, in turn, helps individuals love themselves more deeply. Checkout Josh's feed on instagram @joshgeb and we'll see you next episode. Thanks for listening. A couple good quotes I grabbed while listening back: "I was always able to be 100% myself, My family always made me feel like I could do anything I wanted to do." "I had the chance to be myself without any baggage of who you think you are, or the way you grow up, or who you're around, or pressures of hurting the people around you by being your authentic self." "I would prep, I would give myself a pep talk on the way in the car - I'd be like 'Ok you're gonna go to the bar, you're going by yourself, you don't have a single friend, you don't know a single person in L.A. - you have to go and have the ability to start a conversation with someone face to face - and so I would do that, just go to the bar and approach people."