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This episode of Practical Stoicism dives into the thought-provoking yet concise Meditations 4.2 by Marcus Aurelius. I explore what it means to act with purpose and how the Stoic tradition invites us to examine our actions not by their strict planning but by their alignment with Virtue. I argue that taking time to rest or reconnect with nature is not inherently aimless if it serves the goal of living well. I also reflect on a listener's question about why I choose not to use skin-tone-specific emojis, connecting this personal choice to Stoic principles of identity and focus. The conversation touches on the dangers of over-identification with external labels and the value of keeping one's attention on what truly matters: our role as rational participants in the Cosmopolis. MEDITATIONMeditations 4.2 — “Nothing that is undertaken is to be undertaken without a purpose, nor otherwise than according to a principle which makes the art of living perfect.” THREE TAKEAWAYS — Purposeful living doesn't mean relentless scheduling, but thoughtful engagement with your actions. — Rest and leisure, when chosen with intention, align with the Stoic pursuit of Virtue. — Avoiding identity labels can help maintain focus on the most important identity: being a rational part of the Cosmos. LINKS — Go ad-free: https://stoicismpod.com/members — Order my book: https://stoicismpod.com/book — Source Text: https://stoicismpod.com/far — Follow me on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tannerocampbell.bsky.social — Follow me on YouTube: https://stoicismpod.com/youtube — Stoicism QOTD App: https://qotd.tannercampbell.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dopo aver analizzato Videodrome, Crash, La promessa dell'assassino e Cosmopolis nella puntata n. 69 del podcast, torniamo oggi a parlare di David Cronenberg, esaminando, nell'ordine:(01:22) Brood - La covata malefica(11:55) Scanners(34:00) La mosca(53:54) The Shrouds - Segreti sepolti
We are back with our David Cronenberg Retrospect to bring you our review of Cosmopolis. Luckily we have Pete from Middle Class Film Class to help us out because this was not an easy watch. If you have seen it than you know why or you don't and are just excited to hear what we think. Ad SpotsThe Podcast That Wouldn't DieListen to us Every Sunday on Full Swap Radiohttps://fullswapradio.com/cinemarecall/
Vu sur Focus Africa : Histoire d'Afrique (12) L'Afrique à Nantes Réalisation Anissa Hersallah Rencontre avec Amélie et Carole Mutarabayire Schafer de l'association Subiruseke-Retrouve le sourire, à l'occasion de la journée de commémoration du génocide des Tutsi au Rwanda organisée à Cosmopolis le 7 avril. Basée à Nantes, l'association a principalement pour objectif de soutenir les rescapés du génocide. Amélie est la fondatrice […] Cet article provient de Radio AlterNantes FM
Vu sur Alizée Gau et Pablo Chavanel : Mosaïques littéraires Du 4 avril au 11 mai 2025, l'espace Cosmopolis, rue Scribe à Nantes présentera « Une fleur entre les pierres » une exposition photographique d'Alizée Gau. Au programme expositions, projections et conférences. A cette occasion Daniel Raphalen reçoit l'écrivaine et photographe Alizée Gau et le cinéaste Pablo Chavanel qui présentera son film « Les Courants parallèles » sur le […] Cet article provient de Radio AlterNantes FM
Robert Pattinson stars in a "horror/thriller/fantasy/mystery" from acclaimed body horror auteur David Cronenberg! You'd be right to think that this is a riveting, no-holds-barred, wall-to-wall splatterfest! Except you'd actually be wrong to think that. Harry thought that, and he ended up issuing an apology. Luckily for us, we have an eerily accurate (maybe? we wouldn't know) impression of David Cronenberg on hand to explain what went wrong.Plus, Stacey has no interest in money, Harry begs for some violence, and we both try to work out what the spectre haunting society is (the spectre might be capitalism, but that feels too obvious...)Don't forget to subscribe to Poster Boys, and leave us a comment and rating!Keen to see our beautiful faces? You can watch every episode on YouTube @posterboyspod!Get in touch with us at posterboyspod@gmail.com Follow Poster Boys onInstagram @posterboyspodTikTok @posterboyspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New year, same existential dread! We kick off our new series of Austin's choosing “Ohhhh the weather outside is frightful” with a 00s staple, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, and discuss the disasters going on in our hometown, and the absolute PLETHORA of films we've watched since the last time we gathered. One discovery of note: Ga'hooligans. Just you wait… 00:00 - 12:30ish Intros: The Los Angeles fires. 12:30ish - 1:29:00ish - The other stuff we watched this time: Cody - Red One, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Dear Santa, Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Grinch (2018), Fatman, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Edward Scissorhands, Nosferatu x2, Harry Potter 7-8, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Austin - Harry Potter 4-8, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Nosferatu, Carry-On, Spirited, Muppet Christmas Carol, Mickey and the Very Many Christmases, Krampus, White Christmas, Scrooged, Looper, Knives Out, When Harry Met Sally, Avicii: I'm Tim, Wicked, The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot, Lucas - The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, Nosferatu, Carry-On, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Iron Man, Captain America: The First Avenger, Iron Man 2, Thor, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Last Christmas, A Complete Unknown, Babygirl, Conclave, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Tropic Thunder, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, Space Jam, The Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'hoole, The Great Muppet Caper, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Mummy (1999), and Hundreds of Beavers Curtis - Red One, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Nosferatu x3, Conclave, Evil Does Not Exist, Kneecap, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, Throne of Blood, Dark Water, A Bittersweet Life, I Saw the Devil, Friday the 13th (1980), Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, Cosmopolis, The Northman, MadS, Your Monster, Carnage for Christmas, Red Rooms, Nosferatu (1922), Nosferatu the Vampire, Kraven the Hunter, The Age of Innocence, Rope, Ashfall, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, Jack Frost (1997), The Raid, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, John Wick, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Wick Chapter 2, The Brutalist, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, eXistenZ, The Conversation, Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth, Den of Thieves, The Last Showgirl, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, The Hunger, Deja Vu, and Body Double. 1:29:00ish - 2:03:00ish 30 DAYS OF NIGHT - SHUDdown and discussion! 2:03:00ish - End - The next movie in our series “Ohhh the weather outside is frightful!”
In this episode, I reflect on Meditation 3.3 from Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, exploring its central themes: the inevitability of death, the futility of fearing it, and the Stoic imperative to live well while we can. Marcus reminds us that even the most accomplished and revered figures—be they healers, conquerors, or philosophers—ultimately succumb to mortality. Their stories serve as a humbling reminder of our shared fate and an encouragement to prioritize virtue over fame, power, or fear. Key Takeaways: Mortality as a Universal Truth: From Hippocrates, the renowned healer, to Alexander the Great, a world conqueror, and even pre-Socratic philosophers like Heraclitus and Democritus, death claims everyone regardless of their accomplishments, intellect, or virtue. The Two Reasons to Remember Mortality: (1) It motivates us to cherish the time we have and use it wisely, both for personal growth and to nurture meaningful relationships. (2) It grounds us in the natural order, reminding us that we are part of Nature and subject to its laws. Why Immortality Isn't the Goal: The aim of life isn't to avoid death but to live virtuously. A good life is defined by our choices and actions in the present, not by the number of years we accumulate. Marcus' Reassurance About Death: Marcus suggests that death leads to one of two outcomes: either we transition to another life governed by reason, or we enter a state of eternal rest free from pain and struggle. Both are nothing to fear. Living in Accord with Nature: Death, like all aspects of life, is part of the rational order of the Cosmos. By accepting it as natural, we can focus on fulfilling our purpose—striving for virtue and contributing to the Cosmopolis. “Hippocrates, after curing many sicknesses, himself fell sick and died. The Chaldean astrologers foretold the death of many persons, then the hour of fate overtook them also. Alexander, Pompeius, and Julius Caesar, after so often utterly destroying whole towns and slaying in the field many myriads of horse and foot, themselves also one day departed from life. Heraclitus, after many speculations about the fire which should consume the Universe, was waterlogged by dropsy, poulticed himself with cow-dung and died. Vermin killed Democritus; another kind of vermin Socrates. What is the moral? You went on board, you set sail, you have made the port. Step ashore: if to a second life, nothing is void of gods, not even in that other world; but if to unconsciousness, you will cease to suffer pains and pleasures and to be the servant of an earthly vessel as far inferior as that which does it service is superior; for the one is mind and deity, the other clay and gore.” - Meditations 3.3 -- Go ad-free : https://stoicismpod.com/members Join the Discord Community : https://stoicismpod.com/discord Follow the print publication : https://stoicismpod.com/print Take my free courses : https://stoicismpod.com/courses Order my book : https://stoicismpod.com/book Source Text : https://stoicismpod.com/far Follow me on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tannerocampbell.bsky.social Follow me on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@stoicismpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A&E on the American election and its overlay with David Cronenberg’s 2012 adaptation of Don DeLillo’s 2003 novel Cosmopolis.
Today we begin Book 3 of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Meditation 3.1 reminds us that our time is limited—not just by death, but by the potential loss of our rational faculty as we age. Marcus writes that even if life continues, our ability to reason, comprehend, and adapt to events may diminish. He urges us to press forward with our pursuit of Virtue while we still have the capacity to live thoughtfully and intentionally. Memento Mori—the practice of remembering our mortality—grounds Stoic practice, but Marcus reminds us that it is not a lifehack to achieve personal goals or ambitions. Instead, it's a practice rooted in the Stoic commitment to living in alignment with Nature and contributing to the greater good of the Cosmopolis. This meditation challenges us to reflect on how we use the present moment, which is the only time truly within our power, to make progress toward Virtue. "We ought to take into account not only the fact that day by day life is being spent and a smaller balance remaining, but this further point also that, should we live longer, it is at least doubtful whether the intellect will hereafter be the same." - Meditations 3.1 -- Go ad-free : https://stoicismpod.com/members Join the Discord Community : https://stoicismpod.com/discord Follow the print publication : https://stoicismpod.com/print Take my free courses : https://stoicismpod.com/courses Order my book : https://stoicismpod.com/book Source Text : https://stoicismpod.com/far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I examine Meditation 16 from Book 2 of Meditations, where Marcus Aurelius reflects on the ways in which a person's soul—or daemon, in Stoic terminology—can harm itself. Marcus lists five key actions that damage the soul, emphasizing that such harm occurs when we act contrary to Nature and our rational purpose. The first way we harm ourselves is by separating from Nature, acting as though we are independent of the Universe's interconnected system. The second is by turning against others with the intent to harm, which undermines our duty to cooperate within the Cosmopolis. Third, we damage ourselves when we allow pleasure or pain to control our actions, forsaking rational decision-making for hedonism or avoidance. Fourth, we harm our character by engaging in lies or fostering illusions, as these actions habituate vice. Finally, we cause harm when we act without purpose, neglecting our roles and responsibilities within society. Marcus reminds us that living in alignment with Nature requires continuous effort and self-reflection. This meditation highlights the Stoic commitment to personal accountability and the importance of cultivating a virtuous character. "The soul of a man does violence to itself, first and foremost when it becomes so far as in it lies, a separate growth, a blain as it were upon the Universe. For to turn against anything that comes to pass is a separation from Nature, by which the natures of each of the rest are severally comprehended. Secondly, when it turns away from any human being or is swept counter to him, meaning to injure him, as is the case with the natures of those who are enraged. It violates itself, thirdly, when it is the victim of pleasure or pain; fourthly, when it acts apart, and says or does anything both feignedly and falsely. Fifthly, when, failing to direct any act or impulse of its own upon a mark, it behaves in any matter without a plan or conscious purpose, whereas even the smallest act ought to have a reference to the end. Now the end of reasonable creatures is this: to obey the rule and ordinance of the most venerable of all cities and governments." - Meditations 2.16 -- Go ad-fee for life : https://stoicismpod.com/lifer Get a free signed copy of my book : https://giveaway.whatisstoicismbook.com Join the Discord : https://stoicismpod.com/discord Follow the print publication : https://stoicismpod.com/print Take the free course : https://understandingstoicism.com Order my book : https://stoicismpod.com/book Source Text : https://stoicismpod.com/far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I reflect on Meditation 15 from Book 2 of Meditations, where Marcus Aurelius emphasizes that “all is opinion.” This principle, shared by the Cynic philosopher Monimus, suggests that our perception defines our reality. While this concept is intuitive, its true power lies in recognizing the control we have over how we frame our experiences. By adjusting our perceptions, we can transform how we respond to life's challenges, even in situations of profound loss or injustice. I explore how framing can help us endure grief, such as the death of a loved one, whether it occurs naturally or through tragic circumstances like a murder. While emotional responses are natural, Marcus reminds us that we always have the power to choose how we think about such events. Viewing loss as part of Nature's causal chain rather than as an unfair tragedy helps us avoid bitterness and remain aligned with virtue. This ability to reframe events extends beyond personal loss, shaping how we navigate disagreements, relationships, and our roles within the Cosmopolis. "Remember that all is opinion. For what was said by the Cynic Monimus is manifest: and manifest too is the use of what was said, if a man receives what may be got out of it as far as it is true." - Meditations 2.15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
London-based film writer Esmé Holden joins us to discuss David Cronenberg's M. Butterfly. Based on the Tony Award-winning David Henry Hwang play - itself based on the the real life relationship between Bernard Boursicot and Shi Pei Pu, a Beijing opera singer - Cronenberg's film embraces the conventions of melodrama while thoughtfully exploring gender & queernes and weaving a complex romance tragically undone by the conventions and bigotries of the colonial-capitalist order.We begin by discussing the films explorations of gender, queerness, and transness, and how Cronenberg showcases an exceptionally forward-thinking and nuanced portrayal of these concepts in an era of films content with caricature, stereotype, and parody. Then, we consider how M. Butterfly presents a ground-zero for further explorations of the body, its presentation within societal perfrormance, and the fluidity of sexual expression that would become hallmarks of Cronenberg's signature style throughout the next few decades. Finally, explore the complicated ideological stictures that confine the film's protagonists and how capitalism's myopic definitions of identity continue to hinder self-actualization in its subjects.Follow Esmé Holden on Twitter. Read Cinema Year Zero. Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
In this episode, I examine Meditation 14 from Book 2 of Meditations, where Marcus Aurelius reflects on the nature of time and the present moment. Marcus emphasizes that we cannot lose the past, as it no longer exists, nor the future, as it has yet to arrive. The only thing we can truly lose is the present moment, which is fleeting and finite. He reminds us that regardless of the length of one's life, everyone loses the same thing in death: the ability to exist in the present. This meditation encourages us to focus on the now without disregarding our responsibilities to others and the Cosmopolis. While the present moment is the only time we can act, we must also consider the impact of our actions on the future. A Stoic life involves planning and considering our role in society, rather than becoming isolated or overly focused on personal resilience. Marcus' reflections also critique the tendency to reduce Stoicism to simplistic, individualistic ideas that ignore its foundational emphasis on service and community. "Even were you about to live three thousand years or thrice ten thousand, nevertheless remember this, that no one loses any other life than this which he is living, nor lives any other than this which he is losing. Thus the longest and the shortest come to the same thing. For the present is equal for all, and what is passing is therefore equal: thus what is being lost is proved to be barely a moment. For a man could lose neither past nor future; how can one rob him of what he has not got? Always remember, then, these two things: one, that all things from everlasting are of the same kind, and are in rotation; and it matters nothing whether it be for a hundred years or for two hundred or for an infinite time that a man shall behold the same spectacle; the other, that the longest-lived and the soonest to die have an equal loss; for it is the present alone of which either will be deprived, since (as we saw) this is all he has and a man does not lose what he has not got." - Meditations 2.14 -- Go ad-free : https://stoicismpod.com/members Follow the print publication : https://stoicismpod.com/print Take the free course : https://understandingstoicism.com Order my book : https://stoicismpod.com/book Source Text : https://stoicismpod.com/far Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reporter for The Verge Ash Parrish guests hosts our panel as they correctly guess the discourse around Zelda and Dragon Age, briefly review Megalopolis, and develop a free exclusive phrase you can use! Hosted by Ash Parrish, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Portland Retro Gaming Expo Atari Jeff Minter Llama Alpaca What Is a ‘Beige Flag'? Nosferatu Lumetri scope r/Vexillology Gadsden flag Honey badger Rainbow flag Purdue University Indiana University 1: Are there any games that take heavily from Jewish mythology? (11:01) Dante's Inferno Inferno Castle Wolfenstein series Noah's Ark Exile Raji: An Ancient Epic Black Myth: Wukong Journey to the West Dream of the Red Chamber Romance of the Three Kingdoms Water Margin One Thousand and One Nights Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom Golem Kabbalah Sefirot Sephiroth Final Fantasy VII Hironobu Sakaguchi Lost Odyssey Fantasian The Last Story Blue Dragon Etrian Odyssey HD Seinfeld Scene It? 2: How do you feel about the direction Dragon Age is going? (19:16) Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dragon Age series Baldur's Gate III Lego Playmobil Oliver Twist Star Wars Brown paper bag test the image of Veilguard on Steam tim mentions Mass Effect series Avowed Saints Row: The Third Forspoken Final Fantasy XIV Online Cyberpunk 2077 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 1-2-Switch Metroid series Space Channel 5 Nana Ai Yazawa Ai Yazawa's art of Ulala, with Nana and Hachi Bloodborne 3: What is the Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis (2024) of video games? (36:56) Megalopolis (2024) Francis Ford Coppola Mike Drucker's tweet Hideo Kojima SimCity Metropolis (1927) Metropolis (2001) Cosmopolis (2012) Casshern (2004) Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) Tomorrowland (2015) Will Wright Spore Stupid Fun Club The Sims Raid on Bungeling Bay The Conversation (1974) Flash Gordon Jerry Rice & Nitus' Dog Football Alien Hominid The Godfather (1972) Death Stranding Tim Burton Laurence Fishburne 4: Design a serious triple-A video game about Moo Deng (44:45) Moo Deng The Last of Us God of War: Ragnarök Heroes Hungry Hungry Hippos Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) Screamboat 5: How can Nintendo make a well-rounded all-ages video game with a female protagonist that isn't Samus? (48:34) Samus Aran The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Princess Peach: Showtime! Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom doesn't test your intelligence enough Princess Peach: Showtime! is clever and playful, but Peach deserves more Astro Bot Super Smash Brothers series Metroid series Super Princess Peach Kirby games Super Mario Bros. Wonder Mario Kart series Shigeru Miyamoto The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Super Mario Bros. 2 Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker New Super Mario Bros. U 6: Design a game starring either Princess Peach or Zelda (56:58) Tomb Raider series Barbie licensees Super Mario Odyssey The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Three Dirty Dwarves Hyrule Warriors Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon Zelda's Adventure The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Sheik Mario Kart 8 LIGHTNING ROUND: GameFAQ&As - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (01:03:32) Recommendations and Outro (01:09:43): Frank: Sometimes you should have a burrito Tim: See Megalopolis (2024) in theaters. If you want it to be a good movie, watch Metropolis (1927), Metropolis (2001), Nosferatu (1920), and at the lowest framerate possible Intolerance (1916), as well as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), and also you should have seen The Godfather (1972) Brandon: Reservation Dogs season 3, the original Bubblegum Crisis OVAs, The Left Hand of Darkness Ash: Appleseed (1988), Dandadan This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
Reporter for The Verge Ash Parrish guests hosts our panel as they correctly guess the discourse around Zelda and Dragon Age, briefly review Megalopolis, and develop a free exclusive phrase you can use! Hosted by Ash Parrish, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Portland Retro Gaming Expo Atari Jeff Minter Llama Alpaca What Is a ‘Beige Flag'? Nosferatu Lumetri scope r/Vexillology Gadsden flag Honey badger Rainbow flag Purdue University Indiana University 1: Are there any games that take heavily from Jewish mythology? (11:01) Dante's Inferno Inferno Castle Wolfenstein series Noah's Ark Exile Raji: An Ancient Epic Black Myth: Wukong Journey to the West Dream of the Red Chamber Romance of the Three Kingdoms Water Margin One Thousand and One Nights Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom Golem Kabbalah Sefirot Sephiroth Final Fantasy VII Hironobu Sakaguchi Lost Odyssey Fantasian The Last Story Blue Dragon Etrian Odyssey HD Seinfeld Scene It? 2: How do you feel about the direction Dragon Age is going? (19:16) Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dragon Age series Baldur's Gate III Lego Playmobil Oliver Twist Star Wars Brown paper bag test the image of Veilguard on Steam tim mentions Mass Effect series Avowed Saints Row: The Third Forspoken Final Fantasy XIV Online Cyberpunk 2077 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 1-2-Switch Metroid series Space Channel 5 Nana Ai Yazawa Ai Yazawa's art of Ulala, with Nana and Hachi Bloodborne 3: What is the Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis (2024) of video games? (36:56) Megalopolis (2024) Francis Ford Coppola Mike Drucker's tweet Hideo Kojima SimCity Metropolis (1927) Metropolis (2001) Cosmopolis (2012) Casshern (2004) Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) Tomorrowland (2015) Will Wright Spore Stupid Fun Club The Sims Raid on Bungeling Bay The Conversation (1974) Flash Gordon Jerry Rice & Nitus' Dog Football Alien Hominid The Godfather (1972) Death Stranding Tim Burton Laurence Fishburne 4: Design a serious triple-A video game about Moo Deng (44:45) Moo Deng The Last of Us God of War: Ragnarök Heroes Hungry Hungry Hippos Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) Screamboat 5: How can Nintendo make a well-rounded all-ages video game with a female protagonist that isn't Samus? (48:34) Samus Aran The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Princess Peach: Showtime! Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom doesn't test your intelligence enough Princess Peach: Showtime! is clever and playful, but Peach deserves more Astro Bot Super Smash Brothers series Metroid series Super Princess Peach Kirby games Super Mario Bros. Wonder Mario Kart series Shigeru Miyamoto The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Super Mario Bros. 2 Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker New Super Mario Bros. U 6: Design a game starring either Princess Peach or Zelda (56:58) Tomb Raider series Barbie licensees Super Mario Odyssey The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Three Dirty Dwarves Hyrule Warriors Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon Zelda's Adventure The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Sheik Mario Kart 8 LIGHTNING ROUND: GameFAQ&As - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (01:03:32) Recommendations and Outro (01:09:43): Frank: Sometimes you should have a burrito Tim: See Megalopolis (2024) in theaters. If you want it to be a good movie, watch Metropolis (1927), Metropolis (2001), Nosferatu (1920), and at the lowest framerate possible Intolerance (1916), as well as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), and also you should have seen The Godfather (1972) Brandon: Reservation Dogs season 3, the original Bubblegum Crisis OVAs, The Left Hand of Darkness Ash: Appleseed (1988), Dandadan This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
How can we celebrate our own individuality (and the individuality of others) by being honest about our needs, finding unique ways to meet them, and saying out loud the things we appreciate about each other? How can we celebrate children's individuality in school settings and beyond?What happens when we learn, not only how to tell our own story, but to hear the stories of others as well?What does it look like to set boundaries that allow us to say our "Best Yes"?...Stephanie Higgs is, above all else, a passionate educator. Since graduating with her Master's Degree in Education she has taught pre-K, second grade, and fourth grade; she now works as a gifted educator and differentiation coach, where she supports both students and her fellow teachers in accommodating individual learning needs. In 2021, Stephanie was named the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) Teacher of the Year. After 13 years in education, Stephanie is expanding her reach by sharing resources, ideas, and advice for educators around the world on her Instagram page.In this conversation- originally published in February 2023- Stephanie tells the story of her path to becoming a gifted educator. Abbie and Stephanie discuss differentiation, what it looks like for her to balance educational standards with individual needs, and the value of the support system of teachers that Stephanie collaborates with. Stephanie shares her teacher's perspective on storyliving, storytelling, and storyhearing. Stephanie and Abbie reflect on mystery in our lives. Stephanie shares how learning about self-regulation has helped her heal and find more empathy for herself and others. Abbie and Stephanie talk about the classroom through the lens of social worlds. Finally, Stephanie describes her idea of a better social world....Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Subscribe to the CosmoParenting Substack.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
Where can you find paths to engagement?How can you redefine excellence for yourself?What would it look like for you to embrace curiosity in your own life and stories?...Emily Ruth Rutter is Professor of English, Associate Dean of the Honors College, and affiliate faculty in Women's, Gender, and African American Studies at Ball State University. She is the author of four monographs, most recently White Lies and Allies in Contemporary Black Media (Routledge, 2023). She is co-editor of Revisiting the Elegy in the Black Lives Matter Era (Routledge, 2020) and the forthcoming Black Saturation: Selected Works of Stephen E. Henderson (University Press of Mississippi, 2025). She is the recipient of numerous awards and grants, including from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Her essays have appeared in African American Review, MELUS, South Atlantic Review, and Tulsa Studies in Women's Literature, among other journals and edited collections.Today, Emily introduces herself and shares some of the stories that make her believe that education transforms lives. Abbie and Emily explore the paths to engagement in conversation about antiracism, bias, and intersectionality, especially for white people. Emily explains inclusive excellence as a framework and explores how to make it in our social worlds. Abbie and Emily discuss mythical norms, epistemology (how we know what we know), imagination, and curiosity. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
How can research help us change the stories we tell about ourselves, our mental health, and our shared trauma?…Spozhmay Oriya is a PhD candidate in the Educational Psychology program with focus on collective trauma, faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. She has BA in psychology and MA in Education. She was assistant professor at faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Kabul University in Afghanistan since 2007 until 2021. Most of her teaching and research is in psychology. She is learning trauma and collective trauma integration and group facilitation with Pocket Project and Academy of Inner Science based in Germany since 2019. Her research interests are collective trauma, war, and trauma-informed education. She has conducted research with national and international researchers and has some publication in international journals.Today, Spozhmay describes her journey into being an educator and researcher. Spozhmay explains one of her early research projects studying the mental health of female students at Kabul University. Abbie and Spozhmay talk about the practical benefits of conducting research for helping us better address issues in our social worlds. Spozhmay discusses collective trauma in the context of ongoing war, poverty,and violence in Afghanistan. Abbie and Spozhmay discuss a researchers job to make meaning from research. Finally, Spozhmay shares about her efforts to provide support to her students following the November 2020 Kabul University attack. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
Everybody loves Robert Pattinson. Wanna watch him sit in a limo and have pseudo-philosophical conversations for 2 hours? Then you're in luck! It's COSMOPOLIS 0:00 Intro2:40 Show & tell8:57 This week's movieCOSMOPOLISDIRECTED BY: David Cronenberg RELEASED: June 8, 2012STARRING: Robert Pattinson, Paul Giamatti, Juliette Binoche, Kevin Durand, Sarah GadonBUDGET: $20.5M BOX OFFICE: $7.5MESTIMATED LOSS: $15M NEXT EPISODE: We're gonna go hang out with some clones on THE ISLAND
What examples of indigenous representation have you encountered?For both indigenous and non-indigenous people, how can you seek out more stories told by indigenous people about indigenous experiences?...Jessica Engelking (she/her) is a descendant of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. She has a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota, Morris and a master's degree in Philosophy from the University of Iowa. Her research interests included the philosophy of fiction, metaphysics, and logic. While in Iowa, she became involved in the efforts to protect the land and water. She continues to work with Great Plains Action Society from her residence in Minnesota. Jessica is the author of Peggy Flanagan: Ogimaa Kwe, Lieutenant Governor as part of the Minnesota Native American Lives series. Today, Jessica introduces herself and the work she does as Representation Director at the Great Plains Action Society. Abbie and Jessica discuss why representation matters, how Jessica's background in philosophy shapes her work, and what impacts better representation and more access to indigenous stories has had for both indigenous and non-indigenous people. Jessica shares about her experience writing a biography of Peggy Flanagan as part of the Minnesota Native American Lives series. Finally, Abbie and Jessica explore the effects of both positive and negative representation. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
Another big budget comedy that flopped super hard and was almost universally hated? Don't mind if we do. It's LAND OF THE LOST (2009)0:00 Intro2:04 Show & tell7:56 This week's movieLAND OF THE LOST DIRECTED BY: Brad SilberlingRELEASED: June 5, 2009STARRING: Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, Danny McBride, Jorma Taccone BUDGET: $100MBOX OFFICE: $68.8MEST. LOSS: $75MNEXT EPISODE: It's our first Cronenberg AND first Pattinson! We're doing the 2012 Don DeLillo adaptation COSMOPOLIS.
How did you (or did you not) see yourself represented in stories growing up and how did that shape your understanding of yourself?How has your story changed?...Hannah Soyer is a queer disabled writer living in the Midwest. She has written fornationally acclaimed publications such as The Sun Magazine, Bustle, and Cosmopolitan and is the editor of The Ending Hasn't Happened Yet: An Anthology of Disability Poetics from Sable Books (2022). Her debut lyric memoir, Dreams in Which I'm Almost Human, is forthcoming from Red Hen Press. Hannah also happens to be a cat and chocolate enthusiast.Today, Hannah begins by introducing herself, including how her creative work centers around her neuromuscular disability, was largely prompted by mental health struggles she had a young adult, and how it has become a sacred and magical place. Abbie and Hannah discuss why they both love stories, what it means that Hannah sees storytelling as “beautiful acts of survival, resistance, and community building,” and how our stories change with us. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
How can you practice both authenticity and empathy as you interact with others?How can you create a “Neurodiverse Affirming” space in your social worlds?...Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, inspired by her own experiences as a neurodivergent person, is dedicated to destigmatizing neurodiversity and supporting neurodivergent people of all ages. Emily currently works as a mental health counselor in private practice at Unlimited Potential Counseling & Education Center in O'Fallon, Missouri. Emily is the author of “Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom" and "Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids”. Emily hosts The Neurodiversity Podcast, which explores the psychological, educational, and social needs for enriching the lives of neurodivergent people. Today, Emily introduces herself, her personal and professional background with neurodiversity, and her passion for creating empowering language for all to better embrace who they are. Abbie and Emily discuss accommodations, authenticity and empathy, and masking and camouflaging. Finally, Emily defines her “better social world” as one that is “neurodiverse affirming.”...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
How can we find the courage to tell our stories, knowing that it matters for us to tell them?What is the story that you want to tell about yourself? How is it different from the story the world is telling you?What is your current understanding of disability? How do you relate to those who are disabled?How can we embrace the experience of having a body in a way that empowers us as we age and our bodies change?...Rebekah Taussig is a Kansas City writer, educator, and parent. Bolstered by academic knowledge and personal experience, she strives to tell stories that enhance and complicate the way we think about disability. You can find her writing on Instagram, in her memoir, on her website, and Substack.In this conversation, originally publish in three parts in August 2023, Rebekah shares about her experience growing up and the stories (or lack thereof) that most shaped her. Abbie and Rebekah discuss the intersecting ideas of “pluralistic truths,” “both/and,” and “this too;” the power of when Rebekah began to hear and tell more stories that reflected her experiences; and the fact that we have choices about the kinds of stories we tell about ourselves. Next, Abbie and Rebekah define “collaborative re-imagination.” Abbie and Rebekah discuss the deeply personal, but also widely impactful, language that we use to talk about people with disabilities. Rebekah describes her first experience teaching high school English and makes the distinction between the medical and social models of disability. Abbie asks Rebekah about where she experiences “awe.” Finally, Abbie and Rebekah talk next turns: “Ask. Listen. Adapt. Expand.”...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
Please be aware that this conversation contains brief references to sexual violence and wrongful imprisonment....What is your “sphere of influence” and how can you change how you show up to it?...John Stewart served on the faculty of the Department of Communication at the University of Washington from 1969 to 2001; was Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Dubuque; and became Special Assistant to the President of UD in 2010, retiring in 2016 to focus his training and consulting efforts on diversity-equity-inclusion (DEI) projects. Between 1973 and 2013, John published 11 editions of the widely-adopted Bridges Not Walls: A Book About Interpersonal Communication. In 2017 he published Personal Communicating and Racial Equity, 2nd. ed. (2017), and his most recent book is Dismantling Racism One On One: Uniqueness Narrative Equity (2023). John contributed the chapter “Through Empathizing to Co-constructing Uniquenesses” to the open access book, Through Your Eyes: Research and New Perspectives on Empathy (2024). Today, John and Abbie discuss the power of communication, “co-constructing uniquenesses,” and interpersonal instances of racism in a larger context of systemic racism and white supremacy. John offers three ways to dismantle racism one on one: offering and inviting reflections, offering and inviting choices, and offering and inviting feelings. Abbie and John explore the importance of offerings and invitations in conversation for creating felt trust. John describes “co-constructing uniqueness” as a step beyond empathy. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
Where in your life can you practice critical thinking?How can you think critically about your communication?…John Chetro Szivos is a semi-retired professor but still an active author who recently published On Becoming a Critical Thinker: Awakening Your Business Superpower. A student of Vern Cronen's at UMass, Amherst and a dedicated CMM researcher and follower of the philosophy of John Dewey, he offered this manuscript to help others improve their thinking to make better social worlds.Today, John and Abbie discuss communication and critical thinking, not as skill sets, but as embodied ways of being. Abbie and John explore an experience of John's as a metaphor for the practice of critical thinking, consider the (potentially) complimentary relationships between individuality and sociality, and break down what it looks like to practice critical thinking. John discusses the difference between technical and adaptive problems and how critical thinking shapes our responses. Finally, Abbie and John discuss choice, joint action, and interdependence....Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
In this episode, I explore the complex relationship between Stoicism and the concept of equality. While the title may be partly clickbait, it also highlights a significant discussion on how Stoicism views equality and justice. I delve into how modern society has become disconnected from coherent moral reasoning, driven largely by raw emotions rather than philosophical principles. This episode is not an excuse to dismiss fairness or justice; rather, it's a call to understand these concepts through the lens of Stoic philosophy. I discuss the definition of equality as a state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities, and examine how practical implementation can become complicated. Using a hypothetical scenario about medical school admissions, I illustrate how well-intentioned ideas can quickly become complex. From a Stoic standpoint, I explain that you cannot please everyone and that individuals cannot control whether others are pleased. However, Stoicism also emphasizes the importance of caring about injustices and treating others justly and fairly. I address the misconception that Stoicism promotes a dismissive attitude towards those who suffer injustices. True Stoicism requires us to pursue Virtue, which involves knowing our role in the Cosmopolis, treating others justly, and showing appropriate concern for those within our circles. Listeners are challenged to consider how they respond to injustice, both when they witness it and when they experience it themselves. Stoicism does not advocate for virtue signaling or acting viciously in response to injustice. Instead, it calls for reasoned and virtuous choices, regardless of outcomes. Finally, I clarify that while Stoicism is not concerned with the outcome of equality, it cares deeply about the virtuous choices we make in relation to it. The pursuit of Virtue should guide our actions and concerns, not the pursuit of specific outcomes. -- Become a Patron : https://stoicismpod.com/members Download the daily app : https://stoicism260.com Subscribe to the Newsletter : https://practicalstoicism.net Enroll in the course : https://understandingstoicism.com Order my book : https://stoicismpod.com/book Join the Society of Stoics : https://societyofstoics.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is going on with your physiological self right now? What do you need to do to slow down and get quiet enough to pay attention to this? How might your interactions and relationships change if you show up using what you learned about Polyvagal Theory today?…Michael Allison is the developer of The Play Zone; a contributing author for Psychology Today with his platform, The Pressure Paradox; an educational partner with Polyvagal Institute; and a Polyvagal Performance Consultant for high profile organizations, executives, coaches, teams, athletes & creatives.Today, Michael and Abbie make connections between Polyvagal Theory and Coordinated Management of Meaning, discussing freedom, choice, context, and emergence. Michael explains Polyvagal Theory and what it looks like to tune into our physiological experiences; create safety, healing, and growth through practice; and be “polyvagal-informed” in our relationships. Michael and Abbie use a polyvagal lens to unpack a story that Abbie shares about her own experience with pressure, performance, and physiology. Finally, Michael explains what changes in our lives when we orient toward “play" and move away from a default of stress. ...What is Polyvagal Theory?...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
How are you showing up?Where can you learn to “hold space”?…Aminata Cairo is an anthropologist, psychologist, educator, storyteller, and “love-worker”." She is an independent consultant “who works with people." She is the former lector of Inclusive Education at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and the former lector of Social Justice and Diversity in the Arts at the Amsterdam University of the Arts. She is particularly interested in using her academic, artistic and community skills to support, honor and celebrate the voices and stories unheard, overlooked, silenced and marginalized. Her work is exemplified in her 2021 book, Holding Space: A Storytelling Approach to Trampling Diversity and Inclusion, in which Aminata presents her own, unique vision in the promotion of inclusion that far surpasses the standard diversity & inclusion approach.Today, Aminata introduces the idea of “holding space” within our relationships and within ourselves. Abbie and Aminata discuss the importance of taking risks by leaning into the discomfort we feel when faced with different or unfamiliar stories. Abbie and Aminata compare their communication and storytelling perspectives. Finally, Aminata shares about her experiences with and understanding of holding space across cultures. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
This week we discuss COSMOPOLIS. We deep dive into the movie, discuss listener feedback, review previous ladder connections and decide on our next connected cinematic rung (1:14:30). So (re)watch the film (currently streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi) and listen along with us. Then stay tuned to hear what connected film we pick for next week (1:14:30). Submit your questions, comments, rating and suggested connections for next week's movie to themovieladder@gmail.com. Connect with us on Letterboxd (@TheMovieLadder), Twitter (@LadderMovie) and Instagram (@laddermovie). Check out our Letterboxd watchlist to see all the movies suggested on this podcast. You can find us individually on Twitter (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza) and Letterboxd (@FitzyBrendan and @brooksza). And join us for the Ladder Library Movie Challenge in 2024! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-movie-ladder-podcast/message
How do you show up for your community? For people outside your community?What could we do together if we were all committed to protecting the human dignity of all people?…Janie Mac is a co-founder of Refugee Community Kitchen, a volunteer-run organization that has been serving hot, nourishing meals to displaced people in Northern France and the UK since 2015. Today, Janie explains her work with the Refugee Community Kitchen, exploring why she and her co-founders were motivated to create RCK, how RCK supports displaced people by providing nourishing meals, and what communication looks like for an organization that is adapting to an ever-changing situation. Janie and Abbie discuss the “new story” that Janie is hoping to tell in her work and why the current state of the world makes that story more important than ever. Finally, Janie shares about meeting people where they are, serving them on their journey, and inspiring action in volunteers....Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
What a wonderful day! Hayley has made her way out west for an LCD Soundsystem concert, which means your intrepid hosts are in the same room recording live in person for the very first time, as we took our best gals to see 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on laser IMAX at the old SilverCity Coquitlam on a great trip through the many suburbs of Vancouver. And because they were in the room listening along during the recording anyway, J Mo and Haylz are joined on the mic by their respective life partners (platonic or otherwise) as Sydney Beaudin and Ashley Olson make their triumphant podcast debuts. It's an off-brand episode as we break the format to talk about a movie we saw in theatres, recorded mere hours after we had all just seen it. Directed by Wes Ball, written by Josh Friedman, and starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, Travis Jeffrey, Lydia Peckham and William H. Macy, Kingdom has a tough act to follow in the Caesar trilogy but still manages to offer its own unique thrills thanks in no small part to its overgrown ruin, post-apocalyptic setting. It's also a perfect demo reel for Ball to show he was the perfect choice to make a live action Legend of Zelda movie. If you'd like to watch the movie before listening to our discussion, it is of course currently in theatres everywhere, and will no doubt be streaming on Disney+ about five weeks from now. Other works discussed in this episode include Videodrome, The Fly, Crimes of the Future, A History of Violence, Eastern Promises, Scanners, Cosmopolis, Maps to the Stars, A Dangerous Method, The Maze Runner, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Lord of the Rings, Abigail, Real Steel, Deadpool & Wolverine, I.F., Harold & The Purple Crayon, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and Twisters. We'll be back next week recording separately from our respective provinces as we welcome Mad Max: Fury Road into the podcast canon. That one is currently streaming in Canada on Crave and Starz at the time of publication. You can also grab it for $5 on Blu-ray from the discount bin at your local Walmart. Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!
What communities are you a part of?How can you engage in action around immigration?..Sandy Ovalle Martínez is a table-setter and space-curator, rooting her work in the deep faith and strength of Chicane and Latine spiritual teachers. She is a native of Mexico City. A mujerista theologian and an organizer, she currently directs campaigns and mobilizing for a faith-based non-profit in Washington, D.C., where she oversees mobilization and activist engagement around different justice areas including climate and environmental justice, immigration, women and girls, and peace and nonviolence. Before this, she worked with immigrant and refugee communities, providing direct legal and resettlement services as well as mobilizing faith groups for advocacy around issues that impacted these communities. She has worked in campus ministry with college students in Texas and California. She holds an M.A. in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Sandy loves writing poetry and gathering people around a table full of homemade pozole.Today, Sandy introduces herself as a table-setter and a space-curator; Abbie and Sandy discuss what that means. Sandy shares stories about her experience engaging, mobilizing, and empowering both immigrant and non-immigrant communities in action. Abbie and Sandy explore the most challenging and most rewarding experiences of Sandy's work....Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
What stories have you been told about migration?…Karen Gonzalez is a speaker, writer, storyteller, and immigrant advocate, who herself immigrated from Guatemala as a child. Karen is a former public school teacher and attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she studied theology and missiology. For the last 15 years, she has been a non-profit professional, currently working for an organization that serves refugees and other immigrants. She wrote a book about her own immigration story and some of the immigrants found in the Bible: The God Who Sees: Immigrants, The Bible, and the Journey to Belong (Herald Press, May 2019) as well as Karen her second book, Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in our Christian Response to Immigration (Brazos Press, October 2022. She also has bylines in Sojourners, Christianity Today, The Christian Century, and others. She is the co-host of the Latina-focused podcast Cafe with Comadres. Today, Karen and Abbie explore the stories we hold around migration: starting with Karen's own experiences; the stories that inspire Karen to do the work she does; and the complicated (and often contradictory) stories of immigration in the United States, the world beyond, and throughout history. Karen discusses examples of harmful, inaccurate, and wrong narratives about refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers that persist in the United States. As an alternative, Karen offers a few more hopeful, complex, and humanizing stories. Finally, Karen explains the need for an active hope and Abbie describes what it means to lean into the power of shaping our social worlds through our stories....Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
We serve up our thoughts on Challengers and also talk Steven Spielberg's The Sugarland Express, Late Night with the Devil, Abigail, American Fiction, Infested and Fallout. Follow the show on X: @thecinemaspeak Follow the show on Instagram: cinemaspeakpodcast Subscribe on Youtube: Cinema Speak Intro: 0:00 -2:41 Review - Challengers: 2:41 - 51:15 Movie Roulette - The Sugarland Express: 51:15 - 1:11:12 Micro-Reviews - Civil War, Abigail, American Fiction, Dumb Money, Anatomy of a Fall, Late Night with the Devil, Gran Turismo, Cosmopolis, Infested, Fallout, Yellowstone: 1:11:12 - 1:49:55 This week in new releases/Outro: 1:49:55 - 1:53:56
How does hearing Dora's story shape your perception of immigration? How can you seek out more stories that humanize those who migrate? …Dora Rodriguez, an unwavering advocate for migrant rights, survived the 1980 tragedy in Organ Pipe National Monument, AZ, where Salvadorans fled civil war, resulting in 13 deaths, including 3 minors. This experience propelled her into the forefront of the sanctuary movement in Tucson, AZ. Residing in Tucson, AZ, with her husband and five children, Dora is also a proud grandmother. She serves as the Director of Salvavision, a nonprofit offering aid and support to migrants and deportees. Today, Dora describes the work she does with Humane Borders, Tucson Samatitans, and Salvavision to support those who immigrate to the United States by crossing the southern border. Dora shares her own experience immigrating to the United States from El Salvador and why it motivates her to serve others who are immigrating. Abbie and Dora explore the importance of telling our stories (as well as hearing the stories of others- whether they are similar to your stories or not) for easing fear in our social worlds. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
What changes when we go beyond sustainability and strive for “regeneration” instead?…Abrah Dresdale, MA, is a bold and visionary social designer of cultural change at the intersection of land and justice. She consults through the national organization she co-founded, Regenerate Change, serves as faculty at UMass-Amherst and Omega Institute, and is the author of Regenerative Design for Changemakers: A Social Permaculture Guide.Today, Abrah and Abbie discuss what it means to be a social designer using systems thinking; to tell “new stories” that expand our imagination of what is possible; and to embrace our personal power to be changemakers for ourselves and our our social worlds. Continuing the vocab lesson, Abrah breaks down what social permaculture is and the difference between sustainability and regeneration. Abbie and Abrah further explore the practice of making knowledge, language, and tools accessible; the work Abrah has done with prison food justice efforts and how it all connects; and the ways Abrah's Jewish heritage shapes her approach to healing, cultural amnesia, and ancestral lineages.…Hierarchy Model Video.Hierarchy Model Episode....Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
Talking about salvia, DMT, dimension hopping, getting back in the pit at the punk rock show, becoming a slut for sound and much more. Enjoy! Part 2 on Patreon where you can access our discord community, bonus podcasts, documentaries, Boys Club and our music show Church of Chill. https://www.patreon.com/churchofchill Salvia gone wrong video we referenced - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwfzHnP3ukQ **NEW**Church of Chill hoodies, shirts, and stickers available on Etsy. https://www.churchofchill.etsy.com
Please be aware this conversation contains descriptions of violence perpetrated by white colonizers against indigenous people. (46:04-49:11)...How can we “decolonize” our ways of thinking and being?What does it look like to “re-indigenize”?What does it mean to “rematriate”?…Sikowis Nobiss (she/her) is Nêhiyaw/Saulteaux of the George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada and grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She has been living in Iowa for 19 years and is the founder and Executive Director of Great Plains Action Society and is an organizer, speaker, writer and an artist. She fights for a better future for her two young children.Today, Sikowis shares her story and the story of the Great Plains Action Society (GPAS). Sikowis unpacks the “Society” and “Action”part of the Great Plains Action Society, explaining each of their 3 initiatives: Protect the Sacred, Land Offense, and Representation. Abbie and Sikowis talk stories, perspectives, and meaning; unpacking the dominant Christian colonial-capitalist perspective; and defining re-indigenizing and rematriating....Read the Huffington Post Article Sikows mentioned here.Learn more about Truthsgiving here.Read more from Sikowis on ICWA here.…Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
What can you change today about the way you relate to food that would minimize your food waste?What is the “highest level context” that is guiding you when it comes to how your actions affect the planet?...Yolanda Soto has been the CEO President of Borderlands Produce Rescue for 30 years. Borderlands Produce Rescue is located in the border community of Nogales, Arizona and goes beyond the limits of traditional Food Banks by addressing the issue of food waste at the intersection of hunger. Today, Yoli introduces herself and the Borderlands Produce Rescue. Abbie and Yoli explore the issue of food waste, including the lack of knowledge around the issue, the impact of food waste on the environment, and the opportunities that exist to combat food waste through the Borderlands Produce Rescue and beyond. Using a communication perspective, Abbie offers some new insight around the stories we tell about the issue of food waste and the work of the Borderlands Produce Rescue. Finally, Yoli offers a call to action to all of us. …Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
How can you embrace wildness in yourself?What opportunities do you have to experience nature, beauty, and wilderness in your own backyard?...Mark Edwards is a 76-year-old naturalist, is a leader in BeWildReWild and its Big River Connectivity project, and is retired from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, where he lead restoration efforts for 30 years. You can join the "Rewilding Iowa and Beyond" Facebook Group and check out this podcast with Mark from the Iowa Nature Summit. In this conversation, Mark shares his story, including how moving throughout his childhood and being exposed to many different cultures and environments shaped him; how he learned to take care of himself; and how he connected with wilderness through his own travels and finding his way back to Iowa, where he has remained ever since. Abbie and Mark discuss the meaning of rewilding and how we can make new choices around the meaning we make around our relationship to wilderness, nature, and non-human beings. Mark and Abbie explore our own wildness, rewilding as overcoming fear, and moving from imagination to embodiment as we navigate the need to do things differently. Finally, Abbie and Mark talk about the wildness in Iowa (the most biologically altered state in North America) and within ourselves.…Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told.Learn more about the CMM Institute.Learn more about CMM.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.Access CosmoActivities for FREE.Contribute to the CosmoParents Survey.
Mike Burdge and Bernadette Gorman-White strap into the stretch limousine that is The Pattinson Stuff, this time taking a look at the films the actor made on the side during his Twilight years, including his ultimate attempt to immediately distance himself from that sort of type-casting: Cosmopolis. Other films discussed include Remember Me, Love & Distrust, Water for Elephants, Bel Ami and Dior: 1000 Lives. Listen on....
Please be aware this conversation contains references to sexual assault and gender-based violence. …What ideas about gender have you learned from your culture, peers, and family? How can you find ways to call people in instead of calling them out? How can you practice approaching defensiveness with curiosity in yourself and others?How can we begin to embrace our full humanity by allowing ourselves to engage in all ways of being, not just the ones that were assigned to us based on our sex?What is a small thing you can do this week to create a next turn/ ripple from this conversation? ...Burton Patterson is a social worker by trade with experience in the fields of Harm Reduction and Mental Health and Addiction, Sexual Violence Prevention, and Healthy Sexual Education. He specializes working with male-identifying folks in gender-based violence prevention. In this conversation from July 2023, Burton shares his story. Abbie and Burton discuss the narratives and norms around gender that we internalize (whether we recognize it or not). Burton explains why it matters to call men into the conversation, rejecting the idea that the conversation around gender-based violence and sexual assault is simply a “women's issue.” Abbie and Burton discuss “The Man Box” and doing the internal work. In the second half of this conversation, Burton shares stories about his experience educating groups of young men about toxic and healthy masculinity, rape culture, and gender-based violence. Abbie and Burton explore the way meaning is made when it comes to “femininity” and “masculinity” and how we can embrace the power we have to make new meaning. Finally, Abbie asks Burton what new stories we can start telling about gender to create a better social world for all of us.…Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann. Find Rik on YouTube. Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told.Learn more about the CMM Institute.Learn more about CMM.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.Access CosmoActivities for FREE.
In today's episode, I tackle the enduring Stoic principle that "Virtue is its own reward." This exploration is a personal journey into the heart of Stoicism, examining whether this ancient wisdom holds true in our contemporary lives, and I won't shy away from getting a bit salty or taking some swipes along the way. We begin with Meditation 11.4 as our focal point, which encourages us to reflect on our contributions to the common good and to find contentment in these efforts as our reward. This meditation is the springboard into a deeper discussion about the role of Virtue in our lives. I openly acknowledge the practical realities of living by Stoic virtues. If I weren't compensated for producing this podcast, I simply wouldn't be able to do it. This admission leads us to the crux of today's topic: how to apply Stoic Virtue in our everyday existence. While Stoicism places Virtue as the highest good, it doesn't ignore the modern complexities we all navigate. I critique the notion that to live a Stoic life, one might need to adopt an ascetic lifestyle, devoid of personal belongings or societal ties. However, this view aligns more with Cynicism than Stoicism. Stoicism doesn't advocate for unnecessary hardship but rather for a meaningful life, where challenges are seen as opportunities for growth, not as goals in themselves. The discussion challenges the misconception that Stoics should live in extreme self-denial. Stoicism recognizes our natural human desires, emphasizing that it's possible to want things, be part of a community, and pursue goals that positively impact the Cosmopolis, or the global community. At its core, today's episode reveals that Stoicism teaches Virtue is indeed its own reward, but this doesn't mean withdrawing from the world. Virtue manifests through our actions, decisions, and our influence on our Circles of Concern—the people, animals, and environment we interact with. Stoics are encouraged to live lives that harmonize personal ambitions with the collective good, always acting with the welfare of the community in mind. The key takeaway is that Stoicism is about active participation in life, not seclusion from it. It's about chasing what we want, within reason, and contributing to society in meaningful ways. Stoicism doesn't force us to choose between living virtuously and living fully; it suggests that a truly good life includes both. Remember, it's about being a Human Being, appropriately, engaging with the world, pursuing Virtue, and finding fulfillment in the good we do for both others and ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can an investment in Art (any and all kinds) translate into an investment in ourselves, our wellbeing, and our communities?...Sharon Cadja (she/they) is an Artist and Property Manager with a Bachelor's in Business Marketing from Ball State University. She works full time, but dedicates her free time to her art business in hopes to invest in her ideal lifestyle. Sharing insight of her journey to aspiring creatives is what she believes is imperative to a building a more encouraging art community. You can check out Sharon's work at her website and on Instagram.Today, Abbie and Sharon discuss what it means to Sharon to paint, why she is in favor of copying artwork, and how she is inspired by nature. Sharon and Abbie explore their shared desire to find the beauty in the world; the importance of making art supplies, information, and business more accessible; and Sharon's hope for an encouraging art community. Shares shares the confidence and relationships she has developed as a result of investing in her art; the affects of her environment on her process; the importance of cultivating a practice around noticing beauty in the world. …Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann. Find Rik on YouTube. Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told.Email me! storieslived.storiestold@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram.Subscribe on YouTube.Check out my website.Learn more about the CMM Institute.Learn more about CMM.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.Learn more about CosmoKidz.Learn more about the CosmoTeenz Fellows' work on Instagram.
Where can you find (or better yet, create) a soft space for yourself?What can you learn when you stop making assumptions and start asking ‘why'?...Caitlin Metz (they/them) is an accidental author, wayward adjunct faculty, chronic project starter, designer and illustrator, parent, Mary Oliver evangelist, cloud watcher, and big feeler. Caitlin is the co-author of My Body, My Home and the author of Feel Something, Make Something. They run Saturday Morning Carton with their partner and host "brain orgies". You can find their work on Patreon, Instagram, and Etsy.Today, Abbie is joined by Caitlin Metz. To begin, Caitlin shares a little bit about who they are and what it means to them to create a “soft space” for people. Abbie and Caitlin discuss collaborating with our emotions; creating as a form of ritual, conversation, documentation, expression, and disruption; and finding perspective by asking ‘why?'. Caitlin and Abbie talk about the need to turn off autopilot and get intentional; “queerness as non-assumption;” and leaving room for many truths.…Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann. Find Rik on YouTube. Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told.Email me! storieslived.storiestold@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram.Subscribe on YouTube.Check out my website.Learn more about the CMM Institute.Learn more about CMM.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.Learn more about CosmoKidz.Learn more about CosmoTeenz.
What would you create if you weren't worried about producing? How can you embrace “regret” and acknowledge the things you would do differently as a sign of your own growth instead of failure?…hesitantdoodle (Sidney McLeod) is a non-binary illustrator and comic artist based just outside of Glasgow, Scotland. Their work combines the action of sports, the drama of romance novels, and the whimsy of magical girls to produce effervescent, queer, and colourful comics. They are the creator and co-producer of the web series Creating Comics UK and judged the LDComics Awards in 2021. Their goal is to engage a wide audience with their work and collaborate to create new and wonderful stories! Check out hesitantdoodle's work on their website, Twitter, or Instagram.Today, illustrator hesitantdoodle shares the story of their journey from a young artist, to a grassroots illustrator just beginning, to where they find themself in their career now. Abbie and hesitantdoodle discuss art as a means of communication that goes beyond words; the invitation and possibility that the world of comic book illustration offers; and the resilience of art and artists. Abbie and hesitantdoodle explore what it means to value creativity, art, and imagination in a capitalist society that places more value on productivity, efficiency, and profit. hesitantdoodle explains the value of the CosmoTeenz Comic Book and advocates for “creating for the sake of creating.”…Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann. Find Rik on YouTube. Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told.Email me! storieslived.storiestold@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram.Subscribe on YouTube.Check out my website.Learn more about the CMM Institute.Learn more about CMM.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.Learn more about CosmoKidz.Learn more about CosmoTeenz.
How do we create space for ALL the emotions we experience?How can we find creative and constructive ways to engage with the world?…Tumelo Victoria is one of five CosmoTeenz Fellows, sponsored by the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution. The Fellows have created a comic book on mental health that will be available soon. She is 19 years old, lives in Norway, and is currently working and taking a gap year after completing her last year of high school.Today, Abbie and Tumelo Victoria discuss her involvement with, not only CosmoTeenz, but also, CosmoKidz and CosmoTweenz. Tumelo shares her experience with the CosmoTeenz Fellowship, including learning to balance her involvement with other time commitments, navigating negative experiences in a “happy” society, and finding new ways of relating to the world and its struggles. …Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann. Find Rik on YouTube. Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told.Email me! storieslived.storiestold@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram.Subscribe on YouTube.Check out my website.Learn more about the CMM Institute.Learn more about CMM.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.Learn more about CosmoKidz.Learn more about the CosmoTeenz Fellows' work on Instagram.
How do we demonstrate our caring (for others) through sharing (our stories)?…MableAlexis is one of five CosmoTeenz Fellows, sponsored by the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution. The Fellows have created a comic book on mental health that will be available soon. MableAlexis is 23 years old and lives in Louisiana.Today, Abbie is joined by CosmoTeenz Fellow MableAlexis Jackson to discuss what it has meant to her to take the opportunity to share her experience with mental health in the hopes that it could help someone else. Also, MableAlexis shares what it was like to see her story come alive in comic book form. …Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann. Find Rik on YouTube. Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told.Email me! storieslived.storiestold@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram.Subscribe on YouTube.Check out my website.Learn more about the CMM Institute.Learn more about CMM.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.Learn more about CosmoKidz.Learn more about the CosmoTeenz Fellows' work on Instagram.
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