Collected Thoughts

Ep.20- Am I Adulting Yet?

“Am I adulting yet?” is usually something we say when we do something big in our lives. While usually in a joking manner, the fact that we ask the question reflects on how complicated being an adult really is. In this episode, we discuss what it means to be an adult and why it has changed overtime.

Ep. 19- Would You Join a Cult? How Our Circumstances Can Betray Our Wills

 What would it take for you to join a cult? We see different documentaries on how cults get started and how they find followers, but most of the time we feel as though we would never get caught up in something like that. And yet, we still see people committing mass suicide, or giving up their life savings in the name of a cult. Today we explore why people follow cults and I will try to convince you that believe or not, you are susceptible too.

Ep. 18- Apathetic Ambition: Why do we lose motivation?

In today's high paced society, ambition and progression is king. We all want to grow and achieve the next thing. But what do you do when simply wanting something becomes too much? When you don’t have the energy to want anything? Recently I’ve found myself facing these questions and wanting to figure out what factors keep me in such an apathetic headspace? Allow me to tell you what I’ve found.

Ep. 17- New Faces in New Places: How Pretending Drains Us of Our Identity

To get through hard times, people can adopt personas that are nothing like their true selves. But what happens when we wear that persona for too long? How do we learn to become ourselves again? I had this very problem after I graduated from the police academy. But luckily an experience at a car show, along with  the help of a great officer showed me how to take off my mask.

Ep. 16- Love is Patient...Love is Kind...Love is Selfish

Love is a powerful emotion that can inspire someone to do the most selfless things. However there is a dark side that looms in the name of love that leads to a darker path. How can the same force result in both life and death? And is the idea of love truly selfish in nature? Listen and find out.

Ep. 15- What Can Be Lost in Pursuit of Love

We change for the people we love...or rather we change to get our crushes to like us. We are groomed and conditioned to do this, but what is there a line? How much change is too much? How nice is too nice when trying to impress someone you have feelings for? In this episode we talk about the sad truth about attractive people, what we do for them, and what it does to us in the process.

Is Redemption Achievable?

Although we don't like to hear it, there are times in life when we are the bad guy. Maybe you said something you shouldn't have or went too far with how you treated someone. Whatever the case may be, most of us feel horrible afterwards. But what can we do when we feel this way? Our initial thoughts are to apologize and try to make up for it, but can that really happen? In this episode we examine the idea of redemption, how to achieve it, and why it's easier for some than others.

Ep. 14- Is Redemption Achievable?

Although we don't like to hear it, there are times in life when we are the bad guy. Maybe you said something you shouldn't have or went too far with how you treated someone. Whatever the case may be, most of us feel horrible afterwards. But what can we do when we feel this way? Our initial thoughts are to apologize and try to make up for it, but can that really happen? In this episode we examine the idea of redemption, how to achieve it, and why it's easier for some than others.

Lessons from 2020: What Makes a Person Essential?

In the final installment of our three part series, we explore what 2020 has taught us about people and how we evaluate them in society. Join us as we speak about the trolley dilemma, caste systems, essential workers , the Black Lives Matter movement and how it all blends together to ask the question, "What is the value of life?"

Ep. 13- Lessons from 2020: What Makes a Person Essential?

In the final installment of our three part series, we explore what 2020 has taught us about people and how we evaluate them in society. Join us as we speak about the trolley dilemma, caste systems, essential workers , the Black Lives Matter movement and how it all blends together to ask the question, "What is the value of life?"

Ep. 12- Lessons From 2020: Is Change a Hero or Villain?

In part two of this three part series on lessons we  can take from 2020. We examine what kind of changes we have seen this year in both the world and our own personal lives. What are these changes? How do they affect not only our present, but how we see the future as well? And what can squirrels teach us about our reactions towards change? Join us and find out.

Lessons From 2020: Is Change a Hero or Villain?

In part two of this three part series on lessons we  can take from 2020. We examine what kind of changes we have seen this year in both the world and our own personal lives. What are these changes? How do they affect not only our present, but how we see the future as well? And what can squirrels teach us about our reactions towards change? Join us and find out.

Ep. 11- Lessons From 2020: The Paradox of Time

The year 2020 will be one to remember for pretty much everyone. With so many major events and lifestyle changes going on it can be hard to feel as though any sort of good lessons can be taken from this experience. But this episode will kick off a three part series where we talk about some good lessons that can be learned from this wild year. Listen as I discuss what 2020 taught us about time and what it means to us.

Lessons From 2020: The Paradox of Time

The year 2020 will be one to remember for pretty much everyone. With so many major events and lifestyle changes going on it can be hard to feel as though any sort of good lessons can be taken from this experience. But this episode will kick off a three part series where we talk about some good lessons that can be learned from this wild year. Listen as I discuss what 2020 taught us about time and what it means to us.

From Distorted to Delusional: How Cognitive Distortions Hold Us Back

It is often said that only delusional people can become great. We see giant figures convince themselves that they can do the impossible. I wanted to emulate that by doing something that I thought was way out of my comfort zone in running a half marathon. However I soon realized that in order to allow your mind to think highly of yourself, you have to get rid of the lies you’ve come to believe.

Ep. 10- From Distorted to Delusional: How Cognitive Distortions Hold Us Back

It is often said that only delusional people can become great. We see giant figures convince themselves that they can do the impossible. I wanted to emulate that by doing something that I thought was way out of my comfort zone in running a half marathon. However I soon realized that in order to allow your mind to think highly of yourself, you have to get rid of the lies you’ve come to believe.

Stoicism Almost Ruined My life

By many, stoicism has been deemed the philosophy that breeds leaders and high operating members of our society. While thousands if not millions of people swear by it, in my experience, there is a very important detail about stoicism that has been lost by those who may not look deeply enough. A detail that if left unaddressed, can ruin your life…

Ep. 9- Stoicism Almost Ruined My life

By many, stoicism has been deemed the philosophy that breeds leaders and high operating members of our society. While thousands if not millions of people swear by it, in my experience, there is a very important detail about stoicism that has been lost by those who may not look deeply enough. A detail that if left unaddressed, can ruin your life…

The Reverse Golden Rule: Compassion vs. Self Compassion

Empathy is a concept taught to us at an early age. Most Likely you have heard the term “The Golden Rule” since you were a young child. This lesson on treating others fairly is great, however what happens when it is you who needs kindness? Today we explore the “Reverse Golden Rule” and how being a good friend to yourself can benefit the masses.

Ep. 8- The Reverse Golden Rule: Compassion vs. Self Compassion

Empathy is a concept taught to us at an early age. Most Likely you have heard the term “The Golden Rule” since you were a young child. This lesson on treating others fairly is great, however what happens when it is you who needs kindness? Today we explore the “Reverse Golden Rule” and how being a good friend to yourself can benefit the masses.

Scattered Thoughts: What We Once Cared For

Periodically, I will be doing mini episodes that may look a little different that regular ones. I will call these, "Scattered Thoughts". They will be more so of quick reflections on topics strictly based on how I feel. This episode of "Scattered Thoughts" reflects on how easy it is to lose interest in things we once cared about.

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Ep. 7- Pick a Side!: How the Need to Fit in Impacts Our Thinking

Our need to fit in and be a part of a group is a natural survival instinct. Though it can create amazing bonds and wonderful memories, it also leads us into doing things we wouldn't normally do. Listen as we discuss how what a multiple choice test, a playground, and weapons of mass destruction can teach us about the dangers of fitting in.

Pick a Side!: How the Need to Fit in Impacts Our Thinking

Our need to fit in and be a part of a group is a natural survival instinct. Though it can create amazing bonds and wonderful memories, it also leads us into doing things we wouldn't normally do. Listen as we discuss how what a multiple choice test, a playground, and weapons of mass destruction can teach us about the dangers of fitting in.

The First Impression Prison

First impressions are everything. We are able to get jobs, seize opportunities, and make lifelong friends all based on how our first encounters go. But is it possible to be misled by first impressions? Today we talk about the dangers of first impression and how they lead to heartbreak, sadness, and in one case, bloodshed.

Ep. 6- The First Impression Prison

First impressions are everything. We are able to get jobs, seize opportunities, and make lifelong friends all based on how our first encounters go. But is it possible to be misled by first impressions? Today we talk about the dangers of first impression and how they lead to heartbreak, sadness, and in one case, bloodshed.

The First Impression Prison

First impressions are everything. We are able to get jobs, seize opportunities, and make lifelong friends all based on how our first encounters go. But is it possible to be misled by first impressions? Today we talk about the dangers of first impression and how they lead to heartbreak, sadness, and in one case, bloodshed.

No Escape...

“We need solitude, because when we're alone, we're free from obligations, we don't need to put on a show, and we can hear our own thoughts.” This quote by  Tamim Ansary, sounds well and lovely but the fact of the matter is, most of us are deathly afraid of being alone. But the question is why? What is it about the silence of our own thoughts that keeps us glued to distractions and escapism? Join me as we discuss why there is truly, no escape.

Ep. 5- No Escape...

“We need solitude, because when we're alone, we're free from obligations, we don't need to put on a show, and we can hear our own thoughts.” This quote by  Tamim Ansary, sounds well and lovely but the fact of the matter is, most of us are deathly afraid of being alone. But the question is why? What is it about the silence of our own thoughts that keeps us glued to distractions and escapism? Join me as we discuss why there is truly, no escape.

Ep.4 - Power: What is it and how do you obtain it?

The story of the human race is a story of power. From a young age we are taught to find our place in this world and make our mark. But what is power? And what separates those who have it, from those who simply aspire to have it? That is to be determined.

Power: What is it and how do you obtain it?

The story of the human race is a story of power. From a young age we are taught to find our place in this world and make our mark. But what is power? And what separates those who have it, from those who simply aspire to have it? That is to be determined.

Everyday Amazing- Unity Fridge

In our first addition of our series "Everyday Amazing". We talk to Maggie Griffin, founder of Unity Fridge, which is a community garden in the Columbus Ohio area. We discover how she came up with the idea as well as getting over her biggest hurdle...knowing nothing about farming!

Escaping the Whisper

There is something that follows us all throughout our lives. Its an barely audible whisper that tries to fill our heads with horrible thoughts. What is this voice and how do we get rid of it? That is to be determined

Ep. 3- Escaping the Whisper

There is something that follows us all throughout our lives. Its an barely audible whisper that tries to fill our heads with horrible thoughts. What is this voice and how do we get rid of it?

Ep. 2- How News Bias Effect You

Finding a good news source is a finding good movie, it all depends on who you ask. With most sources being biased one way or the other, it can feel as though you are being pulled in so many directions. How did we get here? And how does this bias effect you? That is to be determined.

How News Bias Effect You

Finding a good news source is a finding good movie, it all depends on who you ask. With most sources being biased one way or the other, it can feel as though you are being pulled in so many directions. How did we get here? And how does this bias effect you? That is to be determined.

Ep. 1- Fighting Compassion Fatigue

We all get to a point in life where we may find ourselves caring too much. One day, that transforms into caring too little or not at all. How do you find balance between both sides of the spectrum? That is to be determined.

Fighting Compassion Fatigue

We all get to a point in life where we may find ourselves caring too much. One day, that transforms into caring too little or not at all. How do you find balance between both sides of the spectrum? That is to be determined.