Losing Our Religion
464 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsLosing Our Religion with host Zac Gandara is a wild often comedic ride alongside a community of diverse humans each seeking their desired life and ideal experience away from the dogma and exclusivities they may have been raised to believe.
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MONDAY MELTDOWN: How To Get Out of a Funk: Zac Gandara
March 05, 2019 08:00 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBWe all go through funks. Times where we feel uninspired, frustrated with life. There are lots of people with products out there to take your attention, give you their answers, and take your money. How do we know who to listen to? It begins with knowing and listening to yourself. Knowing what charges you, what inspires you, and acting on that knowledge is empowering. Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Melt...
THINKING THURSDAY: How Our Opinions Matter, and Don't, at the Same Time: Zac Gandara
February 28, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 10.4 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. We often spend a lot of time arguing about our opinions. I'm vegan! I'm Christian! Republicans are evil! Democrats are Satan! What if we looked at our opinions differently? Could we create a better society? BOOK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R.Hawkins M.D. Ph.D. Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learni...
EPISODE 176: Sounds Like You’re Growing Up? Let’s Get Weird: Bobby Higley
February 27, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBBobby Higley joins us again and we talk about hallucinogenic experiences and experiencing some weird spiritual stuff and some help for moving through depression and anxiety. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon. FOLLOW US: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: How To Live in Peace with Humans: Zac Gandara
February 26, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 13.4 MBFormer show guests Little Bear and Tobias got married! Remember them? She is a Christian; he is a Satanist. Their story is a reminder of what humanity could be, open-minded, embracing our differences. Here's one way you could do it too. Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-mail us zacg@LosingO...
THINKING THURSDAY: Stable Social Relationships, Dunbar’s Number: Zac Gandara, Robin Dunbar
February 21, 2019 08:01 - 14 minutes - 15.7 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. Maybe you’ve never thought about how we interact with one another, and why small groups and large groups can get weird when put under a hierarchal structure. What if we could be in community with one another. Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, but has anyone taug...
EPISODE 175: Ass Talk, Mormonism, and Phantom Spirituality: Bobby Higley
February 20, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBBobby Higley grew up under the suppression of Mormonism. He busted that suppression right in the face and now he’s making people laugh and spreading his comedy seed everywhere. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon. FOLLOW US: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, ...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: How To Set Boundaries, Personal: Zac Gandara, Pixie Lighthorse
February 19, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 13.4 MBWhen we need to set boundaries, we often begin with the toxic people in our lives, what if we started with us instead? The boundaries we give ourselves. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Boundaries & Protection by Pixie Lighthorse Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-mail us zacg@LosingOurReligion....
THINKING THURSDAY: Knowing What You Want. Merger Fantasy.: Zac Gandara
February 14, 2019 11:31 - 11 minutes - 12 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. What if the thing we're wanting is actually the thing that won't sustain? There's so much we don't know and understand. How do we keep up with all of the research and information to make sure we're building a sustainable, wonderful life? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Fantasy That Puts All Relationships at Risk Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about...
EPISODE 174: I Can Be That Child Again: Apollo Vidra
February 13, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBAfter a very public, internet viral excommunication from the Presbyterian Church of America, Apollo engaged the trauma, committed to the healing, and has come out a better version of themselves. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon. FOLLOW US: Facebook, Tw...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: Where is the Certainty?: Zac Gandara
February 12, 2019 07:01 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBRemember when things made sense? When there was an anchor to hold on to? When you were certain of things? Life brings so much change. I’m tired of change. Certainty is an addiction, but it tastes so good. Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-Mail us [email protected] or message any of ...
FIXED THINKING THURSDAY: Can Cynicism Be Healthy? Letting Go: Zac Gandara and George Carlin
February 10, 2019 04:21 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBFixed version... Thinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. George Carlin was a stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, and religion. He had some nihilistic thinking that may be very helpful to some of us. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: George Carlin Job İnterview On Charlie Rose 1996 Thinkin...
THINKING THURSDAY: Can Cynicism Be Healthy? Letting Go: Zac Gandara and George Carlin
February 08, 2019 06:59 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. George Carlin was a stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, and religion. He had some nihilistic thinking that may be very helpful to some of us. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: George Carlin Job İnterview On Charlie Rose 1996 Thinking Thursday: Thinkin...
EPISODE 173: My Viral Story: Apollo Vidra
February 06, 2019 09:31 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBApollo grew up in Florida, Presbyterian, and gay. When they came out, they were excommunicated, and their story went viral. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon. FOLLOW US: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LosingOurReligionPodcast.com. RECEIVE WEEKLY EM...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: What If We Could See Life Through Their Eyes?: Zac Gandara
February 05, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBWith all the stuff we fight about in this world, politics, abortion. Ever think we could stop trying to control each other's lives through government and legislation? Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-Mail us [email protected] or message any of our social pages (links below). Do Y...
THINKING THURSDAY: What Is Critical Thinking? Part 3: Zac Gandara
January 31, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. Thinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. ON TODAY’S THINKING THURSDAY WE DISCUSS: 1. What are we aiming to achieve with Critical Thought? 2. Perhaps the most crucial element of thinking critically is foresight: The Benefit of Foresight. "Too often we enjoy the com...
EPISODE 172: The Live’s and Times Of Mark “Mom” Finley: Mark Mom Finley
January 30, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBBeing with Mark Finley is like sitting with the Golden Age of Broadway royalty. He’s met and worked with icons. He’s lived multiple lifetimes. Living through the terror and prejudice of the 1980’s AIDs scare and more. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon. FO...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: Embracing The Things You Once Feared: Zac Gandara
January 29, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 16.4 MBLearn to embrace the things that you’ve been programmed to fear. We all have things programmed into us by society, religion, family, relatives, even government that give us fear. That fear was often meant to control us. How can we move past this programming to think for ourselves. “In new surroundings, one grows new eyes.” - Marty Rubin FULL NOTES ON LANDING PAGE MONDAY MELTDOWN: Embracing The Things You Once Feared: Zac Gandara Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your...
THINKING THURSDAY: What Is Critical Thinking? Part 2: Zac Gandara
January 24, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. Once we understand the theory of critical thinking, improving our critical thinking skills takes persistence and practice. Try this exercise and see how you can begin to think more critically. Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, but has anyone taught us how to thi...
EPISODE 171: Never Say No!: Mark “Mom” Finley
January 23, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBI've never been starstruck with a guest before but drinking with Mark Finley was like hosting young Golden Hollywood. He's done so many things, met and worked with so many people; you'd think he's lived multiple lifetimes. Maybe he has. Enjoy and be entertained and inspired. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCultu...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: Dealing with Difficult People, Family: Zac Gandara
January 22, 2019 07:03 - 20 minutes - 21.1 MBWhen we make changes in our live’s, the first to feel hurt by them are our family. The first to feel misunderstood is us. How do we navigate this? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The 300 Questions to Ask Your Parents Before It's Too Late "If there is no communication, then there is no respect. If there is no respect, then there is no caring. If there is no caring, then there is no understanding. If there is no understanding, then there is no compassion. If there is no compassion, then there i...
THINKING THURSDAY: What Is Critical Thinking?: Zac Gandara
January 17, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 16.6 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. Critical Thinking. What is it? Why be a critical thinker? What can a critical thinker do? What skills do we need? Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, but has anyone taught us how to think? Examining the worlds greatest thinkers is a great place to start. Send us t...
EPISODE 170: A Bar Saved My Life. Oh! I'm HIV Positive: Brian Steen
January 16, 2019 08:24 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBBrian is HIV Positive, and he tells his heartfelt and beautiful story to us in the only way he can. With his giant freaking heart of gold. He admonishes the friends, family, and community that have helped him along the way. You will be inspired and encouraged. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and ...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: How I Lost Forty Pounds in Six Months: Zac Gandara
January 15, 2019 07:31 - 28 minutes - 28.4 MBScrew the societal norms of weight and body image, you being you isn't directed by society. When I looked in the mirror, I wasn't me. I had been covered up by layers of pain, trauma, and suppression. Something broke, and then the weight came off. Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-mail us za...
THINKING THURSDAY: Rituals, Bogus? Or Beautiful?: Zac Gandara
January 10, 2019 20:55 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we can live this life together. What’s up with rituals? What do you think? Are they bogus? Or Beautiful? Are they harmful? Or Helpful? REFERENCES FOR THIS EPISODE : Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, but has anyone taught us how to think? Examining the wor...
EPISODE 169: The Guy “Praying My Gay Away” Had a Boner: Brian Steen
January 09, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBRaised in a small logging town as Seventh-Day Adventist, then Pentecostal. Brian knew he was gay at a young age. He's had his hardships and traumas by living his truth, but nothing has dwindled his light or hardened his heart of gold in the least. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Prod...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: How I Made It Through The Toughest Holiday Season I’ve Had: Zac Gandara
January 08, 2019 17:53 - 15 minutes - 16.5 MBMy first holiday season as a “single” person. It was freaking hard. Here are some things I did, self-care techniques I’ve learned that helped me make it through. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: HEADSPACE APP Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-mail us [email protected] or message any of...
THINKING THURSDAY: Projecting the Shadow Shelf: Carl Jung: David R. Hawkins M.D. Ph.D: Zac Gandara
December 13, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 16.1 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we can live this life together. All too often we project our own negativity, fear, or issues onto the world around us instead of owning it as a part of us. The concept of the “shadow” self came from Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung. What if we accepted our shadow selves? How could that help heal our world? BOOK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE : Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender ...
EPISODE 168: A Christian Marries a Satanist: Little Bear and Tobias
December 12, 2018 03:22 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBPart 3 of 3: Little Bear and Tobias are models of the type of human inclusivity this podcast is all about. Human inclusivity is real and can grow within us all. Little Bear, a Christian, and Tobias, a Satanist show us how. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon....
MONDAY MELTDOWN: How To Respond When You’re Triggered: Zac Gandara
December 11, 2018 08:00 - 13 minutes - 14.6 MBWhen triggered by old trauma how should we react? Does it get better? Can I live life without being triggered? Is it possible to respond in love and my truth without debate? Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-Mail us [email protected] or message any of our social pages (links below)...
THINKING THURSDAY: The Satanic Temple Has the Moral High Ground: Zac Gandara
December 06, 2018 08:00 - 17 minutes - 17.7 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we can live this life together. Living a life of inclusivity means we have to consistently get outside of our comfort zones to engage the stories, lives, and ideologies of others. How do we get over the fear of doing this? How do we engage others we don't understand. When we do, we will often we will find that their view is more beautiful than ours. REFERENCES FOR THIS EPISODE : Satanic Tem...
EPISODE 167: Leadership and Abuse are Not the Same Things: Tobias & Little Bear
December 05, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBPart 2 of 3: Little Bear and Tobias are engaged. Little Bear, a heterosexual Christian, Tobias, a pansexual Satanist. Tobias shares his story of a 20-year Naval career, growing up with a gay dad, hypermasculine military hazing and Christian cult trauma. His presence will comfort and enlighten you. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: Tell Your Stories, Listen to the Stories Told About You: Zac Gandara
December 04, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 13.7 MBLately, a handful of you have sent me articles about American Mega Churches that are finally coming under scrutiny and lawsuits. In particular, my old employer Christian Faith Center. I want to encourage us to tell our stories, but also to listen to the stories others may tell of us. There's healing in both telling and listening. "You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better." - Anne Lamott M...
THINKING THURSDAY: What To Do When the Boxes of Our Certainty Shatter?: Zac Gandara
November 29, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 13.3 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we can live this life together. When we put faith in our boxes, our systems, our constructs we set ourselves up for the ultimate letdowns. So what is the constant that we can trust? Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, but has anyone taught us how to think? Examining the worlds greatest thinkers is...
EPISODE 166: Bearded Woman, Christian, Marrying a Satanist, I Am What I Am: Little Bear & Tobias
November 28, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBPart 1 of 3: Little Bear and Tobias are engaged. Little Bear, a Christian and Tobias, a Satanist. Born into a Jewish family Little Bear found peace in Paganism until the Coven went toxic. She's since found a home in Christianity, a partner in Satanism. MEET LITTLE BEAR DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture So...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: Engaging The Anxiety That Comes From New Things: Zac Gandara
November 27, 2018 17:41 - 14 minutes - 15.1 MBTrying new things, being around new communities, engaging others outside of your comfort zones can be hard. There's anxiety and often fear that comes with learning about other lifestyles and cultures. Primarily when we were raised to shun different lifestyles than our own, this episode will help you start to embrace the fear and work through it. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Lov...
THINKING THURSDAY: Happy Gratefulness Day: Zac Gandara
November 22, 2018 08:01 - 4 minutes - 8.14 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. On this episode, we chat about gratefulness and go through a little exercise together to take a moment away from the noise to recenter on gratefulness. Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, but has anyone taught us how to think? Examining the worlds greatest thinker...
EPISODE 165: Corruption: Religious, Governmental, Educational: Birungi Birungi
November 21, 2018 04:25 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBBirungi tells us the story of what it was like growing up under a corrupt government and his crazy journey to America on what seemed like an impossible scholarship magic carpet. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: INWARD, Yung Pueblo DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Pat...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: If We're Not Growing, We're Probably Hurting: Zac Gandara
November 20, 2018 19:21 - 8 minutes - 9.35 MBOn this weeks episode, I share my emotions around current grief, a fantastic book by Yung Pueblo, and some daily self-care goals that help me. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Letters From J.R.R. Tolkien Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-mail us [email protected] or message any of our s...
THINKING THURSDAY: The History of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
November 15, 2018 08:00 - 13 minutes - 13.8 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. We've all been affected by Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). In our families, our jobs, our churches, our government. It's everywhere, and it's important to know what it is, spot it, and protect yourself from it. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The History of Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A Closer Look at the Myth and History Behind Narcissism Thi...
EPISODE 164: A Light-Hearted Conversation About Death and Life: Birungi Birungi
November 14, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBBirungi, Ugandan born, Catholic-raised, comedian, shares the story of his mother passing, his Catholic experience, and his current worldview. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon. FOLLOW US: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LosingOurReligionPodcast.com. ...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: Are you in an Abusive Relationship with God?: Zac Gandara
November 13, 2018 08:16 - 11 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this week's episode, we talk about how similar religion and a "relationship with God" are to an abusive relationship, and how leaving it is like a divorce. Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or confessions. Call 206-395-5608 and leave us a message. E-Mail us [email protected] or message any of our social pages (links below). Do You Love ...
THINKING THURSDAY: How to Trust Yourself: Zac Gandara
November 08, 2018 10:15 - 22 minutes - 22.5 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. After years growing up around religious narcissists, then into a church led by them, I didn’t trust my instincts. I kept looking at someone outside of me to show me the way. Now I realize I always knew, deep down, inside of me. Thinking Thursday: Thinking Thursday is about learning how to think. We live in a world where people like to tell us what to think, ...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: Trusting Yourself: Zac Gandara: Melody Beattie
November 07, 2018 05:00 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBWhen we come from a background of narcissism, control, and submitting to authority we've been programmed not to trust ourselves. To need someone's permission or approval is the symptom, resting in your truth is an answer. BOOK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Language of Letting Go: Hazelden Meditation Series Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, or conf...
EPISODE 163: Teaching Moments: Amar
November 06, 2018 22:04 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAmar is an educator, an activist, and a feminist all while filled with love and empathy. We have some hard conversations around how we can make a difference in our world and not feel overwhelmed. DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support the podcast by leaving us a Rating & Review on iTunes or your podcast app. Do your Amazon shopping through our links. Donate to the Podcast. Join the CounterCulture Society and become a Producer through our Patreon. FOLLOW US: Facebook, T...
THINKING THURSDAY: Some Tips on Setting Boundaries: Brené Brown and Dax Shepard
November 01, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. Jumping on board with this weeks Monday Meltdown, we're talking about some tools to help us cope in tough times and set boundaries as to avoid resentment. Dax Shepard and Brené Brown shared some good stuff on the Armchair Expert, let's talk about it. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Brené Brown on the Armchair Expert Podcast with Dax Shepard Books by Brené Brow...
EPISODE 162: Ending the Cycles: Amar
October 31, 2018 09:03 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBAmar, Non-Binary, Grey-A-sexual, prefers the pronouns they/them. The clarity with which Amar tells the story of their life in regards to seeing the unhelpful cycles in life and breaking them is unique on the show. You will be encouraged to go after your life cycles. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms PTSD Coa...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: Abusers! How to Set Boundaries: Zac Gandara
October 30, 2018 06:17 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBEven in our everyday relationships, there are signs of "abuse." The human race is not as self-aware as we should be. How do we recognize relationship abuse? How do we begin to set boundaries? See Show Notes For Full Description MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Brené Brown on the Armchair Expert Podcast with Dax Shepard Books by Brené Brown Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questi...
THINKING THURSDAY: A New Way to Do Democracy.: Zac Gandara
October 25, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 16.3 MBThinking Thursday’s are about critically thinking, breaking out of boxes, and discussing new ways we could live this life together. On this weeks Monday Meltdown, we discussed our ambivalence toward voting and democracy. Today we’re gonna address what we could possibly do about this. Can we do democracy differently? We all know it's flawed, but can we critically think our way to creating something better? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: HACKING THE LAW : TED Radio Hour Podcast BRETT HEN...
EPISODE 161: My Love Called Their Bluff: It’s Weird Being An Empath. We’re All Here: Makhailla Morris
October 24, 2018 07:55 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBMak and I connect on our common realization of being born "empaths." It's our "truth" that we have found that describes who we are as humans and how we relate to everyone and everything on the planet. This is a conversation of how we're dealing with that, and coming to understand who we are while interacting with the world around us. BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People DO YOU LOVE THE PODCAST? JOIN US WITH SUPPORT. Support ...
MONDAY MELTDOWN: To Vote, Or Not to Vote?: W.E.B. Du Bois
October 23, 2018 07:00 - 16 minutes - 17.5 MBDo you vote? What are your feelings for those that don't or do? This is a conversation we need to engage. Despite how we think about politics or government these things do affect our lives and how we live with one another. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The W.E.B. Du Bois Argument for Not Voting in a 'Phony Election' Monday Meltdown is Our Weekly Chat with Each Other: Your Questions, Confessions, Comments and Meltdowns. Join the Monday Meltdown show with your questions, comments, meltdowns, o...