Turn Up The AC
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTurn Up The AC takes an introspective, retrospective, and sometimes biographical look at the roots of our personal philosophies. We explore the motivations behind our realizations. Anyone who listens will quickly notice that we typically leave our stories open-ended. This approach allows listeners to personalize the experience. Turn Up The AC encourages people to explore how they think, and not just what they think. www.acfischer.com
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Episodes
Feeling Pretty Good
April 03, 2023 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBWhat does it mean to feel OK? The answer isn't always very clear... This week, AC explains what "OK" means to him, in this moment... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Figuring It Out
July 26, 2022 18:46 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThis episode marks a shift of direction for this show. This is a rip of the audio from my first YouTube offering of Turn Up The AC... Grief takes many forms so how we deal with it must do the same. This week, I share how the most simple advice on how to do so is actually the best... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
It's My Birthday
July 26, 2022 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBA birthday is a perfect opportunity to reflect on where we've been, and how our experiences and influences have shaped us... This week, AC shares his own birthday experience... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Trauma
July 26, 2022 18:33 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MBWhat is trauma? The dictionary offers a cold, generic definition but the reality is much more personal... This week, AC shares what trauma looks like from his perspective... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Do You Need To Talk?
January 08, 2022 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBWhen our actions don't match our words, there are often unanticipated, or even unnoticed consequences... It hurts when the people we count on aren't invested in us... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Apple Seeds
April 08, 2021 18:00 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBAnyone can count how many seeds are in an apple but how can we possibly know how many apples are in a seed?... If you'd like to record your own episode of Turn Up The AC, send me an email to find out how [email protected]... Thanks to itsjustnikia for introducing this episode! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/acfischerpod)
Living Out Loud
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBWhat can I tell you about someone who is both my friend and my hero?... Be sure to check out my other podcast What I Like About You... If you'd like to record your own episode of Turn Up The AC, send me an email to find out how [email protected]... Thanks to itsjustnikia for introducing this episode! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/acfischerpod)
Dang Near Royalty
March 24, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBWhat does AC have in common with members of the British royal family? A lot, actually... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Out Of The Fire
March 18, 2021 02:00 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBWhat is Hell, and why don't I want to escape it? This isn't going where you probably think it's going... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Drinking Poison
March 10, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBThe Dalai Lama once said that “holding on to unforgiveness is like drinking poison, and expecting the other person to die.” What does this actually mean? Why do we hold grudges? Most importantly, how do we let go? AC shares his thoughts... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Cue My Music!
March 03, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBHow much better would life be if we all had theme music that played whenever we entered or left a room? You know you want to hear AC's thoughts on this!... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Pink Carnations
February 24, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBGrief is as much about staying connected as it is about letting go. This week, AC shares some of the details of his journey... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Joy In The Home
February 17, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBDoes your story begin on the day of your birth, or some time before that? For the first time, AC realizes that this is a question worth answering... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Valentine's Day
February 14, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBOn February 15 of last year, I wrote this episode for my love Alexis. She managed to give me everything I needed, on a day that used to leave me feeling overlooked, forgotten, ignored, and unappreciated. Valentine's Day will always be a reminder of her love for me... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Half In
February 10, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBAC explores the ways being partially invested in his relationships affected them... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Outside My Window
February 03, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBWhat happens when we try to embrace change without actually changing what's important? AC shares an important realization... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
The Carnival
January 27, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBWhat do rigged carnival games have in common with matters of the heart? AC explores this sugar-fueled train of thought... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Misunderstanding
January 20, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MB“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ― George Bernard Shaw... There is a lot of room for us to misunderstand each other. As frustrating as it can be, there are things we can do about it. AC Explores some of these... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
I Don't Know!
January 14, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MB"I don't know" doesn't always feel like the best answer, but sometimes it's all we have to offer. Should we feel comfortable with offering or receiving it? AC weighs in... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Nobody Likes Me!
January 04, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBAC shares a lesson he learned from his father about what it means to fit in, and what it can cost... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
New Year, New Me?
December 29, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBOn this episode, AC wrestles with the complex thought process surrounding New Year's resolutions, and weighs the value of them... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Public Eye
December 10, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MB“Living your life in the public eye is a greater burden than most people can imagine.” - Justin Trudeau... This week, AC explores how he's been affected by subjecting himself to public scrutiny... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
No Right Choice
December 01, 2020 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBWe're often encouraged to do what we think is right. What happens when all of the available options are wrong, though? AC shares his thoughts on how he deals with it... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Pure and Absolute
November 21, 2020 03:06 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MBLove won't obey our expectations its mystery is pure and absolute. AC explores how he's been affected by some turns in the road... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
A Reason, A Season, And A Lifetime
November 04, 2020 10:04 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBThey say that people come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime but what if it's not that black and white? On this episode, I explore the impact that people can make simply by being there... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
One In A Million
October 19, 2020 21:11 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBI've had a few people tell me that it's easy to preach about owning up to our shortcomings but difficult to actually do it. I've never pretended that it was easy, rather I've repeatedly stated how valuable an exercise it is!... On this episode, I put my money where my mouth is by owning up to some of my worst moments... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
I Want This Problem!
October 11, 2020 20:09 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBAfter my last big breakup, I started reading anything I could find that would shed light on what the heck went wrong. I was surprised by my own conclusions... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Janelle
October 04, 2020 19:36 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBSometimes we wake up from a dream, only to realise that it's a reality. What a wonderful experience that can be! Special thanks to Missions Studio and Alexis Arralynn Be sure to check out Jason Moore's PodVerse podcast, and Alexis Arralynn's When The Bough Breaks podcast If you'd like to record your own episode of Turn Up The AC, send me an email to find out how [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/acpodcast)
Yesterday
October 04, 2020 19:36 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBSometimes we wake up from a dream, only to realise that it's a reality. What a wonderful experience that can be!... Dedicated to Janelle... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
First Impressions
July 17, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBThey say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. How true is this? How fair is this?... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Voices
July 05, 2020 08:10 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBI hear voices in my head. Is this good or bad? I guess you'll have to listen to find out!... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Why Do I Bother?
June 25, 2020 03:26 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBPeople are always asking why I do this show and/or who it's for. In this episode, I answer those people... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
The Face In The Mirror
June 19, 2020 08:45 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBHow effective is a self-diagnostic? The answer might surprise you... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
A Knock At The Door
June 12, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBYou never know what will happen when you surprise someone by knocking on their door - especially after years of no contact... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
I Love You
June 08, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBThis week, AC shares a personal message that's directed at you. Yes you!... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
I Didn't Do Anything!
May 30, 2020 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBHave you ever had someone get angry with you for no reason? Are you really sure that you didn't do anything to set the other person off? Be honest!.. AC explores this train of thought, sharing from his own experiences on both sides of this type of transaction... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Constants
May 15, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MBThere are things in life we can expect to always be there. What happens when we expect the same of certain people? AC shares from his own experience of grief and acceptance... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Attitude Adjustment
May 08, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBBe careful what you wish for... You might be forced to acknowledge that you're going to be unsettled - even if you get it. This week AC explores how getting some much needed/wanted rest has left him longing for some hustle and bustle... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
The Clock Is Ticking
May 01, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBIs the passing of time cause for concern, or can it be an inspiration? AC shares how his thoughts on this delicate subject have drastically changed... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Follow The Leader
April 25, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBMost of us understand the value of being a leader. Does that mean that being a follower is a bad thing, though?... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Nice Dream
April 18, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBWhat did you dream about last night? Did you gain any insights from it? AC addresses these questions by sharing from his own dream state... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Knight Rider
April 09, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MB"Knight Rider. A shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist. Michael Knight: a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless, in a world of criminals who operate above the law." – Wilton Knight... What do we all have in common with Michael Knight? AC explores this meaningful question... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Love Is Blind
April 03, 2020 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBWatching a reality TV series brings AC face to face with a beautiful memory... Dedicated to Kate... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
The Darkness
March 27, 2020 23:00 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBOn this episode, AC introduces two companions that most of the audience haven't met until now... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Changes
March 22, 2020 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBChange happens. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad. Sometimes it’s planned, and sometimes it’s a surprise. Sometimes we’re ready, and sometimes we need to get ready because change will happen regardless... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Dear AC
March 09, 2020 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBHas anyone ever asked you what you'd say in a letter to yourself as a child? AC decided to do just that. This week, he reads his letter... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
The Worst
February 27, 2020 13:00 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBWhat should it take to earn a shred of compassion? AC explores this question, based on a recent experience with someone close... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Should I Tell You?
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBThis anonymous guest submission tells a touching love story through the eyes of someone who isn't sure how to approach the object of their affection... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
Big Deal
February 10, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBAC explores how his food aggression was the result of a forgotten childhood experience... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/acfischerpod)
COVID-19
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBThere are struggles when dealing with the lockdown. AC shares part of his. Hopefully y'all are holding together during this trying time!... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!