Monogam-ish Podcast is a sex-positive podcast about swingers, ethical non-monogamy, and more. We are on a mission to end stigma and shame surrounding all types of consensual non-monogamy and to show you have options! Love, Love.
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Moms Unboxed with Melanie Carolyn; Upgrade your relationships, intimacy, and parenting
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Mom’s Unboxed: Reclaiming Your Identity Beyond Motherhood Motherhood is a beautiful, life-changing journey—but it’s not the only part of who you are. Somewhere along the way, between the sleepless nights, the endless to-do lists, and the weight of expectations, you may have lost touch with the vibrant, passionate, and multifaceted woman you once were. Mom’s Unboxed is an unapologetic, raw, and empowering podcast designed for women who refuse to be defined solely by motherhood, society, and t ...
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i4L Podcast: Uncomfortable Wisdom for a Better Life: Information & Insight for Your Life™
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The i4L Podcast delivers real insight for people who are done chasing easy answers. Hosted by Daniel Boyd, a former military engineer, licensed counselor and therapist at the master’s level, and lifelong truth-seeker, this show tackles the uncomfortable truths behind growth, trauma, ego, relationships, and identity. We blend lived experience with peer-reviewed research to break down what actually helps people evolve. From Spiral Dynamics and emotional regulation to true narcissism, self-dece ...
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Social Media Is a Simulation. You’re Not Influencing Anyone. | The Reckoning Part 11
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13:34We think we’re shaping minds online. We’re mostly feeding an algorithm. This episode cuts through the illusion of “influence” and names the loop for what it is: a self-licking ice cream cone that rewards repetition, not truth. We break down how the engagement economy hijacks attention, why viral rarely equals vital, and what real impact looks like …
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Turning Communication Break Down into Relationship Growth | E60
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24:38What started as a stressful night of cooking and packing spiraled into a full-blown "blow-up" that left us both disappointed. Have you ever gotten into a “blow-up” with your partner that left you questioning your relationship? I know I have…. I’m getting vulnerable and honest about the hurtful things that were said during my partner's and my argume…
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Performative Virtue, Outrage Culture & the Price of Authenticity | The Reckoning Part 10
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12:45When does morality become theater? In this episode of The Reckoning, we cut through outrage culture and expose the truth behind performative virtue and moral grandstanding. From viral hot takes to public call-outs, we explore why so much of modern “justice” is really just status anxiety in disguise. 🔥 What you’ll learn: Why performative morality th…
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Unlocking Parenting with Human Design with Angie Grandt| E59
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36:16In this episode of Moms Unboxed, I speak with Angie Grandt, a generational healing specialist and holistic coach, about the transformative power of human design in parenting. We explore how understanding human design can provide insights into children's behaviors, particularly in relation to ADHD and other challenges. Angie explains the different t…
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The Mirror’s Burden: Emotional Fluency & Support | The Reckoning Part 9
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16:17Are you the one who translates everyone else’s emotions but hides your own? Dan unpacks the mirror archetype: Those who transform tension into understanding yet feel unseen. Emotional fluency can become armor; your neutrality camouflages needs. This episode explores the grief of being invisible, the courage to be witnessed and the challenge of allo…
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My solo parenting adventure: having Courage and building Confidence| E58
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24:16In this powerful and vulnerable episode, I share the story of my solo parenting trip that shifted how I viewed myself as a mother. What was once planned as a family journey to the Redwoods became a solo expedition with my three kids—a challenge that forced me to confront fears and intrusive thoughts. I’ll open up about how I turned my anxiety into …
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Healing Alone: Breaking the Mutual Growth Myth | The Reckoning Part 8
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37:07Can two people truly heal together? Dan argues that the romanticized “grow together” narrative is mostly a fantasy. When one partner refuses to evolve, the relationship becomes a hostage situation, not a spiritual partnership. This episode empowers you to choose growth (even if it means walking alone) and shows why mutual growth requires individual…
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Love vs Narrative Addiction: Echo Chamber Chemistry | The Reckoning Part 7
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16:56Do you love the person…or the way they confirm your story? Dan exposes how many relationships are built on narrative addiction rather than authentic love. We often recruit partners to act out emotional scripts, confusing validation for connection. Learn to identify echo‑chamber chemistry and ask what happens if you stop casting people to play your …
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Finding Balance as a Mompreneur with Audrey Harrell |E57
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36:38Follow me @momsunboxedpodcast Hello mamas! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Audrey Harrell, who shared her powerful "Heart and Hustle" strategy for high-achieving mompreneurs. Audrey and I dive into some real talk about the struggles we face trying to juggle our careers, our families, and our marriages. I learned …
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Myth of the True Self: Letting Defense Mechanisms Fall Away | The Reckoning Part 6
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17:23Is there a “true you” buried under layers of trauma? Dan argues that the idea of a perfect, hidden self is a seductive myth. Your personality isn’t a statue but a collection of strategies that once kept you safe. Instead of unearthing a sacred essence, this episode invites you to gently retire defense mechanisms that no longer serve you and embrace…
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How to Stop People-Pleasing and Say "No" with Confidence |E56
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29:48Follow me at @momsunboxedpodcast Hello, hello, and welcome to another episode of Moms Unboxed! This week, I’m getting real about a topic that so many of us struggle with: people-pleasing. Are you a people pleaser? Or struggle to tell your children "NO"? I'm sharing my own journey of being a "people-pleaser in recovery" and how I've learned to set b…
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Beyond Comfort Wisdom: Consuming Truth vs Insight Addiction | The Reckoning Part 5
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14:46Are you addicted to insights that sound smart but keep you comfortable? Dan calls out the ego’s tendency to collect spiritual frameworks like trophies while avoiding discomfort. This episode examines insight addiction versus real personal growth, challenging you to stop screenshotting truth for later and start living it. You’ll learn to distinguish…
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Are We Teaching Our Daughters to Say "No"? A Frank Talk on Consent & Autonomy|E55
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24:12In this episode of Moms Unboxed, I share my eye-opening experience at a country concert called Watershed. I was deeply concerned by some of the behaviors I heard about some of the young women, particularly when it came to consent and personal safety. Have you ever been in a situation that was uncomfortable? Or have you felt obligated to kiss someon…
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Building Sanctity Without Meaning: Embracing Emptiness | The Reckoning Part 4
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14:14If meaning is a lie, how do you live? This episode doesn’t push nihilism; it invites you to build sanctity on your terms. Dan argues that the universe doesn’t owe you a narrative (physics and probability are indifferent) but emptiness can be fertile ground. Discover how to treat things as sacred because you decide they matter, and why liberation li…
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Navigating the Healing Journey: Gentle Healing With Compassion|E54
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23:52Follow me on @momsunboxedpodcast Hello beautiful! In this episode of Moms Unboxed, I open up about my own healing journey and the importance of emotional intelligence. Life can be like a speedboat creating waves on a peaceful lake, and it's in navigating these waves that healing begins. As I shared, "Healing takes time. It takes patience and grace …
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When Self Awareness Hurts: Burden vs Badge | The Reckoning Part 3
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21:13Can self‑awareness be a liability? Dan explores how heightened sensitivity to social dynamics can drain your energy and isolate you. True self‑awareness isn’t a badge of enlightenment; it’s a constant vigil that makes everyday interactions exhausting. Learn how to carry your depth without shrinking yourself, and why the answer isn’t less awareness,…
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Stop Performing Brokenness: Authentic Healing Over Trauma Branding | The Reckoning Part 2
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16:28What if you were never broken? Dan Boyd reveals how our culture turns pain into performance and trauma into personal branding. This episode isn’t about minimizing your wounds; it’s about questioning why we stay on stage after the curtain has fallen. Learn to differentiate between genuine healing and the social theatre of vulnerability, and reclaim …
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Tame the Summer Chaos! Essential Tips for Moms to Thrive (Not Just Survive) |E53
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20:19Hey Mommas! Is summer with the kids feeling more chaotic than calm? You're not alone! In this episode of Moms Unboxed, I share practical strategies to help you conquer the summer overwhelm. Discover actionable tips for batching chores and errands, setting boundaries around screen time, creating "you" time, and organizing play zones to empower your …
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Real Evolution vs Ego Rebranding | The Reckoning Part 1
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17:35Is your personal growth real or just a marketing job? In this episode Dan Boyd challenges the ego’s habit of rebranding itself with trendy language. We dive into how the ego swaps “I’m too much” for “I have high standards,” trading messy behavior for spiritual jargon, while avoiding true evolution. You’ll learn why real evolution doesn’t need an au…
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Uncomfortable Wisdom: Introducing The Reckoning Series | Self, Society & Spiritual Growth
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8:02Are you tired of self‑help fluff and ready for a reckoning? This episode introduces The Reckoning, a 19‑part podcast exploring self‑awareness, society and spiritual growth. Host Dan Boyd, a retired Air Force civil engineer and previously licensed rehabilitation counselor, explains why it’s time to trade feel‑good healing for uncomfortable wisdom. Y…
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Self-Love & Body Confidence: Stop Comparing and Start Embracing You |E52
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24:45Hey, mamas! Last week, we talked about embracing our authenticity, sexuality, and sensuality, and this week, we're unboxing what it takes to have body confidence. Summer is here, and with it comes all the pressure and social media noise about the "perfect summer body." Let's be real—that's a bunch of bullsh*t. I don't believe in perfection; I belie…
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Body Acceptance and Gratitude Meditation M4
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24:41Hey beautiful Today, we're diving into a powerful mirror practice designed to help you feel secure and confident in your own skin. To get the most out of this special meditation, you'll want to find a quiet space where you won't be disturbed. Feel free to set the mood by dimming the lights, lighting some candles, or burning your favorite incense. A…
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Authenticity, Sexuality & Self-Love: Unboxing Your True Goddess Energy | E51
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33:23This week on Moms Unboxed, we're unboxing what it truly means to be authentic and own your sexuality and sensuality. For me, authenticity is about embracing who you are at your core—your personality, your values, and how you want to show up in the world. I'm sharing my personal journey of overcoming shame and repression, especially as a bisexual wo…
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Hot Summer Dates: Spice Up Your Relationship | E50
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22:26This week on Moms Unboxed, we're diving headfirst into some hot summer date ideas that will ignite that spark and bring your relationship closer. Are you ready to connect with your partner this summer? Or spice things up and do things that you haven't even thought of? Trust me, I've cooked up some seriously good ideas that I have to share with you!…
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Hello beautiful, On Moms Unboxed episode #49, "How do I get over a break-up" I promised you a meditation on healing your heart. In this meditation, we will be gently exploring the sacred space of your heart center. If you've been navigating the tender landscape after a breakup, feeling the lingering echoes of a past relationship, or simply carrying…
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How Do I Get Over A Break-Up: Release Your Ex and Heal |E49
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32:19Hello, hello, and welcome back to Moms Unbox! This week, we're diving deep into a conversation that's heavy, yet so vital: Releasing the Ex and Healing after a Breakup. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of infidelity, or you're realizing a relationship just isn't serving you anymore, this episode is your guide to the pressing question: How do…
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Can Your Relationship Survive Infidelity? A Path to Healing and Rebuilding |E48
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38:37Hello, mamas! This week on Moms Unboxed, we're tackling a tough but vital topic: infidelity. Can a relationship truly come back stronger after cheating? As someone who's been on both sides of infidelity, I'm sharing my personal experiences and a powerful roadmap from The Gottman Institute for rebuilding trust and connection. Drawing on insights fro…
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Embrace Your Fear With Compassion-a Guided Meditation for Inner Peace & Healing|M2
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14:51In this episode of Moms Unboxed, I've created a meditation that will take you on a journey with your fear. As promised from last weeks episode, "Overcoming Fear", I have created a meditation for you to help you understand your fear even more. What if we could approach our fears not with dread, but with a gentle, open heart? Grab your pillow and a c…
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Overcoming FEAR - Practical Strategies to Navigate Fear E|47
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44:33This week, we are talking about FEAR! I'm getting vulnerable about my own struggles with fear as my partner and I navigate new depths in our relationship. Whether it's the fear of starting a new job, leaving a partner, or that constant worry about our kids, fear can be incredibly crippling, leading to isolation, anger, and disruption in our lives. …
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Four Sexy ways to reconnect with your partner|E46
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45:04Welcome to Moms Unboxed, today we're diving deep into a topic that hits home for so many of us: reigniting and deepening the connection and passion with your partner with kids. Let's be real: once kids are in the picture, our relationships can often get pushed to the back burner. I know this intimately. As a mom who's navigated motherhood since 21,…
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Unspoken Truth: Connecting with your Partner|E45
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9:16Hey, Mamas! Today, on the "Unspoken Truths" segment we get real real about partnership connection. If you've felt your relationship shift, strain, or even break down after having kids, you are not alone. As a mom who's navigated motherhood since 21, blending families, divorce, and rediscovering passionate connection, I know firsthand the immense pr…
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Honestly Angry: Being A Mom Without A Mom and How I'm Coping |E44
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19:28Join my Moms Unboxed Facebook group for healing and more relationship topics to elevate your relationships! Hello beautiful, This week, I share my tough emotions and how to navigate anger. Ever have those weeks where you’re just… not okay? Where the depression creeps in, the anger builds, and you feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world? Y…
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Mom Triggers & Reducing Stress: How to find your calm + a simple breathwork practice that you need to try| E43
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23:06Join the Moms Unboxed FB Community for more conversations about Relationships, Intimacy, and Parenting! Hey mamas! Welcome back to Moms Unboxed! This week, we're diving deep into something every mother knows intimately: chaos. That feeling of overwhelm, stress, and anxiety that settles in your body and can impact everything from your patience to yo…
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Honesty for Moms: How to Build Trust with your Partner and With Yourself | E42
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26:53Join the Moms Unboxed Facebook group for deeper conversations on elevating your relationships, intimacy, and parenting. Honesty for Moms: How to build trust with your partner and with yourself. On this episode of Mom's Unboxed, I challenge you to look inward and explore your own honesty. Are you truly being honest with yourself about your feelings …
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Connecting to Intuition in Toxic Relationships with Jojo from the Inside Out Podcast | E41
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38:29Join Moms Unboxed Facebook Group for more conversations about relationships, intimacy, and parenting. Hey Mama, have you ever been there? Stuck in a relationship where you knew deep down something wasn't right? Maybe those little red flags started popping up, or that gut feeling was screaming, but fear or uncertainty just held you back? Trust me, y…
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6 Keys to Building Trust in Relationships |E40
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32:44Join my Moms Unboxed Facebook group for weekly live meditations and chats about topics on relationships, intimacy, and parenting. Hello Beuties, Have you ever been in a relationship where trust was broken? Perhaps you find it difficult to trust because of your past relationship? In this episode of Moms Unboxed, we have a very special guest, my brot…
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The Conscious Mom: Self-Leadership, Parenting, and Breaking the Cycle|E39
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27:27Join my Moms Unboxed facebook group for weekly live meditations and chats about topics on relationships, intimacy, and parenting. Hello Beauties, In this episode of Moms Unboxed, host I chat with moms on how to enhance self-leadership as mothers. Are you following in your parent’s footsteps? Perhaps you’re saying the same things your parents said t…
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Hello Beauties, I wanted to give a big thank you to my listeners! And an even bigger thank you to my Turkey Listeners who made it possible for MOMS UNBOXED to be the 111 Relationship Podcast listened to. My dreams are coming true! I love you all for making it possible to guide and elevate fellow moms and women! Also, I will be in Thailand for the n…
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A Moms Meditation Journey: Empowerment, Laughter, and Honest Conversation|E38
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31:39Join my Moms Unboxed Facebook group for weekly live meditations and chats about topics on relationships, intimacy, and parenting. Hello Beauty, In this heartfelt episode of Moms Unboxed, I dive into self-awareness through meditation, sharing personal revelations and emotional healing. I discuss overcoming weed addiction, struggling with self-care, …
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The brutal truth most people don't want to hear? They're stuck in the same cycles because they want the feeling of progress without doing the actual work. As another year begins, we witness the predictable pattern: ambitious resolutions set in January, abandoned by February. The gym empties out, vision boards collect dust, and excuses resurface lik…
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Unspoken Truth: Raising a child with disabilities is hard|E37
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11:38Join my Moms Unboxed facebook group for weekly live meditations and chats about topics on relationships, intimacy, and parenting. Hello Beauty, In this episode of Moms Unboxed, I speak honest and raw truths based on my own experiences. The unspoken challenges of raising a child with special needs. As a mother to a son with ADHD, autism, and opposit…
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Part 11 of 12: Beyond The Binary - Medication, Society, and Personal Agency in Mental Health
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16:36The medication debate in mental health isn't just frustrating; it's dangerously incomplete. Society has trapped us in a false binary: either psychiatric meds are life-saving miracle cures, or they're just crutches for people dodging responsibility. Reality lives in the messy middle. For some people with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disord…
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Unboxing Relationship Dynamics, Sexuality, and Gender Identity |E36
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42:53Unboxing Relationship Dynamics, Sexuality, and Gender Identity with special guest, Julius from the Kinky Campfire Podcast Join me this week as I unbox taboo topics with my special guest, Julius from “The Kinky Campfire Podcast.” Together we explore the intricacies of relationships, sexuality, and gender identity. I share my personal journey of embr…
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Part 10 of 12: The Bullshit of 'Their Truth' vs Reality
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10:38Believing something doesn't make it true. This simple fact seems increasingly forgotten in our era of "my truth" declarations, where personal feelings have somehow gained equal footing with objective reality. What started as a well-intentioned way to honor different perspectives has morphed into something far more troubling. We track the evolution …
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Part 9 of 12: The Right Question at The Right Time: Why Truth Hits Harder When You're Ready
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11:34Have you ever told someone an obvious truth, watched them reject it completely, then years later had them excitedly "discover" that same insight as if hearing it for the first time? This fascinating phenomenon reveals why humans struggle with uncomfortable truths and how genuine persuasion actually works. When we encounter information that challeng…
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Part 8 of 12: How to Spot the Moment You Are Becoming The Problem
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10:15Ever notice how it's always somebody else's fault? Our brains are masterfully designed for self-preservation, not truth-seeking. When relationships crumble, careers stall, or friendships fade, we're quick to point fingers everywhere but at ourselves. Yet the most powerful realization might be the most uncomfortable: if you keep experiencing the sam…
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Part 7 of 12: The Psychology of People Who Can't Take Accountability
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18:27Ever encountered someone who just won’t admit they’re wrong? In this episode, we delve deep into the psychology of accountability and explore the complex reasons behind why some individuals perpetually dodge responsibility. From fragile egos to deep-rooted fears that a mistake could unravel their identity, we illuminate the mental gymnastics these …
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Part 6 of 12: The Extremely Self-Centered-Vampire Myth
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12:22Have you ever felt drained after spending time with someone, as though they siphoned off your energy? This episode dives into the fascinating topic of emotional vampires, individuals who thrive on the energy and emotional investment of others without giving anything in return. We explore the signs of these toxic dynamics and provide insights on how…
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Part 5 of 12: When Strength is Just Noise
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12:51Step into a thought-provoking conversation about the narratives shaping modern masculinity in today's world. In this episode, we dissect the myths men tell themselves about strength and challenge the conventional wisdom that equates true masculinity with dominance or aggression. Through a critical lens, we examine the ongoing crisis of masculinity,…
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