Best Talking Through The Haze Podcasts (2025)

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15 - How To Turn Your Normie Friends Into Full-Blown Otakus 23:07

29d ago23:07

23:07

Still got a friend who calls anime “just cartoons”? In this episode, I’m giving you the ultimate guide to converting your normie besties into full-fledged weebs—without scaring them off (too much). From beginner-friendly recs to shows you should never lead with, this is your anime starter kit for the uninitiated. *PLUS* Find out who won April’s ani…

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14 - You're Not Behind in Life - You're Arcing 24:19

2M ago24:19

24:19

If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “Shouldn’t I be further by now?” this episode is for you. Spoiler alert: You’re not behind. You’re just still in your arc. And trust me—it’s a good one. In this episode, we’re digging into that all-too-familiar feeling that everyone else is leveling up while you’re still grinding the tutorial. I’ll in…

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Anxiety Reliever and Reassurance in Unsettled Times - Sleep Meditation for Anxiety 35:00

3M ago35:00

35:00

In Anxiety Reliever and Reassurance in Unsettled Times, you’ll be gently guided into relaxation, easing anxious thoughts and bringing a sense of calm. Through soothing breathwork, body relaxation, and reassuring affirmations, this meditation will help you let go of stress and settle into deep, restful sleep. Let the gentle guidance and peaceful ima…

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13 - Stop Feeling Like an NPC and Unlock Your Main Character Energy 31:26

3M ago31:26

31:26

Look, I get it. Not everyone can be the overpowered, plot-armored, chosen one with perfect hair and a tragic backstory. But does that mean you have to live life as an NPC? Absolutely not. In this episode of ElevatedXOtaku, we’re breaking you out of background character jail with three tips to unlock your Main Character Energy. Feeling stuck in rout…

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Soothing Sounds - Heartbeat + Midnight Haze Music - Relax Your Anxiety and Fall Asleep 1:00:40

3M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Soothing Sounds for Sleep. This episode is sounds of a human heartbeat -and a dreamy, hazy music background. We hope this will help you sleep x GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING SLEEPY EPISODES, all 100% Ad-FREE in 2 Clicks for just £4.99 per month: Click HERE to start your FREE 1…

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12 - How to ACTUALLY Achieve Your Goals - Ft. Anime Recs to Inspire You 30:38

4M ago30:38

30:38

We're Baaaack! That’s right, nerds and nerdettes! Your favorite anime podcast has returned, and I’ve got a LOT to say. 😏 This week, we’re talking GOALS—because let’s be real, we’ve all made big plans and then abandoned them faster than Zenitsu runs from danger. But fear not! I’ve got 3 foolproof steps to help you actually follow through this time, …

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We’re Back, Weebs! New Games, Hot Takes, and Chaos Incoming! 1:06

4M ago1:06

1:06

Psssst....did you hear....? WE'RE BACK BABY!!!! I've dusted off the cobwebs, and I'm ready come out of hiatus with all new games, giveaways, and great anime themed self-improvement tips! Tune in on Friday 2/7 for our welcome back episode! I'm ElevatedXOtaku on everything - click the links below: Check out everything here: *LinkTree: https://linktr.…

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Dear Subconscious, Help Me Ease My Anxiety and Build Resilience - Sleep Meditation / Soother 44:54

4M ago44:54

44:54

This gorgeous bedtime soother includes a progressive muscle relaxation, to help relax your body. Then, when you are super relaxed, I read a message, from you to your subconscious mind asking for it to regulate it's threat alerts to you. Includes a subliminal countdown into sleep too. Please note: Muscle tensing should be minimal. Warning: Before st…

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Positive Affirmations for Your Root Chakra - Grounding and Anxiety Reduction Visualisation Soother 43:47

4M ago43:47

43:47

Relax and connect with your Root Chakra in this calming sleep meditation. Through grounding affirmations and soothing visualization, you'll release fear, feel supported and prepare for a peaceful, restorative rest. Sweet dreams! GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING SLEEPY EPISODES, a…

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Get Back to Sleep - Restful Place Visualisation. Short Bedtime Anxiety Soother to Send You Back to Sleep 25:12

5M ago25:12

25:12

Have this recording READY TO PLAY in case you wake up in the night. This recording is designed to help you drift back off to sleep if you have woken up in the night. Often when we have anxiety we can wake up, for what we feel is no reason. So this recording will guide you gently through a simple, mindful progressive body scan to help you drift back…

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Soothing Sounds: Cat Purring & Soothing Music: Anxiety & Stress Calmer 53:27

5M ago53:27

53:27

Cat Purring with Soothing Soft Music... Fall asleep to the sound of a happy cat next to you in bed. Brief talking intro only. According to research, "if a person suffering with anxiety listens to the sound of a cat’s purr it may help to distract from the source of their anxiety and will be calmed by the purring sound. Moreover, there are many stori…

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The Secret to Falling Asleep Incl. Progressive Muscle Relaxation - Bedtime Soother Session - Anxiety Relief 39:48

5M ago39:48

39:48

This bedtime soother includes a progressive muscle relaxation, to help relax your body, and a gently spoken reveal of the 'secret' to falling asleep, that eludes so many of us... while cunningly taking your mind off falling asleep! Warning: Before starting Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), it is recommended to consult with your General Practitio…

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Soothing Sounds for Sleep - Calming Beach Walk with Soft Sleep-Inducing Music. Anxiety-Reducing 53:19

5M ago53:19

53:19

This is a calming beach walk with soft sleep-inducing music - Soothing Sounds. Stroll along this sandy summer beach, absorbing the gentle, undulating waves and paddle a little in the clear, warming ripples, before they sink between your sandy toes, into the sand... GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONU…

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No.2 Positive Affirmations for Bedtime Anxiety & Negative Thoughts Relief - Bedtime Soother No.2 1:02:59

6M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

This dreamy bedtime soother, with brief body scan will help distract your mind from negative thoughts and move your mindset towards positivity and self-compassionate thinking. Listen to this every night for 10 days and then regularly, after that. GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING …

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I Can Fall Asleep EASILY at Bedtime. Body Scan + Anxiety-Soothing, Insomnia Hypnosis Session for Bed 1:01:48

6M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Enjoy the hypnotic suggestion and affirmations, for your subconscious mind to feed on, while you fall asleep. Suggestions made to you while you are in a half sleep state can have a powerful and lasting effect on your subconscious mind. This soother will not only take your mind off anxiety-provoking thoughts, but also remind your subconscious mind t…

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Soothing Sounds: Distant Thunder with White and Brown Noise for Bedtime Anxiety Distraction - Deep Sleep 1:31:28

7M ago1:31:28

1:31:28

This Soothing Sounds recording has soft sleepifying music with distant rumbles of thunder which are similar to Brown noise, with overlays of white noise too. Allow yourself to sink into these sounds.. as they carry you away into deep restfulness ... Please Note: Please consult your GP before listening to this recording. May cause ringing in the ear…

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Positive Thought Engagement - Cognitive Shuffle No.1 - Move Away From Anxious Thoughts - Bedtime Soother 45:16

7M ago45:16

45:16

This is a new idea for Sleep Like a Log; Positive Thought Engagement. (Cognitive Shuffle) This is where I use words that evoke and re-ignite positive experiences, so that your mind can disengage and distract itself from negative thoughts, feel uplifted and move into a much better place to be able to settle and rest for the night. GO AD-FREE! JOIN O…

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Settle into Bed and Tingle with Positive Affirmations & Paper Crumpling ASMR Sound 2Hrs Anxiety Relief 2:03:36

8M ago2:03:36

2:03:36

This is a new idea for Sleep Like a Log; to merge ASMR sound with music AND voice. I hope you like it! The affirmations are for positivity and letting go of your day (starting from approx. 6mins) Duration: 2 Hrs GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING SLEEPY EPISODES, all 100% Ad-FREE i…

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Drift into Deep Slumber by Counting Sheep + Gentle Body Scan - Guided Visualization for Anxious Thought Relief 51:21

8M ago51:21

51:21

This super-gentle visualization guides you through a full body scan, asking you to release tension in your mind and your body... and then moves on to a classic Counting Sheep imagery.... helping you drift away, deep into a good night's sleep GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING SLEEP…

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Positive Affirmations for Feelings of Love and Protection - Anxiety Reliever for Bedtime 49:54

9M ago49:54

49:54

This a super soothing affirmations episode for bedtime, focusing on love and protection while you fall asleep. Our Sponsor: SheppieFilms.com Are you or someone you know planning a wedding? Sheppie Films is your premier choice for stunning wedding videos across the UK and Europe. Visit Sheppiefilms.com and use code SLEEP20 when you enquire. GO AD-FR…

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Sam's Edible Misadventure: The Tale of the Dangerous Brownie 5:10

10M ago5:10

5:10

In this episode of Cannabis Stories, we follow a humorous and cautionary tale of Sam, a 30-something who tries cannabis edibles for the first time. Ignoring his friend Dave's advice, Sam consumes an entire brownie, leading to an intense and overwhelming high. The story chronicles his hilarious and panic-filled experience as he navigates the munchie…

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Mind's Eye COLOUR VISUALISATION - Guided Progressive Relaxation for Anxiety at Bedtime 49:29

10M ago49:29

49:29

This is a super soothing guided progressive relaxation for bedtime anxiety which uses color, in your mind's eye, to 'fill' your body with calming and healing color energy ..... Guided sleep visualisation (New & Improved version) GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING SLEEPY EPISODES, a…

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Creating Peaceful Presence with Mindful Breathing - Bedtime Anxiety Soother Session for Deep Sleep 44:12

11M ago44:12

44:12

I hope you enjoy this mindful body scan, with special attention to your breathing - helping you to focus on your chest rising and sinking... rising and sinking, and the indescribable presence that this creates. I have added some wave sounds at the end, to help you float away. GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA a…

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Get Back to Sleep - Dreamy Reverie. Short Bedtime Anxiety Soother to Send You Back to Sleep 22:46

11M ago22:46

22:46

Please have this recording READY TO PLAY in case you wake up in the night. This Get Back To Sleep recording is designed to help you drift back off to sleep if you have woken up in the night. Often when we have anxiety we can wake up, for what we feel is no reason. So this recording will gently help you drift back off, feeling safe, relaxed and reas…

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Positive Affirmations to Relieve Negative and Anxious Thoughts at Bedtime - Bedtime Anxiety Soother Session for Sleep No.1 58:46

1y ago58:46

58:46

Here are some more gentle and positive affirmations to help relieve your negative and anxious thoughts, helping you drift off into sleep GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING SLEEPY EPISODES, all 100% Ad-FREE in 2 Clicks for just £4.99 per month: Click HERE to start your FREE 14 DAY T…

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Bedtime Affirmations to Soothe Your Anxious Mind - Sleep Relaxation 52:09

1y ago52:09

52:09

Let your subconscious mind do all the work.. just lie there, relax and let the positive and soothing affirmations wash over you ... GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING SLEEPY EPISODES, all 100% Ad-FREE in 2 Clicks for just £4.99 per month: Click HERE to start your FREE 14 DAY TRIAL …

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Breathing Yourself To Sleep - Engaging Your Parasympathetic System to Release Anxiety 33:43

1y ago33:43

33:43

Breathe yourself into a deep restful sleep using this calming breathing technique.. with deliciously soothing music. GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING SLEEPY EPISODES, all 100% Ad-FREE in 2 Clicks for just £4.99 per month: Click HERE to start your FREE 14 DAY TRIAL (Cancel any tim…

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Gentle Sleep Affirmations To Send You Off To Sleep - Bedtime Anxiety Soother Session 27:51

1y ago27:51

27:51

Here are some gentle, tender affirmations to help you drift off to sleep... all blended into soothing and calming music. GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING SLEEPY EPISODES, all 100% Ad-FREE in 2 Clicks for just £4.99 per month: Click HERE to start your FREE 14 DAY TRIAL (Cancel any…

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Calming Your Worry & Doubt at Bedtime - Making Life Changes. Bedtime Anxiety Soother Session 49:54

1y ago49:54

49:54

If you are planning to make some changes in your life, perhaps to make your life more fulfilling, healthier or to gain a better work-life balance, then this meditation is for you, especially if you are worrying and doubting your decision. While this anxiety soother session sends you to sleep, it will also help allay your worries and doubts you migh…

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Find Stillness and Peace in Your Mind & Body at Bedtime - Bedtime Anxiety Soother Session 31:29

1+ y ago31:29

31:29

This is a slow and spacious meditation, to help you drift and sink down into a stillness, between my sleepy words, while you wait for unconsciousness to wash over you ... GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING SLEEPY EPISODES, all 100% Ad-FREE in 2 Clicks for just £4.99 per month: Clic…

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Sleep Like a Log Pure Relaxation - Progressive Body Scan Relieving Anxiety 1:12:26

1+ y ago1:12:26

1:12:26

This is a slow and easy progressive body scan, to help you mindfully check in with your body, from your toes to the top of your head, to release tension in your muscles.. Includes a rainy night and a mesmerizing countdown into a deep deep sleep state.. GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-RED…

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11 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! - My Top 5 Best Anime of 2023 21:28

1+ y ago21:28

21:28

Nerds and Nerdettes, we did it!!! We made it through 2023...mostly intact. Join me in listing *MY* top 5 favorite anime series of 2023, and in giving you an update on what's to come for the ExO Podcast ***Donate to the Animator Supporters Go Fund Me****: https://gogetfunding.com/the-new-anime-making-system-project-phase-2/ I'm ElevatedXOtaku on eve…

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Get Back to Sleep - Mindful Body Scan. Short Anxiety Soother Session to Send You Back into Sleep 20:04

1+ y ago20:04

20:04

Have this recording READY TO PLAY in case you wake up in the night. This recording is designed to help you drift back off to sleep if you have woken up in the night. Often when we have anxiety we can wake up, for what we feel is no reason. So this recording will guide you gently through a simple, mindful progressive body scan to help you drift back…

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10.5 - The Top 5 Family Friendly Anime - Anime 5x5 4:00

1+ y ago4:00

4:00

Tis that time of year again! When you're trapped in a house with your extended family, bonding over presents, eggnog...and disfunction. Well, how about this year, you bond over ANIME! Welcome to the Anime 5x5! Where I give you 5 points on an anime related topic in under 5 minutes. Email me or send me a DM if you have a topic that you want me to tac…

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10 - Beating Burnout - A Mappa Case Study 41:40

1+ y ago41:40

41:40

Are your eyes bloodshot like Choso? Are you falling asleep under your desk like Aizawa? Or maybe you’re wishing for a Zombie apocalypse like Akira? Well then, you may be suffering from burnout. But you’re in good company, because the entire Mappa team is right there with you. In today’s episode we’ll talk about ways to cure your burnout, AND ways t…

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Tis The Season Of Delays - Anime Merch Giveaway! 4:06

1+ y ago4:06

4:06

Here we are again, for another mid-season filler episode. And while it means missed deadlines and tight schedules for me, it means FREE ANIME MERCH for you! So subscribe, listen, and let's play a game! I'm ElevatedXOtaku on everything - click the links below: Check out everything here: *LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/elevatedxotaku •Visit My Website a…

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Get Back to Sleep - Counting Back. Short Sleep Meditation for Waking During the Night with Anxiety. 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

46:33

Have this recording READY TO PLAY in case you wake up in the night. This recording is designed to help you drift back off to sleep if you have woken up in the night. Often when we have anxiety we can wake up, for what we feel is no reason, but this recording will guide you to gently and slowly count back from 100 and settle you back into a deep and…

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9.5 - The Top 5 Unwritten Rules of Anime - The Anime 5x5 4:43

1+ y ago4:43

4:43

Death, Taxes, and Anime Rules...there are some things that you just can't avoid. And while I can't turn you into a vampire, or hide you from the IRS, I can give you the top 5 unwritten rules of anime, so you know what to expect. Welcome to the Anime 5x5! Where I give you 5 points on an anime related topic in under 5 minutes. Email me or send me a D…

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Sleep Like a Log Total Relaxation. Bedtime Anxiety Soother Session for Drifting Off 54:26

1+ y ago54:26

54:26

Sleep Like a Log total relaxation for sleep anxiety and nighttime anxiety. This bedtime anxiety soother session is a long progressive body scan and soft talking about sleep, and all the ways to fall asleep... followed by a descent down 10 steps. GO AD-FREE! JOIN OUR APPLE PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION! Sleep Like a Log EXTRA and get BONUS ANXIETY-REDUCING S…

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9 - Popping The Anime Cherry - Interview with The O Zone Podcast 1:14:18

1+ y ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Today's episode is something a little different - because I had the honor of being a guest on my new friends Podcast - The O Zone - aaaaand popping his anime cherry. If you want to hear all about it, take a listen. And if you'd like to check out more of The Ozone, follow the links below: The O Zone Podcast: •Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/…

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8.5 - The Top 5 WORST Anime Tropes - The Anime 5x5 5:20

1+ y ago5:20

5:20

We set the standard pretty high with our last 5x5 list, but this time, the bar is in hell. So let’s talk about the careless, the cringy, and the creepy. You know, the things that make you feel …a lil’ bit dirty for being an anime fan. The tropes that make you say “ok, but hear me out” when you suggest a new show to a friend. Welcome to the Anime 5x…

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The Pathway to a Sanctuary of Peaceful Dreaming, Sleep Meditation with Progressive Mindful Relaxation + Hair Brushing Sounds 49:47

1+ y ago49:47

49:47

This sleep meditation begins with a mindful progressive body scan, making sure your body is fully relaxed, one part at a time, followed by soothing encouragement to think happy thoughts.... recalling positively wonderful memories of past times, or dreaming of "heart-warming thoughts of fanciful imaginings"... anything to take your mind away from an…

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8 - Are You Afraid Of The Dark - Japanese Urban Legends and Anime To Give You Nightmares 21:27

1+ y ago21:27

21:27

Do you love anime? Do you love ghost stories? Well, how about we combine the two? Turn off the lights, and brace yourself for 3 terrifying Japanese Urban legends, along with 3 horror nine recommendations that we have you hiding under the covers. DONATE TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS: Live Stream starts 11/4, but you can donate from now until the end of th…

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Get Back to Sleep - Breathing + Affirmations. Short Sleep Meditation for Waking During the Night with Anxiety. 19:56

1+ y ago19:56

19:56

Have this recording READY TO PLAY in case you wake up in the night. This is the first of 4 Get Back To Sleep recordings, designed to help you drift back off to sleep if you have woken up in the night. Often when we have anxiety we can wake up, for what we feel is no reason, but this recording will guide you gently through a simple, soothing breathi…

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A Transformative Journey: A First-Time Cannabis Experience 3:59

1+ y ago3:59

3:59

In this captivating episode of "Cannabis Stories," host T. Alan introduces a guest whose life was forever changed by their first encounter with cannabis. As a self-described rule-follower, our guest, known as J, had long refrained from trying the herb due to societal stigmas. However, a magical summer evening with friends led to an unforgettable ex…

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The Irish Goodbye! ft CerVon Campbell 1:52:48

1+ y ago1:52:48

1:52:48

Rotting flesh, white women addictions, religion! Maybe we shouldn"t let CerVon talk for 2 hours. (jk bro)

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STOP Stinking Thinking and Think Friendly Thoughts - Allow Yourself to Dream. Guided Sleep Visualization 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

31:12

STOP Stinking Thinking and Think Friendly Thoughts - So often when we have nighttime anxiety, we allow our minds to jump onto a rollercoaster of negative thoughts, opinions and catastrophising about the future, which stops us drifting off into a comfortable sleep. This guided visualization / meditation encourages you to change this... abandoning st…

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First Date 6:17

1+ y ago6:17

6:17

Welcome, dear listeners, to another tantalizing episode of "Cannabis Stories." I'm your host, T Alan, and today's tale promises to be a riotous adventure through the world of first dates, laughter, and a dash of green magic. Picture this: a first date, two kindred spirits, and a shared love for cannabis. What could possibly go wrong, you ask? Well,…

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