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Today we're talking about video games and how the medium allows for an expansion of storytelling and experiences. However, just like anything else, it can be abused. So let's talk about how we can get the most out of video games.

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Fear is a tricky concept, especially in the world of Coronavirus. Fear can keep us from going forward, can shell is up or make us run away. The challenge, however, is that fear can also be a valid motivator. You can't have bravery without fear to face and expressing fear is an important first step to strengthening yourself. We also reference the enneagram and how it relates to the behavior of the United States of America during this pandemic.

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We all grow up with different versions of what it means for the world to be saved. Some of us think we need buckle down and do more of what we're doing, others feel we need massive change. And while there are elements to each that are true, the real issue is understanding what kind of work we need to do to eventually meet in the middle and focus our energy in the right direction. I primarily focus on American Politics in the episode but I hope it's enough to translate to your part of the world. If not, let me know what you feel needs to be addressed within yourself.

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My brother passed away a few weeks ago and I took a bit of time off from my youtube channel to process some of the grief of that loss. This episode is about sharing this process, especially for me as an INTP, and what we can all do to properly grief in the most extreme or even simple losses that we need to spend time dealing with.
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Whether we're dealing with mental health issues or looking at the world's challenges, there are moments when we tend to get stuck. Today on the show, we're using spiral dynamics to talk a bit about identifying when we get stuck and what to do next. How we can stop judging ourselves in order to face forward and move forward? How can we stop attaching acknowledgement to judgement? 
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During this very important #blacklivesmatter movement there has been a struggle with identifying how we can best support others and ourselves in the midst of this movement. One of those very important ways is to ground ourselves within our sense of self. That means that if we are not honoring who are and grounded in who we are it becomes very difficult to provide the support we can for others. This episode breaks that down. http://www.dopeamine.life/profilingsession

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This is a quick episode in support of George Floyd and #blacklivesmatter. Throughout the discussions I've had online so far, it's clear to me that I want to support and nurture direct and logical leadership. That we get caught up in blurry lines and vague assumptions or implications. If we can be clear, we can know where to go from here. We also talk about roles in leadership as a developing person.

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On this episode we dive into cynicism. What is cynicism? What does it mean? How does it show up and is it useful?

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https://www.dopeamine.life/post/what-is-cynicism-trying-to-tell-us

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I've noticed an influx of people on twitter and in the comments of my videos and podcasts expressing solidarity for what they experience but also including judgment with their acknowledgement. This episode is meant to help point some of that out in you to begin noticing your criticisms but not applying them to your identity.

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My older brother passed away suddenly. I wanted to share some of my thoughts and support those also grieving.

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