Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton

This episode is an interview with Tej Wishah about her uncertainty as to whether there is a god or not. Tej shares some quality insight on what a definition of god might look like, but also holds space for unknowing and questioning of those answers.

Today's episode is another unreleased interview that my co-host Matt Guddat recorded for another podcast a few years ago. It’s an interview with Mufid Al Ismal about why he is an atheist and his reasoning behind not believing in God. It’s an excellent interview and I hope that theists, deists, atheists and every other worldview can listen with an open heart and an open mind to what is being said.

Today I’m sharing a special episode that my co-host Matt Guddat recorded for another podcast a few years ago but never ended up publishing. It’s an interview with Sarah Kennedy Norquoy about the evolution of her faith in God, leaving the church, and some of the unhelpful beliefs she has left behind. Sarah has a great way of expressing her love for her faith while also holding her beliefs lightly enough to be able to let go of anything that are causing more harm than good.

In today’s episode we are discussing the current recession happening in the world from the lens of Oliver Anthony’s explosive new single, “Rich Men North of Richmond”. If you haven’t already heard the song, I’d encourage you to watch the recording on YouTube before you listen to our discussion of it.

In today’s episode we do a deep dive on the rapidly expanding world of AI and machine learning. The discussion goes from things as simple as how we use AI in our everyday lives all the way through to what it means to be human. We also consider the possibility of a Singularity and if machine learning will ever be capable of consciousness or reproducing the human experience.

In today’s episode we are discussing the idea that the process of unknowing or questioning has been one of the best things that has ever happened to us. We go into our journeys through doubt, anxiety and fear of the great unknown, and where that road has led so far. This is a topic quite close to my heart and I loved having the opportunity to dive into it with someone who can hold space for difference of opinion and is able to appreciate detail.

In today’s episode we dive into the documentary Shiny Happy People which is centered on the lives of the Duggar family and their journey growing up in a large family with their childhood spent mostly in front of the camera. We use the documentary as a springboard to talk about topics like emotional regulation, religious trauma and how fear can be used as a weapon to maintain systems of control. If these are triggering topics for you, you might want to skip through sections or just skip it entirely.

In today’s episode I’m joined by singer, songwriter, poet and artist, Davy Bennett. This is a great conversation about the journey of being an artist and all of the insecurities that seem to come with the territory. Davy shares some of her struggles with vulnerability when sharing her art along with some steps she has taken to overcome them.

Our conversation with highly successful business entrepreneurs, Chris Renwick and Lucy Greenwood, discussing their journey as owners of the funky, ethical and inclusive clothing brand Lucy and Yak. This is such a fun discussion about how fulfilling life can be as a business owner, but also some of the extreme challenges that go along with the territory. Chris and Lucy have so much insight to share and we hope to get them back on sometime to carry on the conversation! 

Make sure to check out Chris and Lucy's podcast, Trust Yourself, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6An9fI3O8RJD9sZKdiqZDb?si=98b62ece20964b2c 

In today’s episode I’m joined by my co-host, Matt Guddat, for the first time this season! We cover a lot of topics, but mostly focus on the unseen darker moments of relocating your life to a new town, some of the early signs of burnout, and the ego’s reluctance to admit that it will soon be forgotten. Whenever I try to still my mind and seek quiet times of meditation, the mind is pretty quick to protest and revert back to getting lost in worry and the trance of thinking about what’s next. I love the way that meditation challenges that and reminds us of the beauty and peace found in quieting the soul.