Hey everybody. In today's episode we have special guest Alex Sierputowski. I went to college with Alex and he majored in Game Design at CIA. During the podcast we explore what it takes to be a game developer, what game design is, and the development process for board games vs. video games. Tune in for an information filled and creative episode.

Be sure to check out Alex's social media and link to his Kickstarter for his all new card game Snack Attack!

https://gamedirection.net/snackattack 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamedirection/snack-attack

https://twitter.com/gamedirectionus 

https://www.instagram.com/gamedirection_art/ 

https://www.emberwindgame.com

In this episode I speak about what it's like to be vulnerable as a man in society today. As men being vulnerable is shamed in society and I want to help us break that norm and habit. Being open and transparent is in fact courageous and brave and shows extreme confidence. It is not weak, feminine, or lame to talk about your feelings as a guy. Join me in this episode as I explore the world of the vulnerable man.

In this episode my friend Bryce and I explore what the super ego is, how it applies to all of us, and where it comes from. If you like learning about psychology and how people think tune in and listen!  I had a blast recording and I learned a ton by the end of the episode I recorded with Bryce. If any of my listeners want to be on the show as a guest please feel free to message me on instagram @filo.arts or tiktok @ filo_arts. Have a great day!

If you want to be happier and improve your relationships, cut down on sarcasm. Why? Because sarcasm is actually hostility disguised as humor. Many people who receive sarcastic comments feel put down and often think the sarcastic person is a jerk. “There’s a grain of truth behind every joke." I think we all need to work on being more aware of what we say and how we say it. It's crucial because we all want to form long lasting genuine relationships not ones built on superficiality and sarcasm. Tune in to learn more about when sarcasm goes too far and how to notice it before it's too late. Be sure to follow me on instagram and tiktok!

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Today I discuss how polarized America has become and consider if there is a way for us to become better about discussing controversial topics and unite as a people. We are the "United" States of America after all. I dive into some psychological reasons as to why we are so divided as a country and explore why it's so hard to get out of the black and white thinking that we've all grown accustomed to for years and years. Don't forget to follow me on instagram @filo.arts, tiktok @filo_arts, and on facebook @Filo Arts. Thank you for listening everybody and have a great day!

What's up everybody I hope you are all having a great week! In this week's episode I will be talking about why "keeping up with the joneses" is destroying peoples' lives and self worth. We have to be sure not to link our value in the material possessions that we own or want to own. This is especially a problem now with the rampant consumption of social media. Every single day we are blasted with info with how this person got a new car or how another person paid off their house. While these are things we should be proud of other people for it can be easy to become super cynical and want to compete with these people. Keeping up with the Joneses will never satisfy. As a whole we all need to learn to be more grateful for what we have instead of chasing the "new" thing every day.

Thank you for joining me today! We will be discussing the power of persistence. It is a crucial and essential skill we all need to practice in order to be successful in accomplishing our goals. I wanted to take the time today to personally talk about this because it can be very easy to give up and not want to continue our endeavors. We feel like we don't deserve success or that we're not good enough. All of these thoughts are trying to prevent us from living up to our maximum potential and are in part silencing the persistent voice inside of us.

Pride is something we all struggle with in some way. I recorded this podcast to not only provide myself with a better framework for overcoming pride but for my listeners as well. It's such a temptation to always want to be right and to stand victorious in a debate. We have to ask ourselves is it feeding our heart or our ego? In today's episode I go over 10 tips to control pride when we feel it brewing inside.

Today I have Joseph on the podcast to talk about his book that he's been writing for the past several months. His book is entitled Follow. Follow is about developing and cultivating healthy rhythms, practices, and habits that will help you become the person you were created to be and desire to be. We thrive by following (1) the rhythms we create and (2) the good plans God has for our life. His book will cover what rhythm is, how to create rhythm in specific areas, and how these principles apply in various stages of life. Join us for the discussion of the process of writing his book, why he chose to write a book and how you can learn more about this amazing author! 

If you are interested in following Joseph on his journey you can find him on instagram @josephtolonen_writer and support his book on indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/follow-by-joseph-tolonen#/

What really is toxic positivity? In this episode I explain exactly what this is. It's something I was unaware of for a while. I knew of it, I knew the feeling, but I really didn't know it was an actual thing. Join me in this episode as I discuss toxic positivity and how we can all be more transparent and empathetic with those around us.