HOLD ON TO YOUR SPICES YOU SEXY CULTIST CAUSE THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT: DUNE

In honor of the upcoming movie adaptation of the cult-classic sci-fi book series, DUNE (written by Frank Herbert in 1965) and the 20th Century Movie adaptation "Dune" (Dir David Lynch in 1984). 

DUNE is a landmark of soft science fiction. Herbert deliberately suppressed technology in his Dune universe so he could address the politics of humanity, rather than the future of humanity’s technology. The story addresses the politics of humans and is a timeless reflection that can be set in any time period (Dune just happens to be set in a futuristic sci-fi universe). 

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I step out of the bunker into some toxic air and a moment to reflect. This episode will focus on our intimate connections as we weigh the balance of our relationships. Trauma bonding is characterized as loyalty to a person who is destructive. Despite the term “bonding” having a positive connotation, the act of trauma bonding is anything but that. Trauma bonds are both unhealthy and dysfunctional. 

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Citations

Patrick J. Carnes. “Trauma Bonds”. https://healingtreenonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Trauma-Bonds-by-Patrick-Carnes-1.pdf (Accessed December 6, 2020)

@dimplepuinjaabi. Instagram. “Trauma Bonding and how to identify it”. https://www.instagram.com/p/CD9M7T-jdBv/ (accessed December 6, 2020)

APA. Post traumatic Stress Disorder. https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments (accessed on December 13, 2020)

Bubblesandquotes. Instagram. “Trauma bond | True Love”.  (Accessed December 28, 2020)

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It’s 1959 in Soviet Russia. An eager group of university students in their 20’s and ONE SINGLE 38 YEAR OLD assembled for a skiing expedition across the Northern Ural Mountains in Sverdlovsk Oblast, SOCIET UNION. The group’s bodies were discovered and was followed by an investigation by Soviet authorities who determine that six had died from hypothermia while the other three showed signs of physical trauma. 

One victim had a fractured skull; two others had major chest fractures, while another victim had their eyes gouged out, or perhaps a ceremonious enucleation of their eyes? Hmm?? 

And the final victim had their tongue MISSING.  Just lost! Completely fell out and ran off! Radiation Poisoning??

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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...

We are lightyears away from the bunker this series. Entering the ever-expanding galaxy of the force and enigmatic lore of the universe it resides in. Scoundrels, padawan learners, bounty hunters, fellow nerf herders, and scruffy looking cult followers: Star Wars 

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Directed by Stanley Kubrick, this 1980 cult classic is a maze of metaphors for American colonization, manifest destiny, lust, deception, lies, toxic masculinity, and DEATH. This is one of many, many, many episodes on Horror and Death. Please, I beg of you, enjoy this episode of one of my favorite classic horror films: The Shining

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A man of many talents

The figure of speech "Jack fall trades, master of none oftentimes references a person who has dabbled in many skills. The shortened version "Jack of all trades” is often a compliment for a person who is good at fixing things, and has a piece of very good broad knowledge. They’re known to be a master of integration, as such an individual who knows enough from many learned trades and skills to be able to bring the individual’s disciplines together in a practical manner.

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Some can interpret the white walkers and their Endless night and winter as an excellent metaphor for climate change and the public and political will to do anything about it. I, Problematic Paul, don't believe in climate change nor do I understand critical analysis. Swiggity swellegory, let's get into allegories! Hope y'all enjoy this episode!

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Part of the series on Death, The After-life, and Horror:

The dead can only retrace their steps, hoping they’ve lived enough good moments to linger in. The Haunting of Bly Manor has a humane and bittersweet approach by directly addressing the nature, and the purpose, of grief. 

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Citations

van Rijn et al, 2011. Decapitation in Rats: Latency to Unconsciousness and the ‘Wave of Death’. PLoS One. 6(1): e16514. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3029360/

Norton et al, 2017. Electroencephalographic Recordings During Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapy Until 30 Minutes After Declaration of Death. Can J Neurol Sci. 44(2):139-145. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28231862

Vrselja et al, 2019. Restoration of brain circulation and cellular functions hours post-mortem. Nature. 568, 336–343 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1099-1

Ways to Practice Shadow Work

From @the.holistic.psychologist on Instagram

1. Notice when you have feelings of jealous and ask yourself: What do I feel “have” that I feel I’m lacking?

2. Notice how often you give advice and why you are giving it (There will be clear patterns)

3. Journal or take notes in your phone daily around how you speak about yourself (this helps you understand your care and limiting beliefs)

4. Become aware of the way you speak about others (this helps you better understand any attachment trauma)

Citations 

Dana Brooke Thurmond. “The influence of Carl Jung’s Archetype of the Shadow On Early 20th Century Literature. https://scholarship.rollins.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1031&context=mls (accessed on August 28, 2020)

Ruiz, M. (2017). MASTERY OF SELF: A Toltec guide to personal freedom. Retrieved October 4, 2020.

Jung, C.J. (1959) Good and evil in analytical philosophy.

Jung, C.J. (1938). Psychology and religion. Binghamton, NY: The Vail-Ballou Press, Inc.

Siegel, R.D. (2010). The mindfulness solution: everyday practices for everyday problems. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.

Laura K. Schenck, Ph.D. Mindful Muse. “Identity & Accept Your Shadow Self”. https://www.mindfulnessmuse.com/individual-differences/identify-accept-your-shadow-self (accessed on August 28, 2020)