Problematic Philosophies

Before this supply run I, personally, had no idea what the hell (or heaven? or limbo?) purgatory is! This episode will be part of a series, like all episodes on this godforsaken podcast. The series will explore religions across the world, Indigenous philosophies, death, the afterlife, reincarnation, and eschatology. All satire and goofiness aside, I encourage y'all to look into these religions and beliefs! Don't take my word for it. I do my best to look up information yet fact-checking is the best way to broaden our understanding of these topics :-)

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Citations

History Lists. “9 levels of Purgatory (Dante’s Purgatorio) https://historylists.org/ art/9-levels-of-purgatory-dantes-purgatorio.html (Accessed October , 2020)

Jonathan Malesic. Purgatory is other people on ‘The Good Place’ and ‘Forever’. America The Jesuit Review. https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/ 2018/12/28/purgatory-other-people-good-place-and-forever (Accessed October 6, 2020)

Amanda Chatel. What 7 Religions Think Happens After You Die. Bustle. https://www.bustle.com/articles/55208-do-hindus-believe-in-heaven-what-7-major-religions-believe-about-death-and-the-afterlife (accessed October 6, 2020)

Jacques Le Goff. The Birth of Purgatory (translated by Arthur Goldhammer). https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=4dzynjFfX7kC&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=purgatory&ots=V2nvasoGuc&sig=_6khgomyIuV4yTGjwEKahvoPouo#v=onepage&q=purgatory&f=false The third place pg 3-7. (Accessed October 6, 2020)

Takami Matsuda. Death and Purgatory in Middle English Didactic Poetry. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=ZHsz8o-xeE4C&oi=fnd&pg=PR7&dq=purgatory&ots=DLS5KUBxKv&sig=T-Ded3DWVBak2NECMuhPX2jUl68#v=onepage&q=purgatory&f=false The Doctrine of Purgatory and Late Medieval Attitudes Towards Death and the Afterlife. (Accessed October 6, 2020)

Stephen F. Teiser. The Scripture on the Ten Kings and the making of purgatory in medieval Chinese buddhism. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=BJVG5mnpnL0C&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&dq=purgatory&ots=C8ezbBfjKA&sig=2xIsyrYyk5gJ3gCD1NlubJ9fOoo#v=onepage&q=purgatory&f=false (accessed October 6, 2020)

Part 1 of a series on Sci-Fi and Fantasy stories. We're going to dive into the lore of these works of fiction as we analyze the characters, spot the themes, contemplate the allegories, and mold the motifs (probably, who knows!) Join me on my quest towards all things incredibly dorky, sometimes nerdy, a bit goofy, yet always doinky! 

Part 1 of 4? maybe 5? depending on how much time I have to spend on these subjects.

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Citations: 

The Lord of the Rings (film series). (2020, October 06). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_(film_series)#Production

Spark Notes. Lord of the rings. “Motifs”. https://www.sparknotes.com/film/lordoftherings/motifs/ (accessed Oct 4, 2020)

Hobby Lark fandom. JARROD1240. ‘Christian Symbols and Christ Figures in ‘The Lord of the Rings’. https://hobbylark.com/fandoms/The-Lord-of-the-Rings-and-Christian-Symbolism (accessed Oct 4, 2020)

Joseph Pearce. The imaginative conservative. ‘Is ‘The Lord of the Rings’ an Allegory?’. https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2016/05/lord-of-the-rings-allegory.html (accessed Oct 4, 2020)

Ever need a maternal guide for your trip? look no further! for 10 payments of $4.20, Britta Raci will be your gracious guide into the world of LSD for you and me! 

Britta Raci Is A Musician/Songwriter From The SFV. Raci Fronts The Indie Rock Band “It’s Butter,” As Well As The Alias For Her New Lofi Dream Pop Project, “Acid Mom,” A Project In Which She Openly Experiments With Psychedelics And Songwriting. Outside Of Music, She Works In The Legal Cannabis Industry In California.

Check her out on Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, and wherever else you may cross paths with her during your supply runs!

"Acid Mom" by Acid Mom (written by Britta Raci) on Spotify

It's Butter: "Drugs" by It's Butter

Oui'd. Satan's Cilantro. Lucifer's Lettuce. The Devil's Delight. These were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect DOINKS. But Professor Utonium accidentally Added an extra ingredient to the concoction-- Chemical X. Thus, The Zoinks were born Using their ultra-super powers

LSD, Acid, Shrooms, Peyote! 

Have dedicated their lives to fighting crime

And the forces of evil!

Q'ANON! The conspiracy that has saturated the great land of AmerikKka! (yes, we are aware the problematic host says "K-Anon" and they thought it would be humorous to do so. We have since let them go and now have positions open for a new host. Apologies.)

Look up yer own facts on this. Happy Trump COVID-19 2020!!!

Another risky supply run has Problematic Paul running into a man of many interests! Andre, the spell-casting and controller slapping entity. Some thought him a myth, others rather not remember the chaos he unleashed. Yet Paul, being an ignorant philosophy, approach the Wells with dubious delight. Here is: The Andre!

Andre:

Closet Dork Since ‘96.

Aspiring Game Developer.

Singer Of Dive At Dawn.

Will Kiss Your Dad.

Follow Andre on Twitter!

Follow Andre on Instagram!

Andre as Siren Of Decay on Youtube!

Siren Of Decay on Twitch!

Watch Dive at Dawns Official Music Video "Armor"

Dive At Dawn on Spotify

Let's Take A Trip Babey down the rabbit hole of adventures, zoots, zoinks, doinks, and existential terror as Connor and Draco revisit their experiences on the Good Ol' synthetic we know as "El Ese Dee". This podcast contains adult content and listener discretion is advised! Use wisdom and good judgment when partaking in any substance y'all! thank you!

About our lovely Guests that are joining me on my journey outside the bunker into the desolate lands without supplies but lots of funky fungi:

Draco

Is A 21year Old First Generation Romanian American From San Bernardino, CA. They're A Fortune Teller And Do 10$ Tarot Readings As Well As Tea Leaf Readings. They're Also The Lead Singer Of Local IE Band VVITCHHOUSE!

Draco on Twitter

Draco on Instagram

Connor

Is 22years Old Currently Living In The IE, They Play the Guitar In The Band VVITCHHOUSE But Also Play Bass, Guitar And Sing For Their Solo Music Glitter Beach As Well As Bass For The Band Through Dying Eyes. Connor Is A Avid Painter And Makes Music Almost Daily. 

Connor on Twitter

Connor on Instagram

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Signs Someone May Need Support

Suicide and self-harm are preventable mental health crises. We can be proactive by recognizing expressions of someone in distress.

A few types of warning signs are:

• Someone expressing feelings of being trapped, like there is no way out.

• Someone expressing hopelessness or stating no reason for living.

• Someone withdrawing from family, their friends, or usual activities they like.

• Someone talking or threatening to hurt or kill themselves.

These are only a couple of signatures, and there are different ways people exhibit pain.

How To Be Supportive

When someone experiences a mental health challenge, here is how you can be supportive:

LISTEN:

Let someone really express their experiences. Being someone they can talk to is essential when giving support.

BE NON-JUDGMENTAL:

Don’t criticize or minimize the way they feel. You may not be able to understand exactly what they’re going through, and that’s ok.

ASK WHAT, NOT WHY:

When you ask questions, avoid asking ‘why’ questions, and instead ask ‘what’ questions. Asking why can have a judgmental tone even if you don’t mean it that way.

GIVE INFORMATION - DON’T DIAGNOSE:

Don’t assume they have an illness or condition. Provide direction to resources that can identify and treat mental health issues.

ACT AS A BRIDGE:

You can connect someone to mental health resources. Resources include family, school guidance, mental health professionals, and organizations like HFTD.

TEAMMATE IN SUPPORT:

Being supportive doesn’t mean your duty is to ‘fix’ someone. Mental health is complicated and solutions aren’t overnight. As a teammate, the best support you can give is by being a trusting ear, helping to navigate resources, and acting as a source of encouragement.

Encouragement to recognize and remember that it’s ok not to be okay. Mental Health starts with a conversation and encouraging friends and yourself to take a screening. Help is closer than you think.

Resources

Christopher LeMark

Christoper LeMark, the founder of Coffee, Hip-Hop, & Mental Health - an amazing organization that has pivoted during the time of COVID to fighting hunger on the Southside of Chicago through multiple “Poverty is Violent” food drives throughout the summer.

https://www.auxchicago.com/anthologies-of-hope/christopher-lemark

Transgenerational trauma refers to trauma that passes through generations and in this week's episode, we discuss a wide variety of experiences from a panel of guests ranging from individuals whose ancestors were slaves to experiences of indigenous people, down to the nuanced experiences of immigration.

https://www.auxchicago.com/anthologies-of-hope/conversations-cafe-transgenerational-trauma-the-burden-of-inherited-pain

This week's Conversations Cafe episode explores a myriad of treatment options, including plant medicines (cannabis, mushrooms, etc.), as well as alternatives like ketamine treatments for depression and harm-reduction for individuals living with substance-use disorders. Our panel includes community members and professionals discussing these often unknown but available options for healing and management.

https://www.auxchicago.com/anthologies-of-hope/conversations-cafe-spark-the-conversation

Websites

U.S.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

https://afsp.org/

American Psychological Association

locator.apa.org/

Counseling services locator

Crisis Text Line

crisistextline.org

Text “ITSOK” to 741741 (available 24/7)

Mental Health America

mentalhealthamerica.net

Resources promoting mental health nationwide

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

1-800-273-8255 (TALK) - Press 1 for Veterans Line

The Trevor Project LGBT Lifeline

thetrevorproject.org

866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)

Available 24/7

Warmlines

warmline.org

Peer and Family mental health support by phone, weekdays M-F 5pm

CANADA

Crisis Services Canada

crisisservicescanada.ca

CALL: 1.833.456.4566 or TEXT: 45645

AUSTRIA

elefonseelsorge - Wien

www.telefonseelsorge

Mornings are for Coffee and Contemplation. The early mornin' cup o' Joe. The sweet elixir of the Gods. The bean juice. COFFEE! Where did it come from? Who discovered it? How can we brew it? Sit back and enjoy this episode with your favorite blend of beans and allow my knowledge to bloom and saturate yer beans! just don't spill your beans to me, I don't get paid enough to listen to people's problems nor am i qualified to do so.

Honorable Mentions:

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Carter Mugs - A mug-inspired mouth lets you access coffee’s full aroma and gauge the temperature before you drink. A tapered thin lip mimics a Cabernet glass to deliver coffee directly to your taste buds while also sitting comfortably on your mouth. True tasting ceramic coating. Coffee should taste how you intended. Unlike stainless steel, a ceramic interior keeps your brew free of odors, oils, and “old penny” tasting notes. 

Monty Milk Art Mugs - Latte, Cappuccino, Cortado, and Demitasse sizes! Their Black or white matte finish gives a sleek look to your setup and a hidden parabolic slope helps you Picasso your pour by lifting crema to the top without disruption.

There's also the STAGG Tasting glasses (that go very well for tasting craft beer or wine!), the PRISMO Aeropress attachment for pulling an espresso type shot with the aeropress, and the ATMOS airtight coffee canisters to preserve all yer precious beans. 

WPM Handle free latte art pitcher allows for more steaming and pouring flexibility for the barista.

DUNE Roasters Coffee Beans

A journey of mindfulness, kindness, and straight-up ZOOTED opinions theydies! We welcome Kianna Znika to the Podcast! About Kianna:

"My Name Is Kianna Znika And I’m Here For The Answers To The Universe. I Am Committed To Learning About Different Conspiracy Theories, Using Science And Logic To Explain Magick, And Constantly Rediscovering What It Takes To Exist As A Great Human Being. When I’m Not Lucid Dreaming And Finding The Spiritual Meaning Behind Everything, I Absolutely Love Writing, Taking Care Of My Many Plants And Pets, And Goofing Around With Music And Nature!"

Follow Kiana on Twitter @Lizardkween