Aliceanne recently read a big 'ol paper titled Knowing and Unknowing Reality by Dr. Tom Murray. The paper is a masterclass of the 4th Person Perspective--the developmental level that welcomes uncertainty and ambiguity. This is a humble party where curiosity and not-knowing are the primary mode.

For some, uncertainty evokes nihilism or cynicism--for others, excitement and wonder. There is not a genius on the planet that will not be humbled by a 5 year old asking "but...why?" after every answer. Eventually, we all run out of answers. The meaningful question to ask then is, "What do we do when we reach that place?"

From Sunday school songs about David and Goliath to Superhero movies to politics on the world stage, archetypes are under it all. But, what the heck is an archetype? And why should any of us who are not philosophers care at all?

Join us as we talk about where this term originated, how it's been understood through human history, and how we can engage with it in our everyday lives.

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We probably attempted to bite off more than we could chew with this episode. (But when has that ever stopped us?!)

Life is an experience of opposites. Light, dark; good, bad; right, wrong. Every one of us instinctively fights this substrate of life itself. We don't like things that feel bad. We see an enemy out in the world. There seems to be more than ever of that these days.

How can we hold the enormity of the suffering (and beauty!) of this world, while keeping our minds, eyes, and hearts open? It's a tall order!

We don't claim to have all the answers, but we did enjoy exploring a bit of this territory. We hope it touches something within you, as this difficulty and joy within each of us is a universal experience.

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Are the objects we perceive as "real" as they seem to be? And what could that possibly have to do with everyday human life?

For thousands of years, humans have been noticing something interesting about the nature of their minds. Modern science has been discovering the same thing, but about the physical world around us.

Emptiness simultaneously points to a void as well as an ocean of possibilities. Join us as we attempt to wrap our arms around the experience of emptiness that is as big as life itself.

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This week, we are stepping into a conversation about the deep current of our values and desires.

Many of us have gone through those abstract corporate values exercises, but values are far more central than a list on a wall. They are the "North Star" that helps us decide whether to move right or left in any given moment. But what happens when the values you’re living by aren't actually yours?

We often inherit a life—expectations, roles, and fears—long before we are able to choose one. We might be doing "everything right" and still feel a certain deadness inside, or find that our souls have gone quiet because we are living too far from our own center.

In this episode, we explore:

• Duty vs. Control: Unpacking the idea that "duty is ours and consequences are God’s" and how to let go of micromanaging outcomes.

• The Evolution of Value: Why it's okay (and natural) for values to shift from rigid childhood rules to dynamic, living "verbs".

• Coming Alive: Distinguishing between shallow surface cravings and the deep soul-longings that act as the animating force of our lives.

• The Gift of Heartbreak: How grief and loss often reveal what we truly love and what actually matters to us now.

Whether you are feeling stuck in a "trance" of cultural expectations or simply wondering where your "deep gladness" meets the world’s hunger, this episode is an invitation to reorganize your life around what makes you come alive. Because, as poet David Whyte reminds us, anything that does not bring you alive is simply too small for you.

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"...knowledge is limited...while imagination embraces the entire world..."

When Albert Einstein dropped that truth bomb, he wasn't just talking about physics—he was pointing toward a vital, often forgotten part of our human operating system. In a world that prizes the "rational" to the point of burnout, have we accidentally divorced ourselves from the very capacity that makes life feel meaningful? 

In this episode, we explore the Imaginal System—the bridge between the objective world "out there" and the subjective world "in here." We dive into why treating your body like a machine is a trap, and how the "transjective" way of seeing can turn a routine Monday into a fresh start. 

In this conversation, we wonder through:

• The $10,000 word for reality that might change how you see your morning coffee. 

• How a toddler’s curiosity about a Texas wildflower reveals the scale of our internal world. 

• The surprising connection between EMDR, ancient desert mystics, and the "sonar of the soul."

• Why "acting as if" your silverware is alive might actually be the most practical thing you do all day. 

Whether you’re battling a problem that logic can’t solve or you’re just tired of feeling like a "head being carried around by a body," this episode is an invitation to see again. 

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Is aging a problem to be solved, or an initiation to be entered?

In a culture obsessed with "age-defying" creams, AI-smoothed wrinkles, and the frantic pursuit of perpetual youth, we often lose the map to our own elderhood. This week on Remembering You, we explore the profound transition from the "first half of life"—focused on building identity and ego—into the spacious, often disruptive landscape of the second. 

Through the lens of hospice bedside vigils, shamanic "soul retrieval," and the internal parts of ourselves we’ve long exiled, we wonder: Is it possible to age with grace without an axe to grind?  We dive into the "holy fool" archetype, the evolution of the feminine voice in midlife, and the quiet, revolutionary power of an imagined grandmother’s council. 

How can we find presence when everything around us is so focused on productivity?

Everyone has heard about “the soul.”

But what the heck does that really mean?

Is it a religious concept?
A psychological one?
Something mystical?
Or just a word we inherited from antiquity?

In this episode we unpack the strange, slippery idea of the soul—and what people might mean when they talk about “doing soul work.”

Ryan shares the framework he grew up with inside the Christian tradition (body, mind, soul… and sometimes spirit), while Aliceanne reflects on why the concept confused her for years—and why she’s still not sure she's fully figured it out.

Turns out the conversation about the soul is less about certainty… and more about learning how to sit with open-ended questions that might not have a clear answer.

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Join us for a wide‑open journey into the heart of Big Bend National Park. In this special road‑trip episode, we take you with us—Jeep noise, canyon echoes, desert silence and all—as we wander through rugged mountains, river‑carved canyons, star‑strewn skies, and the inner landscapes that mirror them.

Across long stretches of highway and high‑desert trails, we explore the art of slowing down, listening deeply, and letting nature be the teacher. You’ll hear conversations about love, liminal spaces, boundaries, grief, soul work, perspective, partnership, and the kind of stillness you can only find under a vast desert sky.

From the wildness of the Chihuahuan Desert to the quiet of a sunset at our campsite… from a 10‑mile mountain climb to the soft landing of “one foot in front of the other”… this episode is an intimate, unscripted window into presence, being human, and remembering who we are.

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Content note / Trigger Warning: In this episode, we touch on the topics of rape and sexual assault. While the discussion is not graphic in nature, we recognize that these experiences are deeply personal and can be activating for some listeners. Please take care of yourself as you listen, or skip this episode.

Ever feel like you're either absorbing everyone else's emotions until you're completely drained… or you've built walls so high that even the people you love can't get close? 😅 Welcome to a deep, funny, and gently life-altering dive into BOUNDARIES — the invisible lines that let you stay connected without losing yourself.

In this episode, we unpack:

• ​Why boundaries feel like a developmental rite of passage (spoiler: adulting doesn't automatically grant boundary mastery)
• ​How your nervous system is the real boundary whisperer (tight shoulders? yucky gut? That's boundary data!)
• ​The art of the clean yes and the compassionate no (Jesus & Taylor Swift already agree: shake it off when needed)
• ​Real stories of messy boundary fails, corporate email creep, pushy "helpful" people, and the sacred middle way between rigid rules and anything-goes chaos
• ​Moving from people-pleasing goo → healthy interdependence (with accountability, because love without limits isn't love)

Whether you're burnt out from saying yes when your soul screams no, navigating toxic teams, dating in your 40s, parenting consent, or just trying not to let the dishwasher become a moral crisis... this one's for you.

Grab a breath, feel your feet, and join us as we remember the power of knowing where you end—and where wonder begins.

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