Surviving Empathy

On this super fun and thoughtful episode Rebecca and I talk about getting older, and how age has this tendency to kill our motivation and productivity. We'll talk about jealousy and regret, and how when that festers it turns into poor mental health if not handled properly. We'll talk about our own aspirations and dashed dreams, and how to serve your own life and productivity, and how we might stay properly motivated despite setbacks, getting older, or facing defeats or failures. At the end of the day, there's a technique to aging gracefully and we'll talk about it!

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On this exciting and fun episode, Rebecca and I try to tackle the alpha male phenomenon, as well as talk about toxic people, how to identify it, and what to do about it. Then lastly, we'll try to figure out how we might be able to allow a little bit of wiggle room for struggle and imperfection when people aren't ok, with so many people now going through something. As well as how we might improve our culture to be a little less reckless and harsh with one another, since most people deal with so much. To become more kind, more fun loving, more humorous and a little less critical and harsh towards one another as we fight for our right to exist, and fight for a better, more equal and fair society.

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On this different kind of episode, I speak from the heart about my own personal mental health and feelings lately, as well as some show news and updates. Then, I try to explain some things about ourselves, our mission and intentions, and to clear the air about my irreverent and jokey attitude at times. To hopefully get some newer listeners to the show to understand the reason behind that. At the end of the day if we are going to improve and grow, we must let people be themselves and express themselves in their own unique way, because all people need to be allowed to be their truest self in order to find happiness, balance, and catharsis. We must embrace each other and our differences, treat one another as we want to be treated, appreciate our differences, and try not to hold one another to perfect standards, but allow folks off the hook. To be forgiving and helpful towards each other, especially when someone is hurting or in crisis. To truly be there for each other, be kind, and be forgiving, especially when we're not doing so well. People need help, and we must unite to make this world feel like a better kinder place. Sure, I get a little irreverent or silly from time to time, but the point isn't about being cruel, the point is that we have to balance toughness and kindness in a challenging and scathing world. To be both tough and kind, to let the right ones in, and to discard that which doesn't serve our wellness or betterment. In this world, it's better to kill with kindness than hurt with judgment and harshness.

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On this fun socially minded episode we review the new hit show Star Wars: Andor, as well as talk about the causation of the war between the Empire and the rebels, and how we might view it and relate it to the real world in the here and now, and how we might learn to fight for a better fairer world without losing grips on our happiness and balance. We as a culture today should always try to elevate our understanding of social justice and fighting for systemic change and betterment, while fighting against the status quo of corporate and political corruption or upheaval, and maximizing our understanding of our rights and right to exist. To fight the good fight for humanitarian and ethical pursuits for us regular average folks, but doing so in a way that takes care of our mental health and does not fill our life up with anger, hate, or frustration. But rather, learning to fight the good fight and maximizing life, robust health, and a positive and strong mentality that endures in a world that's not always so fair or on the up and up.

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Calling all empaths, sensitives, emos, introverts, creative and soulful types, this episode is for YOU! On this thoughtful, more sensitive episode, we talk about how to live in the hectic, sometimes hateful times today in a capitalistic society, and to find balance to satisfy your soul in an appreciable and meaningful way that scratches that emotional and existential itch, to maximize your life and be your best and truest self. To find clarity, power, and purpose, while eliminating hate and chaos from your life.

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On this fun and thoughtful episode Rebecca and I dive into relationships, arguing, and how to not only recover from that in the relationship, but also, how to get better at not hurting one another, as well as, finding ways to not let life's inherent hardships and awfulness continually make us feel weakened to the point of blow up or blow out. We also talk about Rebecca's landmark 50th birthday, which is hard to believe because we're so young at heart! Also, our Portland trip. Then, how to allow ourselves to pick up the pieces to arrive at a place of kindness, temperament, and comfort, happiness, and security that can endure in the long term. It's fun to be back! Hope you all are well!

Bry

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On this thoughtful episode, Rebecca and I announce the new podcast & YouTube show Bry's Food for Thought! Then we go into the post-holiday blues, and how do we get the year off on the right foot, despite feeling sort of uggo about winter and post-holiday letdown., Then we'll talk all about my newest TV viewing addiction, scammers and scam baiting, a phenomenon where scammers, mostly from countries like India try to scam old people, the vulnerable, and those technologically disinclined folks out of thousands of dollars, if not their entire life savings! We'll discuss the details of the scams, those who are most vulnerable, and the counter-initiative by YouTubers who take on these scammers, called scam baiting, where they essentially collect evidence, annoy, and try to discourage and levy information to discourage and get law enforcement to shut these scammers down. But because of lax laws, bribes and payoffs, and India's inherent corruption, sometimes they aren't always caught or disincentivized as they should, but they simply relocate and start up again. We'll break down these scammer's methods, as well as how Youtubers, scam baiters, and regular people can fight back and empower themselves to not get duped, as well as finding ways to not generalize about Indian people just because of a handful of bad eggs doing bad things. We'll also talk about how much fun it is to watch, but just how serious and dangerous this type of thing is!

Then in part 2 we'll pick up the conversation about regressive systems and fighting to move society forward. We'll also talk about some very encouraging new scientific research about how we might one day soon be able to hack our brains through science, to discover the root causal link between depression and a lacking in motivation and ambition, to find a way to hack our brains to not lose ambition during depressive episodes. Then, our Wednesday review of the hit Netflix show based on The Addams Family, and the positive message it sends about being yourself and letting people be different, and to embrace your innner-wierdo in essence! Lastly, we'll wrap things up by talking about how to live in an often exploitative, sometimes unkind and unfriendly society, and how we might keep our productivity, positivity, joy, and kindness at the forefront of your lives despite the inherent mediocrities and perils of the modern living in the "modern" world. Thanks so much for your friendship and support, we'll be back to season 5 of this here Surviving Empathy in just a couple of weeks! Do look out for the new YouTube show and podcast Chef Bry's Food for Thought! at https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedy/featured, as well as movie and paranormal TV reviews on the Chef Bry Comedy YouTube channel! We're looking to have a lot of fun, but to also help folks and try to make some good in this world the best way we know how! Thanks for being a part of our effort, to be down to earth, fun loving, intelligent and sensible people who are committed to building bridges, coalitions, and a sense of community and good cheer, and to help folks navigate this big unusual but oftentimes beautiful world together! Please come on over to the YouTube channel and subscribe, it's totally free and helps us out tremendously! Links are down below! Here's to new better things, and happy new year everyone!

Bry and Rebecca

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On this thoughtful episode, Rebecca and I announce the new podcast & YouTube show Bry's Food for Thought! Then we go into the post-holiday blues, and how do we get the year off on the right foot, despite feeling sort of uggo about winter and post-holiday letdown., Then we'll talk all about my newest TV viewing addiction, scammers and scam baiting, a phenomenon where scammers, mostly from countries like India try to scam old people, the vulnerable, and those technologically disinclined folks out of thousands of dollars, if not their entire life savings! We'll discuss the details of the scams, those who are most vulnerable, and the counter-initiative by YouTubers who take on these scammers, called scam baiting, where they essentially collect evidence, annoy, and try to discourage and levy information to discourage and get law enforcement to shut these scammers down. But because of lax laws, bribes and payoffs, and India's inherent corruption, sometimes they aren't always caught or disincentivized as they should, but they simply relocate and start up again. We'll break down these scammer's methods, as well as how Youtubers, scam baiters, and regular people can fight back and empower themselves to not get duped, as well as finding ways to not generalize about Indian people just because of a handful of bad eggs doing bad things. We'll also talk about how much fun it is to watch, but just how serious and dangerous this type of thing is!

Then in part 2 we'll pick up the conversation about regressive systems and fighting to move society forward. We'll also talk about some very encouraging new scientific research about how we might one day soon be able to hack our brains through science, to discover the root causal link between depression and a lacking in motivation and ambition, to find a way to hack our brains to not lose ambition during depressive episodes. Then, our Wednesday review of the hit Netflix show based on The Addams Family, and the positive message it sends about being yourself and letting people be different, and to embrace your innner-wierdo in essence! Lastly, we'll wrap things up by talking about how to live in an often exploitative, sometimes unkind and unfriendly society, and how we might keep our productivity, positivity, joy, and kindness at the forefront of your lives despite the inherent mediocrities and perils of the modern living in the "modern" world. Thanks so much for your friendship and support, we'll be back to season 5 of this here Surviving Empathy in just a couple of weeks! Do look out for the new YouTube show and podcast Chef Bry's Food for Thought! at https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedy/featured, as well as movie and paranormal TV reviews on the Chef Bry Comedy YouTube channel! We're looking to have a lot of fun, but to also help folks and try to make some good in this world the best way we know how! Thanks for being a part of our effort, to be down to earth, fun loving, intelligent and sensible people who are committed to building bridges, coalitions, and a sense of community and good cheer, and to help folks navigate this big unusual but oftentimes beautiful world together! Please come on over to the YouTube channel and subscribe, it's totally free and helps us out tremendously! Links are down below! Here's to new better things, and happy new year everyone!

Bry and Rebecca

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On this fun holiday bonus edition episode, we talk about a particular grinch that tried to steal away our joy and Christmas spirit, and what we did about it! Then, we talk all about what the spirit of energy is intention is all about, and how we plan to lean into that as we move onward and upward to new, scary, but exiting new things. Do be sure to look out for the new YouTube channel @chefbrycomedy, as well as the short form podcast and YouTube program, whose name is yet to be determined, as well as new episodes of Surviving Empathy right here! Merry Christmas everyone!

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Part 2 of 2. On this super mega show, we talk about all of the topics we didn't get to in season 4, from mental health to life to the paranormal, this one has it all! Thanks so much you guys and gals out there who've taken an intertest in us and have become our friend. Thank you also to those shy types who dare not show themselves to us, you're very loved and appreciated as well! See you in season 5 in January after the holidays! Also, look out for our YouTube channel Chef Bry Comedy, look out for paranormal tv and movie reviews, and other fun stuff! Also, our other short form podcast coming, name yet to be determined! We than you all for helping us get there and stay sane in this weird wild world. We love ya!

See you guys in January!

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