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- Do Ghosts Exist?! We Think So, Here's Why!
On this fun and inquisitive episode Rebecca and I tackle the age-old question, is the paranormal a real thing and do ghosts exist?! We've done our research on the subject throughout our lifetime, as well as found some articles on the subject, and we have come to the conclusion that there actually might be something there beyond nothing. Meaning, after all other possibilities have been exhausted, there still exists evidence of something that defies rational explanation.
A lot of times people mock us or think we're weird when we refer to ourselves as empaths, but all that means really is that we pick up on energy, emotions, intentions, and sometimes entities (whether living or dead!), and there's nothing inherently weird about that! In fact, I suspect most people pick up on little things like that! Have you ever thought someone was standing behind you despite not hearing or seeing anyone? You turn around to see and sure enough you sensed someone's presence! Well, if you have ever done that, you may just be an empath! As realized empaths, we have always been a little bit different, and sometimes we have been judged and ridiculed for admitting such things. But there's nothing weird or pseudoscience about it. All it means is that we've come to the realization of our own personal sensory sensitivity, that we sense energy and vibes, and now practice mastering it in order to harness our knowledge and sensitivity toward the betterment of ourselves and others for the best outcomes.
On this episode we talk about being empaths, as well as whether or not the paranormal is real or is it overblown nonsense or somewhere in between? Please come on over to our social media found down below in our links and tell us about your own empathic sensitivities, or your experiences stories about the paranormal! If you like the work we're doing and the mission we are on to bettering mental health for regular people, and creating a better and kinder world, please share this podcast, consider being a patron on Patreon, or pitch in to our tip jars on my Link Tree so that we can grow, get sponsors, and get awesome enough to succeed at the thing we love, which is helping people and creating more joyful outcomes in our society!
Please enjoy!
-Bry
Links
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1 hr 42 min - Protecting Your Empathic Heart from TMI Out ThereOn this very personal and in-depth monologue, I talk about the prevailing things most people are dealing with today. From social media hysteria to intrusive attitudes and behaviors to divisive politics, it's no wonder we become desensitized to the destructive influences in our culture today and start to tune out. Here I speak very candidly about how to tune in just enough, to learn how to tune out of that which doesn't serve your good mental health, and how to keep balance in your media and social media consumption, as well as how to "gut check" yourself to make sure you are keeping your personal priorities intact. I speak about celebrity and influencer culture, and how to learn to be above the influence when it comes to extremist attitudes and the greater social media frenzy. I speak to my empaths, depressives, introverts, and just plain old regular good people, who are simply looking to find balance in the never-ending lunacy that is living as a human being in the modern world. To find clarity in the insanity that is the modern world, and why Rebecca and I don't waver in our activism and standing up for what's right and good in this world. Sure, we want to remain objective and neutral as much as we can, but sometime neutrality is akin to not doing anything at all, so we must decide what side to take when the choice isn't always so clear.
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1 hr 35 min - Spooky Halloween Top 5 Lists!
On this fun and humor filled episode Rebecca & I slow things down from our usual in-depth discussions to celebrate the Halloween season with our spooky Halloween Top 5 lists! We've got horror movies, costumes, candies, and more! I always run long when I'm having fun, sorry about that! But I think you'll find the campy spooky fun a great way to lift your spirits for the Halloween season! Please enjoy!
Links
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1 hr 58 min - Empaths v The World, Self-Assessment & Reflection, & Keeping Your Humor & Heart First
On this episode I woke up feeling grateful for a great many things. Despite all my problems, despite all the world's wrongs and ills, despite hardly anyone helping me or anything going my way, sometimes you just wake up with an attitude of gratitude for no reason at all. Just the fact that you're still alive, healthy, and free is enough to be grateful because you know you're still healthy and free enough enjoy this life and to continue searching for what matters most to you. At the end of the day what separates lifelong joyful people and lifelong instigators, haters, and miserable people comes down to one thing; thinking the right thoughts and having the right attitude. On this long rambling but fun and inspirational episode, I talk about the handful of life advice that works for me in keeping life happy, empowered, functional, and free. Empaths and sensitives especially have had to learn how to get along in a world that doesn't relent to accommodate their nuanced sensibilities. Instead, we as sensitives must learn how to fit into the real world, to identify dark triad people from light triad people, and to find the inner-strength and toughness to not only make our mark in this life, but to find a sense of calm, love, and joy that endures. This episode explores all of the elements that helped me figure out who I am, what I am doing, what life is, and to find the confidence and joy to keep on going despite disappointment, depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts trying to get in the way. This episode is about identifying what life is, what people are, letting the right ones in, setting boundaries, and closing the door to bad/immature/the wrong people and things when you're ready to finally expand your life and take life to the next level.
Links
https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedy
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1 hr 47 min - Hellraiser 2022 Review, The Munsters 2022 Review, and FINALLY Our Thoughts on Get Out 2017
On this light and fun episode Rebecca and I review the movies Hellraiser 2022 on Hulu, Rob Zombie's The Munsters 2022 on Netflix, and the smash hit Get Out from 2017 which we finally watched! We talk about what Hellraiser lore, and what the lore symbolizes and is all about. Then, what Rob Zombie got right and horribly wrong in his love letter movie to the Munsters TV show, and then finally, the social commentary of what Get Out is trying to say about us a culture. Have a great weekend you guys!
Links:
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1 hr 16 min - The Pros & Cons of Being a Social Animal, Friendships & that World Out There, & Finding Your Identity & Worth in the Power Struggle that is Life
On this insightful and in-depth episode, we try to learn more about ourselves as a species as social animals. The pros & cons of being a social creature as these complex beings in these complex times, which certainly has its set of good and bad aspects to it. From our interpersonal relationships to how we are treated in the world out there, this episode is all about finding your clarity and worth in that unbeknownst-to-us power struggle that is life and finding redemption in fighting for our worth. To finding ways of gut checking ourselves in order to finding the right people, jobs, and situations that are good for us, while limiting the unnecessary hardships, drama, and undue competition and chaos in our modern word today. We'll talk about class systems, social norms, and people who may not have our best interests, and how we often succumb to being outclassed, outsmarted, and overruled by various people and systems, and how we might identify and fightback that aggression in a world that may not be actually trying to destroy us, but it certainly often feels like it sometimes!
Links:
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1 hr 55 min - Politics, Cultural Differences, Bridging the Ideological Divide, & the Problem with our Political LandscapeOn this difficult episode Rebecca and I try to tackle politics in the fairest and most honest way that we can. Of course, it's impossible this day and age to be completely neutral when you have your own set of experiences and preferences. We wanted to talk about what's going on out there and how we can find the truth in a sociopolitical culture where it's hard to know what's really going on, and how one might find clarity, balance, and hope when there's so much ugliness in our political landscape. By the end, we wanted to leave you with what we think people can do to be politically energized without it killing your mental health or friendships with those who are politically different from you.
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1 hr 45 min - Seeking Something Spiritual & Meaningful Amongst a Culture that Appears to Have Lost its Guiding PrinciplesOn this episode I slow things down and talk by myself about the spiritual malaise and life boredom I've been feeling, and then I talk about popular religion and certain philosophies that can lay the groundwork for our emotional & spiritual beliefs, and whether or not they help or hinder our overall growth and progress? Then, I speak about various ways in which I have found some comfort, clarity, calm, and joy in a world that's often too unfair to be fruitful, but much too beautiful and unique to take for granted. At the end of the day, we do what we must to endure the rigors of this life, but we must seek out and find ways to see the world and our place in it before we can attain any level of peace and quality in this life.
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1 hr 30 min - Cobra Kai & Life & Mental Health Lessons Learned from the Show Part 2
On this continuation of the 2 part episode all about Cobra Kai, we jump back in to finish up what we can learn about life and mental health from the show, then we do a deep dive in each character one by one to try to figure out what their character arch and what life lesson they had to learn, as well as the life and mental health lessons they had to contend with in order to grow as a character and complete their story arch. In part 1 we go into all of the life and mental health lessons we can derive form the show, as well as a few fun and funny moments we enjoyed. Here, we continue the fun conversation, going into the real nitty-gritty of each character and what defines them. This was a fun episode, full of fun and laughs, but also a lot of insight into life, people, growing up, and living in the modern world. AThanks for listening!
Links:
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1 hr 42 min - Cobra Kai & Life & Mental Health Lessons Learned from the Show Part 1
On this super fun and insightful 2 part episode Rebecca and I talk about the various life and mental health lessons that can be learned from the Netflix hit series Cobra Kai, as you know, it is a continuation of the 80's hit trilogy The Karate Kid franchise. We talk all about the show, the characters, and the things that stand out to us as fans of the show in terms of good true-to-life lessons we can apply to our own life in finding happiness, peace, balance, and clarity living in torrential busy times. On episode 1 we go mostly into the lessons that can be learned, and on episode 2 we go into all of the characters, their traits, and their overarching storyline, and the mental health and life lessons each character had to, or needs to, grow as a person. Thank you so much for being good to us, it's very much appreciated, and we will always keep our audience and fans number one as a priority and number one in our hearts!
Links:
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1 hr 4 min
About Surviving Empathy
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Surviving Empathy Podcast! You can find all our links at https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia. We're all about empathy, kindness, empath talk, exploring the paranormal & weird stuff,…
plus good mental health & robust living, while maintaining a wicked sense of humor in these seriously weird times! Do check out our new YouTube channel Bryar Patch Media & please subscribe!
www.youtube.com/@bryarpatchmedia
I'm Bryan Russ & I'm a comedian, author, voice artist, radio personality, chef, humanist, activist, animal lover, fitness runner, & strong realized empath with over 15 years of experience as an energetic empath. Bryar Patch Media is the brand for the podcast, books, comedy albums, videos, and anything & everything I'm working on!
Who we are:
Energetic empaths, paranormal enthusiasts, researchers, & investigators, mental health & quality of life advocates, freethinkers & freedom fighters who look at the totality of our culture & times to identify any & all regressive/oppressive systems & attitudes in our world. To bring about better clarity, mental, emotional, & spiritual health, advocacy & hope for people & the so they feel more empowered, balanced, happy & free. We're also a resource for empaths & highly sensitive people, & paranormal believers who take on the subject with a balanced, skeptical but open-minded approach! As empaths we have a clairvoyant wisdom to the subject matter.
What it's all about:
This is a podcast about the paranormal, cryptids, and all unexplained phenomena, as well as a resource for empaths to uncover & better understand the phenomenon in a down to earth & accessible way. We talk about robust mental health for regular people & empaths alike & we take on systems & attitudes that oppress & exploit people.
What we care about:
We strive to build a community (Empath Tribe) for regular people, empaths, those struggling with mental health imperfections, & people having a hard time finding opportunities, meaning, & balance in this world. We strive for best practices & sustainable outcomes in our culture. We talk about real life stuff in a straightforward & honest way & try to keep the show both impactful, thoughtful, fun & playful as well.
Our background:
Bryan Russell is the main host of the show, with a background in the military, as an EMT, phlebotomist, massage therapist, energy healer, chef, radio technician & radio personality. My biggest love is being a chef, having worked from Cook to Head Chef & everything in between! When I was in school I came to the realization I had the ability to sense vibes, energies, intentions, & emotions that aren't always my own. I can pick up on residual energies & spirits, often with the ability to sense the past & different types of people & emotions that once inhabited an area, or an actual spirit haunting a location. I'm a full-time comedian, podcaster, researcher, voice artist, author, & lover of the funner, more cheerful, & compassionate side of life.
Rebecca Russell is my wife, best friend, & co-host of the show. Also an empath, she & I have come to learn much about the the spirit realm & the unexplained. In real life we're just down to earth people with a relaxed & fun sensibility. Sometimes we're fun-loving & humorous, sometimes we're deep & very real. Rebecca was a medical assistant for over 18 years in a major pediatric office & now works as a customer service supervisor for a major grocery store. We're all about trying to make the world feel more comfortable, fair, less punitive, more classy, fun-loving, & have more positive energy, fairness, dignity, & good cheer.
Welcome to Surviving Empathy Podcast! Where humor meets heart!
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