TEXTURE w/Josh Gaines

Josh waxes philosophic about how our society seems to have the hardest time asking for help, and giving it. Where in your life do you need help and aren't asking for it? Where can you give help? A more kind and enjoyable episode than that description would suggest.

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[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh discusses how meditation, mindfulness, quieting the mind and doing deep breathing exercises has greatly improved his personal life and shares some specific methods and practices for you to integrate into yours.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh talks with Emmy Gaines, a Colorado-based photographer and yoga instructor (also his wife, heh heh), about the two autoimmune diseases that currently plague her daily life: P.O.T.S. and Palindromic Rheumatism.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh discusses how our Ego, that self-protective inner part of us that is so often offended or threatened, insists that we are not good enough, that we haven't worked hard enough, that we deserve more, that others are somehow lesser, that we are entitled to self-absorbed greatness. He combats this idea--one which is perpetuated daily in America and perhaps the cause of a lot of societal issues--with personal anecdotes, brutal honesty, humor, kindness and hope.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh sits down with Nate Postlethwait, an author, podcaster and public speaker, to dive deep into stories of sexual abuse, emotional trauma, EMDR therapy, misguided sexuality, oppressive religion, personal transformation and more. Nate's story is one full of pain, manipulation and loss, but also one of incredible hope, restoration and faith. He shares part of that story here to enliven and encourage others to keep on in their own journeys.

NateWrites.com

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh uses a Richard Rohr quote to launch a conversation about Western ideals of consumerism, distraction and entertainment. With a non-judgmental approach, Josh explores how these things may be hindering us from doing the hard, important work of self-examination, addressing personal issues or past traumas and leaning into solitude for sake of growth. He ponders what material things we might be using to escape from the darker realities of our hearts (and how we don't need to fear those places).

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh shares nine pieces of wisdom about writing and creating art that he has gleaned over the years from other authors and from personal experience.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

A brief visit from Agent Woke of the Internet Police Department, then Josh launches into in-depth evaluations of eleven great (or bad) films ranging from 1968 to 2018.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh discusses how many people in his life are filled with anxiety because of the current state of the country, the world and not knowing how to help or fix it. He offers a simple suggestion that could have grand implications as to how to tangibly help, serve and care for those around you.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh discusses the modern day tendency to strive for relevance, attention and a social following, often at the expense of healthier, more tangible facets of life. Also, how social media has perpetuated the false idea that we are not good enough, and the delusion that working harder and treating productivity as king will deliver some sort of satisfactory result in our lives.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]