Chugging spiked eggnog aside, how does one navigate the holidays in an emotionally healthy way? Shelly and Marty discuss everything from dysfunctional family dynamics to divorce and loss.

Listen in as owner of Iowa City's "Locals Love Us" talks about the story of his company, why he get's out of bed every day and what it REALLY takes to be successful in business and in life.

Carpenter provides a detailed elaboration on the meaning of the podcast name and how getting emotionally healthy means becoming a "Heartache Connoisseur" yourself.

Carpenter discusses the concept of the 'seer,' hallucinogenic drugs and thoughts on how it all ties together with spiritual experience, visions and dreams. He breaks down the lyrics to his new song on the subject and performs a live acoustic version at the end of the show.

Find out how Walt Whitman, the opiate crisis and Marty's birthday massage are related on this episode of THC.

Carpenter explores how spiritual homelessness may create the ideal conditions for exploring the unique nature of one's relationship to the divine and how any one religion may limit the ability to explore the full character of God.

Addictions counselor, Steve Steine, joins THC for a discussion on the nature of addiction and recovery. Find out how principals of recovery apply to us all and how the field of Addiction is beginning to radically alter its view on treatment and sobriety.

Have you ever wondered why some like it hot? Find out on this episode of THC.

THC tells stories of the old days and stories of a recent birthday party where old friends harmonized once again. Also, hear the intimate tale of the inspiration behind the song, "Isabel" and two recorded versions side by side.

Carpenter lays out the prognosis surrounding the severed ties with his local church. Every gory detail is exposed in the name of healing. We all lost a lot of blood, and time heals all wounds but not without some straight talk and a little time in the ICU with THC.