The Twilight Conversations

When we use the term ‘healing’ what do we actually mean? How do we know when its really happening, ‘in motion’ so as to speak..what does it feel like? What should we look for? Using the analogy of the physical wound & how that heals offers us some clues..with the human heart/psyche this process may not be as clearcut & straightforward. Either way, there comes a point where we feel we are ‘over’ something or someone, we have worked it through, got closure, can move on etc..lets get close to the bone as we deep dive into this therapeutic phenomenon.

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‘You gota be’ Des’ree from Supernatural (1994)

‘Stowaway in your heart’ Lucinda Williams from Down where the spirit meets the bone (2014)

‘Heaven’ Los lonely boys from Los lonely boys (2004)

‘Lullaby’ Shaun Mullins from Souls Core (1998)

‘Stay’ (i missed you) Lisa Loeb & nine stories from Tails (1994)

‘Constant craving’ KD Lang from Ingenue (1992)

‘Who will save your soul’ Jewel from Pieces of you (1995)

‘3AM’ Matchbox 20 from Yourself or someone like you (1996)

‘Hooch’ Everything from Juju underworld (2006)

‘Time after time’ Cyndi Lauper from Shes so unusual (1983)

In this episode, I deconstruct the term ‘Ego’ its a word we use frequently in everyday parlance. It is embedded into zeitgeist of psychology (particularly Psychoanalysis) & is generally bandied about as a reference to a persons self image/self awareness (or lack thereof) it would seem to have multiple meanings & references some often confusing, contradictory or vague. Lets really take a good look at this & see if we can gain some clarity & purpose from this often elusive term. Lets also explore the interconnectedness of all beings, the illusion of separateness & how to navigate this complex paradox.

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‘Looser’ Beck from Mellow Gold (1993)

‘One Love-people get ready’ Bob Marley & The Wailers from Exodus (1977)

‘4am’ Cherry Ghost from Thirst for romance (2007)

‘The pretender’ Jackson Browne from The pretender (1976)‘

Hey Joe’ The Jimi Hendrix experience from Are you experienced (1967)

‘Me myself i’ Joan Armatrading from Me myself i (1980)‘

Who you love’ John Mayer (featuring Katie Perry) from Paradise valley (2013)‘

All the young dudes’ Mott the hoople from Stockholm to Philadelphia (1970)‘

Red chord’ The Frames from Fitzcaraldo (1995)‘

Peace of mind’ Peter Wolf from a cure for loneliness (2016)

We all wanna feel good, joy, excitement, pleasure..& if we dare: Jouissance! Feeling good doesn’t magically manifest inside us...we need to be open, ready & willing to work on ourselves in ways that strengthen & sustain good feelings. We need to feed & fuel positive attitudes & practices that nurture contentment & joy. Jouissance on the other hand, is not for the faint hearted! If you want it, you gota accept all that goes with it..& of course its essential that you ‘Juice the Jouissance.,’

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References

‘Sweet Lady’ Queen from Night at the opera (1975)

‘Brass in pocket’ The Pretenders from The Pretenders (1979)

‘We can work it out’ The Beatles from The Rubber soul sessions (1965)

‘Nessuno’ Mina from Tua, Vol2 (1960)

‘Take it easy’ The Eagles from The Eagles (1972)

‘Cloudbusting’ Kate Bush from Hounds of love (1985)

‘Id like to love you baby’ JJ Cale from Okie (1974)

‘Wholly humble heart’ Martin Stephenson & the Daintees from Gladsome, Humour & blue (1988)

‘Under the boardwalk’ Rickie lee Jones from Girl at her volcano (1983)

‘Lola’ The Kinks from Lola versus powerman (1970)

‘Sweet love’ Lucinda Williams from Blessed (2011)

In this episode, we take a close look at prayer, hopes, expectations...what do we actually pray for? & if our request was granted, are we open & ready to receive it? Wants/needs, what are they? What's the difference? What really matters at the end of the day?

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‘You aint seen nothing yet’ Bachman-Turner Overdrive from Not Fragile (1974)

‘Jump’ Aztec Camera from Knife (1984)

‘Sweet Child of mine’ Guns n Roses from Appetite for destruction (1987)

‘Peace blossom Boogy’ Babe Rainbow from The Babe Rainbow (2017)

‘My Sharona’ The Knack from Get the Knack (1979)

‘Just what I needed’ The Cars from The Cars (1978)

‘Up around the bend’ Creedence Clearwater revival from Cosmos factory (1970)

‘Listen to the music’ Doobie Brothers from Toulouse St (1972)

 ‘It’s different for girls’ Joe Jackson from Im the man (1979)

‘I dont wana know’ Fleetwood Mac from Rumours (1977)

‘You can’t always get what you want’ The Rolling Stones’ from Let it bleed (1969)

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‘Buttercup’ Brad from Shame (1993)

‘Backbone’ John Mellencamp from Orpheus descending (2023)

‘Risk it all’ (from the original motion picture Colour purple)Usher & H.E.R. From Coming Home (2023)

‘Close to me’ The Cure from Head on the door (1985)

‘Dont come around here no more’ Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers from Southern Accents (1985)

‘Feel like makin love’ Bad Company from Straight shooter (1975)

‘You make lovin fun’ Fleetwood Mac from Rumours (1977)

‘Romeo & Juliette’ (knophler) Indigo girls from Rights of passage (1992)

‘Promises’ Eric Clapton from Backless (1978)

Let's breathe gently & deeply...pause & reflect on what it means to be a human being? To grow, create, recover & to love & be loved. Can we embrace the human experience, take a positive risk & let go to whatever loving god or force we believe is there?. This means fully accepting ourselves as we are, offering this to others...if they cant or wont love & accept us…fuck em  there are plenty of willing souls who would be delighted to love us & be loved by us..

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‘Tightrope’ Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double trouble from In Step (1989)

‘Hometown’ Shakalak single (2019)

(Have you ever been to) Electric Ladyland? Jimmi Hendrix & The Jimmi Hendrix experience (1968)

‘Prove my love’ Lucinda Williams from This sweet old world (2017)

‘Do not go gentle into that dark night’ The Rainbow girls from American dream (2017)

‘Do not go gently into that good night..’ Dylan Thomas (1947)

‘Take me down’ The pretty reckless from Who are you selling for? (2016)

‘Worried about you’ The Rolling stones from Tattoo (1981)

‘Reeling in the years’ Steely Dan from Cant buy a thrill (1972)

‘Drift away’ Dobie Gray from Dobie Gray (1973)

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with my multi talented & lovable sister, Ger! We laugh, cry, reminisce & generally take this piss as Ger describes her fascinating life journey, highs & lows, motherhood, being granny to Amber, beating the crap outa cancer & so much more as we learn of her unmistakable acting skills & her social conscience, warmth & compassion in her day job! Strap in & enjoy!!

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‘Take me home country roads John Denver from Poems, prayers & promises (1971)

‘Gold Acapoella’ from Once (2012)

‘Crazy world’ Aslan from Goodbye Charlie Moonhead (2012)

‘Another brick in the Wall Pt 2’ from The Wall (1979)

‘Moonlight Sonata’ (1st movement) Beethoven (1801)‘I am i said’ Neil Diamond from Stones (1971)

‘Grace’ Jim Mcann from 40 years (2002)

‘The Island’ Dolores Keane from Lion in a cage (1989)

‘You’ll never walk alone’ Gerry & the pacemakers from How do you like it? (1963)

Self expression, pleasuring self, oxytocin, serotonin & dopamine, trumps a cunt & love & joy do matter, ‘come out’ as you! Jouissance, juicy connections, pause, breathe..embrace who you really are-all of you..go on! I dare you! Share intimately with another or die alone & empty…interested? Intrigued? Play the Pod!!!

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‘Rock n Roll’ Led Zeppelin from Led Zeppelin 1V (1971)

‘Medicate my mind’ Blackberry Smoke from Find a light (2018)

‘I touch myself’ The Divinyls from Divinyls (1990)

‘Make me feel’ Janella Monae from Dirty Computer (2018)

‘Feel my soul’ Dept X from When the devil calls (2019)

‘Freedom! ‘90 George Michael from Listen without prejudice/MTV Unplugged (1990)

‘Loaded’ Primal Scream from Screamadelica (1990)

‘Pink’ Aerosmith from Nine lives (1997)

‘The promise’ (Its alright) Zucchero from The best of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciaris greatest hits (1997)

‘Suite: Judy blue eyes Crosby, Stills & Nash from Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969)

‘Dance me to the end of love’ Leonard Cohen from Various positions (1984)

We say goodbye to Brendan as his voyage on this plane comes to an end... i remember my big brother fondly, through humour, music & acknowledging his unique way of being in this world... Goodbye Brendan

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‘The Jean Jeanie’ David Bowie from Aladdin Sane (1972)‘

The great gig in the sky’ Pink Floyd from Dark side of the moon (1973)

‘My brother Jake’ Free from Free story (1973)

‘Starman’ David Bowie from Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders from Mars (1972)‘

Mama nature said’ Thin Lizzy from Vagabonds of the western world (1973)‘

Food for thought’ UB40 from Signing on (1980)

‘Sweet home Alabama’ Lynard Skynard from 2nd Helping (1974)‘

Hotel California’ The Eagles from Hotel California (1976)

‘Peer Gynt: Morning mood Edvard Grieg (1875) from The royal philharmonic orchestra 

Derek & Clive (Peter Cooke & Dudley Moore (1976)

Gaslighting, propaganda, hypocrisy, disinformation & dishonest communication... In this episode I continue to explore the very powerful impact world politics (particularly The USA) Trumpism & MAGA Mania & the Cult mentality can influence & distort our own interpersonal relationships... How narcissism & bad faith actors thrive in this disinformation echo chamber.

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‘Gimme shelter’ Rolling Stones from Let it bleed (1969)

‘Gimme some truth John Lennon from Imagine (1971)

‘New Frontier’ Donald Fagen from The Nightfly (1982)‘

Take 5’ Dave Brubeck from Dave Brubecks greatest hits (1958)

‘Police & Thieves’ The Clash from The Clash (1977)

‘Revolution 1’ The Beatles from The White album (1968)

‘Like a rolling stone’ Bob Dylan from Highway61 revisited (1965)

‘Done’ Frazy Ford from Indian ocean (2014)‘

The Peacemaker’ Albert Hammond from The Greatest hits (1973)

‘Lifes been good’ Joe Walsh from But seriously folks (1978)