What It Means To Be Alive

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Imagine being able to experience the world through a different lens. One where you are not just observing life but taking part in it and experiencing its magic. What It Means To Be Alive explores curious and taboo topics integral to understanding what humans do, why we do it, and what it means for us as a human race. Together we'll explore topics ranging from psychology, new-age spiritualism, religion, decolonization, alternative realities, privilege, aliens, sex, psychedelics and plain everyday (somethings boring) life.

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Letting Go Of Other People's Opinions: How To Find True Inner Peace

Aug 15 2022 10 mins

At some point in our lives, we all face the challenge of letting go of other people's opinions. Whether it's a parent, a friend, or even society, there comes a time when we have to decide what matters most to us. On the one hand, we may feel like we need the approval of others to feel good about ourselves. On the other hand, we may realize that their opinion is based on their limit

What Its Like to Take Magic Mushrooms on Good Friday

Aug 08 2022 19 mins

Have you ever tried psychedelics? For many people, the experience is life-changing. It can be a way to access new levels of awareness and understanding that are difficult to reach in everyday consciousness.If you're a self-development junkie, like host Amy Demone - then you probably can't help but wonder what it would be like to take the medicine on such a special day as Good

Psychedelics Should Come with a Warning Label

Aug 01 2022 10 mins

Psychedelics are becoming increasingly popular as people look for different ways to expand their consciousness and improve their mental health. It's no secret that psychedelics can have profound effects on our psyche. Used intentionally, they can help us access parts of our minds that are usually hidden and bring about deep personal growth. But before you go out and buy your first

The Evolution of Self with Amy Demone

Apr 26 2021 10 mins

In this episode, host Amy D, shares her gratitude to listeners for supporting the show, and the Empathy Front. She shares how she has evolved over the past few years through the death of her father, a cancer diagnosis of her mother, assuming legal guardianship over two individuals, and how that has impacted where we’re headed in life. Show notes at: https://www.theempathyfront.co

What It's Like to Be Diagnosed with Bipolar in Your 50s with Bob Krulish

Apr 19 2021 28 mins

Diagnosis of mental health may be seemingly ordinary these days, but before 2010, mental illness was a taboo subject that no one dared to talk about. Living undiagnosed and experiencing a different way of processing than those around him, Bob began to seek answers to a lifelong problem that seemed to be damaging his life. In this episode, we cover what it’s like to be living with

You Are Not Alone in the Struggle with Mental Illness with Tommy Dahlborg

Apr 12 2021 34 mins

We repeat you are not alone! Mental illness can sometimes feel like a lonely place, but an army of individuals who have endured the struggle of managing their mental health who are here to lend a shoulder to learn on Tommy Dahlborg is one of those people. In this episode, Tommy shares his experience of being diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and why it went undiagn

Surrendering to Love and Death with Larry Indiviglia

Apr 05 2021 27 mins

Fear is a funny thing. It keeps up from surrendering to love and death. It prevents us from experiencing the rich vastness of the human experience. It prevents us from feeling both the good and the bad, and avoiding it helps us think in more control. But sometimes, we have to let go. In this episode of What We’re Not Talking about, larry Indiviglia shares his beautiful and heartw

Why Toxic Spirituality and Mental Illness Don't Mix with Alysa Wolfe

Mar 29 2021 38 mins

Toxic spirituality is a lot more harmful than we realize. Focusing only on the positive prevents the people in pain from being seen, feeling understood, and being advocated for. It allows individuals who have always sat in the privilege to continue to sit there. Alysa Wolfe and Amy D sit down to share their experiences working with individuals ( no names) who have acted out of inte

Why People Cheat: Stress, Overwhelm and Low Self Esteem with Zach Mathers

Mar 22 2021 33 mins

Have you ever wondered the real reason why people cheat? On today’s episode, Zach Mathers shares his honest, open, and raw experience of cheating on his partner and how the two of them successfully navigated the betrayal together. Rebuilding is hard, and sometimes facing the underlying feelings of what drives someone to cheat can be even harder. Zach shares his stories with other

3 Simple At Home Exercises to Tap Into Your Energy for Stress Release with Brian Berneman

Mar 15 2021 24 mins

Adjusting to working from home takes much longer than a month or two. The sedentary you become, and the more you sit in non-ergonomic chairs, the more your body starts to ache. Sound familiar? This episode is excellent for everyone adjusting to the work-at-home life and all the fun things it brings with it. Brian walks you through some very easy-to-do exercises that will leave you