Key Takeaways: Embrace discomfort as a path to growth and resilience, allowing post-traumatic strength to emerge from life's challenges. Cultivate mindfulness through gratitude exercises, guided meditations, and silent sits to enhance emotional awareness and presence in daily life. Practice focused presence in all activities to foster emotional con…

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Key Takeaways: Embrace diversity within families and value each individual's unique skills and interests. Encourage open communication and healthy conversations to foster understanding and support among family members. Trust in your own abilities and stay true to your goals while seeking guidance and mentorship when needed. Allow children to make t…

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The Zero Point Report Celebrates Secret World’s 7th Anniversary In this special episode of the Zero Point Report, hosts Ocho, Jimmy The Rabbit, and 2TonWaffle delve into the exciting 7th-anniversary celebrations of the Secret World IP. The episode features discussions on special in-game events like hourly bosses, the Hatekeeper, and Behemoth spawns…

Key Takeaways: Importance of Early Career Guidance: Engaging with professional career advisers early in a child's educational journey can help identify their strengths and aspirations, preventing future career dissatisfaction. Cultural and Familial Pressures: Within tight-knit communities like the Maronite, family expectations can heavily influence…

Zero Point Report: Secret World Deep Dive & Community Buzz Join Waffle, Jimmy the Rabbit, and Ocho in a lively broadcast discussing the latest developments and community highlights for the Secret World IP. This episode covers a range of topics including the success of ‘Secret World for Savage Worlds’ on Kickstarter, ongoing summer solstice events, …

Key Takeaways: Addiction often leads to a profound loss of connection within families, resulting in loved ones feeling desperate to seek help. The secrecy surrounding addictive behavior stems not only from a desire to maintain the habit but also from an attempt to protect loved ones from the burden. Trust is a central aspect of relationships that c…

Key Takeaways: • Recognizing addiction often involves observing changes in frequency and control over the use of substances, as well as the impact on daily life and relationships. • A five-point plan to recovery, analogous to the five fingers on a hand, includes spiritual guidance, counselling, lifestyle changes, transparent relationships, and a su…

Trigger Warning - We talk about addiction and how we can get entrenched in it. If you need help, please contact Beyond Blue. Key Takeaways: Addiction often stems from an attempt to cope with underlying trauma, pain, or distress, presenting itself as a complex layer of a person's life rather than the entirety of their identity. Addictive behaviors c…

Zero Point Report: Diving into Savage Worlds and Secret World Legends In this special episode of the Zero Point Report, hosts Ocho, 2TonWaffle, and Jimmy the Rabbit, alongside guests Brandon Verhalen from Star Anvil Studios and Andy Benditt, embark on a thrilling Savage Worlds tabletop adventure set within the Secret World IP. They navigate bizarre…

BIG ASK: Could you please spare us a few moments to like, rate, review this podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. This simple act helps us reach many more people - Thank you. Key Takeaways: • Mental health experts are not immune to personal struggles, highlighting the need for self-care and support even among professionals. • Current generations ar…

BIG ASK: Could you please spare us a few moments to like, rate, review this podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. This simple act helps us reach many more people - Thank you. Key Takeaways: Identifying three main relationship types: avoidant, validating, and volatile, with an emphasis on the drawbacks of the avoidant type. The significance of not j…

In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to the Secret World IP and Twitch streaming. They talk about the use of chat as a fourth-wall-breaking entity, the similarities between Twitch streaming and televangelism, and the enjoyment of watching others play video games. They also mention the delivery of materials for …

BIG ASK: Could you please spare us a few moments to like, rate, review this podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. This helps us reach many more people as we get seen and get your tick of approval. Thank you. Key Takeaways: Taking a break and disconnecting from work is essential for mental well-being. Festive periods can bring both joy and heightene…

Ocho and his co-hosts, including 2TonWaffle and Jimmy the Rabbit, are discussing their show about the Secret World IP. They mention technical difficulties with audio and Windows issues. The conversation shifts to updates on the tabletop role-playing game (RPG) based on the Secret World universe. Brandon from Star Anvil Studios joins the discussion,…

Step back into the quirky world of gaming with us, Ocho, Jimmy the Rabbit, and Two Ton Waffle, as we reunite after a hiatus to catch up and dive headfirst into the Secret World IP. We're dishing out laughs and sharing stories from roller skating fails to the charm of hint books, all while exploring the latest in Secret World's Valentine's festiviti…

Summary: Debbie Draybi hosts a conversation with Monsignor Shora, Eddie Reaiche, and Natalie Moujalli about parenting during the teenage years. They discuss the challenges of raising teenagers, including appearance and the need for a sense of belonging. Eddie shares his experiences with his own children and emphasises the importance of creating a s…

Book: The Second Mountain https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-second-mountain-9780141990903 Summary: Debbie Draybi hosts the final episode of the season, continuing the conversation on New Year's resolutions. She is joined by Natalie Moujalli and Eddie Reaiche to explore key tips for setting achievable goals that build on strengths rather than foc…

Summary: In this episode, hosts Debbie Draybi, Eddie Reaiche and guest Derrick Yeoh discuss the tradition of making New Year's resolutions and reflect on their own experiences with setting goals for self-improvement. Derrick shares his journey of feeling pressure to live up to certain expectations and the negative impact it had on his mental health…

Uncover the secret sauce of gaming mastery that Jimmytherabbit brings to the table in our latest Strain 88-KMB episode. We dive headfirst into the unpredictable world of randomizer mods in The Secret World, where Jimmy's Dark Agartha escapades redefine the meaning of in-game challenge. Not just a walk in the virtual park, we also peel back the laye…

Summary: Eddie Reaiche and Natalie Moujalli join host Debbie Draybi to discuss the challenges and struggles that people face during the holiday season. They explore the pressure to fit in and the impact it can have on mental health. They also discuss the importance of belonging and being true to oneself. The conversation highlights the need for sel…

Summary: In this episode of Finding Sanctuary, the hosts continue their conversation about parenting, focusing on the challenges of raising children during the early developmental years. Eddie Reaiche shares his perspective on discipline and emphasizes the negative effects of physical and emotional abuse on children's self-esteem and trust. He enco…

Summary A conversation about parenting in the early years, focusing on the challenges, the importance of trusting oneself, and building confidence as a mother. In this episode of 'Finding Sanctuary,' host and psychologist Debbie Draybi discusses with resident psychologist Natalie Moujalli and counsellor Eddie Reaiche about various aspects of parent…

In this episode of "The Zero Point Report," we dive into the latest updates and releases in the gaming world. First off, we have Jimmy, who recently completed a 24+ hour gaming stream for Extra Life Day. He played the Funcom MMOs, Anarchy Online, and Age of Conan Unchained, as well as Secret World Legends. Tune in to hear about his unique mod-relat…

Trigger Warning - We talk about suicide, and statistics surrounding it. We talk about addiction and how we get entrenched in it. If you need help, please contact Beyond Blue. A special for the month of Movember, this episode focus on men and the work Christ the Redeemer and St Joseph's do with their men's sheds. In this very open and honest convers…

Secret World Haunted Ealdwick Ghost Tour https://twitter.com/MedrinaKamaar/status/1717477644105880011 Drina @MedrinaKamaar Long overdue but... Join me THIS SATURDAY behind the Horned God in Ealdwic for the return of the Haunted Ealdwic Ghost Tour! The first run is around 9 PM ET! Costumes / fancy dress encouraged. Conan Conan Text Adventure: Tavern…

In this final part of the 4 part series on grief and loss, Natalie Moujalli and Debbie Draybi sits with Paul Tannous, a loving father, loyal husband and faithful parishoner at St. Joseph's, to conclude his story on loosing his wife, Margo to cancer. This episode we discuss the many stages of grief, the value of seeking professional help and the imp…

The Zero Point Report Strain 85-TTD Thursday, October 19th, 2023 Secret World Cosmetics from our Rumble in the Rasa should now be distributed to all participants! Samhain 2023 Has Begun October TTRPG Update https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/star-anvil-studios/the-secret-world/posts/3935441?ref=ksr_email_backer_project_update_registered_users Thi…

We sit with Father Danny Nouh (Parish Priest at St. Joseph Church in Croydon), and Paul Tannous, a faithful parishoner over at St. Joseph, to conclude his story on loosing his wife, Margo to cancer. In this very vulnerable and disarming episode Paul opens up on how they journeyed through various battles with cancer. Do visit Margo's charity www.mar…

Have you gone through grief or are you going through a rough patch currently? Once again we sit with Father Danny Nouh (Parish Priest at St. Joseph Church in Croydon), and Paul Tannous, a faithful parishoner over at St. Joseph, who shares his story on loosing his wife, Margo to cancer. In this very vulnerable and disarming episode Paul opens up on …

In this episode of the Zero Point Report podcast, hosts Big Mikey Ocho, Jimmy the Rabbit, and 2TonWaffle discuss the latest gaming news and their various playthroughs. They cover updates from Funcom, including the launch of Conan Exiles Chapter 2 and news about the upcoming Dune Awakening game. Jimmy also announces that he has once again signed up …

Have you gone through grief or are you going through a rough patch currently? Father Danny unpacks his understanding on grief and loss and how it impacts individuals as well as a community on a whole. He drops a bombshell on how his family faced backlash and how it has affected him personally, his family as well as his parish. Despite tribulation, …

The Zero Point Report Strain 83-DCS (Dune, Conan, Secret World) Thursday September 7th, 2023 In this episode, we discuss the latest updates from Star Anvil about the upcoming Secret World tabletop roleplaying game, Conan Exiles, and Dune Spice Wars. Show Notes: TTRPG Update #34 Star Anvil Studios provides an update on their TTRPG core rulebook layo…

This episode, Debbie Draybi, Eddie Reaiche and Natalie Moujalli chat about the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) when it comes to social media. Keeping up with the fad and what's cool has been a massive issue especially with our snapshots and reels; all painting a reality which is all too often larger than life. Have we recognised the signs and the issues…

Interview w/ Star Anvil Studios before the Release of the TTRPG Raw Text-Only Core Rulebook Ft. Brandon Verhalen, Darrell Hardy, and Joshua Doetsch Announced last Saturday on Discord and through monthly Kickstarter. Ross Watson: “Greetings backers! Keep an eye on your email this week; Star Anvil Studios is pushing out a test pdf to you so we can ma…

Debbie Draybi, Monsignor Shora and Natalie Moujalli share a conversation around community dynamics, human behaviour and social psychology. They delve into the intricate dynamics of close-knit communities, investigating how despite being interconnected, there are notable barriers that disconnect individuals within the community. The discussion focus…

Debbie Draybi, Eddie Reaiche and Monsignor Shora share a conversation around communicating well. The core idea we'd invite you to consider is the difference of listening with judgement as opposed to listening with understanding. We raise awareness of our individual bias, fears, and triggers impact and drive conversations. Check out our blog post fo…

Greetings, you (presumably human) wonderful backers! It's July, so it's time for an update on the Secret World RPG! This is a bit of a "progress report" to let you know what we've completed for the core book and where we're at in the production of the stretch goals. Core Rulebook All writing is complete, approved by Funcom, editing is underway. Aft…

The Secret World RPG Backerkit: Access to the Secret World RPG backerkit end(ed) May 31st! Make sure to grab anything you want from the offerings from the kickstarter before it is over! (Hopefully you all filled out your Backerkit surveys at least) Special NPC Backers: Artwork is underway and we’re on track to deliver before October of 2023. Manusc…

In our pilot episode, we introduce our hosts, Monsignor Shora, Debbie Draybi, Natalie Moujalli and Eddie Reaiche. We dive straight into the pandemic and how it has changed the tight knit Maronite community in the Hills District of NSW, Australia. We talk about the community's resilience, dependence and organic adaptation throughout this season. Nex…

Welcome to Finding Sanctuary, our shared conversations into how we think and feel, and how we can find peace and comfort in daily life. In this pod, we come together with experts in their fields and their life - psychologists, teachers, community workers, business managers and priests to unlock and gain insight from their wisdom and experiences. No…

Secret World TTRPG Updates May 13th: The Secret World RPG Backerkit: Access to the Secret World RPG backerkit end(ed) May 31st! Make sure to grab anything you want from the offerings from the kickstarter before it is over! (Hopefully you all filled out your Backerkit surveys at least) Special NPC Backers: Artwork is underway and we’re on track to d…

Secret World May Progress Update for SW TTRPG Posted April 29th Manuscripts Sent to Funcom! The writing for the core rulebook and stretch goals is completed, and we've sent all our files to Funcom for approval! So, what are the next steps for The Secret World RPG? Right now, we're going through the approval process with Funcom. This may require us …

Sitting down with the Star Anvil Studios team to go over the latest on the Secret World TTG. Join by Joshua Doetsch (Secret World RPG Loremaster), Ross Watson (Secret World RPG Lead Developer), and Brandon Verhalen (Secret World RPG Art Director) Brandon Verhalen - Star Anvil Studios Founder and CEO, Secret World RPG Art Director - RPG enthusiast f…

The Envoys of Avalon have Returned for their 10th appearance! Starting March 17th, the Envoys are in time for the Vernal Equinox and will be hanging around until the end of the month. Abernathy and company didn’t show up until the 20th, however. Thanks Jimmy! Login Rewards available. Vomher announces a “Love on Gaia” Writing Contest Starting March …

Rosenbrawl Valentine’s Event has come again in SWL! From February 14th until the 28th(?) featuring Rosenbrawl Week and the “A Match Made in Rosenbrawl” Investigation, as well as the repeatable “Friendly Competition” Masked Woman Fight. https://www.tswdb.com/events/valentines-day/ Jimmy’s Gatekeeper Run shenanigans - up to 18 sessions TTRPG https://…

- Jimmy’s new March of the Gatekeeper run, involving all walking, using photomode mod to make his character look like the Gatekeeper, and also using a mod to Poorly Translate as much game text as possible - TTRPG Updates: D&D Open Gaming License debacle possibly affecting TTRPG. However, Brandon on the Star Anvil Discord server says: Jan 5th: “So f…

Secret World - Krampusnacht arrives! December 14th to Jan 5th, daily logins, Krampus, Hel, and the… Haunted Cache? - Secret World TTRPG Brandon said on their Discord that they are “fully committed to delivering the book on or before October 2023” and they “definitely plan on getting [us] a PDF of the book in-progress once we’ve got the writing comp…

TTRPG Kickstarter finished up at $154,633 and 1944 backers https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/star-anvil-studios/the-secret-world/posts/3655163 Jimmy Completed ExtraLife 2022 Doing a Marathon Sppedrun of The Secret World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O0EP3XokPQ&list=PL_PMRml9T9gs8vr5_gr0-GO1zUoklyo41&ab_channel=JimmyTheRabbit In Medias Res pre…