Best Open Up Podcasts (2024)

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177. I never did this before! What is your Everest? 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

Have you ever chosen a gynourmous goal and you had no idea how you were going to get it done? A year ago, I chose to participate in an amazing endurance event organized by 29029 and I discovered what it takes to climb my Everest. Tune in to this engaging episode and find out: *What is 29029? *What does it take to choose & commit to BIG goals that m…

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Simon Patterson & John Askew - 7hrs B2B OTC At WORK Los Angles 08.24.24 7:06:24

2M ago7:06:24

7:06:24

My favourite show I have ever played in the US. 7 hours b2b with John in a sold out underground warehouse rave in downtown Los Angeles. So good. Can't wait to do it again in 2025! Big love to the WORK / 6AM massive and to all our VII Crew in the US who travelled from all sides of the country.By Simon Patterson

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Glittery Lube and Leprechauns (with Jason Moyer and Bradley Michaud) 41:24

3M ago41:24

41:24

Send us a text This is our first episode featuring a married couple! Bradley Michaud married our college bestie Jason Moyer, and we love them both so much we wish we were their sister wives. Regarding the topic of illness, one is a delicate flower who has barely had more than strep, and the other has survived two near-death experiences and talks ab…

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The Real Money's in the Prostate (with Dion Flynn) 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

Send us a text Dion Flynn is a comedian and staff writer on The Tonight Show, where he frequently appears as various outrageous characters who make Jimmy Fallon laugh his bum off. Dion talks to us about one of his early gigs as a standardized patient, which is an actor hired to simulate an illness for the purposes of helping medical students practi…

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My Kidney Stones Look Like Granola (with Wali Collins) 37:21

3M ago37:21

37:21

Send us a text Wali Collins is an award winning corporate comedian, actor, producer and author. He joined us shortly after his second bout with kidney stones, so the details were fresh in his memory and the stone was fresh in a cup next to his computer. Wali described what the stone felt like as it was passing through his "tube-age", and he and Jul…

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Can it Wait Until You've Finished the Swab? (with Kit Green) 33:33

4M ago33:33

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Send us a text Have you ever been recognized during an extremely vulnerable medical exam? Kit Green has! A multi-award-winning artist from the UK, Kit's work sprawls across theatre, music, broadcast and academia, and her own brand of 'experiential entertainment". She opens up about the benefits of being the only trans patient at a medical practice …

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Unicorn Fantasy Radiology World (with Ophira Eisenberg) 40:05

4M ago40:05

40:05

Send us a text Ophira Eisenberg is a Canadian-born standup comedian, writer, and host. She hosted NPR’s comedy trivia show Ask Me Another for 9-years and she now hosts the comedy podcast Parenting Is A Joke where she talks to other comedian parents about how the hell they do it. Ophira has had so many medical interventions in her life that choosing…

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A Tale of Two Cysts (with Abigail Paul) 37:28

4M ago37:28

37:28

Send us a text Coming to you from Frankfurt, Germany, we have our longtime friend Abigail Paul, a dynamic performer and BBC Writer’s Room Popcorn Award Nominee. Abigail is a self-proclaimed "big baby" when it comes to medical situations, yet she has knack for turning her uncomfortable encounters into highly amusing stories. She regales us with tale…

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Simon Patterson - Us (Blashear Remix) 7:08

4M ago7:08

7:08

Simon Patterson - Us (Blashear Remix) by Simon PattersonBy Simon Patterson

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Now I Know How Jesus Felt (with Kevin Allison) 31:43

4M ago31:43

31:43

Send us a text We are crazy about Kevin Allison, who you may know from The State , a cult classic show that aired on MTV from 1993-96. He is also the creator and host of the hit podcast, RISK!, where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share. On this episode, Kevin tells us how his adult ADHD diagnosis might be the reason for…

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Sounds Like a Porn Plot (with Zoe Friedman, Amber J Lawson, and Jodi Lieberman) 39:08

4M ago39:08

39:08

Send us a text Today's guests are the co-founders of Comedy Gives Back, an organization that serves as a safety net for the comedy community by providing financial crisis relief, mental health and chemical dependency treatment sponsorship. Amber J Lawson, Jodi Lieberman and Zoe Friedman have been working in comedy for decades, and as they share the…

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Ass Faucets (with Mike Dressel) 35:16

5M ago35:16

35:16

Send us a text It's our first "poopisode", and we can't promise it will be our last. Everybody poops - it's universal - so it was inevitable that our longtime friend Mike Dressel would relax us enough to let loose (literally). Mike Dressel is a writer, editor, former educator, and lapsed performer who went to college with Julia and Ellie. A friends…

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Bad Fish and Good Farts (with Ellie Dvorkin Dunn and Julia Granacki) 30:13

5M ago30:13

30:13

Send us a text It's the very first episode of our brand new podcast! Co-hosts Ellie and Julia decide to save the guests' experiences for future episodes and instead, share their own bizarre medical encounters with each other. Even though they have been friends for 30 years, they each manage to tell a story that the other has never heard! If you've …

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85) Nothing Needs to be Controlled 8:17

7M ago8:17

8:17

Join us in this heartfelt meditation, you'll be guided to set aside life's stresses and return to the stillness within. Through gentle reminders and compassionate wisdom, Tiger will help you recognize where true comfort is found - in each calm breath and the ease of letting go. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other …

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28: Transcend Human Suffering; Go In - To Get Out 36:50

7M ago36:50

36:50

Are you feeling stuck in endless cycles of suffering and pain, but longing for a deeper understanding and connection with life's truths? Tired of running from your difficulties only to find more distress? This episode explores how our mental stories amplify life's challenges into needless torment. Tiger offers profound yet practical guidance on tra…

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Brand New Podcast Coming Soon! 1:00

7M ago1:00

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Send us a text Here's a little teaser showing what you can expect from Open Up and Say HA!, a brand new podcast baby birthed and hosted by the creators of Circling the Drain. Subscribe here and follow @openupandsayha on all socials for updates and links. Episodes released weekly featuring hilarious folks such as Kevin Allison (Risk! and The State),…

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84) An Honest Heart 8:27

7M ago8:27

8:27

Are you allowing fear and self-doubt to overshadow your true potential? Join us in this heartfelt meditation as we explore honesty, presence, and embracing our true selves. Let's break free from limitations and share our unique gifts with the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to …

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27: The Failure and Gift of Non-Duality 38:18

8M ago38:18

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Do you feel ready to let go of rigid beliefs and experience reality directly? This episode offers a rare glimpse into Tiger's insightful yet lighthearted style of deconstructing common misconceptions around non-duality. Over the course of the discussion, he gently challenges the mind to question its most basic assumptions, unfolding profound insigh…

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Simon Patterson & John Askew B2B - Subculture Bangkok 2024 1:01:02

8M ago1:01:02

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Simon Patterson & John Askew B2B - Subculture Bangkok 2024 by Simon PattersonBy Simon Patterson

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83) Give Yourself Back to Yourself 5:18

8M ago5:18

5:18

Dive into a space of honesty and reflection as we let go of illusions and come home to the love and freedom within. Join us as we explore the profound journey of reclaiming ourselves, embracing sincerity, and acknowledging our truth. Discover the essence of self-discovery and authenticity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this…

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82) Release Your Worries 5:25

8M ago5:25

5:25

Are you worried about the past or future? This meditation will help you release worries and find peace in the present moment. Tiger acknowledge we don't always know what will happen but somehow life has worked out. He invite you to breathe into this moment and experience the profound difference between imagining life and truly living in it now. Thi…

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26: Stepping Out of the Mind and Into the Heart 35:22

8M ago35:22

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Are you feeling disconnected from your true self and longing for more peace in your daily life? Tired of being at the mercy of your thoughts and feelings? This episode offers a refreshing perspective on stepping out of mental identification and into heart-centered living. Tiger insightfully explores how our minds often cause undue suffering and pro…

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81) Step Back From the Mind's Noise 5:23

8M ago5:23

5:23

Take a moment to step back from your busy thoughts and relax into the present moment. Tiger invites you to recognize life's simple permission to just "be" - outside of mental demands and expectations. Breathe deeply as he guides you into an awareness of reality beyond the thinking mind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi…

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25: From Lack to Extraordinary Abundance 32:38

8M ago32:38

32:38

Discover how to shift your perspective from lack to abundance in this insightful talk. Tiger explores how our perceptions of "lack" are often simply lenses we place on reality, and how recognizing our innate abundance can transform our experience of life. Through thoughtful discussion and guided meditation, gain insights to help uncover your natura…

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80) Find Peace, Embrace Reality 5:22

8M ago5:22

5:22

Take a moment to drop into reality, to simply be present. Come home to yourself, breathe, and realize that everything is okay in this very moment. Life isn't the problem; it's our resistance to it. Join us in finding peace within ourselves. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi…

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79) Transcend Human Suffering 6:28

9M ago6:28

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Immerse yourself in a tranquil meditation with Tiger. In this journey, we focus on the present, acknowledge our fears, and breathe through the complexities of life. We invite you to embrace your human experience while realizing the peace in knowing that everything's okay. After all, it's all just a dream. Join us in this meditation today. This is a…

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78) Just Be Here As You Are 5:25

9M ago5:25

5:25

You're invited to just be, fully embracing your experience, even if fear arises. There's nothing to be afraid of in this moment. Come home to the reality of what you are. Join Tiger on a journey into the heart. This meditation will help you embrace the present moment and let go of resistance and tension. This is a public episode. If you would like …

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77) Awakening to Life's Abundance 5:21

9M ago5:21

5:21

Join us in this meditation with Tiger as we explore the abundance of life and our place in the universe. This soothing guided meditation reminds us that we are complete, and nothing is missing. It's a journey to find the truth that what we crave is already within us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers…

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24: No Longer a Slave to Fear 28:50

9M ago28:50

28:50

Discover how our fears often dictate our lives and how we can break free from the chains of our own imagination. Tune in as we delve into the profound nature of existence being only love, embracing the gift of being human in a vast landscape of compassion and freedom. Understand the difference between the reality and our perception of it within the…

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76) Rest in the Stillness of Your True Self 9:35

10M ago9:35

9:35

Experience the stillness that's always there, untouched by thoughts or dreams. It's a simple invitation to just be, to breathe into the stillness, to remember the presence that's been unchanged since childhood. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of your true self with this guided meditation. It's not about thinking, it's about being. Join us and s…

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75) Open to A Deep Acceptance 5:21

10M ago5:21

5:21

Join Tiger in a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. He gently guides us to connect with reality, recognize our thoughts, and embrace the present moment. Uncover the truth of life, fearlessness, and the abundant love that's already within us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo…

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74) Welcome to Being Human 8:45

10M ago8:45

8:45

Discover the beauty of letting go of others' opinions and finding inner peace. Come on this adventure of self-discovery and share the love with the world. Join us for a heartfelt guided meditation where we explore the importance of being honest with ourselves and embracing our true selves. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this…

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176. What can YOU choose in 2024 that you never DARED before? 29:57

10M ago29:57

29:57

What if you didn't have to make resolutions this year? What if instead you could tap into the energy of what you really really really would like to manifest and actualize this year? What if all the problems, patterns, and programs of the past didn't have to be carried over into the now? Tune into this magical episode where Veronica takes you on an …

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73) Let Go of Control 10:41

11M ago10:41

10:41

Take a moment to ground yourself in the present moment and connect with the sincerity of what's actually here. Explore the naturalness of the breath and surrender any thought or idea that assumes it's up to you. Relax into the effortless flow of the breath and discover the profound gratitude that comes from simply being. Join Tiger on this journey …

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23: Raptured by the Sacred 32:17

11M ago32:17

32:17

Tiger explores the profound nature of the sacred and invites us to recognize its presence in every aspect of life. From the beauty of a flower to the interconnectedness of all things, he shares insights on dissolving the ego and finding peace in difficult times. Join Tiger for a guided meditation and discover the transformative power of embracing t…

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72) Come Home to the Stillness 5:21

11M ago5:21

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Take a moment to invite yourself to be open and embrace the stillness. Allow yourself to melt into the sacredness of this moment. Breathe and experience the subtle softness. Join us and explore the beauty of openness and release resistance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi…

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71) Relax, It's Not Personal 7:35

12M ago7:35

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Discover the profound difference between your thoughts and reality. Release the stories that hold you back and embrace the deeper truth within. Relax, breathe, and experience the transformative power of meditation. Join Tiger as he invites you to let go of tension and connect with the present moment. This is a public episode. If you would like to d…

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175. What if you could change your body with ease? With Dr. Glenna Rice 26:07

12M ago26:07

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What if it didn't have to be as hard to change your body as you think? Join Veronica Parker as she interviews Dr. Glenna Rice~ Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Facilitator of Access Consciousness, 3 Day Body Certified Facilitator and Creator of EMT (Energetic Manual Therapy). Discover: *What questions can you ask to create with your body? *Wha…

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70) A Playful Heart 7:58

12M ago7:58

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Join us for a playful and relaxing guided meditation as we reconnect with the present moment and invite a sense of lightheartedness. Release the seriousness of the mind and discover the beauty of life's opportunities. Take a break from the noise and immerse yourself in a few moments of deep relaxation. This is a public episode. If you would like to…

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22: Seeking for the REAL in the UNREAL 34:08

12M ago34:08

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Tiger guides us on a journey of letting go of imagination and connecting with what is real. He invites us to see others with love and compassion, and to cultivate self-compassion and authenticity. He highlights the unreal nature of the past and future, emphasizing the importance of embracing the present moment and explores the disconnection from re…

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69) Recognize the Real and Unreal 4:44

12M ago4:44

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Take a deep breath and let go of the distractions of the mind. Discover the difference between reality and imagination as you find your true home within. Welcome to a world of calm and presence. Join us in this guided meditation as we explore the beauty of the present moment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su…

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174. Are you tricking yourself into not trusting you? 8:45

1y ago8:45

8:45

What if you could treat yourself into knowing what you know and trusting you? Hop on your broomstick and explore questions and possibilities to claim the power and trust in you! Want more? Join Veronica in a Masterclass to discover what you are truly capable of being, choosing and receiving! https://bit.ly/trickortrust Please subscribe, share and r…

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21: The Big, Bad, Super Cute, Ego 55:58

1y ago55:58

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Discover the difference between imagination and truth, and how the ego can impact our human experience. Drawing parallels between the ego and playing a game, Tiger invites you to question the stories we cling to and the illusions we hold onto. Gain insights into the metaphor of the devil and its relation to the ego's desire for significance. Explor…

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68) Open the Eyes of Your Heart 6:40

1y ago6:40

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Let go of the noise and illusions in your mind, and surrender to the reality of this moment. Discover the profound willingness to truly see life and embrace the gift of what is real. Join us to experience a deep sense of stillness and find peace within. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access…

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67) You're Invited to Just Be 7:45

1y ago7:45

7:45

Join us in this guided meditation as we take a moment to connect with the present moment and recognize that everything we truly desire is already here, waiting for us to acknowledge its presence. Let go of imagined past and future, and return to what's real. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a…

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20: The Illusion and Trap, of... Self Love 35:35

1y ago35:35

35:35

Discover the intrinsic longing for love and the desire to see what's true, while unraveling the conditioning that keeps us seeking love externally. Learn how to recognize conditional love, worshiping images, and the confusion of what we truly crave. Experience a profound shift in perspective as Tiger invites you to embrace the present moment and su…

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66) Loved, As You Are 5:37

1y ago5:37

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Experience a moment of rest and connection with reality, letting go of resistance, judgment, and desires for things to be different. Allow yourself to be loved as you are and come home to this peaceful space. Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in the present moment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscri…

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