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Surviving Empathy

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Welcome to Surviving Empathy Podcast! You can find all our links at https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia. We're all about empathy, kindness, empath talk, exploring the paranormal & weird stuff, plus good mental health & robust living, while maintaining a wicked sense of humor in these seriously weird times! Do check out our new YouTube channel Bryar Patch Media & please subscribe! www.youtube.com/@bryarpatchmedia I'm Bryan Russ & I'm a comedian, author, voice artist, radio personality, chef, hu ...
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On this fun bonus episode Rebecca and I catch you up on mom's cancer treatment, our mental health and lives as of late, the YouTube channel and Chef Bry Comedy brand, and what Chef Bry Comedy is REALLY all about. Thank you for your kindness and support. Behold, our Stuff! https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedy Chef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Faceboo…
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On this lighthearted final episode of Surviving Empathy Podcast, Rebecca and I first explore the difference between dark empaths and empaths, and all the ins and outs of that. Then, we'll get into the heart of what this show was always really all about, what we're trying to accomplish, and who we've been trying to help and why. We'll talk about wha…
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On this fun and mind-bending episode, we go down the rabbit hole and consider the existence of possible extra-terrestrials and UFOs, portals, and other possible paranormal phenomenon. There's a new rise in attention and popularity of this once fringe subject that is now gaining a lot of mainstream credibility and attention, causing somewhat of a pa…
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On this episode Rebecca and I ask the question, where do we go when we've hit a dead end, when we've hit the end of our rope, when we just can't take it anymore, waiting for life to change, get better, and we grow inpatient for the world to get right, and for our ship to come in?! How might we reset and find the patience, wisdom, and a lifeline to …
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On this light and breezy episode Rebecca and I talk about being empaths, what that entails, and how we as highly sensitive people must detach ourselves from the world out there as social animals enough to lower our stress levels and to find our sense of humanity, sense of humor, and a joy that endures, despite life always coming at us! To find our …
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On this very personal and real but super light episode, Rebecca and I get down and dirty about our less than perfect life and mental health, and some of the gripes and frustrations we have with the world in its current state, and our current circumstances these days. Sometimes life can feel so good and pleasant, or terrible and dysfunctional depend…
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On this super fun, positive, thoughtful and personal episode we talk all about religion in the modern era, and our experience, from Christianity to agnosticism to atheism, and our spiritual journey and where we are today, which I think many of you will relate to very much! What's good, bad, and ugly with modern religion, and what's going on with be…
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On this super fun and futuristic episode, Rebecca and I talk about Star Trek and what is it trying to teach us about life, society, and about futurism? Also, what are some of the similarities between the Star Trek agenda and the Progressive agenda, if any, and how can we break the chains of hatred, regressiveness, oppression, and exclusionism in ou…
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On this fun, thoughtful episode, our hearts are forever lingering on the constant craziness and weirdness of this world. And so, we want to know how to find comfort and a good fit in a world full of agendas that's actually right for YOU! At the end of the day this life can be insurmountably complicated, so much so that people often lose focus and t…
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On this episode Rebecca and I talk about the necessity of balancing exertion and recuperation, and how we could all gain wisdom, perspective, and happiness from simply mastering the art of chilling out and going with the flow more often. We'll talk about the 1997 cult hit The Big Lebowski and some of our favorite things about it, and the philosophy…
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On this fun and hopeful episode Rebecca and I talk about the crazy times we've found ourselves in and how we as regular people can find greater clarity, hope, passion, and fun in these unusual times. At the end of the day, we can't hinge our hopes on what's out there in the world, but what's right here in our hearts. We have to find the priorities,…
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On this fun and irreverent episode, Rebecca and I first catch you up on our lives as of late, as we help my mom beat her cancer diagnosis. Then, we will talk about the Tennessee 3 and the little fires of authoritarian quasi-fascism cropping up around the USA, and what to do about it. Then, we'll share with you our imperfect lives with imperfect men…
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PART 2 of 2... On this peppy spitfire episode, on a day when Rebeca was in a particularly rare "on fire" kind of mood, so I try to utilize her angst and life fatigue to tackle the important subject of, how can we heal our wounded soul after we've had just about enough bullshit and soul letdown after feeling overwhelmed by the totality of dumb, imma…
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PART 1 of 2... On this peppy spitfire episode, on a day when Rebeca was in a particularly rare "on fire" kind of mood, so I try to utilize her angst and life fatigue to tackle the important subject of, how can we heal our wounded soul after we've had just about enough bullshit and soul letdown after feeling overwhelmed by the totality of dumb, imma…
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On this no holds barred episode we woke up today over it! lol Over life's silly daily madness! So, we decided that this episode should be spent talking about life's frustrations of all average regular working people, who put up with all the social media hysteria, political upheaval, and entitled attitudes in our culture and society today. We tlak a…
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On this fun episode Rebecca and I talk about "toughness" and strength in our culture, and the onslaught of uptight and insensitive attitudes in our culture and times, claiming to be oh so tough, when really, it's just perpetuating more problems and hateful attitudes, and how we can turn our inner-sensitivity into a superpower of strength, tenacity,…
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On this very fun and enlightening episode, first Rebecca and I have some big news to share with you about the show, our future, and some serious medical news. Then Rebecca and I talk about how you can find balance between all of life's demands, from fitness and career, to activism and civic participation, to leisure and getting ahead in a way that'…
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On this very fun and enlightening 2-part episode Rebecca and I talk about our love and fascination for the paranormal, and how it's become our spirituality of sorts, in the sense that it appeals to our sense of curiosity and fascination with our place in the cosmos, the relationship of the physical and the metaphysical, our overall understanding of…
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On this very fun and enlightening 2-part episode Rebecca and I talk about our love and fascination for the paranormal, and how it's become our spirituality of sorts, in the sense that it appeals to our sense of curiosity and fascination with our place in the cosmos, the relationship of the physical and the metaphysical, our overall understanding of…
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On this very personal episode I talk about my depression, those people and things I think about when I think I'm losing the battle, my feelings in my darkest hour, and how I dig myself out of my depression to fight another day. Also, why I keep fighting for this show and who and what I care about. Please support us, the mission, and the show and Ch…
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On this super fun and thoughtful episode Rebecca and I talk about getting older, and how age has this tendency to kill our motivation and productivity. We'll talk about jealousy and regret, and how when that festers it turns into poor mental health if not handled properly. We'll talk about our own aspirations and dashed dreams, and how to serve you…
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On this exciting and fun episode, Rebecca and I try to tackle the alpha male phenomenon, as well as talk about toxic people, how to identify it, and what to do about it. Then lastly, we'll try to figure out how we might be able to allow a little bit of wiggle room for struggle and imperfection when people aren't ok, with so many people now going th…
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On this different kind of episode, I speak from the heart about my own personal mental health and feelings lately, as well as some show news and updates. Then, I try to explain some things about ourselves, our mission and intentions, and to clear the air about my irreverent and jokey attitude at times. To hopefully get some newer listeners to the s…
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On this fun socially minded episode we review the new hit show Star Wars: Andor, as well as talk about the causation of the war between the Empire and the rebels, and how we might view it and relate it to the real world in the here and now, and how we might learn to fight for a better fairer world without losing grips on our happiness and balance. …
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Calling all empaths, sensitives, emos, introverts, creative and soulful types, this episode is for YOU! On this thoughtful, more sensitive episode, we talk about how to live in the hectic, sometimes hateful times today in a capitalistic society, and to find balance to satisfy your soul in an appreciable and meaningful way that scratches that emotio…
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On this fun and thoughtful episode Rebecca and I dive into relationships, arguing, and how to not only recover from that in the relationship, but also, how to get better at not hurting one another, as well as, finding ways to not let life's inherent hardships and awfulness continually make us feel weakened to the point of blow up or blow out. We al…
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On this thoughtful episode, Rebecca and I announce the new podcast & YouTube show Bry's Food for Thought! Then we go into the post-holiday blues, and how do we get the year off on the right foot, despite feeling sort of uggo about winter and post-holiday letdown., Then we'll talk all about my newest TV viewing addiction, scammers and scam baiting, …
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On this thoughtful episode, Rebecca and I announce the new podcast & YouTube show Bry's Food for Thought! Then we go into the post-holiday blues, and how do we get the year off on the right foot, despite feeling sort of uggo about winter and post-holiday letdown., Then we'll talk all about my newest TV viewing addiction, scammers and scam baiting, …
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On this fun holiday bonus edition episode, we talk about a particular grinch that tried to steal away our joy and Christmas spirit, and what we did about it! Then, we talk all about what the spirit of energy is intention is all about, and how we plan to lean into that as we move onward and upward to new, scary, but exiting new things. Do be sure to…
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Part 2 of 2. On this super mega show, we talk about all of the topics we didn't get to in season 4, from mental health to life to the paranormal, this one has it all! Thanks so much you guys and gals out there who've taken an intertest in us and have become our friend. Thank you also to those shy types who dare not show themselves to us, you're ver…
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Part 1 of 2. On this super mega show, we talk about all of the topics we didn't get to in season 4, from mental health to life to the paranormal, this one has it all! Thanks so much you guys and gals out there who've taken an intertest in us and have become our friend. Thank you also to those shy types who dare not show themselves to us, you're ver…
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On this very honest, vulnerable, and revealing but empowering episode, I speak about the epiphany I had about this podcast and brand, and some of the changes I need to make to change and adapt to the times and realities. I talk about what changes will tentatively take place, how and why it will change, how it will change and improve, how it will st…
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On this very fun and light Friday vibes episode, Rebecca and I check in on our mental health, then talk about the last episode and why I was feeling the way I was feeling, and what I meant by it all. We discuss billionaires and billionaire culture, "wealth crazy," and billionaire impunity, and the implications of it on our culture and society. We'l…
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On this deep and emotionally insightful episode, I speak about some of the things that are getting to me these days, living in an indifferent capitalist hellscape, and what I go through to try to succeed, in what seems to be, a life that never relents, where I can break free and soar to my best and brightest future that we all rightfully deserve. I…
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On this super fun and exploratory 2-part episode, Rebecca and I explore the age-old question, was the past actually better, or are we all just suffering from collective nostalgia bias?! We'll go into what nostalgia is in psychological terms, as well as whether nostalgia is a good or bad thing for us? Plus, we've got our top 10 pros and cons of livi…
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On this super fun and exploratory 2-part episode, Rebecca and I explore the age-old question, was the past actually better, or are we all just suffering from collective nostalgia bias?! We'll go into what nostalgia is in psychological terms, as well as whether nostalgia is a good or bad thing for us? Plus, we've got our top 10 pros and cons of livi…
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On this monologue episode, I talk about how to figure out if you're an empath or not, but more than that, if you are an empath, how to bring about the best in your hypersensitivity and the best out in yourself so that you achieve and live the kind of life you want and deserve! I've got a few articles to guide me through, from empath talk, to maximi…
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Hey we're back! On this fun as heck but mind-bending episode, we ask the question, will we end up more like Mad Max, a postapocalyptic nightmare, fighting over fuel and resources, or more like Star Trek or The Orville, where we merge science and tech to ascend to the next level of humanity? Secondly, we'll talk about ideology as a whole, then peer …
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Hey we're back! On this fun as heck but mind-bending episode, we ask the question, will we end up more like Mad Max, a postapocalyptic nightmare, fighting over fuel and resources, or more like Star Trek or The Orville, where we merge science and tech to ascend to the next level of humanity? Secondly, we'll talk about ideology as a whole, then peer …
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On this short but sweet episode I talk about my gratitude for all of this and all of you guys who've supported us on our journey. I recognize and celebrate having made it to 100 plus episodes, yay! We couldn't have done it without all of you! Here I talk about some of the things I'm grateful for, and some of the things we're working on to better th…
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On this fun and inquisitive episode Rebecca and I tackle the age-old question, is the paranormal a real thing and do ghosts exist?! We've done our research on the subject throughout our lifetime, as well as found some articles on the subject, and we have come to the conclusion that there actually might be something there beyond nothing. Meaning, af…
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On this very personal and in-depth monologue, I talk about the prevailing things most people are dealing with today. From social media hysteria to intrusive attitudes and behaviors to divisive politics, it's no wonder we become desensitized to the destructive influences in our culture today and start to tune out. Here I speak very candidly about ho…
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On this fun and humor filled episode Rebecca & I slow things down from our usual in-depth discussions to celebrate the Halloween season with our spooky Halloween Top 5 lists! We've got horror movies, costumes, candies, and more! I always run long when I'm having fun, sorry about that! But I think you'll find the campy spooky fun a great way to lift…
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On this episode I woke up feeling grateful for a great many things. Despite all my problems, despite all the world's wrongs and ills, despite hardly anyone helping me or anything going my way, sometimes you just wake up with an attitude of gratitude for no reason at all. Just the fact that you're still alive, healthy, and free is enough to be grate…
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On this light and fun episode Rebecca and I review the movies Hellraiser 2022 on Hulu, Rob Zombie's The Munsters 2022 on Netflix, and the smash hit Get Out from 2017 which we finally watched! We talk about what Hellraiser lore, and what the lore symbolizes and is all about. Then, what Rob Zombie got right and horribly wrong in his love letter movie…
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On this insightful and in-depth episode, we try to learn more about ourselves as a species as social animals. The pros & cons of being a social creature as these complex beings in these complex times, which certainly has its set of good and bad aspects to it. From our interpersonal relationships to how we are treated in the world out there, this ep…
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On this difficult episode Rebecca and I try to tackle politics in the fairest and most honest way that we can. Of course, it's impossible this day and age to be completely neutral when you have your own set of experiences and preferences. We wanted to talk about what's going on out there and how we can find the truth in a sociopolitical culture whe…
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On this episode I slow things down and talk by myself about the spiritual malaise and life boredom I've been feeling, and then I talk about popular religion and certain philosophies that can lay the groundwork for our emotional & spiritual beliefs, and whether or not they help or hinder our overall growth and progress? Then, I speak about various w…
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On this continuation of the 2 part episode all about Cobra Kai, we jump back in to finish up what we can learn about life and mental health from the show, then we do a deep dive in each character one by one to try to figure out what their character arch and what life lesson they had to learn, as well as the life and mental health lessons they had t…
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On this super fun and insightful 2 part episode Rebecca and I talk about the various life and mental health lessons that can be learned from the Netflix hit series Cobra Kai, as you know, it is a continuation of the 80's hit trilogy The Karate Kid franchise. We talk all about the show, the characters, and the things that stand out to us as fans of …
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