Episode 117 - "Serenity"

In this episode, Brandon shares his experiences and reflections on various topics. He starts by discussing an odd day filled with frustrations and setbacks. He then reviews a TV show and highlights the standout performances. Brandon also reflects on his therapy journey and the progress he has made in accepting himself. He shares his positive experience with a ketamine session and the sense of peace it brought him. Finally, he expresses his dislike for napping and introduces the song of the week. In this conversation, Brandon reflects on the song 'Lies I Chose to Believe' by John Moreland, which he describes as a song about serenity and the frustration of things that cannot be changed. He highlights the impactful lines in the song and discusses his personal journey towards self-acceptance and forgiveness. Brandon also shares his thoughts on the TV show 'Loudermilk' and its portrayal of addiction and redemption. He emphasizes the constant fight against negative thoughts and the importance of a strong support system. Finally, he celebrates his three and a half years of sobriety and discusses Liverpool's victory in the Carabao Cup. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:01 Odd Day and Frustrations 04:21 TV Show Review 06:16 Reflection on Self and Therapy 10:48 Ketamine Session Experience 23:34 Lies I Chose to Believe 24:05 Finding Peace of Mind 24:18 The Frustration of Things You Can't Change 24:44 Line after Line of Impact 25:14 The Power of Forgiveness 25:39 Courage to Change 26:19 Accepting Who You Are 27:27 Sweet Surrender and Hell's Drug 28:16 The Struggle with Self-Loathing 29:03 The Constant Fight 29:32 Three and a Half Years of Sobriety 31:11 The TV Show Loudermilk 33:11 Mugsy's Redemption Arc 34:06 The Weight of Alcoholism 36:11 The Demon Inside 37:14 The Terrifying Journey of Self-Forgiveness 43:29 Celebrating Three and a Half Years of Sobriety 45:18 Liverpool's Victory in the Carabao Cup