Help, I’m Spiritually Curious But Existentially Exhausted 🙏🫠

Spirituality, religion, and being “woo-woo” are all hot topics these days – especially here in Nashville!In this episode, Val and Emerson tackle WTF spirituality actually means, how it differs from religion, how it intertwines with existentialism, and low-stakes ways to engage with it while also avoiding spiritual bypassing.And, as always, we get into other good stuff, including a spooky airBNB story from Val’s cousin (and The Gaia Center’s Director of Operations) Rebecca 👻This episode covers:06:04 - Tea & Crumpets: Val’s new cooking routine + Emerson’s obsession with Swig10:32 - Step Into My Office: Impermanence and Existentialism14:32 - The Lore: Rebecca’s Spooky AirBNB experience19:54 - The DSM: The Spirituality, Religion + Woo Woo Conundrum50:26 - Now That's What I Call...OKAAAAY!52:48 - Val Pick: "Goose Snow Cone" by Aimee Mann53:50 - "Older" by Lizzy McAlpine54:58 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: How a music conductor is navigating Parkinson’s Disease + South Africa’s ‘soccer grannies’ take the field for kicks and camaraderieResources + Stuff  Mentioned in This Episode:Pew Research on Millennials and ReligionJohn Welwood (spiritual bypassing)Goose Snow Cone by Aimee MannOlder by Lizzy McAlpineConductor with Parkinson’s Gets Brain Stimulation Device to Stop Shakes so He Can Lead Orchestra Once AgainSouth Africa’s ‘soccer grannies’ take the field for kicks and camaraderieConnect with Us:Send a story or ask for advice: [email protected] But For Real on IG: @butforrealpodNow That's What I Call... OKAAAAY PlaylistThe Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenterVal on IG: @valkaymartinThe Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.