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Dickensian Epilogues
by Jason Brennan
We're all stuck at home in quarantine, living through a time of darkness. Dickensian Epilogues are positive narratives that follow stories of darkness, tragedy, and sorrow. Hosts Alex and Jason share their stories of creating positivity during an outbreak of pandemic proportions. Join them as they laugh their way through a difficult time.
Episodes
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Dickensian Epilogues 035 - The Best of Times and The Worst of Times
2020 has been quite the year. In this episode Jason and Alex explore the highs and lows of 2020. Join us as we discuss re-framing a difficult time as a challenging period of growth. Editor's note: This episode was recorded in advance of the new year
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Dickensian Epilogues 034 - The Lost Episode
What happens when you forget about a podcast you recorded? This is what happens. Welcome to the lost episode
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Dickensian Epilogues 033 - Dopamine Destruction
Netflix, candy, potato chips, and video games all prey on the way your brain works. In this episode we discuss dopamine, what it does to us and what we should do about it!
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Dickensian Epilogues 032 - Gotta Go Fast!
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Ferris Bueller We’re moving fast in this episode. Too fast to eat. In this episode we dive into the world of fasting. What do you hope to get out of fasting? How do you deal with your friends and family...
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Dickensian Epilogues 031 - Is it Over?
We live in strange times or contradictions. On one hand the pandemic continues to improve at home, on the other hand the risk looms as present as ever. In this episode we explore how we’re dealing with Coronavirus narratives now and in the future. Topics of discussion include: 1: How does…
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Dickensian Epilogues 030 - Skin in the Game
Competition can be a toxic way to compare yourself to others OR it can be a productive arena for honing your skills and growth. In this episode we explore our relationships with competition. Our topics of discussion include: 1) What makes competition toxic? 2) Why embrace competition in light of...
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Dickensian Epilogues 029 - The Give and Take of Burnout
Burnout is a double edged sword. On one hand you’re exhausted and on the other hand you feel like you need to do more. In this episode we explore our relationship with the give and take of burnout. 3:00 - What are the sure fire signs that you are burned out and not “just a little tired”? 13:00 -...
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Dickensian Epilogues 028 - Environmental Ramblings
We are shaped by the environment around us. Physically, mentally, spiritually, and culturally it helps determine who we are. In this episode we discuss: 2:00 - Why do we care about environment/ why bother? 22:00 - What does environment encompass? 27:15 - What should we do about it? 56:00 - Final...
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Dickensian Epilogues 027 - Stunted Affirmations
In this episode we explore 4 barriers to Jason's success with affirmations. Alex, seasoned in the art of affirmation, shares his reflections, while Jason looks forward to trying again. We discuss the following topics: 1:00 - Intro to affirmations 9:15 - Barrier 1: It feels dumb 17:15 - Barrier 2:...
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Dickensian Epilogues 026 - Love Yourself
For many of us the way we look is an unpleasant thought. Today we explore body image and how we have tried to improve the way we look at ourselves. We discuss the following topics: 2:30 - What are your feelings about body image? 9:00 - Have you ever felt dissonance between how you looked and how...
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Dickensian Epilogues 025 - 25th Epistravaganza! Success through failure: 30,000 Days
We have spent more than a day talking to you since we began! This is episode 25 and we wanted to reflect back on what we've learned, loved, and feared along the way. We explore the following topics: 2:30 - Reflections on how long it took us to finally do this 8:45 - What motivates you to…
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Dickensian Epilogues 024 - Dawn at the Devil’s Corkscrew
Sometimes a moment in your life provides you with an amazing metaphor to help motivate you for years to come. For Jason the Devil’s Corkscrew in the Grand Canyon serve as a reminder of his own capacity as a person. In this episode we explore backcountry camping and its meaning to us. We talk…
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Dickensian Epilogues 023 - Power and Expectation
Social standards dictate a lot about who we are and how we act. Today on Dickensian Epilogues we discuss manliness and masculinity. We explore the following: 2:15 - Intro: Power and Expectation 11:00 - Are you freaked out that you are someone's male role model? 39:00 - What are some behaviours…
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Dickensian Epilogues Minisode 001 - What Makes You Feel Powerful?
During a recent interview on the podcast, therapist Cassandra (@createwithCassandra), told us about how she asks her clients "What makes you feel powerful?" In our first ever mini episode we workshop our own symbols of power. How can we use symbols of power to motivate our daily lives? How can we...
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Dickensian Epilogues 022 - Self C.A.R.E. with Cassandra
This episode is a Dickensian Epilogues' first. Today we have our first guest, Cassandra Brennan, a drama therapist who we talk to about therapy and self care. When working with clients Cassandra developed a useful acronym for self CARE - Cues, Assess, React, Engage. Find Cassandra on Instagram...
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Dickensian Epilogues 021 - Martial Assumptions
The things we do speak to the assumptions we carry with us. In this episode we explore how learning martial arts became a way to explore our assumptions about the world. We discuss the following: 1:30 - What assumptions follow us around? 26:30 - What are some barriers that blocked you from…
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Dickensian Epilogues 020 - 2.9013 Positive Messages
Most people need to receive 2.9013 pieces of positive feedback for every piece of criticism just to feel neutral. They need much more than that to feel great. In this episode we dive into criticism. We explore the following topics: 3:00 - What is criticism? 11:30 - What are some productive ways…
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Dickensian Epilogues 019 - Dear Jason
After many attempts over the years Jason is once again tackling his desire to keep a journal. In this episode we explore the habit of journaling by diving deep into the specific challenges that Jason has faced. We talk about the following topics: 1:30 - Jason's journaling challenges 2:15 -...
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Dickensian Epilogues 018 - Hope, Fear, and the Art of Public Speaking
We all speak, sometimes in public, sometimes to an audience. We're also mostly afraid of public speaking. In this episode we explore public speaking, the anxieties it causes, and how we overcome our fears to get the most out of communication. We discuss the following: 1:00 - Topic Intro 2:00…
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Dickensian Epilogues 017 - Serotonin Swimming or Dopamine Desserts
We all make a choice, do I swim to that island or do I sit around and eat chocolate? In today's episode we discuss our experiences with escapism. We explore the following: 10:00 - What is escapism? Is it always negative? 15:00 - What is always escapism and what is never escapism? 31:00 - How has...
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Dickensian Epilogues 016 - As Little as Possible
Does this podcast spark joy? If not then Marie Kondo thinks you should thank it for its service and then throw it away. Today we talk about minimalism and how it is woven into our lives. We discussed the following topics: 0:0 - What is minimalism? 3:30 - How have you seen minimalism…
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Dickensian Epilogues 015 - It's the End of the World... And You're the Father!
One of the universal truths about parenting is that the very idea is terrifying. Do I have what it takes to be a dad? In this episode Alex shares anxieties he has about parenting and Jason shares his perspectives on those fears as a new father. We discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Jason didn't...
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Dickensian Epilogues 014 - The Domain of the Muses
Inspiration is the domain of the muses. We all want to feel more inspired. In this episode we explore all things inspiration in our lives and beyond. We discuss the following topics: 3:00 - Coffee Cantata 9:00 - What is Inspiration? 13:00 - Can Inspiration go wrong? 29:00 - What are some strange...
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Dickensian Epilogues 013 - Defeat the Resistance
Resistance is a force that stands between every person and their creative pursuits. If resistance is universal than so is the need to defeat it! Join us as we explore creative resistance. We discuss the following topics at the following times: 0 - Parenting war stories 11 - What is creativity? 20…
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Dickensian Epilogues 012 - Ruling the Pandemic
Whether you know it or not your life is governed by rules. It's up to you whether those rules will serve you, or rule you. Join us as we explore the rules that govern our lives. We discuss the following topics at the following times: 0 - Frank's Red Hot kinda sucks 6 - Alex drops a topic without...
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Dickensian Epilogues 011 - What's the Meaning of it all?
Times of existential dread can lead us to question the meaning of it all, the meaning of our lives, the meaning of everything we do. Do bad times mean that there is no meaning? We don't think so. Join us as we dive into the meaning of our lives. We discuss the following topics at the following...
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Dickensian Epilogues 010 - This Episode Took us Ten Years
Necessity is the mother of invention. Almost ten years ago we started talking about podcasting, but never followed through. With the pandemic keeping us stuck at home we were able to focus on producing the show without overthinking the details. In this episode we talk about self-care during the...
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Dickensian Epilogues 009 - Accepting Reality in the Age of Grief
Some of us have lost in our lives, for some of us loss in new. We're living through a period of mourning the very normalcy of our lives, work, and relationships. In this episode We explore our thoughts and experiences on the process of grieving. Grief is a process that can be worked through with...
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Dickensian Epilogues 008 - Love in the Time of Corona
In this episode we learn, through Freudian slip, that Jason might not be a real nerd. He seems perfectly able to mix up Star Wars and Star Trek and it disappoints us all. Jason and Alex focus on how relationships during the physically isolating time of the global coronavirus pandemic. They share...
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Dickensian Epilogues 007 - Learning in Tight Spaces
We're living through uncertainty, change, and tight spaces. While it may feel like the walls of our home are pressing in on us we don't think that means that life has to stop and wait. In this episode Jason and Alex share their learning experiences and how they practice in times when performance…
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Dickensian Epilogues 006 - Binge Kings and Goal Crushers
Government mandated stay at home may well be the perfect recipe for binge watching Tiger King. We certainly recommend it. Tiger King spoilers aside we used this episode as a chance to explore our efforts in goal setting, not the least of which is Alex's experience losing over 100 pounds! We…
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Dickensian Epilogues 005 - Jason has COVID... Probably
Jason woke up sick this week. With mild symptoms and a lot of different information coming in online he wasn't sure what to think but was able to get tested. In this episode Jason and Alex explore what it's like to find out you might have COVID-19 as well as the process of getting tested! Our…
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Dickensian Epilogues 004 - Learning to Parent in a Post-Pandemic World
Daily life is changing rapidly as we adjust to the realities of the coronavirus. Jason and Alex discuss ways that they have noticed professionalism and parenting change in relation to world events. As always the changes aren't all for the worse. As a parent there can be a lot of joy in time spent...
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Dickensian Epilogues 003 - Maintaining a Work-Life Balance at the End of the World
Dickensian Epilogues is a space where hosts Alex and Jason focus on ways to find a more positive narrative for times of chaos and unease. In this episode they explore work-life balance and managing stress in the midst of a global pandemic that is changing the very nature of work and daily life....
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Dickensian Epilogues 002 - The Origin
Alex and Jason meet yet again to share their thoughts as they navigate the end of the world. Esoteric rambling lead to the origin of the name of this show! Enjoy Our logo was generously provided by Stephanie Brennan (@thestephbrennan on instagram)
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Dickensian Epilogues 001 - Getting Started at the End of the World
Two long time friends have always wanted to start a podcast... All it took to get them started was a global pandemic! Join Alex and Jason as they explore staying positive in the wake of an extremely negative situation Our logo was generously provided by Stephanie Brennan (@thestephbrennan on...
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We're all stuck at home in quarantine, living through a time of darkness. Dickensian Epilogues are positive narratives that follow stories of darkness, tragedy, and sorrow. Hosts Alex and Jason share their stories of creating positivity during an outbreak of pandemic proportions. Join them as they laugh their way through a difficult time.
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We're all stuck at home in quarantine, living through a time of darkness. Dickensian Epilogues are positive narratives that follow stories of darkness, tragedy, and sorrow. Hosts Alex and Jason share their stories of creating positivity during an outbreak of pandemic proportions. Join them as they...
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Dickensian Epilogues is created and hosted by Jason Brennan.
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