Echo’s Box

Welcome back to Echo's Box - in this episode we show off a new format and delve deep into who your host really is 👀.... Music, Mental Health, Magick, and More in this episode!   Book Pre-order: https://nostarch.com/red-team Want More? https://echosbox.com Want Music? https://jonesrx.live

Echo's Box welcomes Manami Yamamoto to the podcast. Manami is certified psychotherapist and Berkley graduate with special training in alternative therapeutic practices such as EMDR and art therapy. In this episode she shares her approach on how she is trying to fundamentally change the state of people suffering with mental health issues, starting with an approach of nurturing oneself with a "Nurturing Parent Voice". Manami is working with several organizations to reach undeserved cultures and communities around the world. Check out more about Manami and her amazing work below! Manami's Website: https://www.manamiyamamototherapy.com/ Mental Health Environmental Change Project: https://www.mentalhealthec.org/en/index.html Blue Humming Therapy: https://www.bluehummingtherapy.org/

In this episode we meet Gail Taylor, an individual that not only succeeded in recovering from the throws of addiction, but is now thriving in life afterwards! Gail's perspective on life allowed her to not just recover from the difficult times, but ultimately reinvent herself into a multi-talented individual who uses their talents to uplift others. Gail became a song-writer, musician, a public speaker, and an author, and she uses each and everyone of those skills together to share the guidance and tools that she learned to help herself become who she is today. In this episode we dive into all of those topics and discuss how they relate to her recently released book "Curveballs". If you want to snag a copy of her latest book "Curveballs" or see when her next event is, be sure to visit https://www.gailtaylormusic.com/ If you like the music you heard on today's episode you can find that on all platforms under "Gail T as Charged", but of course they're linked below :) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IpG4HEUG1OPL5bOtUgZhx?si=4rSttrzXR1ieLjvA5-lVAg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gail-t-as-charged/1566211976    

2024 Black Friday show nerves, new music, and lessons learned. Oh an a rambling discussion on the T.V. show Billions and how it frustrates Casey into laughter.

Echo's Box welcomes Dr. Brian Licuanan, a board certified doctor of psychology who specializes in many areas including the topic of this episode, addiction.  Come explore the complexities of addiction with us and learn some ways to better approach this topic with your loved ones thanks to Dr. Brian! Checkout Dr. Brian Licuanan's book "How to Get Your Resisting Loved One Into Treatment" on his website below! https://drbrianlicuanan.com/

Not talking Sonic the Hedgehog in this one folks! We hit home on science, religion, and psychological relationships to fasting. The whole dialogue is centered around our host's experience with fasting while having an active eating disorder and body dysmorphia. Fasting and an eating disorder how does that work? (spoiler alert: it kinda doesn't, but you'll see...)

Overwhelmed and depressed, we're back baby, let's f*ck*ng goooooooo!   Support the show: https://luna.echosbox.com MoonWlkr Product Recommendations: https://lddy.no/1k73x - flower https://lddy.no/1j9ki - vape https://lddy.no/1j9kh - gummies

This episode is mostly just a geek out over the new album Posthuman: NexGen by Bring Me the Horizon. There's an ARG that plays like a hacking CTF, hard references to Ceremonial Magick, and of course we talk a little about mental health and interesting philosophical ideas. Are you ready to begin a whimsical, yet slightly depressing journey? Well then tune in now!

A journey through what it takes to be an independent musician. This episode walks through Casey's path of being 15 years old playing shows at local all ages venues, all the way to playing stages like Purgatory at The Masquerade. Networking, connections, skills, and understanding the mindset are all easier said than done, but as a wise man once said, it is turtles all the way down.

One elevated podcaster, seven THC compounds, and one hour...how wrong could it go? In this episode we break down the difference between delta 9, delta 8, delta 10, THCA, THCO, HHC, and THCP to learn how it is all made, and most importantly, which one gets you higher than the empire state building. One thing is for sure, it is all weed man. Once you are done listening consider buying some goofy gifts from our partner's at Moon WLKR! Use code "echosbox" at checkout, or click one of the links in the description.   Shop at Moon WLKR! https://lddy.no/1j9ka - Explore Moon WLKR https://lddy.no/1j9ki  - Celestial Blend Vape - Delta 8 + THCP + THCA + CBD https://lddy.no/1j9kh - Black Raspberry Gummies - Delta 9

The medication struggle is real. In this episode Casey talks about his journey without medication over the last few months, and how getting medical marijuana card just might have fixed everything. Losing access to medication you need can be a dire situation, but hopefully this shared experience will help you see that you're not alone, and might even have options. Tune in to find out more!

In this episode we talk about personal experiences and dilemmas associated with holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Many of us need encouragement to take care of ourselves and do what's best for us around these events, especially with all the pressure of family and friends. In addition we take a deeper dive into the symptoms of panic attacks with a unique focus on de-personalization and de-realization as well as a note on other experiences of disassociation.

Just in time for spooking season, this episode talks about the paranormal and curses in the context of standard Hollywood horror all the way to practical and ceremonial magick. We even get some curses straight out of the bible, don't let the demons get ya.   References: https://academic.oup.com/past/article/247/1/113/5721469 https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/108169/agg.html https://oxfordre.com/classics/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780199381135.001.0001/acrefore-9780199381135-e-1964 The Holy Bible: Mark 11:12-25, and Exodus 7:14-24

Uh oh doing magick and hearing voices, tune in to see what happens!

Addled by stress and anxiety, this episode is just an info dump of ramblin' about life stressors and the exciting things that are coming with them. Piggy backing off of last episode we also dive into how recovering from burn out is going and how XANAX is actually helping with anxiety on Casey's journey.

Burn out impacts more than just our professional lives. This episode covers what burn out really is, shares a recent experience of Casey's burn out, and what he did to recognize and get out of it.   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279286/ - Article on Burn Out from the National Library of Medicine

Pain can lead to suffering, pain tells you you're alive, but is pain necessary for life? Was the Buddha wrong about pain? Why are people putting out matches with their fingertips???   These questions and many more explored in this episode! We dive down the rabbit hole that is the experience of pain.

Happy birthday Echo! This episode is dedicated to the one and only Echo. He's the face of our show, and while it's short, the heartfelt experience shared in this episode aims to illustrate just how incredible and inspiring this dog truly is. We love you Echo!

A long winded journey of problem creation and solving, only for depression to rear its ugly head and bring about frustration. Come along this journey as we see just how frustrating depression can be even in moments of freedom and success.

In this episode we discuss how much we know everything and all the secrets in the universe, and maybe a little about Agrippa's fallacy argument of Circular Reasoning. Which is it? You decide!

In this episode we dive into the infamous Abramelin Ritual in the context of the 2016 film "A Dark Song". We discuss the movie's portrayal of the ritual, talk about its history, and also briefly discuss the mental health implications of each character's motives. Lots of occult historical goodies and psychological observations in this one!

In this episode we talk about all things Dreams. From medical theories, to therapy use cases, all the way to mystic ideas and ceremonial magick and the teachings of Jason Louv. Casey shares a few dreams at the end to wrap it all together!

I feel empty.   This episode talks about what it means to have the feeling of emptiness in the context of depression. We dive into coping mechanisms and discuss the difference between unhealthy and healthy coping, and different ways that Casey deals with emptiness in his own day to day experience.

A short but interesting dive further into words and their meaning. This continuation from last episode explores the idea of emotional meaning behind words and a philosophy that words have no inherent meaning. Check out this episode and other content at https://echosbox.com/   Follow @itsjonesmusic on Instagram, @tiktokjonesmusic on TikTok, and Jones Music on Facebook to keep up with all the upcoming tunes from Casey!

This episode discusses the loss of a dear friend and why word's matter. Casey dives into responding to anger and handling emotions whenever you are the one in the wrong and what it means to take responsibility for your actions and validate others emotionally. It's all about the right words, at the right place, at the right time...with the added twist of making sure your actions are consistent with how you speak. Check out this episode and other content at https://echosbox.com/

Casey's new book Fundamental Magick is coming out soon! This episode talks all about it in the context of life and gets deep into the core most important things you can expect to take away from this book.

Ceremonial Magick is a complex topic, often one many haven't heard of. This episode covers a journey into starting a path in Ceremonial Magick and why it was even an option as a path to begin with. Also exclusive announcements for the book "Fundamental Magick" as well as the new echosbox.com website are all showcased within, don't miss it!

In this episode we discuss what it actually means to ask for help. A break down on independence, co-dependence, self-reliance, and what it truly means to be someone who needs help and someone who provides help.

Experiences with loneliness, isolation, and a need for more love. This episode expounds on living with a depression driven loneliness and calls out some amazing strides toward self love and self respect for all.

A brief but detailed look into what it is like to live with insomnia. This episode dives into the ebbs and flows of insomnia with all the negatives that come with it while trying to find some light at the end of the tunnel in the process!

Luni Boo and Joe join Echo's Box for a deep dive conversation about their magickal roots and experiences. From vibing as friends, to mental health, to wacky spiritual experiences, we talk about it all! #mentalhealth #magick #luniboo #spirituality #esotericism  #esoteric #ceremonialmagick #crowley #depression #therapy #kindness #love #psychedelics #rituals #hecate #jesus #archangels #fundamentalmagick #meditation

SSRI's, Brain Zaps, and Magick (Oh My!). In this episode we dive into dealing with SSRI withdrawals and get a peak into Casey's new upcoming book. Don't miss this one!

A quick, but deep dive into a personal experience with anxiety. This episode dives into what it's like to live with it as a symptom in the context of major depressive disorder, and some successful tools to combat it.

A journey through healing anxious attachment, enhancing communication, and improving how you treat others and respond to others in relationships through life. Casey cover's his personal experiences in growth through friendships, dating, and family relationships and how growth in those has taught him a lot about negativity and discomfort and what to do with it all.

In this episode we discuss the brief history of SSRIs and dive into a personal journey about what it like to go through the ups and downs of antidepressants.

One small step for...actually this is just a giant swan dive into major depressive disorder and a bold attempt to articulate how it feels.

A deep dive on a very personal experience with drugs. We cover topics like addiction, self medication, deleriants, dissassociatives, psychadelics, and even spirituality in the context of dealing with mental health issues.

In this episode we put a universal lens over a biblical classic and explore death and grief in personal detail based on Casey's experiences.

In this episode we tackle the topic of Body Dysmorphia and how it impacts and relates to self worth and relationships.

Episode 1 of Echo's Box "Deserving Support"   Casey kicks off Episode 1 of the podcast with a deep dive into depression and discussing what it means to deserve support in context of loving yourself.