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Impostors Anonymous
by Impostors Anonymous Media
Impostors Anonymous is an exploration of where conversation leads when we attempt to leave our identities at the door. This project aims to limit the audience's ability to be misguided by preconceived notions and labels, allowing for a focus on direct experience and the character of content. While any topic is on the table from any perspective, common themes will include consciousness, mitigating human suffering, and the unraveling of our group and internal identities.
Episodes
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Long Time No See - Introducing "The Daily Interlude"
After a several-month break, this release introduces my new podcast, The Daily Interlude. This project offers a brief, regular, and intimate opportunity to gain a clearer awareness of the stories, judgments, and illusions that often covertly obscure the true nature of our daily lives. Join me…
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In Loving Memory: A Temporary Goodbye
On January 23, 2021, Brandon lost his beloved brother, David. This episode features his final words in honor of his brother and a brief update about the short-term future of the project.
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The "Nature" of Identity (A Conversation with Jon-Erik)
Jon-Erik makes his first appearance on IA to explore the nature of identity outside of a human context and what we can learn from a more phenomenological approach to everyday life. This examination leads to the discussion of a range of related topics including: the discrete value of distance...
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New Year, New Me?
Brandon kicks off 2022 by reflecting on the foundations of meaningful, sustainable change. Notable mentions: Beginning by David Whyte Enjoying IA? Check out our weekly newsletter or give us a follow on Instagram!
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Ask Me Anything (AMA) 2.0
Brandon returns to the AMA format to field a few thought-provoking questions from the IA audience. This leads to an exploration of: the future of free speech what it means to be the "observer" of one's thoughts and feelings facing complete and utter loss the limits of regret unforgivable actions...
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Extra Ordinary Beauty (A Conversation with Emilie)
Emilie makes her first appearance on IA to share her perspective on the beauty of everyday life and how her work struck an unexpected cord during the whirlwind of the past two years. Along the way, a range of related topics are broached including: the unexpected sentimentality and nostalgia of...
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Au Naturel (Rachel 2.0)
Rachel makes her second appearance on IA after returning to the US to discuss the challenges and opportunities this new stage of life has presented as well as the implications of an affinity towards what is "natural" in an increasingly technological and synthetic world. This lively chat traverses…
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To Create or Not to Create? (A Conversation with Gina)
Gina makes her first appearance on IA to chat about how self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and perfectionism prevent us from allowing creativity to be a part of our daily lives. This conversation features a deep dive into all things creativity and it's adjacent limiting beliefs while exploring a…
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Remembering the Good We Can Do (A Conversation with Cole)
Cole makes her first appearance on IA to discuss the need to put kindness back at the center of our lives and how individuals and corporations alike can lead the charge on this front. The discussion centers around what it means to do good during these unprecedented times and broaches a range of...
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A Bird's Eye View of the Tortoise and the Hare (Nevin 2.0)
Nevin makes another appearance on IA to discuss the impacts of a recent career move, a marathon vs sprint approach to success, and the value of learning from "wins" as much as "losses". Along the way, a range of related topics are discussed including: facing impostor syndrome as an entrepreneur…
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Making Space for Novelty and Honest Expression (A Conversation with KS)
KS joins IA for the first time to discuss how the unprecedented changes of 2020 allowed her to return to her passion after more than a decade-long hiatus. The conversation centers around the unique ways in which everyone has attempted to cope with these bizarre times as well as a range of related...
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Are We Free? Either Way, Does it Really Matter? (A Conversation with Carolina)
Carolina makes her first appearance on IA to explore human behavior and belief. The conversation builds towards a deep dive on free will and emotional freedom, as well a range of related topics including: tools for getting out of a rut changing the momentum of our emotions the importance of good...
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Recovery and Reinvention (A Conversation with Mitch)
Brandon and Mitch embark on their long-awaited first conversation after a day of experimentation, meditation, and reflection. As they explore Mitch's unique journey of evolution, a few topics come into focus including: the utility of breathwork as a psychedelic experience the awkward reflection...
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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions... (A Conversation with Morgan)
Morgan and Brandon check in on the record for the first time to try to find some stability in candid conversation after a rather turbulent stretch of days. The discussion explores the utility of routines, the difficulty of knowing your "true north" in decision-making, the importance of belonging,...
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Connected or Misdirected? (Kevin 2.0)
Kevin makes another appearance on IA to chat about the state of our collective connectivity and the barriers we face in route to a more free, fair, and sustainable society. The conversation finds its footing on a few topics including: the recent social media outage and the role these platforms…
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Ask Me Anything (AMA) 1.0
Brandon candidly fields a few questions from the IA community that hone in on his fears, doubts, and dreams. For more from IA or to submit your own questions for the next AMA, check out our new Instagram and Twitter pages @impostorsanon!
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Politics as Usual (Adam 2.0)
Adam makes his second appearance on IA to assess the state of the current political climate in the US and its notable changes, or lack thereof, over the course of the past year. As Brandon and Adam try to hone in on the most formidable problems faced by those with hopes of a more cooperative and...
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Inside the Mind (Josh 3.0)
A month after his successful awake brain surgery, Josh rejoins IA to kick off Season 2. The discussion centers around Josh's unique relationship with fear, how the past few months have impacted his identity, the importance of meeting others where they are, and where Josh is hoping to steer his...
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Holistic Ownership
Danielle joins IA to reflect on how some recent adversity has shed light on her ever-evolving identity and what it means to "own your shit". Various related topics are explored including: - balancing the masculine and feminine - getting in touch with our inner fluidity - remembering why you're…
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On Starving Artists & Another Trip Around the Sun
Brandon embarks on another solo episode to reflect on what can be learned from the quintessential "starving artist", Vincent Van Gogh, as well as what lessons have typified another year of life in the books. Various other topics are explored including what it means to mature, being selective…
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Finite Jest
Zez joins IA to discuss the state of comedy and creativity in an increasingly complicated world. In a more light-hearted conversation, a range of topics come to the forefront including: - the importance of comedic context - can something be both funny and offensive? - the problem with preference...
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On National Pride and the Bittersweet Paradox
Brandon embarks on a third solo episode to reflect on the passing of U.S. Independence Day and explore the role of bittersweet moments in our daily lives. These reflections lead to various lines of inquiry including: - reevaluating pride of all forms - what the US represents at this point in it's...
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The Tightrope of Modern Politics
Alejandro joins the show to discuss some potentially troubling trends in the US political climate and what can be learned from a comparative look at other nations. This conversation is centered around political polarization, the unchecked expansion of politics into our daily lives, and changing...
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Broken or Beautiful?
Shawn joins IA to share some insights from the tipping point he reached in 2020 after years of overcompensating, self-doubt, and burning the candle at both ends. This leads to a deep dive on biohacking, reframing, and the pitfalls of chasing material success, as well as a discussion of various...
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Healing Through Service, Growth, and Action
Jesse joins the show to share his distinctive journey through success, insecurity, and transformation. Along the way, the power of plant medicine and service come into focus, as well as a range of other topics including: - why there's never been a better time to be alive - why the most profound...
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Finding Meaning Beyond Convention
Brandon revisits the solo format to examine the most common sources of meaning and purpose in life, as well as what might exist beyond these elements. For better or worse, it seems as though a sense of purpose is a necessary ingredient for a fulfilling life. That said, many who live less...
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The Ebb and Flow of Being
Rachel joins IA to share a unique illustration of how fluid identity can be. The conversation finds its footing on how language, culture, politics, and even geography, mold our perspectives and how we relate to ourselves and others alike. Along the way, a range of topics come to the surface...
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Time Is of the Essence
Anna joins the show to share a distinctive perspective on a concept that deeply impacts all of our lives: time. This conversation steps off the beaten path to explore the insights gained from a life defined by free expression, deep curiosity, near-death experience, and an undeniable calling.…
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Lessons From the Frontlines
Marie joins IA to share her reflections on spending the past year on the literal frontlines of the fight against the pandemic. This episode offers a raw glimpse of a rarely shared perspective we all could use more exposure to and spans a range of topics including: - why some run towards the chaos...
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The Importance of Anonymity & Staying in Love with Life
Brandon takes a stab at his first solo episode to reflect on the concept at the root of Impostors Anonymous, as well as to share a few experiences that have helped him maintain a passion for life despite some recent adversity. This prompts an exploration of the suffering that is fundamental to...
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Sober Distancing
Lisa joins IA to share her reflections on a rather uncommon journey given the nature of the past year: sobriety. This conversation centers around the advantages and challenges of getting sober during a global pandemic as well as how changes to one's habits can usher in a reevaluation of one's...
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From Anxiety to Notoriety
Mark joins the show to provide his perspective on how introversion, social isolation, and the illusion of self contribute to one of the most consequential mental health issues of our time: social anxiety. As Mark and Brandon explore the confluence of the internal and social self, they discuss a...
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Miss Education
Jeanine joins IA to help put the miseducation of our youth and roots of racial inequality in focus. This conversation attempts to traverse a range of delicate topics with the degree of nuance they deserve including: - the relationship between racial inequality and democratization of early…
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In Sickness and In Health
Jenna joins the show to discuss her unique health journey and why, now more than ever, we need traditional and alternative medicine to drop the game of tug-of-war and start solving problems together. En route, a range of topics are traversed including: - avoiding guilt in times of good fortune -...
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What Really Matters?
Cornelius joins the show to discuss his mantra, "YOU MATTER", and the implications of a radical message of self-worth and unconditional love in a divided world. This line of inquiry leads to an exploration of various related topics including: - the controversy of valuing without qualifiers -...
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Exploring the Unknown
Josh and Kevin return to IA to riff about the value of exploring the unknown, from the labyrinth of our own minds to the equally mysterious and ever-expanding universe. This three-way conversation traverses a diverse set of topics including: - political implications of the disaster in Texas -...
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Financial Fiascos
Alexander joins the show to chat about the hypocrisy and overall madness that has characterized the financial realm in the past year. Some convergent trends in wealth and data come to the forefront, driving the conversation in various directions including: - why the stock market and the economy…
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Life Beyond the Skin-Deep
Kevin joins the project to explore the sovereignty of the individual amidst a world driven by compartmentalization and how our perpetual fallibility might be the key to finding common truth. En route, a range of topics are broached including: - differences in international racial perceptions -...
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No Woman
One thing is certain; Jackie is no "yes man". She joins the show to offer her perspective on the value of radical honesty and, of course, knowing when to say no. Along the way, she helps Brandon reflect on our ongoing crisis of empathy and what might guide us towards a more mindful and unified...
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Escaping the Cave
Nevin joins the show to help explore what individuals ought to be held responsible for and how we might be freed from some of our most common enclosures. Along the way, they touch on a range of related topics including: - intentions vs outcomes - reevaluating nature vs nurture - the historical...
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Green Is Not a Creative Color
Chloe and Brandon take aim at some of the common misconceptions and cultural norms that give the creative realm an ironically, and maybe unnecessarily, tragic edge. Along the way, they share their perspectives on range of topics including: - the significance of being an only child and playing…
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Marching the Middle Way
Chris brings a particularly unique perspective to the show by speaking to his peculiar odyssey back to "normalcy" and civilian life at the end of one of the strangest years in recent history. Brandon and Chris take a tour of some unorthodox topics including: - irregular learning styles - the...
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Examining the Examined Life
Adam joins Brandon to explore the struggle of trying to guide a moral life in a world rife with distractions, bad incentives, and misinformation. Along the way, they traverse a range of topics including: - selective outrage and our limited bandwidth - what feels best vs. what does the most good -...
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Consider the Clam
Brandon and his second guest investigate the limitations of empathy by considering perspectives of all kinds. Nothing is off-limits, as they imagine what it's like to be clams, otters, and other members of the animal kingdom, while addressing the difficulty of attempting to understand our fellow...
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Tools for Navigating Tragedy
Josh helps kick off Impostors Anonymous with a conversation about contextualizing a year like 2020, how habits impact personal identity, the complex relationship between mindfulness and motivation, reevaluating "selfishness", and much more. Books mentioned in the episode include: 21 Lessons for…
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Intro - Welcome to Impostors Anonymous
Welcome Impostors, Give this brief episode a listen before you take the dive on any other episodes of the podcast. This primer will give you a sense of what this project is truly about and what you can expect in the future.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Impostors Anonymous is an exploration of where conversation leads when we attempt to leave our identities at the door. This project aims to limit the audience's ability to be misguided by preconceived notions and labels, allowing for a focus on direct experience and the character of content. While any topic is on the table from any perspective, common themes will include consciousness, mitigating human suffering, and the unraveling of our group and internal identities.
HOSTED BY
Impostors Anonymous Media
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Impostors Anonymous is an exploration of where conversation leads when we attempt to leave our identities at the door. This project aims to limit the audience's ability to be misguided by preconceived notions and labels, allowing for a focus on direct experience and the character of content. While...
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