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Surviving Empathy
by Bryar Patch Media
Welcome to Surviving Empathy Podcast! You can find all our links at https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia. We're all about empathy, kindness, empath talk, exploring the paranormal & weird stuff, plus good mental health & robust living, while maintaining a wicked sense of humor in these seriously weird times! Do check out our new YouTube channel Bryar Patch Media & please subscribe! www.youtube.com/@bryarpatchmedia I'm Bryan Russ & I'm a comedian, author, voice artist, radio personality, chef, humanist, activist, animal lover, fitness runner, & strong realized empath with over 15 years of experience as an energetic empath. Bryar Patch Media is the brand for the podcast, books, comedy albums, videos, and anything & everything I'm working on! Who we are: Energetic empaths, paranormal enthusiasts, researchers, & investigators, mental health & quality of life advocates, freethinkers & freedom fighters who look at the totality of our culture & times to identify
Episodes
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BONUS - Chef Bry Comedy YouTube Update, What We're All About, Normalizing the Abnormal, Fighting for Kindness, Compassion, & Clarity
On this fun bonus episode Rebecca and I catch you up on mom's cancer treatment, our mental health and lives as of late, the YouTube channel and Chef Bry Comedy brand, and what Chef Bry Comedy is REALLY all about. Thank you for your kindness and support. Behold, our Stuff!...
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Empaths vs Dark Empaths, Our Final Thoughts, See You Soon on YouTube at Chef Bry Comedy!
On this lighthearted final episode of Surviving Empathy Podcast, Rebecca and I first explore the difference between dark empaths and empaths, and all the ins and outs of that. Then, we'll get into the heart of what this show was always really all about, what we're trying to accomplish, and who...
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Alien Fever! UFO Whistleblower, Aliens in the Headlines, Beyond Skinwalker Ranch, Portals & the Paranormal
On this fun and mind-bending episode, we go down the rabbit hole and consider the existence of possible extra-terrestrials and UFOs, portals, and other possible paranormal phenomenon. There's a new rise in attention and popularity of this once fringe subject that is now gaining a lot of…
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Feeling Over it, when a Bad Attitude Takes Over, Life Paralysis & Impatience, Giving in to Our Inner Quitter
On this episode Rebecca and I ask the question, where do we go when we've hit a dead end, when we've hit the end of our rope, when we just can't take it anymore, waiting for life to change, get better, and we grow inpatient for the world to get right, and for our ship to come in?! How might we...
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Empath Talk, Mental Health Check Up, Don't Worry be Happy
On this light and breezy episode Rebecca and I talk about being empaths, what that entails, and how we as highly sensitive people must detach ourselves from the world out there as social animals enough to lower our stress levels and to find our sense of humanity, sense of humor, and a joy that...
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Mind, Body, & Soul-Building! Building the Life You Want, Reconciling the Life You Have, Getting Gripes Off Your Chest First
On this very personal and real but super light episode, Rebecca and I get down and dirty about our less than perfect life and mental health, and some of the gripes and frustrations we have with the world in its current state, and our current circumstances these days. Sometimes life can feel so…
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The Good & Bad of Religion, Spirituality in Modern Times, Secret of Skinwalker Ranch Talk!
On this super fun, positive, thoughtful and personal episode we talk all about religion in the modern era, and our experience, from Christianity to agnosticism to atheism, and our spiritual journey and where we are today, which I think many of you will relate to very much! What's good, bad, and...
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The Lessons in Star Trek, the Actual Progressive Agenda, Futurism Done Right
On this super fun and futuristic episode, Rebecca and I talk about Star Trek and what is it trying to teach us about life, society, and about futurism? Also, what are some of the similarities between the Star Trek agenda and the Progressive agenda, if any, and how can we break the chains of…
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Living in a Modern Society, Understanding Agendas, Finding the Right Fit in Ambiguous Times (Don't be a Sucker!)
On this fun, thoughtful episode, our hearts are forever lingering on the constant craziness and weirdness of this world. And so, we want to know how to find comfort and a good fit in a world full of agendas that's actually right for YOU! At the end of the day this life can be insurmountably...
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The Art of Chill, The Big Lebowski, Happiness & Hope Despite No Instant Results
On this episode Rebecca and I talk about the necessity of balancing exertion and recuperation, and how we could all gain wisdom, perspective, and happiness from simply mastering the art of chilling out and going with the flow more often. We'll talk about the 1997 cult hit The Big Lebowski and…
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Hodgepodgecast! Life Hacks, Tips & Tricks, Finding Clarity & Purpose in This Life
On this fun and hopeful episode Rebecca and I talk about the crazy times we've found ourselves in and how we as regular people can find greater clarity, hope, passion, and fun in these unusual times. At the end of the day, we can't hinge our hopes on what's out there in the world, but what's…
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The Necessity for Humor for Good Mental Health, Fighting for What's Right, UFOs UAPs Right Now in 2023
On this fun and irreverent episode, Rebecca and I first catch you up on our lives as of late, as we help my mom beat her cancer diagnosis. Then, we will talk about the Tennessee 3 and the little fires of authoritarian quasi-fascism cropping up around the USA, and what to do about it. Then, we'll...
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Healing Your Wounded Soul, Finding Catharsis, Staying YOU in a Me Me Me Society Part II
PART 2 of 2... On this peppy spitfire episode, on a day when Rebeca was in a particularly rare "on fire" kind of mood, so I try to utilize her angst and life fatigue to tackle the important subject of, how can we heal our wounded soul after we've had just about enough bullshit and soul letdown...
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Healing Your Wounded Soul, Finding Catharsis, Staying YOU in a Me Me Me Society Part I
PART 1 of 2... On this peppy spitfire episode, on a day when Rebeca was in a particularly rare "on fire" kind of mood, so I try to utilize her angst and life fatigue to tackle the important subject of, how can we heal our wounded soul after we've had just about enough bullshit and soul letdown...
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Rants & Dissertations; Living in an Emotionally Over It Society
On this no holds barred episode we woke up today over it! lol Over life's silly daily madness! So, we decided that this episode should be spent talking about life's frustrations of all average regular working people, who put up with all the social media hysteria, political upheaval, and entitled...
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Turn Your Sensitivity into a Superpower Instead of a Weakness
On this fun episode Rebecca and I talk about "toughness" and strength in our culture, and the onslaught of uptight and insensitive attitudes in our culture and times, claiming to be oh so tough, when really, it's just perpetuating more problems and hateful attitudes, and how we can turn our...
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Life is Short, Enjoy it! Your Inner Silly Heart vs Inner Disciplinarian, & Why We Love Weird Stuff Like Ghosts, Cryptids, & UFOs!
On this very fun and enlightening episode, first Rebecca and I have some big news to share with you about the show, our future, and some serious medical news. Then Rebecca and I talk about how you can find balance between all of life's demands, from fitness and career, to activism and civic...
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Paranormal Spirituality, Energy & Intention, Accepting our Differences Part II
On this very fun and enlightening 2-part episode Rebecca and I talk about our love and fascination for the paranormal, and how it's become our spirituality of sorts, in the sense that it appeals to our sense of curiosity and fascination with our place in the cosmos, the relationship of the…
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Paranormal Spirituality, Energy & Intention, Accepting our Differences Part I
On this very fun and enlightening 2-part episode Rebecca and I talk about our love and fascination for the paranormal, and how it's become our spirituality of sorts, in the sense that it appeals to our sense of curiosity and fascination with our place in the cosmos, the relationship of the…
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My Dark Passenger, The Teddy Bear vs The Grizzly Bear, Finding Hope in Life When Depression is Kicking Your Ass
On this very personal episode I talk about my depression, those people and things I think about when I think I'm losing the battle, my feelings in my darkest hour, and how I dig myself out of my depression to fight another day. Also, why I keep fighting for this show and who and what I care…
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Getting Older, Jealousy & Regrets, Never Letting Your Age or Circumstances Define What You Want Out of Life
On this super fun and thoughtful episode Rebecca and I talk about getting older, and how age has this tendency to kill our motivation and productivity. We'll talk about jealousy and regret, and how when that festers it turns into poor mental health if not handled properly. We'll talk about our…
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Toxic People, Toxic Masculinity, The Alpha Male Myth, & Being Yourself vs Being Just the Worst
On this exciting and fun episode, Rebecca and I try to tackle the alpha male phenomenon, as well as talk about toxic people, how to identify it, and what to do about it. Then lastly, we'll try to figure out how we might be able to allow a little bit of wiggle room for struggle and imperfection…
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Chef Bry Comedy & Mental Health Update, Balancing Kindness & Self-Preservation, Accepting People at Their Core
On this different kind of episode, I speak from the heart about my own personal mental health and feelings lately, as well as some show news and updates. Then, I try to explain some things about ourselves, our mission and intentions, and to clear the air about my irreverent and jokey attitude at...
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Andor Review, The Point of Star Wars, & Elevating Your Sense of Justice in an Unjust World
On this fun socially minded episode we review the new hit show Star Wars: Andor, as well as talk about the causation of the war between the Empire and the rebels, and how we might view it and relate it to the real world in the here and now, and how we might learn to fight for a better fairer…
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Finding Happiness & Balance as a Sensitive Creative Soul
Calling all empaths, sensitives, emos, introverts, creative and soulful types, this episode is for YOU! On this thoughtful, more sensitive episode, we talk about how to live in the hectic, sometimes hateful times today in a capitalistic society, and to find balance to satisfy your soul in an...
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Relationships, Arguments & Conflict Resolution, Finding a Baseline of Security & Happiness that Endures
On this fun and thoughtful episode Rebecca and I dive into relationships, arguing, and how to not only recover from that in the relationship, but also, how to get better at not hurting one another, as well as, finding ways to not let life's inherent hardships and awfulness continually make us…
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BONUS! Chef Bry's Food for Thought!, Wednesday Review, Scammers & Scam Baiting, Living Boldy & Kindly in these Times Part 2
On this thoughtful episode, Rebecca and I announce the new podcast & YouTube show Bry's Food for Thought! Then we go into the post-holiday blues, and how do we get the year off on the right foot, despite feeling sort of uggo about winter and post-holiday letdown., Then we'll talk all about my...
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BONUS! Chef Bry's Food for Thought!, Wednesday Review, Scammers & Scam Baiting, Living Boldy & Kindly in these Times Part 1
On this thoughtful episode, Rebecca and I announce the new podcast & YouTube show Bry's Food for Thought! Then we go into the post-holiday blues, and how do we get the year off on the right foot, despite feeling sort of uggo about winter and post-holiday letdown., Then we'll talk all about my...
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Bonus! The Grinch who Tried & Failed to Steal Christmas!
On this fun holiday bonus edition episode, we talk about a particular grinch that tried to steal away our joy and Christmas spirit, and what we did about it! Then, we talk all about what the spirit of energy is intention is all about, and how we plan to lean into that as we move onward and upward...
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Super Duper Awesome Mega Show Season 4 Finale! Part II
Part 2 of 2. On this super mega show, we talk about all of the topics we didn't get to in season 4, from mental health to life to the paranormal, this one has it all! Thanks so much you guys and gals out there who've taken an intertest in us and have become our friend. Thank you also to those shy...
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Super Duper Awesome Mega Show Season 4 Finale! Part I
Part 1 of 2. On this super mega show, we talk about all of the topics we didn't get to in season 4, from mental health to life to the paranormal, this one has it all! Thanks so much you guys and gals out there who've taken an intertest in us and have become our friend. Thank you also to those shy...
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Fun Changes Coming to the Show, If You Aren't Growin' You're Slowin', Staying Positive & Motivated as Regular People
On this very honest, vulnerable, and revealing but empowering episode, I speak about the epiphany I had about this podcast and brand, and some of the changes I need to make to change and adapt to the times and realities. I talk about what changes will tentatively take place, how and why it will...
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Mental Health Check In 4.0, Current Events & Waiting for the World to Get Right
On this very fun and light Friday vibes episode, Rebecca and I check in on our mental health, then talk about the last episode and why I was feeling the way I was feeling, and what I meant by it all. We discuss billionaires and billionaire culture, "wealth crazy," and billionaire impunity, and…
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Finding a Lifeline When You're at the End of Your Rope, Having a Bigger Bolder Vision for Yourself, Creating a Culture that Helps Each Other Again, My Life Malnutrition
On this deep and emotionally insightful episode, I speak about some of the things that are getting to me these days, living in an indifferent capitalist hellscape, and what I go through to try to succeed, in what seems to be, a life that never relents, where I can break free and soar to my best…
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Nostalgia Beer Goggles, Was the Past Actually Better, Our List of Pros & Cons Living Now vs Then Part II
On this super fun and exploratory 2-part episode, Rebecca and I explore the age-old question, was the past actually better, or are we all just suffering from collective nostalgia bias?! We'll go into what nostalgia is in psychological terms, as well as whether nostalgia is a good or bad thing for...
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Nostalgia Beer Goggles, Was the Past Actually Better?! Our List of Pros & Cons Living Now vs Then Part I
On this super fun and exploratory 2-part episode, Rebecca and I explore the age-old question, was the past actually better, or are we all just suffering from collective nostalgia bias?! We'll go into what nostalgia is in psychological terms, as well as whether nostalgia is a good or bad thing for...
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How to Know Whether You're Really an Empath or Not, Empath Vulnerable Narcissism, Making Life Work for Your Sensitive Heart
On this monologue episode, I talk about how to figure out if you're an empath or not, but more than that, if you are an empath, how to bring about the best in your hypersensitivity and the best out in yourself so that you achieve and live the kind of life you want and deserve! I've got a few...
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Star Trek v The Orville, & What Science, Politics & Ideology Says about our Fate as a Species Part II
Hey we're back! On this fun as heck but mind-bending episode, we ask the question, will we end up more like Mad Max, a postapocalyptic nightmare, fighting over fuel and resources, or more like Star Trek or The Orville, where we merge science and tech to ascend to the next level of humanity?...
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Star Trek v The Orville, & What Science, Politics & Ideology Says about our Fate as a Species Part I
Hey we're back! On this fun as heck but mind-bending episode, we ask the question, will we end up more like Mad Max, a postapocalyptic nightmare, fighting over fuel and resources, or more like Star Trek or The Orville, where we merge science and tech to ascend to the next level of humanity?...
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100th Episode Celebration! Changes Coming, Coffee & Contemplation, Growing the Brand for You
On this short but sweet episode I talk about my gratitude for all of this and all of you guys who've supported us on our journey. I recognize and celebrate having made it to 100 plus episodes, yay! We couldn't have done it without all of you! Here I talk about some of the things I'm grateful for,...
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Do Ghosts Exist?! We Think So, Here's Why!
On this fun and inquisitive episode Rebecca and I tackle the age-old question, is the paranormal a real thing and do ghosts exist?! We've done our research on the subject throughout our lifetime, as well as found some articles on the subject, and we have come to the conclusion that there actually...
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Protecting Your Empathic Heart from TMI Out There
On this very personal and in-depth monologue, I talk about the prevailing things most people are dealing with today. From social media hysteria to intrusive attitudes and behaviors to divisive politics, it's no wonder we become desensitized to the destructive influences in our culture today and...
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Spooky Halloween Top 5 Lists!
On this fun and humor filled episode Rebecca & I slow things down from our usual in-depth discussions to celebrate the Halloween season with our spooky Halloween Top 5 lists! We've got horror movies, costumes, candies, and more! I always run long when I'm having fun, sorry about that! But I think...
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Empaths v The World, Self-Assessment & Reflection, & Keeping Your Humor & Heart First
On this episode I woke up feeling grateful for a great many things. Despite all my problems, despite all the world's wrongs and ills, despite hardly anyone helping me or anything going my way, sometimes you just wake up with an attitude of gratitude for no reason at all. Just the fact that you're...
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Hellraiser 2022 Review, The Munsters 2022 Review, and FINALLY Our Thoughts on Get Out 2017
On this light and fun episode Rebecca and I review the movies Hellraiser 2022 on Hulu, Rob Zombie's The Munsters 2022 on Netflix, and the smash hit Get Out from 2017 which we finally watched! We talk about what Hellraiser lore, and what the lore symbolizes and is all about. Then, what Rob Zombie...
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The Pros & Cons of Being a Social Animal, Friendships & that World Out There, & Finding Your Identity & Worth in the Power Struggle that is Life
On this insightful and in-depth episode, we try to learn more about ourselves as a species as social animals. The pros & cons of being a social creature as these complex beings in these complex times, which certainly has its set of good and bad aspects to it. From our interpersonal relationships…
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Politics, Cultural Differences, Bridging the Ideological Divide, & the Problem with our Political Landscape
On this difficult episode Rebecca and I try to tackle politics in the fairest and most honest way that we can. Of course, it's impossible this day and age to be completely neutral when you have your own set of experiences and preferences. We wanted to talk about what's going on out there and how…
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Seeking Something Spiritual & Meaningful Amongst a Culture that Appears to Have Lost its Guiding Principles
On this episode I slow things down and talk by myself about the spiritual malaise and life boredom I've been feeling, and then I talk about popular religion and certain philosophies that can lay the groundwork for our emotional & spiritual beliefs, and whether or not they help or hinder our…
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Cobra Kai & Life & Mental Health Lessons Learned from the Show Part 2
On this continuation of the 2 part episode all about Cobra Kai, we jump back in to finish up what we can learn about life and mental health from the show, then we do a deep dive in each character one by one to try to figure out what their character arch and what life lesson they had to learn, as...
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Cobra Kai & Life & Mental Health Lessons Learned from the Show Part 1
On this super fun and insightful 2 part episode Rebecca and I talk about the various life and mental health lessons that can be learned from the Netflix hit series Cobra Kai, as you know, it is a continuation of the 80's hit trilogy The Karate Kid franchise. We talk all about the show, the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Surviving Empathy Podcast! You can find all our links at https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia. We're all about empathy, kindness, empath talk, exploring the paranormal & weird stuff, plus good mental health & robust living, while maintaining a wicked sense of humor in these seriously weird times! Do check out our new YouTube channel Bryar Patch Media & please subscribe!
www.youtube.com/@bryarpatchmedia
I'm Bryan Russ & I'm a comedian, author, voice artist, radio personality, chef, humanist, activist, animal lover, fitness runner, & strong realized empath with over 15 years of experience as an energetic empath. Bryar Patch Media is the brand for the podcast, books, comedy albums, videos, and anything & everything I'm working on!
Who we are:
Energetic empaths, paranormal enthusiasts, researchers, & investigators, mental health & quality of life advocates, freethinkers & freedom fighters who look at the totality of our culture & times to identify
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Bryar Patch Media
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Welcome to Surviving Empathy Podcast! You can find all our links at https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia. We're all about empathy, kindness, empath talk, exploring the paranormal & weird stuff, plus good mental health & robust living, while maintaining a wicked sense of humor in these seriously weird...
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