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The Taboo Podcast
by Cavan Smith
Ian and Hyram dive into their own psychology and discuss controversial or sensitive topics relating to their own lives and the lives of others. Ian and Hyram also interview individuals who have gone through hardship in their lives and discover how they survived and even thrived through these difficult environments. Their hope for these discussions is to inspire themselves and others to find ways to cope and thrive in life and to apply these concepts into the lens of contemporary psychology.
Episodes
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How Do You Deal with the Heartbreak? Grief and Death.
Grief, especially when someone you love passes, is one of the most difficult things to go through. Although it never heals, the pain and heartbreak can go away. In this episode, Ian discusses his pain, sorrow, and heartbreak since his grandma passed and what he has learned from his friends to…
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Best Friends: What Do They Mean to You?
In this episode, Ian and his best friend returns to the podcast to share, in this funny yet emotional episode, on what they appreciate about each other. What do you appreciate about your best friend? Why should you NOT breathe in hydrofluoric acid? Insta: @theofficaltaboopodcast
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Beauty in the Struggle
Your problems are full of opportunity. There's beauty in the struggle. @theofficialtaboopodcast
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I Appreciate You
In this episode, Ian and Hyram practice gratitude. Could other's appreciation teach you about...yourself?
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Bringing Back My Self-Worth
In this episode, Hyram updates us on a new breakthrough he recently had and how it brought back his self worth. Hyram also discusses his new business, and how his new outlook on life helps him stay in peace.
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Existential Crisis: The Truth is, I'm Scared...
Are you afraid of life? What is life, death, self-consciousness? Am I in a coma dream? In this episode, Ian discusses his existential anxieties, anxiety symptoms, and how he is coping with them. He also discusses his problem with identity, and what his therapist has to say for all of it. Let us...
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Maybe You Haven't Failed? New Years Special
Do you want to have better relationships with your friends? Do you want to go back to school? Do you want to become a competitive athlete? There's still time. Why not start now? Perhaps you haven't failed...
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Bad Friends: Bittersweet Memories and Grief
In this emotional episode, Ian and Hyram tear up as they recall losing a close friend. Have you ever lost a friend? What is a bad friend? How do you deal with a bad friend? Why are memories of a bad friend bittersweet?
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How to Make Friends: Evangelizing... For Yourself?
Feeling lonely? Socially awkward? In this episode, Ian and Hyram breakdown the process of how to make friends with people. They also discuss their personal history and struggles with making friends, and what they learned along the way. And what is up with Hyram and salmon? Things get a little...
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F.R.I.E.N.D.S: What makes a good friend? (Podcito)
In this short episode, Ian, Hyram, and surprise return visitor Noel define what a good friend is. Ian and Hyram also discuss what makes a bad friend, and how to make new friends. Can unconditional positive regard play a role? Is Craig always listening to all your conversations????
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Persistent Depressive Disorder (Throwback Episode)
In this throwback episode from 3/6/22, Ian and Hyram discuss what dysthymia is, and there personal experiences with similar symptoms. Enjoy! Original Description: "Feeling blue? Not enjoying the activities you once loved? In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss their experiences with depression…
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Failed I Have...
In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss failure. What is the definition of failure? Does psychology say failure is fuel for the committed? What do the most successful people say about failure? Does it even exist? Can failure be our friend? Did pirating music finally catch up to Ian? Will Hyram…
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Starting Again - Mini Episode "Podcito"
Are you letting go of something you love because of fear? In this episode, Ian shares his emotional experience when he received his first stripe. He also shares how he overcame his fear in starting Jiu Jitsu again, and the benefits he gained along the way. Are you afraid of starting again? You...
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Ketamine Therapy and How it Helped My Depression
In this episode, Hyram discusses his depression and how his recent treatment in ketamine therapy has greatly decreased his depression. Hyram also talks about his early encounters with depression, and late discovery that he had depression in his young adulthood. What is Ketamine? What is MDD? What...
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To Give or Not to Give: Questioning Charity Through A Philosophical Lens ft. Austin Campbell
In this old recording from 11/21/2020, Ian and Austin discuss the morality of giving through a philosophical lens. Should consumers be giving more to end world poverty? If so, how much? Should consumers not be giving to charity at all? If not, why? Maybe philosophy can help...or muddy the waters...
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Conflict between Feeling Worthless and Self-Love
In this episode, Hyram explains what he has been up to these past eleven months as well as his struggle with feelings of worthlessness. Could self-love be the answer? We apologize in advance for the continual interruptions due to technical difficulties. Instagram: @theofficialtaboopodcast Message...
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Victimhood: How a Street Shooting Brought Purpose to Life
In this episode, Ian's best friend Samuel talks about his near-death experience in June 2022, and how it took him out of a depressive pit and brought him purpose in life. What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind? How powerful, doing things you don't want to do, be? What is balling on a...
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Meaning in Life: Psychological Research of Meaning in Life and Well-Being
In this episode, Ian and Hyram discuss the psychological research of the meaning of life. Can being around others create meaning in life? Why does having meaning in life give more well-being than pursuing meaning? Did the top Jew return to the podcast? Message us on Instagram...
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Fear and The Quest for Meaning: Defining Meaning, Life, and Modern Theories of Meaning in Life
In this episode, Ian further discusses his anxiety and panic attacks, and how he gets encouraged to push through the fear. He also defines what meaning is, the complicated problems with the question, "What is the meaning of life?", and shares contemporary theories about meaning in life. How do…
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Panic Attacks, Depersonalization/Derealization, and the Dichotomy of Meaning
In this episode, Ian explains his current challenges he faces regarding his understanding of the meaning of life, and how his anxiety about it may manifest as depersonalization/derealization. Ian also recalls the principles he's learned last year as it relates to managing emotional pain,...
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Satanist Teenager, Humanoid Figures, Demons, Extreme Evil, and Weird Dreams? Ghosts n Stuff Series ft. Samuel Rathe
In this return visit to the podcast, Samuel breaks down more paranormal encounters he had as a teenager. What was following Samuel and his sister while they were exploring the New Mexico desert? What does pure evil feel like? Why do we experience strange dreams? Also, why did Hyram pray to a...
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Mixed Martial Arts, Bodily Injury, Addiction, and Giving Up On A Dream? ft. Lexi Mitchell
In this episode, Ian and Hyram are in conversation with their friend Lexi who talks about her relationship to MMA. Lexi and Ian talk about the heartbreaking effects of bodily injury and physical limitations, and how this creates fear of giving up on a dream. They also discuss how Jiu-Jitsu and...
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The Present Moment Creates The Past and Future?
In this episode, Hyram and Ian's self-reflection conversation is continued and leads to even deeper revelations. Could the present moment contain your past and future? Why is the present so important? Why do mindfulness techniques highlight the present so much? Does gratefulness play a role? How...
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Never Give Up, Relax, and Take A Chance
In this episode, Ian and Hyram check in on where they are at in life. Inspired by a private conversation these two had, Hyram and Ian revisit the topics discussed in that conversation. They talk about how much has changed since the beginning of this year, and what they have learned so far. Topics...
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Witchcraft ll: Is Taking Away Free Will the Root of Evil? ft. Noel Romansky
In this exciting conversation, Noel returns to talk in more detail about witchcraft. What is kitchen witchcraft? Is there an overlap with witchcraft and Christianity? Topics discussed include casting spells, Placebo Effect, Religion, Motivational Interviewing, Hex, Tarot cards, Voodoo, and the...
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"Put it up! You're gonna make them mad!" Ghosts n Stuff Series: Possessed Children, Angels, and Paralysis Ghosts?
In this episode, Hyram and Ian interview Ian's childhood best friend Samuel; who has had several paranormal encounters. Samuel tells ghost stories including a potential possession of his younger brother in an abandoned home, and a strange encounter of a ghost charging him. Other stories include...
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Revisiting Grief: Death, Gratitude, Optimism, and Refusing to Give Up.
In this episode, Hyram and Ian revisit the death of Ian's cousin and how a recent family visit brought back these feelings of sadness and grief. They also discuss their current problems of feeling stuck or being set back in life and how life can just be shitty. However, they also find ways to…
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Witchcraft: Reducing Its Stigma and Coming Back to Culture?
In this episode, Noel returns to talk about her personal experiences in witchcraft. She also breaks down what witchcraft is, how it impacts her life, debunks some of the stigma associated with it, and how it brings her back to her cultural heritage. Also, Hyram gets "Nice and Crispy" in this...
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Ghosts, Demons, and the Devil? Ghosts n Stuff Series (Paranormal)
In this episode, Ian and Hyram discuss their supernatural stories. Do you believe in ghosts? How about demons or the devil? Did Ian's mom see the devil? Was Hyram chased by a demon? What is the supernatural and how does it play a part in the tangible world? We had a lot of fun telling these real...
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Faith Crisis and Deconstruction? The Good and Bad of Religion
In this episode, Hyram, Ian, and Austin return to the podcast to talk about their rise and fall in religion. This trio goes deep in how religion played a vital role in their lives, how it ultimately left them unsatisfied, and how they adapted to lives without religion. Topics discussed include...
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How Do We Cope?
In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss the coping strategies they use in their current and past problems. Topics discussed include, journaling, EFT tapping, napping, distraction, and social connections. Joey Diaz Comedy? A spider in Ian's mouth? This podcast episode gets pretty strange!
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Addiction and Its Complicated Web
In this episode, Ian and Hyram interview their good friend Noel Romansky. Noel is a ethnically ambiguous (Navajo/Caucasian) psychology undergraduate who has had personal experience with addiction including having an alcohol and nicotine addiction, and having family members with prescription drug...
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The Art of Balancing Time
In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss the challenges of balancing time as full time students. Does scheduling reduce anxiety? Does procrastination cause self-hate? How do you manage important responsibilities and also spend time with your friends and family? Does Ian hate honors students? Does...
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How Are You?
In this episode, Ian and Hyram have a casual and vulnerable conversation about how their lives are going right now. Topics discussed include depression, loving yourself, positive self talk, sitting with your emotions, and treating yourself with love. Also, why should you never mention c8…
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Grief: Losing someone or something?
In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss the intricacies of grief not only in losing a loved one but also in losing something you love. They also reflect on their own experiences with grief as well as what is causing them grief in the present day. Topics discussed include sadness, loss of loved…
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Troubles with Sexual Orientation, Identity, and Happiness?
In this episode, Ian interviews Austin and Bekks who are very close friends of his who identify in the LGBTQIA+ community. Austin and Bekks break down their stories of being queer and growing up in a religious and unwelcoming environment, and how they learned to accept themselves and ascend past...
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Rejection in Relationships?
How do you reject a significant other or a romantic interest? Is there a right way or secret formula? How do you take rejection? Ian and Hyram explore these questions and more through their experiences in rejecting and being rejected. Is the answer honesty with restriction?
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Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Feeling blue? Not enjoying the activities you once loved? In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss their experiences with depression and how it relates to persistent depressive disorder. Topics discussed include DSM 5 criteria for persistent depressive disorder, contributors to happiness, and how...
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The Life of Hyram
In this episode, Hyram and Ian discuss Hyram's life story and the struggles faced along the way. The topics discussed include depression, suicidal thoughts, and feelings of inadequacy. We hope you resonate or relate to this brief introduction to Hyram's life story and find peace and solutions to...
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The Life of Ian
In this episode, Ian and Hyram discuss Ian's life story including his background, past problems, and how these problems impact his current problems and behavior. The topics covered in this episode include loneliness, rejection, fallouts in friendships, and positive psychology. We hope you…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ian and Hyram dive into their own psychology and discuss controversial or sensitive topics relating to their own lives and the lives of others. Ian and Hyram also interview individuals who have gone through hardship in their lives and discover how they survived and even thrived through these difficult environments. Their hope for these discussions is to inspire themselves and others to find ways to cope and thrive in life and to apply these concepts into the lens of contemporary psychology.
HOSTED BY
Cavan Smith
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Ian and Hyram dive into their own psychology and discuss controversial or sensitive topics relating to their own lives and the lives of others. Ian and Hyram also interview individuals who have gone through hardship in their lives and discover how they survived and even thrived through these...
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The Taboo Podcast is created and hosted by Cavan Smith.
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