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Turn Up The AC
by AC Bergen-Fischer
In *Turn Up The AC* , I explore the origins of our personal philosophies and the motivations behind our insights. I share open-ended stories to encourage you to deeply consider how you think, not just what you think.
Episodes
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Holding A Grudge
Forgiveness is often described as a gift we give ourselves, a way of letting go of the people who have hurt us and reclaiming our peace of mind. AC has long embraced that perspective, but recently began questioning whether forgiveness is always the healthiest response. In this episode, AC…
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Time To Say Goodbye
In this deeply personal episode, AC explores the challenging reality of major life transitions. He reflects on how certain "constants" in our lives inevitably shift, a truth he first confronted with the passing of his father years ago. Now, as his younger son prepares to leave home for…
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Feeling Pretty Good
What does it mean to feel OK? The answer isn't always very clear... This week, AC explains what "OK" means to him, in this moment... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Figuring It Out
This episode marks a shift of direction for this show. This is a rip of the audio from my first YouTube offering of Turn Up The AC... Grief takes many forms so how we deal with it must do the same. This week, I share how the most simple advice on how to do so is actually the best... Check out my...
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It's My Birthday
A birthday is a perfect opportunity to reflect on where we've been, and how our experiences and influences have shaped us... This week, AC shares his own birthday experience... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Trauma
What is trauma? The dictionary offers a cold, generic definition but the reality is much more personal... This week, AC shares what trauma looks like from his perspective... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Do You Need To Talk?
When our actions don't match our words, there are often unanticipated, or even unnoticed consequences... It hurts when the people we count on aren't invested in us... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Apple Seeds
Anyone can count how many seeds are in an apple but how can we possibly know how many apples are in a seed?... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com
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Living Out Loud
What can I tell you about someone who is both my friend and my hero?... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/acfischerpod)
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Dang Near Royalty
What does AC have in common with members of the British royal family? A lot, actually... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Out Of The Fire
What is Hell, and why don't I want to escape it? This isn't going where you probably think it's going... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Drinking Poison
The Dalai Lama once said that “holding on to unforgiveness is like drinking poison, and expecting the other person to die.” What does this actually mean? Why do we hold grudges? Most importantly, how do we let go? AC shares his thoughts... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ...…
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Cue My Music!
How much better would life be if we all had theme music that played whenever we entered or left a room? You know you want to hear AC's thoughts on this!... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Pink Carnations
Grief is as much about staying connected as it is about letting go. This week, AC shares some of the details of his journey... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Joy In The Home
Does your story begin on the day of your birth, or some time before that? For the first time, AC realizes that this is a question worth answering... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Valentine's Day
On February 15 of last year, I wrote this episode for my love Alexis. She managed to give me everything I needed, on a day that used to leave me feeling overlooked, forgotten, ignored, and unappreciated. Valentine's Day will always be a reminder of her love for me... Check out my other projects…
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Half In
AC explores the ways being partially invested in his relationships affected them... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Outside My Window
What happens when we try to embrace change without actually changing what's important? AC shares an important realization... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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The Carnival
What do rigged carnival games have in common with matters of the heart? AC explores this sugar-fueled train of thought... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Misunderstanding
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ― George Bernard Shaw... There is a lot of room for us to misunderstand each other. As frustrating as it can be, there are things we can do about it. AC Explores some of these... Check out my other projects at...
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I Don't Know!
"I don't know" doesn't always feel like the best answer, but sometimes it's all we have to offer. Should we feel comfortable with offering or receiving it? AC weighs in... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Nobody Likes Me!
AC shares a lesson he learned from his father about what it means to fit in, and what it can cost... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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New Year, New Me?
On this episode, AC wrestles with the complex thought process surrounding New Year's resolutions, and weighs the value of them... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Public Eye
“Living your life in the public eye is a greater burden than most people can imagine.” - Justin Trudeau... This week, AC explores how he's been affected by subjecting himself to public scrutiny... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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No Right Choice
We're often encouraged to do what we think is right. What happens when all of the available options are wrong, though? AC shares his thoughts on how he deals with it... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Pure and Absolute
Love won't obey our expectations its mystery is pure and absolute. AC explores how he's been affected by some turns in the road... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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A Reason, A Season, And A Lifetime
They say that people come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime but what if it's not that black and white? On this episode, I explore the impact that people can make simply by being there... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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One In A Million
I've had a few people tell me that it's easy to preach about owning up to our shortcomings but difficult to actually do it. I've never pretended that it was easy, rather I've repeatedly stated how valuable an exercise it is!... On this episode, I put my money where my mouth is by owning up to…
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I Want This Problem!
After my last big breakup, I started reading anything I could find that would shed light on what the heck went wrong. I was surprised by my own conclusions... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Yesterday
Sometimes we wake up from a dream, only to realise that it's a reality. What a wonderful experience that can be!... Dedicated to Janelle... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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First Impressions
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. How true is this? How fair is this?... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Voices
I hear voices in my head. Is this good or bad? I guess you'll have to listen to find out!... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Why Do I Bother?
People are always asking why I do this show and/or who it's for. In this episode, I answer those people... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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The Face In The Mirror
How effective is a self-diagnostic? The answer might surprise you... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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A Knock At The Door
You never know what will happen when you surprise someone by knocking on their door - especially after years of no contact... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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I Love You
This week, AC shares a personal message that's directed at you. Yes you!... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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I Didn't Do Anything!
Have you ever had someone get angry with you for no reason? Are you really sure that you didn't do anything to set the other person off? Be honest!.. AC explores this train of thought, sharing from his own experiences on both sides of this type of transaction... Check out my other projects at...
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Constants
There are things in life we can expect to always be there. What happens when we expect the same of certain people? AC shares from his own experience of grief and acceptance... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Attitude Adjustment
Be careful what you wish for... You might be forced to acknowledge that you're going to be unsettled - even if you get it. This week AC explores how getting some much needed/wanted rest has left him longing for some hustle and bustle... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank…
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The Clock Is Ticking
Is the passing of time cause for concern, or can it be an inspiration? AC shares how his thoughts on this delicate subject have drastically changed... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Follow The Leader
Most of us understand the value of being a leader. Does that mean that being a follower is a bad thing, though?... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Nice Dream
What did you dream about last night? Did you gain any insights from it? AC addresses these questions by sharing from his own dream state... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Knight Rider
"Knight Rider. A shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist. Michael Knight: a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless, in a world of criminals who operate above the law." – Wilton Knight... What do we all have in common...
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Love Is Blind
Watching a reality TV series brings AC face to face with a beautiful memory... Dedicated to Kate... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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The Darkness
On this episode, AC introduces two companions that most of the audience haven't met until now... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Changes
Change happens. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad. Sometimes it’s planned, and sometimes it’s a surprise. Sometimes we’re ready, and sometimes we need to get ready because change will happen regardless... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Dear AC
Has anyone ever asked you what you'd say in a letter to yourself as a child? AC decided to do just that. This week, he reads his letter... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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The Worst
What should it take to earn a shred of compassion? AC explores this question, based on a recent experience with someone close... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Should I Tell You?
This anonymous guest submission tells a touching love story through the eyes of someone who isn't sure how to approach the object of their affection... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!
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Big Deal
AC explores how his food aggression was the result of a forgotten childhood experience... Check out my other projects at www.acfischer.com ... Thank you for listening!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/acfischerpod)
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In *Turn Up The AC* , I explore the origins of our personal philosophies and the motivations behind our insights. I share open-ended stories to encourage you to deeply consider how you think, not just what you think.
HOSTED BY
AC Bergen-Fischer
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In *Turn Up The AC* , I explore the origins of our personal philosophies and the motivations behind our insights. I share open-ended stories to encourage you to deeply consider how you think, not just what you think.
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Turn Up The AC is created and hosted by AC Bergen-Fischer.
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