All Episodes - Occasionally Interesting
Small talk is boring, and we’ve had enough of it! Jen and Trevor find each other really interesting, they love to talk to each other and thought they would loop you in on the whole thing. They also find other people really interesting, and were looking for an excuse to ruthlessly interrogate anyone who intrigued them, so they started a podcast. Sometimes it will be sweet, often entertaining, rarely conservative, frequently informative, occasionally interesting.
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Minisode with Brian
In this episode Brian talks about his life work and how transforming other people's lives is his focal point. He explains that it is energy and its frequencies that transform, and we are able to receive such transformation only when we let go of the judgement of who we are which stands in the way of it. "You are so much more than you think you are", are his words. Have a listen to the episode because it truly holds the power to transform you - if you allow, of course.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Brian - Spirituality through Duality
In this episode Brian talks about his life work and how transforming other people's lives is his focal point. He explains that it is energy and its frequencies that transform, and we are able to receive such transformation only when we let go of the judgement of who we are which stands in the way of it. "You are so much more than you think you are", are his words. Have a listen to the episode because it truly holds the power to transform you - if you allow, of course. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with John
In episode 51 you will be hearing John's life story. He is 77 years old, yet his attitude has nothing to do with his age. We talk about spirituality and connection with God, organic food, Sirius, and synchronicities.What John really puts his focus on is conscious language. Which means being aware of our words and what comes out our mouth. Why? Because words shape our reality. Because if you say you can't, you will not be able to. Because our words are supposed to mirror what exists in our hearts. We also mention a different kind of language, which is Astrology. John sees it as means of communication, and we can see why.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
John - "I can do this, I will do this"
In episode 51 you will be hearing John's life story. He is 77 years old, yet his attitude has nothing to do with his age. We talk about spirituality and connection with God, organic food, Sirius, and synchronicities.What John really puts his focus on is conscious language. Which means being aware of our words and what comes out our mouth. Why? Because words shape our reality. Because if you say you can't, you will not be able to. Because our words are supposed to mirror what exists in our hearts. We also mention a different kind of language, which is Astrology. John sees it as means of communication, and we can see why.Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Cameron
Cameron shared some of his perspectives about what interests us all - our Future. He has the vision of a better future and he shares it so all can hear it. He talks about building a new world. He shares what it means for him to be Reactive vs. Proactive in that world. And he is aware that we all need to actually do it, and do it together.Have a listen, enjoy, and while you're at it - Reimagine your life as you truly want it to be.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Cameron - Reimagining the World
Cameron shared some of his perspectives about what interests us all - our Future. He has the vision of a better future and he shares it so all can hear it. He talks about building a new world. He shares what it means for him to be Reactive vs. Proactive in that world. And he is aware that we all need to actually do it, and do it together.Have a listen, enjoy, and while you're at it - Reimagine your life as you truly want it to be.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Panida - Be Yourself
Panida shares what brought her to Chiang Mai, talks about her project - Heart and Soul House, explains how important deep breathing is and we recommend you listen to her wisdom. It is simple and simple always comes from the Soul. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Nicholas
We had Nicholas as our guest and we loved hearing his wisdom. Nicholas is a therapist and offers several means of help to his clients. We talked about each of those means, what they represent and how they are used. However, what underlies all of them and all life in the end, is - love. We hope you feel the love we exchange as you listen to this episode, soak it up and transfer it further into the world.Visit Nicholas' work here: https://www.practical-healing.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Nicholas - Sanctuary
We had Nicholas as our guest and we loved hearing his wisdom. Nicholas is a therapist and offers several means of help to his clients. We talked about each of those means, what they represent and how they are used. However, what underlies all of them and all life in the end, is - love. We hope you feel the love we exchange as you listen to this episode, soak it up and transfer it further into the world.Visit Nicholas' work here: https://www.practical-healing.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Denise
We touched a very important topic with Denise - addiction. She herself shares the story of and journey through addiction. We try to find the root of the issue, and hopefully we answer some of your questions too.Denise says that in the end of the day "Just be still and know that everything will be okay".You will never know unless you try.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Denise - Addiction: Band-Aid for Wounds
We touched a very important topic with Denise - addiction. She herself shares the story of and journey through addiction. We try to find the root of the issue, and hopefully we answer some of your questions too.Denise says that in the end of the day "Just be still and know that everything will be okay".You will never know unless you try.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Rhi
In this episode we spoke with Rhi. Rhi is a tour guide, and so much more than that. Rhi wants to make the planet a better place, she works on spreading sustainability habits, had educated children and helped rehabilitate elephants. And a lot more - she truly uses all her skills for good purposes.Have a listen and get to know who Rhi is, as we have and that's why we wanted her on our podcast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Rhi - A Spirit Free
In this episode we spoke with Rhi. Rhi is a tour guide, and so much more than that. Rhi wants to make the planet a better place, she works on spreading sustainability habits, had educated children and helped rehabilitate elephants. And a lot more - she truly uses all her skills for good purposes. Have a listen and get to know who Rhi is, as we have and that's why we wanted her on our podcast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Thomas
We spoke with Thomas (you can call him Thomas) and truly enjoyed listening to his crazy interesting stories, mostly from China where life is something else completely.We hope you enjoy as much as we did while creating this episode!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Thomas - Hiding in Plain Sight
We spoke with Thomas (you can call him Thomas) and truly enjoyed listening to his crazy interesting stories, mostly from China where life is something else completely. We hope you enjoy as much as we did while creating this episode!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Craig
We are back to our usual format. In this episode you get to meet Craig - a super wise friend who shares practical advice about living through the mystery that is this life.Enjoy, and don't forget - Be. Do. Have. - In that order.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Craig - Be. Do. Have.
We are back to our usual format. In this episode you get to meet Craig - a super wise friend who shares practical advice about living through the mystery that is this life. Enjoy, and don't forget - Be. Do. Have. - In that order.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Removal of The Story of Us
We had to take down The Story of Us. We hope you enjoyed it while it was up and you can continue to check it out at www.waitbutwhy.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Christine
Our dear guest in episode 43 is Christine Smith. Christine is a traveler and a cook. She stands for doing rather than talking about doing it, and she stands for simply being and being simply. In this episode we discuss Christine’s approach to eating, preparing food, sharing a meal and being of service all the while. She shares stories from the past, and we ask her to take us slightly into the future and tell us what it is that she is expecting to find there, especially with her new project that will include her traveling the world, preparing food with locals and tasting life there.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Christine - I Am Enough
Our dear guest in episode 43 is Christine Smith. Christine is a traveler and a cook. She stands for doing rather than talking about doing it, and she stands for simply being and being simply. In this episode we discuss Christine’s approach to eating, preparing food, sharing a meal and being of service all the while. She shares stories from the past, and we ask her to take us slightly into the future and tell us what it is that she is expecting to find there, especially with her new project that will include her traveling the world, preparing food with locals and tasting life there.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Jeff
Episode 42 brings Jeff to you. Jeff speaks about his life prior to and after an accident that kept him tied to bed for a whole year. As nothing in life is, this too was actually not an accident. Jeff found himself with nothing but time and he decided to use it wisely. Suddenly, a new aspect of himself started awakening - the spiritual one. In this episode, Jeff tells us more about his spiritual lessons, traveling the world and manifesting all that.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Jeff - Becoming Who You Are
Episode 42 brings Jeff to you. Jeff speaks about his life prior to and after an accident that kept him tied to bed for a whole year. As nothing in life is, this too was actually not an accident. Jeff found himself with nothing but time and he decided to use it wisely. Suddenly, a new aspect of himself started awakening - the spiritual one. In this episode, Jeff tells us more about his spiritual lessons, traveling the world and manifesting all that.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Bill
In episode 41 we speak with Bill, Trevor's dad. Bill gives us a tour of life as it used to be back in his days. He speaks about his first job, going to college and then to war. We touch on the subjects of getting sober and finding joy in faith and music. Bill now knows that happiness is our choice and he is here to share his views with all of you.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Bill - The Choice is Yours
In episode 41 we speak with Bill, Trevor's dad. Bill gives us a tour of life as it used to be back in his days. He speaks about his first job, going to college and then to war. We touch on the subjects of getting sober and finding joy in faith and music. Bill now knows that happiness is our choice and he is here to share his views with all of you.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Nate
Nate Clark is a street photographer and world traveller. In episode 40, we speak with Nate on the responsibilities that come with photographing people in raw circumstances, meditation, the merits of sobriety vs sober life and we share snapshots from life in different countries. Nate has seen some wild and some emotional stuff behind his camera, and we are happy to have him share his views with us and all of you.Check out the way Nate captures life in a shot through his website:nateclarkimages.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Nate - Ride and Shoot
Nate Clark is a street photographer and world traveller. In episode 40, we speak with Nate on the responsibilities that come with photographing people in raw circumstances, meditation, the merits of sobriety vs sober life and we share snapshots from life in different countries. Nate has seen some wild and some emotional stuff behind his camera, and we are happy to have him share his views with us and all of you.Check out the way Nate captures life in a shot through his website:nateclarkimages.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Jamie and Chris
We explore the questions we ask every guest and plug another podcast episode!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Jamie & Chris on sustainable entrepreneurship
Jungle CultureJungle StrawsIn this episode we discuss:dreamy Mexican hostels with routines and clownsminimalism to bootstrapping companies in south east Asiacross roads of food and culture in VietnamBusiness Partner RelationshipsFuck voice messages!sweating through your first big orderSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Becca
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Becca on Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and a Compassionate Approach to Addiction
Quarantine Life 01:00-09:00Stress relieve from nature vs city life 05:00-09:00Entry into Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy 09:00-10:00Food- Work and Benefits of Preparing Your Own Food and enjoying the process 11:00-21:00Fear, herd mentality and externally referenced ideas 21:00-29:00Public vs Private school 29:00-30Documentary- Problems with disease model of addiction 30:00 35:00Big Truths in Mexico 35:00-39:00Change, Power of unique experiences, Appreciation of privilege 39:00-43:00psychedelics and psychology 43:00- onwardayahuasca in a group setting 47:00why bufo and personal journey with it 52:00MDMA and its therapeutic effect 1:04When and who should use psychedelic assisted therapy 1:07evangelizing psychedelics 1:16Ketamine 1:20Insurance and its effect on therapy1:24Natural vs Synthetic bufo 1:33Release of the documentary details 1:40gabor mate 1:43Jen and Trevor formally invited to red carpet 1:46How awesome jen is 1:47Family 1:48Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Jack- Future Party Leader, Extrovert Outreach Coordinator, and Fuck Viet-Jet
Numerology-2:00Faith over Fear– 5:00Close-mindedness:700Emotions:12:30Dual Reality and Quantum Mechanics 17:50Social anxiety 22:30How accidents and mishaps and our outlook can shape our reality 25:30Becoming famous in Japan 30:00Neurostimulation headphones 32:50Benefits of cutting back on mainstream media36:00Psychoanalyzing sheeple in airports 40:00Fuck Viet-jet 42:00Waterfall Energy 49:00Conspiracy Theories 51:00Evangelical Vegans 53:00Lab Grown Meat 57:00Oeros- The best Oreo and Jaffa Cakes 57:30Jen defends American food. Fuckin Patriot right here 59:00Brexit 1:03.00Jacks Political Party1:04.00Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Aaron
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Aaron - Anxiety mind movies and the parasites they feed, practical tricks for awareness, Spiritual Psychological Awareness Waking Up Things in Peru, and Conscious Awareness
Intro 00:00 – 5:30From Bio-Chem to Language School Operator in China 7:00Living in China through the big leap 9:00Cultural Awareness, Recognition and Relativism 13:00Independence training and family reverence. 15:30Arron nails a Richard Bach quote 19:00Arron’s Core Books 26:30The ego, fear, resentment monster and just moving forward 32:30The virtue of failure 34:00 Happiness vs Joy 47:10Spiritual Psychological Awareness Waking Up Thing in Peru 54:30Awareness Tricks for Every Day Life 1.06.20Why Mind movies are bad 1.20.10How best to handle if Facebook turns the world into an Orwinial nightmare. 1.29.00Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode: Eric's response to the First Country on the internet
We check in with Eric from episode 24 - an anarcho-capitalist - on his perspective on the last episode with on the first country on the internet.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode with Sarah
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Sarah on creating the first country on the internet
We talk to Sarah from Safety Wing about creating the first country on the internet.https://safetywing.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Minisode: Louise answers our regular guest questions
Creating your own realityThe PyramidsCreating Habits, DisciplineThe power of ScentEpisode 8 with Tashi & Jitterbug PerfumeThe frightening power of parentingMorning RoutinesDance!Mycelium networks = collective unconsciousStress!https://linktr.ee/exceptionalexistenceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Louise on Intimacy, Sexuality, and Love!
Jen and Trevor speak with Louise about climbing the corporate ladder, then jumping off into a lifestyle of creative, independent entrepreneurship, empowering women through intimacy, sexuality, and love, and dance.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Kevin - Quarantine in Africa, Illegal Wildlife Trade
The illegal wildlife trade is to blame for Coronavirus, as well as most of the pandemics we have had in global history. What can we do to end the illegal wildlife trade? Visit https://wildresponse.org to learn more and donate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Season 2 is coming!
Jen and Trevor are back! Check out what they've been up to over the past few months in this minisode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
End of Season 1
We are taking a break between season 1 and season 2 to celebrate the holidays, stockpile a bunch of episodes, and get our recording equipment repaired! Please take the break to catch up on past episodes you may have missed and join us for season 2 beginning in January 2020! In this episode we discuss:Highlights of season 1what we need to work on to be better podcast hostsDrug reform How to know when you've found the oneSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Kevin on Wildlife Conservation
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Tyler and Kendra - Part Two
We discuss Ayahuasca and other plant medicines.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Tyler and Kendra - Part One
Part one of an amazing episode with our most sought after guests of all time! Tyler and Kendra are an amazing couple with very different backgrounds who have spent the past year working at an Ayahuasca retreat center in Costa Rica. They are both wonderfully creative and passionate about a wide variety of subjects. Jen met Tyler in film school in Ithaca, then lived in Los Angeles together where they worked on some terrible movies and went hiking! Jen met his wonderful partner, Kendra, when she visited them in Portland Oregon where their time together was cut short because they were urgently rushing off to standing rock. In part one we discuss:How they met and very intentionally transitioned their relationship from friendship to undying love! Starting living together as a couple by hiking the Pacific crest trail The ins and outs of World buildingWorking with Native American people A different perspective of fitting wellness into the american healthcare systemStay tuned for part two where we get deeeeep into working with plant medicines, especially ayahuasca. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Jason on life as a traveling musician
Hot Club De PaiThe Black House SessionsMusictravelsensitivity culturegodskepticismSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Holland on Defining art
Holland is an artist. What is an artist? What is art? Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/occasionallyinterestingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Lily on Chiang Mai, Hacking Cool, Community, Neurodiversity, AND BEYOND
Lily is a woman of many hats, trades, dances, and boxes! We discuss: lilybruns.comGrowing up in two completely different worlds - Chiang Mai, Thailand and the Pan handle of FLorida, USANever fitting inHacking CoolCode SwitchingAnthropologyIdentity as a performanceChiang MaiChiang Mai's community of misfitsChiang Mai vs PaiThe modern familyNegative population growthRetirement communities and blending of agesThe village takes care of itselfRobots and quality of lifePsychedellicsFeminine Energy & Masculine EnergyAutism as hyper masculinityNeuro DiversitySpectrum of spectrumsMental HealthDo unto others?Love LanguagesLife as a computer simulationPoliceBeing better than our former selvesThe simple Art of not giving a fuckSocial Anxiety and Cringe worthy moments16 PersonalitiesPole DancingSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/occasionallyinterestingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Ruwan on sex cults, archetypes, and male development
Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/occasionallyinterestingRuwando.comRuwando PodcastNeighbor FundOne Taste - Sex CultTED Talkhttps://www.16personalities.com/InvisibiliaRichard Bach - OneJitterbug PerfumeInfinite GamesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Eric on Anarcho-Capitalism, Religion, Archetypes, Anxiety, and like 30 other things
You can now support Occasionally Interesting through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/occasionallyinterestingAnarcho CapitalismTrevor is potentially an anarcho communistRight wing libertarianism“You need a culture of people who respect each other’s individual rights and treats each other as if they own themselves before you can really have a free market society” -EricMichael Mallace litmus test for determining if you are on the left or the rightpoliticalcompass.org“shittiness begets shittiness” - JenCommunist test from the movie TromboneTulsi Gabbard - democratic candidate for presidentYou should be paid to go to school - TrevorGlobalizationSocialismAndrew Yang democratic candidateUniversal basic incomeAtheismLife as a computer simulationjordan petersonjordan peterson on sam harris“If anything that (believing life is a computer simulation) could only be empowering - then I know that there are these rules, that when adhered to, can produce an outcome, and therefore I can take that and live virtuously through that and gain what I want” - trevorDeterminismFree willCarl JungJosh Ritter on Religion“my ego is a little cunt” - JenPsychedellicsPost Traumatic GrowthBook - King Warrior Magician Lover The Archetype of the Warrior – How Films Help Empower Us Allhttps://mises.org/library/anatomy-state“Those dysfunctional energies in us, sometimes they just want to be paid attention to, and I think that’s what you’re doing when you’re meditating” - ericinvisibilia - The secret history of thoughtswait but why taming the mammothSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Colin Beavan a.k.a. No Impact Man
No Impact Man - BookNo Impact Man - DocumentaryHow to Be AliveColinbeavan.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Devil's Advocate, Blind Spots, Change versus Growth
It's a host-full podcast! Jen and Trevor go through a list of podcast conversation topics. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Dan on alternative education, life as a professional educator.
How do we make society use technology better?OreosThe importance of mindfulness practicesepisode 6 with AJHow many of our elected officials are evil?Understanding bad peopleTeaching critical thinking in schoolsThe changing tides of social mediaThe issues and manipulation of the public through social mediaThe flaws in educationMeasuring success of educationAlternative educationMisallocation of resources in educationWe imagine what it would look like to wear suspenders without pantsShould women be charged more for health care?Meditation book tik nat honthe invisible man ralph elision Should you feel have children if you care about the environment?rituals and small talkJitterbug perfume!Jen’s favorite compliment is “thank you for being so persistent”episode 8 with tashiFull Episode Notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-21-danSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Alex - Founder of Grid Philly, Philadelphia's sustainability magazine
We speak with Alex about:Full Episode Notes Here.gridphilly.comDuring a wedding your sustainability ideals are put on trialLife being anti consumerism - how to deal with presents and customsBuy Nothing Day Having children and trying not to be consumers How to find subjects and topics for a MagazinePhiladelphia and the changing landscape of sustainabilityJudy Wicks & white dog cafeJudy Wick’s book - Good Morning, Beautiful Business: The Unexpected Journey of an Activist Entrepreneur and Local-Economy PioneerMichael Pollans Omnivores DilemmaBill’s episode / carbon billThe Economic argument against sustainabilityQuestioning the defaults of lifeOur attachment to our phones and chaos feeding into our need to feel significant Mandatory vacation/ paternity time Our future communeThe four hour work weekTaking a step back out of the systemYour Money or Your LifeMichael Pollan’s How to Change your MindDr Prash episodePsychedelics HeadspaceSam Harris meditation app Subscribe & Contribute to GridSocial media - who is this for? what’s the ultimate goal?Does social media have potential for good?Childhood shame and punishment / obedience to authorityMental health from not paying attention to news everydayPalm oil and all of these environmental issues that people don’t know about Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Fred - Part 2
Check out last week's episode for part 1! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Fred - the Sex Work Industry
We speak with Fred about the sex work industry, compassion, human connection, the origin of trauma, taboo subjects and beyond!Full episode description here: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/fred-part-1-episode-18/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Bill on the SOLUTION for climate change!
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Jenifer the Professional Unicorn
In episode 16 we speak with Jenifer Joy about the life of a professional unicorn, being joyful, inner magic, and so much more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Jen & Trevor do America! Stress, Paranoia, Game of Thrones, Politics, Global Climate Change!
They're back! We return to podcasting and to Thailand after a long, overwhelming trip to America. This episode was recorded on a road trip through America, where we spend most of the time ranting about America and American politics. Full Episode Notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-15-america/We discuss:The paranoia native to AmericaHow awesome Thailand isThe nature of thoughts. Are thoughts truly our own? Are they given to us from outside sources?Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED talkhow much do the people around us influence our internal states?vague details of our trip to the USCongratulations Anna & AndrewJen’s intense love of musicals and Crazy Ex GirlfriendGetting rid of our entire belongings and committing to digital nomad lifestyleshout out to Jen’s parents#TrevorbakespizzaPerfectionistgame of thrones spoiler alertcivilization as we know it will over by 2050 according to new articlethe sexiness of notre dame burning down versus other countries experiencing tragedy how do we make the conversation of global climate change palatable? How do we make the actions achievable? NOW IN AMERICAIt seems like a societal rule that it is irresponsible to not be stressed and worriedWhat forces are at play in America that promote fear and stress?story of stuff citizens unitedjohn stewart rally to restore sanity Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Matt Bowden on Navigating and dominating the legal highs industry
Full episode notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-14-matt-bowden/Matt Bowden is known as many things: Starboy - inter dimensional traveler, Dad, and the Godfather of the legal high.Drug classification is based in racism and discrimination Matt’s background - growing up in NZ, being something of a child prodigyIs there a correlation between intelligence and a fondness for psychedelics?What got him started in wanting to create legal highs - a cousin died and a friend stabbed himself with a samurai sword at a partyThe journey from conceiving the idea of creating a safer alternative, speaking to the government, creating the supplyThen how other people came in and destroyed this and variations on this drug oversaturated the market and there was no controls to keep it from childrenHe went to all those people who copied his drug, and said let’s work togetherAngel Care - Started teaching people about how to take care of each other and how to do drugs the best way - this worked for a while, but then people started taking advantageshout out AUM productions around 1 hourWhat happened when he went after the alcohol industryWhy he had to leave New Zealand and move to Thailand, what that transition was likeHow his children have become rockstars in their own rightHow he manifested his wife and looking for signssafe spaces, gen z, freedom of speechdrugs!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Jen & James on EDMR Trauma Therapy, The corruption of the medical system, Commercial exploitation of social issues
Full Episode Notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-13-jen-james/In the intro, Jen tells her story of being electrocuted and her fear of crossing streets. Jen and Trevor discuss questions like: Are we raised to have the emotions that we have? How much fear should we instill into children for their own good?Then we get into the interview and start by talking with Jennifer about the physical changes that happen in your brain chemistry when you experience traumaEMDR Trauma therapy what it is and what it’s likea quick dose of brownie therapyTrevor’s hypothesis on emotional treatment – how can we give mental trauma the same respect and treatment as physical trauma?Over and under prescription of drugsthe connection between how lobbyists lobby doctors and the rate of overdose deathsfentinol and all of its chaosJen’s butt!Jen lied about her fur coatMrs. Naylor is a bitch!Small talk is like foreplayWe play interesting or notMichael Pollan is Jen & Trevor’s collective spirit animalWe discuss trevor’s spirit animal#metoo and how commercials are exploiting it and all other social thingsthe dove beauty campaignout of the box thinking by james . comunsticking by jen . comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Rachel | The Importance of Breath, The power of Cacao, The Dangers of Leadership in Communities
Full Episode Details here:http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-12-rachel/This was originally a shorter episode, so we ended up recording a very feisty intro to make up for it. We start the intro with a mild lover’s quarrel about podcasts and gardening, then it delves into Jen’s cooking methods, and then Trevor tricks Jen into eating something terrible and then tells about why it’s his favorite game When we finally introduce Rachel we talk about cacao ceremonies - what they are, and why cacao is powerful and important. We then discuss non sexual tantric exercises and why they are important for travelers and all kinds of people Cacao is powerful in all sorts of ways, Trevor tells the story of when he found out that his brother was snorting cocoa loco Cacao contains phenylethylamine, cannabanoids, caffeine We ask Rachel about any ups and downs of co managing events with a romantic partnerJen and Trevor tell the story of how their former community spiraled out and collapsed, initially in an effort to maintain safespacesJen’s experience with breath work and how she’s kinda annoyed that she doesn’t get to have tantrums anymoreEmotional Freedom Technique a.k.a. Tapping - shout out to AnnieThe importance of learning to breatheSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Nick on New Zealand Politics, Electric Cars, Critical Thinking
Full Episode Notes Here: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-11-nick/In this Episode we discuss:what does an environmentalist look likethe glory of nanas (grandmothers)what led jen to opening a bakery at age 24Nick went bald at 16 years old – Star Trek let him know it would be okayHow Nick got interested in electric cars from a toy his mom gave him as a kidNew Zealand PoliticsPoliticians in NZ start from all aspects of life – like plumbers and teachersGeorgina Beyer is a Transgender politician and former prostitute who created prostitution reform laws! Policy written for the people by the people who know what they’re talking about.Keeping up with JonesesHow to remember people’s namesHow Jen hates names and thinks the concept of names is so bizarreThe mythical creatures we are taught growing up, but then Jesus is realJen believed in middle names and leprechauns until she was a teenagerNick wrote a book at age 10 – My Brother Owen – a children’s book which talks about growing up with a child with fetal alcohol syndrome.Default emotional states – Jen is joy, Nick is neutralElectric cars, solar panels, lithium ion batteriesSesame – chinese government points systemCommunity episode about getting pointsDr. Who Does having the internet at easy access make us better or worse as a society?Khan Academy MIT published lecturesThere should be a mandatory critical thinking course in all education systemsWhy New Zealand is apparently the best country everA bunch of cool New Zealand FactsNZ tried to change the flag – laser kiwiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Wes on Individual Action, Climate Change, the Meaning of Home, Values Systems are Making a Comeback
Full Episode Notes Here:http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-10-wes/In this episode we discuss:Small talk: the differences and nuances of the small talk between travelers, the North and South of the US, how Northern Europeans don’t do small talk, and how this podcast is making Jen warm to the overall notion of small talk. Wes is one of 9! The joys of Family and having built in soulmatesComing home after being away for a long period of time and how even if the surroundings haven’t changed, you have In 5th Grade, Trevor knew who Jen would be to him as adults, so that is why they were drawn to each otherHow we met Wes - he created the melody for our theme song!Putting the shades of gray back into black and white issuesThe incredible organization that Wes works for is called Conserve Natural Forests Individual action for environmental changeCarbon footprints - the intense footprint left by flying, how surprisingly easy it is to offset your footprint by planting trees or making a donation for others to plant treesThe story of how Wes met his partner and how bioluminescent plankton did all the work for him Value systems and their importance, and how they’re gonna be making a come backJen and Trevor are renegades of loveWhat it means to be an asshole, and is there an appropriate time and place for itLabels / Identity politics and how humans are a multitude of conflicting values and beliefsWes’s story about drunkenly forcing a hedgehog to be his pet for a night and the consequences of thatThe most important tool you can arm yourself with in the mission to save the planet and the human race is knowledge. Do research! Learn as much as you can!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Ryan on Bullshitting & Authenticity, Magic & Fire, Heartbreak & Joy
Full Episode Notes here: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-9-ryanIn this episode we discuss:What happens during anesthesia Skin bleaching and beauty standards Is it a good thing to be a bullshitterDo authenticity and bullshitting go hand in hand?Life as a magician and the lessons magic has taught himRyan quit his job when he was 24 to live in a van, chasing summer and telling jokes and doing magicIs it super cool and groovy to be enthusiastic? We think so!What it means to be a nerdHow growing up with the internet enables you to find your tribe The relativity of time to ageThe further now and the way back there now His story of heartbreak that brought him to Pai Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Tashi on Nepal, The Manual for how to Live, Jitterbug Perfume
Full Episode Notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-8-tashi/Basing his life around a book - Jitterbug Perfume How and why Tashi moved from a tiny mountain village in Nepal to Los Angeles and backTASHI FOR PRESIDENTTashi’s epic love story of meeting his wifeBuddhism Tashi's future book - The Manual for how to LiveWhat makes one person inspired and one person jealous from witnessing the same eventCultural Misappropriation The concept of personal space doesn’t exist in nepal Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Kevin O’Connor on performing arts for business, finding success in failure, keys to a successful relationship
Kevin O’Connor is a successful entrepreneur, world traveler, inspirational speaker, photographer, musician, former mime, and father to Jen! Find full episode notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode7-kevin/In this episode we discuss:Jen and Trevor sing an impromptu theme song to the tune of Aladdin Finding success in business through authenticity How Kevin's business success has been informed by the performing artsKevin’s time in innovative mime theater Kevin’s new foray into becoming a novelist! Post traumatic growth versus post traumatic stress - Diving into happiness from trauma, honoring loved ones who pass by living a full lifeThe key to a successful relationship is freedom and wanting the other to grow to their full potential, not trying to change the person Kevin explores the potential pitfalls in a relationship Everyone discusses negative population growthKevin thinks that Jen asks about the birds and the bees, stay tuned for awkwardness!Kevin explores many ridiculous examples of his interpretations of "The opposite of small talk"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
AJ - Post Traumatic Growth, #metoo, Martial arts for change
Full Episode Notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-6-aj/We speak to AJ about Post traumatic growth versus Post Traumatic Stress, how this applies to #metoo, life as a veteran, or any other kind of trauma. Can you choose to put down your trauma? We talk about our shared time and experiences at the wonderful kung fu retreat. AJ shares the valuable lesson of the buddhist monk. We discuss martial arts for control and change. Trevor tells the tale of his fighting experience. AJ offers insights into why people join the military. Jen tries to trick him into twerking. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Dr. Prash - The convergence of psychiatry, psychedelics, and cryptocurrency
Full Episode Notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-3-dr-prash/In this episode we speak with Dr. Prash, a medical doctor, CEO of a Cryptocurrency brokerage, leading researcher into the relationship of psychiatry and psychedelics, and more. In this episode we discuss: Dr. Prash dreams of a more psychadelic worldThe intersection and future of psychedelics and medicineThe intersection of cryptocurrency and philosophyBeing a renaissance man - specializing versus broad knowledgeHe was originally going to be a surgeon, but ended up being more fascinated by the mind than the body, and got into psychiatry because of psychedelicsPsychedelics are having a resurgence in the therapists office and in silicon valley Dr. Prash is an advocate for cognitive liberty - “We should be able to think to the potential limits of what we could potentially think, have the freedom to explore what we possibly can explore."How ketamine differs from psychedelics and works as a treatment for depression.What and where is the mind? Psychosomatic symptoms - is there a separation of body and mind?Cryptocurrency and psychedelics are philosophically aligned with common goalsCould cyrptocurrency be the savior of psychadellic research? What is the value of currency? Dr Prash is a hippie in a suit“We are the combination of the hippie and the hustle”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Jen & James | Awkward family moments, Growing in Relationships, Choosing the path less followed
Full Episode Notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-2/Jen and Trevor talk to Jen and James about everything from the poop hole loop hole to how to grow as an individual in a relationship, from anxiety spiraling to trap music. Listen to us fall in love with our new favorite couple friends live. In this episode we discuss: The niche market for headphones and panties storesTesting the boundaries of comedy with family membersHow Jen and James got separated after 5 years of marriage and that every day has been more amazing than the last since getting back togetherWhy Jen and Trevor started a podcast and moved to Thailand / PaiWhat is everyone’s biggest secret?Choosing the path less followed, and how easy it is to get stuck on the path well travelled and put your blinders up Educational ReformAbortionJesus followers versus ChristiansThe power of thoughtsthe Jens bond over how they anxiety spiral in the same way! The horseradish revelation and trap music Being in such a close relationship - do you ever forget that you are different people?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Love, Hippie Festivals, World Travelers, Tylenol Debate
Full Episode Notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode4/In episode 4, Jen and Trevor discuss the joys of hippie festivals, the personalities of travelers, the dramatic tale of how they were removed from a taxi by the tourist police, argue about Tylenol and more!In this episode we discuss: Does unconditional love from parents set children up for unrealistic expectations in life? Jen makes some hyperbolic claims that she and Trevor are the best people at code switching and the most sensitive to other people’s energies that she knows. Falling in love with Trevor made Jen believe in concepts that she previously dismissed as ridiculous such as fate, pre-destiny, and soulmates. Jen and Trevor tell the story of their time at a hippie festival in Northern Thailand, where one night, they accidentally became the co-hosts of a comedy show. They talk about the wonderful people and types of people they have met traveling and at festivals. They tell the dramatic tale of how Chewy is no longer allowed to travel around Thailand because Trevor refused to bribe a taxi driver, and Jen and Trevor had to deal with the tourist police. Jen and Trevor argue about Tylenol and ask you to weigh in. They discuss generation Z and the idea of university professors having to cater their lesson plans to the most sensitive person in the room. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Brando Yelavich - Professional adventuring, drug addiction, compassion, orca whales, social media addiction
Full episode notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-5-brando/We speak with Brando Yelavich A.K.A. Wildboy about being a professional adventurer, how he set the world record as the first person to walk the perimeter of New Zealand, Drug Addiction, Compassion for ostracized members of society, the origins of racism, and the nature of happiness.In this episode we discuss: Brando was the first person to walk around all of New ZealandHow he went from drug addiction to world record breakerStopped taking ritalin and Met a new person (himself) in solitudeHave you seen the light? Brando can spot you. “All you need to do to find yourself is to do what makes you happy” HIS BOOKS! Getting addicted to social media How he met his partner while walking around New Zealand and she began joining him on his adventuresDealing with the desire to pursue adventure at all costs while being respectful to a partnerCan we have compassion for pedophiles and rapistsPrison normalizes deviant behaviors Safe space and Generation Z ruining free speech The perfect human is not allowed on this podcast Trevor’s orca whale impression / Brando’s knowledge about orcasThe origins of racismNeeding to kill animals in order to survive has informed Brando's life perspectiveFinding the balance between being open and being willing to ask for help, and not living a life revolving around complaints and viewing things from a negative perspectivePeople being so caught up in their own perspectives that their minds are closedBrando is a meat eater but does not believe in the idea of animals being raised to be eaten Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations
Episode 1: Meet your Hosts!
Full Episode Notes: http://www.occasionallyinteresting.com/episode-1-meet-your-hosts/It's episode 1 of Occasionally Interesting! Meet your hosts and your new favorite couple friends who you get to casually spy on, but they know about it, so everyone's cool. In this episode, you will hear the origin story of Jen and Trevor's relationship, learn what to expect from this podcast, listen to J & T talk about vulnerability and intimacy with family versus strangers, and a story about how Jen was accused of being racist but her arm said otherwise. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/occasionally-interesting/donations