Centered Podcast

Don't worry this one isn't all that dark. But at times we cover things people don't like to talk about. As we grow we must learn to behave like an adult. You don't just become one. The importance of being vulnerable and the value of being able to fail in public but have a good sense of humor about it. Suicide and honesty. Practice self kindness no matter your current situation You didn't ask to exist lol.. So appreciate the fact that you're most likely doing your best in any given situation. Be kind to you! Thanks for listening.

Often when you're young you think you have it all figured out but things are still so hard.   Giving yourself the focus to listen to adults you know that love you.   Where do you go to find good advice?   Shawn earns a day off -Being productive gives you permission to relax. However, doing nothing over and over does not give you the space to continue to do nothing. Earn your day off

Shawn finds a healthier routine for when his wife is away on work.   Adam comes to terms with his current situation   The importance in staying positive in the face of the unknown

Shawn's down to working only 4 days a week! Alexa and Google in our homes listening in.. Billionaires being selfish and doing good. How memories work.

Adam feels he's not taking things seriously enough He's down on himself for some work he thinks he should've done If you do anything a lot do it well.. Shawn had some questions about Adam that he's always been curious about. Adam opens up about some personal business Golden handcuffs: Being trapped by money..

Shawn's talking with his Gran 3 times a day.. We talk about being respectful and listening better. Shawn's a bit anxious about things

Shawn's back from vacation: Had a great time! Adam hit a big goal with his standup comedy.. Hazing and bullying: Should it all be stopped or is there something to learn from it? Shawn got shot in the face with a paintball

Shawn's heading on vacation The value of plant medicine Alcoholism and it's vicious cycle How to cop: Hard and fast rules Often rigid Creating a plan What you're going is getting in the way of a goal you'd like to achieve Be honest about your addiction Precontemplation   Shawn has a new joke...

Shawn's suggestion: Love and be kind to yourself What is Catastrophizing? 3 things to watch for: Severity Deration Frequency Adam had an issue with his motorcycle Anxiety reducing technique: Feel your emotion and don't let that feeling move to your head.

Learning from the past Don't focus on the doom and gloom of the future Weather affecting the entire countries mood AND "gallows humor:" grim and ironic humor in a desperate or hopeless situation.    

Shawn's getting annoyed with the Golden State Warriors for being so awesome   We discuss pushing back against rules and why we do it.   Adam talks about why he didn't go back to England with his family.

internal and external locus of control   Shawn's feeling great..   Shawn gets harassed by the passport police.   Adam had a challenge at work and tackled it head on.

Motivational people on social media.   Are they really making a bit difference or is all the work still up to you?   Never being satisfied with your work output is common place.   Save your energy and be happy with what you did.   Shawn goes Turkey Hunting and takes away an incredible experience.

  Visual migraines for Shawn.   The importance of re-balancing yourself.   Adam takes a much needed trip to Catalina with friends.   Finding a balance with work and your passion.

It's not the best way to motivate. External stress can be overwhelming. The only real control you have is to love yourself. Meditation is a great start. Stretch: Adam: To meditate Shawn: Settle in to new place and appreciate what you've accomplished.

 Shawn takes a rafting trip. Times away are important to reset. There's a new project in the works and Shawn is putting it together nicely.  Adam learns new strategies to deal with workplace conflict.  Living with uncertainty hits us all. Be patient and keep working.  Enjoy!

Stress can freeze you in place. It's part of the fight, flight or freeze response. What does it take to get you moving again? Maybe you just need a hug or a helping hand.   Shawns's stretch this week was to let himself enjoy his time off rafting and to let go.

Being powerless in most situation is a very unnerving feeling.  Today, Shawn and Adam get to the bottom of what it means to feel this way and what steps you can take to change that situation.  We also talk about the weather for far longer than is needed..  Enjoy!

Episode 2 Aesthetics and discrimination often come hand in hand. As people it’s hard to not judge a person immediately based on how they look. In this episode we talk about why we think this is.. 

Episode 1 Getting back on the Horse. What a really bad day is like. Why taking care of yourself is so important and how to get yourself going again.