Surviving Empathy

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!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | LinktreePlease subscribe, it helps tremendously and doesn't cost a dime!https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedyChef Bry Comedy - YouTubeTips help us grow & make us feel valid. Thank you! Links for Cash App, Venmo, & PayPal are on our Linkrtree.https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chefbrycomedyPayPal.Me

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 we've been trying to help and why. We'll talk about what we learned about podcasting as a medium, and what we learned about the modern world today as empaths and older wiser people. We'll talk about our advice and takeaways on how to find and keep good mental health, robust living, and a happiness and joy in your life that endures for downhome people just like us. Just average every day regular people who aren't rich and who depend on a good economy and the word to function in order to make it. Finally, in my final spiel at the end, I will talk about what we want for YOU, what we hope for and expect for ourselves and the Chef Bry Comedy Brand, and what we truly want for our audience and the world! At the end of the day, this was a 2 year-long adventure, an experiment whereby energy is intention. We trusted in and relied on good vibes, goodness and kindness, and thoughtfulness and earnestness, but with a keen sense of humor to take us to so many good places. But it hasn't all been paved with gold! It's been a lot of good, a little bit bad, and some wholly unexpected kind people to support us and become our true real-life friends! Much of it exposed the dirty seedy underbelly of the world and people, and the real business of becoming a content creator, and we want to share our experience and advice with you! Thank you all so very much for your friendship, encouragement, and support over the years. It's been quite an experience to say the very least! But at the end of the day this isn't goodbye, so much as, we will see you later on the YouTube space! We might be done podcasting for now, but we've just begun when it comes to creating thoughtful, educational, and genuine, positive but real content. As always, we will continue to advocate for good regular down-to-earth folks, for good mental health outcomes and better living for all those regular people struggling out there, those empaths and sensitives, those misfits and introverts in these oftentimes unusual times plagued with hate and divisiveness, pitfalls, road blocks, and dead ends. But just as we like to say, where there's a will there's a way! With the right mindset, the right strategy, and the right approach and internal consistency, we can all get there and find the life we all so richly want, need, and deserve! A huge thanks to all of our friends, family, and supporters, we couldn't have believed in ourself and done it without you! Soon we'll be on YouTube, so instead of saying goodbye, let me just say thanks and we'll see you soon!With love and gratitude,Bry and RebeccaYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedyChef Bry Comedy - YouTubeBuy us a cup of coffee!https://cash.app/$ChefBryComedyPay $ChefBryComedy on Cash Apphttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chefbrycomedyPayPal.Mehttps://account.venmo.com/chefbrycomedyVenmo | Chef Bry ComedyPodcast & music streaming sites, website, social media.https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

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 reset and find the patience, wisdom, and a lifeline to not only endure, but continue pushing towards our goals and toward success and validation when the world just doesn't seem functional, sane, or fair?! At the end of the day, the world is getting dysfunctional, strange, abnormal, and just plain hard! So how might we find the gas to keep going when we're tired of setbacks, delays, and shitty people and attitudes clouding our vision and getting in the way of our goals and dreams?! How might we traverse this dystopic and mean-spirited society with our own sense of goodness and kindness?Please give us a cup of coffee! Please subscibe to our YouTube channel, that's where we'll be once this season of the podcast is over! And please do interact with us on our social media! We're here to help!https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chefbrycomedyPayPal.Mehttps://account.venmo.com/u/chefbrycomedyVenmo | Chef Bry Comedyhttps://cash.app/$ChefBryComedyPay $ChefBryComedy on Cash Apphttps://www.patreon.com/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast/Chef Bry Comedy | Patreonhttps://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedyChef Bry Comedy! - YouTubehttps://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

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 endures, despite life always coming at us! To find our inner silly heart, and to let go of all those expectations, all the hurt, and all that hate out there in the world. Then, we will talk a little bit about how we as highly sensitive people must continually filter, block, and sort through this life for better mental and spiritual health, and process it in a way that's healthy, that allows us to find cathartic release and a sense of identity and wisdom in the daily struggle of living. At the end of the day, we can become so disconnected to our own joys and heart where we stray from who we really are, or we can lean into our goodness, kindness, and humor within, and find a wisdom and power in ourselves, an attitude and spark that hopefully will infect the world with our joy, our positivity, and our hope, and to grow into our wisdom and heart of who we really are, not out of who we were always meant to be. At the end of the day, we can either grow from this experience called life or we can let it take from us forever, the choice is ours!Please support the show! Please subscribe to Chef Bry Comedy! YouTube channel!Please become a patron on Patreon or give a tip of a buck or two at our tip jars!Come join us and like us on Instagram and our other social media sites! Thanks for your patronage and friendship and support!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

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 good and pleasant, or terrible and dysfunctional depending on our current perspective and state of mind. This episode explores some of the ways in which we allow ourselves to become untethered and lose our priorities that steal our joy away, or otherwise preoccupy our time when we know we shouldn't let it! Then, we'll talk about some of the noise and nonsense out there that can contribute to poor mental health outcomes and a cascade of failures that makes us shut down or stop trying. Then lastly, some of the ways we can reset our priorities to get our mind and body right to really allow our souls to soar unincumbered by the state of the world out there or our personal problems always getting in the way of our progress and joy. To find the lightness and fun in the world and in ourself, to be less down in it and more above it all. We'll talk about the world today, and real-world ways in which we can retool, reset, and get our lives and priorities back into a good functional working order, to maximize growth and progress, and keep our happiness, strength, and growth at the forefront of our lives!I need you guys to help us in a couple of small ways!First, please go over to our new YouTube channel and subscribe, and please standby for our cool fun thoughtful videos coming soon!https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedyChef Bry Comedy! - YouTubeNow, I just need you to please support the podcast and YouTube channel by becoming a patron at Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/chefbrycomedySurviving Empathy Podcast/Chef Bry Comedy | creating podcast episodes, YouTube/IG videos, comedy, & writing | PatreonORgive us a tip, once or monthly at our various tip jars. Only a couple bucks until we're monetized or get sponsors!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeLastly, to come on over and join the conversation on our social media! We want to get to know YOU better!https://www.instagram.com/chef.bry.comedy/Chef Bry Comedy! (@chef.bry.comedy) • Instagram photos and videosThanks for your friendship and support! We appreciate this journey of kindness, friendship, and clarity with you guys and gals! Together, we can make a better world!Bry and Rebecca Russell

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 ugly with modern religion, and what's going on with belief and faith in these modern times? Then we'll talk about the difference between being religious and being spiritual and what exactly is the difference between religion and spirituality, and how can we maintain a sense of goodness and spiritual comfort and identity in modern times, where things have become so hateful and chaotic? We will discuss how some people seem to be misusing and abusing religion for their own hateful or misguided agendas, and this weaponization and politicization of people's faith. Then lastly, we'll catch you up on our latest thoughts and feelings on the fun and fascinating History Channel show The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch! What's going on over there with Dr. Taylor and the gang, and what can we derive from their latest findings?!Thanks so much for your friendship, kindness, and support! If you want to know the best way to support us, you can do one or all of the folllowing;Become a Patron on Patreon or donate monthly or a one-time small dollar tip to one of our numerous tip jars found here. https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedy Chef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | LinktreePlease do subscribe to our YouTube channel Chef Bry Comedy! It costs nothing, so please come on over and subscribe really quick, please don't make me beg! I can't understand for the life of me why people aren't doing this, since it's free and helps us out so much! We're doing thoughtful, positive, helpful, and selfless work for people's self-esteem, for better mental health outcomes, and to maximize robust living! So please help us out simply by subscribing today! https://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedy Chef Bry Comedy! - YouTubeCome join the fun conversation on our social media. My main social media is Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chef.bry.comedy/ Chef Bry Comedy! (@chef.bry.comedy) • Instagram photos and videosYou may also want to give us a positive review on any number of streaming apps like Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Audible, and more. Or just a thumbs up on YouTube. It all helps us to grow and perfect our mission, which is to make the world a kinder, more functional place.Any help you can give to help us grow and feel good would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for whatever you can do.We're so honored for your friendship and support, but we need help growing and perfecting the show and brand so we can find our audience to help more people to find clarity, purpose, and a sense of identity, hope, and happiness in these less than perfect times today. Things do get better, but we must be the change the world needs!Recovering from Religionhttps://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcome

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 hatred, regressiveness, oppression, and exclusionism in our culture and society today to arrive at a place of best practices, and building a world that is safe, prosperous, and free, where individualism is celebrated and not chastised, and where every walk of life no matter where you come from can make the best life possible just like anybody else? We want to talk about the inherent dangers in our culture and sociopolitical landscape today, and how to fight for and find a life balance and a longevity in being your truest self that endures, and how might we see and prepare for the inherent intolerances and hate in our culture today? Then lastly, we'll talk about what Star Trek means to us, and how it's helped shape us as people. This is a fun one you guys, so strap in, and let's make it so! Engage!Support us! Come say hi! Do be sure to at minimum subscribe to the new YouTube channel Chef Bry Comedy!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktreehttps://www.youtube.com/@ChefBryComedyChef Bry Comedy! - YouTube

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 complicated, so much so that people often lose focus and their priorities, they lose sight of how to see the agendas and attitudes out there, to the point where we don't always know where to look, and how to traverse this life in order to find joy, success, and to avoid bad people and bad choices. To be able to look inward and derive real meaning and soul comfort and confidence when it comes to sorting life and finding happiness in an oftentimes tragic and chaotic world. At the end of the day, it's all about finding a configuration and best practices that works for YOU!Please support the show!https://linktr.ee/chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | LinktreePlease subscribe to our YouTube channel, we'll be putting out fun, kind, thoughtful content there very soon! Plus, paranormal talk and paranormal reviews!https://www.youtube.com/@chefbrycomedyChef Bry Comedy! - YouTube