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Why do people like being scared? We talk horror, true crime, American Horror Story, Dateline, and why fear can feel fun when we know we’re safe. Oh, and how I (shannon) once lived above a serial killer. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/why-do-people-like-being-scared/ https://southernoakartisan.com/shop/ code: ADVENTURES saves 10% sitewide💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

We’re joined by Barry Bostwick- yes, Brad Majors himself- to talk about The Rocky Horror Picture Show, working with Tim Curry, the fans who turned the film into a lasting community, and what he thinks happened to Brad after that unforgettable night. Plus, Barry shares why the live Rocky Horror experience still matters more than 50 years later. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/barry-bostwick-rocky-horror-interview/ Get your tickets to the Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Content note: This episode discusses mental health, emotional distress, and suicide prevention. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Crisis resources are included at the end of this article. Rock bottom has excellent public relations. It appears in books, movies, interviews, and comeback stories as one dramatic moment. Everything falls apart, the person finally asks for help, and then the rebuilding begins while inspirational music plays somewhere in the background. Real life is rarely that tidy. We're talking about getting and offering help before rock bottom. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/ask-for-help-before-rock-bottom/ https://arneradventures.com/unclebrown/💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Content note: This episode discusses difficult mental health days and suicide prevention. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. In the United States or Canada, call or text 988. International resources are included below. Outside the United States and Canada, use Find A Helpline to locate verified phone, text, and chat services in your country. Learn how to make a bad-day plan with simple comforts, supportive people, helpful places, and clear next steps for when life feels especially hard. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/how-to-make-a-bad-day-plan/ https://arneradventures.com/cozyearth/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Content note: This episode discusses mental health, hopelessness, and suicide prevention. If you are in the United States or Canada and need immediate emotional support, call or text 988. If you live elsewhere, visit Find A Helpline or Befrienders Worldwide to locate support in your country. In a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number. Learn how to change your life when you feel stuck, reconsider what no longer fits, and take thoughtful steps toward a life that works better for you. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/change-your-life-when-you-feel-stuck/ https://arneradventures.com/velotric/💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Content note: This episode discusses suicide and emotional distress. If you are in the United States or Canada and need immediate emotional support, call or text 988. If you live elsewhere, visit Find A Helpline or Befrienders Worldwide to locate support in your country. In a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number. September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we wanted to use this time to address something that affects far more people than we may realize. Learn how to check on someone who may be struggling, what questions to ask, what to avoid saying, and when to connect them with crisis support. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/how-to-check-on-someone/ https://arneradventures.com/shop/thalassophile-soy-candle/💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Content note: This episode discusses mental health and suicide prevention. If you are struggling or need someone to talk to, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in the United States or Canada. You do not have to be suicidal to get in touch. If you live elsewhere, visit Find A Helpline or Befrienders Worldwide to find support available in your country. In a life-threatening emergency, call your local emergency number. September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we wanted to use this time to address something that affects far more people than we may realize. We explore the small things that keep us going during difficult times, from pets and routines to connection, hope, and reasons to look toward tomorrow. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/small-things-that-keep-us-going/ https://arneradventures.com/danodan💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

What do you want your Tuesday to feel like? Learn how to enjoy everyday life through small, intentional changes that make ordinary days feel calmer, more meaningful, and more like your own. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/how-to-enjoy-everyday-life/ https://arneradventures.com/virgin-voyages/https://arneradventures.com/episode-95-kevin-berthia/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Wandering without an itinerary leaves room for unexpected places, local conversations, and slower travel. Here’s how to bring it back. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/wandering-without-an-itinerary/ https://arneradventures.com/unclebrown💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

From newspapers and local diners to farmers' markets and libraries, these old-fashioned things encourage us to slow down and enjoy everyday life. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/old-fashioned-things-that-make-life-better/ https://arneradventures.com/cozyearthhttps://arneradventures.com/analog-bag/💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Want to feel at home after a move, or simply in the town that you have lived in for a while? Here’s how becoming a regular at a few local places can help you build routines, connection, and community. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/how-to-become-a-regular-in-your-new-town/ https://arneradventures.com/velotric/ 💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

What are you tolerating? Discover how the small frustrations you ignore every day may quietly drain your energy and steal your peace. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/what-are-you-tolerating/ https://southernoakartisan.com/shop/💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Do you keep thinking, "I'll be happy when..."? Learn why happiness isn't found in the next milestone and how to enjoy the life you're living today. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/ill-be-happy-when/ https://arneradventures.com/danodan💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Are you living on autopilot? Learn how to become more intentional by questioning everyday habits, routines, and choices that shape your life. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/living-on-autopilot/ https://arneradventures.com/cozyearth/💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!

Feeling guilty about saying no, slowing down, or living differently? Learn how to let go of unnecessary guilt and start living according to your values. 🔗 Links + Resources: Full Show Notes: https://arneradventures.com/stop-feeling-guilty/ https://arneradventures.com/unclebrown/https://arneradventures.com/virgin-voyages/💬 Let’s keep the convo going: Tag us @arneradventures on Instagram if you have more to say or questions about this topic!