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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 03:58 Observations on corporate decadence and work culture 08:09 The significance of therapy and addressing toxic workplace behaviors 12:00 Balancing work, family, and personal interests 15:51 Recognizing and managing emotional and mental health challenges 17:04 The role of creativity, art, and travel in healing 18:03 Understanding and overcoming codependency and emotional loops 19:00 The significance of forgiveness and self-compassion 19:52 Moving forward with clarity and self-awareness 20:50 Exploring new interests and personal growth opportunities 22:03 The importance of supportive relationships and boundaries 23:00 Reflecting on past experiences and lessons learned 24:03 Letting go of control and embracing uncertainty 25:02 The power of forgiveness and self-acceptance 26:06 The journey of transformation and rebirth 27:01 The value of therapy and honest communication 27:59 Recognizing and addressing unhealthy patterns 29:07 The importance of self-love and inner peace 29:58 Final thoughts on growth, healing, and authenticity

Are you feeling entirely out of it today? Good, because so are we. This week, Carrie and Ryan kick things off with a loopy chat about expensive lattes, feral hogs, and questionable laundry room AC installations before diving into the deep waters of personal transformation. Carrie shares her recent journey through heartache, the reality of long-term grief, and how Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now is helping her break old habits of external control. We also get painfully honest about the struggle to find professional support, navigating bad therapists, and the therapeutic art of treating your journal like a daily garbage dump. Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Cost of Comfort: From six-dollar Starbucks lattes to why the Pacific Northwest isn’t built for 80-degree weather. The "Garbage Dump" Journal: Why morning pages and intuitive expression give your ego a break from overthinking. Navigating the Bad Advice: Standing in your sovereignty when professional support feels cold or harmful (and why Ryan thinks a balloon might be a cheaper alternative). The Forty-Year Blip: Putting life’s chapters into perspective as your kids grow up and new doors open. Resources Mentioned: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle The Artist's Way (Morning Pages) by Julia Cameron

The conversation emphasizes self-reflection and the journey towards understanding one's needs and aspirations. In this conversation, Carrie Akre and Ryan Lane explore various themes surrounding personal growth, healing, and the role of art and music in their lives. They discuss the importance of understanding one's nervous system, the challenges of navigating relationships, and the impact of past experiences on present behavior. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of self-care, setting boundaries, and the quest for authentic happiness. Additionally, they reflect on the healing power of music and the joy of creating art for personal fulfillment rather than commercial success.Ryan’s podcast list: 99% Invisible Accidental Tech Podcast Behind the Bastards Between You and I Blank Check with Griffin & David Clarkesworld Magazine Critical Role Dear Hank & John Do By Friday Good Hang with Amy Poehler Humans If Books Could Kill Maintenance Phase My Brother, My Brother And Me Not Another D&D Podcast NPR's Book of the Day Pod Save America Radiolab Reconcilable Differences Roderick on the Line Rotating Heroes Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine Seattle Now Serious Trouble The Adventure Zone The Besties The Daily The Flop House The McElroy Brothers Will Be In Trolls World Tour The Moth The PetaPixel Photography Podcast The Rest Is History The Rest Is Science This American Life Wonderful! Worlds Beyond Number You're Wrong About

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:01 Exploring Microdosing and Its Intentions 05:10 Navigating Emotional Pain and Transformation 09:49 The Challenge of Emotional Work 12:08 Functional Depression and Coping Mechanisms 15:02 The Role of Plant Medicine in Healing 20:05 Finding Support and Guidance in Healing 22:58 Legalities and Future of Plant Medicine 23:20 Exploring Microdosing Experiences 26:06 Processing Grief and Ambiguous Relationships 29:51 Navigating Difficult Family Dynamics 33:07 The Challenge of Frozen Grief 36:03 Finding Peace in Ambiguity 40:08 The Role of Pain in Personal Growth

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In this heartfelt episode, Carrie Akre shares her journey through profound life transformations, including grief, family dynamics, boundaries, and self-care. Ryan Lane joins to explore how navigating liminal spaces can lead to growth and renewal, offering practical insights for listeners facing their own transitions.Chapters 00:00 Navigating the In-Between: Life Transformations 02:18 Grief and Its Impact on Identity 06:49 Boundaries and Self-Care 10:06 The Weight of Responsibility 12:17 Coping Mechanisms During Grief 14:34 Facing the Unexpected: A Mother's Passing 20:58 The Aftermath of Loss and Moving Forward 25:13 Navigating Toxic Relationships and Self-Preservation 27:25 Navigating Trust and Confrontation 33:27 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation 37:16 Embracing Change and Independence 41:43 Coping with Transformation and Self-Care 47:36 Finding Joy in the Process 53:12 Exploring AI in Counseling

Join Carrie Akre and Ryan Lane as they explore personal transformation, creative pursuits, and navigating life's challenges during a period of significant change. This episode offers insights on embracing uncertainty, rebuilding identity, and finding joy in small moments. key topics Personal transformation End of long-term relationships and rebuilding Navigating career changes and layoffs Reevaluating friendships and community Creative pursuits as a form of healing and expression guest name Carrie Akre Titles Embracing Change: Personal Growth and Creativity in Turbulent Times Navigating Life's Transitions: Insights from Carrie Akre and Ryan Lane sound bites "The liminal space is where growth happens" "Small steps help rebuild your nervous system" "Storytelling in games is a form of art" Chapters 00:00 Reconnecting Through Podcasting 03:01 Navigating Life Changes 06:06 Reevaluating Relationships 09:08 Facing Fears and Unknowns 12:00 The Weight of Financial Concerns 15:06 The Journey of Self-Discovery 17:48 Finding Joy in Creativity 21:02 Coping Mechanisms and Self-Care 23:59 The Importance of Playfulness 27:01 Lessons from Relationships 35:22 Navigating Relationships with Narcissists 36:34 The Complexity of Communication in Relationships 39:05 Building Community and Support Systems 40:55 Exploring Polyamory and Its Challenges 41:40 The Importance of Vulnerability and Sharing Experiences 46:22 Embracing New Experiences and Creativity 49:40 Finding Personal Fulfillment in Music 55:24 Reflecting on Achievements and Gratitude resources Dimension 20 on Dropout - https:// dropout.com Ryan Lane's Photography - https://ryanlane.com

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Join us for a catch up episode where Carrie and Ryan get the show going again after a short break.

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Tony also created the music videos for Carrie’s Wrestle It Out and Ocean songs. Be sure to go an give those a watch if you haven’t yet. You can find more of Tony online here: All Ages Show website All Ages Show on Facebook All Ages Show on Instagram Kickstarter Tony on Facebook Tony on Instagram YouTube Channel you can pick up his book The Funny Stepdad "Life Lessons"

We talk with the talented Intuitive Life Coach Tanya Sisson.

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