Podcast Episodes
01/23/2019 In Bonus Episode, Podcast Episodes
BONUS: Introducing First Day Back
Ep Description: First Day Back is a podcast about people facing and trying to overcome life’s most challenging moments. Last season followed a woman coming back from her prison sentence. Now the show is back with a new story about a comedian who died on stage and was revived by a member of the audience. Follow along this season to find out how the man who lives and died for comedy grapples with his death and reignites his career in the aftermath. Check it out in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/first-day-back/id957222739?mt=2
01/22/2019 In Bonus Episode, Podcast Episodes
#419b Bonus Ep – Listener Struggles/Secrets
Some “Shame and Secrets” surveys and some “Awfulsome” and “Happy Moments” surveys as well.
01/18/2019 In Podcast Episodes
Fears & Loves w/Nora McInerney Live
The author (It’s OK to Laugh and No Happy Endings) and host of the podcast Terrible Thanks For Asking returns in front of live audience in Minneapolis. She, Paul and the audience share their fears and loves and answer some questions.
01/14/2019 In Bonus Episode, Podcast Episodes
Bonus Ep – Maternal Incest – Daniel M
After hearing mens’ stories about experiencing incest (overtly or covertly) by their mothers, Daniel reached out to Paul with his story and has come to share it (with his girlfriend for support as well.)
01/11/2019 In Podcast Episodes
Our Inner Critic – Cartoonist Lucy Bellwood
The cartoonist (100 Demon Dialogues) delves into her struggles with the mean/critical voice in her head and how she is confronting the lies it tells her about herself. She also shares about her dad, the author of The Highlander, and their complex relationship.
01/04/2019 In Podcast Episodes
Facing Her Fears – Courtenay Hameister
The writer/performer opens up about her anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, shame and body issues. She also reads excerpts from Okay Fine Whatever: The Year I Went From Being Afraid Of Everything to Being Afraid Of Most Things, her hilarious new book about taking risks and challenging her fears, especially social phobias.
12/28/2018 In Podcast Episodes
2018 Year Ender – Awfulsome Traditions
No guests, just some of Paul’s thoughts on traditions and holidays; how we hide our feelings and some great, very honest (and one very dark) listener surveys including the best holiday Awfulsome moment yet.
12/21/2018 In Podcast Episodes
Struggles w/Moderation, Identity & Survivor’s Guilt – Akshay Nanavati
Born in India, raised in Texas, 33 year-old Iraq War veteran, ultra-runner and global philanthropist talks about his lifelong struggles with moderation, getting his identify from his accomplishments or dangerous/crazy/extreme behavior, feeling unworthy and battling survivors guilt after losing a fellow soldier. He also talks about spirituality especially finding purpose through sacrifice and service. Akshay is the author of the book Fearvana (with a forward by the Dalai Fucking Lama!)