Soul Forge Podcast
Episodes
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Sleep and Dreams - 77
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Sleep and dreams on episode 77 of the Soul Forge Podcast.
Shawn and Tracy are discussing their earliest memories of sleep, and talking about bedtime habits and routines. Everyone you know has a unique set of night-time rituals. Napping is a thing that some people love to do, while others have never gotten into the nap habit.
Insomnia can totally destroy your enjoyment of sleep. Ideal sleeping conditions also vary from person to person. What do you need for a good night rest? Do you prefer the dark, or do you need some light?
Fear of the dark, music, relaxing sounds, white noise, or having the fan on.
Recurring dreams and dreams that continue.
The Batman dream sequence story. Can you read in your dreams or see in colour?
Interpreting your dreams and looking for the mean of dream symbology.
Creativity and dreaming.
Bad dreams and nightmares.
The dream VCR.
This week's podcast promo: The 42Cast
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
Preparing For Baby - 76
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
There's a baby on the way! There's a baby on the way! When time is running out, and there's a baby on the way, how do you prepare for the arrival? Jay stokes the fires of the Soul Forge with his take on preparing for baby.
The first thing we talk about is getting the existing child(ren) ready for a new addition to the family. The obvious age gap between the children is an obstacle or opportunity depending on how you prepare. Kids can feel replaced by baby, but giving them ownership of the situation can make them feel empowered.
Preparing and planning for the new arrivial is often a long process. When should you start buying baby supplies? How much is too much? Do you read parenting books or just wing it? So much to think about and get ready for.
Finding out baby's gender before she or he is born is a big deal. You have to decide together with your partner if this is something you wish to do. Maybe you want to be surprised.
Jay discusses what it's like to be an older dad. There are nine years between his children. Different points in your life will create new and exciting challenges or opportunities.
Dealing with the mood swings and demands of an expectant mother can be a real mine field. Jay has some advice for how to navigate this point in the pregnancy.
We finish up by discussing all the work that goes into getting ready for the baby once it is here. Working a lot of overtime at work to hoard money, buy nice things and take some time off to spend with the new bundle of joy. And Jay tells us all about what it's like to be the father of a girl as opposed to a boy.
This week's podcast promo: Earth Station One Podcast
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
75 F@%&ING EPISODES!
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
We are celebrating 75 episodes, and we are doing it by letting loose, cursing, laughing and going totally random! Shawn and Tracy are joined by first-timer Melissa. Jay was unable to make it this time.
Canada Post is on strike and we discuss how that is affecting and disrupting daily life here in Canada (remember that Shawn is a letter carrier).
Things we will never do again - a topic that deserves its own episode, but we touch on a few things here.
Pet Peeves: other drivers is a common peeve, but did you know that hating the sound of other people chewing their food is an actual medical condition?
We hit upon a few things that we know for sure. What do you know for sure?
Want vs Need and Personal Definitions: We have a big discussion about things we need and things we want and how we may think we need things that we really don't. Does Shawn really need a $1000 Thundercat statue to define who he is as a person? What defines us as people? Who are we? What makes you who you are?
BUMPA-ISMS: Shawn's grandfather was a huge influence on him. From the way he thinks to the way he talks and behaves (control behaviour vs relax mode).
DNA testing. Tracy tells the story of how DNA testing lead to the catching of a killer.
Working from home sounds nice. We briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
This week's podcast promo: RevCast Shark Podcast
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
How Social Media Changed The World - 74
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Social Media has changed the universe of human interaction.
What is social media anyway?
There are many types of social media, including: MySpace, FaceBook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, chatrooms, etc.,
How does social media improve your life (connections and interactions) and how does it destract from your life (addiction, lack of attention span, cyberbullying)
Social Media and its obligations can feel like a part-time job, and applications such as Second Life can lead to a false sense of reality.
Dating apps such as Plenty of Fish and eHarmony are also discussed.
This week's podcast promo: The Geekly Oddcast
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Meditation: A Brief Introduction - 73
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Your meditation and meditating guide is here!
This week we're talking about what meditation is, what it entails, how and where to do it, as well as our personal experiences with it. It's alright to feel ridiculous at first. We will fill you in on the techniques, the kinds of meditations there are, the apps, and the equipment you can use.
What is meditation used for: comtemplation, reflection, concentration, heightened spiritual awareness, breathing, etc.
Kinds/uses of meditation: falling asleep, self-esteem, acceptance, managing anxiety, (breathe, unwind, restore)
Meditating is good for students, athletes and those who wish to clear their minds.
Similarity between meditation and affirmation.
Meditation apps, classes, where, when, how.
Techniques, crystals, candle flames, pillows, singing bowls, beads...
MEDITATION: IT CAN'T HURT!
This week's podcast promo: The Flop Cast