The Mediocre Observer (Podcast) – Details, episodes & analysis

Our friend, Melissa Chureau, former state prosecutor, purpose and mindset coach, mindfulness teacher, practicing lawyer,  and the host of The Fully Mindful podcast brings her 25 years of personal mindfulness practice, her J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law, and her a B.A. in English Literature from U.C. Berkeley to explain that we aren't great at breathing. *She's not wrong* We talk about staying sane in a challenging political climate. And, how to maintain health and serenity, while remaining engaged and politically active.

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Friend of the pod, Alyssa Ann Beall, co-founder of the People Too Alliance, and out trans woman, talks about her experience coming to her age of awareness, transitioning, and some of the barriers and hate she's encountered.  

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I am joined by a member of "the lifestyle" to talk about ethical non-monogamy. We explore the risks and rewards of opening up your relationship. We talk about cucking, sucking, and f**king. We talk insecurity, jealousy, and the pleasure to be found in watching your partner pleasure (or get pleasured by) someone else. 

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I am joined by Dr. Andrea Liner (the Breakup Doc), Clinical Psychologist, to talk about what's wrong with America's brain! We spitball on critical thinking among our electorate and how it manifests in dating and relationships. We talk about the dumbing down of America, the role of religion in critical thinking, and common errors in thinking and how to avoid them.

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I am joined by Jenn Culbert, my insightful, funny, thoughtful friend, to talk about dating in America in the digital age. We talk about being catfished, how awful texting is, people that don't know how calendars work, and misleading profiles. We discuss the fire hose of humanity that is online dating - how the inability of so many to think critically plays into imagined concerns about giving out phone numbers and so much more.

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I am joined once again by Amanda Marshall, former Oregon Department of Justice Prosecutor, Obama appointed US Attorney for the District of Oregon, currently in private practice offering criminal defense and civil litigation services. We talk about the push for police abolition and the validity of the movement, the violent nature of policing, and the violence it perpetrates and perpetuates.

THE BOOK NO MORE POLICE A CASE FOR ABOLITION

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I am joined today by Amanda Marshall, former Oregon Department of Justice Prosecutor, Obama appointed US Attorney for the District of Oregon, and currently in private practice offering criminal defense and civil litigation services. We talk about the origins of America's fake and failed war on drugs. We riff on mass incarceration. We talk about the efficacy of treating drug addiction with handcuffs. We talk decriminalization. And she shares with me what her favorite drug is and why she appreciates the creative criminal exploits of meth addicts.

 
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I am joined today by Claire Doré, Author, Writer, Entrepreneur, and Coach. She talks with us about her upcoming book about her own sexual liberation and what she's learned and observed in the process. We talk about kinks, boundaries, communication, finding your voice, asking for what you want, learning your body, and enjoying the tremendous pleasure found in shaking loose the restrictions we adopt through religion, society, relationships, or our own old ideas.

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I am joined today by Ashley Carlotta, Founder, Owner, and Health Coach at Better Health by Accountability. Ashley talks about body image issues and how we develop them. We talk about the culture shift towards celebrating people for being comfortable with bodies they shouldn't be comfortable with. I try to get attention for running a half marathon. We address many of the factors contributing to America's obesity problem. And she talks about how to get started. Learn more about Ashley Carlotta or schedule a consult at the link below. And you can always contact The Mediocre Observer with questions or input. We are happy to help.


 
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