Let’s Talk about the Deep Stuff

Episode 16: Overcoming Negative Self Talk and Coping with Depression

In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff, host Sean Kneese and Co-Host Harrison Storms talk about overcoming negative self-talk and coping with depression. Sean talks about what depression is like for him, ways he's coped, and how people who don't have depression can better understand and help friends and loved ones who do. Harrison talks about he hasn't dealt with depression himself but has learned to be more understanding of it over the years. Other topics discussed include empathizing with people who are suicidal, ruminating in a positive way, Neville Goddard, James Allen, Skyrim(yes even that comes up), and more.  
 
The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 
Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/
Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA
IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff
Donate to the show: 
Venmo: @Sean-kneese
Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com
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Episode 15: What is Success?

In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff, host Sean Kneese and Harrison Storms talk to guests Melanie Flores aka DJ Melania, Tim Moe aka DJ Timoy, Yusif Habib Hamin and Tony Patel aka DJ Candy about what success means to them and how success for you doesn't have to be what success is for everyone else.  
The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 
Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/
Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA
IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff
Donate to the show: 
Venmo: @Sean-kneese
Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com
Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com 

Episode 14: Is Morality Universal or Relative?

In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff, host Sean Kneese leads a discussion on whether morality is universal or relative with guests Jonathan Jung, Denis Sanchez, and Jelani Williams.  
The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 
Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/
Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA
IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff
Donate to the show: 
Venmo: @Sean-kneese
Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com
Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com 

Episode 13: Be Here Now with actor and singer Spike Andino

In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff, host Sean Kneese and co-host Harrison Storms talk to actor and singer Spike Andino about living in the present, letting go of the past and not worrying about the future.  Spike talks about how their acting training led them to appreciate the present moment more, their own life journey and how it shaped them, growing up gay and non-binary in a conservative religious family and how it affected their views on organized religion, and more. 
The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 
Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/
Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA
IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff
Donate to the show: 
Venmo: @Sean-kneese
Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com
Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com   

Episode 12: What is the Self Anyway? with author, speaker and spiritual guide Christopher J. Smith

In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff, Sean Kneese and Co-host Harrison Storms talk to the author, speaker, and spiritual guide Christopher J. Smith, about getting beyond the concept of self and what exactly the self is. Throughout our lives, something within us remains consistent even though we change in many ways on the surface, this podcast talks about getting in touch with the observer, the higher part of ourselves, that is always there whether we are conscious of it or not.     
Link to Christopher J. Smith's website: https://www.christopherjaismith.com
The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 
Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/
Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA
IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff
Donate to the show: 
Venmo: @Sean-kneese
Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com
Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com 

Episode 11: Mental Health in Indigenous Communities with activist Amanda Sansoucie

In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff, Sean and co-host Harrison talk to activist Amanda Sansoucie about mental health issues in indigenous communities. Amanda grew up on a reservation and is a member of the Chemehuevi tribe. She talks about her own experiences with her culture and its traditions and what inspired her work in environmentalism and as a mental health advocate.
The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 
Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/
Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA
IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff
Donate to the show: 
Venmo: @Sean-kneese
Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com
Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com 

Episode 10: Mental Health Care Injustice and the Healing Power of Writing with poet Jeff Feo Illescas

In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff,  Sean and co-host  Harrison talk to beat poet Jeff Feo Illescas about how he uses writing to cope with mental health issues like anxiety and depression, abuse he’s witnessed and experienced inside mental facilities, the flaws in our mental health systems, his involvement in the punk scene in Guatemala, how punk was helpful for his mental health, and more.   IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff Donate to the show:  Venmo: @Sean-kneese Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com    Link to the main theme song for the show: https://soundcloud.com/sean-kneese/im-getting-there    

Episode 9: Homelessness in NYC and the Punk Philosophy and Lifestyle with Punk Rock DJ Pitter Pat

In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff, host Sean Kneese talks to punk rock DJ  Pitter-Pat about his journey into punk rock in the 80s and 90s, his old band Deviant Behavior, what punk means to him, punk music and it's subgenres, his experiences being homeless, the art of DJing and more. 
DJ Pitter-Pat's website: https://www.djpitterpat.com
 
IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff
Donate to the show: 
Venmo: @Sean-kneese
Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com
Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com 
 
Link to the main theme song for the show: https://soundcloud.com/sean-kneese/im-getting-there
 
 

Episode 8: Accept yourself at your lowest and you’ll always be at peace- with Joseph Mauricio: Meditation Teacher, Life Coach and Stand up Comedian

In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff, Sean Kneese talks to stand-up comedian, life coach, and meditation teacher Joseph Mauricio about the connections between meditation, mental health, and comedy. 
Joseph Mauricio's website: HTTP://www.josephmauricio.com 
Donate to the show: 
Venmo: @Sean-Kneese
Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com 
Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com
 

Episode 7: Moving Beyond Trauma with Melanie Flores: Artist and Entrepreneur -

In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff, Sean Kneese talks to artist and entrepreneur Melanie Flores @mystiicrider about overcoming past trauma and finding unconditional love. Melanie also talks about being raised Jehova’s Witness and reconnecting with her Mayan and Inca roots. IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff Donate to the show:  Venmo: @Sean-kneese Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com    Intro song from my music project Insomniac A.D.-check out the demo here : https://insomniacad.bandcamp.com/album/insomniac-a-d