Existential Adventures with Scott Alfonso
by Scott Brandon Alfonso
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About this podcast
A podcast about mental health, philosophical musings and finding meaning in this world.
Episodes
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- Leveling the Playing Field · 38 minSpecial guest Stephanie Robinson, former world and Euro jiu jitsu champion, talks about the pressures of competing on an elite level and the challenges her and other women face…
- The Science of Kindness · 20 minKindness is not just a polite way of being, it is an integral part of what makes us human. In this episode we look at the science and the benefits of kindness not just for those…
- I am Jack's Sense of Rage · 25 minIt's a weird and challenging time we are all living through and like so many others I have been struggling to cope with the growing emotions I am experiencing with each day. In…
- S3xual and Mental Health w/ Gabriella from Empowered Intimacy · 55 minS3xual and mental health are directly linked through a bidirectional relationship. Each one has the ability to impact the other with profound results. In this episode I am joined…
- Coping with Chronic Pain · 23 min1 in 5 people over the age of 40 report living with chronic pain. This results in a susceptibility to a host of other mental health and cognitive issues for these individuals. In…
- Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation · 18 minMindfulness and meditative practices are a big part of the work I do in my own life and with my clients. One bit of consistent feedback I get from my clients after guided…
- Creating Ritual with Shana Hussain · 37 minThis week on the pod I'm joined by special guest Shana Hussain as we talk about the importance of ritual in both personal, communal and cultural practice. Shana is a body work…
- Living with Authenticity · 31 minBreaking down the evidence based benefits of authentic living and examining the ways we can foster this sense of authenticity in our lives.
- Olympic Mindset with Rach Taylor · 38 minThis week I'm joined by former Olympic Athlete and silver medalist Rach Taylor. We talk about the pressures of competing on the world stage and learning to manage life in the…
- Learning How to Soften · 12 minWe often hear the phrase "try to soften" in yoga, mostly referring to recognizing and softening parts of the body where you hold tension. In this episode I talk about my hard…
- Dharma Talk Series: Shoshin · 1 h 27 min
- To React or Respond? That is the question.... · 12 minWhat does it mean to choose a response over a reaction? Is there actually a difference and will it result in anything new? In this episode we discuss why learning to respond…
- Forging Your Own Path with CJ Heske · 17 minLearning to forge your own path in life is a challenge for all of us. We are all prone to outside pressures and expectations and these can be even more of a factor when you come…
- Mitigating Burnout · 19 minLike so many people out there I am prone to burning myself out. In this episode we explore the different ways you can help to mitigate the stress in your life and hopefully avoid…
- Creating Our Own Reality · 12 minA brief chat about all the ways in which we can create the realities in which we live. No sorcery required.
- A Curious Super Power · 12 minIn this weeks episode we explore the benefits of curiosity. Could this be the super power none of us realized we had?
- This is Yoga with Cherry Pearce · 18 minThis episode is a share of a chat I had with my friend Cherry Pearce on her Podcast This is Yoga. Cherry is a yoga teacher, friend and all around great human who wanted to chat…
- The Beginners Mind · 12 minBeginners Mind is a phrase that is used extensively in philosophy to describe a certain type of approach to life. In this episode we break down what this mindset looks like and…
- Cultivating Conscious Connections · 13 minIn this episode we explore the importance of nourishing the important connection in our lives and how this impacts our mental and physical health. If you are curious to know…
- Lessons from a Lifetime in Kitchens · 11 minSpending two decades working in kitchens all around the world has provided me with some incredible experiences and some vitally important lessons. In this podcast I breakdown how…
