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Hello! My name is Bee Bishay-- an Egyptian writer who is desperately trying to carve out room for more authentic, off-scripted conversations. Despite a society that places a subtle (though very heavy) expectation on all of us to follow the same path, life has shown me--the very hard way--that things don't always go as planned. In fact, I've learned that though we may spend days and nights clearly mapping out the details of our futures, our lives *rarely ever* unfold as expected. And as harsh ...
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Everything That Is Old Is New Again
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Greg and Brian get together to discuss the innovative new solution to the homelessness crisis before discussing the Council’s bold new plan on where to put all the poor people they are going to be arresting. Read about the last time Seattle had banishment zones in Katherine Beckett and Steve Herbert, Banished: The New Social Control in Urban Americ…
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Did Anything Happen While We Were Out?
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The boys lost big by going long on Biden staying in the race and have been busy scouting buildings to jump off of in the local area. But in the meantime, some news also happened!
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The boys stare into the abyss and discuss terminal imperial decline, the Trump vs. Biden debate, and ask the burning question: what exactly do they disagree on? Read the debate transcript
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Podcast Anniversary | Two Years, Unapologetic!
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Send us a Text Message. Its been two years of the Being Aloud podcast! I'm in shock. Thank you thank you thank you for being a part of this community, and for walking every step with us. Being a person is such a difficult thing to be. The curveballs and ups and downs leave us all feeling bruised and, well, changed. But the Being Aloud podcast was b…
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Please Release Us, President Xi
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Greg and Brian get together to discuss an eventful week in both Seattle and international politics. We talk exciting new developments in children’s rights, dive into the new Danny Westnut piece at the Times, and look into the future of vigilantism in the city. Then we duck beneath the iron curtain of Patreon to talk the latest developments in Ukrai…
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What Does it Mean to be Creative in 2024?
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Send us a Text Message. Hey friend! Welcome to today's podcast episode, where we discuss what it means to be creative in 2024. In an age dominated by fast-paced, clickbait content, how can we return to a time when people had the attention spans to read longer articles and watch longer videos? Join us as we explore: -The impact of the digital age on…
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There’s a New Photographer in Town
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The boys talk about the Trump conviction and Eve Fartlow’s latest retirement announcement before getting into some exciting local news. Would you believe that the President Ana Mari Cauce blatantly lied about claims of antisemitism on the UW campus? Or that a new Seattle City Council member completely flubbed gutting a popular program in the name o…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt as though you were completely lost in life? Like everything you planned and worked for fell through, and now you're somewhere entirely different--somewhere you never wanted to be. In today's episode I share bits and pieces of my own life's unpleasant pivots, and how they opened exactly the right doors for …
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Send us a Text Message. Are we all getting duller and duller as we age? Why must grownups be boring? In today's episode of the Being Aloud podcast, we explore the profound beauty of maintaining a heart full of wonder as we age and deepen our self-understanding. Discover how embracing curiosity, joy, and a sense of awe can lead to a richer, more ful…
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Munya & Brian get together to discuss the beauty of cultural exchange with the Irish before looking back at the 100 Divorced Dad March on the University of Washington. Finally, they discuss some of the biggest winners of the new SPOG contract. Check here for a wonderful look back at the cultural exchange between NYC & Dublin: https://twitter.com/Al…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode of the Being Aloud podcast we dive deep into the deceptive nature of anxiety and how it isolates us by distorting reality. Discover strategies to recognize the lies anxiety tells us and learn how to reconnect with the shared human experience, reducing the isolation these feelings typically bring. Subscribe…
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Greg and Brian get together to talk about the meaning of the mass repression of protest on college campuses as well as uncover what happened to a suburban staple. Become a Patron and get all the extra Freak content here: https://www.patreon.com/mechanicalfreak
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Send us a Text Message. Who were you before the world told you who to be? Can we find space for both innocence and pain in the same chamber of our hearts? Tune into today's episode to begin your journey of returning to your true self. Support the Show. If you like this podcast, please leave a review, like, share, and subscribe. It makes a huge diff…
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Embracing the Discomfort of True Authenticity!
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Send us a Text Message. What if we want to find the boldness to be authentic? To live a life of integrity, where what the world sees is what the world gets? What if we want to start breaking the stigmas that keep us woven into a blanket we don’t actually fit into, and begin living the lives we were put on this earth to live? It is not easy. So i ho…
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Greg & Brian catch up on all the exciting news from the past couple of weeks, from the constant need to struggle against revisionism to the new SPOG contract. Check out The Stranger’s writing on the proposed SPOG contract: https://www.thestranger.com/news/2024/04/05/79457408/in-new-police-union-contract-seattle-gives-cops-huge-pay-raises-but-gets-l…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the liberating power of quitting! Join the conversation as we explore the positive side of shutting the doors that no longer serve us, and embrace the positive and freeing change. Sometimes, saying goodbye to certain paths or people can lead to incredible personal growth and brand new opportunities. Tune in to learn…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode we ask the obvious question: what is failure, and what does it mean to fail? Then we dive into asking if we should even fear failure. Support the Show. If you like this podcast, please leave a review, like, share, and subscribe. It makes a huge difference! Thank you so much for being here. Subscribe to Bei…
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"Good Enough!"--How to Avoid Burnout & Find Contentment Beyond Hustle Culture
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Send us a Text Message. We're all, to some degree, caught up in the hamster wheel of hustle culture. But were we designed to work like machines? In today's episode we explore practical ways by which to break free from the vicious hustle culture cycle, and live like the complex human beings we were created to be. Support the Show. If you like this p…
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A Pocket Pep-Talk for a Rainy Day: This Too Shall Pass
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Send us a Text Message. Today we explore the hidden wisdom found in the cliche phrase "this too shall pass." Life's storms can leave us feeling overwhelmed and despondent, but through this pocket pep talk, we explore how to navigate through seasons of hardship with resilience and hope. "This too shall pass" offers us perspective when our troubled e…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Listen to this week's prompt and take time to journal, reflect, and do some internal digging! If you like this podcast, please leave a review, like, share, and subscribe. It makes a huge difference! Thank you so much for being here. Subscribe to Being Aloud + Sign me up now! Find me on: YouTube Instag…
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Daily Bread: How to Navigate Stress One Day At a Time
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Send us a Text Message. Today's episode is all about embracing each day with a mindful approach. Come join the chit chat around the concept of 'daily bread,' and finding solace in the present when the future is uncertain. We discuss practical tips and insights to navigate anxiety and cultivate peace in your everyday life. How can we realistically t…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Listen to this week's prompt and take time to journal, reflect, and do some internal digging! If you like this podcast, please leave a review, like, share, and subscribe. It makes a huge difference! Thank you so much for being here. Subscribe to Being Aloud + Sign me up now! Find me on: YouTube Instag…
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Send us a Text Message. What if we start living with an awareness of our mortality? Which isn't to say we should live depressed and somber. Rather, that we should live with more mindfulness and intention. What if we use the saying "its only a matter of time before we die" as less of a dark joke, and more of an actual perspective shifter? Support th…
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Personality Gate: I DARE YOU TO BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
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Send us a Text Message. Why don't we grant ourselves permission to be ourselves? The FULL expression of who we are? Even more, why is it so hard for us to let other people to be who they authentically are? In today's episode we dive deep into the heart of what it means to truly be ourselves and the transformative power of allowing others to shine i…
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Embracing the Unexpected: Finding Peace in the Uncontrollable
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode we delve deep into the essence of life's unpredictability and our limited control over it. Facing life's uncertainties well is an art, almost. So today we learn how to prepare ourselves for life's ups and downs with grace, finding solace in practical tools and strategies to prepare for life's challenges, w…
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The Political Economy of Higher Education, pt 2
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Friends of the show Ryan Archibald and Brendan McElmeel are back to finish our discussion of the Byzantine structure of higher education institutions. We uncover the rot at that core of higher education and, guess what, it’s the same rot that is hollowing out everything in America! Want to learn more about the onset of neoliberalism? Check out Endi…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we delve into the transformative journey of forgiveness. This video is your guide to understanding the importance of letting go, the benefits of forgiveness, and how to navigate the challenging process of truly forgiving someone who has wronged you. 💬 Comment Below: Share your thoughts and experiences with forgiveness.…
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The Political Economy of Higher Education, pt 1
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Brian is joined by old friend of the show Ryan Archibald and new friend of the show Brendan McElmeel for an exploration of higher education’s Byzantine labor system. Will we find light at the end of the maze or will we be killed by the Minotaur of adjunctification and budget cuts on the way? Only one way to find out! Read more about the CSU contrac…
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Unfiltered Emotions: Navigating Dissociation and Finding Permission to Feel
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt disconnected from your own emotions, like you're watching them from the outside? This is known as dissociation, and is very common for most of us. In today's episode, we explore how to navigate dissociation and discover the importance of giving ourselves permission to feel. Support the Show. If you like th…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Listen to this week's prompt and take time to journal, reflect, and do some internal digging! If you like this podcast, please leave a review, like, share, and subscribe. It makes a huge difference! Thank you so much for being here. Subscribe to Being Aloud + Sign me up now! Find me on: YouTube Instag…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode we dissect the lack of self-reflection as a sneaky symptom of selfishness, and practical ways we can do better for our communities. Support the Show. If you like this podcast, please leave a review, like, share, and subscribe. It makes a huge difference! Thank you so much for being here. Subscribe to Being…
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The boys take a look into the future of high tech, literally! Then they discuss the JET taskforce’s raid of four Seattle gay bars over the weekend. Does the arrow of progress always bend toward justice? Or is reality more complicated than a story you tell children? Follow Vivian McCall’s reporting on the JET raids at The Stranger here: https://www.…
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🔒 Learn to Multiply Your Opportunities
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Listen to this week's prompt and take time to journal, reflect, and do some internal digging! If you like this podcast, please leave a review, like, share, and subscribe. It makes a huge difference! Thank you so much for being here. Subscribe to Being Aloud + Sign me up now! Find me on: YouTube Instag…
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode we discuss the key coping mechanism that will help you make it through life's seasons of uncertainty. Support the Show. If you like this podcast, please leave a review, like, share, and subscribe. It makes a huge difference! Thank you so much for being here. Subscribe to Being Aloud + Sign me up now! Find …
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