Welcome to "uneven" — a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In this brief introduction, we share a bit of info about the podcast, about its host, and about how it all got started. I hope you'll check us out. Listen here on our primary podcast carriers: Podbean and YouTube... Also on these other carriers: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / iHeart / Podchaser Chapters 0:00:00 welcome to "uneven" 0:01:10 the official podcast kick-off 0:01:52 a bit about your host 0

Another sleepless night and I just pressed record. No agenda, just thoughts. Companionship, making friends, brain cramps, mental health, pillow preference and a new Buc-ees. Just a friend — talking to another friend — trying to sleep. Sweet dreams. Listen here on Podbean or YouTube... You can also subscribe to our channel here: Apple (other channels will be added soon) Chapters 0:00:00 no topic for this one 0:02:24 the emotional wall 0:04:03 our collective struggles 0:

Right brain vs. left. Creativity vs. logic. Reason vs. emotion. Two distinct voices every person hears every single day, hour, and minute. But, which one should we listen to? And how do we avoid getting stuck? Let's take a look. Listen here on Podbean or YouTube... You can also subscribe to our channel here: Apple (other channels will be added soon) Chapters 0:00:00 emotions & sleeplessness 0:00:34 emotions & reason 0:02:25 mindfulness & being emotionless 0:05:23 reas

12:30am. Sleep again evades me. My brain fixates on my lifelong need for approval and acceptance. And yet, after 58 years, I may finally be doing something solely for myself — and it feels good. Listen here on Podbean or YouTube... You can also subscribe to our channel here: Apple (other channels will be added soon) Chapters 0:00:00 you ever have that thought? 0:00:51 woke up at 12:30 0:01:12 change has consequences 0:02:14 realization that people move on 0:04:25 we

Back home in Colorado after a very difficult end to the road trip. I review the takeaways from our stay in the 55+ RV park, and compare it with other retirees. Do we have a say in how we age? Listen here on Podbean or YouTube... You can also subscribe to our channel here: Apple (other channels will be added soon) Chapters 0:00:00 closing out the road trip 0:01:24 caught a respiratory virus 0:01:44 news of tragedy on way home 0:03:32 road trip / glimpse of retirement 0

Ending of the classic movie, "Brian's Song." And as expected, the tears begin to fall. Emotions — both positive and negative — are the essence of life — and a true blessing. Allowing ourselves to feel is a skill, but one worth learning. Listen here on Podbean or YouTube... You can also subscribe to our channel here: Apple (other channels will be added soon) Chapters 0:00:00 hello from mesa, arizona 0:00:33 emotional release 0:01:13 old movies 0:01:50 brian's song 0:02

While planning our road trip home from Mesa, a bit of travel anxiety returned. I've often used distraction and avoidance during times like this, but I know they're not true long-term solutions. Are there better choices? Listen here on Podbean or YouTube... You can also subscribe to our channel here: Apple (other channels will be added soon) Chapters 0:00:00 good morning 0:01:09 talkin' about anxiety 0:01:51 distraction & avoidance 0:03:24 obsessing about the weather 0

In the 2014 film, "Hector and the Search for Happiness," the main character identifies 15 rules for happiness. I thought discussing these today would make a fun podcast — and I have to admit, I had a great time recording it. I hope you like it too. Listen here on Podbean or YouTube... You can also subscribe to our channel here: Apple (other channels will be added soon) Chapters 0:00:00 happy leap day 0:00:49 quick recap from mesa 0:01:54 health and activity at the rv p

Spent a week at a 55+ RV park in Mesa, Arizona. Intrigued by the activity, positivity, and overall community here. We all need a place where people know our name. Listen here on Podbean or YouTube... You can also subscribe to our channel here: Apple (other channels will be added soon) Chapters 0:00:00 hello from mesa, arizona 0:01:47 the cheers effect 0:04:17 the rv community 0:05:56 senior living community 0:07:39 socializing at home 0:09:09 my parents' situation