Episode 18 Season 2 - Meet The Brain Trust!
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In the first episode of Season 2, Eric and Dave welcome two new voices into the fold. Those two voices are of two previous Love Your Brain guests, Shannon and Jeremy. Welcome to the new and improved Love Your Brain with The Brain trust! This episode is built around a simple but powerful premise. Each member of the Brain Trust brought thoughtful questions for the others to answer, all with the intention of helping our audience get to know who we are and what truly shapes us. The goal of the questions is to foster a deeper understanding of not just our two new co-hosts, but the entire Brain...
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Episode 17 - Phish Comes To Town Reprise!
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Final episode of Season One and our first visual episode. Catch us on Youtube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSDvcB3sCUyxxYQ8bUkyceg During this Phish Comes To Town Reprise, we dive into the unique world of Phish fandom. Our guest is Chris Badoian, a longtime friend of Dave’s brother Dan and a devoted Phish fan himself. Chris talks about his journey from punk rock and skate culture into touring with Phish, along with the psychedelic experiences that often accompany that scene. He and Dave discuss Phish’s early influences like Zappa and Santana, and compare their culture to that of the...
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Episode 15 - Phish Comes To Town!
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When Phish rolled into Manchester, NH, it sparked a full episode of reflection and debate for Eric and Dave. They explore their differing takes on Phish, whether they’re truly a jam band, their ties to the Grateful Dead, and Dave’s view that they align more closely with Frank Zappa. Eric shares his first unexpected Phish show in the ’80s, and they dig into the scene and culture around the band, including recovery support groups, taping and trading shows, lifelong friendships, Shakedown Street, and what really happens in the parking lot. They break down how Phish has stayed outside the...
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Episode 16 - Special Guest Mike Welch
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In this episode we sit down with Mike Welch, a case manager and special education teacher who works with at risk youth, helping them find purpose, self worth, and direction after high school. Married to his high school sweetheart and a father of three, Mike shares how his own troubled past shaped his mission to be the man he needed when he was young. We dive deep into his work guiding young men to raise the bar, face hard truths, and embrace authenticity. Mike opens up about building respect through vulnerability, the challenges of supporting students who have made serious mistakes, and the...
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Episode 14 - Special Guest Jeremy Void
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In this episode, we sit down with author and punk rock poet Jeremy Void. Known for his raw, introspective poetry, Jeremy writes to confront the darker side of his mind, exploring chaos, death, and the divinity that can be found within. We talk about making friends with darkness, finding meaning in the meaningless, and how we all live inside our own “reality bubbles.” Jeremy reads from his books, and together we dive into social media, algorithms, and the power of persuasion; how they shape our egos and perceptions. We explore why we’re drawn to the macabre, the importance of...
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Episode 13 - Special Guest Tyler Allgood
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In this raw and heartfelt conversation, Dave and Eric sit down with songwriter, musician, reiki practitioner, and student of life Tyler Allgood to explore how music has become his way of telling stories and processing grief. Together they dive into the concept of “channeling” in the songwriting process; “not thinking, just doing”. Tyler performs his moving song Love in Vermont, written in memory of a close friend who died by suicide, while reflecting on the loss of his sister, the tension between spirituality and atheism, and the idea that reality itself is a choice. Tyler shares how...
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Episode 12 - Special Guest Shannon Seddon
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In this episode Dave and Eric welcome Shannon, a plant medicine advocate and community builder. She is the founder of Tethered, a nature-based church dedicated to connection and healing. The conversation explores plant medicine, the role of psychedelics in ceremony, and the meaning of “holding space.” Insights into the history of psychedelics, the war on drugs, and how these substances can be both profound teachers and challenging experiences are shared, along with guidance on preparation, integration, and the science behind the “critical window” for brain plasticity and rewiring. The...
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Episode 11 - The Illusion That Is Reality
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Dave and Eric explore the idea that reality is real but not necessarily true. They discuss how limited our senses are. The conversation touches on how the brain searches for patterns, how personal experience and emotion shape perception, and how we are meaning making machines. They look at how meditation can shift our experience of reality and how our focus influences our sense of time. The episode ends with a dive into creative intelligence and a one liner that brings the show to a hilarious stop.
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Episode 10 - Dave Interviews Eric
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Now it’s Dave’s turn to interview Eric, who he describes as “a ball of energy on legs”. Eric talks about being the most “intelligent dipshit”you’ll ever meet and his ongoing struggle with reacting to life. He shares why he chooses to participate in so many creative and personal projects, and the tension he feels when he spreads himself too thin. The conversation moves into his work in men’s circles, the importance of taking off the mask in the presence of honorable men, and learning to vet those spaces. Eric also reflects on his path to becoming a drummer, his early encounters...
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Episode 9 - Eric Interviews Dave
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In this episode Eric turns the spotlight on Dave in a candid and playful interview. Dave opens up about how the school system shaped and limited him, the tension between feeling confined and never being bored, and how he kept the writer in him hidden until publishing his first book. He reads some of his work, shares stories from his years following the Grateful Dead, and talks about what inspires him today. Full of heart, humor, and honesty, this episode offers a deeper look at the man behind the mic.
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