In this episode, Brandon shares his experiences and reflections on various topics. He starts by discussing an odd day filled with frustrations and setbacks. He then reviews a TV show and highlights the standout performances. Brandon also reflects on his therapy journey and the progress he has made in accepting himself. He shares his positive experience with a ketamine session and the sense of peace it brought him. Finally, he expresses his dislike for napping and introduces the song of the week. In this conversation, Brandon reflects on the song 'Lies I Chose to Believe' by John Moreland, which he describes as a song about serenity and the frustration of things that cannot be changed. He highlights the impactful lines in the song and discusses his personal journey towards self-acceptance and forgiveness. Brandon also shares his thoughts on the TV show 'Loudermilk' and its portrayal of addiction and redemption. He emphasizes the constant fight against negative thoughts and the importance of a strong support system. Finally, he celebrates his three and a half years of sobriety and discusses Liverpool's victory in the Carabao Cup.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:01 Odd Day and Frustrations
04:21 TV Show Review
06:16 Reflection on Self and Therapy
10:48 Ketamine Session Experience
23:34 Lies I Chose to Believe
24:05 Finding Peace of Mind
24:18 The Frustration of Things You Can't Change
24:44 Line after Line of Impact
25:14 The Power of Forgiveness
25:39 Courage to Change
26:19 Accepting Who You Are
27:27 Sweet Surrender and Hell's Drug
28:16 The Struggle with Self-Loathing
29:03 The Constant Fight
29:32 Three and a Half Years of Sobriety
31:11 The TV Show Loudermilk
33:11 Mugsy's Redemption Arc
34:06 The Weight of Alcoholism
36:11 The Demon Inside
37:14 The Terrifying Journey of Self-Forgiveness
43:29 Celebrating Three and a Half Years of Sobriety
45:18 Liverpool's Victory in the Carabao Cup
