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Brain BoogerzBrain Boogerz S1E24: Imbolc + Mental HealthImbolc is gentle. It’s not a dramatic rebirth — it’s a small, steady return. In this episode, we explore Imbolc as a threshold season: the first signs of returning light, the quiet work of care, and what it looks like to come back to yourself after a hard stretch. We talk symbols like fire and cleansing, and we honor Brigid in an inclusive way — as both saint and goddess — holding space for listeners from Christian and Pagan backgrounds. Then we bring it home with mental health reframes you can actually use: boundaries, self-trust, and healing that happens on...
2026-02-0225 minBrain BoogerzAm I A Narcissist?Ever wonder if someone in your life is a narcissist? Narcissism isn't just one thing—it's a spectrum. In this episode, we're breaking down the types, traits, and patterns that actually matter. No jargon. No judgment. Just real talk about recognizing narcissistic behaviors and protecting your mental health.Understanding narcissism can literally change how you navigate relationships and move forward with clarity and confidence.Ready to understand what you're dealing with? Tune in now.
2026-01-111h 29Brain BoogerzBrain Boogerz S1E22: Yule + Mental Health: Rest, Reflection, and the Return of the Light (Winter Solstice)The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year—and Yule is the moment that reminds us: the direction is changing. The light is coming back.In this episode of Brain Boogerz, MJ breaks down what Yule is, where it comes from, why so many winter traditions carry solstice symbolism, and how you can observe it in a way that’s grounded, respectful, and real—whether you live in the city, out in nature, alone, or with community.This isn’t about fear or stereotypes. It’s about meaning, history, and mental health—and using seasonal cycles as a framework...
2025-12-2118 minBrain BoogerzBrain Boogerz S1E21: What is Paganism?The episode explores Paganism, Wicca, and the Wheel of the Year (Wiccan Sabbats), aiming to demystify these traditions, correct misconceptions, and show their value for personal growth and mental health.Misunderstandings: Paganism and Wicca have long been misunderstood and misrepresented, often painted as “evil” or “strange” due to historical suppression, demonization, and commercialization (e.g., Halloween, crystals.Why It Matters: Misrepresentation leads to loss of authenticity and barriers to understanding. There’s a modern movement to reclaim and clarify these traditions through education and respectful practice. Origi...
2025-10-3126 minBrain BoogerzErich Fromm's Character OrientationsThis episode introduces Erich Fromm’s five character orientations, which describe habitual ways people relate to the world and others. These are not diagnoses but patterns shaped by personal history and culture. The goal is to move toward Fromm’s “Productive Orientation,” marked by love, creativity, responsibility, and authenticity.
2025-10-2411 minBrain BoogerzWho's In Control?The episode explores how much control we truly have over our thoughts, actions, and beliefs, and how much is shaped by outside influences.Locus of Control:Internal locus: Belief that you control your destiny through your actions.External locus: Belief that outside forces (luck, fate, others) control your life.People with an internal locus are generally more motivated and resilient, but sometimes external factors genuinely matter.Social Learning & Group Behavior:We learn by observing others (social learning).Group-coordinated behavior (herd mentality) can lead us to conform, sometimes against our own interests.Examples: applause, fitness...
2025-10-1927 minBrain BoogerzHow ACEs shaped who we are todayDo you wonder why you do the things you do when you're dealing with old wounds from childhood? Or why react to someone's voice, tone or approach may cause your body to react in defense? We briefly talk about adverse childhood experiences, or those moments in our childhood that shaped how we manage the world as adults. ***TRIGGER Warning***, you may find solutions as you discover the depths of your foundation.
2025-09-2606 minBrain BoogerzWhat Your Sensitivities Say About YouChildhood sensitivities shape how we respond to stress, love, and conflict—often without us knowing. In this episode, we unpack common triggers, trace them back to early patterns, and practice simple tools to regulate in the moment. Listen in for grounded steps you can use today to build safer connections—with yourself and others.
2025-09-1911 minBrain BoogerzIs Your SCARF Choking or Comforting You?Today we unpack SCARF: Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness—the five social needs that shape how we react.You’ll learn what each one means, how they interact like a dashboard, and how to run quick self-checks in real moments.Walk away with simple reframes and communication tips to lower threat, boost connection, and move forward with intention.
2025-09-1207 minBrain BoogerzBrain Boogerz Quick Picks: FOG (Fear, Obligation, Guilt)On this episode, I provide a quick pick, providing frameworks and tools that are often presented on other topics. With quick picks, it's an opportunity to get a "full" episode while on your lunch break, dog walk or stroll. Enjoy this and other quick picks, as they provide quick insights for daily self management. This episode is on Fear, Obligation and Guilt, or FOG and how we can use it to improve our social growth!
2025-09-0507 minBrain BoogerzAre we Slaves to Social Patterns?We talk about socially patterned defects as presented by Erich Fromm, diving into the why's behind our actions; how complacency, complicity and conformity coupled with ignorance, ideology and inertia keep us locked in a perpetual spin. If you're trying to figure out why you do some of the things you do, join me as I pick at and dig in on this fascinating topic.
2025-08-2449 minBrain BoogerzDo you have the Time?Completing the MEAT series with a look at TIME, our relationship with it, it's value and how we can protect it. Join me for a dive into the last part of our semi-renewable resources.
2025-08-1047 minBrain BoogerzCan I Have Your Attention?In this episode of the MEAT series, we focus on our Attention, how to manage it, how it's under attack, how it can be manipulated, and how we sometimes create a sense of connection when we empathize with others attention hoarding medical conditions and social structures. We talk about CANOE, attachement styles, HALT, Ho'oponopono, Socially Patterned Defects and more!
2025-08-021h 03Brain BoogerzMEAT Series: Managing Your EnergyThe episode emphasizes that energy is a precious, limited resource that must be managed consciously. By understanding the interplay of emotions, personality, attachment styles, societal influences, and adopting mindful practices like HALT, SIFT, and Ho’oponopono, individuals can reclaim their energy to live more intentional and resilient lives. And here's my Book Shelf, the resources that inform what I share with you, that way you too can be acitizen scientist, learn about yourself and your community, and understand how to navigate the inertia we’re working to dampen, and adjust course on our ideology and ignorance. The...
2025-07-2550 minBrain BoogerzProtecting Your MEAT - You and MoneyLet's talk about your MEAT! Why you should protect it, let few people handle it, and how you can keep it healthy and supported! Let's take a deep dive in our MEAT, and better understand our Money, Energy, Attention and Time!
2025-07-1833 minBrain BoogerzKnow Your BiasesThis episode touches on cognitive biases, and how to be better aware of when we're operating through them. We'll talk about the Dunning-Kruger bias, and others.
2025-07-1236 minBrain BoogerzCANOE Wrap Up: Know ThyselfThis episode wraps up my deep dive into the CANOE, BASIC Ph, Attachment styles and Ho'oponopono, ending with some personal impact.
2025-06-2729 min
Brain BoogerzExtraversion - The Connector and MotivatorThis episode covers the 5th of the Big Five personality traits, extraversion! This week, we talk about the extraversion spectrum, coping, and learning how to move forward in seeking social energy!
2025-06-2028 minBrain BoogerzOpenness: The Visionary of the CANOEThis episode encourages listeners to reflect on their Openness to experience and consider how cultural expectations may shape their willingness to embrace new ideas; awareness of how Openness may be manipulated, and how Ho'oponopono and BASIC Ph interact with Openness.
2025-06-1345 minBrain BoogerzNeuroticism As a SuperpowerIn this episode, we continue to dive into the five big personality traits, focusing on Neuroticism, what it is, how to manage it, and how to use it as a superpower
2025-06-0638 minBrain BoogerzRowing Together: The Power of Agreeableness in Building HarmonyThe podcast, titled "Rowing Together: The Power of Agreeableness in Building Harmony," explores the significance of agreeableness in personal and professional relationships. The host discusses how agreeableness influences various aspects of life, including beliefs, emotions, social engagement, and physical health, and introduces the idea of collective and individual successthrough collaboration.
2025-05-3035 minBrain BoogerzBrain Boogerz: S1E3 – Conscientiousness: The Keystone of Your CANOEContinued picking and digging into personality traits, how they are expressed, learned and managed.
2025-05-2319 minBrain BoogerzBrain Boogerz - OCEAN and BASIC PhIn this episode, we touch on the personality traits in OCEAN/CANOE and BASIC Ph!
2025-05-0232 minBrain BoogerzBrain Boogerz IntroHi, I'm MJ your host, and this is Brain Boogerz. On the first episode, I introduce myself, why I created the podcast, and what to expect. I'm happy you're here to join this journey!Let's dig in!
2025-04-2519 min