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The Snarky EmpathNew & Improved Show, Attitude, & Life that's Really Gonna Kick Butt! Never Give Up, Never Surrender!As a longtime radio guy, the problem with this show has never been my ability to speak my mind or say what's real. It's just that, podcasters and long time radio hosts like myself, with limited staff, sometimes flounder on YouTube, in video format that is sometimes limiting, because it's such a different format of media than what we radio people are used to. Sometimes it's different in good ways, sometimes it makes me feel like I have to be like all the rest. We changed the name from The Bryar Patch to The Snarky Empath for a couple...2025-05-0815 minThe Snarky Empath Year of YouTube During Unreal Challenges, Redoing Things to Represent our Best & Truest SelfThis past year we decided to take our audio podcast to YouTube, but it hasn't been easy, nor as rewarding as I was hoping it would be. Cancer diagnoses, people dying, financial strain, burnout, both in life and as podcasters, then this election, my mental health was trashed, and I fell into a slump, as well as some not so healthy coping mechanisms. But I'm back, clean and healthy, and ready to go for broke and make this the best damn little known podcast we can make it! Here, I speak about some of the challenges we faced, the...2025-04-1316 minThe Snarky EmpathRants & Dissertations: Music Today Ain't Got the Same Soul (but it could)My fun light-hearted discussion about music from the past compared to today's popular music, in particular, addressing the misnomer that Gen Z thinks Grunge and Nu-Metal isn't very good. Thems fightin' words! https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0616 minThe Snarky EmpathIt's My Birthday! 1 Month out from "Near Death," My New Gratitude, Rage Against Corruption & TyrannyOn this short birthday video I wanted to quickly talk about my newfound gratitude and enjoying the simpler things in life after a scary life changing event. Plus, how to stay in gratitude and in comfort and growth despite the shit show out there, and staying relaxed in goofy times. And how to how to be motivated in your activism in a balanced way that doesn't take up your limited time and emotional resources.https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0512 minThe Snarky EmpathNew Short Video Series 'Rants & Dissertations,' My Rise Back to Health, I do this Show for YOU!Life's been a scary unmitigated disaster for me lately, and I found myself coping with life and the times we're in in some pretty unhealthy ways. I had several life crises, I landed myself in the ER multiple times, and needed hospitalization to get back to healthy again. I basically hit rock bottom. But since then I've been trying like crazy to take these scary surreal events and the new tools I've learned in getting my health, my mental health, and my life back from the brink and into a much more positive place. I'm eating better, I'm addressing...2025-03-2817 minThe Snarky EmpathMy Scary Health Event, Healing & Recovery, a Positive Path Forward, & the Future of the ShowI had a scary surreal thing happen to me and here I finally break my silence, and how I'm trying to heal and recover from a traumatic event, and what I must do to get right with myself again and to find a better new path forward, and how this will affect the podcast & YouTube channel going forward. Let's just say that I'm still deeply affected by what happened, but I'm on the correct path, and slowly getting back to my old self again.https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2025-03-1538 minThe Snarky EmpathReclaiming Your Exuberance - Training Yourself to be Happy & Kind in Insane TimesYou're chugging along, just living your life, and one day you wake up to the reality that your life is upside down from how it used to be! Your job has become less gratifying, your pay has gotten lower, the cost of living has become outrageous, and the world is becoming more uptight and serious, less kind, and more harsh. As as a result, you've become a shell of your former self, this once fun-loving person of conscience, bravery, joy, and exuberance! The world out there now has become less kind and less functional, and more cruel and harsh...2025-02-091h 00The Snarky EmpathMy Mental Health Event, Getting Back to Good Again, My Desire to Help YouYou're just chugging along, thinking you're doing pretty good. You even start exercising more, eating a little better, then thwap! You find yourself in a mental health situation. Most of the time it's small and manageable, but on a rare instance, you find yourself having the perfect storm of physical fatigue, mental collapse, and an inability to emotionally cope. This is what happened to me recently, causing me to take an ambulance to the ER for severe anxiety. I'm finally feeling a little better now, but it was so unexpected, and my mind, body, and spirit just stopped cooperating...2025-02-0118 minThe Snarky EmpathGetting Through Unprecedented Challenges & Finding the Good in Life Despite Real World CrazinessOn this brand new episode of the new year, we just wanted to touch base with you guys and gals and say hi, and talk about the state of things going on in this new chaotic administration coming in, that will ultimately try to help the rich and abandon us, the working class. Here, we talk about how to think about it all, and how to keep your personal life feeling good, hopeful, and productive, and how and when to get involved again in the fight. In the meantime, we have to find ways to get through it all...2025-01-091h 05The Snarky EmpathWe Just Wanted to Wish You a Merry Christmas & Inspire You to be Kind to Yourself!Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!(Home Alone quote, don't get upset I'm just playing around!)We just wanted to pop on here and tell you that despite some horrible challenges and dark slumps, life goes on! We only do better once we make the conscious decision to get inspired and to find a life configuration that works for your own unique needs and desires! So, we'll see you in the new year with a whole bunch of new fun, real, and healing things. We're always about mental health, empath life, the paranormal, social issues...2024-12-2513 minThe Snarky EmpathConfidence in Yourself in a Non-Empath World. Empaths Hurt More But Grow More Wise & Powerful!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! People think that being an empath means your weak, that you're kind to a fault, that you're some kind of chump or pushover, that you're not emotionally a strong person. But I'm here to tell you that being an empath is a superpower of insight, wisdom, strength, and maturity! If having a tender heart, a good soul, or being more energetically sensitive than others is a weakness or wrong then I don't want to be right! Sure, maybe it might mean that you get hurt a lot more, that...2024-12-2348 minThe Snarky EmpathAn Empath's Guide to Getting Healthy, Positive, & Strong after a Crushing Election DefeatProgressives, liberals, and Democrats have always been somewhat of a fragile bunch. We don't trust anything will ever get better! Most of us just want economic fairness and opportunities, and for people to be treated fairly and equally. With the way in which most of the news and pundits talk about how unhinged and geriatric Trump had been behaving during the campaign, and just how great and perfect of a campaign Kamala Harris was running, it felt like Kamala Harris was a shoe in, as if the election was just a formality. Then it happened, and we were crushed...2024-12-141h 01The Snarky EmpathA Fresh New Start Post Election; Sometimes Turning a New Leaf Requires Growing a Whole New Tree.This election was a serious drag on many people's mental health, and it will require many of us who want positive forward movement and change to abruptly have to figure out how to live and be healthy in the upcoming (gag) Trump years, because we fear the chaos and craziness that's likely coming in (sigh, vomit!) the Trump presidency. He's pretty much told us what he wants to do, and it's absurd, and will likely tear down many societal, institutional, and democratic norms. But please don't despair! Here, Rebecca and I speak very candidly about how we're processing politics...2024-12-051h 07The Snarky EmpathWorried about the Trump Years?! Don't Be Afraid, Grab Your Popcorn & Enjoy the Sh*t Show!On this quick episode I try to get folks to see the ridiculousness of the Trump movement and those who are feverishly drinking the MAGA Kool aid, and to simply remember the sociopolitical and institutional norms and realities that will guard against MAGA's worst instincts. Here, I try my best to get my left leaning friends to not worry so much, and to, in some twisted way, grab your popcorn and enjoy the show that is to come. It's gonna be weird, wild, and not always great, but it will likely have a net gain for us lefties in the...2024-11-1519 minThe Snarky EmpathThe Agony of Election Defeat, Trump Buyer's Remorse, Eating Your Intellectual BroccoliOn the last episode, I spoke at length about all the possible reasons for Trump's election win, or Kamala's loss, depending on how you see it. On this episode we wanted to speak more about matters of the heart, and go over all of our "feels" about this election, in order to get to a better place emotionally, and to have better mental health and a better attitude about all this overwhelming stuff! Plus, how I'm feeling about the podcast and channel in general these days, and my opinion about how this country is simply growing anemic in substance...2024-11-131h 02The Snarky EmpathThe Joyful Warrior v The Grumpy Old Man, Why Trump Won the Election, What Can Be Gleaned From This?I've been watching liberal media play the blame game, and there's massive infighting going on. But then also, sometimes there's a good amount of humility and clear eyed analysis going on as to what caused the very competent Kamala Harris to lose so badly to the deeply flawed Trump, and why did he win by such large margins?! It feels impossible, to the point where some people are starting to float conspiracy theories, from Russian interference, and so on! But that's likely not the case. Looking from the liberal vibes bubble, all pundits, polls, mystics, and fortune tellers all...2024-11-091h 03The Snarky EmpathWelp, Sh*t, Now What?! Processing the Election in a Healthy WayHang in there you guys, and ask for help around you when you need it. This is just about processing fear, grief, anxiety, and depression about the election. Deep analysis video will likely come soon.https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-0617 minThe Snarky EmpathElection Day is Here! 🤢😆😎On this short video we talk about our election and life anxieties, as well as the future of the channel, depending on where our country goes. We're optimistic, but all nerves right now. But the truth is we have to be both cautiously "nauseously" optimistic, but also prepare for the possible gut punch that may come. But more than that, also prepare the fact that this could also go really well! Just because we think it doesn't make it real. This election will deliver either a giant boost or a huge slump to our our mental health, depending on...2024-11-0618 minThe Snarky EmpathThe Anti YouTuber, Enrichment is Hard When Barely Getting By, The Males are Not OKOn this special episode, I wanted to talk about the fine line as an empath of also trying to just be myself; a regular guy who likes baseball and is just a regular dude, just with a natural ability for sensitivity. I've always felt inherently masculine and still in touch with my sensitive side, here I talk about what is required in maintaining that balance. Then I talk about the how American culture as a whole isn't bettering themselves due to the sheer amount of financial and emotional challenges just to stay afloat, and what it takes to get...2024-10-2832 min
Purple City PodcastTHE EMPATHS IN RETROGRADECAST
"Empath" isn't an official psychological term, but it's generally defined as a person who is highly attuned to the emotions of others. Empathy is an essential skill for all kinds of relationships. But people with very high levels of it may have a hard time setting boundaries between themselves and others.
ret·ro·grade/ˈretrəˌɡrād/adjective
directed or moving backward."a retrograde flow
a degenerate person.
Desperate to start a revolution that would destroy the music scene (after getting his heart broken by a recording engineer), singer/songwriter/open mic king, Snarky Rem...2024-10-212h 48The Snarky EmpathRude People, Unsolicited Advice, Horror Movies We Missed!On this Afterparty, I wanted to address some of the things I've ran into since moving my podcast to YouTube, some of the haters, unsolicited advice, and rude people who have come out of the woodwork, and how I feel about that, and why our channel is the way it is, imperfect as it might be. Lastly, I'll go over the horror movies we love that we accidentally missed on the last podcast episode! For those regular viewers and new viewers and listeners who haven't crossed the line, this criticism isn't for you, we love ya just the way...2024-10-1926 minThe Snarky EmpathHorror Movie Top 5's!Dealing with familial health problems, extreme weather changes causing migraines and allergies, and then, the most nerve racking and ridiculous election campaign cycle EVER, we decided to do a fun light humorous episode discussing our favorite horror movies of all time! First, scariest top 5 horror movies, then our top 5 favorites, and a whole lot more. Please enjoy! Behold, our stuff!https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-171h 04The Snarky EmpathElection Anxieties, Staying Hopeful & Kind, What Dafuk is Up with Some People Anymore?!On this episode Rebecca and I share with you our election anxieties as election day draws closer, and the unprecedented amount of odd and extreme misinformation floating around out there about the election and hurricane Helene and Milton, the unprecedented depravity in our politics today, and the sheer stupidity of some people who fall for Trump's lies and Fox News's woeful and despicable propaganda. We've always known Trump to bend the truth, but I never could have imagined we'd get to the point where Republicans would push such insane conspiracy theories about Democrats "manipulating the weather," or Trump scaring...2024-10-1244 minThe Snarky EmpathGrowing Pains, Being Yourself, & Finding Balance in this Difficult WorldOn this short video I talk about the growing pains of being a radio guy who's trying to find his "voice" doing YouTube videos, and the growth necessary in public speaking and being a person in a touchy overly offended society in general. We all want to pass as cool, but in doing so, we often succumb to peer pressure and lose that quintessential thing that makes us uniquely us. We have to resist trying to be cool at the cost of being a compassionate, grounded, and decent person. But we also don't want to lose our sense of...2024-10-0632 minThe Snarky EmpathOur Commitment to You Good People, Our Story, Dopamine Addicts Don't Care they Just Click & ConsumeOn this special episode, I wanted to explain to you where we come from, and the grief and hardships which prompted me to become the caring and sensitive person I am today, and why we care about things the way we do, and what "Humor, Heart, Shenanigans" means to us in real terms. We're all about celebrating real working class heroes, just all regular salt of the earth folks, making a better kinder world, and why we feel the need to be here doing all this at all, when practically nobody could really give a shit!...2024-09-3038 minThe Snarky EmpathAfter Party for Episode "Empath Life!," Seeking Humanity & Joy in these Overbearing TimesOn this super chill episode, I speak about why I identify as an "empath," and try to dispel the stigma of that word, and to share with you my hopes and wishes for this world, and to a lesser extent, this podcast and YouTube channel. Then, the difference between anger and frustration on the political right vs us on the left. Finally, I speak about the importance of letting go of all that anger, frustration, and hate, and how to live a more fruitful, pleasant, fun, and balanced life.Everything can be found here....2024-09-2252 minThe Snarky EmpathEmpath Life! Remaining Strong in a Weird, Harsh, Insane World. Coping with Toxicity in our Times.On this very special episode, Rebecca and I talk about our innermost thoughts and feelings about the EMPATH phenomenon, and identifying as "empaths." It's a loaded word which invites much judgment and scrutiny, and yet, we don't call ourselves this to get attention, to feel special, or to invite criticism. It's simply our reality we've always dealt with our whole lives. We're no more special than anyone else, and yet, we are all special, so long as we give in to our better angels and are guided by higher principles, rather than sink down to the ignorance and cruelty...2024-09-181h 22The Snarky EmpathPresidential Debate Analysis, DNC After-Party, Our Seattle/Metallica Trip, Down with the SicknessOn this Bryar Patch Podcast after-party, we discuss the general "derp!" of the country nowadays anymore it would seem. Then, we talk about the new "every day American" direction of the Democratic Party and the momentum of the Harris campaign, and the bizarre tone and choices of the Republicans have adopted. Then we get into our analysis and takeaways of the Harris/Trump Presidential Debate on Tuesday, and the aftermath that ensued! Finally, we talk about our fun little trip to Seattle last week, getting sick, and how we're feeling now. This podcast and channel is...2024-09-1352 minThe Snarky EmpathWent to Seattle, Saw Metallica, Caught Covid, Still Worth it! Just Checking in on Y'all!Just thought I'd pop in and say hello, it's been a spell. I was going to record this week but then ended up catching covid. But I'm good, we're fine, just wanted to touch base with you guys!https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0814 minThe Snarky EmpathDNC Highlights, Takeaways, & Analysis. We're Finally Walking & Chewing Gum at the Same Time! On this fun and lighthearted episode, Rebecca and I talk all about the Democratic National Conference, and the stark difference between the Republican's RNC and this DNC, and a host of things that makes the Democratic Party seem more substantive and grounded than the very unserious and policy-less Trump and Republicans right now. We go into all the best moments, the main takeaways, and our best advice on how we must enjoy these moments, but be prepared for the epic election battle and the chicanery Trump and his acolytes will try to pull going into the general election just 71...2024-08-271h 09The Snarky EmpathChannel Update: Give in to Defeat or Double Down on the Good You're Doing!On this episode I wanted to let you guys know about the emotional rollercoaster that putting out content can truly be, especially when it's not growing and there's hardly any money coming in; and in those moments of fatigue and despair, your mental health and self-esteem starts to deteriorate. But then, once you've taken a few days off and not thinking too much about everything, you start coming back around to who you are, what your values are, and just how much you want to make some positive change in this world. To pick yourself up off the ground...2024-08-2417 minThe Snarky EmpathAfter Party for Hopey Changey 2.0 v Right Wing Fascist IdiocracyOn this After Party I talk about the previous podcast episode, and go into some pretty telling stuff about myself and what I'm going through lately, and some of the changes coming down the pike personally & professionally.https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1843 minThe Snarky EmpathHopey Changey 2.0 v the Right Wing Fascist IdiocracyOn this episode I talk about the future of the podcast & channel and the weirdness I get from it, as well as my thoughts about the strange but cautiously hopeful times we're in socio-politically, and how the times we're in aren't geared towards honesty or objective reality but pandering to people's sense of comfort and lacking in wanting to change or grow with the times.I then reflect upon how our culture and society is being watered and dumbed down by toxic people and agendas to the point that we're losing our cultural identity, heritage, and...2024-08-171h 01The Snarky EmpathWaiting for Superman, Being the Change, Ain't Nothing Funny about Doing the Right ThingOn this short video I talk about my obsession with Superman as a kid, and my love affair for his larger than life goodness and kindness, his unwavering altruism and adherence to doing the right thing. Honest, fair, decent, helpful, incorruptible, and always there to help make the world a better, safer place. As I got older, Batman sorta replaced Superman for a time as my favorite superhero as I grew into my teen years and discovered my "dark side" if you will. That is, until I got older and started seeing the chaos and evil in the world...2024-08-1223 minThe Snarky EmpathAfter Party for Kamala's VP Pick, the American Dream, When Do We Get to Dare to Dream?On this After Party special, I talk about the previous podcast episode, and continue my talk about regular people finding purpose and hope in this life. When is it finally a good time to stop being subjugated by the constant need for money coming in, and to start the groundwork to realizing your own goals and dreams? At the end of the day, I'm a disabled vet, and while I don't always look it, I get a lot of flack about "what I ought" to be doing with my life! (Um, mind your own effing business fella! lol )2024-08-0957 minThe Snarky EmpathKamala's VP Pick, A New Hope, Normal Politics v Just Plain WeirdOn this episode we talk about Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick, people's restored hope and excitement for the presidential race, and how we got here from normal politics to the politics of weird, and how the right has leaned into and doubled downed on their terrible policies and extremist rhetoric, rather than retooling and opting for policies that average working class could get behind. Instead, they act bizarre, push for aggressive and unusual policies, and somehow, Joe Biden was slated to be defeated by Trump, the worst and most extreme and lowdown candidate of our lifetime?! How is this...2024-08-071h 18The Snarky EmpathThe Tough Guy Problem, Empaths are Real, Societal Conditioning to Toxic BehaviorsOn this episode I go into greater detail about what I was saying on the last two episodes about bad jobs and our societal adherence to it, to the point of obedience, no matter how unsavory or toxic. Then talk about the problem with this tough guy mentality out there, and the difference between actually tough v faux tough, and the main difference between toughness v sensitivity. Finally, as a self described empath, I speak about what that means in real terms, and how to tell if you are empathic too. Then lastly, the sociopolitical implications of toughness, and...2024-08-0529 minThe Snarky EmpathAfter Party for So Much Effort So Little RewardGetting older is hard, and trying to come out of your shell to become a podcaster, Youtuber, and a public figure is not easy. To be guided by your principles instead of just rolling over like most is hard. To be guided by your passion and determination, and to start a brand and platform celebrating and advocating for the working class and regular people is difficult. Regular folks are undervalued and underrepresented today. So, yesterday's podcast was ok, but I feel like I didn't quite explain myself well enough, and today I probably explained myself a little too well...2024-08-031h 14The Snarky EmpathSo Much Effort So Little Reward. Staying Positive Despite the World Bowling You Over.On this episode I go solo for a little while and chat about real life woes and worries and how I stay the course when I sometimes feel like total shit physically, mentally, and emotionally, and sometimes feel totally ignored and surpassed by the world, and how to return back into my power.https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-0235 minThe Snarky EmpathA Return to Normalcy & Decency without Losing our Sense of Calm, Fun, or Humor!On this beautiful warm peaceful Sunday afternoon here in Oregon, I wanted to break down what we're all about, and talk about the times we're in today, and how we might be able to strengthen kindness, community, and decency, if we just drop the attitudes and egos, and this pervasive desire to always be right all the time, always trying to own and dunk on each other, instead of helping one another and lifting each other up, or tending to our own needs. We should instead be finding our own comfort and clarity, seeking good mental and physical health...2024-07-2935 minThe Snarky EmpathThe Bryar Patch Podcast After-Party for Kamala In, Joe OutOn this super lighthearted after-party, Rebecca and I talk about the previous podcast episode, and the state of things in this year's presidential race. Sorry in advance, but we get super silly and occasionally a little loose lipped when it comes to some people out there anymore, but I think sometimes ya just got to get all that frustration out! Feeling a sense of renewed hope and lightness after Kamala Harris joins the race, we feel a restored sense of cautious optimism, and that, perhaps we won't sink into the grips of tyranny, oppression, and fascism afterall! if only...2024-07-2440 minThe Snarky EmpathKamala in, Joe Out, Trumpaloons Lose Their Minds!Yes I promised less politics, but this is huge news! So before we move on to bigger and better things, or at least more fun and positive things, we wanted to talk about what all this means, and ask the question; how do ordinary Americans who depend on average jobs and who are working class go for this right wing nonsense?! How do people get tricked into not seeing the wealth agendas and the hate in the right wing world? Or is that the point?! We'll talk about the significance of Joe Biden stepping down, Kamala Harris likely stepping...2024-07-2356 minThe Snarky EmpathToo Much Politics is Like Wading in a Hot Tub Full of Sewage!We're reluctant political junkies! We love activism, analysis, and trying to educate and relate to people about socio-political matters, and to shape our world into a positive place that best represents our good values. But I think many people nowadays (not you guys) are just uneducated, naive, or tuned out to the the greater agendas going on out there in America's political landscape. So, in times where many people use politicas to argue, divide, and devalue others, we feel like it's become much more difficult as kind hearted teachers and lovers to get people to see what we're really...2024-07-1945 minThe Snarky EmpathPolitics & Anxiety, Because This Shit Ain't Normal!I've been having migraines off and on for three days now, and with it some rare accompanying anxiety. But I really wanted people to see the unvarnished reality of mental health snags given the state of the world these days. Here, I share my anxiety and feelings about the state of things these days in politics. Not exactly looking or feeling my best or most put-together post exercise, I wanted to share the brutal truth about the state of Republican politics, and why anyone with half a brain would be wise to think about the risks involved in this...2024-07-1828 minThe Snarky EmpathLet's Address the Elephant in the Room about the Ass*ssination AttemptOn this quick video I address yesterday's events that took place with the attempt on former President Trump's life, and the sociopolitical aftermath that will likely ensue, and what my concerns are for the country in these polarized times.https://linktr.ee/bryarpatchmedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1517 minThe Snarky EmpathWhere the Body Goes the Mind Follows, a Leap of Faith of Kindness, Mental Resilience & RelaxednessHere, first I talk about political absolutism, and the risks involved in single issue voting. But really, I'm here to talk about how I keep my good mood up and my mind positive and resilient to the harshness of the times. Just a basic level of activity and mindfulness can help you, just like it does for me, in keeping your mind right and your attitude and hope up, especially when there's so much negativity and awfulness around us all the time. I truly think the world would be such a better place if we were all just a...2024-07-1313 minThe Snarky EmpathThe Bryar Patch Podcast After Party for Episode, The Politics of Hate v Love...Hello folks! I just wanted to check in on you guys after the podcast and say hi, and talk a little bit about the last podcast show entitled, "The Politics of Love v Hate, or at Least, Normal v Abnormal." The After-Party is our new series we'll be doing every week after the full length podcast episode airs to talk more personally about various things, like what went wrong and right with the last episode, and more specifically, to add context to the episode, what our mindset was, and to clarify and elaborate on things, and to add some...2024-07-1229 minThe Snarky EmpathThe Politics of Hate v Love, or at Least, Normal v AbnormalAfter the Supreme Court's democracy busting controversial ruling, essentially making Presidents of the United States Kings, then Biden's not so great debate performance and the aftermath that followed, we thought we should tackle this subject once and for all so we can get it off our chest and then move on to better things and greener pastures! Here, we'll talk about the politics of hate v love, or at least, normal v abnormal. Because we're living in strange times indeed! But we'll get through it together!The media at large is playing right into MAGA's hands...2024-07-091h 12The Snarky EmpathFighting for Freedom & Normalcy, Finding Comfort & Joy in Unprecedented TimesOn this quick mini episode, I talk about the freedoms we take for granted on this 4th of July weekend, and how in our culture and society today, many people don't feel happy or empowered to truly be themselves and be free. As a society at large, many unkind people out there have made it their mission in life to rag on others, and I don't think that's right. So here I talk about how we have to try to find our exuberance to fully express ourselves in order to live up to our best self, while not being afraid...2024-07-0731 minThe Snarky EmpathBryar Patch After-Party for "Ghosts, Crypids, & Aliens Oh My!" EpisodeOn this After-Party for the podcast episode, "season 1 episode 5- Ghosts, Crypids & Aliens Oh My!" I talk about what we're trying to achieve with this episode of the podcast, and the channel as a whole. I wanted to explain our skeptical but open minded "soft believer" point of view on the paranormal and unexplained phenomenon. Then, I allow myself to get very personal and in depth about who I am and what my experience is, and what our values are, as I speak very openly and frankly about what we care about, what we fight for, and why we are...2024-06-2840 minThe Snarky EmpathGhosts, Cryptids, & Aliens Oh My! Ghost Creepy v Life Creepy, I'll Take Ghosts Creepy Every TimeWe've been hammered lately by technical difficulties and existential realities, dealing with everything from cancer diagnoses to financial hardship to mental health setbacks. So your friendship and support means everything to us! We're trying so hard to make this show both informative, compassionate, and helpful, advocating for good mental health and robust living for regular people, and ways to make a better life when you're limited by a regular working class life. We talk a lot about all the things we feel most real working class and struggling people are dealing with these days. But every once in a...2024-06-261h 11The Snarky EmpathThe Bryar Patch After-Party - A Bit About Us & More About our Last Podcast EpisodeEvery week I'm going to try to put out a post podcast "After Party" video and audio, talking about that week's podcast. This will allow you to get to know us better, and hopefully for us to connect with and get to know you better too! Also, to critique our performance and to perhaps clarify something we said or elaborate on something in order to make something more clear. The Bryar Patch After Party will be released as a podcast audio that you can stream on Spotify and almost everywhere, as well as a YouTube video on our Bryar...2024-06-2134 minThe Snarky EmpathCan We Get Real for a Moment?We're back! Sorry everyone for the delay, life got super real, and we had some tech issues, but we're back now and doing much better now. On this super real and down to earth episode, Rebecca and I talk about what's eating at us lately, and what's likely going on with most regular people out there these days, and we offer real solutions for real people, all while trying to stay afloat and our happiness and mental health intact, living in these unprecedented times. This episode was very cathartic for us. We laugh, we cry, but we keep it super...2024-06-191h 05The Snarky EmpathIt's a Hard Knock Life for Most, Finding the Right Life for You in this Big Bad WorldOn this fun down to earth episode, Rebecca and I get super real about the hard knock life for all of us regular working people. We wanted to talk about the trials and tribulations out there for us regular folks, and how to see the world correctly. To navigate this life not only for success and productivity, but how to traverse and get through the ugly aspects of the world in order to enjoy the more beautiful and fun aspects to life. How might we find our place in a big bad world out there and make the best...2024-05-291h 09The Snarky EmpathMental Health Check Up, Dealing with Haters, Suffering Fools when you Just Want KindnessOn this episode Rebecca and I talk about what it's like to be average working class people trying to succeed and do the right thing, while being constantly bombarded by hateful and irrational people in our culture and society today. How we regular folks can find ways to maximize clarity, hope, and solutions, who are just trying to get a leg up in this difficult world, and thrive in a culture that's far too often against one another and preoccupied with hate, revenge, and owning each other, when all you want to do is be kind and happy, and just...2024-05-1958 minThe Snarky EmpathMan or Bear? Our Thoughts...On this video we discuss the whole viral "man or bear" craze that has taken the online world by storm, so we thought we would put our two cents in too! If you aren't familiar, it started with a viral Tik Tok video where 8 women were asked, if you were out in the forest, would you choose to be with a man or a bear? Meaning, would you feel safer seeing a man, or would you rather take your chances with a chance bear encounter. This has got some guys upset about it. Because of the 8 women asked, 7 chose the...2024-05-0717 min
The Snarky EmpathPilot - This is Just a Test!Testing testing! Sorry in advance for the less than perfect camera angles! Mid shoot, my main camera battery died and had to depend on angle shots! That why this episode is called This is Just a Test! A famous old-school Beastie Boys song, we wanted to start the brand new show simply figuring out our tech and perfecting our production. As former podcast hosts of the 5 star rated Surviving Empathy Podcast, video is not our usual bag! But we're working on it! So thank you for your patience and understanding.This pilot episode we talk mainly...2024-05-0359 min
Witch ,Bitch, and Crone.Episode 2: Witch, Please! - Let's talk about stupid witches. In this second episode, we get real snarky about something experienced practitioners are hesitant to address and very concerned about; The growing trendiness of witchcraft and the fallout from becoming such an “overshared” fad. We specifically take issue with “ Stupid Witches” who share misinformation about the craft, those whom are taking advantage of the naive newcomers and/or the vulnerable in the spiritual community, and those who willingly play into the Hollywood stereotypes consequently undermining hundreds of years of work our ancestors completed(sometimes suffered/died for) to ensure the new age community’s freedom and respect. As per usual, some of th...2022-10-032h 00
Soul InfusionS1E19 Empowered EmpathDo you often feel tuned into the emotions of people around you? Are you a people pleaser? Do people tend to tell you their problems? If you said yes to any of these questions, you may be an empath.This week we’re talking with empath expert Kesley Tweed, from Iron Gypsy Coaching and Astrology, who has made it her mission to help you,“transform your sensitivity into your superpower.” Even if you don’t identify as an Empath, there are key points that everyone can use in their daily lives!
Contact Kesley and learn more about the “Colle...2021-08-1658 min