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Positive DisintegrationReflections at Year FourIn episode 81, Chris and Emma mark four years of the podcast with a candid look at what’s changed—in themselves, their work, and their relationship to the theory.Both faced challenges this year, and both noticed something striking: they handled it differently than they would have before. The theory has become a real-time companion rather than a post-mortem tool—dynamisms catching in the moment instead of being identified after the fact.They discuss:* The shift from analyzing crises afterward to navigating them as they unfold* How relational resilience and genuine listen...
2025-12-0959 min
cosmic cheer squadmystical journeysIn episode 10 of cosmic cheer squad, we welcomed David Sweeney, a dad, husband, and grateful human being from the borders of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Lake Michigan. David shares his insights into mysticism at the intersections of neurodivergence, trauma, and ecstatic experiences of reality. The conversation explores the mystical journey, highlighting the embodied connection that we share and the unique perspectives that arise from our experiences. Together we dive into:* Adoption and trauma as catalysts on the mystical development path* Evelyn Underhill, Lawrence Nixon, and mystic struggle* The “Goldilocks zone” of support for...
2025-09-3054 min
cosmic cheer squadfrom open waterIn episode 9 of cosmic cheer squad, we follow up on chris's “swimming with sharks” piece. bee and chris dive deeper into the harmful dynamics that can emerge in professional communities, especially those that claim to prioritize growth and transformation. We talk about developing the discernment to recognize toxic patterns and the courage to extract ourselves when necessary.Together, we explore:* Recognizing when a system has become corrosive to one’s spirit* The grief and relief of choosing to step away* How humor, friendship, and irreverence help keep us afloat* Buildi...
2025-08-2742 min
cosmic cheer squadcompassionate mirrorsIn episode 8 of cosmic cheer squad, we welcomed Sheldon Gay, host of the I Must Be BUG’N podcast and entrepreneur. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, but it keeps circling back to this: what it means to be a mirror for others, and how reflecting people’s truths—especially when they’re not ready to see them—can be both sacred and heavy.Here are a few threads we follow:* The Power of Being a MirrorSheldon talks about what it’s like to simply show up as yourself and watch how that activat...
2025-08-031h 00
cosmic cheer squadshay/they energyIn episode 7 of cosmic cheer squad, we welcome our friend Caitlin Hughes, an accredited mental health social worker and founder of Cathartic Collaborations in Brisbane, Australia, for a conversation about friendship, neurodivergence, resistance, and reclaiming joy.From our first connections to voicy deep dives, we trace the winding path of how we found each other and built trust across distance, difference, and imagination. Caitlin reflects on growing up in Australia, finding validation through the Positive Disintegration Podcast, and the thrill (and awkwardness) of joining our early community calls.Together we explore:* 🌿 What it mea...
2025-07-2358 min
cosmic cheer squadlove, loss, and the power of showing upIn episode 6 of cosmic cheer squad, chris and bee sit together in Clark, Colorado—surrounded by rivers, mountains, and deep emotion—to reflect on the recent celebration of life for Seph Johnson. Seph was a gifted, queer, nonbinary young person whose insight, imagination, and honesty touched many lives. They recorded Episode 24 of Positive Disintegration with Chris and Emma, and their passing at age 21 has left a profound impact.This episode is a raw and reverent meditation on love, grief, place, and paradox. Chris and Bee honor Seph’s legacy, share stories from the ceremony, and grapple with what i...
2025-07-0841 min
cosmic cheer squadliberating the misfitIn episode 5 of cosmic cheer squad, we welcome Karin Eglinton, a psychic reader, energy healer, astrologer, spirit worker, coach, and mentor. Whether this realm feels foreign or familiar to you, we invite you to listen with an open mind.Together, we explore:* Growing up immersed in spiritual practices—and questioning them* How spiritual emergence and positive disintegration can overlap* Psychic readings as nonlinear insight and emotional clarity* The tension between mystical knowing and intellectual rigor* What it means to be a “clear channel” for truth—and why it’s so...
2025-06-2456 min
cosmic cheer squaddevotion, not busynessWhat matters more—the first word or the last? A curious question from Bee’s son kicks off this reflective and spirited episode about family dynamics, creative immersion, and the heart of what makes Cosmic Cheer Squad... cosmic.Chris and Bee explore what it means to live a life of devotion instead of busyness—especially when you're raising kids, writing a major scholarly paper, recovering from past avoidance patterns, or learning to show up imperfectly. Along the way, they revisit the joy of co-creation, the challenge of generational tech gaps, and what it means to build something sacred...
2025-06-0336 min
cosmic cheer squadcosmic connectionsIn episode 3, Chris and Bee welcome a very special guest—Emma Nicholson, co-host of the Positive Disintegration Podcast—for an in-person, around-the-table conversation in Madison, Wisconsin. Together, they reflect on:* How they became friends and collaborators through the theory of positive disintegration* The idea of cosmic pockets as a way to hold intense feelings until it’s safe to process them* Inner critics, intrusive thoughts, and how to rewrite old narratives* Parenting yourself while raising others* Emotional trampolines, anti-cults, and resisting illegitimate authority* Why the Gravit...
2025-05-1945 min
cosmic cheer squadstories we outgrowIn episode 2 of cosmic cheer squad, Chris and bee catch up on haircuts, head coverings, and how personal style reflects deeper transformation. What starts as a light-hearted exchange about hair quickly opens into deeper stories: gender, identity, music, trauma, and the ways we rewrite our narratives to reclaim agency.Along the way, they talk about:* Finding a new hairstylist (and the emotional labor of hair)* Misgendering, identity, and expression through style* Rap, rebellion, and rewriting your soundtrack* The weird things we thought adulthood would feel like* Changing...
2025-05-0546 min
Positive DisintegrationLive from Wisconsin, Part 2Episode 74 includes Part 2 of our very first in-person podcast special. After years of collaborating across continents, Chris and Emma finally sat down together face-to-face in Madison, Wisconsin. In this spontaneous, laughter-filled continuation, we’re joined by Bee Mayhew and Pam Ryan for a warm and off-the-cuff conversation about friendship, imagination, healing, and what it really means to be ourselves.In this episode:* The power of community and co-regulation for people who’ve long felt “too much”* What happens when deep thinkers stop masking and start mirroring each other* A kitchen full of neuro...
2025-04-2943 min
cosmic cheer squadthis is cosmic cheer squadWelcome to the first-ever episode of cosmic cheer squad!We (Chris and Bee) kick things off by introducing ourselves and the magnetic, messy, beautiful energy that brought this podcast into being. In this episode, we share what led us to each other, how we’ve navigated neurodivergence, burnout, and identity over the years—and why we’re building this space for radical honesty, soft rebellion, and cosmic-level care.The hosts of cosmic cheer squad:Bee Mayhew (she/they)Anarchist housewife, lyrical wild card, and neurodivergent shapeshifter. Fiercely tender, cosmically grounded, and here to say th...
2025-04-2154 min
Positive DisintegrationLive from Wisconsin, Part 1Welcome to a very special episode of Positive Disintegration! For the first time ever, Chris and Emma sat down together in person to record—not virtually, not over Zoom or SquadCast, but face to face in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin. In this warm and unscripted special, we reflect on our friendship, the podcast’s evolution, and the joy (and awkwardness!) of finally being in the same room after three years of collaboration.In this episode:* Behind-the-scenes stories from Emma’s trip to the U.S.* Meeting Michael Piechowski and getting hosted with tea an...
2025-04-1547 min
Divergent DialoguesEpisode #31 Neurodivergent Affirming Approaches to Parenting with Bee MayhewBecome a paid subscriber and gain access to our Episode Guide PDFs. Scroll down for more information.
In this episode of Divergent Dialogues, Caitlin, Teena, and Bee open up about the realities of neurodivergent parenting, offering a candid and heartfelt look into their experiences. From the fun and excitement of their children’s daily lives to the challenges of maintaining routines during holidays, the trio shares relatable moments that resonate deeply.
They dive into topics like the transformative journey of discovering their own neurodivergence, and the importance of balancing everyone’s needs in a neurodivergent hous...
2025-01-1953 min
A Walk in the Park....with Animal FriendsAfrican wildlife at the brink of extinction: Understanding the fragments of life’s giant jigsaw, with Tusk Trust.Bee-frightened elephants, lions sending voicemails, and what it feels like to look into the eyes of a gorilla.
This roar-some episode ventures into the heart of African Wildlife Conservation as Patricia and Skye are joined by the CEO of TUSK, Sir Charles Mayhew OBE, for ‘A Walk in the Park’.
Discussing the journey of protecting Africa’s wildlife over the past 30 years, Charlie shares his extensive experience and understanding of the animal-human conflict and the devastating impact it’s had on some of the world’s most iconic and vulnerable creatures.
But all is not lost. In...
2023-11-2455 min
The Voice In The MixThe Voice In The Mix #119CHRIZ PLAYLIST:
Ava Max - EveryTime I Cry
Martin Jensen Rompasso FAULHABER With Jonasu - Make My Mind Go
Bissett Feat Silky - Every Single Time
Dubdogz x Cat Dealers - Good Good
Jonasu - Black Magic (Tim Croft Remix)
David Guetta X MistaJam X John Newman - If You Really Love Me (How Will I Know)
Winona Oak Robin Schulz - Oxygen (Vintage Culture Fancy Inc Remix)
R3hab & Amba Shepherd - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Intro)
CASHEW Vantiz - My Team
BROHUG - London Thing
Zedd & Jasmine Thompson - Funny (dEVOLVE Remix)
AC Slater x Curbi - Navigator
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2021-07-301h 48
Uncle Marv's PodcastSHS 2021 Reunion RecapGuests: Angel Pacheco, Renee Cantanzaro, Dan & Kelly Moisand, Barry Mayhew, Sandy Johnson and Nino Frederico. ======= Host: Marvin Bee (marvin@unclemarv.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mb.unclemarv/Twitter: @iamunclemarv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinbee/ RSS: https://feeds.simplecast.com/dbgzAfi5======= Shop at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mbsystemsofsouth Donate with PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WBQLG6VQ9FQL Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unclemarv ======= Show Music: Swag It Out...
2021-07-271h 11