Conceptual Chaos

Dude you're going to love this episode about the birds, the bees, the bros?! That's right this week is all about bromances! Some bromances are unspoken, but Torie an Grizzi are on a mission to break the seal and get these guys talking on their bromantic ventures. There are both live and over the phone guests that provide insight and give personal experiences of their encounters with bro jealousy, bromantic polygamy, and help answer the age old question, is it truly bro before hoes? You wont want to miss these testimonials. Show these men some love.

Hey all you muscle heads, listen up. In this week's episode the girls address some basic gym etiquette and common courtesies to keep in mind when you flock to the gym to get those glutes to burn. But first, Torie explains the recent experience she herself had on her fitness journey. Luckily, the girls dont shy away so easily from challenges, and they hope this allegory helps keep you focused and driven to reach your own health goals. Be their gym buddy as the discuss the various gyms they have been to where the etiquette seems to lack, and the cringe habits of some gyms that may deter you ambitious Hercules'.

With a new year upon us, Torie and Grizzi reminisce on all  2022 had to offer. They bring closure to one of the hardest years to date for each of them,  and discuss how despite the rough terrain of last year, they still have hope and goals for a prosperous 2023. With this easy listening episode, the girls hope audiences remind themselves to not be so hard on themselves when time and life dont go as planned. After all, tomorrow is another day! So keep it cool under chaos. 

Superstitions. Where do they come from? Why do we follow them so religiously? Why have some become more thoughtless rituals than occasional observances? The girls aim to answer these questions and get a better understanding on superstitions on this week's episode. They explore the origins of some of the most adhered traditions that began their journey as regional superstitions. They also list some of the daily rituals we observe today without a second pensive thought as to why we perform them, and provide some cultural specific ones that have been passed down through generations in their heritage. Through this, they find that superstitions, like most folklore, were verbal vessels intended to pass down information from generation to generation when reading and writing were not traits readily accessible to everyone.  The information and knowledge from our ancestors was guised at times under what may seem like ridiculous independent clauses, but when broken down, display valued, and at times, life saving information. So the next time you observe superstitions, pay attention to the value it may bring to your life. 

In this week's episode, the girls wrap up their mental health series with discussions about their own experiences,  various forms of treatments, and commonly prescribed medications. This episode is crazy jampacked with information on how to treat poor mental health. An ignored poor mental state is one of the leading causes of suicides and other potential health hazards ailing 1 out of 5 adults today. With this last installment, the girls hope to drive the importance of a checked and treated mental state to the forefront to both bringing awareness to the seriousness of the issue, as well as breaking the age old taboo of speaking openly and honestly about ones mental state. Out of sight does not mean out of mind! Suicide prevention Hotline: "988" Affordable Online Counseling: Betterhelp.com

⚠️Trigger Warning: We will be speaking on serious and delicate matter such as mental health and mental illness. The information you’re about to hear is based on research and our own personal experiences and in no way should replace a proper diagnosis by a physician or psychiatrist.⚠️ This week's episode is part 2 of 3 in this mini series tackling mental illness. We brought on Taylor Hays, who provides her first count experience with her mental ailment. She goes into ways to cope, her diagnosis journey and how things have bettered for her along the way. We hope you continue to listen and that it brings you peace of mind to know you're not alone in this battle.

⚠️Trigger Warning: We will be speaking on serious and delicate matter such as mental health and mental illness. The information you’re about to hear is based on research and our own personal experiences and in no way should replace a proper diagnosis by a physician or psychiatrist.⚠️ This week's episode is part 1 of 3 in this mini series tackling mental illness. We had the privilege of speaking with a psychology expert and each took turns picking her brain a bit, no pun intended. We dove into the many different mental disorders and some of the symptoms so that our audience can better understand the complexity that make up one’s cognitive function. Gaby further discusses the appropriate steps to take to begin a positive mental health journey and how to avoid adhering a band aid to the overall problem. We hope you find this episode fruitful and that you keep it in mind, every pun intended. 🧠

Take 4, I think not bitch! Take that! Uno reverse card in full effect! This week's episode is all about that pesky little game called Pettiness.  We have all felt the satisfaction of the small victory over someone else's meek attempts to one up you. But when the other player flips the switch one gets a bit of a taste of their own medicine, and honey, the medicine aint good.  The girls go into the negatives and positives (Yes! We said positives!) of being petty people. You'll hear real anecdotes lived by the hosts, and listener's stories that will leave you laughing, but also pondering, in a game of pettiness, is there ever really a winner? 

They're back!!!  They're Alive!!!  But this topic is a little on the dead side... The girls welcome you back with a whole new season now that they have had some time to heal from some personal hardships. They talk about their recent experiences with death and the loved ones they have lost. Through expressing their grief, they hope to both continue healing, but also hope to bring courage to others so that they can begin to talk about their hardships and start their healing journey as well. 

In this weeks episode, Torie and Grizzi give advise on different techniques one could take to take care of one's self and show yourself self love. They talk about the various portions that make up oneself and the importance of paying attention to each of these inner aspects. Some typical methods are discussed, but the girls also go into their personal methods. With some help from a very special and wise friend, Elys, the girls discuss how self love is all about balance and how self love does not translate to selfish!

Conceptual Chaos is back with a brand new episode?! Yup, its a dream come true! Ya girls are back from their life hiatus to delve deep into the world of dreams, their meanings, their functions, and their conceptual nature. Torie and Grizzi share their experiences of delightful nightly chimera, and some sleep manifestations that were not so rosy. They also look into the deciphering of symbols and actions with in their most vivid and remembered dream imagery, and question why some dreams seem more of memory than others. Be sure to listen, or the guilt will keep you up at night. Sweet dreams everyone!

On our last installment of the Addiction series, we receive a call from a fellow podcaster, Carmen from Bicoastal Crime Podcast!!! (CHECK THEM OUT AND FOLLOW!) Carmen not only brings forth her addiction story though a female's perspective, but also through a second generational lens. She speaks about her initial trauma/ survival story that initiated her codependency with alcohol, and the journey that codependency lead her down. However, through realization and acceptance of her own addiction, and with an understanding familial and friend support system she explains how she has overcome many obstacles to achieve nearly 1 year of sobriety and her plans for the anniversary. Torie and Grizzi discuss all the first hand stories in a summary and final explain why it was important to discuss such a overwhelming yet crucial topic at length.

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, Tori and Grizzi continue in their mission to find people love. In this week's Cupids Calling segment the girls interview two eloquent individuals looking for a fateful connection.  In this second installment of the addiction topic, we have a special guest who lets us view his life through his own words. Frank describes how his addiction journey began, the many twists and turns his story has taken, and where he is in his journey against addiction today. He lets listeners get a complete inside view as to why and how some people become addicted to drugs and alcohol by recanting and reflecting on his experiences, and gives his best advise as to how to receive help for addiction. 

This week's episode is part 1 of 3 in this mini series tackling addiction. We first pay homage to the month of love with a new segment called Cupid's Calling, where 2 single individuals lay it all on the line in hopes that the universe will connect them with that special someone. We then take a serious turn into our topic with first and second hand listener stories addressing addiction and how it not only affects the individuals who are battling addictions but also the people who care and love them. We have first hand accounts of individuals at different stages in there recovery journey, presented in their own words, that allow us access into the daily struggles that accompany addiction. Trigger Warning: These are real and honest accounts of drug and alcohol abuse and the feelings and thoughts of people who strive towards sobriety on a daily basis. 

Ever investigated that bump in the night?  This first installment of Conceptual Chaos scary encounters will have you up all night afraid of sleep paralysis while you reach for your bible (or sage). Not even an out of body experience such as astro projection can save you from the nightmares. With so many encounters in the world it is hard to debate that such paranormal experiences aren't real. Though some phenomena can be explained away by good ol' science, others tend to attach a bit harder to our reasoning by paranormal/ spiritual understandings. Despite what you may believe in, this episode is sure to cause you all chills and goosebumps.

Long line of repeating bad habits bringing the worst, no worries Tori and Grizz here to help you break this generational curse. Generational curses are inevitable at times, and it may get ugly growing against the vine; but keep true to you and you will find, the heart directs and corrects the mind,  of those who have come before your time and those to come down the line.  The stepping stone to this rewarding passage, a strong soul with introspective analysis, that holds their ground to deliver their message, and in doing so changes their world with their actions. Though it seems unimaginable to get through and undo, that generational breaker of curses hero could be you!

Out with the old, in with the new! Its Grizzi and Torie's New Years episode! Join the conversation as our hosts introduce a few special guests that helped make their 2021 a bit more barrable. You will see that whether 2021 was a rough year for you or whether it was a jolly ol' good time, others are also riding the same existential boat. Regardless, there is always lessons to learn from your experiences. Guests and and hosts describe the lessons they have come across this year and how these lessons are now helping shape their new years resolutions. Every end is only a means to a new beginning, and with the end of the year fast approaching there is a chance for everyone to form new goals and begin working towards them. Remember, its never too late to begin a new and make 2022 all about a better you!

Torie and Grizzi take out there hazmat suits for this week's topic as they discuss toxic people. Toxic people are found any type of relationship from friendships to family. The popularization of the "toxico/a" in relationships has also propelled these behaviors into becoming societal norms. The effects of which are causing increased self doubt in one's needs and wants, leaving people emotionally drained, and eased to tactics of manipulation. We discuss the steps to take to move away from these effects and to remove the waste, in hopes that our listeners can being to make room for genuine, supportive, and healthy relationships.

We all have had embarrassing moments that have crippled our confidence, socially shamed us, or even crushed our dreams. Torie and Grizzi know this all too well, and share some of their most horrific, cringe inducing, catastrophic mishaps. We also share stories submitted by listeners, that will be sure to give you second-hand embarrassment. We delve into research centered around the embarrassment phenomena, and discuss how to turn the negatively associated emotion into a positive. XoXo.

In this episode, we read old inserts from our youth. We revisit Grissel's diary from 1999 and read Torie's thank you card to her grandmother from 2003. We realize that aging is not the worst thing in the fucking world and that with age, comes wisdom! Dont forget...keep it cool, under chaos. Love ya! Bye!