Dimed Out

Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences.

Season 5, Episode 10: Kintsugi

In this episode of your thirteenth favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…we wrap things up on Season 5. Diving into an amateur attempt at Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold dusted lacquer, I break a cheap bowl and put it back together with superglue and gold paint. A fun little project and a metaphor of sorts for embracing flaws and imperfections. Something I've been working in in this season. I also discuss perspective shifts and the human element of my time in Puebla. Follow Me on the Gram’  https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/  Kofi (or Tea?)  https://ko-fi.com/dimedout  DIMED OUT is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message 

07-17
25:46

Season 5, Episode 9: Stem Cell Birthday

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…I finally reach Day Zero and celebrate my Stem Cell Birthday, during which I experienced a mix of (positive) feelings and an unexpected hallucination.I also reflect on my time in Puebla, and my overall experience with HSCT. For More Information on HSCT and Clinica Ruiz - head to https://hsctmexico.com/ms_landing?gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aAa-C4RsLwb76c5lpHgW4W26k4B8plONPVoj4vtKbcmN1WDnz3bUfhoCmW8QAvD_BwE Follow Me on the Gram’  https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/  Kofi (or Tea?)  https://ko-fi.com/dimedout  DIMED OUT is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message 

07-10
35:03

Season 5, Episode 8: CTRL, ALT, DEL.

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... I finally find myself at Clinica Ruiz in Puebla, Mexico to undergo my HSCT treatment. In this episode I discuss the initial surrealism of being there, along with my experiences of Chemotherapy, The Great Stem Cell Harvest of 2024 and my overall experience in the first two weeks. Next week I'll be covering the actual Stem Cell transplant, the neutropenic period after, and my overall experience of HSCT. For More Information on HSCT and Clinica Ruiz - head to https://hsctmexico.com/ms_landing?gclid=CjwKCAjwp4m0BhBAEiwAsdc4aAa-C4RsLwb76c5lpHgW4W26k4B8plONPVoj4vtKbcmN1WDnz3bUfhoCmW8QAvD_BwE Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

07-03
38:26

Season 5, Episode 7: The Road to Mexico - Part 2

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... The months, weeks, and days are counting down until I head to Puebla, Mexico for HSCT treatment. In this second of a two parter, I go through my mental/emotional state and the practical preparation ahead of my Stem Cell Transplant. Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dimedout/message

06-26
55:14

Season 5, Episode 6: The Road to Mexico - Part 1

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... Following my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis I have decided to undergo HSCT (Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation). I'll be receiving treatment at Clinica Ruiz in Puebla, Mexico. In the first of two parts, I'm detailing what HSCT is and why I've decided to go for it. For professional info on HSCT and Clinica Ruiz, I suggest you head here. https://hsctmexico.com/ Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences.

06-12
40:26

Season 5, Episode 5: Pin Cushion

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…I unravel a stressful and concerning chain of events that ends in a stint in the hospital and a surprising diagnosis. And yes...I am being deliberately vague with this description. Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences.

06-05
35:54

Season 5, Episode 4: Vampires and Covid

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT...we're entering a world of pure imagination. From the Irish heir to a garden empire, who may or may not have killed his father on St Patrick's Day, to a Doctor entangled in the time travelling shenanigans of Abraham Van Helsing's ghost...this episode takes a look at how for the first time in almost 20 years I returned to acting. Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences.

05-29
35:26

Season 5, Episode 3: Performance and Perfectionism

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…we're looking at Performance. Acting the part you think other people want to see. Embodying the character we believe we need to be. The various masks we wear for those around us. We're also looking at the productive and destructive qualities of Perfectionism. What it is, how it manifests, when it starts and when it should stop. Outside of detailing my own experiences with perfectionism, in this episode I dive into two seperate, but equally fantastic conversations. The first is with Jess Parente, trauma informed coach and founder of 'It Ends With You' - a mental health service specialising in codependency. IT ENDS WITH YOU https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553460761081 The second conversation is with Rhi Anderson, life coach and founder of 'Living Abled' - an an organisation that is helping young adults find their purpose and self worth while breaking the stigma of disability. LIVING ABLED https://www.facebook.com/livingabledcoaching DIMED OUT Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences.

05-22
01:25:29

Season 5, Episode 2: Changes and Intentions

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT… I'm digging into isolation and detachment, earnest intentions, and significant changes. Changes that I need to make for my own sake. Changes that can help break me out of an insular way of life. And changes that I find myself navigating, like a new job...in public radio. Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT Dimed Out is an anthropological Podcast dedicated to exploring the mysteries and meaning of life. An audio kaleidoscope of culture and society, alternative lifestyles and life experiences.

05-15
44:34

Season 5, Episode 1: A Scrapbook of Sorts

TW: THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON DIETING, BODY ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH. It's about chuffing time! The 5th Season of your 3rd favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast, DIMED OUT, is finally here. With all good intentions I tried to piece together an interesting, different, iteration of the show. One that was partly intended to help me let go of perfectionistic traits and cause less work...yet this one has probably been the most laborious. Having said that, at the end of the day, it is a labour of love. In this first episode I dig into my original plans, their implosion, my failed (mostly) fitness journey, and the uncertain nature of what is to come.

05-15
35:24

Season 4, Episode 16: Nasubi's Prize Life

Alright gang, in our season finale we’re asking “can a man live on completion prizes alone?” The year is 1998. The place is Japan. An aspiring comedian by the name of Nasubi auditions to be on Denpa Shonen’s new TV show with the hopes of breaking into showbiz. Selected as the sole contestant, Nasubi is then taken to a small apartment, stripped naked and told that everything he needs to survive from this point on, must be won via magazine and radio contests. Oh, and if that wasn’t traumatic enough, millions of people at home will be watching on a weekly basis. Nasubi’s Prize Life is a story that is so ridiculous it shouldn’t be true. But it is. It’s a story that is cruel, compelling, grotesque, puzzling, and psychologically fascinating. A pretty fitting way to finish our fourth season then. If you're interested you can find Prize Life episodes below Nasubi Prize Life Compilation - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4lYc34HNSg Nasubi Prize Life Compilation - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsjX4Xoz6o0 If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/

08-04
01:02:13

Season 4, Episode 15: Tim Doyle and the Golden Ones - Part 2

Alright gang, this week we’re concluding our two part conversation with Tim Doyle. Not only are we getting a resolution to Tim’s encounter with the Angel of Death but Tim also digs into a variety of topics including the God frequency. Shifting from a 3rd dimensional consciousness to a 5th level consciousness. Egyptian gods, arcturians and a prayer which allegedly removes fears and other emotional parasites from your being. If any of this has tickled your brain and has left you wanting to dive deeper into this strange, yet undoubtedly curious rabbit hole, then you can learn more about Tim and the golden ones here. https://thepathtooneness.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/

07-28
53:46

Season 4, Episode 14: Tim Doyle and the Golden Ones - Part 1

Alright gang, this week in the first of a two part conversation, we’re talking to ordained metaphysical minister, reiki master, and conduit for the Golden Ones, Tim Doyle. In a very unique conversation that took place at my mums dining room table, I spoke to Tim about a number of things. His mission to spread the teachings of his celestial guides ‘The Golden Ones’. His ayahuasca experiences in Peru. His encounter with the angel of death. How, why, and when, we allegedly choose to come to earth. Karma. Reincarnation. Free will vs Determinism and so much more. It really is quite the conversation, and this is only the first part. Be sure to check out the concluding part next week. You can learn more about Tim and his teachings over at https://thepathtooneness.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/

07-21
54:23

Season 4, Episode 13: Social Anxiety and Introvert Strategy with Roxana

Alright gang, this week we’re talking Social Anxiety. In a fun and insightful chat with Introvert Strategist, Roxana, mastermind behind Honest Rox, we’re looking at introverted behaviour. Being comfortable with who you are and building upon that. Societal expectations. Exposure therapy. Vulnerability. Value. Growth and so much more. You can find more of the brilliant work Roxana is doing here https://www.honestrox.com/ And you can follow her here https://www.instagram.com/honestrox/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/

07-14
54:48

Season 4, Episode 12: Neurodiversity with Jessica Michaels

Alright gang, this week we’re taking a look at Neurodiversity. From common elements and executive decisions to spikey profiles and beyond, we’re digging into Neurodiversity in my chat with Neurodiverse Work Coach, Jessica Michaels. We also get into life before and after her own Autism diagnosis, how she helps to create a better work environment as well as addressing some commonplace stereotypes and assumptions. You can find more of Jessica’s work at https://coachjessicamichaels.com/ And you can follow her on https://www.instagram.com/neurodiverseworkcoach/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/

07-07
47:53

Season 4, Episode 11: Harvard Psilocybin Experiments

Alright gang, this week we’re finally getting round to tackling Timothy Leary. A Psychologist. An advocate for Psychedelics and free thinking. A provocateur and a counterculture icon. Cited as both “the most dangerous man in America” and a “hero of American consciousness” Leary has been, for decades, an interesting figure to say the least. But rather than dive into a biographical exploration of Leary, in this episode we’re going to be looking at two of the most infamous experiments attached to his name. The Concord Prison Experiment and The Good Friday Experiment. Two pivotal moments in psychedelic research that ask two distinct questions. Can drugs actually help with criminal rehabilitation and can they bring you closer to god? If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/

06-30
30:41

Season 4, Episode 10: Skydiving with Dr Kevin Payne

Alright gang, on this weeks podcast episode I’m joined by the truly inspirational Dr Kevin Payne. From being terrified of his own body to revelling in the perspective found in the church of altitude, Kevin’s story is really quite remarkable. After years of suffering from multiple sclerosis. Enduring personal loss. Trauma and emotional depletion, he gave himself one last chance. After using his academic background to rebuild himself and taking to the skies in order to live his life well, he’s now inspiring others to do the same. You can find Kevin’s book, podcast and all the other wonderful stuff he’s doing over at https://yourlifelivedwell.co/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/

06-23
01:00:33

Season 4, Episode 9: The Beatles Never Broke Up

Alright gang, this week we're diving into a Beatles album that was allegedly recovered from another world. It's a bizarre tale of dogs, inter dimensional travel, and purple ketchup. http://thebeatlesneverbrokeup.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/

06-16
47:16

Season 4, Episode 8: The Museum of Broken Relationships

Alright gang, this week we’re talking about a place that has left a permanent mark on my being, The Museum of Broken Relationships. Not just that, but I’m discussing the museum with it’s former director, the wonderful Alexis Hyde. During our conversation Alexis digs into how she got he job curating the museum. How the experience was a whole. The numerous everyday and extraordinary items that were displayed. The all too human stories that accompanied them and naturally we get into a variety of side topics such as empathy and the cathartic process of letting go. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Alexis and if you’ve enjoyed this episode (and there is no bloody reason why you shouldn’t have!) you can find more of Alexis here. Hyde or Practise Podcast https://anchor.fm/hyde-or-practise You can also dig deeper into the museum here. https://brokenships.com/ If you want to help support this show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/

06-02
01:05:28

Season 4, Episode 7: 2 Year Anniversary!

Alright gang, this week we’re taking a moment to celebrate a milestone. This week, Dimed Out celebrates it’s 2nd anniversary and to commemorate such a suprising landmark I’ve put together a good old fashioned compilation episode. Whether you’ve been with Dimed Out for a while or you’re new to this strange little adventure, this is a great episode to dive into as it stitches together a variety of archived clips that take you you through the origins, guests, topics, and developments over the last 2 years. To everyone who’s listened, participated, shared, told their grandparents about the podcast or just generally been supportive, a great big stinking thank you, from the bottom of my usually non-plussed northern heart. If you want to help support this show as we move forward into the future, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always help too and if you wan't to get in touch via social media, follow what's happening with future episodes, check out our merchandise including the album of music that was spawned from the podcast and well...whatever else, you can find links to all things 'Dimed Out' right here https://malfoster.carrd.co/

05-26
01:27:43

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