The promise of the “American Dream” is that every person will have the chance to work hard so that they can attain the life they want. And while that “dream” may be different for different people, it typically involves a couple of key components. We generally want basic security, such as being able to live […]
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This week on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast we are talking with musician, singer and songwriter Tim McIlrath of the punk rock band Rise Against. Rise Against is known for being very outspoken on a range of social justice issues such as animal rights and environmentalism. And Rise Against has a new album out June 4th
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We are perpetually bombarded with the notion that everyone else in the world loves themselves. When we look at our social media sites, we are inundated with people smiling, enjoying their lives, doing amazing things in amazing places with amazing people. Even others’ sharing their relatively common life experiences – walking in a park, having
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One of the overwhelming aspects of struggling with mental illness such as depression or anxiety is that we do not know when or where another episode will hit. We can be feeling fine one day and then feel depressed and unable to get out of bed the next day. We can be relaxing as we
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Today on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast we are talking with Grammy Award winning musician, singer and songwriter Shawn Colvin. You may know Shawn from some of her hit songs such as “Sunny Came Home. And Shawn will be touring in 2022 to mark the 30th anniversary of her debut album Steady On. Now on a
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Impostor Syndrome generally refers to the persistent feeling of doubt that our achievements are justified and a reflection of our skills, talents and efforts. Rather we feel that we are frauds and that our success is somehow not earned. Unfortunately, we are susceptible to impostor syndrome in any and all areas of our lives. The
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I distinctly remember the first time I heard Paula Cole’s music and saw her perform. It was on a 1995 show called VH1 Duets in which she and Melissa Etheridge performed Cole’s song “Watch The Woman’s Hands.” It was a powerful performance of a great song. But what struck me was Cole’s hand movement as
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This week on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast we have Grammy Award winning musician, singer, songwriter and producer Paula Cole. You may know Paula from some of her greatest hits such as “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone” and “I Don’t Want To Wait.” And Paula has a new album out May 21st called American Quilt
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From the moment we are born, we are pressured to conform to the world around us. As a baby, we are essentially helpless and therefore at the mercy of others to take care of us. What we eat, how we dress, what we do, when we go to bed — everything is handed down from
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A strong sense of purpose appears to be one of the keys to a happier and healthier life. When we live a purpose-driven life, we not only are more likely to achieve our life goals, but also feel satisfied and fulfilled as we work to achieve them. We know who we are and are willing
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