The pandemic has left many of us feeling isolated and alone. We may have gotten sick, lost someone close to us, or experienced financial hardship. And to reduce the risk of getting Covid-19, the usual ways that we used to interact with loved ones, friends and co-workers have been shut down or severely limited. The …
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Many of us strive to live a “purpose-driven” life. We want to feel that we understand why we were put on this planet, and try to live our lives in ways that fulfill that purpose. If we do in fact lead a purpose-driven life, we can feel fulfilled and satisfied in knowing both who we …
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This week on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast, we talk with musician, vocalist and songwriter William Duvall. Many people know Duvall as a member of the legendary rock band Alice in Chains. Duvall has been in the band for over a decade, during which time they put out albums such as Black Gives Way To Blue, The …
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Like the words “addict,” “gangster” “radical” or “warrior,” the term “rebel” seems to get thrown around quite a bit in our everyday lingo. The technical definition of the term refers to someone who stands in direct opposition to authority such as a government. This opposition is often violent as a rebel may have the intent …
“I’m nervous I think it’s time to believe But I’m nervous That the answer’s right in front of me” From “Nervous” by While She Sleeps (featuring Simon Neil) At the core of humanistic therapy is the notion that every individual deserves to live with dignity and to experience unconditional positive regard – that they have worth and value regardless …
“When the sun burns out will it all be worth it? Will the stars fall down into you? No one knows” From “You Are All You Need” by While She Sleeps What’s up Hardcore Humans! Today on the Hardcore Humanism Podcast we are talking with Sean Long – guitarist and founding member of the metalcore …
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We hate being “sick.” When we have a cold or the flu it feels horrible. We often have low energy, feel the need to sleep a great deal and lose our appetite. It’s much more difficult to concentrate or to enjoy the things that usually bring us pleasure. Even doing basic tasks such as showering can …
My first introduction to the term “ill” in the context of Hip Hop was Run-DMC’s 1986 song “You Be Illin.” The meaning felt quite negative – the song recounts the mishaps of an individual who stumbles from one socially inappropriate event to the next. Soon after the release of that song, Beastie Boys released the …
Today on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast we talk with Hip Hop artist Hopsin. As an artist he has written, performed, and produced many singles, mixtapes and albums, including the “Ill Mind of Hopsin” song and video series. Hopsin is also the founder of the record label and merch line Undercover Prodigy. During this conversation, we …
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What is an emotional investment? An emotional investment is when we focus our emotions – in the form of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors – into anything that we hope over time will help us grow and sustain our emotional well-being. “Emotional Investing” can be distinguished from “Emotional Spending” in that emotional spending is when …
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