Check out the collection of fidgets Team Shiny loves! We gotta be able to handle hearing people talk about us, even when it's triggering and hard, because it can ultimately show us where the work is. And maybe you can be an expert on soething without having it yourself (like ADHD) but perhaps it requires a sense of curiosity, empathy, or some kind of introspection that recpognizes your lane, your scope, and your own biases? From anthropology and sociology to X-Men and who is Magneto and

For most young people, their first drink isn’t about getting drunk — it’s about feeling like they belong. When we see it through that lens, the whole conversation changes. In this episode, I talk with therapeutic consultant Joanna Lilly about what’s really driving early drinking — identity, belonging, and pressure to fit in. We talk about how experimentation can start early, what signs can signal something more serious, and why giving young people realistic options, like a simple 90-day

Today we have Dewey S, a chronic inebrist from Cleveland Ohio, he is one of the first 100 members of AA. Dewey is speaking in Modesto California in January of 1969 at an unknown event. The quality of this recording is excellent, it cleaned up very well. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or

Episode Title: Relaxing Rain Sounds: City Park StormDescription: In this episode of "Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain," find yourself seated on a quiet park bench as a sudden storm rolls through the city. The rain begins as a soft patter on leaves and pavement, builds into a steady curtain against lamp posts and sidewalks, then fades to a gentle hush. Between distant thunder rumbles and the soft whisper of wind through branches, the urban world slows — traffic becomes a muted

Episode Title: Relaxing Visuals for Sleep: Neon Reflections in PuddlesDescription: In this episode of "Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain," sink into a slow, dreamy night where city lights melt into glowing trails on wet pavement. Close your eyes and picture rain-soaked streets, puddles catching neon signs, and soft ripples that turn bright colors into gentle motion. The steady sound of rain blends with distant traffic and a hushed urban hum, creating a calm soundscape that guides you

Episode Title: Rain Sounds for Sleeping: Warm Lamp RainDescription: Sink into a gentle cocoon of warmth with this episode of "Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain." Imagine a quiet room lit by a soft, amber lamp while a steady, warm rain taps and patters outside the window. The soundscape blends close, intimate raindrops with a distant, steady drizzle—perfect for easing tension, slowing your breath, and guiding you toward sleep or deep relaxation.Let your mind picture cozy textures: a

Episode Title: ASMR Personal Attention Sleep: Calm Breaths and RainDescription: Sink into a gentle, restorative sleep with this intimate ASMR episode of "Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain." Soft, personal attention cues guide you through calming breathwork while steady rainfall creates a soothing background. Imagine a caring presence nearby — speaking softly, offering reassurance, and helping you release tension with each exhale. The rain’s steady rhythm blends with whispered prompts

Episode Title: ASMR Sounds for Sleep: Umbrella FootstepsDescription: In this episode of "Thunderstorm: Sleep and Relax in the Rain," settle in as gentle footsteps glide across wet pavement beneath the soft patter of rain and the sheltered hush of an umbrella. Close your eyes and imagine walking slowly down a quiet street at dusk — each step cushioned by puddles, the umbrella brushing raindrops into steady, soothing rhythms. The scene is intimate and calm: distant streetlights shimmer on

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