Existential Adventures with Scott Alfonso

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Kindness is not just a polite way of being, it is an integral part of what makes us human. In this episode we look at the science and the benefits of kindness not just for those who receive but for also for those who practice it.

It's a weird and challenging time we are all living through and like so many others I have been struggling to cope with the growing emotions I am experiencing with each day. In this episode I take a deep dive into anger and frustration offering up simple ways we can start to process and manage the…

S3xual and mental health are directly linked through a bidirectional relationship. Each one has the ability to impact the other with profound results. In this episode I am joined by s3xologist Gabriella, founder and facilitator of Empowered Intimacy, to explore the relationship between mental and s…

1 in 5 people over the age of 40 report living with chronic pain. This results in a susceptibility to a host of other mental health and cognitive issues for these individuals. In this episode we talk about how chronic pain can adversely impact the quality of a person's life and the ways they can co…

Mindfulness and meditative practices are a big part of the work I do in my own life and with my clients. One bit of consistent feedback I get from my clients after guided meditation is that they usually ask for a recording. This is just a short 15 min practice that can be done at the beginning or e…

This week on the pod I'm joined by special guest Shana Hussain as we talk about the importance of ritual in both personal, communal and cultural practice. Shana is a body work practitioner, shibari performer, and workshop facilitator. She draws on her cultural heritage and current practices to help…

Breaking down the evidence based benefits of authentic living and examining the ways we can foster this sense of authenticity in our lives.

Addiction is far more nuanced than the media may lead you to believe. In this episode I am joined by a special guest with lived experience in addiction and recovery who talks about what addiction really looks like for so many people.

This week I'm joined by former Olympic Athlete and silver medalist Rach Taylor. We talk about the pressures of competing on the world stage and learning to manage life in the aftermath of a professional sporting career.