The Mostly Good Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nick Jones
Welcome to the mostly good podcast - my name is Nick Jones and I'll be your host. I created this podcast because I kept meeting people who said they were afraid of speaking their minds to family and friends. They were afraid they would be judged. So I thought, wouldn't it be great to have a podcast where we celebrated each others weirdness? Where we aren't afraid to discuss things, even if it make us uncomfortable. Throughout each episode, I will be interviewing people I find interesting, are experts in a given field, or I have learned a great deal from. I'll share personal stories and I commit to being open and honest with you - no pretending. We're going to talk about everything - no topic is off limits. Life is short my little weirdo's. Like the name of this podcast, life is mostly good even if the circumstances around us aren't. Without further ado, please enjoy the podcast that is mostly good.
In today's episode, Liz shares what it's like being a business owner and the culture she's cultivated within her businesses. She also opens up about some of her hardships + struggles earlier in her life (anxiety, eating disorders, losing a friend as a teen). There's also a fun little moment where she talks about the cease & desist letter she received from Wendy's (30 minutes into the episode).
Introduction 0:00 - 2:45
Meditation Practices / Self-Judgment 3:04 - 7:30
Letting Go Of Control 7:30 - 13:26
My View of Radical Kindness 13:30 - 17:13
Megan's Healing + Doing The Work 17:15 - 25:00
Parenting + Trauma 25:00 - 27:43
Intent Versus Impact 27:45 - 31:00
Patterns + Programming 31:00 - 35:24
Rebuilding After Divorce 35:30 - 43:35
Discovering Your Truth + Manifestation 43:35 - 50:38
Feeling Your Feelings 50:40 - 01:06:00
Does anyone read this part? For the rest of the episode we bounce around between manifestation, trauma, compassion, and meditation.
I wanted to start the new year off with a bang (pun intended) and bring you an episode that is exciting, interesting, and informative. Our guest today is Alice Little - she's a sex worker, intimacy educator, activist, and youtuber. You may already know her, as she's been featured on The Tim Ferriss Show, The Skinny Confidential Podcast, as well as Buzzfeed and Refinery29. She also happens to be the shortest legal sex worker in the United States, standing in at a cool height of 4'8" - hence the stage name, Alice Little.
HELL YEAH. It feels good to be back at it again (with the white vans). I married into the family of todays guest and she happens to also be a Vice Principal at a High School in my area. Of course we talked about our usual childhood dynamics and weird things we did, but we also dove into a discussion about imposter syndrome. More specifically, how Jen experiences this as a woman who is half white and half Hispanic (specifically Mexican). We also talked about barriers in the educational system, a teacher who made an impact in my life (shoutout to Mrs. Saltares), and how mindset matters. Do y'all even read these? Let's see. First person to comment on the instagram post for the episode today with the codeword "I would like to buy a hamburger please" gets $5. I'll Venmo you. On God.
Today's guest is kind of a big deal. He owns an incredible tattoo studio in town called The Butcher Tattoo and honestly, there's not a lot he can't do. He can paint, draw, design, and create mixed medium art. He's tattooed the likes of Portugal. The Man and created custom sneakers for Will Smith and Ed Lover, no big deal. Really, head over to Will Smith's instagram (April 2018). We start off talking about his childhood, how he was picked on and jumped for simply being different. Stitches were involved. On top of that, he shares two freaking funny stories about the woods and his childhood weirdness. We eventually dive into how Jimmy became a tattoo artist, creativity, and his values as an artist. Want more? Fine. He also answers some questions you guys sent in, the importance of being kind, and what he wants to be known for.
So a peaceful gay woman who happens to be vegan joins the military and decides to buy an airstream, save people from hearing loss, and travel the world. It sounds like a punchline to an old school joke, but what you read is anything but a joke. Our guest today is all of those things and more. What? That description isn't good enough for you? So needy. We also talk about how sometimes people can spend too much time managing perceptions rather than living or being their authentic selves. We share stories about our mutual diagnosis of anxiety, what we like about ourselves, and what we hope the future holds for us. So wash those hands, grab a snack, and enjoy this episode of The Mostly Good Podcast.
It's me again, your boo....The Mostly Good Podcast and today we're bringing you an incredible story about coming to terms with who you truly are. Meet Daniel - Daniel seemed to be your standard Christian man living in the south. He was leading worship every week, attending Bible studies, and eventually he had a fiancée who was just as committed to the church. But he had a secret...a secret that he was told to repress. What was his secret? The truth that Daniel was forced to hide was that he was and is a gay man. Flash forward and now he is married to the love of his life and he can proudly be who he has always been. In this episode, we dive into all of the above mentioned details as well as why we don't attend church anymore, Daniel reconnecting with his father later in life, the guilt we feel as a result of our anxiety, and how to process anger.
In case you're wondering about the recent "ads" I've been running, they are obviously not real. They are all off the cuff and we just freestyle them and go with it. With that being said, we will eventually move into sponsorships. If you're a business interested in partnering together, please visit our website at: www.themostlygoodpodcast.com
Today I get to introduce you to my new friend, Charlie Engelman. Charlie is the host and writer of the Emmy Award winning television show, Weird But True. You can watch the show now on Disney+ and his newest season comes out this August. Boy does this episode get SILLY. This might be the silliest episode you have heard so far. Mingling with all the silliness are some teachable moments. We talk about finding a balance between being yourself and the persona you have to portray on tv. We also dive in on the topics of cancel culture, Harry Potter, Tik Tok, childhood fears, and I even share a poop story. Who knew podcasting could be so much fun? Dive on in, the waters fine.
In the spirit of authenticity...and in saying what I'm about to say, I run the risk of you not listening to this episode, but please keep reading. In hindsight, I wish I had dug in deeper to Alexandra's story. I think she was vulnerable and shared part of her story and that we just scratched the surface of it in our conversation. After every episode, I always try to find ways of identifying better questions I could have asked. I think what we talk about is still valuable! We didn't just babble about nothing. There's some truth in here. I just wish I was able to slow down enough to listen better and see windows of opportunity to dig deeper. I think you're going to enjoy our conversation and in all likelihood, I'm just being too hard on myself (anxiety man here). Thank you so much for listening and I hope these conversations help!
Happy Pride Month and I hope these conversations encourage you to talk with the people in your life - whether you agree or disagree. The only way we can learn and grow is to be presented with new and differing ideas.
Not that it really needs to be said but in an effort to communicate clearly and to give no room for assumptions...supporting Black Lives Matter doesn't mean you have to hate cops. Making the assumption that all cops are bad is no different than assuming all Black people are criminals - both are wrong. Each person should be accountable for their own actions and not actions of a group. I think Guy would agree that we all need to love and respect one another and supporting Black Lives Matter doesn't mean you don't support anyone else.
Much love,
Nick
Admitting that racism exists and that white privilege exists doesn't mean that white people have never experienced pain, loss, or suffering. It means that we (white people) haven't typically experienced pain, loss, or suffering because we are white. In this lies the privilege. Our whiteness doesn't bring us pain...it usually brings us benefit of the doubt and success.
First off - I have to thank Christine for being so vulnerable and sharing her story. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to deal with, process, and share what she has been through. It's our hope that by sharing this difficult conversation, it will empower those who have had similar experiences and bring awareness to those who have not. There will be moments where we make light of certain situations - this isn't to say that either of us don't take this seriously. Sometimes you have to find the humor in the chaos to keep afloat. By no means do we think that schizophrenia or any other mental illness is funny. As someone who has Generalized Anxiety Disorder / Panic Attacks, I can tell you first hand how unfunny it is. But again, humor is often times the best medicine and it's how I choose to process through things. I hope our conversation inspires you to dialogue with the people in your life and to ask the hard questions.
With love,
The Mostly Good Podcast
For clarities sake, Jalen and I wanted to be clear that we hold nothing against those who are religious or consider themselves Christians. Your experience might not be our experience. Although we may not agree on who is really in charge upstairs, I hope we can all agree that the most important thing we can agree on is how we should treat people. None of what we discuss is to create controversy or to agitate others. It is simply to share our perspective and experience with you. With that being said, I hope you enjoy this absolutely fantastic episode of The Mostly Good Podcast.
If you don't like learning about people and want to dive right into the meat (or if you're vegan, tofu) - feel free to skip ahead to around 15 minutes. You do you boo - although I would suggest you listen to the whole thing so you can better connect with Lauren and go with us on this journey of a conversation.
Great...another podcast by a thirty year old white dude...just what we needed. I know, I know...but give me a chance and find out why this podcast is mostly good.