Down The Rabbit Hole: Recent Episodes
Evelyn Viernes
Hi! Welcome to Down The Rabbit Hole. I’m your host, Evelyn Viernes. Here, I’ll be discussing all things deep, dark & metaphysical. I’ve always been drawn to the unknown. I find mystery to be beautiful and humbling - a reminder that there is much we don’t know about life. This podcast will cover many spiritual and philosophical topics, such as: lucid dreams, intuition, spirituality vs. religion, the possibility of life after death, reincarnation, and so on. I’m ready to get deep! Are you?
I woke up this morning greeted by vicious DMs accusing me of “not caring about the trans community” because I like Dave Chappelle. And I’m here to explain why this is complete bullshit. I go over many topics, including: a performance vs. a person, the flaws of humanity, anger vs. laughter (& how laughing makes you healthier), and how it is your ultimate responsibility to love yourself and find a way to be happy. It’s no one else’s fault if you’re unhappy with yourself. Everyone faces hate and judgement, so you must TRY to be happy. Loving yourself creates confidence. And confidence allows you to hear other people’s opinions without becoming malevolent. That’s all I want for you… happiness and confidence. Thanks for listening! Cheers.
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Down The Rabbit Hole. In this episode, I discuss how easy it is to lose yourself in this social media driven world. We’re constantly being pulled in different directions and being told to like or dislike certain things. But the truth is, how you feel is up to YOU. Not your friends, not your family - you. It’s up to you to discover who you are and how you wish to express yourself. Don’t lose your sense of self trying to please others. Put yourself first and enjoy your life. Also, enjoy my Cookie Story. I hope it puts a smile on your face.
Hello! Welcome back to Down The Rabbit Hole. In this episode, I explain how I feel about social media. Many people feel connected to others when they post online, but it makes me feel more DISCONNECTED. Nothing will ever replace face-to-face conversations or a hug after missing someone for a while. THOSE things make me feel connected. Social media can be fun, but I prefer to be in nature, with people I love, or learning something new. I’m genuinely curious as to how YOU feel about social media. It’s such a big part of our world so it’s good for us to think about it and question it. Thanks for tuning in. Stay curious.
In this episode, I discuss the key differences (and similarities) between spirituality and religion. I also tell a story about a time I witnessed a public display of disrespect (probably based on religious differences). Tune in and let me know what you think!
Ever notice how there are mirrors everywhere in public? Mirrors and... advertisements of gorgeous models? This isn’t a coincidence. Corporations WANT you to compare yourself to these models. Corporations want you to feel like you have to spend money in order to look like these models. And this is just ridiculous. First of all, our souls matter more than our physical appearance. Second of all, these seemingly perfect models have undergone HOURS of hair, makeup, photoshop and sometimes surgery in order to look a certain way. Please don’t be swayed by this pathetic attempt to induce self-hate. You are beautiful. And you are special. Once you realize this, everything will change. Listen to this episode of Down The Rabbit Hole to remind you that you are worthy of love and happiness.
We hear labels every day. “I’m a vegan. I’m a liberal. You’re crazy. You’re old-fashioned.” While labels can be helpful to some degree, they become destructive when we treat people poorly BECAUSE of the label we’ve given them. We often label people in an attempt to justify why we mistreat them. We see people as their label instead of seeing them as people. We’ve forgotten to communicate in hopes of UNDERSTANDING other human beings, and instead we communicate just to RESPOND. This is toxic. This will lead to hate, which leads to danger and death. If we do not become responsible for the way we interact with and treat others, we will (subconsciously, perhaps) add more hate to this world. And right now, all we need is love. Please, don’t let these labels divide us. We’re only human and we desperately need to connect with each other.
Hi! Welcome to Down The Rabbit Hole. In this episode, I dive deep into the life of German philosopher Immanuel Kant. (It’s his birthday, btw!) Kant wanted to discover how humans could be KIND and GOOD outside of strict, traditional religion. While he wasn’t religious himself, he respected religion as he’d seen it help his parents through turmoil and hardships. He knew that humans were prone to corruption, which is why he challenged people to use their intellect to govern their lives. This was HUGE, especially during the 17th century! Although Kant defined his time by its growing secularism, he also appreciated the importance of ethical behavior in religion. He sought to extract the goal of ethical behavior and implement it into daily life in a logical manner. Kant is basically the founder of the whole “treat others how you want to be treated” rule. I hope you enjoy learning about the life and teachings of Immanuel Kant.
Hey there! Welcome back to Down The Rabbit Hole. This episode is all about creating happiness from the INSIDE out. Modern society has conditioned us to believe that healing occurs from the outside in. “Buy a car. That’ll make you happy. Get married and have kids. Then you MUST be happy!” But the truth is, we will only create happiness once we’ve taken the time to get to know ourselves on a deep, intimate level. Only then can we follow our passions and live authentically. Do you want to be happier? Then listen to this episode and don’t forget to live INSIDE OUT.
Hello! Welcome back to Down The Rabbit Hole. This episode is all about comedy. I start off by examining the evolution of comedy, and understanding how it transformed into the performance art it is today. I ponder these questions: What IS comedy? Is stand-up comedy just about making people laugh? Or is it something more? I explain how intuition is crucial - not just in comedy, but in philosophy and spirituality as well. This episode covers a lot about humor and free-thinking. I hope you learn something from it, or at least laugh a couple times. Thank you for your support! Shoutout to slate.com for the amazing article: ‘Who invented stand-up? The origins of a peculiarly American form of comedy.’
Hi there! Welcome back. In this episode I delve deep into what it means to be human: the good, the bad and the ugly. I explain how to be a spiritual alchemist by combing the negative aspects of your life with the positivity within you in order to create something amazing. Something uniquely yours. THIS is magic. Your magic. And no one can take that away from you. Once you learn that magic does exist, you’ll have the rest of your life to play with it. Have fun, and, as always, be good. This world needs you.
Hello everyone! This episode of Down The Rabbit Hole is BIG. You’re not gonna want to miss this. I talk about manifestation and the importance of having a clear vision, good intentions and confidence. I also share the secret to getting what you want. And it’s simple. So simple, yet most people are completely oblivious to it. I share some powerful quotes that explain manifestation really well. And I talk about how the universe works, and how powerful our minds are. I hope you enjoy! Thanks so much for listening.
This episode is all about social media, and how most of us use it in a detrimental way. I talk about comparison culture, and how social media makes us feel inadequate and worth less than others. I also explain how social media can be harmful to spiritual growth. But, if we’re willing to take responsibility for how and when we use social media, we can truly change the world for the better. Are you with me?
Hello and welcome back! In this special episode of Down The Rabbit Hole, I let the universe talk through me! I cover many different topics from schemas to the spirituality of The Truman Show, to the power of simplicity and more. I even ponder whether or not we live in a simulation. This episode is a lot of fun and poses many mind-bending questions. Are you ready to get deep?
In this episode, I discuss the key differences between jobs and careers, and talk about when it might be time to aim for a career rather than a job. I explain how to find and follow your passion, and why it’s so important to live a life that you love. I talk about my past and how I was unhappy with my life. Eventually, I worked up the courage to make a change, and now I’m living the life of my dreams: sharing my voice with the world and making a difference. Do YOU love what you’re doing? Are you living the life you want to be living?
Do you suffer from severe anxiety? If you answered ‘yes’ to that question you are NOT alone. In this episode, I discuss my experience with anxiety and how it affects me creatively, physically and mentally. I also share the silver lining of anxiety and how you can grow stronger from it. I want you to know that you are more than your anxiety! As long as you have the right mindset, you can get through whatever you’re experiencing. I reveal various coping mechanisms in this episode, but the ultimate goal is healing. Thanks for tuning in!
Hello! In this episode of Down The Rabbit Hole I discuss lucid dreams. What are they? How do they work? What do they mean? Even more curious, I examine the similarities between dreams and death, and contemplate whether or not lucid dreams prove we have souls. This podcast episode is meant to make us question our idea of reality. Are we just physical bodies or are we something more? Tune in to find out what I think!
Hi everyone! Thanks for tuning in. I’m your host, Evelyn Viernes, and this is the second episode of Down The Rabbit Hole. Today I discuss the importance of forgiveness and why you must forgive in order to be successful. I also explain why it’s important to experience YOUR OWN spiritual growth and not just the growth society allows you to experience. Send your spiritual inquiries my way. I’m here to inspire others to open their minds and live curiously.
Are you looking to explore your spirituality and become more in touch with your true self? Great! Take a seat and get comfortable. In this episode, I’ll be introducing my new podcast, Down The Rabbit Hole, and explaining how I got into spirituality. My mission is to inspire curiosity and to help us reconnect with ourselves and with nature. Are you ready? Let’s get metaphysical.