Natter with Neil: Recent Episodes
Neil D'Souza
Conversations around some of the writing I've done in the past as well as other topics that range from carefree to crucial.
It's so important to understand our progress and find ways to maintain it in a positive direction. This podcast has helped me progress in a lot of ways and I hope it does the same for those listening.
Reflection is an important part of understanding, accepting and evolving ourselves. It helps us take into account our journey and where it may lead us especially for anyone that identifies as LGBTQIA+.
It's important to know when to share our opinions especially when we know they can be hurtful without being constructive or well informed. LGBTQIA+ people are offered a lot of unsolicited and hateful opinions that make it harder to live our true selves and feel welcomed.
We've all been confused about some aspect or decision in our lives but what happens when that confusion makes you question who you inherently are? LGBTQIA+ folks experience this type of confusion at least once in our lives and I share how it affected me.
We all choose various ways to express ourselves but the freedom of expression is not always equally extended to everyone. Especially for the LGBTQIA+ community, expression is an important way to convey identity and build connections.
We are all on a path of discovery throughout life but what about when we discover something that seems fundamentally different from people around us? Most LGBTQIA+ individuals have had a discovery like this so let us talk about it.
What gives life meaning? What do different phases of our life mean and how do we make the most of them if we're lucky enough to live it?
A element of stability and growth but also our planet. What does it mean with regards to our emotions or lives nd do we give it the importance it so rightly deserves?
Water is essential to our survival which makes it powerful and that power can be felt even more in the storms and the waves yet it can also symbolize peace and tranquility. Do we truly respect this element and fathom its immensity?
Air is something we all need and feel everywhere which connects us, yet everyone experiences it uniquely. It is reactionary and transitional which makes it the ideal element for change.
Fire is integral in our lives and linked to so many things both physical and emotional. Let me take you on a journey exploring this element as an analogy.
Passion tends to give our life purpose so we must maintain it even if it relies on inspiration to truly fuel it.
Music can lift our soul and capture the emotions that we cannot voice. It brings us together and can hold a special place in our heart and lives. Support the people who create it especially when their stories may not always get heard.
Friends play a complicated but important role in our lives especially when it comes to honing our skills of listening and being heard.
Mothers play an important role in our lives that we must appreciate but it is also vital to recognize who they are outside motherhood and the history that shapes them.
They say context is king and that holds very true in the current world of information exchange but perspective also greatly affects the context of content. It is important for us to balance the two with anything we consume.
Games can be a great way to learn new skills and socialize these days but we need to remember to engage in moderation and disassociate them from reality.
Companionship can come in many forms, it is important to recognize, value and nurture all of them.
Confidence is an important foundation for our identity yet it may not always be easy to lay and keep in moderation.
Food is essential for all of us to survive but my relationship with it has changed over time to become more than just sustenance.
There are times we believe a reality that does not exist. Now more than ever it is important to ground ourself in reality so we can create the positive changes needed.
Exploring ourselves and our surroundings is an essential part of living life to the fullest.
It's a new year and that means change but do we really understand and embrace all change in our lives?
There has sadly been a lot of death this year but what is sadder is that a decent number was due to violence and most of it senseless. How are we going to ensure things actually improve as we move forward?
Do we know when we have developed a double standard? What do we need to do to address it?
Desires are part of the human experience. Are you aware of your desires and how you address them?
Distance has played a big role in my life. Have you experienced distance in some way and how have you felt about it?
Hope is so important for us to change. When was the last time you let yourself hope for something?
What are the two sides of the friendzone coin! How do we better understand and deal with them?
Exploring humorous aspects of different things. Make this episode more entertaining by taking a shot everytime I say the word 'fun'.
Assault is a complicated issue and we need to discuss it more. What's the best way to do that? How do we view jokes about sensitive issues and their victims? TW: Episode covers issues of assault.
How does innocence help us understand our world and why is it important to make sure we retain some part of it through life?
What would a candle's story be and does looking at that perspective help appreciate our lives more fully?
Saying hello and going over the oldest post I have on my WordPress blog of the same name.