uneven D E Foster

Sitting on the back porch with Murphy as we contemplate the now and the not yet now. Mindfulness (focusing on the present) is a very useful tool for managing anxiety and depression. That being said, having something to look forward has its own rewards too.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 on the porch / summer is here
0:00:38 struggling lately
0:01:12 three eggs and a bran muffin
0:01:42 another emotional release
0:03:27 tomorrow, things will be better
0:03:47 intro
0:04:13 a bit about murphy
0:05:04 cleaning off the patio
0:05:34 sports car revving
0:06:18 balancing present and future
0:07:34 mindfulness and being in the now
0:08:22 the future / looking forward to things
0:10:01 powering through, beneficial life changes
0:11:14 tomorrow thinking has its benefits too
0:12:29 balancing now and future
0:13:01 not all my ideas are gems
0:13:31 we all need someone who cares
0:14:35 signing off


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Every now and then we get overwhelmed with negative events. When that happens, when it seems as if the fates are against us, we need to find something hopeful to lift us up. Join me on my morning walk as we seek that light together.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 a morning walk with the birds
0:01:08 negativity overwhelm
0:03:02 finding a balance and connection
0:03:45 not everyone feels good most of the time
0:04:24 fear, anxiety, and new nerve pain
0:08:08 the anxiety of medical confusion
0:10:01 the blessing in caring for another
0:10:59 mindset matters
0:12:35 taking a walk in nature
0:13:19 life is good and bad, as intended
0:15:09 finding our own hope
0:18:09 my faith helps me at times
0:19:48 golf cart traffic jam
0:20:49 lost in a tangent
0:21:32 i don’t have the answers
0:23:54 we have to believe in the long game
0:25:42 hope & mindfulness
0:27:17 my benzo experience is rare
0:28:04 a dose of resilience
0:29:38 time to head back to the family
0:30:23 in closing


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
— LOCATION: Longmont, Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Relationships seem harder today than perhaps any other time in history. What does it take to find that special someone? And even more so, to keep that relationship going? I may not have the answers, but it should be a good discussion.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 intro
0:00:31 in the basement
0:01:10 health complications with father-in-law
0:01:59 what have i learned about marriage
0:03:13 we’re designed to have a partner
0:04:01 picking the right partner
0:04:45 dating & getting married later
0:05:57 how I met my wife
0:10:18 how do you find that connection?
0:10:42 not having kids
0:11:49 what keeps a relationship going?
0:12:05 a witness to your life
0:13:38 trust & jealousy
0:15:43 what happened to ”love”?
0:17:45 men vs. women
0:19:07 dating in the 80s vs. now
0:20:41 communication differences
0:24:18 3rd rail topics
0:25:06 we are different for a reason
0:28:18 complaining about your spouse
0:29:12 most of us want that someone
0:29:58 if it was easy, it wouldn’t be meaningful
0:30:58 comfort and support during the dark times
0:35:29 episode 50 of uneven
0:37:01 the epidemic of lonliness
0:37:14 episode 50 of uneven
0:38:33 in closing


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Thursday, May 23, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

We are more informed today than ever in human history — and equally so, more terrified. We don’t know who to trust, what to believe, or where to turn. This state of instability leaves us fearful and anxious, desperately seeking answers and calm.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 I’ve been lost lately
0:01:55 still about anxiety
0:02:22 anxiety and generations
0:04:13 this struggle is different
0:05:34 eroding freedoms
0:07:31 loss of trust
0:08:05 integrity in journalism
0:09:04 and then there’s big pharma
0:11:13 no studies of long-term drug effects
0:13:41 money corrupts
0:14:11 back to our loss of trust
0:16:02 ai will throw fuel on the flame
0:17:05 world conflicts / climate change
0:18:53 internet vs. real life
0:21:07 human evolution vs. technological change
0:22:57 desperately seeking objective news
0:25:05 doomsday news
0:26:00 my middle core
0:27:04 life was better before?
0:27:53 my values were forged in the 80s
0:29:05 today vs. past, which is harder?
0:31:00 tune out for a bit
0:32:20 taking a break / simple pleasures
0:33:16 real world, nature, & gratitudes
0:36:20 i may have rambled a bit again
0:38:08 in closing


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Enjoy this relaxing, guided meditation on the beach with ocean waves and the distant song of native birds. This is the first of our meditations on this channel, and I hope you like it.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 meditation intro
0:00:57 3 deep breaths
0:02:08 picture a beach
0:02:39 no worries
0:03:25 releasing the stress
0:04:40 easing back into the world


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Tuesday, May 7, 2024


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

When it comes to meditation, there are a lot of obstacles. Lack of time. Lack of dedication. Lack of success. While it may not be for everyone, meditation does have a proven track record in managing anxiety — and it only takes 5 minutes to give it a try.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 why meditation is not for me
0:00:55 you don’t have to be good at it
0:01:21 perfectionism in meditation
0:01:53 mindfulness of the moment
0:03:01 religious implications
0:04:03 meditation sources
0:04:49 standard breathing meditation
0:05:13 the 5-minute meditation
0:07:08 meditating anywhere
0:07:50 a daily 5-minute meditation
0:08:46 in closing


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).