Society & Culture Episodes
Gut Check: Bridgette Ugarte on Body Image & Social Media
Can your mind reshape your body image? 🤔 Bridgette Ugarte shares her journey to self-acceptance and overcoming insecurities. Discover the power of human connection! 00:00 The Gut-Brain Connection 01:57 Meet Bridgette Ugarte 03:14 Bridgette’s Early Life 07:32 Navigating Cultural Changes 11:4…
From Shadows to Light: Rediscovering Wholeness Through Deep Connectio…
This episode explores the power of deep human connection in healing, as seen through TJ Woodward’s journey from despair to helping others unlock their potential. From a loving childhood to emotional withdrawal and substance use, TJ’s story highlights the challenges of sobriety, the struggle for sel…
Breaking the Chains: Linea Johnson’s Path from Stigma to Mental Healt…
The episode explores misconceptions about mental illness, particularly the false link to violence, which limits access to support. Mental health advocate and author **Linea Johnson** shares her experiences, including hospitalizations for suicidal ideation and psychosis, and highlights the power of …
Epic Beats and Mindful Rhythms: Vo Williams’ Journey Through Art, Mus…
In Season 3, Episode 1 of the **Alter’d Life Podcast**, artist and musician **Vo Williams** shares his journey in creating “epic hip hop,” a unique genre blending orchestral rock and hip hop, often featured in film trailers. Influenced by **Hans Zimmer** and **Jay-Z**, Vo describes his music as a m…