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Bryan and Nick welcome Karen Vander Molen to talk about Justice. Karen is the President of Building Entrepreneurs for Success in Tennessee (BEST). BEST is designed to provide opportunities for personal development and transformation, then teach business and entrepreneurial skills to better equip individuals for successful reentry into the community after incarceration and reduce recidivism. That's a mouthful, but suffice it to say hat Karen is working with people that have found themselves imprisoned for one reason or another so that they can break the cycle and not end up in prison again once they are released. The topic at hand? What is justice?Wanna tell us something? helpyourself@brynic.comShow Notes and Links:Building Entrepreneurs for Success in Tennessee Karen Vander Molen on LinkedInT-OP Poke BowlLiquid Death - Mango Chainsaw

Bryan and Nick begin their 'what is' series by tackling a big one... What is beauty? Is it just how something looks? They explore how beauty has changed over time and if there is a difference between being beautiful and being "hot". Also, has Tinder and other things pushed us into a weird area where all we focus on is how someone looks?What other 'what is' topics do you want to hear? Are Bryan and Nick terrible as podcast hosts? helpyourself@brynic.comShow notes and links:Tattooed Chef Enchilada BowlBlue Plate Spicy Cilantro SauceWhat is Beauty? And What's Your Definition of Beauty?By Segun Garuba-Okelarin13 Photos of the 'ideal woman's body' from the 1600s to nowBryan's Beverage Corner:Shaka Tea - Mango HibiscusRise Brewing Co. Oat Milk Vanilla Nitro Cold Brew Coffee (that's a mouthful literally and figuratively)

Traditionally, Bryan and Nick talk about philosophy on their podcast. This episode is where they talk about why traditions continue, how they form, and are they important (if so, why?). Traditions aren't necessary, but they certainly serve a purpose. But what purpose is that? Also, how are new traditions formed? They talk about all these things and more. Listen to this episode and all your wildest dreams will come true... :-)Show Notes and Links:Tokyo Treat - Foreign Foods Subscription BoxBryan's Ramen AdventureHeavenly HunksBryan's Beverage Corner100 CoconutsCoca-Cola with Coffee (Vanilla)

Bryan and Nick are really peeved... just kidding, but they do want to explore pet peeves in this episode. Everyone has them, right? Why do we get so annoyed at the little things that other people do? What do your pet peeves say about you? Listen to hear Bryan go on and on and Nick saying, "Get to the point!" :-)What do you think? Do Bryan and Nick trigger any of your pet peeves? If so, drop them a line... helpyourself@brynic.com.Show Links:The Monkey Grape vs. Cucumber StudyHard Mountain DewThe Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom -  Don Miguel RuizBeecher's "World's Best" Mac & CheesePetey's Famous Original Bing Cherry Energy DrinkStarbuck's Nitro Cold Brew

Bryan and Nick record live in an actual Toastmasters meeting. They thought it was going to be released on April 28th, but they messed that up. It's being released now...It's sort of meta, but it is about the "nuts and bolts of podcasting". Bryan and Nick are more nuts than they are bolts, but they shared their trials and tribulations of beginning a podcast. They are by no means experts, but they have overcome some of the things necessary to consistently publish a podcast (that's something, right?).Drop them a line! helpyourself@brynic.comLinks:Fox's Donut Den

Bryan and Nick convinced some people to come and talk with them once again and they're so thankful for it. Lynn Blake and Michelle Holden gave an educational session at their Toastmasters meeting a few weeks back entitled "New Year, New Career" and it spurred Bryan and Nick to get them to come on and talk about the pandemic and the, so called, "Great Resignation" that is occurring. Of course, they also had the obligatory discussion about food!!You can contact Lynn through her LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-blake and Michelle at her website www.thierforce.net or via email at holden@thierforce.net.Links and other show notes:IkigaiThe 20 Minute Networking MeetingThe Icarus Deception - Seth GodinDrive - Daniel PinkSweet Earth - Curry TigerFocusAidStarbucks  Nitro Cold Brew

In this episode Bryan and Nick discuss cancel culture and try to make sense of it. Whether it's the changing times or why someone is getting cancelled (that's 2 'L's) it is hard to figure out why it happens the way that it does.Drop them a line... helpyourself@brynic.comLinks:Eat Fresco - Italian Style Chicken MarsalaPhocus - Peach Energizing Sparkling WaterTazo Teas - Glazed Lemon LoafGold Peak - Unsweetened TeaHormel Chili

Bryan and Nick try to communicate how communication happens... :-) In a world filled with many, many ways to communicate, are we getting our message across? In this episode, Bryan and Nick talk about communication with others and communication with yourself. Also, what happens if you needed to communicate a message to people 100,000 years into the future. How would you do that? Email Bryan and Nick -- helpyourself@brynic.comLinks:Sweet Earth - Butter Chick'nPowerade Power WaterVita Coco - Coconut Water with PineappleThe Achievement HabitWhat If? Podcast - What if you had to send a message 100,000 years into the future?Into Eternity Documentary

In this episode, Bryan and Nick try to figure out beliefs. How are beliefs formed? What creates your world paradigm (the 'g' is silent)? What if you were locked in a cave your whole life and couldn't turn your head? (Thanks Plato!) They explore this stuff and more... Listen to find out what.Links forthcoming...

Bryan and Nick are back from their holiday break and talking about why we sometimes feel sad after the holidays are over. Also, why do we sometimes have unpleasant or unwelcome thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere? Does the video game Grand Theft Auto have anything to do with it? Of course, they also talk about their food and drink at the same time. Drop them a note... helpyourself@brynic.comShow resources and links:Understanding Post Holiday Depression and BluesField Roast - Chili Mac 'n ChaoTazo Glazed Lemon Loaf TeaBubly Bounce Triple Berry Caffeinated Sparkling WaterMadhāva Organic Light SyrupJohn Acuff - Soundtracks

Bryan and Nick have a special guest on this episode... She's the one that cooks Nick all of his delicious food (and has cooked for Bryan too on occasion), Dorey Nolan! She's finally got on the show! It's a good thing that she decided to join us for this episode, because it is a subject that is near and dear to her heart, pets! They talk about pets and why we like to have pets. What do pets do for us and what do we do for them? The therapeutic nature of pets is also discussed. Do you want to tell Bryan and Nick about your 'pet' peeves about the show? Email them... helpyourself@brynic.com 

In this episode, Bryan and Nick do a re-do of their previous 3 episodes about New Year's resolutions. They talk a little about food, a little about making resolutions, a little about keeping resolutions, and then a little about (re)making resolutions when you abandon the previous resolutions. Whew...that was a lot. If you want to make resolutions, or more importantly, set goals at any time of the year, this episode is for you. Hopefully there is something helpful in it for you.References and Resources:Red's Organic Cheese Quesadilla BurritoRed's All Natural FoodsStarbucksBryan's Beverage Corner ("BBC")Shamrock Farms Rockin' Protein BuilderLemon PerfectLiquid Death

Bryan and Nick have Marshall Couch back on for a third time (the first 3 time guest!) and they have a discussion of minimalism. What is it to be minimalistic? What would drive someone to live this way? What prevents people (Bryan) from getting rid of their possessions? All of this and the ubiquitous food discussion. Bryan creates a new segment called Bryan's Beverage Corner ("BBC") and he's sure that BBC isn't being used by anything else... Also, Bryan, Nick, and Marshall mix up KonMari with Minimalism.  It would't be a good Help Yourself! if we didn't have some mix ups, right? ;-)Drop us a line to tell us what you think... helpyourself@brynic.comReferences and Sources: Marie Kondo - KonMariJohn Acuff - SoundtracksField Roast - Mac 'n ChaoZevia Organic TeaO2 Recovery DrinkBuffalo Wild Wings

In another episode that is in the personality assessment arena, Bryan and Nick dive into Clifton Strength Finder. It is just more insight into why Bryan and Nick are the kooky individuals that they are. We do find out that Bryan and Nick are connected  by the "Connectedness" strength, but that's about it.If you want to go take the test to find out what your strengths are, you can click here and you will be taken to the assessment tests. We would love to hear what your strengths are and whether you think the test accurately assessed your strengths or not. Drop us a line and share with us... helpyourself@brynic.com.Show resources:The History of CliftonStrengthsList of the 34 CliftonStrengths

Burnout is like Life... It's a (edit: female dog). What is burnout? Isn't it just stress? Not exactly. Bryan and Nick explore their own struggles with burnout, stress, and stress eating desserts... They're not talking about "stress eating".  Bryan & Nick stress eating desserts as a great coping mechanism. Just kidding... sort of. They talk about the difference between burnout and stress, what they consider healthy coping mechanisms for each. Fun fact: they're NOT doctors. Another fun fact: they're NOT psychologists. Laugh & learn with Bryan & Nick! If you want to laugh with them (or at them) send an email to helpyourself@brynic.com... References:Burnout Prevention and Treatment

This is the 1 year anniversary episode of Bryan and Nick talking about all of the things they like to talk about. They have learned a lot about podcasting, but also about accomplishing things and self-improvement. In this episode, they share some of those things with you in hopes that you can take some of them and use them to accomplish something you want to accomplish. All that being said... you should email them at helpyourself@brynic.com to let them know (1) that you're listening, (2) what they could be doing better, and (3) what subjects and/or topics you might like them to talk about.Thanks for listening! 

In another episode of the series about fears, Bryan and Nick  talk about the fear of positive things. Fear of success is one of those fears, fear of health, fear of love, etc. How many times have you thought that you wanted something, but just weren't able to bring yourself to do anything to accomplish it? Well, you may have a fear of negative consequences of the achievement of that goal, but you may also be afraid of the positive things that could come out of the achievement of that goal.Send Bryan and Nick some email (good, bad, or ugly) at helpyourself@brynic.com and make their fears come true... :-) Sources and References:The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathanial BrandenWhat are the six pillars of self-esteem?

It's the first time that Bryan and Nick have had a guest back for the second time. Ed Zinkiewicz joins Bryan and Nick to discuss a topic he's passionate about, fears of aging. All of the fears that come along with it like fear of becoming a burden, fear of running out of money, fear of loss of mobility, or fear of loss of independence. Ed has devoted his life to assisting people with the changes that can occur in life after retirement. In fact, Ed and Bryan have partnered in providing webinars that give valuable information that can help to quell some of those fears. You can get in contact with Ed at www.retirementkickstart.com and if you go to www.retirementkickstart.com/aging  you can sign up for the webinar if you'd like. Also, if you would like to share any thoughts with Bryan and Nick, you can email them at helpyourself@brynic.com and they will be delighted to hear from you!

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia? Glossophobia? What are these things? Bryan and Nick really wanted to dive into the subject of phobias. Not only because they were really curious, but they thought you would be too! What causes them? How do you treat them? There are so many different kinds that this episode just scratches the surface (sorry if you have Amychophobia).Here's some of the sources that they used in the episode if you're curious and want to learn more.List of PhobiasOverview of PhobiasThe Truth About PhobiasHow to Prounouce HippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobiaOvercoming GlossophobiaBryan's BBQ Burrito from Stroud's BBQWhisky Fire BBQBryan and Nick would love to hear from you! It could be that you want to share a topic suggestion with them or tell them they need to improve their podcast greatly. If you have phobia, share your experience with them! (HelpYourself@brynic.com)

What?!? A two-parter?! Bryan, Nick, and listener-turned-guest Marshall Couch continue the conversation... Apparently, there are plenty of idiots to talk about... I mean, talk around. In this episode they try to take it a little further and see why some people are so confident that they know things, when they so clearly don't. Also, who's actually doing the work in society? Of course, there are principles and phenomena which give some great fodder for discussion. Maybe the real idiots are the friends we made along the way.You know you want to email them... Send something to helpyourself@brynic.com and they will tell you why you're both right. (Nobody's REALLY ever wrong, you know?)