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Topic: LonelinessThis topic is so big we had to have 4 hosts and 3 episodes to cover it.Along with Kai and Deb, Callie Wright of the Gaytheist Manifesto and Rachel Nanon Brown of Atheists on Air, we have a discussion about the topic of Loneliness.Choosing your circles......Hiding struggles......Being real with yourself.....Is there a "right" way.....And much, much more.......If you want to support us head on over to our Patreon page.Resources Used for the Show:http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-roots-of-loneliness/0005953http://www.psychologistanywhereanytime.com/relationships_psychologist/psychologist_loneliness.htmhttp://www.anxietycare.org.uk/docs/fear_of_being_alone.asphttp://psychology.about.com/od/psychotherapy/a/loneliness.htmhttp://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2008/11/12/why-loneliness-is-bad-for-your-healthhttp://www.livescience.com/18800-loneliness-health-problems.htmlhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200308/the-dangers-lonelinesshttp://www.enotalone.com/health/19366.html

Topic: LonelinessThis topic is so big we had to have 4 hosts and 3 episodes to cover it.Along with Kai and Deb, Callie Wright of the Gaytheist Manifesto and Rachel Nanon Brown of Atheists on Air, we have a discussion about the topic of Loneliness.Should we change to save others?Callie's Diary Story....Allowances for who you are...Journey to being okay with yourself....And much, much more.......If you want to support us head on over to our Patreon page.Resources Used for the Show:http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-roots-of-loneliness/0005953http://www.psychologistanywhereanytime.com/relationships_psychologist/psychologist_loneliness.htmhttp://www.anxietycare.org.uk/docs/fear_of_being_alone.asphttp://psychology.about.com/od/psychotherapy/a/loneliness.htmhttp://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2008/11/12/why-loneliness-is-bad-for-your-healthhttp://www.livescience.com/18800-loneliness-health-problems.htmlhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200308/the-dangers-lonelinesshttp://www.enotalone.com/health/19366.html

Topic: LonelinessThis topic is so big we had to have 4 hosts and 3 episodes to cover it.Along with Kai and Deb, Callie Wright of the Gaytheist Manifesto and Rachel Nanon Brown of Atheists on Air, we have a discussion about the topic of Loneliness.Why we feel it?How anxiety depression are related to it.Whether or not the maturation process changes it.Our species' need for affirmation.And much, much more.......If you want to support us head on over to our Patreon page.Resources Used for the Show:http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-roots-of-loneliness/0005953 http://www.psychologistanywhereanytime.com/relationships_psychologist/psychologist_loneliness.htm http://www.anxietycare.org.uk/docs/fear_of_being_alone.asp http://psychology.about.com/od/psychotherapy/a/loneliness.htm http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2008/11/12/why-loneliness-is-bad-for-your-health http://www.livescience.com/18800-loneliness-health-problems.html https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200308/the-dangers-loneliness http://www.enotalone.com/health/19366.html

Topic is Setting Boundaries.Kai and Deb are finally beak after a far-too-long mandatory delay due to real life getting in the way of creating.  We discuss the very-real important topic of setting boundaries with other people in order for you to be the best you that you can be.We share a Diary Story from Jeffrey and cover the benefits and costs of not protecting yourself.Believe in what we're doing?  Please consider becoming a Patron and helping us with the costs of this show and launch our Secular Outreach Effort.Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Okay, here's a peak behind what happens in the studio when no one is watching. Some outtakes for your enjoyment, where you'll get to hear us talk about Honey Boo-Boo, old school LAN line living and how Deb can't spell MILF.Patrons get these outtakes each episode.....we're just saying.  If you'd like to help us grow the show begin our outreach program, you can become a Patron here.

This episode we discuss the "what comes next" of suicide, whether someone has attempted to kill themselves or someone has been successful in ending their own life.We have our first-ever interview guest, Mike, who shares his perspective on what it's like to battle with suicide and make attempts to kill yourself.  You can find him on Soundcloud and Facebook by searching for "Talking Wallflower" you can find his music here. This episode also features our 2nd Listener Diary Story.  This time, we share Willard's Diary Story about his own battle, with depression and suicidal thoughts.  We want to thank Willard for coming forward and sharing his story with us and our listeners around the world.Here are some resources mentioned in this episode:                                                                           i.      Hopeline: 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433)                                                                          ii.      National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.TALK (8255) 1.       Spanish, 1-888-628-9454                                                                         iii.      Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas, 24-hr crisis hotline: (214) 828-1000                                                                        iv.      Twitter: @aasuicidology                                                                          v.      https://www.afsp.org/coping-with-suicide-loss                                                                        vi.      https://www.afsp.org/coping-with-suicide-loss/find-support/find-a-support-group                                                                       vii.      https://www.afsp.org/coping-with-suicide-loss/find-support/survivor-outreach-program                                                                     viii.      http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org"Sail"By: AwolnationThis is h

Topic: suicidal thoughts and feelings people experience.   Kai and Deb talk about many aspects of suicidal thoughts and feelings. We talk about the statistics and demographics and give some insight into what the experience is like, along with some advice of what NOT to do.  Deb shares not only her Diary Story but a dear friend of hers, Mark, who she lost to suicide.  We also have our 1st Listener Diary Story to share. We want to thank Chris for being the first-ever listener contribution and having the courage to share his powerful story. We promise, Chris' story will open your eyes.....and your hearts. We are also looking for support for the show. We need to improve our equipment and buy hosting services, all of which cost money. If you believe in what we're doing, please become a Patron at www.patreon.com/mysecularsavior.  Please like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/mysecularsavior) and follow us on Twitter (@mysecularsavior).  We are looking for episode 5 Diary Stories from listeners. The topic will be: the internal, emotional struggle with suicide what that experience is like.  Thank you, Kai Deb Resources for help Hopeline: 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.TALK (8255) Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas, 24-hr crisis hotline: (214) 828-1000 Twitter: @aasuicidologySong Lyrics:Suicide is PainlessJohnny Mandel and Mike AltmanThrough early morning fog I see Visions of the things to be The pains that are withheld for me I realize and I can see... [REFRAIN]: That suicide is painless It brings on many changes And I can take or leave it if I please. The game of life is hard to play I'm gonna lose it anyway The losing card I'll someday lay So this is all I have to say. [REFRAIN] The sword of time will pierce our skins It doesn't hurt when it begins But as it works its way on in The pain grows stronger...watch it grin, but... [REFRAIN] A brave man once requested me To answer questions that are key Is it to be or not to be And I replied 'oh why ask me?' [REFRAIN] 'Cause suicide is painless It brings on many changes And I can take or leave it if I please. ...and you can do the same thing if you please."Blind"By: KornAre you ready?!This place inside my mind, a place I like to hideYou don't know the chances. What if I should die?!A place inside my brain, another kind of painYou don't know the chances. I'm so blind!Another place I find to escape the pain insideYou don't know the chances

In our 1st joint episode, Kai and Deb begin their secular community building.  The topic of this first joint episode is Depression.We discuss what depression is, as well as some of what it is not.  We cover some of the statistics of depression, symptoms, clinical signs and practices to help people deal with depression, all from a secular, non-clinical point of view. Kai also shares his Diary Story about depression.If you find would like to find out more about the show, head on over to our website to learn more about the show's hosts, find all the episodes and how you can contact us to share your Diary Story in an upcoming episode.If you want to support us help us build a more professional show and extend this community-building effort please consider clicking on the Paypal link (here or on our site) or the best way to help us grow.....become a Patron.  Go to our Patreon page and choose and control your level of recurring support for this project.You can also find us on Facebook and on Twitter.Kai and Deb would like to thank all of the future supporters of this show as we prepare to launch.For episode 4 we are going to discuss feelings of suicide.  If you want to share your Diary Story, please go to www.mysecularsavior.com and click on the Contact tab.  Send us an email with your Diary, the song you used to relate to those feelings and which parts of the song you'd like us to highlight.We all have paths to walk, let's just now walk them alone.Your Hosts,Kay Deb"How Will I Laugh Tomorrow" By: Suicidal Tendencies  Here I sit and watch my world come crumbling down I cry for help but no one's around Silently screaming as I bang my head against the wall It seems like no one cares at all   Always an emotion, but how can I explain; how can I explain? Kind of like the scent of a rose, with words I can't explain, the same with my pain Caught up in emotion, goes over my head; goes over my head! Sometimes I got to think to myself is this life or death, am I living or am I dead   The clock keeps ticking, but nothing else seems to change Problems never solved, just rearranged And when I think about all the times that I've had Some were good most were bad   I search for personality and I look for things I cannot see Love and peace flash through my mind; pain and hate is all I find Find no hope in nothing new and I never had a dream come true Lies and hate and agony; through my eyes that's all I see   If I'm gonna cry, will you wi

Co-host Deb provides insight into her personal story; part of what makes her who she is today, why she chooses to invest her energies in helping others, why she cares to ensure that no one feels as if they have to go through a struggle alone.Episode 3 we talk about Depression.Also, please go connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Google +.We all have a path to walk, let's just not walk it alone.Kai Deb"Head Like A Hole"  By: Nine Inch Nails God money I'll do anything for you. God money just tell me what you want me to. God money nail me up against the wall. God money don't want everything he wants it all.   [Bridge:] no you can't take it no you can't take it no you can't take that away from me no you can't take it no you can't take it no you can't take that away from me   head like a hole. black as your soul. I'd rather die than give you control. head like a hole. black as your soul. I'd rather die than give you control.   [Chorus:] bow down before the one you serve. you're going to get what you deserve. bow down before the one you serve. you're going to get what you deserve.   God money's not looking for the cure. God money's not concerned with the sick amongst the pure. God money let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised. God money's not one to choose   [Bridge]   [Chorus]   [Chorus]   [Bridge]   [Chorus]   you know who you are.       "Hurt"  By: Nine Inch Nails I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that's real The needle tears a hole The old familiar sting Try to kill it all away But I remember everything   What have I become? My sweetest friend Everyone I know Goes away in the end You could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt   I wear this crown of shit Upon my liar's chair Full of broken thoughts I cannot repair Beneath the stains of time The feelings disappear You are someone else I am still right here   What have I become? My sweetest friend Everyone I know Goes away in the end   You could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt If I could start again A million miles away I would keep myself I would find a way

Kickoff episode of the podcast!In this episode we will cover what the podcast is about and what we're trying to do, with the aim of building a supportive secular community.  We open the discussion by opening ourselves; this episode will focus on the show's Creator Co-Host, Kai, and the one song that captures the essence of him.In episode 2 you'll get to meet the show's other Co-Host, Deb, and learn about her story.After those introductions are done, we will begin broadcasting together and discussing the deeper and darker realities we have faced in life in hopes of helping others.Thank you for taking the time to give the show a listen.  Be sure to tell your friends about us.You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter."Fade To Black"  By: Metallica Life, it seems, will fade away Drifting further every day Getting lost within myself Nothing matters, no one else   I have lost the will to live Simply nothing more to give There is nothing more for me Need the end to set me free   Things not what they used to be Missing one inside of me Deathly lost, this can't be real Cannot stand this hell I feel   Emptiness is filling me To the point of agony Growing darkness taking dawn I was me, but now he's gone   No one but me can save myself, but it's too late Now I can't think, think why I should even try Yesterday seems as though it never existed Death greets me warm, now I will just say goodbye