Emotion-All prides itself in being average joes opening up the conversations of mental and emotional health. Who needs professionals to talk about being human? Well this episode, hosts James and Evan interview no average joe! He is indeed a professional! He is the one and only Edwin "ET" Tickner! Edwin is a professionally sponsored Kendama player living in the USA and has traveled around the world competing and inspiring many people for his love of the game. Kendama is a simplistic and meditative activity in nature that features a ball and wooden spike with cups attached. This simple game encourages flow, meticulous hand/eye coordination, and creativity. And as far as Kendama goes, ET is one of the best there is! From his emotions on competition nerves, to what its like to lean into the community that supports you along the way, follow this conversation with Emotion-All to experience the world of Kendama. To support Edwin, and try out Kendama for yourself, check out our 365kendama.com ! For future episode releases, make sure to like and follow Emotion-All podcast, or leave a comment below and let us know what you think @emotionallpodcast on instagram or [email protected].

Emotion-All aims to create empathy from all sides. In this episode, hosts James and Evan interview Jeff Johnson to show empathy for the world of special needs through the lens of autism. As educators, Jeff and James share their experiences in working with special needs care to help paint a clearer picture of how we can humanize what has previously been deemed as a disability. While the conversation happens between neurotypical adults, this episode only aims to add new layers of advice towards communication, connection, and care for one another. You don’t want to miss this, or future episodes so hit that follow button, follow @emotionallpodcast on instagram, or email the show at [email protected] for questions or to be a guest on the show.

How many times are we asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” and are expected to give a singular answer? From practicing massage therapy to practicing crochet, from studying neuroscience to studying bees and pollinators, from playing various instruments to playing pickleball, Kristen Hirsch has learned to embrace a lifestyle of exploring the many passions that make life worth living. Follow Emotion-All hosts James and Evan as they converse with Kristen about navigating the subjects of living in multidimensionality. We all know plenty of people who have a hard time sticking with one thing (and sometimes that’s ourselves) but this episode aims to turn this personality trait into a superpower and teaches how to dive deeper into genuine self exploration through various mediums. If you loved what you heard in this episode or want to hear more, like/follow/subscribe or even reach out to us on social media through @emotionallpodcast. We also love to be as personable as possible so share your experiences on our new email [email protected].

If Hitler was on your surgery operating table, would you save him? Important questions asked while talking to CNA Zakk Castillo. Hosts Evan and James converse with Zakk about the emotional time period of working in a hospital during the world’s most chaotic experiences of the COVID pandemic. From the aspects of stress and customer service, to the praise of being viewed as a hero, Zakk expresses his thoughts on the inner workings of a massive healthcare operation. We all have opinions on the time period of lockdown and how society functioned during 2020, and you don’t want to miss the conversations of how these three coped and relied on teamwork to thrive. Make sure to reach out to [email protected] or find us on social media as @emotionallpodcast to chat about topics you’d like to hear or appear as a guest.

Your favorite hosts are back! Hosts James and Evan have taken a 3 year break to explore their lives deeper and return to introduce a new season with even more profound subjects. Season 3 brings the theme of Past, Present, and Future. Our hosts talk about the past and how it’s developed into the present, while exploring where the future of the podcast will go. While the conversation follows Evan and James catching up on the 3 years, the emotional skills acquired along the way are ideas we all experience and don’t hear expressed enough. Follow the journeys of life while learning about the tools of balance within balance, movement and flow, and inevitably expanding your emotional range to find WHAT IS BALANCE TO YOU. The idea of this podcast is always to inspire listeners to acknowledge, analyze, and regulate emotions in their everyday life by being vulnerable and offering tools the hosts have discovered. With all this in mind, Emotion-All would love to hear from you. Email [email protected] to reach out.

You've heard the voice, you've experienced the production value, now witness Evan Johnson like never before! Host James interviews Host Evan in a weird interview/not interview. From this podcast, to professional quality films, Evan opened up his own media arts company that creates tons of local projects. Calling his company Blue Shift Media, the two hosts take a deeper look into the emotions running a business in the digital world while exploring the emotions of creativity. This episode focuses on a specific documentary that Evan and Blue Shift Media created for Martin Luther King JR Day. Creativity often brings a sense of joy and fun. Being paid as a profession can add other stresses such as perfectionism and criticism. Follow along as Evan and James decipher the emotions of handling such a big project and the advice that Evan shares to fellow media producers. Check out the MLK documentary on Facebook @somlkday or go to https://fb.watch/41uV02f8JT/. Make sure to check Blue Shift Media's website for more of Evan's creations and projects at blueshiftproductions.com.

Get your tissues ready! The continuation of Emotion-All’s interview with former Navy Nuke, Rob Neely, is one of the most emotional stories yet. Following deployment, Rob goes deeper into the psychological stress and personal happenings of battling suicide, drug addiction, and traumas. But with so much awareness of dark emotions, join us in drawing awareness of positivity in finding help, leaning on support systems, and self motivation to choose yourself as a priority. The teamwork of Rob, Evan, and James wrap up this amazing interview with profundity and depth as they guide the listeners into advice in how we can all help in our own ways. For more help and directions with suicide awareness, drug addiction recovery, and mental health improvement, like/follow/subscribe to @emotionallpodcast on instagram and facebook.

If you’re looking for a truly eye opening experience, look no further! Emotion-All hosts James and Evan interview former Navy Nuke, Rob Neely. From the beginnings of his life prior to joining, to the busy schooling process, Rob not only paints a picture of the intense structures inside the military. As the story progresses into his adventures of deployment, Rob shares his side of the beautiful nature of brotherhood and the dark side of isolation within the same group. You don’t want to miss the informative and emotional episode of what our troops go through on a regular basis. With so much to talk about, keep an eye out for part 2 of this episode where we continue the journey! And as always, make sure to hit the like/follow/subscribe button to get updates on new episodes while looking for out community pages on Instagram and Facebook @emotionallpodcast

Just Chillin’ with Slow Corpse: In this episode, your hosts Evan and James get the opportunity to interview Mitchell and Brenton of the music group Slow Corpse. Through the joys of messing around in the studio for songwriting, to the slip ups of imperfect live performances, the Slow Corpse duo gives insights into the aspects of life that influence their music. While emotions can be a big part of songwriting, Mitchell and Brenton emphasize the fun exploring creativity when it comes to their new album Bite Your Tongue. Join Emotion-All and Slow Corpse in letting loose to converse about the new album! Follow the band @slowcorpse on instagram and Facebook for new updates on Bite Your Tongue which is released 1/29/21. Also don’t forget to follow @emotionallpodcast on instagram and facebook for positive affirmations, new episodes, or advice as it pertains to emotions!

Sure Emotion-All has discussed deep subjects, but are you ready for controversial subjects? For the first episode to kick off season 2, your hosts Evan and James bring on Daniel Johnson as a guest to discuss both Pro-Mask and Anti-Mask arguments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Daniel reached out to us to make his persuasive points to show why one should wear a mask, but listeners should know by now that the show doesn’t take sides. Explore with your favorite podcast into the world of building empathy for both sides and start treating EVERYONE with respect. From debunking key points, to walking a mile in someone’s shoes through immersion therapy, this episode not only shows what people could be experiencing, but also gives some advice to help us all relate to each other with effective communication through empathy.