In this episode of The Empyreal Project, the hosts talk about fasting, meditation, enlightenment, diet, health, fat shaming, and Wonder Woman. Does fasting lead to the same type of enlightenment one can achieve through meditation? Next, what is and what isn't considered shaming is examined. Do our hosts engage in both fat and ginger shaming? What about uni-brow and big ears shaming? Later, they wonder, what is the fattest state in our country? What is the real reason behind the lack of fat people in New York City in comparison to places like Dallas? An article arguing for a bigger Wonder Woman is discussed. How did a podcast that was originally supposed to address diet and health devolve into an examination of cultural shaming and a plus size Wonder Woman? The importance of educating the population when it comes to diet and health is brought up. Lastly, they wonder if there is such a thing as "objective beauty" that transcends social constructs when it comes to women.

In this episode of The Empyreal Project, the hosts weigh in on Trump's response to Charlottesville, white supremacy, diversity, racism, identity politics, and share their outlooks for the future of the country. First, they discuss how Trump handled himself in the aftermath of the attack over the weekend. Was the president right to allot blame on many sides? Donald Trump's intelligence, yet again, is debated. How accurate are the views and opinions of Scott Adams? Does a contrarian nature mean you're team Trump? They question whether the obsession with skin color is blinding us to what true diversity would look like. The negative ramifications of identity politics are examined. Should John McEnroe apologize for not calling Serena Williams the greatest tennis player of all time? Adam Carolla's personal story about white privilege is considered. Does the phrase "white guilt" make sense? They deliberate on whether the Confederate flag and Southern monuments truly represent racist ideology. Lastly, the hosts imagines a scenario in which Donald Trump trolls the world.