Unpacking Life's Crazy
Unpacking Life's Crazy
Esperanza Phoenix
Funny personal stories, dark confessions and empathetic interviews with weird, wonderful and often hilarious guests. Entertainer, storyteller, artist and podcast host/producer, Esperanza Phoenix brings to life unusual experiences, struggles with mental and physical illnesses and how humor, therapy and entheogenic plants help some of us to survive. Humans possess the amazing ability to shift their perspective and develop better coping mechanisms by learning from the stories of others. We are not alone on this roller coaster of life, grab a friend, buckle up and hold on. We cover adult topics, including sex and sexuality, LGBTQ issues, child abuse, trauma, the #MeToo movement, systemic racism, religious oppression, the use of cannabis and plant medicine, indigenous culture as well as other controversial subjects, some of which may be triggering for some listeners. We are all adults here, there is often swearing. Life can be a crazy journey, let's unpack it together.
S3 Ep32: Eclectic Me & ADHD
An eclectic episode about many things; my latest art projects, trouble seeking treatment for ADHD, opinions about the Supreme Courts rulings on reproductive health issues and how these affect pregnancy in people of all ages, an important health tip to prevent pregnancy, a follow on last month's episode and more...
Apr 30, 2023
42 min
S3 Ep31: What I LOVE about Facebook & why it totally effing SUCKS!
If Esperanza loves so many things about Facebook, why does she also think it sucks? This is a complicated love-hate relationship, so let's unpack this.
Apr 1, 2023
35 min
S3 Ep30: The move from California to Oregon was a comedy errors
Any move can be a nightmarish moving experience, but when you also have chronic pain and hire the WORST moving company EVER, it’s straight up torture. It's a comedy of errors folks, but with a surprising twist at the end This one is a comedy of errors folks with a surprising twist at the end and foreshadowing of a beautiful new life to come in the Pacific Northwest.
Mar 4, 2023
33 min
S3 Ep29: Behind the curtain with Eric Newton, MC of The Empire Strips Back burlesque comedy
Enjoy humorous backstage details about this wildly popular "Vegas worthy" burlesque show; The Empire Strips Back. Guest Eric Newton will also share when you might expect this "out of this world" show to land on a stage near you. Unpacking some good vibes and lots of love for the Star Wars fandom with this episode, for real.
Feb 28, 2023
53 min
S3 Ep28: Moving to Shroomville
Esperanza gives listeners a rapid rundown of her crazy December, explains Oregon’s Measure 109 and why this states new laws on magic mushrooms are suddenly especially exciting for her.
Jan 8, 2023
24 min
S3 Ep27: MPox aka Monkeypox is no laughing matter, but we're still laughing
Esperanza and her guest share a frank discussion about his experience with Monkeypox, his concerns of how this virus will affect the LGBTQ community and where you can find reliable information about transmission and prevention.
Nov 17, 2022
1 hr 3 min
S3 Ep26: I believe in magic. . . mushrooms
Does psychedelic therapy hold the key to treating PTSD, addiction, anxiety and more? In this all hallows eve episode of Unpacking Life's Crazy, Esperanza shares her experience with micro-dosing magic mushrooms and how using psilocybin has greatly improved her life. Esperanza offers some advice for those interested in pursuing psychedelic therapy for themselves and what you can do to make mushroom therapy available to those who need it most.
Oct 31, 2022
35 min
S3 Ep25: Happy Death Day Johnny Corn
In this Episode of Unpacking Life's Crazy, Esperanza Phoenix, recently recovered from COVID fatigue, interviews comedian Johnny Corn on the anniversary of his death/resurrection to discuss his come back to comedy, film and the bubble biz. We say this podcast is all about using humor to survive life, it also helps some to survive death. We aren't joking... but we kind of are. Let's unpack this.
Sep 20, 2022
47 min
S3 Ep24: My Transgender Daughter Kiera Returns for Another Interview
Esperanza's transgender daughter joins her again for Pride Month in a celebration of mother daughter honesty that's both touching and hilarious. Kiera updates listeners on what she's been up to since the last interview. You might just learn a few things.
Jun 24, 2022
1 hr 37 min
S2 Ep23: EMDR Therapy - Why I'm Trying It & How It Works
In episode 25 of Unpacking Life's Crazy Esperanza explains EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy, why she decided to try EMDR for her PTSD & childhood trauma and her experience with this unique therapy technique so far.
Mar 1, 2022
40 min
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