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  • Episode 53: Integrating the Shadow: Facing Your Hidden Self and Growing

    Episode 53: Integrating the Shadow: Facing Your Hidden Self and Growing
    Sep 30 2025

    In this episode of Let’s Talk About the Deep Stuff, Sean Kneese is joined by Gabrielle Angel Lily, musician, writer, and life coach, for an honest and candid conversation about shadow work. They dive into what it means to face the parts of ourselves we often hide, exploring both the challenges and the breakthroughs that come from this self-reflection. Sean and Gabrielle share personal experiences of confronting negative patterns, integrating their shadow selves, and growing into more self-aware, authentic versions of themselves. They also discuss practical tools and techniques for listeners who want to start their own shadow work journey, emphasizing self-compassion, honesty, and ongoing personal growth.

    Gabrielle's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thezgala/

    Gabrielle's website: https://www.galilly.com/

    he intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

    Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/

    Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA

    IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff

    Sean's Ig @seankvibes

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    1 h y 22 m
  • Episode 52: Why the Artist Needs to Create-with filmmaker and video producer Stephen Joseph Craig

    Episode 52: Why the Artist Needs to Create-with filmmaker and video producer Stephen Joseph Craig
    Sep 24 2025

    In this episode of Let's Talk about the Deep Stuff. host Sean Kneese e sits down with filmmaker and video producer Stephen Joseph Craig (Stephen Joseph Craig Productions, soon to be Brightcore Films) to explore what drives an artist to create. They dive into the deep questions: Why do artists feel the need to make art? What keeps them going even when the process is challenging?

    The conversation touches on the passion, struggle, and persistence behind creativity, and Sean shares insights from his new YouTube channel, Holy Teratoma, about sustaining artistic drive against all odds.

    Links:

    • StephenJosephCraig.com

    • YouTube.com/@HolyTeratoma
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    1 h y 32 m
  • Episode 51: Us and Them: Breaking Down the Walls That Divide Us

    Episode 51: Us and Them: Breaking Down the Walls That Divide Us
    Sep 16 2025
    In this episode of Let’s Talk About the Deep Stuff, Sean Kneese examines the forces that fuel division, dehumanization, and authoritarianism—past and present. He explores how fear, prejudice, and propaganda pit people against one another, and why recognizing shared humanity matters more than ever. Sean also reflects on today’s challenges, from political tensions in the U.S. after Charlie Kirk’s assassination to the destruction of Gaza and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. With personal insight and moral clarity, this episode invites listeners to question narratives, confront injustice, and think critically about the choices shaping our world. Books referenced: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-New-World-Revisited/dp/0060776099 https://www.amazon.com/How-Fascism-Works-Politics-Them/dp/0525511830 https://www.amazon.com/Orientalism-Edward-Said-audiobook/dp/B004HOD1Y2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X1G6KKEQK06A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7JDBK9YxjOb1kp_qndiL3XhoqEE4U18ofmfbI3Qp7Xf3n5gtTFinnc9tVmgkt_4yxfUrL7ejvZG5_x3BuCnTn9e97bd_OmCPj48v7Rx4OtpniaDKGwk12AKla_JDaCc4mUrvxGJbtMjshbogs3iEM8JorDhMkSC3NHcvodMbdxK4CXiUj6fcB-T-AQYwud59sMUmr2cIbQXWkeneTm6h9dK98aYahnCBnRqdGcg-_zI.WvFkuCwVsv6QCL1mSi9zcsgXlvgnTxaJUUma10jeUZE&dib_tag=se&keywords=orientalism&qid=1757996747&s=books&sprefix=orientalism%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Years-War-Palestine-Colonialism/dp/B083Z3YW4S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EPANHMMR1BZU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-2saM3bIOJB0-8gcmppnww.yMi029to-pI4FaE2zAu-Db1evKChxgV-m37HRvexExk&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+hundred+year+war+on+palestine&qid=1757996775&s=audible&sprefix=the+hundred+year+war+on+palestine%2Caudible%2C94&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/Being-Jewish-After-Destruction-Gaza/dp/B0DD4M928M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGVO13KMRCRO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X3ewAAD1G5W3-QiRH5dLJA.FQIQEJzz5laqBAKLx1mkm0OMEyR5c0dMSbPzKSvvLNY&dib_tag=se&keywords=being+jewish+after+gaza&qid=1757996802&s=audible&sprefix=being+jewish+after+gaza%2Caudible%2C88&sr=1-1 Sources to things mentioned: https://www.vox.com/culture/461239/trump-smithsonian-art-kennedy-center-cia-cold-war https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/charlotte-nursing-student-arrested-ice-150806944.html https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-to-know-about-the-aftermath-of-charlie-kirks-assassination https://www.aei.org/foreign-and-defense-policy/erdogan-blasts-biden-silent-on-putin-after-both-recognize-armenian-genocide/ https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/stephen-miller-hatemonger-biography/ https://www.newsweek.com/groyper-charlie-kirk-shooting-nick-fuentes-2129114 https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/scotus-just-gave-ice-a-green-light-to-profile-latinos-we-should-all-be-outraged/ https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-says-immigrants-are-poisoning-blood-country-biden-campaign-liken-rcna130141 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/stephen-miller-deportation-high-school-classmate-b2768997.html https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/13/business/charlie-kirk-death-fired-comments https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/09/15/Dangerous-Targeting-Canadian-Journalist/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/12/amnesty-international-concludes-israel-is-committing-genocide-against-palestinians-in-gaza/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/16/the-language-being-used-to-describe-palestinians-is-genocidal https://www.un.org/unispal/about-the-nakba/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-says-returning-hostages-not-the-most-important-thing-sparking-fierce-backlash/ https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/investigation-finds-israeli-forces-shot-95-gaza-children-in-head-or-chest-in-over-160-examined-cases/3649091 https://churchleaders.com/news/855020-church-at-the-crossroads-stand-against-gaza-war-rns.html https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-years-netanyahu-propped-up-hamas-now-its-blown-up-in-our-faces/ https://www.972mag.com/mass-assassination-factory-israel-calculated-bombing-gaza/ My friend Malak Mattar, incredible Palestinian artist who I mentioned: https://www.wallpaper.com/art/together-for-palestine-artist-malak-mattar-interview Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/arts24/20250423-i-shall-not-hate-a-palestinian-doctor-s-call-for-peace The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff Donate to the show: Venmo: @Sean-kneese Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com
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    1 h y 22 m
  • Episode 50: You’re Not Too Late: Fuck the Timeline, Live Your Truth

    Episode 50: You’re Not Too Late: Fuck the Timeline, Live Your Truth
    Jul 20 2025

    In this episode, I push back against the pressure to follow someone else’s idea of success — the grind, the curated image, the bullshit timelines. We talk about what it means to feel like you’re behind, how depression can make you feel numb and disconnected, and why you’re not broken for struggling. Whether it’s dealing with mental health, rejecting elitist values, or just trying to survive in a world that rewards performance over honesty — this is a reminder that your life doesn’t have to look like theirs. You’re not too late. You’re not failing. And you’re not selfish for feeling deeply. You’re human.

    The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

    Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/

    Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA

    IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff

    Donate to the show:

    Venmo: @Sean-kneese

    Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com

    Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com

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    36 m
  • Episode 49: When We Stop Seeing People as People: On Authoritarianism and Dehumanization

    Episode 49: When We Stop Seeing People as People: On Authoritarianism and Dehumanization
    Jul 13 2025
    In this episode of Let’s Talk About the Deep Stuff, Sean Kneese shares his thoughts on the growing normalization of hate, dehumanizing rhetoric, and the erosion of basic civil liberties. He talks about the danger of propaganda, the abuse of power by public figures, and why these issues go beyond politics and into basic human decency. Sources: I didn't go much into Stephen Miller in this episode but he's important to look into to understand the racist roots of Trump's immigration policy and what's really gong on here, Here's a link to info on him: https://uproxx.com/culture/stephen-miller-high-school-hostile-minorities/ Another U.S. citizen detained by ICE for 3 days not mentioned in episode- no phone call allowed, no charges: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/disabled-veteran-detained-immigration-raid-speaks-out/ Stories mentioned in podcast: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/u-s-citizen-detained-by-ice-agents-in-downtown-los-angeles-speaks-out/amp/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLgR9tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsxrXKzKAzRyqWtL1XlEzbbGrOuAQP5O1CYOicPRrrITfYS6ixY6l5mkctek_aem_dVCboNCqoByyeMBK6K7hvA https://migrantinsider.com/p/ice-has-deported-at-least-70-us-citizens?fbclid=IwY2xjawLgR_xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqcDq9s1D2uVJtzwQyHfcFOFKAzz08KkVPDx45DqQtGWd_ZfkPVvO0Y5HJeh_aem_Ab37ZKd7oR-6qrj3oJjb9Q https://belatina.com/lulac-warns-sexual-predators-targeting-immigrant-women-impersonating-ice-agents/?amp&fbclid=IwY2xjawLgewlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnuKgs1jqq4eLVSSrWx99wKlN8XWAWuUQbrntaL_nlf2Wi0-prp-W_nHbPV__aem_V0JKj2rQGDns2EOS7zgBDQ https://www.ntd.com/dhs-us-citizen-detained-for-obstructing-arrest-of-illegal-immigrant_1069448.html https://www.latintimes.com/trump-ally-slammed-saying-alligators-everglades-detention-center-are-guaranteed-least-65-586091 https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5396985-trump-homan-immigration-detainments/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/07/12/donald-trump-threatens-revoke-rosie-odonnell-citizenship/84803705007/ https://www.ncai.org/news/ncai-condemns-ann-coulter-s-we-didn-t-kill-enough-indians-violent-and-shameful-hate-speech-targeting-tribal-nations https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2022/a-surprising-number-of-americans-believe-these-6-false-claims-about-immigrants-here-are-the-facts/ https://www.visaverge.com/healthcare/giant-bugs-intense-heat-and-hospital-struggles-at-alligator-alcatraz/ https://www.visaverge.com/healthcare/giant-bugs-intense-heat-and-hospital-struggles-at-alligator-alcatraz/ https://www.npr.org/2025/04/16/nx-s1-5366178/trump-deport-jail-u-s-citizens-homegrowns-el-salvador https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/trump-discriminating-against-blue-states-sets-up-historic-crisis https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-enemies-from-within-5c4a34776469a55e71d3ba4d4e68cf62 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-s-fcc-chair-goes-after-pbs-and-npr-with-twin-probes/ar-AA1y9oKI https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-s-fcc-chair-goes-after-pbs-and-npr-with-twin-probes/ar-AA1y9oKI https://www.reuters.com/world/us/mamdanis-nyc-primary-win-sparks-surge-anti-muslim-posts-advocates-say-2025-06-27/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/we-are-nyc-rabbis-who-support-zohran-mamdani-heres-why/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/brad-lander-zohran-mamdani?utm_source=chatgpt.com It turns out Thomas Jefferson NEVER said dissent is the highest form of patriotism. That quote has been misattributed to him and never verified so my mistake on that, but my opinion on that still stands. While Jefferson didn’t literally say ‘Dissent is the highest form of patriotism,’ the sentiment still holds—and his writings absolutely support the right and duty to challenge unjust power.. : https://www.monticello.org/research-education/thomas-jefferson-encyclopedia/dissent-highest-form-patriotism-spurious-quotation/ https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/fifth_amendment https://quoteinvestigator.com/2015/06/01/defend-say/ The Voltaire quote i mentioned is actually from Evelyn Beatrice Hall, so my mistake on that too. But once again, still something I strongly believe in https://www.vox.com/politics/419040/zohran-mamdani-racism-islamophobia-nyc-mayoral-race?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/minnesota-state-lawmakers-shot-search-underway-suspect-local-media-reports-say-2025-06-14/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Buffalo_shooting?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-06-15/political-violence-is-threaded-through-recent-us-history-the-motives-and-justifications-vary?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/22/political-violence-extremism-america?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250616-trump-orders-deportation-drive-targeting-democratic-cities?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/buffaloshooting-onlineplatformsreport.pdf?...
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  • Episode 48: When Art Gets Real: Social Commentary, Politics, and the Times Behind the Story with Sci-Fi writer/director Patrick Devaney

    Episode 48: When Art Gets Real: Social Commentary, Politics, and the Times Behind the Story with Sci-Fi writer/director Patrick Devaney
    Jun 14 2025

    In this episode of Let's Talk About the Deep Stuff, host Sean Kneese sits down with sci-fi writer and director Patrick Devaney to explore how art — especially in genres like science fiction and horror — goes far beyond entertainment. From The Twilight Zone to Star Trek to Star Wars, they discuss how storytelling can reflect society, challenge power structures, and make bold political statements.

    Patrick Devaney's website: https://www.pdevaney.com/

    The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

    Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/

    Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA

    IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff

    Donate to the show:

    Venmo: @Sean-kneese

    Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com

    Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com

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    1 h y 44 m
  • Episode 47: Synchronicity or Just Coincidence? Knowing the Difference

    Episode 47: Synchronicity or Just Coincidence? Knowing the Difference
    May 31 2025

    Is it all just random, or is there something deeper at work? In this off-the-cuff solo episode, Sean explores the line between coincidence and synchronicity—those moments that feel too meaningful to ignore. He shares personal stories, unpacks the spiritual vs. logical debate, and dives into perspectives from Taoism, world religions, and Carl Jung. It’s a raw look at the search for meaning, the role of mental health, and how to tell if the universe is really trying to say something—or if your mind is just making connections.

    The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

    Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/

    Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA

    IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff

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    33 m
  • Episode 46:Vulnerability or Oversharing? Let’s Talk About It -with writer/poet Bree Bailey

    Episode 46:Vulnerability or Oversharing? Let’s Talk About It -with writer/poet Bree Bailey
    May 20 2025

    In this episode of Let’s Talk About the Deep Stuff, I’m joined by the brilliant and fearless Bree Bailey — award-winning poet and master of turning pain into poetry. We get real about what it means to be vulnerable in your art and your life. Where’s the line between being honest and being too exposed? How much of ourselves do we really need to share to connect with others — and when does it become too much?

    We talk about personal moments we’ve both put out into the world, the reactions we’ve gotten, and the times it felt empowering… or just plain uncomfortable. This is a conversation about truth, boundaries, creative freedom, and learning to be seen — without losing yourself in the process.

    If you’ve ever struggled with how much of your story to share, this one’s for you.

    Bree's website: https://www.breebaileypoetry.com/

    Bree's IG: https://www.instagram.com/breebaileypoetry/

    The intro music is "Daybreaker" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

    Check out more of his music here: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/

    Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oGlqi5TaK8r8K50fQhUbe?si=drdN0wQNQ7aVXEm3Nx3xhA

    IG for Podcast: @letstalkaboutthedeepstuff

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    Venmo: @Sean-kneese

    Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com

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    52 m