Why does growth feel like escaping from quicksand? In this episode I discuss some of the new projects I am working on, and the impact of taking these steps is having on my mental state.

Growth is both my goal and a necessity, but that just adds to the pressure. Thus the risk of failure is increased.

Trigger warning on the introductory poem.

Embrace the present moment with this guided mindfulness meditation.

Our goal isn’t to ‘empty our mind’ or ‘attain bliss’. Our goal isn’t to do anything, other than returning our focus back to the breath.

With a focused mind we can then explore the wonder of the universe, both inner and outer.

A unique approach to coaching and how you can hire me.

This is just a short message to inform you of the coaching options that I now have available should you want them!

It would be a pay what you can/what you think it’s worth model.

Hit me up on social @zacpphillips or email: zac@zachary-phillips.com for more information and to get started.

A follower asked me to share my experiences of suicide ideation. This podcast is my response, hopefully it helps them, and you to heal, grow, recover and connect.

Mental illness is both invisible and insidious. Perhaps the reason we lose so so many to suicide and addiction; those suffering will do anything to end it, other than reach out that is.

So please, check on your friends. Even the strong ones. Especially if you notice a change, and even if you don’t.

Trust your intuition and risk an awkward conversation. Because doing so may avoid having to endure the worst phone call of your life.

How can you pin down a feeling of unreality? When even the act of focusing causes you to drift?

In this episode I attempt to explain the reality of dissociation from within the condition. Obviously this is somewhat of a paradox, but through poetry and introspection I hope to explain the state of my mind…

COVID fever dreams are wild!

In this episode I discuss how stories impact our ability to connect with our lives in a meaningful way, as well as the impact of dissociative identity disorders have on connection to the self and society at large…

My thoughts as I enter into a seven day forced isolation due to my wife contracting COVID.

I discuss how I plan to maintain sanity, the potential silver linings and what I hope to get done.

I also dive into the concept of morality, subjectivity, human fallibility and the issues around forming opinions.

Yes, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. Yes, it was shocking. But perhaps there are far more shocking and consequential acts of violence occurring as we speak?

Here is my take on the event, as well as a meta discussion of our collective response to it, and the implications of that response.

As I say in the episode, if I am wrong, please enlighten me!