Ep. 131 Burned Lines; Burned for Heresy, or for History

Ep. 139 Grieving through AI: John Kammer discusses the therapeutic side of Artificial Intelligence

Trigger Warning: This episode does talk about Suicide. This episode of Truth and Shadow explores grief, memory, and the role AI can play in emotional healing. Host BT speaks with John, founder of guardianaingels.ai [https://guardianaingels.ai/] a reflective journaling platform built to help people process loss between therapy sessions. John shares how the idea emerged from his own experience with losing close friends and how the tool uses structured prompts based on Worden’s tasks of mourning. The conversation emphasizes privacy, emotional honesty, and the importance of sharing grief to reduce isolation. Rather than replacing therapy, the platform is presented as a bridge, offering support, presence, and continuity in moments of loneliness. 02:15 Forethought 10:45 Interview begins

Ep. 138 Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D on Rewriting Your Life Story, the Power of Narrative Therapy

In this episode host BT delves into the intricate world of narrative therapy with guest Diane Gehart, Ph.D, a seasoned psychotherapist and educator. They explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape our identities and influence our mental health. The discussion highlights the power of narrative therapy in helping individuals reframe their personal narratives, moving from victimhood to empowerment. Diane shares insights into the therapeutic process, emphasizing the importance of externalizing problems and examining cultural influences on our personal stories. The episode also touches on the role of courage in overcoming life's challenges and the transformative potential of embracing one's shadow self. Through engaging dialogue, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own life stories and consider how they might rewrite them for a more fulfilling existence. Diane's Youtube: youtube.com/@DianeRGehartPhD [https://www.youtube.com/@DianeRGehartPhD] website: dianegehart.com [https://www.dianegehart.com/] For a deep dive educational video on Narrative Therapy join Dr. Gehart here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhAyuKj8JLA&t=2364s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhAyuKj8JLA&t=2364s] Chapters 02:30 BT's Forethought: How Stories Shape Our Identity and Meaning 04:23 Confronting Painful Stories and Rewriting Them 07:12 Externalizing Problems and Gaining Control 10:30 Interview Starts 11:35 The Role of Archetypes and Myths in Personal Narratives 27:16 Shadow Self and Integrating Hidden Parts 42:58 Confronting Darkness and the Hero's Journey 55:50 Hope and Transformation Through Storytelling

Ep. 137 The Joan of Arc story, Part 3...Normal Child, not so normal future

In this third installment of BT's Shadow Short series on Joan of Arc the host explores the young Joan growing up, and being truly not that different than any other young lady at the time. Born in 1412 Joan of Arc wasn't predicted to be a saint, and martyr. Instead, if it was not for her life and actions, she would have faded into the vast ocean of history. Join BT as he talks about the world, and her place in it.

Ep 136 Robert Howell, and the dystopian or utopian outcomes of AI

Trigger Warning: Guest clicks his pen throughout. It was his first podcast interview, it is a good interview/discussion about AI, and I do apologize for the clicking. In this episode, BT brings on author Robert Howell, to discuss the future and reality of artificial intelligence. They talk about some of the nuances within the world today, and the need to understand that there are two very different paths one can take into the future as it relates to AI and large language models, LLM's (ChatGPT, Grok etc.) Robert Howling, Novels & Stories [https://roberthowling.com/] Amazon.com: Robert Howling: books, biography, latest update [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B098BTMDHB?ccs_id=c6f3b02c-812b-4acf-a5fc-3cfdf5d45128] Amazon.com: Alternative Futures: A Collection of 12 Short Stories eBook : Howling, Robert: Kindle Store [https://www.amazon.com/Alternative-Futures-Collection-Short-Stories-ebook/dp/B0GX2SSKTK/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=IAaL2&content-id=amzn1.sym.f8e88413-4697-42ea-9bf7-b28eb886330d&pf_rd_p=f8e88413-4697-42ea-9bf7-b28eb886330d&pf_rd_r=146-5336543-9854761&pd_rd_wg=SYoba&pd_rd_r=dde926eb-98de-4419-b66c-506e7ab759a5] Amazon.com: Dystopias (Almost) Everywhere: Eleven Short Stories eBook : Howling, Robert: Kindle Store [https://www.amazon.com/Dystopias-Almost-Everywhere-Eleven-Stories-ebook/dp/B09ZJ34MLQ/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Ya0wp&content-id=amzn1.sym.f8e88413-4697-42ea-9bf7-b28eb886330d&pf_rd_p=f8e88413-4697-42ea-9bf7-b28eb886330d&pf_rd_r=146-5336543-9854761&pd_rd_wg=xiyau&pd_rd_r=7eecf193-cd44-4430-b4c5-01270784bc36] Revenge of A Duster: HowlingThe order of the world has changed - reversed! Because of climate change, the developed world has been almost abandone, Robert: 9798992471922: Amazon.com: Books [https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-developed-abandone-HowlingThe-reversed/dp/B0FP95WHTH/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=idqTz&content-id=amzn1.sym.f8e88413-4697-42ea-9bf7-b28eb886330d&pf_rd_p=f8e88413-4697-42ea-9bf7-b28eb886330d&pf_rd_r=146-5336543-9854761&pd_rd_wg=hAMQT&pd_rd_r=b8149c13-036a-477a-8f1d-93eb264c0cc3]

Ep. 135 The Hidden Dangers of Blurring Reality with author John R Carlos

Explore the future of technology, artificial intelligence, and their ethical implications through a compelling dystopian narrative. Join author John R. Carlos as he discusses his journey from military service to science fiction writing, the inspiration behind his trilogy, and the profound questions about humanity's future. Website: johnrcarlos.com.au/ [https://johnrcarlos.com.au/]