The Illuminating Podcast

Battling the Two Sides of the Self

We discuss the Adam and Eve story, and how that corresponds to the duality of humankind - two sides of ourselves, one side that wants to be good, the other a little less so, being able to recognise and accept our duality, and understand ourselves and situations in society more.  Read the book I was talking about - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Blessing-Matthew-Fox/dp/1585420670 Support the show [https://paypal.me/Wearemusketeers?locale.x=en_GB&country.x=GB]

Labels, Lies and Loss - How to handle other people's 'crazy' viewpoints

In a political setting of hotel protests, Karen arguments and people being ever more divided, we decided to give an indepth view of what people are really feeling, where society is going wrong and give a potential solution to everyone's problems. Support the show [https://paypal.me/Wearemusketeers?locale.x=en_GB&country.x=GB]

Times are Changing - The rise AND hypocrisy of wanting 'Traditional' Values

This week, we talk about the change in conversation regarding 'traditional values', the economical changes that are causing this, the perceptions within wealth classes, and why older generations struggle to change with the times and the accountability of the modern age.  Use 'PODCAST' on our shop for 10% off your order! www.shopmusketeer.com  Support the show [https://paypal.me/Wearemusketeers?locale.x=en_GB&country.x=GB]

What is actually 'Healthy'? - Gym Culture, Social Expectations and Appearances

We talk about the way that culture has shaped many of us to believe in a 'healthy' mindset that honestly, isn't that healthy.....the micro and macro of doing personal things whilst caring about your responsibility to others, the dangers of dieting and gym culture, and how gymwear is more complicated than meets the eye. Hopefully you'll enjoy this fascinating discussion!  Support the show [https://paypal.me/Wearemusketeers?locale.x=en_GB&country.x=GB]

What's Going On with Men!? - S1/E1 - Candle & Country

Zoe and Dan chat about the ways men seem to be struggling, the strange encounters they've had with guys, attempted compliments and how men could try and give compliments to women more effectively. Use the code 'PODCAST' on our candle site for 10% off your order! www.shopmusketeer.com  Support the show [https://paypal.me/Wearemusketeers?locale.x=en_GB&country.x=GB]