Punk Rock Spiritual Awakening | WSBW 08

Season Finale! Reflecting on Work, Life, and 12 Episodes of the Pod | WSBW 12

Season finale of We Should Be Working! Zach and Jeff reflect on the podcast and discuss future plans. They finish up the road trip conversation and bring us up to present day. We have really loved having you along for the ride and listening to us explore our relationship with work, life, and what inspires us. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tuKP3opY3oA [https://youtu.be/tuKP3opY3oA] LINKS MENTIONED: * 🦥 Sloth Sanctuary Costa Rica [https://www.slothsanctuary.com/] * 📺 Enlightened TV Show [https://youtu.be/LBq_J08srVA] * 🖥️ Web Design - Page Building 101 course [https://youtu.be/-huJ-SbO3BI?list=PLBpy-YllkBawiMQNVh8ZBXIz8QW_vUjiV] * 📸 Jeff’s Photos on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/jeff_finley] * 🚶‍♂️ Jeff’s Gang of Hobos Hitchhiker Story [https://jefffinley.org/love/] * 🌌 Starseed Hotline [https://starseedhotline.com/] * 🌟 Jeff’s Starseed Post [https://jefffinley.org/starseed/] * 🥊 Fight Club Let Go Scene [https://youtu.be/38FMDG7tiA4] * ✨ Maggie Murphy: Manifest These Two Intentions [https://youtu.be/QHjpaVF8_zY] * 🎵 Jeff’s BOXOMYLK album with his own vocals [https://boxomylk.bandcamp.com/album/songs-in-my-underwear] * 🏍️ Long Way Up TV Show [https://youtu.be/611fw81BN98] FIND US: 🎙️ Podcast Website: https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com [https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com] 🖥️ Jeff’s Website: https://jefffinley.org [https://jefffinley.org] 📺 Jeff’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/jeff_finley [https://youtube.com/jeff_finley] 🐠 Zach’s Website: https://fightingfish.studio [https://fightingfish.studio]

Sexual Healing and Healthy Masculinity Outside of Work and Women | WSBW 11

Zach and Jeff continue to discuss Jeff's time in Austin and his decision to go backpacking in Europe for 3 months In 2017. They discuss Jeff's fleeting aspirations to be a professional cuddler and sexual healer, touching on topics like The Red Pill, Manosphere, and a healthy masculinity outside of women and work. ▶️ Watch us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/-0UbE3P0nn0 [https://youtu.be/-0UbE3P0nn0] LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 📺 Previous WSBW cuddle episode [https://youtu.be/0XJ25bCEduc] 💆🏻‍♀️ Jeff’s post on Professional Cuddling and Sexual Healing [https://jefffinley.org/professional-cuddling/] 💬 Nonviolent Communication [https://www.cnvc.org/] 🤗 Cuddlist - professional cuddler certification [https://cuddlist.com/] 🌀 Jeff’s soul retrieval experience [https://jefffinley.org/first-soul-retrieval/] 📚 Book: Kelly La Sha - Liquid Mirror [https://amzn.to/4bBWILt] 📝 Jeff’s blog post about the end of his time in Austin [https://jefffinley.org/completion/] 🌍 Jeff’s blog post about his Europe trip [https://jefffinley.org/journey-abroad-found-courage-travel/] 📖 Book: How to Travel the World on $50 a Day [https://amzn.to/44K3j4A] 🚐 Book: How to Live in a Van or RV and Find True Freedom [https://amzn.to/4bBYbBt] 📖 Jeff’s book Maker/Mistaker [https://amzn.to/3QJTFsQ] 👽 Book: Meet the Hybrids (on alien hybrid children) [https://amzn.to/4aiYFM0] 🙌 Jin Shin Jyutsu book: The Touch of Healing [https://amzn.to/3QK2IK5] 📸 Jeff’s nature photos on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/@jeff_finley] 📖 Iron John - A Book About Men [https://amzn.to/44JCT2w] 🎙️ Jeff’s podcast on The Red Pill, Alpha Males [https://jefffinley.org/alpha/] 🛍️ Jeff’s Etsy Shop: Starseed Supply Co [https://www.etsy.com/shop/starseedsupplyco] 🌷 Mother’s Day Lawn Transformation [https://youtu.be/Pk4cOgIEQWs] 🚗 Auto Detailing Transformation [https://youtu.be/cjaktZ_dgkg] 🔍 Integral Guide for Healing [https://integralguide.com] 🎥 Interview with Levi of Integral Guide [https://youtu.be/I9NdENUoZ6Q] 🎬 Boy Kills World movie [https://youtu.be/tztCsUyiQv8] 🦌 Baby Reindeer on Netflix [https://youtu.be/eafm1gB6SCM] CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:42 Jeff's Journey in Austin: Cuddle Parties and New Age Experiences 09:03 Reevaluating Professional Cuddling and Exploring Sexuality 12:28 The Final Boss of the Sexual Healing Journey 15:19 Jeff's Trip to Europe 38:02 Exploring Masculinity and The Red Pill 54:30 Work Taking a Backseat, Guilt, and Over-Responsibility 01:17:30 Inspirations of the Week FIND US: 🎙️ Podcast Website: https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com [https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com] 🖥️ Jeff’s Website: https://jefffinley.org [https://jefffinley.org] 📺 Jeff’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/jeff_finley [https://youtube.com/jeff_finley] 🐠 Zach’s Website: https://fightingfish.studio [https://fightingfish.studio]

Cuddle Parties, Astral Projection, and Lucid Dreaming | WSBW 10

Episode 10 of We Should Be Working! Zach and Jeff talk shop, web design, and motion graphics meetups. Zach asks Jeff about his Cuddle Party experiences in Austin in 2016. Then they talk about astral projection, lucid dreaming, and out of body experiences. It was a great conversation you don't want to miss! Watch the podcast on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XJ25bCEduc]. LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: 🧑‍💻 Jeff's post: Website Redesign - Is WordPress Still Good? [https://jefffinley.org/website-redesign-progress-is-wordpress-still-good/] 🐠 Zach's Studio Website [https://fightingfish.studio/] 💕 Samantha Hess - Professional Cuddler [https://youtu.be/LTa74FsVhhA?si=aM-4YTiAks3idcpD] 🎙️ Jeff's Podcast with Samantha Hess [https://jefffinley.org/cuddles/] 🤗 Samantha Hess - CuddleUpToMe [https://www.youtube.com/@CuddleUpToMePDX] 📚 Book: Beyond Cuddle Party by Monique Darling [https://amzn.to/3JSfwKK] 🌟 Monique Darling, Everyday Tantra [https://www.everydaytantra.com/about-us/] 🤗 Cuddlist - Professional Cuddling Certification [https://cuddlist.com/] 💬 Relating Games [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSA1lOI2gjVdSSt5J67SsBSCQd58u79Nt] 🧘 Orgasm Inc - The Cult of OneTaste [https://youtu.be/11DiQzSLfmo] 🔒 The Vow (NXVIVM Cult) [https://youtu.be/eXKJyh_rl0I] 💫 Betty Martin - The Wheel of Consent [https://youtu.be/7x2jAm3HxHM] 🌌 Jeff's Personal Guide to Astral Projection [https://amzn.to/4bsCVy5] 📚 Book: Journeys Out of the Body by Robert Monroe [https://amzn.to/44tQqLL] 🎬 Waking Life movie [https://youtu.be/uk2DeTet98o] 🌌 Book: Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self [https://amzn.to/3Qz3idI] ⚡ WordPress Speed Build Challenge [https://www.youtube.com/live/p_QpFAw4MIk] 🤲 Why We Pick Our Skin (Animated Short) [https://youtu.be/7KdGuG3E9JE] 🗓️ Colorado Motion Meetup [https://www.facebook.com/COMotionMeetup] 🎨 Greyscale Gorilla (Resources for 3D Artists and Animators) [https://greyscalegorilla.com/] 🎓 School of Motion [https://www.schoolofmotion.com/] 🍺 Ratio Beerworks [https://ratiobeerworks.com/] EPISODE SUMMARY: During this part of the conversation, Jeff and Zach discuss their experiences with web design and the challenges they face in creating and maintaining their websites. They also touch on the topic of physical touch and intimacy, including Jeff's experience with cuddle parties and the importance of safe spaces for exploring touch and healing from trauma. In this part of the conversation, Jeff Finley discusses his experiences with attending events related to personal growth, sexuality, and astral projection. He reflects on the potential for cult-like dynamics in these communities and emphasizes the importance of consent and trusting one's own feelings. He also shares his experiences with astral projection and the blurred boundaries between the dream realm and the astral realm. Jeff describes the process of astral projection and the potential for false awakenings and parallel realities. In this final part of the conversation, Jeff shares his personal experiences with astral projection and how it has transformed his perception of reality. He discusses how he overcame his fear of sleep paralysis and night terrors through meditation and observation. Jeff also explores the purpose of astral projection and the profound sense of exploration and self-discovery it offers. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the impact of night terrors on Jeff's life and the potential influence of different environments on astral projection experiences. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro and Web Design Chat 12:16 Work Updates 17:00 Jeff's "Cuddle" and "Sex Party" Adventures 40:58 Jeff's Astral Projection Adventures 1:12:44 Inspirations of the Week FIND US: 🎙️ Podcast Website: https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com [https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com] 🖥️ Jeff’s Website: https://jefffinley.org [https://jefffinley.org] 📺 Jeff’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/jeff_finley [https://youtube.com/jeff_finley] 🐠 Zach’s Website: https://fightingfish.studio [https://fightingfish.studio]

Can We Ever Get a Break From Work? | WSBW 09

Zach finally lands a new job and Jeff talks about the need for solitude for spiritual practice and creative work. He mentions the idea of a secular monastery or hermitage to give western spiritual seekers a place of refuge away from the working world to focus on life's biggest questions. LINKS MENTIONED: 🎵 Jeff's BOXOMYLK music ALL 12 Albums LIVE! [https://boxomylk.bandcamp.com/] 🌐 Jeff's website [https://jefffinley.org/] 🎸 Garbage - Live in 2023 [https://youtu.be/BYjQdZzLOhE] 🎸 ZZ Top Live [https://youtu.be/TG2JtdUEMJU] 📺 Seinfeld - J. Peterman [https://youtu.be/n-gFcx5ihcI] 🎤 Jack Conte, Founder of Patreon - SXSW 2024 Keynote [https://youtu.be/5zUndMfMInc?list=LL] 🤲 Jeff's Article on the Simian Line in Palmistry [https://jefffinley.org/simian-line-palmistry/] 🦥 Secular Monasteries - The Wise Sloth [https://thewisesloth.com/2017/09/26/my-vision-for-a-secular-intellectual-monastery/] 🧘 Secular Monasteries for an Awakened Public [https://metamoderna.org/secular-monasteries-for-an-awakened-public/] 🐦‍⬛ Raven's Bread Ministries [https://www.ravensbreadministries.com/about-us/] 📺 Severance TV Show [https://youtu.be/xEQP4VVuyrY] 🌳 Avatar Movie [https://youtu.be/5PSNL1qE6VY] 👁️ John Berger's Ways of Seeing (1972) [https://youtu.be/0pDE4VX_9Kk] 🎥 Brainwashed: Sex Camera Power (2023) [https://youtu.be/8iuxFubOWBs] 📚 John Berger: Why We Look at Animals [https://amzn.to/3WhbQJW] 🍽️ Pêche Restaurant in Palisade, CO [https://pecherestaurantcolorado.com/] CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 15:40 Jeff's Freelance Scam 26:28 Zach Gets a New Job! 35:30 The Pressure on Men to Work and Provide 45:40 Authenticity in the Work/Life Balance 48:35 Solitude, Retreats, and Secular Monasteries 1:05:05 Jeff's Spiritual Quest and Road Trip Inspirations 1:16:56 Inspirations for the Week FIND US: 🎙️ Podcast Website: https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com [https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com] 🖥️ Jeff’s Website: https://jefffinley.org [https://jefffinley.org] 📺 Jeff’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/jeff_finley [https://youtube.com/jeff_finley] 🐠 Zach’s Website: https://fightingfish.studio [https://fightingfish.studio]

Punk Rock Spiritual Awakening | WSBW 08

Zach and Jeff talk about the pitfalls of perfectionism and how the youthful DIY punk spirit can help you overcome it. Then Zach gets curious about Jeff's epic road trip in 2015 after his spiritual awakening. They discuss synchronicity, lucid dreaming and astral projection, relationship dynamics, and the law of attraction and repulsion. Episode Link: https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com/episodes/08 [https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com/episodes/08] LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE * Jeff’s Weekly Newsletter [https://jefffinley.ck.page/] * Jeff’s blog post about perfectionism [https://jefffinley.org/lets-talk-about-perfectionism/] * Ali Abdaal - Perfectionism is Ruining Your Life [https://youtu.be/elAFB0HSBgo] * Jeff's BOXOMYLK music on Bandcamp [https://boxomylk.bandcamp.com] * The DIY punk video that inspired Jeff to start a band [https://youtu.be/0HmWY6HA_YU] * Spike Jonze documentary [https://youtu.be/EvsBrK77zgY?si=RUGG9-POIVMaZo3U] * Berea Fest 2008 - short DIY documentary [https://youtu.be/PiKwJz2eWMk] * Paul Baribeau at Berea Fest [https://youtu.be/j7-S4tZSlUk] * Good Luck performing at Berea Fest [https://youtu.be/vKPosQhHeHY] * Woody Guthrie (This Land is Your Land) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AePCvFrggZM] * Robert Rodriguez discusses his first film [https://youtu.be/Rk65Hqz_mFU?si=rjZonV0CF62KVM3o] * Dropkick Murphys [https://dropkickmurphys.com/] * Garbage [http://www.garbage.com/] * Jeff’s Experience with Soul Retrieval [https://jefffinley.org/first-soul-retrieval/] * Sean Webb’s book - How Emotions Work in Humans and Computers [https://amzn.to/49yB49L] * Sean Webb’s personal enlightenment experience [https://youtu.be/s3xKHT-83sQ] * Richard Rohr - True Self, False Self audiobook [https://amzn.to/3Qidk2S] * Maker Mistaker Podcast [https://makermistaker.simplecast.com/] * Jeff’s Initial Blog Post announcing his road trip [https://jefffinley.org/roadtrip/] * Jeff’s road trip update post [https://jefffinley.org/love/] * The Monroe Institute [https://www.monroeinstitute.org/] * Robert Monroe’s book “Journeys Out of the Body” [https://amzn.to/3JuQgtF] * Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self [https://amzn.to/4b57uJT] * Todd Acamesis - Synchronicity and Living a Magic Life podcast [https://jefffinley.org/synchronicity/] * Life Path Number (Numerology) calculator [https://www.numerology.com/articles/your-numerology-chart/life-path-number-meanings/] * The Anxious Generation [https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036] * On the Anxious Generation (Default Blog) [https://default.blog/p/on-jonathan-haidts-anxious-generation] * The Righteous Mind [https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777] * Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving [https://www.amazon.com/Complex-PTSD-Surviving-RECOVERING-CHILDHOOD/dp/1492871842] * We Are Legion (We Are Bob) [https://www.amazon.com/Are-Legion-Bob-Bobiverse-Book-ebook/dp/B01LWAESYQ] CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro and the Frustrations of Perfectionism 14:30 Embracing the Punk Rock Spirit: Creating Without Perfectionism 40:22 Jeff's Road Trip: Embarking on a Journey of Self-Discovery 57:55 The Dynamics of Seeking Relationships 01:05:51 The Importance of Being Open to Experiences FIND US: 🎙️ Podcast Website: https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com [https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com] 🖥️ Jeff’s Website: https://jefffinley.org [https://jefffinley.org] 📺 Jeff’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/jeff_finley [https://youtube.com/jeff_finley] 🐠 Zach’s Website: https://fightingfish.studio [https://fightingfish.studio]