👨‍🦲Would You Rather Lose All Your Hair or Your Ego? Jon Paul Crimi Did Both👨‍🦲

👨‍🦲Would You Rather Lose All Your Hair or Your Ego? Jon Paul Crimi Did Both👨‍🦲

I met JP a couple of months ago and he offered me free admission to his online breathwork class. Slightly skeptical but always down to woo woo, I went and cried like a frickin baby. I can't say enough good things about my experience, even though it reminded me of the time my ovary exploded. Episode 20 is a delightful reminder about how what seems like a devastation (being diagnosed with Aaopecia) can be just the nudge you needed to change course. This episode we talk about: JP's background in acting/screenwriting background Losing all his hair to alopecia, and pivoting from the screen to writing comedy The lightheartedness of JP's classes, despite the heavy material Leah's Mormon background and scrupulosity (religious OCD), and why a tiered heaven is like wanting a 5.0 GPA Leah's discovery how breathwork strips back layers of vanish she didn't know was there JP's first breathwork experience with crappy music and people talking about spirit animals His epiphany to bring an "East Coast edge," science, good music, and a trainer's push to breathwork JP's online breathwork pre-COVID set him years ahead of his luddite peers The insights you can get from stepping back, like realizing you actually want kids Letting go of dreams and getting really good at the thing you were born to do How breathwork beats ayahuasca for it's cost, convenience, and no need to puke The CO2 science behind why hard core athletes get tetany more often than chill people do Super sciency drops like: transient hypofrontality (shutting down the critical part of your brain) Tips on how to fit breathwork into busy schedules Conspiracy-theory siloing and how algorithms will lead grandpa down a Greater Idaho rabbit hole The agony of "picking a lane," self-trust, and avoiding social media's harms 🙏🙏🙏Thanks for clicking on the description! You're freeing me from spending my time growing on social media, to putting my time into this podcast♥️ You can find JP here: https://breathewithjp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoo2rpt8qhu_-U1jj76BVDA https://www.facebook.com/breathewithjp/ https://www.instagram.com/jonpaulcrimi/ Leah's Links: Website: https://www.leahrenee.co/ YouTube: / @leahreneecomedian Substack: https://substack.com/@leahreneecomedian Reddit: / leahreneecomedian Facebook: / leahreneecomedian IG: / leahreneecomedian LinkedIn: / leahcreative Thanks for listening! See more of Leah's stuff at leahrenee.co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

🪱 Opening a Can of Worms Leah Renee Podcast Episode 19 🪱

🪱 Let's open a can of worms...and like it! Oh yeah, here is my website before I forget: https://www.leahrenee.co/ This episode is so much fun! We learn about everything from the myth about cutting worms in half to the origins and practice of laughter yoga. Cathy Nesbitt is an environmentalist, professional laugher, and worm extraordinaire. She talks about America's trashiest state (thanks to Canada) and how she teamed up with her husband to grow an unconventional business: worm composting! Get to know this lovely vermicomposter in episode 19. We talk about how - Worms are the canary of the soil - Why Red Wigglers are the GOAT of composting worms and how they transformed a desolate patch of land in India - Cathy's worm stand up show and big idea for worm dating apps - Why all the worm hate (maybe for the fact that they'll eat us when we die?) - If men or women like worms better? - The science behind laughter (oxygen, oxytocin, and how your body doesn't know the difference) - How you can trick your body into thinking everything is great - A life hack on how diffuse tension when you want to rage - To start a laughter club Cathy's Links: Buy worms here: https://www.cathyscomposters.com/ Sign up for Laughter Yoga: https://cathysclub.com/ Cathy's Sprouts! https://www.cathyssprouters.com/ 🙏🙏🙏Thanks for clicking on the description! It's like hearing my dad say he's proud of me. Links to take our relationship to the next level: Website: https://www.leahrenee.co/ YouTube: / @leahreneecomedian Substack: https://substack.com/@leahreneecomedian Reddit: / leahreneecomedian Facebook: / leahreneecomedian IG: / leahreneecomedian LinkedIn: / leahcreative Thanks for listening! See more of Leah's stuff at leahrenee.co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

🦷 🫠 Wisdom Tooth Guy Will Change Your Life 🥹🫶

The shortest podcast I've ever made. (PS: I added more stuff to my site: https://www.leahrenee.co/ ) If for no other reason, listen to this to hear wisdom tooth guy who forgot his entire family, but somehow remembered Batman. 😆 I finished A Mind at Home With Itself, which is basically 300+ pages of Batman guy (he's a metal version of Byron Katie). I also talk about Julia Cameron's idea of "artist dates" from the book, The Artists Way. On such an occasion this week, I picked up a very fun slang dictionary:  Partridge's Concise Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English. An absolute gem of a book. In this episode we learn phrases like: * "How you diddling?" * "to the muttons" (which I'll need to confirm with comedian  @rayolearycomedy  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCjNiWfFOMy0K9Ukzo5RAwrA] ) * being "mushed up" and * if I'm a clap trap or not. I've been reading a lot more because of Cal Newport's five suggestions to improve cognitive fitness, including "landlining" which has been very impactful. [I talk all about Cal's list in Episode 16 here: https://youtu.be/yKZPaA1b-XA ] 🙏🙏🙏Thanks for showing interest in this episode! It helps the algo know I'm at least moderately interesting. Links to take our relationship to the next level: Website: https://www.leahrenee.co/ YouTube: / @leahreneecomedian Substack: https://substack.com/@leahreneecomedian Reddit: / leahreneecomedian Facebook: / leahreneecomedian IG: / leahreneecomedian LinkedIn: / leahcreative Thanks for listening! See more of Leah's stuff at leahrenee.co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

👹🔥My Interview With a Horseback Riding Martyr From Hell🐎 👹

I enjoyed a lovely change of pace interviewing Kris Keppeler. I'm not sure how much you like people talking over the top of each other, but whenever I get the chance to share an anecdote about failed Mormon communism, I can't help but join in. Also, Kris has an incredible laugh which she generously bestows (which is like catnip for me). This episode includes anecdotes about her time as a dressage and eventing athlete, how she imagined herself as an anteater to get into a role and the importance of how stories change who we are. I don't need to tell you that because if you are a podcast person, you probably already know how stories transform us. To help this episode's accuracy in search engines, Episode 17 is about: * Seattle-based Kris Keppeler's work as a voice actor narrator who specializes in non-fiction * One of her most interesting jobs reading a series of books on Wicca (and how it's actually way more chill than you thought) * Not all Wiccans are witches or speak Latin, but they do love Gaeilge and Samhain.  * Betsy Ross, the famous...upholsterer? * Placing second in a competition using her "sexy voice" * The most boring part of The Sound of Music is actually pretty good in isolation * I learn Kris sadly does not share my affection for The Onion, but does love satire * I fan girl about David Sedaris, yet again * I ask Kris what her King Midas wish is (and her wish is surprisingly achievable, no genie needed!) * The importance of Anne Frank, A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea, and connecting the dots * Why I have Jim Jeffries envy (and his flawless bit about g*n control) * Learning from the past needs to include a distinction between communism, socialism, downright evil dictators * Tales from her equestrian days in eventing (a new term I learned, it's basically a horse triathlon) * Why I'm still in love with Colin Firth . . . . . Kris' Links! . . . . . Her website: https://kriskeppeler.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KrisKeppelerNarrates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrisKKeppeler Kris on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2958821/ Substack: https://kriskeppeler.substack.com/ . . . . . Leah's Links! . . . . . Website: https://www.leahrenee.co/ [https://www.leahrenee.co/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leahreneecomedian [https://www.youtube.com/@leahreneecomedian] Substack: https://substack.com/@leahreneecomedian [https://substack.com/@leahreneecomedian] Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/LeahReneeComedian/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/LeahReneeComedian/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahreneecomedian [https://www.facebook.com/leahreneecomedian] IG: https://www.instagram.com/leahreneecomedian/ [https://www.instagram.com/leahreneecomedian/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahcreative/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahcreative/?skipRedirect=true] Thanks for listening! See more of Leah's stuff at leahrenee.co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

👩‍🦳 Wigged Out on My Sweet Sixteenth (episode) 👩‍🦳

🤔 Can a white woman be taken seriously when wearing wigs recreationally? To see who's askin', it's me from: https://www.leahrenee.co/ 🤔Can female comedians talk about their weight on stage? 🤔 What five things can you do to stop being a crack head (if crack = digital devices). We get to the bottom of stressful thoughts with unadulterated vulnerability and transparency. (Don't judge me). Yes, in this episode we talk about the Mother of Inquiry: Byron Katie! The Father of Digital Distraction Awareness: Cal Newport! And everything from Bill Burr, addiction +12 Steps, John Robin's appearance on Comedian's Comedian (fantastic podcast by Stuart Goldsmith) and much more. This episode will have you wondering: * Will wig wearing be as hateful and taboo as blackface once robots take over? * Did Cal Newport miss his calling as a ageless child actor? * What five things can you do to recover your ability to friggin cop on to yourself and concentrate? (One of them is called "landlining") * Leah admits to being fast pooper #poopprivilege * The brain equivalent of 10,000 step a day * The worst book I almost read when I was more than nine months pregnant * What is a "clarity walk"? * I ran into the comic who saw me lose it on stage and go nuclear on a bar of Philly Peter Pans * Why does Leah talk about wigs so much? * Who is Joh Robins and why does Leah love him? * The difference between sobriety and abstinence * When is it considered food addiction? * What is a "Judge Your Neighbor" worksheet? NOTE: A video episode version will be available soon! A link to it will be posted when it's live. It will have some bonus content and be slightly longer and way more fun than the audio version. ;) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Leah's Links! Website: https://www.leahrenee.co/ [https://www.leahrenee.co/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leahreneecomedian [https://www.youtube.com/@leahreneecomedian] Substack: https://substack.com/@leahreneecomedian [https://substack.com/@leahreneecomedian] Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/LeahReneeComedian/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/LeahReneeComedian/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahreneecomedian [https://www.facebook.com/leahreneecomedian] IG: https://www.instagram.com/leahreneecomedian/ [https://www.instagram.com/leahreneecomedian/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahcreative/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahcreative/?skipRedirect=true] Thanks for listening! See more of Leah's stuff at leahrenee.co ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.