Wake Up with Grace

My guest today is ASMRtist and YouTube Creator, Phoenician Sailor (PS) from the YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/phoeniciansailor] of the same name. I met up with PS in Washington D.C., and spent two lovely evenings with him enjoying thought provoking conversation and great company.  We managed to record 3 hours of our conversation and are so excited to share it with you. Our hope is that you find the time to listen to the recording in its entirety, but feel free to use the approximate timestamps below to jump to the topics that interest you most. ***WARNING*** - This podcast contains material that may be considered adult in nature, including profanity, and discussion of drug use, sexuality, and shoe preference.  It's about to get wild up in here peeps, so strap in and hold on! TOPIC BEGINNING ENDING Introduction 00:00:00 00:02:59 Shoes 00:03:00 00:18:21 Veganism 00:18:22 00:55:19 Drugs 00:55:20 01:16:22 Sexuality & ASMR 01:16:23 01:47:05 Sponsored ASMR 01:47:06 02:25:04 Politics 02:25:05 02:55:50 Conclusion 02:55:51 03:00:13 Below are links to items mentioned in the podcast, plus additional resources: * Campaign for Safe Cosmetics [http://www.safecosmetics.org]- find out about chemicals in cosmetics and other personal care products. * Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World [https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Misery-Poisoned-Cori-Brackett/dp/B000BQ5IWS/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1546037084&sr=1-2&keywords=sweet+misery] (movie) - find out about artificial sweeteners, and the political process behind how they gain approval from the FDA and are brought to the U.S. market. * Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine [https://www.pcrm.org/health-topics/diabetes] (PCRM) - find out how to prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes, along with other lifestyle diseases. * PCRM 21-Day Vegan Kickstart [https://kickstart.pcrm.org/en] - find out more about veganism, and check out this cool, FREE, 21 day kickstart program to transition you into a plant-based diet. It has a free app to help you on the journey, plus tons of recipes to make transitioning easy. * "Weed" Parts 1-3 [https://youtu.be/PRLYV0_6zY8]: CNN documentaries about medical marijuana, including the CBD oil known as 'Charlotte's Web' which is being used to effectively treat deadly seizures in children. * "Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market" [https://smile.amazon.com/Reefer-Madness-Drugs-American-Market/dp/B00009OYYO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1546038096&sr=8-4&keywords=eric+schlosser] by Eric Schlosser (book) - This book discusses the black market economy in the U.S., including the political and racial motivations that drove creation of modern day marijuana laws. * National Alliance on Mental Illness [https://www.nami.org] (NAMI) - Learn more about mental illness, find resources for education and treatment, and get involved in health care reform. * Vibease Vibrators [https://www.vibease.com/?p=GRACESGROVE] (affiliate link) - Audios purchased in the Vibease Fantasy Store, including my erotic audios for women, sync with the Vibease Vibrator for a unique sensual experience. Use the code GRACESGROVE to receive 10% off your next purchase. * Hot Octopuss [https://www.hotoctopuss.com/older-and-therapeutic/] - Amazing company which makes vibrators for both women and men. They also have products which cater to the needs of older users, those with erection problems, and people with certain disabilities. I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we enjoyed making it! xoxo Grace

My guest today is ASMRtist and YouTuber, Mike (aka Dr. Andrew Michaels) from the YouTube channel TirarADeguello [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPMkHVUXPgs5e5IM2orY3WQ]. Our discussion focuses on mental health and ASMR. How they intersect, and the benefits of ASMR for people living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other related issues. I hope you enjoy the first episode in this new series focused on mental health! Find Support through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) [https://www.nami.org/Find-Support] If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. There are many supports, services and treatment options      that may help. If it's an emergency in which you or someone you know is suicidal, you should immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room. Talk with a Licensed, Professional Therapist Online at Betterhelp [http://tryonlinetherapy.com/gracesgrove] Convenient, affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. Check out the other ASMRtists mentioned in this episode and show them some love! * GunsyBoy ASMR [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-UMwyMuifp-rslMaB6u6A] * MinxLaura123 ASMR [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRsdhsiu-ZaDSB9wfW46cQ] * Sir Lord of Play ASMR [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYBkklNuP1wfDXsX_pnjBw] xoxo Grace

My guest today is ASMRtist and YouTuber, Matt from the YouTube channel Articulate Design ASMR [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkFff6Mg5YEyeZ8XONGc9A]. Our discussion focuses on ASMR as both an art form and a community. We talk about the importance of creator self-care, finding a healthy work-life balance, and offer some advice for new creators. I hope you enjoy the second episode in this creator series! xoxo Grace

My guest today is actor, ASMRtist, and YouTuber, Muzz from the YouTube channels ASMR Muzz [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVm4E5oNPLWqN404hfuoxg] and Muzz [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohPlcKlttL42SFDTIcHv2Q]. Our discussion focuses on ASMR as both an art form and a community. We talk about the importance of creator self-care, finding a healthy work-life balance, and offer some advice for new creators. I hope you enjoy the first episode in this creator series! xoxo Grace

My guest today is Tim VanOrden from the YouTube channels Running Raw [https://www.youtube.com/user/runningraw], A Mind In Motion [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTACjH68LHNWvFdJAtFZJQ], and Start Here [https://www.youtube.com/user/NowStartHere]. Tim is a nationally recognized coach, speaker, author, and athlete who in addition to winning 10 U.S. masters running championships, has also won the U.S. Snowshoe Championships, he was the top American at the World Stair Climbing Championships, and he’s been named the U.S. Masters Runner of the Year 4 times. His work focuses on helping individuals reach their full potential, without willpower, discipline, or being a badass. If you are feeling stuck and can’t seem to get yourself into action, or you can’t take the steps necessary to achieve your goals, Tim can help. Visit Tim’s website [http://timvanorden.com] for more information on his Compassionate Coaching services. This is part two of our discussion on professionalism and emotion in the workplace.  Be sure to check out part one here [https://wakeupwithgrace.podbean.com/e/episode-01-the-culture-of-professionalism-with-tim-vanorden-part-01/]. I had such a great time speaking with Tim! In fact, we were having so much fun we ended up talking for almost two hours. I have broken our discussion down into 2 podcast episodes so we can fully explore this fascinating topic together. I hope you enjoy the second episode in this series! Be sure to check out the video [https://youtu.be/YLQy2XhQjBY] that inspired it all. xoxo - Grace