Well Being

This week on Well Being, Theo and Andy hold down the fort as Kel takes the week off. The duo settles into a relaxed Friday recording session, sharing the little things that helped them get through the week—from The Legend of Vox Machina and Doctor Who to new creative projects and the joy of geeking out over the things we love. For the mental health segment, they continue their journey through A Goblin’s Guide to Life, exploring the idea of hospitality. What does it mean to truly make people feel welcome? How do we create spaces where friends can feel safe, comfortable, and free to be themselves? Along the way, the conversation wanders through impromptu party planning, crock-pot chicken, giant batches of iced tea, Rock Band nights, work stress, and the challenge of carving out time to recharge. It’s a cozy, low-key episode about community, comfort, and finding ways to make life a little warmer—for ourselves and for the people around us. Sparks of Inspiration: The Legend of Vox Machina, Doctor Who, Dungeon Crawler Carl, and the launch of Theo’s new video game music podcast, All Your Bass. 🎵 Theme by AffektivCheck out more of his music wherever you stream music: A-F-F-E-K-T-I-V 📧 wellbeing.podcast@outlook.com Remember: Just because you’re feeling a little strange, doesn’t mean you aren’t doing well. Be well. 💜

All the things. Everything. All at once. Welcome back to Well Being. This week it’s just Theo and Andy holding down the fort as they ease back into rhythm after the holidays. Sparks of Inspiration kick things off with glass-blowing competition shows, Edgar Wright rewatches, heavy video game rotations, and spinning the wheel on nightly comfort gaming. In the mental health portion, the conversation turns toward work-life balance, respecting time off, setting boundaries with notifications, and why focusing on one meaningful goal might be healthier than chasing a dozen at once. The two reflect on resolutions, therapy check-ins, burnout, and learning how to actually rest without guilt. From there, it’s full Goblin Mode. The discussion explores what it means to feel truly at home—maximalism vs. minimalism, curated clutter, creative spaces, rotating collections, and why “less is more” doesn’t always apply to people who love their stuff. From coffee setups and office reorganization to lightsabers on the wall, this episode embraces comfort, personality, and building spaces that reflect who you are right now. It’s cozy, reflective, a little chaotic, and very goblin. Be well. Just ’cause you’re feeling a little strange. Theme by Affektivhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2dkwCQLY61JvqMmiiBvps3?si=N97bAnDqQkqcSSxVZA0C0Q https://soundcloud.com/affektiv Email us:WellBeing.Podcast@outlook.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WellBeingpod

Welcome back to Well Being, caught right in that strange liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s — aka Twixmas. The days feel blurry, productivity is optional, and next year’s problems can absolutely wait. We kick things off with our Sparks of Inspiration, swapping holiday highlights, comfort media, and creative joys — from Disneyland dreams and Stranger Things discourse to Hades II, Star Wars games, Doc Martens conversions, and the quiet magic of returning to things you love. From there, we ease into the mental health portion, unpacking what resolutions actually mean in a world that feels heavy, loud, and demanding. Instead of rigid goals and toxic self-optimization, we explore resolutions as guiding lights — promises rooted in compassion, creativity, movement, and sustainability. We talk fitness without shame, creativity without burnout, work-life balance, planting seeds for future growth, and learning to love making art both alone and together. Then we drop fully into Goblin Mode 🧌 We shed shame, confess our goblin behaviors, laugh through messiness, doomscrolling, food choices, jacket piles, and creative chaos — all while questioning perfectionism and the unrealistic standards we’ve been taught to uphold. This episode is cozy, honest, funny, and reflective — a permission slip to enter the new year without pressure, without punishment, and without pretending you’ve got it all figured out. As always: Be well. Don’t let them tell you to change — just because you feel a little strange. Theme by Affektivhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2dkwCQLY61JvqMmiiBvps3?si=N97bAnDqQkqcSSxVZA0C0Q https://soundcloud.com/affektiv Email us:WellBeing.Podcast@outlook.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WellBeingpod

After a whirlwind holiday week full of food, family, and brutal winds, the trio returns to Well Being feeling… well, mostly refreshed. Sparks of Inspiration kick us off with Kel rediscovering the joy of baking and hyping up a Subtronix 360 show, Theo launching a new Redbubble shop and tumbling down a retro–gaming rabbit hole, and Andy searching for something—anything—to qualify as a spark as he pushes through a packed work schedule. From there, the crew dives deep into this week’s mental health focus: imperfection, pressure, and the stories we tell ourselves. Using Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act, they unpack perfectionism, self–doubt, the fear of the audience, and how creative paralysis sneaks up on all of us. They explore embracing flaws, the weird beauty of “happy accidents,” and how the pursuit of perfection can stall projects, dreams, and sometimes entire eras of creativity. The conversation hits everything from abandoned edits to old sketches, from behind-the-scenes memories to unfinished films waiting for a second chance. The gang gets vulnerable, honest, and surprisingly motivational as they explore how to stop chasing “perfect” and instead chase completion, joy, and the messy fun of making art. Then it’s back into the campaign with a chaotic showdown, questionable decisions, a portable hole, and the party once again diving into trouble faster than Theo can shout “Wait two minutes!” If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, creatively blocked, or crushed under your own expectations — this episode is a warm, funny, slightly chaotic reminder that imperfections aren’t just okay… they’re part of the magic. Be well, foolios. Theme by Affektivhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2dkwCQLY61JvqMmiiBvps3?si=N97bAnDqQkqcSSxVZA0C0Q https://soundcloud.com/affektiv Email us:WellBeing.Podcast@outlook.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WellBeingpod

This week on Well Being, the trio shows up tired but determined — sparked by surprise concerts, fresh vinyl pickups, classic monsters, and a little unexpected holiday cup magic. Those moments of inspiration kick off a deeper dive into Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act, where Theo, Kel, and Andy explore the inner landscapes we overlook, the subconscious wells we ignore, and the ever-present creativity hiding just behind the clouds. In the mental health portion, the gang reflects on how we consume information — intentionally or accidentally — and how it shapes our creative lives. From dream journaling to media detoxing to simply letting life come to you, they unpack ways to realign the inflow so it feeds your art instead of draining your energy. Then it’s back into Campaign Session 16, where the sewer water rises, the dome goes up, and four mysterious figures lurk just outside the safety of Jelly’s tiny hut. Caltrops are dropped, accusations are made, and once again the Gang wonders why they never take the non-stinky route. Be well, foolios — and maybe reconsider your algorithm. Theme by Affektivhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2dkwCQLY61JvqMmiiBvps3?si=N97bAnDqQkqcSSxVZA0C0Q https://soundcloud.com/affektiv Email us:WellBeing.Podcast@outlook.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WellBeingpod

Theo and Andy return—sans Kel, who’s apparently trapped in a Doc Brown toilet situation—to spark inspiration from Pokémon Legends ZA, Resident Evil rants, and a full-blown Keanu Reeves deep dive. From The Replacements to Point Break, it’s a love letter to all things Keanu before diving into the mental health side of “Goblin Mode.” They unpack what it really means to lean into your inner goblin—balancing self-care and chaos, setting boundaries with overbearing parents, and learning to show up as your true self (even if that self is still in pajamas at 3 p.m.). Then, it’s back into the sewers for more campaign madness, lizard fights, and a questionable collection of thumbs. 🎮 Sparks of Inspiration: Pokémon Legends ZA, The Replacements, Resident Evil 5 🧠 Shadow Work: Finding your balance in Goblin Mode ⚔️ Campaign: Sewer battles, thumb trophies, and the scent of adventure Be kind, embrace the chaos, and don’t forget—work to live, not live to work. Theme by Affektivhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2dkwCQLY61JvqMmiiBvps3?si=N97bAnDqQkqcSSxVZA0C0Q https://soundcloud.com/affektiv Email us:WellBeing.Podcast@outlook.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WellBeingpod