Morning Coffee & Existential Brunch
Morning Coffee and Existential Brunch is a podcast that explores life's big questions over casual conversations. Hosts Jesse, Ryan, and Alex discuss real issues around mental health, personal growth, and cultivating self-love in an honest yet supportive way. Drawing from their own experiences with depression, anxiety, addiction and more, they aim to reduce stigma through vulnerability and shared understanding. Listeners are challenged to reflect on their inner dialogue and relationship with themselves, offering letters as a way to process emotions. With humor and heart, these friends tackle heavy topics to help others feel less alone in their struggles.
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Episodes
8 episodes
What I Learned on Summer Vacation
In this episode, Jesse reflects on the lessons he learned over the summer, sharing insights from his personal journal entries and experiences. He delves into the importance of living in the present moment, trusting your intuition, and rejecting...
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31:56
S1E7: Pride In the Name of Love
Jesse hosts a discussion on Pride Month and LGBTQ+ acceptance. He reflects on the progress made towards equality but also the struggles still faced by many. Jesse emphasizes showing compassion over judgment and respecting people's identities, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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15:48
S1E6: We Got Distracted – Understanding ADHD
In this episode, Jesse, Alex, and Ryan discuss their experiences with ADHD and neurodivergence. They explore common traits like emotional dysregulation, hyperfocus, distractibility and more. They also address misunderstandings around ADHD and o...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:51
S1E5: Loneliness and Listening
On this episode Jesse discusses the importance of listening to others and overcoming loneliness. He shares his personal experiences with isolation as a single father and struggles with depression. Jesse emphasizes self-trust and the courage to ...
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Episode 5
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21:05
S1E4: I'm Not Normal
In this episode, host Jesse Rodgers reflects on the purpose of his podcast and encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and authenticity. Jesse shares his struggle with vulnerability in real life despite feeling comfortable speaking openly...
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Episode 4
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15:41
S1E3: Small Changes for Big Impact: Boosting Self-Care Habits
In this episode of Morning Coffee and Existential Brunch; hosts Jesse, Ryan, and Alex discuss practical methods for incorporating self-care into daily life. They explore easy activities like writing, art, exercise, and spending time in nature t...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:50
S1E2: Mini Episode: Trust Your Intuition and Take Risks
"Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!"
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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7:12
S1E1: Letters to Myself - A Coping Tool for Dark Days
In this honest discussion, the hosts open up about their personal struggles with mental health, self-doubt and the difficulties of self-love. They explore why cultivating compassion for oneself can be such a challenge, despite its importance fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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45:58