In this episode of the No Deep Dives podcast, I’m excavating my brain to discuss themes such as community, cisheteropatriarchy, and the concept of ideas as relationships. I like to personify my thoughts to understand them so I’m delving into how attention, focus, and creating mental space influence creativity. Plus I'll share my experiences with acupuncture, yin-yang energy balance, and the significance of integrating mind, body, and spirit for holistic well-being. As I think about my path to avoid burnout, let me stress the need for practical self-care and the importance of sharing knowledge to evolve and regulate emotions collectively. We'll wrap things up with a call for engagement, somatic suggestions, and an invitation to keep the conversation going - yes I'm talking to YOU!!   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 hello sweetie pies 01:09 the art of personifying ideas to understand them 08:08 you won't believe how I'm draining my yang energy 13:57 what my body trying to tell me uncovered through acupuncture and somatic practices 20:01 if you're thinking too much in meditation you're not meditating 26:15 please don't burn out 33:36 bye, mwah