Genay Peavey

Conscious Contact

Education EN ↓ 100 episodes

Let’s skip the small talk. This podcast is about deep thinking, feeling, and connecting even through seemingly surface level topics. If this resonates with you, subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Connect with the show and it’s host on Instagram at @consciouscontactpodcast, @genaypeavey

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Genay Peavey

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#74 Jonah Hill Leaked Texts: Abusive Misogynist, Or Rational Boyfriend? 23.07.2023 18:38

Join your host Genay Peavey as she talks about leaked texts from Jonah Hill's ex girlfriend, why setting boundaries is healthy, and how having preferences in relationships is normal! Find Us On Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/acmeacres.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www....

#73 Does Short Form Content Short Our Brains? 16.07.2023 42:39

Join your host Genay Peavey as she talks to RockyOnTwitch about creator burnout, coming back from feeling uninspired, the downfall of long form content, and how mental health plays into all of this! Find Us On Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/acmeacres.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https:/...

#72 Pro & Anti-Gun Walk Into A Podcast 02.07.2023 1:01:36

Join your host Genay Peavey as she sits down with Annelise Tikkann to respectfully discuss difference of opinion on gun control, where we can meet in the grey, and how we both really want the same thing. I know this topic is polarizing, and everyone is entitled to their opinion (as I hope is made clear in the episode), so please try to listen with an open mind and hopefully just be able to see tha...

#71 Stop Taking Everything So Personally! 25.06.2023 25:14

Join your host Genay Peavey as she talks about why taking things personally steals your joy, what she tries to do instead, and why this podcast isn't a "how to" vibe. Find Us On Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/acmeacres.life⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.twitter.com/consci...

#70 Are Dating Apps Causing Marriage Decline? 18.06.2023 1:15:27

Join your host Genay Peavey as she sits down with Jamaal Murphy to talk about dating in 2023 (or is it really dating?) the struggle to meet people IRL, and why social media and dating apps could be causing the end of humanity. Only slightly joking about the last part. Find Us On Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠...

#69 Real Alpha Men Lift Their Mental Load Before Lifting Weights 04.06.2023 50:22

Join your host Genay Peavey as she talks to Erik Bethel about physical health, how mental health plays into it (more than you think), and why wanting to be better is the key to a happy life not a detriment. Find Us On Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/acmeacres.life⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://...

#68 I Would Have Died If I Didn't Find This! 28.05.2023 24:12

Join your host Genay Peavey as she talks about finding her bigger purpose, what that means, and why it is so important in your life. Find Us On Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/acmeacres.life⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.twitter.com/consciousconpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.twitter.com/genaypeavey...

#67 Vampires, Aliens, Cleopatra, & Victorian Medicine 21.05.2023 1:04:57

Join your host Genay Peavey as she sits down with her guest Pepper Segal and they get into all their random thoughts, opinions, and laugh till they cry. Find Us On Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/acmeacres.life⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.twitter.com/consciousconpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.twi...

#66 Why You Should "Green Pill" Yourself - Bias In Media 14.05.2023 28:43

Join your host Genay Peavey as she points out the bias on both sides of the political aisle that is perpetuated in media (socials and news outlets), and why you should strive to seek out the truth (or as close as you can get to it) before making a snap judgment based on an instagram graphic your friend sent you. Find Us On Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www...

#65 Why Keeping A Home Keeps Families Together For Generations 07.05.2023 35:36

Join your host Genay as she sits down with her aunt Karen Williams and talks homemaking, how fostering fellowship in your home changes people's lives, and the impact that family togetherness has. Find Us On Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/acmeacres.life⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter...

#64 Buying From Better Companies, A Challenge 30.04.2023 24:41

Join your host Genay Peavey as she dives into how to really stick it to big companies who you don't want to buy from, what to do instead of simply boycotting, and a challenge. Find Us On Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/acmeacres.life⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/consciousconpod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ht...

#63 Girl Crushes & Making Friends In Your 30s 23.04.2023 44:42

Join you host Genay Peavey as she talks with Tanya about struggles to make friends as an adult, walking through life authentically, and being present. *The audio for this episode is sub par at best. The incorrect input was selected for recording, and while I have tried to edit it, there is no redeeming the quality. I'm surprised this is the first time this happened TBH. Thank you for understan...

#62 Confessing About My Alcoholism 16.04.2023 42:52

Join your host Genay Peavey as she talks about her journey to sobriety, why she identifies as an alcoholic, her goal to de-stigmatize the disease, and her journey to being the person she is now. Links Mentioned In The Show: If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol or drugs please consult the resources below: ⁠https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline⁠ 1-800-662-HELP (4357) ⁠h...

#61 Cigars, Past Lives, & OnlyFans 09.04.2023 42:15

Join your host Genay Peavey and her guest Phillip Segal as they talk about the cigar industry, the Greensboro scene, celebrities, and marrying an OnlyFans model (or not). Find us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast https://www.instagram.com/acmeacres.life Havana Phil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havanaphils/ Phillip...

#60 Answering Your Deep Questions 02.04.2023 42:26

Join your host Genay Peavey as she give A's to your Q's and talks about everything from self love and pizza preferences, to reproductive rights and choosing to be childfree. Links to mentions in the episode: Completing the puzzle: Peach cobbler: (For the life of me I can’t remember which one of these two it is! Time to bake and find out.) https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/peach-cobbler/...

#59 Choosing Character Over Comfort 26.03.2023 36:01

Join your host Genay Peavey as she sits down with her friend Angela to talk about the deeper work in recovery, making your actions align with your values, and progress over perfection. Links mentioned in the show: Find the podcast at the links below: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.consciouscontactpodcast.com⁠⁠ Find Genay at the links below: ⁠⁠https://www....

#58 Leaving The Radical Left & Living In The Grey 19.03.2023 1:02:19

Join your host Genay Peavey and her guest Pepper Segal as they talk about leaving extremism, how to talk to people you disagree with, and where they are growing now. Find Pepper here & here. Links mentioned in the show: The link to the skit Genay mentioned here. Find the podcast at the links below: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast ⁠ ⁠https://www.consciouscontactpodcast.com⁠...

#57 Going Solo...Again 12.03.2023 20:13

Going your host Genay Peavey as she talks about the future of Conscious Contact.   Find the podcast at the links below:   https://www.instagram.com/consciouscontactpodcast  https://www.consciouscontactpodcast.com   Find Genay at the links below:  https://www.instagram.com/genaypeavey  https://www.instagram.com/acmeacres  https://www.renewplanner.com

#56 Wrestling With Faith 05.03.2023 43:54

Join your hosts Genay Peavey and Susan Sanders as they talk about their faith journeys, how they stay connected, and what belief looks like for them. Link to the full show notes here. AA Conference Links https://www.appalachianregionalroundup.com https://www.area62.org/convention/ https://www.aancconvention.com

#55 When Being Nice Really Isn't 26.02.2023 40:08

Join your hosts Genay Peavey and Susan Sanders as they talk about the difference between being nice and being kind, the deeper work within, and the part honesty plays. Link to the full show notes here. “Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation—some fact of my life—unacceptable to me, and I can find no sereni...

#54 Is It To-Do, Should-Do, Or Could-Do? Mastering Our Lists. 19.02.2023 49:05

Join your hosts Genay Peavey and Susan Sanders as they talk about all of their lists, how they prioritize them, and why they help them organize their brains. Link to the full show notes here.

#53 Too Many Options & Not Enough Brain Cells 12.02.2023 40:49

Join your hosts Genay Peavey and Susan Sanders as they talk about decision fatigue, how they have found work arounds, and how they cope with too many choices. Link to the full show notes here.

#52 Self Care Lies 05.02.2023 41:43

Join your hosts Genay Peavey and Susan Sanders as they talk about why self care is BULLSHIT, what they do instead, and how they have reframed caring for and comforting themselves. Full show notes click here .  Links to mention in the show:   Charles Wysocki Puzzles are bringing Genay so much joy here.   Check out the PBS Masterpiece TV show that Genay is enjoying at this link h...

#51 Backing Into Our Dream Lives 29.01.2023 36:26

Join your hosts Genay Peavey and Susan Sanders as they talk about how they work backward towards their goals, why this helps them realize them, and how to not be shitheads. (Or at least reframe it.) Full show notes click here. Links to mention in the show: The specific Insight Timer meditation that Genay referenced that this episode is based on is linked here. Genay referenced a book about distrac...

#50 Keeping A Beginners Mind: Back To Recovery Meetings After A Break 22.01.2023 50:48

Join your hosts Genay Peavey and Susan Sanders as they talk about how they got back into recovery after a break, how nothing changes if nothing changes, and what changes they made. Full show notes click here. Links to mention in the show: If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol or drugs please consult the resources below: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 1-800-662-H...