CPA- Chanda Pays Attention

What happens when male-centered values shape our culture, relationships, and even our faith? In this episode, we explore the myth of Achilles and Patroclus, the dangers of male-centered friendships, and how androcentrism affects both men and women today. Drawing from Greek mythology, feminist critique, media studies, and scripture, we unpack the costs of centering anything other than God—and the c...

Male loneliness is a specific form of emotional and social isolation that disproportionately affects men. It’s shaped by cultural expectations, rigid gender norms, and structural barriers to connection. And it’s not just about solitude—it’s about feeling unheard, unacknowledged, and emotionally cut off. If you would like to see the photo please go to www.ochaopt.org and see the photo and read more...

Today’s episode is not easy. It’s about the images we scroll past, the headlines we mute, the suffering we’ve normalized. From Gaza to Congo to ICE detention centers, we’ve been shown visually terrible things—and instead of being moved, we’ve become numb. We’ve seen so much suffering that we’ve started calling the numbness wisdom. We’ve baptized our avoidance and called it peace. But silence isn’t...

Whether it's about calling out a friend who hurt you, addressing a workplace issue, or simply setting boundaries, confrontation is a skill that you must have and it's not a challenge. It's not something that you should run away from. It's a skill that you can learn and it's a skill that you should absolutely have to be a thriving and functional adult. So let's talk about it. Let's talk about how t...

You asked and I delivered. A long time has passed since but I assume you probably only just finished the 6v3 method . Here are a few more tips to help make some solid friends.

In this conversation, Chanda delves into the multifaceted nature of beauty and luxury, exploring its historical roots, societal implications, and the modern economic landscape. The discussion highlights how beauty standards have evolved over time, the privilege associated with them, and the need for inclusivity in the beauty industry. Chanda emphasizes the importance of self-care and personal expr...

This is a hard argument to make as I do try to advocate to the betterment of the world. But if you bear with me I just want to place the argument that without divine intervention or societal intervention people don’t change. Theres this inherent nature we all have, that to some capacity we have to change, we have to change, but there isn't much room to change nature. The concept that people fundam...

Tale as old as time, beaty and the beast or shall we say Belle et la Bête. Beauty and the beast is a fascinating story that tackles, sabotage, arranged marriage, jealousy revenge and the idolization, oh you don’t remember any of this from the Disney version, of course you don’t I'm talking about the first adaptation by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont My main thought is the topic of true love is...

Next time you sit down to a Thanksgiving feast, remember the incredible story of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag. It's a tale of survival, cooperation, and the spirit of gratitude that continues to inspire us today. Remember Sara Hale who fought for this to be a holiday so we can stop life for a second and be grateful. And remember one thing you can be grateful for is that you are seen and you are...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant news cycle, the pressure to achieve, or the general anxieties of daily life? If so, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters and get swept away by negativity. That's where Stoicism comes in. This ancient philosophy, founded in Greece around 300 BC, offers a practical framework for livin...

Marcus Aurelius and Seneca both encourage us to slow down and just take a walk. Lets try it!!

what you allow into your community matters..lets start the conversation

This is my take of pacifism and the war in Gaza.

This moment I talk about a very true and very real experience about a suicide attempt. Please there is a warning of that and please ta

This is my first attempt at actual life advice 😅. Please listen with grace I do love yall

Last in the 4 part series!!!! Please like share and subscribe!!

I know I know you think this is soooooo you. Its not haha. Take a listen and find out why

You know Harry Potter is Avoidant? Me too so tune in to the girl who lived and lets learn something!!

What is it? Do you have it? How can we manage it?

What are they? How are they communicated? Why are they important?

Our first video chat!!! We will give our takes on women's clothing, the Keke Palmer Debate and just give our little fun opinions.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde centers upon a conception of humanity as dual in nature,we confront the theory of a dual human nature explicitly only after having witnessed all of the events of the novel, including Hyde’s crimes and his ultimate eclipsing of Jekyll. This episode will discuss our need to accept the duality of human nature as its central to being self aware.

In order to understand ourselves we need to put in a lot of hard work. A good way is to find out what other people see when they see us. Perception needs to be multifaceted .

Okay you wanted more chili and here he is welcome back to part 2 on sigma males!

Sigma Males, Cancel Culture and Men are so weird. Join me and my newest consult Chilli Chanda as a real man he’s here to give me insight and just have good banter. He’s British so forgive his accent. Follow me on Instagram!!