PlumesCast

It's absolutely wild to me that I've been creating content for four years - and honestly, it's been a blast. There's so much that I've learned, from figuring out myself properly and all the experimenting that came with it, to eventually rebranding across different avenues to just be the best I could be. It's honestly something I look back at with a smile - there's so many times I could've just sto...

It'll soon be 8 years since the passing of my Dad, and that realization alone is crazy to consider, but I wanted to take an opportunity to talk with all the Dads out there to give thanks this Father's Day 2024. In today's episode, I recount a lot of the better stories of my Dad; how he helped shape me into the man that I am today, and how despite him being gone for as long as he has, I still find...

Doomscrolling, and social media addiction as a whole, is a relatively new field of behavioral science that personally, still is lacking in appropriate studies. There's certainly a lot to be learned from the World Wide Web; I mean, you're most likely listening to this thanks to an Internet connection. Though, if you're finding this via a CD in the bargain bin of a Walmart - let me know because that...

Rap with me for a second here: You're tired as all else, and decide that you're going to take a 30 minute nap before jumping onto the next big project you've got in mind. You lay down, close your eyes, and the next thing you know, it's already 4 in the morning and you've got work in two hours. That sound relatable? That's how my May went. Though, within that knockout, I'm proud to say that I've ha...

We've talked a lot of about goal setting this year on PlumesCast, from setting reasonable resolutions to keeping yourself motivated through all the hard times - but in conversations I've had a over this past week, I realized that there was a letter missing from our SMART acronym - an S, for Selfish. Now, I'm not referring to selfishness in a terrible light; in fact, it's incredibly healthy to take...

There's an old saying that comes to mind - "Do as I say, not as I do." While some people consider it one of the worst sayings, telling others to stop perpetuating bad habits while continuing on them yourself, I think it brings an amazing opener to honest reflection. It's less an avoidance of bad behavior, but more "I know I'm not doing the best right now, and I can certainly be doing better, but I...

It's easy to feel stuck in these busy days of 2024; people are working harder than ever, and yet, have much less to show for it. And I want to start by saying that your frustrations are valid! Think even the best of us get annoyed at how easy it is to watch everything come crumbling down because of one missed step. But that's why we're talking about it today. Y'see, on today's episode of PlumesCas...

In this heightened era of interconnection, through technological advances enabling information to be shared faster than it ever could be done before, we're facing a loneliness epidemic. It started with COVID, where most of us who were used to having daily conversations at the office were now reduced to chatting over a few bubbles in the app of the day, and now, we're seeing the results - despite h...

There's a certain magic that comes when listening to someone else tell their stories when you find bits and pieces that resonate with you. Sometimes, it's just small little thoughts that make you nod, others will leave you in tears as you realize you've survived the same things as someone else. It's even more bewildering when it's coming from someone you thought you knew so well. That's why on thi...

Although we're losing an hour today, the time has never been better to get outside and enjoy the changing weather. And that's why on today's episode of PlumesCast, we're going over how taking a sunny stroll might just be the thing to jump-start your wayside resolutions; or at the very least, give you some much needed peace of mind. We'll also be focusing on the sense of being routinely walking the...

There's a saying that usually gets quoted before the actual ending of it - "Shoot for the Moon!" Did you know that the whole saying is, "Shoot for the Moon, because even if you miss, you'll land amongst the stars"? Too often do we strive for perfection that we end up leaving ourselves without the energy to even begin; what could've been a journey was stopped because the destination wasn't perfect...

In every project, there's a time to press the charge and lead, and others to lay back and watch the flames burn - it's a delicate art that really, most productivity coaches would scoff at. To them, if you're not grinding 24/7 and leading everything, you're a failure; to me, though? It's the smartest play you can make. Why try to take the reigns on something you can't control for example, or what i...

We've all been there - the company is asking us to work with people beyond our usual crew to build something monumental, or perhaps they're forcing a change with little explanation, but YOU have to make it work! The long nights... the hours long phone calls... the terrible inside jokes the others make within their team that just never seem to sit right with you, it's rough! And as someone who has...

February 1st, 2022 - Plumes had a silly dream. And that dream was a Twitch-styled podcast that... really didn't last as long as he thought it would. No, by some miracle or twist of fate, what started off as silly conversations began to grow deeper and deeper, now to the point where nearly every episode last year had some type of mindfulness/wellness or general well-being message attached to it. An...

Throughout our everyday life, whether or not we realize it or not, we're constantly "encouraged" to feel like certain things are unbecoming of who we are as people. Some say that a man should never cry, while others argue that women have no place in technology; all horrible things that deny us of what our true passions are, and force us into a life of questioning because we're appeasing someone el...

We've all heard the saying "Boys will be boys," but how long have we allowed that kind of behavior to be tolerated? And more importantly, how deep has that kind of "Eh, there's nothing we can do about it," response permeated society and caused unjust hurt to all of us living in it? Sorry for the jargon - your boy has been reading some good books lately :) On today's episode though, we talk about s...

Although I said it last time, I want to say it again but... bolder! HAPPY NEW YEAR! There we go. 2024 is officially in full swing, and some of us are still actively debating what our Resolutions are for the year; to be honest, I find myself adding new ones to my list every day. However, there's a certain key to making resolutions that a lot of us don't consider, and a certain mindset that you shou...

Happy New Year! Or, New Years Eve if you're still in 2023 reading this - but 2023 is officially coming to a close, and it's time to look back on where this previous year has taken us. Or at least, that was the game plan, until I got a bit too heated about the joys of Holiday Shopping well after the holidays. Genuinely considering a Dash Cam for anyone who has good suggestions. Take this episode wi...

On the last episode of PlumesCast, we talked in length about how to get ready for the holidays, but... what if you're not feeling the holiday vibe? What if you're stressed beyond all else because of work projects, or you're dreading talking to that one relative? Dude, I hear you, and I want to let you know you're not alone. That's why in today's episode, we're going through all the ways you can be...

Despite what the world will tell you, the holidays are more than mediocre deals and flashy wrapping paper! No, it's more about spending time with loved ones and friends alike, and sometimes it takes a little extra planning to make that seasonal sensation happen. Today's episode goes into how to properly budget for the homies, in one of many tangents of course. We also talk about the importance of...

Now that the holidays are in full swing, it's important to take an opportunity to reflect back on the year behind, see where you're standing, and make the most of this last month of 2023. I hope you've been keeping up with your rest as you've seen friends and family, and aren't overworking yourself too hard out there. Today's episode delves into where I feel like my wins of the year were, in hopes...

Ah, the Holidays are once again upon us, and once again, that crazy Uncle with the greatest worst takes of the century is getting ready to ruin another meal, but no longer! Today, Plumes walks you though how to avoid those awkward conversations before the even get started, and how to dodge out of them the second they start if you walk into them. Remember, you have every right to a great celebratio...

Plumes is finally back from Anime Weekend Atlanta 2023, but how did it play out for the last year the con was being held in the Sheraton hotel? Were the chains of past years still weighing down this over 20 year old con from taking off, or was it able to liberate itself as it gets ready to take off for the Georgia World Congress Center? And just how hot was the tea that our host was able to catch...

A whole week has passed, and now, it's time to talk about the things you discovered about yourself while on this week of discovery. I want to let you know that I'm incredibly proud of you for whatever you did; discovering your mental health, being vulnerable enough to be honest with yourself, that's not an easy thing to do. So whether you did the full week's worth of journaling, or you only took a...

Y'know, we live in such a busy time where everything is going crazy that the excuses, "I can't take any time for myself because of [THIS REASON]" or "[THIS PERSON] has it worse than me, I can't complain!" have become commonplace, but really, when was the last time you sat with yourself to look at your own mental health? Here's a challenge - I want you to sit and give yourself the peace to be vulne...