The Smoke Break

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we have local comedian, Ronnie Macaroni, talking about the ins and outs of grief. We discuss how capitalism causes financial stress, and different ways we can process and react to it. We also cover loss, and how it can add more value and perspective to our lives. Check us out on Shady Pines Radio, Pretty Dope Xperience Radio Sundays from 9-10am. Catch up o...

On this week's episode of "The Smoke Break," we have someone cry on air for the first time. (It's not important who.) Youth advocate Veronica Bustillos inspires us with her story as well as her dedication to improving lives. We discuss some of the challenges of being a brown woman in leadership and reflect on the importance of making young people feel heard and empowered. Check out The Smoke Break...

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we have our friend, local comedian, Sabrina Contreras, sharing her unique experiences and contagious laugh. We discuss relapse and how the addict’s mind rationalizes using. We also talk about passive aggression and where that miscommunication stems from. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio...

In this episode we welcome guest, and host of Shady Pines Radio show: “Science Factual” Reese Hendrik! Malik brings up the topic: “Who is your role model and what roles do you model?” We start to get trippy with Reese as he opens the door to the universe!! We talk about the collective consciousness, our perception of reality, and how we share experiences. Lastly we grab another card from “Let’s Ge...

In this week's episode we welcome new host: Malik Rayshon!! We talk about what we’re excited for including new jobs, Moms, and having a supportive community! In mental health we talk about: TRIGGER WARNING Suicide and abortion rights. Both include a community that cares and can support you thru dark thoughts and tough decisions. We then wrap it up with “The Joke Break” where we use cards from the...

On this weeks episode we do a tea reading with Meredith Magic. We thought we lost this episode but we're glad we found it! There are two wolves inside you and we need to operate immediately! Check us out every Sunday 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and PDX- Pretty Dope Xperience Radio. You can also catch up anytime on MixCloud and Spotify!

On this week's episode we have the return of Taylor Barrett as well as Adam Pasi. We talk about the importance of family and chosen family (friends). We also discuss the simultaneous feelings of pain and relief that come with break ups. Check us out every Sunday 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and PDX- Pretty Dope Xperience Radio. You can also catch up anytime on MixCloud and Spotify!

On this weeks episode we talk with former ESL teacher Cristobal Barajas. 10 years ago he told me that in 10 years I might have some stories to tell. We catch up and talk about living in China and expectations. Check us out every Sunday 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and PDX- Pretty Dope Xperience Radio. You can also catch up anytime on MixCloud and Spotify!

In this week’s episode we sit down with NY native and real talkin’ comedian TC Benitez. He walks us through the art of not giving a fuck! Speaking your mind, being brutally honest and NOT a passive aggressive Portlander. We also unpack how to have a healthy balance of empathy and apathy in a world that can truly drain us. We wrap it all up with the “Joke break” and share what we look for in our fr...

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we sit down with cannabis activist Mss. Oregon and talk about respect, boundaries, and understanding. It's important to bring up that there is a trigger warning for this episode because we discuss about the topic of sexual assault and how we can be more supportive to people coming forward. Later on, we talk about parental issues and how we've grown closer...

On this weeks episode of The Smoke Break, the intro says it all! We talk about how sometimes we're too close to anything to judge whether or not the outcome will be good. We also talk about the effects mental health have on homelessness and vice versa. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, k...

Welcome to The Smoke Break! "What are you excited for?"

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break, we have our first comedian/therapist helping us sort through our thoughts. We discuss self-destructive tendencies and what you can do to deal with them afterwards. We also talk about the importance of effective communication and ways to either listen better or be listened to more. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and...

On this week’s Smoke Break Zane and Amanda talk about what they’re excited for: Shows, traveling, and the inevitable social exhaustion that comes with it. They also talk about the possibility of dating (not EACHOTHER) again. In the last segment “The Joke Break” they tell us the hilarious and terrifying story of their epic longboard crash! Check us out every Sunday 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio or ri...

Guess who was super sleep deprived and forgot to record an intro?! Thats okay! You can listen to this fly ass instrumental by NoNameLame17. On this week's episode, we test your mental stamina by making you listen to Josh's lengthy chore list. BUT THEN, we have a great discussion on avoidance and motivation. We also talk about self-image and celebrate some of our recent successes. Check out The Smo...

On this weeks episode of The Smoke Break we hang out with a musical artist for a change. We sit down with local Portland rapper Wix to talk about "What are you willing to struggle for?" We close out the episode discussing the importance and benefits of being properly diagnosed as well as a little bit about dissociative identity disorder. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady...

Finally, we talk about the thing we've all been secretly thinking... We'll say it together. 1,2,3! "The Smoke Break is your favorite mental health podcast!" See? Doesn't that feel better? This week we talk with guest host and Portland comedian, Scott II, about sexual identity, coming out, and its reception in the black community. We also discuss the importance of setting and respecting healthy bou...

This week on The Smoke Break Josh, Zane, and Amanda talk about dealing with guilt and shame, news fatigue, and wrap it all up with a fun look into what we wanted to be when we grew up. CHECK US OUT on Shady Pines Radio every Sunday 9-10am and anytime you want on Spotify.

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break, I promised to tag it, "DON'T START WITH THIS ONE." Or do. Its okay, we all have bad days. So it's a good thing we talked about how hard it is being grateful and staying motivated. ESPCIALLY on days you don't want to show up for yourself. (Spoiler Alert: that's somebody on this episode. I'll let you guess who.) The Smoke Break premiers every Sunday from 9-...

On this weeks episode we have the whole crew back. Well most of them. The Smoke Break discusses the anxiety of taking on more responsibility than you're used to and the importance of the self-care that goes along with that. We also talk about managing anger and what happens when you don't. The Smoke Break premiers every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and are uploaded the same day. (New in...

Today is Zane's Birthday and all the original hosts are either sick or recovering from booster shots. So we tried out Anchor and with surprising success we finally have our first episode to upload to Spotify. "A Chance to Start Again" was released to Spotify at the end of 2021 and we've always loved this show and wanted to bring it to a wider audience. And we wanted it done it by Episode 25. Episo...