The Twilight Conversations

From Ballymun to Belief Systems: Escaped Jehovah’s Door-Knocking Doomsayers and Their Fake Armageddon, Survived Campus Pronoun Inquisitors & Oat Milk Fascists, Trump Sparked the Meltdown, But AI Might Actually Deliver the End Times. Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett Follow the show on Instagram here CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE.......... References -------------------- 1 Tush ZZ Top...

This episode explores our inner dialogue, our conversations with ourselves, how we speak to ourselves..what do we say to ourselves? Why are we saying it? & most importantly, how are we saying it? Is it harsh, cynical, unkind & mocking-would you talk to a child that way? Or a friend? Can we tap into & embrace the light triad energy of love, kindness, hope, compassion & joyfulness? T...

Ok, we know the dark tetrad with the sneaky, unsavoury narcissists, We know the pain they can cause..but how do we heal/recover from this insidious virus? Enter the Light triad, kindness, empathy,compassion & altruism..Reconnecting with our true selves, embracing vulnerability & truth can be our super power as we de-program ourselves from the dark miasma! Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett Follo...

Narcissism The dark miasma, a foul/offensive odour/atmosphere! Its like a virus & we need to to come to terms with the insidious effects & impact of this abuse. Now we know what we are dealing with its time to shower that shit out of our systems 😅 in this Pod we explore how we might do that.. Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE............ Referemces --------...

In this pod, I uncover the deceptive mask of the ‘Covert narcissist’. A tricky customer indeed as they so often present as the vulnerable victim! I also run through the abc’s of narcissism, the dark tetrad & all things nasty! Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST OF THIS EPISODE.......... References ------------ ‘Done’ Frazy Ford from Indian Ocean (2014) ‘Amelia’ Joni Mitche...

Shame! Shame! Shame! Shame! The four distinct faces of shame that all interplay with each other: 1. Toxic shame (ouch!) there is something deeply wrong with me-i am bad. 2. ⁠Invitational shame, opportunity to learn, grow, make amends, deepen empathy & put things right. 3. ⁠The blamers & shamers- they project their own unprocessed toxic shame onto others. Always angry, always looking for th...

In this episode, I take a close look at two opposing energies in the human personality. What dictates how we present to the world? Arrogant, over confident, inflated, unpleasant, unkind..or lovable, warm, friendly, affable, modest, considerate, balanced & grounded..Are we a mixture of both? Are we naturally one way? Does choice enter the picture? I’l be discussing this & more & as usua...

In this episode, we keep in the family as I interview my baby brother Vinnie, who is now a grown assed adult! We explore childhood, loneliness, isolation, family dynamics, a little bit of Alan Partridge, lots of laughs as we discuss recovery, spirituality & philosophy..as always through the lens of some brilliant music! Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE Refe...

Playing safe, following rules & guidelines rigidly, can be a hiding place from real living. Playing psychological games ie: the intellectual, the cynical, the smarmy, entitled victim..grows old & tiresome..being saved on the other hand, requires courage, risking being vulnerable, willingness to walk, jump or dive into the epicentre of human love, relationships & experiences..are you curious? Tune...

In this episode, we are blessed to encounter the charm, charisma & natural lovability of Listowel legend Mags Horgan. In her beautiful, vulnerable & generous style. She shares her life experiences with us, bringing us on a journey through childhood, adolescence, her father’s alcoholism/recovery & subsequent effects on the family. Maggie touches trauma, abuse, the devastation of her bea...

So, going ‘no contact’ is the gold star response to the dark tetrad & those with narcissistic leanings..its a big step & potentially liberating step..we take a close look at this exciting possibility. However, full on no contact is not always possible for everyone. We can be connected through shared workspace/home space, joint custody, pretend friends & so fourth..what then? What can w...

Narcissism..what is it really, whats it all about? What does it really mean? How do i know if im dealing with one? Yes we are diving again into the dark tetrad, the nasty, ugly face of human behaviour. As always look no further than the orange turd & his crew..tells us everything we need to know! Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE.............. References...

Narcissism..what is it really, whats it all about? What does it really mean? How do i know if im dealing with one? Yes we are diving again into the dark tetrad, the nasty, ugly face of human behaviour. As always look no further than the orange turd & his crew..tells us everything we need to know! Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE.......... References ---...

Being a fool, being made a fool of, fooling around, foolish behaviour etc etc..in this Pod, I take a good look at our relationship as human beings with ‘The fool’ within us all! The soft, gentle, playful & vulnerable fool, the naive, delusional fool, the fool in love & those unpleasant beings who feel so pathetic & insecure, they want to hurt & make a fool of us..intrigued? Well get listening & be...

Staying with the present moment & framing it within a 24 hour cycle, I continue to explore the here & now. Using music/song containing morning/afternoon/evening & night..as always we have a hearty giggle at trump/maga & ridiculous narcissistic rhetoric Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE....... . References ---------- ‘Till the morning comes’ The Grateful dead...

Just for today, one day at a time, 24 hours! Life becomes so much more manageable when we can live in the present moment, stay in the present, stay in the day..life can be tolerable, liveable, fun & joyful if we want it! Also we have some cool tunes to express it all more effectively. Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE........ References --------------- ‘Righ...

So lets play around with AI (Artificial intelligence) & focus more on Artificial intimacy! They are interconnected to some degree. So what is real intimacy? How do we know it’s genuine, the real deal? What is intimacy & why do we need this profound visceral connection? All of this & some cool, groovy tunes we are in for a good time! Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS...

Pick a colour, any colour & i will find a song with that colour in the title! So I have a bit of fun matching colours to songs, exploring meanings & always open to new & old ways to grow, heal & embrace our lives with courage, creativity & joy Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE References ------------- ‘Yellow River’ Christie from Yellow river (1970) ‘Red cho...

Rain rain go away! Come again another day! In this Episode, I take a close look at how the dreaded rain also provides us with such beautiful, creative output..while at a fundamental level rains is essential to sustain human life..so let’s explore the magic, mystery, wonder & awe of this divisive phenomena. I choose 10 emotive songs that powerfully express deep sadness, loss, romance, joy &...

The wise fox meets the Little Prince, the magical‘Taming’ process begins...we are reminded that What's essential is indeed invisible to the eye..so what are we looking for? Both literally & metaphorically? What do we see? How do we engage with others in this important dynamic? Let’s explore vision, third eye/inner eye, good faith communication, seeking truth, connecting with our hearts/sou...

Should I stay or should I go? Stick or twist? Surrender or fight? In the thick of every day life it can quite confusing, where do I put my energy? What should I focus on? Using The Serenity prayer as a spiritual framework we examine the human condition, relationships, healing & recovery & of course through the expression of sumptuous music! Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE P...

 ‘I'm pooh said Pooh, I'm Tigger said Tigger..’ & for the first time in the glow of candlelight, these two beings looked at each other & experienced the magic & mystery of the encounter. In this Pod, we explore the many different ways human beings actually meet each other, what really happens? Do we acknowledge & appreciate the sacred space between each other & created...

Lets talk trauma boogie woogie..  But seriously folks, lets really talk about trauma, PTSD CPTSD, Trauma informed care, somatic awareness, types of therapies/approaches... We also look honestly & ask: what the fuck is trauma anyway? & how do we gage recovery/healing in this trauma laden world? As always, we have a laugh & explore some kick ass music. Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK...

We welcome Cormac Lennon to the Pod, he take us on a very interesting life journey, from the tragic death of his father, that Cormac witnessed when he was 7, the subsequent effects of that traumatic experience & the voyage that followed. We go to Ashrams in Northern India, traverse the painful slippery slope of a gambling addiction & the deep turmoil & shame that brings, meeting a life...

Yes, It's an art, a craft, a creative skill...learning to love requires practice, patience, resilience & courage...a good sense of humour really helps! So our big decision is: what art are we going to pursue? The dark ways of narcissism, fascism & maga madness?, or the noble, beautiful, intelligent, exhilarating magic we call love! Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLI...