What's The Matter With Me? Podcast

Low Anxiety, Going Places

In this episode, I give a shoutout to Kevin for Montana info, share insights from Andrew Pulrang’s Disability Thinking, and discuss prepping Dax Pierson interview questions. I also talk about my kids’ haircuts, our neighborhood, music, therapy, hospital visits, and my recent solo trips and poetry publications.

Shout Outs

Shout outs to Kevin. thanks for the info about Montana. Kevin does comic book reviews on his YouTube channel Under The Cowl Of MS.

Disability Thinking

Now reading Andrew Pulrang’s Disability Thinking Substack. I’ve alway...

In the latest “What’s the Matter with Me?” podcast, John updates on his improved sleep with a sleep apnea device, newfound independence loading his wheelchair, upcoming Montana trip, and reflections on anxiety. He also mentions his kids’ interest in the viral “Skibidi Toilet” videos.

A Toilet For The Ages

I asked my son about skibidi toilet, and he replied:

It’s gone viral.. in fifty years, look in the history books, and there’ll be skibidi toilet. Skibidi Toilet is a part of history.

A 10-year-old<...

Compulsive behavior sequences are keeping me up at night, precluding a good night’s sleep

I’m driven from bed, get dressed, go outside to calm down, and eventually get back in bed. Out-of-control thoughts about the various trauma I’m going through overwhelm me, and soon I’m driven from bed again.

Searched up ‘strategy to stop repetitive behavior compulsive’ at 130am:

Sleep anxiety is a feeling of stress or fear about going to sleep. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the U.S. Research suggests that most people with mental...

Getting through anxiety one day at a time, one step at a time, putting myself out there. Slogging through.

In the news

Paris Promised the Olympics Would Be Accessible. The Clock Is Ticking.

Article: Paris Promised The Olympics Would Be Accessible

The city, which put inclusivity at the center of its bid, has improved access for people with disabilities, but with the opening ceremony about 12 weeks away, obstacles remain.

Slogging through

Processing what’s happening

One of the hardest things about Multiple sclerosis is wrapping yo...

In “Anxiety Medication Strategy Session,” changing opinions on music, bouts of anxiety, recent publication in Identity Theory and Disturb the Universe, family life changes, increased mobility, and resumption of some duties.

Last Old Guy Or First New Guy?

Recently, I read a tweet by flea, and I was forced to reconsider:

Pat Matheny was a jazz guitarist that my stepfather really admired. For that reason, in my youth I stayed away from...

Featuring updates on Hoppin Hot Sauce inventory, newly published writing, recuperation from surgery, the year’s first barbecue, and a new family pet.

Sandman Knows Kale

Shout outs to the Sandman, who wrote in about kale and he knows more about kale than I ever will. He works with kale as a kaleologist.

Extra Hot Shortage

Buy Extra Hot Hoppin Hot Sauce from Amazon as we will be out of stock on Extra Hot in the near term, and once Amazon runs out, we’re out.

Publication

Period of Change

Undergoing a period of change: I had surgery, I got published and I went on vacation. Plenty of new music reviews in this episode.

A word

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JWH Live!

Writings By John Winfield Hoppin is live, because my editor said I needed a writer’s website. I think it’s pretty nifty..

Selfie Edict

Subscribers get the selfie for as long as we all live. It’s a...

In “Drugged Out,” a short episode featuring wine delivery, toilet paper shortage and trigeminal neuralgia pain medication.

Long Time

Subscribers get the selfie for as long as we all shall live. It’s a lifetime subscription

Green fluid

Cuts in my hands have been getting infected and filling with green goop

In Our Cups

We got the wine delivery, man, and the wine deliveryman was in his 20s, maybe his mid-20s, and he was really upset about global warming. “Things aren’t l really pleasant anymore,” he said.

In “Spring Concert,” an incidental return to Dry Marchuary, a chapbook’s worth of poetry and the school’s Spring Concert.

From chaos comes order

One way to enjoy Hoppin Hot Sauce is “On Pasta”.

In the midst of near-total chaos, small rituals ground us, nourishing both body and soul.

“On Pasta” at HoppinHotSauce.com

Shout outs

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In “I Drove,” getting reacquainted with driving, where did kale come from and borscht out the wazoo.

Iconic trio

At Breakfast is a great time to have Hoppin Hot Sauce.

Just like the iconic trios of Larry, Curly, and Moe, or black, white, and grey, or even the Roman numerals I, II and III, eggs, English muffins and Hoppin Hot Sauce form an unforgettable trio that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Shout outs

Shout out to Jersey Girl and Max Level
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