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What Makes A Space Feel Sacred?

Is It A Church, A Temple, Or A Shrine? Or Can A Bedroom, A Tattoo Studio, A Favorite Coffee Shop, Or Even The Seat You Always Choose Become Sacred Too?

This Week On Abstract Audio, Host Amber Janae Sits Down With Actress And Creative Sauda Muse To Discuss How Our Surroundings Influence The Way We Feel, Create, Heal, And Connect.

From Personal Altars And Everyday Rituals To Art Studios, Neighborhoods, And Places Of Worship, They Explore The Roles That Intention, Memory, Identity, Design, And Energy Play In...

This Week On Abstract Audio, We’re Listening For What Isn’t There. The Pause Between Words. The Hum Beneath The Noise. Is Silence Simply The Absence Of Sound, Or Have We Been Surrounded By Signals We Never Learned How To Receive? From Vibrations And Frequencies To Body Language, Energy, And The Unspoken, We’re Wondering If The World Has Been Talking This Whole Time — And Whether We’ve Ever Actually Been Quiet Enough To Hear It. Tune In To Season 3, Episode 5: Silence Or Signals.

Language Is One Of The Greatest Tools Humanity Has Ever Created. It Connects Us, Teaches Us, Inspires Us—And Sometimes Divides Us. But What Happens When Words Fall Short?

Joined By Writer, Editor, And Podcaster Kelly Swails, This Episode Explores The Power And The Limits Of Language. We Ask Whether Words Shape Reality Or Simply Describe It, And Why Some Experiences Seem Impossible To Put Into Words. From Slang And Spells To Fungi And Animals, This Conversation Examines The Invisible Framework That Influences How We Connect With One Another—And How We Understand The World Itse...

As Children, We’re Taught That Secrets Are Something Tucked Away, Locked Behind Closed Doors And Whispered Between A Select Few. But As Adults, We Realize That Power Operates Differently. The Forces Shaping Our Lives, Relationships, Beliefs, And Opportunities Aren’t Always Concealed. Sometimes They’re Built Directly Into The Systems Around Us.

This Episode Explores The Tension Between What Is Intentionally Kept From Us And What Is Simply Accepted Without Question. The Things We Wish We Didn’t Know. The Things We’re Told Not To Ask. The Invisible Lines That Determine Who Gets Access, Who Gets Heard...

In This Episode, We Explore The Line Between Magic And Myth, Wonder And Explanation.

From Fairy Tales And Folklore To Stage Magicians, Mythology, And Modern Media, We Ask Why So Many Ideas Once Treated As Truth Are Now Dismissed As Fantasy. Is Magic Simply Entertainment, Or Have We Become Too Eager To Explain Away The Unexplained?

As Children, Wonder Comes Naturally. As Adults, We Often Trade Enchantment For Easy Answers. This Episode Examines What We Lose When We Stop Believing In Possibilities Beyond Our Understanding—And Whether Magic Was Ever Meant To Disappear In The Fi...

Season 3 Begins With A Choice: Wonder Or Worry. Before Adulthood Told Us To Overthink, Fear, And Explain Everything Away, There Was Childlike Awe. The Kind That Made The World Feel Bigger, Stranger, And Full Of Possibility. This Kickoff Episode Sets The Tone For A Season Dedicated To Curiosity, Imagination, And Embracing The Unknown.

The Season 2 Finale Is Here, And We’re Capping Things Off With A Deep Dive Into “curiosity And Clarity.” Why Are We Always Chasing Answers, And What Happens When We Stop Asking “Why” Long Enough To Actually See ? We’re Unpacking The Big Questions, The Eternal Loops, And Those Glorious Moments When Clarity Cuts Through The Noise. It’s Thoughtful, It’s Fun, And Yes, There’s A Pizza-in-a-cone Reference Somewhere In Here. Let’s Wrap Up The Season With A Bang— And Maybe Even A Little I Cliffhanger For Szn 3.

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Anger—it’s The Fire That Burns Hot But Doesn’t Always Know Where To Go. And Forgiveness? That’s The Water We’re All Too Stubborn To Pour On The Flames. In This Episode, We’re Diving Headfirst Into The Messy, Absurd World Of Anger And Forgiveness. Why Do We Hold Onto Grudges Like They’re Souvenirs? Is Anger Ever Useful, Or Is It Just As Socially Acceptable As A Temper Tantrum? And What About Forgiveness—does It Really Heal, Or Is It Just A Free Pass? We’re Breaking Down The Psychology, The Philosophy, And The Downright Ridiculousness Of...

What Is Tradition, Really? Is It The Glue Holding Our Lives Together, Or Just An Elaborate Prank We All Decided To Play On Ourselves? In This Episode, We’re Unraveling The Strange, Stubborn Beast That Is Tradition—why We Cling To It, Whether It’s A Comfort Or A Trap, And If It’s Time To Marie Kondo Our Cultural Baggage. From The Family Rituals That Feel Like Sitcom Reruns To The Societal Customs We Follow Without A Second Thought (Looking At You, Tossing Rice At Weddings), We’re Getting Existentially Messy. And To Add Some Spice To The Conversati...

In This Episode, We’re Unpacking The Wild, Tangled Web Of Loyalty—because Let’s Be Real, It’s Not As Straightforward As We Like To Think. Is Loyalty The Ultimate Virtue, Or Is It Just A Socially Accepted Excuse To Stay Stuck? We’ll Dive Into Its Highs And Lows: From Blind Allegiance To Choosing Your People Wisely, We’re Asking The Big Questions—like, Can Loyalty Be Earned, Bought, Or Even Balanced? And What’s The Real Reward? More Loyalty Back, Or Just Burnout And Exhaustion? Whether You’re Fiercely Loyal Or More Of An Opportunistic Type, This Episode Will...

In This Episode, We’re Getting Into The Raw Side Of Friendships— The Flaws We Bring, The Ones We Ignore, And How They All Fit Together In This Chaotic Puzzle We Call Connection. From The Unspoken Rules That Can Trip Us Up, To The Myth Of What’s Truly Platonic, Are They Worth The Trouble? We're Exploring If Friendships Can Be A Source Of Strength And Challenge Alike. It’s Not About Attracting What We Are Or Aren’t— It’s About Navigating The Quirks, Insecurities, And Growth That Friendships Bring Out In Us. Whether You’re An Extrovert, Introvert, Or Som...

In This Episode, We’re Getting Real About Privacy—what Even Is It Anymore? With Social Media Turning Our Lives Into Open Books, We Dive Into How Much Of Ourselves We’re Sharing, Whether We Like It Or Not. Can We Still Protect What’s Personal, Or Have We Already Given Up On True Privacy Without Realizing It? We’re Talking About Everything From Digital Protection To The Masks We Wear (Yes, Even The *jim Carrey* Kind) And How They Either Hide Or Expose Who We Really Are. Throw In Some Spooky Movie Vibes And A Lot Of Fun Philosophy...

In This Episode, We’re Getting Wrapped Up In The Tangled Web Of Talent And Success—two Words That Get Thrown Around Often , But What Do They Really Mean? We Dig Into Whether Being Naturally Gifted Gives You The Responsibility To Act On It Or If It Can Sometimes Pull You Away From Your True Path. We Also Explore How Society Measures Success And Genius (Spoiler: Those Markers Might Be Complete Nonsense), And Whether It's Tougher To “make It” In Today’s World Compared To The Past. Tune In For Some Controversial Takes And A Deep Dive Into What It Really...

In This Episode, We’re Tackling The Idea Of Ownership And How It Shows Up Everywhere—from The Music Industry To Your Living Room. But Is It Just An Illusion? From Housing Crises To Social Security Cards , We’re Questioning The Real Value Behind What We Think We Own. But Let’s Be Clear—this Isn’t A Discouragement To Black Folks Owning Things. In Fact, It’s The Opposite. We Absolutely Need To Own Our Homes, Our Businesses, And Especially Our Creative Work—because Historically, Ownership Hasn’t Been Something We’ve Been Allowed To Have. So, While We Challenge The Mat...

In This Episode Of Abstract Audio, We’re Not Just Talking About Human Relationships— We’re Diving Into The Full Spectrum Of Attraction. Whether It’s People, Ideas, Opportunities, Or Even Chaos, We’re Exploring How Things Are Drawn To Us And Why We’re Pulled Toward Certain Experiences. Do We Attract What We Are, Or Is The Allure In The Things That Challenge Us? From Personal Relationships To The Forces That Shape Our Lives, We’re Breaking Down How Attraction Works On All Levels. Tune In For A Deep, Witty Conversation About The Energies And Ideas That Find Their Way Into...

In This Episode Of Abstract Audio, We Take A Wild Ride Through The Profound Implications Of Saying "Yes" And "No" In A World Full Of Seemingly Endless Possibilities. Instead Of Focusing On The Illusion Of Choice, We Explore How These Responses Shape Our Sense Of Direction— Whether We're Consciously Aware Of It Or Not. We Ponder Whether Committing To One Option Inherently Means Turning Your Back On Countless Others, And What That Says About The Paths We Find Ourselves On. With A Mix Of Humor And Philosophical Musings, We’ll Challenge The Notion Of Cosmic Misdirection And Spells, And More...

In This Episode, Abstract Audio Takes A Laid-back, Insightful Look Into The Concept Of Peace, Exploring What It Truly Means Beyond The Clichés, Catchphrases, And Corny Decor. We’re Connecting The Dots Between Last Episode’s Deep Dive On Respect And Making Sense Of How It Lays The Foundation For Genuine Peace In Our Society. We’ll Discuss Why Peace Is So Elusive And What It Really Takes To Cultivate It Both Internally And Externally. Expect Some Laughs, Real Talk, And A Few “Aha” Moments As We Break Down That Mysteriously Ethereal State Of Being We All Crave.

In This Episode, We Dive Into The Complex World Of Honor, Integrity, And Respect. We’ll Explore Whether Respect Is Moreso An Intrinsic Human Right Or Something That Must Be Earned, And Debate Whether It's Possible To Truly Respect Someone If We Fundamentally Disagree With Their Values Or Beliefs. Along The Way, We Examine How Shifting Cultural Norms And Have Muddied The Waters Of What It Means To Live A ‘respectable’ Life. With A Mix Of Humor And Deep Reflection, We Unpack Why These Concepts Seem So Much Rarer Today And Discuss How We Can Navigate The Gray Areas Of Mod...

Join Us For A Candid And Uncomfortably Humorous Chat About Death. This Week We’re Asking Why Society Treats It With Such Gravity Despite It Being The Most Natural Part Of Life. We'll Explore The Balance Between Living And Dying, And Why Living Can Often Feel And Seem Like The Much Harder Of The Two. Discover How Various Cultures, From Mexico’s Day Of The Dead To African American "Home Going" Traditions, View Death Differently. We’ll Also Touch On The Controversial Topic Of Suicide And How Funerals Are More For The Living. Tune In As We Demystify Death, Embrac...

In This Episode, We’re Exploring How Aging Intertwines With The Idea Of What It Means To Be 'Modern,' The Notion Of 'Old Souls,' The Concept That Age Is Merely A Number, And This Country's Evolving Attitude Towards Childhood. Our Guest Uno Weighs In On The Often Troubling Ways In Which Society Pressures Children To Grow Up Too Quickly.. We Will Also Delve Into How Digital Culture Impacts Our Philosophical Perspectives On Aging And Generational Identity, And Whether Wisdom Always Accompanies Age.

On Today's Episode, We Embark On A Fascinating Journey Through The Concept Of Time, Examining Our Understanding Of It. We Explore Its Illusionary Nature , And Its Place In Our Life, Questioning Whether It Is As Linear And Straightforward As We Often Believe. Join Us As We Tackle The Complex And Often Puzzling Concept Of False Memories, Time Travel, Total Recall, The Mandela Effect And More. Join Us As We Unravel These Captivating Aspects Of Time And Memory.

In This Intriguing Episode Of Our Podcast, We Explore The Concept That Ignorance Is Bliss And Challenge The Notion That It Is Better To Have Experienced And Lost Something Than Never To Have Experienced It At All. We Delve Into How Choosing To Remain Unaware Can Sometimes Lead To A More Content Life, Free From The Complexities And Pains That Knowledge And Experience Can Bring. Join Us As We Examine The Delicate Balance Between The Pursuit Of Understanding And The Comfort Of Ignorance, And How These Ideas Might Shape Our Approach To Life's Most Profound Experiences.

In This Episode, We Dive Into The Abstract Philosophical Dimensions Of Insight And Observation. What Does It Truly Mean To Observe? We'll Discuss The Differences Between Seeing And Perceiving, The Role Of Intuition In Gaining Insight, And How Our Experiences Shape Our Observations Of The World. This Episode Will Challenge You To Look Beyond The Obvious And Explore The Deeper Layers Of How We Make Sense Of Reality. Tune In For A Thought-Provoking Conversation That Blends Philosophy, Psychology, And Everyday Musings On The Art Of Truly Seeing.

In This Mind-Bending Episode, We Delve Deep Into The Abstract Realms Of Reality And Perception With Our Special Guest, Donny D.  Join Us As We Navigate The Fascinating Territory Of Psychedelics, The Matrix, False Senses Of Identity, Authenticity , And The Profound Questions They Raise About The Nature Of Our Existence.

This Weeks Episode Explores The Concepts Of Individuality And Acceptance In Modern Society, Challenging The Notion Of What Makes Someone Or Something Truly Special. We're Wrestling With The Idea That None Of Us Are Inherently Exceptional, Yet Each Person Possesses Unique Qualities That Contribute To Their Individuality. Through Abstract Perspectives, This Episode Emphasizes The Importance Of Embracing Diversity And Accepting Oneself And Others For Who They Are.

Welcome To Season Two Of Abstract Audio! In Our Highly Anticipated Premiere Episode, We Delve Into The Intricate Dynamics Of Expectations And Entitlement In Todays World, Exploring The Fine Line Between The Two And How To Strike A Balance In Our Lives.

In This Thought-provoking Episode, We Unravel The Differences Between Expectations And Entitlement, Shedding Light On How They Influence Our Interactions With Others, Our Approach To Success, And Our Overall Sense Of Fulfillment. Whether You're Striving For Personal Growth, Navigating Challenging Relationships, Or Seeking Fulfillment In Your Pursuits, This Episode Offers Invaluable Insights And Guidance To...

This Week, On The S1 Finale, We're Shining A Light On The Transformative Process Of Healing, Unraveling The Threads That Connect Shame , Creativity, And Personal Growth. If If You’ve Ever Found Yourself Ashamed Of Things That You’ve Done In The Past Or The Person You Used To Be.. This Is For You. Join Us As We Bring This Enigmatic Emotion Into The Spotlight, With Guest Scott Ervin. 

Join Us On A Journey Of Self-Discovery And Transformation In Our Latest Episode Centered On The Idea Of Healing. Everybody’s Talking About It But What Is It Really ? In This Raw, Insightful Conversation, We Explore The Power Of Healing, Self-care , And Support With Our Guest, Entrepreneur, Writer & Photographer , Brandon Harris- Who’ll Be Sharing His Wisdom And Personal Stories.

In This Weeks Exploration, We Will Discuss Why The Abstract Nature Of Pain And Suffering Is Important And How It Shapes Our Perceptions Of Life, Empathy, And The Search For Deeper Meaning. It's A Journey That Will Make You Think And Find New Perspectives On One Of Life's Most Universal Experiences.

In This Episode, We Dive Into The Fascinating World Of Sacrifice, Exploring Its Historical Significance, Cultural Variations, And The Profound Impact It Has Had On Human History. We'll Also Discuss The Concept Of Heroic Sacrifices And Why Some Sacrifices Are Celebrated While Others Are Questioned.whether You're Curious About The Historical Rituals, Contemplating Personal Sacrifices, Or Simply Interested In The Human Experience, This Episode Has Something For Everyone.

This Episode, We’re Talking The Complexities Of Love Without Conditions. Have You Ever Wondered About The Nature Of Unconditional Love? Is It Truly Attainable? We Know The Beautiful Possibilities But What About The Hidden Dangers ? Join Us As We Explore Stories, Insights, And Practical Tips To Help You Navigate The Intricate Landscape Of Love And Relationships.  You Won't Want To Miss This Enlightening Discussion!

This Week We’re Navigating The Art Of Boundaries: Examining Why It’s Said That They’re Likely The Key To Healthy Relationships As Well As The Personal Healing Process . We’re Sharing Insights On What They Are, Why They (May Or May Not) Matter & How They Coexist Within Our Lives And Interactions. So Prepare To Laugh, Learn, And Maybe Even Question Your Own Boundaries By The End Of This Episode!

This week we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of reciprocity and fairness as a fundamental aspect of human interaction that molds our everyday experiences. In this episode, we explore the concept of reciprocation from various angles, uncovering its profound impact on society, relationships, and decision-making. Join us as we unravel the layers of this intricate human phenomenon, challenging our perspectives and inviting you to reflect on the role of reciprocity in your own life.

This Episode We Dive Into The Fascinating Realm Of Balance! We All Know Finding Equilibrium In Our Fast-paced Lives Is No Small Feat, So This Week Well Be Exploring The Ancient Art Of Juggling Responsibilities, Passions, And Well-being. Whether You’re Balancing Work And Personal Time, Navigating Relationships, Finding Your Place In The Universe Or Just Achieving That Inner Zen, Get Ready To Uncover The Secrets To Leading A More Balanced, Harmonious And Fulfilling Life.

In This Episode, We've Gathered Information To Explore The Multifaceted Dimensions Of The Karma. From Its Origins In Hinduism And Buddhism To Its Influence On Modern-day Thinking, We'll Uncover The Profound Significance Of This Universal Law. Does It Hold The Key To Understanding The Ripple Effect Of Our Deeds?   

In This Episode, We Dive Deep Into The Concept Of Luck And Its Impact On Our Personal And Professional Experiences. Discover How Luck Intertwines With Hard Work, Preparation, And Opportunity, Shaping The Outcomes That Define Us. Join Us As We Uncover Strategies For Cultivating Luck And Creating Opportunities In An Unpredictable World.

In This Thought-provoking Episode, We'll Engage In An Insightful Exploration Of The True Nature Of Choice, Examining Various Perspectives And Theories Surrounding Free Will. We'll Discuss The Philosophical, Scientific, And Psychological Aspects That Shape Our Understanding Of This Intricate Subject.

In This Episode, We'll Embark On A Thought Provoking Journey, Exploring The Fundamental Aspects Of Control And Power. We'll Examine How These Forces Manifest In Various Aspects Of Our Lives, From Personal Relationships To Societal Structures, And Everything In Between. Buckle Up As We Dive Into One Of The Most Pressing Topics Yet!

In this Captivating Episode, We Explore The Power Of Trust As The Fundamental Building Block Of Strong, Meaningful Connections. From Personal Relationships To Proffessional Collaborations, Trust Plays A Pivotal Role In Fostering Authenticity, Openness, And Vulnerability But Has It Gone Missing In Our Society?

Relationships Are Wildly Unpredictable. Especially This Day And Age. Monogamous Dating Has Become A Literal Breeding Ground For Risky Behavior. But As We Enter A New Age , In A World Where Everyone's Chasing Short Term Excitement And Thrill, How Can We Even Begin To Feel ‘safe ‘ And Secure With A Partner. Let’s Talk About It !