I share a schedule change to balance creative purpose with financial stability, driven by new job opportunities. My voice is evolving to equip listeners for the future by addressing governance, economy, and technology through the lens of soul and aliveness.

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Ruth took on the entire Blue Jays coaching staff mid World-Series, transforming her small Spadina office into a primal, tobacco-scented dugout. She helped fourteen quiet men connect with the deep, earthy masculinity that makes them swing, throw, and finally stand ready to say "OK Blue Jays, Let's Play Ball."

For context on this fictional series read the Introduction to Session Notes From the World's Therapist.

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Alison shares a practical proposal for how readers and creators can stay connected, share meaningful work, and protect their mental health in the age of broken platforms. From dopamine detox to building intentional “email feeds,” this episode lays out a collective blueprint for a more ethical, human, and abundant internet.

Timestamp to Jump to the Solution:

9:45 – How to build an intentional “email feed”

Links Mentioned

• "No Kings, No Caesars, and the Photos I Didn't Put on Instagram". Kelly Stonelake (she actually left Meta - she worked there).
• Kit email platform (free up to 10K subs)
• Alison’s website
• Follow me on Bluesky
• Follow me on Base: erosforlife.base.eth
• Receive the Untamed Book List a dangerous, hyper-curated list of my favourite outside-the-system reads. Subscribe to my Substack and you will receive an email with the link to the list.

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Ruth meets Hurricane Melissa in session, writing a meditation on the storm itself.

For context on this fictional series read the Introduction to Session Notes From the World's Therapist.

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This addiction group therapy session centered on the deep link between trauma and substance use, explaining how an overwhelmed nervous system causes people to "split off" from their true self, making addiction an easy way to cope with pain. The key takeaway was fostering compassionate support so group members could distinguish their true identity from the destructive actions of their addiction, helping them take responsibility while beginning to heal by connecting to their non-addicted core.

For context on this fictional series read the Introduction to Session Notes From the World's Therapist.

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Ruth contemplates the nonsensical and endlessly painful nature of world affairs and the lack of comfort offered by spiritual sayings. She's wrestling.

For context on this fictional series read the Introduction to Session Notes From the World's Therapist.

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For context on this fictional series read the Introduction to Session Notes From the World's Therapist.

Ruth is sick today.

Links to a couple of today’s stories:

White House Demolition (CBC)

In what the Frankfort Police department described as an “appalling act of littering,” Frankfort residents woke up to find KKK flyers lying in front yards and streets.

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What it's been like to publish on Substack + podcast every day for 17 days. (With an appearance from Rose). And then (at 9:00) an essay on the serious dangers of ChatGPT for therapeutic/intimate use.

Links:

• Last week, Altman said he was surprised at the reaction to his announcement that ChatGPT would now have erotic conversations with adults.
• A widely quoted MIT report reveals that 95% of AI pilots fail to produce ROI.
• The climate cost of AI is significant and growing.
• Luiza Jarovsky, PhD writes an excellent AI safety newsletter.

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