We’re back after a month off, suited up in our Happy Gilmore jerseys (and an uncomfortably warm penguin suit), to celebrate the Sandman himself! In this episode of Altered Judgement, we raise a glass of "Golden Parachute" hazy IPA and dive headfirst into the Happy Madison universe in honor of Adam Sandler's milestone birthday.

From his Mount Rushmore run on Saturday Night Live and 90s classic comedies to his modern Netflix era and family projects like You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, we break down what makes his career so iconic. Plus, we debate our top Sandler films, play an intense round of "Steps to Sandler," and close things out with our favorite movie quotes.

In this episode, we break down:

• Our month off and what’s ahead for the studio

• Cracking open "Golden Parachute" hazy IPAs

• Sandler turning the big 6-0 and his Mount Rushmore comedy status

• A full career deep dive—from the SNL golden era and '90s comedy masterclasses to his dramatic shifts and Netflix hits

• How Sandler shaped our senses of humor and pop culture as we know it

• Steps to Sandler: The connection game (and penguin suit debut)

What is your all-time favorite Adam Sandler movie? Drop your top pick in the comments below!

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In this episode of Altered Judgement, the crew welcomes Sharon the founder of Whitefawn Wellness, ordained interfaith minister, fitness coach, and holistic therapist with over four decades of experience. Sharon shares her personal journey from competitive fitness and navigating body dysmorphia to discovering indigenous spirituality and the holistic connection between mind, body, emotion, and spirit. The conversation dives into the impact of modern technology on youth, building sustainable wellness habits through micro-practices, and her latest work facilitating legal psilocybin-assisted retreats with the Ancestra Foundation. Stay tuned after the outro for an exclusive, guided grounding exercise led by Sharon!

🌿 Connect with Sharon & Her Work:

• Whitefawn Wellness: https://whitefawnwellness.com

• Ancestra Foundation: https://ancestrafoundation.org

• Book: "Create the Life You Desire: A Guided Journal" by Sharon White (Available on Amazon)

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter

00:01:20 - Welcoming Sharon White & 4 Decades in Wellness

00:04:20 - Fitness, Body Dysmorphia & Mental Health Awareness

00:06:50 - Indigenous Roots & Interfaith Ministry

00:08:40 - Building the Mariposa Wellness Sanctuary

00:12:10 - Land Stewardship & California vs. PA Life

00:15:45 - Raising Kids Around Nature vs. Screens

00:20:05 - The Impact of Technology & AI on Developing Brains

00:27:45 - The Medicine Wheel: Mind, Body, Emotion & Spirit

00:33:00 - "Create the Life You Desire" Guided Journal

00:36:55 - MAX Principle: Layering Wellness into Daily Habits

00:41:30 - Breaking Thought Patterns & Catastrophizing

00:43:40 - Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy & Ancestra Foundation

00:47:30 - Neuroplasticity, Trauma Healing & Integration

00:52:50 - Whitefawn Wellness Logo & Offerings

00:54:35 - Final Thoughts & Outro

00:56:20 - Bonus: Sharon's Guided Grounding Exercise

Season 3 kicks off with a massive double-header episode filled with fresh studio upgrades, heartfelt stories, experimental snacks, and an in-studio podcast first!

First, Nicole returns to the studio to talk about publishing her raw, vulnerable poetry collection, overcoming eating disorders as an athlete, and her love story born from competitive weightlifting. Then, we kick off our new segment "Breaking Bread" to test out experimental Halloween sourdough flavors alongside some wild, questionable Oreo creations.

Later in the episode, Ali from Rust & Ember Ink Studio joins us for an Altered Judgement first: a live in-studio tattoo session! We talk shop vibes, crazy tattoo stories, airport pet peeves, space theories, and test our sanity with a round of "Incoherent."--------------------------------------------------

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:

🍞 Nicole | All You Knead Bread & Co.• Instagram / Facebook: @allyoukneadbreadandco• Order Fresh Sourdough & Specialty Loaves: https://www.facebook.com/p/All-You-Knead-Bread-Co-61580847235149/• Check out Nicole's Poetry Collection on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FW16LLL?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

🖋️ Ali | Rust & Ember Ink Studio• Instagram: @rustandemberink• Fine-line, custom tattoos & upcoming flash events (including Gilmore Ghouls!)• Bookings & Inquiries: https://rustandemberink.square.site

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro & Season 3 Studio Upgrades

04:06 Merch Updates & New Setup

08:24 Nicole’s Story: Poetry & Athletic Dreams

15:42 Battling Orthorexia & Mental Health

22:00 Writing & Publishing the Book in Quarantine

27:35 Leaving a Legacy & Meeting Her Husband

33:28 Breaking Bread: Halloween Sourdough Taste Test

43:52 Oreo Testing: Chicken & Waffles, Fried Oreos & Mega Stuf

54:20 Mystery Foods, Bean Boozled & Baby Wipes

59:16 Outro (Part 1) & Episode Wrap-up

01:02:30 Part 2: First-Ever Live In-Studio Tattoo

01:10:48 Airport Pet Peeves, "Cake Toppers" & Fat Bear Week

01:24:28 Space Theories: James Webb Telescope Discoveries

01:27:34 The Malort Shot & Candy Challenge

01:34:50 Interview with Ally: Rust & Ember Ink Studio

01:40:05 Wild Tattoo Stories & Joe’s Moose Tattoo

01:45:30 Gilmore Ghouls & Upcoming Community Events

01:50:35 Game Time: Playing Incoherent

02:15:00 Past Screamo Bands & Final Outro