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But For Real

Di: Valerie Martin & Emerson Ryder
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Welcome to But For Real: the podcast where all your swirling thoughts about mental health, pop culture, and how to human are blended into one delicious variety show, co-hosted by therapists Valerie Martin (resident elder millennial ✌️) and Emerson Ryder (resident Gen Z 🫶).Copyright 2026 Valerie Martin & Emerson Ryder Igiene e vita sana Psicologia Psicologia e salute mentale Scienze sociali Successo personale Sviluppo personale
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  • Parapsychology & the Science of the Paranormal with Courtney M. Block 👻

    Parapsychology & the Science of the Paranormal with Courtney M. Block 👻
    Oct 28 2026

    What if we told you that actual scientists are studying ghosts, near-death experiences, and other paranormal phenomena—and publishing their findings in peer-reviewed journals? 👀👻 Before you roll your eyes or start shopping for a spirit box, hear us out.

    This week, we're joined by Courtney M. Block, librarian, paranormal researcher, and author of Inside the World's Haunted Libraries and The Encyclopedia of Parapsychology. We're diving into the fascinating world of parapsychology, exploring how to balance scientific skepticism with genuine curiosity, why we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss experiences we can't explain, and what makes libraries such perfectly haunting places. Plus, Courtney shares a seriously spooky personal experience, we contemplate whether it's actually the living doing the haunting, and we get into a little Florence + The Machine-fueled feminine rage. Because obviously.

    What You'll Learn:

    • 👻 Is paranormal research actually legit? From Victorian séances to scientific studies of ESP and other unexplained phenomena.
    • 🔬 Can you be skeptical AND open-minded? How to stay curious without believing everything (or dismissing everything).
    • 🧠 Does everything need an explanation? Why honoring strange experiences matters, even when we don't know what caused them.
    • 🚗 Can intuition warn us about danger? Courtney shares a chilling personal story involving a strange dream and a near-miss.
    • 📚 Why are libraries so freaking haunting? The fascinating connection between ghosts, memory, consciousness, and the spaces we inhabit.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Courtney M. Block's books and author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08CRKQ6V3
    • Connect with Courtney on Instagram
    • Inside the World's Haunted Libraries — Courtney M. Block
    • The Encyclopedia of Parapsychology — Courtney M. Block
    • Researching the Paranormal — Courtney M. Block
    • Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman — Courtney's spooky-season book recommendation
    • Kindred Spirits with Amy Bruni and Adam Berry — Courtney's paranormal TV recommendation
    • “Everybody Scream” by Florence + The Machine — Courtney's pick for Now That's What I Call… OKAAAAY!
    • Valerie's Good News Network article

    Connect with Us:

    • Send a story or ask for advice: butforrealpod@gmail.com
    • But For Real on IG: @butforrealpod
    • Now That's What I Call... OKAAAAY Playlist
    • The Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenter
    • Val on IG: @existentiallyval
    • The Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co

    DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.
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    44 min
  • Let’s Look at Our Brains! 🧠 The Power of Neurofeedback with Cory Williams

    Let’s Look at Our Brains! 🧠 The Power of Neurofeedback with Cory Williams
    Oct 14 2026
    What if putting a bunch of electrodes on your head could tell us something about your anxiety, attention, or how your brain works? Is this legit neuroscience, or are we about to accidentally join a cult? 🫠We've all heard the internet wellness gurus telling us to "rewire our brains," but WTF does that actually mean? This week, we're joined by Cory Williams, MS, BCN, qEEG-D, a neurofeedback and brain mapping specialist at Nashville Family Wellness, to separate the actual science from the wellness-industrial-complex nonsense.We're breaking down what brain mapping can (and can't!) tell us, how neurofeedback works, and whether these approaches can actually help with things like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Plus, we're getting into the fascinating possibilities of using brain activity to help guide mental health treatment—and why a fancy brain scan doesn't tell the whole story.And because we're us, there's also some Kacey Musgraves fangirling, deeply unhinged Nutter Butter marketing, and a healthy dose of nerdiness along the way.What You’ll Learn:09:58 – What qEEG brain mapping actually measures (and what it doesn't).13:33 – How neurofeedback works and what the research says about its effectiveness.21:39 – Why a brain map can't diagnose mental illness on its own.22:20 – Whether brain mapping can help guide mental health treatment and medication decisions.29:50 – How trauma and neuroplasticity relate to brain functioning.39:30 – How to tell whether neurofeedback is actually working—and separate legitimate neuroscience from overhyped wellness claims.Resources Mentioned:🌈✨ Kacey Musgraves’ Official WebsiteDeep Questions with Cal Newport🍪🫠 Nutter Butter’s Unhinged Instagram🐉 Robin Hobb’s Farseer TrilogySaving Honeybees from PesticidesConnect with Cory:Cory Williams, MS, BCN, qEEG-D — Nashville Family WellnessLearn more about Cory and his work in qEEG assessment, biofeedback, neurofeedback, and neuromodulation.Nashville Child & Family Wellness Center websiteNashville Child & Family Wellness Center on IG: @nashvillefamilywellnessConnect with Us:Send a story or ask for advice: butforrealpod@gmail.comBut For Real on IG: @butforrealpodSend us a story for The Lore segmentSend in a request for advice for our Step Into My Office segmentNow That's What I Call... OKAAAAY PlaylistThe Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenterVal on IG: @valkaymartinThe Gaia Center websiteDISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.
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    48 min
  • The One About People-Pleasing 🫣

    The One About People-Pleasing 🫣
    Sep 30 2026
    When someone asks what you want and your automatic response is “I don’t care, whatever you want”… even though you absolutely DO care… congrats, babe. We might need to talk about people pleasing. 😬In this episode, we’re breaking down why so many of us are more comfortable disappointing ourselves than disappointing someone else. We talk about where people-pleasing behaviors come from, how they differ from simply being kind or considerate, and how to start tolerating the discomfort of having needs, saying no, and—gasp—letting someone be disappointed in you.Because the goal isn’t to stop caring about other people. It’s to remember that you’re one of the people whose feelings matter, too.What’s in the Episode:00:00 — Welcome + People Pleasing 10101:29 — Tea & Crumpets05:28 — The DSM: People Pleasing, Fawning + Boundaries37:15 — Now That’s What I Call— OKAYY!41:41 — Fire Dumpster Phoenix46:20 — Wrap-UpResources Mentioned in This Episode:Chellie CarlsonChellie Carlson on InstagramThe Five-Star Weekend on Peacock“Same Drugs” by Chance the Rapper“Paper Bag” by Fiona AppleGood News Network — Nashville songwriter rescuing foxes with mangeGood News Network — Hotel staff gives lost stuffed animal the VIP treatmentConnect with Us:More about the pod / past episodes: https://gaiacenter.co/podcastWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButForRealPodNow That's What I Call... OKAAAAY Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2bpcfrAOxJNXTx1cYHV5t8?si=7846bd1d33fb4155Send us a story for The Lore segment: https://forms.gle/K1i2XH4NCWSdAPVL6Send in a request for advice for our Step Into My Office segment: https://forms.gle/yHiMjMQPyuxtwDun8Connect with us on IG: https://instagram.com/butforrealpodThe Gaia Center on IG: https://instagram.com/thegaiacenterVal on IG: https://www.instagram.com/existentiallyvalThe Gaia Center website: https://www.gaiacenter.co/DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.
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    47 min
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