All about the messy world of being an artist or creative pro. We're Zach and Jeff, and instead of actually working, we're here chatting about the eternal struggle between what we WANT to work on versus what we THINK we should be working on. So, join us as we navigate the ups and downs of the creator economy and ponder whether it's possible to follow your passion without selling out. So, take a break from what you should be doing, and strap in! We're stoked to have you along for the ride.
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All about the messy world of being an artist or creative pro. We're Zach and Jeff, and instead of actually working, we're here chatting about the eternal struggle between what we WANT to work on versus what we THINK we should be working on. So, join us as we navigate the ups and downs of the creator economy and ponder whether it's possible to follow your passion without selling out. So, take a break from what you should be doing, and strap in! We're stoked to have you along for the ride.
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May 21, 2024
Season Finale! Reflecting on Work, Life, and 12 Episodes of the Pod | WSBW 12
<p>Season finale of <i>We Should Be Working</i>! Zach and Jeff reflect on the podcast and discuss future plans. They finish up the road trip conversation and bring us up to present day. We have really loved having you along for the ride and listening to us explore our relationship with work, life, and what inspires us.</p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/tuKP3opY3oA">https://youtu.be/tuKP3opY3oA</a></p><h2>Links Mentioned:</h2><ul><li>🦥 <a href="https://www.slothsanctuary.com/">Sloth Sanctuary Costa Rica</a></li><li>📺 <a href="https://youtu.be/LBq_J08srVA">Enlightened TV Show</a></li><li>🖥️ <a href="https://youtu.be/-huJ-SbO3BI?list=PLBpy-YllkBawiMQNVh8ZBXIz8QW_vUjiV">Web Design - Page Building 101 course</a></li><li>📸 <a href="https://unsplash.com/jeff_finley">Jeff’s Photos on Unsplash</a></li><li>🚶♂️ <a href="https://jefffinley.org/love/">Jeff’s Gang of Hobos Hitchhiker Story</a></li><li>🌌 <a href="https://starseedhotline.com/">Starseed Hotline</a></li><li>🌟 <a href="https://jefffinley.org/starseed/">Jeff’s Starseed Post</a></li><li>🥊 <a href="https://youtu.be/38FMDG7tiA4">Fight Club Let Go Scene</a></li><li>✨ <a href="https://youtu.be/QHjpaVF8_zY">Maggie Murphy: Manifest These Two Intentions</a></li><li>🎵 <a href="https://boxomylk.bandcamp.com/album/songs-in-my-underwear">Jeff’s BOXOMYLK album with his own vocals</a></li><li>🏍️ <a href="https://youtu.be/611fw81BN98">Long Way Up TV Show</a></li></ul> <p><h2>Find Us:</h2><p>🎙️ Podcast Website: <a href="https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com">https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com</a><br>🖥️ Jeff’s Website: <a href="https://jefffinley.org">https://jefffinley.org</a><br>📺 Jeff’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/jeff_finley">https://youtube.com/jeff_finley</a><br>🐠 Zach’s Website: <a href="https://fightingfish.studio">https://fightingfish.studio</a></p></p>
May 14, 2024
Sexual Healing and Healthy Masculinity Outside of Work and Women | WSBW 11
<p>Zach and Jeff continue to discuss Jeff's time in Austin and his decision to go backpacking in Europe for 3 months In 2017. They discuss Jeff's fleeting aspirations to be a professional cuddler and sexual healer, touching on topics like The Red Pill, Manosphere, and a healthy masculinity outside of women and work.</p><p>▶️ Watch us on Youtube: <a href="https://youtu.be/-0UbE3P0nn0">https://youtu.be/-0UbE3P0nn0</a></p><h2>Links Mentioned in this Episode</h2><p>📺 <a href="https://youtu.be/0XJ25bCEduc">Previous WSBW cuddle episode</a></p><p>💆🏻♀️ <a href="https://jefffinley.org/professional-cuddling/">Jeff’s post on Professional Cuddling and Sexual Healing</a></p><p>💬 <a href="https://www.cnvc.org/">Nonviolent Communication</a></p><p>🤗 <a href="https://cuddlist.com/">Cuddlist - professional cuddler certification</a></p><p>🌀 <a href="https://jefffinley.org/first-soul-retrieval/">Jeff’s soul retrieval experience</a></p><p>📚 <a href="https://amzn.to/4bBWILt">Book: Kelly La Sha - Liquid Mirror</a></p><p>📝 <a href="https://jefffinley.org/completion/">Jeff’s blog post about the end of his time in Austin</a></p><p>🌍 <a href="https://jefffinley.org/journey-abroad-found-courage-travel/">Jeff’s blog post about his Europe trip</a></p><p>📖 <a href="https://amzn.to/44K3j4A">Book: How to Travel the World on $50 a Day</a></p><p>🚐 <a href="https://amzn.to/4bBYbBt">Book: How to Live in a Van or RV and Find True Freedom</a></p><p>📖 <a href="https://amzn.to/3QJTFsQ">Jeff’s book Maker/Mistaker</a></p><p>👽 <a href="https://amzn.to/4aiYFM0">Book: Meet the Hybrids (on alien hybrid children)</a></p><p>🙌 <a href="https://amzn.to/3QK2IK5">Jin Shin Jyutsu book: The Touch of Healing</a></p><p>📸 <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jeff_finley">Jeff’s nature photos on Unsplash</a></p><p>📖 <a href="https://amzn.to/44JCT2w">Iron John - A Book About Men</a></p><p>🎙️ <a href="https://jefffinley.org/alpha/">Jeff’s podcast on The Red Pill, Alpha Males</a></p><p>🛍️ <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/starseedsupplyco">Jeff’s Etsy Shop: Starseed Supply Co</a></p><p>🌷 <a href="https://youtu.be/Pk4cOgIEQWs">Mother’s Day Lawn Transformation</a></p><p>🚗 <a href="https://youtu.be/cjaktZ_dgkg">Auto Detailing Transformation</a></p><p>🔍 <a href="https://integralguide.com">Integral Guide for Healing</a></p><p>🎥 <a href="https://youtu.be/I9NdENUoZ6Q">Interview with Levi of Integral Guide</a></p><p>🎬 <a href="https://youtu.be/tztCsUyiQv8">Boy Kills World movie</a></p><p>🦌 <a href="https://youtu.be/eafm1gB6SCM">Baby Reindeer on Netflix</a></p><h2>Chapters</h2><p>00:00 Intro<br />00:42 Jeff's Journey in Austin: Cuddle Parties and New Age Experiences<br />09:03 Reevaluating Professional Cuddling and Exploring Sexuality<br />12:28 The Final Boss of the Sexual Healing Journey<br />15:19 Jeff's Trip to Europe<br />38:02 Exploring Masculinity and The Red Pill<br />54:30 Work Taking a Backseat, Guilt, and Over-Responsibility<br />01:17:30 Inspirations of the Week</p> <p><h2>Find Us:</h2><p>🎙️ Podcast Website: <a href="https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com">https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com</a><br>🖥️ Jeff’s Website: <a href="https://jefffinley.org">https://jefffinley.org</a><br>📺 Jeff’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/jeff_finley">https://youtube.com/jeff_finley</a><br>🐠 Zach’s Website: <a href="https://fightingfish.studio">https://fightingfish.studio</a></p></p>
May 7, 2024
Cuddle Parties, Astral Projection, and Lucid Dreaming | WSBW 10
<p>Episode 10 of We Should Be Working! Zach and Jeff talk shop, web design, and motion graphics meetups. Zach asks Jeff about his Cuddle Party experiences in Austin in 2016. Then they talk about astral projection, lucid dreaming, and out of body experiences. It was a great conversation you don't want to miss!</p><p>Watch the podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XJ25bCEduc">on YouTube</a>.</p><h2>Links Referenced in this Episode:</h2><p>🧑💻 <a href="https://jefffinley.org/website-redesign-progress-is-wordpress-still-good/">Jeff's post: Website Redesign - Is WordPress Still Good?</a><br />🐠 <a href="https://fightingfish.studio/">Zach's Studio Website</a><br />💕 <a href="https://youtu.be/LTa74FsVhhA?si=aM-4YTiAks3idcpD">Samantha Hess - Professional Cuddler</a><br />🎙️ <a href="https://jefffinley.org/cuddles/">Jeff's Podcast with Samantha Hess</a><br />🤗 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CuddleUpToMePDX">Samantha Hess - CuddleUpToMe</a><br />📚 <a href="https://amzn.to/3JSfwKK">Book: Beyond Cuddle Party by Monique Darling</a><br />🌟 <a href="https://www.everydaytantra.com/about-us/">Monique Darling, Everyday Tantra</a><br />🤗 <a href="https://cuddlist.com/">Cuddlist - Professional Cuddling Certification</a><br />💬 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSA1lOI2gjVdSSt5J67SsBSCQd58u79Nt">Relating Games</a><br />🧘 <a href="https://youtu.be/11DiQzSLfmo">Orgasm Inc - The Cult of OneTaste</a><br />🔒 <a href="https://youtu.be/eXKJyh_rl0I">The Vow (NXVIVM Cult)</a><br />💫 <a href="https://youtu.be/7x2jAm3HxHM">Betty Martin - The Wheel of Consent</a><br />🌌 <a href="https://amzn.to/4bsCVy5">Jeff's Personal Guide to Astral Projection</a><br />📚 <a href="https://amzn.to/44tQqLL">Book: Journeys Out of the Body by Robert Monroe</a><br />🎬 <a href="https://youtu.be/uk2DeTet98o">Waking Life movie</a><br />🌌 <a href="https://amzn.to/3Qz3idI">Book: Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self</a><br />⚡ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/p_QpFAw4MIk">WordPress Speed Build Challenge</a><br />🤲 <a href="https://youtu.be/7KdGuG3E9JE">Why We Pick Our Skin (Animated Short)</a><br />🗓️ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/COMotionMeetup">Colorado Motion Meetup</a><br />🎨 <a href="https://greyscalegorilla.com/">Greyscale Gorilla (Resources for 3D Artists and Animators)</a><br />🎓 <a href="https://www.schoolofmotion.com/">School of Motion</a><br />🍺 <a href="https://ratiobeerworks.com/">Ratio Beerworks</a></p><h2>Episode Summary:</h2><p>During this part of the conversation, Jeff and Zach discuss their experiences with web design and the challenges they face in creating and maintaining their websites. They also touch on the topic of physical touch and intimacy, including Jeff's experience with cuddle parties and the importance of safe spaces for exploring touch and healing from trauma. In this part of the conversation, Jeff Finley discusses his experiences with attending events related to personal growth, sexuality, and astral projection. He reflects on the potential for cult-like dynamics in these communities and emphasizes the importance of consent and trusting one's own feelings. He also shares his experiences with astral projection and the blurred boundaries between the dream realm and the astral realm. Jeff describes the process of astral projection and the potential for false awakenings and parallel realities. In this final part of the conversation, Jeff shares his personal experiences with astral projection and how it has transformed his perception of reality. He discusses how he overcame his fear of sleep paralysis and night terrors through meditation and observation. Jeff also explores the purpose of astral projection and the profound sense of exploration and self-discovery it offers. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the impact of night terrors on Jeff's life and the potential influence of different environments on astral projection experiences.</p><h2>Chapters:</h2><p>00:00 Intro and Web Design Chat<br />12:16 Work Updates<br />17:00 Jeff's "Cuddle" and "Sex Party" Adventures<br />40:58 Jeff's Astral Projection Adventures<br />1:12:44 Inspirations of the Week</p> <p><h2>Find Us:</h2><p>🎙️ Podcast Website: <a href="https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com">https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com</a><br>🖥️ Jeff’s Website: <a href="https://jefffinley.org">https://jefffinley.org</a><br>📺 Jeff’s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/jeff_finley">https://youtube.com/jeff_finley</a><br>🐠 Zach’s Website: <a href="https://fightingfish.studio">https://fightingfish.studio</a></p></p>
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