Sparks fly this week as the gang dives into watercolor misadventures and a punk rock night to remember. Andy and Magy try their hand at painting pizza and wine at a windy CPK patio, while Theo takes his son to see The Damned live—chronicling the entire Dracula-goth madness on Instagram. Kel, in pursuit of rest, dreams of edits, storytelling through montage, and a perfect 6-hour nap without alarms.

In our mental health section, we begin Week One of The Artist’s Way—recovering our inner child artist. We talk negative self-talk, creative insecurity, and the messy beauty of being a bad artist (on purpose). The group shares their first experiences with morning pages (spoiler: some pages are just “fuck” over and over), attempts at artist dates, and the radical concept of being gentle with your creative self. There are affirmations. There is coffee. There is soul-searching.

Then, we return to the campaign, wrap up a major drone battle, investigate blown vats and virus-infected robots, and prep for our next mission—one that might involve jellies. As always, effective healing and even more effective music from our bardly friends.

📓 Homework: Try those morning pages. Book an artist date. And remember: bad art is still art, and your artist child deserves love too.

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After a short break, the gang is back together for another week of Well Being. Theo, Andy, and Kel return with new sparks of inspiration—from cinematic deep dives to vinyl-fueled nostalgia and a camera-happy rave trip in Vegas. Kel recaps his mind-blowing first EDC experience and how it shattered some unexpected internal walls, leading to a powerful realization about creative and emotional expression.

In the mental health portion, the trio explores new material outside of their usual Shadow Workbook. This week’s theme digs deeper and requires more intentional preparation, setting the stage for a discussion that’s both vulnerable and energizing.

So grab your anamorphic lens, a Mission Impossible rewatch list, and your copy of Worlds on vinyl—it’s time to catch up with your favorite camera nerds and emotional explorers.

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Kel’s off getting therapeutic in the deserts of Vegas (read: partying at EDC), so Theo and Andy hold it down with this week’s Sparks of Inspiration—including the Superman trailer that finally brings the man of steel some emotional range, creative football schedule drops, and a comic book rabbit hole featuring All-Star Superman and Absolute Batman’s terrifying take on Mr. Freeze.

In place of shadow work, the duo dives into Burn After Writing prompts, asking hard-hitting questions like: what do I need vs. what do I want? What brings me comfort? What would I name myself if not Theo or Andy? And who gets brainwashed if we get a brainwashing machine? (Spoiler: Sony execs and billionaires, get ready.)

Then it’s back into the heat of battle as the gang continues their campaign, pushing through drone attacks, nearly losing Kel again, and trying to remember that yes—being a barbarian means you probably should be smashing things. Will Theo’s big drone-jump gamble pay off? Will Maggie’s rogue fists do any damage? Tune in to find out.

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As one chapter closes, another opens—and this week, the Well Being gang reflects on the surprising finale of their long journey through the Shadow Work workbook. But first, Sparks of Inspiration include dreams of Andor, comic book binges, Thunderbolts (the movie, not the team from Mario Golf), and a chance run-in that sparks reconnection.

Then it’s time to explore joy—what it really means, where it hides, and how the chase for constant happiness can ironically make it harder to find. The trio reflects on retail therapy, hot baths, silly moments, finished edits, and the unachievable suddenly being achieved. It’s vulnerable, funny, and honestly kind of sweet.

In the campaign, things heat up as Kelliot teeters on the edge of death, only to be saved at the last second (shout out to healing word). Spiritual weapons fly, drones drop, and the party continues to barely survive the chaos. If Chapter 2 was training wheels, Chapter 3 is the bike ride into hell—and we’re pedaling fast.

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The gang is back after a quick break and kicks things off with some solid Sparks of Inspiration—from a spooky good vampire movie with Michael B. Jordan (x2!) to a tech-fueled adventure through San Francisco. Andy shares his surprising dive into lawyer shows (with a strict Suits-to-Boston Legal ratio), and then it’s time to get a little uncomfortable. This week’s shadow work focuses on dealing with difficult people—whether it’s your boss, a random stranger, or that one person who always seems to get under your skin. As always, the team blends world-building with real talk about growth, projection, and how our reactions might say more about us than we realize. Let’s shine a little light on the shadow.

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This week on Well Being, sparks fly with talk of gorillaz vinyls, Coachella dropouts, and WrestleMania hype—but the real magic comes in the form of a heart-to-heart with Lucia Rallo, founder of the Bushwick Community Darkroom in Brooklyn, NY. Lucia takes us through the genesis of her analog oasis, born from a literal closet and now pulsing with the energy of artists, creators, and seekers of community.

We explore the intersection of art, grief, and grassroots healing—from the emotional aftermath of personal loss to the beauty of building something bigger than ourselves. Lucia drops gems about the meditative power of darkrooms, the surprising economics of local communities, and why sometimes doing the small thing is the most revolutionary thing.

There’s no mental health segment this week because this whole conversation is a mental health segment. Stay for the real talk, the community feels, and the D&D campaign that rounds out the episode with flying daggers and fantasy chaos.

In this episode:

🎞️ How Lucia built a darkroom empire from a basement closet

🫂 Why micro-communities might just save democracy

🖤 Grief, resilience, and creating art as survival

🎲 Our gang finally gets into a real brawl in the campaign—and it gets messy

Links:

👉 Bushwick Community Darkroom

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Welcome back to Well Being! This week, Andy returns from his mountain retreat, Theo’s riding high on Severance season 2, and Kel is…well, somewhere on assignment. In this episode, our dynamic duo dives into a brutally honest mental health check-in—with new therapists, old frustrations, overthinking spirals, and full-size hotel bed regrets.

Plus, we go deep with “Burn After Reading” prompts: who we’d bring back from the dead, what languages we wish we knew, and the biggest holes we’ve tried to fill (emotionally, not metaphorically). It’s real, it’s ridiculous, and it’s healing.

Then we jump back into the campaign—straight into chaos. Rollerblades off, hovercars on, drones attack, and Sholo rages like a true wildcard. Spiritual weapons get summoned. Sneak attacks go wrong. Negotiations are abandoned. And everyone starts doing the exact opposite of what they should be doing. It’s glorious.

🎲 Mental health meets mayhem. Therapy meets tactics. Chaos meets catharsis.

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This week on Well Being, Theo and Kel go full Val Kilmer appreciation mode, diving into the legacy of a legend—from Batman Forever to Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. But it’s not just sparks of inspiration this time: the duo opens up in a raw and thoughtful mental health check-in. Theo shares insights from a recent therapy session, Kel talks about stepping into the world of therapy and navigating insurance nightmares, and together they explore what real change feels like after a year of shadow work.

Also covered: spooky coat-on-a-chair realizations, anxiety hand-under-the-bed metaphors, and why some medications feel like superpowers with trade-offs. Come for the movie talk, stay for the vulnerability. ✨

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