Brain Boogerz

Who wrote the rubric for "authentic Blackness" — and what would it cost to stop trying to pass it? Episode 3 of 4 in Brain Boogerz's Black identity arc. This one goes deep: whiteness as a political construction...

In this episode of Brain Boogerz, MJ continues the Sabbat Series with Episode 5: Lammas / Lughnasadh, the first harvest on the Wheel of the Year. Traditionally celebrated around August 1, Lammas is the season of bread...

We spend so much time chasing the peak — the breakthrough, the glow-up, the moment things finally click. But what happens when you get there? Welcome to Litha — the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and the...

<p>In this episode of Brain Boogerz, MJ explores how learning anxiety—not lack of intelligence—often blocks adult growth. The conversation goes beyond learning styles and study habits to unpack the emotional, cultural...

<p>In this episode of Brain Boogerz, we explore Beltane—the fire festival that marks the shift into the bright half of the year—and what it can teach us about mental health and “coming back to life” without burning...

<p>Some Rules Are Meant to Be Broken is the Season 1 finale of Brain Boogerz—and it asks a deeper question than “What rules were you taught?”</p><p>In this episode, MJ explores how many of the “rules” we live by—don’t...

Welcome back to Brain Boogerz — where we talk mental health, personal growth, and the paths less traveled.In this episode, we’re diving deep into Ostara, the Spring Equinox — the moment when day and night call a truce...

<p>Imbolc is gentle. It’s not a dramatic rebirth — it’s a small, steady return. In this episode, we explore Imbolc as a threshold season: the first signs of returning light, the quiet work of care, and what it looks...

<p>Ever wonder if someone in your life is a narcissist? </p><p>Narcissism isn't just one thing—it's a spectrum. </p><p>In this episode, we're breaking down the types, traits, and patterns that actually matter. </p><p>No...

<p>The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year—and Yule is the moment that reminds us: the direction is changing. The light is coming back.In this episode of Brain Boogerz, MJ breaks down what Yule is, where it...

<p>The episode explores Paganism, Wicca, and the Wheel of the Year (Wiccan Sabbats), aiming to demystify these traditions, correct misconceptions, and show their value for personal growth and mental...

<p>This episode introduces Erich Fromm’s five character orientations, which describe habitual ways people relate to the world and others. </p><p>These are not diagnoses but patterns shaped by personal history and...

<p>The episode explores how much control we truly have over our thoughts, actions, and beliefs, and how much is shaped by outside influences.</p><p>Locus of Control:</p>Internal locus: Belief that you control your...

<p>Do you wonder why you do the things you do when you're dealing with old wounds from childhood? Or why react to someone's voice, tone or approach may cause your body to react in defense? </p><p><br></p><p>We briefly...

<p>Childhood sensitivities shape how we respond to stress, love, and conflict—often without us knowing. </p><p>In this episode, we unpack common triggers, trace them back to early patterns, and practice simple tools to...