Unpacking Life's Crazy

06/03/2023

As promised in the interview with Eric Newton, the bonus episode of the podcast. If you are curious about how the move from California to Oregon went, watch or listen to hear all about it.

This one is a comedy of errors folks. But there are photos and videos of the pups, a surprising twist at the end and foreshadowing of a beautiful new life to come here in the Pacific Northwest.

In episode 30 of Unpacking Life’s Crazy Esperanza shores the details of the big move from the East Bay of California to Beaverton Oregon. Any move can be a ...

28/02/2023

The latest episode of the Unpacking Life’s Crazy Podcast is already available for listening, but you can watch the live video premiere with us tonight 8pm.

In Episode 29 of Unpacking Life's Crazy, Esperanza interviews Eric Newton, writer/comedian and West Coast MC of The Empire Strips Back. Are you a Star Wars n...

23/11/2022

This is why my podcast is funny, even when discussing very serious topics, like monkeypox. 😉

18/11/2022

This is an unexpected, but very informative episode of Unpacking Life’s Crazy.

Esperanza if you are a member of the LGBTQ community or heterosexual and live the hookup scene, you should really watch this episode.

Please share with those who can benefit from this knowledge and entertainment.

Esperanza and her guest share their frank, and at times both humorous and disgusting, discussion about his experience with Monkeypox, concerns about how this...

01/11/2022

Happy Halloween! Let’s talk about some real magic. The magic of mushrooms and the renaissance of psychedelic therapy. Does psychedelic therapy hold the key to treating PTSD, addiction, anxiety and more?

In this all hallows eve episode of Unpacking Life's Crazy, I share my experience with micro-dosing and how psilocybin has greatly improved my life. I offer advice for those interested in pursuing psychedelic therapy and what you can do to make mushroom therapy available to those who need it most.

I believe in magic. . . Magic Mushrooms
https://youtu.be/z8AJhfp-5io

31/10/2022

The video version of September’s episode of Unpacking Life’s Crazy is now available. Enjoy this celebration of Johnny Corn’s Deathday.

In Episode 25 of Unpacking Life's Crazy, Esperanza Phoenix interviews comedian Johnny Corn on the anniversary of his death/resurrection to discuss his come ...

24/06/2022

Took me longer than I'd hoped, as usual, but here's the Pride month podcast.
https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8109269/embed/v4

05/02/2022

https://youtu.be/vwIy_LeByAI

It's been a minute, in this episode of Unpacking Life's Crazy, I share my experience with EMDR or eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy, what it's used for and how it works. You'll also have the opportunity to win one of my original mushroom sculptures by liking this video, subscribing to the channel and commenting, adding a question or voting in the comment section. And if you stick around until the end, you'll get to meet my original emotional support pup Snacks. Don't forget to vote in the comments whether you think Chewy is "frickin' adorable" or just "really annoying." This will impact his appearance in future episodes of Unpacking Life's Crazy. Let's unpack this...

25/01/2022

Important to remember… 😆

19/01/2022

On the theme of mushroom magic, this is so amazing. I need one of these so I can go tune into the forest. 🍄❤️

17/06/2021

Episode 23 is already available on the podcast apps, the video will premier at 9pm tonight.

https://youtu.be/USUXbIlmm0o

For the very first episode of Unpacking Life's Crazy, Esperanza interviewed her transgender daughter Kiera to celebrate Pride Month. Kiera is back, again for...

05/06/2021

Watch this year's first Pride Month episode of Unpacking Life's Crazy tonight. (The podcast version will also be available soon.) Esperanza Phoenix offers some valuable, possibly life saving advice, for parents of transgender youth. This episode will premier at 6pm tonight. Please share this video with anyone in your life who is struggling to accept their transgender child https://youtu.be/7EqBUa_ugPc

Episode 22 of Unpacking Life's Crazy celebrates pride month with words of wisdom for parents of transgender youth. Esperanza updates here listeners on her da...

21/05/2021

Esperanza interviews Seattle based comedian & producer Duante 'SuitMan' Barnett. He shares the challenges of being a big black man with Asperger's and PTSD, his focus on booking comedians from underrepresented communities, his thoughts on how public schools are failing to diagnose neurodivergent children of color, systemic racism in law enforcement and much more. Let’s unpack this.

Sadly, due to the complete failure of my iMac before I could complete this video, this episode is available in podcast form only. Hopefully, I'll have a work around in time for the upcoming Pride Month podcasts.

https://podcast.app/interview-with-duante-suitman-barnett-e138027256/?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=share

11/05/2021

The latest episode of Unpacking Life's Crazy was available to listen to yesterday, but now the video has finally uploaded. Check it out on my YouTube channel now. Please like and subscribe. Thanks for following.

There are many loving, supportive and wonderful mothers out there and I'm trying my hardest to be one of them. Unfortunately, some of us weren't lucky enough...

28/04/2021

Episode 19 is also available to watch on YouTube.

Interview with Disabled Comedian Benny Shakes, Unpacking Life's Crazy Episode 19 https://youtu.be/UTBay0dAaz4

To support Esperanza's channel https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EspPhoenixFor this episode of Unpacking Life's Crazy I had a lovely visit with British funny man ...

28/04/2021

Episode 19 is now available on Apple Podcasts and other streaming services.

https://podcast.app/an-interview-with-disabled-comedian-benny-shakes-of-nottingham-e135794312/?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=share

19/04/2021

Episode 18 of Unpacking Life’s Crazy isn’t officially released, until it is available on the podcast apps sometime tomorrow. But I’ve moved to offering a video version of the podcast. This was my first time using a green screen, and I got funky it with so I was anxious to see what you all think. Its available on my YouTube channel. Please, watch, like, subscribe and ENJOY! ☺️

INSOMNIA, The Waking Nightmare, Unpacking Life's Crazy Episode 18 https://youtu.be/ziRnsRNjxTc

Sleep, so effortless for some, they can literally fall asleep in the middle of a conversation. I am not that person. In this episode I delve into my lifelong...

19/03/2021

So excited to finally have a custom URL for my YouTube Channel. Check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/c/EsperanzaPhoenix

Artist and entertainer Esperanza Phoenix. It all comes down to story. Stories told though visual arts, acting, storytelling, inspirational speech, podcasts, ...

15/03/2021

Here’s a small snippet of the Many Hats episode of the podcast. I’ve shared this portion separately because it was a defining moment in my life. Shockingly it would take decades for me to fully realize the extent of my anxiety disorder.

https://youtu.be/WsGW8Wozuuo

When I left home the theatre became my family. A sound cue gone wrong would lead to my first prescription psyche meds. A very short horror story about live t...

05/03/2021

Or listen here.

https://podcast.app/what-invisible-illness-looks-like-e130273318/?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=share

In Episode 17 of Unpacking Life's Crazy Esperanza shares what invisible illness looks like for her and it's not pretty. It's not easy letting the world see you at your worst, which is why these illnesses and diseases often stay invisible. In this episode Ms. Phoenix opens up about what a bad fibromy...

05/03/2021

Just released Episode 17. You can listen to this one or watch it here What Invisible Illness Looks Like, Unpacking Life's Crazy, Episode 17 is a short, but emotional one. Hopefully, it will help you have more empathy for those who suffer from invisible illness.

What Invisible Illness Looks Like, Unpacking Life's Crazy Episode 17 https://youtu.be/vq-XKDn3j2Q

In Episode 17 of Unpacking Life's Crazy Esperanza shares what invisible illness looks like for her and it's not pretty. It's not easy letting the world see y...

20/02/2021

Just uploaded episode 16 of Unpacking Life's Crazy to the podcast app. This one is kind of long, but worth watching on my YouTube channel for the visual effects. Please watch, like, subscribe, ask a question and share. You guys are awesome.
https://youtu.be/TAW2y9WsQWs

This episode of Unpacking Life's Crazy should be a fun watch. Yes, it's a bit longer than usual, because in this episode I share the detes on every hat I've ...

01/02/2021

This is the very first watchable version of the podcast. I hope you all enjoy it. And please take a moment to like and subscribe. Thank you. ☺️🍄

Unpacking Life's Crazy - Episode 15 January Podcast https://youtu.be/8rYJiQwkAok

This is the first video version of my podcast Unpacking Life's Crazy. In this episode I share my crazy mushroom making obsession, what I gave up instead of ...

30/01/2021

Just a little taste of Episode 15 of Unpacking Lifes Crazy. This is the very first episode of the podcast that will also be available to watch on my YouTube channel. In this episode I share my crazy mushroom making obsession, what I gave up instead of booze this month, how gnomes helped me to survive my childhood trauma, thoughts on the capital insurrection and how grateful I am that we once again have a president with empathy.

Here’s a link to the full audio.

https://podcast.app/mushrooms-gnomes-e127566290/?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=share

30/12/2020

And one more reason Christmas is the s**t in

https://youtu.be/xXCoR9V1l6c

Learn about one of the poo related Christmas traditions in Catalunya, Spain. Christmas is literally the s**t in the tiny (country) province in Spain. Learn a...

30/12/2020

Before the season ends, it’s time to remind everyone that Christmas is the s**t in
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One of the poo related Christmas traditions in Catalunya, Spain. Christmas is literally the s**t in here the tiny (country) province in Spain. If you think S...

22/12/2020

My mushroom crafting rush for the holidays has come to an end and I’ve finally had time to catch up with the podcast. A new episode drops at 6:30 tonight. Thank you for your patience. Have a very merry pandemic Grinchmas. 🍄🎁🎄

01/11/2020

Listen to our Halloween episode, lucky 13 of Unpacking Life’s Crazy. Then please open your heart to donate to Johnny Corn’s GoFundMe campaign to help him with his recovery and medical costs.

https://gf.me/u/ywcyif

Another UPDATE: Johnny has left the hospital and is on to the rehab center for more inten… Kathryn Seabron needs your support for Johnny Corn Needs Your Help!

01/11/2020

Check out the 13th episode of ’sCrazy an interview with UNDEAD

31/10/2020

Listen tonight at 6pm, when we release episode 13 of shares his scary near death experience for Halloween