Episodes
![108. Changing the World from Within](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5492423/Dawn_Ep2_2400high6suot_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jul 08, 2024
108. Changing the World from Within
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
How can we enact social change, alleviate systemic oppression, and foster a more just and equitable world? Our guest, Dawn, says it all begins with self-connection, our relationship with ourself.
This episode we focus on self-connection strategies in the realms of emotions, vulnerability, and beliefs. Dawn encourages us to attune to the data in our bodies, understand where our beliefs come from, and navigate the discomfort of new ideas. She shares stories and insights, from the impact of self-separation on global issues to the everyday challenges of staying calm with our kids.
Grab a comfy seat and join this exploration into the micro and macro impacts of self-connection. Let's dare to dream of a world where we all feel safe, valued, and empowered to create positive change.
Guest: Dawn Bulchandani, our insightful guide, has a wealth of knowledge, including three master's degrees and a nearly completed PhD in embodied validation. She's also a passionate advocate for Gaza, emphasizing the importance of moving from self-connection to compassionate social change.
Music- Blue Dot Sessions:
Heartland Flyer
Felt Lining
Inessential
Brass Buttons
In the Box
![107. Self-Connection & Social Change](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5492423/DawnB_ep1_art30007u5je_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jul 01, 2024
107. Self-Connection & Social Change
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Dawn Bulchandani is a speaker, writer, and PhD student with three master's degrees (yep, you read that right). She’s currently taking a hiatus from her PHD to focus her efforts on advocating for Gaza. Part of that advocacy includes her passion- leading people from the micro of self-connection to the macro of social change.
Join this inspiring convo to explore how we lose connection with ourselves and how we can return to our humanity. From humming in the grocery store, to sitting on the roof, we ponder the moments that may help us reconnect with ourselves. Does living our fullest, wildest life also create a more equitable world?
Let’s push the envelope and find out.
To hear more about Dawn’s advocacy work, find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnbulchandani
Music- Blue Dot Sessions:
Heartland Flyer
Felt Lining
Inessential
Brass Buttons
In the Box
![106. VM: Body Tawk Intro](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5492423/bodytawk3000high_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jun 24, 2024
106. VM: Body Tawk Intro
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Hey friends! We're introducing a new series of episodes focused on The Body. Please don't be scared, we're not going to rehash old bullsh*t or make you feel bad (worse). This intro gives you an idea of what's coming up. We're going to hear diverse experiences and dive into how society shapes our view of self, the expectations to conform, and the importance of reconnecting with all of ourselves.
Stay tuned for some eye-opening insights and relatable experiences. Let's figure out together how to live more authentically and healthily in our own skin.
![105. Pee Your Pants Scary](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5492423/Haunted_House9veq2_300x300.png)
Friday May 24, 2024
105. Pee Your Pants Scary
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
Dawn and her housemates made a pact to never speak of what happened in their flat. From day one they were plagued by eerie incidents, escalating to an unexplainable, horrifying encounter. One they wanted to leave behind forever.
Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling tale that will make you reconsider what you believe to be real. This is not just a ghost story; it's a journey into the heart of fear, belief, and the supernatural. Welcome to the haunting on Noriega Street.
![104. Phantom Friend or Foe?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5492423/Phantom_Friends_Ep_Artbo4so_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 08, 2024
104. Phantom Friend or Foe?
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Dare to venture into a semi-professional paranormal investigation of Dawn's 1940's-era abode. With our very own Medium in tow, this four-level house seemingly weaves its own tale, subtly revealing the possible presence of phantom friends. Yet, there seem to be challenges surrounding historic norms of 'wifely duties', that make us wonder- Is this a Phantom Friend, or Foe?
This investigation sparks an array of questions about life after death and the unknown. It's an exploration that blends the ordinary with the extraordinary, the comical with the somber, and the earthly with the otherworldly.
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Delicates
Sun Spots
Desmontes
New Crescent
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![103. Sexy Paranormal Moment](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5492423/Sexy_Paranormal_art_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 06, 2024
103. Sexy Paranormal Moment
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
With special guests, Stephanie and Dawn, Abbey takes a peek into the supernatural world with a fresh lens. In a profoundly spirited discussion, this episode explores the intriguing world of paranormal investigations and empathic abilities. Our guests recount eerie, paranormal experiences beginning at childhood. Stephanie sheds light on her personal journey developing mediumship skills, and brings forth the crucial aspect of drawing boundaries between “normal” life and the distracting unseen world.
This conversation, for skeptics and believers alike, is sure to widen your perspective and evoke curiosity about the unexplained.
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Delicates
Voyager
Sun Spots
Entrap
Overlook
Cherie's Polvo
Email us: AbbeyNormalPodcast@gmail.com
![102. Car NOT For Sale](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5492423/Rambler_Episode_Artbuysw_300x300.jpg)
Monday Mar 25, 2024
102. Car NOT For Sale
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
This episode delves into the significance of acquiring your driver's license and the celebration of a first car. Enjoy an engaging conversation with Liz, a friend who found the path to independence in her iconic pink 'Rambler’. Weaved throughout are the family ties that shape our lives, ultimately leading to that first car and brand new experiences. It's a lively testament to how a car can be more than just an object but a pivotal part of our growing up story.
A case in point, the twist in the story when a stranger shows interest in buying Liz's beloved Rambler, brings to light the important role of unexpected encounters in shaping our lives.
Rediscover your formative experiences as this episode reminds you of the thrill and charm of teenage life. Join us and bask in the shared joy of our weird and wonderfully ordinary lives.
![101. One Hundred and One Ums](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog5492423/101_ums_episode_art9whsg_300x300.jpg)
Monday Feb 26, 2024
101. One Hundred and One Ums
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
In celebration of 100 episodes (and at least 101 "um"s recorded), Abbey shares the triumphs and tribulations of podcasting. What she's learned in four years of creating this show, the advice she ignores, and the moments that make it worth it. Tune in to hear some of the most memorable episodes, and un-released cringey stories from the cutting room floor.
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![100. The Square Peg](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5492423/Abbey_Normal_Logo_NEW_Compressed1aza8z_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jan 29, 2024
100. The Square Peg
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Abbey’s middle school Bible teacher was a square peg. An introverted goth, artist, musician, and long-term Christian school educator. He never followed the “normal” path in life, which made him an outsider in his own religious community.
Abbey gets the dish on how he landed in this conservative environment, and how he survived it.
And she asks an important question: “Was I your most annoying student?”
![99. De-escalation Dee Dee](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5492423/Abbey_Normal_Logo_NEW_Compressed1aza8z_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jan 08, 2024
99. De-escalation Dee Dee
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
As a youngster, Dawn experienced injury at the hands of other kids (and her own clumsiness). Some of it is hilariously ridiculous, and some is the stuff of Gen X legend. And along the way she learned how to handle herself. Channeling her fight/flight mechanism towards creative de-escalation of tricky situations. Is it enough to keep her safe? And at what cost?
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
Vernouillet
We Collect Shiny Things
Fifteen Street
Desmontes