Gene Meyer: grindcore, sobriety, & jokes
Why Self-Awareness Is Crucial in a Relationship
A relationship without self-awareness becomes a battleground of stories and blame. This piece explores ego, nervous system reactions, and why the Stoics believed mastery of the self—not the other—was the only path to real connection.
Episode 18: Travel Hacks – Mini Episode
I don’t travel to party or “go out.” I don’t drink, and nightlife has never been my thing. Travel is my version of going out. It’s how I chase adventure, curiosity, and inspiration.
Richmond, Virginia
Historic at its core, Richmond balances old-world architecture with a thriving food, arts, and culture scene.
NYC Solo Day Trip
A spontaneous solo day trip to New York City — chasing crisp air, fall leaves, and adventure on a budget. Sometimes the best getaways fit into a single day.
Episode 17: Throwing Yourself Back Out to the Wolves After Healing
This episode blends nervous system science, Stoic resilience, and a little rebellious self-discovery — a reminder that healing wasn’t meant to make you hide; it was meant to teach you how to fly.
Beyond The Monsters Podcast
Beyond the Monsters is a podcast hosted by Chell Bane, created to bring awareness to mental health issues, addiction, loss/grief, trauma, PTSD, and other struggles in life.
Episode 16: Birthday Reflections—Taming the Chaos and Finding Peace
Life gets messy, but fighting against the chaos only makes it worse.
Episode 15: Finding Peace Within When Your Inner Voice Won’t Shut the F Up
We all have that little voice — the one that wakes you up at night, replaying every failure, or feeding your anxiety with “what if” spirals. For trauma survivors, that voice is often louder, more critical, and deeply tied to survival wiring, not just mindset. Listen: In this episode, I’m breaking down: Apple Spotify YouTube… Continue reading Episode 15: Finding Peace Within When Your Inner Voice Won’t Shut the F Up
Heart of the Ozarks—Long Weekend
A quick photo journal of our recent trip through my old stomping grounds—Branson, Nixa, Springfield, and Ozark, Missouri.