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April 15, 2024
Unveiling the Masks: An Exploration of Personal Authenticity with Jisun Sunny Fisher, Ph.D.
In this insightful episode, Jay and Gary welcome Dr. Jisun Sunny Fisher, a.k.a. Dr. J, for a deep dive into the intricate layers of the human psyche. They embark on a thought-provoking journey, exploring the concept of authe…
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April 15, 2024
Unveiling the Masks: An Exploration of Personal Authenticity with Jisun Sunny Fisher, Ph.D. | Video
In this insightful episode, Jay and Gary welcome Dr. Jisun Sunny Fisher, a.k.a. Dr. J, for a deep dive into the intricate layers of the human psyche. They embark on a thought-provoking journey, exploring the concept of authe…
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April 8, 2024
Overcoming Addiction: Bruce W. Brackett's Journey to Positivity
In this compelling episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay Hicks has an in-depth conversation with Bruce W. Brackett. Together, they delve into Bruce's journey from overcoming addiction to becoming a beacon of posit…
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April 8, 2024
Overcoming Addiction: Bruce W. Brackett's Journey to Positivity | Video
In this compelling episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay Hicks has an in-depth conversation with Bruce W. Brackett. Together, they delve into Bruce's journey from overcoming addiction to becoming a beacon of posit…
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April 1, 2024
Scott Edwards - Comedy Club Pioneer & Entrepreneur
In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, hosts Jay Hicks and cohost Gary DeFranco explore the fascinating world of comedy clubs and entrepreneurship with guest Scott Edwards, a true pioneer in the comedy scene. 🎙️
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April 1, 2024
Scott Edwards - Comedy Club Pioneer & Entrepreneur | Video
In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, hosts Jay Hicks and cohost Gary DeFranco explore the fascinating world of comedy clubs and entrepreneurship with guest Scott Edwards, a true pioneer in the comedy scene. 🎙️
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Unmasking Authenticity with Dr. Jisun Sunny Fisher - The Tragedy Academy Podcast
Introduction In a world cluttered with expectations and prescribed roles, Dr. Jisun Sunny Fisher, a beacon of self-discovery, invites us to unveil our true selves. In the episode "Unmasking Authenticity," we're taken on an enlightening journey into…
Embracing Vulnerability: A Path to Self-Love and Authenticity
Embracing Vulnerability: A Path to Self-Love and Authenticity Introduction In an era where societal norms often dictate a narrow and rigid definition of masculinity, embracing vulnerability is a crucial yet often overlooked path towards self-love …
The Covert Control of Cults: Peter Young's Story - Triumph Over Manipulation
Meet Peter Young, a former sports broadcaster turned author. In this episode, "The Covert Control of Cults: Peter Young's Story," we explore Peter's harrowing journey from a sports career to becoming entrapped in a cult and, ultimately, his …
About the Hosts
Jay Hicks
Host / Creator / Owner
Florida native Jay Hicks is a music producer, podcaster, graphic designer, Voice Over Artist and the owner and creative mind behind The Tragedy Academy Podcast. Jay has held many careers, from digging septic drain fields to being a Financial Services Solution Architect Manager for one of the nation's largest consulting firms. Jay has experience producing and engineering podcasts, voice-overs, promotional videos, and advertisements.
Why?
I lived most of my life imprisoned in my mind, a slave to past experiences and choices and anxiety over the future. Seemingly random memories and worries trapped me: Will I be successful? Am I successful enough? Does she love me? Will people admire me? Do people hate me? Am I the way that I am because someone made me this way? Someone told me I'm no good. Does that mean it is true? I experienced shame over past bad decisions or was overly prideful with no need. The list of mental agonies is endless.
Looking at this box created around my life, I can see that I had succumbed to an onslaught of past and present thoughts. I had forgotten entirely about NOW. I wasn't grateful for today, the moment, family, friends, or existence itself. I will not break down my construct and inner demons, but I want to give some insight and share my thoughts on what I believe is missing from humankind today.
I never learned how to be thankful and present now. I was taught to focus on the perceived problems from my past experiences or my need to prove something to imaginary adversaries. For myself, it has been a journey… Read More
Gary DeFranco
Cohost
Cleveland native Gary DeFranco is the Emmy nominated Executive Producer of UFC's The Ultimate Fighter and Discovery Channel's Street Outlaws and has produced over 500 television episodes for major networks (ESPN, Fox, Discovery Channel, Playboy TV, Spike TV, Bravo, Travel Channel). DeFranco is a recording artist, music producer, podcaster, graphic designer, and the owner and creative mind behind Max Glow Media/Design/Records. Gary has 20 years of experience producing non-scripted television, feature-length documentaries, music videos, and commercials. As the producer of shows like The Ultimate Fighter, Street Outlaws, Playboy Shoot Out, and UFC Next Level, DeFranco has seen it all and has brought that wealth of knowledge to The Tragedy Academy.
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