Being Different Together

Being Different Together explores the realms of relationship, entrepreneurship, and personal development through the lens of Real Dialogue, a set of principles, practices, and methods for healthy conflict as a means for growth. In other words, just because we disagree, doesn’t mean we can’t get along. Through this series, Nyssa and Kelly will bring their combined experience as holistic health practitioners to the table to share what they’ve learned through the process of integrating these skills in their lives. This podcast is for all the people who want to make the world a better place and feel a little less alone doing it.

Being Different Together is a education podcast hosted by Nyssa Hanger, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nyssa Hanger hosts Being Different Together, a education show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode #38

  #38 - Why You Can’t Control Getting Sick

  Sep 8, 202651 min

  What if your next cold, flu, or full-on crash isn’t a failure of your wellness routine, but an invitation for change? Kelly and Nyssa get real about getting sick as solopreneurs and healthcare providers—from the shame of calling in sick with clients, to the financial hit, to the deep ego bruise of admitting “I’m human.” They explore how illness can become an unexpected spiritual teacher, weaving together Jungian psychology, Buddhist perspectives on impermanence (including the Five Remembrances), and the alchemy of illness as a catalyst for life change, mental health reset, and reevaluating priorities. Along the way, they unpack the pressure of toxic wellness culture, the myth that we can completely control our health with perfect routines and metrics, and the strange clarity that comes when sickness forces you to stop, reflect, and ask: If all this fell away, what do I really want? Main Topics Covered: Why calling in sick as a therapist or healer can feel so shameful—and what’s really underneath that. The double cost of solopreneur sick days: no income and clients not getting seen. How illness can act as an unexpected life review: “What am I doing with my life?” Jung’s view of illness as archetype and how the body “says” what the mouth can’t. The alchemy of illness: using stages of distillation as a metaphor for transformation and loss. Buddhism’s Five Remembrances and how remembering illness, aging, and death can clarify priorities. Surviving serious illness (Hodgkin’s disease) and caring for sick loved ones: how that reshapes compassion. The mental health side of getting sick: breakdowns, resets, and questioning old patterns. The problem with toxic wellness culture and the illusion that perfect habits can control your health. Why we need structure and routines—but not rigidity—if we want to live well in a mortal body. Links: BOOK: Alchemy of Illness by Kat Duff Stay in Touch: Nyssa Hanger: www.nyssahanger.com | IG: @nyssahanger Kelly Brady: www.kellybrady.me | IG: @drkellybrady

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  Episode #37

  #37 - Dolly Parton and the Trickster Archetype: A Jungian Analysis of Her Life and Legacy

  Sep 2, 202651 min

  What if the blonde “hillbilly” in full drag, with big hair and bigger humor, was actually one of our culture’s wisest spiritual teachers? In this heartfelt conversation from Cocoa Beach, Kelly and Nyssa remember Dolly Parton’s life and legacy through the lenses of Jungian archetypes, the trickster figure, Buddhist “skillful means,” and real dialog. They explore how Dolly’s campy, hyper-feminine persona functioned like a sacred disguise—smuggling queer-inclusive, compassionate, deeply Christian-in-the-best-way values into country music and mainstream American culture. Along the way, they share personal stories of dancing to Dolly’s version of “Peace Train,” reflect on what makes Dolly a queer icon and a bridge-builder in polarized times, and unpack why her exaggerated “drag” femininity somehow made her feel more authentic, not less. If you’re curious about Dolly Parton’s death, her impact on grief and healing, or how archetypes like the trickster can help us hold paradox without needing a winner and a loser, this episode offers a tender, thoughtful tribute. Main Topics Covered: How the news of Dolly Parton’s death landed in the middle of puzzles, peace, and vacation at Cocoa Beach The Sunday “Peace Train” ritual that turned Dolly’s cover into a family anthem Why Dolly’s campy, over-the-top femininity feels strangely more authentic, not less The trickster archetype (Jungian-style) and how Dolly quietly smuggled healing into American culture Dolly as a bridge: from Appalachia to queer icon, evangelical roots to progressive hero The Imagination Library and transforming a family wound about illiteracy into massive philanthropy How humor and “crazy wisdom” help us hold paradox instead of picking sides The tension between feminism and “I’m not a feminist”—and why Dolly might be more of a humanist What it means to have a fiercely guarded private life in an oversharing age A late-night game of spades, the need to win, and what it reveals about trickster energy in everyday life Links: Episode #20 - Intentionality, Part 5: It’s Useful to View the Past in a Friendly Way Podcast Series: Dolly Parton’s America WMNF - Tampa’s Community Radio Station: www.wmnf.org SONG: Peace Train by Dolly Parton BOOK: The Essential Crazy Wisdom by Wes Nisker Stay in Touch: Nyssa Hanger: www.nyssahanger.com | IG: @nyssahanger Kelly Brady: www.kellybrady.me | IG: @drkellybrady

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  Episode #35

  #35 - Why Your Brain Needs a Friend (The Addition Edition)

  Aug 19, 202654 min

  Renovation dust, barking dogs, mosquitoes, and a leaf blower become unlikely teachers in this honest and funny exploration of how we actually think, feel, and regulate. As Kelly and Nyssa record from their jam-packed home addition during a noisy flooring renovation, they unpack how disruption, stress, and even judgment can become invitations into deeper empathy and self-awareness. They explore why we may need other people to think clearly (hello, nervous system co-regulation and body doubling), how metacognition works in real life, and why practices like morning pages, CBT-style thought reframing, and daily journaling can be so powerful for anxiety and overwhelm. Along the way they compare Jungian psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy, talk about the difference between writing by hand and typing, and share practical ways to use tools like 750words.com, “Letters from Love,” and Tonglen meditation to turn home renovation chaos—and any life transition—into a practice of compassion, clarity, and regulation. Main Topics Covered: How living in a construction zone reveals our hidden judgments and self-centeredness Why our brains often think better with another person (nervous system co-regulation & body doubling) Morning pages, “Great Brain Drain,” and how journaling clears mental clutter A therapist’s real-life explanation of cognitive behavioral therapy and thought reframing Writing by hand vs typing: what changes in your mind when you pick up a pen Using 750words.com and “Letters from Love” as spiritual and creative practices Turning renovation rage, mosquitoes, and car trouble into hilariously human stories The map is not the territory: plans vs reality in home makeovers and in life How Tonglen practice (breathing in pain, breathing out compassion) supports empathy Reflecting on war, displacement, and shelter while dealing with “chosen” disruption at home Links: VISIT: The Disco Dolls BOOK: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron BOOK: Feeling Great by David Burns www.750words.com (resource for writing more regularly) Newsletter Sign Up: Going Upward Newsletter – Get Nyssa’s email newsletter here Stay in Touch: Nyssa Hanger: www.nyssahanger.com | IG: @nyssahanger Kelly Brady: www.kellybrady.me | IG: @drkellybrady

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  Episode #34

  #34 - A Mini Solo Episode: Showing Up When Life Gets Messy

  Aug 12, 202612 min

  Hey friends, it’s Nyssa here with a solo episode explaining why. Let me just tell you in one word: Renovations. Or listen here to this mini-episode with my reflections on the roller coaster we’ve been on lately. I’m sure we’ll both have more to say on that later! We’ll be back to our usual schedule next week. Thank you for listening. Stay in Touch: Nyssa Hanger: www.nyssahanger.com | IG: @nyssahanger Kelly Brady: www.kellybrady.me | IG: @drkellybrady

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  Episode #33

  #33 - Why The Odyssey Still Hits So Hard: Archetypes, War, and the Search for Home

  Aug 5, 202653 min

  What if your favorite ancient epic is actually a map for healing from war, conflict, and the feeling of being spiritually homeless? In this conversation, Kelly and Nyssa revisit The Odyssey through the lens of archetypes, the hero’s journey, and the trickster energy of Odysseus—woven together with reflections on the new Odyssey film, war trauma, and what it really means to “come home” to yourself. They explore themes like the Trojan Horse as a moral breaking point, Poseidon as a force of humbling, monsters as symbols of our psychological shadow, and how conflict (healthy and unhealthy) shapes us. Along the way, they connect Homer, Joseph Campbell, Jungian individuation, real dialog, and modern storytelling—from IMAX screens to podcasts as today’s bards—to offer listeners a soulful, curious, and grounded way to relate The Odyssey to their own lives. Main Topics Covered: How a new Odyssey film sparked fresh reflections on war, trauma, and the hero’s journey Why Odysseus is the ultimate trickster—and when intelligence stops being wisdom The Trojan Horse as a “bridge too far” and what it reveals about moral injury in war Monsters as metaphors: Cyclops, sirens, lotus-eaters, and Scylla & Charybdis as inner states The ancient Greek code of hospitality and how Odysseus weaponizes it Wrestling with the “enemy button” and whether conflict can ever really be “healthy” The ache and complexity of “home” when your childhood house—and your inner life—have changed How Jung’s individuation and Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey show up in The Odyssey Screens, trance states, and why movies can feel like modern-day myths and rituals Podcasts as today’s bards: why storytelling is still one of our deepest medicines Links: BOOK: The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell BOOK: The Heroine’s Journey by Maureen Murdock Newsletter Sign Up: Going Upward Newsletter – Get Nyssa’s email newsletter here Stay in Touch: Nyssa Hanger: www.nyssahanger.com | IG: @nyssahanger Kelly Brady: www.kellybrady.me | IG: @drkellybrady

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