Best of Mondays 2023 | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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Chapters & Sections (158)

00:00 Show Introduction and Format Overview chapter 2
00:00 Host Welcome and Show Format Explanation
00:31 Discussion of Best Of List Creation Process
01:05 Personal Anecdotes About Being Fired chapter 2
01:05 Personal Story About Being Fired Multiple Times
01:36 Audition for Peter Bogdanovich’s TV Movie
02:07 Rehearsal Experience with Peter Bogdanovich and Sydney Pier chapter 3
02:07 Rehearsal Setup and Classroom Metaphor
02:38 Actor’s Nervousness During First Performance
03:09 Director’s Feedback and Actor’s Emotional Reaction
03:39 Interaction Between Actor and Director During Rehearsal chapter 2
03:39 Actor Approaches Director for Clarification
04:12 Director’s Abrupt Response and Actor’s Confusion
04:46 Director’s Feedback and Actor’s Response chapter 2
04:46 Director’s Decision to Keep Actor on Set
05:19 Interaction with an Extra and Discussion of Acting Aspirations
05:51 Post‑Rehearsal Reflection and Emotional Impact chapter 2
05:51 Director’s Reflection on Rehearsal Process
06:22 Actor’s Emotional State After Rehearsals
06:54 Career Transition to New York and Los Angeles chapter 3
06:54 Agent’s Message About Being Fired
07:25 Encounter with Peter Bogdanovich After New York Performance
07:56 Discussion of Moving to Los Angeles and Manager’s Influence
08:59 Reconnecting with a Former Co‑Star chapter 2
08:59 Initial Greeting at the Set
09:29 Recollection of a Traumatic Scene
10:01 Encountering Oliver Stone and Career Reflections chapter 2
10:01 Meeting Oliver Stone in the Lobby
10:33 Discussion of Career Progress and Auditions
11:06 Filming in New Mexico and On‑Set Dynamics chapter 5
11:06 Filming World Trade Center Scenes in New Mexico
11:38 On‑Set Living Conditions and Local Culture
12:09 Chili’s Party and Dietary Humor
12:41 Conflict Over Chili’s Incident
13:14 Escalation of the Chili’s Argument
13:45 Chili’s Night Out and Unexpected Conflicts chapter 3
13:45 Reflection on Hollywood Life and Conflict Resolution
14:16 Recounting a Heated Exchange at Chili’s
14:46 Personal Grief and Coping with Loss
15:16 Personal Struggles, Grief, and Recovery chapter 4
15:16 Exploring Addiction and Emotional Resilience
15:49 Understanding Grief Through Shared Stories
16:20 Navigating Personal Relationships and Loss
16:50 Using Narrative Techniques for Healing
17:22 Navigating Public Disclosure and Personal Tension chapter 2
17:22 Expressing Internal Conflict About Public Sharing
17:53 Anticipating Listener Skepticism and Validation Needs
18:24 Critique of Listener Reactions and Social Media Judgment chapter 2
18:24 Exploring the Shadow Voice of Self-Doubt
18:57 Observing Gendered Reactions to Abuse Narratives
19:28 Gendered Perspectives on Abuse and Societal Expectations chapter 2
19:28 Discussing Men’s Reluctance to Disclose Abuse
19:59 Addressing Societal Expectations of Male Power and Shame
20:30 Complexities of Sexual Identity, Trauma, and Public Perception chapter 2
20:30 Navigating Sexual Identity Amidst Trauma
21:01 Confronting Public Misunderstanding of Abuse Claims
21:32 Accountability, Compassion, and the Language of Gaslighting chapter 3
21:32 Debating the Term Gaslighting Versus Other Descriptors
22:02 Examining the Impact of Long-Term Sobriety on Relationship Dynamics
22:33 Describing Survival Mode and Deception in Intimate Relationships
23:34 Survival Mode, Deception, and the Dynamics of Addiction in Relationships chapter 2
23:34 Reflecting on the Role of Addiction Language in Non-Physical Contexts
24:05 Speculating About Hypothetical Lie Detector Outcomes
24:36 Discussion of Reality TV Survival Themes chapter 1
24:36 Arctic Survival Show Example
25:07 Exploration of Shame and Self-Justification in Personal Narratives chapter 1
25:07 Brain’s Role in Justifying Actions
26:10 Reconciliation and Emotional Closure with a Deceased Parent chapter 4
26:10 Shame Brain and Self-Defense Mechanisms
27:15 Apology to a Loved One After Loss
28:18 Father-Daughter Relationship and Closure
29:19 Emotional Response to a Final Meeting with a Parent
32:56 Exploring Hookups and Dating Attitudes chapter 5
32:56 Hookup vs. Dating Debate
33:28 Sexuality and Shame Perceptions
33:58 Men’s Silence on Hookups
34:30 Shame and Secret-Keeping Dynamics
35:01 Consent and Fear of Misinterpretation
35:33 Power Dynamics in Sexual Relationships chapter 5
35:33 Workplace Power Dynamics in Hookups
36:07 Long Work Hours and Relationship Formation
36:42 Impact of Breakups on Careers
37:12 Compartmentalizing Personal and Professional Lives
37:43 Monitoring Power Dynamics at Work
38:16 Status, Attraction, and Fame in Hookups chapter 5
38:16 Status Attraction and Predatory Concerns
38:47 Paranoia Around Fame in Hookups
39:19 Hookup Stories and Public Sharing
39:49 Challenges of Chemistry in Hookups
40:21 Fame’s Influence on Hookup Narratives
40:52 Navigating Public Identity and Personal Boundaries chapter 2
40:52 Managing Audience Expectations as a Public Figure
41:22 Challenges of Authenticity in Media Appearances
42:30 Therapeutic Reflections on Trauma and Relationships chapter 2
42:30 Therapy Insights on Personal Trauma
42:57 Revisiting Past Abuse and Its Impact
43:28 Exploring Loyalty, Support, and Emotional Dynamics chapter 1
43:28 Loyalty and Support in Personal Relationships
46:06 Boundary Setting and Partnership Growth chapter 2
46:06 Therapeutic Breakthroughs on Boundaries
48:12 Practical Examples of Boundary Setting
49:46 Partnership Dynamics and Creative Roles chapter 2
49:46 Assigning Sequential vs Associative Roles in Partnerships
50:17 Discussion of Partnership Structure and Consistency
50:47 Film Structure and Personal Reflection chapter 3
50:47 Conceptualizing a Nonlinear Film Narrative
51:19 Personal Connection to Film Through Family History
51:59 Experiencing a Quantum Moment at a Classic Theater
52:00 Early Exposure to Sexual Content and Family Guilt chapter 2
52:00 Early Exposure to Pornography and Sexual Curiosity
53:22 Family Conversations About Sex and Guilt
55:58 Self-Help, Sobriety, and Relationship Struggles chapter 3
55:58 Self-Help Reading During Isolation
56:28 Sobriety Challenges and Relationship Dynamics
57:28 Navigating Shame Spirals in Early Recovery
58:00 Personal Growth and Overachievement chapter 2
58:00 Extreme Focus and Shame as Motivation
58:30 Overachievement vs. Underachievement Perspective
59:00 Revealing Family Secrets and Identity chapter 4
59:00 Book Spoiler and Personal Revelation
59:31 Sperm Donor Disclosure and Egg Freezing Context
1:00:05 Parental Decision-Making Process
1:00:35 Screening and Ethnicity Preferences
1:01:00 Parental Decisions and Emotional Distance chapter 4
1:01:06 Family Secret Impact on Identity
1:01:37 Therapeutic Advice from Parents
1:02:09 Healing Through Family Therapy
1:02:40 Integrating Self-Identity and Acceptance
1:03:00 Healing, Therapy, and Acceptance chapter 5
1:03:13 Parental Denial and Biological Reality
1:03:44 Motivation Behind Parental Choices
1:04:17 Risk and Innovation in Family Decisions
1:04:49 Timing of Truth Disclosure
1:05:21 Complexity of Acceptance and Trust
1:05:51 Rebuilding Self-Trust Through Adversity chapter 1
1:05:51 Trusting Intuition After Forced Confession
1:06:27 Finding Confidence in Parenthood and Directorial Support chapter 3
1:06:27 Parenthood as the Warmest Reception
1:06:59 Director’s Encouragement and Overcoming Impostor Feelings
1:07:29 Mother’s Bag Lady Sketch and Early Performance
1:08:01 Mother’s Performative Past and the Strip Club Narrative chapter 2
1:08:32 Strip Club Incident and Protective Boundaries
1:09:34 Minka’s Sleepover at the Club and Return to School
1:10:06 School, Hypervigilance, and Adult Relationships chapter 4
1:10:06 High School Struggles and Seeking Acceptance
1:10:38 Hypervigilance from Early Observations of Addiction
1:11:10 Navigating Adult Relationships and Trust Issues
1:12:43 Friendship Dynamics with Paul and Racing Community
1:13:46 Early Inspiration and Childhood Dreams chapter 2
1:13:46 Initial Exposure to Comedy Icon
1:14:16 Imagining Interviews in Mirror
1:14:48 Realization and First Appearance on Show chapter 2
1:14:48 Dreaming of Being on the Show
1:15:08 Moment of Recognition
1:15:20 Gratitude and Reflection chapter 3
1:15:20 Thanking the Host
1:15:49 Meaningful Connection to Childhood
1:16:02 Closing Remarks

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