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Nov. 15, 2024
🎙️ Transforming Teenage Lives: A Conversation with Austin Davis 🎙️
In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay welcomes Austin Davis, a leader in teenage behavioral health and addiction recovery, to discuss the unique challenges of working with adolescents today. With over two decad…
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Nov. 9, 2024
Navigating Creative Chaos: From Letterman to Unlikely Discoveries with Steve Young
In this episode, Jay sits down with Steve Young, a multifaceted creative known for his lengthy career as a comedy writer on 'The David Letterman Show,' as well as a musician, filmmaker, and author. They delve into the techni…
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Oct. 28, 2024
The Healing Potential of Stem Cells: A Journey into Regenerative Medicine and Neurodiversity
In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay Hicks delves into the revolutionary world of regenerative medicine with Dr. Eric Weiss, founder of the North Florida Stem Cell Clinic. Dr. Weiss shares his expertise o…
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Oct. 26, 2024
The Healing Potential of Stem Cells: A Journey into Regenerative Medicine and Neurodiversity
In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay Hicks delves into the revolutionary world of regenerative medicine with Dr. Eric Weiss, founder of the North Florida Stem Cell Clinic. Dr. Weiss shares his expertise o…
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Oct. 15, 2024
The Special Video Release! Power of Art and Personal Identity: A Conversation with Iden
In this engaging conversation, Jay from the Tragedy Academy is joined by TA alum Iden Crockett, a multimedia artist and first responder. Iden expresses her frustrations with artists' struggles with algorithms and trends on p…
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Oct. 15, 2024
Special Video Release! 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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Transforming Teenage Lives: Building Resilience and Coping Skills for a Lifetime
Transforming Teenage Lives: Building Resilience and Coping Skills for a Lifetime
In this blog post, I want to reflect on my recent conversation with Austin Davis, a leader in teenage behavioral health and addiction recovery, on The Tragedy Academy …
Stay Young in Your Creative Pursuits: Navigating the Path to Success with Steve Young
In the world of creativity, few journeys are as varied and inspiring as that of Steve Young. Known for his Emmy-nominated work on The David Letterman Show, his quirky exploration of industrial musicals in Bathtubs Over Broadway, and most recently, h…
The Transformative Power of Making Amends to Yourself
Dr. Harte's Journey: From Addiction to Authenticity
In this blog post, we delve into the profound impact of making amends with oneself, a crucial step in Dr. Samantha Harte's recovery journey from addiction. This act of self-compassion, as explored…
About the Host
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
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