What happens when empathy goes too far? In this solo episode, I explore the emotional cost of being the one others lean on — especially when we’re already carrying more than we can handle. From the quiet pressure to stay available, to the slow erosion of our own needs, this is an honest look at the tension between caring for others and protecting ourselves.

There’s no easy formula, but there is value in naming the invisible weight — and in learning how to stay soft without staying stuck.

In this episode, AC and Jason sit down to challenge the idea that family estrangement deserves the kind of obsessive attention it often gets.

They explore why treating family relationships as fundamentally different from other platonic relationships can do more harm than good, especially when it comes to boundaries and healing. Together, they question the romanticism of blood ties and push back against the popular narrative that estrangement is something we should always try to “fix.”

AC shares why he no longer finds estrangement stories compelling—especially when they become identity traps—and calls out the unhealthy, unregulated industry of self-proclaimed estrangement “experts” who exploit vulnerable people in pain.

This conversation isn’t about denying the hurt—but about moving forward without making the wound your home.

AC Bergen-Fischer and Jason (Dyceman) Moore are joined by guest host Sarah Tye from Spirit Journey Collective for a grounded and honest conversation about rage. They explore how it's expressed, how it’s judged differently based on gender, and how it can be used as a powerful force for good. Topics include why some people never learn to express anger safely, how gender roles shape our relationship to rage, and the ways rage can overlap with grief, boundaries, and clarity. The episode includes personal stories and moments that don’t resolve neatly—because real life rarely does.

In this episode, I sat down with Sarah Tye from the Spirit Journey Collective for something a little different. Sarah guided me through a “mini Alignment Project,” a condensed version of her full Alignment Project experience, which she offers through her practice.

We talked about what alignment really means—not in the mystical sense, but in the personal and practical one. What does it feel like to live in a way that reflects your values? What gets in the way? And how do you begin to notice the subtle ways you've been living out of sync with who you really are?

Sarah’s approach is less about fixing and more about noticing. She’s not trying to hand you answers; she’s inviting you into a deeper kind of self-honesty. It’s reflective work, not a performance—and that’s what makes it valuable.

If you’re curious about the full Alignment Project, you can learn more or work with Sarah directly by visiting www.spiritjourneycollective.com

As always, thank you for listening. One love!

How safe are our workplace friendships, really?

In this episode, Jason and AC explore how easy it is for trust to break down between colleagues — especially when emotions flare, secrets get shared, or jobs are on the line.

When someone vents to a friend at work, what happens if it gets repeated? Can a moment of frustration cost you your career? And if your friend is the one who slips… what happens to the friendship?

Inspired by a listener’s question, this episode pulls no punches.

Jason and AC have always believed that most of us have more in common than we think. But the deepening political divide—especially when it comes to Donald Trump—has challenged that belief. In this episode, they talk openly about how political polarization has made it harder to communicate with people we care about, even when respect and shared history are still present. They reflect on the growing difficulty of finding common ground when values seem to conflict at a fundamental level.

While they don’t claim to have the answer, they remain committed to the idea that respectful conversation matters. And even if today’s climate feels discouraging, they still believe in the possibility of reconnection. This episode doesn’t solve the problem—but it doesn’t give up on it either.

In this episode of In The Blood, AC and Jason explore how society places different expectations on women and men—pressuring women to be visually perfect, and men to be mentally unshakable. They discuss how these standards show up in everyday life, where they come from, and the emotional toll they take.

The conversation includes a challenging question: is the stigma around men’s emotional struggles even more difficult to address than the pressure women face to look a certain way? With honesty and nuance, AC and Jason unpack the cost of perfection, the gendered assumptions we rarely question, and how we might begin letting go of expectations that were never fair to begin with.

Friendships don’t just happen—they require care, effort, and intentionality. In this episode, Jason and AC explore what it really takes to build and maintain strong platonic relationships. We discuss the importance of checking in with friends in meaningful ways, engaging in shared experiences, and becoming better listeners.

Beyond that, we reflect on our own roles in friendships—how we show up for others, how we navigate conflict, and why small gestures of appreciation matter. We also emphasize the balance between deep conversations and lighthearted moments, because strong friendships are built on both connection and fun.

Whether you're looking to strengthen an old friendship or be more intentional in new ones, this episode offers practical insights on making relationships more meaningful.

Listen now and join the conversation!