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🌟 Big News, Bigger Opportunities! 🌟Hey there, game-changers! Social Sessions is gearing up for some 🔥 EPIC episodes, and we’re on the hunt for sponsors to join the ride! We smashed 525K views in our first year—yep, half a MILLION eyes on us! 👀 Now’s your chance to get YOUR business or platform in front of our buzzing audience.

💸 We’ve got a cost plan for EVERYONE—from small biz dreamers to big biz bosses! Whether you’re looking to sponsor a segment, a full episode, or something totally custom (you dream it, we’ll make it happen), we’ve got flexible options to fit your vibe.

🚀 Why sponsor us? Your brand gets amplified, your message gets heard, and you help fuel the rise of Social Sessions—a win-win that’s too good to pass up! From shoutouts to creative collabs, we’ll craft a sponsorship that screams YOU.

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DM us NOW to lock in your spot—let’s build something massive together! 🌈💥 #SocialSessions #SponsorTheVibe #GrowWithUs

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“Hey Social Sessions Crew 🎙️ You’ve been the heartbeat of this journey—huge thanks for rocking with me as we got this thing rolling! 🚀 It’s taken some serious grind (and cash 💸) to get here, but I’m buzzing to take it to the NEXT LEVEL—think killer marketing, bigger guests, epic sponsors, slick ads, and short clips that pop off.

So, I’m launching a Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee soon! 🌟 If you’re vibing with the podcast, even a tiny pledge can fuel the glow-up. And it’s not just support—you’ll score early episodes, exclusive videos, and a front-row seat to new stuff WAY before anyone else.

It’s your VIP pass to help shape where we go next!

No pressure, just dreaming big with you all. ✨ What do you think—up for joining the ride? Drop a comment and let’s chat!
#PodcastLife 🎧 #SupportTheDream 💪 #PatreonPerks 🎉 #NextLevelVibes 🌍 #CoffeeCrew ☕”

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🎙️✨ Hey Social Sessions Superfans! ✨🎙️


Are you passionate about our podcast and itching to dive deeper into the world of content creation? We're thrilled to announce the launch of our exclusive podcast group right here in our community! 🚀

We're on the lookout for dedicated individuals who share our love for Social Sessions and want to play a bigger role in its growth. Whether you're a content creator, video wizard, or a pro at moderating discussions, we want YOU to join our dynamic team! 💪



By joining our podcast group, you'll get the chance to:

🌟 Collaborate with fellow enthusiasts to brainstorm fresh ideas for our show.

🌟 Bring our episodes to life by transforming them into engaging content for all platforms.


🌟 Help shape the direction of Social Sessions and make a real impact in our community.


🌟 Gain invaluable experience in the exciting world of podcasting and content creation.


So, if you're ready to take your passion for Social Sessions to the next level and be part of something special, hit us up! 🎉 Simply drop a message below or reach out to [Your Contact Information] to get started. Let's make magic happen together! 🔮✨

Thank you for your continued support! 🙌


Warm regards,

Sean Toal

Please DM one of the Social Medias if interested, thanks...

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Tonight 7th of March at 20:00. Social Sessions will be going live to talk about Prison Environments.

Please join us and have your say in what you think of prison and its primary function. Should it be more restorative or more punitive?

See you guys tonight…..

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Social Sessions will be live at 7pm tonight for anyone who wants to talk a bit more about ‘Authenticity in Chaos’ and a bit about the recent and upcoming guests. Informal Q and A for subscribers. See you soon!!!

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Book Title: Authenticity in Chaos

Author: Sean Toal


Description:

Embark on an unfiltered odyssey into the heart of prison life in "Authenticity in Chaos" as author Sean Toal fearlessly unravels the complexities of authenticity within the confinements of incarceration. Drawing from personal experiences, Toal sheds light on the relentless struggle individuals face as they navigate a world that demands conformity, often at the expense of their true selves.


This raw and poignant narrative goes beyond the surface, delving into the profound impact on mental health as prisoners grapple with the necessity to adopt inauthentic personas for survival. Through the author's keen observations and personal insights, the book dissects the layers of identity compromise within the prison system, questioning the toll it takes on the individuals confined within its walls.


Expert perspectives woven into the narrative amplify the fundamental need for authenticity, prompting critical reflections on the potential for rediscovery post-incarceration. Thought-provoking and illuminating, "Authenticity in Chaos" doesn't shy away from challenging societal norms and the implications of compromised identities, offering a compelling exploration of the pursuit of authenticity in the midst of chaos.

Buy Page:

📚 Title: Authenticity in Chaos
✍️ Author: Sean Toal
🌐 Available Formats: Paperback, Hardback, Kindle, eBook


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Embark on this profound journey, challenging preconceptions and unveiling the concealed truths within the criminal justice system. "Authenticity in Chaos" beckons you to question, reflect, and witness the resilience of the human spirit amidst the chaos of confinement.

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Sean will be doing a live Q and A event tonight at 8:30pm. So any questions please send them in. Thanks. See you all soon. If you want to join tonight's Q and A please subscribe, it will be for subscribers only.. thanks

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‪@BuleBolang‬ on Social Sessions this week, do not miss it. Wonderful guy and a wonderful story.

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Would you guys be interested in buying my new up and coming book, it is my first book and it is called 'Authenticity in Chaos'.

The book is about how hard it is to be your 'authentic self' on the outside, but add in the chaos and madness from the prison environment and you have exactly what the book is called.

Is it even possible to change in there? would love to hear some feedback from you all man. Please be as critically negative or positive about the excerpt.

Here is the short snippet of the book, for you guys who have subscribed: Please re post and share as much as possible it is the only way small channels like ourselves get noticed. Thank You to the Social Sessions family and if you have anyone you believe would be a good guest please let me know and ill try and contact them.

So Here Goes:

Throughout this book I will explain what it means in my view to be ‘authentic’ and how it affects you in so many ways when we do not live in an ‘authentic’ manner true to ourselves. Examples of this is when we go against our gut feeling or do something that we do not want to do that causes feelings of guilt, shame, anger, resentment etc. Examples would include:


• Pretending to like something or someone: We often pretend to like things or people to fit in with a certain group or avoid offending others, even if it goes against our true preferences or values.
• Suppressing emotions: We sometimes suppress our emotions or put on a brave face to avoid appearing weak or vulnerable, even if it goes against our true feelings and can be harmful to our mental health.
• Hiding aspects of ourselves: We may hide certain aspects of ourselves, such as our sexuality or political beliefs, out of fear of judgment or rejection from others.
• Living up to others' expectations: We may try to live up to others' expectations of us, whether it's our parents, partners, or peers, even if it goes against our true desires or goals.
• Settling for less: We sometimes settle for less than what we truly want in life, whether it's a job, relationship, or lifestyle, out of fear of failure or societal pressure to conform to certain standards.


There is a tonne of literature written about being our true and authentic selves, there is a whole host of differing professions that would analyse and dissect ‘authenticity’ including: GPs, life coaches, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, motivational speakers etc. Different professionals have coined their own versions of authenticity but most are in essence the same idea:


• “We’re born with a need for attachment and a need for authenticity.” Most people abandon their true-selves (authenticity) to please others and keep the relationships (attachments) even if they are ones that are toxic and destructive.” – Gabor Mate

• “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day.”……. “If you trade your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief.” – Brene Brown

• “Most of your desires are not really about yourself. You just picked them up from your social surroundings.” – Sadghuru

• “Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.” - Niccolò Machiavelli



Growing up in the western world and more acutely the west of Scotland, I would imagine that most people would believe the word authenticity to mean, ‘to be real to themselves’ or ‘to be honest, straight talking and to conform to social norms and state laws that have been made by other people’. This is not what I mean when talking of ‘authenticity’, I believe when someone is truly authentic to themselves they are in full control of emotions, feelings, behaviours etc. and are happy with the decisions they make and are truly happy with the life they have. Authenticity I believe is also intrinsically linked to ‘awareness’. The ‘authenticity’ I speak of is a rare commodity and rarely seen in our Westernised culture.


“With awareness comes choice. And so you are able to say “I allow this moment to be as it is”. And then, suddenly before were there was irritation, there is now a sense of aliveness and peace. And out of that comes right action”. – Eckhart Tolle



Having a level of ‘awareness’ allows us to challenge our own thoughts and behaviours and become aware of emotion, feelings, behaviours etc. This allows us to constantly check in on ourselves and act in a way that makes us happy and content with our choices; ultimately you must become aware of both external and internal factors that disconnect you from yourself and causes a loss of attachment issues which keeps us from being genuine. So a certain level of awareness is needed to be ‘authentic’ and these levels of awareness differentiate in each individual.


“In our personal lives, if we do not develop our own self-awareness and become responsible for first creations, we empower other people and circumstances to shape our lives by default.”
– Stephen Covey

“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles.”
– Gautama Buddha

“We must each lead a way of life with self-awareness and compassion, to do as much as we can. Then, whatever happens, we will have no regrets.”
– Dalai Lama


Most of us go through life with a poor level of awareness as this is not something that we are taught from a young age. Going through life on autopilot allows us to conform to societal rules and gives most of us a sense of freedom, this could be argued to be a false freedom, as most of us are bound by a rigid structure we have created in our minds that allows us to be the best versions of ourselves in this unauthentic society; unfortunately this detatches us from our true self and identity and causes a conflict within, some worse than others. This is why I believe society has such shocking statistics on addiction, mental health problems, suicide and crime rates, these statistics would lean towards showing that for most of society we are unknowingly and subconsciously not being authentic to ourselves.


“I could never trust anyone who is well adjusted to a sick society”.
– Andrea Gibson
“It's no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society”.
- Jiddu Krishnamurti

“No society can understand itself without looking at its shadow self”.
– Gabor Mate


This book will look at how I managed to survive in the prison environment at a great cost to my own authenticity. I will look at the lives of many of the individuals I encountered throughout my time in prison and explore the many different factors that cause them to be untrue to themselves causing damage that for the vast majority cannot be fixed. I know many people have their views on prisoners and I am not suggesting for one minute that I am right and they are wrong or trying to justify the acts of individuals; I am simply looking at an environment and giving my true evaluation on it. An environment who promotes a logo of, ‘transforming lives for the better’, I struggle to accept or even empathise with this promotion as life behind bars is transforming lives but not for the better, in my opinion the vast majority transform for the worst and hopefully I can highlight this throughout the book.
I can only tell my truth and use my unique perspective to try and show the great tragedy happening within the extremely demanding, controlling and authoritarian prison environment we have setup for people who do not adhere to state laws that society has legislated. I will not only look at the effects of unauthenticity on prisoners but will look at how it affects staff and how they are conditioned and forced to be an unauthentic version of themselves also. I hope this book is insightful for people and can offer a different view and maybe even touch on some of the the reasons why people cannot be the genuine article of themselves.

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Subject: Important Update: Social Sessions Podcast Holiday Schedule


Dear Social Sessions Community,

I hope this message finds you well and in high spirits as we approach the holiday season. I am writing to you with an important update regarding the release schedule of our podcast, and I want to express my sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

In the spirit of the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, we have decided to take a short break from our regular podcast release schedule. Therefore, there will be no new episodes of Social Sessions on Saturdays, December 23rd and 30th.


This decision was not made lightly, but we believe it is an opportunity for everyone to catch up on any missed episodes during the year and to fully enjoy the holiday festivities with family and friends. We understand that this may come as a disappointment to some, and for that, I apologize.


We truly value each and every one of you as a part of our Social Sessions community, and we appreciate your understanding during this brief hiatus. The break will allow us to recharge, reflect, and prepare for an amazing year ahead filled with even more engaging and thought-provoking content.


I want to take this moment to express my gratitude for your continued support throughout the year. Your feedback, comments, and enthusiasm have been invaluable, and I am genuinely excited about what the future holds for Social Sessions.


As we bid farewell to 2023 and eagerly anticipate the new year, I wish you and your loved ones a joyous and peaceful holiday season. May the coming year bring you renewed inspiration, success, and happiness.

Thank you for being a part of the Social Sessions family. I look forward to reconnecting with you in January 2024 for more exciting and insightful episodes.


Warm regards,




Sean Toal
Host, Social Sessions Podcast

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