In this week’s Aftershow, the Not So Christian Brothers — Colm, Justin, and Rebecca — dive deep (and laugh hard) about happiness, grief, guilt, and intrusive thoughts.
From Taylor Swift’s controversial new album to the realities of loss, guilt when life feels good again, and the magic of being present, this episode blends raw honesty with humor and heart.
💬 Topics include:
Why chasing happiness might actually make you miserable
The truth about intrusive thoughts and emotional survival
How social media warps our idea of joy
Finding light in grief and gratitude
Gaza, empathy, and resilience through storytelling
And yes… Taylor Swift gets a mention (or three)
🧠 It’s deep, funny, and a little chaotic — just how we like it.
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What does happiness mean to you?
| Time | Chapter
| 00:00 | Welcome to The Aftershow – Voices in Our Heads
| 01:05 | Taylor Swift, Intrusive Thoughts & Showgirl Energy
| 02:40 | TV Anxiety, Death in Media & the Comfort of Familiar Grief
| 04:00 | Survival vs Happiness – “Tattoo It on My…”
| 06:00 | Is Happiness an Inside Job?
| 08:30 | The Myth of Constant Joy
| 10:30 | Excitement, Expectations & Flat Afternoons
| 12:00 | Finding Joy in the Pizza Moments
| 14:10 | Gaza, Guilt & the Girl Who Pickled Olives
| 17:00 | Resilience, Loss & “Into the Magic Shop”
| 19:30 | Breathing, Intrusive Thoughts & Being Present
| 20:50 | Final Thoughts & Recommendations
| 21:10 | Like, Follow & See You Thursday!
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