Upside Down LA
Upside Down is a coffee, art, and community space located in Westwood Village right across the street from UCLA.
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Episodes
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
On this episode, Isaac interviews artist Dan Dan Bashi about his paintings displayed in our latest art exhibition "She'elot: Israeli Artists Confront God in the Midst of Grief."
See more of Dan Dan's work on instagram at @dandanartist or on his website: www.dandanbashi.com.
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
We live in an age of anxiety – both chronic and clinical; both systemic and psychological. In 2023, it is assumed that all people must simply learn to live with low-grade anxiety. Accessing our inner worlds to address this reality can feel elusive and daunting. And yet, art holds the capacity to elucidate truth about our emotional well-being, expressing what we fail to articulate in conversation and even what we do not admit to ourselves.
Artists often assume the role of prophet. They do not allow us to insulate ourselves from the tragedies of our societal problems. They put pressure on the ways we avoid our aches through the distraction of entertainment, pathological busyness, or the convenience of technology. This collection of artists present their faith-filled struggle with our epidemic of anxiety, inviting us to examine our coping mechanisms of choice with curiosity and contemplation.
What can we learn from these artists about the uniquely human quest for peace?
A live recording from the Peace, Be Still art reception. Hear from four artists (Janna Christian, Jonathan Puls, Krystyny Vandenberg, and Eden DeLaVara) about their artistic process and the way that they grapple with our age of anxiety.
Visit upsidedown.com/peace-be-still for more resources, podcast episodes, and articles.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Meet our resident tall barista, Ben Bergen! Hear him and Kyle geek out about Star Wars as well as learn about his favorite Trader Joe's items. He shares about his love for stories, the meaning of his tattoo, and more...
Come say hi to him behind the bar, share your life with him, and order his favorite drink: the honey cinnamon cortado!
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Introducing one of our coolest baristas, Leia!
Hear about how her passion for baking started as well as her favorite music artists. She shares about how making playlists is one of her love languages, and find out which starch Leia would choose between flour or potatoes to eat for the rest of her life!
Come say hi to her the next time you're in the cafe!
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Peace, Mental Health, & the College Experience Part 2
Upside Down hosted a panel of mental health professionals to talk about how to live peace-filled, meaningful lives during one of the most challenging seasons of life. Part 2 of this two part podcast includes a Q&A about strategies for daily mindfulness, what stability in our lives should look like, and how to talk about anxiety to people in different generations.
Panelists: Miriam Koenig - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in Los Angeles specializing in individual, couples, and family psychotherapy
Stacy Kesten - UCLA Certified Mindfulness Facilitator, has practiced meditation for 8 years and has extensive personal and professional training in mindfulness
Hope Phillips - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, a certified Level Two Restoration Therapist
Visit upsidedown.com/peace-be-still for more resources, podcasts, and articles.
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Peace, Mental Health, & the College Experience Part 1
Upside Down hosted a panel of mental health professionals to talk about how to live peace-filled, meaningful lives during one of the most challenging seasons of life. Part 1 of this two part podcast includes an introduction to our panelists, tips and strategies for anxiety, and a mindfulness exercise to try wherever you are!
Panelists: Miriam Koenig - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in Los Angeles specializing in individual, couples, and family psychotherapy
Stacy Kesten - UCLA Certified Mindfulness Facilitator, has practiced meditation for 8 years and has extensive personal and professional training in mindfulness
Hope Phillips - Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, a certified Level Two Restoration Therapist
Visit upsidedown.com/peace-be-still for more resources, podcasts, and articles.
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Next up on our podcast is our barista trainer extraordinaire guru, Alisa Jeffus! Hear about her secret to reading more than 50 books a year, her many sourdough recipes, and her love for Harry Potter. Come by to talk about her favorite coffee, what she's currently reading, or ask her for some sourdough starter~
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Next on our Meet the Team series is one of our coolest baristas, Justin! Learn more about Justin's cycling stories, his coffee journey, and all the musical instruments that he can play.
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
On this episode, Isaac and Kyle interview Lizzy Cohen about her paintings displayed in our latest art show called "Home".
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Meet one of our most enthusiastic baristas, Grace! Hear about her favorite drink (it's one of our fall seasonals!) as well as her love for dogs and her favorite hiking spot. She'd love to hear about what's going on in your life too, so say hi to her when you see her in the cafe~
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