Reimagining Ourselves
Community as an Alternative to Corporate Capitalism
TToday we unpack a little of the wendigo economic system, then discuss the strong alternative of building community.
Focus on the Family is Destroying Families PART 2
This episode includes: impacts of the purity movement and abstinence-only sexual education, Dobson’s permission of domestic violence, and evangelical talk show radio effects on feminism.
Focus on the Family is Destroying Families PART 1
The destructive and damaging effects of this evangelical program are far-reaching and long-lasting. This episode includes: origins of the organization, Dobson’s early life, and his problematic parenting advice.
The Intentional Radicalization of Christians
Especially since the 1970s, Republican politicians and evangelical leadership have engaged in a series of strategic political moves in order to secure a conservative voting block.
The Devil is Thriving
I share a little about the evils I see happening in fundamentalist christian communities. I hope that by providing education and shedding light on some of the ways that fundamentalist power structures use cult tactics to keep control over their members, I will help some people return to the good and love that god is meant to be.
From Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth
If you've been through trauma, don't give up hope. There are many gifts available to you, new levels of depth and growth you can reach. In this episode I explain the concept of post-traumatic growth, some examples that are supported by literature (see below) and some anecdotal experiences, and FIVE WAYS to begin your path toward post-traumatic growth.
Destigmatize Trauma Survival
The weight of stigma surrounding trauma is an unnecessary burden we saddle onto people who are already carrying a lot. Don’t you agree?
Interest Convergence Points
The United States is incredibly divided at this time. Following the practice of shifting attention toward the world we would want to live in, I propose several interest convergence points we can just about all agree on to unify and foster strong communities.
PLASTIC EATING WORMS
Galleria mellonella, among other organisms, have the ability to break down plastic. Can you believe it??? What does this mean for us?!
Eco Anxiety in Teens and Young Adults
Eco-anxiety is anxiety experienced in response to the state of the environment. As we live through the increasingly frightening and lethal impacts of the climate crisis, more and more individuals are experiencing this form of anxiety.
Collective Grief -> Collective Healing
In this episode we discuss the importance of grieving our collective experiences to move forward together into healing.
The Role of Grief in Healing
. We experience grief over all kinds of losses - the loss of an individual's life, the end of a relationship, an idea that didn't work out, an old identity, or a lost opportunity, to name a few.
Grounding
In this episode, we dive into the current research about the incredible act of grounding.
The Sacred vs. Unhealed Feminine
Continuing with our conversation about masculine and feminine energy, today we discuss some of the ways that feminine energy can become distorted and some examples of how this has impacted us culturally.
The Sacred vs. Unhealed Masculine
Continuing with our conversation about masculine and feminine energy, today we discuss some of the ways that masculine energy can become distorted and some examples of how this has impacted us culturally.
How Hierarchy Disrupted the Masculine/Feminine Balance
Under a hierarchical model, something must always be valued above the other. An alternative to this is a mutual appreciation of differences and unique gifts.
Masculine vs. Feminine Energy
These are two opposing, highly complementary forms of energy that we all experience to some degree. These energies are meant to work in harmony and be in balance.
Self-Sabotage
In this episode, I explore the underlying reasons we continue to self-sabotage.
Simplest Way to Cure Anxiety
Staying in the present moment is so powerful, but requires practice. We discuss some different ways to begin this practice and why it is important.
80 10 10 Rule
Sherri Mitchell describes this concept of spending 10% of our energy noticing harm, another 10% stopping that harm, and a full 80% dreaming a new world into existence.