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Ashley's 3D printing obsession reaches new heights. The fam talk about love languages, read your confessions, and reveal some of their own. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us Fan MailPastor Tim: 6-7-26 Sunday Night. Eden To Eternity- Era 2: God's Chosen Family- "Abram-Pilgrim of Faith"- Genesis 12:1-5 Support the show
Alayna and Ashley confront Mak about her new show and contemplate replacing her with a new rising queer star. They also discuss potential methods to choosing a nonbinary name. Thank to our sponsors: Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/chosenfamily. Go to https://tomboyx.com/ use code CHOSEN for 15% off your purchase at checkout and tell them Chosen Family sent you! Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Terresa Ford reflects on John 19:25–27. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio
The fam is all back together again! Discussing Mak's wild night out, the Sims, and Ashley's European tour. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To build deeper connections and foster healthy relationships, the sources highlight several communication styles and formats that move beyond surface-level interaction:### **1. Intentional and "Deep" Digital Communication**While texting is often viewed as a tool for convenience, it can be used as a **profound form of deep communication** [1]. This includes **late-night texts** aimed at reaching a deeper understanding of a situation or checking on someone's well-being [2].### **2. Activity-Integrated Conversations**Deeper connections often happen while engaging in life's daily rhythms rather than sitting down for a formal talk:* **"Riding Around":** Taking day trips or road trips in a car or van can lead to deep conversations, shared meditation, or a connection through music [3].* **Multitasking:** Engaging in deep talks while performing chores, like **cleaning the house** or walkingUltimately, the sources emphasize that the specific format—whether texting, talking on the phone, or riding in a car—matters less than the commitment to years of time building and finding the specific style that works for you and the other person.For distance, learning education, tailored for people who are blind, check out the page below.Hadley helps.org
Alayna returns. Mak and Alayna discuss Mak's cringe event photos, pre-production on Mak's queer sitcom, and a listener question about a fear of doctors. Thanks to our sponsor: Go to tomboyx.com. Use code CHOSEN for 15% off your purchase at checkout and tell them Chosen Family sent you. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen as we explore the famous popcorn movie, A Knights Tale from 2001. In this episode, we discuss self determination within each of our main characters as well as how important it is to live towards your purpose and values. We also discuss the clear familial bond we see between Wat, Rolland and Will as chosen family. Instead of doing our regular treatment we are discussing self care and how important it is to take time for yourself and watch silly movies like this one. Did we all love it? Listen and find out! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
When did you realize your friends became your REAL family? Did nightlife help create your chosen family? The hosts share how hookups became friends and discuss if this is a 'gay thing'... The hosts share if that have slept together before.... Friendships that have ended over the years Have we aged differently than our friends have - what's important to us could be different than our F “Which is messier?” Your ex joins the vacation? Your husband's ex joins the vacation? Or your former threesome partner joins the vacation? Hot Topic: Bob the Drag Queen claps back to critics that say he should stick to drag Hot Topic: "Heated Rivalry" creator: Show is a 'counterpunch' to the cruelty of today's politics Advice: Is it possible to have so much casual sex that you lose hunger for a real relationship? Follow Steve V's new Substack features weekly articles: https://substack.com/@tagspodcast Follow Stevie on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Follow Sebastian LaCause on IG: @lacause_iam Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailMegan and Michelle revisit lessons about conditioning, enthusiastic consent, trauma, chosen families, defluffing, sensitive rubble, entitlement, monsters of art, intuition, and broken baby birds.****************Want to support Prosecco Theory?Check out our merch, available on teepublic.com!Follow/Subscribe wherever you listen!Rate, review, and tell your friends!Follow us on Instagram!****************Ever thought about starting your own podcast? From day one, Buzzsprout gave us all the tools we needed get Prosecco Theory off the ground. What are you waiting for? Follow this link to get started. Cheers!!Support the show
Description:Some conversations are so good, they deserve a second life. As we've been building out our Chosen Family series — exploring what it actually takes to find, keep, and nurture the people who truly see you — we kept coming back to this tender conversation because it was resonant then but it hits differently now. Dr. Thema Bryant is a psychologist, author, professor, ordained minister, and former president of the American Psychological Association. Her books Matters of the Heart and Homecoming have resonated deeply with women navigating the beautiful, complicated work of belonging — and her clarity on what it means to truly come home to yourself is exactly the foundation this series needed. In this conversation, Jen and Amy dig into: Why midlife can feel isolating even when you're surrounded by people — and what's really going on beneath that loneliness How to grieve friendships that have run their season while making genuine room for new ones The difference between performing friendship and actually being emotionally available for it Why our wellness matters more than our loyalty — and what it looks like to stop sacrificing yourself in the name of showing up for everyone else Practical tools like writing vows to yourself and how to build community from scratch when one was never ready-made for you Because here's what we keep coming back to: you cannot truly choose people if you haven't first chosen yourself. This conversation is the starting place. Thought-provoking Quotes: When I observe someone making a polite but clear boundary, I respect it. I'm impressed. – Jen Hatmaker Can you come to the place where you admit, I miss myself? And myself is not my labor. Myself is not my role. Myself is a living soul and one of the things that feeds my soul are my friendships but those got neglected because I was told that to be a good leader or to be a good mom, I had to deprioritize the things that nourished me. – Dr. Thema Bryant If a community is not ready-made, something for you to join, it's something for you to create. – Dr. Thema Bryant Our wellness is more important than our loyalty. – Dr. Thema Bryant If you have the tendency of picking people who don't pick you, you're not emotionally available. If you were emotionally available when there was nothing flowing back to you, you would shift. But if you fear intimacy, closeness, or being seen and known, you will continue to pursue that which is fleeing you, because it is safer. This is true in friendships and romantic relationships. – Dr. Thema Bryant Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love by Dr. Thema Bryant - https://amzn.to/40XMql6 Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self by Dr. Thema Bryant - https://amzn.to/4hVYQ4c The Homecoming Podcast with Dr. Thema Bryant - https://soundcloud.com/dr-thema-bryant-davis Guest's Links: Thema's website - https://drthema.com/ Thema's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/ Thema's Twitter - https://x.com/drthema Thema's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThemaBryantDavis Thema's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpb1ZdNd6M99Fhaw09H81Q Thema's Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/dr-thema-bryant-davis Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Em Vernem is celebrating a big birthday and we’re unpacking why turning 30 can feel like you’re living in five different decades at once. Plus, Victoria Beckham says her family isn't a brand while simultaneously launching, well, a new family brand. Is this the definition of 'posting through it'? SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and get every single episode of Out Loud & access to every story on Mamamia plus our exercise app, MOVE. And, public pimple patches. Is wearing a glittery chin star to brunch the ultimate 'skin-positivity' win? Finally, we’re entering a time when robots are shortlisting your dating options. So, what awkward conversations are AI bots having on first dates, and do they have a better chance of finding your true love than you do? SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Recommendations Em recommends The Sheep Detectives, Hugh Jackman's highest grossing film. Amelia recommends Chosen Family by Madeleine Gray. Holly recommends Prime Minister on Apple TV; chronicling Jacinda Ardern's journey as Prime Minister of New Zealand. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Wait, There Are Four Styles of Friendship? Listen: A Fashion F-Up & The Ryan Reynolds Of It All Listen: Scurrilous Gossip: The Royal Affair No One Saw Coming Listen: How To Be Liked By Absolutely Everyone Listen: Writing a List of Anti-Goals Made Me Quit My Job Listen: Scurrilous Gossip: A Facelift Slippage & ‘Wildly Unhappy’ Royals Listen: The Red Carpet Moment That Answers The Blake Lively Question Listen: Fake Nips & Wandering Hands: Mia’s Met Gala Verdict Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see Mamamia Out Loud on Apple What to read: 'The dating formula that helped me ditch the apps for good.' Someone needs to gently tell Harper Beckham this is a bad idea. 'I went to Mecca to try Victoria Beckham's beauty products. Here's what I would (and wouldn't) buy.' The Sheep Detectives is Hugh Jackman's highest-rated movie ever. It's the best thing I've seen all year. 'I recommend books for a living. These are the 8 you need to read.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Emily Vernem & Amelia Lester Acting Group Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Assistant Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Video Producer: Josh Green Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The cousins discuss neck injuries, cancelled sapphic shows, Mattea's single life, wealth inequality, and whether all the good partners are taken. Help fund the Chosen Family sitcom: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-chosen-family?token=3527f078e3bb98ee604af641f7d297d4938aa9e05f7e707f06b5f455354f84c5#story FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww. FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshGavs. FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY @MissFenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissFenderr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissFenderr. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr. FOLLOW MAK INGEMI @Makingemi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingemi. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingemi. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Makingemi. JOIN OUR CHOSEN FAMILY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/chosenfamilypodcast. Watch our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chosenfamilypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chosen family and Jewish roots run so deep in New Hampshire's Lakes Region that two families spent generations wondering where one ended and the other began. In this episode, Jewish genealogy researcher Nancy Kotz and award-winning journalist Lynne Snierson share the stories of their families, woven together across generations. From a Lithuanian rabbi who may have missed his train stop in 1902 to lakeside lobster bakes and a synagogue that still carries the nameplates of the original founding families, their story is a testament to what community can build when people choose to show up for one another. If you've ever wondered whether the family you were born into is the only family that shapes you, this episode will give you a beautiful, definitive answer. 〰️
Like many serious eaters I am a serious NBA fan. And although the playoffs this year have just gotten underway, they are already proving to be thrillingly entertaining for people like me who have no skin in the game -- other than an unabated lifelong passion for the New York Knicks and just about any and all underdogs. Ever since we had NBA champ and former Knick Channing Frye on the pod a couple of years ago to talk about his company Chosen Family, whenever the playoffs shift into high gear I think back to the entertaining, surprisingly revealing, but mostly just plain fun time we had with him on Special Sauce. So without further adieu here's multitalented Channing Frye talking basketball and wine, LeBron James, and Josh Hart. Speaking of which, go Knicks! On to the Finals! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with promo code PRIVATE10 at fleshlight.com. For the 257th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes author and New Yorker cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson. Sophie is the author of Kin: The Future of Family, a thought-provoking book that explores how we can build meaningful, supportive relationships beyond the traditional nuclear family. In this conversation, we get into the roots of the loneliness epidemic and how modern life has pulled us away from community, what we can learn from polyamorous and nontraditional family structures, and why friendship and chosen family might be just as vital as romantic love. We also talk about raising kids in expansive networks, navigating conflict and accountability with people who aren't relatives, and what it really looks like to show up for each other—emotionally, logistically, and even financially. For more from today's guest, Sophie Lucido Johnson: Buy Sophie's book Kin: The Future of Family Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophielucidojohnson Subscribe to Sophie's Substack goodenoughjob.substack.com/welcome Get your copy of Girl Gone Wild from Bookshop.org or Amazon. Psst, Courtney has an 0nIyFan$, which is a horny way to support the show: https://linktr.ee/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: VB Health offers doctor-formulated sexual health supplements designed to elevate your sex life. Their lineup includes Soaking Wet, a blend of vitamins and probiotics that support vaginal health; Load Boost, which promotes male fertility and enhances semen volume and taste; and Drive Boost, formulated to increase libido and sexual desire for all genders. Visit vb.health and use code PRIVATE for 10% off. Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next Fleshlight with Promo Code: PRIVATE10 at fleshlight.com. STDCheck.com is the leader in reliable and affordable lab-based STD testing. Just go to ppupod.com, click STDCheck, and use code Private to get $10 off your next STI test. Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to lovehoney.com and enter code AFF-PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! Psst... sign up for the Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Craving deeper connection or appreciation for the people in your life? This meditation helps you reflect on meaningful relationships and cultivate gratitude for your chosen family.
In today's episode, Jess and Lauren share two brilliant reccos of books which explore motherhood and all it's forms inspired by Madeleine Gray's newest book Chosen FamilyBooks Mentioned in this episode:Chosen Family by Madeleine GrayThis Love by Lotte JeffsBook Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: hello@bookreccos.comWebsite: www.bookreccos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
| Falling In Love (Adra Soulful Warm-up Remix) | Sybil | 2026 (1986) | Shake It Up (Do The Boogaloo) (Special Disco Mix) | Rod | 1980 | So Much For Love (A Tom Moulton Mix) | Moment Of Truth | 1976 | Energy To Burn | B.T. Express | 1976 | Luv Dat 'Bout Ya (feat. Kimberlyne) | Preston Glass & Chosen Family | 2023 | You Got Me Loving You (Paul Simpson Remix) | Melba Moore | 2026 (1980) | Love Chant (Extended Mix) | Eli's Second Coming | 1977 | Before You Know It | Marlena Shaw | 1988 | Talk To Me | Lew Kirton | 1983 | Argentina | Ronnie Foster | 1979 | Sister Jo / Time Of The Season (Medley) | Gap Mangione | 1978 | You Want It, You Got It | Detroit Emeralds | 1972 | Feel The Need In Me (A Tom Moulton Mix) | Detroit Emeralds | 1977 (1972) | Blue Steel | Rinder & Lewis | 1979 | Night After Night | David Sea | 1984 | Make It Up To You | Glenn Jones | 1994 | No Pain, No Gain (Extended) | Whispers | 1987 | It Looks Like Love | Goody Goody | 1978 | Hear Me | Tracii Chinwah | 2006 | God Sent Me An Angel | Debette Draper | 2002 | Extra, Extra (Read All About It) | Ralph Carter | 1976 | When You're Young And In Love (Disco Version) | Ralph Carter | 1976
Even as human doctors, we appreciate the extraordinary value of non-human connections. This episode Kimberly unpacks several experiences that demonstrate how four-legged friends can be more like family.
| Wanna Be With You (Chris Baxter 'Don't Let Love Get You Down' Remix) | The New Jersey Connection | Driving Home To See My Baby (Main Event Version) | CeeBee Soul feat. Roman Rhodes | Praise Is My Weapon | The Sisters Of Higher Ground | Mr Snatch You Up | Ty Juan | We'll Spend The Night | Winta | Good Man | Chavonna Adams | Hold It Tenderly (feat. Ernesto & The Basement Gospel) | Atjazz | Groove In My Step | Gregory Porter | Baby Get With It (Or Get Out) | Donnie Ray | I'm Good (Ever Since You Left) | Petawane | Listen To Your Heart | Bey Bright, Angelee | Forever | Ryan La Valette, L'Paige | That's On Me | Jah Gordy | Grown Tonight | Jah Gordy | I'll Be Down For You | Jah Gordy | To Be Liked (12'' Remix) | DJSoulBr feat. Arissa Johnson | In Your Eyes | Liora Twani | Baby Won't You Tell Me (Original Mix) | The T.S.O.A. Connection | The New Reality Vibe | The T.S.O.A. Connection | For Real | 4 Real | Where The Passion Is | Preston Glass & Chosen Family, Terrill | This Ain't That | Preston Glass & Chosen Family, Terrill | My Bag (feat. Najee Janey) | Miranda Rae | Like The Way It Feels | Carmen Jones | Heartbeat | Carmen Jones | Whether The Weather | Carmen Jones | On The Radio | Sophia Barnes | Paranoid (feat. Uncle Rex) | Warren Mills | GD Goddess | Kylie Auldist | Party | Link | Soothing Sun | Konstantin Klashtorni | Inseparable | Konstantin Klashtorni | Remember The Time | Greg Manning | Electric | Adam Hawley, Everette Harp | After Hours | Wakana | I Want To Give It To Ya (The 2026 Luxury Soul Anthem) | Felicia O'day | Dance 4 Me | Mothers Favorite Child, Saeeda Wright | Learn To Love (Remix) | The R.D. Project | You And Me (Moonlight Mix) | The R.D. Project | Feels Right | Alexia Jayy | Kiss My Love Goodbye | Bettye Swann | Today I Started Loving You Again | Bettye Swann | Just As Sure (feat. Sam Dees) | Bettye Swann | Into The Night (feat. Sarina Voorn) | Another Taste | New York City People Swing | Palma Groove Project | Exclusive Rights (To Your Love) | Harvey Scales | Roll A Skate | Paris Ford feat. Gina Lewis | Mind Games | Roland Haynes & Phenix | 7 Days (Late Night Remake) | Mynt
What if the most important love story in your life isn't romantic at all?In our brand new episode, journalist and author Deepanjana Pal talks about her novel, Lightning in a Shot Glass. It's a witty, radical look at two Mumbai flatmates navigating love, life, and ambition on their own terms.Tara and Deepanjana dive into why female friendships are often the real love stories of our lives and how having chosen family keeps us grounded. They challenge the notion of genre hierarchies while showing that love stories can be smart and fun.Deepanjana also gets candid about the messier parts of life, from workplace politics and abuse of authority to age-gap and interfaith romance. By bringing these real-world messes into the conversation, she proves that fiction can be both joyful and deeply authentic at the same time.If you're looking to dive into something that's as smart and fun as it is unapologetically real, this episode is for you!Books and TV Shows mentioned in the episode:Younger (2015)Four More Shots Please! (2019)Call Me Bae (2024)Fleabag (2016)The Family Man (2019)A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent by Marie BrennanBeowulf: A New Translation by Maria Dahvana HeadleyThe Mere Wife by Maria Dahvana HeadleyThe Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran DesaiCat's Eye by Margaret AtwoodImagine spending five days of uninterrupted creativity in a serene, century-old Indo-Portuguese villa. Join an exclusive group of twelve writers for a transformative writing retreat. 5 seats left, apply now!Learn more: https://boundindia.com/retreats/annual-writers-retreatApply now: https://tinyurl.com/46rhn7hz‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
This episode has been years in the making, listener! It's a DUO episode today as we are joined by Alayna Joy, an incredible queer therapist, content creator, and co-host on Ashley's other podcast, Chosen Family. However today she's coming into the WHGS apartment, because Ashley banged her doppelganger?! In-between the details of this epic story, we discuss getting married after coming out 6 years ago, compulsory heterosexuality, discovering bisexuality on YouTube, and melatonin. Enjoy! FOLLOW ALAYNA JOY: Listen to their podcast, Sleeping Around: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleeping-around/id1766365018 alayna Subscribe to their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/AlaynaJoy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missfenderr/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missfenderr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrzizGkW-Dgv9sN9vVHAN4Q FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashgavs Tour Dates & Newsletter: https://www.ashleygavin.com/#dates PRODUCED BY ALEX VRAHAS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alvrahas/ SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: Watch this UNCUT: https://www.patreon.com/WHGS Merch: https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/ashley-gavin Watch on this YouTube: https://youtu.be/qfP0u9uXbNg ______________________________________________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: FACTOR: Use code “gay50off” to get 50% OFF + FREE Breakfast at https://www.factormeals.com/gay50off DOWNLOAD HER! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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There's been a stark warning to MPs about the number of women pensioners living in poverty. The house of commons work and pensions committee has been hearing the pension system is dysfunctional, and contributing to more gender disparity, that's according to the feminist economic think tank the Women's Budget Group, which gave evidence yesterday. Anita Rani is joined by their incoming director Dr Daniella Jenkins and Sarah Pennells, consumer specialist at Royal London finance company.New figures revealed in a super-complaint suggest tens of thousands of sexual offence investigations are taking years to complete with some stretching beyond seven years to complete. Campaigners say excessive police delays are causing serious harm to survivors leaving them in limbo and may even be breaching their human rights. The complaint has been submitted by a coalition of legal and support organisations including Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre. Anita is joined by one of the co-authors, Ellie Ball, an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Manager, who's helped survivors of sexual violence navigate the criminal justice system for over a decade.Madeleine Gray's first book Green Dot was a big hit and she's just published her second novel – Chosen Family. She joins Anita to discuss her fairy tale debut novel story, how then writing a second was daunting and why your ‘chosen family' is so important.Is there a gender gap when it comes to using AI? Journalist Olivia Petter says the men she meets are obsessed with using it but believes that women are far more cautious. Studies show women are less likely to use AI in the workplace. As the government rolls out free AI training for every UK adult, the question is: what happens if women don't feel equally confident or equally protected in this new AI driven world? Olivia and Prof Gina Neff from the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge join Anita to discuss. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones
Trust My Heart – LeRoy Hutson – (Recorded Curtom Studios 1977) Forthcoming (Rod Bartlett) Home Of The Good Groove Records 45Closer – Samm Henshaw – It Could Be Worse – Dorm 7 LP – 2026Exclusive Rights (To Your Love) – Harvey Scales – Forthcoming Soul Direction 45 – 2026This Must Be Love – Rapture – Happy Day's – Now Again Records - 2026Is It Still good To You – Kinky Foxx (Johnny Kemp Vocals) – (Produced by Gamble & Huff Sigma Sound 1981) Forthcoming Inner Strength Super Disco Edits 45 – 2026Higher Power – Park Place With Paul Tillman Smith , Freddie Hughes & Pharoah sanders – Forthcoming IZIPHO Soul 45 – 2026The Message – Rapture – Happy Day's – Now Again Records – 2026You Don't Get what You Want - – Doug Shorts - Members Only – 2026Searching For Love - Lee Bates – (Ichiban Records 45 1987) Overnight Sensation - 2026Dirty Little Secret – Mose Stovall & Diedra Huff - 2026Baby Get With It – Donnie Ray - 2026ShoNuff – C-Wright – My Artistry – 2026Voicemail – Rickie Jones – 2026Interlude – Rickie Jones – 2025Set It Off – Ricky Jones – (Crazy Sexy 2024) – 2026Steal Your Heart – J Lake feat Tirvarrus – 2026Tangerine - Samm Henshaw – It Could Be Worse – Dorm 7 LP – 2026If I Found A Reason – Al Green (Hi Rhythm Section String arrangements Stax Legend Lester Snell)– To Love Somebody EP Fat Possum Records – 2026Party Over – Napoleon Demps – 2026Don't Give It Up - Samm Henshaw – It Could Be Worse – Dorm 7 LP – 2026I Let Love Slip Away – David Ruffin – Forthcoming Soul4Real From Detroit With Love X – 2026 Good Times Are Gone – Barbara McNair – Forthcoming Soul4Real From Detroit With Love IX – 2026 The Spell Is Broken – Chris Willis – (Diamond in Me Chris Willis Self Titled CD 1996) The Demos Have Magic (The 90s) – 2026For All The Right Reasons – Preston Glass, Chosen Family & Fred White – Where The Passion Is – 2026Remember – Benjamin Race – Forthcoming Breathing In Colour – 2026I Don't Want To Spend Another Night – Harvey Scales – Forthcoming Soul Direction 45 – 2026One Last Time – Melrose Eve – 2026Wanna Be – Jerrica Knicole – 2026It's You Baby (You're What Makes My World Go Round) – Bill Brantley – Deep Soul City 1966 – 1976 Dave Godin (Deep Soul Treasures) 60th Anniversary Of Soul City Vinyl LP Out End JanuaryHow Could My Baby know – Willie Hobbs – Deep Soul City 1966 – 1976 – LP – 2026I'm Useless – Charles Smith – Deep Soul City 1966 – 1976 – LP – 2026I'll Be There I Still Care – Leroy Hutson – (Love Oh Love Curtom LP – 1973) Forthcoming (Rod Bartlett) Home Of The Good Groove Records 45Blame It On The Rain – Rapture – Happy Day's – Now Again Records - 2026
Was, wenn du keinen Kinderwunsch hast, und dich trotzdem ständig erklären musst?Journalistin Verena Kleimann spricht über gesellschaftliche Erwartungen, Rollenbilder und die Frage, warum Frauen oft stärker unter Druck stehen als Männer. Es geht um das Spannungsfeld zwischen Freiheit und Prägung, um Dating, Partnerschaft, Einsamkeit, finanzielle Realität und den Gedanken, dass es nicht nur zwei Optionen gibt.Diese Folge macht Mut, Ambivalenz auszuhalten, das eigene Lebensmodell bewusst zu wählen – und Familie neu zu denken: als Chosen Family, als Verbindung, als Zugehörigkeit.
Is Blood Really Family? In this episode of Identified, host Nabil Ayers sits down with Traci Thomas, creator and host of The Stacks Podcast, to explore the deeply personal terrain of identity, family, and legacy. Traci opens up about growing up mixed-race with older parents, navigating loss at a young age, and the impact of her Black and Jewish heritage on how she views belonging. Their conversation weaves through themes of grief, motherhood, and emotional inheritance, as Traci reflects on what it meant to lose her father in her twenties—and how that absence continues to shape her relationship to parenting and selfhood. She shares insights on the expansive nature of chosen family, the cultural roots of inclusion in Black and Jewish communities, and the quiet power of forging your own path in the absence of clear models. Traci’s honesty about not feeling naturally inclined to motherhood—while fully embracing the role—offers a fresh and nuanced view of modern parenting. This episode challenges traditional definitions of family, makes space for contradiction, and honors the complexity of claiming one’s story. Guest: Traci Thomas Host: Nabil Ayers Executive Producer: Kieron Banerji Production by: Palm Tree IslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dive into the world of Gaysians, the graphic novel everyone needs to read as author Mike Curato shares the inspiration behind this powerful story of friendship, chosen family, and queer Asian experiences. Set in Seattle during the early 2000s, the novel explores universal connections and the beauty of diverse identities while tackling themes of representation and resilience. From heartfelt character dynamics to a stunning visual design, discover why "Gaysians" is a must-read and how it is breaking barriers in LGBTQ and Asian storytelling. Don't miss this engaging conversation about community, connection, and the transformative power of seeing yourself in media.Learn more about Gaysians here: https://www.mikecurato.com/gaysians#seattlestories #queerliterature #chosenfamilythemes #mikecuratointerview #flamerbymikecurratoCHAPTERS:00:00 - Introductions00:15 - What is Gaysians01:03 - Inspiration Behind Gaysians02:46 - Chosen Family vs. Biological Family04:23 - Color Palette Choices for Gaysians08:35 - Asian American Monolith Misconception10:51 - Impact of Interviews on Gaysians12:21 - Most Relatable Character16:11 - Favorite Scene to Write19:08 - "It Cannot Be Helped" Discussion21:00 - White-Centric LGBTQ+ Media Spaces24:05 - Book Banning Issues28:37 - Reader Takeaways from GaysiansIf you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: BGE PatreonWanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: BGE Discord LinkThis episode along with all our other episodes are now available on YouTube: Check out the BGE ChannelAs always, please feel free to reach out to us on all the things. We love hearing from you!
In this episode of Identified, Nabil Ayers is joined by acclaimed comedian, actor, and musician Tim Heidecker for an unexpectedly candid conversation about ancestry, grief, and identity. Tim traces the impact of family tragedy across generations—from the death of his grandfather’s mother in childbirth, to the sudden loss of a sibling in his father’s childhood, and how that cascade of trauma subtly shaped his own upbringing in suburban Pennsylvania. He reflects on the weight of generational loss, the evolution from a tight-knit extended family to one defined by chosen bonds, and how becoming a father redefined his understanding of connection, vulnerability, and care. With humor and heart, Tim shares how he's created a nurturing and playful environment for his own children—while still reckoning with the echoes of the past. This episode explores themes of grief, resilience, chosen family, and the quiet strength it takes to raise a family differently. Guest: Tim Heidecker Host: Nabil Ayers Executive Producer: Kieron Banerji Production by Palm Tree IslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Subscribe to our Substack for full, linked shownotes: https://thatromcompod.substack.com/BookRiot's reading logAustralian Society of Authors free webinar: Understanding readers and their habits, with Australia ReadsDymocks Sydney Books in Bars Valentine's Day romance author panel with Karina May, Josh Hortinela, Natalie Murray, Leesa Ronald and Amy Andrews. Save the date – Thursday, February 12, 2026Dangerously Modern Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890-1940 at The Art Gallery of NSW until 15 February 2026 (Spotify Playlist, Coffee table bookOne Golden Summer, Carly Fortune (2025)Love & Other Scores, Abra Pressler (2023)After the Siren, Darcy Green (2025)Power Moves, Leesa Ronald (2025)Engaged, Apparently, Amy Andrews (Coming January 2026)In Spite Of You, Patrick Lenton (2025)Hate You to Love You, Josh Hortinela (Coming September 2026)Heart the Lover, Lily King (2025)Table for One, Emma Gannon (2025)Chosen Family, Madeline Gray (2025)A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances, Steph Vizard (2025)Lights, Camera, Love, Natalie Murray (2025)Love Overdue, Ali Berg & Michelle Kalus (2025)Your Friend and Mine, Jessica Dettmann (2025)Ghosted, Amy Hutton (2025)The Mushroom Tapes: Conversations on a Triple Murder Trial, Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein (2025)Chosen Family, Madeline Gray (2025)The Hiding Place, Kate Mildenhall (2025)Heart the Lover, Lily King (2025)The Heir Apparent, Rebecca Armitage (2025)The Light Years, Elizabeth Jane Howard (2024)How to End A Story, Collected Diaries, Helen Garner (2025)Everyone and Everything re-read, Nadine J. Cohen (2023)Almost Life, Kiran Millwood Hargrave (2026)Consider Yourself Kissed, Jessica Stanley (2024)Better Than the Real Thing, Brooke Crawford (2026)When the Party's Over, Katie Hoskins (2026)Writers and Lovers, Lily King (2021)Loved One, Aisha Muharrar (2025)The Time After Now, Anne Freeman (2026)Side Character Energy, Olivia Tolich (February, 2026)The Boyfriend Clause, Bridie Blake (March, 2026)People We Meet on Vacation premieres 9 January on Netflix!Recorded on Gadigal land. | Editing: Joshua Broadbent, Marker Creative Co. | @thatromcompod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Weihnachten heißt bei vielen: Zeit mit der Family. Aber ist das schön oder stressig? Felix und Melissa haben mit euch über Blutsverwandtschaft gesprochen: Muss man Kontakt halten, nur weil man verwandt ist? Oder sind Familie die Menschen, die man sich selbst aussucht?
Family, queerness, religion, and the holidays—this episode goes deep. Alix and Kayla open up about navigating strained family relationships, missed weddings, religious rejection, reconciliation, and what it really takes to protect your peace as a queer couple during the holidays.From engagement fallout and parents not showing up, to rebuilding trust, setting boundaries, and creating chosen family traditions in Nicaragua—this is an honest, emotional, and deeply relatable conversation for anyone who's ever felt unseen by their family.00:00 – Intro: married, not related, definitely codependent02:30 – Highs, lows & weirds of the week05:20 – Dreaming up a queer camp & chosen family07:00 – Family estrangement, phone anxiety & emotional triggers11:15 – Holidays, big families & complicated dynamics13:30 – Engagement fallout & family refusing to attend the wedding18:30 – Feeling invisible as a queer couple23:00 – Acceptance vs. avoidance in family systems29:00 – Therapy, boundaries & rebuilding relationships32:45 – Healing moments, unexpected growth & hope38:30 – Redefining holidays & creating new traditions43:00 – Religion, queerness & family rupture51:00 – Confrontation, truth, grief & clarity01:02:30 – Choosing peace, boundaries & moving forward#QueerPodcast #LGBTQPodcast #ChosenFamily #QueerMarriage #HolidayBoundaries #ReligiousTrauma #FamilyEstrangement #LesbianPodcast #HealingJourneys #QueerStories #WivesNotSistersConnect with us on social media: IG: @wivesnotsisterspod | TikTok: @wivesnotsisterspod | Youtube: @wivesnotsisterspod Follow our hosts on Instagram: @kaylalanielsen @alix_tucker You can also watch our episodes on Youtube at youtube.com/@wivesnotsisterspod!
Judson enjoys a hookup that goes past the typical twenty minutes and returns to his favorite gay event at his local bathhouse. Brian spends an evening with the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and tries to entice Judson to check out the show. The Hookup of the Week is a twofer from a Daddy who enjoys public sex. The two are then joined by rising Broadway star Jimin Moon, and returning guest Will Wikle, known first for his iconic time spent as a houseguest on Big Brother 5 in 2004, and now as a psychiatric nurse practitioner with his own practice, Peace Park Psychiatry. Jimin talks about performing the leading role of Joe Gillis in the recent Broadway production of Sunset Blvd., the secrets of cruising from the stage, the shift his life has taken since his recent 25th birthday, and the New Year's resolution that revolutionized his sex life. Together, Jimin and Will talk about their chosen family, mentorship in the gay community, how Dads and Daddies helped bring them together, and how they've since developed a relationship that defies labels. Will also updates Brian and Judson on the successful growth of his psychiatry practice, on attending his first organized sex party, the Daddy Issue he spoke about during his first visit, and how Jimin has helped him conquer it. To close, Jimin and Will help Brian and Judson respond to not one, but two Go Ask Your Dad questions: one from a listener in an open marriage who finds the amount of sex his husband needs outside the marriage disconcerting, and a second from a listener debating whether or not he should accept the invitation from a couple 15 years his senior to join them in a throuple. Find Jimin Moon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jiminmmoon/ and ChainsbyJimin at https://www.instagram.com/chainsbyjimin/ Find Will Wikle on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/willwikle and Peace Park Psychiatry online at https://www.peaceparkpsychiatry.com/ Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to dadsanddaddies@gmail.com Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rabbi Josh Feigelson explores the idea of family beyond biology—the “refrigerator friends” and chosen family who nourish our lives with love, care, and belonging. In part nine of the Family miniseries, Josh invites listeners to expand their definition of family. Drawing on Jewish texts, biblical stories, and personal reflection, Josh offers a guided meditation based on the Priestly Blessing to help cultivate compassion for ourselves, our loved ones, and even strangers. Be in touch at josh@unpacked.media. This episode is sponsored by Jonathan and Kori Kalafer and the Somerset Patriots: The Bridgewater, NJ-based AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees. --------------- This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media Brand. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews
Many people using donor conception or surrogacy feel “different” and quietly wonder what family really means when genetics aren't shared in the way they expected. In this episode, I talk about chosen family in the context of donor conception and surrogacy: how to see yourself not as “other,” but as part of a growing, very real type of family. We'll explore: • How the concept of family has changed – and where you fit in • Why grief about not using your or your partner's genetics is natural • How grief about genetics and your bond with your child often get conflated (and why they're different) • How to think about who is in your “inner circle” • How to decide what to share with close family and friends, and what to keep private • Why doing both the inner work (your own feelings) and the external work (how you talk to others) can help you feel more prepared for the future If you're building your family with donor sperm, donor eggs, embryos, or surrogacy, you are not alone – and you are not less of a family. There are ways to navigate grief, boundaries, and conversations that honor you, your partner, and your child.
This week in the Den, the Mamas finally bring on Ashley's LITERAL day one—Nalo, her best friend since birth, Nalo Wise. After years of stories, references, and inside jokes, the audience gets to meet the woman herself. Together, Melanie, Codie, Ashley and Nalo take us deep into what it really takes to make a friendship last for decades: the honesty, the maturity, the forgiveness, and the intentionality that adult friendships demand—especially for women and moms.With maintaining new and old friendships being such a hot topic among moms and on social media, this conversation couldn't come at a better time. As we head into Thanksgiving, a season centered on love, gratitude, and the people who feel like home, this episode is a beautiful reminder that chosen family matters just as much as the ones we're born into. Prepare to laugh, reflect, and maybe text a friend after this one.We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas: @themamasdenpodcastAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoMelanie - @melaniefiona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Exciting Moon Studio Announcements!It's here! Many Moons 2026 has arrived and is ready to guide your year of magic, manifestation, and healing. Claim your copy HERE and step into the light of the new year!What does it look like to leave old family patterns behind and become your real self?In this episode, Sarah is joined by Xenia Viray of Myths of Creation for a conversation on family systems, survival roles, and the mythic and imaginal paths we take to free ourselves. Together, they explore how family patterns shape our timelines, identities, and relationships, and what becomes possible when we gently unbind ourselves from inherited scripts.This is a deeply validating episode for anyone who has felt misunderstood within their family.You'll hear:How family systems shape our sense of identity, safety, and possibilityWhy survival roles form in childhood and how they continue to play out in adulthoodWhat it means to “shapeshift” out of an old role and into a truer selfHow imagination becomes a tool for healing lineage patterns and rewriting inherited narrativesWays to recognize when you're living inside your family's timeline instead of your ownHow nervous system work and mythic thinking intersect in family-system healingThe art of leaving the family system while still honoring love, care, and complexityWhat it looks like to build relationships beyond the family blueprintPractical and magical tools for reclaiming your life from generational patternsMore on Xenia:Xenia Marie Ross Viray (she/they) is an imagination healer, frequency artist, and creativity catalyst. She is the eldest of three sisters, and her name means kindness to strangers. Born as a brick-and-mortar fashion business, Myths of Creation is a container for experiments, art, writing, and gatherings at the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and meaning-making. Xenia guides spirited innovators who want to bring their natural genius into form. Her offerings include Inner Sanctum, a seasonal kinship club, Create Your Cosmology: a course in owning your authority, Garden of the Imaginal Substack, and an evolving cornucopia of workshops and courses, which you can find at MythsofCreation.com and @mythsofcreation on IG.https://mythsofcreation.com/https://www.instagram.com/mythsofcreation/https://mythsofcreation.substack.com/Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/
In this episode of Identified, Nabil Ayers speaks with Massima Bell—music producer, model, activist, and co-creator of Transa—about her journey through gender, place, and chosen family. Massima grew up between two vastly different worlds: a 100-year-old farmhouse in rural Iowa and a life on the move with her mother, a PhD who brought her to urban and suburban spaces from Maryland to Buffalo. Her relationship with place—particularly the tension between the beauty of nature and the discomfort of rural social spaces—forms a backdrop to her story of coming into her identity. Massima shares how coming out as nonbinary and later as a trans woman shaped her relationships with her parents, especially the profound moment her father responded to her transition with just one word: “Congratulations.” She opens up about estrangement and reconciliation with her mother, the challenges of early transition, and the emotional weight of building a life where her body and spirit could align. This episode explores themes of gender identity, ancestry, estrangement, reconciliation, rural vs. urban America, and the power of chosen family—especially the trans women she calls her “sisters,” who form the heart of her most meaningful bonds. Guest: Massima Bell Host: Nabil Ayers Executive Producer: Kieron Banerji Production Company: Palm Tree IslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It started with a 9-year-old and a cooking lesson. It grew into a Thanksgiving tradition—creating a welcoming feast for Queer and Immigrant friends who needed a place to call home for the holiday. That devotion led to a career in food safety. I'll share some tips to prepare you for America's biggest food holiday. Listen to my story on JesseGarciaShow.com available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud.
In this queer culture deep-dive, Alix and Kayla revisit The L Word — the iconic show that shaped lesbian visibility for an entire generation. From nostalgic favorites to problematic storylines, they unpack what the series got right (and wrong) about queer representation, trans inclusion, family, and chosen community. If you've ever debated who you'd be on The L Word, this one's for you.00:08 – Intro + Spotify love from listeners01:13 – Would You Rather: The L Word edition05:30 – Why The L Word still matters07:04 – Queer representation on TV then vs. now11:08 – Gay marriage and adoption rights in 200416:34 – Family acceptance, healthcare, and “Don't Ask, Don't Tell”22:21 – How The L Word handled trans identity (Max's storyline)33:18 – Casting, representation, and the male gaze41:01 – Chosen family and queer community46:02 – The Planet: where queer culture thrived50:26 – Why lesbian spaces are disappearing52:10 – Why watching The L Word is still a queer rite of passage55:18 – Who's the Problem? (Underwear + queer community incest)#TheLWord #QueerPodcast #LesbianCulture #LGBTQHistory #WivesNotSisters #QueerRepresentation #ChosenFamily #QueerMediaConnect with us on social media: IG: @wivesnotsisterspod | TikTok: @wivesnotsisterspod | Youtube: @wivesnotsisterspod Follow our hosts on Instagram: @kaylalanielsen @alix_tucker You can also watch our episodes on Youtube at youtube.com/@wivesnotsisterspod!
Happy Halloween! In today's episode, I share my Halloween plans and the woes of switching out your summer wardrobe in a small NYC apartment. Then, I dive into the ways to approach difficult familial dynamics and generational differences. I share advice on how to give your family grace and how to better set your expectations for family members that you don't see eye to eye with. Lastly, I discuss the important of your chosen family: friends.
Family isn't only about blood — it's about resonance, love, and the souls we choose to walk beside. In this heartfelt conversation, Nimesh Radia and Stacey Brown explore the difference between blood family and soul family, how soul contracts shape our experiences, and why acknowledging both the lessons and the love is essential for healing. You'll hear real stories, compassionate guidance, and grounded practices to help you reframe painful dynamics, honour ancestral karma, and consciously call in community that truly sees you. This episode invites you to release inherited expectations and choose the family that nourishes your soul.
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The group of friends at the center of Angela Flournoy's new novel, The Wilderness, are figuring out how to navigate life as they enter middle age. NPR's Juana Summers spoke with the author about the evolving journey of her characters and what their ups and downs say about the dynamics of long-term friendships. To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Find the Full Video on our Patreon! Judge Mora reporting, in this special episode Judge Deni and I begin by reviewing some breaking evidence in a highly publicized lawsuit. We received a second secret recording of a vicious prank phone call one Mr. Dane made to a Mx. Jacques Gonsoulin, an act Gonsoulin argues caused 9 million in damages. The case appears to be open and shut...until Mr. Gonsoulin's conduct in the courtroom turns the entire case on its head. Who will walk out a free man? Will Dane be ordered to pay Gonsoulin 9 million dollars? Can you smoke mari*uana in a courtroom? Find out divas...
Support #Millennial! Pledge on Patreon and receive lots of perks: https://patreon.com/millennial Visit our merch store: https://shop.millennialshow.com Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@millennialpodcast This week's episode is alllll about the listener feedback! From TSA's new shoe-free policy (PreCheck veterans, this one's for you) to the unfolding drama around the unreleased Epstein files and MAGA's internal meltdowns, we break down what's real, what's performative, and what it all might mean. Listeners weigh in on everything from NASA budget cuts buried in the Big Ugly Bill, to revenge spells, "buy the bride/birthday boy a drink" Venmo culture, the difference between friends made in school versus friends later in life, and headphone etiquette in public places. Plus, we cover feedback around bookstore protests of a certain children's book author and ICE's impact on one teacher's students. As always, we've got you covered with our best recommendations: "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix (Andrew), Naturium's Glow Getter oil-based body wash (Laura), and ‘Nickle and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America' by Barbara Ehrenreich (Pam). In After Dark, it's your wildest travel horror stories: pickpockets, $1K flight rebooks, food poisoning, cursed buses, lost luggage, and one especially awkward airport fight. It's a chaotic ride, but at least you can keep your shoes on now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Straigtiolab Listeners, here's an episode of a new show, Silver Lining With The Old Gays, that we think you'll love. In today’s conversation, The Old Gays swing the closet door open on their coming out histories: from discovering their gay-hood and hard conversations with loved ones, to offering heartfelt advice for the next generation of LGBTQ+ folx. Whether inspired by underwear ads, Billy the Kid, or “sex with my psychologist,” their stories remind us that coming out isn’t defined by labeling your identity for others, but by the journey of personal discovery. New episodes drop every other Tuesday, listen and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s the secret to lasting friendships? How does queer community show up through the ebbs and flows of life? And what’s the REAL story behind the “YMCA” song? In the first episode of Silver Linings, The Old Gays dive into an essential part of queer life: chosen family. They discuss the vital love, support, and sense of belonging that community provides, especially during life's toughest moments. They open up about what “queer” means to them, how chosen family has impacted their lives, and how to maintain close bonds over time–including their love for each other! “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Family isn’t just what you’re born with; it’s the people who show up, shape you, and stick around. With over 300 years of combined wisdom, indulge in the raunchy reflections and personal silver linings. New episodes every other week, where the laughs are as big as the personalities! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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