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Pride Connection
Pride Connection Presents: Interview with Karla Jay

Pride Connection

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 75:36


Episode Notes Pride Connection is pleased to present an interview with acclaimed writer, professor and GLBTQ+ activist Karla Jay. Beginning with her involvement in the feminist and gay liberation movement in the early 1970s, Jay indelibly made her mark as a strident voice in our community. Jay has written 10 books and has traveled extensively speaking about post-Stonewall glbtq+ advocacy and the 2nd wave of feminism. Jay is a distinguished professor emerita at Pace University, where she taught English and directed the women's and gender studies program between 1974 and 2009. Leah Gardner hosts this dialog with Jay, primarily discussing her 1999 memoir, Tales of the Lavender Menace. This is a riveting interview brimming with historical context and Jay's thoughts on the tumultuous world we live in today.

Aunties on Air...and some Uncles too
Aunties on Air Episode 26: Celebrating May & Leaning into June

Aunties on Air...and some Uncles too

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 70:21


Aunties on Air Episode 26: Celebrating May & Leaning into JuneWe have many things to honor during the month of May. During this episode we will journey through a few different topic areas. The month of May, when we celebrate our mothers, those that give so much love and care. We bring both Auntie Lisa and Auntie Lauren's mothers to the studio where we celebrate them and we celebrate the gifts they received from their mothers. Honoring moms today and always. The Aunties also lean into June, the month where Pride is celebrated! The joy June brings and our love for our GLBTQ+ relatives is strong. With Pride celebrations right around the corner, we talk to our friend Jayson Hunt, known as Guncle Jayson! Our friend shares the importance of Pride and stories you must hear. The Aunties begin the pod episode with a returning guest, Maulian Bryant. Maulian highlights the beginning of May, where we honor our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). May 5th each year we honor our women and other relatives who have gone missing (taken) or who have been murdered. The rates of violence towards indigenous women is higher than any other demographic group. The Aunties urge you to listen to this difficult, yet important topic of conversation, the violation of indigenous women today.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:MMIW - Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis | Indian AffairsMaulian Bryant - Maulian Bryant - WikipediaWabanaki Alliance - Home - Wabanaki AllianceMaulian Bryant Testifying on MMIW Crisis - From jurisdictional issues to lack of resources, Indigenous women testify on MMIW crisis • Maine Morning StarGabby Petito Case - Killing of Gabby Petito - WikipediaNative American Boarding Schools/Residential Schools - The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous FoundationReservation Dogs - Reservation Dogs - WikipediaViolence Against Women Act - What Is the Violence Against Women Act? , Violence Against Women Act - WikipediaMaine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1980 - Summary of the 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims ActRena Newell - Rena Newell - WikipediaGabriela Alcalde - Dr. Gabriela Alcalde, author, What Your Comfort Costs UsGabriela Alcalde, “What Your Comfort Costs Us” - What Your Comfort Costs Us by M. Gabriela Alcalde, MPH DrPH: 9798889842132 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksLGBTQIA+ Pride - Pride (LGBTQ culture) - WikipediaBangor Pride - Bangor Pride | Bangor, Maine, USAMonson, ME - Town of Monson, MaineOutright - Portland OutrightThe Trevor Project - The Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet  Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township  Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation  Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Maulian Bryant, Sharon Jordan, Betty Sockabasin, Jayson HuntProducer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

The Health Design Podcast
Nancy Buermeyer, Director of Program and Policy at BCPP

The Health Design Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 24:58


Nancy (she/her) is Breast Cancer Prevention Partners' (BCPP) Director of Program and Policy and works at the state and federal levels to advance public policy to reduce exposures to toxic chemicals. Before joining BCPP, Nancy spent over 20 years in Washington DC advocating for numerous causes, including civil rights for women and the GLBTQ+ community. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and earned a Masters degree in Biological Oceanography from the University of Connecticut. Nancy is an avid outdoors person, spending her spare time hiking and birding in Northern California and beyond. In the 13 years Nancy has worked for BCPP, she has focused on several issues related to breast cancer prevention including strengthening the country's broadest law governing synthetic chemicals – the Toxic Substances Control Act; implementation of the ban on several phthalates in toys and childcare articles; and advocating for federal resources to support the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and environmental health programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the biomonitoring and health tracking programs. Her more recent experience has focused specifically on state legislative work, including BCPP's co-sponsorship of legislation to remove toxic chemicals from plastic products, require the disclosure of ingredients in cleaning, and banning forever per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from firefighting foams, paper-based food packaging, and textiles. Breast Cancer Prevention Partners is a science-based national organization working to eliminate toxic chemicals and other environmental exposures linked to breast cancer. You can learn more about Nancy, BCPP, and ways to get involved at www.bcpp.org. Find us on our various socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/bcppartners X: twitter.com/BCPPartners YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/BreastCancerPreventionPartners TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bcppartners LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breast-cancer-prevention-partners

Great.com Talks With...
#638 - GAPA (GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance)

Great.com Talks With...

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 28:07


In a world where visibility and representation matter more than ever, GAPA (GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance) is committed to amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Discover how they are leading the way in creating spaces for connection, advocacy, and cultural pride. Want to support GAPA? https://www.gapa.org/ Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/gapa

StarShipSofa
StarShipSofa 719 Jay O'Connell

StarShipSofa

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 38:56


Main fiction: "Other People's Things" by Jay O'ConnellJay O'Connell is a graduate of Syracuse University, Clarion West, Launchpad, and the school of somewhat hard knocks. He's worked as a software executive, UI/UX designer, business writer, illustrator, animator, graphic artist, construction worker, house-cleaner and burger flipper.As RAH put it, specialization is for insects.He lives in—and writes about—a world rapidly approaching the event horizon of the fabled SF singularity. He is fortunate to have a supportive spouse, two grown GLBTQ children, and so many wonderful friends along for the ride as we spiral into the beautiful and dangerous unknown.This story originally appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Sept/Oct 2014.Narrated by: Mark NelsonMark Nelson began audiobook narration in 2006, and now has over 180 titles at LibriVox, and recording as “Harry Shaw,” more than 100 for Audible. While Mark mainly records sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles, he has also ventured into the classics, including Hugo and Dostoyevsky.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Stein & Hedges Speak at Rage Against the War Machine

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 9:57


The Rage Against the War Machine rally was held in DC on Sunday Feb. 19 The rally divided the peace community due to some of the co-sponsors racist and anti-GLBTQ positions, though others argued that the focus needed to be ending the war through joining left and right-wing groups. We hear from Dr. Jill Stein, former Green Party presidential candidate, and journalist Chris Hedges. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Straight Friendly

Taiwan is an LGBTQ oasis in the large and vast continent of Asia. It is the first (and currently the only) country in Asia to have legalized same-sex marriage, and same sex couples have almost all the rights of heterosexual married couples. In the last 20 years, the gay community has reached great achievements in the field of legislation, ensuring equality in employment and education. Although it seems Taiwan is moving toward full acceptance of the GLBTQ lifestyle, it still has a long way to go. This episode explores LGBTQ life in Taiwan and features an interview with Sean Sih-Cheng Du, the Director of Taiwan's LGBTQ Hotline (Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association), the first formal LGBT organization in the country, and one of the major players in its GLBTQ scene.

Straight Friendly

Ruti Frensdorff spoke to several experts in an attempt to better understand GLBTQ life in Nigeria.The episode begins with a brief general overview of what makes Africa unique, by Dr. Irit Back, Head of African Studies at Tel Aviv University. We elaborate on the state of LGBTQ life in the continent with Dr. Moshe Morad from the African Centre in Beer Sheba and finally zoom in to the nuts and bolts of daily life for LGBTQ persons in Nigeria with Deyo Adebiyi, Nigerian educator and activist. Main arguments presented briefly in the beginning by one speaker are further developed by others later in the episode to enable our listeners a better understanding of the subject from a variety of perspectives. 

Sadie's Divorced and Happy
Coming Out After Divorce

Sadie's Divorced and Happy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 41:41


Has divorce led you to a more authentic life? This week's guest, author Candace Walsh, shares how dating women after leaving a heterosexual marriage, meant she was finally able to “breath" and feel comfortable in her own skin. Coming out for Candace led to a deeply intimate connection to her new wife, Laura. It also pushed her to live more creatively, moving her out of the “little space” she had been occupying. She's finding her bliss because she embraced her authentic self. Has denying your true sexuality or true self got you holding your breath? Listen in to this transformational and inspiring episode at http://www.divorcedandhappy.net/ (www.DivorcedandHappy.net) or any podcast platform. Candace's Books (Available on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3rtjyjm (https://amzn.to/3rtjyjm) Ask Me About My Divorce  Dear John, I love Jane Greetings From Janeland Ask Me About My Divorce:  Women Open Up About Moving On You can find links to her stories, essays, poems, and articles at http://candacewalsh.contently.com/ (candacewalsh.contently.com). Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @candacewalsh.  Please be sure to follow me on IG, FB, Tiktok, Youtube and Pinterest: @sadies@divorcedandhappy If you found value in today's episode please consider "buying" me a cup of coffee @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sadiemarie (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sadiemarie) Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email contact@divorcedandhappy.net to learn more. Download my "8 Tips to Happiness" today: https://www.divorcedandhappy.net #comingoutafterdivorce #GLBTQ #pride #divorcedandhappy #authenticlife #lesbian #author #janeland #dearjohnIlovejane #divorcestories #queer #gay #divorcedcommunity #goodmorningamerica #datingafterdivorce #datingwomen #DivorceComeback #SDHFallSeason #newepisodes #GritOLicious #SDHseason3 #funafterdivorce #lifeafterdivorce #wednesdayepisodes #Sadiesdivorcedandhappy #DivorcedandHappypodcast #divorce #divorcepodcast #sorority #communalliving #cohabitation #roommates #divorcecommunity #divorcedmom #divorceddad #legallyblonde #fraternity #sharelivingspace #goldengirls #pledge #WashingtonDC #WashingtonPost #thetodayshow #thesirenhouse #sisterhood #brotherhood #divorcedmom #divorcedlife #divorceddad #divorce #buymeacoffee #tipstohappiness #theredroom #sensual #dating #divorcedanddating #sexafterdivorce #thriveafterdivorce #coparenting #datingafter40

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast
"The Gospel of Inclusion" – Bishop Carlton Pearson

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 34:35


Bishop Carlton Pearson shares his journey as he went from a nationally celebrated Pentecostal preacher who taught how to fear God to where he developed his "Gospel of Inclusion" where he declared that because of Christ, no soul will spend eternity in hell, which ultimately lost him his church. Carlton serves and has served on the boards of several charitable and humanitarian organizations, including the Interfaith Alliance, an organization which celebrates religious freedom by championing individual rights, promoting policies that protect both religion and democracy, and uniting diverse voices to challenge extremism; the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) of Washington DC, an organization promoting the civil rights of America's GLBTQ community; The Fellowship of Affirming Churches and Ministries (TFCAC); and is on the adjunct pastoral staff of All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He has authored a variety of books and booklets, two published by Simon and Schuster.

UU Congregation at Shelter Rock Services
True Colors, led by LGBTQ+ Group with Rev. Brower

UU Congregation at Shelter Rock Services

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 52:44


Be Your True Colors: JUNETEENTH and PRIDE SERVICE was presented on June 19, 2022. June is Pride Month, an annual celebration commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Riots that launched the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer rights movement in the United States. Juneteenth is the day we recognize the end of slavery in the United States in 1865. May we take this month of June as an opportunity to recommit to the values of equality and the dignity of every human person.

SA Voices From the Field
On Becoming an International Marriage Equality Activist with Parag Mehta

SA Voices From the Field

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 47:44


This week on SA Voices From the Field we interviewed Parag Mehta, Managing Director and President of the JPMorgan Chase PolicyCenter. He works with a team of experts who leverage the bank's assets, insights, and expertise to develop and advance policy solutions that drive inclusive economic growth in the United States and around the world. Prior to joining JPMC, he served as Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, the philanthropic hub of the company. Parag previously served as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the 19th Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy. Parag also spent more than four years directing communications for a civil rights agency in the U.S. Department of Labor and served on Barack Obama's 2008 presidential transition team as a liaison to the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and to LGBTQ+ Americans. Parag earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and a B.A. in Plan II Honors from The University of Texas at Austin. He and his husband Vaibhav Jain are currently petitioning the Delhi High Court in India for recognition of their marriage in a landmark case which could pave the way for marriage equality in the world's largest democracy. Please subscribe to SA Voices from the Field on your favorite podcasting device and share the podcast with other student affairs colleagues!

Making Sound with Jann Klose
Christina Holmes

Making Sound with Jann Klose

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 63:10


New Jersey-born and Rhode Island-based singer, songwriter, and Cove House Records founder Christina Holmes threads together stories of love and life on her third full-length, The Beautiful Struggle. The 11-track album is her most personal, passionate, and powerful work to-date and debut at #13 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts.  After keeping a childhood songwriting ambition a secret, she went from braving open mics to brightening the spirits of bedridden hospital patients alongside the charity Musicians On Call. Following a seminal “Amateur Night” gig at the Apollo, she dropped her 2013 debut, Peace, Love, & C. Holmes and canvased the country on a sold-out tour with Trevor Hall. 2017's Stand Up—produced by Warren Huart [Colbie Caillat, James Blunt]—would be the first official release through Cove House Records. In the aftermath of the release, she garnered the acclaim of Paste, Relix, and Jam in the Van and toured with everyone from Trevor Hall to Xavier Rudd and Donovan Frankenreiter in addition to her own national headline run. christinaholmesmusic.com

Goshen News Now
S2E29: Goshen native a TikTok sensation

Goshen News Now

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 36:20


Host Sheila Selman talks with 2009 Goshen High School grad Tell Williams IV on his one-year rise in TikTok fame and how he's using that fame to discuss tolerance, acceptance and diversity. He's also partnered with another Goshen native, James Jerlecki, on a new nail polish line.

The Austen Connection
The Podcast - Episode 7: Jane Austen will teach you, challenge you, and rescue you

The Austen Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 43:48


Hello friends,Today, a podcast episode!It would not have been possible to have our Everything Emma month here at the Austen Connection without consulting Professor George Justice. Dr. Justice is the editor of the 2011 Norton Critical Edition of Emma, a professor of 18th Century British literature, and a frequent contributor to the Chronicle of Higher Education. And he's also the husband of Austen scholar, author, and friend Devoney Looser, who tells the story of their romantic meet-cute in a previous Austen Connection episode. Consult him we did, and the conversation was really fun, because: Emma is fun, just as it is also complex, surprising, baffling, and romantic. All of this complexity comes out in the conversation with George Justice. We explore what's going on with Austen men, what's going on with Austen women, and how romance and power get wrapped up in the stories of Austen. I first met Dr. Justice on the campus of the University of Missouri, where he served as dean of the graduate school. Now, he is a professor of English at Arizona State University. But in the process of that journey, from Missouri to Arizona, and from administration back to the classroom, he rediscovered the power of teaching Jane Austen.  This journey also has involved a recovery from a serious illness, and Dr. Justice says one of the things that got him through tough times has been reading Jane Austen, and talking about Jane Austen with his students. We spoke on a recent sunny Saturday, by Zoom. Here's an edited excerpt from our conversation:*Please note: There is a light mention of sexual assault in this conversation, about 20 minutes in, and again at 40 about minutes.Plain JaneI'm so glad that you're sharing your beautiful Saturday morning. Let me just ask a little bit about your work, George. So you're obviously on English literature with a focus on women's writing and publishing. And you're writing a book on Jane Austen, as a writer for Reaktion Books, the “Critical Lives” series. You also write about higher education, very compellingly, in the Chronicle of Higher Education. What, in all of this, are you most focused on and most passionate about, like, right this minute?George JusticeI can't say there is one thing because you're right, you just outlined the two major threads of my career as they've evolved. They both involve students, higher education, and places where I think I can contribute. But on the literature side, it feels like a miracle to me to be able to write about Jane Austen, to do research on Jane Austen, and especially, to teach Jane Austen to undergraduate students, which I can't imagine a more enjoyable thing that I can pretend is productive for myself to do. But my most recently published book is How to Be a Dean from the Johns Hopkins University Press. So figuring out ways, outside of administration, to take my passion for higher education to make structural change, structural change that is also focused on the individual. And I think that's something that maybe I'll be able to bring back to a discussion of the novels, genre, and to teaching. I love thinking about what the novel is. But what I also love is what it means to individual human beings to change their lives and do great things in the world.Plain Jane George, you said something else, about your illness, which you handled, it seemed, so gracefully. But I know that it's been huge. And in some ways, you were hit by this turn-the-world-upside-down thing. And then the world itself was turned upside down, not too long later. So in some ways, we're all kind of stunned. But you look the picture of health, and it's so great to see it. What were you reading during this time? Can Jane Austen get you through something like that?George JusticeTo me, it was therapeutic. It was therapeutic not only to reread her books, and to dig back in, more generally, to 18th century literature, but I was a little shaky, you know, I had been very sick. I had not from my own choice been thrust out of a job that I had spent 70 hours working on actively, and the rest of my life kind of thinking about, when I got into the classroom, and started teaching Jane Austen again. And it was absolutely life-changing. And I realized, that is what the life of an educator should be. And it was really … a life-changing class for me, not only because it marked kind of re-entry into a different kind of career: But the students were so shockingly great to me. To me, having these students in that class, loving Jane Austen and understanding things about Jane Austen, was transformational in my understanding about what the rest of my life and the rest of my career are going to be. I can bring together a complete passion for bringing Jane Austen not just to white, upper-middle class students at a private liberal arts college, but at Arizona State University, 120,000 students. It's now a Hispanic serving institution. It serves many, many first generation and low-income students, and they love Jane Austen. Not only with as much passion, but with at least as much insight as any students I've ever had anywhere else in my life. That class changed my life, when I had these students engaging with such depth and brilliance with the texts.Plain Jane That's amazing. I hear you George, I think that's true. It is life changing. And this project arose also from the difficult times, the winter of the pandemic, and just looking for something to lift you up and a community to engage in. What you're describing, going into that classroom, sharing Austen, but then also having some brilliance shared back at you and just literally connecting around the stories. But you know, the Norton Anthology that you edited and curated came out almost 20 years ago. And you may have not looked at it recently. I have. But you were talking about the power of Jane Austen, then, so it's Everything Emma in the Austen connection right now.George JusticeGood for me.Plain Jane Yes. Well, is Emma your favorite novel of all time?George JusticeOh, that is a a very difficult question. And I know because you talked to Devoney and you had Devoney on your podcast a couple of weeks ago. In that now infamous conversation, I declared to Devoney that Mansfield Park was my favorite novel. And I do love Mansfield Park … because it was the first one that grabbed me. I mean, I was assigned it in a class my first year of grad school. I didn't read it until then, and I started reading it and it was just one of those amazing things, but my life was changed: How could I not have seen this or understood this in my past 22 years of life? I stayed up all night reading it, and it was like an onslaught. If you ask me, yes, that was my favorite. Plain Jane Well, I'm just curious. It seems to me like you were a more mature 22 year old. I mean, I read Mansfield Park when I was just out of college. Weirdly, I've never been assigned much Jane Austen at all. I just discovered it after all of the degrees - it was only two degrees - in English. … It wasn't until later that I realized there's a heck of a lot going on with Austen. What were you noticing? Why were you reading it up late at night? I mean … I had kind of a weird education, up until college. But you had a good education. So maybe you did have the training to spot the subtexts.George JusticeI don't know if it was about the subtext. I think it was about Fanny Price. Plain JaneYou like the underdog! Devoney said this … George Justice  The underdog and the person with depth, with a strong, correct, and unassailable moral code, oppressed by the world. I mean, that was a thing that just for whatever reason, maybe, from my high school years, which were kind of miserable, the person who was neglected. I mean, it just spoke to me, this whole world moving around in a cynical and nasty way. And yet, there's a moral center to that world, which was Fanny Price. So it wasn't even, it was not a literary reading, where I was looking at themes and context. It was Fanny Price. Who is, as you know, of such huge controversy in the Jane Austen world, because there are so many self-proclaimed Janeites who hate Fanny Price. To me, Fanny Price is the true center of Jane Austen. Which is why I found the film both interesting and disturbing, because Patricia Rozema melds Jane Austen and Fanny Price together, which I think actually weakens Fanny Price. But I do believe that the role of Fanny Price in the world, and especially in her world, is a truth about the social world. And it grabbed me. To me, Fanny Price is the true center of Jane Austen. … I do believe that the role of Fanny Price in the world, and especially in her world, is a truth about the social world. And it grabbed me. And the unbelievable moment when she turns down Henry Crawford. I always bring it up in class and I ask my students, “Should she have accepted Henry Crawford?” And the ones who read it correctly but glibly, always say, “Of course not.” The ones who are very cynical say, “Of course she should.” The real answer is, “I don't know.” Because that actually is the answer that the narrator provides to some extent. I just thought it captured a truth about the choices we have to make in the world, and the possibility of choosing good, not as an obvious choice, and not as a glibly self-justifying choice. But as a choice that resonates as truth within one's own moral complexity.Plain JaneI agree with everything you're saying about Fanny Price. … She is ascendant. And you talk about Henry Crawford: She's superior. Like, you can't read that without thinking, “This child, this female child of the species, is superior to everyone. What are you gonna do with that, people? What are you going to do with that? Not even the parsonage and Edmund and not even the grand estate of Mansfield Park is worthy of this child. So, take that!” And I don't know if people really see it that way. You say it's still a little controversial. But you saw this when you were 22?George Justice Well, I think it was a weakness in my psychology.Plain Jane No, because Austen was showing you. Austen was showing you. But we just, I feel like there's still so much to unpack with Austen with every new generation. George JusticeAnd she shows it to you both without humiliating her and without glorifying her. So, as you were talking so eloquently, what came into my mind [is] another woman author of the 19th century, George Eliot and Middlemarch and Dorothea Brooke, and Dorothea Brooke is both humiliated and glorified. You are right, Fanny Price tears everything down. The humiliations are our humiliations from society, not from the writer. I mean, Dorothea Brooke is somewhat humiliated by George Eliot. Jane Austen never humiliates Fanny Price, even if Mrs. Norris is there brutalizing her, but she's definitely not glorifying her either. Fanny Price comes back, and in some ways you could say she assimilates herself to the patriarchy, she marries her cousin, the bossy Edmund  - I don't even think he even fully 100% appreciates her but maybe that's just me. I think I would have been better for Fanny Price than he is.Plain JaneYou would have, George! And no, Austen does not want us to love Edmund, you know? That's clear. She does not love Edmund. We're giving our opinions here! So let us know, people, if you disagree. But yeah, but I love what you're saying, George, that Austen is not humiliating. And in fact, it's not really Fanny tearing things down. Right? Fanny is not doing that; Austen is doing that. And the world is humiliating. The world is full of humiliations, insults, injuries. And here's how you stand. Here's how you stand in this. You point out something in your writing that I want to get to too, which is that there's imagination. This is, in some ways, a fantasy of what can happen. This is re-envisioning a world where a young woman, a young person who identifies as female, a young person who identifies as however you identify, whatever your race, color, sexuality, gender, you - just as a human - you can stand, and this is how you might survive and maybe even be ascendant. Even though it's not necessarily going to happen in real life.So, Mansfield Park. The next novel Austen wrote, I believe, right after Emma. How does she go from Fanny Price to this heroine that has so little to vex her?George Justice When you look at Mansfield Park, which is certainly an experiment in light of Pride and Prejudice, and Sense and Sensibility, and a novelist who is a genius and who is shaping the form and breaking the form at the same time that she's inhabiting it. In a way it's the right next experiment. You take somebody who's very much unlike Fanny Price. She's wealthy. She's beautiful. She's admired. She never makes social mistakes. Really. She is the queen of the world, as opposed to Cinderella. So Fanny Price is Cinderella. Emma is one of the wicked sisters. Yet, and the brilliant ... “I'm going to create a heroine nobody but myself will much like”: That's something an artist would do. It's a kind of intellectual game. But unlike the way postmodern novels sometimes [create] experiments without a heart. It's an experiment in which life overwhelms whatever kind of intellectual experiment may have given rise, to trying to write about an entirely different character, because there is just as much life in Emma, as there is in Mansfield Park. And there is in its own way, just as much integrity in the character of Emma, as there is in the character Fanny Price.Plain Jane It's interesting because she's taking us on this roller coaster ride. So she's like, “Here, I showed you the poor, mousy Cinderella, who becomes ascendent. How does that happen? Now I'm going to show you somebody who - as you say, George - the queen, she's at the top. But she also is going to change and evolve. And in both cases, she's focusing on what matters to her, which is character, and kindness, and how to exist in the world - not to just be on top because that's not the goal, people - we're still getting that memo. But it's to be a contributor, a good citizen, a kind person. How do you feel about that, that aspect of this, that she's got someone on the bottom there, she's got a female character that's already at the top. But yet, what are the themes that remained the same? George JusticeWell, I think you actually just put it in a way that crystallizes something for me. And it's what I become much more self-conscious about …  in life: which is that kindness is at the core. And so that's not something that I wrote about in the introduction that you very kindly mentioned, to the Norton Critical Edition. But it is something that is absolutely true. And I point out to students, you know, [Emma] does what she's supposed to do. She visits the poor, she's charitable to the poor. And that's the kind of structural kindness, and she doesn't do it cynically. So there is a goodness to her character that gets expressed. And kindness. Of course, as we know, she's not always kind to some of the people that are closest to her, including Miss Bates, including Jane Fairfax. … One of the prevalent readings of Emma continues to be that Emma is … humiliated into kindness. The scene on Box Hill, where she is so cruel to Miss Bates, and so out of touch with her surroundings, because one thing about Emma is that she is unbelievably … perceptive about the world around her, at the same time that she doesn't put all the clues together. So she's this detective who's taking in all the evidence, and then she can't quite put it together to understand what's going on. Like Mr. Elton trying to rape her in the carriage - when anybody who had been reading it, anybody in Emma's position should have been able to see exactly what was happening. But that's very different from Box Hill, where she's not even perceptive. … But at the same time, that is a crucial moment in which she certainly sees the world more clearly and is able to correlate her kindness as you put it, this is correlated with her role in the social hierarchy, and her own personal satisfaction and romance. And it doesn't stamp out her imagination. Her imagination is still there. … No, she's a brilliantly imaginative person who doesn't have a job where she can do anything with it. … I love Mr. Knightley. But Emma, Emma wins the novel. And she wins novel not because she makes some sort of cynical or moral change from who she was, to who she will be as Mrs. George Knightley. It's because she has reshaped her world - uncomfortably because we're still in patriarchal, early 19th century England. But she shaped a world in which she can continue to love, be kind, have a lot of nice things, be admired by other people, which she certainly loves to do. And do good in the world. Plain JaneSo speaking of Knightley: You love Knightley. You say something in your intro [to the Norton Critical Edition]: Emma is being forced to recalibrate the cultural and the social hierarchy. She thinks she knows this social hierarchy. She has that classic definition of privilege, where it's not something she has to think about. She's just at the top of it. But she in fact is wrong about it, and then it turns out - you point this out - she's recalibrating, but that recalibration is coming every single time from challenges from Knightley. How does a romance and marriage and all of this fit into this recalibration and what is it like, also George, reading this as as a person identifying as a man reading that?George Justice Hmm, let me backtrack a little bit into how you've set this up in a very interesting, complicated way. It is Austen who has given Knightley those characteristics and that genuine insight into the world. Mr. Knightley really does understand and he's older - I mean, it grosses my students out how significantly older Mr. Knightley is. And he's kind to her and he's loved her since  - that also grosses out the students ...Plain Jane … for some reason Austen likes that older, very older, powerful guy to be the one just kind of showing us the way. I mean, she gives that power, and who knows why she does that. George JusticeBut it's not just giving him the power. It's also, I do believe, he is speaking for her. He is speaking correctly. The brilliant, writer, critic named Sarah Raff wrote a wonderful essay that talks about Emma and Mr. Knightley and Emma's relationship in the context of the letters of advice that Jane Austen is writing to her niece, who's trying to decide whom to marry. And there is a bullying, authoritative voice and approach to her niece, that mirrors a little bit of this relationship. It's a it's a great essay about it.Emma wins the novel. … because she has reshaped her world - uncomfortably because we're still in patriarchal, early 19th century England. But she shaped a world in which she can continue to love, be kind, have a lot of nice things, be admired by other people, which she certainly loves to do. And do good in the world. Plain JaneIf you're a woman, Regency writer, you're a genius, and you see the world and you're reflecting the world, there'll be some things that … occur when you have genius and imagination and art intersecting, right? Some things are going to occur to us 206 years later that you didn't envision, but … she's giving Knightley her viewpoints because people will listen to Knightley. People will listen to Knightley and not necessarily listen to someone else.George Justice And maybe in a romantic relationship - this is utter speculation! - she'd be more the Knightley character. And so you know, we do have these interesting intersections of gender, power and attraction. Plain JaneI love that we don't know how Jane Austen identified 100%. We have no idea. She may have identified with Knightley, she might have been in love with Emma, she might have ... Who knows? I think that's wonderful. And that's a whole other aspect we could dive into which is the LGBTQI critical approaches and queer theory approaches to Austen. Really the question we were discussing, sorry, is how it all ends up in the hands of Knightley, but also how to channel all of this into romance?George Justice Oh, yeah. I mean, because it is romantic. And I know there are some against-the-grain readers who don't find the love between Emma and Mr. Knightley plausible. I am not one of them. I find the scene - and it's a scene in which despite the fact that Mr. Knightley has just dressed her down and made her weep - the narrative is constructed so that Emma is allowed in private to have her moment of internal revelation that no one but she must marry Mr. Knightley. And then she also finally, instead of being clueless, she figures out that he likes her. So in that, it is a, to me, it's a wonderful thing. When he he starts, you know, “Can I talk to you?” And Emma's a little nervous. Because she doesn't 100% know. But as the conversation gets going, she knows exactly what's coming. And so the power is turned. Emma actually knows before he knows that Mr. Knightley is going to propose to her and that she will say yes. Before Mr. Knightley understands that. And so he's, like, mortified: I shouldn't go on. And she's like: No, no, go ahead and go on. And it's an interesting power dynamic. And I'm certainly not the person who's seen this first or seen it best. Claudia Johnson's [written] about Mr. Knightley as a character who is very masculine. And yet he's a kind of new man, because he is truly emotionally sensitive to Emma. [I]t is romantic. And I know there are some against-the-grain readers who don't find the love between Emma and Mr. Knightley plausible. I am not one of them.What is interesting in the romance is that power is so completely built into the sexual energy between Mr. Knightley and Emma. He was a teenager, looking at a little girl. And as they grew up, he would kind of mock her and tease her. And she'd flirt with him, totally unafraid of this older guy, really. So I mean, she was herself, who really has the power there? And …  in the context of Box Hill, where he really has, you know, put his hand down, if you reread the novel from the beginning, Mr. Knightley doesn't have really any power over her. He has her total respect, but she has the power of doing what she wants. And that really is what comes through at the end - that this powerful romance, which I think it is not a kind of dominance-submission thing. It is really a romance of two morally and intellectually equal people. They are very masculine and very feminine - it's interesting if you get into the GLBTQ thing, because there is a long history of people seeing Emma not as being a woman. But we shouldn't forget that it's very clear … and Jan Fergus points this out really beautifully in an essay that I put at the back of my Norton Critical Edition: We linger over the feminine, beautiful form of Emma. But her mind is powerfully intellectual. … Even as it's kind. She is a kind, intellectually brilliant person who answers to nobody. So where you might see it as, “She makes all these lists of books that she hasn't read!” … That shows her power. She has the intellectual power to know what she should do. And she has the intellectual power and the judgment to say, “I'm not going to do it.” And is happy to live within the structures, the class structures, the social structures, the architectural structures of her society. But she kind of scoffs at any structures that would restrain her moral and intellectual worth. Plain Jane  Well, it's almost like she doesn't even notice those structures. She's like, clueless in some interesting ways.George Justice Yes, but I, but I don't think it's clueless overall.  … She's clear-sighted and not insecure. She's totally non-insecure. It's kind of amazing.Plain JaneWell, it's interesting describing her power. It's true. Like you say, Austen's not humiliating these characters with Emma, she's doing the opposite. She's showing someone who is not only superior, but she's artificially superior. Emma's so powerful, she can be as wrong as the Eltons and the, you know, all of the wrong patriarchal figures. Emma's wrong and artificially propped up just like they are. But she has this transformation that comes from this this man. .. There was a little post I did called The Smartest Person in the Room. ...I feel like maybe Austen wanted someone, man/woman/person to be as smart as she was. That's a hard way to go through the world when marriage is your option. Who is going to be smart enough for Jane Austen? She didn't find it. She created stories with people who find it. But at the same time, obviously, she showed us so much more than that romance.George Justice  That's sad! And it's very true. Let's go through from the beginning: I'm just going to ask you. Do you think Mr. Darcy is worthy of Elizabeth Bennet?Plain Jane  Yes, I believe that. It seems to me like Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett make each other worthy of each other. It seems to me like the both characters You want to just focus on Darcy and Elizabeth for a minute? George Justice  Yeah, I mean, I'm going to go through the whole list.Plain Jane Externally, he's worthy, right? He's a ticket. Internally, not so much. But because he transforms, they make each other better. I feel like they make each other better. And I feel like Austin is showing us that marriage - if you're going to get married, make sure it's somebody who will make you better and not make you worse. And she's full of examples of people who make each other worse.George JusticeThe Crofts. Admiral and Mrs. Croft make each other better.Plain JaneAnd are they the only ones?!George JusticeThey probably are. I want to go [through the list] because I think this is something I haven't thought of. We already said that Edmund really isn't worthy of Fanny. But Darcy is worthy of Elizabeth. Would you say that Edward is worthy of Elinor.Plain Jane Almost! He has potential. That little engagement on the side is extremely disappointing. But he needs to speak up. He needs to grow a spine. But he has potential Maybe with Elinor's extremely strong spine, those two will be all right. What do you think?George JusticeI don't think he's worthy of her. But he's whom she chose. And he's not terrible. That's like Edmund. It's, that's who Fanny wanted and he's not terrible. I'd say the same thing about Henry Tilney. Catherine Morland's not as fully developed a character. But he's, he's not a bad guy. We linger over the feminine, beautiful form of Emma. But her mind is powerfully intellectual. … Even as it's kind. She is a kind, intellectually brilliant person who answers to nobody.But if you take Mr. Darcy, and you take Captain Wentworth, and you take, Mr. Knightley, those are characters who embody - as I said, Claudia Johnson talks about it - these new men who are masculine and powerful, and yet have a sensitive intelligence to them, as well. And respect and value deeply the women that they're with. … This conversation has made me want to think about that. And why the last two, thinking about Persuasion, and Emma, the last two of those powerful men are truly worthy, I think. And you know, of course, I think the moment at the end of that letter, in Persuasion, is one of the most intense things. But I know a colleague who thinks it's camp, that it's purposely overdone. I don't believe that at all. I think it's one of the most beautiful things ever written in the English language.Plain Jane  It's so beautiful. I love your categorizing all these leading men, who's worthy, who's not. It's really interesting. You, okay, I had to pick up the Norton Edition, Claudia Johnson. Here's what she says: She says Knightley is “a fantastically wishful creation of benign authority, in whom the benefits and attractions of power are preserved, and the abuses and encroachments expelled.” So what do you think is going on with that as you categorize the leading men? That's Claudia Johnson's Knightley, wrapped up in power.George Justice And because authority and power are inherently not wrong things in these books. When I'm teaching classes, I bring it back to the authority and the power of the narrator, who is the actual authority and power in all of these novels. And I think that's partly why the turn from an epistolary novel, where, you know, it's harder to weld that to increasingly intense narrative strategies that express their authority, often by merging the voice through free indirect discourse, with the voice of the main character. So it is such a trick to have the most fully controlling and authoritative and benign narrators who efface themselves and express their authority and power, almost through their own self effacement.Plain Jane Let me George, read your own writing back to you, because this is so amazing. And it just kind of sums up everything that we said, and I have this kind of as our last question. You write almost 20 years ago in your introduction to the Norton Critical Edition. Here's what you wrote: “Reading Emma requires interaction. We impose meaning on the text just as the text pushes its various meanings on to us. Trying to understand Emma, with its interplay of psychological realism and moral vision, is like trying to understand ourselves and the world. We must be both introspective and exceedingly observant of what lies around us. Complete success eludes us. We must reread, reflect and change our minds, and perhaps become better people for having done so.” I almost cried when I read that!George Justice That's very kind (laughing). I can't believe I wrote that. It does sound pretty good. Plain JaneMy question for you with that is, Do you still think that? Twenty years later, almost 20 years later?George Justice Yeah. And that's an interesting thing I do. And it's an interesting thing, and it's humbling about teaching, and it's a wonderful thing about teaching. Like any teacher, when I teach a novel a lot of times, like I do with Emma, I have go-to points, I have shticks. I have different scenes I like to focus on. … So I'm, you know, leading, I like to talk about the carriage theme, for example, and I do have a strong reading, and Mr. Elton is basically raping Emma, and I want students to see the actual violence that is in that scene. It isn't just the sloppy, silly guy who is physically menacing in that space and in the way that he approached. But then students will say, “Well, I read it in this way.” And any good teacher has to be able to say, “Wow, I hadn't thought about that.” Just as your focusing on just your use of the word kindness, and putting that deeply into our conversation about Emma. I had not articulated it to myself in that way before. That's new to me. And I can tell you, I'm going to be thinking about that for months to come. So I do believe that every time I read this book, it's a new book to me. She's constructed the books so carefully that it's impossible to understand even what's happening, 20 times through the book, for me. And then when you add the increased complexity of how human beings interact with each other, and how the fixed and unfixed parts of their personality come into this complicated matrix of interaction. Yeah, it's a new book every time. And it's a new book that is morally compelling. Because it tells us to look at everything anew.Thanks for joining this conversation, friends.As always, let us know your thoughts on: Austen's men - who's Worthy and who's Not Worthy? Who makes your list? What are your thoughts on Emma, Knightley, and the power dynamics in Austen's romances? You can comment here!You can also find us on Twitter, at @AustenConnect and on Insta at @austenconnection.Meanwhile, stay in touch, and hope you enjoy a beautiful autumn with soups, teas, and lots of great novels.Yours truly,Plain JaneIf you liked this post, feel free to share it!Links:“Critical Lives” series - Reaktion Books: http://www.reaktionbooks.co.uk/results.asp?SF1=series_exact&ST1=CRITICALLIVES&DS=Critical%20Lives&SORT=sort_titleThe Norton Critical Edition of Emma:  https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393927641More on scholar and critic Claudia Johnson: https://english.princeton.edu/people/claudia-l-johnsonDever Justice LLC: https://deverjustice.com/about/How to Be a Dean - from Johns Hopkins University Press: https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/how-be-dean Get full access to The Austen Connection at austenconnection.substack.com/subscribe

The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast
Evocative Poetry Part 2: The West Hollywood Poet

The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 39:34


"He had been saving up for the future and realized he might not have one." This is a quote from the book "A Quilt for David." In this episode of N&H we continue our series on "Evocative Poetry" with former West Hollywood Poet laureate, and author of the new book "A Quilt for David," Steven Reigns. Steven joins us to talk about poetry, creative writing, his project "The Gay Rub, " which is devoted to collecting rubbings from GLBTQ historical markers, signs, tombstones, cenotaphs, plaques, and monuments, and of course, we'll be talking in-depth about his new book "A Quilt for David." Steven Reigns is a Los Angeles poet and educator and was appointed the first Poet Laureate of West Hollywood. Alongside over a dozen chapbooks, he has published the collections Inheritance and Your Dead Body is My Welcome Mat. Reigns holds a BA in Creative Writing from the University of South Florida, a Master of Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, and is a fourteen-time recipient of The Los Angeles County's Department of Cultural Affairs' Artist in Residency Grant. He edited My Life is Poetry, showcasing his students' work from the first-ever autobiographical poetry workshop for LGBT seniors. Reigns has lectured and taught writing workshops around the country to LGBT youth and people living with HIV. Currently, he is touring The Gay Rub, an exhibition of rubbings from LGBT landmarks, facilitates the monthly Lambda Lit Book Club. His newest collection A Quilt for David will be out by City Lights in September and is the product of ten years of research regarding dentist David Acer's life. To learn more about Steven Reigns and to order "A Quilt for David" go to https://www.stevenreigns.com https://www.thegayrub.com Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com Give us a 5-star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153. Pitch To Publish Webinar https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitch-to-publish-tell-your-stories-make-tickets-113933036780

The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles
147: The Power of Storytelling, Centering BIPOC and GLBTQ+ Travel Narratives, and Producing Fly Brother with Ernest White II

The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 94:54


Ernest White II talks about his parents' experience growing up in the Jim Crow American South, and then reflects on his upbringing in Jacksonville, Florida, and his desire to travel the world even as a kid.  He then shares his experience attending Florida A&M University, explains the historical significance of HBCUs, and opens up about how his college experience really shaped his views on the reality of institutionalized racism and policing in the U.S..  Ernest then talks about his study abroad experience in the Dominican Republic, and reflects on the racial and power dynamics of being able to “pass” for a local.  He then shares what he loves about Sao Paulo, Brazil and why the city is so special and unique.  Ernest then offers his thoughts on the gender-fluidity on display during Carnival in Brazil, and also reflects on GLBTQ+ travel to places like Morocco where homosexuality is officially illegal.  He also reflects on the unique brilliance of James Baldwin and shares this thoughts on the transformative impact of travel.  Ernest then talks about the power of words, storytelling, travel writing and discusses “Panorama: The Journal of Intelligent Travel”.  He explains how and why to write memoir with an edge, and offers tips on honing the craft and becoming a great travel writer.  He then talks about his journey producing the PBS Docu-Series “Fly Brother with Ernest White II”, and the unique points of differentiation that separate the series from other travel shows.  And, finally, he offers his thoughts and tips on how to travel the world more thoughtfully and sustainably.  FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com

The Douglas Coleman Show
The Douglas Coleman Show w_ John Hagel and OE Tearmann

The Douglas Coleman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 51:04


John Hagel has spent over 40 years in Silicon Valley and has experience as a management consultant, entrepreneur, speaker and author. He has recently retired from Deloitte and founded a new company, Beyond our Edge, LLC, that works with companies and people who are seeking to anticipate the future and achieve much greater impact. He has also worked with McKinsey & Co. and Boston Consulting Group. In addition to his new book, John is the author of 7 books, including The Power of Pull, Net Gain, Net Worth, Out of the Box and The Only Sustainable Edge. He is widely published and quoted in major business outlets including The Economist, Fortune, Forbes, Business Week, Financial Times, and Wall Street Journal, as well as general media like the New York Times, NBC and BBC. For more information, go to: http://johnhagel.comO.E. Tearmann is a pen name for a writing duo: Olivia Wylie and E.S. Argentum. The O. in O.E. Tearmann, Olivia Wylie (she/her), is a professional horticulturist and business owner who specializes in the restoration of neglected gardens. When the weather keeps her indoors, she enjoys researching and writing about the plant world, the future, and the complexities of being human. Her solo work is in illustrated non-fiction works of ethnobotany, intended to make the intersection of human history and plant evolution accessible to a wider audience. She lives in Colorado with a very patient husband and a rather impatient cat.As the “E” in the O.E. Tearmann writing duo, E.S. Argentum (they/them) brings to a life a cast of eccentric, loveable characters. They bring the same passion for diverse, character-driven stories seen in Aces High, Jokers Wild to their solo work. E.S Argentum's fantasy and scifi romances center on GLBTQ+ relationships with the emotional comfort of your favorite puff piece, layered with rich, unique twists. They have short stories published in multiple anthologies under the pseudonym of Emily Singer, including Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Crossing Colfax and Ultimate Power, from Northwest press. When they're not writing, they're generally found playing video games, having existential crises, or napping with their cat.For the curious: why Tearmann? Both Olivia and E.S. study the Irish language. In Irish, ‘tearmann' is defined as: noun. A refuge, place of asylum, home or sanctuary. When these two authors decided to write a series centering healthy social bonds as the best way to deal with traumatic events, and giving agency to marginalized characters, it seemed only fitting to use a name that means ‘a sanctuary'. http://oetearmann.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

The Douglas Coleman Show
The Douglas Coleman Show w_ John Hagel and OE Tearmann

The Douglas Coleman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 51:04


John Hagel has spent over 40 years in Silicon Valley and has experience as a management consultant, entrepreneur, speaker and author. He has recently retired from Deloitte and founded a new company, Beyond our Edge, LLC, that works with companies and people who are seeking to anticipate the future and achieve much greater impact. He has also worked with McKinsey & Co. and Boston Consulting Group. In addition to his new book, John is the author of 7 books, including The Power of Pull, Net Gain, Net Worth, Out of the Box and The Only Sustainable Edge. He is widely published and quoted in major business outlets including The Economist, Fortune, Forbes, Business Week, Financial Times, and Wall Street Journal, as well as general media like the New York Times, NBC and BBC. For more information, go to: http://johnhagel.comO.E. Tearmann is a pen name for a writing duo: Olivia Wylie and E.S. Argentum. The O. in O.E. Tearmann, Olivia Wylie (she/her), is a professional horticulturist and business owner who specializes in the restoration of neglected gardens. When the weather keeps her indoors, she enjoys researching and writing about the plant world, the future, and the complexities of being human. Her solo work is in illustrated non-fiction works of ethnobotany, intended to make the intersection of human history and plant evolution accessible to a wider audience. She lives in Colorado with a very patient husband and a rather impatient cat.As the “E” in the O.E. Tearmann writing duo, E.S. Argentum (they/them) brings to a life a cast of eccentric, loveable characters. They bring the same passion for diverse, character-driven stories seen in Aces High, Jokers Wild to their solo work. E.S Argentum's fantasy and scifi romances center on GLBTQ+ relationships with the emotional comfort of your favorite puff piece, layered with rich, unique twists. They have short stories published in multiple anthologies under the pseudonym of Emily Singer, including Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Crossing Colfax and Ultimate Power, from Northwest press. When they're not writing, they're generally found playing video games, having existential crises, or napping with their cat.For the curious: why Tearmann? Both Olivia and E.S. study the Irish language. In Irish, ‘tearmann' is defined as: noun. A refuge, place of asylum, home or sanctuary. When these two authors decided to write a series centering healthy social bonds as the best way to deal with traumatic events, and giving agency to marginalized characters, it seemed only fitting to use a name that means ‘a sanctuary'. http://oetearmann.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Embers and Wind
We Are Channels of God's Love

Embers and Wind

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 31:07


Pastor Felipe Martinez responded “For me to sit across a table and sharing a meal with a Muslim member of the community means that we share a sense of commitment and a sense of dedication to live a life of faith, to live a life of peace and community, in support of community. I have much to learn from our Muslim siblings because theirs is a tradition that I am not very familiar with. There's an opportunity for learning about their particular religion as well as different cultures that might be involved.” I'm your host, Keith Weedman. In each podcast episode, you will hear stories. These stories will feel like a tender wind blowing on the embers of service that glow within you. In this weekly show, you will learn ideas, kindling for your embers. It will be your choice to utilize the gentle wind to ignite the kindling. In this episode, we talk about Felipe's passion for social justice. We talk about what the words “all are welcome mean” and why they are important to Pastor Felipe, First Presbyterian Church in Columbus Indiana, and Presbyterian Church (USA). You will learn about his Columbus church's initiative to build relationships with the GLBTQ community and why this is important to Pastor Felipe. You will learn how the Black Lives Matter movement intersects with his faith. You will learn about Pastor's penchant for learning from people of different faiths and people who lack faith in an established religion. You will learn how growing up in Monterrey, Mexico impacted his life and about his parents' influence. He shares how his culturally diverse background helps him build bridges across cultural differences. You may notice his curiosity to explore and learn from differences. To connect with Pastor Felipe Martinez, you can find his contact information at https://fpccolumbus.org. From this website, you can find links to First Presbyterian Church on multiple social media websites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Capitalism Hits Home
Identity Politics - Class Politics

Capitalism Hits Home

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 28:27


We are back with a new season of CHH! In this episode of CHH, Dr. Fraad explores the question of identity politics. Identity politics can be liberating for those who identify as women, people of color, or GLBTQ members. Those identities need to be called out and claimed with pride. But Fraad asks why is our class identity excluded? Why limit and divide human beings when alliances can be made to create a powerful class identity movement that honors all of our identities?

Making Sound with Jann Klose
Natalie Nicole Gilbert

Making Sound with Jann Klose

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 74:54


Multi-award winning vocalist, songwriter, and producer Natalie Nicole Gilbert released her dance pop album, Don’t Blink, last February. The 10-track album includes dance covers and extended remixes produced by Latin Grammy-nominated producer, engineer and remixer Robert Eibach (Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift). Gilbert's career has included collaborations with a number of film composers and musicians of a wide array of genres ranging from EDM to classic jazz to alt pop-rock. Gilbert is a voting member of the Recording Academy with 12 solo albums and an additional seventeen singles to her credit. In addition to her music, she has more than 10 years in broadcast radio as a radio host and voiceover talent and has done national commercials for McDonald's, Cadillac, Quiznos, and other well-known brands. She built her home recording studio in 2005 when it was still a relatively new practice, and continues to produce and co-produce her own music. Gilbert is also a session vocalist for the Dublin Studio Hub, and film and TV composer with Music + Pictures, whose credits include Law and Order, The Office, and many others worldwide. natalienicolegilbert.com

Tales of the 2SLGBTQ+
Scott Bryen - Leather, Kink and Fetish

Tales of the 2SLGBTQ+

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 78:51


"Scott Bryen has won the Mr. Alberta Drummer 1993 title, Mr. Edmonton Leather 2003 title, competed at IML in 2004 and the Western Canadian Leather Sir title 2011. He has served 2, two-year terms as executive of Northern Chaps (Edmonton's Original Leather and Fetish club) and has been awarded lifetime member status for his service to the community.He is also a co-founder of the Mr. Edmonton Leather Contest and co-produced the contest in 2001, 2002 and 2005. He has co-founded Kink Kamp, Alberta's annual Leather Brotherhood Weekend and has run the event with his partner since 2004.He has judged the Mr. Leatherman Toronto contest 2006, Mr. Calgary Leather contest (5 years 2004-2009), Mr. BC Leather contest 2005, MC'd Western Canada Leather Sir/boy contest 2009 and served as tally master of the Washington Leather title 2008.He has been nominated for the Man of the Year, the International award and the Canadian award for the Pantheon of Leather and has received the Northern Chaps community service award, the Michael Phair Edmonton Pride award and the Marcus Hernandez Leather leadership award.He is a past member of the community liaison committee for the Edmonton Police Service representing the GLBTQ community and has participated in the organization of several of Edmonton's Pride festivals. He has been a frequent contributor to Times.10 magazine and the Northern Sash Ezine, writing the “View from the Top” column for several years.He has presented several workshops regarding the Leather lifestyle for Sagacity, EOS, Northern Chaps, and Lupercalia festival, Mayhem, Mr. Leatherman Toronto Education Committee and other interested groups in the province of Alberta and across Canada.He lives in Edmonton Alberta with his partner of 35 years." (Bio from the edmontonosociety.org website)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TalesLGBTQ+)

Keepin It Real w/Caramel
Interview with Author (Olivia Wylie) Pen Name O.E. Tearmann

Keepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 31:33


This is a great interview. Olivia aka O.E. Tearmann energy about the books series radiants through the interview. Olivia aka O.E. Tearmann is very passionate about writing. Making an impact to the community is very uplifting and inspiring. Writing books that helps other people who is part of the GLTBQ means everything. Olivia aka O.E. Tearmann has a partner who she writes with E.S. Argentum I give both great respect and that is how O.E. TEARMANN became a Pen Name -ABOUT O.E. TEARMANN: O.E. Tearmann is the author of the Aces High, Jokers Wild series. Their books include strong themes of diversity and found family, providing a surprisingly hopeful take on a dystopian future. Bringing their own experiences as a marginalized author together with flawed but genuine characters, Tearmann's work has been described as “Firefly for the dystopian genre.” Publisher's Weekly called it “a lovely paean to the healing power of respectful personal connections among comrades, friends, and lovers.” Tearmann lives in Colorado with two cats, their partner, and the belief that individuals can make humanity better through small actions. They are a member of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and the Queer Scifi group. In their spare time, they teach workshops about writing GLTBQ characters, speak and plant gardens to encourage sustainable agricultural practices, and play too many video games. O.E. Tearmann is a pen name for a writing duo: Olivia Wylie and E.S. Argentum.  The O. in O.E. Tearmann, Olivia Wylie (she/her), is a professional horticulturist and business owner who specializes in the restoration of neglected gardens. When the weather keeps her indoors, she enjoys researching and writing about the plant world, the future, and the complexities of being human. Her solo work is in illustrated non-fiction works of ethnobotany, intended to make the intersection of human history and plant evolution accessible to a wider audience. She lives in Colorado with a very patient husband and a rather impatient cat. Her works can be viewed at www.leafingoutgardening.com As the “E” in the O.E. Tearmann writing duo, E.S. Argentum (they/them) brings to a life a cast of eccentric, loveable characters. They bring the same passion for diverse, character-driven stories seen in Aces High, Jokers Wild to their solo work. E.S Argentum's fantasy and scifi romances center on GLBTQ+ relationships with the emotional comfort of your favorite puff piece, layered with rich, unique twists. They have short stories published in multiple anthologies under the pseudonym of Emily Singer, including Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Crossing Colfax and Ultimate Power, from Northwest press. When they're not writing, they're generally found playing video games, having existential crises, or napping with their cat. Their work can be viewed at https://argentumbooks.com For the curious: why Tearmann? Both Olivia and E.S. study the Irish language. In Irish, ‘tearmann' is defined as: noun. A refuge, place of asylum, home or sanctuary. When these two authors decided to write a series centering healthy social bonds as the best way to deal with traumatic events, and giving agency to marginalized characters, it seemed only fitting to use a name that means ‘a sanctuary'.  You can find all books and information at https://www.oetearmann.com/    https://www.facebook.com/wildcards1407  https://twitter.com/ETearmann  https://www.bookbub.com/profile/o-e-tearmann  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18359444.O_E_Tearmann   https://amphibianpress.online/aceshigh.html and https://www.oetearmann.com/travel-documents https://books2read.com/ap/nmAOPX/O-E-Tearmann You can also go to the website at www.O.E.Tearmann.com social media are O.E. Tearmann or Aces High Jokers Wild

Going There
Labels and Tumbleweeds

Going There

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 21:13


In this episode, new student host Cheyanne Warner joins Dan Riihiluoma in a conversation with LSC President Dr. Pat Rogers.  Together they explore the intersection of Pat's college presidency with the fact that she identifies as a lesbian feminist.  On the way, they explore the phenomenon of labels in general and get a glimpse of Pat's vision for LSC.  Pat digs deeper into that vision in Episode 10:  Making Equity.

Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job
How to Find a Job That Aligns with Your Personal Values, with Shelli Romero

Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 24:01


Finding your next position involves more than just salary negotiations and seeking out a great company culture. A good job will allow you to be the same person at work as you are at home. But how do you find an employer like that? It all starts with research and self-awareness, says Find Your Dream Job guest Shelli Romero. Take some time to figure out the legacy you want to leave and the values that matter most to you. Then research employers and set up informational interviews with the companies that seem to be a good fit with your personal values.  About Our Guest: Shelli Romero (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-romero-mpa-opmcp-6532162/)  is the president of Rose City Chica. It’s a career coaching firm that focuses on women, people of color, and GLBTQ communities. Resources in This Episode: If you need expert help finding your next job, connect with Shelli on LinkedIn, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-romero-mpa-opmcp-6532162/) and mention you heard her on Find Your Dream Job.    From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)          

Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People
Episode 65 : The War In Portland Oregon

Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 66:13


In this conversation on race, I’m joined by Kathleen Saadat veteran civil rights activist in Portland, Oregon.  Kathleen shares her observations on the demonstrations in Portland, the federal troop presence, tear gassing of demonstrators and controversies surrounding the Moms and the Dad with Leaf blowers. Key Topics: • The fact that there have been large numbers of Black people in Portland, Black clubs, and soul food restaurants in North and Northeast neighborhoods • Sundown laws in Oregon but there were still Black people living there • Protests in Portland, tear gas and attacks against protests • Moms marching and dads coming with leaf blowers to stop the tear gas • People who were committing violence were in the minority and mainly provocateurs • Most protestors were peaceful • The violence against Black people and minimization of the value of Black values • The problem that agent provocateurs are seen as representing protestors • How young people have been great at bringing people together for Black Lives Matter and social justice from different backgrounds and world views • Importance of having a vision • Why she hates cancel culture because people have been raised a certain way and we need to educate them • Black people are a small number of people in the US and need to build coalitions • Kathleen Saadat’s vision for long-term change • How to address the need for people to understand history and how government is supposed to work • The need for a truth and reconciliation program in every state • How we can bring people into the equality community • Why self-righteousness is another form of violence • Why we need conversations instead of just canceling people • The danger of cancel culture • Why we have to allow people to change • Why the Ten Point Program of the Black Panther Party is still relevant       Bio for Kathleen Saadat Kathleen Saadat has served Oregon’s LGBTQ community as a mentor and confidant for nearly 40 years. In 1976, she and six others organized Portland’s first gay rights march. Later, she worked with a team of city employees to craft the Portland’s civil rights ordinance, which prohibited discrimination against gay and lesbian people and discrimination based on legal source of income. In 1992, she served on the steering committee for the campaign against Ballot Measure 9, which, had it passed, would have rendered GLBTQ people second class citizens. An activist and advocate for African American rights and the rights of other people of color, for women’s rights, and for economic justice for all, Kathleen was a planner and participant in Portland’s International Women’s Day Celebration.. Kathleen Saadat  has received lifetime achievement awards from in recognition of her contributions to the efforts to "Keep Living the Dream" of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She has been listed as one of “100 Who Lead in Oregon” by Oregon Business magazine. She is a former member of the Oregon State University's board of visitors for minority affairs. Contact info for Kathleen Saadat BanLon@msn.com

Paddle Pilgrim Podcast
Life Journeys: Leader in the GLBTQ+ Community, Church and Beyond, Pastor Casey Tinnin

Paddle Pilgrim Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 35:45


Pastor Casey shares his trail-blazing and courageous journey as a Gay Pastor serving his congregation and doing outreach and community organizing in the GLBTQ+ community. His ministry helps us discover what the church should be all about...loving and serving all people! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-ellingson/message

Awakin Call
Karla McLaren -- The Language of Emotions: Flow, Empathy, and Anxiety

Awakin Call

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020


Karla McLaren, M.Ed. is an award-winning author, social science researcher, and empathy pioneer.  She is the author of The Language of Emotions: What Your Feelings are Trying to Tell You (2010), The Art of Empathy (2013),  and the multi-media online course Emotional Flow: Becoming Fluent in the Language of Emotions (2012).  Her most recent book is Embracing Anxiety: How to Access the Genius of this Vital Emotion (June 2020). Karla’s lifelong work focuses on her theory of emotions, which revalues even the most “negative” emotions and opens new pathways into self-awareness, effective communication, and healthy empathy. She is the founder and CEO of Emotion Dynamics LLC and the developer of the Empathy Academy online learning site. Her applied work, Dynamic Emotional Integration® (also known as DEI) is a trailblazing approach to emotions and empathy that reveals the genius and the healing power within the emotional realm. Karla has also developed the groundbreaking Six Essential Aspects of Empathy model that highlights all of the processes in healthy empathy and makes them easily understandable, accessible, and attainable. This model teaches people how to access, develop, and manage their empathy intentionally. It also explicitly welcomes people who have been exiled from earlier models of empathy (such as men, boys, and autistic people). Karla is also the coauthor (with cult expert Dr. Janja Lalich) of Escaping Utopia: Growing Up in a Cult, Getting Out, and Starting Over (Routledge, 2017), which focuses on Dr. Lalich’s groundbreaking study of seventy people who were born in or grew up in forty different cults spanning twelve countries.  With Dr. Lalich, Karla also co-authored a research study on the multiple stigmatizations that GLBTQ people experience in fundamentalist religions (Inside and Outcast: Multifaceted Stigma and Redemption in the Lives of Gay and Lesbian Jehovah’s Witnesses).  Karla also served as a researcher and editor on Dr. Lalich's Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships. Karla is in production on a book about emotions in the workplace, The Power of Emotions at Work (Sounds True, 2021), and an illustrated children’s book: Emotions! The Smart Kid’s Field Guide to the Wonderful World of Feelings. Prior to 2003, Karla authored numerous books and audio learning sets. She then made a change in her career and left her metaphysical, paranormal approach behind.  After a seven-year sabbatical that included extensive research and a degree in the social sciences, she resumed her public career in 2010, with a message to followers of her earlier work. Her work is now focused on teaching empathic mindfulness skills that help people interpret the messages and gifts inside their emotions so that they can increase their empathy and emotional awareness. While the particulars of her work have changed considerably, the essence is in essence what it was then: She wants all of us to live as intelligently, as compassionately, and as deeply as we can.  Join us in conversation with this researcher and pioneer!

Papo Com Helal
22 - BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT : past, present, future and the launch of FUN CITY!

Papo Com Helal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 20:43


Um bate-papo inédito com o cantor, produtor, compositor e DJ Rod Thomas, artisticamente conhecido como Bright Light Bright Light. Direto do seu apartamento em NY, no meio da pandemia, Rod falou sobre seu processo criativo, a parceria histórica com Elton John em 2016, suas causas na comunidade GLBTQ, turnês, relação com o Brasil e claro, detalhes exclusivos sobre o seu novo cd, FUN CITY, a ser lançado dia 18 de setembro. Siga Bright Light Bright Light nas redes sociais: Instagram : @brightlightx2 Twitter : @brightlightx2 E ouça no Spotify :https://open.spotify.com/artist/25bvQC4jyyFUce6jbzNlwb?si=0TTfWdomS_OqHL81tW2VYQ Compre o novo cd, Fun City! https://orcd.co/funcity Meu Instagram: https://instagram.com/ighelal We're glad to chat with the singer, producer, composer and DJ Rod Thomas, known as Bright Light Bright Light. Straight from his apartment during the lockdowns, Rod told us a bit of his creative process, his remarkable collaboration with Sir Elton John in 2016, his efforts to support the LGBTQ community, tours, what he thinks of Brazil and gave us exclusive details of the brand new album, FUN CITY, to be released on September 18th. Follow Bright Light Bright Light on Instagram and Twitter: @brightlightx2 You can listen to his amazing songs on Spotify :https://open.spotify.com/artist/25bvQC4jyyFUce6jbzNlwb?si=0TTfWdomS_OqHL81tW2VYQ And don't forget to pre-order his brand new album, FUN CITY: https://orcd.co/funcity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Inner Light with Ellen
A Life of Service with Shelli Romero

Inner Light with Ellen

Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 27:29


In this episode, listen in as I talk with Shelli Romero, who holds down a full time job working for the State of Oregon (influencing change and inclusion) while also running her own business, Rose City Chica, where she focuses on working with women, people of color, and GLBTQ community members in career coaching and transitions. You can reach out to connect and see her incredibly cute logo at www.rosecitychica.com

Pietra dello Scandalo
Sebastiano delle montagne

Pietra dello Scandalo

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 17:13


Martedì 15 dicembre 1981, alle 21:30, TeleViterbo trasmetteva “Sebastiane” di Derek Jarman; l'8 dicembre 2008, Rai 2 mandava invece in onda “Brokeback Mountain” alle 22:45. Entrambi i film furono pesantemente tagliati, risultando incomprensibili a chi li vedeva per la prima volta – il primo arrivò a durare addirittura 53 minuti: ma solo in un caso si alzò la voce della politica, e durò poco.

KINGS OF THE VILLAGE
Episode 18: Carl Cummings Known as the Pheonixgod breaks down the state of black mental Health and more

KINGS OF THE VILLAGE

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 52:31


Find out what Carl Cummings The Pheonixgod who is working towards his P.H.D in Psychology breaks down why more and more black GLBTQ youth are contemplating and committing suicide at an alarming rate-Mr. Cummings offers real solutions to save the gay black youth...

KINGS OF THE VILLAGE
Episode 16 : Chairman of KCCI and writer talks about the state of Black GLBTQ -do their lives matter ??

KINGS OF THE VILLAGE

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 55:47


ESP 16-We continue our Black Gay lives matter series with special guest Chairman of KCCI (Kansas City Center for Inclusion) Stedmond Ware talks about the state of Black Gay America and what the new civil rights bill on work discrimination and so much more.... you can find out more about KCCI at inclusivekc.org

Doin' The Work: Frontline Stories of Social Change
The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth - Mark Houston, LCSW and Pauline Green, Esq

Doin' The Work: Frontline Stories of Social Change

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 48:40


Episode 30 Guest: Mark Houston, LCSW and Pauline Green, Esq Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW   www.dointhework.com Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify Follow on Twitter & Instagram, Like on Facebook Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript Transcription services provided by FIU’s Disability Resource Center   In this episode, I talk with Pauline Green, Executive Director and Mark Houston, Clinical Manager, of The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth in Miami, Florida. They discuss the multiple aspects of the work they do with LGBTQ youth in Miami-Dade County, such as care coordination, clinical services, community education, training for service providers and educators, and policy change. We explore some key issues affecting LGBTQ youth, particularly safety and homelessness, as well as multiple forms of oppression such as homophobia, transphobia, and racism. Mark and Pauline talk about how The Alliance builds community in a youth-led, affirming space that builds on the resiliency many LGBTQ youth already possess. We discuss the harm that can be done by social workers and clinicians who do not challenge heterosexism and cisgenderism. Pauline and Mark also share how they got into this work. I hope this conversation inspires you to action.   www.glbtqalliance.org Instagram: @glbtqalliance Facebook: @glbtqalliance Twitter: @glbtqalliance

Shameless Sex
#168 The 7 Guidelines for Great Relationships - With Dr. Rhoda Lipscomb

Shameless Sex

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 59:46


Why is communication in relationships challenging for so many folks? And what are the 7 guidelines for great relationships? Want to skip to the interview? Fast forward to minute 12.  About our guest: Dr. Rhoda Lipscomb is a Sexuality Coach, Certified Sex Therapist and Clinical Sexologist with a PhD in clinical sexology. She is an author, teacher, public speaker and has been working with individuals and couples in the area of human sexuality for over 28 years. She has been the guest expert on numerous podcasts, teaches in a sex therapy certification program and speaks on areas of alternative sexuality. She specializes in the alternative sexuality communities, such as open relationships (polyamory, swinging, designer relationships), GLBTQ, BDSM, ABDL, kink and fetishes. Her approach to therapy is helping people to understand, accept and appreciate their sexuality with all its unique flavors. In 2017 she published her first book, No More Hiding: Permission to love your sexual self. It is an innovative guide to help people navigate the world of BDSM, kinks, fetishes and open relationships such as swinging and polyamory. In 2019 she launched an online educational/coaching program to teach people how to be successful when transitioning to open relationships called: Monogamy to Open. To find more information, contact her at her website: www.drrhoda.com, email at rhoda@drrhoda.com   Other links: Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESSSEX on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get $5 off while mastering the art of pleasure at OMGyes.com/shameless Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code Shameless at Manscaped.com Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at purepleasureshop.com Want to try one of our favorite boutique wines? Get 10% off of 3 bottles or more with code SHAMELESSSEX10 or 15% off of 6 bottles or more with come SHAMELESSSEX15 at marginswine.com Learn more about Amy's upcoming online Tantra in Motion: Eros, Embodiment, and Sensual Touch for Lovers workshop at danielmollner.com    

Conversations with Liz Gold
"Never before in our lifetimes have we had a moment like this, that has been so disruptive, so systemically, globally disruptive." - a conversation with Sage Hayes

Conversations with Liz Gold

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 52:02


"One of the things I really noticed is that I loved working in communities. Being in the GLBTQ community, how much healing we got by being together. Like how instrumental being able to work in an organization that centered liberation and centered understanding power and centered young people and the multitude of diversity of their experiences. The ways we did that type of work back then have been so informative to my journey in life.""Often we are using different things to manage stress levels.""Depending on your varying degrees of privilege, you're interacting with a cultural schema that is basically, constantly trying to annihilate you, through all of its systems.""That's part of what I learned in trauma work - how important it is to not pathologize any substance abuse or disassociation as some sort of mental health disorder. Rather it's a strategic, incredible sign of resilience and coping with what is dealing with a tremendous amount of stress and threat.""We are in such a phenomenal moment of uncertainty.""The people who have endured marginalization over many years - queers, the POCs, the poor people, the people with larger bodies, the disabled population, there is a pretty epic, almost like, endurance.""It's just a very illuminating moment for what people have a lot of capacity and what people haven't built much capacity at all. People who have built a lot of capacity have only built that because they've had to deal, it has not been a choice. And there's a whole bunch of people have had a lot more choice around that because of their privilege. I think that's really interesting to watch people get disrupted.""We don't usually get the whole story about what's truly happening.""There is a lot of fear in the social nervous system right now.""How do we do micro-moments of just taking a breath, or just getting out for a two minute walk or like connecting for a five minute conversation just to help kind of down regulate our stress a little bit?""Never before in our lifetimes have we had a moment like this, that has been so disruptive, so systemically, globally disruptive.""There's an element of this which we can really make this an opportunity to get a lot clearer on what's important to us - individually.""Reacting is different than listening. And listening asks us to slow down. It asks us to drop in and feel ourselves a little bit. Which I  know is not really, maybe realistic for a whole bunch of people right now.""When trauma happens, it actually usually triggers many of our old traumas.""We're going to be living with this sense of 'is this over?' for a very long time.""There is always a good reason our body won't let us do something.""Feeling ourselves is revolutionary. When we feel ourselves and we allow ourselves to connect with a little bit of the intuition of the body, there is so much there for us."Cat de La Paz episode Portland Outright Brooklyn GojuCenter for Anti-Violence Educationhttp://embodiedliberation.comInstagramFacebookSage Hayes Bio:Sage Hayes (she/he/they) is a somatic practitioner exploring frontiers of embodied liberation. Sage is an anti-racist, trans and queer somatics practitioner with Embodied Liberation and a lead teaching assistant with the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute. Sage's work integrates biodynamic craniosacral therapy, systemic constellations, evolutionary biology, quantum physics, ecstatic dance, Somatic Experiencing and intuitive wisdom practices. As an educator, a community organizer, a healing arts practitioner, Sage is passionate about creative ways to create conditions for embodied liberation which interrupt and help us heal from the trauma of supremacy, binary thinking and marginalization, in both systems and in bodies. Sage lives on the ancestral lands of the Narragansetts and Wampanoags currently known as Rhode Island with her brilliant partner and travels around the world to support trauma healing. 

Fuse 8 n' Kate
Episode 131 - Oliver Button is a Sissy

Fuse 8 n' Kate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 30:48


In honor of Tomie dePaola, who left us last week, Betsy wanted to do one of his possible classics. The show had already done Strega Nona, but one other book might qualify for "classic" status. Trouble was, all the libraries are closed and Betsy couldn't get a physical copy of this book. Happily, Overdrive offered this ebook for borrowing. The title totally threw Kate off, and Betsy couched it by saying that it is considered one of the original GLBTQIA+ books created for kids in America. It is by NO means as brave as Heather Has Two Mommies, but it has its place in the culture. Show Notes: If you're interested in the GLBTQ chapter I refer to in this podcast, it's in the book Wild Things: Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature: http://wildthings.blaine.org/?page_id=2 And once again, ladies and gentlemen, The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington D.C. performing this book themselves!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuBA86Ohg94 For the full Show Notes please visit: http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2020/04/06/fuse-8-n-kate-oliver-button-is-a-sissy-by-tomie-depaola/

The Violet Wanderers
Episode 51 (interview): Asspocalypse feat:Alexander Edward & Tony Boswell from Minion Death Cult

The Violet Wanderers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 56:22


[Edit] Alexis is on the latest episode of This is Rad! We talked about Marilyn Manson and had a grand time!Listen here:  http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/c/0/6/c069c9e412d1d7f8/TIR_286_Marilyn_Manson_Alexis_Filth_final.mp3?c_id=55639217&cs_id=55639217&expiration=1571893890&hwt=a17b374233fa5e81f39704b01c8570b2Join our patreon! www.patreon.com/thevioletwanderersFollow the show on Twitter: @violetwanderersFollow Alexis on Twitter: @filthalexisFollow Ian on Twitter: @DracodrakeCheck out Minion Death Cult: www.miniondeathcult.comFollow Alexander on Twitter: @flieldyFollow Tony on Twitter: @wordisbondEmail our show with questionsthevioletwanderers@gmail.com Find us onlinewww.violetwanderers.com Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/hy7sATrCW for discussion of: Racism, homophobia, transphobiaThis week we welcome the hosts of Minion Death Cult, Alexander Edward and Tony Boswell. They graciously agreed to join us for a discussion of boomer idiocy, right wing oppression, and talk about the greatest rapping cop alive, Forensic!We play a round of the alt-right oppression game, do a sad libs, and have a wide ranging discussion that is only occasionally interrupted by Ian & Alexis's kids. Support the show (http://patreon.com/TheVioletWanderers)

Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast
Transgender Pelvic Health Considerations

Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 58:39


Dr. Rixt Luikenaar is our guest for this episode of Mountain Land Pelvic Health Podcast. Dr. Luikinaar is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, received her medical degree from the University of Groningen Medical Sciences and completed her residency training at West Virginia University Hospital. She has a special interest in Transgender hormone therapy and GLBTQ healthcare, and is a professional member of the GLMA, WPATH and the International Society…

Oh My Dollar!
State of Queer Money

Oh My Dollar!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 18:49


It's pride month! And here at Oh My Dollar!, we're queer af, so we're here to talk all things under the rainbow. I thought in the midst of this historical pride month - the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riot - we share the things that we still have to work on in the world of finance and money for GLBTQI+ folks. Reminder you have 3 days left to support Oh My Dollar!'s kickstarter. We're in our 2nd stretch goal and every dollar now goes to expanding our financial literacy programming with GLBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness - plus you get cool goodies like special stickers and planners, and a book! Find out more at ohmydollar.com/cats/ The full transcript for this show is provided by our patrons in the Purrsonal Finance Society. Find it at ohmydollar.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The LITO Podcast
Ep #25 - More Rainbows & Unicorns

The LITO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 45:34


Time for more rainbows and unicorns (with confetti this time)! Our conversation continues in this episode where we offer some practical advice and recommendations for navigating the waters if you are struggling with your sexuality. We also have some tips for friends of the GLBTQ community (of course we didn't forget you). --------- Come say hi! www.litolabs.com instagram.com/litolabs facebook.com/hellolito Rebecca online: instagram.com/rebecca_toh www.rebeccatoh.com www.rebeccatoh.co Dan online: instagram.com/happydannybunny www.dannybunny.co --------- Your well-being is everything. If you're looking to have 1:on:1 life coaching from Dan, we have a very special rate (at 1/3 of the usual price) just for our podcast listeners. Please check out: www.howtofeelbetter.co --------- We're now also on Spotify spoti.fi/2V5DAPI Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/lito/the-lito-pocast Castbox castbox.fm/channel/id2013141 iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/sg/podcast/the-lito-podcast/id1457732799

Michael and Carrie Kline, Talking Across the Lines
Revelations: A Celebration of Appalachian Resiliency in GLBTQ People

Michael and Carrie Kline, Talking Across the Lines

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 100:26


Revelations: A Staged Reading Celebrating Appalachian Resiliency in GLBTQ People, was performed for its 17th time in Shepherdstown, West Virginia April 12, 2019 as part of the SpeakStory Series and is presented as part of our Talking Across the Lines podcast. We are available to produce it in your community with a volunteer cast over a fire day residency. Revelations is a theatrical presentation on Appalachian resiliency in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people written and produced by folklorist Carrie Nobel Kline, Spring 2001 Rockefeller Fellowship recipient and Scholar-in-Residence at the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Gender in Appalachia at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. In Revelations, Carrie interweaves excerpts from oral testimonials she recorded with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered West Virginians. Carrie explains, “This 13-person reader’s theatre production illuminates these West Virginians’ determination to express themselves in a way that is worthy of respect and admiration. Revealing their paths toward self-acceptance, audience members will glean a fresh perspective on concepts of gender from people who have broadened their own views through complex intellectual and spiritual journeys.” In the course of her Rockefeller Fellowship, Carrie Nobel Kline conducted a dozen interviews with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people. One interviewee is from outside the Appalachian region, and the rest are from West Virginia. The focus of Kline’s research is on resiliency, especially Appalachian resiliency. Because of the confidentiality of the field research, she chose to employ actors to read the words of those interviewed. Revelations focuses on people’s paths to hard won self-acceptance and their journeys toward a fuller sense of humanity. https://www.folktalk.org/spoken-histories/glbt-stories/

BOIS MEET WORLD
Ep. 9 - Y'all Won: Let's Talk About Cheating

BOIS MEET WORLD

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 86:25


Quick question, bois: If you had some exclusive tea on a friend who was cheating, what would you do next? A) Tell your friend's partner B) Talk to your friend and demand they reveal their actions or C) Mind your black-ass business? We discuss the ever frustrating politics of Cheating this week on Bois Meet World and find out what both host's @uncleamb and @ermabreann would do in the scenario above! We also look at the prevalence of emotional cheating vs. physical in the GLBTQ community and leave y'all with some advice about the importance of doing nothing and to go beyond 'reaction culture' and do some research - we're looking @ you people who put up photos of Kamala Harris as their 'next president' but don't know a single one of her policies. Be sure to also check out our 'Let's Meet...' of the week here: https://www.instagram.com/lwtech/

Oly Talks
Episode #8 Deep Dish for Kids

Oly Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 54:52


Rosalinda Noriega is a long time award winning advocate for youth who is currently the Executive Director of Pizza Klatch, a program for LGBTQ youth in our local schools. Pizza Klatch has become very popular among our youth, who in some circumstances have been asking for it to come to their schools. We really enjoyed this conversation about the needs of LGBTQ youth, how supporting them helps all of us, and what allies can do to help.

Dating, Relationships, and Love (DRL)

Gio and Alysse are opposites in many ways. Gio is a transgender black man and Alysse is a cisgender white woman and a plus sized model. Working as advocates for GLBTQ rights brought them together and their love bloomed. We discuss everything from how Gio's family handled his transition to why Alysse has always had an open mind and how she achieved body positivety and turned it into a modeling career.  

Matteo Flora
Google ha qualche problema con le lesbiche...

Matteo Flora

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 5:15


Le informazioni che abbiamo a disposizione per formarci una OPINIONE su un particolare argomento determinano, nel bene o nel male, l'immagine che ci creiamo.Perché la nostra percezione è alterata dalle informazioni che otteniamo facilmente.E allora Google ha un GROSSO problema legato alla caratterizzazione del mondo GLBTQ...Seguimi anche su FACEBOOK ➦ http://go.mgpf.it/mgpf-fbSe vuoi qui il PODCAST ➦ http://go.mgpf.it/2iG9pPAIl Blog è sempre lo stesso ➦ https://mgpf.itRingraziamenti:* Gli occhiali sono di Quattrocento (www.4-Q.com). Usate lo sconto del 15% con “MATTEO400”La mia attrezzatura per interni:* Panasonic Lumix G80 Kit 12-60mm http://amzn.to/2w2vfOR* Canon G7x Mark II http://amzn.to/2w333LU* Rode NT-USB http://amzn.to/2iXoywp* Rode VideoMicro http://amzn.to/2w2NSm5* Luce Primaria RingLight Neewer 18” http://amzn.to/2eGRnvE* Luci Portatili Neewer Led http://amzn.to/2x7rrRtAttrezzatura per esterni: * Microfono: Lavalier Tascam 10L - http://amzn.to/2jpizkN* Telecamera: GoPro Hero 5 Black - http://amzn.to/2zC6WwA* Treppiede Sirui http://amzn.to/2gCiyEVVContatti:* Per contatti di lavoro, conferenze e sponsored content: info@thefool.itSpedizioni:* Per prodotti demo: The Fool srl, Corso Buenos Aires 41, Milano

The Anonymous Anthropologist Podcast
The Anonymous Anthropologist Podcast: Episode 12

The Anonymous Anthropologist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2013 32:33


Homosexuality Isn't a Choice, It's an Option! This episode explains the origin of the term "homosexual" and attempts to place it in historical and cultural context. As it discusses sex and sexuality, it is not safe for work (NSFW) and not appropriate for children.

The Married Gamers
TMG-265 Tales From the Darksiders

The Married Gamers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2012 98:56


The Married Gamers are back as they head towards their podcast's fifth anniversary this month! This week Chris and Kelly discuss what they did during their break in an extended Week in Geek. The duo also chat with Matt Conn, Director of Gaymer Convention taking place August 3-4, 2013 for GLBTQ geeks and gamers. In addition, Kelly interviews Associate Producer Jay Fitzloff and Lead Combat Designer Ben Cureton from Vigil Games about Darksiders 2 from THQ. All this and more in episode 265 of The Married Gamers podcast. Check out The Married Gamers Facebook Fan Page or if you have a comment, send it to us at mailbag@themarriedgamers.net. The Married Gamers app is available on iTunes and Amazon for $1.99 Want to talk about this episode? Love interacting with The Married Gamers and other awesome gaming communities? Join Nerdvana today!

A World of Progress Radio
3 Twitter gr8's & Jasmine Beach Ferrara of Southern Equality

A World of Progress Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2011 118:00


  Momma Politico ventures into places where no liberal dares to go, answering all the questions you were afraid to ask! This week, The Undercover Liberal goes to the gun range and gives us a glimpse of gun culture in the U.S. Join us for her adventure! Twitter gr8 #1 Michael Stinson known as @symbolman on Twitter. We'll be playing his song "Corporation" and discussing it's origins --> so timely with #occupywallstreet. We will also talk to him about his "Rouge Coloring book" that was written with his wife about Sarah Palin.  Twitter gr8 #2 is @EileenLeft a wonderful California Progressive who started the #connecttheleft hashtag and movement on Twitter. This amazing mom is also raising five boys and she's a premie family counselor who helps progressives work together on Twitter. Twitter gr8 #3 @Faydra_deon writes and is a social media goddess. This year she wrote a book called "The Pride" about the strength of four women. She created a whole site that offers folks creative ways to give to areas that are suffering and need our help. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara will be joining the program to discuss her work with Campaign for Southern Equality. They are fighting for equality in the new front on GLBTQ discrimination, North Carolina. And Ashley Arrington will be her to tell us about how Blue Ridge Pride rocked the square in Asheville last Saturday!