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In Quiet Time with Kaimi, it is alright if you fall asleep. You are tired, you need to rest. If you stay awake, you will very likely hear me talk about literature, language, and various other quiet things. There will be some puns. There will also be some readings in Old, Middle, and Modern English, as I enjoy reading aloud.
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My name is Andrea Light. I am a Lightworker in Honolulu. My wish is to make the world aware of what it means to be spiritual, in the universal energy sense. I have a yearning to help others cut ties with negative energy, heal traumas & raise vibrations of the individual, and of the collective. Along the way, I will bring on other Lightworkers from the spiritual community in Hawaii, who can share their experiences, discuss their gifts and explain how they are working to raise vibrations for i ...
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Stephanie Kaiser explores queer culture past and present as a bisexual woman. She asks questions, interviews others, and takes great pride and sharing other incredible queer stories. Support QI at patreon.com/QueerIntentions Instagram @queer.intentions
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Being on a spiritual path isn’t always fun. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done, a lot of healing. When you have mystical experiences, it makes it even more trying. I’ve never found anyone who can relate to my experiences, which often leads me feeling like an outsider. Sharing my childhood traumas, and not being treated by my doctor, 100% a…
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Have you ever seen an apparition? Maybe it was something out of the corner of your eye, something you just shrugged off, but I turned to face that shadowy figure and you'll have to listen to hear the rest ;) I also share a sweet experience I had with my Basset Hound Freeman, he was such a good boy. You don't want to miss this! Please be sure to tel…
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Have you ever noticed the same repeating numbers when you check the time? maybe you keep seeing 11:11 or 3:33, or maybe you've seen a longer series of numbers and wondered what it meant. Well, I asked my spirit team to send me a loud, clear sign whether they approved of a months long spiritual journey to Tibet, and they came calling, loud and clear…
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If you're listening to this podcast, you undoubtedly have heard of auras. Well, two years ago, I finally got to experience one for myself. It was shocking, and totally unexpected lol This is one of my most fascinating "energetic experiences" I've had!!! CONTACT ANDREA: I'd love to get your thoughts on this episode, but, also, if you have an energet…
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Everyone has heard about out-of-body and near death experiences, but the experiences my older sister Jennifer and I had, involve some XTRA far out stuff! A must listen! Publication Afterthoughts: I've felt a strong urge to share these very personal stories, for a long time now. But, I kept asking myself, how will this help my audience? Am I Really …
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Amanda Wickert is my childhood best friend from Omaha, Nebraska. She is one of the largest influences for me on my #queerjourney but also one of the brightest, most resilient, most incredible people I have gotten to hold so close. Sooo.. I thought I would share her with you all. She talks about her experiences with men (great), her internalized hom…
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Haley Jakobson is a bisexual writer who is about to publish her first novel Old Enough on June 20th!!! She and I talk about the duality of bisexuality, the second puberty that comes with dating women for the first time, and celebrating all sides of queerness. I have followed her for years inspired by the way she writes about bisexuality as a woman …
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Rae has lived a couple lives though recently works out of the midwest as a counselor. She/they are active on Instagram and TikTok and recently started their own podcast solely focused on mental health. Rae identifies as a masc lesbian and uses she/they pronouns. In this conversation we cover their queer journey, boundaries with family (!) and queer…
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Hunter is most known for his TikTok account with over one million followers and fans share in his humor, his hurt, his politics and his sexuality. In part II of this episode, Hunter and I talk about the generational differences, why young people might not want to have kids, and his TikTok evolution. I love everything Hunter has to say in this episo…
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Hunter is most known for his TikTok account with over one million followers and fans share in his humor, his hurt, his politics and his sexuality. While Hunter does identify as pansexual, he does not spend a lot of time worrying about it. In this episode, I ask hunter what it is like as a man entering queer spaces, masculinity judgements, bigotry, …
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This week we welcome Rural Oklahoma Pride as we talk about Jacob's journey starting conversations about queerness and marches through his small town in Oklahoma. As always we discuss his queer journey as well and what motivated him to be loud and proud. As we are currently seeing in Tennessee, often these red states get stereotyped but the blue dot…
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Trigger Warning - suicide Anna's episode last week included the dialogue around suicidal ideation, what it feels like, and why suicide rates are higher than ever but no one feels like they can talk about it. This second episode is a continuation focused on how to support each other whether you have felt this way or not and as always, knowing you ar…
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Trigger Warning - suicide Four years ago Anna published a very vulnerable article about mental health and suicidal ideation. Little did she know it would go viral and ignite a larger conversation on what it means to want to live and want to die. The numbers dont lie with young people and disenfranchised communities being affected by depression, moo…
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I learned so much from this episode and if you would have told me I would be interviewing a gay nurse and doula I would never have believed it! Paige and I discuss her experiences working with those through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We also talk about the healthcare system and how pregnant women are treated in the US. And, of course, she to…
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This is a very personal episode where I talk with my mom about our tumultuous journey when I came out to her. I appreciate my Mom's vulnerability to come on and talk about how she got to the place where we are now. It was not always easy but it was worth it. Way way way worth it. & as always, thanks for joining me for the hard conversations, MB. Su…
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Olivia Gatwood is a poet and author and it definitely shows in this conversation. We talk her queer journey, feminine rage, and how binary thinking ruins our connection with others. People are complex and we are always more than one thing. This conversation was so timely for me and as an angry, offended woman I found a little more hope through Oliv…
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Daniel Blevins is the accidental founder of Stand In Pride - a network of LGBTQ+ people and allies to connect and stand in for any event where support is lacking. I love how he stumbled upon this whole movement just by raising his hand and has now created a network of 90k people and counting who have a private and monitored facebook groups to meet …
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Sarah Vezina is the successful co-founder of the clothing brand Octopied Mind based out of New Brunswick. The company was founded in 2018 and has since gathered international success with their unique graphic t-shirt designs, growing to stickers, home decor, swimwear and more. Octopied Mind is the epitome of creating something you love for the righ…
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Al provides his insight around his litigation with the famous Supreme Court case allowing same-sex marriage as a constitutional right. He also speaks to the process amidst current legislation that is under review across the country ie abortion rights. Al Gerhardstein is a civil rights attorney in Ohio who has been litigating since 1976. While he is…
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TW: suicide mentions, conversion therapy Sara Cunningham began her journey of becoming an advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community through her relationship with her gay son. She founded Free Mom Hugs in 2014 and since that time many parents and allies across the country joined the movement to accept, love and support the LGBTQIA community. Katrina Kalb w…
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Eric Marcus is a best selling novelist, founder of the nonprofit Making Gay History, and podcaster of the popular Making Gay History podcast. He has been interviewing members of the queer community since the eighties and continues to publish interviews from the iconic LGBTQ+ individuals that helped to shape the future of queerness today. In this co…
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My new unlikely friendship founded in TikTok joins me for a wonderful and dynamic conversation about queerness and womanhood. We discuss breakups, sexual trauma, activism, and women empowerment. She is kind and funny and I hope you walk away from this conversation the way I did - with a big exhale. Please follow on instagram at Alyssa.up, tiktok al…
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Moe Girton and Brittany Leach join me in discussing women's bars vs gay bars, the generational changes in queer culture, and how the community needs each other now more than ever. Moe Girton is the owner of both Gossip Grill and Barrel & Board located in San Diego CA. Brittany Leach is the marketing director for both establishments. Next time you a…
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This week's episode was recorded on National Coming Out Day, October 11, to commemorate all of those who have bravely come out of the closet over the years. Listen along as Chris and Steph discuss their coming out journeys in greater detail with different anecdotes than the OG coming out episode. Religion and shame (oh my!) play a very outsized rol…
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Join us for the latest conversation of Queer Intentions, -- someone I have been wanting to have on the pod for a minute -- queer founder and owner of Ultreya coffee shop in San Diego. Dani took her passion for coffee and leadership and turned it into a space where sober queer female-identifying people can congregate and rest. Ultreya embodies what …
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AC fills our cup of hope for the future after living through transformative times in the 80s and 90s as an openly gay person. In this episode you will hear stories on women's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights and how AC fought for us and continues to do so. It may feel bleak out there but there is no reason to forget that activism can still be a grand ole …
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Sem is a dear friend I met on the big hike across rural Spain. He is 20 years old and from the Netherlands and is a trans man navigating his big beautiful future! He just moved to Berlin to study music. Trans rights have taken center stage in the US and is often faced with controversy. Often many people still do not know a trans person or understan…
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If you don't like a stream of consciousness on the woes of Don't Say Gay, the right to abortion access, common sense gun reform, capitalism, and many other things, then this bonus episode isn't for you. Continuing on the theme of providing a forum for Chris and Stephanie to rail on the issues of the moment, listen along as the two discuss their mos…
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Vitallia Williams is one of a kind. She is a black, queer, disabled army veteran. She is someone has examined so much of herself: sexuality, race, and gender. To witness someone who has done the work and shared with such poise and wisdom I was absolutely honored to hear her speak. She will definitely be welcomed back! Support the show…
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Please join me in listening to an incredibly unique perspective from Olivia. Olivia identifies as a bisexual, a first generation Chinese American, and a woman in tech. The coolest part is her sexuality is her favorite layer. She explores growing up in China and having these feelings, what it is like being bi and dating her boyfriend, and how she ce…
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My fellow midwestern girl and I discuss what bisexuality means to us. We both grew up in a very homogenous town and agree that queerness looks different on everyone. We also discuss sexual trauma and criticize the queer community's most common stereotypes and why we give in to heteronormative toxicity. Support the show…
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In this conversation with Justine we talk about the three different times she had to come out to her traditional, catholic, Philippino American family. We also discuss dating in the queer community and pursuing your dreams despite the non-traditional path. Finally we speak on love and boundaries. Following what feels good and having it all because …
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Mallory Madfes and Stephanie share corporate stories, queer activism, and the queer female-identifying community at large. If you are wondering where all the corporate queer women are at, we asked. If you are feeling weird in the community/city you are in, we answer. If you can safely come out, please do. We beg you 💛 Support the show…
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Chris is joined by Ryliegh Vieira (they/she) and Lucy Pazos (they/them), the fantastic married duo behind Nashville's preeminent vegan bakery popup. They discuss their roundabout way of meeting one another, becoming the people they are now, and the exciting and eventful journey of building a business in Nashville. Check out all things Y&L at www.ye…
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Sometimes you don't know you're LGBTQ+ until you meet someone who just does it for you. Amber discusses her nontraditional path to discovering her sexuality and falling in love, all at the same time. Join us as we discuss the relationship between homophobia and the Black community, looking for representation in media, and one of the cutest love sto…
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Join Chris as he discusses Aniekan Akpaninyie's unique perspective at the intersection of his identity as a black gay man living in Chicago. He grew up in the South and had his fair share of racist and homophobic situations. His nuanced experience as someone who enjoys and competes in CrossFit and powerlifting competitions provides him with an incr…
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Ever hear of energy grids? No, not the ones involved in getting us juice to run our electrical lives, but like universal energy, energy that connects everyone to everyone else and everyone and everything to everyone and everything. Mind boggling right? Well, I have a special guest who is an Energy Reader and incredibly highly sensitive. Caitlin Mag…
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This episode lives in my head rent free especially growing up in a religious household. The religious institution has literally and emotionally burned the gays for centuries and that trauma lives on. If you grew up religious, if you still want it, if you are still hurting, give this a listen. And please please take care of yourself. It is pride, be…
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Wesley identities as a bisexual woman of color who is definitely in the queer community now and in love with her long term girlfriend. Gold star ally or GAY? Like Wesley says you do not have to be in a community to care about them. Wesley tells us about queer people and the arts community, not knowing she was queer and coming out later, and queer c…
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Back by demand, I provide additional details to what led to my personal spontaneous Golden Kundalini Awakening. While I mentioned having two glasses of wine on the evening of my Kundalini Awakening, this isn't necessary; have a hot tea, or whatever it is that makes you feel more relaxed. Just be sure to maintain positive vibes throughout the evenin…
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In this episode I welcome Wayne and Ka'imi of the HI VibeTribe here in Honolulu, an ever growing, vibrant spiritual group whose focus is to help individuals -and the collective- raise their vibrations through beautiful sound healing journeys and more. Wayne and Ka'imi are true sound healing artists, composing ever inspiring sounds of good vibration…
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Have you ever met someone and instantly felt a deep connection? I got this beautiful resonance with Steven, the first time I heard his voice. (This has happened to me four times in my life, the first with my ex husband, the next with Steven, my EMDR doctor, and Ka'imi of HI Vibe Tribe.) It's fascinating when we recognize another soul, perhaps we ar…
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