Best Kirah Podcasts (2024)

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goodbye for now - Ep. 84 12:20

5M ago12:20

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Mindful Minds entered my life in a time when I was at my loneliest and my most depressed. In so many ways, this project saved my life. It gave me purpose, It gave me a reason to stick around. I turned 25 this week, and I don’t recognize the 21 year old who sat down at her computer and googled, “how to start a podcast.” In the last 4 years, she has …

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The All-Encompassing Impact of Religious Trauma with Dr. Laura Anderson - Ep. 83 1:10:04

5M ago1:10:04

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Content warning: religious trauma & talk about triggers Welcome to the LAST guest episode of Mindful Minds!! As a little thank you, I have released my religious trauma sticker collection!! You buy the stickers on Etsy here! This week we have a super special guest. I am so excited to welcome Dr. Laura Anderson (she/her) to the podcast!! Dr. Laura’s …

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I Am Not Proud of What I Did When I Was Religious with @womanbeingpodcast - Ep. 82 1:55:10

5M ago1:55:10

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Trigger warning: homophobia/transphobia, ableism, racism, the death of a young child & healing culture trauma, suicide, religious trauma, self harm (and scarring) and depression, and exorcisms/demonic expression This week we have the lovely Kelley, Kelly Anne, & Emma (she/her) of @womanbeingpodcast on to talk about coping with the harm done while a…

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Astrology: Roots, Rumors, And Realities With Kirah Of @thestrology - Ep. 81 1:05:29

5M ago1:05:29

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Apologies for some of the weird audio in this episode! We had a few technical difficulties while recording :-( This week we have Kirah (she/her) of @thestrology on to talk about all things astrology! For a lot of people who grew up in religion, astrology was OFF limits. In this episode, we discuss the roots and realities of astrology, along with ho…

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"I'm Not Ashamed" Breakdown: Pure Flix's Propaganda Sh*tshow - Ep. 80 46:16

6M ago46:16

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BUCKLE UP B*TCHES!!! In this episode, we breakdown the 2016 Pure Flix film, "I'm Not Ashamed." This movie covers the story of Rachel Joy Scott and the 1999 Columbine Shooting: with lots of Christian propaganda and historical inaccuracy mixed in. Come along with me as I cringe and critique this monstrosity of a movie. Quick trigger warning for folks…

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Let’s Talk Homophobia in Christian Colleges with Erin of @REAP_lgbtq - Ep. 79 1:37:09

6M ago1:37:09

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Please listen to the beginning of this episode for a major update. I cannot thank you all enough for the last 3 years. You have changed my life. Thank you. Trigger warning: homophobia, transphobia, self-hatred, discrimination, hate crimes, mental health distress, addiction, suicide, counseling abuse, emotional abuse, sexual assault & investigations…

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My Body My Choice, My Vote My Voice with @voteprochoice - Ep. 78 1:16:29

8M ago1:16:29

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COMMUNITY UPDATE: Please listen to the first 10 mins of the episode. I share plans for the future of the podcast and we talk a bit about what's going on in the world. Mindful Minds will still be on a break until Jan 2024. Content warning: talk about abortion This week we have Ariana (she/her) on to talk about abortion rights and voting! Today is El…

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Time To Talk Taboos: A Convo About Menstrual Care & Chronic Illness With @letstalkperiodau - Ep. 77 1:03:21

10M ago1:03:21

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COMMUNITY UPDATE - I have rebranded my Tik Tok from @fina__bina to @mindfulmindspod !! If you are looking for our page on Tik Tok, that's where to find all of our deconstruction videos and content. Content warning: We talk about blood, surgery, and medical procedures in this episode! This week we have Isabella (she/her) of @letstalkperiodau to talk…

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Purity Culture Made Me ________ with Blair of @talkpuritytome - Ep. 76 1:14:31

10M ago1:14:31

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TW: SA, purity culture, misogyny, sexual shame, mass shooting (time stamp: 24:00-27:40), high control religious abuse, queerphobia & homophobia This week we have Blair (she/her) of @talkpuritytome on the podcast! Blair has been breaking barriers in the purity culture space for a while now, and was a major pillar of my own deconstruction. In this ep…

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Venus Cazimi in LEO 1:16:10

11M ago1:16:10

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In this episode, Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza dive into the magic behind our pre-natal Venus cazimi's (that is: conjunctions with the Sun). Together, we explore this season’s Venus retrograde and cazimi in Leo, Venus’ synodic cycle, and what the Venus cazimi that predates your birth says about you. To do so, we unpack Arielle Guttman’s theory of Ven…

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Christian Spies, Cry Nights, & Church Camp with Jey & Clint of @howgaythouart - Ep. 75 1:38:42

11M ago1:38:42

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Content Warning: brief mention of SA, religious trauma, purity culture, & a school shooting This week we have the hilarious Jey (they/them) and Clint (he/him) of @howgaythouart to talk all things church camp. We cover everything from cry nights and emotional manipulation to Michael W Smith and Christian comedians. If you want to support Jey & Clint…

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One Year Post Roe: Where Do We Go From Here with Moji of @abortionfront & Marie of @midwest_access_coalition - Ep. 74 1:09:00

12M ago1:09:00

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TW: sexual assault, domestic violence, violence against pregnant persons We are back, for the THIRD time, with my two favorite people, Moji Alawode-El & Marie Khan. These two are not only kickass abortion activists and educators, but they are also such amazing humans. Moji Alawode-El (she/her) is the marketing manager at Abortion Access Front (@abo…

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No Contact: Hannah Beck's (@hannahaha424) Journey To Safety And Freedom - Ep. 73 1:11:39

12M ago1:11:39

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TW: religious trauma & abuse, going no contact, abusive parental relationships, purity culture, child abuse, high control religious abuse, sexual assault, cult environments This week we have Hannah Beck (she/her) on the podcast to talk all things no contact. Hannah is a 22 year old recent college graduate who gained notoriety on TikTok in 2020 for …

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Shiny Happy People Review: How The Duggars Represent A Larger Issue Within American Evangelicalism - Ep. 72 1:19:00

1y ago1:19:00

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TW: Overall really intense talk of sexual assault, sexual abuse, purity culture trauma, narcissistic abuse, spiritual abuse, child abuse, child mol3station, religious trauma, physical abuse via corporal punishment, sexism & misogyny, victim blame, SEVERE TW for episode 4 regarding the talk of Josh Duggar’s child p0rn case Hi all - welcome to my rev…

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Astrology Forecast for June 12 - 18 41:45

1y ago41:45

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Tune in as Kirah shares the download on the astrology of the week ahead! You'll learn the best days to shop, go on dates, have meetings, buy groceries, and more. We're changing the name of the podcast soon! Keep an eye out. Below are the transits for the week, all times are in PST. See below for show notes & links. Monday, June 12 5:35 am - Moon in…

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Astrology Forecast for June 7 - 11 29:29

1y ago29:29

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Your Weekend Astrology Forecast! Sorry I was late to record this week, but here's a weekend forecast for you. I'll be back to our regular weekly forecasts on Sunday! Here are the transits for the rest of this week: Wednesday, June 7 1:41 am - Moon → Aquarius 1:47 am - Moon conjoins Pluto in Aquarius 00°04 4:38 am - Moon in Aquarius opposite Venus i…

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Intimacy After Abuse & Healing After Survival with Jimanekia Eborn - Ep. 71 1:35:05

1y ago1:35:05

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TW: sexual assault, rape, trauma, conversation about murder (time stamp: 6:40-7:00), suicide (time stamp: 41:40-42:30), unconscious rape (time stamp: 51:00-55:30), self harm (time stamp: (1:15:45-1:20:00) Boy oh boy are y’all in for a treat. This week we have the incredible Jimanekia Eborn (she/her) to talk about the realities of sexual assault and…

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Astrology Forecast for May 27 - June 4 55:22

1y ago55:22

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Tune in for a download on the week ahead! Kirah goes through every day of the week to discuss the energy of each day, what you can expect, and how to plan your week. Here are the weekly transits (PST): Sunday, May 28 3:46 am - Sun in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces 6°52 12:12 pm - Moon in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus 20°01 5:19 pm - Moon in Virgo se…

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Ask Kirah + Amber: Career, Purpose & Vocation 1:04:10

1y ago1:04:10

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The amazing Amber Jay joins Kirah to answer some listener questions surrounding career, purpose & vocation. Questions we answer in this episode: Yarelis Garcia - I talk a lot about purpose and how we as humans on earth must have one or we are lost! Would love a breakdown on NN and SN and how it correlates with destiny or purpose!! Birth info: 1/10/…

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Recognizing Spiritual Abuse & How To Move Forward with Katherine of @uncertainpodcast - Ep. 70 1:13:23

1y ago1:13:23

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TW: religious trauma, high control religious environments, religious abuse, religious shame, spiritual abuse, cult environments, sexual assault, sexual abuse, rape, misogyny, patriarchal ethical issues within the church This week we have an enlightening conversation with Katherine Spearing (she/her) of @uncertainpodcast and Tears of Eden. Tears of …

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Astrology Forecast for May 15-21 50:02

1y ago50:02

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Kirah breaks down the astrology forecast for May 15-21. Tune in for practical, actionable advice on how to plan your week, from the best days to buy groceries, plan meetings, have dates, and more. Here are the aspects of the week in PST: Monday, May 15 Mercury stationed direct at 8:16 pm the night before 12:55 am - Moon → Aries 1:28 am - Moon in Ar…

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How ADHD & EDs Interact with @badashtherapy - Ep. 69 1:03:40

1y ago1:03:40

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TW: eating disorders (binging & restriction), ableism, self-harm & suicide (15:30-17:00), fatphobia & unrealistic beauty standards, brief mention of SA, body hatred, diet culture, orthorexia This week on Mindful Minds we have Asher Seruya (they/she) of @badashtherapy on the podcast to talk all things ADHD + Eating Disorders. Asher is a psychotherap…

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Let's Talk Religious Trauma: Q&A - Ep. 67 59:26

1y ago59:26

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TW: religious trauma, spiritual abuse, discrimination, purity culture Welcome to another solo episode! We haven’t done one of these in a while, but I loved diving deep into these questions. In this episode, I answered questions sent in by listeners via IG and Tik Tok. The majority of them are related to religious trauma and deconstruction. From bib…

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Learning To Let Go of Perfectionism with @dr.menije - Ep. 68 1:10:15

1y ago1:10:15

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TW: perfectionism, mental health struggles, self-worth struggles/negative self-talk, eating disorders, fatphobia Does anyone else identify as a recovering perfectionist? Because I sure do. This week we have an affirming conversation with Dr. Menije (she/her) about perfectionism. Perfectionism is so rooted in our culture, and tends to be a common th…

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Ask Kirah + Ari: Saturn Return Questions & Answers 1:26:24

1y ago1:26:24

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Ask Kirah is a new type of episode where Kirah & her guest answer listener questions! Questions asked in today's episode: What can someone whose chart ruler is Saturn expect for their Saturn Return? I’ve had a people pleasing imbalance and with my saturn returning in pisces I know this is something that I need to eventually address. As a highly sen…

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Astrology Forecast for April 16-22 49:32

1y ago49:32

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This episode is a forecast for the week of April 16th Tune and to learn more about Kirah's new podcast and hear a detailed forecast of the week. Book a reading: kirah.world/book-now Submit questions and #astrologergood stories via the links below Question form: kirah.world/ask Join Jove's House: kirah.world/join Follow us on Instagram: https://www.…

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Astrology Forecast for April 10-15 1:07:44

1y ago1:07:44

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Summary We're back!! New name, same Kirah. This episode is a forecast for the week ahead, Monday, April 10 through Saturday, April 15 Tune and to learn more about Kirah's new podcast and hear a detailed forecast of the week. Submit questions and #astrologergood stories via the links below Question form: kirah.world/ask Join Jove's House: kirah.worl…

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The Religion to Abusive Relationship Pipeline: Unpacking Evangelical Toxicity with @deconstructingpurityculture - Ep. 66 1:40:34

1y ago1:40:34

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TW: purity culture trauma, sexism/misogyny, rape/sexual assault/marital rape (53:30-1:03:45) & (1:07:30-1:20:00), abusive relationships, coercion, manipulation, controlling dynamics, abuse of power, church abuse, brief mention of suicide Alright, we heard you! We received such an overwhelming ask for this topic and specifically, for us to bring bac…

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Antiscia with KATE PETTY 1:12:49

1y ago1:12:49

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In this episode, we dig into the theory and technique of antiscia — a concept in traditional astrology that is all about reflections of light. Our guest Kate Petty is an artist, astrologer, mentor, and all-round antiscia virtuoso. In this episode, Kate guides us through 1. What Antiscia is, 2. Why it’s something to watch for, and 3. How to track it…

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Mental Health, Disordered Eating, + Body Image in South Asian Cultures with @YourSouthAsianTherapist - Ep. 65 1:20:26

1+ y ago1:20:26

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TW: eating disorders (restriction + binging & purging), body image issues, depression, perfectionism, shame, self harm Welcome back to Mindful Minds! This week we have the amazing Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir (she/her) on the podcast to talk about how South Asian Cultures impact one’s susceptibility to disordered eating and how it impact one’s mental hea…

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Ethical Foster Care, Weaponized Adoption, Saviorism, & How Deconstruction Plays Into It All with @elliecoburn - Ep. 64 1:32:34

1+ y ago1:32:34

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TW: rape, pro-life propoganda, racism & inequity towards BIPOC, medically assisted suicide, adoption trauma, white savioirism, Christian supremacy, religious trauma Alright y'all, buckle up. This week we have the incredibly intellectual and insightful, Ellie Coburn (she/her), on for a MASSIVE convo about white saviorism, weaponized adoption, aborti…

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An Intersectional Conversation about Disordered Eating with Brianna of @thecelestialliferd - Ep. 63 1:07:26

1+ y ago1:07:26

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TW: fatphobia, racism, eating disorders, systemic racism, verbal violence against brown & black fat bodies, religious trauma regarding fatphobia, dieting, food apartheid, ableism Happy Black History Month friends! This month we have two amazing conversations covering intersectionality within the disabled activism community and the eating disorder c…

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Why We Need BIPOC Disabled Activism with Iman of @Disabled.BIPOC - Ep. 62 1:11:25

1+ y ago1:11:25

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TW: racism, ableism, medical racism, brief mention of rape, micro-aggressions, eating disorders (and specifically being weighed at the Dr.) Happy Black History Month friends! This month we have two amazing conversations covering intersectionality within the disabled activism community and the eating disorder community. This week, we have Iman (she/…

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You Are Not A Crumpled Up Rose: A Purity Culture Convo with Sarah of @deconstructingpurityculture - Ep. 61 1:39:25

1+ y ago1:39:25

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TW: religious trauma, purity culture, “soul tie” trauma, marital abuse/rape, consent violations, church trauma, peer pressured emotional trauma, coercion, manipulation, sexual abuse/assault, abuse of power, sexism, suicide (brief mention) Welcome to our last episode of Deconstruction January! If you are just joining us, welcome! This is the last ep…

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Mega-Churches: Conferences, Cults, & Controversy - Part 2 - Ep. 60 50:09

1+ y ago50:09

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TW: religious trauma, church trauma, peer pressured emotional trauma, coercion, manipulation, sexual abuse/assault, abuse of power, purity culture trauma, sexism, cult-like behaviors, miracles + healings trauma Happy New Year all! I hope your 2022 was peaceful and mindful, and if it wasn’t, I hope you are able to find that in 2023. I wanted to welc…

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Mega-Churches: Healings, Gold Dust, & Gucci - Part 1 - Ep. 59 51:38

1+ y ago51:38

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TW: religious trauma, church trauma, church camp trauma, coercion, manipulation, ableism, classism, racism, colonialism, white savioirism, homophobia, failed resurrection attempt, attempted healing trauma Happy New Year all! I hope your 2022 was peaceful and mindful, and if it wasn’t, I hope you are able to find that in 2023. I wanted to welcome yo…

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The Astrology of 2023 1:19:05

1+ y ago1:19:05

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That’s a wrap on 2022. Happy New Year! In this episode, Jasmine, Kestrel, and Eliza unpack the astrology of 2023. With Mercury and Mars both retrograde at the top of the year, we begin on a slow note. But this year has a few huge changes in store. Like, generationally huge. In March, Saturn enters Pisces for the first time in 30 years. (That means …

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Our Inner Child Needs Our Grace, Our Permission, and Our Forgiveness: with Morgan Harper Nichols - Inner Child Series - Ep. 58 1:15:07

1+ y ago1:15:07

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TW: assault, childhood trauma, religious trauma, shame, trauma, anxiety Welcome back to the finale of Inner Child December! Thank you all for listening this month. This month has been so impactful and thank you for coming along. I hope the little version of yourself felt nurtured and held during these episodes. This week we have, drumroll please, M…

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How Can We Reparent Our Inner Child with @evolvewithevelyn - Inner Child Series - Ep. 57 1:00:29

1+ y ago1:00:29

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TW: suicide (time stamp 5:10-5:40), eating disorders (time stamp 14:55-16:00), trauma/childhood trauma, general talk of childhood neglect/abuse Welcome back to Inner Child December! For the month of December, we will have new episodes every Friday with a new guest each week! We will tackle everything from relationships to forgiveness, to dance and …

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Holding Space for our Inner Child to Rest with @bewellsis_podcast - Inner Child Series - Ep. 56 55:34

1+ y ago55:34

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TW: cultural trauma (9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, national traumas) - time stamp: 14:40-30:10, school shootings (specifically addressing lockdowns & Columbine) - time stamp: 21:00-30:10 , relatively graphic school shooting description from 28:30- 30:10, burnout, childhood trauma, childhood abuse, brief mention of suicide/self-harm (time stamp: …

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Dance It Out: How Dance Movement Therapy Can Free Our Inner Child with Chelsea of @healing.embodied - Inner Child Series - Ep. 55 1:04:04

1+ y ago1:04:04

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TW: childhood trauma + eating disorders Welcome to Inner Child December! For the month of December, we will have new episodes every Friday with a new guest each week! We will tackle everything from relationships to forgiveness, to dance and play! I hope these episodes mean as much to me as they do to you. They’ve been such a joy to record, and it’s…

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Relationships & Your Inner Child: Conflict, Healthy Coping, and Attachment, Oh My! with @jordandann - Inner Child Series - Ep. 54 1:02:41

1+ y ago1:02:41

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Content Warning: we chat about trauma + triggers in the context of relationships + conflict Welcome to Inner Child December! For the month of December, we will have new episodes every Friday with a new guest each week! We will tackle everything from relationships to forgiveness, to dance and play! I hope these episodes mean as much to me as they do…

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Intersectional Sustainability + Eco-Friendly Halloween Tips with @sustainablebrowngirl - Ep. 53 55:55

1+ y ago55:55

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This week we have Ariel (she/her) of @sustainablebrowngirl on the podcast to talk sustainability and specifically how approaching sustainability with grace and nuance, whilst holding space for intersectionality is vital to the longevity of sustainable practices! We also go into some tips for a sustainable Halloween!! The Sustainable Brown Girl page…

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YoungLife Survivors: How @metooyounglife is Addressing the Abuse Within the YL Ministry - Ep. 52 1:27:46

1+ y ago1:27:46

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TW: SA, purity culture, sexual harassment, religious trauma, homophobia, anxiety This week we have Erin (she/her) of @metooyounglife on the podcast to talk about the abuse that has run rampant within the YoungLife ministry. We also talk about reporting and abuse in general, how society ignores survivors, and how the church’s systemic sexism and pur…

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Astro & Creativity with VANESSA MONTGOMERY 1:12:54

1+ y ago1:12:54

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In this episode, we invite Vanessa Montgomery on the show to talk about astrology and creativity. Vanessa is author of Star Power, Cosmic Power, and Astro Power, as well as the resident astrologer for Glamour Magazine. Together, we explore how different houses and planets relate to creativity. We also talk about gendering (or not) the planets and "…

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Death Anxiety + Social Anxiety with Bailey of @anxiety.positive - Ep. 51 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

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TW: death in general, anxiety in general, death anxiety, death of pets, pet OCD, cancer, social anxiety This week on Mindful Minds, we have Bailey (she/her) of @anxiety.positive to chat about social + death anxiety! We felt that these two subsets of anxiety aren’t often talked about enough despite the fact that so many suffer from them! Especially …

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Why Latina Representation Matters + Equity & Privilege with @latinaswithmasters - Ep. 50 1:09:55

2y ago1:09:55

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CW: we do chat briefly about micro aggressions, but this episode does not cover graphic depictions of racism. It approaches racism from a more educational lens This week on Mindful Minds, for our 50th episode, *woo woo!!,* we have Christina Rodriguez (she/her/ella) of @latinaswithmasters . Christina is the founder of the online community and podcas…

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Astrology + Human Design with KELSEY ROSE TORTORICE 1:35:49

2y ago1:35:49

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We are thrilled to welcome astrologer, artist, and teacher Kelsey Rose Tortorice to the podcast to discuss human design. Human design draws from several distinct traditions of knowledge, including astrology, the Qabalah, the chakra system, and the I’Ching. The result? A system that offers eerily concrete information on your natural tendencies, patt…

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Deconstruction Journey Part 2 + Tik Tok Q&A with @mannibobanni - Ep. 49 1:41:25

2y ago1:41:25

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TW: deconstruction, religious shame/trauma, sexual assault, sexual misconduct done by pastors, homophobia/racism/ableism/misogyny inflicted by the church, eating disorders + fasting + fatphobia, brief talk about cults This week we have my older sister, Manni (she/her), on the podcast to chat about our deconstruction and shared upbringing. We talk a…

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Poly Misconceptions + Decolonizing Polyamory with @marjanilane - Ep. 48 1:15:14

2y ago1:15:14

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TW: Domestic violence & abuse (time stamp: 40:30- 44:00), ableism & fatphobia (briefly talked about), harmful racial/body type fetishization, decolonization/racism/violence against Black bodies/queerphobia against BIPOC/slavery/sexual assault & rape against Black people/stealing Indigenous & Black spiritual practices(after 44:20), suicide & gun vio…

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