Best Josie Rodriguez Bouchier Podcasts (2024)

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Veronica Agard: Love as Intergenerational Wealth and Legacy Building (Part 2) 1:00:21

4M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

This is the second part to the conversation with Veronica Agard, also known as Ifáṣadùn Fásanmí (she/her). This episode is a deeper dive into our responsibility of breaking cycles and starting new cycles for the next generation. This includes living our truths, holding intergenerational compassion, honoring people while they are alive, document…

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Candice Rose Valenzuela: Trauma Informed Solidarity and Vicarious Trauma (Part 2) 1:05:38

5M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

This is the second part of a 2 episode conversation with Candice (they/them), a Black and Indigenous queer human that is living and working at the crossroads of education, justice and community healing. Candice strives to be an ally to the Palestinian people, expanding on the concept of vicarious trauma in response to the ongoing genocide happening…

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10 Tools to De-stress and Calm Your Body 39:40

5M ago39:40

39:40

It can be hard to navigate our regular lives and trying to conceive while simultaneously experiencing collective grief and trauma. Bringing your body into “rest and relax” mode is key to conceiving successfully and coping with stress. This is why we're bringing back this episode packed with quick tips for calming your nervous system and clearing st…

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Veronica Agard: Preparing for the Next Generations of Ancestors (Part 1) 56:44

6M ago56:44

56:44

Veronica Agard, also known as Ifáṣadùn Fásanmí (she/her) is a poet, writer, abọ̀rìṣà, community educator, connector, and founder of Ancestors in Training™. In today's episode, Veronica discusses her journey with finding her spirituality and its connection with ancestor work. Josie and Veronica also touch upon intergenerational healing, storytel…

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Candice Valenzuela: Decolonizing Performative Wellness While Healing Alongside Our Fertility Journey (Part 1) 59:24

6M ago59:24

59:24

Candice (they/she) is a Black and Indigenous queer human that is living and working at the crossroads of education, justice and community healing. In this first part of a 2 episode conversation, Candice and Josie discuss performative wellness and what healing and wellness really are in the context of oppressive systems. Candice also gives a glimpse…

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Dr. Jeevan Singh: Somatic Womb Work and the Connection with Grief, Love, and Pleasure 54:18

7M ago54:18

54:18

Jeevan Singh (she/they) is a queer, Punjabi-Ecuadorian-Puerto Rican mother, poet, doctor of traditional East Asian medicine and mindfulness based somatic practitioner. In today's conversation, Jeevan and Josie discuss getting in touch with your soma in the context of resolving trauma, as well as exploring grief. Jeevan also talks about challenges a…

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Oumou Sylla: How Boundaries Affect Our Wellbeing, and The Benefits of Pleasure and Play for our Bodyminds 57:08

7M ago57:08

57:08

Oumou (she/they) is a Black, queer multi-hyphenate therapist, speaker, writer, facilitator, coach, and more. Today's conversation explores all things boundaries, where Oumou shares two definitions for boundaries, as well as some examples of ways to express boundaries, and the difference between boundaries, requests, and bids for care. This episode …

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Dr. Zoë Julian: Protection and Self-Advocacy In Healthcare Settings For Queer, Trans, or Non-Binary People of the Global Majority 56:36

8M ago56:36

56:36

This episode opens with Josie speaking about a recent invalidating and frustrating experience at a doctor’s visit, which prompted this re-run of the conversation with Dr. Zoë Julian (they/them), a Black and queer educator and obstetrician-gynecologist. Zoë and Josie discuss ways for queer, trans, and non-binary People of the Global Majority to find…

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Creating A Fertile Environment In Your Body By Supporting Your Earth and Wood Elements 32:38

8M ago32:38

32:38

Today we’re bringing back this short and sweet episode from the early days of the Intersectional Fertility Podcast to give some tips and practices for increasing fertility for those with disharmonies or reproductive challenges. This episode is an introduction to the Whole Self Fertility Method™ and covers the elements of Earth and Wood. You will le…

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Sallay Kallon: The Connection Between Western Science and Holistic Healing 58:41

9M ago58:41

58:41

Sallay (she/her) is a full spectrum doula with a background in immunology research. In today's episode, she'll give insight gained from joining Fertile and discuss how science backs up concepts in Chinese medicine and Indigenous traditions. Josie and Sallay will go over topics like how mind, body, and spirit come together, birth order and Kidney es…

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Michelle Castor: Supporting Folks in Transitional Portals 1:10:38

9M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

Michelle (she/they) is a mixed, brown, queer and non-binary portal doula, specializing in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, grief, and transformation. Today Michelle joins Josie to give insight to what portals are, and their experience and insight gained from joining Fertile. This episode touches upon finding your own way to absorb information such…

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whitney williams-Black: Preparing for The Premester in Fertile 1:10:38

10M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

whit (they/she) is a Black, queer, full spectrum doula who is beginning the trying to conceive journey with her partner. In today's episode, whit gives their takeaways and insight gained from joining Fertile earlier this year. In today's episode, Josie and whit go into paying attention to your body's cycle, the impact of noticing your elemental def…

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Anjie Cho: Mindfully Inviting Movement Into Our Spaces Using Feng Shui 1:07:28

10M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Anjie (she/her) is an Asian American feng shui educator, architect, and author of the newly released book Mindful Homes. Today's episode is an introduction to feng shui, including ways to improve your space and how it applies to a fertility journey. You'll learn why to be mindful of your bed, stove, and desk, how to intentionally use items and colo…

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Berenice Dimas: Connecting with Plant Medicine 1:03:13

10M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Berenice (she/they/ella) is a queer herbalist, educator, founder of Hood Herbalism, and soon to be midwife. Today's conversation focuses on plants, including building a relationship with plants, healing on your own terms, making offerings to plants, and how plants connect with queer fertility. Follow Berenice on Instagram. Visit her website, and Ho…

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Sabia Wade: Why We All Need Liberation 1:01:21

11M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Sabia (she/they) is a Black, queer doula, CEO, educator, and the author of Birthing Liberation. Josie and Sabia discuss all things liberation, including how even people with privilege need liberation. This episode covers things like feeling emotions in the body in order to take action, unpacking shame, and how trauma affects everyone differently. S…

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Jai: Incorporating a Pleasure Practice into your Fertility Journey 1:00:30

11M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Jai (she/they) is a full spectrum doula who centers birth, abortion, sex, and wellness. Today Josie and Jai discuss how to expand our thinking and build an intentional pleasure practice. This episode covers exploring our senses, a discussion about rope practice, defining pleasure for ourselves, and explores the question: can we access creative powe…

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Montse Olmos: How Water and Fire Affect our Health and Fertility 59:28

12M ago59:28

59:28

Montse (she/her/ella) is a proud Nahuatl and Totonaca full spectrum doula, herbalist, and educator who teaches Indigenous Mexican healing knowledge and traditions. This conversation touches upon how elements of life affect our fertility, specifically the interaction between Water and Fire. Montse also shares about traditional nourishment, going bac…

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Sara Ceiba Flores: A Radically Expansive Approach to Queer and Trans Family Building 1:03:18

1y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Today we're bringing back this highly enjoyed episode featuring Sara Ceiba Flores. Sara is a queer, multi-gendered, Two-Spirit human, Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Nurse Practitioner. They have an immense amount of experience in the world of birth, learning from multiple sources and from experience. In this episode, Sara and Josie …

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Anna Balagtas: Navigating Queer Family Planning with Intention 48:31

1y ago48:31

48:31

Anna (she/they) is a queer, Pinay radical birthworker and founder of Pocket Doula. In this episode, we revisit Anna and Josie's conversation which touches upon the complexity of queer family planning, including Anna's reflections on her status, and how parents play a role in generational healing. Follow Anna on Instagram. Support them on Patreon Vi…

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Nourishing Your Body and Connecting with Your Whole Self: What To Expect from Joining Fertile with Jovan Sage and Meenadchi 57:34

1y ago57:34

57:34

Today we're bringing back this episode featuring Jovan Sage (she/they) and Meenadchi (she/her), two previous participants of Fertile who became certified in the Whole Self Fertility Method™. They speak about their personal and professional breakthroughs that came from their participation in Fertile, as well as thoughts and advice for those consider…

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Marea Goodman and Ray Rachlin: Expanding Family Building Resources for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents 45:42

1y ago45:42

45:42

Marea Goodman (she/her/they) and Ray Rachlin (she/they) are queer midwives and co-authors of the upcoming guide book: Baby Making for Everybody - Fertility and Family Building for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents. In today's conversation, the co-authors sit with Josie to discuss how the systems providing fertility care are not built for queer or solo parent…

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Hannah Jackson Matthews: Standing in the Gap for Transracial Adoptees 51:38

1y ago51:38

51:38

Hannah is an author, educator, and champion for transracial adoptees. Today's conversation touches upon how transracial adoptees can navigate their racial identity, how adoptive parents can be aware of racial stress and that may impact the way they parent their kids, and more. 30 Day Self-Guided Online Course for Adoptive Parents Reflective E-Workb…

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Pãnquetzani: Womb Healing is Ancestral Healing 1:02:32

1y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Pãnquetzani (she/her) is a Mexican and Mesoamerican traditional healer who shares how she carries on the healing knowledge and traditions of her ancestors. Today's episode will explore how womb health impacts internal organs, why womb healing is especially important when you have had a hysterectomy, and how fertility is connected to our resources a…

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Josie and Melissa: Building a Queer Blended Family 1:07:40

1y ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Today's special Valentine's Day episode features Josie and their spouse Melissa (she/they) as they reflect on the experience of building their queer blended family and give advice for folks who may be in a similar situation. Josie offers the experience of someone who was divorced with two young children and newly out as queer when they met Melissa,…

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Tejal Patel: Decolonizing Yoga 48:40

1+ y ago48:40

48:40

Tejal (she/they) is a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, and podcaster, joining Josie on the podcast today for a discussion about intersectional yoga. This episode touches upon yoga as a lifestyle, how people can practice yoga on their fertility journey without culturally appropriating, and the evolution of the relationship betw…

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Lauren and Tirzah's Conception Journey 1:13:50

1+ y ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Lauren and Tirzah are an interracial, queer married couple who tell their conception story in this episode. They discuss with Josie how they navigated the ups and downs leading up to the current moment where they are pregnant, as well as the importance of advocating for your partner in medical settings, and how they navigated hardships that come wi…

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Meenadchi: Every Day is a New Year 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

41:15

We're bringing back our New Year's episode with facilitator and somatic practitioner Meenadchi (she/her). This conversation between friends touches upon New Year's rituals to welcome abundance, tender feelings the new year may bring, as well as non-violent communication and family constellation therapy. Visit Meenadchi's Website and follow her on I…

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#WholeSelf2022: How Do You Connect With Your Essence? 56:13

1+ y ago56:13

56:13

Our final episode of the year is a compilation of our guests' response to the question; "Do you have any practices or rituals in place that allow you to connect with your Essence and Whole Self?" Enjoy a diverse group of answers from guests featured this year on the podcast. We'd love to hear about your practices, share yours on Instagram with the …

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Nicola Salmon: You Can Be Fat and Fertile 47:16

1+ y ago47:16

47:16

Nicola (she/her) is a fat positive fertility coach and author of the book Fat and Fertile. In today's conversation, Nicola and Josie touch upon how body size does not dictate health or fertility, how fat folks can advocate for themselves in medical settings and practice self care, as well as unlearning the harm caused by diet culture and fatphobic …

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Atava Garcia Swiecicki: Curanderismo and Reconnecting with Ancestral Healing Practices 1:04:57

1+ y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Josie talks with Atava Garcia Swiecicki (she/her/ella), an herbalist, curandera, teacher, and author of The Curanderx Toolkit. Josie and Atava discuss reconnecting with ancestral healing and medicinal practices passed through a lineage of teachers. This episode touches upon some specific practices of Indigenous Mexican Curanderismo such as limpias,…

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Gabby Rivera: Navigating the Fertility Journey as a Solo Queer Parent 49:43

1+ y ago49:43

49:43

Today we're revisiting the top downloaded episode of The Intersectional Fertility Podcast, Josie's conversation with Gabby Rivera, a queer Puerto Rican author, comic creator, and host of the podcast Joy Uprising. Gabby discusses the challenges and joys of her solo queer babymaking journey, alongside learning about how cannabis, weight, and stress c…

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Dehga and Sabrina: Reclaiming Indigenous Birth Knowledge 1:01:07

1+ y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Dehga and Sabrina are co-founders of the Northern Birthwork Collective. Today's conversation centers the experience of Indigenous people and reproductive healthcare, specifically Indigenous people of the Northwest Territories of Canada. The discussion acknowledges the damage colonization has caused in healthcare, and the need for building a network…

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Raven Rose: Womb Wellness and Cyclical Living 52:26

1+ y ago52:26

52:26

Herbalist and medicine woman Raven (she/her) joins Josie today to discuss the physical, emotional, and spiritual work behind a womb healing journey. This conversation touches on healing modalities such as using plants, herbs, kambo ceremonies, astrology, tarot, ancestral work, and more. Check out Raven's website. Follow her on Instagram and subscri…

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Kristin Liam Kali: Community Support in Queer and Trans Conception 1:05:00

1+ y ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Liam (they/them) is a midwife whose mission is to support and serve underrepresented and marginalized folks on their conception, pregnancy, and parenting journey. Queer, trans, non-binary, people of the Global Majority, single, and poly parents are uplifted in this conversation. In this episode you will find the importance of inclusive information,…

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What Can You Expect From Joining Fertile? with Jovan Sage and Meenadchi 57:18

1+ y ago57:18

57:18

Jovan Sage (she/they) and Meenadchi (she/her) are two previous participants of Fertile, and certified in the Whole Self Fertility Method™. Today, they join Josie to describe their experiences in the program and give insight for listeners considering joining the upcoming cohort. Jovan's Website and Instagram. Meenadchi's Website and Instagram. Find …

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Malori Holloman: Decolonizing Wellness and Healing Practices 54:08

1+ y ago54:08

54:08

Malori (they/she) is a Black, queer, and non-binary person currently in pursuit of their doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. In today's episode, Malori discusses her experiences as a Person of the Global Majority in an Americanized institution of learning these wellness and healing practices. This conversation encompasses self advocacy, …

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Dr. Zoë Julian: Self-Advocacy in Western Medicine as a Queer, Trans, or Non-Binary Person of the Global Majority 49:18

1+ y ago49:18

49:18

Zoë Julian (they/them) is a Black and queer educator and obstetrician-gynecologist. In today's conversation, Zoë and Josie discuss ways for queer, trans, and non-binary People of the Global Majority to find medical care that fully supports them on their fertility journey, and how healthcare providers and community workers can protect and support th…

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Khye Tyson: The Burnout Cycle 54:50

2y ago54:50

54:50

Khye (they/them) is a sacred transition guide and founder of Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center. In today's conversation with Josie, they discuss the sacred nature of birth, and how to be aware of and handle burnout cycles during transitional periods of life such as trying to conceive, carrying a pregnancy, becoming a caretaker or parent, building…

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Zena Sharman: Trans and Queer Healthcare Justice 1:00:43

2y ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Author, Speaker, and Queer and Trans advocate, Zena (she/her) joins Josie on the podcast today to discuss justice for all and transforming the healthcare system. Zena also talks about her experience coparenting alongside three queer parents, making one family, and deconstructing the unsupportive narrative that is the heteronormative nuclear family.…

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Shayda Kafai: Disability Justice and Liberation 54:17

2y ago54:17

54:17

Educator and Disability Justice Advocate Shayda (she/her) joins Josie today to discuss issues related to justice and liberation of our bodyminds, including the intersection of Disability Justice and Reproductive Justice. This episode touches upon accessibility, sustainability, and advocating for our needs for all. Follow Shayda on Instagram and che…

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Gabrielle Griffith: Could Cannabis Be Used During Your Fertility Journey? 42:01

2y ago42:01

42:01

Gabrielle Griffith (they/he/she), is a doula and cannabis advocate. In this conversation, Gab and Josie discuss the importance of educating yourself on cannabis use, as every person's endocannabinoid system works differently. This episode also touches upon the possible uses of cannabis for the fertility journey. Follow Gab on Instagram & Twitter. H…

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Dominique and Ariel Wilson: Normalizing Black Queer Love 44:09

2y ago44:09

44:09

Dominique and Ariel Wilson are a Black queer couple who use social media to create representation and destigmatize Black queer love. They are currently trying to conceive their first child, and discuss their journey on today's episode. Dominique and Ariel both use she/her pronouns. Find Dom and Ariel on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The Word Que…

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Brandi Andrews: Writing Your Own Narrative 41:40

2y ago41:40

41:40

Brandi (she/her) is an Afro Latina medical esthetician dedicated to creating spaces for people of the global majority in the beauty industry. Brandi shares her story of deciding to conceive and raise a child with her best friend, creating a new traditional family. Content Warning: This episode discusses threatened medical kidnapping and postpartum …

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We Are Nature, and Nature Is Us: The Whole Self Fertility Method™ 47:03

2y ago47:03

47:03

The basis of the Whole Self Fertility Method™ is that we are elemental beings, and that fertility is not our reproductive system only. It’s our endocrine system, our nervous system, our digestive system, and so much more. Today, we are rerunning an informative episode to unpack each element that composes Josie's Whole Self Fertility Method™. They d…

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Resham Mantri: The Importance of Death Work 59:48

2y ago59:48

59:48

Resham Mantri (she/they) is a first generation Indian American writer and death worker. In this episode, Josie and Resham discuss the importance of decolonizing death, the intersection of trying to conceive and the fragile nature of life, and divorce as reproductive loss. Resham also offers wisdom and comfort to those who have experienced loss on t…

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Dr. Sand Chang: Queer Body Liberation and Eating Disorder Recovery 51:32

2y ago51:32

51:32

Dr. Sand Chang (they/them) is a Chinese American, gender fluid and non-binary trauma informed psychologist. In today's conversation, Josie and Dr. Sand discuss the importance of body liberation specifically for trans health, and how diet culture can impact those who are trying to conceive. Content Warning: This episode discusses Eating Disorders. F…

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April Axé Charmaine: Connecting with our Bodies through Dance 44:57

2y ago44:57

44:57

Educator, choreographer, and artivist April Axé Charmaine (she/they) joins Josie to discuss the importance of body movement in helping us connect with our body, energy, and elements of nature. Learn how dance can release trauma from the body, improve posture, confidence, and more. Axé also gives tips on how to find the right dance space that aligns…

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Anna Balagtas: “Birthwork is an invitation for your whole self.” 45:07

2y ago45:07

45:07

Queer femme radical birthworker Anna (she/her) joins Josie on the podcast to talk about the complexity of queer family planning, the ways all of us can relate to birth, and her recent reckoning around her own relationship with having children. Anna’s way of being exudes care and warmth, and listeners will enjoy her fresh lens on birth and queer fam…

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Cindy Luquin: Womb Work as Shadow Work 40:22

2y ago40:22

40:22

Cindy Luquin (she/they) has a wealth of experience in transforming adversity into beauty through a passion for reproductive healthcare for all, rooted in justice and health. She and Josie discuss grief and fertility, the ways pleasure plays a role in healing, the beauty of consent, and the utter magic of breaking cycles of generational trauma throu…

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king yaa: Dancing For Our Own Pleasure 54:08

2y ago54:08

54:08

This conversation with king yaa (they/them/king!) is one long invitation into the heart of the topics of sex, pleasure, grief, and loss. king and Josie talk about pleasure as a means to connect with the self, pleasure’s role in activism, and how play is essential in the resistance to white supremacy. CW: medical trauma Connect with king on Instagra…

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