Life is jazz: unexpected poems for those who think they don't like poetry. Sometimes you'll hear the poetry of music, theater, story. Unexpected guests in unexpected times. Always original! Often premieres. Your host: Magdalena Gómez, Poet Laureate of Springfield, MA
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Nopal Kweenz is a podcast that challenges traditional therapy spaces and centers voices from the Latin@, Latinx community, and beyond. Your co-hosts La Estrella and La Sirena, a chingona mental health clinician and a chingona first-gen financial inclusion marketer, create space for unpacking mental health and wellness issues one episode at a time.
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Listen and discover as the host, Bob Ohms, unravels his inner turmoil with the concept of "Normal". As a self proclaimed adversary of normal, Bob will come to terms with life's realities and talk to guest about their versions of normal.
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1 - Sukkerfry - Diego Quintero - Mafia records 2 - Say goodnight to the Bad guy - Avrosse - Original mix 3 - Are your kisses dynamite - Ahmet Sendil - Avrosse Remix 4 - Sneaky sounds - Da Fresh - Original mix 5 - Freak La Technique - Jc Project - Jatay Remix 6 - F**k off - Formatique - Manchester Underground Music 7 - Sirena - Mehmoosh - Original mix 8 - Belo Horizonti - Phunk investigation - Ahmet Sendil Remix 9 - Fat Back Beat - Hugo Rizzo - Timmy Tommy Remix 10 - Stronger - Droplex - Take ...
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Musician, composer, luthier, music professor and podcaster.
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Meditation
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Mighty and many are those who want peace.
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Season 3 Episode 4: Brave Conversations- Suicide in the Latinx Community
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The Nopal Kweenz are joined by guest Dr. Jaime Raygoza of Finding The Unicorn in You Podcast to serve up real conversations about mental health, bravely going into a topic that can be difficult to talk about in the Latinx Community- suicide. Join us for an enriching and healing conversation gente!By Nopal Kweenz
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Season 3 Episode 3: Neurodiversity in the Latinx Community
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The Nopal Kweenz explore what it means to be neurodiverse from a Latinx perspective and how to support our comunidad in getting the support and help they need to thrive with neurodiversity. Ps the vibes were fire, the audio not so much. Gracias for your grace!By Nopal Kweenz
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Season 3 Episode 2: The Duality of Mother Work in Latinx Communities
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In this episode the Nopal Kweenz explore Mother Work- the process of healing through mother wounds and honoring the duality of this journey.By Nopal Kweenz
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Jazz Ready. E. 229. S.3 Living Jazz Legend, Baomi Butts
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This is an extended legacy episode with a bonus track of Baomi Butts, who has toured with Dizzy Gillespie and Harry Belafonte, sharing about her life in music. Royal Hartigan on Percussion.
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Season 3 Episode 1 First-Gen Professionals
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Nopal Kweenz are back for another season and ready to get into it! Join your co-hosts La Estrella and La Sirena as they talk with guest Gloria De Leon, founder of Cualtura, a space created to identify and overcome workplace barriers presented to many First Generation Professionals. Listen in as they unpack navigating work spaces as a first-generati…
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Nopal Kweenz wrap up season 2 in true fashion- real, unapologetic conversations from the Latinx perspective. In this episode La Estrella and La Sirena discuss recent events that are having an impact on our community and beyond such as the recent abortion ban and how we are coping through that experience, and the recent string of mass shootings. La …
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Jazz Ready. Episode 228. S3. World Premiere of EP "Song for the Ocean" (& another beautiful surprise) TapRoots and Matthew King
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TapRoots will make you want to dance, be grateful and share the love! This premiere is special for Jazz Ready listeners!
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Jazz Ready. Episode 227. S3 Writer, Richard Wayne Horton. A Short Story: A Hand Outstretched.
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Richard W. Horton lives in Springfield, MA.
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Season 2 Episode 9: No Pressure- Unpacking the Daughter of Immigrant Experience
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Take a trip around the world with the Nopal Kweenz in this episode. We talk with Nancy Diaz, of Global Citizen Therapy, a Latina therapist based out of Australia,. We unpack the experiences of daughter of immigrants, the pressures of parent-pleasing, creating our own paths while honoring family roots, and more! Stick around at the end as we also ex…
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Season 2 Episode 8- Coming ”Out of” COVID
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In this episode Nopal Kweenz get real about their experiences coming out of COVID. La Sirena talks about her experiences as a clinician working in crisis services during the pandemic and struggling through vicarious trauma symptoms. La Estrella shares her experiences with pandemic job loss and finding work again. This episode also explores how our …
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Season 2 Episode 7: This One’s for the Mujeres- Women’s History Month Nopal Kweenz Edition
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Join your co-hosts La Sirena and La Estrella in an extended conversation about the experiences of being a mujer. Mujeres are amazing, facing double standards, gender roles, patriarchy, etc. and still making moves for a better future! In this episode we get real about what it's like to live in world that always has something to say about what women …
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Jazz Ready. Episode 226. S3. Nejma Nefertiti, Hip-Hop Queen. Jayne Wayne The Villain!
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Nejma Nefertiti brings on the fullness of her power, pure and raw truth. Be ready to feel and be inspired.
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Season 2 Episode 6: First-Gen Parents and Mental Health
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Join us for part II of First-Gen February as we explore the world of first-gen parents, whose padres immigrated to the US and are the first to raise their children in a country different than their own. We get into the duality of first-gen parenting and unpack the mental health aspects of this journey; we get into what it means to actively break ge…
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Season 2 Episode 5: First-Generation College Students and Mental Health
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It's First-Gen February! Tune into part I of a two-part series this month highlighting the experiences of first-generation gente. In this episode, La Sirena, La Estrella and returning guest Rafa Morales-Ordaz, a college advisor who works with first-gen students, discuss the experiences of first-generation students as they navigate college for the f…
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Season 2 Episode 4: Unpacking ”Encanto”- Generational Trauma and Healing in the Latinx Community
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Join Nopal Kweenz as we dive deep into our favorite movie Encanto to unpack everything it brought up for so many of us. The impact of historical/colonial trauma, the vicious cycle of trauma responses, how generational trauma gets passed down, and how we can heal our familias. [**Encanto Movie Spoilers in this episode]…
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In this episode, we tackle how the beginning of a new year always feels like a fresh start to do things differently, and realize that we have the power to do so! Join us as we talk with Michael Lemus @arisewithlemus Life Coach, Strategic Brand Consultant, and Speaker. Michael is a Latino whose mission is to help others find their voice, reclaim the…
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Jazz Ready. Episode 225. S.3 Lloyd Schwartz, Poet Laureate of Somerville, MA
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Award winning poet and scholar, Lloyd Schwartz, shares a reading of his original work. He is an Academy of American Poets, Poets Laureate Fellow.
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Anger is Normal with Dr. Lisa Pescara-Kovach
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In this episode we will hear from Dr. Lisa Pescara-Kovach. Dr. Lisa Pescara-Kovach is a professor of educational psychology at The University of Toledo where she also serves as the Director of the Center for Education in Mass Violence and Suicide and Chair of the Mass Violence Collaborative. Lisa has her B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Experimental Psy…
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Season 2 Episode 2: Generational Wealth and Mental Health
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Welcome to the re-launch of season 2! In this episode Nopal Kweenz get real about money and mental health. Join us as we talk with Luzy D. King, found of Viva La Budget and Finance. She is a Latina whose mission is to help Latinx folks break through beliefs that limit us in our journey to financial success. Also joining us is the fabulous new co-ho…
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Jazz Ready. Episode 224. S3. Brian Sonia-Wallace. Poet, Activist, Author, Organizer. "The Poetry of Strangers"
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Join us as we learn of a remarkable life!
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Regreso al Estudio KQBH. Podcast en vivo!
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Nov 18, 2021 Chuy no llegó porque salió un caso COVID cercano a él. Saludos! CésarBy César Castro
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In this episode we will hear from Health and Life Coach Julie McCourt. Julie will inspire us to return to the basics of real food, water, sleep, movement, prayer, and good relationships. https://www.instagram.com/juliemccourtcoach/ https://www.facebook.com/Julie-McCourt-Health-and-Life-Coach-100363505761043 https://thisisyournormal.com/ https://gre…
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4 de Nov 2021By César Castro
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Jazz Ready. Episode 223. S3. Award Winning Poet, Dancer, Diviner, Monica Mody.
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Sit in a cozy chair, put on headphones (if you have them) and take the journey,
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Jazz Ready Episode 222. S3. Lyrical Faith. Award Winning Poet. Activist. Educator. Bronx in the House!!
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From the Bronx to Harlem and around the world - a poet who works to make the world better for us all.
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21 Oct 2021By César Castro
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Les debo el texto… Escuchen y disfruten! 15 Julio 2021By César Castro
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Episode 221. S3. Media Illiteracy. A shoutout to TYPEHOUSE Literary Magazine and a Little Birthday Something.
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La Sirena Magdalena just lets it flow. One take. One breath.
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7 Oct 2021By César Castro
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23 Sept 2021By César Castro
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Jazz Ready Episode 220. S3. Writer and Boat Builder, George Goodwin, Reads His Latest Work: "Solace"
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Maine Elder and Scholar in the House!
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Saludos! 9 de sept 2021By César Castro
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Poco a Poco Regresando a estar juntos
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Saludos! 9 sept 2021By César Castro
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6th Sense Normalcy with Sirena La Point
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In this episode we will hear from Medium Sirena La Point. As a Medium, Clairvoyant and Empath, she has been reconnecting people to their departed loved ones and offering spiritual guidance since 2013. As you will soon find out, Sirena has a great enthusiasm for life and the afterlife. https://www.facebook.com/MediumSirenaLaPoint https://thisisyourn…
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Jazz Ready. 219. S3. Voces Del Silencio - Festina Lente - Colombia, ¡Presente!
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Episodio en español. No se lo pierdan y compartan el link! Hip-Hop de sonido muy original.
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26 agosto 2021By César Castro
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Saludos! Agost0 26, 2021By César Castro
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Jazz Ready Episode 218. Season 3. Phil Fried. Composer. Educator. Collaborator. His Motto: "No sonic prejudice."
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Some staycation beauty!
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Season 2 Episode 1: NUEVO LOOK PERO SAME KWEENZ
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Nopal Kweenz started as an Idea in a parking lot three years ago. We had no idea that we would still be here in the community three years later with all of you! We are excited to enter a new season and invite y'all to check out this episode to learn more about what we are doing and where Nopal Kweenz is headed. We have so many sueñitos for this pod…
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Sleeping Back To Normal with Dr. Michael Neeb
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In this episode we will hear from Dr. Michael Neeb. Dr. Michael J. Neeb is the former Regional Director of Sleep Services for Mercy Health in Northwest Ohio, and former adjunct professor of Sleep Technology at Mercy College of Northwest Ohio. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Delaware, and completed his internship …
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Jazz Ready. Episode 217. S3. Jean Saunders Duling. Poet. Visual Artist. Educator.
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Jean visits us from Maine, where she lives with her family.
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Jazz Ready. Episodio 216. S.3 Boda en el Bosque
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Dedicado a E y A y todos los abecedarios del mundo.
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Jazz Ready. Episode 215. S3. Genesis Fermin. Singer. Songwriter. Musician. New Album. (I encourage listening while spinning in a chair - joy will be yours!)
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Genesis Fermin shares an intimate moment and a cut from their new album that will lift your heart!
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Hola, listeners! We know it has been a while since we dropped an episode. You all know this past year has been rough AF, but we made it...barley Nopal Kweenz is bringing you this episode to celebrate the end of a season. Join us for an hour-long special dedicated to La Rosa. In this episode, we dive into friendships, growth, and life transitions. W…
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Normalcy For Me, Is Not Routine with Jason Mercurio
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In this episode we will hear from Jason Mercurio, Life Coach, Personal Trainer, and Founder of Red Line Circuit Training. Jason’s Mission is to support your well being through nutritional guidance, training, emotional support and rest and recovery. He strives to deliver the best service that will support and spread health and wellness throughout hi…
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Jazz Ready. Episode 214. S.3: Rashaud Colbert. Athlete. Scholar. Attending to Mental Health in Sports.
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A recent graduate of Clarke University, Rashaud helps us close out Mental Health Awareness Month, with some wise advice.
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Jazz Ready. Episode 213. S.3. For Palestine, with Love. A Poem by La Sirena Magdalena. "The Occupation of Bread" Soundscapes by La Sirena.
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I dedicate this episode the the people of Palestine and all who walk in solidarity beside them.
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Jazz Ready. Episode 212. Doctora Xingona, aka Diana Alvarez, Singer. Songwriter. New Album, New Song: "Relentless Humanity" from "Ser Artista"
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Diana is also a Sound Designer; Filmmaker and Educator.
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