In this episode, host Lotus and guest Natalie, joined by friends, explore the theme of fear and its impact on personal growth, relationships, and cultural identity. Natalie shares her experiences with anxiety, community organizing in Chicago’s gothic scene, and navigating generational fear from her immigrant family. The conversation covers vulnerability, cultural expectations, and the importance of confronting fears to build resilience. They also discuss honoring ancestry, self-care rituals, and the challenges of maintaining community projects.Nathali Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longnuts.39?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Gothic page: https://www.instagram.com/chicagogothicscene?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Instagram for podcast: https://www.instagram.com/stopgettingintothecar_ws?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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