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In this episode, Jonathan is back and with some new high-tech toys. It's been a while and he has some explaining to do. The special guest for this episode is.....ME! lol, The focus today is understanding intersectionality and I take you on a journey through the intersections of Jose and Jonathan. We get a little personal but also have some fun along the way. If this is your first time checking out CHQ then welcome!  Find out what Jonathan uploads into his consciousness today! Let's get started.

In this episode, Jonathan has revisits a conversation around body image. We invited back Nicole and Wendy to help navigate this conversation. We released body image pt. 1 on our episode published august 24th. Make sure to check that one out to get the full fluid conversation. It’s not a new topic but it is something that has shown up recently as marketing relies on social media to continue to impact our self-esteem and body image perception. Our tribe members this episode get very vulnerable about their particular journeys and how we are all in the process of learning to love our selves wholeheartedly and accept our bodies as they are.  Find out what Jonathan uploads into his consciousness today! LEt's get started.

In this episode, we bring together a group of power women to have an open conversation around sisterhood. I recently have been navigating the waters of what it means to be a Latinx gay male in 2020 and how masculinity plays a role in my reality. On the flip side, an experience I will never go through is that of being a female and navigating sisterhood complexities. We open today's conversation by dissecting what sisterhood is and how it has shown up in our guests' lives. We hope you stay till the end to get our final aha moments. This group of sisters shines a light on both the good the bad and the ugly when it comes to other female tribe members.

In this episode, Jonathan has a conversation with the tribe about body image. We dive into topics like social pressure, our saboteur, which influences our perception of the right body. It’s not a new topic but it is something that has shown up recently as marketing relies on social media to continue to impact the confidence of many girls and boys. We have tribe members that have a passion for fitness, psychology, trauma and triggers, behavior analysis, and human resources. The purpose is to have an open discussion and exploration- and we are happy to have an extra seat for you. 

In this episode, Jonathan invites a small group of people to share their opinions about food and its effect on our human experience. How do other countries infuse food into their distinct cultures? In my pueblo, we cook to show love. How does food affect your human experience? What is your connection with food? Those are some of the hard-hitting questions we have for our guests today. We will explore what it means to sit at the table and share a meal as well as get a better understanding of how their relationship with food changes over time.

In this episode, Jonathan brings together a group of music lovers and have a conversation all about their experience with music. We talk about the first albums they bought and how they listen to music. Believe it or not, we all digest our music consumption very differently. Have you wondered why some songs trigger certain emotions? We have! Our guests will share anecdotes of their youth and impact music had on them.

In this episode, Jonathan brings together a politically involved bunch. We wanted to discuss their origin stories and asking them to reflect on the Trump administration. It's quite hard to believe but we are almost done surviving four years of trump. During our episode, I ask our guests about specific trump administration guidelines, divisions, and how they see that impact them. Pay close attention to the diverse group of people who share experiences that have allowed them to find importance in political, social, and civic awareness. We will talk about women’s rights, black lives matter, and children in cages and shine a light on the importance of advocacy.

In this episode, Jonathan takes a break, lets his hair down, and sits with his good Judies. His friend Alfred and Nancy stop by and hang out to spill some tea. These gaggles of people came into my life during the time we lived in Los Angeles - specifically Montebello. We introduce Alfred the non-binary queen of the ball and we also have nancy the sassy sales associate of a reputable clothing store. Trust me… by listening in and laughing with us you will get a better understanding behind the mind of Jonathan Storm. Going down memory lane allows one to reflect, see milestones, and celebrate change. Sometimes nostalgia is healthy and inspiring. You will find yourself laughing with us more than you’d expect.

In this episode Jonathan downloads the consciousness of his LGBTQ+ tribe members. We take advantage of pride month to show our sassy sides and discuss sexuality in America and the stigmas around it. We are all proud to have found ourselves but the journey was not easy. We will dive into our past experiences and explore systemic, cultural pressures put on us to distract from asking about sexuality. We travel to other parts of the world and understand how they are using the education system to break the stigma and finally discuss how toxic masculinity plays a part in gay and queer culture.

In this episode, Jonathan downloads the consciousness of Nancy, a native Angelino living in Est. LA who understands the struggles of a first-generation Mexican American. We will give you a glimpse into what it is like growing up Mexican and American. If its the politics you want it might not be the episode for you- but we suggest you listen in to our experiences and seek to understand why we choose are persistent in fighting for full integration.