Today Girl with the Big Blue Hair turns 1 year old! My how time flies. Since it is a special day I've decided to re-cap the past year and share with ya'll my most popular episodes and feedback. I also then just do what I do best and that is shoot the breeze, chit chat with myself, and go on tangents. I talk about aging, Pamela Anderson, my last year in Texas, burlesque, and my grandmother who recently passed. This episode is short & sweet. Enjoy! And againt thanks for a year of listening.

If you feel inclined, please take a moment to rate/review/answer Q & A/follow on IG. You can also send the podcast some bday monies via venmo @girlwiththebigbluehair.

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams on the mandolin.

The Fitness Myth Busters are back! Join me and my fellow personal trainer friend, Ashley (she/her), for another round of fitness & wellness myth busting. This time we are talking about the history of the "knees can't go over your toes" & "squatting is bad for you" myth, why deadlifting IS good for your back, and how workout routines like HIIT/Orangetheory/F45 isn't the superior workout routine that they tout to be. We can't wait to ruffle up some feathers and equip ya'll with a more workout & fitness knowledge. Enjoy and happy listening!

Please don't forget to rate, review, and answer the Spotify Q & A! Also, if you feel so inclined you can help sustain the podcast by donating just $1 or $5 via Venmo to @girlwiththebigblue hair.

To connect with Ashley you can follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/integrative_asana/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D

Ashley also has a Youtube Page you can subscribe to for Brash Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/@aduzich

I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Music by my man friend, Tyler Adams, rockin' the mandolin!

Get ready to shake your bon-bon and feel the heat with this weeks guest! The Crowned Jewel of Puerto Rico, Marie La'Pearl (she/her) is on and we have such a lively & engaging conversation. Marie shares with us how she got into burlesque and how she proudly & boldly embraces her Puerto Rican heritage in this art form. Marie also discusses her journey as she connects and explores her Taino roots which are serving as inspiration for a new act. Of course in typical Girl with the Big Blue Hair fashion, a discussion of spirituality/ex-evangelicalism/purity culture/religious upbringing arises and we both talk about how that has shaped us. We also talk about our love for Ricky Martin, Mark Anthony, and Garth Brooks. ¡viva la puerto rico!

To connect with Marie you can follow here on IG: https://www.instagram.com/marie_lapearl/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D and to find out about all their burlesque productions/acts/merch check out Marie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marielapearl?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

And please don't forget to follow me on IG @girlwiththebigbluehair , rate/review, share, or answer the Spotify Q & A! You can also help sustain the podcast by sending a donation via venmo to @girlwiththebigbluehair !

Intro music by my incredible manfriend, Tyler Adams, rockin' the mandolin!

*Trigger & Sensitive Content Warning: Sexual Assualt

Lydia Clendenin is back on the podcast and just like her previous episode this one is going to stir things up! Our previous epsiode together (True Love Didn't Wait I got Divorced Instead) has been one of my most listened to and reviewed episode so I knew I had to bring Lydia back. Not only are we talking about the affects of Purity Culture, but most importantly we are talking about what happens when one loses their innocence. Lydia for the first time is sharing how she survived sexual assualt as a young teen and how that changed the course of her life, what she learned from it, and how Purity Culture was involved. We also talk about the importance of comprehensive sex education, talking to kids about sex/consent/what is appropriate, and even as adults how sex can be used to assert control or manipulation in a relationship.

If you are someone you know is experiencing unhealthy relationship behavior please seek help. You can get help and/or find the help you need via the Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 or go to https://www.rainn.org/resources

Don't forget to rate, review and follow me on IG ( @girlwiththebigbluehair )! If you wanna help support the podcast then please consider donating via Venmo to @girlwiththebigbluehair .

Howdy Barbie! Wanna go for a ride? Well hop on in! You might have guessed it, today I'm talking about all things Barbie Movie for my solo episode. I talk about what I loved about the Barbie movie, the realness that is Ken singing "Push", my relationship with Barbie as a kid, and musings on parenting. I also talk about the latest show I'm wating, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and how it reminds me of my own "pretty summers". I also talk about I'm part Lana del Rey and part Barbie and the fun that comes from it. Enjoy!

If you haven't please take time to rate, review, or answer the cute lil Q & A below. If you wanna support more please considering making a lil donation via my venmo, @girlwiththebigbluehair . You can also follow me on IG @girlwiththebigbluehair.

No intro music this week as we couldn't link it to the track this week. Technology is weird.

We close out my PRIDE series with good friend and the individual responsible for my blue hair, Zeke (they/he)! Zeke is an incredible and gender affirming hairstylist based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Zeke and I discuss what gender affirming services are, what it means to be a gender affirming hairstylist, and what beauticians & barbers can do to make their spaces more safe for queer people. Zeke also shares with us their transition journey and what it was like growing up queer & trans in rural Appalachia. We also test how well we know our Gen Z lingo.

Free Hair Cut Club: https://www.dresscodeproject.com/gender-free-haircut-club

To connect with Zeke follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ezekiel.aveda/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

You can use the following link to book an appointment with them: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2jhWDIbWak2N9OBVLHDLF3ETa90cfpFPsr26DwU2HkVURVVCMlk0OUtJSko3MU1JOTdSSTlORlBNOSQlQCN0PWcu

You can support my podcast by following me on IG @girlwiththebigbluehair or by sending a donation via Venmo to @girlwiththebigbluehair . Your support means a lot and any donations go to help sustain the podcast. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast or answer the Q & A questions below!

My intro music is by my talented man friend Tyler Adams on the mandolin.

It's the third episode of my PRIDE series and today I hope you are ready to channel your inner gender chameleon as I have Lavender Lilac (they/them) on the podcast today! Lavender shares with us their gender identity journey and how they finally found their ultimate self expression. Lavender also talks about how drag and burlesque has helped them connect to themself and the differences between queer and cis-het performing spaces. We also talk about music, Juicy tracksuits, and love of big hair.

To connect, book, or support Lavender Lilac please check out their links here: https://beacons.ai/lavenderlilacburlesque/?

To Join the NYC Burlesque Discord go here: https://discord.gg/5g3UCnjunW

Don't forget to follow The Girl with the Big Blue Hair over on IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

You can also support my podcast by donating via Venmo @girlwiththebigbluehair or rating/reviewing on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts on.

My theme song is by my man friend Tyler Adams and he is rocking the mandolin!

Please excuse the technical difficulties and really give this powerful episode a listen! For the second episode of my PRIDE series I have my friend and peer Caroline Daniels (they/them) on the podcast. We have excellent coversation about gender identity, one's gender identity journey, the importance of queer communities & queer elders, and the hot topic that no one can stop talking about--PRONOUNS! Caroline is also an accomplished and beautiful aerial & circus arts teacher/performer so we also talk about creating safe and empowering spaces, why circus arts is a great way to express onesself, and what their favorite aerial apparatus is.

To connect with Caroline you can follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/flying_catastrophe/?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg%3D%3D

To see their portfolio and for booking info check out their site: https://flyingcatastrophe.godaddysites.com/

You can connect with me on IG at @girlwiththebigbluehair

My theme song is by my man friend Tyler Adams and he is rocking the mandolin!

Today kicks off my PRIDE series and my first guest is Xochii de la Noche (she/they)! Xochii is sharing her story of growing up queer in a Latin household and how she navigated that upbringing. She also talks about our good friend Purity Culture and the impact that had on her sexuality and the shame it brought upon her. They also talk about how performing has given them the outlet to express themselves freely and what drew them to flow arts, specifically the wand & silk fans. Xochii also discusses how producers, performers, and patrons can create a more inclusive environment for shows & entertainment.

To connect with Xochii you can follow them on:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/xochii_noche/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xochii_noche

Website: https://xochii.com/

If you are in the California area please go support Xochii in person by seeing them perform:

Free silk fan class for SWers + allies in LA on June 17th with local BIPOC grassroots org, Artists Revolt: https://artists-revolt.ticketleap.com/backyard-pizza-resource-party/

Performance in Long Beach on July 14th with local Latine musicians MariaChingona and Cello Azul for their monthly residency, CUMBIAFEST: https://l.oveit.com/events/embed?id=efdfce6fb9

Sliding scale silk fan class in Long Beach on June 28th with local Latine business Adelita's Revenge: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-silk-fan-flow-workshop-tickets-647797258037

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or sending me a donation via Venmo at girlwiththebigbluehair . Just put a microphone and a blue heart in the description.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin

This week I'm joined by Lydia Clendenin (she/her) and we talk about our divorces! While divorce isn't an easy thing to do and the best experience, we both share how our divorces gave us a sense of strength, courage, and helped us to find ourselves again. We also discuss how Purity Culture impacted our marriages, being the "perfect wife", motherhood, and grief.

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or sending me a donation via Venmo at girlwiththebigbluehair . Just put a microphone and a blue heart in the description. You can also show your support by giving me a little review or rating. Thanks!

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin