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- Fundamental Shift: Who's Issuing These Man Cards? - Masculinity in the Media
On this episode James explores masculinity through the lens of media. He examines the examples of manhood we see represented in society at large, both now and historically. He ends breaking down the patriarchal toxic model of "man up" with a hearty middle finger from guest hip hop artist and poet, Kyle Tran Myhre AKA Guante.
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Referenced in this Episode:
What's Good, Man Podcast?
Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma OluoRecommendation from James:
Guante's Art
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Music by '86 Aerostar | Logo by Bizri Creative Group22 min - When Purity Culture Kills At The Atlanta Spa Shootings
What feeds the consciousness of someone who becomes so hateful and fearful of his own sexual desire that he would turn against those whom he has been led to believe are the source of his sinful desires and temptation? How many more out there are subject to the same influences? In this episode we are taking a closer look at the doctrines and teachings that fed the consciousness of a murderer.
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We’re talking about the dangers of purity culture in light of the recent spa shootings in Atlanta. We will also examine some of the cultural biases in the United States that feed American notions about those of Asian heritage.
Content/Trigger Warnings:
Sexual Content
Gun Violence/Mass Shootings
Referenced in this episode:
National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum
Sex Workers Outreach Project
Freedom From Religion Foundation
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Music by '86 Aerostar | Logo by Bizri Creative Group21 min - For Women's History Month
Grace shares thoughts about Women's History Month and the recent Atlanta spa shootings.
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Music by '86 Aerostar3 min - The Quieted Mind: Return to the Breath
In our everyday lives, we spend so much of our waking hours running away from the present moment. We run around making ourselves busy, chasing whatever’s next. When we have a chance to stop this rushing and running, our thoughts are often consumed with fears about the future or regrets about the past.
The practice of conscious breathing is a way for us to stop running, quiet our minds for a moment, and fully inhabit the present moment with our body and mind. It can help bring us into a state of calm and ease, and leave us better equipped to face life’s circumstances as they arise rather than losing ourselves in constant worry about what *might* happen.
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This brief meditation episode is highly influenced by Mindfulness of Breathing by Brother Phap Dung of Plum Village. Listen to meditations by Brother Phap Dung and others on the Plum Village Mobile App, available on iOS and Android.
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Music by '86 Aerostar | Logo by Bizri Creative Group8 min - Mediocre Mystic - Mediocre Works In Mysterious Ways
"I'm at my best in a messy middle-of-the-road muddle," said Harold Wilson, 2x Prime Minister of England. In this introductory episode, Grace talks about all things messy, muddled, and mystic.
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Music by '86 Aerostar | Logo by Bizri Creative Group9 min - Introducing Mediocre Mystic!
Fundamental Shift is proud to present our latest offspring, Mediocre Mystic, starring our very own Grace!
In it, Grace invites us to reconsider both mediocrity and spirituality through storytelling and conversations that will carry us over a wide range of life experiences and practices to uncover the ways in which we can find beauty and significance in mystery and in the mundane.
Check it out and let us know what you think!
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On this episode James interviews Darren Calhoun. Darren shares his story out of toxic masculinity and the shift to becoming a good man. James reveals your responses to our survey on your idea of the ultimate man.
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Referenced in this Episode:What's Good, Man?
Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma OluoRecommendation from Darren:
Good Men Project
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- Quieted Mind: Perfect Is An Illusion
This week on Fundamental Shift, we’re featuring a dharma talk from The Quieted Mind. If you are able, find a quiet, meditative space to sit and listen.
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Music by '86 Aerostar | Logo by Bizri Creative Group7 min - Fundamental Shift: A Mormon, A Couple Catholics, and A Couple Exvangelicals Walk Into A...Discussion About Purity Culture
On this episode we're sharing some of your stories and ours about purity culture. Grace interviews three special guests who share their stories of growing up with purity culture in the Catholic and Mormon faith traditions. Grace and James share their stories of growing up with purity culture in evangelicalism. All of us share our shift of deconstruction out of that mindset, and reconstruction into relationships built on love and respect, rather than fear and control.
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Content Trigger Warnings:Sexual Content
Religious Trauma
Referenced in this Episode:Axios on HBO
True Love Waits
Choose The RightRecommendations from Grace & James:
Soul Force
Protect Every Child
Artist Spotlight:Listen to God's Wingman
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About Mediocre Mystic
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Hey Y'all! Grace here. If you, like me, have survived fundamentalism, I welcome you to this wholly irreverent space. A sanctuary of sorts for those of us who have broken free from all kinds of…
toxic, high-demand groups.
Often in the process of deconstruction, we find ourselves left with a void held for the casseroles and the cobblers. You know, the dishes dropped off on our doorstep during challenging times as an expression of care and belonging. As we build this community, I look forward to satisfying that longing by writing new recipes together and gathering each episode to break digital bread.
Wrestling with and reveling in our reconstruction, we explore many perspectives, sharing stories from all walks of life - creating functional beauty and discovering practical magic right in the midst of the messy, the muddled, and the mundane. Join us as we unashamedly and unabashedly cherry-pick ancient and modern practices to find out what works best for you and me in our daily lives.
On this podcast, I invite you to reconsider both mediocrity (and the way it makes the world go ‘round) and spirituality (and the way it works in mysterious ways).
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Mediocre Mystic is proud to partner with a network of interspiritual and aspiritual practitioners as featured contributors. Mindful Maraschino episodes highlight practices from YOU. These collaborations make for a rich feed to explore practices that are doable and miraculously sustainable for you.