Misfits & Mystics Podcast

Misfits & Mystics Podcast

By Lee MylesSociety & Culture
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Misfits & Mystics Podcast episodes

  • Just Eat the Donut!

    Abra's back! This time she's solo, sharing her thoughts on diet culture, living life to the fullest, and reflections on the devastation from the tornadoes in Nashville, TN. **Trigger warning: this episode discusses grief/loss, trauma from natural disasters, eating disorders, food, dieting, and weight.**

    Song featured: "Better in the Morning" by Dorise. You can purchase her music on CD Baby and iTunes. 

    Music video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lrQzhc08eI

    Relief efforts information for Nashville: https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pith-in-the-wind/blog/21119626/nashville-tornado-how-to-help-where-to-get-help?fbclid=IwAR0KmjESxTA306MXgZif-WkpnR4Pd6wp2CtVt4Dsj6GG7jrYlaVFV18VkFg


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    50 min
  • Depression Ruined My Memory

    Alicia and friends discuss the uncommonly spoken, but frequently lived experience of memory loss by way of depression. In addition to sharing their stories, they also share advice and encouragement on moving forward. Thank you to our special guests, Marcell (@MarSale_), Reggie (@Reggie_SoDope), Rachel, and Torie. 

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Questions & Answers w/ The Collective

    Alicia and friends have a candid conversation about preferences, grief, and a little ASMR session. 


    Continue the conversation with us! Follow us on social media: Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod, Twitter @MisfitsMystics, and Facebook www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod.

    You can follow Abra on Instagram @abramylesdance and Twitter @abesthedancer. 

    50 min
  • 2019 Wrap Up!

    This episode is about 3 weeks late, but better late than never! As you listen, you'll notice we recorded this a long time ago and some things have changed since then, but one thing remains the same: WE LOVE YOU, LISTENERS AND WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Alicia and Abra reflect on the year and hopes for 2020. New episodes will resume in February! 

    Continue the conversation! Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod, Twitter @MisfitsMystics, and Facebook www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod. You can also reach us directly via email: [email protected]. 

    56 min
  • Crappy Holidays: The Real Peace on Earth
    Originally we were supposed to release a bonus episode last week, wrapping up 2019 and sharing our hopes for the new year before going on hiatus. Then, life happened and here we are with a special and vulnerable mini episode. Abra shares some thoughts and does a special motivational for this holiday season. Whatever and however you celebrate (or if you choose not to), we hope that you find peace and solace. At the very least, know that you’re not alone in your stage of life. Stay tuned next week for the 2019 wrap up episode!
    25 min
  • Hot and Ready #OnceUponATime

    In this episode, we share a candid conversation with Alicia and her friends breaking down stigmas of being free in our sexuality and experiences of modesty culture in the church. 

    Continue the conversation with us! Follow us on Instagram @misiftisandmysticspod, Twitter @MisfitsMystics, like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod or send us an email at [email protected]. 

    48 min
  • To Be Queer, Informed, and Happy: Featuring Kashif Andrew Graham
    Kashif Andrew Graham graces us with a lively and fruitful discussion on finding happiness after coming out, the importance of libraries and having access to information to dismantle supremacy and oppression, and how we can move beyond apologetics and into applicable resources to help us thrive.
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    Kashif Andrew Graham (he/him/his) is Outreach Librarian for Religion and Theology at Vanderbilt Divinity Library in Nashville, TN. Kashif holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Spanish from CUNY Lehman College. He received his Master of Arts in Church Ministry from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, TN and a Master of Science in Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
     
    His reading and writing interests are queer & black lit, the 1920's novels of racial passing, and the modern south. You can usually find Kashif on one of Nashville’s many trails, reading in a coffee shop, or shopping at undiscovered vintage stores.
    Follow Kashif on Instagram @kashifandrewgraham and Twitter @kashifgraham
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    Twitter- @MisfitsMystics
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    1 hr 52 min
  • Problematic Holidays

    It's the most wonderful time of year to dismantle myths about the holidays and share in good cheer. Plus, Alicia reminds us that tears are great! 


    1 hr 41 min
  • Relationships Part 7: Online Relationships

    Abra and Whitney discuss the evolution of the internet and social media and how that is impacting our relationships and connections. 


    Shameless Plugs:

    Follow Whitney on Instagram @whxtnxcole and Twitter @ohsowhitit for updates on her classes and performances.

    Found Youth Movement Ensemble presents "Tame" under direction of Claire Roberts. December 20th at 7pm and December 21st at 2pm and 7pm. Nashville School of the Arts Movement Lab. Follow Found Youth @foundyouth on Instagram or email [email protected] for ticket inquiry. 


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    Twitter- @MisfitsMystics

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    1 hr 41 min
  • Relationships Part 6: Queering Relationships

    This week we talk about dismantling heteronormativity, polyamory, non monogamy, and clarifying some basic definitions within LGBTQIA+ identities. We also celebrate big changes at the end!

    Shameless Plugs:

    Found Movement Group presents Obsession. Thursday, Nov. 7th at 9:30pm and Friday, Nov. 8th at 8:00pm at Flamingo Cocktail Club. Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-1-obsession-tickets-75920601563

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    Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod

    Twitter- @MisfitsMystics

    Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod

    1 hr 33 min

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