What if canceling your streaming subscriptions could give you back more than just a few dollars each month?

In this episode, Queenie reflects on her decision to cancel her streaming subscriptions and the unexpected ways it changed her life. From breaking the habit of endless scrolling and binge-watching to rediscovering books, creativity, and meaningful connection, she explores the hidden costs of convenience in the digital age.

Along the way, she examines how television shapes our beliefs, why so many of us use screens to numb ourselves, and what becomes possible when we reclaim our time, energy, and attention. Whether you're considering a digital reset or simply curious about your own media habits, this conversation offers a thoughtful invitation to consume less—and live more intentionally.

Timestamps:

00:00 The decision to opt out of streaming services

03:20 Childhood connections

06:07 Subscription addiction

10:15 The impact of switching away

15:13 Are streaming services even worth it anyways?

20:44 Binge watching

31:08 Looking at childhood movies in a new light

41:23 Screens mesmerize us

48:49 TV eats up our lives

56:48 What has this taught me?

Dive deeper: Are you ready to take the plunge? We’re here for you! We’re launching our decentralized DVD lending library to support you in canceling your streaming subscriptions. See the highlight on our Instagram for available titles. There is no cost to participate.

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What if the solution to the plastic crisis isn’t just about recycling bins and consumer guilt, but reframing our mindset? In this episode, Queenie sits down with Sam Smith (@themagictoolbus) to explore plastic waste, recycling myths, and practical sustainability through a systems lens.

Sam’s research into plastic recycling, solar power, and community-scale solutions, has led him to one important conclusion: hope. There is a solution to the plastic problem that can start without governments or large institutions. If you’re interested in plastic pollution, sustainable living, low-waste systems, and how to take meaningful action in an imperfect system, this episode has you covered.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introducing the plastic waste problem

06:10 Rethinking plastic systematically

10:12 The science of plastic

16:51 Myths about plastic

19:46 The science of plastic cont.

29:11 Re-systemizing plastic waste

52:33 Solving the plastic problem

55:25 Solar energy literacy

1:04:37 We don’t have to wait for the government

1:07:41 Ideal visions for the future

1:12:12 Using plastic at the end of its cycle

1:23:27 Your actions matter

Dive deeper: Learn more about plastics and their polycarbonate molecular structure with these guides linked here and here.

Sam Smith is an open-source ecosystem developer, artist, and insurrectionary ecologist, exploring the intersection of regenerative systems design and open-source tech. Connect with him on Instagram and YouTube. You can also find him on Patreon, SoundCloud, and his website.

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What happens when we stop fighting ourselves? In many spiritual traditions, we're taught that the ego is the problem and that awakening requires us to transcend it, dissolve it, or leave it behind. But what if the ego isn't a mistake? What if it's an essential part of the human journey?

In this episode, Queenie explores a different perspective on the ego and its role in the evolution of human consciousness. Rather than viewing the ego as an enemy to be defeated, she considers both the ego’s shadow and its gifts. She suggests that the ego and the rational mind actually helped humanity arrive at this moment of spiritual awakening.

Through reflections on healing, consciousness, intuition, and the transition from separation to interconnectedness, this conversation invites us to move beyond the battle between mind and heart. Together, we explore the possibility that the next step in human evolution isn't the destruction of the ego, but learning to place it in service of love.

Timestamps:

00:00 Where ego fits in our world

06:47 How we can push back

09:13 The ego doesn’t have to be a bad thing

14:42 There are levels to this

18:22 The ego is a defense mechanism

22:25 Environmental impact

26:37 Why we reject our ego

30:38 What the spiritual texts have to say

33:25 How I developed a relationship with my ego

40:53 The ego is not evil

45:03 The evolution of human consciousness

48:52 The shift we’re living in

55:46 Where we can go from here

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Dive deeper: Introduction to Maat Philosophy by Muata Ashby is an approachable introduction to the ancient Egyptian teachings of Karma Yoga according to which one achieves spiritual enlightenment through virtuous conduct.

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What if judgment is one of the biggest barriers to healing—both individually and collectively?

In this deeply honest conversation, Queenie and Gabe (owner and tattooist at Shamanic Ink) explore the subtle ways judgment shows up in our lives, from family relationships and spiritual beliefs to politics, power, and the stories we tell about people we don't understand. Together, they reflect on how quickly we separate others into categories of right and wrong, good and bad, and what becomes possible when we choose curiosity over certainty.

This episode is an invitation to examine our own perspectives with humility, recognizing that every person is moving through a reality shaped by experiences we may never fully understand.

Queenie and Gabe explore what it means to welcome one another back into the human family (yes, even including the billionaires) and whether true collective healing can happen without compassion.

If you've ever felt misunderstood, frustrated by division, or challenged to love beyond your comfort zone, this conversation offers a gentle invitation to pause, listen more deeply, and remember that healing may begin where judgment ends.

Timestamps:

04:50 Let’s talk about judgement

09:20 We’re seeing a lot of finger pointing these days

13:06 No one walks around intending to be a jerk

18:34 No one can share your truth

23:38 Telepathic communication and spirituality

29:12 Our dualistic world

31:29 How to think about billionaires

37:26 Removing judgement removes other negative emotions

38:22 What to do about the billionaires continued

44:03 How can we create change?

46:50 The system makes no sense

49:19 Moving away from judgement and towards love

58:59 We all have a role in divinity’s play

1:03:09 How far can compassion go?

1:08:16 Our realities are so far apart

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Book an appointment with Gabriel Torres or simply check out some great art at @shamanicinkpdx on Instagram or visit Shamanicink.com

Intro & Outro Music: Take off (feat. Emily Dukes) (Instrumental) by Pastek

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Food is a deeply personal and cultural topic. So, let’s get personal!

In this episode, Queenie dives deep into the messy, nonlinear path of aligning our values with our everyday choices and learning how to listen to our bodies. Whether you're vegan, vegan-curious, or simply trying to make more intentional choices, this episode is here to remind you that change doesn't have to be perfect or happen all at once to matter. Queenie discusses the pressure that often surrounds veganism, the tricky tightrope walk when it comes to food boundaries, and how she learned to navigate it all.

Meaningful change doesn’t happen overnight: it’s a long, winding road. But don’t give up! Because progress, not perfection, is what moves us forward both for our plates and the planet.

Timestamps:

00:00 Sharing my food story

2:18 Telling people to be vegan isn’t a fix-all

6:21 Food is personal and nostalgic

11:43 What my diet looks like today

13:58 Where my relationship with food started

17:38 Trying a vegetarian diet

20:12 College years

26:32 Going full vegan

34:15 Discovering boundaries

42:54 Tips and tricks to help you

51:38 De-commodifying your diet

58:57 It’s not all-or-nothing

Dive deeper: Check out my favorite, super approachable plant-based cookbooks: The Accidental Vegan and Healthy Happy Vegan Kitchen.

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Do you ever look around at our planet and wonder why the government isn’t doing more to help? In truth, the agencies we look to to protect and steward our environment are not actually set up to do so, in part because of capitalistic pressures, mindsets, and structures.

But no fear, there is still hope! In this episode Queenie sits down with Alvaro Campomanes of GeoARI to talk about how real change we need is already happening from the bottom up. From rewilding to building communities, and everything in between, real change starts with individuals like you.

And that might seem daunting, but this episode lays out ways you can start being a part of that change now, whether you’re living in an apartment or have any amount of land of your own.

Together, we are building New Earth.

Timestamps:

0:00:44 Introduction to Alvaro and GeoARI

0:09:44 Rewilding and cleaning up our planet

0:13:55 Taking a love of the planet to government work

0:25:52 Feeling betrayed, doing it ourselves

0:33:45 Working from the bottom up

0:38:13 The connection between oil and banks

0:43:00 Saving the planet with technology: GeoARI

0:46:10 Maximizing the impact of your land

0:51:50 Learning to work with natural resources

0:55:58 Small steps make an impact

1:01:18 The power of community (even digital ones)

1:05:52 We’re at the center of a shift

1:10:53 You don’t need land to pitch in

Connect with Alvaro! His company, GeoARI, uses drone technology to bring in a new era of conservation and environmental protection solutions.

Website: www.geoari.com

Email: [email protected]

IG: @geoaripdx

Dive deeper : Check out David Attenborough’s A Life on Our Planet.

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Do you feel like you’re living your life running towards the next thing, always feeling like time is running out? It’s exhausting! The good news? This is fixable. (Cue sigh of relief). You can let the hours race past you or soak in every moment with intentionality.

In this episode, Queenie reflects on how she broke through the vicious cycle. You can regain control over your life by slowing it down and choosing to stop chasing the unreachable finish line. It may seem impossible, but it’s entirely doable. Queenie walks you through how you can free yourself from the rat-race and reconnect with your soul, the planet, and all beings on this earth.

Timestamps:

00:42 Coping in our current world

07:34 Liberation from mental constructs

10:53 Showing up differently for Earth

16:59 Opting out of the current system

22:08 Why we feel the need to rush

28:20 Reconfiguring our concept of time

42:18 Body scan exercise

48:27 Our energy impacts our world

50:48 Reshaping our everyday lives

Follow us on social media @newhumansfornewearth if you want to be part of the change.

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In a country literally built around the car, switching to bike life can feel intimidating. Won’t I sweat? Isn’t it dangerous? Won’t it take forever? If you’ve found yourself asking one or all of these questions, you’re not alone. (And there’s no need to worry, because the answers will pleasantly surprise you).

In this episode, Queenie is joined by Brad Davis owner of Nomad Cycles and e-bike evangelist to discuss the movement taking over our cities: e-bikes. They discuss all things about the e-bike experience. This is bigger than a question of “should I own a car or not?” It impacts our environment, communities, and how we connect with the world around us while bringing back a sense of whimsy into everyday life.

Timestamps:

0:03:02 What is e-bike life

0:10:05 Brad’s discovery of e-bikes

0:25:20 The Portland Rides E-Bike Program

0:31:14 What it’s really like to ride an e-bike daily

0:39:12 The impact cars have on our world

0:42:39 The joys of riding an e-bike

0:48:20 Car culture

0:52:23 Every little bit counts

0:59:08 Nomad Cycles PDX

1:04:53 E-bikes are a wave of change

Check out Brad Davis and Nomad Cycles at NomadCyclesPDX.com. You can also find Brad on Instagram and YouTube @nomadcyclespdx.

For Information on Portland Rides: https://portlandebikerebate.com/

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We're living in a time where it's becoming increasingly difficult to know what's true. Information is constant, conflicting, and easily manipulated (through AI, media narratives, and bill!onaire interests shaping the direction of reality itself). There are loud, monied influences that would like you to believe the world is moving one particular way, and to buy into that story. And if you don't have something else to ground into, it's disorienting. As old paradigms dissolve and the ground seems to be shifting under your feet, it's very easy to get pulled into external narratives and lose your sense of clarity.

So how do we prevent ourselves from being swept up? What do we use to inform our decisions when logic and perception feel unreliable? In this episode, I explore intuition as the voice of the soul, and how to build a relationship with it. I talk about choosing a method to connect with your intuition, how to ask clear and honest questions, and how to interpret the answers through the body. Our minds are powerful, but they are meant to be used as a tool to serve something deeper. As this episode drops on Earth Day, it's a reminder that this intelligence is part of everything. The more we learn to listen, the more clearly we can move through this transition into New Earth.

In this episode,

🧭Guidance in the chaos: Making aligned decisions in the information overload, and this moment as an invitation to go within

🗝️Learning the language: Practical ways to connect with your intuition: how to ask, receive answers, and interpret signals through the body

👁️The body-soul relationship: As humanity learns to listen within, we access guidance from higher intelligence, both internally and beyond

Dive Deeper: Read Journey of Souls: https://bookshop.org/a/120651/9781567184853

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This episode drops on Tax Day, which makes it the perfect moment to take a closer look at money. How it shapes our lives, and how it influences the way we define value, security, freedom, and success. We explore the ways that money impacts our relationships, decisions, society at large, and ask whether the system we rely on is really the only way to live, or just the most familiar one.

I'm joined by Karl Wallace, a builder, welder, self-proclaimed bike geek, and mechanical artist who is dedicating his life to creating alternatives. His work focuses on helping people live more independently and sustainably, from rethinking transportation to experimenting with alternative fuel and off-grid systems. We talk about why those options aren't widely promoted, how to creatively work within and around existing structures, and why investing in sustainability can be a form of future-proofing your life.

In this episode,

🧠 How money shapes us: the influence on our values, relationships and sense of security

🛠️ Alternatives to full dependence on traditional systems: exploring more self-reliant ways to live and power our lives

🔄 Investing in the future: as the old systems begin to crumble, now is the time to be less dependent on the grid and more intentional with keeping money in your community

Support your local credit union!

See if your bank is funding continued dependence on fossil fuels: https://www.bankingonclimatechaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BOCC_2025_FINAL4.pdf

Keep up with Karl on Instagram: @kamikaze.karl

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