Out Is Through: Living a meaningful life in difficult times with Larry D. Lariosa

Compassion without Borders brings brighter futures to animals in need on both sides of the border. They focus their efforts where the need is the greatest, but where animals are the very least likely to be helped due to financial, geographic, and cultural barriers. Their programs include a dog rescue program from Mexico and the Central Valley, along with free veterinary wellness and spay/neuter clinics in underserved communities on both sides of the border.

Megan Gatlin has 10+ years of experience founding and scaling international business operations across emerging technologies including digital and mobile advertising, cannabis, SaaS, and crypto. Before becoming Director of Development at Compassion Without Borders, Megan was an executive leader at EdgeMode.io and Insightful.io and, prior to that, Humanity and Manage.com, playing an integral role in the growth and subsequent acquisitions of both businesses. She is thriving in her transition from for-profit tech to nonprofit animal welfare and also serves on the board of Friends of Monte Rio, where she helps bring the community together through events such as RioFest and other local-based initiatives.

MEGAN'S LINKS:

https://cwob.org/

https://www.facebook.com/compassionwithoutborders

https://www.instagram.com/compassionwithoutborders

NPR Interview profiling Compassion Without Borders

https://norcalpublicmedia.org/2024120396912/news-feed/santa-rosa-animal-rescue-nonprofit-heals-without-borders

"Hope Can't Wait" (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOPAI2orsqM

Muttopia, the shelter within Compassion Without Borders, was has been around since 2016. It was gifted to Compassion Without Borders through Center for Animal Protection and Education (CARE) in Santa Rosa.

https://www.capeanimals.org/

EPISODE LINKS:

Out Is Through Episode 7: "The Meaning of Money"

https://youtu.be/P2iZt07525M

Steve Adams has been an Oakland-based career musician/bass player for over 20 years, making records and touring globally with solo artists and bands, including Jack Johnson and his own band ALO. He has also part-timed at record shops (Tempo Records, Tower Records, Down Home Music and Open Mind Music) and sold at Bay Area record swaps. With live music on a temporary hold in 2020, Steve decided to lean into his love of vinyl and begin the journey of Mars Record Shop.

STEVE'S LINKS:

https://www.stevenrueadams.com/

https://www.alomusic.com/

https://www.marsrecordshop.com/

https://www.instagram.com/alomusic

https://www.instagram.com/marsrecordshop

https://www.instagram.com/stevealo

EPISODE LINKS:

"Still Processing" Podcast https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/08/podcasts/still-processing-donna-summer-beyonce.html

"Don't Think I've Forgotten: Cambodia's Lost Rock & Roll" Documentary (2014)

https://youtu.be/PxD7fnNRppg?si=w-040Xls9nZAuvEz

The Arhoolie Foundation

https://arhoolie.org/

In this week’s episode, “The Meaning of Parenting”, I am so excited to interview with my niece and nephew Jackie and Tim Marcotte. Jackie and Tim Marcotte are a married couple and social media influencers. They find joy and meaning from raising their young toddler, Lando, in their home in Tacoma, Washington. When not working, they enjoy adventures like traveling, going to concerts, and visiting the happiest place on earth.

JACKIE & TIM’S LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/jackiemarcotte__/

https://www.tiktok.com/@jackiemarcotte_

https://www.instagram.com/marcottephotographyandco/

https://www.youtube.com/@tim_marcotte

EPISODE REFERENCES:

The Feminist on Cellblock Y (Documentary)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYxTzsabkH8

The Gottman Sound Relationship House

https://www.gottman.com/blog/what-is-the-sound-relationship-house/

Episode 9 of "Out Is Through: Living a Meaningful Life in Difficult Times" features Ann Dunn, Executive Director of Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS).

Before joining Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS), Ann most recently served as the Director of Oakland Animal Services (OAS), from February 2020 to June 2024. Under Ann’s leadership, and with funding from FOAS, OAS launched several new lifesaving programs, resulting in the highest live release rate in the history of OAS. Ann began her journey in animal welfare, in 2009, as a cat volunteer at OAS. In 2011, her experience as a volunteer led her to found Cat Town, a cat rescue organization that helped increase the live release rate for cats at OAS from 58% to over 90%, by focusing on the hardest-to-place cats. Prior to working in animal welfare, Ann worked for over 20 years in public housing and is passionate about supporting pet guardians with limited resources in experiencing the transformative love of an animal in their life. When not working, Ann loves to ride her bike, hike, cook and eat. A California native, she lives in Oakland with her husband, Steven, and their rescue cats, Belle, Gilbert, Charlotte, Violet and Carmen.

ANN'S LINKS:

https://friendsofoas.org/

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/

https://www.cattownoakland.org/

Ara Chawdhury is a Bisaya Bengali transmedia storyteller and human rights activist. Her debut feature Miss Bulalacao screened at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) 2016 Best of Philippine Cinema program. She recently staged a multimedia project titled “Maldisyon” about generational trauma and has published a children’s book titled “Marichin Marukoy, Mangayo Ko’g Asin”.

ARA'S LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/marichin_marukoy

https://www.instagram.com/arachawdhury

https://arachawdhury.com/

Jennifer and Lisa Dazols are the dynamic duo behind Modern Family Finance, blending financial expertise and social advocacy to empower women and LGBTQ+ professionals. Jennifer, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and former Silicon Valley tech director, specializes in guiding clients through intentional financial journeys. Lisa, a licensed clinical social worker with a background in psychotherapy, brings a compassionate approach to operations, ensuring clients feel understood and supported. Together, they've produced the documentary Out & Around, delivered a TED Talk with over 3 million views, and founded the Asia Rainbow Ride to champion LGBTQ+ rights in Asia.

JENNIFER & LISA’S LINKS:

TWITTER

https://twitter.com/JenDazols

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/ModernFamilyFinances/

YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/@modernfamilyfinance4935

WEBSITE

https://www.modernfamilyfinance.com/

PODCAST

https://www.modernfamilyfinance.com/podcast/

“OUT AND AROUND” DOCUMENTARY FILM

https://youtu.be/niWQfArDTZk?si=6hVpOl3p-bsIOd8Z

EPISODE REFERENCES:

“The Soul of Money” (2003) by Lynn Twist and Teresa Barker

The Gottman Sound Relationship House

https://www.gottman.com/blog/what-is-the-sound-relationship-house/

Christian Linaban is a pioneer of Cebuano Cinema New Wave through his production company Panumduman Pictures and acclaimed short films. He won the Ishmael Bernal Award for Young Cinema at 2010's CineManila International Film Festival and 2011 Gawad Urian Best Cinematography Award. He’s directed 2 feature films: "Aberya" and “SUPERPSYCHOCEBU”.

CHRISTIAN'S LINKS:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4441483/https://superpsychocebumovie.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/746PKGG77zCfuA6FN2FNTZ

Elke Ullmer-Strempke is an artist, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and level 1 trained Internal Family Systems therapist, living and working in Oakland, CA. She  supports people in accessing their inherent creativity, which she believes is wildly necessary as we envision our future and the future of the planet together.  She recently had a personal record of deadlifting 200 lbs, and is feeling very proud of herself. She has a cat named Turtle who is very loving and feisty. 

ELKE'S LINKS:

https://elkeullmer.com/

ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL LINKS:

https://ifs-institute.com/

BOOKS REFERENCED:

"No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wellness" by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD (2021)

This is a short debrief of our first 3 episodes. I am going on vacation so there will be no new episodes until June 3, 2025.

References:

• “Atlas of the Heart” (2021) by Brene Brown
• “Teaching to Transgress” (1994)  by bell hooks (1994)
• Quote: "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots." - Marcus Garvey, Pan-African activist & journalist

Larry’s Film: 

• www. searchingforkapwa.com

Jose Aleman is a therapist-turned-coach with over 20 years of experience helping adults and couples thrive. Based in San Francisco and Oakland, he has transitioned from traditional therapy to coaching, blending mental health expertise with a fresh approach to personal growth. As the creator of "Loving Your Awkward Self", an empowering online platform, Jose offers confidence-boosting content tailored to queer, first-generation, and BIPOC individuals, while welcoming all. Passionate about authenticity and safe spaces, Jose is dedicated to helping people embrace their true selves and grow.

JOSE'S LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithjose

https://www.coachingwithjose.com/

EDUCATIONAL LINKS:

https://www.ywcaworks.org/blogs/ywca/tue-03122024-1000/why-we-use-bipoc#:~:text=BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous,solidarity between communities of color.Queer/LGBTQ+

https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms#:~:text=Queer | A term people often,parts of the LGBTQ+ movement

BOOKS REFERENCED:

"Coming Out Spiritually: The Next Step" (1999) by Christian de la Huerta

"Gay Men & The New Way Forward" (2015) by Raymond Rigoglioso