What’s worse than sitting by yourself at the bar? How about being alone AND not being able use your cell phone? Today you’ll get to hear about an awkward experience I had recently – An experience that helps us consider how the way we use our phones reflects our societal values and distracts us from the realness of life.Connect:WebsiteInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Patreon Credits:Artwork: Olivia CiancaMusic: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch

What are rarer, unicorns or African American women in the Republican party?  Today we hear from Nzinga Johnson as she talks about her experience growing up in a single-parent household, beating the statistical odds of her upbringing, and navigating the political world. Learn how her pastor’s history of dealing cocaine helps her church flourish, and why you should always believe in something bigger than yourself.Nzinga’s blog: Liberty CadreConnect:WebsiteInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Patreon Credits:Artwork: Olivia CiancaMusic: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch

At the heart of many polarizing issues often lies a shared concern. Today we look at how searching for a common thread can help us have more civil discussions and recognize the humanity in those who think differently from us.Connect:WebsiteInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Patreon Credits:Artwork: Olivia CiancaMusic: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch

In this introductory episode I cover three main things – who I am, what Yerba Media is, and what this podcast is all about. You’ll get to hear some of my background, learn why I’m obsessed with yerba mate, and understand the format and purpose of this show. You’ll also hear me attempt to impersonate Ron Burgundy, talk about Jedi, and of course grovel and and beg for your support (#patreon, amiright?) I’ll admit, it’s not the most thrilling of all podcast episodes, but it’s a good introduction to Pilgrim’s Perspective nonetheless :)Connect:WebsiteInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Patreon  Timestamps (feel free to skip around):(01:00): Me/Argentina/time abroad(02:45): Intercultural studies(03:14): Intro to Yerba Media and yerba mate (and very poor Ron Burgundy impression)(06:07): “Identity” part of YM mission statement, counseling metaphors(08:15): “21st Century” part of YM mission statement(08:51): Jedi Council(09:31): Why a podcast?(10:21): Premise/format/purpose of show(11:25): Patreon – join the cause!(12:37): How to connect/get special goodies by signing up for email list(13:25): We groovin’ baby! Credits:Artwork: Olivia CiancaMusic: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch