Queer Soul Seeker

Summary

Welcome back to the show! Recently, I've noticed slipping back into "autopilot mode" in several aspects of my life, so I wanted to start off the year with an episode about taking my power back from social media, mainstream news media, consumer culture, and one-sided relationships to be more present in my life again.

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Summary

This week, I welcome Tanya Williams (she/they) to the show. Tanya is a consultant, coach, and social justice educator working to help people step into authentic leadership and empowering them to create a more just world. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of creating safe spaces to grapple with issues of identity and power, and the need for unlearning societal narratives that divde humanity. In this thought-provoking and insightful conversation, you will also hear more about:

• How leaning into discomfort and vulnerability is critical to dismantling systemic opression and building a more just world,
• The importance of identifying and unlearning disempowering societal narratives and internalized opression,
• How systems of opression distract us from recognizing our shared values and humanity,
• The deep connection between committing to our inner work and stepping into authentic leadership, and
• The difference between authentic and "positional" leadership.

Keywords

liberation, systemic opression, authentic leadership, positional leadership, vulnerability, difficult conversations, social justice, empowerment, safe spaces, identity, diversity, inner work, self awareness

Connect with Tanya Website: https://www.authenticseeds.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticseeds/

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Summary

This week, I welcome Ken Page (he/him) to the show. Ken is a renowned psychotherapist, podcast host, and author of the wonderful book "Deeper Dating." In our conversation, Ken shares how discovering and claiming our most authentic selves can help us build more meaningful connections in dating and beyond. You will also hear more about:

• Ken's personal hero's journey in the world of love and romance that led him to develop his "Deeper Dating" framework,
• The concept of "core gifts," and how they can help us build meaningful connections and discover our purpose, and
• How learning to distinguish between "attractions of inspiration" and "attractions of deprivation" can help us find love and build meaningful relationships.

Keywords

Dating, "deeper dating," soul connections, "core gifts," relationships, intimacy, sex, purpose, hero's journey, authenticity, vulnerability, LGBTQ+ relationships, gender, gender stereotypes

Connect with Ken

Website: https://deeperdatingpodcast.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deeper.dating/?hl=en

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Summary

This week, I'm excited to welcome Tabetha Landt (she/her) to the show. Tabetha is a Colorado-based teaching artist and certified life coach. In this fun and insightful episode, we discuss Julia Cameron's semminal book "The Artist's Way" and how it has helped transform the lives of Tabetha and her students. In our conversation, we also discuss:

• The turning point in Tabetha's life that led her to embrace her artistic gifts,
• How art and creativity can help us process grief and trauma,
• How "The Artist's Way" can help us reconnect with our creativity and higher selves, and
• Some of Tabetha's favorite tools from the book that will help you get ustuck and reconnect with your creative expression.

Keywords

The Artist's Way, creativity, spirituality, personal growth, transformation, art journaling, artist dates

Resources

https://juliacameronlive.com/book/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/

Connect with Tabetha

Website: https://www.tabethalandt.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabetha_landt_art/

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Summary

This week, I'm excited to welcome Shirin Etessam (she/her) to she show. Shirin is an entrepreneur, play expert, and author of the book "Free to Be." In this insightful conversation, Shirin discusses her own journey of soul seeking, as well as the importance of bringing more play into our lives. In this episode, you will also hear more about:

• The turning point in Shirin's life that led her to embark on a journey of soul seeking,
• The importance of courage when going on a journey of soul seeking,
• The importance of play for our wellbeing and innovation,
• The eight play personalities by Dr. Stuart Brown,
• The law of attraction, and
• How the Japanese concept of Ikigai can help us identify our purpose.

Keywords

soul seeking, spiritual awakening, play, play personalities, law of attraction, manifesting, Ikigai, personal growth, transformation

Resources

https://shirinetessam.com/freetobe/

https://caps.umich.edu/article/your-play-personality

Connect with Shirin

Website: https://shirinetessam.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirinetessam/

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Summary

My friend Jenny Edmondson (they/she) is back to reflect on the presidential election in the U.S. We also discuss how astrology can help us make sense of this uncertain moment in history, and what gives us hope during these dark times.

Keywords

U.S. election, LGBTQ, community, hope

Connect with Jenny

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesirenastrologer/

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Summary

My 40th birthday is coming up, and I've been doing lots of reflecting on the major life lessons I've learned over the last four decades. Tune in to hear more about those five lessons (and make sure to listen to the end for a bonus lesson):

• My heart knows the path
• There is a masterplan
• Doing my inner work is the most important work I'll do in this life
• The importance of becoming a good friend to myself
• The power of chosen family

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourqueerlifecoach/

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Summary

This week, we welcome Laura Llovet (she/her) to the show! Laura is a certified nutrition coach and owner of Volofit Oakland-Uptown. In this fun and insightful conversation, we discuss all things physical health and wellbeing, including:

• How the "trifecta" of Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise impacts our health and wellbeing,
• How HIIT training and other forms of exercise can help us manage anxiety and depression, and
• how we can build habits into our daily lives that support our health and wellbeing.

Keywords

health, wellness, exercise, HIIT, nutrition, sleep, fitness, community, anxiety, personal growth, self-care, habits

Connect with Laura

Instagram: @VolofitOaklandUptown

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Instagram: @yourqueerlifecoach

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Summary

This week, I decided to challenge myself to step outside my comfort zone and tell you about my coming out experience. Tune in to hear more about how a night in small town Ohio more than 15 years ago completely changed my life, and what this experience taught me about stepping outside our comfort zone and building a life that speaks to our souls.

Keywords

coming out, hero's journey, LGBTQ, queer, transformation, courage

Book Recommendation

"Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway" by Dr. Susan Jeffers

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Instagram: @yourqueerlifecoach

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Summary

During these times of global transformation and uncertainty, it can feel challenging to stay grounded and manage our anxiety. In this solo episode, I reflect on the importance of stepping into main character energy in order to create a better story for the world going forward. I also share some of my favorite tools that help me navigate the challenging times we're living in, including:

• Taking time for self-care, including a grounding morning routine,
• Spending time in nature,
• Reaching out for help and support,
• Setting boundaries,
• Having a gratitude practice, and
• Thinking about small ways we can make a difference through random acts of kindness.

Keywords

main character energy, self-care, gratitude, personal growth, transformation, empowerment, kindness, community, morning routine, random acts of kindness

Reflection activities

• Winding down before bed, think about/write down 3-5 things you're grateful for
• Think about a random act of kindness you can do this week

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Instagram: @yourqueerlifecoach