Queerify | Demystifying Wellness for QTBIPOC

It’s the end of our fourth season y’all, and we couldn’t be more proud of the Queerify community and magic that we all created together 🎉✨

In our last episode we have another tarot tea time with the amazing GG (@gangstagurry) (he/him). We discuss the energy of this Cancer season, and how it’s imploring us to strap in and address our emotions instead of suppressing them. Let go of that emotional baggage so that you can truly soar! 

We also provide some much needed information and resources on combatting the ongoing battle with ICE, and the rights we all have in this country. We hope this episode and season has brought you peace and support on your journey to wellness 💕✨

Know your rights! Check out the ACLU and ACLU Instagram for Immigration rights and resources. 

🔮Purchase Gary’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading [email protected].

FEATURED GUEST:

Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life. 

His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram ⁠@queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show [email protected]⁠.

Happy Pride 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 and Immigrant Heritage Month 🎉 On this episode, we’re highlighting a queer community leader Luis Quiroz (he/him), a Mexican-American entrepreneur and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient. 

We discuss his experience growing up undocumented in the U.S., and how he found his passion in helping others like him find citizenship and succeed with their small businesses. We hope you find this episode empowering and uplifting during this month of resistance and celebration 💕

If you or someone you know needs immigration support, reach out to Immigrants Rising and The Department Of Immigrants Services of San Francisco.

FEATURED GUEST:

Luis Quiroz (he/him), a queer Mexican-American entrepreneur and the CEO of Trending Socials, a digital marketing agency helping small businesses go viral and thrive online. Luis is a good leader, Libra, and I run Mission Lotería, a bilingual cultural campaign that turns local events into vibrant celebrations while supporting local businesses in the Mission District, SF.

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

Follow us on Instagram ⁠@queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show [email protected]⁠.

Let’s practice letting go this ♊ Gemini season and get into our Divine Duality. We’re back with another 🔮 Tarot/Astrology reading with the fabulous Gangsta Gurry aka GG (He/him). V and GG discuss what it means to embody your highest truth, practice divine detachment, and surround yourself with people that make you shine brighter this season. Thank you for communing with us! 

FEATURED GUEST:

🔮Purchase Gary’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading [email protected].

Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life. 

His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

Follow us on Instagram ⁠@queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show [email protected]⁠.

Get grounded in Mother Earth's teachings as we chat with Naomi Westwater (they/them); a Queer multi-racial folk singer-songwriter from Massachusetts. We discuss the release of their new album “Cycle & Change”, a deeply spiritual ode to the seasons and cycles of both our planet and the human experience. 

We also get personal about Naomi’s recent experience with grief, and how having a deep spiritual practice, connection to nature and strong community has made it possible for them to continue to find joy and purpose. We hope this episode grounds and uplifts your spirit! 

FEATURED GUEST:

Naomi Westwater (they/them/theirs/she) is a genre-defying artist whose music spans a range of sounds from dark, atmospheric indie rock to introspective pop to folk. Known for their captivating voice and witchy lyricism, Naomi delves deep into themes of self-discovery, queer identity, and mysticism. Their sound reflects both vulnerability and strength, blending ethereal melodies with gritty, experimental production.

www.naomiwestwater.com

www.instagram.com/naomiwestwater

www.tiktok.com/@naomi_westwater

www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZzjk9rxiL5QgcVXTaTZLA

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

Follow us on Instagram ⁠@queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show [email protected]⁠.

We get comfy and cozy this Taurus season with Gangsta Gurry (GG) (he/him) and our host V (all pronouns). This season is all about holding tight to those boundaries we set in Aries season, and practicing compassion as we step more into ourselves. We hope this episode grounds you in your own power, and holds your hand on this journey called life.

🔮Purchase Gary’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading [email protected].

FEATURED GUEST:

Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life. 

His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

Follow us on Instagram ⁠@queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show [email protected]⁠.

We’re back with Part 2 of our Self Compassion snackable episode with your host V (all pronouns). V will be answering the questions discussed in Part 1, and getting real with you on their own journey of self discovery through the process. Self compassion work is not easy, but it's worth its weight in gold. Love you loads and enjoy!

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

Follow us on Instagram ⁠@queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show [email protected]⁠.

What does it mean to practice self-compassion? In our latest solo episode, V will be sharing some of their journal reflections on what it looks like when you’ve stopped prioritizing yourself, and some useful questions and exercises  to help maneuver these reflections for yourself. Don’t miss out! This one’s gonna be a wild ride. 

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

Follow us on Instagram ⁠@queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show [email protected]⁠.

Hold on to your knickers, it’s Aries season ♈️ We have another fantastic episode with GG (@gangstagurry). Get ready to let go AND hold on as V and GG discuss the energy of the season, embrace their inner ram and face their fears head on. We hope this episode will ignite your spirit and bring you closer to YOU!

🔮Purchase Gary’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading [email protected].

FEATURED GUEST:

Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life. 

His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

03:49 Personal Reflections: Overcoming Challenges

06:00 Embracing Authenticity: Communication and Growth

16:55 Aries Energy: Embracing Fire and Passion

28:25 Embracing Change and New Beginnings

28:39 Astrological Influences and Energies

28:52 The Power of Authenticity

30:15 Tarot Insights: Queen of Flags

32:18 Personal Reflections and Growth

33:48 Embracing Fearlessness

35:15 The Importance of Authentic Communication

42:00 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

Follow us on Instagram ⁠@queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show [email protected]⁠.

Grief in its many forms is very present right now for many. To honor this, we have on the Ceremonial & Decolonial Deathcare duo Floripondio, Batul True Heart (they/them/aapo) and Melissa (they/them). 

Listen in as V and Floripondio discuss the traditional roles of Two Spirit individuals in ancestral practices, and how moving through the emotions of grief through ceremony can bring you closer to yourself and your community. We hope this episode brings you comfort 💕

FEATURED GUESTS:

Floripondio End of Life Planning and Services

Melissa (May-lissa) and Batul True Heart

@floripondio_endoflife

Floripondio End of Life Planning & Services provides culturally conscious death care and education to Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color and all dying allies via the time-honored perspectives and practices of traditional healers. 

With deep listening and presence, we hold space for folks in times of transition. We are death positive. We see and celebrate death as a natural part of life and seek to eradicate the silence around death-related topics.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

01:58 Breaking Down Two Spirit Identity

03:21 Meet Melissa and Batul

04:56 Exploring Floripondio's Mission

07:36 Understanding Curanderismo and Healing Practices

09:09 The Role of Two Spirit in Healing and Death Work

14:17 Floripondio's Approach to End of Life Care

23:06 Personal Journeys into Healing Work

32:15 The Journey of a Birth Worker

33:55 Navigating Grief and Loss

35:34 Personal Reflections on Grief

40:30 Ancestral Work and Its Impact

44:10 Self-Care and Protection Practices

52:13 The Importance of Nature and Community

57:17 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

Follow us on Instagram ⁠@queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show [email protected]⁠.

It’s time to swim in the Celestial Pisces ♓️ water y’all! Don’t miss out on another amazing episode with the one and only Gary D'Andre aka Gangsta Gurry aka GG (@gangstagurry). Him and V will be tapping into this Zodiac season of Pisces and discussing what the energy is bringing up for them in their lives. 

This season is all about dreaming BIG and betting on YOURSELF 💕 and we hope that this episode will inspire and support you in pursuing your dreams! 

🔮 Purchase Gary’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading [email protected].

FEATURED GUEST:

Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life. 

His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

01:05 Discussing Zodiac Cycles and Personal Growth

02:43 Reflecting on Aquarius Season

05:18 Embracing Change and New Beginnings

06:54 Understanding Pisces Season

13:06 The Gift of Dreaming and Manifestation

17:34 Tarot Reading: The Eight of Flags

19:25 Taking Responsibility and Taking Action

20:11 The Power of Self-Motivation

20:45 Messages from Elders and Self-Reflection

21:15 Overcoming Self-Sabotage

23:08 The Eight of Flags Card Meaning

24:39 Living Without Fear

27:52 Pushing Against the Margins

31:45 Embracing Authenticity and Intuition

33:34 Conclusion and Gratitude

🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠.

🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of ⁠Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).

Follow us on Instagram ⁠@queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show [email protected]⁠.