Continuation of Episode 1, Part 4

In this episode, Nick tackles the subject of peeing on the toilet rim.

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Continuation of Episode 1, Part 3:

What are men really saying when they talk about sexual exploits? Give us specifics!
Nick elaborates on the themes regarding this behavior.

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Continuation of Episode 1, Part 2:
Here Nick tackles the question of why men talk about their sexual exploits and discusses the main themes.

Books mentioned: "Down Girl: the Logic of Misogyny" by Kate Manne
and "For the Love of Men" by Liz Plank

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In 2020, I met Nick Oredson, a skilled facilitator who specializes in working with trauma and abuse. I started talking to him about the abuse, harm and harassment I’ve encountered throughout my life at the hands of men, specifically, and the damaging impact it’s had on me. To my surprise, he didn’t flinch – he just took in what I had to say and validated my experience. This was astonishing to me because in my experience, whenever I attempted to speak to men about abuse or demeaning behavior, their response has typically been to diminish my feelings or its impact, shout out in some kind of strange rage, or clam up completely and retreat to silence. I’d never had the experience of a man simply listening and taking in my perspective, until Nick. In time, I began to ask him questions about why men behave in certain ways in certain circumstances. No topic was off limits. He would access what he referred to as the collective male consciousness of shadow masculinity that all men are taught to adhere to, in order to answer my questions as best as he could. We jokingly referred to it as our ‘Ask a Dude’ sessions and I found them so helpful that I suggested he should set up a table on a street corner somewhere with a sign reading “Ask me anything about men” so women could come to him with their baffling questions about men.

That’s how this podcast started. We are a group of 3 women and we come together with a list of questions for Nick to address. This is not rehearsed. He has no idea what we will ask. 

Ask A Dude – 3 women, one guy – where we get real answers on subjects most men aren’t willing to talk about.

Episode 1, Part 1: Gender violence, men and their feelings

Books mentioned: "Believing" by Anita Hill

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In this podcast, Emmy recalls taking a risk to save the life of a barred owl in Texas.

"What a powerful story!  Beautifully told." SH, Ohio

"Completely and absolutely stunning!  This story is so touching, profound, called me in from the very first moment." TLS, Ohio
 
"Wow, I really enjoyed this one Emmy! It is such a vivid story – I felt completely transported to the banks of that rushing river!" NO, Oregon 

"I listened to your calm voice and soothing cadence as you told the story of rescuing this owl. I was right there with you as you realized the trouble you could get into, but you forged ahead and came out OK. Your storytelling helped me..." DR, New Mexico 

Photo Credit: Philip Brown on Unsplash

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A woman’s birth story is a spiritual journey.  It is a warrior’s journey. It is considered a sacred journey, because it takes us to our original selves.  This is my birth story.

In this podcast, Emmy takes us on the journey of the birth of her daughter, where she encounters spirits and other special visitors!

"It was moving and profound." JLG, NJ

"SUCH a powerful and daunting story, and as always, SO artfully related! You do such a service to women -- and men -- everywhere, to relate your story with such candor and humble honesty."  TLS, OH

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Emmy shares a long-suppressed story about the dysfunctional dynamics between her and her father and her own wrestling with misogyny within her family. 


"Emmy's latest podcast is not for the faint of heart. However, the cathartic, transformational process as well as the hope and love of all things beautiful prevails. With every bow of my head, the podcast is a work of art, a piece of theater: timely and eternal. "JLG, Cape May, NJ

"Powerfully touching. Triumphant. Human. Another beautiful gift from your life, your pen, and your exquisite voice. Thank you."  LD, York, Maine

"Your story is searing and courageous." DC, Ashland, Oregon

Music and sound by: zapsplat.com
Photo: Joan of Arc by Anna Hyatt Huntington Bronze

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We've all had them.  You are far from home and you run into someone you know.  What are the odds?  Does it have any meaning?  In this podcast, Emmy shares some information about the Improbability Principle and why these things might happen.  She also shares some intriguing stories that may have more to do with intuition and faith, with some randomness thrown in.  Are our random encounters really random after all?

"Yet another absolute Masterpiece!"  TLS, Cleveland, OH

Music by Zapsplat.com

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Willard Walch is the 4th generation in his family to be raised on a cattle ranch in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon. In this interview, Willard shares some of the personal struggles he’s wrestled with over the past 7 decades of his life and what he’s learned about the importance of staying true to his authenticity. 

Growing up in the 1950s with an expansive network of land, animals, neighboring ranching families, and plenty of hard work, some of his life’s most important lessons were learned from the landscape, lifestyle and the good men and women ranchers around him.  Willard credits his mother as his main influential teacher in helping him identify and honor his own Truth, and speaks honestly of his walk to sobriety and the tools he’s gained as an adult through his experiences with the Mankind Project, his work as an Attunement Practitioner, the 12-step program, and Kundalini Yoga, all of which have aided him on his journey.  

Now in his elder years, Willard shares his wisdom, his vision, and the importance of what he believes is his current work, honoring the feminine.

I spoke to him in Ashland, OR in 2021.

Music by: Manpreet Kaur   @manpreetkaurmusic

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Karen O’Dougherty is the creator, owner and teacher of Body Basics and Beyond which for 20 years has been providing confidence and puberty education for girls and the grownups who raise them. She offers after school programs for grades 4-8 and Teen Village, monthly talking circles for teenagers. 

A retired elementary school teacher and the mother of 3 adult children, Karen holds a heartfelt belief that all youth deserve to learn about puberty and adolescence in an environment that grows their confidence. She wants to see the next generation of leaders rise with the confidence, empathy, and poise to meet what lies ahead of them. In order for this to happen, she maintains that youth need to understand their bodies, their emotional selves and the influences that may challenge who they are becoming.

Karen believes that parent education is an essential piece in preparation for adolescence, and to aid parents she provides confidence and support through one-on-one coaching and group sessions. 

To learn more please visit Karen’s website at www.bodybasicsandbeyond.com or email her directly: [email protected]

I spoke to her in Ashland, OR in 2021

Music by: Manpreet Kaur   @manpreetkaurmusic

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