Ha! Remember that time we said we were coming off our hiatus?? That was almost two months ago...whoops! Anyway, life got weird for Sonya--and she goes into how toxic work environments (and environment in general) can really influence mental health (and more!) We also get an update on Sonya's RAD project that takes her back to her sustainability roots.

Our main attraction though is real talk on Saturn's Return (and the similarly related 27 Club) because late 20s are hard y'all and we're feeling it. So, if you're 27, coming up on 27, or survived 27 (dear god, share your stories to help us through)...this episode is for you! Your life may be falling apart, but don't worry--you're not alone! Our lives are falling apart, too. But we're here for YOU! Stay sustainable, y'all.

Note: unfortunately, Anza's sound file got corrupted (Sonya worked some Podcast-audio magic) so it might sound a little funny in the beginning. It gets better though! 

Holy Mackerel Y'all--WE'RE BACK!

Serious apologies for the unplanned hiatus, it's like we've been busy...or something (#gradschool // #mentalhealth // #life)! Anyway, y'all know we were gone and now y'all know we're back. WE'VE MISSED YOU!

Since it's been a hot minute (more like 6 months) this episode we do a quick catch up on life, mental health (the journey continues), school, and some other random stuff that you'll just have to listen to the episode to find out about.

Plus, it's June (when did that happen???)! Which is our favorite because it's PRIDE MONTH! Happy Pride ya queer darlings out there, you know we love ya! Plus, it's been a whole year since one of the co-host came out as asexual on this very podcast. So we talk about that, obvs.

And to conclude: covfefe.

Hi Sustainability Friends!

 We made it through 2016, and we are gearing up for another year of excitement (whatever that means). Peep this episode and get ready for more Sex Drugs and Sustainability coming your way!

Sonya and Anza catch up on what's happening (and are maybe a little more lack-luster than planned. 2016 took a lot out of all of us...) before transitioning into an awesome interview with Denise--a kickass autistic, queer, trans, and all around amazing human who shares their personal perspective on autism. 

We met Denise through a Tumblr page set up for their Autism Activism Anthropology Thesis...which you can read here (we highly recommend doing so--it's full of great info)! Denise has also offered up their e-mail if you have any questions or want to hear more: denise.parry94 (at) gmail.com

Happy 2017, y'all! Stay Sustainable!

As always, thanks to Bret Eagleston for the awesome transition music.

We’ve got another absolutely sustainable and totally kickass episode ready for your listening pleasure! Start out with a quick check-in with Sonya and Anza, who are having some college flash-backs while sending out a bunch o’ love in the wake of all the tragedy in world. Then, follow it up with a timely conversation with author, Alison Ownings.

Alison has been writing books that dig into circles and cultures that are often over looked. In light of the recent #NODAPL, her most recent book, “Indian Voices: Listening to Native Americans” seems more important than ever. Alison talks about her experience of researching and writing the book as a non-native who didn’t know much about native cultures before starting the project. She also shares how non-native people (Yes! You!) can be better allies (Guess what! It’s super easy: JUST LISTEN!) to native people.

Resources:
Alison Ownings – http://www.alisonowings.com/author/about/

Indian Voices – (you can find it on Amazon, but consider supporting your local bookstore instead!) https://books.google.com/books?id=LzWBOcLR36cC&lpg=PP1&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false

As always a big thanks to Bret Eagleston for the fab music. More of his stuff at: www.breteagleston.com 

We're coming back at ya after some technical difficulties! Ready for some sustainability love? In this episode, hear how Sonya is getting down with some protests while Anza is encountering a plethora of tiny critter friends.

Next we go into an interview with long-time listeners, supporters, and sex-drugs-sustainability embodiers: Kathleen and Bob-o! Our guests have an amazing love story that has taken them on quite the sustainability journey. They have lived in some amazing situations, and currently live fully and totally off the grid. 

This amazing music is brought to you by Bret Eagleston-->www.breteagleston.com

AND WE'RE BACK! It's the moment y'all have been waiting for: SEASON 2 is here! Hear about what we've been up to the last couple months in our new lives and check out some strong misandry-feels (all day, e'ry day).

To get you back into the sustainability swing of things, Sonya interviews the instructors for her 3-week orientation field course that took place in Los Angeles. One is a fierce academic and the other an aggressive organizer. We get the dirty on what their social justice work looks like in the academic and organizing world. #staysustainable

Guests: Kaitlin and Michael

Intro music by Bret Eagleston--catch more of his stuff at www.breteagleston.com

Sonya and Anza both start with an update on where their lives are taking them currently (#adventures), before diving into a look back at Season 1. We pop a bottle of champs (#day drinking) and revisit highlights from each of our interviews.

Enjoy this look (listen?) back at all the amazing guests we've had the pleasure of interviewing and sharing with all of you! And once you're all nostalgic for Sex Drugs and Sustainability don't worry--we'll be dropping a new season on you in October.

We have a big announcement coming at you about Sex Drugs and Sustainability this week! You'll have to tune in to find out what it is...

Also in this episode Sonya talks about how her mental health journey has continued to transpire, Anza shares about some family-things, and we acknowledge the state of the world this past week. In these time, we couldn't have had a more timely guest than Maureen. She is super fierce and fucking bad ass. She talks to us about education, white privilege, how we all need to have some skin in the game, and so. much. more.

This is not an episode you want to miss!

Want to know more about Maureen and get in touch?? ​http://www.maureenbenson.org