Sourdough Modernity

This week, we’re calling it like we see it. Too many Christians in America preach love and humility on Sunday but live in contradiction the rest of the week. My brother and I share what we’ve seen firsthand—how faith can get tangled in politics, judgment, and money instead of the teachings of Jesus.

We talk about how supporting harsh immigration policies and agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement goes against the compassion Christ taught, and how true faith means feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, and caring for those in need. We also take a hard look at churches and Christian organisations that accept donations without showing where that money goes. If an organisation is tax-exempt, it has a responsibility to be fully transparent with its donors and remain free from overt political influence.

I’m currently reading Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez, and it’s helping frame this conversation:

“Christian nationalism—the belief that America is God’s chosen nation and must be defended as such—serves as a powerful predictor of intolerance toward immigrants, racial minorities, and non-Christians.”

But there’s hope, too. More pastors, priests, and faith leaders are starting to speak out—calling for accountability, justice, and a return to the core of Jesus’ message: love, service, and humility. It’s a conversation about faith, integrity, and what it really means to live as a follower of Christ in today’s America.

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In this episode, we dive into the soothing world of my Aches Away Salve — a rich, sun-infused blend crafted to ease tired muscles, melt away tension, and bring comfort back to your body. I share how wildcrafted Brittle Bush, along with organic Lavender, Chamomile, and Calendula, come together to relieve pain, inflammation, and stiffness while nourishing the skin.

Plus, we explore how turmeric and cayenne work their magic to encourage circulation and deep relief.

As a bonus, I share about Rosemary and her lesser-known properties — a plant of remembrance.

If you’re craving a natural way to soothe your body and reconnect with yourself, this episode is for you.

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Our parents split for good reasons — Mom knew how to love us, and Allen… well, he didn’t. She built a good life after the divorce. He built walls. Now they’re both aging, both fragile in different ways — Mom recovering from a stroke, Allen in the hospital after a heart attack — and we’re grappling with how much we do or do not care.

In this episode, I talk with my dad — the man who spent most of his life screaming, slapping, or throwing things — and something is happening. He is starting to soften. He talks kindly about his Muslim neighbors, the same people he once dismissed. Maybe it’s gratitude. Maybe it’s fear. Maybe it’s what happens when your world gets small and the people who show up for you aren’t who you expected.

It’s a story about caregiving from both sides of a fractured family: a mom who’s always shown love, a dad learning what it actually means, and the kids caught in between — trying to make peace with both.

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In this week’s episode, we’re talking all about one of my favorite everyday essentials — the Wounded Warrior Salve — my grown-up version of the “boo boo bear” I begged my mom for every time I scraped a knee or got a bruise back in the 90’s. (Yes, I may have cried when she finally threw it away — what can I say, I’m a nostalgic soul.)

This salve is that same kind of comfort in a tin — soothing, antibacterial, and deeply healing — perfect for bumps, bruises, bites, burns, and all the little skin scrapes life throws our way. Whether you’re 5 or 55 or 105, this is for you.

We’ll explore the herbs that make this salve so special — Plantain for drawing out splinters and soothing burns, Comfrey for speeding healing and easing aches, Desert Willow for its antifungal and antiseptic magic, Chamomile for calming inflammation and redness, Calendula for mending skin and preventing infection, and Creosote for its powerful wound-healing protection.

A true herbal first aid — gentle enough for kids, strong enough for warriors, and versatile enough that, yes, you can even use it on your lips.

Tune in to learn how these plants work together to mend the skin, comfort the spirit, and remind us that healing is a process — one we can meet with tenderness and a little salve in our pocket.

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In an age where hot takes go viral and nuance gets lost in the noise, real conversations are becoming rare. Why is it so hard to disagree without disrespect? In this episode, we dive into the lost art of debate — where listening, asking questions, and actually learning used to matter.

We explore what’s changed, why people seem more interested in being right than being informed, and how we can bring back honest, open dialogue in a world that desperately needs it.

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This week on The Herbal Corner, we’re steeping into calm with You’ve Got a Lot of Nerve Tea — a blend crafted to help you steady, ground, and come home to yourself. This tea soothes the body, mind, and nervous system, bringing a sense of ease and peace whether you sip it in the quiet of morning, after dinner, or before bed, oh yeah and it helps your gut!

Let this cup remind you: you are safe here. Life is meant to be enjoyed. The more you relax, the more you attract.

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What does it really mean to be professional in today’s world? Spoiler: it’s not about wearing a suit, fitting in, or playing corporate games. In this episode, we challenge outdated ideas of professionalism and call for a new standard — one rooted in merit, emotional intelligence, and basic human decency.

We unpack how societal norms around appearance, behavior, and success have shifted (and still need to), why kindness belongs in every boardroom, and how we can build workplaces where talent and integrity matter more than how you look or how much noise you make.

It’s time to evolve professionalism — because it shouldn’t just benefit the loudest, richest, or most "polished." Let’s build something better.

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This week on The Herbal Corner, we’re basking in the beauty of Mist by a Rose — a cooling botanical toner that blends the soft, heart-opening essence of rose, the refreshing clarity of mint, and the beautifying magic of hibiscus.

Inspired by the scales of Libra season, beauty and balance this episode explores how this mist supports your skin.

Perfect as a morning ritual, a midday reset, or a post-sun refresh, Mist by a Rose is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with beauty as a form of self-love.

✨ Tune in to learn the plant stories and energetics woven into this Venusian remedy — a true ode to devotion and delight.

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What do we expect from influencers when their platforms grow bigger than the networks that once shaped public opinion? Should they be held accountable if their followers take action — even violently? And would they keep speaking out if they knew what might come from it?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dustin aka @burnest_hemingway to talk about the dangerous dance between influence, censorship, and truth in the age of collapsing trust. We get into blue fascism, the FCC’s panic over unregulated voices, and how legacy media is losing its grip now that people can get perspective from those they can’t control — voices we actually respect.

We explore the difference between the Republicans and the Democrats, how "bipartisanship" usually just means screwing over the working class, and what MLK’s real legacy teaches us about how radical truth-tellers are treated in their own time. Plus: Flat Earth, Land Before Time conspiracies, and whether Pluto deserves a second chance.

The more people who hear you, the more risk you carry — even if you’re saying the same thing. So how much information is too much, and who decides what’s true?

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✨ Herbal Corner: Goddess Divine Blend ✨

In this episode, I share the story behind my Goddess Divine remedy—a heart-centered blend created to nourish the sacred line between the throat, heart, and root. This medicine is an invitation to remember that every day is a special occasion, a chance to come home to ourselves and connect with the goddess within.

Motherwort leads this formula, reminding us that true self-care begins with putting our own hearts first. She is joined by Red Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover, Rose, Rose Hips, and Ocotillo flower—each chosen for their ability to ground, open, and nourish both body and spirit. Together, they create a delicious, mineral-rich, and energetically supportive remedy for the heart, womb, and root space.

I’ll be exploring how these plants work both physically and energetically, and how Goddess Divine can help us feel at home within ourselves so we may swim deeper into our own healing.

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