Have you watched "Unorthodox" on Netflix? Pelayo interviews Melissa about her experience consulting and appearing in the viral Netflix series. We dig into her experience leaving the community, and how it differs from Esty Shapiro's experience in the series.

We are excited to continue these conversations on the role of women in the ultra-orthodox community, the particularities of arranged marriages, and the more positive and passionate side. Much more to come.

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Mark Julien presents the graphic novel "Justin Case and the Closet Monster". The novel was a 10-year project that he used to come out to his late father. He uses his creative drawings to share his struggles of reconciling faith and being queer. He opens up about the meaning of "the monsters living in our closet" and how he found his inspiration.

Check out Mark Julien's designs on https://justincaseandtheclosetmonster.com/home.html

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Rev Yolanda and, Rev. Glen Ganaway join us to introduce us to "A course in miracles" the book that guides their lives.

They created the ministry " the Mighty Companions" which includes a weekly meeting to discuss lessons from a course in miracles and their monthly "Church of the 2 drink minimum".

Rev Yolanda opens up about becoming a music minister and coming to terms with her gender identity. Rev. Glen shares his journey from growing up as a son of a navy chaplain to becoming a reverend himself.

You cannot miss this episode where we will sing along to Rev Yolanda's anthem "I love myself".

Check out all the super-powerful songs from Rev Yolanda and Rev. Glen:

https://yolanda.net/

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Jennifer Crawford talks to us about the pains of growing up, their recovery, and finding a higher power.

They open up about how CBT led them to be fully present whilst competing in Masterchef Canada.

They share the way they connect to their newly-discovered Jewish heritage through cooking and baking traditional Jewish food.

Check out their recipes and get in touch:

https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.e.crawford/

The Forbidden Apple is dedicated to continuing bringing you episodes throughout this quarantine. We are each in our own homes so forgive our long-distance sound. Thank you so much for your continued support. We're all in this together.

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Musician, writer, and Grammy Award nominee, Mary Lambert, joins our podcast as we discuss the darker shades of success and fame.

She opens up about her childhood traumas and finding her connection to music through the church.

Since parting ways from her music label, she has leaned into her inner voice and was able to genuinely create the music she really wanted.

We talk about mental health and the constant presence of shame. Mary also shares how she was aware of the importance of being vulnerable and having difficult conversations since she was very little.

Mary has recently released her album "Grief Creature" focused on mental health and her book of poems " Shame is an ocean I swim across". Mary is also the host of the "Manic Episodes podcast".

http://marylambertsings.com/

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Mary Rutt and Shelly Johnson from the "Latter Day Lesbian" podcast share what inspired them to do their amazing podcast, create an incredibly supportive community. They open up about their path to breaking away from the high-demand religions they were raised in and how much their lives have changed in the last couple of years.

We highly recommend listening to their podcast available on all streaming platforms!

http://latterdaylesbian.org/index.html

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Rev. Dr. Deb Berman is the founder of "Pride Ministry", a spiritual community for BDSM, Kink, and Poly folks. She is also an affirming psychotherapist with a focus on the alternative community.

Rev. Deb's progressive interfaith/interspiritual ministry is committed to the spiritual healing of alternative souls.

She works to ensure the spiritual necessities of alt folks are covered. She also teaches and supports clergy in affirming these communities.

Listen to find out more about Rev. Deb mission in life: to be a conscious part of "The Great Chain of Being"

To learn more about "Pride Ministry"

https://prideministry.com/

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Rev Deb, brings a new perspective into our podcast. She is the founder of Pride Ministry and an affirming psychotherapist with a focus on the alt community.

Rev. Deb's Progressive Interfaith/Interspiritual ministry is committed to the spiritual healing of Alternative souls.

She works to ensure the spiritual necessities of BDSM, Kink, Poly and other alt communities are covered as well as supporting clergy in affirming this community.

Listen to find out more about Rev. Deb mission in life: to be a conscious part of "The Great Chain of Being".

The Alternative Spirit  Conference is coming up Friday, March 27th, 2020

And you can check out the details here:

 www.alternativespiritconference.com 

And learn more about Pride Ministry

https://prideministry.com/ 

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We welcome filmmaker and writer Nora Berman. Nora grew up practicing Buddhism following the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. We discuss how as a child she would attend the Dharma center with her Jewish father and Christian mother and struggled with the idea of "non-attachment". Her favorite part was walking meditation which continues to be a source of connection for her. Nora opens up about her journey of reconnecting with her Jewish roots and honoring her family's legacy by being her truest self and embracing the fact that she is enough.

You can find Nora at…

@pandaberman

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In this Forbidden Apple mixer, we explore how we use storytelling through photography, music, and spoken word for social change in the LGBTQ Movement.

Do you want to join us? Email [email protected]

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