The Queer Ritual Podcast

In this episode, I talk about how to heal past trauma. At some point after a traumatic event, the burden of healing falls onto us to heal, not the people who inflicted that trauma upon us. There is an externalization process and an internalization process that goes along with trauma. Healing requires us to identify internalized messages, and then learn to let those internalized messages go.New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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This one is a mini-episode on why I find New Year's Resolutions to be arbitrary. Personal growth and spiritual growth should be a year round practice! But of course, I always inevitably set one for myself anyway. This year, I don't want to "rage type." I want my words to inspire and have meaning and authenticity behind them, but without starting arguments with other people.

Many thanks to all who listen to the podcast. Have a safe and happy New Year this weekend! See ya next year!New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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In this episode, I talk about my own struggles with anxiety and how I worked through it. I also offer some tips for "coming out" that I wish I knew when I was younger. First and foremost, you have to feel you are in a safe place before coming out, so of course the coming out process can trigger anxieties in people. But I will say, life out of the closet as an LGBTQ person is so much better than life in the closet!New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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Very short and sweet mini episode this time! In this one, I talk about some of the pre-Christian traditions that were blended together to create the Christmas holiday that so many of us celebrate now. Whether you are Christian or not, I wish you a blessed and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas!New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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With the potential to fall into a recession (or even a war) looming on the horizon, I have noticed a growing sense of existential dread in the community around me. It appears that bloodshed, fascism, homophobia, transphobia, racism, and sexism are all on the rise worldwide. In this episode, I go over what existential dread is, and how to resist it. It's important to keep centered during uncertain times.New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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I just rewatched James Cameron's 2009 Avatar film in preparation for the sequel (Avatar: The Way of Water) that comes out this week. And I must say, the spiritual teachings of this film go very deep! I wasn't able to pick up on those messages in 2009 because I wasn't a spiritual person at the time. So what are the spiritual messages of Avatar? What is animism? What is pantheism? And what do those spiritual frameworks have to teach us about life on Earth and life on Pandora? Find out in this bonus episode! **Spoilers for the 2009 Avatar film.**New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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What are limiting beliefs? In this episode, I discuss strategies to counteract the beliefs we hold about ourselves that prevent us from becoming the people who we want to be. I specifically go over limiting beliefs that stem from anxiety, trust issues, phobias, addictions, and perfectionism.New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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This bonus episode is a guided meditation, using the breathing exercise pranayama from the yoga tradition. I've boosted the treble in this episode if you like ASMR style content. So put in some headphones, and come sit with me!New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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Making ancestral offerings is one of the most widely shared spiritual practices across all cultures, yet one we don't often mention in the West. In this episode, I explain different examples of holidays for making ancestral offerings, as well as my own personal home shrine setup and ancestral offering practice. I also explain how to dedicate a nature offering outdoors to your ancestors. No matter who you are or where your ancestors come from, it's beneficial to acknowledge the contributions that your ancestors made to bring you where you are today. You are the descendant of survivors!New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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In this episode, I discuss the concepts of Yin and Yang (also called Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine in the West, or feminine energy and masculine energy). I explain the traits of Yin and Yang dominant people, and mantras that one can use to help achieve balance in their life. Even though I am talking about feminine and masculine, I am not talking about gender identity! We all have both Yin and Yang flowing within us, and we have to achieve balance in order to become our optimal selves.New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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