The Self-Aware Millennial

On this episode, J.Mix sits down with sensual healer, poet, & burlesque performer Synamin Vixen to talk shop about their relationship to money, how it has helped them in their current practice, and how they are backing away from capitalism to reach their communities.

Follow Synamin @synaminvixen & her podcast @thedomexperiencepodcastnola on IG
Catch her next performance by visiting https://www.synaminvixen.com/ 
Buy her body butter this holiday season! https://www.synsualhealing.com/

To catch J.Mix at one of her many performances in December, visit https://www.jessicamixon.com/

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In this deeply personal and candid conversation,  J.Mix and Joshua Walker delve into their experiences with mental health, suicide ideation, and the tragic experiences of losing loved ones to suicide. They underscore the significance of communication for individuals struggling with depression and anxiety. The role of wealth, and societal and cultural expectations in shaping self-worth also form a key part of this discussion. Josh reveals his upcoming artistic projects, which are inspired by his personal challenges, whilst advocating for better mental health understanding. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging life's ups and downs, showing empathy, and expressing feelings openly with loved ones.

Trigger Warning: Suicide + much more

Follow our guest, Josh Walker, @thejoshwalker_ on IG
Follow our host, J.Mix, @jmixplainsitall on IG

Special thanks to Dirty Coast for sponsoring this episode!

For the Patrons: Listen to their extended conversation here

UPCOMING EVENTS:
- J.Mix is returning to soprano land as a featured soloist in LPO's Holiday Spectacular in December!

REFERENCES:
NOLA Black Mental Health Matters Directory

Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

• Call or text 988
• Chat at 988lifeline.org

Connect with a trained crisis counselor. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.

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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
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If you've been diagnosed with a mental illness and are lucky enough to experience life after taking years of medication and therapy- this episode is for you. In this episode, J.Mix joins Asia-Lyn to chat about their mental wellness journeys, how they managed to stop taking SSRIs, and the alternatives they are using to regular their emotions.

Trigger Warning: Suicide Ideations

Follow our guest, Asia-Lyn, @a.r.readings on IG
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Special thanks to Dirty Coast for sponsoring this episode!

For the Patrons: Listen or Watch their extended conversation on Shroom Therapy on Patreon.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
+ J.Mix is making her burlesque debut this Halloween in Musicals in Burlesque Presents: Little Shop of Horrors!
+ She's also featured in LPO's Holiday Spectacular in December!

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References:
NOLA Black Mental Health Matters Directory

We sincerely apologize for the subpar sound quality in this episode. We understand the importance of delivering a seamless listening experience and are actively working to rectify the issue for future episodes. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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In this episode, J.Mix revisits Ep. 48, where she shared some of the side effects experienced while taking the SSRI, Zoloft.

Zoloft (Sertraline) is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is used to treat some types of depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder (PD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Please note that the content discussed in this podcast episode is based on personal experiences and research, and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. We encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified healthcare provider for any specific questions or concerns regarding their health or the use of Zoloft. The information shared here is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a basis for self-diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a licensed medical professional for personalized guidance and care.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
+ J.Mix is making her burlesque debut this Halloween in Musicals in Burlesque Presents: Little Shop of Horrors!
+ She's also featured in LPO's Holiday Spectacular in December!

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References:
NOLA Black Mental Health Matters Directory

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In this episode, J.Mix gives advice on effective ways to unplug from social media. 

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:

1. Signs You Need A Digital Detox
2. How to Maintain a Detoxed Lifestyle
3. What To Expect After Your Detox

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For related episodes, listen to:
Ep. 8 - Social Media Distancing
Ep. 41 - Surviving & Thriving the Social Media Lifestyle ft. Chris Parker (of Parker XL)
& Ep.71 - Life is Not About Social Media ft. Julian X

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RESOURCES:

No Surf Activities List

https://reddit.com/r/nosurf/s/DQLcoqUGXt

"Rest is Resistance" by Tricia Hersey
https://bookshop.org/p/books/rest-is-resistance-a-manifesto-tricia-hersey/18255493?ean=9780316365215

5 signs you need a digital detox

https://www.becomingminimalist.com/technology-detox/

5 Red-flag Signs You Urgently Need A Digital Detox

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/the-5-red-flag-signs-you-urgently-need-a-digital-detox_uk_6475c596e4b0a7554f4083da

Average screentime

https://truelist.co/blog/average-screen-time-statistics/

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We are welcomed by an extremely special guest who has been mentioned MANY times by J.Mix, but the listeners never got a name... til now. In honor of their 10th anniversary, J.Mix is sitting down with her boyfriend, Theo, to reminisce about their relationship, which just so happens to fall on the interracial spectrum. In this episode, they dive deeper into the racially-charged challenges they've had to overcome. They also address why their long-term relationship has yet to graduate to the legally permanent contract that is expected of partnerships that last longer than 2.5 years. 

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE SELF-AWARE MILLENNIAL LIVE SHOWS!
MAY 2ND & JUNE 6TH!

New Orleans's newest festival is BLACK THEATRE! The WE WILL DREAM: New Works Festival is going on now til Juneteenth!
Visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/wwd-festival-home for more info!

Join the Virtual Festival (produced by J.Mix) to experience exclusive festival highlights from the comfort of your own home. You can also visit Howlround for public festival programming.   

**For a chance to win free festival passes, leave a review on Apple Podcasts + Spotify! We will choose a winner at the April 4th and May 2nd live shows.

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.
Join J.Mix on @nddnola's IG live for DREAM HOUR every 1st+ 3rd Tuesday of the month (except for live show Tuesdays)
Click here to watch the latest Dream Hour episode.

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J.Mix addresses a very important question that The Self-Aware Millennial received about her thoughts and feelings behind choosing not to experience "black love" in her interracial relationship.

This is a prequel to Part Two of "Interracial Dating 101. ft. Theo" 
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New Orleans's newest festival is BLACK THEATRE! The WE WILL DREAM: New Works Festival is going on now til Juneteenth!
Visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/wwd-festival-home for more info!

Join the Virtual Festival (produced by J.Mix) to experience exclusive festival highlights from the comfort of your own home. You can also visit Howlround for public festival programming.   

**For a chance to win free festival passes, leave a review on Apple Podcasts + Spotify! We will choose a winner at the April 4th and May 2nd live shows.

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.
Join J.Mix on @nddnola's IG live for DREAM HOUR every 1st+ 3rd Tuesday of the month (except for live show Tuesdays)
Click here to watch the latest Dream Hour episode.

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We are welcomed by an extremely special guest who has been mentioned MANY times by J.Mix, but the listeners never got a name... til now. In honor of their 10th anniversary, J.Mix is sitting down with her boyfriend, Theo, to reminisce about their relationship, which just so happens to fall on the interracial spectrum. In this episode, they run over statistics, how they met, their dating histories prior to meeting each other, their cultural differences, fetishization, their first racial fight, how their families feel about their relationship, the diversity of friend circles, and so much more!

Resources:
Pew  “Trends And Patterns in Intermarriage”
Census “Growth in Interracial & Interethnic Married Couple Households”

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE SELF-AWARE MILLENNIAL LIVE SHOWS!
APRIL 4TH, MAY 2ND, & JUNE 6TH!

New Orleans's newest festival is BLACK THEATRE! The WE WILL DREAM: New Works Festival is going on now til Juneteenth!
Visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/wwd-festival-home for more info!

Join the Virtual Festival (produced by J.Mix) to experience exclusive festival highlights from the comfort of your own home. You can also visit Howlround for public festival programming.   

**For a chance to win free festival passes, leave a review on Apple Podcasts + Spotify! We will choose a winner at the April 4th and May 2nd live shows.

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.
Join J.Mix on @nddnola's IG live for DREAM HOUR every 1st+ 3rd Tuesday of the month (except for live show Tuesdays)
Click here to watch the latest Dream Hour episode.

For info on the WE WILL DREAM NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/about-the-festival

Support the show

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We've got a special treat for y'all this week as we are joined by Zachary A. Myers, an actress of the trans experience who recently joined the company of A Strange Loop as an understudy for Thought 1 & 2 marking her Broadway debut. She was previously seen as "Angel" in RENT (w/ J.MIX = "Joanne") at Summer Lyric Theatre. In this episode, Zachary walks us through her expedited journey to Broadway, adjusting to NYC, and living the understudy life. She shares with us how she has been able to balance life outside of work and gives gratitude to many members of her community, who have helped her live her wildest dreams. Other topics include:  TSAM Live show announcement, Dream Hour invitation, Tiktok talent scouts, Pressures of social media presence,  NYC Subway smells like Bourbon Street, J.Mix's comments on NYC culture, and much more!

Follow Zachary A. Myers on Instagram @zacharyamyers
And catch her in Dylan Mulvaney's 365 LIVE on March 13th at 8pm/ET!
Purchase  $5 Livestream tickets: https://365daysofgirlhood.com/
All proceeds benefit The Trevor Project.

Reserve your tickets to THE SELF-AWARE MILLENNIAL LIVE!
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=170555
Show dates are April 4th, May 2nd, and June 6th!

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.
Want to chime in on these conversations? Join J.Mix on @nddnola's IG live for DREAM HOUR every 1st+ 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Click here to watch latest Dream Hour episode.

For info on the WE WILL DREAM NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/about-the-festival

Support the show

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We are BACK + BLACK with new episodes featuring J.Mix and the conversations she is curating with No Dream Deferred's DREAM HOUR, a space for Black and Brown artists to engage in innovative discussions on topics that affect how we produce and receive art. 

This episode is a continuation of the virtual discussion featuring J.Mix and friends of the show, Lauren Turner Hines, & Brian Egland, and their take on the importance of taking care of our Black elders whilst setting boundaries to progress our community forward and divest from predominately white spaces. 

DISCLAIMER: These discussions may contain perspectives that are the result of misinformation. Remember to seek out experts and be critical of your biases while forming an opinion. Please see the humanity in each participant and as always, we encourage empathy.

FOLLOW OUR GUESTS
Lauren Turner Hines: @Somebdysmother + @nddnola
Brian Egland: @brianartworld

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.
Want to chime in on these conversations? Join J.Mix on @nddnola's IG live for DREAM HOUR every 1st+ 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Click here to watch Dream Hour episode.

For info on the WE WILL DREAM NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/about-the-festival

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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

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