J and Diane are talking current events with the death of prominent war-mongering Senator Lindsey Graham from SC. Why does our society work so hard to normalize people in death when they caused so much harm in life? What will SC do in the wake of his passing, and what does it mean for the country as a whole? Should we celebrate or hold accountable? Let us know what you think! #lindseygraham #senateupheavel #whenhatemongersdie #willhatedieout #stayengaged #ydigafpodcast 

J and Diane are joined by Dr./Prof. Tiffany Octavia Harris, one of our guests from the Charleston episodes, to discuss harm that occurred during the taping during an exchange between her and Diane. We discuss the actual event, get each person's realtion of the impact it had on them, and talk about healing. 

This discussion is an example of how restorative justice discussions can repair harm so that all involved move forward in wholeness. J and Diane are so greatful to Dr. Harris for her willingness to have this discussion on air. Click here to read Dr./Prof. Harris' bio from the College of Charleston website. #collegeofcharleston #harmreduction #harmacknowledgment #restorativejustice #whitenessaccountability #centeringwhiteness #ydigafpodcast

J and Diane continue their discussion of Why Do I Give a F&$k about 250 years of this country? Part II with their guests. They take a deeper dive into the answers given by their guests and investigate more about the meaning and the depth of the answers given. Did you hear anything in their answers that you resonated with?

Each guest was also asked to bring something with them that held significant meaning to them, which they have an opportunity to share after the initial discussion was concluded. We did this to close the circle in a way that allowed each guest to feel heard and seen by all. Thank you again to the Jenkins Youth & Family Village for hosting us, to the Art of Daniel Green for production support, and to all our guests who gave us their time, humor, and presence as we explored this very important question on the 250th anniversary of the US. #jenkinsyouth&familyvillage #artofdanielgreen #250yearsoftheUS #4thofJuly #slaveryapology #charleston #gullahgeechee 

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J and Diane took a road trip to Charleston, SC to record two episodes in community with various local people to have a dialogue about why any of us give a f&$k about 250 years of the US on the eve of July 4th. This is Part I where each participant answers the initial question posed, and offers their deeper feelings about this country as a whole and Charleston in particular. 

Thank you to each of our participants, the Jenkins Youth & Family Village for hosting us, Daniel Green of Art of Daniel Green productions, and to all of you who have ridden with us for three seasons. #ydigafpodcast #charleston #transatlanticslavetrade #getout #communityiskey #jenkinsyouthandfamilyvillage #artofdanielgreen 

Diane shares storytelling about an experience she had within an organization that sheds light on the harm that can be done when restorative practices aren't utilized at the end of relationship. J and Diane explore how that might have been done differently and offer why they give a f&$k about celebrating whiteness on this 250th anniversary vs. interrogating whiteness to create a safer and less harmful society. #interrogatingwhiteness #restorativepractices #fearofretribution #ydigafpodcast

J gets to answer the question of what did she learn about herself during their trip to Charleston, talking more about her experience of being received as a "shadow soul" by those folks in Charleston and how that informed how she moved. Diane talks about her time as a motorcycle chic and what she observed during her time in that world. They also talk about "the nod"... do you know what it is? #charleston #thenod #plantingseeds #perceptions #ydigafpodcast

J and Diane continue their conversation about what they learned about themselves and each other during their 4 days in Charleston together. Did they feel supported by each other, or did they learn some things about each other that might make sharing space with each other difficult? What does "being ten toes down" for each other mean to you? Do you need to feel that from the other person to be in deep relationship with them?  #ydigafpodcast #rideordie #Charleston #sharingspace 

Why Do I Give a F&$k's 100th EPISODE!!!!  J and Diane celebrate 100 episodes together, sharing what they've learned about each other and themselves over the course of the two years of this podcast journey. Is it important to recognize and remember the humanity in others? Are we good at that in this iteration of our society? 

J and Diane share more about their time in Charleston, especially focused on the Gullah Geechee tour they took with Chief Godfrey Khill of Gullah Geechee Tours and the history that lies in plain sight that is not seen by so many. They talk about visiting one particular space at the memorial of the 36 souls whose remains were found at the excavation for the Gaillard Auditorium in Charleston. The Anson Street African Burial Ground Project resulted in a memorial fountain where J and Diane read poetry written by Diane and J's daughter Jade A. Thompson titled "Freedom in Eternal Rest" and "Eternal Rest in Freedom" respectively. It was a very powerful moment that Godfrey captured, and they are happy to share it with you.  #Charleston #AnsonStreetAfricanBurialGround #AnsonStreetAfricanBurialGroundProject #history #GullahGeecheeTours #ydigafpodcast #podcastontheroad 

J and Diane have returned from Charleston and they are giving af about what they saw and experienced there! The obliviousness of whiteness in Diane's experience compared with J's awareness of the "Get Out" nature of the space. What does comfortability look like and is it different for each of them? You won't want to miss this deep dialogue- the first of many of the trip to Charleston. #Charleston #comfortability #GetOut #auctionblocks #benyah #comyah #nativeCharlestonian #heritage #soulsnatching #shadowsoul #ydigafpodcast