#70 Drama of the Gifted Millennial: A Solo Podcast

It’s been a while since I’ve done a solo episode, but I had an epiphany I felt called to share. In this episode I speak about my evolving relationship to four classic millennial stereotypes – that we’re triggered, sensitive, lazy and entitled, and examine them through the lens of multivalence, nuanced thinking and Alice Miller’s “Drama of the Gifted Child”. While at first I rejected these stereotypes, I have since evolved my relationship to them. I question whether it’s not better to embrace and redefine characteristics, rather than reject them outright and why embracing the multiplicitous expression of an archetype can lead to a more honest and comprehensive understanding of ourselves and others.

Song featured: “The Old Story” by Trevor Hall

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#69 On Race & Nuance with Jasmine Richardson & Andre (DJ Sun)

Jasmine and Andre are both mixed-race. Andre is a recording artist and DJ known as DJ Sun. He was born in the Netherlands with Caribbean roots. Jasmine, an astrologer, grew up in Texas. She is raising the daughter of her brother, who is currently incarcerated. They both own a bar in Houston called The Flat. These two genuine, kind souls came on the show to discuss their nuanced perspectives and experiences around race, BLM and identity politics. From anger, to victimhood, to alienation and vulnerability, we discuss the many facets of social justice movements, & the importance of holding each other accountable + searching for authentic belonging within ourselves and the collective.

Find DJ Sun at DJSunMusic.com & Jasmine at kosmictonic.com

Andre’s Book Recommendation: The Anatomy of Love by Helen Fisher
Jasmine’s Book Recommendation: Goddesses in Everywoman by Jean Shinoda Bolene and Gods in Everyman by Jean Shinoda Bolene

Songs featured: “Let Go” by East Forest, “Tomorrow” by DJ Sun and “Black Man” by Stevie Wonder

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#68 Motherhood, Trauma & The Nervous System with Kimberly Ann Johnson

Kimberly (known online as “MagaMama”) combines her skills as a yoga teacher, sexological bodyworker, Rolfer and somatic experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, helping people heal from birth trauma and sexual trauma so that they can live more authentically in their bodies. She is also a writer and a mother. Our conversation dives deep into the nervous system and Polyvagal theory; We discuss “fitting in” as a nervous system response, how c-sections affect both mothers and children, and how equality for the sexes should not be misunderstood as “sameness”. We also talk about birth control and delve into some unconventional ideas around when and how women should be having children.

Find Kimberly at magamama.com and on Instagram @magamamas

Kimberly’s Book Recommendations: Women’s Anatomy of Arousal by Sheri Winston and The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson

Songs featured: “Nectar Drop” by DJ Drez and “In the Blood” by John Mayer

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