Episode 286: Queer Resistance

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) discuss our local Pride event, what the vibe was like, and bringing more queer energy into your practice. Discord Link: discord.gg/ENF867k GoFundMe for Balthazar: https://gofund.me/c2715872 Special Guest: Jax.

Gwyn and Ode talk about what options exist for leaving the country, what options do not exist for leaving the country, how to move from a conservative to a progressive area, the spiritual aspects of doing so, and how you can stay where you are mindfully, as an act of resistance. Balthazar, the podcast cat, needs some health care! If you'd like to help, here's a GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-our-beloved-balthazar-eat-again?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link)

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) talk about re-exploring the magic of childhood summers, and also beauty and hotness, and also camping indoors. Special Guest: Jax.

Gwyn and Ode talk about the fact that everything is about to get more expensive.

Gwyn and Ode talk about gratitude practices and their myriad benefits.

Gwyn and Ode talk about what's happened so far, what's probably coming up, and bolstering ourselves against all of that. Also for some reason we sound like we're recording at the bottom of a well! Mysterious!

Gwyn and Ode talk about how we commune with our deities, what it feels like, and why you should do it.

Gwyn and Ode talk about how to offset the impact of US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and projected federal conservancy failures as much as possible with local efforts.

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) talk about the joy of making things and why you should do it, as well as some of our favourite magical crafts. Special Guest: Jax.

Gwyn and Ode talk about the possibility of increasing food insecurity, and how to eat as well as you can with what you have.