Queer Companion

Emm and Iz talk about the healing potential of Astrology, birth charts as 'cheat sheets' for our lives, the story of Jupiter as earth protector and about queering Astrology discourse. You can get a birth chart reading with Iz here: https://magicwithizzy.weebly.com/  References: Astrology Podcast with Chris Brennan Michael J. Morris Alice Sparkly Kat  Sabrina Monarch Stephen Forrest  Katie Emma 

Emm is going solo in this episode reflecting on mixed post lockdown feels between relief and fatigue. They share about their intensified experiences of embodiement during and after the lockdown and map out the energetic field of the post lockdown situation.  For questions and feedback email to [email protected] 

Emm and Aglaja Ray (ex Shaltmira) talk about how Aglaja became an artist, her journey from darkness to light and how it reflects in her art. We touch on creativity, vulnerability and which team to choose in the chess game of life. You can find Aglajas work on http://www.aglajaray.com/ and on Instagram @aglaja.ray. Content note: depression, anxiety

Emm and Amber talk about Berlin in the pandemic, the (problematic) distinction between expats and immigrants and racism in everyday life and the tech industry. 

Cleo and Zuzu from The Candid Companion Podcast are here to talk to Emm about sex work as a queer issue, their own experiences of being sex workers and how that relates to their queerness and how to move towards a better situation for sex workers in society. You can find The Candid Compaion Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcast as well as on Twitter. If you are a sex worker in Berlin in need of support or you want to support sex work issues check out Hydra e.V.  

Emm and Maxie talk about different spiritual practices in lockdown, the experience of radical impermanence, how to hold space for difficult feelings like fear and anxiety and deeply connecting with oneself in isolation. You can find Maxie on Instagram as @maxibonbons. content note: we mention depression, anxiety, trauma and panic attacks

Emm and Jordan talk about why Jordan became a teacher, the situation of trans and queer kids in school, different strategies on how to support them and the need for a fundamental transformation of education to create a better and more just society. You can reach Jordan via email: [email protected] If you have any spare cash to give please consider donating to TrIQ.eV, an organization in Berlin that supports trans, intersex and queer people.

Emm and Joey dig deep into what it means to be trans and assigned female at birth, different identity markers like non-binary, femme and agender, the fluidity of identity and non-linear experiences of female and male energies. We draft an expanded understanding of trans justice that moves beyond the need for linear and fixed identity narratives.  If you have any spare cash to give please consider donating to Gladt.eV, an organization aiming to support trans and queer BIPOC in Berlin.

Emm and DJ Bad Puppy are talking about Puppy's journey into becoming a DJ and party organizer, their work in a queer and trans latinx collective, queer club culture and strategies to decolonize the dance floor. Bad Puppy's Instagram handle is @badpuppy4ever and their soundcloud is https://soundcloud.com/badpuppy4ever. For questions and feedback email me to [email protected]. If you have some spare cash please consider donating to the COVID relief fund for marginalized communities in Berlin: https://www.berlincollectiveaction.com/

Emm and Jayne talk about what it means to be a queer witch, radical hexing, the relationship between sexuality, witchcraft and kink as well as rave magick. Jayne's Instagram is @janky_peasu and you can read her blog here: https://wyddershins.wordpress.com. "All bodies of water dance to the rhythm of the moon" is a quote from @lalobalocashares.