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NHA Today Podcast134: Suppressing Cancer and Supporting Recovery Through Plant-Based NutritionPodcast Show Notes: Plant-Based Nutrition for Cancer Recovery Guest: Hanna Rakowska Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Holistic Cancer Practitioner Hanna is a cancer survivor (Hodgkin's lymphoma, 2006) who discovered the power of plant-based nutrition during her own treatment. After her oncologist told her "there's nothing you can do at home," she knew that wasn't right and dedicated her career to helping cancer patients feel heard and empowered. The SOAR™ Framework Hanna's signature approach to cancer recovery: S - Suppress cancer cell growth using phytochemicals in plant foods O - Op...
2025-08-2029 min
Runner's Round TableS5 EP18 – Hot Takes: The Mental Side of Running with Leah AverySeason five of the Runner’s Round Table will be all about Hot Takes and this episode is The Mental Side of Running Edition. In this episode Stephanie speaks with PT and run coach Leah Avery about perfectionism in running, how our worth as humans isn’t connected to how we perform as runners, and how to find joy in your current season of running. (Excuse my cough breaks that sound like extended silences; my cold wanted to make a last stand!)Please support this podcast with a rating, revi...
2025-08-2059 min
Okay And? With Leah HenryOkay And...I'm Tired of being BROKE!On this episode of Okay And?, Leah sits down with financial planner and Co-CEO of Keys to Black Wealth, Brandy Avery. Every recession makes new millionaires... will you be one of them? Brandy breaks down the "keys" to investing properly, no matter your current financial status. We know in today’s culture everyone wants to be their own boss, but does the entrepreneur lifestyle come at a cost? Brandy gives those baby business owners the dos and don’ts of starting a business. Leah and Brandy also dive into life insurance and the different types of p...
2025-07-2938 min
Train Smart Run StrongFor the Love of the Sport (feat. Dr. Leah Avery)Leah joins us on today's podcast to talk about her background in sport and our shared experiences as young competitive athletes and how that has shaped us into the coaches we are today. You can follow Leah on Instagram at @leah.runs.dpt
2025-07-251h 03
Buzzing about RomanceAuthor Spotlight: Avery KeelanAuthor Avery Keelan sits down with Leah to chat about the re-release of Offside and her journey as an author.
2025-07-1200 min
The Mother RunnersCreating Safe Sports Environments for Kids with Dr. Leah AverySend us a textToday, we have guest Dr. Leah Avery; a mother runner, physical therapist, & former competitive swimmer who was abused by her high school coach. Leah bravely shares her story & offers advice for us parents on how to create a safe environment for our kids involved in sports. We also discuss what parents can do to ensure our children don’t place too much of their identity in their sport. Leah also talks about the powerful role running played in her recovery.At the start, we have our usual banter—today about our summ...
2025-06-251h 05
Thick Thighs and Creepy VibesEp 62: Leah Anderson: Is her killer still in Gods Lake Narrows?In Gods Lake Narrows First Nations, a small Manitoba town of 1,300 people 15 year old Leah Anderson disappeared one Friday evening. Leah left her home Friday January 4th, 2013 to go skating with friends but never returned home. 2 days later her young lifeless body was found on a snowmobile trail. Since that day Leah's family has been fighting for justice, hoping to locate the person responsible for her tragic ending. They wonder if they are still wondering amongst them within their own community. Unfortunately, at just 15 years old Leah became part of the national...
2025-06-1839 minBuzzing about RomanceThe Wedding Date Disaster by Avery FlynnOn this Episode of Buzzing About Romance, Becky is joined by Leah, Amanda, and Jenni to review The Wedding Date Disaster by Avery Flynn.
2025-05-1500 minThick Thighs and Creepy VibesEp 45. The Unsolved Murder of Leah SousaWe delve into the tragic murder of Leah Sousa, a young girl found dead in her home in the quiet community of Cumberland Beach, Ontario. The circumstances surrounding Leah's death remain a mystery, with few clues and even fewer answers.Join us as we uncover the chilling details of the crime scene, the investigation that followed, and the unsettling questions that still linger about Leah’s final moments. We examine the theories surrounding her murder. Was Leah’s death the result of a random act, or was it something much more personal? Please tune in for a deep...
2025-02-1339 min
LinkedOutSyd and Brit Tell It Like It IsWe’re covering a lot of ground this week, both metaphorically and literally. The TikTok economy, AI ruminations, the lost art of subtlety, internet gems, and new hobbies – what won’t these b*tches talk about? Also, a word of advice: do as we say not as we do… or just do whatever you want and let us know how it works out. Nothing matters weeee!Discover:Our official petition to bring back MySpaceWYR: be stuck in a toxic job or be unemployed?AI don’t think we’re using this rightDigital panhandling on LinkedIn: a bleak sign o...
2025-02-051h 04
Blessed Are the Binary BreakersQueer Theology & Embodiment — cross-posted from The Word in Black & RedAvery and Micah offer a conversational primer in queer theology — from its origins in queer theory, to distinctions between queer and simply affirming theologies, to fabulously queer passages from scripture.
This episode was originally published on The Word in Black and Red, a podcast moving chapter by chapter through the Bible with co-hosts offering perspectives informed by anarcho-communism, queerness, disability, class, and more.
Find the podcast, its discord, and more here: https://linktr.ee/twibar
Check out the Llama Pack's Facebook here (Micah's online faith community for people wary of church.)
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2024-09-301h 16
Active Bariatric Nutrition60. Avoid Injury in Endurance Training with Physical Therapist Leah Avery, DPTIn this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Physical Therapist and running coach, Leah Avery, DPT, also known as @leah.runs.dpt on IG. We discussed:How to begin training for a race- should we focus on time or mileage?Examples of typical training weeks including cross training ideasShould we include strength training when training for a race?What is the difference between soreness and an injury?Common running mistakes and injuries and how to prevent themRunning Apps and tools you may find helpfulHow to Contact Leah:Instagram: @leah.runs.dptW...
2024-09-2344 min
Blessed Are the Binary BreakersImagining Futures into Being with AutScapeFirst Laura Sommer and then Rowan share their experiences at AutScape, an annual meeting of autistic folk of all ages in England. Both discuss how AutScape has given them glimpses of what it would be like to live in a world where autistic culture is celebrated, diverse communication styles and sensory needs are accommodated, and special interests received with joy.
Be sure to check out Laura's Autistic Liberation Theology podcast for a companion episode that centers around this question: how can various marginalized groups resist the world's assumptions that we have no place in any positive future — be it...
2024-09-0135 min
Between Two CoachesNeed or Nah Part 4: Recovery EditionIn this conversation, the Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Leah Avery and Winnie Lizardo to discuss various topics related to physical therapy and recovery for Part 4 of the Need or Nah Series. They cover the effectiveness of recovery tools such as massage, compression boots, and Theragun, and also discuss the use of cold therapy and icing. They also highlight the dangers of overtraining and the importance of listening to your body. The episode concludes with the guests sharing their personal experiences and offer advice on how to incorporate rest into training programs. Overall, the conversation emphasizes...
2024-08-291h 06Blessed Are the Binary BreakersHonest to God: From the spotlight, to the pulpit, to the wildernessJohn Hamilton is a non-theist pastor whose lifelong search for transcendence has taken him from altar boy to rock-and-roll musician, from preaching with certainty into embracing the unknowable nature of God. In this episode, John and I discuss his upcoming memoir, Honest to God, which comes out September 15. Get book info at Wildhouse Publishing here.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Content warning: alcohol & addiction (from 19:00-24:35).
Talking Points:
(0:00) Introducing John Hamilton’s memoir Honest to God
(5:00) The inspiration and publication process
(11:00) Reaching ego death through transcendence; transcendence in Catholic worship
(16:13) Finding tr...
2024-07-3052 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersHoly Pride in disabled experiences and insightsHow can we use this last week of Disability Pride Month to celebrate the unique insights into human and divine nature that disability can bring? For starters, we can learn from the wisdom of disabled activists and theologians, which is what you'll find in this episode.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Talking Points:
(0:00) Intro + Eli Clare on intersectional pride
(5:35) Pastor Lamar Hardwick: ableism = the fear of being human
(9:10) Letiah Fraser: our fragile, mortal bodies are where we meet God
(12:15) Rabbi Julia Watts Belser + Laura Sommer: disabled bodies' unique insights into the divine
(22:00) John...
2024-07-2329 min
Ignite The Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook Now, Knowledge Hunters!The Rucksack Kids: The Fourth of July Mystery by John Theo Jr., Leah Theo - contributorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/13445to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Rucksack Kids: The Fourth of July Mystery
Series: The Rucksack Kids, Book 1
Author: John Theo Jr., Leah Theo - contributor
Narrator: Lyndsey Anderson
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 07-11-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Mystery & Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
The small lakeside town of Wolfhollow, New Hampshire is bustling with Fourth of July tourists. The week-long holiday festivities are interrupted when a valuable letter from the Revolutionary War is stolen from the town museum. Fourteen-year-old Leah Bartlett and her two siblings, eleven-year-old Avery and...
2024-07-112h 53Indulge In: This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.The Rucksack Kids: The Fourth of July Mystery by John Theo Jr., Leah Theo - contributorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/11930to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Rucksack Kids: The Fourth of July Mystery
Series: The Rucksack Kids, Book 1
Author: John Theo Jr., Leah Theo - contributor
Narrator: Lyndsey Anderson
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 07-11-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Holidays & Celebrations
Publisher's Summary:
The small lakeside town of Wolfhollow, New Hampshire is bustling with Fourth of July tourists. The week-long holiday festivities are interrupted when a valuable letter from the Revolutionary War is stolen from the town museum. Fourteen-year-old Leah Bartlett and her two siblings, eleven-year-old Avery and...
2024-07-112h 53
Whatchu' Doin' NCKenneth Chestnut Sr/Leah Norman - Ocean City Jazz Festival - Whatchu' Doin' NCCheck out the new episode of Whatchu' Doin NC featuring Leah Norman of Topsail Talk, and a descendant of the historical Ocean City Beach on Topsail Island, NC.
Make sure you check it out to here the latest information about the upcoming Ocean City Jazz Festival, as well as the history of Ocean City Beach.
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2024-07-0339 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersKate Davoli is a Polyamorous PresbyterianIn 2017, Kate Davoli (they/them, MDiv) was dismissed from the ordination process for being polyamorous. In spite of this heartache, they have remained steadfastly part of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Listen — or read along in the transcript — as Kate recalls the events leading up to & following their dismissal; ponders what we learn about God through polyamorous people's lives & callings; and balances the heartache of being denied ordination with the queer gift of how their liminal status facilitates ministry to church-hurt people.
Talking Points:
(0:00) Intro: as Pride month ends and the PC(USA)’s General Assemb...
2024-06-241h 12
Rehab For RunnersBreaking Through The Toxic Walls of Running with Dr. Leah Avery What mindset should we have for running even if we were competitive growing up? How can we enjoy running while staying competitive? What does our mindset have to do with our performance?These are all questions Dr. Leah Avery breaks down from her own experience as a former D1 swimmer. Dr. Avery is a Physical Therapist and Run Coach who is a strong believer in enjoying your running journey based on past experiences with toxicity in her mindset. Find Dr. Avery on Instagram at: Leah.Runs.DPTSchedule a free call to work with...
2024-05-2247 min
Rehab For RunnersBreaking Through The Toxic Walls of Running with Dr. Leah AveryWhat mindset should we have for running even if we were competitive growing up? How can we enjoy running while staying competitive? What does our mindset have to do with our performance?These are all questions Dr. Leah Avery breaks down from her own experience as a former D1 swimmer. Dr. Avery is a Physical Therapist and Run Coach who is a strong believer in enjoying your running journey based on past experiences with toxicity in her mindset. Find Dr. Avery on Instagram at: Leah.Runs.DPTSchedule a free call to work with...
2024-05-2247 min
Chatting with SherriChatting With Sherri welcomes back award-winning author Leah Ning!Chatting With Sherri welcomes back award-winning author Leah Ning!
Leah lives in northern Virginia with her husband and their five animals: two cats, a dog, and two sugar gliders, all of whom are exactly as cute as they sound. Despite her years of residency here, both past and yet to come, her heart lies in the cold, snowy north, and she hopes to get back there someday. She works full time as a programmer and spends her spare non-writing time drawing, playing video games, and learning to make delicious new foods. “Yellow and Pink” is her first writing sale.
Some other...
2024-05-1733 min
Simply IntuitiveFacing Panic Attacks in Running, with Leah Avery, DPTBook a FREE Discovery call to chat about working with me: https://calendly.com/michellepnutrition/15min
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Follow Leah: @leah.runs.dpt
2024-05-0249 min
Actively Fueled PodcastCultivating a Healthy Mindset Around Running with Leah Avery, DPTJoin Brooke and Leah as they chat about the not-so-positive running habits & mindsets they see as a Physical Therapist & Sports Dietitian in the running space and HOW to avoid falling into these habits and mindsets. Maybe you're a runner feeling burned out but feeling guilty about needing a break from running or maybe you're a runner stuck in an injury cycle and are MISERABLE because you can't run. This episode is jam packed with helpful tips on how to ride the ebbs and flows of your running journey (in a healthy and positive way). Leah has been a...
2024-04-2937 min
FreightCastsTaking The Hire Road EP146 Riding Trucking’s Waves: Avery Vise Of FTR Talks Freight Market Cycles And Their Impact On The Driver PoolOn today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, welcomes Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR, for a conversation about the data behind trucking, transportation, the economy, the labor market, and driver population. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show o...
2024-02-2936 min
Taking The Hire RoadRiding Trucking’s Waves: Avery Vise Of FTR Talks Freight Market Cycles And Their Impact On The Driver PoolOn today’s episode guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, welcomes Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR, for a conversation about the data behind trucking, transportation, the economy, the labor market, and driver population. Special thanks to the show’s sponsors! Career Now Brands NTI Infiniti-I Workhound Asurint Transportation Marketing Group Seiza Drive My Way Driverreach F| Staff Trucksafe If you’re interested in joining the show o...
2024-02-2934 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersAsh Wednesday, Saint Valentine & Amatonormativity, Isaiah 6Listen or read along in the episode transcript for two reflections kicking off the Lenten season:
Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine's Day this year — what can Ash Wednesday + the story of Saint Valentine teach us about facing our own mortality and resisting the pressure to put romantic love on a pedestal?
Next, let's connect the glowing coal touched to the prophet's lips in Isaiah 6 to the ashes we wear on our foreheads today. Why are physical signs of spiritual truths important? How does acknowledging our limitations open us to divine blessing?
Announcement: The Bl...
2024-02-1411 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersPoems for Palestine — Christmas joy must birth solidarityListen to — or read along in the episode transcript — Jewish, Christian, and Muslim poems by Palestinians and their supporters. Poetry empowers us to imagine liberation that we can then work towards, together.
Some pieces explore the Nativity story through this lens: Christmas joy must break bread with pain, birthing solidarity with all oppressed peoples.
Talking Points:
(0:00) Ross Gay on mixing pain and joy to birth solidarity; poetry as resistance
(7:11) Aurora Levins Morales on the history of antisemitism + envisioning solidarity & interdependence in “Red Sea”
(12:30) Najah Hussein Musa dispelling anti-Palestinian myths in “Bethlehem”
(14:42) Avery Arden — “Christ is Barred from B...
2023-12-2235 min
The Running Explained Podcasts3/e46 Conquering Performance Anxiety with Dr. Leah Avery, DPTAre you derailed by performance anxiety? Are you pinning your self-worth & whether your training cycle was "worth it" on if you PR'd or not? Dr. Leah Avery, DPT, joins the show today to talk about her experience in healing from debilitating performance anxiety and her relationship with athletic performance. Leah was a D1 All-American swimmer and competed at the Olympic Trials, but her relationship with sport and performance was anything but healthy; when she started running during her graduate work, she found herself stuck in a cycle of performance anxiety that culminated in panic attacks during not one, but t...
2023-12-211h 03
Ignite The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Inspiring!Shopping for the Grump by Leah BusboomPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719768to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Shopping for the Grump
Series: #1 of Too Busy for Love
Author: Leah Busboom
Narrator: Renée Chambliss, Alexander Cendese
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 14 minutes
Release date: December 19, 2023
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don't have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is too large or...
2023-12-196h 14Embrace A Full Audiobook That Is Simply High-Impact.Shopping for the Grump by Leah BusboomPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719768to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Shopping for the Grump
Series: #1 of Too Busy for Love
Author: Leah Busboom
Narrator: Renée Chambliss, Alexander Cendese
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 14 minutes
Release date: December 19, 2023
Genres: Rom-Com
Publisher's Summary:
My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don't have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is too large or...
2023-12-196h 14Journey Through This Award-Winning Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Shopping for the Grump by Leah BusboomPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719768to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Shopping for the Grump
Series: #1 of Too Busy for Love
Author: Leah Busboom
Narrator: Renée Chambliss, Alexander Cendese
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 14 minutes
Release date: December 19, 2023
Genres: Clean & Wholesome
Publisher's Summary:
My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don't have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is too la...
2023-12-196h 14
Ignite Your Passion for Storytelling With Free AudiobookShopping for the Grump Audiobook by Leah BusboomListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 719768
Title: Shopping for the Grump
Author: Leah Busboom
Narrator: Alexander Cendese, Renée Chambliss
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:14:29
Language: English
Release date: 12-19-23
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Romance, Rom-Com, Contemporary, Clean & Wholesome
Summary:
My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don't have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is t...
2023-12-196h 14
Get New Full Audiobooks in Romance, Clean & WholesomeShopping for the Grump by Leah BusboomPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719768 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shopping for the Grump Series: #1 of Too Busy for Love Author: Leah Busboom Narrator: Renée Chambliss, Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 14 minutes Release date: December 19, 2023 Genres: Clean & Wholesome Publisher's Summary: My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don't have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is to...
2023-12-1930 minDiscover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, ModernShopping for the Grump by Leah BusboomPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719768to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Shopping for the Grump
Series: #1 of Too Busy for Love
Author: Leah Busboom
Narrator: Renée Chambliss, Alexander Cendese
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 14 minutes
Release date: December 19, 2023
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don't have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is too large or...
2023-12-196h 14
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, ModernShopping for the Grump by Leah BusboomPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719768 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shopping for the Grump Series: #1 of Too Busy for Love Author: Leah Busboom Narrator: Renée Chambliss, Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 14 minutes Release date: December 19, 2023 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don't have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is too la...
2023-12-1930 minGet Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComShopping for the Grump by Leah BusboomPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719768to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Shopping for the Grump
Series: #1 of Too Busy for Love
Author: Leah Busboom
Narrator: Renée Chambliss, Alexander Cendese
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 14 minutes
Release date: December 19, 2023
Genres: Rom-Com
Publisher's Summary:
My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don't have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is too large or...
2023-12-196h 14
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComShopping for the Grump by Leah BusboomPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/719768 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shopping for the Grump Series: #1 of Too Busy for Love Author: Leah Busboom Narrator: Renée Chambliss, Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 14 minutes Release date: December 19, 2023 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don't have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is too la...
2023-12-1930 min
YA Book ChatThe Inheritance GamesToday I am chatting with my friend Abigail about The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.Join Abigail and me as we chat all about this enthralling book! We will not only be chatting about the plotline, but about all the characters (including those we love to hate), the Hawthorne family secrets, Hawthorne Manor, our favorite Hawthorne brothers, if we are Team Jamison or Team Grayson, and more! First 15 minutes are spoiler free!A little about The Inheritance Games:Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: Survive high school, win...
2023-12-041h 10Blessed Are the Binary BreakersEmma Cieslik's Queer and Catholic Oral History ProjectI sit down with public historian Emma Cieslik (she/her) to hear all about her Queer and Catholic Oral History Project, supported by the Pacific School of Religion.
For Emma, the word catholic is truly "universal" — she's interviewed Roman Catholics and folk Catholics, ex-Catholics and "it's complicated" Catholics, queer religious and lay folk. In documenting these diverse perspectives, Emma is preserving the beautiful breadth of queer Catholic stories and gifts so that no one can claim they don't exist.
Click here to view the project's webpage. For links to other articles and projects Emma mentions in her...
2023-11-3053 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersFrom rejection to radical welcome: Isaiah 56 through a trans lensIsaiah 56:1-8 shares God's message of not only tolerance but radical welcome for the ultimate Others of the biblical world: eunuchs. How did Isaiah 56's author come to understand Divine affirmation for this denigrated group, when Deuteronomy 23's author had offered only rejection? And why does this scripture resonate deeply with many transgender persons of faith today?
Click here for an episode transcript.
For my Isaiah 56 translations notes, click here.
For other thoughts and resources on Isaiah 56 and biblical eunuchs, scroll down to "Better Than Sons or Daughters" on this webpage.
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2023-09-3026 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersEmbodying Authenticity with Jayne X Praxis: Sex, Sigils, & Sacred ClowningJayne X Praxis (she/they) is many things — she’s Buddhist and a tantric witch; she’s an ordained minister and a Satanist; she’s a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence and a licensed therapist — but above all, Jayne is forever becoming more and more their authentic self, and they invite you to do the same through curiosity, humor, and embodied self-exploration.Content Warning: swearing and sex talk; religious trauma; mentions of childhood sexual trauma.Click here for the episode transcript.Talking Points:(0:00) Introducing Jayne(2:05) Growing up with a conservative minister father, anti-sex views; com...
2023-08-311h 08YA Book ChatAuthor Interview: Julie Wright (Swimming in a Sea of Stars)Today I am chatting with author Julie Wright about her brand new book, Swimming in a Sea of Stars.In this episode, Julie and I chat about her writing style, what it's like writing romance novels vs. a contemporary novel, why focusing on teen mental health is important, how one small act of kindness can change someone's life, and the hope that lies within us all. Entire episode is spoiler free!Join us!A little about Swimming in a Sea of Stars:Addison is no stranger to feeling stressed...
2023-07-2451 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersOur Pride is Not a Sin — A Queer & Disabled Christian LensJune was Queer Pride Month, July is Disability Pride Month, and that means it's the prime time of year for certain people to remind us that "pride is a sin, didn't you know?" So I called up my dear friend Laura, a fellow disabled trans Christian, to discuss how the kind of pride that marginalized communities use as an antidote to shame is not sinful, but indeed essential in our pursuit of justice and abundant life for all!
Listen as Laura and I — interspersed with excerpts from Eli Clare's 1999 text Exile and Pride — contrast marginalized pride with nati...
2023-07-1755 min
You Get A Podcast!Oprah and Fashion! w/ Avery Trufelman**Help support the show as we get back to making new episodes. You can donate right on our website YouGetAPodcast.com**
This episode, take a look at Oprah Winfrey, style icon. From how the clothes she wore reflected different trends — to how she helped set trends herself, from Uggs to Spanx. Plus: our favorite Oprah fits.
Our guest this episode is the incredible Avery Trufelman, host of our fellow Radiotopia show Articles of Interest.
You Get A Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kellie Carter Jackson, with co-host Leah Wright Rigueur.
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2023-07-1341 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersQueer Sermon on Matthew 25's Queer Christ, the Outcast KingMatthew 25:31-46 is sometimes misused to preach hellfire & brimstone, but its focus is on compassion & community, mutual aid in the here & now.
In this sermon, minister Avery Arden explores how the Divine identification with the world's outcasts has empowered disenfranchised Christians to envision Christ as Black, disabled, gay, trans, and more.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Talking Points:
(0:00) Invitation to sign up for daily text prayers for July's Disability Pride Month; introduction to the sermon
(4:00) Reading the Matthew 25 text
(7:00) It's not about threatening or bribing us into good works; establishing this...
2023-06-3029 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersStopping Cop City: Água's StoryÁgua (they/them) shares the story of their lifelong relationship with Weelaunee Forest, whose leaves form the second half of the lungs that begin in Água's own body. After discussing the Stop Cop City movement's past and present, Água guides us through abolishing the cop in our own head; recognizing the interconnectedness and sacredness of all bodies; and breaking down binaries of "us" versus "them."
Check out Água's own podcast, The Somatic Scribing Podcast, here or wherever you get podcasts.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Click here for information about the call to gathe...
2023-05-1254 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersStopping Cop City: Shining Oak's StoryFor Shining Oak (she/her), activism and queerness have been catalysts for reconnecting to her Jewish faith. Learn about Shining Oak's experiences with the movement to Stop Cop City, from organizing a kid-friendly event for a 2021 Week of Action to attending a powerful Shabbat service in Atlanta's Weelaunee Forest.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Find out about the new, nonviolence-focused Stop Cop City movement space here.
Consider donating to the Atlanta Solidarity fund here.
Talking Points:
(0:00) A new nonviolent movement space; introducing Shining Oak — queer Jewish forest defender...
2023-05-0443 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersStopping Cop City: Tov's StoryLearn about the Movement to Defend Atlanta's Forest through the stories of forest defenders for whom queerness and faith intertwine with activism. In this episode, Tov shares the dream that drew them to March's Week of Action, discusses Weelaunee's history and the environmental threat Cop City poses, and uplifts the power of humor in the face of police intimidation.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Support the fight to Stop Cop City by donating to the Stop the Swap lawsuit fundraiser, or to the Atlanta Solidarity Fund.
Click here for information about getting...
2023-04-2129 min
The Rooted Athlete PodcastSports Induced A DECADE Of Panic Attacks, Here's What She Learned | Leah Avery, Former Swimmer, Current Physical TherapistDo you ever put more pressure on yourself than probably necessary? If you have, it's okay, you're human. Leah experienced this to an extreme that took over her entire world. Throughout her college experience AND after, the suppressed pressure was suffocating. Once her panic attacks started affecting her relationship, her work and her athletic performance in life after sports, she finally decided to do something about it. Today, we are thankful she has come to share her story! Don't forget to subscribe and please share with a friend! It helps more than you know. Find...
2023-04-1929 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersStopping Cop City: Coal's StoryCoal (he/they) is organizing a solidarity group in Springfield, Illinois, for the Movement to Defend Atlanta's Forest and Stop Cop City. He understands that what happens in Atlanta will have wide-reaching impacts — from environmental devastation to the way such a huge, hyper-militarized police training facility would set a precedent for similar projects across the nation.
In this second episode in the Stopping Cop City series, Avery deconstructs "outside agitator" rhetoric, while Coal offers their insights on how to support the movement from afar. Together, they also discuss trans intersections and the power behind being able to la...
2023-04-1332 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersStopping Cop City: Siihasin's StoryLearn about the Movement to Stop Cop City and Defend Atlanta's Forest through the stories of forest defenders for whom queerness and faith intertwine with activism. In this first episode, Siihasin describes their experiences as a Diné nádleehi, frontliner, and land defender.
Siihasin was one of around 20 Indigenous two spirit persons invited to the latest Stop Cop City Week of Action to facilitate conversations around Indigenous sovereignty, land rights & protection, and Black liberation & solidarity. How can activist movements work to protect and center their most vulnerable members?
Click here for an episode transcript.
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2023-04-091h 01Blessed Are the Binary BreakersHoping against Hope: What keeps us going in troubled timesThe world is a scary place right now — particularly for trans people. Our youth are being targeted. Our bodily autonomy is under threat. We are made into scapegoats by extremists who want to eradicate us. In these tumultuous times, where is the hope?
In this special episode, you'll hear from people of various genders and faith experiences about what keeps them going — from Higher Powers to the power of storytelling; and from friendship & solidarity to the natural world.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Talking points:
(0:00) Complicating hope — not to be confus...
2023-03-3134 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersUprooting Bitterness, Planting Trans JoyIn the anti-trans flood, I don't want my anger and hurt to wither into bitterness; I want to channel it into planting a garden of trans joy, queer rest, intersectional justice.
Click here for the episode transcript.
Content warning: anti-trans rhetoric & legislation, swearing.
Talking points:
(0:00 - 2:07) Garden dreams
(2:08) The frustrations of seeking healthcare while trans; finding trans joy where it is
(5:43) Despair over Tennessee's anti-drag bill; hope in the defiance of drag performers like Bella DuBalle
(12:42 - end) We will resist — but I dream of rest. How do ea...
2023-03-0117 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersOur Lady of Disgrace: a queer Christmas storyIn saying yes to bearing God Themself outside of marriage, Mary said yes to disgrace in the eyes of the world — not unlike the rejection LGBTQA+ persons can face when we accept God's call to live into our full, beautiful, queer selves. In this short story from Squirrel House Publishing's 2021 anthology Reconstructing Christmas, the Mother of God emboldens a nonbinary college student to take a courageous step.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Talking Points:
- 0:00 - Exploring the queerness of Mary in Luke 1, as well as in her apparitions to marginalized persons ac...
2022-12-231h 10
Maximum Film!Episode 272: ‘The Wonder’ with Leah GreenblattSebastián Lelio directs Florence Pugh, Tom Burke, and a beatific kiddo (Kila Lord Cassidy) in the new Netflix film, The Wonder.Then, we have Hall of Excellence results, a movie quiz about framing devices, and a Christmas Movie Minute.What’s GoodAlonso - VHSDrea - Ravensburger puzzles within puzzlesLeah - Wordle, kindaIfy - St Louis trip and package seasonITIDICMarcel the Shell With Shoes On and Apollo 10 ½ will be considered for animation Oscar categoryScoob!: Holiday Haunt Has Wrapped Production…Despite Being...
2022-11-181h 05
Best of Midland12 - What is Public Relations with Leah Williams of LC Public RelationsLeah Williams joined us to talk about her agency, LC Public Relations here in West Texas. With over eight years working in the corporate world, Leah decided to pursue her passion and launch her own business offering PR services and event marketing.
Leah's vision is to build meaningful relationships with each client while ensuring the recognition their brand deserves. During her career, she successfully positioned and led campaigns that resulted in local, state, and national recognitions and awards for community initiatives, campaigns, and best work practices.
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2022-11-0218 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersEmbracing “Messy” with K Kriesel — a chaplain & textile artist who blends Catholicism, Wicca, & queernessK Kriesel (they/them or she/her) is not afraid of "messy," with a spiritual life that blends Catholicism and Wicca, and holds space for time adrift.
K has broken away from a variety of groups that proved too limiting to uplift the most marginalized, including any feminism that prioritizes white, cis women. As they search for a spiritual community built with people like them in mind, K serves as a chaplain and creates the kind of queer Catholic art they want to see in the world. You can contact K and view their work at kkriesel.c...
2022-11-011h 13Blessed Are the Binary Breakers"The Good Kind of Weird" — Ynza Morgan Star: Genderqueer, Pagan, & so much more!After growing up Southern Baptist and pressured to conform to gender norms, it took time for Ynza Morgan Star (she/her & zey/zeir) to live fully into her genderqueer, agnostic, pagan, game designer self. In this episode, Ynza shares how neurodivergence and the power of story have shaped her journey; how zey crafted zeir own name; how zey joined zeir local Unitarian Universalist fellowship; and so much more!
Content warnings: lots of discussion about conservative Christianity and transphobia, including the intense policing of a child’s self-expression. There are also brief mentions of dementia and parent death....
2022-09-301h 29Blessed Are the Binary BreakersJoseph and the Amazing Original Neuroqueer Pride Flag (Crossposted)This episode is a slightly abridged version of part 1 of the Neuroqueer Joseph series over on The Autistic Liberation Theology podcast. Be sure to visit Laura's podcast for parts 2 & 3 once you've finished this episode!
My friend Laura and I explore all the queer + autistic elements of Joseph's story, starting with Genesis 37. Joseph wears makeup and the colorful dress of a princess, toe-walks, and dreams dreams that threaten the status quo — a queer and neurodivergent figure if there ever was one! Why did Joseph’s world — and why does ours — view such a person as threatening? What gifts do neuro...
2022-08-1254 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersRefuting TERF/anti-trans rhetoric with Leslie FeinbergAvery reads more passages from Leslie Feinberg's 1996 work Transgender Warriors — this time ones that respond to the same tired arguments people have been making against the trans community for decades now. How do you respond when someone insists that women's spaces shouldn't include trans women, that drag queens make a mockery of femininity, that trans women have male privilege? Feinberg offered concise, helpful answers years ago that can help us continue the good fight today.
Click here for an episode transcript, which contains source links.
Talking Points:
(0:00 - 4:30) Call for stories + introducing the to...
2022-07-1730 min
Blessed Are the Binary Breakers"We’re in this for the liberation” — More from Rev. Krissy on transforming the ChurchUCC pastor Rev. Krissy imagines a Body of Christ that moves beyond the institutional Church. We are called to confront corruption and power, and to unite in solidarity with all who work towards liberation.
This is a bonus clip from a larger conversation; check out episode 54 — “Coming Back to Life: Rev. Krissy is a Politically Queer UCC Pastor" — for more of Krissy's story and wisdom. Find Krissy at rev-krissy.tumblr.com; or visit their church website: www.epiphanyucc.org
Click here for an episode transcript.
Talking Points:
(0:00 - 3:45) Intro material
(3:46 - 7:30...
2022-05-3120 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersMarginalized Bodies as Spectacle & the Good News in Jesus's Disabling WoundsIn Jesus, God rose with wounds that would have impaired his mobility and fine motor skills. In John 20, Jesus allows his disciples to gaze at his impaired body, and even lets Thomas touch his wounds. Let's explore how this story connects to the complications of marginalized bodies being put on display for public consumption — of being made into a spectacle.
Is it possible for marginalized persons to have any agency in how our bodies are viewed and interpreted? How does Jesus model possibility for his disciples, similar to what Laverne Cox calls trans possibility models? How have ma...
2022-05-0238 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersQueering the Cross, Tomb, and ResurrectionNow are the days that God lies dead — the God who, in dying, expressed ultimate solidarity with all who have been unjustly killed across the ages. Let's explore how various queer theologians between 1993 & 2006 — plus some trans poets more recently — have connected Jesus's Passion, death & burial, and resurrection to LGBTQ experiences.
CONTENT WARNING: graphic depictions of hate crimes, including the murders of Matthew Shepard & a (fictional) Argentinian trans woman; deaths of gay men with AIDS; uses of dated LGBTQ+ language; mentions of religious homophobia
Click here for an episode transcript (works cited at the end).
Aver...
2022-04-1658 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersMaking Space for Gethsemane: two disabled & trans theologians discuss what people in pain actually needFor Holy Week, Avery joined Laura Sommer on their Autistic Liberation Theology Podcast to discuss two Gospel stories through a disability theology lens — with some trans theology sprinkled in: John 12's account of Mary of Bethany anointing Jesus; and Mark 14's telling of Jesus' Agony in the Garden.
Our world does not teach us how to face discomfort and pain healthily: we avoid, dismiss, or deny it; or we blame the one suffering; or we jump to action even when there are no easy fixes. In Bethany, Mary teaches us the art of simple affirmation and tenderness in...
2022-04-1246 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersWhat's in a Name Change? — How I became Avery Arden and made it through the legal processAvery brings their wife on to reminisce about Avery's name journey — from picking out Avery several years ago, to choosing new middle & last names in time for the legal name change process. Why is that process so dang complicated and expensive? Why was "Banana" ever on the table for surname options? How does Avery honor their family & faith roots with their new name? And what do Avery, Cher, & Sasquatch all have in common??
Listen — or read along with the episode transcript — to find out!
Talking points:
(0:00 - 7:11) Introducing Leah, Avery's new full name; discuss...
2022-03-3050 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersComing Back to Life — Rev. Krissy is a politically queer UCC pastorLike Lazarus resurrected by Jesus, Rev. Krissy has moved from a stifling tomb — a church where they could not be openly queer & politically active — into the abundant life of authentic self and fighting for the liberation of all.
Krissy is a pastor and chaplain in the United Church of Christ who loves their supportive spouse, children, and church; and who sees a message of good news for all whom the world calls shameful in the parable of the father with two sons (i.e. the parable of the prodigal son).
Click here for an episode tran...
2022-02-1657 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersNaming Faith — Eric Sharp is a Pluralist Agnostic & Systemic TherapistI sit down with my fellow seminary grad Eric Sharp (degree in Marriage & Family Therapy) for the story of how he came to call himself a Pluralist Agnostic who draws from Womanism and Postmodernism. On the way, we also discuss: the power of swearing and of playfulness; appreciating many truths in place of one Big Truth; and bringing healing into a broken world — with plenty of laughter as we go.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Content Warning: swearing; discussions of mental illness, addiction, and suicide ideation; of abuse and neglect and trauma, including among ch...
2022-01-311h 00Blessed Are the Binary BreakersNuminous Names: Stories of name changes across genders, cultures, and faithsLet's hear some stories from various people — trans & cis, Jewish, Christian, & Sikh — about how gender, faith, and culture have played a role in the names they use. How do names isolate us, or connect us; harm us, or heal us? And what does religion teach us about honoring one another's chosen names?
Click here for the episode transcript.
Talking Points:
(0:00 - 6:40) Introducing the topic; part of Avery's own experience
(6:41 - 9:45) Judaism: biblical name changes, honoring new names
(9:46 - 18:03) Eli's story: how the prophet Elijah helped Eli choose their name
(18:04 - 22:36) Adrian's story: finding the righ...
2021-11-3052 minBlessed Are the Binary Breakers"His Name Is John": magnAUtism & allyship in Luke 1A clip from a full episode of Laura Sommer's Autistic Liberation Theology podcast in which Avery and Laura discuss John the Baptist and his parents, Elizabeth and Zechariah. The two friends connect John's joyful leaping in the womb to Laura's coined term "magnAUtism" — the way autistic persons are drawn to and connect with one another. They also discuss how Mary, Elizabeth, and Zechariah are impacted by the autistic joy & defiance of their children even before and just after birth — especially how Zechariah's insistence "his name is John" makes him a patron saint of the parents of trans children today.
2021-10-3130 min
MindShapeLosing My 17 Year Old DaughterDan Loeffler comes on the podcast to share with us his journey through grief after he lost his daughter Leah in a car accident. 20 years ago, his daughter Leah was a senior in high school and driving to school one morning when she was involved in an accident. As usual Dan made sure that Leah was awake and then went to work, Leah would drive her self to school as usual. Shortly after arriving at work Dan got a phone call from the school that he had to go to the hospital immediately and that there has been a b...
2021-10-2637 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersThe Blending of Pagan & Christian Belief: Black Book's tour of nineteenth-century RussiaThe spiritual landscape of nineteenth-century rural Russia blended native traditions and beliefs with Christianity; this is the world in which Black Book, an independent video game produced by Russian studio Morteshka, is set.
In this episode, Avery shares some of what Black Book taught them about this syncretism of belief (without spoiling the game, don't worry!). Then, they bring in Leslie Feinberg's 1996 text Transgender Warriors to discuss similar tensions between indigenous and Christian traditions in medieval Western Europe. What happened to other gods and spirits after the rise of Christianity? How did sorcerers like Black Book's young...
2021-10-1523 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersThe Transcendent Tale of Brigid of Ireland: Celtic Goddess, Catholic Saint, and Voodoo LwaBrigid's intimate relationship with a fellow nun is not the only queer thing about her — her story also transcends any one religion, period, or place. How did a Celtic deity of forge and hearth transition into a fifth-century Catholic nun? How did devotion to Saint Brigid extend from Irish immigrants to enslaved Africans in Haiti and New Orleans? This mysterious figure revels in interweaving apparent opposites, in justice for outcasts, and in...a heavenly lake of beer??
For devotees of many faiths, Brigid's perpetual flame continues to light the way to wisdom and holy joy.
Fi...
2021-10-0138 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersSex Work and Satanism with Azura RoseDespite growing up in a heavily conservative Christian town, Azura Rose (they/she) was raised by parents who encouraged them to ask questions and explore religion on their own. They are now a Satanist in Toronto, as well as a cosplayer & sex worker. In this episode, Azura discusses the beliefs & activism of The Satanic Temple, as well as what it's like to be a queer, goth, disabled sex worker.
Listen (or read along with the episode transcript) to find out what Satan & Jesus have in common; what was up with all the backlash around Lil Nas X's...
2021-08-281h 02Blessed Are the Binary BreakersManlike Babies, Cuckolded Joseph, & the Sex Worker Madonna — More from Neville on Morality in Renaissance ArtNeville and Avery talk about the weird Renaissance tendency to depict babies as small men; how stereotypes about cuckolded husbands influenced artists' depictions of Joseph; why the Church was so scandalized by Caravaggio's sex worker Madonnas AND the presence of dirty feet on Saints and pilgrims; and more. As you listen, Avery invites you to ponder: what is considered decent and moral in your own time and place, and why?
For a larger conversation with Neville in which they discuss being an Australian queer Catholic who both studies and creates art, look back to episode 38: "Finding the...
2021-07-2725 min
Uncluttered Office for ADHD PodcastLeadership, Difficult Conversations, and Aladdin’s LampLeah explains how her background in teaching influences her leadership. Leah does theatre in her free time. We talk about how we can become better leaders because of our variety of experiences. The starting point of difficult conversations is about being in our story. Maybe we felt we didn’t get the validation we needed as kids either at home or in our education. We need to address the deep roots of the other person’s story so they can feel heard. That’s where the real connection happens. Leah contends that when we gently have those diffic...
2021-07-2237 min
A Carried LifeAlicia Hall - Story of Avery and Experience of Cornual Ectopic PregnancyOn this week’s episode we have Alicia Hall. Alicia shares with us the story of the loss of her and husband’s child Avery due to miscarriage. Alicia experienced a very rare type of ectopic pregnancy called a cornual ectopic. Alicia’s shares about how she felt God prepared her for her loss and how her trust in God was amplified through this experience. It was an honour to hear Avery’s story today and we hope that it allows you to feel less alone in your journey today. Trigger Warning: Sensitive Content, Miscarriage, Bleeding, Hospital, Mentions...
2021-06-2825 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersGod Gets Vulnerable: A trans & autistic look at Elijah and the "still small voice"Avery was delighted to be on their friend Laura's Autistic Liberation Theology podcast; this episode features a clip from a longer conversation on "Toxic Mask-ulinity" that you can listen to at anchor.fm/laura-sommer.
In this clip, Laura introduces the concept of autistic masking — concealing parts or all of yourself in order to survive in an allistic (non-autistic) world — and relates it to similar trans experiences; then Laura and Avery connect these concepts to the 1 Kings 19 story of God coming to Elijah not in fire or earthquake, but in a "still small voice." What message do we find...
2021-06-1528 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersWhen a trans traveler and an autistic apostle cross paths: Reading Acts 8 in communityWhen we delve into any holy text together, we all come away the richer for it — just as Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch enriched one another during their odd desert encounter, each sharing what they found in the prophet Isaiah.
In this episode, Avery shares a sermon they wrote on Acts 8:26-40 that draws not only from many transgender theologians but also from a conversation with a handful of people who all brought their unique insights to the story. Philip can be read as autistic, the eunuch as trans — and so much more! What unique experiences do we ne...
2021-05-3134 min
Indigenous in Music with Larry KIndigenous in Music with Larry K - Dawn Avery in our Spotlight Interview (World Mystic Pop)Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, this week Larry welcomes into our spotlight from South Riding Virginia, Dawn Avery. She is a performer, composer and professor of music, her latest album is out entitled “Beloved” is out and doing well at the charts. Find out all about her on her homepage at www.dawnavery.com
Enjoy music from Dawn Avery, Shon Denay, Linda Mckenzie, Bomba Estereo, Iceis Rain, Campo, Elastic Bond, Jace Martin, Khu.eek, Joy Harjo, Leah Shenandoah, La Dame Blanche, Indian City, Mike Paul, nehiyawak, Mike Bern, Twin Flames, Jene Leloup, Os Mutantes, QVLN, Orishas, Madcon, The...
2021-05-161h 56Blessed Are the Binary Breakers"God's love should not be tainted by the fear of earthly hatred" - April is a proud Catholic Latina trans womanApril Willow Castillo knows what it is to believe yourself to be the only queer person in all of Peru; to question your sexuality while in Catholic youth group in the US; and to finally grow into yourself at a university supportive of LGBT faculty and students.
In this episode, April discusses how the love of God has pulled her from depressive states and religious trauma into deep joy and pride in being herself and bonding with other Hispanic queer folk. She also talks about LGBT community in Peru and the US; the history of Indigenous and C...
2021-04-2940 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersGoodness Embodied: An intersex, nonbinary first human and a disabled risen ChristAvery shares their sermon from a recent worship service centered around the goodness of all bodies - particularly those the world labels broken or lesser. When so many of us are made to feel imprisoned by our own flesh, how do we embrace embodiment as something holy? Let's look to ancient interpretations of the first human (ha-adam) as intersex; connect this human's story to gender affirming surgery; and explore Jesus's choice to rise in a physical body with disabling wounds to discover how what the world calls broken, God calls Good.
Click here for an episode transcript.
2021-04-1538 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersCombatting Antisemitism on Good Friday: An Alternative to the "Solemn Reproaches of the Cross"The scriptures and liturgy that Christian communities read during Holy Week, the week we commemorate Jesus's arrest and crucifixion, have borne violent antisemitic fruit across the centuries. Particularly poisonous is the "Solemn Reproaches of the Cross," or Improperia, which pins the blame for Jesus' death squarely on the Jewish community. In this episode, Avery shares the alternative liturgy they wrote, with the hope that it might be a jumping off point for conversations on this topic. Rather than pretending the "Solemn Reproaches" never existed, Christians must grapple with it, guide our communities in understanding why it is so evil...
2021-04-0213 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersFinding the Power in Our Queerness and Rebellion in Our Love: Neville studies and creates queer Catholic artAmy Neville (he, she, or they pronouns) is a 21-year-old Australian art historian & artist whose work celebrates being both Catholic & queer. In this episode, Avery and Neville discuss Neville's life and how they've learned to stand up for themself and other queer persons; the way women & queer artists have used textile arts over the years; and Europe’s Renaissance Period, focusing on queer artists who navigated adhering to & rebelling against the Catholic Church's rules for art in that period.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Find Neville on instagram @krem.caramel; check out their work at...
2021-03-3058 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersNo end to transphobia without uprooting ableism: exploring embedded forms of oppressionIn this first episode focusing on the interconnections between trans & disability communities & theologies, Avery draws from Mel Baggs' theory of embedded forms of oppression to describe how ableism is at the heart of many manifestations of transphobia, including pathologization and coerced treatments.
When transness is perceived as a disability, and disability is perceived as brokenness, the logical result is to try to "fix" or "cure" the trans individual - as evinced in the non-affirming "disability framework" through which some Christians view transness as a symptom of a Fallen world. How can trans persons and disabled persons join to...
2021-03-1524 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersSolaris Baldwin is Christian not out of fear, but out of love for a co-suffering GodSolaris Baldwin is a 21-year-old Black, genderfluid Methodist who first learned about Jesus as a watchful judge ready to throw people into hell. However, as they explored their identity and sought out community, they uncovered the God who does not will suffering but who suffers alongside us; who does not demand unquestioning obedience but desires our joyful efforts to emulate God's own love. Join Solaris and Avery in a conversation about finding our people, wrestling with scripture, and letting go of fear in order to embrace growth and love.
Find Solaris @seraphic_sapphics on Instagram.
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2021-02-2356 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersTransgender Mental Health: with affirmation, community, and purpose, we thriveTrans persons experience drastically higher rates of mental illness and suicide attempts - when they are denied support and safety. In this episode, five trans and/or nonbinary persons of faith share their own mental health journeys, that move them from harmful theology to discovering God's deep love for them; and from isolation or hostility into relationships where they are embraced for all that they are.
Click here for an episode transcript.
CONTENT WARNING for discussions of suicide ideation & suicide attempts and brief mentions of self harm; as well as mentions of non-LGBT affirming ideologies.
2021-02-1542 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersHow Shiva gave Rudra their name: the life of a disabled nonbinary Fijian-CanadianClick here for an episode transcript.
Rudra Maharaj navigates feeling disconnected from many of the communities around them due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and cultural differences, even while embracing the gods whose stories show them that queerness is compatible with Hinduism.
In this episode, Rudra discusses their family's unique ways of practicing Hinduism as descendants of the indentured Indian diaspora living in Canada by way of Fiji; how Shiva gave them their name; and how being disabled intersects with their faith and family life.
Find Rudra on Twitter @RY_Maharaj
Talking P...
2021-01-2621 min
What the Midwife SaidEpisode #11: The Nutritionist - Laura ThomasIn this episode of What the Midwife Said, Leah catches up with nutritionist and Intuitive Eating Counsellor Laura Thomas, who explains how she helps “people get their shit together around food.”
She’s also a new mum to baby Avery and she tells Leah all about the dos and don’ts of pregnancy snacking including why you need to listen to your appetite and dip the odd finger/spoon in the peanut butter jar, and why social media might not be the best place to turn to for advice and support.
Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #whatthem...
2021-01-2648 min
I Don't Know HerMATHEMATICIAN: Amalie Emmy NoetherAmanda makes an impassioned speech about why we need to do better at understanding how people become radicalized. Then Rita dives into the story of Amalie Emmy Noether, a German Jewish mathematician who continuously pushed against sexism and anti-Semitism in academia to eventually change the foundations of mathematical physics. Find out more about our show and support our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/idkher_podcast Listen to the Bundyville podcast by Leah Sottile if you want to know more about white radicalization.
2021-01-1555 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersA Queer Nativity: God’s transition, Mary’s trans-gressive yes, and Joseph's trans-formation into an allyClick here for an episode transcript.
Find more of Avery's poetry at binarybreakingworship.com.
Avery reflects on the queerness of Advent + Christmas, including 3 original poems. They show how the Nativity story (as presented in Luke & Matthew) is bursting with binaries broken, assumptions flipped on their head, and God's uplifting of persons the world calls unworthy. They explore Divinity's transition into a physical, finite form assigned male at birth; Mary's "yes" that put her at risk of social condemnation - not unlike what trans persons risk when coming out; and Joseph's initial confusion and rejection transformed into...
2020-12-2224 minBlessed Are the Binary Breakers“It’s good to have wings, but you have to have roots too”: Cultivating your own faith while embracing religious pluralismClick here for an episode transcript.
This is the second of two episodes featuring excerpts from authors who speak on religious pluralism and interfaith relationships. In this episode, Avery reiterates how opening oneself to beliefs beyond one's own can enrich one's connection to divinity and to humanity - rather than posing a threat to one's own faith life.
The passages Avery shares in this episode come from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' Making Space for Difference, Philip Vinod Peacock's "Some Insights on Imago Dei," Rev. Jonathan Thunderword's From Christendom to Freedom, and Eboo Patel's Acts of Faith.
2020-12-1735 min
All in the Industry ®Leah Cohen, Pig & KhaoOn today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Leah Cohen, the chef and owner of Pig & Khao and Piggyback NYC in New York City, along with her husband, Ben Byruch. At Pig & Khao, Leah serves Southeast Asian cuisine influenced by her Filipino upbringing and her annual expeditions to the region. Leah is a recipient of a 2013 StarChefs Rising Stars Award, and an alum of Top Chef – Season 5. In her debut cookbook, LEMONGRASS AND LIME: Southeast Asian Cooking at Home (Avery), Leah gives home cooks the confidence to bring Southeast Asian cooking to their own kitchens. Tod...
2020-10-2250 min
Mess Hall Podcast81-Bernice Hill and I are chatting about awesome food including sourdough bread, drinks, sweets, and vegetables!Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.
This week's guest is is Bernice Hill. This was a fun chat. We touch on bread, drinks, sweets, and vegetables! Does naming your sourdough starter make it taste better? I believe so! to find out more about Bernice and to sign up for her newsletter go to:
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Talking points for LitFest Presents: AuthorPods
A series of live shows and discus...
2019-09-1820 min
The Impactors PodcastNowhere to call home, changing the stigma of homelessness around the world & changemaking (Leah DenBok)"When I first began doing photography I had never rally imagined that I could use that gift that I had to really make any sort of a difference. It's sort of astonishing that my work has actually impacted people."
Episode #7 of Season 2 of The Social Impactors Podcast features #SocialImpactor Leah DenBok, a local changemaker who is using her skills in photography to change the perception of people living with homelessness. She is also the author of the volume called 'Nowhere To Call Home'.
Leah and I talked about what led her to want to begin...
2019-04-1612 minBlessed Are the Binary BreakersAvery’s genderqueer callingIn this first episode, Avery discusses what made them start up this podcast. They then explore how genderqueerness is part of the vocation they have been discerning since their childhood days of preaching homilies to stuffed animals, all the way through their present studies at Louisville Seminary.
Click here for an episode transcript.
Talking points:
- The goal is to be a podcast for trans and nonbinary persons of all faiths and experiences (0:00 - 3:05)
- Introducing the interviewer, Leah, and digging into Avery's childhood (3:06-6:15)
- Avery's faith practices growing up...
2019-01-2230 min
FilmDrunk FrotcastFrotcast 328: Murdercast, with ‘Down City’ Author Leah CarrollLeah Carroll’s mom was murdered when she was four by a man who would go on to receive protection from the Rhode Island Police, until he died himself just a few years later of a heart attack during a road rage incident on his way to go skydiving while carrying a pocket full of cocaine. And that’s not even the craziest part of the story. We hear the tale first hand from Leah, who just published Down City: A Daughter’s Story of Love, Memory, and Murder. This week’s Frot-crew includes Vince, Brendan, and comedians Joey Avery and...
2017-04-0700 min
The Nurtured Heart Approach®The Lifespan Journey with NHA: Inner Wealth for All Ages; NHA in Early ChildhoodJana Bruhschwein
Jana, a Certified Advanced NHA Trainer, has been an educator for over 25 years. She was an elementary teacher, a Head Start Program Director and is currently the director of St. John Christian Preschool where kids aren’t tolerated, they are celebrated. Jana lives in Horace ND with her husband and three children ages 17, 16, and 10.
Leah Marcus
Leah studied Studio Art, Art Therapy, and Counseling, and worked in community mental health in Ohio for 3 years before moving to Michigan to start a family. She experienced a tremendous paradigm shift upon learning about the Nurtured Heart Approach in late 2011. With the h...
2017-02-1747 min
Godfirst CheltenhamA Tale of Two Sisters | Paul Avery | Genesis 29 -30Leah and Rachel: Two sisters married to the same man, constantly comparing themselves to the other. Paul talks us through their story, showing that comparison, the thief of joy, gives nowhere near as much satisfaction as Jesus.
2016-10-1744 min