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La Ville Dansée, première saisonPhilharmonie de Paris – DzudzaL’harmonie est un état de félicité qu’inspire la musique instrumentale comme le chant. Partout dans le monde, le chant accompagne naissances, mariages, deuils, rituels, célébrations, récoltes, saisons et soulèvements.
Le chant est remémoration et transmission : les cordes de la voix humaine, aussi fragiles qu’elles sont puissantes, font vibrer les corps. Ce sont des corps vibrants qui nous donnent rendez-vous à présent pour La Ville Dansée.
Sur le toit de la Philharmonie de Paris, le chorégraphe mozambicain Idio Chichava, artiste habité par la puissance du chant dans la danse...2024-06-0723 min
La Ville Dansée, première saisonStade de France – ManègeLe Stade de France porte bien son nom, il est cette arène si française qu’on adore regarder. Un Olympe sur lequel des dieux du sport et de la culture viennent trouver la gloire et parfois la défaite. Il est un lieu où l’on crie, on l’on sue, où l’on crée.
Mais il est aussi un monument massif, ancré dans la Seine-Saint-Denis, département le plus pauvre de France métropolitaine. Et il est devenu, depuis son inoubliable inauguration en 1998, le théâtre de batailles passionnantes. Celle des travailleur·ses invisibilisé·es pour...2024-06-0724 min
La Ville Dansée, première saisonÉglise Saint-Bernard de la Chapelle – Le temps qui passePeu de quartiers à Paris incarnent, comme celui de la Goutte d’Or, l’accueil des personnes venues des quatre coins du monde. En découle une énergie, une richesse humaine et une sociabilité portée le plus souvent par la joie et le courage des femmes. En 1996, en ouvrant ses portes à 300 « sans-papiers », avec l’accord d’Henri Coindé, curé de la paroisse, l’église Saint-Bernard mit en acte le principe de solidarité cher au quartier. Les images de leur expulsion brutale feront le tour du monde.
Dans cet épisode, Johanna Siméant-Germanos, professeure en sciences politiques et auteure de La Cause des sa...2024-06-0623 min
La Ville Dansée, première saisonPlace Maubert - Hô nhây mùa Danser Hô Une indépen dansePlace Maubert, c’est dans ce lieu symbolique d’une présence vietnamienne que la figure du jeune Hô Chi Minh est évoquée. Cosmopolite et internationaliste, il voyagea des deux côtés de l’Atlantique, et vécut à Paris entre 1919 et 1923. Celui qui n’était pas encore Hô Chi Minh était animé d’un fervent désir de comprendre, d’apprendre, de lire et de nouer des liens avec les communautés anticoloniales. En 1919, il rédigea avec des compagnons de lutte un manifeste, Revendications du peuple annamite, qui s’appuyait sur le principe du « droit des peuples à disposer d’eux-mêmes...2024-06-0626 min
La Ville Dansée, première saisonLibrairie Présence africaine – 30 nuances de Noir(es)Rendez-vous devant la librairie et Maison d'édition Présence africaine, dans cet historique quartier parisien, dit quartier latin, prestigieux témoignage d’une activité intellectuelle et politique qu’ont mené étudiants, philosophes, écrivains et militants divers venus du monde entier, dans les années 40 et 50. Un bouillonnement qui a participé aux mouvements indépendantistes dans l’ancien empire colonial français, et dont les traces subsistent, voire se renouvellent encore de nos jours.
La directrice de Présence Africaine, Suzanne Diop, et le rédacteur en chef de la revue du même nom, Romuald Fonkoua commentent l’œuvre d'A...2024-06-0618 min
La Ville Dansée, première saisonJardin des Grands Explorateurs – L’opéra du villageois et To be seenNouvelle escale du périple de La Ville dansée au cœur de Paris. Vous êtes invité·es à rejoindre le Jardin des Grands Explorateurs. Ce jardin voulu par le baron Haussmann rend hommage à Marco Polo qui a sillonné l’Asie centrale et la Chine au 13ᵉ siècle et à Cavelier de La Salle, qui, à défaut de trouver la Tartarie, a atteint l’embouchure du Mississippi et offert l’immense territoire qu’il avait traversé, au roi Louis XIV, le nommant Louisiane en son honneur.
Dans ce Jardin des Grands Explorateurs créé à la fin du 19ᵉ siècle, resplendit une imposante fontaine...2024-06-0615 min
La Ville Dansée, première saisonFontaine du Palais de Tokyo – Musée d’art moderne de Paris – Noir serréBienvenue sur ce nouvel épisode de la Ville Dansée, événement original conçu par le chorégraphe Benjamin Millepied entouré du collectif motivé de l’association Paris Dance Project pour célébrer la danse dans l’espace urbain en Île-de-France. Entrez dans la ronde des corps qui racontent des récits souvent méconnus, ouvrant ainsi de nouveaux champs d’écriture, et du côté de la tour Eiffel pour ce nouvel épisode.
Invitation à un voyage marqué par la magnificence d’un patrimoine dont s’enorgueillit la France, avec en contrepoint la sueur des paysans et ouvriers haïtiens q...2024-06-0623 min
La Ville Dansée, première saisonHANGAR Y - Garden PartyLe Hangar Y a vécu plusieurs vies : construit en 1878 à l’occasion de l’Exposition Universelle de Paris, il sera ensuite le tout premier hangar à dirigeable au monde. Par sa taille, sa hauteur, sa largeur, il impressionne. Et par son environnement aussi, déplacé pièces par pièces en 1879 dans une parcelle du château de Meudon, un haut lieu qu’il regarde en contrebas. Avec le temps, il se fera atelier d’artistes, monument historique, site de tournage, espace oublié, et finalement en 2023, il renaît sous la forme d’un lieu culturel, ouvert au public, polyvalent et ambitieux. Comme...2024-06-0625 min
La Ville Dansée, première saisonGrigny – Seum hors time et Murs en mouvementsÀ propos de Grigny, on entend beaucoup de choses. Cette grande ville de l'Essonne a été classée la plus pauvre de France métropolitaine en 2020, et ce ne sont ni la crise sanitaire, ni la crise économique qui ont su arranger ça. Et souvent, on lit, dans les médias qui vont vite, que Grigny est dangereuse, brutale, enclavée, surendettée.
Mais ce qu’on nous dit trop rarement, c’est que Grigny est un grand terrain de solidarité : une ville dont le Maire – Philippe Rio – a été élu meilleur maire du monde en 2021, où les associations et les acte...2024-06-0621 min
La Ville Dansée, première saisonLa Ville dansée - PrologueLa Ville Dansée est une invitation à observer les villes, les monuments, les pierres qui nous entourent autrement. C’est aussi un projet pensé par Benjamin Millepied, avec l’équipe du Paris Dance Project et un collectif artistique réunissant Solenne du Haÿs-Mascré, Françoise Vergès, Fabien Truong et Christian Longchamp, pour offrir à des chorégraphes venu·es du monde entier la possibilité d’inventer, par les corps et les danses, de nouveaux récits sur les villes. En faisant dialoguer des histoires silenciées et de nouvelles voix, la Ville Dansée s’inscrit dans un temps long, celui de la...2024-06-0612 min
A General Good TimeEp. 21: Astrology: A Mini Exploration into Zodiac SignsBefore anyone rolls their eyes and dismisses this, I just want to note that I’m about to piss some people off… so if you’re a Cancer or Aquarius specifically… sorry in advance! This is the episode about all things astrology (only on the surface though since we would be here forever if I got into all the details…) with some of my and YOUR spiciest takes!!! Disclaimer: None of this is actually supposed to be taken literally… (I mean if the shoe fits!!!) and it’s all for good fun! I will do a fair amount of roasting of th...2023-02-1231 min
A General Good Timelena’s lo-fi life lessons #1: the best convos happen at 4 a.m.Happy New Year, my lovely listeners! I am so excited to officially announce and launch my new bonus segment aptly titled “lena’s lo-fi life lessons” where I offer my unsolicited advice and thoughts on a wide range of different topics, from unpopular opinions, my hot takes on pop culture news, and a little more introspection from me to you… Let’s take a look back at 2022 and learn why I think the best conversations take place at 4 a.m. Thank you for staying with me on this ride for me as we embark on another leg of our journey to...2023-01-0121 min
A General Good TimeEp. 20: Aphantasia: Navigating Reality without VisualizingShoutout to the YouTuber, JAMIErightmeow, whose video on Aphantasia gave me the inspiration to cover today's topic! Now, you may be like me who didn't know until relatively recently that I had been dealing with this my whole life... Aphantasia is defined as the "the inability to form mental images of objects that are not present." Hence, the best way I can describe it is counting sheep... Growing up, I assumed that sheep were a metaphor and that everyone didn't actually visualize sheep in their mind, but I may have been one of the few that couldn't form an image...2022-11-2820 min
A General Good TimeEp. 19: Cooking & Community: Sharing Meals Together ft. KatharineAs the holidays are approaching, it is a time for celebration, community, and most importantly, of course, all about food… With that, I had the honor of inviting my lovely friend and foodie, Katharine (@katnapsss), to share her thoughts on the intersections of food and community through a decolonial lens. Based in Oakland/Ohlone land, Katharine strives to learn more about her community and self through her art, photography, and home-cooked meals. She someday hopes to compile all her recipes into a cookbook that would be available to anyone who is struggling to create delicious, cultural meals under tight bu...2022-11-251h 05
A General Good TimeEp. 18: Let’s Talk Traditions… and Superstitions…CW: brief mention of suicide, hanging
NOTE: This was recorded prior and meant to be released the night before Halloween… enjoy!
‘Twas the night before Halloween… and I thought to myself what better way to get in spirit than to learn of the various unique traditions and superstitions that you should keep in mind for this spooky season! Ranging from various cultural ghost stories to why black cats and bats are signs of bad luck, join me as I spill the secrets just in time for this All Hallow’s Eve… Whatever you do, make sure you l...2022-11-1413 min
A General Good TimeEp. 17: Let’s Talk Dreams: Lucid, Daydreams, & NightmaresIn honor of spooky season, this episode explores the realm that lies between fantasy and reality... welcome to the world of dreams, both lucid and daydreams and unfortunately, this includes nightmares! Dreams have always been in the forefront of many classics over the years, stemming from as early as Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820) all the way up until Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) film franchise. Let's dive into what makes dreams such a compelling subject and why it seems to be the perfect inspiration for all things horror… good night and sweet dreams everyone!...2022-10-1922 min
A General Good TimeEp. 16: ‘Tis Autumn… Celebrating Little Moments of JoyWelcome my lovely listeners and happy spooky season! After listening to Nat King Cole and Lady Ella on repeat, I am so excited to announce that it’s the best time of the year… Now, what’s so great about autumn? Is it nostalgia? Is it the pumpkin spiced lattes and apple cider? Is it the color changing leaves and rainy weather? Is it the fashion? Join me as I make my declaration of love to the fall season and what it symbolizes both personally and as a whole. Don’t forget to check out my curated list of media to...2022-10-0925 min
A General Good TimeEp. 15: Burnout: On the Verge of a ‘Nervous Breakdown’We’re back to business as usual… and the first thing that comes to mind unfortunately is burnout… Burnout is often overlooked since it’s easy to dismiss as temporary fatigue, but if left untreated can lead to physical, emotional, and psychological issues. In this episode, we cover how to spot burnout and ways to address the issue before it leads to further consequences.
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK], or text TALK to 741-7...2022-10-0135 min
A General Good Timeall about love: a retrospective [epilogue]Let’s look back on some of the inspirations behind the mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). Come join me as I walk through some of my inspirations behind the mini series, my relationship with love as a whole, and finally stay tuned to the very end to hear about an upcoming new series on the podcast… Special thank you to my lovely guests, Eli and Sarah, as well as shoutout to Gia of the voice memo diaries podcast (theevmdiaries) for making this series possible!
Show some love to my lovely...2022-09-0725 min
A General Good Timeall about healing: coping, forgiveness, and accountability [series finale]CW: Self-Hate, Depression, Anxiety, Grief
Welcome my lovely listeners to the final part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I am exploring the topic of healing through coping honestly, and fair warning that this is an unexpectedly heavy topic for me. Join me as I walk you through the rollercoaster of emotions, hurt, and trauma that have been top of mind but offer unsolicited advice on how to begin to work on healing. It starts with your inner child and what the little moments of our da...2022-09-0421 min
A General Good Timeall about trauma: breaking intergenerational cycles ft. the voice memo diaries podcast [part five]Welcome my lovely listeners to the fifth part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I invite Gia of the voice memo diaries podcast to share their insights about love, family dynamics, and the ways our upbringing has shifted the way we see ourselves, society, and how we move through the world. This is only the beginning of the conversation as the next half we will dive into on the voice memo diaries podcast, citing the specific ways intergenerational trauma has impacted our behavior and whether or not we’ve h...2022-08-311h 04
A General Good Timeall about status: it’s complicated… [part four]Welcome my lovely listeners to the fourth part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I am exploring the topic of dating and relationships, primarily the red flags, green flags, and things to keep in mind before entering a relationship. Love is messy and I know firsthand what it’s like to be toxic, experience a unique type of hurt, and ultimately I hope you learn from my anecdotes. Remember to take care of yourself first and know that it is not supposed to be complicated…
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A General Good Timeall about friends: the origin of my chosen family [part three]Welcome my lovely listeners to the third part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I am exploring the topic of friendship, specifically kinship and the origin story of my chosen family. In an exploration of my past, I recall Livingston’s Paris Is Burning (1990) documentary as one of the foundational pieces into discovering what it means to choose who you allow into your life and ultimately, how to find community in the darkest of spaces… Please join me as we explore a little into what drives me and what k...2022-04-1737 min
A General Good Timeall about body: body image, anti-fatness, and desirability [part two]Welcome my lovely listeners to the second part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I am exploring the topic of bodies: body image, anti-fatness, and the politics of desirability from my own experience while also citing the works of foundational and prolific scholars within the movement. I want to preface that I went back and forth on this as I am being my most raw self on a topic that honestly I was scared to confront. I hope that you all find courage, strength, and grace on your ow...2022-03-0530 min
A General Good Timeall about love: intimacy, sacrifice, and 36 questions ft. eli + sarah [part one]Welcome my lovely listeners to the first part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I invite two guests: Eli and Sarah respectively, as they share their unique perspective on this week’s theme: love. I am beyond excited to dive into the 5 love languages, the 4 attachment styles, and finally, the 36 questions to fall in love. Join us as we explore the inner workings of our upbringings, beliefs, and current relationships. Feel free to check out the resources below to learn more about this week’s topics.
If you...2022-02-031h 05
A General Good TimeEp. 14: Tết: Celebrating the Year of the TigerChúc Mừng Năm Mới! Happy Lunar New Year to those who celebrate as we enter the Year of the Tiger! Growing up, my family and I celebrated Lunar New Year, also known as Tết in Vietnamese, which refers to the start of spring and subsequently everyone’s birthday. Each year, there would be a big gathering, traditional games, and my favorite part— red envelopes filled with money and blessings for the new year. Please enjoy this bonus episode as I reflect on the upcoming holiday and its many traditions.
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A General Good TimeEp. 13: Establishing Boundaries: “Sorry, I can’t talk right now. Can I call you later?”In the age of social media, it seems as though everything we want can be accessed on our phone… including people. Does privacy even exist in the internet era? This week we will explore boundaries and why establishing them seems to be almost impossible. What are boundaries and why are they necessary? By examining boundaries and our own interpersonal feelings, I draw the connection between the two in order to figure out why it’s so difficult to express our limits. Background Music: OneEightFour via Anchor by Spotify
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“Boundaries” (2017) via GoodTherapy
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A General Good TimeEp. 12: Self-Sabotage: At A CrossroadsHappy New Year and Welcome to 2022 to my lovely listeners! I can’t believe it’s already been two years since we have been in this pandemic and it looks like it’s here to stay… What better way to continue that note than exploring this week’s topic: Self-Sabotage. As we have entered the new year, many can feel empowered and motivated towards working on self-improvement and achieving their goals which is wonderful. However, old habits are hard to break, especially self-defeating behaviors and thoughts that one may be accustomed to… Together, let’s break down some of the reasons wh...2022-01-1430 min
A General Good TimeEp. 11: Affirmations, Gratitude, and Thank YouAs we wrap up the end of 2021 and usher in the new year, I wanted to use this week to thank all my lovely listeners for supporting me on this journey. I could not have done this without you all and I have nothing but love and gratitude in my heart for all my supporters. I can’t wait to continue to share my thoughts and stories with you all for episodes to come. Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and wonderful holiday season. We’ll be back next year!
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Modern Minorities2021 year in reviewAs 2021 comes to a close, we put together a not-so-quick compilation of our favorite moments from all of the great conversations we had over the past year. So sit back with a beverage of choice, enjoy, and please DO share our podcast with a friend (and leave us a review) — it makes a big difference! We can’t wait for you to hear what’s next in the new year!Got a guest idea or want to ask a question? Email us! himom@modmypod.comxoxo,SHARON & RAMAN=PS - Hear...2021-12-3138 min
A General Good TimeEp. 10: California Sober: Elevate Your Mind & Get HighIt’s 4:20 somewhere in the world and you know what that means… It’s time to chill, take a breather, and unwind as we celebrate the holidays. This week, we explore what “California Sober” is and some of the benefits of the special plant in its various forms. I want to preface that you must be of legal age before consuming and/or using any of these products so please proceed with caution. As you all requested, I also included my own personal recommendations list so please enjoy and kick back with me!
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A General Good TimeEp. 9: The One About Eating: Binge Eating DisorderCW: Eating Disorders (ie. Binge Eating Disorder), Disordered Eating
This week is definitely a sensitive topic as it deals with eating disorders and body image issues. I want to be as open and honest as possible to you all as my lovely listeners. With this, I encourage you all to start a dialogue with your loved ones, friends, and those within your support system about the importance of mental health, body image, and self esteem as a whole. Please know that you are not alone in how you’re feeling and that it’s okay to reach out...2021-12-1628 min
A General Good TimeEp. 8: Anger 101I am excited to announce the first viewer’s choice episode! Thank you everyone who voted over on Instagram as it’s always a joy seeing what topics my listeners are interested in. If you have any ideas or suggestions for podcast episodes, you can also email me directly at ageneralgoodtimepodcast@gmail.com as I check that regularly. This week we will be exploring anger. More specifically, we will be discussing what anger is, the different types of anger, the consequences of repressing it, and how to cope with these very real emotions on a day to day basis.
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A General Good TimeEp. 7: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… Reflections, Resolutions, and Letting GoHappy Holidays to my lovely listeners as we wrap up the end of a tumultuous year and begin to prepare for the new, hopefully brighter year to come! Join me as I look back this year and give my overall thoughts and reflections about events that took place this year and give you a more personal look into my journey for the new year.
Background Music: Let it Snow by Abijah Gupta http://www.abijahgupta.com/christmas.html
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A General Good TimeEp. 6: #NoNutNovember: Why We Need Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)Hello my lovely listeners, thanks to everyone's support we have reached a total of fifty unique listeners and I could not have done it without your support! With that being said, I want to preface that this week’s podcast deals with adult themes and material that may be sensitive so please proceed with caution. On that note, I do want to emphasize the importance of implementing Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) in schools and in general, to which I argue the younger the better. Citing #NoNutNovember as an interesting reminder that while abstinence may seem playful on the surface, lo...2021-11-2517 min
A General Good TimeEp. 5: “Ghost City Tokyo”: A song that helped my depression...This week we will be continuing our music exploration by entering the world of Japanese music, specifically citing J-Pop and the rise of Utaites, V Tubers, and vocal synthesizers. Drawing my own introductions from Vocaloid’s best girl Hatsune Miku, I recall a time in recent memory where a song so perfectly captured my experience and ultimately helped me move forward from a dark place… I hope you too can find the joy in Ayase’s beautiful track: Ghost City Tokyo (幽霊東京).
Sources: English Translation Lyrics by Poppochan: https://poppochan.dreamwidth.org/18908.html
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A General Good TimeEp. 4: Lo-fi Hip Hop & Vibes? How to Get Through Quarantine Sort Of…This week we will take a journey I’m sure you all may be quite familiar with… the world of lo-fi hip hop: beats to study/sleep/chill/relax to. I found myself, like every other individual, who has ever dealt with any mode of procrastination stumbling upon YouTube looking for a way out only to find solace in a random accidental suggested video with seemingly random ambient yet calming instrumentals followed by a ‘vintage’ Charlie Brown audio snippet… this might have been a specific experience I am recalling but I hope today’s episode is a universal one to love as t...2021-11-1010 min
A General Good TimeEp. 3: PSA: NEW Mini Series + WelcomeHello my lovely listeners and thank you for tuning in each week for my podcast. I re-recorded this due to the initial audio quality and to explain to my new audience my hiatus... so welcome all! This week is a bit more informal as I am making a special announcement for a recurring mini series I am doing on this podcast. It will be in multiple parts centering around themes of love, relationships: both platonic and romantic; intimacy, desirability, and body image to name a few. I am super excited to share what I have planned with you all...2021-11-0319 min
A General Good TimeEp. 2: “Manage your expectations. A little bit…”From the “wise words” of cancelled Youtuber Gabbie Hanna, I revisit what expectations are, what they look like, and the impact they have on interpersonal relationships and in general. Using the article titled “The Psychology of Expectations: Why unrealistic expectations are premeditated resentments" by Dr. John A. Johnson as a foundation for understanding the emotional impact of expectations, some of the key concepts we explore in this week’s episode include but are not limited to confirmation bias, black or white thinking, and projection. Ultimately, is it better to have no expectations at all?
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Support this podcast: https...2021-07-2218 minA General Good TimeEp. 1: Head Empty? Neuroplasticity, Thoughts, & Mental HealthWelcome to the first unscripted episode of the podcast... just like the title suggests we'll be diving into some of my thoughts surrounding my own mental health journey, specifically focusing on ways to deal with depression and anxiety. We will also be going over treatment options very broadly as we continue to navigate this world day by day.
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