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Matcha and Mindfulness#11: "Berlin's a Woman, and She's a Bitch" with Lexi Dark aka Frau DarkIn this episode, Mei brings on notorious Berlin sociliate Lexi Dark aka Frau Dark, they talk about life in Berlin and the process of assimilating into it as foreigners. Lexi speaks on how Germany influenced her to become a pro dominitrix and how she has used her platform to start an escort collective ran by sex workers. They speak about sex work politics, including Germany potentially re-introducing the Nordic Model and how they navigate their personal lives as sex workers. Paramour Collective: https://www.instagram.com/paramourberlin/?hl=enLexi Dark...
2025-12-151h 07
RSG KunsAïda by KunstekaapKaapstad Opera voer van 23 tot 31 Mei 2025 Verdi se gewilde opera, AÏDA, by Kunstekaap se operahuis op. Terrance April het 'n repetisie bygewoon, en met die regisseur, Magdalene Minnaar, gesels. Magdalene is ook die artistieke direkteur van Kaapstad Opera.
2025-05-2014 min
Matcha and Mindfulness#10: "Everyone Processes Differently" Normalizing Neurodivergence with Emily Pye, Part 2This is part 2 of an episode about neurodivergence with Mei on her brilliant classmate, Emily Pye, an expert in the field of neurodivergence. They discuss the crossover of ADHD, Autism, and C-PTSD , diagnosis and why self diagnosis is valid, PDA subtype of neurodivergence, and Emily's recommended resources if you suspect you are neurodivergent. Enjoy :) Emily's practice for adults, Apiary Coaching:https://apiarycoaching.com/Emily's early intervention for children, Bees:https://www.bees.berlin/Their Meetup page for support groups and workshops: https://www...
2025-04-0757 min
Matcha and Mindfulness#9: "Everyone Processes Differently" Normalizing Neurodivergence with Emily Pye, Part 1In this 2 part episode, Mei welcomes on her brilliant classmate and friend, Emily Pye, an expert in the field of neurodivergence, particularly in ADHD and Autism from their work in early intervention with children, they have worked in this field for over 10 years. This episode they discuss why neurodivergence has become so much more common, what (roughly) is neurodivergence, and how ADHD and Autism are heavily tied to the sensory systems. Enjoy :)Apiary Coaching:https://apiarycoaching.com/
2025-03-2453 min
Matcha and Mindfulness#8: "Representation is Not Destigmatization" an 'ANORA' deep dive with Bambi and Edie MontanaThis episode is a collaboration between Edie Montana of Slut Riot and Bambi of Feminist Fatale Media, they are both sex worker activist groups who use their art to de-stigmatize sex work. In this episode, they deep dive into Sean Baker's newest movie, "Anora", a story of a sex worker who marries a Russian oligarch and faces the consequences of an impulsive marriage to a rich and powerful family.They address their personal positive takeaways and criticisms towards the movie and what potential this movie has to de-stigmatize sex work. They question whether it is appropriate for...
2025-02-241h 24
Matcha and Mindfulness#7: "Science is Explaining Magic" with CosmoThis episode Mei welcomes on her friend Cosmo, a pro BDSM practitioner who is studying for his master’s degree in climate change and sustainability. He is very involved in sex work activism and a newly born pagan!Him and Mei share their thoughts towards current politics in climate change and how coming back to nature based spiritual practices can be a part of this. They share how they came into exploring withcraft and magic, how the magic of ritual applies in a BDSM space, and more! Enjoy :)Cosmo: https://www.instagram.com/ke...
2024-10-281h 16
Matcha and Mindfulness#6: "We Were Born Making Art" with Mabel SanchezThis episode Mei introduces what she has been studying, the Expressive Arts (EXA) with a fellow student of hers, Mabel Sanchez! They discuss what EXA is, common questions about the methodology, the spiritual component of EXA and what it means to connect with it and its philosophies, and how it has impacted their own personal lives. Mabel has a deep love for EXA and a unique perspective on the field coming from an engineering background. Listen to what all the buzz is about, and maybe you’ll want to try it for yourself one day. Enjoy :)...
2024-10-141h 16
Matcha and Mindfulness#5: "What the F*ck is Dignity Anyway?" with Edie MontanaThis episode Mei welcomes on her bestie business partner, Edie Montana! She’s a published writer, performer, and activist for sex workers. They discuss common questions and assumptions about their job, work stories, how they started stripping, and share some of their anecdotes about sex work politics, including how sex work as a practice can be feminist.They also take time to introduce their new performance company ran by sex workers, Slut Riot! Enjoy :)Edie Montana: https://www.instagram.com/edie.montana/NYT Personal Essay: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/st...
2024-09-301h 20
Matcha and Mindfulness#4: "Focus More on the Beauty" a solo episode with MeiA spontaneous self-reflective episode! Mei celebrated a birthday recently, and the events during this time aroused reflection on the challenges of moving to Berlin and the growth journey she's gone through over the last 4 years of her life. She discusses some more details about her intimate healing journey of complex PTSD and expresses gratitude for the journey she's experienced from doing the inner work. Enjoy :)
2024-08-1650 min
Matcha and Mindfulness#3: "We're Friendship Anarchists" with Logan CarterA special episode with Mei’s longest friend, Logan Carter. They discuss their dating lives and how they’ve grown and changed throughout the years in their views and values towards relationships. Come get intimate with Mei and her bestie in this episode! Enjoy :)Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matcha.and.mindfulness/
2024-07-221h 14
Matcha and Mindfulness#2: "The Abyss Stares Back" with Greg DearingThis episode with Greg Dearing touches on the existentialist in us all. Growing up in the Mormon church, Greg has always been in touch with his spirituality but as he’s grown older he’s become interested in learning about all religions, including the esoteric and occult. His wealth of knowledge and positive outlook on life while still acknowledging pain and suffering gives Mei hope in the world. Enjoy :)Greg's twitter, "Things Revealed" : https://x.com/thingsrevealedFollow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matcha.and.mindfulness/
2024-07-081h 04
Matcha and Mindfulness#1: "I Identify as a Salad" with Alex FleischmanThe first episode of Matcha and Mindfulness!! Mei welcomes on Alex Fleischman who comes from a background of having lived many places throughout her life and exposure to all kinds of culture and traditions within her family and the places she lived. Her insights on attachment to identity and remaining open to change things about yourself is incredibly inspiring to Mei. Enjoy :) Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matcha.and.mindfulness/
2024-06-241h 02
Show BoxThe Lovebirds & The Half of ItBulan Mei ini, Netflix ngerilis dua film romantis yang menarik. The Lovebirds, dibintangi Kumail Nainjani dan Issa Rae, harusnya tayang di bioskop. Tapi karena pandemi Corona, film ini langsung main di Netflix. Ceritanya tentang pasangan yang baru putus tapi terjebak sebuah aksi kriminal! Akhirnya mereka harus berupaya bareng untuk mengejar si pembunuh. The Half of It dari sutradara Alice Wu bercerita tentang Ellie Chu, remaja perempuan yang sering dibayar buat ngerjain PR temen-temen sekolahnya. Sampai suatu ketika, Ellie dapet job nulis surat cinta buat orang yang ternyata dia taksir. Gimana Ellie mengatasi k...
2020-05-2539 min