The Volta Way: Recent Episodes
Lois Volta
If society reflects the people, how we live in our homes is important. Do we operate our homes autocratically, or do we care for them in a socially conscious, ethically minded, and holistic way? Gender equality, awareness of environmental concerns, respect for diversity and the value of work- these things must be taught in the home. Awareness of our tangible domestic reality can serve as a teacher and guide for deeper states of conscious and societal healing. How engaged are we?
In this episode Lois talks about how the focus of raising children should be growing healthy, functioning, emotionally intelligent human beings - with and internal compass that points towards love.
Ride the 4th wave - Is your feminism up to date and relevant?
In this episode Lois gives us a run-down on the 4 waves of feminism, then continues to challenge the status quo. Are the men in our lives actually feminists? It's a brief history lesson, a few feminist anthems and a couple of personal anecdotes.
In this episode Lois explains what The Volta Way method is and how it will change the way you interact with your tangible reality.
In this episode Lois goes through a couple key factors in getting your perspective on point for getting your butt in gear. Preparing your mind for cleaning is as important as washing out the sink!
Join Lois as she reads through her cleaning zine "How to Be Clean".
Part one of a 3 part series.
Be practical and happy cleaning.
Why type of apology should we be looking for when it comes to domestic oppression? Need to hear the apology so know that it exists? Need some ideas for how to apologize? I got your back.
This episode was a part of the SCRAP Radio Project, Prometheus and Indy Radio Garden Projects. Sponsored by the education department of WPEB.
This show focuses on our culture’s relationship with firearms in the midst of horrific gun violence. You’ll hear from gun safety organizations, people who choose to own a gun, the conflicts that lie in our hearts and minds as we examine our feeling about guns, and those who see a world without them.
I will share a personal story about living in my neighborhood, Germantown Philadelphia and the effects of one particular crime and how it had me questioning having a gun myself.
In this episode Lois reads her March column from Grid magazine drawing parallels between what happened at the capitol on Jan 6 and problems that arise in the home.
In this episode Lois describes how her imagination frees her emotional creativity to move forward through this thing we call reality.
In this episode Lois describes her process into the mental and emotional gymnastics that are needed to not fall into a puddle of spiraling emotion.
Less talk, all music.
Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, Steam
Another Man Gone, Vera Hall
Police on My Back, The Equals
Reparations, Chain and the Gang
Things'll Never Be the Same, Spacemen 3
Gimmie Shelter, Merry Clayton
You Can't Put Your Arm Around a Memory, Ronnie Spector
The Community of Hope, PJ Harvey
Tear the Facists Down, Woody Guthrie
Help Save the Youth of America, Billy Bragg
Helpless, Buffy Sainte-Marie
Everybody Knows, Leonard Cohen
Washington D.C., Gil Scott-Heron
Here Comes the Sun, Nina Simone
Sword of Damocles, Lou Reed
Sorry Tears and Blood, Fela Kuti
In this episode Lois discusses the problems that keep us from loving, inspired homes. How can we look outside our homes with hope and purpose if we are living in fear of the engagement of life within our walls. Think about it....
In this episode Lois reads an extended version of her Dear Lois column. She discusses being aware of how we look through the mirror, screen and our digital footprint - and the toll it takes on how we interact with the world outside of our homes.
In this episode Lois feels compelled to confess her feelings on clean and dirty people. Dear lordie, get a grip cleaning lady, it's not that bad...or is it?...Am I that gross?... OK, got it.
sneaky peeky:
Confession number 2:
You’re not going to get anywhere with a broad screen for help. You have to be ruthless. I’d go with post-it notes. Put a post it note on the toilet brush explaining why you should use and how to use it. Or, a post-it note on the mirror explaining why you shouldn’t touch it after a shower. You’ve gotta put these notes up after you cleaned, so it’s clear- that you see their dirt, you know their habits and you just cleaned it up. And you have enough self-respect to want people to clean up after themselves and be mindful of how they live. After all, you clean up after yourself. Hold your standard. Any less is oppression.
Why is this oppression? There are people in this world who think that they can do, say or act however they want. They also believe that the mess they made is for the maid. This stems from toxic masculinity and directly affects the oppression of women- it’s right under our noses. Do you see that the mess we make is bigger than the grime made in the bathroom?
In all cases of oppression, you have the freedom to unlock our Mother Goddess Kali and go straight for the ego and wear your win like a bead on a string of skulls that you got around your neck. Human equality on all matters of dirt. But you, you person who cleans up, you have to take responsibility by teaching and leading by example. If someone respects you- they’ll respect that about you. And if you don’t feel respected, what are you doing? Yeah, you’re gonna have to work on your self respect.
xoLo
In this episode Lois brings it home to talk about forgiveness, redemption and mothering during a time of uncertainty. Laid back, but definitely a bit dramatic. Enjoy the ride.
Need a little pep-talk? Have internet memes ever helped you cope? Yup, me too. Let Lois share with you her favorite memes that have helped her get from point A to point B. Each reading is a confession in itself. Here's to better coping skills!
Join me as my guest Heidi Barr as we talk about natural fibers, buying responsibly and environmentally responsible home basics. @thekitchengardenseries
Going through a breakup? Yup, a lot of people are. Let Lois guide you through with sound and voice--with a reading of the unedited version of October's Grid Magazine's "Ask Lois" column. 10 confessions in this episode!
This episode starts out a little shaky (gotta love live radio) but it really takes a turn when it aims straight for the heart. Lois discusses practical and emotional house dynamics in her musings on home life.
Join me as my guest as we talk about having a positive attitude during a trash epidemic, with Terrill Haigler. @_yafavtrashman
Interview with Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D, owner and CEO at Grant BLVD.
Check her out at http://grantblvd.com
Listen to an empowered, black, socially conscious, ethically minded, people before profit, feminist, no cash bail, loving, kind woman.
Soak it in and spread the love.
Yègellé Tezeta, Mulatu Astatke
I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass, Nick Lowe
Lay it on the Line, Too Much
Lay My Love, Brian Eno, John Cale
One For My Baby, Dave Milligan
From Me to You, Futurebirds
It's Not Easy, Ofege
I'll Come Running, Brian Eno
Aurora, The Squires
Don't Be Scared, Yoko Ono
Living Gets Easy, Adam and Dave's Bloodline
Mushrooms & Roses, Janelle Monae
Rest, Charlotte Gainsbourg
Valentine My Funny Valentine, F.S Blumm, Nils Frahm
Wounded Bird, Graham Nash
I Want You, Tom Waits
Title Unknown, Spacin'
Come Away, ESG
She's My Friend, Chris Spedding
Sacrifice, The Roots
Jesus on the Mainline, Mr. Airplane Man
Break Through, The Funkees
Govinda Jai Jai, Alice Coltrane
Call Me the Breeze, JJ Cale
Ownin' It, Howe Gelb
Khala My Friend, Amanaz
We Can Be Strong, Willy Mason
In Dark Places, PJ Harvey
Speak Your Mind, Marc Benno
You Ain't Goin' Nowhere, The Byrds
Too Many Birds, Bill Callahan
Wim, Sibylle Baire
Laughter is the Best Medicine, Cass McCombs
Vampire Blues, Neil Young
Dive into a VOLTA family meeting. We discuss chores and household responsibilities in a COVID-19 world.