Wonder Queer: Recent Episodes
Elia Singer & Marshall K Hammer
Wonder Queer is a podcast about the everyday wonderment, awe, spirituality, mystery and magic that speaks out in our queer lives. Hosted by Elia Singer and Marshall K Hammer. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderqueer/support
We can't wait for you to hear Season 2: Episode 7! Lisa shares a personal story about growing up in a religious family and coming out. She gives us snapshots of the changes and pivotal moments on her evolving path. We had a great time talking with Lisa about her experiences. Enjoy!
Lisa (she/her) lives in Portland, Oregon with her partner April, her son Judah and elderly pup, Sheppy. She currently works as a chaplain at Providence Portland Medical. She's still on an explorative journey, spiritually, though identifies more with nondual spirituality and practices. She loves food, mornings and deep connections with anyone who comes across her path.
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Hey hey! We've got a great episode here for Season 2: Episode 6 with Coral Short. We delved into many of their experiences that built upon each other in community and along their own path. Enjoy!
Coral is a non-binary white settler, meditation teacher, somatics practitioner and artist. They are a performance, sound, video and textiles artist and curator for 20 years and they have lived and worked in 9 cities. coralshort.com
Mentions and notes:
http://bodyattention.net/en/home/
https://www.dharma.org
photos of performance https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153420522636327&type=3
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In Season 2: Episode 5, we are joined by Vin with a story written specifically to share on the Wonder Queer Podcast. We discuss the gifts of fat magick, Vin's own lineage and role models and what this story means in the context of a fatphobic society. Vin speaks to our listeners, "I was a fat kid who grew up to be a fat person who wrote this story for other bodies. I think that's pretty significant and telling of resiliency."
Guest bio: As a queer trans witch, Dr. Pavini Moray travels the glitter path of dancing bones, old magick and re-dick-ulous delight.
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In Season 2: Episode 4, we speak with Iya Rev. DeShannon Barnes-Bowens to hear about her experience showing up fully for celebration during the pandemic. Who doesn't need a little more love, wisdom, wonder and queerness? Enjoy!
Iya Rev. DeShannon Barnes-Bowens, M.S. is the founder of ILERA Counseling & Education Services, where she works as a psychotherapist, professional development trainer, and spiritual counselor. Through ILERA, Iya DeShannon offers a range of workshops and programs focusing on sexuality & spirituality, sexual abuse & healing, and vicarious trauma & wellness. She is the author of Hush Hush: An African American Family Breaks their Silence on Sexuality and Sexual Abuse (2007, 2015). Iya DeShannon is an ordained Interfaith minister and initiated priestess in the Ifa-Orisa spiritual tradition. Her spiritual practice has grounded her in assisting others in their journey of healing and freedom. To learn more about her work, you may visit http://ilera.com. Follow Iya DeShannon on Twitter: @ilera_ny or @omifasina.
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In Season 2: Episode 3, we hang out with Rebecca Scolnick to hear her story of transformation and personal resurrection. We dig deeper with curiosity and revel in her thoughts, feelings and delightful humor along the way. Enjoy!
Rebecca Scolnick is an emotional witch, forever seeker, queer human lady and multidisciplinary artist. Her book, The Witch's Book of Numbers: Enhance Your Magic With Numerology is available for pre-order now (through Barnes & Noble or Amazon). Check out her podcast, Discourse of the Stranger (DOTS), a creative guide through Gnostic thought/history for fellow seekers. To learn more about Rebecca's work in the world, visit rebeccascolnick.com.
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Joining us for the second episode of our second season is Liz Gunn, intuitive astrologer. We travel with her on an adventure to shake things up in her life and we share in her excitement of all the magical moments along the way. Enjoy!
Liz Gunn is an intuitive astrologer in Asheville, NC. You can find out more about her work at https://lizgunn.net/
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New year, New season! And wonder-full new stories! In this episode, we enjoyed talking with our guest, Mx. Tuesday Feral. We know you're going to love to bundle up in your winter as you hear their summery tales of magic and awe. Enjoy!
Mx. Tuesday Feral is an educator, counselor, coach, and consultant who has been giving direct support, in one way or another, to nonbinary and transgender people and their families for over 13 years. In their free time they like to tend to their wild little cottage garden and houseplants, spend time with their cat, and dive deep into shadow work and other healing-oriented magical workings.If you'd like to connect with them you can find them at www.feralresiliency.org.
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Here we arrive to our season 1 finale, just in time for the returning of the light! We spoke with Ro (@somaticgendering) and got to learn about their revelations and magic discoveries over quarantine/pandemic. Enjoy!
[Ro holds several identities including white bodied settler, immigrant, rheostat, FtX trans body, leather dyke and crone in training. They offer community care work as a pleasure practitioner and gendering embodiment coach.]
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Joining us for episode 17 is Dr. Lori Horvitz. Lori recounts an experience with her dog going missing and the magical, unconventional route she took to bring her home. You can learn more about Lori's writing and work by visiting https://www.lorihorvitz.com. Enjoy! And if you want to send us your story, you know where to find us! (wonderqueer.com / IG: @wonderqueerpodcast)
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We hear from Heather in this episode about her path back to herself through writing. She found more than she meant to through the process. Don't we all?! Visit https://www.heatheredwardscreations.com/illustrations-artwork to check out her Crotch Enthusiast coloring books and https://www.vinoandvulvas.com to learn more about her panel series Vino & Vulvas.
We want to hear your stories! Let us know if you'd like to be on the podcast. We know your voices are helping others. Thank you! <3
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In this episode, Marshall & Elia riff on the episodes and stories featured on Wonder Queer thus far. We ended up having a blast going through these and we hope you'll enjoy! Thanks to Tracey, Mandy, Dru, Gina, Jasper, Dix, Nik, Maura, Rev DiAnna, Silen, Rev Riley & Rev Tiffany for sharing your stories. As always, get in touch with your stories and you might be the next guest on the Wonder Queer Podcast.
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We're speaking with Rev. Tiffany Manzo Bain about her experiences of queer magic on her road to becoming her truest self. We had a great time connecting with Tiffany and know you will, too! Enjoy!
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On lucky episode 13, Rev. Riley Sophia shares a story when an important answer would have been quite hard to miss. Elia and Marshall left the station with her and we thoroughly enjoyed the meandering journey. We know you will, too!
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This episode features Silen Wellington who offered us their story as a multimedia experience. We think you'll really enjoy it, especially if you've got access to headphones. We get to explore with them about their path as a Reclaiming Witch and being seen in their wholeness by community. Silen references a poem by David Whyte called Revelation Must Be Terrible. You can check out more of Silen's music, writing, and performance art at SilenWellington.com. Thanks for supporting the podcast and enjoy!
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We spoke to Rev. DiAnna Ritola for Episode 11 and feature our first ever romantic story. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have. Find Rev. DiAnna at diannaritola.com and keep cheering the queer! <3<3<3
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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Here we go with our lovely guest, Maura Raymond, who hails from North Carolina (or North Cackalacky if you will) and she is the host of the Dear Maura Podcast. She shared her story with us about how the magic of drag shows in gay bars helped her to tap into her true identity as a trans woman. We had a lot of fun taping this show and hope you enjoy the conversation we had with Maura! Her podcast can be found on multiple platforms and you can reach her at dearmaura.com. Enjoy!
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This time, we had the delight of hearing from Nik (they/them), a Johnson City, Tennessee native who has built something really sacred to benefit their community. The magic along the way that conspires to make their vision a reality is inspired. And the elk...well, you'll just have to let us take you there. Like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you feel so called! Thanks for your listens and shares and support of our pod. :)
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This go around, we're speaking with Dix Marie and engaging in their beautiful written and spoken artistry. We delve into deep discussions about what they've shared with us. We hope you enjoy it! Be sure to like and subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review if you feel the calling. And of course, we'd love to hear your story. Visit wonderqueer.com to get in touch with us about being on the pod.
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This episode features Jasper Joy (@queerconjure) and their story overflowing with mystery! Hope you enjoy! Please like, subscribe and/or leave us a review. We're pumped to be bringing you stories that shout out the wonder in your queer lives. <3
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As requested, we're telling a little bit more about us and how our queer-dar signals crossed. We share about how Wonder Queer came to be and where we hope it will go! Enjoy!
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In episode 5, we talk with Gina and learn about her expansive story of awe. Does wonderment know no bounds? Decide for yourself! Enjoy the episode and get in touch with YOUR story at wonderqueer.com.
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In this episode, a Montreal based astrologer, Dru (@dru.ish), shares a story of magic with Wonder Queer about connection, limits and lots in between. Enjoy! Please like and subscribe to our podcast anywhere podcasts are heard and feel free to leave us a review. Get in touch with your own story to be featured on Wonder Queer!
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Do you ever realize you knew something you didn't know you knew? Our guest is Mandy Gardner, a writer and Moth StorySLAM winning storyteller who lives in Asheville, North Carolina. Mandy shares a story of prayer and childlike delight on her path during a time of intense grief.
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In this Wonder Queer episode, we meet Tracy, sharing two stories of lesbian love through the telephone. Enjoy the wonderment with Elia and Marshall as they skip along with the magic Tracy brings to the pod-sphere.
To send in your own story, visit wonderqueer.com! Please like and subscribe to hear more queer stories ('cause we know you've got that super queer hearing) of mystery and awe. :)
Featured song: "Bless the Telephone" by Labi Siffre
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Our debut episode of Wonder Queer features a magic story from Marshall and a story of wonderment from Elia to get us rolling. Please like and subscribe to be notified when our next episode drops! And we want to hear about your mysterious experiences! Visit wonderqueer.com to submit YOUR story to us and the chance to be featured on the show. Until then, keep #swimminginthewonder and keep #cheeringthequeer!
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Quick intro to Wonder Queer Podcast. Want to know what it is and how you can contribute?! Listen now!
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