Born by Accident: Recent Episodes
Alyssa DeRonne
I am talking to you, to myself, and to an imaginary therapist. I just need to get my words out.
Thanks for listening,
Alyssa
I loved chatting with one of my favorite persons. We are basically siblings. We cover a lot of different things with the most outstanding topics being transgender stuff, chosen family-ism, some medical and mental health things, and silly, weird things.
Intro & Outro Music by Brandon Townsend
This episode is so FULL of everything! I don't even know where to begin. From David's lows to his new project the episode really represents a full cycle of rebirth and renewal and how grueling that can really be.
Intro & Outro Music by Brandon Townsend
References made:
Book, The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer https://untetheredsoul.com/
The Mankind Project: https://mankindproject.org/
John & Julie Gottman: https://www.gottman.com/about/john-julie-gottman/
Plant Medicine Portal https://www.plantmedicineportal.com/
TLDL: 40:24-41:20 Don't miss this part!!!
The words God and Jesus used to trigger me so much that I would probably not have given this episode a second glance. If that's you too, listen! I've never met a clergy person quite like the Methodist Reverend, Lisa Beth Ackerman. She's a mother, a divorcee, a medical biller, a book collector, and carries a degree called a Master of Divinity! There is healing in her words, acceptance in her practice, and joy in her heart. Rev. Lisa Beth has faced so much adversity within her career as a pastor and in her two completed marriages (one who is a fundamentalist follower of Bill Gothard, or at least acts like it), yet she feels so safe and strong to be around. I doubt I will ever go to Christian church again, but if I did, it would be hers. I mean there was even thunder clapping while we were recording AND while I was editing! Wow!
Intro & Outro Music by Brandon Townsend https://www.facebook.com/brandonteachesmusic/
References made:
Mary Oliver's famous quote: “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this, too, was a gift.”
Douglas Asbury, my former pastor from childhood - I mentioned him in the show and looked him up. https://roadtripnation.shareyourroad.com/profile/e2a33d6e/
Shiny Happy People Docuseries: https://www.amazon.com/Shiny-Happy-People-Duggar-Secrets/dp/B0B8TR2QV5
*it was really hard for me to watch this. I did find it important. It's just so incredible and terrible the way people use religion to control.
More about the Pharisees and Sadducees: https://www.angel.com/blog/the-chosen/posts/who-were-the-pharisees
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It's herrrrreeeee! Season two, Episode one! Georgia lays it out in ways I have never thought of - what the fuck is it to be human?
Georgia is a first generation descendant of Greek immigrants, a musician, a wife, a mother, and so much more! Georgia's grandmother was attacked by a nazi (no, I will not capitalize this autocorrect) while Georgia's mother was in utero. Had that attack been worse Georgia's mother may not have been here, and therefore Georgia either - thank Goddess Georgia's grandmother survived and we get to hear Georgia's beautiful, complex, and yet so simple outlook on this human life. Thank you so much Georgia! Love you!
Intro & Outro Music by Brandon Townsend https://www.facebook.com/brandonteachesmusic/
Stuff mentioned:
That badass restaurant: https://www.compassarizona.com/
Shantaram Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shantaram-Novel-Gregory-David-Roberts/dp/0312330537
Wookiefoot: https://wookiefoot.com/
Tipper: https://soundcloud.com/tippermusic
Android Jones: https://androidjones.com/
Les Claypool: https://lesclaypool.com/
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Season Two is almost here! This season OTHER people tell their stories! The first episode with air 8/8 and every Tuesday after that. That's less than two weeks away! So thankful for you and the people who were willing to share their stories.
Email me if you are interested in sharing your story or if you know someone who is!
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
Happy Birthday music free-sourced from https://pixabay.com/users/pixabay-1/
Clips from Episodes recorded with the following humans:
Cal Gooley, Sequoyah Rich, Reverend Lisa Beth Ackerman, David Rosenthal, Marisol Hermanez, and Georgia Hatzidakis.
Thank you all so much for being a part of this journey!
It's been a wild ride recording season one of Born by Accident. As I can see now where season two is going, I will officially start it next episode. Until then, here are some updates, blessings in disguise, and just for fun my standby herbal remedies!
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
Oh my Goddess! I am so excited to make up for last week's missing episode with this very special double header! I had the amazing privilege of speaking with Amy about ADHD, and many other topics because well... ADHD! Haha! Every last second of this episode is so worth it. It was total magic to record and I know you will feel that when you listen.
Trigger warning for rape.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
So many thoughts... but the bottom line is you CAN do it!
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
My friends Amers and Michelle join me for a bit of reminiscing. It's a good time.
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
Here we have missing pieces from last weeks episode - my blurry story of 1998-2001. I continue a bit into the beginning of my Arizona journey.
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
This is my blurry story of 1998-2001. I am not ashamed. I am not ashamed. I am not ashamed. repeat forever
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
This is all I know about ''going no contact'' with a person in my life.
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
Going to grade school in the cornfields of Illinois was quite a surreal experience. Here it is!
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
bornbyaccident@gmail.com
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
This is a light and fun episode where I talk about archetypes and pull a few cards at the end!
Car Jung Archetype Book: https://www.amazon.com/Archetypes-Collective-Unconscious-Collected-Works/dp/0691018332/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LTTRNBZ246GY&keywords=carl+jung+archetypes&qid=1682363851&sprefix=carl+jung+arch%2Caps%2C289&sr=8-1
Archetypes on Scribophile: https://www.scribophile.com/academy/what-are-character-archetypes#what-are-character-archetypes
Archetype test: https://lonerwolf.com/spiritual-archetype-test/
The Spirit Animal Oracle by Colette Baron-Reid: https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Animal-Oracle-68-Card-Guidebook/dp/1401952798/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3NXUCS03QZSMC&keywords=colette+baron+reid+oracle+cards&qid=1682363940&sprefix=colette+ba%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-4
Kale Oracle by Alana Fairchild: https://www.amazon.com/Kali-Oracle-Pocket-Alana-Fairchild/dp/0738771155/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3BNZPI061GYVR&keywords=kali+oracle+cards+alana+fairchild&qid=1682364015&sprefix=alana+fairchild+kali%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-4
Crystals by @rareearthfineart Brendan Shannon on instagram or on etsy at www.etsy.com/shop/rareearthfineart
Information on Rose Gypsum: https://thecrystalcouncil.com/crystals/desert-rose-selenite
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
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As well as I can in an hour, I tell the story of my relationship with my father.
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
Hi!!! I'm back with some fun rambling of thoughts and requests for more knowledge! HMU at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com!
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of needs sources:
https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/self-actualization.html
https://davidya.ca/2017/01/27/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs/
https://www.ethicssage.com/2019/03/have-you-experienced-transcendent-experiences-in-life.html
https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/self-actualization
Guilt vs. Shame infographic https://www.nicabm.com/guilt-vs-shame/
Mayan Astrology: www.mymayansign.com
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson: https://www.megganwatterson.com/mary-magdalene-revealed
How We Feel App: https://howwefeel.org/
The center for non-violent (or compassionate) communication: https://www.cnvc.org/
A brief instruction guide for non-violent communication: https://www.cnvc.org/online-learning/nvc-instruction-guide/nvc-instruction-guide
Printable Needs & Feelings sheets: https://thehappywanderersclub.com/feelingsandneeds/
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
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I finish the story of Jean's death the best I can.
There are definitely triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
If you were born by accident and you want me to tell your story, send it in or contact me at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
I tell the story of my Jean's death the best I can.
There are definitely triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson: https://www.megganwatterson.com/mary-magdalene-revealed
The Way of the Superior Man: https://deida.info/the-way-of-the-superior-man/
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
If you were born by accident and you want me to tell your story, send it in or contact me at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
I make mistakes all the time! Check the show notes to see if I made amends yet, and if not, please let me know at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
I begin to tell the story of my sister, Jean, and her part in my life the best I can.
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
If you were born by accident and you want me to tell your story, send it in or contact me at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
I make mistakes all the time! Check the show notes to see if I made amends yet, and if not, please let me know at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music originally composed by Torrie Rae Birkemeier, then re-recorded by Brandon Townsend in his own style. Thank you both so much.
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
It's been a heavy week, so this one's a little lighter. I hope you enjoy it!
Untamed by Glennon Doyle: https://untamedbook.com/
Talkspace article on Victim Mentality: https://tinyurl.com/2s4kh7uj
The center for non-violent (or compassionate) communication: https://www.cnvc.org/
A brief instruction guide for non-violent communication: https://www.cnvc.org/online-learning/nvc-instruction-guide/nvc-instruction-guide
Printable Needs & Feelings sheets: https://thehappywanderersclub.com/feelingsandneeds/
NPR article about fetal cells in mother's body: https://tinyurl.com/4d3epzk4
Article about how a baby's saliva can change breast milk(also verified on CDC website): https://tinyurl.com/5b5ryt93
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
If you were born by accident and you want me to tell your story, send it in or contact me at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
I make mistakes all the time! Check the show notes to see if I made amends yet, and if not, please let me know at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music by Torrie Rae Birkemeier
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
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This is part of my story about Mary, my x-step-mother. I referred to a few things in the episode and here they are!
Link to download the Chani App is https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chani-app/id1532791252 or you can follow her on IG at @chaninicholas
I think I pronounced her name wrong! It looks like the C is silent! So more like Annie or Hani... Oops.
I'm not on twitter but it looks like you can follow one of our local witches there - Byron Ballard, who I mentioned @ByronBallard
Nate Postlethwait's IG is @nate_postlethwait
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't always have warnings.
IG: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
If you were born by accident and you want me to tell your story, send it in or contact me at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
I make mistakes all the time! Check the show notes to see if I made amends yet, and if not, please let me know at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music by Torrie Rae Birkemeier
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
Trust is the spark in any relationship, and yet, I haven't been able to trust anyone completely my whole life.
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't have warnings.
Insta: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
If you were born by accident and you want me to tell your story, send it in or contact me at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
I make mistakes all the time! Check the show notes to see if I made amends yet, and if not, please let me know at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
I am sorry about the audio. It's the learning curve. I am not anywhere near a tech person but I'm doing my best! Still looking for an Audacity friend!
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music by Torrie Rae Birkemeier
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
A part of my story about my birthmother. The biggest parts. What I forgot to mention was how she taught me to use chopsticks, and tie a cherry stem in a knot with my tongue to impress the guys. Bahahahahahh.
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't have warnings.
Insta: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
If you were born by accident and you want me to tell your story, send it in or contact me at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
I make mistakes all the time! Check the show notes to see if I made amends yet, and if not, please let me know at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
I am sorry about the audio. It's the learning curve. I am not anywhere near a tech person but I'm doing my best! Still looking for an Audacity friend!
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music by Torrie Rae Birkemeier
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
Wanna know about my body image issues, weight loss surgery, AND my following plastic surgery? You've come to the right place. lol.
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't have warnings.
Insta: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
If you were born by accident and you want me to tell your story, send it in or contact me at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
I make mistakes all the time! Check the show notes to see if I made amends yet, and if not, please let me know at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Also - I am sorry about the clicks/pops in this audio and the mouth noises. It's the learning curve people. I am not anywhere near a tech person but I'm doing my best! Still looking for an Audacity friend!
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music by Torrie Rae Birkemeier
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
About Twiggy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twiggy
"In recent years, Twiggy has spoken out against the trend of waif-thin models, explaining that her own thin weight as a teenager was natural: "I was very skinny, but that was just my natural build. I always ate sensibly – being thin was in my genes."[38]
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I took notes on life this week and here I am talking about it. I also talk about the good side of my dad, my mom, Mary, Joe, Jean, and Drew. These are fake names I made for my x-step-mom and siblings to make things a little easier.
There might be triggering things in here, and I don't have warnings - I will try to do better in the future. I very briefly speak of suicide and I think that's it for this one.
Insta: @bornbyaccidentpodcast
If you were born by accident and you want me to tell your story, send it in or contact me at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
I make mistakes all the time! Check the show notes to see if I made amends yet, and if not, please let me know at bornbyaccidentpodcast@gmail.com
Thank you!
Alyssa
Intro music by Torrie Rae Birkemeier
Outro music by a stream by Torrie Rae Birkemeier's home
Disjointed, nervy, and weird, it's just like that first therapy session where you are trying to tell a stranger your life story in less than an hour. I promise it will only get weirder. I don't have trigger warnings and I do briefly talk about suicide and sexual abuse.
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