020: tems' "me & u", "daughter of a lost bird", & what it means to belong

Nins explores the transcendent beauty of Tems’ song and music video “Me & U,” uncovering a powerful meditation on spirituality, self-discovery, faith, and the deeply personal relationship we each have with a higher power. Then Arns dives into Daughter of a Lost Bird, the moving documentary that follows a Native woman reconnecting with her biological family, tribal community, and cultural identity after being separated from her roots through adoption. Along the way, the episode examines Native American history, belonging, family, ancestry, cultural erasure, and what it means to find your way home. Together, these stories spark a conversation about identity, spirituality, heritage, self-acceptance, Indigenous history, community, and the lifelong search for meaning and belonging. Content warning: colonialism, cultural genocide, adoption, family separation, substance abuse, grief, identity loss, and discussions of Indigenous oppression. 0:00 - Intro 7:37 - Nins: "Me & U" by Tems 31:50 - Arns: Daughter of a Lost Bird 54:30 - Outro Referenced in this episode: "Me & U" by Tems (Spotify) Tems - Me & U (Official Video) "Interview: Tems Is Ready to Help You Find Healing" on OkayAfrica by Nelson C.J. "Even Fame & Stardom Can't Take Away Tems' Peace of Mind" interview on Billboard by Carl Lamarre "I met Tems, she used to be a loner" YouTube interview by korty eo Documentary Daughter of a Lost Bird (available for purchase on Documentary Channel) This Land podcast, Season 2 All My Relations podcast, episode "Native Children Belong in Native Homes" Join the brb crying community—a heartfelt, cozy comedy podcast about friendship, vulnerability, emotional storytelling, and all the movies, books, music, and life experiences that leave us in tears. Follow us: » Instagram: @brbcrying.podcast » TikTok: @brbcrying.podcast » YouTube: @brbcrying.podcast Want episode recaps, behind-the-scenes/community updates, and occasional emotional damage delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter at brbcryingpodcast.com. Have a sob story or cry recommendation that absolutely wrecked you? We'd love to be wrecked, too. Submit your story at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at [email protected]. brb crying—hosted by longtime best friends Nins & Arns—is a podcast where we explore the songs, books, TV shows, films, pop culture moments, and personal stories that help us laugh, cry, heal, and feel a little less alone. Crying is our superpower, and by sharing what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh, we show how crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.