Episodes
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Queering Farming | McCall
I'm joined by my friend, McCall, founder and owner of Maypop Farmstead. We chat in the park about agriculture, being queer, and cultivating sustainability through community. Find out more about Maypop and ways you can support them by following on Instagram @maypop.farmstead. We have stickers! If...
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Pride and Joy
We are going down memory lane and featuring clips from previous episodes centering LGBTQIA+ voices. Thank you to Whitney Anderson, Lauren Horbal, Marah Bates, Kashif Andrew Graham, Maura Naughton, Claire Adcox, and Alicia Tarver for contributing to the conversations over the years. Featured…
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Re-Release: Mental Health in the Black Community
Happy Juneteenth!! Life be lifin' so, we are re-releasing an older episode that still holds a lot of truth and relevance today. Alicia and I discuss our perspectives with how mental health is handled and discussed within the Black community, as well as share our own journeys with overcoming…
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That Will Preach | Seth Cain
I made a new friend through recording this episode! So honored to have Seth Cain on to talk about his experience and perspectives as a pastor, husband, and parent on spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction, while also juggling being a middle aged white guy just trying to love his neighbors...
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IDK What I'm Doing (PREVIEW) | Grace O'Shea
This week is a special sneak preview of a new podcast I am launching, I Don't Know What I'm Doing. Stay tuned for a release date later this summer! Grace O'Shea and I talk about the stress of financial independence, surviving capitalism, and creating sustainable community. Follow Grace on…
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Parental Consent | Claire Roberts
Recorded back in 2022- Claire and I discuss parenting and teaching and modeling consent to kids from day one. We also unpack our journey with unlearning patterns from our upbringing and cultivating new ways of raising the next generation. Follow Claire on Instagram @fluid_fibers. Support this…
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Embracing Change | Alicia Tarver
After a very long pause, we are back!! We discuss the various changes in our lives, as well as making some major announcements to the changes of this podcast. Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod Send some in the emails: [email protected] Outro Music: "Just Gotta Be Me" by...
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Childhood Memories
Alicia and Abra reminisce about childhood memories, nick names, and other funny stories. Abra also laments about her fear of Cicada season...pray her strength, ya'll! Put Me On of the Week: Amythyst Kiah- "Black Myself"...
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Queer Content w/ Lauren Horbal (Part 2)
We pick up where we left off with Lauren Horbal about queerness, community, uncovering and unlearning from toxic religion, and more gay fun! CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive subjects such as abuse, pedophelia, religious/spiritual trauma, etc. Please take care of yourself as you...
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Queer Content w/ Lauren Horbal (Part 1)
Abra is joined by special guest, Lauren Horbal, to talk about queer content in media, community, and evolving beliefs around queerness and belonging. *This episode does address sensitive topics. Please take care of yourself as you listen.* Follow Lauren Horbal and support her work! Instagram-...
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Label Me Ice
CONTENT WARNING: This episodes mentions sexual assault and spiritual trauma. Alicia and Abra are joined by Ice to discuss how change is showing up in our lives and how that impacts how we approach community. Continue the conversation with us! Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod and…
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Unlearning Toxic Family Patterns
Ignited by the recent Kirk Franklin controversy, Abra and Alicia broaden the conversation around toxic family patterns and abuse in black families. Shameless Plugs: Judas & the Black Messiah Community Conversation- register here…
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Queer Summer of Love
Alicia and Abra imagine a dating show that is inclusive to LGBTQIA+ people and relationships. Follow us on instagram @misfitsandmysticspod and Twitter @MisfitsMystics. Email us at [email protected].
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just don't go to church...
We're back from our holiday break! Alicia and Abra discuss problematic pastors, social media, and keeping the church weird. Put Me On Segment- Follow Tima on Instagram @timalikesmusic and check out her music on your streaming platforms. Black Business/Creators Shout Outs: Grannys Wish (jewelry by...
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2020 Wrap Up
Abra and Alicia reflect on the past year, share what they've learned, and look towards the future. We wish you a happy and safe holiday. See you in 2021! Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @misfitsmystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod...
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The Power of a Futon
Alicia and Abra discuss normalizing shifting in career choices, life goals, and purpose. Shameless Plugs: Subscribe to Dancegeist Magazine and check out some of Abra's articles: dancegeist.com The Toolbox Application:...
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It's Like Waiting to Exhale
Alicia and Abra share their thoughts about the election and share some funny tweets and videos along the way. Shameless Plugs: Granny's Wish Fundraiser: Cashapp- $1kani, Venmo- @kani20, [email protected]// Follow on Instagram @grannyswish Nashty Threads (Claire Roberts)- Follow on...
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Give Me the Green Light
Alicia and company discuss green flags and red flags in relationships. **Trigger Warning: This episode mentions suicide attempt/ideation Continue the conversation with us! Instagram: @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter: @MisfitsMystics Facebook: www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email:...
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Cheers to Evolving!
Abra and Alicia discuss how their faith and spiritual practices have been evolving. Abra also officially comes out as a proud heretic! Shameless Plugs: Check out Abra's articles in Dancegeist Magazine. To get full access, visit www.dancegeist.com and drop your email in the subscription box! We…
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Friendship Woahs
Alicia and Abra are reunited and it feels so good! This week we discuss the challenges of friendships as adults and how we can show up for each other better. Shameless Plugs: Yellow Vibrations- https://yellowvibrations.com/ Non-binary Lesbian in Need of Help-...
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Don't Drink the Flavor-Aid
Abra and Jessica discuss their favorite obsession: CULTS. How do you know if you're in a cult? What makes a good cult leader? Abra and Jessica also entertain the idea of having their own cult, imagined through some creative commercials. Continue the conversation with us! Instagram-...
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Race in the Workplace
Abra and Jessica discuss how racism and white supremacy shows up at work. DISCLAIMER: We are not representing or speaking for any company or business in this conversation. We are speaking from our perspective and represent ourselves. Shameless Plug: Check out Abra's article "Letting Larger Bodies...
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Nothing But the Blood
Jessica joins Abra again to talk about her experience with divorce, her shift in faith and politics, and of course blessing us with some praise and worship songs! Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Facebook-...
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No Matter What
Alicia and her good friend, Lauren Jenae, discuss how a culture of chasing perfection causes us to consistently burn out and dishonor our right to individuality. Because what really is perfection? Lauren Jenae Twitter: withlovejenae Instagram: withlove_jenae YouTube: With Love, Jenae The Nap...
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Worthy, but not qualifed: a drunken response to some emails
Abra and Jess have a few drinks and read through some horrifying, yet entertaining emails sent by Trump and his family. They also discuss if Trump would make a good cult leader. Please vote in November 2020, so we don't have to endure this cult any longer! Continue the conversation with us!...
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Nesstalgicc
Alicia interviews creative/erotic writer, Nesstalgicc. She talks about how she founded dazeinnesstalgia and her podcast, Hot Toddy, as well as how her writing has impacted her life. Donate to her cash app: $vanity04 and find her on Instagram and Twitter @Nesstalgicc and her website...
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Pride: The Perfect Kind of Queer (Part 2)
Abra continues her conversation with Z, Ra, and Jabari about pride, intersecting racial justice, the impact of COVID-19, and proclaiming ourselves as the perfect kind of queer. Continue the conversation! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @misfitsmystics Facebook-...
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Pride: A Riot & a Party (Part 1)
Abra sits down with Z Shane Zaldivar and his two partners, Ra & Jabari for a candid discussion about the various perspectives people have about Pride. We revisit the history of pride, the current state of our world and its impact on how and why celebrate (or choose not to), and the future of...
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Tradition: Structure or Control
Alicia and friends have a conversation from a multi generational lens on how tradition makes us feel, when it helps or hurts us, and when it needs to change. Song of the Week: "Keep Yo Cool" by aikodaria Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics...
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Healing Series Part 6: Forgiveness
We wrap up our healing series discussing how forgiveness is a major key for growth and moving on. (NOTE: This episode was recorded before protests, riots, and other forms of uprising began to take place in our cities. We support any and all efforts to stand up for justice led by black leadership....
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Heal the World: A Spiritual Perspective on COVID-19
As we continue in our healing series, Abra is joined by friend, Chloe Rebecca, to discuss how the broader spiritual community is responding to COVID-19 and the invitation for us as humanity to heal and grow. Follow Chloe and learn more about her business here: Instagram- @mysticvisionsatx...
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Healing Series Part 4: Healversation
Alicia and friends discuss their personal healing journeys and ways they cope and find closure from past hurts or traumas. Continue the conversation! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- [email protected]
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Lettuce N' Jesus (Let us in Jesus!)
**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode discusses weight loss, diets/diet culture, eating disorders, and body image issues. Please take care as you listen. We invite you to stop, pause, or fast forward at any time.** Abra is joined by co-worker/friend, Jess to discuss what happens when diet culture…
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Healing From the Inside Out w/ Rachell Peace
Abra is joined by Rachell Peace for the third installment of our Healing Series. Rachell shares her journey and process of healing holistically through various practices such as Reiki, massage and body work, and movement. We also dive into how healing internally can lead to healing collectively,...
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Healing Series Part 2: Can People Make It Hard to Heal?
Your favorite co-hosts are finally back together again! We discuss how our tendency to set expectations on other people's healing timeline based on our comfort, rather than honoring their needs and growth journey. We also update each other on how the pandemic is impacting us. Listen with care and...
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Healing Series Part 1: Featuring Claire Roberts
We are kicking off a new series, discussing all things healing! This week, Claire Roberts shares her story of recovering from back surgery and how her injury led to expand her understanding of healing, as well as discovering new passions and creative endeavors. Claire is a dancer, choreographer,...
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Aligning Your Inner Self (Period)
Alicia sits down with a friend, Christina E. Fontenelle, to discuss her journey and impact as an artist. To connect with Christina go to FontenelleArt.com. Continue the conversation with us! Instagram-@misfitsandmysticspod Twitter-@MisfitsMystics Facebook-www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod...
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Minisode: AITA
Alicia takes a moment to share some AITA ("Am I the Asshole") stories just to bring a more lighthearted minisode during this stress filled pandemic we’re all experiencing. Listen, laugh, and enjoy. Twitter mentioned: aita_reddit Continue the conversation! Instagram-@misfitsandmysticspod,...
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Surviving Quarantine
Abra and Alicia are finally reunited, sticking together through these uncertain times. We share what we've been up to since physical distancing has become a mandate, tips on how we are adjusting, and share a few laughs along the way. Resources for COVID-19/Physical Distancing: www.cdc.gov...
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Just Eat the Donut!
Abra's back! This time she's solo, sharing her thoughts on diet culture, living life to the fullest, and reflections on the devastation from the tornadoes in Nashville, TN. **Trigger warning: this episode discusses grief/loss, trauma from natural disasters, eating disorders, food, dieting, and...
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Depression Ruined My Memory
Alicia and friends discuss the uncommonly spoken, but frequently lived experience of memory loss by way of depression. In addition to sharing their stories, they also share advice and encouragement on moving forward. Thank you to our special guests, Marcell (@MarSale_), Reggie (@Reggie_SoDope),...
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Questions & Answers w/ The Collective
Alicia and friends have a candid conversation about preferences, grief, and a little ASMR session. Continue the conversation with us! Follow us on social media: Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod, Twitter @MisfitsMystics, and Facebook www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod. You can follow Abra on...
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2019 Wrap Up!
This episode is about 3 weeks late, but better late than never! As you listen, you'll notice we recorded this a long time ago and some things have changed since then, but one thing remains the same: WE LOVE YOU, LISTENERS AND WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Alicia and Abra reflect on the…
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Crappy Holidays: The Real Peace on Earth
Originally we were supposed to release a bonus episode last week, wrapping up 2019 and sharing our hopes for the new year before going on hiatus. Then, life happened and here we are with a special and vulnerable mini episode. Abra shares some thoughts and does a special motivational for this...
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Hot and Ready #OnceUponATime
In this episode, we share a candid conversation with Alicia and her friends breaking down stigmas of being free in our sexuality and experiences of modesty culture in the church. Continue the conversation with us! Follow us on Instagram @misiftisandmysticspod, Twitter @MisfitsMystics, like our...
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To Be Queer, Informed, and Happy: Featuring Kashif Andrew Graham
Kashif Andrew Graham graces us with a lively and fruitful discussion on finding happiness after coming out, the importance of libraries and having access to information to dismantle supremacy and oppression, and how we can move beyond apologetics and into applicable resources to help us thrive....
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Problematic Holidays
It's the most wonderful time of year to dismantle myths about the holidays and share in good cheer. Plus, Alicia reminds us that tears are great!
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Relationships Part 7: Online Relationships
Abra and Whitney discuss the evolution of the internet and social media and how that is impacting our relationships and connections. Shameless Plugs: Follow Whitney on Instagram @whxtnxcole and Twitter @ohsowhitit for updates on her classes and performances. Found Youth Movement Ensemble presents...
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Relationships Part 6: Queering Relationships
This week we talk about dismantling heteronormativity, polyamory, non monogamy, and clarifying some basic definitions within LGBTQIA+ identities. We also celebrate big changes at the end! Shameless Plugs: Found Movement Group presents Obsession. Thursday, Nov. 7th at 9:30pm and Friday, Nov. 8th…
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Relationships Part 5: Domestic Abuse w/ Tonia Renee
Alicia sits down with licensed social worker, Tonia Renee, to talk about abuse in relationships. **TRIGGER WARNING: some of the content discussed may be upsetting to those who have a history with this topic.** Follow Tonia and learn more about the Kimmy G Foundation on Instagram...