Multitudes

I’m reflecting with you today on the energetic themes of April — a month centered around refinement, intentional rest, and honoring complexity.April asks us to sift through what truly matters and let the excess fall away. I talk about refinement not as loss, but as devotion — like gently dusting powdered sugar, knowing that less can allow something to shine more clearly. This is a month for editing your goals, vision, and energy with care, and trusting what remains after the shaking.We also explore the idea of created calm — the reminder that rest doesn’t just happen; it’s something we design. April may feel busy, and this reading invites you to intentionally carve out silence, schedule rest as a sacred boundary, and take agency over your own peace.Another theme we sit with is reverence for complexity — offering compassion for the struggles that feel like they “should” be simple. Beneath the surface, our lives and bodies are far more intricate than they appear, and this month invites kindness toward yourself as you navigate the basics.Finally, I share an invitation to gently shake stagnant energy back into motion — through the body, sound, breath, or simple physical rituals — remembering that movement doesn’t have to be forceful to be transformative.This reading is a reminder that refinement is sacred, rest is intentional, and your way forward can be shaped with care.Chapters: Intro: Arriving in April Theme 1: Sifting & Refinement Theme 2: Created Calm & Intentional Rest Theme 3: Reverence for Complexity Theme 4: Shaking Stagnant Energy Closing: Trusting What RemainsMentioned themes: refinement · rest · complexity · agency · gentle movementLet's stay connected! ✨ Website & Readings: https://www.nicolecarterhealing.com

Dana Lee and I are kicking off a brand new segment of Multitudes called Tarot Study, and we're starting with the most fundamental question: why do we practice tarot at all?We talk about tarot as a relationship, a conversation with the universe that feels collaborative rather than isolating. We explore how pulling cards creates a rare space for genuine self-listening, why the cards don't nod (and why that matters), and how tarot helps us become the main characters of our own stories without guilt or performance.We also get into the role of imagery and symbolism, how tarot connects to other practices like yoga and storytelling, and why your reaction to a card is often more revealing than the card itself.Chapters: Intro: Welcome to Tarot Study Tarot as Relationship and Divine Orchestration The Practice of Listening When and Why We Turn to the Cards Agency, PowerAsking Better Questions Tarot as Mirror: The Rorschach Effect Imagery, Symbolism, and Seeing Yourself in the Story Mentioned themes: tarot · self-listening · intuition · storytelling · imagery · agency · yoga · self-study · archetypes · divine dialogueConnect with Nicole: ✨ Website & Readings: https://www.nicolecarterhealing.com Connect with Dana: 🧘 Website: https://www.danaleeyoga.com

I’m reflecting with you today on the energetic themes of March! If you’re finding this later, trust that whatever resonated is still meant for you.March arrives like a waterfall: an overflow of ideas, energy, and insight that may feel exhilarating and overwhelming all at once. I share an invitation to stop trying to manage the rush and instead stay afloat — allowing inspiration, excitement, and aliveness to move through you.We explore the return of strength and momentum, the feeling of rediscovering your own capacity to move, act, and take up space again — even if you don’t yet know exactly where that energy is headed. I also talk about the written word as a source of guidance this month, and how messages meant for you may arrive through books, quotes, notes, or something you read at just the right moment.Finally, we sit with surrender and reciprocity — releasing the myth that you have to do everything alone, and allowing support, care, and shared strength to enter more visibly into your life. Chapters: Intro: March as Reawakening Theme 1: The Waterfall — Overflow & Creative Energy Theme 2: Regained Strength & Jumping Around Theme 3: The Written Word & Messages Theme 4: Surrender, Support & Reciprocity Closing: Staying Afloat & Trusting the FlowMentioned themes: reawakening · overflow · strength · inspiration · reciprocityConnect with Nicole: ✨ Website & Readings: https://www.nicolecarterhealing.com

I’m sharing an introduction to the Akashic Records—what they are, where the idea comes from, and how I work with them in practice.This is an invitation to consider your own intuition, inner knowing, and the unseen connections that shape who we are and how we move through the world. If you’re curious about soul memory, intuition, or how we participate in a shared human tapestry, I hope this episode offers something that resonates!Mentioned: Linda Howe's Pathway Prayer for Akashic Records You can learn more about my work or explore your own Akashic Records sessions at nicolecarterhealing.com.Chapters:Impact and ConnectionWhat the Akashic Records AreHistory, Collective Consciousness Records in PracticeIntuition and ReflectingThemes Mentioned:akashic records • collective consciousness • intuition • energy work • healingConnect with Nicole: ✨ Website & Readings: https://www.nicolecarterhealing.com

I’m reflecting with you today on the liminal space — the uncomfortable, fertile in-between where certainty dissolves, identity loosens, and something new is quietly forming.We explore why this space feels so difficult to inhabit, how culture pressures us to rush through it, and why the liminal phase is not a mistake — but a necessary part of life, growth, and becoming.Chapters:Intro: The Liminal SpaceThe Pressure to "Always Be on a Path"The Arrival: You Are Always ArrivingThe Scale of the Soul: The WaveInfinitesimal Perfection & Finding PurposeReimagining the In-BetweenClosing: The Soil of ExperienceMentioned themes:liminal space · purpose · uncertainty · becoming · soul · divine timing · transformation · living the questionsConnect with Nicole: ✨ Website & Readings: https://www.nicolecarterhealing.com

This is part of a monthly energy reflection series, offering intuitive channeled themes as we move through the seasons together. Multitudes has been a space to hold the many layers of being human—our identities, our creativities, our work, our healing. In this month’s energy reflection, I share four energetic imprints for the weeks ahead.Chapters:The Thawing of Molasses: Moving from Stuckness Into FlowBecoming Your Own Fortress: Protection and BoundariesThe Reverence of Slowness: Prioritizing Going SlowThe Play Instinct: Activating your Creative SparkMentioned themes:stuckness · flow · energetic protection · boundaries · slowing down · rest · creativity · play · intuitive guidanceConnect with Nicole: ✨ Website & Readings: https://www.nicolecarterhealing.com

📢 This is the last episode of season 2! A funny and insightful conversation with my IRL friend Shawn Yavari!  🫶🏽 I sat down with Shawn and asked him a bunch of questions. We share a lot of laughs and gems, and here are some questions from the chat:What’s your relationship to social media? What kinds of routines and self-care have helped you? What’s your relationship like with your siblings and parents? 🧐 While in today's episode we talk about social media, routines, and family, here is a bit about Shawn's background. Shawn works in sustainability, and currently lives in Paris, France. He has an MBA from Wharton and an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania (where he met and became pals with your host, Nicole.) Shawn has a background in electric vehicle management, environmental consulting, and chemical engineering. Outside of work, he enjoys video games, meeting new people, and exploring new cities/their public transportation. Originally from Panama, he grew up there, in Belgium, and the United States. 🪩 Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? Share this episode with a friend!🪩 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast.✨ On Multitudes, we talk about a multitude of different types of experiences, perspectives, and have conversations with different guests who offer their wisdom and the tools that have helped them navigate their life.🩷 Thank you SO much for joining Season 2 of Multitudes! You can find stay tuned for updates by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

In today's conversation on Multitudes I chat with my IRL friend Shawn Yavari! We share a lot of laughs and gems, and here are some questions from the chat:Where do you call home?  How would your friends and family describe you? What comes to mind when I ask you about your identity?What role has religion and spirituality played in your life? 🧐  While in today's episode we talk about home, identity, and spirituality, here is a bit about Shawn's background! Shawn works in sustainability, and currently lives in Paris, France. He has an MBA from Wharton and an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania (where he met and became pals with your host, Nicole.) Shawn has a background in electric vehicle management, environmental consulting, and chemical engineering. But in today’s episode, we talk about defining home, identity, and spirituality.  Outside of work, he enjoys video games, meeting new people, and exploring new cities/their public transportation. Originally from Panama, he grew up there, in Belgium, and the United States.🪩 Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? Share this episode with a friend!🪩 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast.✨ On Multitudes, we talk about a multitude of different types of experiences, perspectives, and have conversations with different guests who offer their wisdom and the tools that have helped them navigate their life.🔔 Tune in every other Tuesday for a new guest episode!🙌🏽 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

During the pandemic, Jessica Morrobel left her corporate career to do content creation full-time. Today we talk about how Jessica prepared for this transition, challenges she's dealt with, and insights she's gained along the way. 🌟Jessica Morrobel is a dynamic travel and lifestyle influencer known for her engaging content on curly hair care, travel experiences, and style featured on @travelingwithjessica. Drawing on her rich background in journalism and marketing within travel, technology, finance, and publishing, Jessica brings a vibrant and adventurous spirit to her work. More than just sharing posts and stories, she's on a mission to motivate her followers to dive into life enthusiastically, pursue continuous learning, and express themselves authentically. Jessica's impactful collaborations include work with brands like Sephora, Kate Spade New York, Nike, and Pinterest, and she was formerly a part of Disney Creators Lab.🌟 Check out Jessica's content! Jessica’s Website, Traveling With JessicaJessica’s TikTokJessica’s PinterestJessica’s InstagramJessica’s YouTube🎙️ Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? I would love if you shared this episode with a friend!🎙️ You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com!🎙️ Liked this episode?  Head over to our IG @multitudes.podcast and leave a comment or DM there! 

In today's episode we sit down with content creator Jessica Morrobel to chat about identity, hair and inclusivity in the workplace. Jessica has such great advice for navigating hair and discrimination in the workplace, and this episode is a real treat!  💇🏽‍♀️ This is part two of my chat with Jessica, be sure to tune into part one, "From Corporate to Content Creation with Jessica Morrobel" to learn more about content creation and Jessica's journey!💇🏽‍♀️ Jessica Morrobel is a dynamic travel and lifestyle influencer known for her engaging content on curly hair care, travel experiences, and style featured on @travelingwithjessica. Drawing on her rich background in journalism and marketing within travel, technology, finance, and publishing, Jessica brings a vibrant and adventurous spirit to her work. More than just sharing posts and stories, she's on a mission to motivate her followers to dive into life enthusiastically, pursue continuous learning, and express themselves authentically. Jessica's impactful collaborations include work with brands like Sephora, Kate Spade New York, Nike, and Pinterest, and she was formerly a part of Disney Creators Lab. 💇🏽‍♀️ Check out Jessica's content, as she champions these issues in her content!Jessica’s Website, Traveling With JessicaJessica’s TikTokJessica’s PinterestJessica’s InstagramJessica’s YouTube🎙️ Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? I would love if you shared this episode with a friend!🎙️ You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com!🎙️ Liked this episode?  Head over to our IG @multitudes.podcast and leave a comment or DM there! 

Today we are talking about being creative while embracing authenticity. We also talk about finding presence, improvisation and answer the question of why it's not about the peanut butter...? My guest today is Anoo Tree Brod who is an improvisation coach, performance coach, intuitive reader and mentor. While you can start from anywhere, this is part two of my conversation with Anoo. If you want to learn more about what is improvisation, be sure to check out part one. Check out Anoo's work! Book a reading with Anoo: anootreebrod.comAnoo's improvisation work: wildmindimprov.comInstagram: @anootreeb_wildmindimprovTikTok: @anootreeb_wildmindimprovFacebook: Wild Mind Improv with Anoo Tree Brod🎙️ Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? I would love if you shared this episode with a friend!🎙️ You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

Today we're talking about improvisation, personal growth, intuition, social anxiety, purpose, and more! My guest today is Anoo Tree Brod who is an improvisation coach, performance coach, intuitive reader and mentor. What you'll find in today's episode:What is improvisation and how does it go beyond acting without a script?How can improvisation be a tool for personal growth?How can we foster spontaneity and playfulness in everyday life?How can we notice intuition and think about finding purpose?Be sure to check out Anoo's work! Book a reading with Anoo: anootreebrod.comAnoo's improvisation work: wildmindimprov.comInstagram: @anootreeb_wildmindimprovTikTok: @anootreeb_wildmindimprovFacebook: Wild Mind Improv with Anoo Tree Brod 🎙️ Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? I would love if you shared this episode with a friend!  🎙️This is part one of a two-part conversation with Anoo. Be sure to subscribe to Multitudes to hear part two! 🎙️ You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

What is a personalized book prescription? Why isn't bibliotherapy more mainstream?  We continue chatting with Bijal Shah, a book curator bibliotherapist, freelance journalist, author and poet, about these questions and more.  📗 Check out Bijal's new book! Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading📗 Connect with Bijal online via her website or via [email protected].📗 You can also follow Bijal's work on bibliotherapy via X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.🪩 Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? Share this episode with a friend!🪩 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast.✨ On Multitudes, we talk about a multitude of different types of experiences, perspectives, and have conversations with different guests who offer their wisdom and the tools that have helped them navigate their life.🔔 Tune in every other Tuesday for a new guest episode!🙌🏽 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

Today we're talking about the restorative power of reading with Bijal Shah, a book curator bibliotherapist, freelance journalist, author and poet.📗 Check out Bijal's new book! Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading📗 Connect with Bijal online via her website or via [email protected]. 📗 You can also follow Bijal's work on bibliotherapy via X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. 🪩 Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? Share this episode with a friend!🪩 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast.✨ On Multitudes, we talk about a multitude of different types of experiences, perspectives, and have conversations with different guests who offer their wisdom and the tools that have helped them navigate their life.🔔 Tune in every other Tuesday for a new guest episode!🙌🏽 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

"Every client's process is going to unfold very differently, and that healing is not linear or predictable.""Check for qualifications... You've got to really trust your gut feeling about the person. Beware of overcharging.""Reiki energy exists on a totally different plane than our 3D reality. It's able to transcend space and time as we understand it.""There's been a lot of changes... The healthcare system over here, it's like eliminated a huge stress for me not having to worry about not having health insurance."🔮 Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Makenzie Flynn! 🔮 In part one we provided an overview of what Reiki is, and while we do touch on Reiki in this episode, we expand the conversation to many more topics. Makenzie's journey contains multitudes in that her journey is evolving, and we discuss that in today's episode. We talk about:Integrity in the spirituality industryChoosing spiritual practitionersMoving to Australia Starting a new business Food pop-ups and food activism 🌿 Be sure to follow Makenzie on IG! You can follow her @conjurewellness and @plantfoodforthesoul. 🌿 Check out the healing mists! At fluxenergyhealing.com and on IG @fluxenergyhealing.🪩 Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? I would love if you shared this episode with a friend!🪩 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. ✨ On Multitudes, we talk about a multitude of different types of experiences, perspectives, and have conversations with different guests who offer their wisdom and the tools that have helped them navigate their life.🔔 Tune in every other Tuesday for a new guest episode!🙌🏽 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

"My actual first session... I felt like I was floating and also sinking down at the same time... I just felt like I was held, like being fully supported."🔮 What is Reiki? In this episode we talk with Reiki Master Makenzie Flynn on the essence of Reiki, its history and origins, and more. 🔮 This is part one of a two-part conversation with Makenzie. Be sure to subscribe to Multitudes to hear part two!Topics we discuss:The basics and background of Reiki Reiki experiences and personal practicesBecoming trained in Reiki practicesThe intuitive nature of ReikiLife-force energy and energy flow. 🌿 Be sure to follow Makenzie on IG! You can follow her @conjurewellness and @plantfoodforthesoul. 🌿 Check out the healing mists! At fluxenergyhealing.com and on IG @fluxenergyhealing. 🎙️ Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? I would love if you shared this episode with a friend! ✨ On Multitudes, we talk about a multitude of different types of experiences, perspectives, and have conversations with different guests who offer their wisdom and the tools that have helped them navigate their life.🔔 Tune in every other Tuesday for a new guest episode!🙌🏽 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

"We really show people how indeed [mixed race identity] has shaped everything in their life.""There's so much education... specifically with parenting, so much of it is just having the awareness that your mixed race child is going to have a different walk than them."Welcome back to part 2 of my conversation with Meagan and Jazmine of Mixed in America. In this episode we chat about:empowering journeys of mixed race individualsthe evolution of exploring mixed race identity challenges in running a community organization and business providing education and awareness for mixed race parentswhat's next for Mixed in AmericaFollow Mixed in America on IG at @mixed_in_america Check out all that Mixed in America offers at mixedinamerica.org🎙️ Want to help Multitudes reach more listeners? I would love if you shared this episode with a friend!✨ On Multitudes, we talk about a multitude of different types of experiences, perspectives, and have conversations with different guests who offer their wisdom and the tools that have helped them navigate their life. 🔔 Tune in every other Tuesday for a new guest episode!🙌🏽 You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

 "It was born out of our own need to communicate what this experience actually is like, the fullness of its complexity, and a desperate cry for community." "I just learned how to become the least triggering version for whoever was in front of me.""We're not gonna ignore us. You're not gonna erase the multiracial experience anymore. Let's talk about it. Let's get rid of the binary and really talk about the in between."Learn more in this conversation with Meagan and Jazmine, co-founders of Mixed in America. (This is part one, of a two-part conversation.)Meagan and Jazmine are mixed identity specialists who are dedicated to healing and empowering the mixed community.They have built a community organization via Instagram specifically for mixed race people, which has over 27,000 followers. And you can check them out at @mixed_in_america.And be sure to check out their website mixedinamerica.org! You can find out more about their  trauma-informed workshops, programs, events, seminars, lectures, online courses, and coaching services for the mixed race community. What do we talk about in this episode?The mixed race experience; racial fluidity; erasure; Mixed in America's work; and our personal journeys as mixed-race individuals.And welcome back to Multitudes, Season 2! ✨ On Multitudes, we talk about a multitude of different types of experiences, perspectives, and have conversations with different guests who offer their wisdom and the tools that have helped them navigate their life. Tune in every other Tuesday for a new guest episode!✨ You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

Check out the Misfits Makin’ It: Oddballs Doing Cool Stuff! Misfits Makin' It is the podcast component of the misfit comedy shows produced by Lauren LoGiudice. 🪩 Check out show dates and info at www.laurenlogiudice.com 🪩 Follow Lauren on Instagram: @laurenlogi🪩 Check out Lauren's podcast!  ✨ On Multitudes, we talk about a multitude of different types of experiences, perspectives, and have conversations with different guests who offer their wisdom and the tools that have helped them navigate their life. Tune in every other Tuesday for a new guest episode! ✨ You can find out more about Multitudes by checking out multitudespodcast.com and heading over to our IG @multitudes.podcast. 

*This is the last episode of Season 1 of Multitudes! It's been such a wonderful season, and thank you so much for tuning in. Please stay in touch via www.multitudespodcast.com and @multitudes.podcast on IG, and we'll see you soon!*In case you missed this wonderful conversation - today's episode is, "Being an Activist and Author with EbonyJanice." This episode is a re-air of our conversation from April, and we are celebrating the recent publishing of her new book, available now! ----“I have no dream job, I do not dream of labor.” - James Baldwin"Womanist is to feminist as purple is to lavender" - Alice WalkerIf you're interested in womanism and feminism, the connection between religion and authority, activism, racial justice, and being at ease - this conversation is it! In this episode we also talk about EbonyJanice's new book, and how her personal life and love of romance were a part of her book writing process.Music: (Intro) incapable by shamgang + (Outro) Drumagade by GuustaavWe ask questions:What does it mean to be an activist?  How can embracing softness be a form of activism? What does it mean to decolonize authority?Who is EbonyJanice?EbonyJanice is the founder and CEO of The Free People Project and The EbonyJanice Project.  She has authored several books, including “Sacred Text for Black Folks Soul: A Book You Should Leave On Your Altar.”  The core and center of her work is the professional and personal liberation of Black Women and Femmes. You may know her from numerous guest appearances on Podcasts, Youtube channels, and Instagram Lives, where she talks about Decolonizing Authority, Racial Justice, Black Women’s Body Ownership, and Womanist Theology.EbonyJanice’s Website: www.ebonyjanice.comEbonyJanice’s Instagram: @ebonyjanice You can support EbonyJanice by ordering her new book, which we discuss in our conversation. “All the Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit of Dreams as Radical Resistance”Check out the book here:Socialight SocietyBarnes and NobleAmazonWhere you can find me: www.multitudespodcast.comInstagram: @multitudes.podcast

What would you do when a spiritual system you have found helpful also has problematic aspects?  How does cultural appropriation manifest in spirituality? We talk about these questions, as well as the connection of Hinduism and spirituality, assimilation and Indian culture in America, and the revolutionary importance of rest.  Pavithra Banavar is a spiritual guide, creative visionary and holistic healer. Pavithra,  also known as The Clueless Psychic, is the owner of FlowinShakti and host of the Divine Rebel Podcast.This is Part II of my conversation with Pavithra. Be sure to check out Part I to learn more about Human Design, Gene Keys, and Pavithra's background. Listen here!Chapter Markers:1:59 Examining Relationships to Spiritual Systems10:00 Reclaiming Cultural Lineage14:18 Pavithra's Relationship to Hinduism & Spirituality18:28 Reflections on Pavithra's Trip to IndiaWhere can you find Pavithra?Pavithra's Podcast, The Divine RebelPavithra's Substack, FlowinShaktiPavithra's Instagram, @flowinshaktiPodcast episodes mentioned from Pavithra's Podcast:73. "Is Human Design Another Tool of Capitalism?"67. "5 Issues I Have With the Human Design Community"Music: Top of the Top by Matt LargeWhere can you learn more about Multitudes?www.multitudespodcast.comInstagram, @multitudes.podcastI would love to hear from you! Please let me know if this episode resonated with you by connecting with me on Instagram, or also contacting me via my website. You can support the show as well by leaving a review, and you can do so here!Transcripts are now live! New episode transcripts will be uploaded shortly after the episode is available.  Check out the transcripts page on my website, here. 

What is Human Design? What are Gene Keys? Join me in learning about these systems with Pavithra Banavar.   Pavithra Banavar is a spiritual guide, creative visionary and holistic healer. Pavithra,  also known as The Clueless Psychic, is the owner of FlowinShakti and host of the Divine Rebel Podcast.This is a great intro conversation for those who are newer to Human Design and Gene Keys. We also talk about ways that Human Design and Gene Keys can help you better understand yourself and the people in your life. This episode also covers Pavithra's background, her story, and how she went from working in construction with her brother, to nursing during the height of COVID, to starting her own business. Chapter Markers04:26 Human Design 16:13 Gene Keys22:15 Pavithra's Story and Previous CareersWhere can you find Pavithra?Pavithra's Podcast, The Divine RebelPavithra's Substack, FlowinShaktiPavithra's Instagram, @flowinshaktiWhere can you find your Human Design Chart and Gene Keys Profile?Human Design ChartGene Keys ProfileMusic: Top of the Top by Matt Large Where can you learn more about Multitudes?www.multitudespodcast.comInstagram, @multitudes.podcastI would love to hear from you! Please let me know if this episode resonated with you by connecting with me on Instagram, or also contacting me via my website. You can support the show as well by leaving a review, and you can do so here!Transcripts are now live! New episode transcripts will be uploaded shortly after the episode is available! Check out the transcripts page on my website, here. 

Legendary record producer, Susan Rogers, known for her work with Prince, chats on Multitudes about your listener profile, her time working with Prince, hit singles, record production and more! Join me for this fascinating conversation about music. “Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand.”  - Stevie Wonder In this episode we get into: 5:29 | Susan's Time Working With the Musical Icon, Prince15:31 | Meeting Miles Davis20:15 | Susan's Experience as a Record Producer26:26 | Your Listener Profile33:48 | Active vs. Passive Listening37:33 | The Triple Crown: The Critics, Musicians, and the Public42:39 | Albums and Singles46:27 | Susan's Academic Career53:03 | Tech Advancements in MusicLinks!📚 You can check Susan's book out here: This is What it Sounds Like 🎵 Add your record pull here. 🎧 The playlist on Spotify for "This is What it Sounds Like"About Susan:Susan Rogers holds a doctoral degree in behavioral neuroscience from McGill University (2010). Prior to her science career, Susan was a multiplatinum-earning record producer, engineer, and mixer. She is best known for her work with Prince during his peak creative period (1983–1987). Her discography also includes records with David Byrne, Barenaked Ladies, Geggy Tah, Nil Lara, Robben Ford, Tricky, Michael Penn, Jeff Black, and many others. In 2021 she became the first female recipient of the Music Producer’s Guild Award for Outstanding Contributions to U.K. Music. She teaches psychoacoustics and record production for Berklee College of Music. Her book on music listening, This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You, published by W. W. Norton & Co., is available everywhere. Intro Music: Sticky Finger by Ballpoint Vivanda Rica by El Flaco Collective Tuya by Static Glow Sounds Outro Music:Vivanda Rica by El Flaco CollectiveCheck out the podcast at www.multitudespodcast.com or on Instagram at @multitudes.podcast.

“I have no dream job, I do not dream of labor.” - James Baldwin"Womanist is to feminist as purple is to lavender" - Alice WalkerIf you're interested in womanism and feminism, the connection between religion and authority, activism, racial justice, and being at ease - this conversation is it! In this episode we also talk about EbonyJanice's new book, and how her personal life and love of romance were a part of her book writing process.We ask questions:What does it mean to be an activist?  How can embracing softness be a form of activism? What does it mean to decolonize authority?Who is EbonyJanice?EbonyJanice is the founder and CEO of The Free People Project and The EbonyJanice Project.  She has authored several books, including “Sacred Text for Black Folks Soul: A Book You Should Leave On Your Altar.”  The core and center of her work is the professional and personal liberation of Black Women and Femmes. You may know her from numerous guest appearances on Podcasts, Youtube channels, and Instagram Lives, where she talks about Decolonizing Authority, Racial Justice, Black Women’s Body Ownership, and Womanist Theology. Some of EbonyJanice’s sacred texts and authors mentioned:In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens by Alice Walker Lemonade by BeyonceBeloved by Toni MorrisonThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerDaughters of the Dust by Julie DashAudrey LordeToo Heavy a Yoke: Black Women and the Burden of Strength by Chanequa Walker-BarnesBell HooksWhere you can find EbonyJanice:EbonyJanice’s Website: www.ebonyjanice.comEbonyJanice’s Instagram: @ebonyjanice You can support EbonyJanice by pre-ordering her new book, which we discuss in our conversation!  “All the Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit of Dreams as Radical Resistance” Where Can I Preorder EbonyJanice’s Book?  Check out here!Socialight SocietyBarnes and NobleAmazonWhere you can find me: www.multitudespodcast.comInstagram : @multitudes.podcast

We're talking about finding the confidence to try (and stick) with new things, meditation, therapy, coming out, relationships, and comedy - a multitude of topics in this episode! This is my conversation with Will Purpura, a New York based comedian who's been performing all over the east coast for the past eight years. Will has been featured in the North Carolina Comedy Festival, the Westside Comedy Festival (LA) and the West End Comedy Festival (Atlanta). In 2019, Will was a finalist in both the NC's Funniest competition and Ultimate Comedy Challenge in North Carolina. Will’s jokes have been featured in Points In Case and The Poke (UK).Chapter Markers:02:55 | Will's Story Getting Into Comedy10:16 | Finding Confidence to do Comedy13:30 | What Will’s Thinking About on Stage14:47 | Transcendental Meditation and Therapy23:16 | Sharing Deeply Personal Jokes Onstage25:33 | Sharing about Coming Out as Bi30:15 | Liberation with Personal Jokes31:12 | Developing a Particular Character Onstage34:50 | Relating to the Crowd39:00 | Getting Over the Idea of Failing40:18 | Crowdwork + the Meisner Technique46:52 | Comedy Blending Into Offstage Life51:15 | Writing Jokes About Dating/ Relationships57:10 | Advice for Anyone Interested in ComedyMusic: High Drama by Matt LargeFollow Will on Instagram: @willpurpura Follow me on Instagram: @multitudespodcastYou can also find me at: www.multitudespodcast.com

Discover the multitude of ways that dreaming is beautiful in this fascinating conversation, where we connect dreaming to social justice, tarot, ancestral work, collective dreaming, the linearity of time and more. This is Part II of my conversation with Tara Rin Burke of The Witches Muse & Co-Creatrix of the Dreamscapes Academy Collective. Check out Part I (EPS 07) to find out more about Tara, their background, and introduction to dreamwork. 1:54 | Dreamscapes Academy9:07 | Jungian Psychology Around Dreamwork13:41 | Tarot and Dreamwork18:30 | Ancestral Work and Dreaming23:02 | Collective Dreaming26:46 | Linearity of Time28:23 | 2023 Chariot Card in Tarot31:26 | How to Work and Connect with Tara32:40 | Stop Hating by adrienne maree brown Links!EbonyJaniceDr. Amber McZeal - Decolonizing the PsycheEmergent Strategy, Shaping Worlds, Shaping Change - adrienne maree brownPoem: Stop Hating, by adrienne maree brown from Emergent StrategyMusic: Movement of the Unknown by William ClaesonWhere to Find Tara:Instagram: @thewitchesmuseThe Witches MuseCheck out Dreamscapes Academy:Instagram: @dreamscapesacademyDreamscapes AcademyYou can find me at:www.multitudespodcast.comInstagram: @multitudes.podcast

Where do you think a dream goes when you wake up? Does a dream travel? What do you think about recurring dreams? In this episode we have Part I of my conversation with Tara Rin Burke of the Witches Muse & Co-Creatrix of the Dreamscapes Academy Collective. In this episode we talk about Tara, their background, land acknowledgment, dream tending, dreams, and imagination. Part II coming next Thursday! Part II will continue the conversation about dreams, while connecting dreams to social justice, collective dreaming, and more."I dream a dream that dreams back at me." - Toni MorrisonChapter Markers:3:43 | Tara’s Story8:01 | How Tara Identifies with Being a Binary Witch, Bad Bitch, Sagittarius Stellium, Survivor,  Spiritual Artist, Nerd, Yonsei, Story Teller, Deep Listener, and Divine Dreamer15:10 | Land Acknowledgement 21:07 | What is the Witches Muse?26:44 | Dreamwork and Dream Tending32:22 | Dream Practice and Dream Journaling 38:31 | Dreams as Entities, Where Do You Think a Dream Goes When You Wake Up?42:13 | Recurring Dreams45:14 | Imagination, Dreaming and the Imaginal Colonial ComplexLinks from the Episode!Interactive Map: Native-Land.CaLand Acknowledgement GuideHonor Native LandAstrologer Ari FelixDream Tending with Dr. Stephen AizenstatOctavia ButlerBrandan OdumsPoem: When I Met my Muse by William StaffordMusic: Movement of the Unknown by William ClaesonWhere to Find Tara:Instagram: @thewitchesmuseThe Witches MuseCheck out Dreamscapes Academy: Instagram: @dreamscapesacademyDreamscapes AcademyYou can find me at:www.multitudespodcast.comInstagram: @multitudes.podcast

This episode is Part II of my conversation with TikToker, fashion writer, and trend researcher Mandy Lee, also known as OldLoserinBrooklyn. This conversation covers a multitude of topics such as:lifestyle content creationstaying private onlinetalent management vs. managing yourselfMandy’s thoughts about trends in 2023influencersthe Kardashiansfashion industry problemscontent writing in fashion the Balenciaga ad scandalmoral dilemmas with problematic fashion designerstips for anyone interested in working in fashion, editorial and content creation.Chapters:01:30 | Being Liked and Your Online Presence04:02 | Lifestyle Creation vs. Content Creation08:18 | Staying Private Online11:49 | Talent Managers vs. Managing Yourself20:03 | Influencers: Returning to Work + Glamorization25:40 | The Kardashians, Flaunting Privilege, and Nepotism Online35:26 | Content Writing in Fashion44:14 | Fashion Industry Problems 53:55 | Balenciaga Ad Scandal and Problematic Fashion Designers1:04:50 | Tips on Freelancing, Fashion, Content CreationMusic: Hedged Bet by Far OrangeLinks! Consumed by Aja BarberThe Unpublishable by Jessica DeFinoWhere to find Mandy:Instagram: @oldloserinbrooklynTikTok: @oldloserinbrooklyn  Mandy's Newsletter: CyclicalBe sure to check out Part I of this conversation! "Going Viral with OldLoserinBrooklyn" Listen now on:SpotifyAppleWhere to find me:Instagram: @multiudes.podcastmultitudespodcast.com 

This episode is Part I of my conversation with TikToker, fashion writer, and trend researcher Mandy Lee, also known as @oldloserinbrooklyn.This conversation covers a multitude of topics such as:Mandy's story from working in the corporate world to content creation/ freelancinggoing viralforecasting fashion trendsplagiarismoriginality mistakes she’s made along the wayIf you’re interested in content creation, freelancing and going viral, you’ll definitely find this conversation insightful and worth listening to.  Part II coming next week!Chapter Markers:05:31 | Mandy's Leap from Corporate to Freelancing19:22 | Starting to Post on TikTok to First Viral Video21:58 | Going Viral32:34 | Plagiarism and Content No Longer Belonging to You37:43 | Challenges of Trend Forecasting, Niching, and Being Plagarized46:27 | Mandy's Experience with Mistakes in Content CreationLinks!The Forecaster Who Predicted Indie Sleaze Tell’s Us What’s NextArticles of Interest PodcastWhere to find Mandy:Instagram: @oldloserinbrooklynTikTok: @oldloserinbrooklyn Mandy's Newsletter: CyclicalMusic: Hedged Bet by Far Orange Where to find me:Instagram: @mulitudes.podcastmultitudespodcast.com 

Have you ever wondered how a set is designed for your favorite show? In this episode, I sit down with Madie Hays, who designs sets for tv, film, and theater productions.Madie Hays is an LA-based Art Director, Scenic & Production Designer currently working mostly in TV and film. You can find her set designs on Apple TV +, HBO Max, and Netflix.We get into a multitude of topics including:how a set is builtMadie’s experiences working on shows what to look for in a set as a viewer sustainability and diversity in the industrytips for for anyone interested in set design and the film/tv industryrecommended shows for viewing beautifully created setsChapter Markers05:15 |  How is a TV, Film, or Theater Set Built?18:41 | Madie's Story in Set Design24:21 | Examples of Madie's Projects28:18 | Tips for Anyone Interested in Being a Set Designer31:18 | What You Can Look for in a Set33:10 | Researching for Period Pieces35:17 | What Happens to a Set After a Show?35:58 | Sustainability and Diversity38:29 | Madie's Recs for Beautiful SetsLinks!AndorLord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Music: Pasemos el Rato by AutohackerWhere to find Madie:Instagram: @hashtag_madie Website: Madie HaysWhere to find me:Instagram: @multitudes.podcastWebsite: multitudespodcast.com 

My conversation with Fertility Awareness Instructor and Educator, Natalie Daudet, and founder of the Fertility Awareness Project. If you are curious about the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), the wider ranging conversation around FAM and birth control,  and practicalities of FAM, this episode is definitely worth listening to.We discuss a multitude of topics including:Nathalie’s story, how she found FAM, and her connection to social workSocial media influencers shaping the narrative around hormonal birth control The polarized narrative around hormonal birth control and FAMWho can use FAM? What if I have irregular cycles, or currently am on hormonal birthday control?What do I have to do to follow FAM?How do I start?How much does FAM cost?How can I involve my partner? Chapter Markers:3:42 | Nathalie's Story6:31 | Nathalie's Connection to Social Work16:36 | What is FAM?19:58 | What Does a Fertility Awareness Instructor Do?23:20 | Other Methods: Family Planning, Rhythm, and Pullout Method29:10 | Social Media Influencers & Controversy around Birth Control40:58 | FAM and the Medical Community/ Talking to your Doctor about FAM46:05 | Who is a Good Candidate for FAM49:41 | Irregular Cycles54:26 | If You're on Hormonal Birth Control and are Interested in FAM1:00:35 | Practicalities of FAM, Consistency, and Cost1:14:28 | Involving your Partner1:17:20 | Fertility Awareness ProjectLinks!Billings Ovulation MethodTaking Charge of your Fertility Facts about FertilityRead Your Body AppTempdrop sensorFertility Knowledge CollectiveArticles we discussed in the episode:Vice article by Anya Zoledziowski: ‘Holistic Healers’ on TikTok Want You to Quit Birth Control Wired article by Sarah Sloat: Birth Control TikTok Is a Symptom of Medicine's Bigger ProblemWhere to Find Nathalie:Nathalie’s Free Intro Course to FAM: FAM FundamentalsInstagram: @fertilityawarenessproject   Website: Fertility Awareness ProjectNathalie Daudet is a certified fertility awareness educator, social worker and menstrual cycle coach. She discovered fertility awareness after searching high and low for a non-hormonal method of birth control. After learning the magic of fertility awareness and the gift of body literacy, she decided to pursue formal fertility awareness training and the Fertility Awareness Project was born. Hundreds of people worldwide have learned to chart their menstrual cycle for birth control with her online course, Cycle Love. Music: V1rgo by Ambre JauneWhere to find me:www.multitudespodcast.comIG: @multitudes.podcast

My guest today is Tara Jade Nichols, Evolutionary Astrologer and Tarot Adviser with over 20 years of experience.  We discuss Tara’s passion to help others heal through self-discovery and understanding their core wounds. Tara also shares how she works with astrology to help plan out her life, where she lives and travels, and how to better understand the people in her life. This conversation covers a multitude of topics such as:Intro to astrology and what an astrologer does Evolutionary astrologyHow you can use astrology as a tool for healing, self-development, self-discoveryChiron (aka the Wounded Healer)AstrocartographyRelationships and astrologyWhy Tara is not a fan of reading your horoscope (and what to do instead)Astrological forecastingAge of Aquarius Mercury RetrogradeReading your birth chart and progress chartChapter Markers:2:09 | What Does an Astrologer Do?4:53 | Tara's Journey into Astrology10:41 | Working with your Wounds - Talking About Chiron16:24 | What is Evolutionary Astrology?18:57 | Astrocartography24:15 | Planets, Houses, and Aspecting28:01 | Birth Chart and Progress Chart29:23 | Reading your Horoscope30:53 | What is Astrological Forecasting37:52 | Tara's Top Questions39:28 | Understanding Relationships with Astrology45:27 | Returning Clients50:02 | Age of Aquarius53:25 | Mercury Retrograde1:00:11 | Getting a Reading1:02:14 | How Tara Plans with Astrology1:04:10 | Tara's Connection to Astrology1:06:27 | If Astrology Doesn't Resonate1:09:18 | Tara's OfferingsWhere to find Tara:Tara’s WebsiteTara’s Instagram Tara’s Podcast/ YoutubeMusic: Grainy Days by Dusty DecksWhere to find me:Instagram: @mulitudes.podcastmultitudespodcast.com 

Hello and welcome to the Multitudes podcast! I’m Nicole, and I’m hosting a new podcast about multitudes about conversations with different guests, where we will hear about their stories, what motivates them, their perspectives about life and what they find meaningful. Topics of the podcast include (but are not limited to!):What people are passionate about, creating a career path, thinking about spirituality, health, identity, individuality, social justice topics, finding community, being introspective and creative, and living with complexity and duality. Theme Song:Grainy Days by Dusty Decks Where to find me:multitudespodcast.com IG: multitudes.podcast