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Open Hands

by Sarah Nickerson

Sharing stories around spirituality, mental health, and the space in-between. Wanderers welcome.

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Episodes

  1. With Firmness and Flexibility, Hannah

    Hannah is currently in graduate school to become a clinical therapist, while also diving into her work as an animal communicator and energy worker. Hannah communicates telepathically and energetically with animals and humans, both on earth and in spirit, and works as a bridge to interpret...

  2. Following Your Path, Rhaema Friday

    Rhaema Friday discusses the complexity of her religious upbringing and the process of repairing her relationship with her family after her dissent. She shares how she arrived at the spiritual path of Unitarian Universalism, and what she carries with her still from her faith of origin.

  3. A Tree Planted by the River, Jacqueline Ramales

    Jacqueline Ramales explores how a better understanding of her mental health led to a deeper sense of spiritual connection and purpose. She shares the beauty of her Mexican heritage, and the passion she has for creating spaces in which others feel empowered and seen.

  4. A Cool Hang, Joel Sephy Gleiser

    What do bidets and nihilism have in common? Not much, but in this episode Joel Sephy Gleiser and I somehow make the connection. He also shares his experience around growing up Jewish, and how his spiritual beliefs have changed over time. It's a cool hang.

  5. The Stories We Hold, Abby Ellis

    This week, Abby Ellis shares the story of her own embodied healing through her time at the Allender Center. She explores the value of attunement, containment, and repair within our narratives in order to embrace a more wholehearted life.

  6. Keep the Light On, Keith LaMar

    Keith LaMar is an extraordinarily gifted speaker, writer, artist, and activist who is currently on death row in solitary confinement for crimes he did not commit. He shares the story of his spiritual journey with us, and what it means to “keep the light on” through all of life’s difficulties.…

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  7. Open Hands, Kate Walsh

    Kate Walsh shares her thoughts on love and grief after having both her parents pass in her twenties. She explores how living in the “both and” has allowed her to lead a wholehearted life, one that is inclusive of both faith and questioning.

  8. Open Hands, Jason Fulford

    From honoring his cousin Eric Garner’s life to fighting for Keith Lamar who is currently on death row for crimes he did not commit, Jason Fulford reflects on the power of storytelling within the social justice movement. He shares how things like running, meditating, and openly speaking about…

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  9. Open Hands, Fatima Walker

    Fatima shares her experiences around being a black woman, Lucumí priest, and therapist.

  10. Open Hands, Elise Thibodeaux

    Elise shares her story around recovery, divorce, and the path to self-acceptance.

  11. Open Hands, Refried Bean

    Refried Bean (pen name) shares ideas about life and spirituality during times of severe mental illness.

  12. Open Hands, Devin Wilson

    This week, Devin Wilson shares her healing journey after finding out she was herpes positive, and what it means to "find humanity in the grey."

  13. Open Hands, Aneivah Kelly-Goosby

    Aneivah Kelly-Goosby shares her thoughts on being a new mother and what it means to raise her son amidst racial injustice in America.

  14. Open Hands, Will Clegg

    Will Clegg talks about his rebellion against the Catholic Church as a teenager, and what faith means to him in recent years.

  15. Open Hands, Devan Sandiford

    Devon Sandiford shares the story of walking away from his faith of origin to find his most authentic self.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Sharing stories around spirituality, mental health, and the space in-between. Wanderers welcome.

HOSTED BY

Sarah Nickerson

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Sharing stories around spirituality, mental health, and the space in-between. Wanderers welcome.

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Open Hands has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Open Hands is created and hosted by Sarah Nickerson.
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