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Trials and Transformations

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A Podcast of two entrepreneur P.O.C. navigating the Trials and Transformations of growing up and sharing our woes and wellness tips as well as building community one conversation and contemplation at a time.This podcast is a way for two friends to catch up and discuss creative ideas as well as listening and sharing each other’s pain and traumas. We are both part of the Wellness Community as well as people who value interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence. We discuss things we like to nerd out on like : occult knowledge, astrology, food, culture, and the creative process.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 35: A woman in History.

    In this episode we discussed Pisces ♓ season and the full moon in Virgo ♍ in our Astro forecast segment. In our Trials segment we discussed a woman who has had a big impact on both of our childhoods. Karlem reccomends Love is Blind Japan & Street Foods Latin America on Netflix & Willow reccomends...

  2. Episode 34: A Sense of Space

    In this episode: - Aquarius Sun - Sagittarius Moon - Our musings on the theme "A Sense of Space" - The Narcissism Spectrum - Our recommendations: Neither Wolf Nor Dog 📚 by Kent Nerburn, India Arie's Acoustic Soul 🎶, The First Rule of Punk 📚 by Celia C. Perez,

  3. Episode 33: “We're like different ppl now"

    This week with trials and transformations podcast we update you on The Luminaries in our Astro forecast and Karlem has brought some findings that may lead us all closer to embracing our inner psychic abilities. Link to the...

  4. Mid May Sun/ Earth Update

    This week with Trials and Transformations podcast we have Karlem giving a Sun & Earth Update. She tells us about the sign Taurus as we reach it's mid-season as she digs her fingers deep into the dirt she also tells us the importance of taking walks and looking at the spring flowers; tulips,...

  5. Episode 31 - The Great Destroyers

    In this week's episode of #Trialsandtransformations we welcome in the new year, in our Astro forecast segment we talked about some significant shifts that recently happened, how our Pluto placements affect us as a generation and our weekly recommendations.

  6. New tools / New lenses

    In this episode of Trials and transformations Willote_sol & Karlem catch up and discuss what's going on in the skys and what keeps them grounded to the earth as we welcome the spring season . In our trial segment, we discuss the challenges we are navigating through. In the Transformations segment...

  7. Aries New Moon - Moon Update

    In this episode Willote_sol talks about the themes around this New Moon in Aries. This dark phase of the moon is one where we plant seeds both metaphorically and physically. Take this time to set an intention for these next coming weeks.

  8. Sun in Aries - Sun and Earth Update

    In this mini-episode Karlem gives us an update about the sun in Aries and how the energy shift of the spring affects us and the natural world around us.

  9. Full Moon in Libra - Moon Update

    Willote gives a moon update and breaks down some of the themes available during this full moon in Libra. Follow us on Anchor, Spotify, Apple and Instagram @trialsntranformations

  10. Episode 32 - Planting Seeds With Natalia

    In this episode of Trials and Transformations we meet with our dear friend and local farmer Natalia Rathbun. We chat with Natalia about some of her many interests: farming, making herbal medicine, and learning self-sufficiency skills. We discuss her relationship to the land and how that informs…

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  11. Episode 30: Creative Power ft. Maryam Adib

    On this 30th episode and the last of our first season, we speak with local Ithaca-based artist Maryam Adib (@smarf.art and @thrifted_underwear on Instagram). Maryam is an activist, painter, muralist, and all-around maker working across mediums and exploring the complexity of the black experience....

  12. Episode 29: The Unseen Becomes Seen

    In this episode of Trials and Transformations, we welcome Scorpio season with all the changes it brings about in the sky, and get ready to make some decisions with the energy of the first quarter moon in Capricorn. In our Trials Segment, we discuss the new more adult identities we are taking on…

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  14. Episode 28: Stop and Smell the Fascism

    On this week's episode of #Trialsandtransformations we check in with our luminaries ( Sun & Moon) in our Astro forecast . We welcome Leo season and talk about the new moon next Tuesday 18th. We dive into this week's trials segment that's inspired from an article presented by the Washington…

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  15. Episode 27: Big Deal, I Cry

    On this episode of #trialsandtransformations we shout our friend Miss Harmony for a lovely interview on our last show, In our astro-forcast segment we talk about the gemini moon, mercury in retrograde and going direct in the sign of Cancer as we enter into Saturn's return. We dive into the work…

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  16. Episode 26: Movements in Mentoring ft. Miss Harmony

    On this week's episode of #trialsntransformations we meet with the dynamic multi talented Ithaca based teacher, choreographer,dancer, artist & community sista-friend Miss Harmony Malone. In this episode we discuss :the importance of spiritual connections with family & community, the vital role of...

  17. Episode 25: Black Queer Lives Matter

    On this week of #Trialsntransformations we discuss current events around the uprising in reaction to police brutality, and how black parents have to have " the talk " with their children in order to prepare them for the inhuman treatment by police. In our "they can't handle the truth" segment, we...

  18. Episode 24 - Unapologetically ft. Noa Tia

    This week on #trialsandtransformations we catch up with our good Judy Noa Tia a Trans drag artist, seamstress & community organizer. In this interview we investigate the weavings that have made Noa into the self-made woman she is today. Tune in to her interviews with drag performers on her...

  19. Episode 23: Quarantine Updates Part III

    On this week's episode of #trialsandtransformations we discuss patterns around fear and shame and the different emotions that arise during this time of self-retreat. We'd like to shout out BLK and Bold, a black family-owned company that offers coffee and tea and donates a portion of their…

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  20. Episode 22: Living in the Midlands ft. Alejandra Diemecke

    On this week's episode of #trialsandtransformations we tune in with our friend Alejandra Diemecke aka Ali who is an artist, educator, and storyteller. We discuss the contrasts of being multicultural, the hard work that goes into making a passion into a profession and the importance of balancing...

  21. Episode 21: Quarantine Update Part II

    In this episode we discuss some strategies for emotional processing during quarantine - a time of grief and forced introspection. We talk about being patient with our emotions, striking a balance with discipline and relaxation, and finding the resources we need to stay well. Also about how to...

  22. Episode 20: Self-care in times of Quarantine

    In this episode of Trials and Transformations we welcome the first day of spring in the middle of a pandemic. The Coronavirus has us all quarantined and practicing social distancing and in this episode we discuss some resources you can access to stay informed, as well as some self-care practices...

  23. Episode 19: Leadership Moves ft. Arturo Mendes

    In our interview we touch upon aspects of identity, the different ways of leadership and the importance of working together towards creating an inclusive future. Follow Arturo and his events @arturo.moh on Instagram and La Diaspora fest on Facebook

  24. Episode 18: Identifying Identity

    We talk about Pisces season and Mercury in retrograde. In the Trials section we discuss our cultural identity and some of the ways it has affected us and played out for us in our growth.

  25. Episode 17: Movement Practice

    In this episode we talk about exercising, working out, and moving our bodies. Some of the things that get in the way and what we do to get ourselves to work out. We also talk about the upcoming moon cycles and mercury in retrograde.

  26. Episode 16: The "Boring" Stuff

    In this episode, we chat about some of the "Boring" stuff that allows us to have fun and play, namely time management and habit forming. Our astro-forecast deals with Aquarius season and the New Moon in Aquarius. Taking this new moon in Aquarius as a good time to set intentions and start changing...

  27. Episode 15: Slow Down

    In this episode we talk about the past decade and entering this new decade with intentions. We also talk about the Full Moon eclipse in Cancer and what effects these could have on our emotional state. We discuss working with opposites, allowing ourselves to cry, seeking approval from within...

  28. Episode 14: Acceptance Surrender

    In this episode we discuss Sagittarius season, the full moon, accepting and surrendering to what happens in our life and how we deal with it

  29. Episode 13: Heart & Ego Voice

    This week in Trials we talk about learning to hear the difference between our guidance or our heart voice, and our mind or ego voice. In our "You Can't Handle the Truth" segment we talk about inappropriate Halloween costumes, and finally we wrap up with recommendations for healing the heart and...

  30. Episode 12: Libra New Moon

    In this episode we talk about Libra season and the new moon and focus on the First People's Festival in Ithaca NY which celebrates Indigenous peoples history, culture, and presence in our community. We also discuss our experience of watching the Native American hip hop artist Dioganhdih perform…

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  31. Episode 11: Love and Loss

    This episode we talk about losing our loved ones and the difficulty that arises from dealing with this as a young adult. We also introduce our new segment: "You can't handle the truth", where we bring up uncomfortable topics that we feel need to be talked about.

  32. Episode 10: Sitting with Water

    We dive into the effects of Cancer season, mercury in retrograde, and chat about how to keep moving forward in life while also keeping with the day to day.

  33. Episode 9: Rant & Review

    This week we get into a quick astrology forecast and a Rant & Review of Netflix's " Someone great" and discuss what we loved about it and why it made us both cry.

  34. Epidode 8: Skin Deep feat. poet Jasmine

    In this episode, we meet with Jasmine, recent MFA graduate in poetry from Cornell University. We talk about poetry, art-making as a person of color, and the struggles of fitting in an Academic setting.

  35. Episode 7: Fight, or Flight, or Creativity

    We welcome Aries season and talk about how fight or flight response affects our creativity. We also discuss our relationship with social media and how to examine it more deeply

  36. Episode 6: Reevaluating Enough

    Talking about "Enough" Being enough, knowing when something is enough, understanding enough. - New Moon in Pisces - Mercury in Retrograde - Dedicating time to play - Being patient - Self-discipline and rest - Heat packs - Music - Meal-prepping

  37. Episode 5: Trials by Fire

    Episode #5 we talk about: - travel - new moon - moon in mars - adulting - financial literacy - social expectations - dysfunctional relationships - support by community - routines

  38. Episode 4: New Year New Moon

    Welcoming the New Year, set intentions, and start strong

  39. Episode 3 - Holy Dysfunction

    Hey Young World! Here's our podcast getting ready for the holidays and the New Year! We ask each other questions to reflect on the new year. What about you? What was the most challenging thing you found out about yourself? What is the most pleasant surprise you had about yourself?

  40. Episode 2: Joyful Resistance

    Hey friends, today's episode 10 things we chat about: - vietnamese food - sagittarius season - family time - ending relationships - spiritual bypassing - choosing friends - being enough - affirmation vs information - frankincense and citrus - layers and slowness

  41. Episode 1: Hey Young World!

    Welcome and Bienvenidos to the first episode of Trials and Transformations Podcast! Music "Love Chances" by Makaih Beats(makaihbeats.net) acquired from Free Music Archive

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A Podcast of two entrepreneur P.O.C. navigating the Trials and Transformations of growing up and sharing our woes and wellness tips as well as building community one conversation and contemplation at a time.This podcast is a way for two friends to catch up and discuss creative ideas as well as listening and sharing each other’s pain and traumas. We are both part of the Wellness Community as well as people who value interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence. We discuss things we like to nerd out on like : occult knowledge, astrology, food, culture, and the creative process.

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