Keep the Mess

This is a bonus episode connected to the last full episode, "Karin: Pitying Voldemort." Spoilers for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I will be taking a hiatus in January, but I will see you again in the New Year!

In this episode, Karin talks about incredibly difficult subjects, such as generational and sexual trauma, and yet is able to talk eloquently and with surprising empathy and groundedness. Content Warning for talk about self harm and emotional, physical, religious, and sexual abuse, as well as rape. Also talk about genital disease and damage, and a mention of BDSM. I also recognize t

In this episode, Erik talks about exercise, aging, his complicated relationship with masculinity, as well as his strong belief in growth and change.Content Warnings for talk about bullying.This episode was recorded October 14, 2023.No episode will release on Thanksgiving. Next episode will be released December 7, 2023.References:White Fragility, book by by Robin DiAngelo"There’s

Sonic talks about hiking the Appalachian Trail, caring for himself and his community, and learning to stop caring about how other people perceive him.This episode was originally recorded on September 30, 2023. Next episode will be released November 9, 2023.

In this episode, Miche talks about her intersecting identities as a Jewish and Christian Asian transwoman, as well as how she has learned to work with her emotions and difficult upbringing.This episode was originally recorded on August 31, 2023.Next episode will be released October 26, 2023.Content Warnings for talk about bottom surgery, sexual abuse, incest, physical abuse, mental

In this episode, Hope talks about her strange relationship to her body, asexuality, being single, and her struggle with illness.Content Warnings for mentioning war and homophobia.This episode was originally recorded on August 1, 2023.The next episode will be released October 11, 2023.References: "Be humble, for you are made of earth. Be noble, for you are made of stars." - possibly

Katie talks about the impact of chronic pain and sexual harassment on her life, as well as the importance and consequences of bodily autonomy.Content Warnings for talk about suicidality, suicide, and sexual harassment. This episode was originally recorded July 18, 2023.Next episode will be released September 28, 2023.References: Myth of Normal, book by Gabor MateWhen the Body Says

In this episode, Ben talks about their experiences with abuse, gender identity, recovery, and how he has been finding ways to love their body.Content Warnings for mentions of sexual abuse and physical abuse, talk about Covid, AIDs, addiction, homophobia, accentism, spiritual abuse, and suicidality,Definitions:Cis-het: cisgender and heterosexual, meaning non-trans and straightRefere

In this episode Jacob talks about anger, racism, addiction, sexuality, and exploration.Content Warnings for talk about racism, transphobia, suicidality, head injuries, as well as extended talk about substance use and sexThis episode was originally recorded March 25, 2023.Next episode will be released August 31, 2023.References:Prince Valiant haircut: https://www.princevaliant.org/m

In this episode, Amanda talks about her spiritual journey, motherhood, and her changing views on sacrifice.Content Warning for a brief mention of rape, and also talk about racism, classism, and spiritual trauma.This episode was recorded March 30, 2023.Next episode will be released August 17, 2023.References:Harry Potter Book 5: Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling (incorrectly said t