Theresa speaking with Shaniqua Bowden and Rashida Tyler about women supporting women, competition amongst women and partners, helping others, astrology, spirituality, motherhood, raising daughters, breaking apart systems, race, the Kingston Land Trust, Citizen Action, breaking down walls between community members, getting out of our bubbles, and self care!
#73 Lisa Glick “Bipolar and Thriving” + Yukari Ogawa “Is it True?”
Lisa Glick shares her story from undiagnosed mental illness to bipolar to THRIVING! And Yukari Ogawa walks us through “The Work” of Byron Katie.
#72 Sarah Van Buren “Disco is Long Life” + Art in Public Spaces
Today, Theresa’s live from Outdated Lite in Kingston, NY, mixing things up to talk about how to be in community with one another, about connecting through music and art and about why we should collaborate creatively in public spaces instead of regulating them, but first, a convo with Sarah Van Buren, a woman of many talents and A LOT of musical cred.
#71 Rita Vanacore “Planet Seniors” + Aliza Theetge “Super Star Student” Women’s Rights Yesterday and Today
Today, I sit down with Rita Vanacore to talk through various aspects of her rich life from women’s rights, abortion rights, gay rights, spirituality, family, business and self care. Then I play my interview with Aliza Rose Theetge, a dynamic and confident 9 year old who’s ready to be a women’s activist. We talk about lots of things like math, art, singing, being scared, bus drivers, Marie Curie, being a big sister and golfing!
#70 Tara Sanders (Trauma Informed Yoga) + Jenny Lee Fowler (Paper Cutting Artist) “Surviving and Thriving”
Today Theresa sits down with trauma informed yoga teacher, Tara Sanders, and talks about the what and the why of trauma informed yoga and how she survived her own childhood trauma and the practices she uses to live her best life. Next Jenny Lee Fowler joins Theresa. Jenny is a paper cutting artist who both talks about this beautiful art form and shares her journey through her re-diagnosis of breast cancer, how she’s taking care of herself and feeling the love of her family and community.
#69 Shawn Harrison, Cory Nakasue and Nidhi Adhiya-Huba “Clarity of Mind + Wisdom of Body”
Talking with yoginis and teachers, Shawn Harrison, Cory Nakasue and Nidhi Adhiya-Huba about the why and how of what they do, listening to the wisdom of the body, the return of the feminine, the benefits of yoga and meditation, getting out of boxes and structure and into chaos and freedom, women’s circles, rituals and what their own personal daily self care practices look like.
#68 Katy Kondrat (Sustainable Agriculture Activist) and Jolie Holland (Songwriter) “Keep Going”
Theresa’s in Italy! Shana Falana’s last day on the show! Katy Kondrat ‘behind the scenes’ and food economy, and an intimate look into Jolie Holland’s creative life! Self Care “GET OVER IT”.
#67 Talking Hormones and Healing
Today special guest Renee (Darmstadt) Keplinger shares her story of recovering from a severe hormone imbalance. She is joined by Dr. Amy Novatt who answers questions from Theresa, Renee and guest callers about hormones, birth control, pap smears, HPV and surgical menopause.
#66 Aimee Herman (Everything Grows) and Heidi Vanderlee (Early Riser) “Opinions Expressed Here Are Probably Shouted”
Girl Talking about Hilma af Klint, of course. Aimee Herman joins us in studio to talk about her upcoming YA novel, Everything Grows, which explores concepts such as coming out, gender identity, bullying, mental health and forgiveness. Next we play Shana’s interview with Heidi Vanderlee, a publicist and musician with the band Early Riser, who dives into the music industry, feminism and following a creative career. Self Care is about always doing your best and listening to your BODY!
#65 Amy Gonzalez-Nelsen (Bravery Brigade)/Holly Glogau Morgan (Writer) “Bravery, Perseverance and Ingenuity”
Shana’s on the road to Brooklyn for a big sold out show tonight with Yeasayer! Theresa’s holding down things with first guest Amy Gonzalez-Nelsen, founder of Bravery Brigade who shares how she helps women find their own bravery. Our second guest is Holly Glogau Morgan, a writer and a woman who is persevering through a debilitating illness and inspiring us all how to be our best selves despite life’s challenges!
