I loved chatting with one of my favorite persons. We are basically siblings. We cover a lot of different things with the most outstanding topics being transgender stuff, chosen family-ism, some medical and mental health things, and silly, weird things.Intro & Outro Music by Brandon Townsend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is so FULL of everything! I don't even know where to begin. From David's lows to his new project the episode really represents a full cycle of rebirth and renewal and how grueling that can really be.Intro & Outro Music by Brandon TownsendReferences made:Book, The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer https://untetheredsoul.com/The Mankind Project: https://mankindproject.org/John & Julie Gottman: https://www.gottman.com/about/john-julie-gottman/Plant Medicine Portal https://www.plantmedicineportal.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TLDL: 41:07-42:00 Don't miss this part!!!The words God and Jesus used to trigger me so much that I would probably not have given this episode a second glance. If that's you too, listen! I've never met a clergy person quite like the Methodist Reverend, Lisa Beth Ackerman. She's a mother, a divorcee, a medical biller, a book collector, and carries a degree called a Master of Divinity! There is healing in her words, acceptance in her practice, and joy in her heart. Rev. Lisa Beth has faced so much adversity within her career as a pastor and in her two completed marriages (one who is a fundamentalist follower of Bill Gothard, or at least acts like it), yet she feels so safe and strong to be around. I doubt I will ever go to Christian church again, but if I did, it would be hers. I mean there was even thunder clapping while we were recording AND while I was editing! Wow!Intro & Outro Music by Brandon TownsendReferences made:Mary Oliver's famous quote: “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this, too, was a gift.”Douglas Asbury, my former pastor from childhood - I mentioned him in the show and looked him up. https://roadtripnation.shareyourroad.com/profile/e2a33d6e/Shiny Happy People Docuseries: https://www.amazon.com/Shiny-Happy-People-Duggar-Secrets/dp/B0B8TR2QV5*it was really hard for me to watch this. I did find it important. It's just so incredible and terrible the way people use religion to control.More about the Pharisees and Sadducees: https://www.angel.com/blog/the-chosen/posts/who-were-the-pharisees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's herrrrreeeee! Season two, Episode one! Georgia lays it out in ways I have never thought of - what the fuck is it to be human?Georgia is a first generation descendant of Greek immigrants, a musician, a wife, a mother, and so much more! Georgia's grandmother was attacked by a nazi (no, I will not capitalize this autocorrect) while Georgia's mother was in utero. Had that attack been worse Georgia's mother may not have been here, and therefore Georgia either - thank Goddess Georgia's grandmother survived and we get to hear Georgia's beautiful, complex, and yet so simple outlook on this human life. Thank you so much Georgia! Love you!Intro & Outro Music by Brandon TownsendStuff mentioned:That badass restaurant: https://www.compassarizona.com/Shantaram Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shantaram-Novel-Gregory-David-Roberts/dp/0312330537Wookiefoot: https://wookiefoot.com/Tipper: https://soundcloud.com/tippermusicAndroid Jones: https://androidjones.com/Les Claypool: https://lesclaypool.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two is almost here! This season OTHER people tell their stories! The first episode with air 8/8 and every Tuesday after that. That's less than two weeks away! So thankful for you and the people who were willing to share their stories.Email me if you are interested in sharing your story or if you know someone who is!IG: @[email protected] you!AlyssaOriginal music by Brandon TownsendHappy Birthday music free-sourced from https://pixabay.com/users/pixabay-1/Clips from Episodes recorded with the following humans:Cal Gooley, Sequoyah Rich, Reverend Lisa Beth Ackerman, David Rosenthal, Marisol Hermanez, and Georgia Hatzidakis.Thank you all so much for being a part of this journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a wild ride recording season one of Born by Accident. As I can see now where season two is going, I will officially start it next episode. Until then, here are some updates, blessings in disguise, and just for fun my standby herbal remedies!Insta: @bornbyaccidentpodcastEmail: [email protected] you!AlyssaOriginal music by Brandon Townsend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh my Goddess! I am so excited to make up for last week's missing episode with this very special double header! I had the amazing privilege of speaking with Amy about ADHD, and many other topics because well... ADHD! Haha! Every last second of this episode is so worth it. It was total magic to record and I know you will feel that when you listen.Trigger warning for rape.Insta: @bornbyaccidentpodcastEmail: [email protected] you!AlyssaOriginal music by Brandon Townsend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many thoughts... but the bottom line is you CAN do it!Insta: @bornbyaccidentpodcastEmail: [email protected] you!AlyssaOriginal music by Brandon Townsend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My friends Amers and Michelle join me for a bit of reminiscing. It's a good time.Insta: @bornbyaccidentpodcastEmail: [email protected] you!AlyssaOriginal music by Brandon Townsend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we have missing pieces from last weeks episode - my blurry story of 1998-2001. I continue a bit into the beginning of my Arizona journey.Insta: @[email protected] you!AlyssaOriginal music by Brandon Townsend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.