Closing season reflections on expansiveness vs nebulousness, the joy of practice, and an invitation to call your besties for a cheese board.

Nike (they/them) and I discuss the downfall of decision-making, access intimacy & collective care, and the joy (and harm) of talking shit. To read more about access intimacy: https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2011/05/05/access-intimacy-the-missing-link/ To read more about Queerplatonic Zucchinis https://rotten-zucchinis.tumblr.com/qpp To see some amazing queer zines: https://www.instagram.com/micklikestype/ Intro/outro music is "Do U Believe" by Rambuten courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Mary-Cullen (she/her) and I discuss the magic of choice, bisexual panic, and the ripple effects of compassion and loving reception. At some point my mic becomes robot-city; forgive me, I know not of how to do things. Intro/outro music is "Do U Believe" by Rambuten courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Rachel (she/her) and I discuss the best friend expectations, perfectionism, and how white supremacy culture shows up in our friendships. List to Deconstructing Disney on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Intro/outro music is "Do U Believe" by Rambuten courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Sarah-Jane (she/her) and I discuss friendship heartbreak, unlearning relationships as transactional, and the deep joy of being seen. Use the code "BESTIES" to get a 10% discount on your pre-order of Be With Your Body Tarot here; listen to Be with your body on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Intro/outro music is "Do U Believe" by Rambuten courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Betty (they/them) and I discuss the oppression of extraversion, boundaries, and how hot artists are. Find Betty on the internet @vouplait Find out about their burlesque shows, Back to Black on Facebook Intro/outro music is "Do U Believe" by Rambuten courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Sunny (they/he) and I discuss the demonization of care, asking for what you want, and relentless optimism as resistance. Intro/outro music is "Do U Believe" by Rambuten courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Erica Freckelton (she/her) and I discuss interoception, conflict frameworks, and trauma responses. Find Erica on the internet @erkkzz Find their podcast Real Friends Who Read Books wherever you podcast Intro/outro music is "Do U Believe" by Rambuten courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Very impassioned intro to my friendship obsession. Tangents includes being a trauma bb, assumptions are no good, and how much I love you. Follow on instagram @getinbestiepod Intro/outro music is "Do U Believe" by Rambuten courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com