Dr. Jon P. Higgins (@doctorjonpaul) and I discuss how they cope with society by laughing, finding radical joy, and becoming their authentic self.Their influences:1. Bayard Rustin2. Audre Lorde3. Tre’vell Anderson Please consider becoming a member to keep this show going on Patreon. The Share the Load Patreon is now a place for DIY, self-paced learning about consent and boundaries and starts at $5 a month. Other ways to support the show are to write a review on whatever platform you listen on, share on social media, and share directly with friends.Produced and edited by Stella Hartmann. Logo by Candice Ploy Goodman. Beginning and ending music by me, and mid-episode music by Tyler Fjeld.Follow the podcast on IG and Twitter @sharetheloadpod, and me on IG and Twitter @consentwizard.  You can also find the unedited video recording of this interview with subtitles on my YouTube channel.

Xenon Universe (@xenonopaluniverse) and I discuss him committing to his identity and authenticity as a performer, being a choosy bird of paradise about who he works with, and holding and nurturing the little person inside of him. His influences:1. His relationships with other trans people2. Kali Uchis, Emma Ruth Rundle, Junglepussy3. Self care Please consider becoming a member to keep this show going on Patreon. The Share the Load Patreon is now a place for DIY, self-paced learning about consent and boundaries and starts at $5 a month. Other ways to support the show are to write a review on whatever platform you listen on, share on social media, and share directly with friends.Produced and edited by Stella Hartmann. Logo by Candice Ploy Goodman. Beginning and ending music by me, and mid-episode music by Tyler Fjeld.Follow the podcast on IG and Twitter @sharetheloadpod, and me on IG and Twitter @consentwizard.  You can also find the unedited video recording of this interview with subtitles on my YouTube channel.

CW: sexual assault, rape, self-harm, and a mention of bloodSydney Rae Chin (@sydneyraechin) and I discuss putting a price on sharing her healing journey, Title IX, and transformative justice. You can find Sydney on her website, SydneyRaeChin.com, her Patreon, on IG @sydneyraechin & @intuitivesurvivorguide, Twitter at @sraechin, and you can email her [email protected] influences:1. Audre Lorde2. HATIWG Philly (Healing and Trauma-Informed Working Group)3. Her ancestors and grandparentsPlease consider becoming a member to keep this show going on Patreon. The Share the Load Patreon is now a place for DIY, self-paced learning about consent and boundaries and starts at $5 a month. Other ways to support the show are to write a review on whatever platform you listen on, share on social media, and share directly with friends.Photo of Sydney Rae Chin by Sheila Joy.  Produced and edited by Stella Hartmann. Logo by Candice Ploy Goodman. Beginning and ending music by me, and mid-episode music by Tyler Fjeld.Follow the podcast on IG and Twitter @sharetheloadpod, and me on IG and Twitter @consentwizard.

Lina Dune (@askasub) and I discuss BDSM, camping, and more. Her influences:1. Anais Nin2. Sex workers3. Her current relationship

CW: Suicidal Ideation, Sexual Assault, Stealthing, Medical Gaslighting

In this week’s episode, Laurel Atwell interviewed me!Please consider becoming a member to keep this show going on Patreon. The Share the Load Patreon is now a place for DIY, self-paced learning about consent and boundaries and starts at $5 a month. Other ways to support the show are to write a review on whatever platform you listen on, share on social media, and share directly with friends.Produced and edited by Stella Hartmann. Logo by Candice Ploy Goodman. Beginning and ending music by me, and mid-episode music by Tyler Fjeld.Unedited video version with subtitles on YouTube.Follow the podcast on IG and Twitter @sharetheloadpod, and me on IG and Twitter @consentwizard.

Laurel Atwell, Qi Gong teacher and performer, and I discuss feeling depleted and feeling resourced and how to access the circumstances that create the environment to feel nourished.

Jimanekia, the one and only Trauma Queen, and I talk about self care plans, putting together care pods, and running a business. Jimanekia is a co-founding member of Centaury Co., our Intimacy Coordination training program. You can find her on Instagram @jimanekia and you can find her podcast Trauma Queen wherever you get your podcasts.

Lola Jean and I talk about confidence, consent, and accountability.

In this week’s episode, Meenadchi (they/them. IG: @whostoleserendib) and I discuss the difference between labor and purpose, and invisible labor vs unacknowledged labor.