Trials and Transformations
By Trials&Transformations
A Podcast of two entrepreneur P.O.C. navigating the Trials and Transformations of growing up and sharing our woes and wellness tips as well as building community one conversation and contemplation at a time.
This podcast is a way for two friends to catch up and discuss creative ideas as well as listening and sharing each other’s pain and traumas. We are both part of the Wellness Community as well as people who value interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence.
We discuss things we like to nerd out on like : occult knowledge, astrology, food, culture, and the creative process.
This podcast is a way for two friends to catch up and discuss creative ideas as well as listening and sharing each other’s pain and traumas. We are both part of the Wellness Community as well as people who value interpersonal communication and emotional intelligence.
We discuss things we like to nerd out on like : occult knowledge, astrology, food, culture, and the creative process.
Trials and TransformationsMar 20, 2022
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Episode 35: A woman in History.
In this episode we discussed Pisces ♓ season and the full moon in Virgo ♍ in our Astro forecast segment. In our Trials segment we discussed a woman who has had a big impact on both of our childhoods. Karlem reccomends Love is Blind Japan & Street Foods Latin America on Netflix & Willow reccomends Stromae's new album 🎶 Mulitude & The Orange Years on Hulu 🎬
Mar 20, 202232:17
Episode 34: A Sense of Space
In this episode:
- Aquarius Sun
- Sagittarius Moon
- Our musings on the theme "A Sense of Space"
- The Narcissism Spectrum
- Our recommendations: Neither Wolf Nor Dog 📚 by Kent Nerburn, India Arie's Acoustic Soul 🎶, The First Rule of Punk 📚 by Celia C. Perez,
- Aquarius Sun
- Sagittarius Moon
- Our musings on the theme "A Sense of Space"
- The Narcissism Spectrum
- Our recommendations: Neither Wolf Nor Dog 📚 by Kent Nerburn, India Arie's Acoustic Soul 🎶, The First Rule of Punk 📚 by Celia C. Perez,
Jan 28, 202201:02:05
Episode 33: “We're like different ppl now"
This week with trials and transformations podcast we update you on The Luminaries in our Astro forecast and Karlem has brought some findings that may lead us all closer to embracing our inner psychic abilities. Link to the article:https://thoughtcatalog.com/brianna-wiest/2018/05/25-signs-you-may-be-clairsentient-someone-who-feels-things-very-deeply Follow us on Instagram @trialsntranformations.
Jun 04, 202140:02
Mid May Sun/ Earth Update
This week with Trials and Transformations podcast we have Karlem giving a Sun & Earth Update. She tells us about the sign Taurus as we reach it's mid-season as she digs her fingers deep into the dirt she also tells us the importance of taking walks and looking at the spring flowers; tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, poppies and other perennials .
May 20, 202105:03
Episode 31 - The Great Destroyers
In this week's episode of #Trialsandtransformations we welcome in the new year, in our Astro forecast segment we talked about some significant shifts that recently happened, how our Pluto placements affect us as a generation and our weekly recommendations.
May 04, 202101:55:18
New tools / New lenses
In this episode of Trials and transformations Willote_sol & Karlem catch up and discuss what's going on in the skys and what keeps them grounded to the earth as we welcome the spring season . In our trial segment, we discuss the challenges we are navigating through. In the Transformations segment we shared tools on how we are navigating through our struggles. Follow us on Instagram @trialsandtransformations.
Apr 29, 202138:19
Aries New Moon - Moon Update
In this episode Willote_sol talks about the themes around this New Moon in Aries. This dark phase of the moon is one where we plant seeds both metaphorically and physically. Take this time to set an intention for these next coming weeks.
Apr 12, 202106:47
Sun in Aries - Sun and Earth Update
In this mini-episode Karlem gives us an update about the sun in Aries and how the energy shift of the spring affects us and the natural world around us.
Apr 05, 202107:48
Full Moon in Libra - Moon Update
Willote gives a moon update and breaks down some of the themes available during this full moon in Libra. Follow us on Anchor, Spotify, Apple and Instagram @trialsntranformations
Mar 29, 202105:08
Episode 32 - Planting Seeds With Natalia
In this episode of Trials and Transformations we meet with our dear friend and local farmer Natalia Rathbun. We chat with Natalia about some of her many interests: farming, making herbal medicine, and learning self-sufficiency skills. We discuss her relationship to the land and how that informs how she moves in the world. We would definitely encourage our listeners to check out her website www.chepoha.com and her instagram @che_poha. There you can find elixirs, skin care, and tea blends all made locally by our lovely guest.
Mar 13, 202101:03:45
Episode 30: Creative Power ft. Maryam Adib
On this 30th episode and the last of our first season, we speak with local Ithaca-based artist Maryam Adib (@smarf.art and @thrifted_underwear on Instagram). Maryam is an activist, painter, muralist, and all-around maker working across mediums and exploring the complexity of the black experience. Her work includes political cartoon-style t-shirts she has sold to fundraise for local organizations, installation pieces made of hand-sewn quilts and mirrors, and beautifully complex series of paintings full of symbolism and black bodies, among other work. We were struck by the extensive research motivating the decisions she makes in her art, and her personal story in navigating the modern "art world" and its complexities as a woman of color creating personally meaningful work. Join us to listen to her story and check out her work online!
Nov 20, 202001:16:01
Episode 29: The Unseen Becomes Seen
In this episode of Trials and Transformations, we welcome Scorpio season with all the changes it brings about in the sky, and get ready to make some decisions with the energy of the first quarter moon in Capricorn. In our Trials Segment, we discuss the new more adult identities we are taking on in our lives and how challenging it can be to let our intuition guide us as we grow into new roles and responsibilities. In You Can't Handle the Truth we talk about Trump pulling the US out of the World Health Organization and about all of the ways white people erase brown people's identity by not acknowledging cultural differences as an important and interesting part of who we are.
Oct 24, 202042:19
Episode 28: Stop and Smell the Fascism
On this week's episode of #Trialsandtransformations we check in with our luminaries ( Sun & Moon) in our Astro forecast . We welcome Leo season and talk about the new moon next Tuesday 18th. We dive into this week's trials segment that's inspired from an article presented by the Washington Monthly about a sign hanging in the United States Holocaust Museum "The 12 early signs of fascism" https://washingtonmonthly.com/2017/01/31/the-12-early-warning-signs-of-fascism/. During our "They can't handle the truth" segment be share our opinions on schools reopening during the pandemic. Turn our transformation segment we discuss what self-care we've been able to practice and new rituals around relaxation. Willote reccomends Victoria Monet's new Album "Jaguar
Aug 13, 202051:56
Episode 27: Big Deal, I Cry
On this episode of #trialsandtransformations we shout our friend Miss Harmony for a lovely interview on our last show, In our astro-forcast segment we talk about the gemini moon, mercury in retrograde and going direct in the sign of Cancer as we enter into Saturn's return. We dive into the work of artist @koreen on her account @werenotreallystrangers thread about "how to ask better questions". We took a few of the questions and put our twist on them and andswered them for ourselves.
This week's reccomendations ; you can visit our friend Natalia @che_poha health and beauty company find her consciously made products at chepoha.com , aslo checkout HBO's series written by Michaela Coel " I may destroy you" ***trigger warning**** this series dives into deep topics like rape and sexual violence.
This week's reccomendations ; you can visit our friend Natalia @che_poha health and beauty company find her consciously made products at chepoha.com , aslo checkout HBO's series written by Michaela Coel " I may destroy you" ***trigger warning**** this series dives into deep topics like rape and sexual violence.
Jul 24, 202048:02
Episode 26: Movements in Mentoring ft. Miss Harmony
On this week's episode of #trialsntransformations we meet with the dynamic multi talented Ithaca based teacher, choreographer,dancer, artist & community sista-friend Miss Harmony Malone. In this episode we discuss :the importance of spiritual connections with family & community, the vital role of our mentors, the price-less experience of being able to express yourself creatively and the learning while also being a teacher of the younger generation. Notes: Harmony's work can be followed @United_dance_troupe & sspride.org and a local recourse mentioned, the Ithacayiuthbureau.org
Jul 02, 202001:11:21
Episode 25: Black Queer Lives Matter
On this week of #Trialsntransformations we discuss current events around the uprising in reaction to police brutality, and how
black parents have to have " the talk " with their children in order to prepare them for the inhuman treatment by police. In our "they can't handle the truth" segment, we discuss when it's not the time for white people to share their realizations around racism's during protests, conditional solidarity, the problems around qualified immunity, and the importance of defunding the police.
For information where you can donate and help protesters and other small organizations click the link here :
nyulocal.com/where-to-donate-your-money-and-time-to-help-protesters-ef2727d7a9d2
blacktranswomen.org/
insidethekandidish.wordpress.com/2020/05/30/dear-white-people-this-is-what-we-want-you-to-do/?fbclid=IwAR2suksA_BPvYCvQoEXqnfcHKxnaGF_ebgEOcIzWsRCYgu1xzpqy3Aj6_a4
To see Jane Elliot 's brown eye blue eye study click here: youtu.be/jPZEJHJPwIw
Kimberly Jones breaks down the economics for Black people in the US here: youtu.be/llci8MVh8J4.
And lastly, an interesting article from a former self proclaimed "bastard cop": medium.com/@OfcrACab/confessions-of-a-former-bastard-cop-bb14d17bc759
black parents have to have " the talk " with their children in order to prepare them for the inhuman treatment by police. In our "they can't handle the truth" segment, we discuss when it's not the time for white people to share their realizations around racism's during protests, conditional solidarity, the problems around qualified immunity, and the importance of defunding the police.
For information where you can donate and help protesters and other small organizations click the link here :
nyulocal.com/where-to-donate-your-money-and-time-to-help-protesters-ef2727d7a9d2
blacktranswomen.org/
insidethekandidish.wordpress.com/2020/05/30/dear-white-people-this-is-what-we-want-you-to-do/?fbclid=IwAR2suksA_BPvYCvQoEXqnfcHKxnaGF_ebgEOcIzWsRCYgu1xzpqy3Aj6_a4
To see Jane Elliot 's brown eye blue eye study click here: youtu.be/jPZEJHJPwIw
Kimberly Jones breaks down the economics for Black people in the US here: youtu.be/llci8MVh8J4.
And lastly, an interesting article from a former self proclaimed "bastard cop": medium.com/@OfcrACab/confessions-of-a-former-bastard-cop-bb14d17bc759
Jun 11, 202052:34
Episode 24 - Unapologetically ft. Noa Tia
This week on #trialsandtransformations we catch up with our good Judy Noa Tia a Trans drag artist, seamstress & community organizer. In this interview we investigate the weavings that have made Noa into the self-made woman she is today. Tune in to her interviews with drag performers on her Instagram @theonlynoahphence. To look into the issues with in the lgbtq community check out YouTube influencer Kat Blaque
May 22, 202001:07:55
Episode 23: Quarantine Updates Part III
On this week's episode of #trialsandtransformations we discuss patterns around fear and shame and the different emotions that arise during this time of self-retreat.
We'd like to shout out BLK and Bold, a black family-owned company that offers coffee and tea and donates a portion of their proceeds to youth programs locally. For more info check out www.blkandbold.com
We'd like to shout out BLK and Bold, a black family-owned company that offers coffee and tea and donates a portion of their proceeds to youth programs locally. For more info check out www.blkandbold.com
Apr 18, 202048:39
Episode 22: Living in the Midlands ft. Alejandra Diemecke
On this week's episode of #trialsandtransformations we tune in with our friend Alejandra Diemecke aka Ali who is an artist, educator, and storyteller. We discuss the contrasts of being multicultural, the hard work that goes into making a passion into a profession and the importance of balancing intuition and perseverance to create her life as a work of art. We recorded this episode before the outbreak of the pandemic in the U.S. and wanted to share some beauty amidst all the chaos.
Follow Ali's music online at https://Facebook.com/lalloronamusic, theiliumworks.bandcamp.com Follow her on Instagram at Instagram.com/_lallorona_music
Recommendations: The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin, SAY MORE podcast.
Follow Ali's music online at https://Facebook.com/lalloronamusic, theiliumworks.bandcamp.com Follow her on Instagram at Instagram.com/_lallorona_music
Recommendations: The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin, SAY MORE podcast.
Apr 10, 202001:03:33
Episode 21: Quarantine Update Part II
In this episode we discuss some strategies for emotional processing during quarantine - a time of grief and forced introspection. We talk about being patient with our emotions, striking a balance with discipline and relaxation, and finding the resources we need to stay well. Also about how to continue getting positive news during this difficult times and focusing on what we have versus what we lack.
Book Recommendation: Thich Nhat Hanh - Anger.
Shout outs
- Cavanaugh Bell 7 year old entrepreneur from Maryland, creating Covid-19 care packages for the elders in his community.
- Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett a viral immunologist taking lead in creating a vaccine for Coronavirus based in Seattle.
Ways to help:
- Tompkins County Mutual Relief Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/7rmqe-1-pledge?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR2_YYeudWhhbyg9LUIzy0CS1-eausR60G9zmmoxwx6qRgyY6eYiOcqQUIc
- United Way of Tompkins County COVID 19 fund: https://www.uwtc.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1
Tracking - https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
Apr 02, 202036:39
Episode 20: Self-care in times of Quarantine
In this episode of Trials and Transformations we welcome the first day of spring in the middle of a pandemic. The Coronavirus has us all quarantined and practicing social distancing and in this episode we discuss some resources you can access to stay informed, as well as some self-care practices that are keeping us grounded ; Some links to check out:
www.livescience.com/topics/live/coronavirus-live-updates
www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/us/politics/congress-coronavirus-bill.html Local Tompkins County Resources:
ithacavoice.com/2020/03/covid-19-tompkins-county-announces-changes-in-services/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/209042093515340/?multi_permalinks=211251699961046¬if_id=1584574872162679¬if_t=group_highlights
www.livescience.com/topics/live/coronavirus-live-updates
www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/us/politics/congress-coronavirus-bill.html Local Tompkins County Resources:
ithacavoice.com/2020/03/covid-19-tompkins-county-announces-changes-in-services/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/209042093515340/?multi_permalinks=211251699961046¬if_id=1584574872162679¬if_t=group_highlights
Mar 19, 202053:17
Episode 19: Leadership Moves ft. Arturo Mendes
In our interview we touch upon aspects of identity, the different ways of leadership and the importance of working together towards creating an inclusive future. Follow Arturo and his events @arturo.moh on Instagram and La Diaspora fest on Facebook
Mar 05, 202001:02:15
Episode 18: Identifying Identity
We talk about Pisces season and Mercury in retrograde. In the Trials section we discuss our cultural identity and some of the ways it has affected us and played out for us in our growth.
Feb 20, 202042:50
Episode 17: Movement Practice
In this episode we talk about exercising, working out, and moving our bodies. Some of the things that get in the way and what we do to get ourselves to work out. We also talk about the upcoming moon cycles and mercury in retrograde.
Feb 08, 202034:15
Episode 16: The "Boring" Stuff
In this episode, we chat about some of the "Boring" stuff that allows us to have fun and play, namely time management and habit forming.
Our astro-forecast deals with Aquarius season and the New Moon in Aquarius.
Taking this new moon in Aquarius as a good time to set intentions and start changing things, we chat about some of the strategies we use to be organized, but also some of the struggles that we encounter in trying to become organized.
Our astro-forecast deals with Aquarius season and the New Moon in Aquarius.
Taking this new moon in Aquarius as a good time to set intentions and start changing things, we chat about some of the strategies we use to be organized, but also some of the struggles that we encounter in trying to become organized.
Jan 25, 202035:50
Episode 15: Slow Down
In this episode we talk about the past decade and entering this new decade with intentions. We also talk about the Full Moon eclipse in Cancer and what effects these could have on our emotional state. We discuss working with opposites, allowing ourselves to cry, seeking approval from within ourselves, self-parenting, the value of boring and some of our recent experiences with performance and art.
Music "Love Chances" by Makaih Beats(makaihbeats.net) acquired from Free Music Archive
Music "Love Chances" by Makaih Beats(makaihbeats.net) acquired from Free Music Archive
Jan 13, 202040:27
Episode 14: Acceptance Surrender
In this episode we discuss Sagittarius season, the full moon, accepting and surrendering to what happens in our life and how we deal with it
Dec 16, 201945:14
Episode 13: Heart & Ego Voice
This week in Trials we talk about learning to hear the difference between our guidance or our heart voice, and our mind or ego voice. In our "You Can't Handle the Truth" segment we talk about inappropriate Halloween costumes, and finally we wrap up with recommendations for healing the heart and preparing for winter.
Nov 08, 201940:42
Episode 12: Libra New Moon
In this episode we talk about Libra season and the new moon and focus on the First People's Festival in Ithaca NY which celebrates Indigenous peoples history, culture, and presence in our community. We also discuss our experience of watching the Native American hip hop artist Dioganhdih perform and the way she brings together cultures in her radical, powerful songs.
Oct 03, 201940:22
Episode 11: Love and Loss
This episode we talk about losing our loved ones and the difficulty that arises from dealing with this as a young adult. We also introduce our new segment: "You can't handle the truth", where we bring up uncomfortable topics that we feel need to be talked about.
Sep 11, 201943:55
Episode 10: Sitting with Water
We dive into the effects of Cancer season, mercury in retrograde, and chat about how to keep moving forward in life while also keeping with the day to day.
Jul 12, 201933:57
Episode 9: Rant & Review
This week we get into a quick astrology forecast and a Rant & Review of Netflix's " Someone great" and discuss what we loved about it and why it made us both cry.
Jun 05, 201927:59
Epidode 8: Skin Deep feat. poet Jasmine
In this episode, we meet with Jasmine, recent MFA graduate in poetry from Cornell University. We talk about poetry, art-making as a person of color, and the struggles of fitting in an Academic setting.
May 30, 201949:60
Episode 7: Fight, or Flight, or Creativity
We welcome Aries season and talk about how fight or flight response affects our creativity. We also discuss our relationship with social media and how to examine it more deeply
Mar 27, 201935:17
Episode 6: Reevaluating Enough
Talking about "Enough" Being enough, knowing when something is enough, understanding enough.
- New Moon in Pisces
- Mercury in Retrograde
- Dedicating time to play
- Being patient
- Self-discipline and rest
- Heat packs
- Music
- Meal-prepping
- New Moon in Pisces
- Mercury in Retrograde
- Dedicating time to play
- Being patient
- Self-discipline and rest
- Heat packs
- Music
- Meal-prepping
Mar 07, 201931:37
Episode 5: Trials by Fire
Episode #5 we talk about:
- travel
- new moon
- moon in mars
- adulting
- financial literacy
- social expectations
- dysfunctional relationships
- support by community
- routines
- travel
- new moon
- moon in mars
- adulting
- financial literacy
- social expectations
- dysfunctional relationships
- support by community
- routines
Feb 11, 201934:26
Episode 4: New Year New Moon
Welcoming the New Year, set intentions, and start strong
Jan 10, 201939:12
Episode 3 - Holy Dysfunction
Hey Young World!
Here's our podcast getting ready for the holidays and the New Year!
We ask each other questions to reflect on the new year.
What about you? What was the most challenging thing you found out about yourself? What is the most pleasant surprise you had about yourself?
Here's our podcast getting ready for the holidays and the New Year!
We ask each other questions to reflect on the new year.
What about you? What was the most challenging thing you found out about yourself? What is the most pleasant surprise you had about yourself?
Dec 20, 201836:55
Episode 2: Joyful Resistance
Hey friends, today's episode 10 things we chat about:
- vietnamese food
- sagittarius season
- family time
- ending relationships
- spiritual bypassing
- choosing friends
- being enough
- affirmation vs information
- frankincense and citrus
- layers and slowness
- vietnamese food
- sagittarius season
- family time
- ending relationships
- spiritual bypassing
- choosing friends
- being enough
- affirmation vs information
- frankincense and citrus
- layers and slowness
Nov 30, 201831:24
Episode 1: Hey Young World!
Welcome and Bienvenidos to the first episode of Trials and Transformations Podcast!
Music "Love Chances" by Makaih Beats(makaihbeats.net) acquired from Free Music Archive
Music "Love Chances" by Makaih Beats(makaihbeats.net) acquired from Free Music Archive
Nov 11, 201830:60