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Alicia and Abra reminisce  about childhood memories, nick names, and other funny stories. Abra also laments about her fear of Cicada season...pray her strength, ya'll!  Put Me On of the Week: Amythyst Kiah- "Black Myself"  https://countryqueer.com/stories/interview/amythyst-kiah-the-making-of-a-grammy-nominee/ https://open.spotify.com/track/2rQVexxmI985m2iefLfhbm?si=a9a2ba3eb56d4514 Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

We pick up where we left off with Lauren Horbal about queerness, community, uncovering and unlearning from toxic religion, and more gay fun! CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive subjects such as abuse, pedophelia, religious/spiritual trauma, etc. Please take care of yourself as you listen.  Shameless Plugs: Support Lauren and follow her work on Instagram @laurenhorbal and her website www.laurenhorbal.com Fame & Fiction (Lauren's band) on Instagram @fameandfictionofficial and now streaming on Spotify Subscribe to Dancegeist Magazine to get exclusive access to Abra's articles: www.dancegeist.com Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misifitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Abra is joined by special guest, Lauren Horbal, to talk about queer content in media, community, and evolving beliefs around queerness and belonging.  *This episode does address sensitive topics. Please take care of yourself as you listen.* Follow Lauren Horbal and support her work! Instagram- @laurenhorbal Website- www.laurenhorbal.com Nashville Gender and Sexuality Alliance Instagram- @nashvillegsa Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

CONTENT WARNING: This episodes mentions sexual assault and spiritual trauma.  Alicia and Abra are joined by Ice to discuss how change is showing up in our lives and how that impacts how we approach community.  Continue the conversation with us! Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod and Twitter @MisfitsMystics. You can also email us at misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com.    --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Ignited by the recent Kirk Franklin controversy, Abra and Alicia broaden the conversation around toxic family patterns and abuse in black families.  Shameless Plugs: Judas & the Black Messiah Community Conversation- register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkfumhqzopE9y49HrpH1n6_hsxuffP6NSi Subscribe to Dancegeist Magazine: www.dancegeist.com Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod and Twitter @misfitsmystics. Leave a review and give us a 5 star rating on iTunes. Reach out to us via email: misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Alicia and Abra imagine a dating show that is inclusive to LGBTQIA+ people and relationships.  Follow us on instagram @misfitsandmysticspod and Twitter @MisfitsMystics. Email us at misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

We're back from our holiday break! Alicia and Abra discuss problematic pastors, social media, and keeping the church weird.  Put Me On Segment- Follow Tima on Instagram @timalikesmusic and check out her music on your streaming platforms.  Black Business/Creators Shout Outs:  Grannys Wish (jewelry by Kaniisha Wilson)- Instagram @grannyswish; website- www.grannyswish.com  Travis Cooper Virtual Mentorship Program- for more information follow him on Instagram @travdecoop or email him t.ravdecoop@gmail.com Shameless Plugs:  Check out Abra in Nashville artist, Fimone's new music video, Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHStSbPxrws Check out Abra's food instagram @abes_lovesfood Keep the conversation going with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com  *Closing song: "keep yo cool" by Aikodaria --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Abra and Alicia reflect on the past year, share what they've learned, and look towards the future. We wish you a happy and safe holiday. See you in 2021!  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @misfitsmystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Alicia and Abra discuss normalizing shifting in career choices, life goals, and purpose.  Shameless Plugs:  Subscribe to Dancegeist Magazine and check out some of Abra's articles: dancegeist.com The Toolbox Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEA2lGzHFo70Tu7pZ35PzXUueQl5Fcb1LYdWwu3r3718wrJQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3AphH5xpGR8upzniMAczP_Ue2I-tgwjdOGiogxQUrcKYzYriBTKZUwK6o Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Alicia and Abra share their thoughts about the election and share some funny tweets and videos along the way.  Shameless Plugs: Granny's Wish Fundraiser: Cashapp- $1kani, Venmo- @kani20, Paypal-grannyswishes@gmail.com// Follow on Instagram @grannyswish Nashty Threads (Claire Roberts)- Follow on Instagram @nashty_threads  The Toolbox Applications- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEA2lGzHFo70Tu7pZ35PzXUueQl5Fcb1LYdWwu3r3718wrJQ/viewform Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics  Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Alicia and company discuss green flags and red flags in relationships.  **Trigger Warning: This episode mentions suicide attempt/ideation  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram: @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter: @MisfitsMystics Facebook: www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email: misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Abra and Alicia discuss how their faith and spiritual practices have been evolving. Abra also officially comes out as a proud heretic!  Shameless Plugs: Check out Abra's articles in Dancegeist Magazine. To get full access, visit www.dancegeist.com and drop your email in the subscription box!  We are so excited for our friend and past guest, Christina Fontenelle's release of her podcast, I Am Not Your Therapist. Episodes available on Spotify. Follow Christina @fontenelleart for updates!  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram: @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter: @MisfitsMystics Facebook: www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email: misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Alicia and Abra are reunited and it feels so good! This week we discuss the challenges of friendships as adults and how we can show up for each other better.  Shameless Plugs:  Yellow Vibrations- https://yellowvibrations.com/ Non-binary Lesbian in Need of Help- https://www.gofundme.com/f/nonbinary-lesbian-palestinian-in-need-of-help Dancegeist Magazine- https://www.dancegeist.com/  Opening Song: F2020 by Avenue Beat Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Abra and Jessica discuss their favorite obsession: CULTS. How do you know if you're in a cult? What makes a good cult leader? Abra and Jessica also entertain the idea of having their own cult, imagined through some creative commercials.  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsandmystics@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Abra and Jessica discuss how racism and white supremacy shows up at work. DISCLAIMER: We are not representing or speaking for any company or business in this conversation. We are speaking from our perspective and represent ourselves.  Shameless Plug: Check out Abra's article "Letting Larger Bodies in the Room" in the September issue of Dancegeist Magazine. Subscribe to read the full article by visiting the website, https://www.dancegeist.com/.  Continue the conversation!  Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics  Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Jessica joins  Abra again to talk about her experience with divorce, her shift in faith and politics, and of course blessing us with some praise and worship songs!  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Alicia and her good friend, Lauren Jenae, discuss how a culture of chasing perfection causes us to consistently burn out and dishonor our right to individuality. Because what really is perfection?  Lauren Jenae Twitter: withlovejenae Instagram: withlove_jenae YouTube: With Love, Jenae  The Nap Ministry IG: thenapministry Continue the conversation with us!  Instagram: misfitsandmysticspod Twitter: MisfitsMystics Facebook: ww.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email: misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Abra and Jess have a few drinks and read through some horrifying, yet entertaining emails sent by Trump and his family. They also discuss if Trump would make a good cult leader. Please vote in November 2020, so we don't have to endure this cult any longer!  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram: @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter: @MisfitsMystics  Facebook: www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email: misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Alicia interviews creative/erotic writer, Nesstalgicc. She talks about how she founded dazeinnesstalgia and her podcast, Hot Toddy, as well as how her writing has impacted her life. Donate to her cash app: $vanity04 and find her on Instagram and Twitter @Nesstalgicc and her website dazeinnesstalgia.com.  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram: @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter: @misfitsmystics Facebook: www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email: misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support

Abra continues her conversation with Z, Ra, and Jabari about pride, intersecting racial justice, the impact of COVID-19, and proclaiming ourselves as the perfect kind of queer.  Continue the conversation! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @misfitsmystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfits--mystics-podcast/support