Damn Near

Paige, Jana, Kristi, and I talk the perils of Pinktober, what stupid things NOT to say to someone with cancer, and which chemo is known as the Dementor. We also cry. Recorded on January 3, 2018 Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Make It Go Away (The Radiation Song)" by Sheryl Crow (fair use) closes out the show. http://www.metavivor.org/

In addition to being a fantastic physician, Dr. Sydnee McElroy is the cohost of the podcasts Sawbones and Still Buffering, and is, according to me, the First Lady of the McElroy podcast empire. We also talk about how to fix the medical industrial complex.  Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Family Affair" by Mary J. Blige (fair use) closes out the show. 

Hairstylist extraordinaire Falon Tooley and I talk hair trends, emotional haircuts, celebrity dos (see what I did there) and don'ts, and everyone's favorite style: bubblebath spikes in the tub. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Whip My Hair" by Willow Smith (fair use) closes out the show. Book with Falon here: https://www.styleseat.com/m/book/v/falontooley

Spiritual healer/intuitive/shaman/witch/priestess Heidi Howes takes us on a journey to the other realm. Our animal allies join us (obviously) as we talk about soul repair, de ja vu, and the law of attraction. You all find out precisely how weird I am. Seriously, pay a visit to Heidi: http://www.heidihowes.com/ Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. BelovedStar18's cover of"Witchy Woman" by The Eagles (fair use) closes out the show.

Artist and owner of Full Circle Ceramics, Noelle Horsfield, and I talk the politics of clay (no, seriously), the ethics of art, and being self-taught. I, once again, fan girl about Rachel Maddow. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "One Hundred Pounds of Clay" by The Shirelles (fair use) closes out the show.

Co-owner of Tulsi at The Market, Erin Dalton, and I talk career fits and starts, health and wellness, and of course, wild boars and woolly mammoths. We recorded at the bar where she used to work, so there's a bit of background noise.  Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. 

Film director Tijah Bumgarner moved to LA because she wanted to be famous. Now she's back in WV making rad Appalachian films, like Meadow Bridge. We talk over the sound of the espresso machine at Taylor Books in Charleston, WV. Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Country Roads" covered by Shelsey Jarvis (fair use) closes out the show.

Tattoo artist Kayleigh Phillips tells us what it's like to repeatedly stab someone with a needle full of ink all the while earning her "money bump." Opening jingle by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; producation and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. Alix G.s' cover of "Rose Tattoo" (fair use) closes out the show.

The Priest of St. John's Episcopal, Lisa Graves, and I talk marathons as metaphor--she tells a beautifully heartbreaking story that serves as the basis of her favorite sermon, I probably offend people. Again. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "The Christians and The Pagans" by Dar Williams (fair use) closes out the show.

Founder of Gro Huntington, Jeannie Harrison, and I talk about literally moving through trauma (bonus: bears!), imaginary friends, the failings of the DARE program, and getting text messages from God.  Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele. "Shake It Off!" by Taylor Swift (fair use, and yes, I'm as surprised as you are) closes out the show. 

Kylee Hassan talks us through the frustrating, painful journey of suffering from endometriosis, and I share my vision for the perfect dystopian universe. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by Kelley Altizer. "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone (fair use) closes out the show.

I talk with Siham El Ougli about the process of becoming a United States citizen. Recorded January 15, 2018. Opening song by Sarah J. Storer; graphic design by Kristin J. Steele; production and technical assistance by flu-ridden Kelley Altizer. Elle King's cover of "American Girl" by Tom Petty (fair use) closes out the show.