Be FR!
Be FR!
Podcast Description
Be FR(Forreal) explores the intersections of the messy, rawness of holistic health, love, and collective liberation, hosted by Tatyahna(Rox) Costello, a queer therapist, Griot(storyteller in spiritual ways), and Liberationist. This space is dedicated to deep, transformative, real conversations with each episode unpacking healing, liberation, and community care. We will dive into topics like decolonizing wellness, ancestral wisdom, queer spirituality, and building sustainable, anti-oppressive futures. Join us as we challenge systems, embrace holistic well-being, cultivate community together, and be fr with one another. itsmerox.substack.com
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into a variety of themes including decolonizing wellness, ancestral wisdom, and queer spirituality. Episodes like 'The Importance of Imagination in the Revolution' illustrate these themes, discussing how imagination interacts with social justice, community disconnection, and systemic oppression while aiming to build sustainable, anti-oppressive futures.
Be FR(Forreal) explores the intersections of the messy, rawness of holistic health, love, and collective liberation, hosted by Tatyahna(Rox) Costello, a queer therapist, Griot(storyteller in spiritual ways), and Liberationist. This space is dedicated to deep, transformative, real conversations with each episode unpacking healing, liberation, and community care. We will dive into topics like decolonizing wellness, ancestral wisdom, queer spirituality, and building sustainable, anti-oppressive futures. Join us as we challenge systems, embrace holistic well-being, cultivate community together, and be fr with one another.
Please enjoy this podcast episode with my comrade Sejal Mehta. Sejal is a therapist, sister, yoga instructor, imagination enthusiast, South Asian powerhouse. We talk through the role of imagination in the revolution, how disembodiment feeds the system, community and more. My first but not my last time having guest on the podcast and excited to continue conversations with others.
Be FR(Forreal) explores the intersections of the messy, rawness of holistic health, love, and collective liberation, hosted by Tatyahna(Rox) Costello, a queer therapist, Griot(storyteller in spiritual ways), and Liberationist. This space is dedicated to deep, transformative, real conversations with each episode unpacking healing, liberation, and community care. We will dive into topics like decolonizing wellness, ancestral wisdom, queer spirituality, and building sustainable, anti-oppressive futures. Join us as we challenge systems, embrace holistic well-being, cultivate community together, and be fr with one another.
If you are looking for timestamps please find them below:
Who is Sejal: first 5 minutes
The Role of imagination in Sejal’s, students, our lives: 5:15
Why the system is so against imagination: 26:45
How distrust in community helps white supremacy run better: around 31 minutes
The following books are mentioned in the podcast, links to some orgs Sejal is fundraising for and/or working with, as well as where to find Sejal on Instagram:
Books
Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
Supporting Gaza:
Food & basic necessities for survival for Sereen’s family in Gaza
Supporting Sudan:
Urgent Support For Malnourished Families in Kiryandongo Camp
Supporting Black and Brown Families:
https://blackfamiliesloveandunite.org/
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