Join Lee Harrington in this rich discussion with sexuality and spirituality advocate, author and educator Xochiquetzal. They dive into race and appropriation in paganism and kink communities alike, sharing the idea that “race play” means something totally different as a Latina woman thinking of the Aztecs. From types of ways that people work to be “seen” in the world to the censure that we do to ourselves every day of our lives, Xochiquetzal and Lee examine how respect comes into play as explorers finding their ways in the world. While doing so, they acknowledge our energetic fatigue and ask each person to breathe deep and find a life beyond the shame gifted to us by our overculture.
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Xochiquetzal is a High Priest/ess within the Treebridge Tradition, through Lyceum of the Wayfarer. They are an initiated Shaktist, an Umbandista, a Polytheist, and Catholic. They rarely have issues with navigating these strangely mixed worlds. Within their work mingling sex, spirit, kink, and magic they have found freedom and joy. They are also called to Service by teaching this freedom and joy to any who come to them as seekers.
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Links, Events, People and Books Mentioned:
Rachel Dolezal: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/14/became-a-black-woman-spokane-rachel-dolezal-black-girl
Pantheacon – San Jose, CA (February 12-15, 2016): http://pantheacon.com/wordpress/
Talking about the Elephant: An Anthology of Neopagan Perspectives on Cultural Appropriation (edited by Lupa) http://www.amazon.com/Talking-About-Elephant-Perspectives-Appropriation-ebook/dp/B0098NL86K/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20
Social Unrest and the Reflections of Pagans of Color: http://wildhunt.org/2013/07/social-unrest-and-the-reflections-of-pagans-of-color.html
Racial Discussion Fatigue Syndrome: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j6Kcsm5wp-4
Spencer Bergstedt, International Ms. Leather 1994: http://www.leatherati.com/2013/11/sir-spence-imsl/
Mollena Williams: http://www.mollena.org
Playing Well With Others: http://www.amazon.com/Playing-Well-Others-Discovering-Communities/dp/0937609587/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20
Spirit of Desire: Personal Explorations of Sacred Kink (edited by Lee Harrington): http://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Desire-Personal-Explorations-Sacred/dp/0557992419/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20
By Blood, By Bone, By Blade (edited by Nicole Bonvisuto): http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Bone-Blade-Tribute-Morrigan/dp/150056656X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20
Bringing Race to the Table: Exploring Racism in the Pagan Community (edited by Crystal Blanton, Taylor Elwood, and Brandy Williams): http://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Race-Table-Exploring-Community-ebook/dp/B00T5KABMS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20
Many Gods West – Olympia, WA (July 31-August 2, 2015): http://manygodswest.com/
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Caroline joins us on the podcast to discuss how intention through food, touch or life in general can help bring self-acceptance and connection. Journeying from England to Australia and back again, she shares her time in the pre-AIDS gay community down under, helping run Le Seams sexuality space, authentic moments with clients, and the beauty of healing food trauma in childhood through becoming a kitchen witch.