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Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery.

Johanna Bear Armstrong

Welcome to Earth Makers! Join creator/host, movie nerd, and Buddhist practitioner, Johanna Bear, and her partner Jenn Kelly, as they hold space around messy human stories, the Dharma, and recovery. Earth Makers is a conversation between two queer women, one trans and one cis, who are wrestling with what it means to show up authentically in a world full of distractions and suffering. Come join the conversation!

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00:16:28

Tell The Truth (The Fourth Precept of Buddhism)

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2021/03/05

Joey continues the series on the Five Precepts and discusses how lying is not necessarily always the opposite of the Truth. We also reflect on lying as violence and forgiving those who have lied to us. The quotes come from Bhikkhu, Thanissaro. "Ethical North Star: The Five Buddhist Precepts for Modern Times, 4. Tell the truth." Lion's Roar, March 2021. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and find Earth Makers on Twitter @earthmakerspod --- Support this podcast:

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00:44:34

Getting Spiritually Naked with David Hayward, The...

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2021/02/26

Earth Makers is so excited to welcome David Hayward aka The Naked Pastor to the podcast! David is an Earth Maker who expresses his spiritual care for others primarily through cartooning, painting, and writing. David shares his story of deconstruction and why he does what he does for the world and Joey tries not to faint from excitement over interviewing one of their heroes! The audio cuts out a few times for some God awful reason! Our apologies! You can find David's work and follow him on Twitter

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00:25:24

Do Not Engage in Sexual Harm (The Third Precept of...

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2021/02/20

Content Warning: sex, rape, sexual assault, sexual harrassment, etc. are discussed. Joey talks about a difficult and powerful topic today and shares a little of their own wounds and scars around sex and relationships. The quote comes from Goodman, Trudy. "Ethical North Star: The Five Buddhist Precepts for Modern Times: 3. Don't Stereotype, Exploit, or Harm Others Sexually." Lion's Roar Magazine, March 2021. --- Support this podcast:

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00:11:04

Valentine's Day 2021 Bonus Episode: Love is Complicated

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2021/02/14

Joey shares their reflections on the complications and complexities of the human experience of love on this Valentine's Day 2021. Follow Joey on Twitter @earthmakerspod or email Joey with any questions or thoughts at earthmakerspod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:20:23

Do Not Steal (The Second Precept of Buddhism)

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2021/02/12

We continue our series on the Five Precepts of Buddhism. We wrestle with the role "theft" plays in our day to day lives and how to manage our relationship to it. The quotes comes from: Li, Rebecca. "Ethical North Star: The Five Buddhist Precepts for Modern Times: Don't Steal." Lion's Roar. March, 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:25:58

Do Not Kill (The First Precept of Buddhism)

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2021/02/08

Joey begins their series on the Five Precepts of Buddhism with a look at our engagement with physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual violence. The quote comes from Jan Willis and her article "Ethical North Star: The Five Buddhist Precepts for Modern Times: 1. Don't kill." Published on pg. 46 of Lion's Roar magazine, Vol. 6, Number 1 in January 2021. Thinking about supporting the podcast? Find ways to share and retweet the episode! Any questions or spiritual care needs? Email Joey at

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00:23:09

Is this Podcast for Me?

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2021/01/31

Joey does the work of Earth Makers "apologetics" today as they answer the hard question: Is it possible for a spiritual care podcast to be for everyone? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:13:29

Update: Some Small Changes

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2021/01/23

We are moving to being a once a week podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:26:21

“He’s Not My President” & Other Delusions

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2021/01/20

We begin season 3 with a conversation about delusion and suffering. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:23:55

The Valley of the Shadow of Dysphoria (End of Season 2)

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2021/01/09

Joey reads their recent essay “A Fish and Her Shadow” and tells their story of transness and dysphoria. You can find the essay at https://link.medium.com/Q5uEYMvEUcb --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:21:19

Update: Where is Earth Makers Headed?

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2020/12/27

Joey updates everyone on how they are healing and on the future of the podcast and of the Earth Makers Collective! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:14:06

Update: Real Talk with Joey

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2020/12/16

Joey is taking a break from the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:25:45

“How Do I Maintain a Relationship with Someone Who...

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2020/12/14

Joey reflects with us on wrestling with relationships in a divided political landscape. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:27:52

Hi, I’m Joey and I’m Queer (Joey’s Story, Cont’d.)

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2020/12/11

Joey shares their story of coming out as queer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:18:39

Beauty and the Beast and the Story of Change

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2020/12/09

Joey reflects on crying while listening to the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack and how change and being wrong can make a good story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:36:44

On Christianity: Why Does the Cross Matter?

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2020/12/07

Part 1 in a series on the beliefs and teachings of Christian spiritual traditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:44:44

Hi, I’m Joey and I’m an Addict, Pt. 1: Co-Dependence

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2020/12/04

CW: addiction. Joey tells their story about addiction and recovery, Part 1. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:17:05

Twenty-Four Brand New Hours

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2020/12/02

Joey explains the #100daysofmeditation challenge and invites us to reflect on a meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh found in Peace is Every Step, published by Bantam Books in New York in 1991. The excerpt is found on pgs. 5 and 6. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:18:10

“How Do I Live With The Harm I’ve Caused Others?”

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2020/12/01

We reflect on how hard it is to Do No Harm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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00:35:25

Gratitude for This (Joey’s Story, Continued)

Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery. ·

2020/11/28

CW: suicidal ideation/intent, addiction, drug use, alcohol use, trauma. Joey gets real with everyone about why they are grateful for life. The National Suicide Hotline: 1 (800) 273-8255 and The Emily Program: 1 (888) 364-5977 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-armstrong1/support

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