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The Leftscape

Robin Renee and Wendy Sheridan

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Ask Us Anything! 100th Episode Celebration, Part 2

The Leftscape ·

2021/07/14

On Friday, April 23, 2021, The Leftscape celebrated having just posted the 100th episode. Here's the second half of the Zoom celebration where Wendy Sheridan and Robin Renée field questions from their first Ask Us Anything. Hear how Robin and Wendy met and their thoughts on the fun and challenging parts of producing a podcast. Who are their fantasy guests and favorite toons? What do they think about negotiating sex in pandemic times? The wide-ranging and light-hearted conversation features previous

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1:07:30

Listening Party! 100th Episode Celebration, Part 1

The Leftscape ·

2021/06/30

On Friday, April 23, 2021, The Leftscape celebrated having just posted the 100th episode. Listen in to the Zoom party where Wendy Sheridan and Robin Renée caught up with previous show guests. Cedric Maurice (Mo Love) speaks about co-creating the new podcast, Black Fluidity: Bi Black Men Talk, JD Stillwater shares insights from his forthcoming book, Implications: The Interfaith Promise of Science, and John Tod gives an update on the growth and current process of the men's group he founded and

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1:07:04

Art and Inspiration (Episode 104)

The Leftscape ·

2021/06/17

Dr. Edward Vessel is a Senior Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (MPIEA) in Frankfurt, Germany. His research group, the Visual Neuroaesthetics Lab, uses behavioral and brain imaging techniques to study the psychological and neural basis of aesthetic experiences, such as when a person is aesthetically “moved” by visual art, poetry, architecture, music, or natural landscapes. Through his work and service, Dr. Vessel aims to elevate the international profile of

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1:19:56

Warning: Triggers (Episode 103)

The Leftscape ·

2021/06/02

Genea Barnes is committed to the elevation of humanity. Her work as an Elevation Guide focuses on helping individuals and groups to create greater effectiveness and ease in their lives. Neuro Linguistic Programming and hypnosis are among the tools she uses to neutralize self-sabotaging behavior, unwanted patterns, and emotional triggers with the aim of increasing self-worth and self-esteem. Genea speaks with Wendy Sheridan about elevation, the challenges/opportunities most of us find ourselves in,

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1:33:28

A Radical Expression of Love (Episdoe 102)

The Leftscape ·

2021/05/19

Sharice Richardson is a nonbinary, queer, Pagan healer and proprietor of Sun Crow Hands-On Healing. They are a Cuddle Sanctuary trained Professional Cuddler and Level II - Usui Reiki Practitioner, who trained under Reiki Master Sea. Sharice is deeply committed to utilizing the spiritual power of love and compassion to liberate, heal, and energetically transform lives. Having first met years ago in the Rutgers University LGBT activist community, Sharice and Robin catch up on their respective

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1:07:33

What the World Needs (Episode 101)

The Leftscape ·

2021/05/05

The new documentary film, Angels and Saints - Eros and Awe, grapples with an American culture which has historically seen the body as “bad” and the spirit as “good.” It features a diverse group of clergy, sex educators, therapists, and workshop leaders who have learned to integrate eros with wisdom or spiritual awareness. Combined with dance, music, poetry, Angels and Saints offers their personal stories and broader insights. Leftscape co-host Robin Renée speaks with Rodney Whittenberg,

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1:25:13

Celebrating 100 Episodes!

The Leftscape ·

2021/04/21

The Leftscape is proud and excited to celebrate 100 episodes! This installment is one big Why Is This Awesome? as co-hosts Wendy Sheridan and Robin Renée take a look back at favorite conversations along the journey since its beginning in May 2018. Before the discussion of conversations past, the show starts off with a quick Rewind, 3 Random Facts and the News (some upsetting and a little purely positive). The facts this time include stuff you may or may not have always wanted to know about

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1:21:10

NJ Assembly Candidate Elizabeth Graner (Episode 99)

The Leftscape ·

2021/04/07

Elizabeth Graner is an educator, a mom, and a Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 21st Legislative District. She grew up just outside Pittsburgh as the oldest child of five siblings in a first-generation Irish American home. She moved to New Jersey after college and worked in New York City in corporate human resources and immigration law before realizing her true calling as a teacher. Elizabeth wants to further that calling to advocate for her students and their families in state government. Wendy

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1:33:10

Down the Rabbit Hole (Episode 98)

The Leftscape ·

2021/03/24

A Chat About Great Sounds and Politics With Musician Matt Bird Matt Bird is a musician and DJ in Melbourne, Australia. He grew up in a small country town in Central Victoria, then learned saxophone improvisation and played in a Commitments cover band as a teen. After several years of travelling and living in England, he returned to Melbourne to a record company job, a graveyard shift on a local radio station, and gigging with various bands around town. He is now a partner at a business management

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1:26:54

Therapy, Activism, and Reclaiming “Freedom” (Episode 97)

The Leftscape ·

2021/03/10

Halina Brooke is a therapist, mental health counselor, and longtime advocate in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a PhD student with a research focus on how therapists cope with ethical and clinical mistakes. When she's not being the squeaky wheel for a good cause, you can find her teaching and mentoring college and grad students or wading through research on professional ethics and counselor education. In this featured interview, Halina discusses her work on a campaign to stop SB 1482, legislation that

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1:18:04

Breaking Free (Episode 96)

The Leftscape ·

2021/02/23

Mrs. Shay Cook on Financial Freedom and How Conspirituality Keeps an Eye on Cult Thinking Mrs. Shay Cook is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Crusaders for Change, LLC, which she began in May 2016. C4C is focused on empowering and equipping the broader community with tools they need to become financially free through counseling, coaching, and classes. Shay is a certified Accredited Financial Counselor® and Financial Fitness Coach®. She also holds a Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in

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1:10:43

PolitiCALM in the Chaos (Episode 95)

The Leftscape ·

2021/02/10

Christina Romelus is the founder of PolitiCALM, a new organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals entering, engaging in, and exiting public life. She was elected to public office as a Boynton Beach, FL City Commissioner at the age of 27 in 2016. Through her years in public service, she strived to be a voice for those not normally represented in government. Romelus launched PolitiCALM on Inauguration Day, January 20th, the same day this featured interview was recorded. She shares her

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1:04:15

Psychedelic Journey, Pandemic Times (Episode 78 Redux)

The Leftscape ·

2021/01/27

While The Leftscape co-hosts finish up their January break, check out these segments from "Neon Blessings, Beautiful Wounds (Episode 78)." Playwright Rich Orloff is the author of 18 full-length plays (most comedies, mostly award-winning) and over 80 short plays, which have received 2,000 productions on six continents – and a staged reading on Antarctica. His exploration of psychedelic-assisted underground therapy in recent years led to deepening perception and unexpected spirituality as well as to

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Susan R. Kagan & She-Ra (Episode 73 Redux)

The Leftscape ·

2021/01/13

While The Leftscape co-hosts take a January break, check out these excerpts from "Wiccan Ethics, Activate! (Episode 73)." Wendy Sheridan speaks with New Orleans author and Third Degree High Priestess Susan R. Kagan about her books, Ruxandra, Granddaughter of Vlad the Impaler and Basic Wiccan Ethics: Avoiding a Perilous Path. The conversation between longtime friends flows into an array of topics including productive procrastination, organizing (in one's house and in the community), the impending

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1:06:06

Getting It – Read Up on Healthy Hookups (Episode 94)

The Leftscape ·

2020/12/30

Allison Moon is the author of five books including the award-winning sex-ed guide Girl Sex 101, the erotic memoir Bad Dyke, and the Tales of the Pack series of novels about lesbian werewolves. Allison was a 2011 Lambda Literary Emerging LGBT Authors Fellow and she has a degree in Neuroscience from Oberlin College. As a sex educator, Allison has presented her workshops — on polyamory, sexual self-expression, erotica writing, strap-on sex, and more — to thousands of people around the US and Canada

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1:14:52

The Quest for Sisterhood (Episode 93)

The Leftscape ·

2020/12/16

Dr. Stephanie Brown on Black Women Post-Election, Creating Community, and Self-Care for All Dr. Stephanie Brown is a family physician who has been practicing for over 20 years. Over the past few years, she decided to expand her wellness focus to include emotional, spiritual, and relational healing as well as physical. She became a life coach because of her desire to create a safe space for women to overcome anything that may be holding them back. In May of 2020 she launched S.O.A.R. (Sisters

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1:04:42

Asexuality. Animaniacs. (Episode 92)

The Leftscape ·

2020/12/02

Samantha Poole has been a member of the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) since it began in 2002. She was recently credited by members of AVEN as being the first person to coin the now frequently-used terms describing romantic attraction apart from sexual attraction. She defines herself as heteroromantic asexual. Samantha is a psychiatrist with a special interest in the LGBTQ+ population. In her spare time she likes to bellydance, play the banjo, attend cosplay cons, as well as

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1:05:19

Cognitive Dissonance With Pandora Scooter (Episode 91)

The Leftscape ·

2020/11/18

Pandora Scooter is a poet, performer and provocateur. She's an award-winning playwright and spoken word artist. She is the winner of Best Musical with Rachel Felstein for her punk rock, all-female feminist musical, wRETCH. Two of her solo shows, OUTwordly Fabulous and I AM ENOUGH, both focused on helping LGBTQ+ teens, have toured the U.S. She has taught at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Drew University, Rider University, and currently teaches at NYU. In this featured interview from August 2020,

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1:01:34

A Socially-Distanced Samhain (Episode 90)

The Leftscape ·

2020/11/04

Wendy Sheridan, Mary McGinley, and Robin Renée discuss the U.S. presidential election and try to manage their stress as votes are counted. They have some fun with random facts, speculate about what could be happening in voting trends, and contemplate the challenges to making the best case for liberal and progressive candidates. Robin and Mary report on The Leftscape Election Night Hangout, which included previous show guests, John C. Tod, Anne Sabagh, Elisebeth VanderWeil, and Analysis. Then the

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1:19:48

Anji Marth’s Paintings From Quarantine (Episode 89)

The Leftscape ·

2020/10/22

Anji Marth been a professional tattoo artist and painter since 1999. Her published books include Tar and Gravel, Knuckle Sandwich, the resonant eyes series, and The Horrors coloring book for adults. Her current project is a series of abstract paintings, Paintings From Quarantine. She also works in taxidermy as assemblage art as well as illustration. Anji grew up in coal country, Pennsylvania and has lived in the Pacific Inland Northwest for 24 years. She and Wendy share a wide-ranging conversation

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