In this podcast I discuss identity and the role it plays in forming our views and perspectives within today's political landscape. Produced and hosted by Jennifer L. Williams Filmed Saturday, July 16, 2022 Copyright 2022 Music by Crisfantom X Carson Gant Album: Viewseum Copyright 2022 Download at crisandcarson.bandcamp.com

Henrik Langer, a firearms safety instructor from Canada, gives his perspective on the gun issue in America.Produced and hosted by Jennifer L. Williams Filmed Sunday, June 12, 2022 Copyright 2022Music by Crisfantom X Carson Gant Album: Viewseum Copyright 2022 Download at crisandcarson.bandcamp.com

A podcast exploring the definition of freedom and what it means in a democracy but, specifically, in the United States of America.***Produced and hosted by Jennifer L. WilliamsFilmed Saturday, June 11, 2022Copyright 2022***Music by Crisfantom X Carson GantAlbum: ViewseumCopyright 2022Download at crisandcarson.bandcamp.com

I love this time of year as the weather is warming up and there is hope in the air. There is nothing but positivity and gratitude surrounding me these days…and I’m here for it.

Speaking my mind on social media can be wrought with stress and anxiety, but it’s a platform where I have a voice and, dammit, I’m going to use it.

What I truly want for my life right now and how I can obtain it.

Elon Musk’s attempt at a takeover/buyout of Twitter is being pegged as a free speech issue. It is more of an oligarchical issue…and I explain why and how oligarchs threaten to take over our democracy.

Almost 6 months into being sober, I still struggle a little bit with the social aspect of it and how it effects my relationships with other people.

Why I have some issues with religion and some religious-minded people are a danger to our country’s democracy.

Societal expectations tell us we must find that partner, but what if we changed the norm to include partnerships like a group of women who become life partners and supper systems without the need to find “the one”?

Bring fun back into your life and say yes to what life brings you. Lean into what feels right and let the Universe bring you what you need.

Intelligence and confidence can actually repel men but not the right men…don’t dim your light or dumb yourself down to find a partner. Stand in your intelligence and light and be who you are. The right man will respond in the right way, supporting you and helping you shine brighter.

My fitness journey and why working out is so important.

We all battle imposter syndrome, but we have to battle every day and push through those difficult times, blow through those red lights, and continue along the path. Remember that it is about the journey, not the destination.

As humans we need to make friends with the “other,” meaning any group we do not identify with so that we can expand our minds and perspectives. No one is free until we are all free. Celebrate diversity and become curious in learning about people who are different from you. *Note: Alok Vaud-Menon identifies as “they/them.” I did not refer to them as such in this recording, so I apologize for the error.

No words tonight so I will use Warsan Shire’s words in honor and in memorial of those Ukrainians who perished in the Bucha massacre.

Take time to slow down and allow yourself to process, think, and be with yourself. Solitude can be the best and most important change we make for ourselves.

Embrace the feeling of melancholy or bittersweet moments and give yourself permission to feel all the emotions that come up for you.

Perfectionism is a symptom of our insecurities. So I talk about how to understand and combat insecurities in your life.

Perfectionism can be debilitating and harmful to our lives. It is something I have dealt with my whole life. I would like to cover this in a more lengthy podcast, but here are my initial thoughts on it.