by Ignite Well-being
Beholden is a podcast in which an amalgam of folks discuss their lives – their dreams, hopes, challenges. Listening to one another with attention and curiosity can disarm aggression and othering by helping us remember: We have a shared humanity, we are entangled with one another. We are beholden. This podcast is hosted by Ignite Well-being (https://ignitewell-being.com/), located in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL.
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June 5, 2026
<p>Please note this episode discusses what culture would consider “challenging” topics, such as genitals, consent, and suicide while using direct, scientific, anatomical language. Similar discussions, similar language, similar topics are widely available online often without this warning; however, as a sign of respect and care, it is worth repeating - listener discretion is advised for the sensitive listener. </p><p></p><p>Brother K was born in Miami in 1947 and grew up in New Orleans. He studied journalism at the University of Illinois, where he earned his degree in 1969. He protested against circumcision at the California State Capital in 1980, a protest that the Associated Press and other media reported locally and across the nation. In 1986 he changed his name to Brother K in California Superior Court, an act of protest against his circumcision at birth. He formed Bloodstained Men in 2012 and has protested in cities from coast to coast.</p><p></p><p>Links to learn more about and connect with Brother K:</p><p><a href="https://www.bloodstainedmen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bloodstainedmen.com/</a> (with social media links at the bottom of this page)</p><p><a href="https://www.bloodstainedmen.com/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bloodstainedmen.com/donate/</a> to support their work with donations</p><p></p><p>Papers mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/130/3/e756/30225/Male-Circumcision" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/130/3/e756/30225/Male-Circumcision</a></p><p><a href="https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/131/4/796/31907/Cultural-Bias-in-the-AAP-s-2012-Technical-Report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/131/4/796/31907/Cultural-Bias-in-the-AAP-s-2012-Technical-Report</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Person mentioned:</strong></p><p><strong>Leonard Glick</strong> <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/ajs-review/article/abs/marked-in-your-flesh-circumcision-from-ancient-judea-to-modern-america/6DB0C9CB30C01C0622100219DCFBDA4B" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/ajs-review/article/abs/marked-in-your-flesh-circumcision-from-ancient-judea-to-modern-america/6DB0C9CB30C01C0622100219DCFBDA4B</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.anthropology-news.org/articles/leonard-b-glick/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.anthropology-news.org/articles/leonard-b-glick/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Legal case mentioned: </strong></p><p><strong>2019 Michigan:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2019/09/19/congress-female-genital-mutilation-detroit-michigan-prosecution-doctors/2369275001/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z1199xxe1199xxv003741d--41--b--41--&gca-ft=198&gca-ds=sophi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2019/09/19/congress-female-genital-mutilation-detroit-michigan-prosecution-doctors/2369275001/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z1199xxe1199xxv003741d--41--b--41--&gca-ft=198&gca-ds=sophi</a></p><p><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2019/04/12/feds-abandon-female-genital-mutilation-fight/3445497002/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z1112xxe1112xxv003660d--40--b--40--&gca-ft=172&gca-ds=sophi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2019/04/12/feds-abandon-female-genital-mutilation-fight/3445497002/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z1112xxe1112xxv003660d--40--b--40--&gca-ft=172&gca-ds=sophi</a></p><p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35296812/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35296812/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Background on female circumcision/FGM in the US (note that Playboy endorsed it in 1973 on their cover):</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.drmomma.org/2009/09/history-of-female-circumcision-in.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.drmomma.org/2009/09/history-of-female-circumcision-in.html</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Related resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.yourwholebaby.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yourwholebaby.org/</a> An organization that offers education and support for parents</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ud-cTDfKd8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ud-cTDfKd8</a> A lecture by Dr. Ryan McAllister</p><p><a href="https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/</a> Doctors Opposing Circumcision, an organization for professionals and parents</p><p><a href="https://tlctugger.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tlctugger.com/</a> For those curious about a foreskin restoration device</p><p><a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-biosocial-science/article/abs/ageincidence-and-prevalence-of-hiv-among-intact-and-circumcised-men-an-analysis-of-phia-surveys-in-southern-africa/CAA7E7BD5A9844F41C6B7CC3573B9E50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-biosocial-science/article/abs/ageincidence-and-prevalence-of-hiv-among-intact-and-circumcised-men-an-analysis-of-phia-surveys-in-southern-africa/CAA7E7BD5A9844F41C6B7CC3573B9E50</a> Study finds no difference in HIV status among circumcised vs intact men in South Africa</p><p></p><p><strong>On religion and tradition:</strong></p><p><a href="https://intactamerica.org/ethical-debate-behind-circumcision/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://intactamerica.org/ethical-debate-behind-circumcision/</a> </p><p></p><p>On Judaism and circumcision:</p><p><a href="https://intactamerica.org/rethinking-jewish-circumcision-brit-shalom-as-a-peaceful-intact-alternative/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://intactamerica.org/rethinking-jewish-circumcision-brit-shalom-as-a-peaceful-intact-alternative/</a> (Jewish alternative to circumcision) </p><p><a href="https://www.yourwholebaby.org/judaism?rq=jewish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yourwholebaby.org/judaism?rq=jewish</a></p><p></p><p>On Islam and circumcision:</p><p><a href="https://www.yourwholebaby.org/islam?rq=islam" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.yourwholebaby.org/islam?rq=islam</a> </p><p><a href="https://applications.emro.who.int/dsaf/dsa54.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://applications.emro.who.int/dsaf/dsa54.pdf</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362248413_'Wounded_religious_masculinities'_Muslim_men's_opposition_against_male_circumcision_in_Turkey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362248413_'Wounded_religious_masculinities'_Muslim_men's_opposition_against_male_circumcision_in_Turkey</a> </p><p><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3516177/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3516177/</a></p><p></p><p>On the history of circumcision in the US, early 20th century:</p><p><a href="https://www.history.com/articles/dr-john-kellogg-cereal-wellness-wacky-sanitarium-treatments" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.history.com/articles/dr-john-kellogg-cereal-wellness-wacky-sanitarium-treatments</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Check out Brother K’s interview on Tosh 2.0:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyGwCcHLupE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyGwCcHLupE</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>For transcripts of this show, please email ignitewellbeing.naperville@gmail.com with ‘Transcripts’ in the subject line and/or check your favorite podcast provider, as oftentimes they supply transcription services.</p><p></p><p>If you are interested in book recommendations related to topics discussed, including sexuality and consent, please see Allison's bookshop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/Ignitewell-being" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org </a>Purchasing books through Bookshop offers greater support to authors as well as curators, such as Allison.</p><p></p><p>*Please note that the opinions and experiences of those interviewed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions and experiences of the interviewer. One of the intents of this podcast is to interview a variety of people with a variety of experiences and opinions.*</p><p></p><p>If you are interested in participating in a future podcast, which involves thoughtful, caring, and connecting conversations to encourage proximity and a sense of interconnection, please email ignitewellbeing.naperville@gmail.com with ‘Participate’ in the subject line.</p><p></p><p>To learn more about Ignite Well-being, in the suburbs of Chicago, and/or the host, Allison, please see their <a href="https://ignitewell-being.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ignitewellbeing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>, <a href="https://substack.com/@ignitewellbeingnaperville" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack </a> or <a href="https://linktr.ee/ignitewellbeing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linktree</a>. Listeners may schedule with Allison on <a href="https://calendly.com/ignitewellbeing-naperville" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calendly. </a> Deepest bow to the paid supporters on Patreon, who make this work more financially sustainable.</p><p></p><p>Sincere apologies for sound artifacts resulting from impaired WiFi connectivity from a major...
June 1, 2026
<p>Mike Sawyer is a Jewish father, grandfather, and Vietnam veteran retired from military service, and currently volunteering for hospice, often sitting bedside for other veterans. In this episode, Mike discusses the importance of family, faith, and community, as well as how personal struggles around grief allowed him to sustain capacity to hold vigil.</p><p></p><p>To learn more about death cafes, see <a href="https://deathcafe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://deathcafe.com/</a></p><p></p><p>For transcripts of this show, please email ignitewellbeing.naperville@gmail.com with ‘Transcripts’ in the subject line and/or check your favorite podcast provider, as oftentimes they supply transcription services.</p><p></p><p>If you are interested in book recommendations related to topics discussed, including spirituality, please see Allison's bookshop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/Ignitewell-being" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org </a>Purchasing books through Bookshop offers greater support to authors as well as curators, such as Allison.</p><p></p><p>*Please note that the opinions and experiences of those interviewed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions and experiences of the interviewer. One of the intents of this podcast is to interview a variety of people with a variety of experiences and opinions.*</p><p></p><p>If you are interested in participating in a future podcast, which involves thoughtful, caring, and connecting conversations to encourage proximity and a sense of interconnection, please email ignitewellbeing.naperville@gmail.com with ‘Participate’ in the subject line.</p><p></p><p>To learn more about Ignite Well-being, in the suburbs of Chicago, and/or the host, Allison, please see their <a href="https://ignitewell-being.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ignitewellbeing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>, <a href="https://substack.com/@ignitewellbeingnaperville" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack </a> or <a href="https://linktr.ee/ignitewellbeing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linktree</a>. Listeners may schedule with Allison on <a href="https://calendly.com/ignitewellbeing-naperville" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calendly. </a> Deepest bow to the paid supporters on Patreon, who make this work more financially sustainable.</p><p></p><p>Sincere apologies for sound artifacts resulting from impaired WiFi connectivity from a major communications carrier and/or flaws within recording equipment.</p><p></p><p>Thank you to Pixabay and SergePavkinMusic for the song used in the podcast. And thank you to cloudconvert and Audacity for making podcasting more accessible.</p>
May 10, 2026
<p>Awilda Rivera empowers people to step into their fullest lives—now. A former law graduate who pivoted from a predictable path after a heart attack at age 26, she blends Certified Success Coaching, bespoke travel curation, and spiritual guidance to create transformational experiences that deliver measurable growth, balance, and joy. Her coaching pairs practical strategy with personal development to convert clarity into sustainable financial and life gains; Artemis World Travel removes the guesswork from meaningful journeys with 15+ years of industry expertise so clients simply pack and show up.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Author of <a href="https://a.co/d/0gybeJlM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Success Math: A Millennial’s Qualitative Approach</a>, an ordained minister and 7th-generation shaman, she also leads the Diving Awakening Academy—a safe, collaborative space for seekers. Whether clients seek a roadmap to success, a life-changing trip, or spiritual advisement, she brings ethical rigor, heart, and a proven framework to help them claim freedom, direction, and lasting impact.</p><p></p><p><strong>Links to connect with Awilda: </strong></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.awildarivera.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.AwildaRivera.com</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.artemisworldtravel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ArtemisWorldtravel.com</a></strong></p><p><strong> Divine Awakening Academy: <a href="https://www.skool.com/divine-insight-academdy-7603/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.skool.com/divine-insight-academdy-7603/about</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="mailto:Bedivinelyawakened@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bedivinelyawakened@gmail.com</a></strong></p><p></p><p>For listeners that might be new to the concept of energy healing and universal consciousness, please check out previous Beholden episodes 10, 13, 16, 17, 21, as well as the intermissions . Additionally, while editing this podcast, Allison found an episode with the Telepathy Tapes that might interest the listener - Energy Healing <a href="https://thetelepathytapes.com/podcast/the-telepathy-tapes-s2-e8 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Part 1</a> and <a href="https://thetelepathytapes.com/podcast/the-telepathy-tapes-s2-e9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Part 2</a></p><p></p><p>For transcripts of this show, please email ignitewellbeing.naperville@gmail.com with ‘Transcripts’ in the subject line and/or check your favorite podcast provider, as oftentimes they supply transcription services.</p><p></p><p>If you are interested in book recommendations related to topics discussed, including spirituality, please see Allison's bookshop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/Ignitewell-being" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org </a>Purchasing books through Bookshop offers greater support to authors as well as curators, such as Allison.</p><p></p><p>*Please note that the opinions and experiences of those interviewed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions and experiences of the interviewer. One of the intents of this podcast is to interview a variety of people with a variety of experiences and opinions.*</p><p></p><p>If you are interested in participating in a future podcast, which involves thoughtful, caring, and connecting conversations to encourage proximity and a sense of interconnection, please email ignitewellbeing.naperville@gmail.com with ‘Participate’ in the subject line.</p><p></p><p>To learn more about Ignite Well-being, in the suburbs of Chicago, and/or the host, Allison, please see their <a href="https://ignitewell-being.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ignitewellbeing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>, <a href="https://d.docs.live.net/97484375fa467307/Documents/Website%20for%20Ignite%20wellbeing/podcast/interview%20questions%20with%20lali.docx#EEE;background:white;%22frameborder=%220%22scrolling=%22no%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack </a>, or <a href="https://linktr.ee/ignitewellbeing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linktree</a>. Listeners may schedule with Allison on <a href="https://calendly.com/ignitewellbeing-naperville" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calendly. </a> Deepest bow to the paid supporters on Patreon, who make this work more financially sustainable.</p><p></p><p>Sincere apologies for sound artifacts resulting from impaired WiFi connectivity from a major communications carrier.</p><p></p><p>Thank you to Pixabay and SergePavkinMusic for the song used in the podcast. And thank you to cloudconvert and Audacity for making podcasting more accessible.</p>
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Beholden is a podcast in which an amalgam of folks discuss their lives – their dreams, hopes, challenges. Listening to one another with attention and curiosity can disarm aggression and othering by helping us remember: We have a shared humanity, we are entangled with one another. We are beholden.
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