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Episode 20: Creating Space to Reclaim Art and Cultural Magic Practices
The conversation covers the establishment of La Cueva as a hub for the marginalized, the controversial figure of Santa Muerte, the cultural icon Walter Mercado, the importance of representation in tarot, and the impact of colonization in new age practices. The conversation delves into the themes of decolonization, intention setting, ethos, community building, ethical sourcing, shadow work, cultural traditions, death, and community engagement. It explores the importance of creating a safe and inclusive space for marginalized communities and the significance of cultural practices in metaphysical spaces.
Be sure to visit La Cueva:
Instagram @LaCuevaSeattle (https://www.instagram.com/lacuevaseattle/)
Website: La Cueva | Metaphysical Shop, Readings & More in White Center (https://www.lacuevaseattle.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafWfN4D-uID_ksBgp7eRBMcJv3ee8rRPMlHeL1BV62DD6m3miu6oKs-kQQjjg_aem_wKlPcDMc3dNRr0nTi4gZgw)
Book a reading: Calendly - La Cueva (https://calendly.com/lacuevaseattle?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaeVXMcnWAKo-6AS16V0BVbb5RVGDRD_crckWAoP2hSoCUSGUPA8zyXOWH_5EQ_aem_SZ0oCMeMOgv5kJ1oG1BhUA&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3)
Takeaways
La Cueva serves as a safe space for the marginalized community.
Santa Muerte represents a controversial figure with a growing following.
Walter Mercado's influence as a cultural icon is significant. Decolonization and inclusivity in metaphysical spaces
The importance of community, cultural traditions, and ethical sourcing in spiritual practices
Chapters
00:00 La Cueva: A Hub for the Marginalized
03:15 Santa Muerte: The Controversial Saint
09:23 Walter Mercado: A Cultural Icon
13:24 Representation in Tarot
20:39 Colonization in New Age Practices
25:56 Decolonization and Intention Setting
27:21 Ethos and Community Building
28:43 Ethical Sourcing and Retail
30:42 Shadow Work and Spiritual Exploration
40:47 Cultural Traditions and Death
44:25 Setting Intentions and Community Engagement
7 Aug 2026
Episode 19: Creating Community in Space
The conversation delves into the return to handmade art, the world of Moonride, the retail experience, artistic journey and self-expression, the story behind Moonride, creating otherworldly products, the concept of certified peaceful humans, the evolution of Moonride's story, analog appreciation and the postcard program, embracing humanity and finding a place, the journey to Seattle and artistic development, the Moonride retail experience, the Moonride creative community, inspirational music, and where to find Stevie Hughes.
Takeaways
Return to handmade art and analog appreciation
Embracing humanity and finding a place at Moonride
Find Stevie here:
Instagram: @Steviehughes (https://www.instagram.com/steviehues/)
Instagram: @ (https://www.instagram.com/moonride.online/)Moonride.online (http://Moonride.online)
Website: Moonride – Moonride: Trading Post (https://moonride.online/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafGu0SvWVT87LGBLEwTeh6JUjxJ7f2KxSu-XCtXnLKbxHJJB5PLPazCFay-QA_aem_Q_-ALmtEMU3G_xsfiGT0yQ)
Chapters
00:00 The Return to Handmade Art
01:18 Moonride: A World of Aliens and Outsiders
03:07 Moonride: The Retail Experience
05:04 Artistic Journey and Self-Expression
07:53 The Story Behind Moonride
09:07 Creating Otherworldly Products
11:19 The Concept of Certified Peaceful Humans
14:04 The Evolution of Moonride's Story
17:56 Analog Appreciation and Postcard Program
20:15 Embracing Humanity and Finding a Place
21:35 The Journey to Seattle and Artistic Development
27:41 The Moonride Retail Experience
29:49 Moonride Creative Community
32:24 Inspirational Music and Where to Find Stevie Hughes
17 Jul 2026
Episode 18: Writing the Queer Stories Our Ancestors Would've Wanted with Phi
The conversation delves into the importance of exploring and writing queer lust stories, creating safe spaces for sharing and exploring these stories, the impact of elderhood on the artistic journey, and the significance of connecting with ancestors and altar practices in the context of writing and storytelling. The conversation delves into the significance of queer ancestors' stories, the process of overcoming shame and stigma in writing, and the importance of representation in media. It highlights the impact of sharing and preserving queer stories, the challenges of breaking past internalized parameters, and the healing power of representation in art and media.
Takeaways
Queer lust stories and the exploration of queer bodies are essential for LGBTQIA writers to combat shame and connect with themselves.
Creating safe and supportive spaces for sharing and exploring queer lust stories is vital for individuals to feel comfortable and empowered to express themselves. Queer ancestors' stories are important
Overcoming shame and stigma in writing
The importance of representation in media
Find Phi here:
Instagram: @decolonizingaunty (https://www.instagram.com/decolonizingaunty/)
Website: Queerluststories.com (http://Queerluststories.com)
Join a Workshop: Sign Up (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14BlKRjiwB40UOAUQN4wrOHW2-Oe9HdzcKb3PRTiLGu8/closedform)
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Queer Lust Stories
01:23 The Artistic Journey and Elderhood
03:47 Writing Queer Lust Stories
14:50 Impactful Encounters in Workshops
20:39 Connecting with Ancestors and Altar Practices
28:17 Queer Ancestors and Stories
32:54 Overcoming Shame and Stigma
41:14 The Importance of Representation
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