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Ever felt too weird, too loud, too soft, too real — or just too complicated to belong? This podcast is your proof that you’re not alone. Find Your Freaks features raw, unfiltered conversations with people who are building belonging in unexpected places — and doing it by showing up exactly as they are. Hosted by community strategist Tonya Kubo, this show digs into the messy, beautiful truth of what it takes to find your people. New episodes on Thursdays starting June 2025. Come for the stories. Stay for the humanity. And if something hits home? Tell your weirdest friend and visit Ever felt too weird, too loud, too soft, too real — or just too complicated to belong? This podcast is your proof that you’re not alone. Find Your Freaks features raw, unfiltered conversations with people who are building belonging in unexpected places — and doing it by showing up exactly as they are. Hosted by community strategist Tonya Kubo, this show digs into the messy, beautiful truth of what it takes to find your people. New episodes on Thursdays starting June 2025. Come for the stories. Stay for the humanity. And if something hits home? Tell your weirdest friend and visit https://findyourfreaks.com/

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July 23, 2026

029 – You're Not Lonely Because You're Alone

Why belonging is built through alignment, not proximityMost people think loneliness is a math problem. More friends. More invitations. A busier social calendar. But what if loneliness has nothing to do with how many people surround you? What if it's actually about whether the people around you understand who you are?In this solo episode, Tonya Kubo reflects on her conversation with Alicia Shidler and unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions about belonging: that proximity creates connection. Alicia's story of leaving California for rural Michigan demonstrates that being physically close to people isn't the same as feeling known. Instead, belonging comes from finding people who share your values, understand your priorities, and make space for you to be fully yourself.Building on that conversation, Tonya explores how intentional living often challenges the expectations of others. Whether it's choosing a different lifestyle, raising a family differently, or pursuing goals that don't make sense to the people around you, living in alignment with your values can feel lonely at first. But that discomfort often becomes the pathway to finding the people who truly understand you.Tonya also examines the role community plays in that journey—both online and offline. Drawing from Alicia's experiences navigating homesteading groups and her own work as a community strategist, she explains why healthy communities aren't defined by their size but by their purpose, consistency, and ability to make people feel safe enough to participate. Because belonging isn't about collecting people. It's about finding the ones who feel like home.You’ll hear how:<ul><li>Loneliness is more about alignment than physical proximity</li><li>Feeling understood creates deeper belonging than simply being included</li><li>Intentional living often challenges the expectations of others</li><li>Online communities can become powerful places to build meaningful connection</li><li>In-person and online communities each serve different but equally valuable purposes</li><li>Strong community leadership creates trust through consistency and accountability</li><li>Silent members are often paying the closest attention before they choose to engage</li><li>Clear purpose and healthy moderation help communities thrive</li><li>Authenticity helps you recognize the people who truly understand you</li><li>Belonging begins when you stop trying to fit in and start living in alignment with your values</li></ul> <h2>Episode Highlights</h2>[01:12] Why loneliness isn't simply a numbers problem[04:05] Alicia's move to Michigan and how alignment replaced proximity[07:50] What Tonya's front yard garden revealed about other people's assumptions[11:40] Why intentional living often makes others uncomfortable[15:05] Online communities aren't a consolation prize—they're often where belonging begins[18:45] What healthy communities do differently to create trust and safety[22:15] Why silent community members may be paying the closest attention[25:20] Finding your people by living authentically<h2>Resources & Mentions</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.tonyakubo.com/028-what-if-its-not-normal-but-it-works/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 028</a> – What If It's Not Normal… But It Works? with Alicia Shidler</li><li><a href="https://a.co/d/0ay0QWE9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sustaining Humanity</a> by Phil McKay</li></ul> <h2>Meet Your Host</h2>Tonya Kubo is a community strategist, marketing consultant, and rebel with a cause: helping people find the place where they truly belong. For nearly two decades, she’s built online spaces that feel less like comment sections and more like chosen family. She’s the fixer you call when your Facebook group has gone straight-up Lord of the Flies and the bouncer at the door of internet nonsense. As the host of Find Your Freaks, Tonya brings together unconventional thinkers and bridge-builders who know “normal” was never the point. Her favorite spaces? The ones where the freak flags fly high.<h2>Support the Show</h2>If Find Your Freaks matters to you, help us keep it ad-free by <a href="https://tonya.link/coffee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buying us a coffee (or two!)</a>. Every dollar goes to production so more weirdos can find their people.You can <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/abilities--attitudes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">purchase Find Your Freaks merchandise online</a> through Abilities and Attitudes.<h2>Let’s Stay Freaky</h2><ul><li><a href="https://tonya.link/group" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></li><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/tonyakubo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonyakubo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://findyourfreaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Hub</a></li></ul> <h2>What’s Next</h2>Next time, Tonya sits down with Jen Mackinnon to explore what it means to belong in two worlds at once. Together, they unpack the unique challenges of balancing career and homeschooling, building community at the intersection of both, and why choosing a practical path doesn't mean settling for less—it means creating a life that works for your family.

July 9, 2026

028 – What If It's Not Normal… But It Works? with Alicia Shidler

<h2>Why choosing an unconventional life often means finding the courage to belong anyway</h2>There comes a moment when you realize that "normal" isn't actually the same thing as "right." Maybe it's reading ingredient labels for the first time. Maybe it's questioning a habit you've never thought twice about. Or maybe it's making a small decision that slowly changes the way you live your entire life.In this episode of Find Your Freaks, Tonya Kubo sits down with Alicia Shidler to talk about what happens after you stop chasing normal. From food and homesteading to parenting, community, and personal conviction, Alicia shares how one simple question—"What if there's a better way?"—led to a life that looks very different from the one she expected.Their conversation isn't really about tallow, sourdough, or raising chickens. It's about what it feels like to make choices that don't fit neatly into other people's expectations. It's about navigating the tension between staying true to your values and wanting to belong in the communities around you. And it's about discovering that living intentionally will almost always look a little strange to someone else.Whether you've questioned what's in your food, chosen a path your friends don't understand, or simply wondered if you're the only one doing life differently, this episode is a reminder that belonging doesn't require becoming more "normal." Sometimes it means becoming more yourself.<h2>You'll hear how:</h2><ul><li>One small question can completely reshape the way you live</li><li>Intentional living happens one decision at a time, not all at once</li><li>Curiosity is more sustainable than fear when making lifestyle changes</li><li>Community becomes more complicated when your values look different</li><li>Online communities can be places to quietly learn before speaking up</li><li>You don't have to convince everyone else to validate your choices</li><li>Modeling your values is often more powerful than arguing for them</li><li>Living differently doesn't have to mean living defensively</li><li>Belonging is possible even when your life looks unconventional</li></ul> <h2>Episode Highlights</h2>[00:00] The marshmallow moment that started questioning "normal"[04:30] Building a family that spans very different seasons of life[11:45] Why intentional living happens one choice at a time[19:10] What online communities taught Alicia before she ever spoke up[26:00] Behind the scenes of moderating large Facebook communities[35:35] Belonging when your version of "normal" looks different[39:50] Why you can't force people to change—you can only show them<h2>Resources & Mentions</h2><ul><li><a href="https://notmusic.com/shidlergoodsllc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shidler Goods</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-tucker-7799b6133/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hope & Stay</a> by Sonya Tucker</li></ul> <h2>Meet Your Guest</h2>Alicia Shidler is the founder of Shidler Goods, a Michigan-based small business specializing in handcrafted tallow body care products. Passionate about intentional living, Alicia enjoys baking gluten-free sourdough, caring for livestock, reading ingredient labels, and continually learning how small, thoughtful choices can lead to a healthier and more purposeful life. Through her business and everyday life, she encourages others to question what "normal" means and embrace the practices that align with their values.<h2>Meet Your Host</h2>Tonya Kubo is a community strategist, writer, and rebel with a cause: helping people find the place where they truly belong. She's spent nearly two decades building online spaces that feel more like chosen family than comment sections, and she's not afraid to call out the fluff in favor of real connection. As the founder of Find Your Freaks, Tonya brings together unconventional thinkers, builders, and bridge-makers who believe that "normal" was never the point. When she's not hosting the show, she's raising two daughters, leading client communities, and making meaning out of the mess.<h2>Support the Show</h2>If Find Your Freaks matters to you, help us keep it ad-free by <a href="https://tonya.link/coffee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buying us a coffee (or two!)</a>. Every dollar goes to production so more weirdos can find their people.You can <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/abilities--attitudes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">purchase Find Your Freaks merchandise online</a> through Abilities and Attitudes.<h2>Let's Stay Freaky</h2><ul><li><a href="https://tonya.link/group" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></li><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/tonyakubo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonyakubo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://findyourfreaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Hub</a></li></ul> <h2>What's Next</h2>Next time, Tonya explores why communities often mistake "the right way" for "the only way"—and how belonging begins when we make room for people whose paths look different from our own.

June 25, 2026

027 – Accessibility Is Basic Belonging

Why reducing cognitive load creates communities where more people can participate, connect, and thriveAccessibility is often treated like a checklist: add captions, include transcripts, make sure the technology works. But what if accessibility is actually something much deeper? What if it is one of the clearest ways we communicate care and create spaces where people genuinely belong?In this solo episode, Tonya Kubo expands on her conversation with Dr. Catrina Mitchum and explores why accessibility is about far more than compliance. Whether you're leading an online course, hosting a workshop, facilitating a community, or running an in-person event, every design decision either removes friction or creates it. Those choices shape who feels welcomed, who feels excluded, and who has the opportunity to fully participate.Through practical examples ranging from breakout rooms and workshop activities to transcripts, captions, seating arrangements, and course design, Tonya unpacks the hidden impact of cognitive load. She challenges creators and community leaders to stop asking whether people can technically access an experience and start asking whether they've intentionally designed an experience that allows people to succeed.More than anything, this episode is an invitation to view accessibility as an act of hospitality. Small, thoughtful changes don't just support people with disabilities. They create better experiences for parents, busy professionals, neurodivergent learners, and anyone who benefits from having multiple ways to engage. Because when people feel considered, they feel connected. And connection is where belonging begins.You’ll hear how:<ul><li>Accessibility extends far beyond captions and transcripts</li><li>Cognitive load influences how people participate and learn</li><li>Thoughtful design benefits everyone, not just people with disabilities</li><li>Online and in-person experiences can unintentionally create barriers</li><li>Charging extra for basic accessibility features undermines belonging</li><li>Every activity should be designed with a clear learning goal in mind</li><li>Offering multiple ways to participate lowers barriers to engagement</li><li>Small changes communicate care and strengthen community</li><li>Asking "Who might be left out?" leads to more inclusive experiences</li><li>Belonging cannot exist without meaningful access</li></ul> <h2>Episode Highlights</h2>[01:10] Why accessibility is about removing friction, not checking boxes[05:00] How cognitive load shapes the way people learn and participate[09:30] Why transcripts, captions, and multiple learning formats benefit everyone[13:50] The problem with putting accessibility behind a paywall[17:45] Three questions every course creator and community leader should ask[21:20] How offering multiple ways to participate strengthens belonging[25:00] Why accessibility is ultimately an act of care<h2>Resources & Mentions</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.tonyakubo.com/026-accessibility-is-belonging-with-dr-catrina-mitchum/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 026</a> – Interview with Dr. Catrina Mitchum</li></ul> <h2>Meet Your Host</h2>Tonya Kubo is a community strategist, marketing consultant, and rebel with a cause: helping people find the place where they truly belong. For nearly two decades, she’s built online spaces that feel less like comment sections and more like chosen family. She’s the fixer you call when your Facebook group has gone straight-up Lord of the Flies and the bouncer at the door of internet nonsense. As the host of Find Your Freaks, Tonya brings together unconventional thinkers and bridge-builders who know “normal” was never the point. Her favorite spaces? The ones where the freak flags fly high.<h2>Support the Show</h2>If Find Your Freaks matters to you, help us keep it ad-free by <a href="https://tonya.link/coffee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buying us a coffee (or two!)</a>. Every dollar goes to production so more weirdos can find their people.You can <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/abilities--attitudes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">purchase Find Your Freaks merchandise online</a> through Abilities and Attitudes.<h2>Let’s Stay Freaky</h2><ul><li><a href="https://tonya.link/group" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></li><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/tonyakubo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonyakubo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://findyourfreaks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Hub</a></li></ul> <h2>What’s Next</h2>Next time, Tonya sits down with Alicia Shidler to explore what it means to live with radical intention. Together, they unpack choosing purpose over expectations, building a life anchored in what matters most, and why being a good parent doesn’t mean losing yourself along the way.

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What is Find Your Freaks?: Ever felt too weird, too loud, too soft, too real — or just too complicated to belong?

This podcast is your proof that you’re not alone.

Find Your Freaks features raw, unfiltered conversations with people who are building belonging in unexpected places — and doing it by showing up exactly as they are. Hosted by community strategist Tonya Kubo, this show digs into the messy, beautiful truth of what it takes to find your people.

New episodes on Thursdays starting June 2025.

Come for the stories. Stay for the humanity.

And if something hits home? Tell your weirdest friend and visit Ever felt too weird, too loud, too soft, too real — or just too complicated to belong? This podcast is your proof that you’re not alone. Find Your Freaks features raw, unfiltered conversations with people who are building belonging in unexpected places — and doing it by showing up exactly as they are. Hosted by community strategist Tonya Kubo, this show digs into the messy, beautiful truth of what it takes to find your people. New episodes on Thursdays starting June 2025.

Come for the stories. Stay for the humanity.

And if something hits home? Tell your weirdest friend and visit https://findyourfreaks.com/
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
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