In this episode, Rowena and Jason dive into a curated 17-track summer mixtape created as an homage to the support system that carried Ro and Ed through a challenging year. The conversation spans music from 2026 releases to classics from Ro and Jason’s youth. Rowena shares why these tracks move her (literally and figuratively) and Jason shares her enthusiasm as well as his AI assisted research into the backstory of various tracks. Together they home in on their shared love of music and its cat...
29 Jul 2026
Nostalgia, Longing, Fun
Welcome to Part 1 of Summer Music 2026! In this episode, Rowena and Jason dig into music from Jason’s past epic summer roadtrips with his family. Be ready: Jason is not a trained vocalist! But he does what he can with what he’s got. You can find Jason’s playlist on Apple Music here. It includes all the songs mentioned in the episode, in the order mentioned, plus the entirety of the “ultimate album of every summer” that Jason reminisces about late in the pod. Unfortunately, platform interopera...
22 Jul 2026
Nurturing Loving Fellowship
In this episode, Rowena and Jason catch up for bit, and then welcome Colette and Ed back to the studio for a wide-ranging conversation about Prayer Porch. A few highlights: Work as a Spiritual Practice: Rowena’s experiences working one-on-one with dementia clients, navigating difficult rejections with patience, and discovering mutual maternal care and healing.Navigating Career Setbacks: Jason reflects on sitting with the physical pain of professional rejection and receiving comfort from Colet...
14 Jul 2026
Nuptial Liturgical Friends
Part 1: The Vinegary and the Phoenix Jason's Job Search: Jason processes a recent rejection for an exciting role, describing the emotional toll of his prolonged job hunt as a "vinegary" background noise. Despite the disappointment, he finds a win during a recent interview in staying authentic.Rowena's Re-entry: Rowena pulls the Phoenix animal spirit card, (from Kim Krans’ The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit deck) sparking a discussion about transformation, unblocking qi, and managing an "abundance...
16 Jun 2026
'Nflatable Languorous Flamingos
In this special archive episode (originally recorded on July 29, 2025), we take a break from our scheduled programming to celebrate summer and the music that defines it. We dive into the personal meaning of the season, Jason’s self-proclaimed identity as a hedonist, and the concept of "the clock with no hands." We reflect on the unusual "depressed summer" vibe of 2025 and the lack of a single, definitive communal “song of the summer.” Against the backdrop of a freezing San Francisco marine la...
9 Jun 2026
Needs Liberating Faith
In this episode, we dive into Rowena’s personal and thoroughly non-linear spiritual journey. Raised in a behaviorally conservative Presbyterian household, Rowena shares her evolution from experiencing guilt and family rejection to finding a home in San Francisco through the dance community, nature, and pagan rituals. Eventually she makes her way back to a progressive Presbyterian church, balancing her spiritual practices with a liberated, tactile relationship with the divine. A few highlights...
2 Jun 2026
Non-Linear Faith
Following last week’s season premiere, where "God came up a lot," Jason and Rowena take a step back to provide some critical context behind their spiritual foundations. Digging into an archival discussion originally recorded seven months prior, Jason shares his evolution from childhood to finding an aspirational role model in Jesus and the Episcopalian tradition. Later, Jason and Rowena reflect on the current timeline (May 29, 2026), discussing Jason’s professional setbacks that feel like a "...
26 May 2026
New Life Frames
Welcome to Season 2 of No Left Field! A few months after our Season 1 finale, Rowena and Jason are back. Moving through the "muck" of recent challenges, Rowena celebrates her partner Ed being cancer-free following a major surgery, while Jason navigates the emotional roller coaster of a grueling full-time job search. We explore the pitfalls of "future tripping," the art of care partnering, and what it means to "hug the midline" and find presence amid uncertainty. Key Takeaways: Hugging the Mid...
16 Jan 2026
Navigating Lengthy Feats
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the nitty gritty of enduring long journeys, both literal and figurative: ultramarathons, outsourcing our brains, and care-partnering. If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com
5 Jan 2026
Noodling Lovebomb Friction
In this episode…what on earth is lovebombing? Why does it matter where a story begins? And how is it that a bird in the hand really is worth two in the bush? If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com
16 Dec 2025
Noel Listening Fun
Post-episode news flash: Metallica did *not* perform “Carol of the Bells.” The referenced version of the song is by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (which Jason *was* familiar with). It’s not Rowena’s fault: early .mp3s of the song were mislabeled with Metallica as the artist, and the misattribution stuck. Songs mentioned during the episode: All I Want for Christmas Is You — Mariah CareyAway in a Manger — traditionalBaby, It’s Cold Outside — an updated, post-#metoo version by John Legend and Kelly C...
17 Nov 2025
New Living Frequencies (Welcome!)
In this episode we get into the origins of the podcast, the blessings of being out of work, and the joys of cancer. If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com
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