The System
Discussing U.S. systems of oppression, including capitalism and the Supreme Court, with our favorite historian, Leo Glazé.
Jul 24, 2023•30 min
Hopoksia Podcast
The podcast about Sex, Drugs, & Self-Improvement.
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Loving a child that can't love you back
Recently awareness of the struggle Summer has faced in trying to get appropriate care for her daughter has traveled beyond our previous audience. This is a broad overview of what has been happening, as well as an update since the last time we discussed the topic on the channel.
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Dangerous Indoctrination
Why there can be no meaningful consent within the construct of purity culture... Also, do all ADHDers get distracted during sex, or is it just us? :D
Jun 26, 2023•18 min
Historical & Contemporary Trauma
Continuing our experiment with recording without masking our ADHD, we meander through topics of historical oppression-curtesy of colonization-, psychopathy, and grooming. Share your similar experiences in the comments...if you can keep up with wth we're topic we're even on at any given moment. :D
Jun 12, 2023•38 min
ADHD, The Occult, And Colonization
ADHD, the occult, and colonization, oh my! Amid the lighthearted banter about the chaos of our lives, we discuss ways in which our neurodiversities affect our lives...& also ways that capitalism is killing us.
May 29, 2023•32 min
Relationships & Community
Join us for a discussion of the roots of compulsory monogamy & how deconstruction led us to non monogamy. Very often, the conditioning that we've all received causes us to attempt to force ourselves into artificial social structures that may not fit us as people or our lives, causing harm to our mental health & our relationships. We encourage everyone to find relationships that enrich your life, rather than straining it; and to have many, healthy relationships beyond romance. Humans are ...
May 08, 2023•16 min
Red Flag Season
Listener submitted question: "Spring is Red Flag Season. What's up with exes trying to come back?" Do you have any stories of exes circling back around? Drop them in the comments.
Apr 24, 2023•22 min
Having It All Together
This video wasn't originally recorded to be aired. It was simply us catching up and discussing daily struggles and ADHD. We decided to share it after receiving multiple comments from people expressing that they "wish they had it all together like we do". We assure you, you are not alone. Nobody has it all together. No one is ok all of the time. And there is no shame in that.
Apr 10, 2023•22 min
More Neurospicy Night (Part 3)
Our conversation with Victor continues with discussion of educational experiences (content warning for maltreatment of children) & inequity within the medical industry.
Mar 27, 2023•20 min
Welcome Back to Neurospicy Night (Part 2)
Join us for some neurospicy talk & let us know what you can relate to. We pick up the conversation with Victor on the topic of how our neurodivergent brains dream and recognize patterns.
Mar 13, 2023•19 min
Neurospicy Night (Part 1)
Victor joins us for some conversation about life as neurospicy people. Naturally, this conversation went extremely long because...ADHD, so we're having a 3 part series. Join us for some neurospicy talk & let us know what you can relate to.
Feb 27, 2023•38 min
Feb Check-in
Karie is back from sick leave so the ladies are here with a quick check-in on how they're getting by one day at a time. If you're struggling, please know you're not alone.
Feb 13, 2023•32 min
Parenting A Psychopath (Part 2)
Continuation of the last episode. A lot of folks have asked Summer what it's like to parent a psychopathic child so today Jessica, a clinician that has treated many psychopaths, joins us to discuss psychopathy & the stigma and misconceptions related to it.
Jan 30, 2023•43 min
Parenting A Psychopath (Part 1)
A lot of folks have asked Summer what it's like to parent a psychopathic child so today Jessica, a clinician that has treated many psychopaths, joins us to discuss psychopathy & the stigma and misconceptions related to it.
Jan 16, 2023•45 min
Bringing in 2023
Priya is back to help us review 2022 & gain some insight and guidance for 2023.
Jan 02, 2023•32 min
We Love You
This time of year can be a struggle for a lot of people so we’re here with a quick message to let you know that you matter, we love you, and life can get better.
Dec 19, 2022•5 min
Mental Health Access
Josh joins us to talk about his personal experience with difficulty accessing Mental Health care and having to abruptly go off medications, as a result. Naturally, due to all of our experience growing up in Evangelicalism, we also discuss the intersection of our mental health and religious trauma.
Nov 21, 2022•37 min
Self Care & Mushroom Water
Let's talk about adulting, self-care, the importance of prioritizing rest, and mushroom water...wait! What? Just watch...
Nov 07, 2022•29 min
History Is Made Every Day
Leo reminds all of us that history is made every day, as we discuss recent historical events.
Oct 24, 2022•49 min
1 YEAR
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day & happy 1 year anniversary to Hopoksia Podcast! The hosts take a look at what the past year's experience has been like and look ahead to the next year. How has your life changed along this journey?
Oct 10, 2022•29 min
Heretics LOVE Banned Books
Today we finish the conversation we started with our Apostates episode, discussing the pervasiveness of toxic theology in our everyday lives, including purity culture as foundational to rape culture; and we celebrate Banned Books Week. Read some banned books because FUCK FACSISM. Join in the discussion. Tell us the ways that indoctrination affects your life and/or what you're reading right now.
Sep 26, 2022•23 min
Apostates
It takes more than just leaving the church to de-xianify your life. Let's talk about it. What ways did you have to deprogram, that you never expected? https://youtu.be/LALG1-7nEFc
Sep 12, 2022•32 min
Playing with Toys
We've seen entirely too much misinformation & negativity about sex toys, lately, so join us for a chat about adult toy play. We talk about our favorites and try to dispel lift the shroud of shame related to this topic. Feel free to share your favorite toy types in the comments, for others to learn about them, as well.
Aug 29, 2022•29 min
Deconstructing Josh
After viewing our Exvangelicals series, Josh contacted us to let us know how much he related to it and he joined us to share a little about his deconstruction journey. We love to hear other's experiences so we can all grow, together. Lots of strength going out to all who are putting in the hard work of shedding the chains of indoctrination and creating a healthy, happy self.
Aug 15, 2022•45 min
Who's having sex in this economy?!?
While chatting about dating, Priya wants to know "Who's having sex in this economy?!?" Join us for some light hearted conversation about apocalyptic dating.
Aug 01, 2022•22 min
Republic Of Misogyny
White supremacy, restrictions on our healthcare, and domestic supply of infants for human trafficking. Let's talk about the most recent oppressions under this regime...
Jul 18, 2022•25 min
Honest History: Pride Continues
Pride month may be over, but we're not done talking about it! Listen to the remainder of our conversation about Pride.
Jul 04, 2022•28 min
Honest History: Pride Month
It Pride Month! So let's talk about what Pride means and where it started.
Jun 20, 2022•25 min
Exvangelical Part 3
This week we wrap up our series about our #exvangelical journeys, picking up where we left off in our discussion about purity culture and issues in compulsory monogamy. Joined by Mollie Murphy Tindle to discuss what it was like growing up in a "decentralized cult", how we deconstructed the conditioning, and where we are in the process of learning to love the perfectly imperfect humans that we are and find true happiness. #EndPurityCulture #EmptyThePews #NoShameMovement #Hopoksia Exvangelicals Pa...
Jun 06, 2022•47 min
Exvangelicals Part 2
This week we continue our series about our #exvangelical journeys, picking up where we left off in our discussion about mental health and purity culture. Joined by Mollie Murphy Tindle to discuss what it was like growing up in a "decentralized cult", how we deconstructed the conditioning, and where we are in the process of learning to love the perfectly imperfect humans that we are and find true happiness. #EndPurityCulture #EmptyThePews #NoShameMovement #Hopoksia
May 23, 2022•50 min
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