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Mediocre Mystic

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Hey Y'all! Grace here. If you, like me, have survived fundamentalism, I welcome you to this wholly irreverent space. A sanctuary of sorts for those of us who have broken free from all kinds of toxic, high-demand groups. 


Often in the process of deconstruction, we find ourselves left with a void held for the casseroles and the cobblers. You know, the dishes dropped off on our doorstep during challenging times as an expression of care and belonging. As we build this community, I look forward to satisfying that longing by writing new recipes together and gathering each episode to break digital bread.


Wrestling with and reveling in our reconstruction, we explore many perspectives, sharing stories from all walks of life - creating functional beauty and discovering practical magic right in the midst of the messy, the muddled, and the mundane. Join us as we unashamedly and unabashedly cherry-pick ancient and modern practices to find out what works best for you and me in our daily lives.


On this podcast, I invite you to reconsider both mediocrity (and the way it makes the world go ‘round) and spirituality (and the way it works in mysterious ways). 

To help others find us and let us know what kind of content you enjoy most, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, and review Mediocre Mystic as you tune in on Apple, Spotify, Substack, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts. 


Mediocre Mystic is proud to partner with a network of interspiritual and aspiritual practitioners as featured contributors. Mindful Maraschino episodes highlight practices from YOU. These collaborations make for a rich feed to explore practices that are doable and miraculously sustainable for you. 

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Episodes

Quieted Mind: I Am The Universe

James of Quieted Mind guides a meditation on identifying as the Universe. Referenced in this Episode: Thich Nhat Hanh: No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life Thich Nhat Hanh: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twit...

Mar 31, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Lunar Aligned: March 2023 Tarot Reading

Meliea of Lunar Aligned reads a 5 card spread from the Modern Witch tarot deck. Referenced in this Episode: Modern Witch Tarot | Lisa Sterle Interact with Lunar Aligned via: Email | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Follow | Rate & Review Apple | Spotify | Substack | YouTube Music by '86 A...

Mar 02, 202329 minSeason 4Ep. 5

The Best Thing That Never Happened - Part 2

On this episode I'm still not sharing my New Year's resolution, rather on with the story of my greatest failure. If you're looking for a story about old things being made new, get your cup of kindness ready and let's toast once more my friends! This is episode 2 of 3 in this series arc. Interact with Dr. Zoë Lumiere, Eric Lumiere, and Fenix Lumiere of Allowing Love : Dr. Zoë Lumiere - Coach Instagram | TikTok Eric Lumiere - Muscian Instagram | TikTok Fenix Lumiere - Canine Coach Instagram | TikT...

Mar 02, 202328 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Quieted Mind: You Are The Universe

James of Quieted Mind offers a dharma talk reflecting on identifying as the Universe. Referenced in this Episode: Thich Nhat Hanh: Please Call Me By My True Names Bayard Rustin Ram Dass Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Follow | Rate & Revie...

Feb 28, 202310 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Lunar Aligned: February 2023 Tarot Reading

Meliea of Lunar Aligned reads a 3 card spread with us from the Gentle tarot deck. Referenced in this Episode: Gentle Tarot | Mari in the Sky Interact with Lunar Aligned via: Email | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Follow | Rate & Review Apple | Spotify | Substack | YouTube Music by '86 A...

Feb 02, 202325 minSeason 4Ep. 2

The Best Thing That Never Happened - Part 1

On this episode I'm starting the New Year not with a resolution, rather with my greatest failure. If you're looking for a story about old things being made new, get your cup of kindness ready to toast my friends! This is episode 1 of 3 in this series arc. Interact with Dr. Zoë Lumiere, Eric Lumiere, and Fenix Lumiere of Allowing Love : Dr. Zoë Lumiere - Coach Instagram | TikTok Eric Lumiere - Muscian Instagram | TikTok Fenix Lumiere - Canine Coach Instagram | TikTok SEND US A TEXT Support the Sh...

Jan 17, 202319 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Mindful Maraschino: The Practice of Cherry Picking

On this episode we're pausing to ponder the particular seed of truth on the topic of cherry picking itself. I invite YOU, cherry cobbler congregants, to drop me a voicemail or a text at 980.355.9665. Tell me about one of your own favorite practices - pretty please with a cherry on top! SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Fol...

Oct 03, 20224 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Quieted Mind: Everything is Pretending to be Born & Pretending to Die

James of Quieted Mind offers a dharma talk exploring the change of seasons, that for some of us, can bring to the surface any number of thoughts and emotions. Times like these are a perfect opportunity to stop and breathe, to unite our body and mind as we acknowledge that our true home is the here and now. In that lull between summer fun and the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and even in the midst of these things, we can always return to our true home. This is the heart of our practice. Refe...

Sep 01, 20225 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Mystic Maintenance

On this episode we're discussing how to find anchors to help us keep focus on the practices that work for us. SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Follow | Rate & Review Apple | Spotify | Substack | YouTube Music by '86 Aerostar | Logo by Bizri Creative Group...

Aug 01, 20227 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Quieted Mind: A Cloud Never Dies

James of Quieted Mind offers a dharma talk reflecting on the passing of Thich Nhat Hanh. Referenced in this Episode: Thich Nhat Hanh Recommendation from James: Documentary: A Cloud Never Dies Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Follow | Rate &...

May 02, 202210 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Mystic Mingling

On this episode we’re taking on the challenge of how to squeeze in our practice when it just seems like it’s impossible, and, how other people help us do just that! SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Follow | Rate & Review Apple | Spotify | Substack | YouTube Music by '86 Aerostar | Logo by Bizri Creative Group...

Apr 01, 20226 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Lunar Living with Meliea Black

On this episode Grace interviews Meliea Black. The queer, ex-vangelical, mystic, midwife, moon maven, intuition activist is sharing her lunar living method with us. She’s here to help smash oppressive influences, and build up radical self-trust living by the cycles of the moon's phases. Interact with Lunar Aligned via: Email | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack |...

Mar 10, 202243 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Quieted Mind: Life Springs Up Again

James of Quieted Mind guides a meditation on the life that springs up again after the long winter. Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Follow | Rate & Review Apple | Spotify | Substack | YouTube Music by '86 Aerostar | Logo by Bizri Creative G...

Feb 02, 202210 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Mediocre Works in Mysterious Ways

On this episode we make the official baton pass from Fundamental Shift to Mediocre Mystic with Quieted Mind and Lunar Aligned as network partners. And, I tell you about that one time my wife and I almost plunged to our deaths off the side of a cliff in Arizona. Spoiler alert! We made it! Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Interact with Lunar Aligned via: Web | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Vo...

Jan 03, 20227 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Fundamental Shift: Sex, Shootings, and the Southern Baptist Convention - The Atlanta Spa Shooting

On this episode Grace & James break down the role fundamentalist purity culture and racism played in the Atlanta spa shooting. They examine the long term effects on American society, and the part it plays in shaping a culture where not only this event, but too many to count continue to impact our society regularly. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Content Trigger ...

May 31, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Fundamental Shift: WTF is "Better"? with Meg Vallee

On this episode Grace and James interview Meg Vallee. Meg shares her story of navigating addiction, sex work, and purity culture as a person of faith. She offers us a shift in perspective from purity to compassion and understanding. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Content Trigger Warnings: Sexual Content Religious Trauma Referenced in this Episode: National Harm Redu...

Apr 30, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Fundamental Shift: Who's Issuing These Man Cards? - Masculinity in the Media

On this episode James explores masculinity through the lens of media. He examines the examples of manhood we see represented in society at large, both now and historically. He ends breaking down the patriarchal toxic model of "man up" with a hearty middle finger from guest hip hop artist and poet, Kyle Tran Myhre AKA Guante. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Referenced...

Mar 31, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Fundamental Shift: Am I Performing My Manhood Correctly? with Darren Calhoun

On this episode James interviews Darren Calhoun. Darren shares his story out of toxic masculinity and the shift to becoming a good man. James reveals your responses to our survey on your idea of the ultimate man. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Referenced in this Episode: What's Good, Man? Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo Recommenda...

Feb 28, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Fundamental Shift: A Mormon, A Couple Catholics, and A Couple Exvangelicals Walk Into A...Discussion About Purity Culture

On this episode we're sharing some of your stories and ours about purity culture. Grace interviews three special guests who share their stories of growing up with purity culture in the Catholic and Mormon faith traditions. Grace and James share their stories of growing up with purity culture in evangelicalism. All of us share our shift of deconstruction out of that mindset, and reconstruction into relationships built on love and respect, rather than fear and control. Be sure to subscribe, rate, ...

Jan 31, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Fundamental Shift: Moore Magic! with Rev. Alison Moore

On this episode Grace interviews Rev. Alison Moore. She shares her story of deconstructing from Fundamentalism, and reconstructing to get not only her shift together, but also to help others to do the same. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Interact with Alison Moore via: Web | Facebook | Instagram | Contact SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A ...

Dec 15, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Fundamental Shift: All Aboard! James joins Grace on the Boat

In this follow up episode Grace & James continue the conversation on friendship. Hear their shift from high school mates who barely spoke, to dear friends who start a podcast! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Fac...

Dec 08, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Fundamental Shift: Boat Friends Forever with Grace & Fania

20 Years is a long time! On this episode, special guest Fania, sits down with Grace to talk about all the shifts in their two decade long friendship. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Recommendations from Fania: BlackWomensBlueprint.org SisterSong.net SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: We...

Dec 01, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Fundamental Shift: Q&A Casserole

Grace & James read and respond to listener comments and questions from y'all! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Follow | Rate & Review Apple | Spotify | ...

Nov 10, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Fundamental Shift: And...Keep Calm

In this follow up episode, Grace responds to your comments and questions. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Recommendations from Grace: Your own intuition Your own experience Your own truth SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikT...

Oct 27, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Fundamental Shift: Carry On, Grace

In this episode get to know co-host Grace's story. Don't miss it! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Content Trigger Warnings: Sexual Content Religious Trauma SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Fol...

Oct 20, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Fundamental Shift: Nothing Comes From Nothing

In this follow up episode, James responds to your comments and questions. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Referenced in this Episode: Thich Nhat Hanh Recommendations from James: Peace Is Every Step Good Citizens Living Buddha, Living Christ Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers Interact with Ari Hest via: Web | Facebook | Spotify | Amazon Music SEND US A TEXT Supp...

Oct 13, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Fundamental Shift: Becoming James

In this episode get to know co-host James's story. Don't miss it! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Substack | X Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Subscribe & Follow | Rate & Review Apple | Spotify | Substack | YouTu...

Oct 06, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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