The Rainbow House - Casa Acozamalotl
A podcast from the borderland of spirituality, race, identity, and community, the Rainbow House highlights the voices of mixed race and minority people who choose a spiritual path other than Christianity or generic spirituality. Walk with those of us who are looking at our heritage and hoping to craft healing, fight injustice, and honor our ancestors and ourselves!
Episodes
19 episodes
Chicago's Struggle: A Voice from the Frontlines
This solo episode is a quick reflection on the current political climate in Chicago, focusing on the emotional and social impact of federal actions against vulnerable immigrant communities. I share my personal experiences of protesting against ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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20:00
Chicome, Mi Corazon Mexica
Meet Chicome, the creative powerhouse behind Mi Corazon Mexica. Tune in as he discusses his artistic and spiritual journey, the importance of reconnecting with indigenous roots, and his deep love for his people and history. He shares insights i...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:29:30
Lannan, Digital Wisdom Keeper
Dive into a rich conversation with Lannan, an artist, wisdom keeper, and moderator of the Mexica religious subreddit and related Discord server. Join me in exploring Lan's unique perspective...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:36:21
Bianca Herrera, Therapist for the Soul
In this episode of Casa Acozamalotl I delve into the profound spiritual journey of Bianca Herrera, a therapist and curandera from Chicago. Bianca shares her experiences growing up as a Mexicana in Chicago, exploring her identity, and embracing ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:14:10
Osea, New York Bruja and Activist (Part 3)
We bring our conversation with Osea to a close! In this episode, I forgot to include an intro but we cover what it means to be a curandera, how not to be a spiritual colonist, more history and politics, and the complexity of making magic. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:00:33
Osea - NY Bruja & Activist (Part 2)
Part 2 of my conversation with Osea! In this conversation, we continue our exploration of the complexities of identity, spirituality, and cultural practices. Osea shares her journey of self-identification as a bruja and a Palo priestess, naviga...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:03
Interlude Reflections
This is a brief meditation on the unfolding of spring and the importance of honoring the cycles of the earth, death, rot, and re-seeding. It features a short, original poem.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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11:51
Osea - New York Bruja and Activist (Part 1)
Meet Osea, a bruja, activist powerhouse and personal friend of mine making good trouble in Nueva York. Today's episode explores the complexities of cultural identity, language, and heritage. We discuss our personal experiences with education an...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:34
Spring reflections
A short reflection on the spring season to re-open a new season of The Rainbow House. Song credit: MaMuse (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfsRSoeC8Lg)All Beats provided by https://freebeats.ioProduced by White Hot
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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11:54
Sisterly Wisdom
My sister stops by the podcast to have a rich discussion about heritage, community, healing, and motherhood. Books and poets mentioned during this episode:
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1:24:07
Taino Revivalism with Behike Sanakori
An interview with Behike DJ Sanakori about Taino Revivalism and NYC Puerto Rican identity. Where you can find him:https://tainoradio.com/https://www.instagram.com/tainoradio1491/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CTiG6MaxP1...
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53:57
Animism - what is it?
Referenced during this episode:"Restoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigenous Voices Introduce 28 Precepts for Rebalancing Life on Planet Earth" by Wahinkpe Topa and Darcia Narvaez, PhDAll Beats provided by https://freebeats.i...
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29:11
Exploring my Indigenous, Chicana roots
Referenced during this podcast:- "1491: New Revelations of the Americas before Colombus" by Charles Mann-
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45:31
Mortality Meditations
In which I muse on death, mortality, and our obligations to our children and ourselves to share the truth of the cycle of life. Feliz Día de los Muertos a todos! As always - Beat provided by https://freebeats.io...
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27:19
Corrections, Reflections, and Extentions
In which I learn to check in with all my relatives to get a fuller picture of our history.All Beats provided by https://freebeats.ioProduced by White Hot
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33:37