Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera

Lysne Tait joins the Amateur Activist to talk about period poverty in America. Lysne is the Exucive Director of Helping Women Period, a non-profit she co-founded in 2015 that provides free menstrual products and education to those experiencing homelessness and/or low-income disparity.  Lysne and Isabela discuss what period poverty is and dispels any myths surrounding it. They also talk about practical ways to get involved, the urgency required to solve this public health issue, and resources to look into that might help us get legislation passed.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll Connect with Lysne on LinkedIn here or email her at lysne@helpingwomenperiod.org A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here Links mentioned in the episode: Alliance for Period Supplies - data, info on legislation Free the Tampons - form letters to send to businesses and schools to get free products in the restrooms #Happy Period - more information The Agenda. - free, woman-owned, safe data tracking app for periods/puberty curriculum Connect with Helping Women Period here http://www.helpingwomenperiod.org

Jessica Denise Dickson joins the Amateur Activist to talk all things enneagram, anti-racism, embodiment, and integration. Jessica has been working as an enneagram guide, anti-racism educator, and embodiment coach for the last 10+ years. In this episode, Isabela and Jessica talk about gender construct’s impact on your enneagram results, culture's impact vs true identity, the harsh reality of how disembodied culture is, and how crucial community is to this work. Strap in and get ready to “mhmm” and “wow” your way through this episode.  (If you’re new to the enneagram or you want to listen to an in-depth conversation about it, Jessica was on Lady Preacher Podcast where she deep dives into all 9 types. You can listen here.) Connect with Jessica on Instagram here. You can look through her workshops and website here. Listen to Jessica’s podcast, The Antiracist Enneagram Podcast here. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here.

Kevin Nye joins the Amateur Activist to talk about his first book, Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness. Kevin is an author, advocate, father, and husband, passionate about using his experience with the unhoused to demystify and humanise an epidemic that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and numb.  Kevin and Isabela talk through the book — focusing on the importance of language, the reality of homelessness in America, why we simply manage homelessness instead of ending it, and more.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll Connect with Kevin on Twitter @kevinmnye1 Purchase Kevin’s first book here. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Isabela is back, which means Amateur Activist is BACK! As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

(For Pride 2022, the Amateur Activist Podcast produced a mini Pride series highlighting queer voices and experiences. This is episode 1 of 4.) Karen Pack and Steff Fenton join the Amateur Activist to share their experiences as queer people in and around the church and church spaces. They share their insights and voices around the importance of queer theology, queer churches, and what Pride means to them.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll Connect with Karen, here Connect with Steff, here A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Join Isabela for a solo session. Isabela talks about navigating friendships in your 20s and covers the bases — from friendship breakups, investing in existing friendships, and how to make new friends. Enjoy.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Dr. Joel Hollier joins the Amateur Activist to talk about life “after” COVID-19. Joel is a researcher, writer, social worker, and pastor, with degrees in social work and theology, and a PhD in Behavioural Science.  His research covers the intersections of trauma, faith, gender, and sexuality. He is the author of A Place at His Table: A Biblical Exploration of Faith, Sexuality, and the Kingdom of God. Isabela and Joel have a conversation about living a trauma-informed life. They define what trauma is, the biology of trauma, moving forward from trauma, and answer a couple of questions from Instagram.  As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll Connect with Joel on Instagram, @joelhollier Find his book and other helpful resources at, https://www.joelhollier.com/resources  A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

The Amateur Activist is joined by Rabbi Mike Harvey to talk about his first book, Let's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians. Rabbi Michael E. Harvey is the bestselling author of Let’s Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians. He is an ordained rabbi whose passion and work involves social justice and advocacy work and interfaith conversations. You can connect with Rabbi Mike here: https://www.rabbimichaelharvey.com/ Isabela and Rabbi Mike sat down in December 2023 to record this interview and she's excited to finally be able to share it with people. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

The Amateur Activist is joined by Beaux Young as the pair look back at their last two conversations (2020 & 2022), reflecting on how they've changed over the years. Beaux and Isabela have been friends for years and this conversation is special for a lot of reasons. While it may not be obvious why or how this episode intersects with activism or advocacy, it's an important exercise nonetheless (plus it's fun!). As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

Hi amateurs, welcome back! As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here