Solving the Riddle of Being Human

• Queer Survival: How AIDS Changed Everything (& What Gen Z Needs to Know) - with Jim Cartwright

  "I'm passionate about collaboration between the generations. We have things to learn from you and you have things to learn from us." Sah is joined by queer elder Jim Cartwright to take listeners on a powerful journey through the AIDS crisis, exploring both its devastating impact and the unexpected gifts that emerged from the darkness. Drawing from his lived experience during the epidemic, Jim shares intimate stories of loss, fear, and the 15-year period when a diagnosis was essentially a death sentence. They examine how the trauma of those years shaped queer community care and spirituality in revolutionary ways. Jim shares how transformative practices like Body Electric workshops and Radical Faerie gatherings created sacred containers for healing and connection when mainstream society offered only silence and stigma. Whether you're a young queer person seeking to understand your community's history, an elder reflecting on your own journey, or anyone interested in how communities survive collective trauma, this conversation offers profound insights about finding freedom, pleasure and connection even in our darkest hours. Jim Cartwright is a holistic life coach, author, singer-songwriter, and university professor on a mission to de-pathologize the field of speech therapy. ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by: ANIMA MUNDI: an apothecary composed of organic, wildcrafted, and ethically grown botanicals. They aim to continuously source pristine, unadulterated, and wholesome medicines for mind-body, and soul wellness. Go to https://glnk.io/1123/sahdsimone and use code SAH15 for 15% off your order! WHOOP: a fitness tracker that measures strain, recovery, and sleep. The device is best known for its use by athletes.  Join with my URL and you will receive 1-month free off any new WHOOP membership join.whoop.com/sahdsimone  CYMBIOTIKA: Organic Health Supplements — Made With Natural, High-Quality Ingredients With Researched-Backed Detoxifying Properties Go to my link cymbiotika.com/SAHD to get 15% off! HIGHER DOSE: Elevate your mood, promote a healthy glow, support long-term health benefits, and lift your spirit with Higher Dose's at-home wellness tools that use nature-inspired technologies to release a DOSE of your feel-good chemicals like Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins, naturally. Visit www.higherdose.com and enter the code SAH15 to save 15% on your first order. ✨✨✨ Get Sah’s FREE GUIDE to help end Imposter Syndrome! Please leave a review of the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST REVIEW.  💙Get more Sah in your life: https://linktr.ee/sahdsimone  ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting [email protected] This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Healing Behind Bars: The Journey of 'The 50’ - with Brenton Gieser

  “It only takes 2% of us to change the entire world.”  Sah is joined by Brenton Gieser, the filmmaker behind “The 50,” a documentary about 50 incarcerated men who became substance abuse counselors while in the prison system, for a rich discussion highlighting themes of healing, transformation, and the power of forgiveness. They discuss the profound impact of art on self-expression and understanding, as well as the role of perception in shaping attitudes toward prisoners.  Brenton Gieser is a first-generation, biracial Korean-American film director straddling space between identities, cultures, and class. Brenton aims to craft stories that explore a nuanced yet grounded humanity through larger themes of inequity, healing, and the complexities of self. His first feature documentary, “The 50” tells the story of 50 men who became the first substance abuse counselors to come out of the prison system. Brenton is a DOC NYC 40 Under 40 honoree, a distinction celebrating the top emerging talent in the documentary industry.  https://www.the50film.com/ ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by: ONESKIN: OS-01 is the first peptide scientifically proven to target 'zombie' cells—those dysfunctional, senescent cells that speed up aging at the cellular level. You can only find OS-01 in OneSkin’s moisturizers, sunscreens, and now, in their latest product: OS-01 HAIR. This daily scalp serum tackles those same "zombie cells." But instead of targeting lines and wrinkles, it combats the aging cells in your hair follicles to reactivate your natural growth cycle. It’s perfect for anyone dealing with hair loss, thinning, or shedding—or if you just want thicker, denser hair. In a 3-month clinical study, they found real improvements in hair density, fullness, and overall scalp health. #oneskinpod Try OS-01 HAIR or any of OneSkin’s products with 15% off your first purchase with the code SAH at  https://www.oneskin.co/ ANIMA MUNDI: an apothecary composed of organic, wildcrafted, and ethically grown botanicals. They aim to continuously source pristine, unadulterated, and wholesome medicines for mind-body, and soul wellness. Go to https://glnk.io/1123/sahdsimone and use code SAH15 for 15% off your order! HIGHER DOSE: Elevate your mood, promote a healthy glow, support long-term health benefits, and lift your spirit with Higher Dose's at-home wellness tools that use nature-inspired technologies to release a DOSE of your feel-good chemicals like Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins, naturally. Visit www.higherdose.com and enter the code SAH15 to save 15% on your first order. ✨✨✨ Get Sah’s FREE GUIDE to help end Imposter Syndrome! Please leave a review of the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST REVIEW.  💙Get more Sah in your life: https://linktr.ee/sahdsimone  ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting [email protected] This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Grief as Revolution: Reclaiming Our Right to Feel - with J.S. Park

  “Permission to grieve is permission to be human.” Sah is joined by hospital chaplain and author Joon (J.S.) Park to explore the profound art of sitting with suffering in a world obsessed with quick fixes. Drawing from his extensive experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center, J.S. shares the wisdom he's gained from attending countless deaths and supporting people through their darkest moments. Through intimate dialogue, they examine how capitalism has transformed mourning into an inconvenience and how religious traditions can both heal and hinder the grieving process. J.S. offers insights from his transformative book "As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve," revealing how our productivity-driven culture has robbed us of the sacred space needed to process loss. Whether you're navigating personal loss, supporting someone through grief, or seeking to create more compassionate communities, this conversation illuminates the transformative power of simple presence and the courage to sit with pain rather than trying to solve it. GUEST BIO J.S. Park is a board-certified hospital chaplain, author, and online educator. For eight years he has been an interfaith chaplain at a 1000-plus bed hospital that is designated a Level 1 Trauma Center. His role includes grief counseling, attending every death, every trauma and Code Blue, staff care, and supporting end-of-life care. He also served for three years as a chaplain at one of the largest nonprofit charities for the homeless on the east coast. J.S. is the author of As Long As You Need: Permission to Grieve, published by W Publishing. J.S. has a MDiv completed in 2010 and a BA in Psychology. He also has a sixth-degree black belt. J.S. currently lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife, a nurse practitioner, his daughter, newborn son, and their adopted dog. ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by: HIGHER DOSE: Elevate your mood, promote a healthy glow, support long-term health benefits, and lift your spirit with Higher Dose's at-home wellness tools that use nature-inspired technologies to release a DOSE of your feel-good chemicals like Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins, naturally. Visit www.higherdose.com and enter the code SAH15 to save 15% on your first order. IIN: Are you ready to take the next step in your health journey and career? IIN’s Health Coach Training Program is the vital education you need to begin your career as a Health Coach.   Go to https://sldr.page.link/TdYc and use my discount code SAHDSIMONE to save 25% on all courses! (excluding bundles) WHOOP: a fitness tracker that measures strain, recovery, and sleep. The device is best known for its use by athletes.  Join with my URL and you will receive 1-month free off any new WHOOP membership join.whoop.com/sahdsimone  CYMBIOTIKA: Organic Health Supplements — Made With Natural, High-Quality Ingredients With Researched-Backed Detoxifying Properties  Go to my link cymbiotika.com/SAHD to get 15% off! ✨✨✨ Get Sah’s FREE GUIDE to help end Imposter Syndrome! Please leave a review of the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST REVIEW.  💙Get more Sah in your life: https://linktr.ee/sahdsimone  ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting [email protected] This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Embracing the Void Space - with Tracee Stanley

  "In the liminal space and that space of doing nothing, there's magic that can happen there." Sah and meditation teacher Tracee Stanley explore the radical power of rest in a world obsessed with productivity. As the bestselling author of "Radiant Rest" and "The Luminous Self," Tracee shares how ancient practices like yoga nidra can transform our relationship with silence and stillness. Through rich discussion, they challenge modern society's addiction to busyness, revealing how embracing the void creates space for magic and transformation. Tracee offers practical wisdom about using daily rituals and nature connection to break free from exhausting patterns and reconnect with our authentic selves. Whether you're burning out from constant doing, seeking deeper meaning in your spiritual practice, or simply craving real rest, this conversation illuminates how slowing down might be the most revolutionary act of our time. GUEST BIO Tracee Stanley is the author of the bestselling books Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are - by Shambhala Publications. Tracee is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 28 years of studentship in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters. As a post-lineage teacher, Tracee is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, spiritual ecology, and ancestor reverence. Tracee is gifted in illuminating the magic and power found in liminal space and weaving devotion and practice into daily life. traceestanley.com ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by: ONESKIN: for everyone that wants to prevent or reverse the signs of aging with a groundbreaking approach. OneSkin addresses skin health at the molecular level, targeting the root causes of aging so skin behaves, feels, and appears younger. It’s time for you to experience a new skin health routine at a discounted rate today! #oneskinpod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SAH at  https://www.oneskin.co/ WHOOP: a fitness tracker that measures strain, recovery, and sleep. The device is best known for its use by athletes.  Join with my URL and you will receive 1-month free off any new WHOOP membership join.whoop.com/sahdsimone  CYMBIOTIKA: Organic Health Supplements — Made With Natural, High-Quality Ingredients With Researched-Backed Detoxifying Properties  Go to my link cymbiotika.com/SAHD to get 15% off! ANIMA MUNDI: an apothecary composed of organic, wildcrafted, and ethically grown botanicals. They aim to continuously source pristine, unadulterated, and wholesome medicines for mind-body, and soul wellness. Go to https://glnk.io/1123/sahdsimone and use code SAH15 for 15% off your order! ✨✨✨ Get Sah’s FREE GUIDE to help end Imposter Syndrome! Please leave a review of the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST REVIEW.  💙Get more Sah in your life: https://linktr.ee/sahdsimone  ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting [email protected] This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Making Art Out of Chaos: A Spiritual Rebel's Guide - with James McCrae

  "Poetry opens up the door for nuance." Sah and author James McCrae dive into a raw exploration of how creativity can transform our darkest moments into profound revelations. As the founder of Sunflower Club and creator of viral "meme poetry," James shares how humor and artistic expression became his lifeline through existential crisis. Together, they challenge the "love and light" spiritual bypass, revealing how embracing our shadows and channeling grief through art can lead to authentic healing. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, they explore how everyone—whether they consider themselves "creative" or not—can use artistic expression to navigate life's mysteries. Whether you're wrestling with big questions, processing grief, or seeking to unlock your creative potential, this conversation illuminates how art can help us find grace in the unknown. GUEST BIO James McCrae is an author, meme poet, and teacher who empowers creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality. He is the founder of Sunflower Club, a global community dedicated to creativity as a tool for personal healing and social transformation. As a creative strategist, he has worked with top brands and startups to define and actualize their message and mission. His books include Sh#t Your Ego Says and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis and The Art of You. James lives in Austin, Texas. ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by: ONESKIN: for everyone that wants to prevent or reverse the signs of aging with a groundbreaking approach. OneSkin addresses skin health at the molecular level, targeting the root causes of aging so skin behaves, feels, and appears younger. It’s time for you to experience a new skin health routine at a discounted rate today! #oneskinpod Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SAH at  https://www.oneskin.co/ ANIMA MUNDI: an apothecary composed of organic, wildcrafted, and ethically grown botanicals. They aim to continuously source pristine, unadulterated, and wholesome medicines for mind-body, and soul wellness. Go to https://glnk.io/1123/sahdsimone and use code SAH15 for 15% off your order! HIGHER DOSE: Elevate your mood, promote a healthy glow, support long-term health benefits, and lift your spirit with Higher Dose's at-home wellness tools that use nature-inspired technologies to release a DOSE of your feel-good chemicals like Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins, naturally. Visit www.higherdose.com and enter the code SAH15 to save 15% on your first order. IIN: Are you ready to take the next step in your health journey and career? IIN’s Health Coach Training Program is the vital education you need to begin your career as a Health Coach.   Go to https://sldr.page.link/TdYc and use my discount code SAHDSIMONE to save 25% on all courses! ✨✨✨ Get Sah’s FREE GUIDE to help end Imposter Syndrome! Please leave a review of the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST REVIEW.  💙Get more Sah in your life: https://linktr.ee/sahdsimone  ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting [email protected] This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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