Cult Mother returns with her bestie Tommy Vowles
Hi there! I highly recommend watching this episode on YouTube where you'll get an extra 15 minutes or so of great conversation tacked on to the end!
Summary
Host Megan Hamilton chats once again with Cult Mother Hannah Joy Graves, and this time she brings her best friend and podcast co-host Tommy Vowles.
The two have a rich history in punk music, recovery, and activism. They share their journeys through sobriety, their creative pursuits, and their passionate advocacy for trans rights, especially Black trans women, and social justice, emphasizing the importance of community, conflict resolution, and centering marginalized voices.
Join us as Hannah Joy Graves and Tommy explore themes of identity, societal norms, activism, and navigating challenging conversations in a polarized world. This episode offers deep insights into personal growth, collective awakening, and the importance of boundaries and intentionality.
And crawling into a hole in your back yard, covering yourself with moss.
Chapters
(00:00) Welcome and introductions
(05:46) The Power of Friendship and Collaboration
(08:16) Musical Journeys and Band Experiences
(11:08) Navigating Recovery and Personal Growth
(13:52) The Intersection of Tarot and Life Experiences
(16:31) Embracing Change and New Beginnings
(19:25) The Five of Wands: Conflict and Collaboration
(23:32) Navigating Conflict and Community Growth
(25:17) The Importance of Centering Marginalized Voices
(29:23) Personal Transformation and Identity
(31:09) Activism and the Stakes for Trans Rights
(33:26) The Interconnectedness of Global Issues
(38:24) Understanding Trans Euphoria and Identity
(40:58) Displaced Anger and Societal Issues
(48:17) Finding Common Ground in Conversations
(53:01) The Burden of Activism
(56:19) Navigating Spirituality and Activism
(58:59) Collective Empowerment and Revolution
(01:00:46) The Challenges of Social Media and Community Building
(01:09:42) Boundaries and Emotional Labor
More about Hannah Joy Graves:
Dubbed the "Enfant terrible of Esoterica" Cult Mother began offering tarot readings and classes online during the first Covid 19 lockdown. In the past five years she's enjoyed being a disruptor in the wellness industry and has grown a diverse community around my work - The Cult. She firmly believe that tarot is not only be a powerful catalyst for personal growth but also a tool that empowers us to be the change we want to see in the world.
Cult Mother Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/cultmothertarot
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultmothertarot
More about Tommy Vowles
Tommy Vowles is a Berlin based gothic fashion brand. All items are ethically produced by the designer in vegan materials and are made to measure in custom sizing.
Website: https://www.tommyvowles.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommyvowles
Resources
Mermaids UK (Charity) - https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
Check out: Kat Blaque on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KatBlaque/videos
TransFamily Kingston: https://transfamilykingston.com/
More About Megan Hamilton and her work:
Megan Hamilton is a speaker, speaking coach, musician and host of the Embracing Enchantment podcast. She's the founder of Impact Witch and has been the Speaker Advisor at the award-winning TEDxQueensU since 2020. She's toured across North America and enjoys giving talks and leading workshops at festivals, conferences, retreats and events.
At Impact Witch, she works at the intersection of speaking, visibility, shadow work, disruption and magic to alchemize impact.
She's also a professional tarot reader and weaves magic and a variety of practices into her work and everyday life.
Podcast Website: https://www.embracingenchantment.com/
Website: https://www.impactwitch.com/
Impact Witch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwitch
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@impactwitch
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracingenchantmentpod
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