another way is possible

In Part I of Flowers for the Fire: A Conversation on Trans Joy , Alia Stevenson and ananda parnaiba are joined by three Wisconsin-based trans leaders, artists, advocates, and community builders: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, Orion Wells, and Mo Overby. Together, they explore trans joy not as denial, performance, or forced positivity, but as something sacred, practical, embodied, and collective. T...

In this episode, Deepa Iyer joins Alia and ananda of the nINA Collective for a conversation on joy, grief, trust, and rebuilding solidarity across difference. Grounded in nINA’s Joy Doctrine, this episode explores how communities can resist scarcity, deepen relationships, take meaningful risks, and experiment toward the world they want to build. This episode is for justice-oriented listeners who w...

In this episode, Deepa Iyer joins Alia and ananda of the nINA Collective to unpack the Social Change Ecosystem and what it means to find your role in times of crisis, backlash, and burnout. Together, they explore how role clarity, interdependence, and fluid leadership can help us move beyond guilt, shame, and overextension toward more sustainable social change. This episode is for anyone working f...

When trust is fractured, rebuilding rarely starts with a grand plan. In Part II, Ananda and Alia of the nINA Collective continue their conversation with Cornelius Minor, reflecting on joy as fuel, ancestral wisdom as guide, and the everyday practices that help us restore connection, reimagine culture, and rebuild together. (Bonus Track)

When trust is fractured, rebuilding rarely starts with a grand plan. In this episode, ananda and Alia of the nINA Collective join Cornelius Minor for a powerful conversation on how presence, listening, repair, and joy help restore connection and rebuild community one small practice at a time. Takeaways Rebuilding through everyday practice Listening as a three-step process Chapters 00:00 Rebuilding...

In a world set ablaze by injustice, how do we forge new paths rooted in joy, resilience, and collective liberation? This episode uncovers the transformative power of the Joy Doctrine, a groundbreaking approach that treats joy not as escapism, but as essential infrastructure for justice and healing. Through deeply insightful conversations, you'll discover how embracing joy as a vital act of resista...