The Queer Ritual Podcast

Have any of the spiritual terms related to theism, nontheism, or atheism confused you? This episode is for you! There are a lot of terms explained here (nontheism, atheism, agnosticism, apatheism, theism, monotheism, polytheism, pantheism, animism, monism, nondual monism, dualistic monism, qualified nondual monism, absolute monism)New episodes post Monday and Friday! Listener questions and busines...

Piggybacking off my most recent episode, I want to touch on a very common part of the Asian American experience: impostor syndrome. In this episode, I define what Asian American impostor syndrome is as well as offer some of my own tips and words of wisdom to counteract it. I have no issue whatsoever if this podcast episode inspires you to contact me directly about one-on-one coaching. New episodes...

I'm going to get a little bit political in this episode, but hear me out! In this episode, I speak on how the "Oppression Olympics" or "Check your privilege" movement misses the mark when it comes to healing the divides in America. I also talk about some of my own experiences as a white passing Asian American, and how that has made me more compassionate to the suffering of others. New episodes pos...

What is lineage transmission? In this mini episode, I briefly go over what lineage transmission is, as well as the importance of lineage transmission when finding a spiritual teacher. I list some examples of lineage transmissions from various traditions, as well as go over my own examples of lineage transmission. Finding an authentic, unbroken chain between teacher and student, that leads all the...

In this episode, I talk about how to heal past trauma. At some point after a traumatic event, the burden of healing falls onto us to heal, not the people who inflicted that trauma upon us. There is an externalization process and an internalization process that goes along with trauma. Healing requires us to identify internalized messages, and then learn to let those internalized messages go. New ep...

This one is a mini-episode on why I find New Year's Resolutions to be arbitrary. Personal growth and spiritual growth should be a year round practice! But of course, I always inevitably set one for myself anyway. This year, I don't want to "rage type." I want my words to inspire and have meaning and authenticity behind them, but without starting arguments with other people. Many thanks to all who...

In this episode, I talk about my own struggles with anxiety and how I worked through it. I also offer some tips for "coming out" that I wish I knew when I was younger. First and foremost, you have to feel you are in a safe place before coming out, so of course the coming out process can trigger anxieties in people. But I will say, life out of the closet as an LGBTQ person is so much better than li...

Very short and sweet mini episode this time! In this one, I talk about some of the pre-Christian traditions that were blended together to create the Christmas holiday that so many of us celebrate now. Whether you are Christian or not, I wish you a blessed and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas! New episodes post Monday and Friday! Listener questions and business inquiries: tqrpodcast@gmail.com...

With the potential to fall into a recession (or even a war) looming on the horizon, I have noticed a growing sense of existential dread in the community around me. It appears that bloodshed, fascism, homophobia, transphobia, racism, and sexism are all on the rise worldwide. In this episode, I go over what existential dread is, and how to resist it. It's important to keep centered during uncertain...

I just rewatched James Cameron's 2009 Avatar film in preparation for the sequel (Avatar: The Way of Water) that comes out this week. And I must say, the spiritual teachings of this film go very deep! I wasn't able to pick up on those messages in 2009 because I wasn't a spiritual person at the time. So what are the spiritual messages of Avatar? What is animism? What is pantheism? And what do those...

What are limiting beliefs? In this episode, I discuss strategies to counteract the beliefs we hold about ourselves that prevent us from becoming the people who we want to be. I specifically go over limiting beliefs that stem from anxiety, trust issues, phobias, addictions, and perfectionism. New episodes post Monday and Friday! Listener questions and business inquiries: tqrpodcast@gmail.com Person...

This bonus episode is a guided meditation, using the breathing exercise pranayama from the yoga tradition. I've boosted the treble in this episode if you like ASMR style content. So put in some headphones, and come sit with me! New episodes post Monday and Friday! Listener questions and business inquiries: tqrpodcast@gmail.com Personal IG: www.instagram.com/rikidementia Thank you for listening!

Making ancestral offerings is one of the most widely shared spiritual practices across all cultures, yet one we don't often mention in the West. In this episode, I explain different examples of holidays for making ancestral offerings, as well as my own personal home shrine setup and ancestral offering practice. I also explain how to dedicate a nature offering outdoors to your ancestors. No matter...

In this episode, I discuss the concepts of Yin and Yang (also called Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine in the West, or feminine energy and masculine energy). I explain the traits of Yin and Yang dominant people, and mantras that one can use to help achieve balance in their life. Even though I am talking about feminine and masculine, I am not talking about gender identity! We all have both Yin a...

What is the secret to happiness? In this episode, I discuss ways to foster lasting happiness. All emotional states are impermanent, so it is important to foster a daily practice to nurture ourselves and our emotional health. I also briefly discuss the neuropathology of depression and ADHD in the brain, and how spiritual practices can help to change that. New episodes post Monday and Friday! Listen...

The holiday season is now in full swing in the US, and I just want to take a moment to acknowledge those of us out there who won't be seeing our family of origin for Christmas or the holidays. Whether it's because of being LGBTQ or just coming from a dysfunctional home, I see you and you are not alone. If it's because you've lost your parents, I see you too. This will also be my first year choosin...

In this episode, I discuss learning to love the androgyny of my own voice and the power that discovering our own voice gives us. New episodes post Monday and Friday! Listener questions and business inquiries: tqrpodcast@gmail.com Personal IG: www.instagram.com/rikidementia Thank you for listening!

In this episode, I discuss my own spiritual journey. Starting as a biracial Buddhist, then observing Conservative Judaism, atheism, and back to Buddhism. I also briefly discuss my exposure to Reiki. New episodes post Monday and Friday! Listener questions and business inquiries: tqrpodcast@gmail.com Personal IG: www.instagram.com/rikidementia Thank you for listening!

In this episode, we explore what a person's identity is. Also how identities shift relative to the people around us. New episodes post Monday and Friday! Listener questions and business inquiries: tqrpodcast@gmail.com Personal IG: www.instagram.com/rikidementia Thank you for listening!