Earth Makers: Queer Dharma, Human Stories, and Recovery.

“Humans Are Complicated” 05.04.2023 27:49 ↓

Drawing inspiration from films like The Whale and Tár, Johanna kicks off the fifth season with complicated stories of complicated humans.

BONUS Episode: “A Letter to Cis Women” 13.03.2023 8:45 ↓

Johanna offers more transgender reflection on waiting in the midst of bad news. CW: Harsh language and graphic imagery.

Bonus Episode: “PAUSE” 08.03.2023 10:58 ↓

Johanna shares a poetic reflection on the anxiety of today. She hopes it’s relatable. Thanks for listening.

All Things Made New: Orientation, Disorientation, and Reorientation (End of Season 4) 02.01.2023 28:52 ↓

Johanna concludes the fourth season with a story about clinging to things and the disregulation of newness.

Update: To Change Hearts and Minds 14.12.2022 17:45 ↓

Johanna Bear shares an update on the future of Season 5 and on the new Earth Makers Recovery program!

Spooky Story Time: “Four Boys & A Video Camera, Pt. IV” 23.10.2022 21:12 ↓

Sy Cooper faces the greatest challenge of his journey

Spooky Story Time: “Four Boys & A Video Camera, Pt. III” 20.10.2022 27:00 ↓

The story of Sy, Skinny, Doc, and Arbuckle heats up as they draw closer to the Man in White…

Spooky Story Time: “Four Boys & A Video Camera, Pt. II” 18.10.2022 24:14 ↓

Johanna Bear continues her spooky story.

Spooky Story Time: “Four Boys & A Video Camera,” Pt. I 07.10.2022 24:48 ↓

Johanna Bear shares part 1 of a scary short story she wrote.

“Grandma Spider” 15.09.2022 25:02 ↓

Johanna shares her story of stumbling across a spider and the reminder of the web of life we all take part in.

“Broken Bowls” 06.09.2022 24:00 ↓

A Zen Buddhist koan and a reflection on what we attach ourselves to.

“Hollow Bones” 01.09.2022 13:49 ↓

A reflection on staying with pain and a wise barista who prays for hollow bones.

Dream & The Devil 23.08.2022 28:54 ↓

Joey tells a story from Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman to illustrate the relationship between Borderline Personality Disorder and mindful spirituality.

“Dad & The Deer” 10.08.2022 18:05 ↓

A story about Joey’s dad, a sacred deer, and the unexplained mysteries that bring us our peace.

“Around the Well” 01.08.2022 13:21 ↓

Joey Bear retells the story of “The Woman at the Well” and invites us to reflect on who it is in our lives who sees, hears, acknowledges, understands, knows, accepts, and approves of us.

“Leaving” 25.07.2022 13:21 ↓

Joey Bear explores the profound experience of leaving and the perilous journey home.

“The Princess & The Dragon” 17.07.2022 18:20 ↓

A Swedish folk tale about the layers we must remove, sometimes in pain and fear, to connect with our true inner being.

“Driving Lessons” 11.07.2022 19:55 ↓

A story about Joey’s first driving experience, the familiarity of failure, and the invitation to do less harm.

“Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup” 04.07.2022 19:16 ↓

Joey Bear tells a story about her Grandma, comfort foods, and the spiritual power of hÿgge.

Stories without Judgment: Mary Sue & Amie 22.06.2022 20:04 ↓

Joey Bear tells the story of her queer mamas and the difference between gates and gatekeepers.

“Bee and the Paraclete” 09.06.2022 20:53 ↓

A story about Joey Bear’s friend, Bee, a Paraclete on the road of life.

“Dakota” 23.05.2022 18:57 ↓

A story about sanctuaries, sacred spaces, the JS Bean Factory in St. Paul, MN and a spirit guide named Dakota.

“Stutters, and Relapse, and Grace (Oh My!)” 18.05.2022 19:39 ↓

TW: Sexual assault, relapse. Joey shares her recent story of assault and relapse and the power of grace to remind us of who we are. For spiritual counseling, visit earthmakerspod@gmail.com.

“Micah” 01.05.2022 16:38 ↓

A story about Joey Bear’s brother, a fierce ally and compassionate vessel of love.

“Camilla” 24.04.2022 13:59 ↓

A story about ICU patients, smiles, coloring books, and destitute widows.