How do we tend to our selves and communities through experiences of loss? How might creative practices help us birth new identities? What does it mean to prioritize care – for both ourselves and our communities?
Joining me today are TanyaMarck Oviedo and Nick Venegoni of The Queer Spirit podcast. They're beloved kin to me, who are living, breathing testaments to the power of building skillful connections.
We recently got together for a Care Chat, short mindful conversations where we discussed transitions in our lives, the importance of community, and the power of intentional living.
I shared my personal journey of losing a job while finding relief and growth through the process. TanyaMarck discussed the experience of navigating deep grief as they lost family members and the healing power of creative practices. Nick reflected on the importance of boundaries and how he recently re-committed to an art practice. They also shared their journey building a care-centric nonprofit that grew out of their podcast.
We explored themes of breaking old patterns, birthing new ideas, and the magic of connection even when living in different places.
Find their podcast, Queer Spirit, here.
Nick's bio and links
Nick Venegoni, MA (he>they), is a holistic psychotherapist based on unceded Ohlone territory (San Francisco, CA), where he supports queer folks to heal from trauma and anxiety, to create more joyful lives and fulfilling relationships. He is the creator and co-host of The Queer Spirit podcast and co-facilitator in The Queer Spirit Community. Nick’s primary spiritual practices these days include Earth based wisdom, Buddhist Psychology, Mindfulness meditation, and sound healing.
Connect with Nick at www.queerhealingjourneys.com as well as on Instagram @holisticqueerhealing
TanyaMarck's bio and links
Residing on Tongva Land, TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) is a two spirit, nonbinary, queer, native indigenous person of color and has been a person in recovery since 1989. As an embodied practitioner, medicine person, witch, educator and mentor, they share over 3 decades of care-centric wisdom and channeling via space holding, circle facilitation, mentoring, and community service work. TanyaMarck and Pluto (very magical medicine dog) are the founders of Vamonos Wellness, a healing arts and care practice that’s deeply rooted in curanderismo and community service.
Connect with TanyaMarck at www.tanyamarck.com as well as on Instagram @tanyamarck