Natasha Explains It All

Episode 65 - Call Me By My Name

What’s the power of a name? Today’s episode explores the impact of the names colonial powers gave to various indigenous groups around the world and the ripple effects still felt today. All of the examples came from different experiences I had recently, and I noticed a common thread worth exploring. Join me as I talk about the Maya, the Maori, and the Tupi and how these names we know them by today were influenced by the colonial powers that sought to erase them. Who controls the narrative greatly impacts how we treat each other, and that’s a lesson that is evergreen. Other podcasts mentioned in this episode: The Guardian Long Read [https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/the-long-read] Singing for Survival: Capoeira History [https://open.spotify.com/show/6VDmVRylJA876lEhmZY48C] I have a Substack! Come follow me on Wellness to Abolition [https://natashatbaker.substack.com/]

Episode 64 - How to Get a Book Published Part Two

Today’s episode is part 2 of my series on the process for getting my book published. I have an exciting update! In the episode, I also mention that I have launched a Substack called Thoughts from Natasha [https://natashatbaker.substack.com/]. Would love your follow. I also shared a few podcasts on the writing and publishing process that I find helpful: Print Run [https://www.printrunpodcast.com/] The Shit No One Tells You About Writing [https://www.theshitaboutwriting.com/] Simply Write [https://pollycampbell.com/podcast/]

Episode 63 - How to Get a Book Published Part One

After a brief discussion of current events and what you can do (call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 to be connected to your Congressional representatives), I delve into a new series about the process of getting my book, Get Well: How the Pandemic and the Wellness Industry Make the Case for Prison Abolition, published. I’m learning as I go, and I thought it would be fun and a good accountability mechanism to share the steps with listeners.

Episode 62 - On Venezuela

2026 is not starting out quietly. Here are some thoughts on the US abducting Venezuela's president and his wife.

Episode 61 - Interview with Postcards to Voters Founder Tony the Democrat

Back in 2023, I did an episode on Postcards to Voters, an organization that writes to registered Democratic voters to boost turnout and win elections. Now, I interview the founder of Postcards to Voters, Tony the Democrat, to catch us up on what Postcards to Voters is working on and how to get involved. Action is the antidote to despair and who couldn’t use a little hope right now? To volunteer, email join@tonythedemocrat.org Website: https://postcardstovoters.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyTheDemocrat.org/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tovoters.bsky.social