Be FR!

The Importance of Imagination in the Revolution with Sejal Mehta

Please enjoy this podcast episode with my comrade Sejal Mehta. Sejal is a therapist, sister, yoga instructor, imagination enthusiast, South Asian powerhouse. We talk through the role of imagination in the revolution, how disembodiment feeds the system, community and more. My first but not my last time having guest on the podcast and excited to continue conversations with others. Be FR(Forreal) explores the intersections of the messy, rawness of holistic health, love, and collective liberation, hosted by Tatyahna(Rox) Costello, a queer therapist, Griot(storyteller in spiritual ways), and Liberationist. This space is dedicated to deep, transformative, real conversations with each episode unpacking healing, liberation, and community care. We will dive into topics like decolonizing wellness, ancestral wisdom, queer spirituality, and building sustainable, anti-oppressive futures. Join us as we challenge systems, embrace holistic well-being, cultivate community together, and be fr with one another. If you are looking for timestamps please find them below: Who is Sejal: first 5 minutes The Role of imagination in Sejal’s, students, our lives: 5:15 Why the system is so against imagination: 26:45 How distrust in community helps white supremacy run better: around 31 minutes The following books are mentioned in the podcast, links to some orgs Sejal is fundraising for and/or working with, as well as where to find Sejal on Instagram: Books Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/72657.Pedagogy_of_the_Oppressed] Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29780253-born-a-crime?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=yKb3NCHgSR&rank=1] Supporting Gaza: Food & basic necessities for survival for Sereen’s family in Gaza [https://chuffed.org/project/117127-sereen-and-hatems-relief-fund] Supporting Sudan: Urgent Support For Malnourished Families in Kiryandongo Camp [https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-support-for-malnourished-families-in-kiryandongo-camp?attribution_id=sl:38d885c8-4abf-4d2a-9f82-5d463b09dd0a&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link] Supporting Black and Brown Families: https://blackfamiliesloveandunite.org/ [https://blackfamiliesloveandunite.org/] Get full access to Tatyahna: Storyteller and Futurist at itsmerox.substack.com/subscribe [https://itsmerox.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Wanting the Product, not the Process

This week’s episode is about the challenge of wanting the product but not the process it takes to get something and how that intertwines with trust and spirituality. Excited for the next few episodes as they will be with other folks and hopefully thus a more enriching conversation! Have any topic ideas? Feel free to leave them below! Get full access to Tatyahna: Storyteller and Futurist at itsmerox.substack.com/subscribe [https://itsmerox.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Why America Wants You Focused on Individualism & Not The Collective

Hello hello! Welcome back to episode two where we get into American Individualism versus Collectivism and why that is the strategy. We also touch on topics of dreaming of a better future as well as current protest happening and the importance of community. I would love to know your thoughts and feelings so feel free to leave any comments below as well as any topics you would want me to cover next! Enjoy, With much love and solidarity, Rox/Taty Get full access to Tatyahna: Storyteller and Futurist at itsmerox.substack.com/subscribe [https://itsmerox.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Introduction + Intentions for the Podcast

Hi, welcome to the “Be Fr!” podcast. I am Rox or Tatyahna(they/she), your host. This is a little introduction about me and who I am as well as my intent in creating this podcast and a few topics that I plan to cover. Excited to be here and be in community with y’all. If you have any thoughts or topics that y’all want me to cover let me know! With so much love and solidarity, Rox/Taty Get full access to Tatyahna: Storyteller and Futurist at itsmerox.substack.com/subscribe [https://itsmerox.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]