You, Me, Empathy

On episode 9 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with illustrator, video creator and podcaster, Sophie Ansari [https://www.instagram.com/scribbledbysophie/] (Podcrushed) to explore the culture of curiosity in the Bahá'í faith, having a life partner who is open to learning, naughty things we did as teenagers and being a hopeful teenager, and why we're mirrors for each other. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: * @scribbledbysophie [https://www.instagram.com/scribbledbysophie/] * Podcrushed podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcrushed/id1622070205] * Birth Fund [https://www.thebirthfund.com/] How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: * Leave a 5-star rating [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-cant-do-it-alone/id1756931576] and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. * Order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/a/88195/9781955905732], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1955905738?tag=simonsayscom], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-feely-cards-non-wels/1145803495?ean=9781955905732&st=AFF&2sid=Simon%20&%20Schuster_7567305_NA&sourceId=AFFSimon%20&%20Schuster], or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 8 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with comedian, actor and writer Daniel Van Kirk [https://danielvankirk.com/] to explore human adaptability, why helping is an unspoken part of a single-parent home, the importance of celebrating while we're still in it, and why working hard and being kind gets you the second job. According to Nōn, Daniel is a sweetie pie, even if he might look like he can rough you up. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: * Daniel Van Kirk [https://danielvankirk.com/] * @danielvankirk [https://www.instagram.com/danielvankirk/] * Rose Gold [https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=W7FVWbYxGWbpSNtd&v=-JYdB7LWEjQ&feature=youtu.be] (Daniel's comedy special!) * Wine Club [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lCyQiFOy8Y] * Pen Pals (latest eps on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/penpals], backlog on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast/the-midnight-air/id1400536434]) * The Midnight Air [https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast/the-midnight-air/id1400536434] * Dumb People Town [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dumb-people-town/id1187357113] How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: * Leave a 5-star rating [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-cant-do-it-alone/id1756931576] and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. * Share your helpers with Nōn here [https://feelyhuman.co/we-cant-do-it-alone] and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2. * Order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/a/88195/9781955905732], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1955905738?tag=simonsayscom], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-feely-cards-non-wels/1145803495?ean=9781955905732&st=AFF&2sid=Simon%20&%20Schuster_7567305_NA&sourceId=AFFSimon%20&%20Schuster], or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 7 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Ess Crossley [https://www.instagram.com/itskindaok/] (he/they) to explore our new project The Feely Cards [https://feelyhuman.co/feely-cards] (out October 22*), how helping sometimes looks like people educating us even if it feels uncomfortable, Ess's transformation from their "women phase" to their beautiful nonbinary trans little bean world, and how our capacity for love, patience, helping, and even being human is rekindled by community. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: * @itskindaok [https://www.instagram.com/itskindaok/] * Order The Feely Cards [https://bookshop.org/a/88195/9781955905732] (*the original pub date moved from Sept 17 to Oct 22 due to production delays) * Victoria Native Friendship Centre [https://vnfc.ca/] (donate if you can!) About Ess: Ess Crossley (he/they) is a tattoo artist, co-founder of the Fruity Ceramic Studio, illustrator, and co-creator of The Feely Cards. They are a beautiful non-binary trans little bean who Nōn cherishes deeply. Connect with Ess on Instagram at @itskindaok [https://www.instagram.com/itskindaok/]. How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: * Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. * Share your helpers with Nōn here [https://feelyhuman.co/we-cant-do-it-alone] and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2. * Pre-order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/a/88195/9781955905732], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1955905738?tag=simonsayscom], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-feely-cards-non-wels/1145803495?ean=9781955905732&st=AFF&2sid=Simon%20&%20Schuster_7567305_NA&sourceId=AFFSimon%20&%20Schuster], or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know. * Follow @wecantdoitalone [https://www.instagram.com/wecantdoitalone/] on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 6 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Eric Dorsa to talk about their experience as a queer person in recovery (eating disorder, substance), how we silence or diminish parts of ourselves when things are disordered, what it's like to reclaim space in a world where you've felt unseen and unsupported, and how Eric embraces drag as a medium for bringing more inclusivity and equitable care in the recovery realm. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: * @fkdrag [https://www.instagram.com/fkdrag/] * Project Heal [https://www.theprojectheal.org/] * Eating Recovery Center [https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/] * Trans Lifeline [https://translifeline.org/] About Eric: Eric Dorsa (they/she/elle/ella) is a drag performer (Fonda Koxx), podcaster, makeup artist, and mental health advocate with Eating Recovery Center and Project Heal. They are an activist who uses drag as a way to bring awareness to the inequities and inaccessibility in eating recovery spaces for folks of color, queer people, trans folks, and other marginalized identities. They are a gem of a human being who Nōn cares for deeply. How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: * Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. * Share your helpers with Nōn here [https://feelyhuman.co/we-cant-do-it-alone] and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2. * Order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/a/88195/9781955905732], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1955905738?tag=simonsayscom], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-feely-cards-non-wels/1145803495?ean=9781955905732&st=AFF&2sid=Simon%20&%20Schuster_7567305_NA&sourceId=AFFSimon%20&%20Schuster], or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know. * Follow @wecantdoitalone [https://www.instagram.com/wecantdoitalone/] on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

On episode 5 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Sam Robertson to explore the ripple effect of helping, why reading is the best way to strengthen your empathy muscles, why stories are the core of humanity, Sam's experience as an owner of an independent bookshop, and why bookstores are the heart of community. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: * Arvida Book Co. [https://arvidabookco.com/] * @arvidabookco [https://www.instagram.com/arvidabookco/] * The Arvida Review [https://www.arvidareview.org/] * Multiracial Americans of Southern California [https://multiracialamericans.org/] About Sam: Sam Robertson is the co-owner of Arvida Book Co., a magical independent bookstore in the heart of downtown Tustin, California. Sam is also the editor-in-chief of The Arvida Review, a community-oriented short fiction publication that provides a platform for new and diverse voices. She finds joy in the company of her daughters Abby and Ellie, her husband Mike, as well as indulging in the pleasures of reading, gardening, and dedicating time to serving her community. How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: * Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. * Share your helpers with Nōn here [https://feelyhuman.co/we-cant-do-it-alone] and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2. * Order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org [https://bookshop.org/a/88195/9781955905732], Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1955905738?tag=simonsayscom], Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-feely-cards-non-wels/1145803495?ean=9781955905732&st=AFF&2sid=Simon%20&%20Schuster_7567305_NA&sourceId=AFFSimon%20&%20Schuster], or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know. * Follow @wecantdoitalone [https://www.instagram.com/wecantdoitalone/] on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.