Grieving Home, Finding Joy, and Preserving Hope—With Rachel Garrett Steele

Grieving Home, Finding Joy, and Preserving Hope—With Rachel Garrett Steele

My first interview of 2026 is one I’m honored to share. I sat down with Rachel Garrett Steele to talk about the life-changing choice she made to leave the U.S. in search of safety, freedom, and joy. As political attacks on trans people escalate — from restrictions on gender-affirming care to federal language rewritten to erase entire communities — Rachel’s story offers clarity, courage, and a reminder of what’s at stake. We talk about belonging, rebuilding a life abroad, what “home” means now, and the victories in choosing yourself even when the world refuses to make space for you. If this conversation resonates, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who needs to hear Rachel’s story. TW: suicidal ideation Follow Rachel: * https://rachelgarrettsteele.com/ [https://rachelgarrettsteele.com/] * @momfriend64 on Bluesky & Instagram Resources for helping the trans community: Crisis Support Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org [https://translifeline.org]The Trevor Project: https://thetrevorproject.org [https://thetrevorproject.org]  Legal Advocacy ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project: https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights [https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights]Lambda Legal: https://www.lambdalegal.org [https://www.lambdalegal.org] Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org [https://transgenderlawcenter.org] Mutual Aid & Direct Support Black Trans Femmes in the Arts: https://www.btfacollective.org [https://www.btfacollective.org]TLDEF: https://transgenderlegal.org [https://transgenderlegal.org]Sylvia Rivera Law Project: https://srlp.org [https://srlp.org]

A Deep Dive Into Taylor Swift's Most Political Lyrics

Is Taylor Swift political? Some say no — but her lyrics tell a different story. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s most political songs — 16 tracks that span themes of feminism, power, religion, LGBTQ+ rights, and resistance. From gaslighting and double standards to purity culture, political despair, and queer visibility — Taylor’s songs are more than breakups and fairytales. They’re cultural critiques, whispered protests, and sometimes, battle cries. If you’ve ever been told Taylor’s music “isn’t that deep,” this is the episode to send them.

RFK Jr., Tylenol, and the Politics of Women’s Pain

RFK Jr. is back with another dangerous claim — this time saying that Tylenol causes autism. Not acetaminophen, not evidence-based science — but Tylenol, the brand name. And here’s why that matters: Tylenol is the only safe, widely recommended pain reliever for pregnant women. Which means this misinformation isn’t just sloppy — it’s cruel. It’s another attack on women’s health. At the end of the day, this isn’t just about Tylenol. It’s about power, autonomy, and whether women’s suffering is treated as inevitable — or as something worth taking seriously. ✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you believe women’s pain matters.

What is Gerrymandering, and What’s Happening in California & Texas?

What if I told you states are using maps like power plays—drawing lines not for fairness, but for political survival? That’s gerrymandering. In this episode of For Love & Justice, I break down what gerrymandering is, why it matters, and how California and Texas are battling it out over redistricting. From Texas Republicans aiming for five extra House seats to Gavin Newsom going full Trump on Twitter, these fights will shape U.S. politics for the next decade.

Charlie Kirk, Political Violence, Outrage Culture, & What it All Says About Us

In this episode of For Love & Justice, I’m unpacking not just the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, but the explosive reactions that followed. Why did this one act dominate the feeds while other tragedies barely registered? What does the rush to blame reveal about the culture we’ve built—where outrage is currency and projection replaces truth? I talk about: -The immediate politicization of Kirk’s death -Why selective empathy fuels division -How projection drives false narratives -The role of social media and echo chambers in radicalization -What it takes to resist outrage culture and build something better I’m not here to dissect the crime itself—I’m here to look at what our reactions say about us right now, and why it matters for the future of our democracy. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on love, justice, politics, and culture.