What's The F*%@ing Point?

S2, Ep 4: The F*%@ing Audacity of Queer Hope

In episode 4, I sit down with a dear friend and coworker, Spencer Jensen, MFT-C (They/Them). We explore hope in a desperate and dangerous time to be queer and proud. Spencer offers insight into what brings them hope and inspires them to resist. I share personal insights into power dynamics and how to fight against the urge to give in. One thing is always true, the past is queer, the present is queer, and the future is queer! Point of Pride: If you have any capacity or means to support this wonderful organization, please do so! You can help provide life saving access to care for our queer community! https://www.pointofpride.org/

S2 Ep 3: Hey White People: F*%@ing Do Something!- Leadership Series

Today our host, Alyssa Wright, talks to the white bodied listeners as she begins a Leadership Series this Season. This episode is about how white bodied individuals can lead in the social justice space differently. She offers tangible ways to make changes, big or small. Alyssa wants to challenge the listeners to making small changes in their own lives to support the survival and success of all human kind. Alyssa used components of the book, What White People Can Do Next: From Allyship to Coalition by Emma Dabiri to form speaking points in this episode. Thank you to all of those who offer their voices to educate others.

S2, Ep 2: A Long Line of People Who Didn't F*%@ing Quit!

In Episode 2, we are joined by Abby Esquivel who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a group practice owner at Be and Belong Counseling in Westminster CO. She is also a poet, international trainer on Interpersonal Neurobiology and Play Therapy, an amazing mother to 4 beautiful humans, and a life long friend. We sit down for a conversation around hope and it's presence since the beginning of time and how we can access and practice accessing the wisdom of our ancestors including the people, fauna, and flora before us. We hope you leave lighter and more willing to dive into your own ancestral hope journey; to strengthen your capacity to weather the times we are in now. Abby Esquivel & Marshall Lyle's Work * 9 Month Program: Rebody the Self of the Healer: https://www.marshalllyles.com/event-details/rebodying-the-self-of-the-healer-9-month-program * South Africa Retreat: https://www.globaltherapyconnect.com/march-retreat-2027-south-africa * Substack, The Poetics of Belonging: https://thepoeticsofbelonging.substack.com/ Abby's Podcast- The Whole Therapist Podcast * https://wholetherapistinstitute.com/the-whole-therapist-podcast-episodes/ Abby's Group Practice * https://beandbelongcounseling.com/ Show References: Bonnie Badenoch * https://www.nurturingtheheart.com/ * The Heart of Trauma: https://wwnorton.com/books/The-Heart-of-Trauma Brian Swimme Cosmologist * https://storyoftheuniverse.org/ Zoë Schlanger, Light Eaters book * https://www.zoeschlanger.com/the-light-eatersLight Eaters book Robin Wall Kimmerer * https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ Adrienne Maree Brown Solstice Spell: * https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2021/12/20/adrienne-maree-brown-winter-solstice-spell

S2, Ep. 1: "What the F*%@ is Going On?"

In this episode of What's the Fucking Point, we begin the journey of unpacking ways to sustain action when the world feels overwhelming, scary, and uncertain. This season 2 opener brings up topics around community building, making action a necessary part of living in this world, and turning inward when uncertainty is so loud. Some reflection questions for this episode: * What counts as meaningful action for me in this season? * What does the "next best step" look like for me? * Who helps me feel less alone and do I need to seek more belonging? Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment. Although I am a licensed mental health professional, I am not your therapist, and this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of mental health support, please seek the care of a qualified therapist in your area. If you are in crisis, please call your local emergency number or the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Episode 9: Where is the F*%@ing Hope in Dating?

In this episode, we stare directly into the existential dread of modern dating and then dare to find hope inside it. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re still putting on real pants for strangers, downloading to just undownload another dating app, or trying to stay calm as all your triggers get magnified, this conversation is for you. Drawing from a grounded, therapeutic lens, we explore why dating feels so exhausting, how we all burnout, and what it actually means to show up with integrity, self-compassion, and curiosity. We talk about reframing connection, finding your unique flow of energy, and how to take a new perspective with modern dating. Because despite the chaos, the ghosting, and the emotional rollercoaster of hoping you will finally find someone who gives you those lasting butterflies, there is a point. There is growth. And there is a way to date that doesn’t require abandoning yourself. This episode is both a reality check and a love letter to anyone who’s still trying. Hope isn’t naive or silly, it’s a practice. And dating, believe it or not, can still be a place where that practice actually matters.