From the Hip with Adrianne Gunn

In this episode I sit and chat with Intersectional Feminist Life Coach Tsipa Swan. We get to talking about nearly everything! For instance how the universe really works, pooping, ego transformation, how bidets work, making intuitive decisions from your pussy, drag queens, David Bowie, the Royale Family, and how the simple act of thinking differently can massively change your life. Tsipa’s website: http://www.tsipaswan.com/ Topics covered: Who gets to be a leader in social justice settings, leadership, Lent, whether drag queens are a form of black face, how the universe really works, how pussys and mouths are pretty same same, making decisions from your pussy, sexual trauma, birth trauma, ego transformation, pooping, British Royal family, Jonathan Livignston Seagull, shield maiden training, David Bowie crotch bulge, Dr Who, how people think themselves into labyrinths, NLP and Hypnosis, quitting opera, stripping, how bidets really work, fake authenticity in entrepreneurial pursuits, how to survive the pandemic, SOS method for taking care of ourselves, hug yourself method of self love, zombie apocalypse. Books mentioned: Wild Feminine - Tami Lynn Kent Jonathan Livingston Seagull - Richard Bach New York Post article about Perineum Sunning: http://bit.ly/2Wc8U23 More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with sports chiropractor, flamenco dancer, and founder of Heart Health Care for Artists Dr Montserrat Andreys. We get to talking about ways that you can engage your creativity, your body, and your mindset during extreme circumstances like a global pandemic. Montserrat’s website: https://www.hearthealthcareforartists.com/ Topics covered: COVID-19 2020, social distancing, how artists are adjusting and using social media after all of theri events were cancelled, ways that we can connect and be creative using technology, how artists are particularly good at being resilient and creative in hard times, Mexican Chicken Soup, Naps as social justice act, how personalities are formed, how leaders are created, the compulsion to show up in service, following intuition and curiosity around healing, sound healing, great ways to spend time at home while socially isolating. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

On June 24th 2019 my friend, and this episode’s guest, Jon Davidson fell approx 80 ft off a cliff on a volcano in Mexico, breaking 21 bones, including his back, shoulder, sternum, knee, and neck. He also suffered a punctured lung, a concussion, and severe lacerations all over his body. In this episode Jon and I sit and catch up on that adventure. Jon’s website: https://www.jondavidson.com/ Topics covered: Falling off a mountain in Mexico, how the mind protects us from trauma, pain, pain killers, the power of community support, medical system frustrations, real estate investing, passive income, how “everything happens for a reason” is crap, the value of being the kind of person who really shows up for people, Journey the band and whether to love or hate them, how you can get more out of the day from sleeping less, the value of travel, living life as fully as possible. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with author, educator, and founder of Boys Alive! and On Boys podcast Janet Allison. We get to talking about the ways that boys are different and how we can better understand, parent, and teach boys so that we can all thrive together. Janet’s website: https://www.boysalive.com/ Topics covered: Boy world, Man box, how the rules are different for boys, patriarchy, trauma, PTSD, circumcision, emotions, dynamics in schools, evolutionary differences between genders, free range kids, masculinity, sex education, porn, anger, connection, developmental differences between boys and girls, physical activiy, lack of physical touch and connection for boys and men, the problems with only having females teaching and disciplining boys until grade 5, how to effectively connect with and talk with boys about important topics. Books Mentioned: Amy Lang, MA - Birds + Bees + Your Kids Peggy Orenstein - Boys & Sex - Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with poet, performer, and body worker Niema Lightseed. We get to talking about poetry, body work, and the way that humans are specifically designed for beauty, expression and creativity. Niema’s website: https://www.radwellbeing.com/ Topics covered: Creativity, body work, mind/body/spirit, oracle energy, the power of live performance, poetry, the way that the english language is limited, colonization, the relationship between words and thoughts, Carl Jung, the intelligence in the gut and fascia, spider webs and interconnectivity, massage, courting the muse, Elizabeth Gilbert, Brene Brown, releasing trauma, how traumatized people seek to control others through fear and because of fear. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with actor and singer Ithica Tell. We get to talking about the ways actors are emotional athletes and how important it is to fully engage with people. We also attempt to create a couple few new rules about how people might should engage with each other around race, gender, consent, and reproductive organs. Ithica’s website: https://www.ithicatell.com/ Topics covered: Acting, race, colorism, connection, what we would do if we were queens of the world, Amazon Syndrome, gender, emotional agility, expressive faces, the power of exhaling and the power of exhaling together, engaging with people, rules of engagement. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with author, singer, and spiritual coach Starr Sheppard-Decker. We get to talking about entrepreneurship, and authenticity, and what it really means to live a spirit led life. Starr’s website: https://starrshepparddecker.com/ Topics covered: Letting go of the BS story of who we’re supposed to be, being an energetic conduit, the difference between performing from alignment and “performing” alignment, how to listen to your intuition, permission to be yourself, chronic illness, allowing all the seasons to be expressed in your life, the balance of human facts and spiritual truths. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with stage manager A. Kishlock. We get to talking about the rebellious act of fully embracing all of who we are and showing up for ourselves even when we’re in flux, or in pain, or feeling vulnerable, or feeling like we’re broken and weird. Topics covered: Gender, Stage management, shedding skin, self love, crying in yoga, the difference between rock and roll and theatre, Grumpy Yoda, weird bruises, bringing your own snacks, types of feminism, proving yourself, who gets to be considered competent, belonging, peeing on headset, defying expectations, chronic pain, toxic masculinity, Mission Impossible and Tomorrowland. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with Chris Franklin, actor, model, and host of Lost N Portland Podcast. We get to talking about creating opportunities to delight in the world around us from spending time in nature to spending time showcasing local folx who are up to amazing things. Chris’s website: https://www.lostnportland.com/ Topics covered: Modeling, acting, depression, finding joy, the audience of one, being comfortable in front of the camera, helping people with their gifts, building community, solution oriented thinking, subconscious thoughts, overcoming negative self talk, taking play seriously, project fatigue and finding our way back to the love that started the project in the first place. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with Sex Educator and Physical Trainer Gretchen Leigh. We spend time talking about the power of vulnerability and the way that the path towards healing, growth, and change can be a very winding road. Gretchen’s website: gretchenleigh.org Topics covered: Vulnerability, My butt, eating disorders, perfectionism, control, orgasims, erectile disfunction, emotions, healing, coaching, body positivity, sex toys, problem solving, the myth of the rugged individualist, Masks of Masculinity, personal growth, therapy, how slowness may be the new fast, people pleasing, how people engage and relate to their bodies. Book mentioned: The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com From the Hip with Adrianne Gunn is produced by Wolf & Thunder Productions (wolfandthunder.com) - Copyright © 2018, All Rights Reserved.

In this episode I sit and chat with sex experts and educators Amory Jane and Gretchen Leigh. We get to talking about why sex is important and how humor, transparency, vulnerability, and emotional awareness are vital parts of engaging with your sexuality. Amory Jane’s website: http://amoryjane.com/ Gretchen’s website: gretchenleigh.org/ Topics covered: Sex, polyamory, The Patriarchy, vulnerability, figuring out your baggage, the power of knowing yourself sexually, outdated definitions of what it means to be professional, using humor to teach heated topics, compersion, competition, jealousy, foreskins, vampires, consent, modeling, learning and unlearning sex, self awareness, attachment issues, emotional awareness, transparency, time management. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com From the Hip with Adrianne Gunn is produced by Wolf & Thunder Productions (wolfandthunder.com) - Copyright © 2018, All Rights Reserved.

In this episode I sit and chat with sex educator and entertainer Amory Jane who is on a mission to edu-tain and smash shame - about sex and to smash shame in general. Amory Jane’s website: amoryjane.com Topics covered: Sex, polyamory, The Patriarchy, masturbation, vibrators, yodeling, Germany, The Beatles, Sex Magic, infertility, stress, shame, trauma, vulnerability, setting intentions, playfulness, humor, transparency, Rammstein. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com From the Hip with Adrianne Gunn is produced by Wolf & Thunder Productions (wolfandthunder.com) - Copyright © 2018, All Rights Reserved.

In this episode I sit and chat with my friend, Zed Jones - Actor/Performer, Community Educator, and Activist. We chat about the different ways we all show up and present ourselves in the world. Zed’s website: https://www.facebook.com/public/Zed-J...​ Topics covered: Dance battles against toddlers, how to dance, performing, gender, kale, furries, tail swooshing, hips, toddlers, baby making backpacks, Fantasy Video, She Bop, KinkLab Neon Wand, tails, vulnerability, labels For more about the Neon Wand click here: https://amzn.to/2OR0OFb​ More about Adrianne Gunn - http://www.adriannegunn.com​ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the Hip with Adrianne Gunn is produced by Wolf & Thunder Productions (https://wolfandthunder.com​) - Copyright © 2018, All Rights Reserved.

Jon’s website: http://www.jondavidsonmusic.com/​ Topics covered: Music Business, injuries, illness, health challenges, setbacks, empowerment, empowerment through masturbation, how technology is driven by porn, connection, Lyme disease, balance conditions, the importance of clean water, why Jesus is cool, starting a cult, success, going the extra mile for your fans, lazy manifesting, being of service. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the Hip with Adrianne Gunn is produced by Wolf & Thunder Productions (https://wolfandthunder.com​) - Copyright © 2018, All Rights Reserved.

In this episode I sit and chat with author of "Putting Makeup on Dead People" Jen Viloli. We get to talking a little bit about writing and about the ways that grief can expand our hearts and increase our capacity for joy. Jen's website: http://www.jenvioli.com/ Topics covered: Writing, grief, joy, treasures, simple delights, the power of feeling emotions, the power of tea and taking walks, bad poetry More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with the three founders of Moxie & Moss Workwear (now called Dovetail Workwear!) who originally endeavored tomake a few pairs of pants for themselves but were inspired by the desperate cry of nearly every woman they met to make work pants for everyone. We have a blast talking about what it's like to be riding the wave and excitement of the women's work pants revolution. Because make no mistake, there's nothing more revolutionary than giving women the tools they need to do their work in the world. Dovetail Workwear website: dovetailworkwear.com Topics covered: Pockets for women, workpants, making what the community needs, answering the call to adventure, teamwork, listening to feedback, collaboration, self care, why women run businesses can be more successful More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with actress, puppet maker and multi passioned thing do-er Kate Mura. We get to delightfully geeking out about the ways that actors are trained to utilize our body and our emotions and how knowing how to fully utilize yourself and you emotions is the key to feeling what you want and getting what you want. Kate's website: www.katemura.com Topics covered: Acting, spell casting, manifesting, emotional agility, resillence, full expresison of the self, intentions, how the stories in our heads shape our lives, the relationship between the body and our emotions. More about Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with visual storyteller Cole Howard who has a gift for meeting the right people at the right moment, following his curiosities, and saying yes to adventures that have taken him all over the globe. He and I catch up on what he's been up to and where he's been since we had our last moment-out-of-time conversation in the rain 8 years ago where he revealed the desert was "calling him." Cole's website: http://www.colehowardphoto.com Cole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleLhoward Topics covered: World travel, photography, videography, storytelling, The role of education, networking, why bartenders have a leg up in any industry, Portlandia, New Mexico, informational interviews, theater, getting the gig, the story the media wants vs what's really happening, Riots during World Cup Brazil, Yoga Adventure Travel, Acting and Theater, Making the right connections Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with intuitive transformation coach Lia Dunlap who calls herself The Oracle on Purpose. In this episode Lia and I talk quite a bit about the magic that happens in your life and business when you fully embrace who you are. Lia's website: http://www.oracleonpurpose.com/ Topics covered: Hypnosis, NLP, Curly Hair Magic, Accepting who you are, Saying yes to yourself, Intuition, Following inner guidance and wisdom, Great resources for Hypnosis and NLP: The Empowerment Partnership: http://www.empowermentpartnership.com/ and http://www.drmatt.com/ No B.S. NLP Podcast Fecebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobsnlp/ and YouTube http://bit.ly/2FsXNuC Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com

In this episode I sit and chat with branding expert, web designer, graphic artist, and writer Theresa Pridemore. We chat about the ways our branding needs to evolve as our businesses evolve and how to take care of and make time for the more sensitive intuitive, healer, artist aspects of ourselves. Theresa's website: http://www.sovereignspirit.biz/ Topics covered: Branding, marketing, creativity, the battle between artist and business-ist, self care, shifting baggage before shifting business, fears around visibility, Saint Martyr Syndrome Adrianne Gunn - www.adriannegunn.com