The Rainbow House - Casa Acozamalotl
A podcast from the borderland of spirituality, race, identity, and community, the Rainbow House highlights the voices of mixed race and minority people who choose a spiritual path other than Christianity or generic spirituality. Walk with those of us who are looking at our heritage and hoping to craft healing, fight injustice, and honor our ancestors and ourselves!
Episodes
This solo episode is a quick reflection on the current political climate in Chicago, focusing on the emotional and social impact of federal actions against vulnerable immigrant communities. I share my personal experiences of protesting against these actions, highlighting the fear and uncertainty felt by many residents, share a brief written account of a one day protesting at the Broadview Concentration Camp and discuss t...
Meet Chicome, the creative powerhouse behind Mi Corazon Mexica. Tune in as he discusses his artistic and spiritual journey, the importance of reconnecting with indigenous roots, and his deep love for his people and history. He shares insights into the Wixáritari people, from whom he descends, the influence of his family on his art, and the evolution of his artistic expression through ceremony. We explore the complexities...
Dive into a rich conversation with Lannan, an artist, wisdom keeper, and moderator of the Mexica religious subreddit and related Discord server. Join me in exploring Lan's unique perspective on polytheism, his personal journey to veneration of the Mexica Teteo, the evolving landscape of spiritual communities in digital space, and more.
Referenced in the conversation:
https://www.reddit.com/r/religion/comments/l...
In this episode of Casa Acozamalotl I delve into the profound spiritual journey of Bianca Herrera, a therapist and curandera from Chicago. Bianca shares her experiences growing up as a Mexicana in Chicago, exploring her identity, and embracing her spiritual path. From her roots in Mexico to her transformative practices in the city, Bianca's story is one of resilience, cultural connection, and personal empowerment. T...
A brief, personal call to action.
We bring our conversation with Osea to a close! In this episode, I forgot to include an intro but we cover what it means to be a curandera, how not to be a spiritual colonist, more history and politics, and the complexity of making magic.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Invention of Nature: Alexander Von Humboldt's New World by Andrea Wulf
Part 2 of my conversation with Osea! In this conversation, we continue our exploration of the complexities of identity, spirituality, and cultural practices. Osea shares her journey of self-identification as a bruja and a Palo priestess, navigating the intersections of her Mexican heritage, Catholic upbringing, and the rich tapestry of ancestral practices they encompass. We discuss syncretism, engaging with closed tradit...
This is a brief meditation on the unfolding of spring and the importance of honoring the cycles of the earth, death, rot, and re-seeding. It features a short, original poem.
Meet Osea, a bruja, activist powerhouse and personal friend of mine making good trouble in Nueva York. Today's episode explores the complexities of cultural identity, language, and heritage. We discuss our personal experiences with education and activism, particularly the importance of understanding and challenging historical narratives. We delve into the ongoing impact of colonialism and the representation of indig...
A short reflection on the spring season to re-open a new season of The Rainbow House.
Song credit: MaMuse (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfsRSoeC8Lg)
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My sister stops by the podcast to have a rich discussion about heritage, community, healing, and motherhood.
Books and poets mentioned during this episode:
"I'm in Charge of Celebrations" by Byrd Baylor
Rumi
Hafez
RamDass
Allen Watts
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An interview with Behike DJ Sanakori about Taino Revivalism and NYC Puerto Rican identity.
Where you can find him:
https://tainoradio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tainoradio1491/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CTiG6MaxP1zml6ADJsHBA
https://www.facebook.com/NYCIndigenousMobileLibrary
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Referenced during this episode:
"Restoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigenous Voices Introduce 28 Precepts for Rebalancing Life on Planet Earth" by Wahinkpe Topa and Darcia Narvaez, PhD
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Referenced during this podcast:
- "1491: New Revelations of the Americas before Colombus" by Charles Mann
- "The Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs" by Camilla Townsend
- "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Tales From Aztlantis (podcast)
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In which I muse on death, mortality, and our obligations to our children and ourselves to share the truth of the cycle of life. Feliz Día de los Muertos a todos!
As always -
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In which I learn to check in with all my relatives to get a fuller picture of our history.
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Happy Indigenous People's Day! We are here! Indigenous communities are striving and thriving across the Americas in defiance of 500 years of oppression and genocide.
In this episode, I share a little about my identity, why knowing your ancestors and ancestry is important, and a bit about one of my great-grandmothers.
Thank you for tuning in!
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A brief but surprisingly challenging introduction to the podcast and the themes I hope to address. Why this podcast? Why the crazy name? Enjoy my meandering!
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