New Humans for New Earth

What if the things we throw away aren’t actually done with us yet? In this episode of New Humans for New Earth, Queenie sits down with McKendree Thompson, board member of Portland’s ReClaim It, for a talk about trash, treasure, creativity, and what it means to live with a little more intention.

Together, they explore the circular economy, the surprisingly personal magic of repair and reuse, and why choosing objects with ...

What if the sense of loneliness and isolation so many of us feel can be attributed to our fear of trusting others?

In this solo episode, Queenie explores the growing sense of disconnection, isolation, and distrust many of us feel, and asks what it might look like to rebuild a culture rooted in kindness, community, and mutual care.

Drawing from her own healing journey and a recent trip to Spain, she shares vulnerable reflections...

There’s this growing divide right now between folks who think technology will save us and folks who think the answer is to return to nature. But what if the future isn’t about choosing between technology and nature, but coming to see and respect the Earth as the ultimate technology?

In this episode, Queenie and Sam Smith explore this great divide, looking at AI, permaculture, community, regenerative design, and our evolv...

What happens when life doesn’t look the way you thought it would?

In this episode of New Humans for New Earth, Queenie addresses the elephant in the room of this moment: unmet expectations. Likely, very few of us expected to be spending this moment of our lives confronting the attempted auth0ritarian takeover of the U.S., asking ourselves if we can trust food from the grocery store, or any of the other numerous questions we fi...

In this episode of New Humans for New Earth, Queenie sits down with Earl Meininger, one of the new owners of Portland’s iconic New Renaissance Bookshop, to talk about leadership, community, and what it means to build a different kind of future.

Together, they explore the power of physical spaces that bring people together, the importance of human connection in an increasingly digital world, and why community may be one of the ...

Our consumer choices are about more than price, convenience, and whether a product meets our needs. In this episode of New Humans for New Earth, Queenie explores the energetic dimension of our consumer choices and what it means to bring the energy of companies, products, and services into our homes and lives.

From energy transfer and energetic hygiene to toxic workplaces, corporate values, and the companies we choose to support, thi...

What if rest is more than sleep or taking a break from productivity? What if true rest is being able to take off the armor and simply be yourself?

In this episode of New Humans for New Earth, Queenie and Gabe Torres explore what it means to truly honor yourself. They talk about recognizing when you’ve reached your capacity, setting boundaries, letting go of past versions of yourself, and creating space for solitude, nature, pl...

What if the biggest obstacle between us and the more loving, more aligned future we long for isn't the circumstances facing us...but the beliefs we hold about what’s possible?

In this episode ofNew Humans for New Earth, Queenie explores how our beliefs shape the reality we experience and why changing our internal programming is one of the most powerful acts of personal and collective transformation.

Learn how intentionally cho...

In this episode of New Humans for New Earth, Queenie sits down with Portland's beloved Trash Witch, Nicky Eddy, to explore how small acts of environmental stewardship can create meaningful change. From collecting recycling at community bike rides to transforming discarded materials into art, Nicky shares how picking up litter became both a personal calling and a joyful practice.

Together, they discuss our culture's relationship wit...

It's easy to look at the state of the world and wonder if anything we do really matters. (Don’t worry, it does!)

In this solo episode of New Humans for New Earth, Queenie shares why hopelessness is a natural response to the moment we're living through, and how we can move through it instead of getting stuck in it. She explores the power of feeling our emotions, reclaiming our agency, deepening our relationship with the Earth, ...

What happens when healing becomes more than treating symptoms—and turns into a way of seeing the world?

In this episode, Queenie sits down with Dr. Austin Daniel, a doctor of Chinese medicine, licensed massage therapist, and Ayahuasquero, to explore intuition, consciousness, and the path of personal transformation.

Together, they reflect on the experiences that shaped their journeys, what it means to trust our inner knowing, an...

What if canceling your streaming subscriptions could give you back more than just a few dollars each month?

In this episode, Queenie reflects on her decision to cancel her streaming subscriptions and the unexpected ways it changed her life. From breaking the habit of endless scrolling and binge-watching to rediscovering books, creativity, and meaningful connection, she explores the hidden costs of convenience in the digital age.

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What if the solution to the plastic crisis isn’t just about recycling bins and consumer guilt, but reframing our mindset? In this episode, Queenie sits down with Sam Smith to explore plasticwaste, recycling myths, and practical sustainability through a systems lens.

Sam’s research into plastic recycling, solar power, and community-scale solutions, has led him to one important conclusion: hope. There is a solution to the ...

What happens when we stop fighting ourselves? In many spiritual traditions, we're taught that the ego is the problem and that awakening requires us to transcend it, dissolve it, or leave it behind. But what if the ego isn't a mistake? What if it's an essential part of the human journey?

In this episode, Queenie explores a different perspective on the ego and its role in the evolution of human consciousness. Rather than viewing the e...

What if judgment is one of the biggest barriers to healing—both individually and collectively?

In this deeply honest conversation, Queenie and Gabe (owner and tattooist at Shamanic Ink) explore the subtle ways judgment shows up in our lives, from family relationships and spiritual beliefs to politics, power, and the stories we tell about people we don't understand. Together, they reflect on how quickly we separate others into ...

Food is a deeply personal and cultural topic. So, let’s get personal!

In this episode, Queenie dives deep into the messy, nonlinear path of aligning our values with our everyday choices and learning how to listen to our bodies. Whether you're vegan, vegan-curious, or simply trying to make more intentional choices, this episode is here to remind you that change doesn't have to be perfect or happen all at once to matter. Queenie...

Do you ever look around at our planet and wonder why the government isn’t doing more to help? In truth, the agencies we look to to protect and steward our environment are not actually set up to do so, in part because of capitalistic pressures, mindsets, and structures.

But no fear, there is still hope! In this episode Queenie sits down with Alvaro Campomanes of GeoARI to talk about how real change we need is already happening ...

Do you feel like you’re living your life running towards the next thing, always feeling like time is running out? It’s exhausting! The good news? This is fixable. (Cue sigh of relief). You can let the hours race past you or soak in every moment with intentionality.

In this episode, Queenie reflects on how she broke through the vicious cycle. You can regain control over your life by slowing it down and choosing to stop ch...

In a country literally built around the car, switching to bike life can feel intimidating. Won’t I sweat? Isn’t it dangerous? Won’t it take forever? If you’ve found yourself asking one or all of these questions, you’re not alone. (And there’s no need to worry, because the answers will pleasantly surprise you).

In this episode, Queenie is joined by Brad Davis owner of Nomad Cycles and e-bike evange...