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Dr. Peyton Del Toro (also known as Dr. Del Tarot) is a Chicana lesbian from metro Detroit with a doctor of philosophy and a tarot deck.

  1. May 28

    What Border Art Teaches Us About Identity: Borderlands, Nepantla, and the "Chicana" Artist

    In this episode, we explore the complex layers of identity, spirituality, and borderlands inspired by Gloria Anzaldúa’s groundbreaking work. Discover how borders—both physical and psychological—shape our sense of self and community, and why exploring them can be a powerful act of reclaiming your roots in a world obsessed with labels. If you've ever felt torn between cultures, identities, or histories, this episode will challenge how you see belonging and transformation. We dive deep into Anzaldúa’s concept of Nepantla—the liminal space where contradictions coexist—and how it applies not only to border regions but also to personal and collective identities. You’ll learn about the ways art, appropriation, and cultural recovery are intertwined with struggles against neocolonialism and commodification. We unpack her critique of how indigenous symbols and figures like La Llorona are reappropriated and how this reflects broader issues of cultural resilience and healing. Key insights include: how border art exposes the ongoing psychosis of cultural erasure, the power dynamics of labeling identities like “border artist” or “Chicana,” and the importance of acknowledging both our ancestral ties and our current realities. This episode is essential listening for anyone grappling with questions of racial, cultural, or spiritual identity, especially in a society that often seeks to box in what it means to belong. Whether you're an artist, thinker, or someone looking to understand your place in a fractured world, you'll walk away with new frameworks to interpret your own borderlands—mental, cultural, and spiritual—and the tools to navigate them authentically.

    28 min
  2. Imagination, Spirituality, & Reality

    May 20

    Imagination, Spirituality, & Reality

    This episode dives into Gloria Anzaldúa's transformative spiritual and political insights, revealing how embracing spiritual practices and decolonizing our perceptions of reality can ignite profound societal change, starting within you. Discover how symbols operate within spiritual and ontological tools like tarot cards, and explore why breaking binary ways of thinking can open pathways to expanded consciousness and new ways of perceiving reality.

    38 min

  3. May 12

    How Bush's 9/11 Response Shaped Today's Political Landscape

    Gloria Anzaldúa’s teachings from over 20 years ago remain startlingly relevant as we grapple with the aftermath of 9/11, ongoing wars, and systemic trauma. In this episode, Dr. Peyton Del Toro distills Anzaldúa’s powerful insights into how confronting collective and personal shadows can be the doorway to healing, spiritual awakening, and radical change.

    37 min

  4. May 11

    Writing and Spirituality with Gloria Anzaldúa

    This episode is about Dr. Del Toro's journey to spirituality through feminist theory, specifically the work of Gloria Anzaldúa. Here, we focus on the preface of Light in the Dark by Gloria E. Anzaldúa, and we'll work through the book together in the following episodes.

    17 min
  5. Renee Nicole Good, ICE, and the Borders Anzaldúa Warned About

    Jan 13

    Renee Nicole Good, ICE, and the Borders Anzaldúa Warned About

    This episode delves into Gloria Anzaldúa's "Borderlands/La Frontera" and its relevance to the tragic death of Renee Nicole Good. Professor Peyton explores the themes of mestiza consciousness, the historical and ongoing impact of borders, and the constructed nature of belonging and identity. The discussion highlights how Anzaldúa's work provides a framework for understanding the complexities of cultural intersections and the systemic violence perpetuated by borders. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to Borderlands00:03:00 Historical Context of US-Mexico Border00:09:00 Mestiza Consciousness and Identity00:15:00 Renee Good's Death and Border Violence00:21:00 Anzaldúa's Framework for UnderstandingTo take a class with Professor Peyton or learn more about how to work with her 1:1, head to www.thedelvioninstitute.com. Follow Professor Peyton @peytondeltoro on all socials and @thedelvioninstitute on Instagram.

    31 min

  6. Jan 10

    Sapphic Nuns & Forbidden Letters: The Queer World of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

    This conversation delves into the life and works of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th-century Mexican nun, poet, and proto-feminist. The discussion highlights her challenges against patriarchy, her intellectual pursuits, and her (queer?) relationships, particularly with María Luisa. It explores her poetry's critique of male hypocrisy and her theological debates, culminating in her response to patriarchal authority and her lasting legacy as one of the earliest advocates for women's rights and intellectualism.

    21 min

  7. Jan 5

    The Politics of Gay Acceptance (And Who It Really Serves)

    Professor Peyton delves into the political context of Heated Rivalry and Boots, two popular queer shows right now. This episode is about understanding homonationalism and the alignment of (certain) queer subjects with state power. Also discussed: queer representation and war legitimization, homo-nationalism and queer bodies, neoliberal politics and trans rights, necropolitics and sovereignty, war as a collective trauma, colonialism and land conquests, analysis of Heated Rivalry and Boots, capitalism and mobilization efforts, and queerness and national identity.

    14 min
  8. There Is No Outside: Karen Barad, Quantum Theory & Radical Responsibility

    07/07/2025

    There Is No Outside: Karen Barad, Quantum Theory & Radical Responsibility

    Welcome to Revolutionary Readings with Professor Peyto, where we take theory off the shelf and put it where it belongs: in the streets, in our bodies, and in our breath.This episode: Meeting the Universe Halfway by Karen Barad (https://www.dukeupress.edu/meeting-the-universe-halfway)Physicist, feminist, philosopher Karen Barad asks us to rethink everything we’ve assumed about reality, science, and our place in the world.We’ll explore:— What it means to live in a universe of entanglements— Why objectivity is a myth and observation is always ethical— The difference between interaction and intra-action— How quantum physics becomes a queer feminist ethics of care— And how reading this book during my Saturn return has become a spiritual practice for me personallyThis episode isn’t just about theory, it’s about accountability. About showing up in a world where we are never separate, never neutral, never untouched. Barad doesn’t give us easy answers, they offer a method. A practice. A way of meeting the universe... halfway.Theory is survival. Entanglement is sacred. Learning never ends. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly revolutionary readings, queer theory breakdowns, and poetic political education with Professor Peyto.Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professorpeytonFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/peytondeltoro

    12 min
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Dr. Peyton Del Toro (also known as Dr. Del Tarot) is a Chicana lesbian from metro Detroit with a doctor of philosophy and a tarot deck.

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