The Feelcast Kinda OK

Leopold Knox aka @softwitchyboi is the owner of Brass Iris studio in Victoria BC and has seen the industry shift so much throughout their life. In this episode of the podcast, we chat about first tattoos, the anxiety and imposter syndrome that come with stabbing art permanently on people, the highs and lows, the need for sober spaces for queer folks and so much more. Intro music by the wonderful Jason Stamatyades!

It’s been almost 2 years since my last episode and I’m really just nurturing the idea of restarting right now. I miss connecting with my guests and making space for the big feelings! I’m looking forward to hosting some folks I admire, who inspire me creatively and just in themselves. If you have someone you think would be a good guest for talking about being full of feelings, send me a message on IG @itskindaok :)

This chat with Sophie Lucido Johnson was everything I could have hoped for and more. We talk about her books (Many Love and Love without Sex), polyamory, loving human beans, how roosters won't let people love them, internalized emotional responsibility for others, the safety of lying and of course, pigeons. Sophie is a dream to chat with and her books have felt like a gentle hand hold into the world of polyamory while giving me the knowledge and language to start exploring what Many Love looks like for me and my relationships. Note: I completely overshare about my personal life and my partner gave 100% consent for this episode to be published.

Find out more information about Sophie's writing, comics and endeavours at www.sophielucidojohnson.com 
Remember to keep an eye out for Sophie's new book Dear Sophie, Love Sophie in 2022!
If you're not following her on IG already, her handle is @SophieLucidoJohnson

What does building a support network actually mean? What kind of botanical businesses grow out of times of sadness & depression? How do friends find out they are soulmates? Roseanna Morrell (founder of Belle Isle Botanicals - amazing soy candles!) and Beth Symons (founder of The Cove in Bristol and Botanical Boop) talk about how sadness has influenced their relationship, their connection and their independent businesses. We talk about the sadness that is the current loss of markets, how these entrepreneurs began and how to find support when it's needed. Join us for another weird and wonderful conversation about feeling kinda ok.

To learn more about the Cove in Bristol visit thecovebristol.weebly.com

To see more of Beth's work check her IG @BoopIllustration and @BotanicalBoop

To find Belle Isle Botanicals visit belleislebotanicals.com @BelleIsleBotanicals

In this episode, Nōn Wels, host of You, Me, Empathy podcast & founder of the Feely Human Collective, reflects on what it means to be a human full of feelings. Content warning; this episode discusses eating disorders and self harm. This discussion about embracing our feely-ness made my whole heart swell. Nōn shares his experiences growing up, learning to embrace being feely, going to therapy, struggling with mental health and turning it all into a platform that exists as a safe space for others to explore their feelings, too. We ask the big questions like what are your limiting beliefs and what does healing look like? Is it the same for everyone?What a wonderful chat and I'm fully embracing my fannypack/bumbag after this. 
You can find Nōn at FeelyHuman.co and his podcast wherever you listen to podcasts
You, Me, Empathy (nonwels.com/you-me-empathy)
Original intro music created by Jason Stam.

A little classic overshare about some realizations and conversations I've had lately around compassion, the value of hair care & skin care, finding silliness, and my problems being stuck to my identity.  (Note: My mama letting me dye my hair when I was 11 was really cool and I'm glad she put that choice in my hands so if you listen to/read this, thank you!)

If you liked this episode or any episode, find more comics & content at www.itskindaok.com

Special thanks to Jason Stam for the original intro music www.jasonstam.com