The Mind of Sai Marie

I'm just a woman with a dream and a pen...~Sai Marie
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  1. 1d ago

    It’s Practical Magic: Gothy History, Poisons and Literature

    In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, Sai explores the Vishakanyas, examining the historical texts, statecraft manuals, and dark legends behind the elite poison operatives of ancient India. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

  2. 2d ago

    The Gaslit Labyrinth: Enriqueta Martí, La Vampira de Barcelona

    Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it. In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, I examine Enriqueta Martí, also known as the Vampire of Barcelona, exploring the gaslit atmosphere of early 20th-century Barcelona, urban legend versus historical reality, and the macabre market operating in the city’s shadows. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

  3. 3d ago

    The Samara Deliverer: Madame Popova and the Arsenic Underground

    Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Continuing the Gothy History, Poisons, and Literature series! In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, I explore Madame Popova, the Samara poisoner who used covert powders to liberate roughly 300 women from violent marriages under Tsarist rule in Russia from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

    The Samara Deliverer: Madame Popova and the Arsenic Underground

  4. 4d ago

    Conversational Currency: Shadeed Eleazer on Content Licensing, Enterprise Value, and IP Strategy

    In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie, host Sai Marie Johnson sits down with premier Licensing & IP Strategist Shadeed Eleazer. Drawing from his background as a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduate, former SCORE chapter President, and host of Conversational Currency, Shadeed breaks down how to transition from basic content creation to enterprise-level ownership. Discover how to build sustainable marketing systems, extend the shelf life of media appearances, and boost leads, sales, and subscribers using strategic content licensing agreements. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

  5. 6d ago

    The Inn on the Osage Trail: Kate Bender and the Prairie Slaughterhouse

    In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, we explore Kate Bender and the infamous Bloody Benders, looking at how atmospheric theater and frontier isolation allowed a family of killers to vanish without a trace. Hot Topic Shop Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

    The Inn on the Osage Trail: Kate Bender and the Prairie Slaughterhouse

  6. 6d ago

    The Red Witch of La Ligua: La Quintrala and the Dark Luxury of Impunity

    Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, we explore Catalina de los Ríos y Lísperguer (La Quintrala), the Chilean aristocrat whose wealth shielded her from forty murder charges. This is episode 3, continuing the Gothy History, Poisons and Literature series. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Sep 5

    Beyond the Verdict: The Double standard in the Lindsay Clancy Coverage

    Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. When a mother experiences an acute medical and mental health crisis, online spaces quickly turn hostile. An analysis of the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, the physical evidence of trauma, and why discussing maternal healthcare routinely invites public vitriol. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

    Beyond the Verdict: The Double standard in the Lindsay Clancy Coverage

  8. Sep 4

    Beyond the Standard: Body Politics, Cultural History, and Reclaiming Autonomy

    Sai’s Newsletter is a reader -supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In this episode, Sai unpacks the political, historical, and cultural undercurrents driving the sudden comeback of the ultra-thin, “heroin chic” aesthetic in the era of Ozempic. From tracing how extreme physical restriction and the fetishization of prepubescent smallness function as tools of control, to examining how rigid beauty standards align with authoritarian social structures, we dismantle the cultural pressure on women to constantly shrink. Sai discusses why rejecting hyper-controlled body ideals, embracing adult curves, and taking up physical space is more than just a personal choice—it is a radical act of bodily autonomy and cultural resistance. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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The Ongoings of Sai's World - things to BS about. saimarie.substack.com

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  • Creator
    I'm just a woman with a dream and a pen...~Sai Marie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    157
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sai Marie Johnson
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    The Mind of Sai Marie