This Is What It Feels Like

Terra Lopez
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This Is What It Feels Like

What does it feel like to use a public bathroom as a trans person? What does it feel like to move forward in life after losing a parent to suicide? What does it feel like to make the decision to have an abortion?  In a world that feels more divided than ever, put yourself in the shoes of everyday people at the center of issues often overlooked or politicized by society. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, host Terra Lopez shows us how what we feel connects us all more than we might think.  It’s not simple. It’s not black and white. This Is What It Feels Like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.

Episodes

  1. Update to TIWIFL Listeners: Terra Wants to Hear From You

    02/21/2024 · BONUS

    Update to TIWIFL Listeners: Terra Wants to Hear From You

    "This Is What It Feels Like" Host Terra Lopez announces next steps for the podcast, including a new season of episodes and a Discord discussion page for fans to get involved in the conversation. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/T7srAq5keb Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/tiwiflproject/Support CapRadio’s This Is What It Feels Like: https://caprad.io/support-this-is-what-it-feels-likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.

    3 min
  2. Bonus Episode: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe Talks Catcalling with Host Terra Lopez

    12/21/2023 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe Talks Catcalling with Host Terra Lopez

    What does it feel like to be catcalled? In this episode of The Sunday Story, Host Ayesha Rascoe shares her own personal experience with street harassment and discusses the long-term effects of the phenomenon with This Is What It Feels Like Host Terra Lopez. You’ll also learn about the genesis of the podcast, which began as an art installation. Guests: Terra LopezAyesha RascoeThis Is What It Feels Like on Instagram ©2023 National Public Radio, Inc. News report “The Sunday Story: This is what it feels like to be catcalled” by Ayesha Rascoe was originally published on NPR’s Up First on October 29, 2023, and is used with the permission of NPR. Any unauthorized duplication is strictly prohibited.Support CapRadio’s This Is What It Feels Like: https://caprad.io/support-this-is-what-it-feels-likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.

    22 min
  3. Losing A Parent To Suicide

    10/25/2023

    Losing A Parent To Suicide

    How does it feel to lose a parent to suicide? This is an experience Host Terra Lopez is familiar with. She lost her father in 2015. In this episode she searches for healing and meaning with two individuals who have also lost a parent to suicide. Exploring the emotional complexities, guilt and shame, coping mechanisms, and the fear of following in their parent’s footsteps, these conversations shed light on the complexities of grief that follows the loss of a parent to suicide. Guests: Mike Rafter Xander Marquez Local Resources:  Suicide Prevention Crisis LineWellspace Health National Resources:  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Friends for Survival Crisis Text Line National Suicide Prevention Hotline (988) Alliance of HopeNAMI  Articles:  Real Convo Guide if Someone is Thinking About Suicide 5 Steps to Help Someone Who is Suicidal Reach Out and Listen: How To Help Someone Who is Suicidal How To Help a Loved One Having Suicidal Thoughts How To Cope with a Parent’s Suicide Suicide Grief: Coping with a Loved One’s SuicideThis Is What It Feels Like on InstagramSupport CapRadio’s This Is What It Feels Like: https://caprad.io/support-this-is-what-it-feels-likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.

    39 min
  4. Choosing An Abortion

    10/18/2023

    Choosing An Abortion

    At a time when access to abortion is being rolled back across the country, you’ll hear stories from four individuals who chose to have an abortion. They discuss why they made the decision they did and how it has affected their lives. Host Terra Lopez delves into the emotional and long-term mental effects that accompany this complex decision.  Guests: Lorraine Allard Niko Bellote Asia Cummings  Andi Wilson Local resources:  UC Davis Health FPA Women’s Health Planned Parenthood  National resources:  National Abortion Hotline Abortion FundsNational Abortion Federation RAINNAbortion Finder We Testify Shout Your AbortionAll Options Exhale Pro-Voice Hotline Articles:  How To Use the Abortion Pill Abortion Resolution WorkbookThis Is What It Feels Like on InstagramSupport CapRadio’s This Is What It Feels Like: https://caprad.io/support-this-is-what-it-feels-likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.

    36 min
  5. Thriving at Age 106

    10/11/2023

    Thriving at Age 106

    What does life look like at 106? Meet Glenna Lucille Walters, a 106-year-old piano player who finds joy and solace in her love for “The Bachelor,” literature and the enchanting melodies of jazz. Through lively anecdotes and lots of sass, Glenna shares her secrets to living a long, purposeful and meaningful life.  Guests: Glenna Walters Cassie McFarland Sara McFarland Local Resources:  Support for Seniors - City of West SacramentoSenior Resource GuideAgency on Aging CA Department of Aging Friendship Hotline  National Resources:  Senior Resource Guide Aging Together Seniors Blue Book Older Adults Technology Services Senior Loneliness Line Articles:  How To Age Well Exercise and Physical Activity for Healthy Aging Honest AgingThis Is What It Feels Like on InstagramSupport CapRadio’s This Is What It Feels Like: https://caprad.io/support-this-is-what-it-feels-likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.

    25 min
  6. Being Catcalled

    10/04/2023

    Being Catcalled

    What does it feel like to be catcalled? We asked female-presenting folks to share their catcall experiences with us and the response was overwhelming. We received dozens of stories of violence, safety concerns, the emotional toll and broader implications of catcalling. What can we learn from these stories? Host Terra Lopez gathered a group of friends together to gain some insight and understanding about how to solve this deep-rooted issue. Guests: Claire White, Kaiyln Topper, Kelsie Hastie Local Resources:  WEAVE National Resources:  Stop Street Harassment Right To Be  Articles:  How Can You Cope With CatcallingHow To Safely Respond to CatcallersHow To Handle Catcallers 3 Ways to Intervene When Someone Is Being Catcalled  6 Things Parents Can Do About Catcalling Catcalling: The Impact of Sexual Harassment on Mental HealthThis Is What It Feels Like on InstagramSupport CapRadio’s This Is What It Feels Like: https://caprad.io/support-this-is-what-it-feels-likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.

    29 min
  7. Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System as a Trans Person

    09/27/2023

    Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System as a Trans Person

    What does it take to become your best self? At a time when politicians across the country are sponsoring laws targeting gender-affirming care, what would you endure to live an authentic life? Join us as we delve into the lived experiences of three transgender individuals in America and the great lengths they went through to receive gender-affirming care. We’ll explore the unique challenges they face within the healthcare system while trying to become their full and best selves. Guests: Elizah Claiborne Crosby Romeo Augustine Machu Local Resources:  The Gender Health Center Trans and Queer Youth Collective Sacramento LGBT Center Lavender Library    National:  TranslineUCSF Transgender CareNational Center for Trans Equality Transgender Law Center Lyon-Martin Community Health The Trevor Project TransHealthPlanned Parenthood (Hormone Therapy) Top SurgeryTransgender MapFOLX Health Free Femme Shapewear Free Chest Binders Genderbands Support CapRadio’s This Is What It Feels Like: https://caprad.io/support-this-is-what-it-feels-likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.

    44 min
  8. Introducing This Is What It Feels Like

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing This Is What It Feels Like

    Get a sneak peek of CapRadio's latest podcast This Is What It Feels Like.Support CapRadio’s This Is What It Feels Like: https://caprad.io/support-this-is-what-it-feels-likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.

    2 min

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What does it feel like to use a public bathroom as a trans person? What does it feel like to move forward in life after losing a parent to suicide? What does it feel like to make the decision to have an abortion?  In a world that feels more divided than ever, put yourself in the shoes of everyday people at the center of issues often overlooked or politicized by society. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, host Terra Lopez shows us how what we feel connects us all more than we might think.  It’s not simple. It’s not black and white. This Is What It Feels Like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-what-it-feels-like--6161095/support.

Information

  • Creator
    Terra Lopez
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Terra Lopez
  • Show Website
    This Is What It Feels Like

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