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February 5, 2021 esperanzaphoenix_admin Life

Catastrophes can lead to evolution. I’m not at all thrilled about the amount of time invested in the migration and rebuilding of my new website. I’m pretty sure tech support isn’t thrilled with me either. But, as with most aspects of my life, when I suffer an epic failure it forces me to evolve. The …

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Feb
11

EMDR for PTSD & childhood trauma

EMDR for PTSD & childhood trauma In episode 25 of Unpacking Life’s Crazy I explain EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy, why I decided to try EMDR for my PTSD & childhood trauma and my experience with this therapy technique so far. Hopefully you are here because you have already listened to or watched …

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Jun
06

ULC Episode 22, Is your child Transgender

ULC Episode 22, Is your child transgender? In this edpisode of Unpacking Life’s Crazy I honor pride month with words of wisdom for parents of transgender youth. I update listeners on my daughter Kiera’s transition progress since her interview nearly a year ago. (To hear Kiera share her experience of coming out to me, listen …

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May
21

ULC Episode 21, Interview with Duante ‘SuitMan’ Barnett In this episode of Unpacking Life’s Crazy, I interview Seattle based comedian and comedy show producer Duante ‘SuitMan’ Barnett. Duante explains how simply existing (as a 6 foot tall black man with Asperger’s) puts him at daily risk of dangerous interactions with law enforcement. He highlights the …

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Apr
26

Benny Shakes graced us with his presence for Episode 19 of Unpacking Life’s Crazy Hopefully you have already listened to or watched the latest episode. If not, what are you waiting for? Episode 19 is a delightfully funny conversation with disabled comedian Benny Shakes of Nottingham, England. During this pandemic shut down, Benny has harnessed …

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Apr
18

ULC Episode 18, Insomnia, The Waking Nightmare In the latest episode of Unpacking Life’s Crazy, I dive into the details of my life long battle with insomnia and recent nightmarish sleep study experience. I also share the tips and tricks I use, with mixed results, in a constant attempt to get 8 hours of sleep …

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Mar
08

Pay to Play

Enjoying life, knowing I must pay to play This weekend we pushed ourselves too hard, again. Both my boyfriend and I suffer from fibromyalgia. It’s likely I also have rheumatoid arthritis. (I’m awaiting further test results for confirmation.) Anyway, on Saturday we met my boyfriend’s mother for a hike. I had no idea it would …

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Feb
20

ULC – Episode 16

Esperanza, a Woman of Many Hats Did you listen to (or watch) Episode 16 of Unpacking Life’s Crazy? If so, I hope you enjoyed it. Unfortunately, despite my effort make a list of all the jobs I’ve worked though the years, there have been so many that I was bound to miss a few. Here …

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Feb
07

Porn Searches Drive My YouTube Traffic. One of the cool things that happened in recent weeks is that my YouTube channel finally got it’s 100th subscriber. (112 now) That accomplishment is supposed allow me to designate a Custom URL on YouTube, thus making my videos easier to share. But, for some as yet inexplicable reason, …

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Unpacking Life’s Crazy

Unpacking Life's Crazy
Unpacking Life's Crazy

Having an unusual and traumatic childhood could drive anyone insane. In this podcast we unpack a lifetime of weird situations, unfortunate events, mental illnesses, fibromyalgia and how some of us use humor and self reflection to survive life’s constant challenges. From straight up funny personal stories and dark confessions to empathetic interviews, artist and performer Esperanza Phoenix explores the experiences that shape who we become.

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S3 Ep24: My Transgender Daughter Kiera Returns for Another Interview
My amazing transgender daughter Kiera volunteered to come back on for what has become our annual Pride Month podcast interview. Kiera updates listeners on the big changes in her life since last year and what’s going on with her partner Kaynah as well. We get in depth about the differences between gender and sexuality, what it means to be pansexual and polyamorous, and how dialectical behavioral therapy is improving her life. My daughter and I share a beautifully honest relationship that’s both touching and hilarious. Some of the sexual revelations in this episode are very explicit. You’ve been warned. We even delve into the mysterious culture of furries and your assumptions may be way off base. There’s so much to unpack here. Enjoy!
S3 Ep24: My Transgender Daughter Kiera Returns for Another Interview
S3 Ep24: My Transgender Daughter Kiera Returns for Another Interview
June 24, 2022
S2 Ep23: EMDR Therapy – Why I'm Trying It & How It Works
March 1, 2022
S2 Ep22: My Transgender Daughter & Her Girlfriend Join for Pride Month
June 16, 2021
S2 Ep21: Child Came Out as Transgender? DON'T PANIC! Listen
June 6, 2021
S2 Ep20: Interview with Duante the 'SuitMan' Barnett
May 21, 2021
S2 Ep19: Motherly Advice About Toxic Moms
May 9, 2021
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