sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/podcastSubstackFri, 19 Sep 2025 16:39:46 GMTCopyright 2009-2012https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5533177.rssMAKENA: Siena & ToastTwo Hawaii girls talk about being gay, Asian-American, vegan, lessons learned as performing and recording singer-songwriters, and their relationship. Plus, listener contests, laughing, inspiration, and encouragement. A weekly dose of positive energy.episodicnogay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsTwo Hawaii girls talk about being gay, Asian-American, vegan, lessons learned as performing and recording singer-songwriters, and their relationship. Plus, listener contests, laughing, inspiration, and encouragement. A weekly dose of positive energy.mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.comMAKENA: Siena & Toast
More show notes at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/energyvampires
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https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/positivity-resonance
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https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/uncomfortable

Links for stuff we mention:
Bodyweight fitness programs by Mark Lauren: marklauren.com
Michael Easter’s Substack, called Two Percent: www.twopct.com
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In this episode, we talk about why micro-connections are so important and powerful, for individuals – especially for people with a history of trauma– and for societies.

The book Siena references is What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Dr. Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey. And the other podcast episode we mention is 205 Relationship Quality Is Life.

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https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/204-automatic-pet-feeder
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https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/3-no-brainer-sleep-tips
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This episode also includes lots of enthusiastic but also very calm discussion about meeting donkeys for the first time, at Oregon Donkey Sanctuary. oregondonkeys.org

It was our first meeting with donkeys of any size.

And did you know, there are three?

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/icy-homemade-treats-for-summer-vegan-31811133378-3983-11ef-9115-af3b69a0024fWed, 03 Jul 2024 21:27:00 GMTSiena & ToastNo1515mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)As we’re getting ready to release this episode, we’re also getting ready for a heatwave here in Portland, Oregon. And this brings to mind some of the icy homemade treats we’ve started enjoying this summer. In this episode, we share those recipes. It’s mouth-watering lemon, orange, and matcha flavors, but not all mashed up together. One at a time. You’ll find out when you listen. https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/icytreats https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comAs we’re getting ready to release this episode, we’re also getting ready for a heatwave here in Portland, Oregon. And this brings to mind some of the icy homemade treats we’ve started enjoying this summer. In this episode, we share those recipes. It’s mouth-watering lemon, orange, and matcha flavors, but not all mashed up together. One at a time. You’ll find out when you listen. https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/icytreats https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catshttps://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/chocolate-and-coffee-tasting
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/chocolate-and-coffee-tasting-for-d5cae0600d0-3329-11ef-80b9-cb057325f6f5Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:32:00 GMTSiena & ToastNo1538mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Have you ever heard of the Cup Tasters Competition? It’s a coffee tasting contest and the US winner goes on to a World Coffee Competition. So we only know all this because we were given – as a gift – a virtual class in Chocolate & Coffee Tasting, taught by a winner of the US Cup Tasters Competition. In this episode, we tell you all about it. https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/chocolate-and-coffee-tasting https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comHave you ever heard of the Cup Tasters Competition? It’s a coffee tasting contest and the US winner goes on to a World Coffee Competition. So we only know all this because we were given – as a gift – a virtual class in Chocolate & Coffee Tasting, taught by a winner of the US Cup Tasters Competition. In this episode, we tell you all about it. https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/chocolate-and-coffee-tasting https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsAnd, as a part of those, there can be a little awkwardness between the shop-keepers and the shoppers, so we get real and talk about that, too.
Show notes are at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/craftfair2
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Where Did All The Saxophones Go?
https://theoutline.com/post/1409/saxophones-in-american-pop-music-history

The Death of the Key Change
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/80s-life-movies-movie-going-and-internalized-3a5786318e6-fb61-11ee-9b1d-d30d9b8bff34Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we talk about movies from The '80s and examining the cultural norms of the timeNo2202mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)This is the fourth in a series on daily life as we recall it during a brighter time in America’s history…or was it? In this episode, we talk about movies from The '80s. And shockingly, here in 2024, it’s a bit disturbing to look back and see the anti-Asian racism that was up on screen back then, and even more, that we – in Hawaii, populated mainly by Asian-Americans – didn’t even notice it at the time. We discuss this, along with the analog movie-going experience, which included newspaper ink staining your fingertips, because you had to flip the pages to the movie section. https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/80slife4 https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catshttps://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/80slife3
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In this episode, we recall the phenomenology and pace of life when your only options are rotary phones that belong to an entire household, music on vinyl, cassette, or terrestrial radio, and eventually CDs, and also the wonder of dual cassette boom boxes.
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Related episode: How To Get A Better Sleep https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/how-to-get-a-better-sleep originally published on 11/14/23
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Do You Have Good Energy Etiquette? (12/5/23)
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How To Declutter With Your Partner Part 1 (1/16/24)
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How To Declutter With Your Partner Part 1 (1/23/24)
https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/declutter-tips-part2

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How to Declutter With Your Partner Part 2: Get It Done With These 5 Phases
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/how-to-declutter-books-20bdee4daea-c151-11ee-91d1-f3f5acd188c5Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we share some thoughts and tactics that we found helpful when paring down and optimizing our personal libraries.No1628mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we share some thoughts and tactics that we found helpful when paring down and optimizing our personal libraries. For related episodes on decluttering, see: How to Declutter With Your Partner Part 1: Prepare With These Tips https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/declutter-tips How to Declutter With Your Partner Part 2: Get It Done With These 5 Phases https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/declutter-tips-part2 Episode notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/declutter-books Related episodes:  https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/declutter-tips https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/declutter-tips-part2 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Find out more about Siena and Toast, the music, newsletter and The Love and About Cat Club here www.sienaandtoast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats
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Hope these ideas are helpful for you.

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Feeling like you’re behind in gift-giving

Worrying about your budget when it comes to gifts and festivities

Creating a card, and ordering them, and sending them out

The fear that the holidays will fly by and you’ll feel like you missed it 

Doubting whether it’s worth all the effort it takes to decorate and celebrate

Worrying whether gift-recipients will feel adequately thought-of, considered, and loved by the gifts you give them

Feeling the pressure to ‘make dreams come true’ – or to at least to make reality look a little like the romanticized, idealized Hallmark Movie Holidays™ – for loved ones


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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/holiday-anxiety-how-to-feel-more-4e5149bd3aa-948e-11ee-a03e-ab7bc2508893Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we discuss anxieties specific to the holidays.No2216mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we discuss anxieties specific to the holidays. Anxieties about gift-giving, social events, the pressure to make dreams come true, and more. We also discuss some thoughts, practices, and attitudes that can make for less anxiety and a little more heavenly peace. We discuss specific Holiday Anxieties such as: Feeling like you’re behind in gift-giving Worrying about your budget when it comes to gifts and festivities Creating a card, and ordering them, and sending them out The fear that the holidays will fly by and you’ll feel like you missed it  Doubting whether it’s worth all the effort it takes to decorate and celebrate Worrying whether gift-recipients will feel adequately thought-of, considered, and loved by the gifts you give them Feeling the pressure to ‘make dreams come true’ – or to at least to make reality look a little like the romanticized, idealized Hallmark Movie Holidays™ – for loved ones https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/holiday-anxiety-how-to-feel-more-heavenly-peace Instagram https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Cat lovers go here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsHere are links to the things we mention:

The blog post about the frequency of Love: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/blogs/post/what-is-love-and-above


Dr. Masaru Emoto and Water Consciousness: https://thewellnessenterprise.com/emoto



The blog post about the frequency of Love: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/blogs/post/what-is-love-and-above
Dr. Masaru Emoto and Water Consciousness: https://thewellnessenterprise.com/emoto
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/do-you-have-good-energy-etiquette-5b1b07660ea-907b-11ee-9eb1-236fc2d6cd88Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we chat about what Energy Etiquette is, how it relates to good manners, and how it’s not the same as having good intentions.No1745mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)How’s your etiquette when it comes to energy? Do you have good energy etiquette? In this episode, we chat about what Energy Etiquette is, how it relates to good manners, and how it’s not the same as having good intentions. We discuss how Energy Etiquette overlaps with self-awareness, personal development, self-care, and more. And also part of the conversation are quick discussions about empaths and Highly Sensitive People, about Dr. Masaru Emoto’s work with water crystals, water energy, and consciousness, and even examples of energy etiquette involving squirrels, kittens, and little kids. Here are links to the things we mention: The blog post about the frequency of Love: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/blogs/post/what-is-love-and-above Dr. Masaru Emoto and Water Consciousness: https://thewellnessenterprise.com/emoto The blog post about the frequency of Love: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/blogs/post/what-is-love-and-above Dr. Masaru Emoto and Water Consciousness: https://thewellnessenterprise.com/emoto https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/do-you-have-good-energy-etiquette Instagram https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsThe main discussion starts at around 10 minutes in.
See show notes at for way more details. https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/silence-of-the-lambs
And if you'd like to suggest a topic or question for a future episode, you can let us know by DM-ing us on Instagram (@sienaandtoast) or emailing us at info@sienaandtoast.com. Thanks!

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/the-silence-of-the-lambs-mirror-and-95c7a399590-8d67-11ee-90d9-a7824ec58a62Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode we discuss our reaction to watching The Silence of The Lambs, the movie from 1991, in 2023.No1763mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode we discuss our reaction to watching The Silence of The Lambs, the movie from 1991, in 2023. The discussion is mostly about LGBTQ+ rights, and the evolution of social norms. We remember what it was like in The ’90s because we were there, and yes, things have indeed evolved.  The main discussion starts at around 10 minutes in. See show notes at for way more details. https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/silence-of-the-lambs And if you'd like to suggest a topic or question for a future episode, you can let us know by DM-ing us on Instagram (@sienaandtoast) or emailing us at info@sienaandtoast.com. Thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsIn this episode, were inspired by the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, to engage in some “straight talk” about the pressures surrounding how one SHOULD feel about the holiday, and about gratitude, about accomplishments, and yes about surviving and thriving.
https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/thriving-surviving
Related episode: Gratitude 2.0 ( https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/gratitude-20 )
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/thanksgiving-theres-triumph-and-gratitude-1832e6933fe-8584-11ee-b477-17be62d32d00Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, were inspired by the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, to engage in some “straight talk” about the pressures surrounding how one SHOULD feel about the holidayNo1635mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Conventional wisdom in personal growth circles used to include the adage: “Don’t just survive, thrive!” As if ‘surviving’ was undesirable, and as if the opposite of surviving was thriving. But the actual opposite of surviving is not thriving, it’s dying, it’s croaking and breathing your last. In this episode, were inspired by the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, to engage in some “straight talk” about the pressures surrounding how one SHOULD feel about the holiday, and about gratitude, about accomplishments, and yes about surviving and thriving. https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/thriving-surviving Related episode: Gratitude 2.0 ( https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/gratitude-20 ) Instagram https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Cat lovers go here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsThe main topic starts at about 8:15
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Being queer, non-binary, LGBTQ+ definitely has its hardships. But it can also come with priceless positive benefits. Benefits that you can’t buy with money, such as being genuinely more open-minded, compassionate, and perceptive, among other things. 
Also in this episode, you can hear Toast’s reactions to seeing the 1973 movie “The Exorcist” for the first time, in 2023. This ep was recorded on Halloween, and you'll also hear references to poltergeists and ghosts.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/lifes-personal-growth-program-for-9c4ca64c202-79b6-11ee-9205-2bfa1a1ce7aaTue, 07 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we share some reflections on how realizing we were gay also led to a richer, deeper, more meaningful life.No1508mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we share some reflections on how realizing we were gay also led to a richer, deeper, more meaningful life. The main topic starts at around (8:45). Being queer, non-binary, LGBTQ+ definitely has its hardships. But it can also come with priceless positive benefits. Benefits that you can’t buy with money, such as being genuinely more open-minded, compassionate, and perceptive, among other things.  Also in this episode, you can hear Toast’s reactions to seeing the 1973 movie “The Exorcist” for the first time, in 2023. This ep was recorded on Halloween, and you'll also hear references to poltergeists and ghosts. https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/lifes-personal-growth-program-for-lgbtq-folks-like-us https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsThe main topic discussion starts at around 10 minutes.
(Before that, Siena’s on a mission to educate Toast about classic movies.)
We’re a couple of Asian Americans who grew up in Hawaii back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. In this episode, we talk about what it was like back then, to realize, slowly over time, that we were gay.
The main topic discussion starts at around 10 minutes.
(Before that, Siena’s on a mission to educate Toast about classic movies.)
For Toast’s portion, topics include:

a seven year-old’s awareness



“Jo” on The Facts of Life TV show



being ‘non-heterosexual’ was not on the menu



Princess Leia and the gold bikini



and more



For Siena’s portion, topics include:

growing up with aunts and uncles with ‘friends’ who were the same sex



no direct references to aunts or uncles being ‘gay’



‘bisexuality’ was not on the menu



‘being feminine while being lesbian’ was not on the menu



and more

Episode show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/how-did-you-first-know-you-were-gay
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We start discussing the main topic at around 8:15 into the episode.
For the Protein Cookie Recipe, check out the show notes on our podcast blog at SienaandToast.com
A few related episodes:

The Problem with Pronouns: Misgendered Adventures



Is ‘Coming Out’ Still a Thing?



Coming Out: Process and Our Stories



Pride Month: Good People Celebrate Goodness



LGBTQ-positive Peace, Love, and Laughs: a Pride Month episode



Pride: Then and Now



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• Toast shares how she was raised as an Evangelical Christian & how she came out
• Siena shares how she was raised Catholic, attended an all-girls Catholic school, had many gay uncles and aunties in her family & how she came out
• approval of non-heterosexuality in the Christian Bible
• needing to re-learn what reality is when you discover you’re gay after having been raised in the Evangelical Christian world
As of this writing – 2023 – a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans is in effect according to the Human Rights Campaign, the largest organization advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in America. (https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Anti-LGBTQ-Legislation-Impact-Report.pdf )
You know we generally keep this podcast show thingamajig on the light and fun side, but we do want to make sure you’re aware that these are perilous times.
Steady On.
Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/is-coming-out-still-a-thing
LGBTQ+ Americans Under Attack: A Report and Reflection On The 2023 State Legislative Session: Read Here
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Check out some of these related past podcast episodes
Pride Month: Good People Celebrate Goodness
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Coming Out- Process and Our Stories
Pride- Then and Now
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/is-coming-out-still-a-thing-b5401c6bd4c-63e4-11ee-809d-b3c87a1febb0Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastSiena and Toast talk about their coming out experiences and how their religious upbringing effected their understanding of what was going onNo2545mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)CORRECTION: Toast mistakenly associated “Prop 8” with Hawaii in this episode, but it was actually associated with California! More on this, and all the other episode details, on the blog: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/is-coming-out-still-a-thing • Toast shares how she was raised as an Evangelical Christian & how she came out • Siena shares how she was raised Catholic, attended an all-girls Catholic school, had many gay uncles and aunties in her family & how she came out • approval of non-heterosexuality in the Christian Bible • needing to re-learn what reality is when you discover you’re gay after having been raised in the Evangelical Christian world As of this writing – 2023 – a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans is in effect according to the Human Rights Campaign, the largest organization advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in America. (https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Anti-LGBTQ-Legislation-Impact-Report.pdf ) You know we generally keep this podcast show thingamajig on the light and fun side, but we do want to make sure you’re aware that these are perilous times. Steady On. Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/is-coming-out-still-a-thing LGBTQ+ Americans Under Attack: A Report and Reflection On The 2023 State Legislative Session: Read Here Siena and Toast on Instagram: instagram.com/sienaandtoast If you love cats come to Siena and Toast's web site here Check out some of these related past podcast episodes Pride Month: Good People Celebrate Goodness LGBTQ-Positive Peace, Love, and Laughs. A Pride Month Special Coming Out- Process and Our Stories Pride- Then and Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsShow notes
https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/169-diy-painting-garage
In this ep, you’ll hear us refer to a previous episode, and it’s this one: 136 Actually…Maybe You CAN Do It! (From Oct. 2022) https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/136

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/diy-home-project-painting-the-garage-eacaa48dc94-4390-11ee-a757-37baf4b2b180Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastSiena and Toast share some fun inspiration when it comes to home maintenance and improvement projectsNo1860mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)This episode is some fun inspiration that’s also realistic and takes the pressure off, when it comes to home maintenance and improvement projects. Show notes https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/169-diy-painting-garage In this ep, you’ll hear us refer to a previous episode, and it’s this one: 136 Actually…Maybe You CAN Do It! (From Oct. 2022) https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/136 Find Siena and Toast on Instagram Love Cats? Siena and Toast Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsHere are the top-level points we cover in this ep.
Scroll down even further for the link to the blog post where we put a bunch of additional show notes.
2. Learn about Attachment Theory and think in terms of your attachment styles
1. Remember and respect that, in large part, you've come together in your relationship to deal with wounds and life lessons

BONUS: Health & Finances
Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/top-10-things-weve-learned-in-our-22-year-lesbian-relationship-3
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/top-10-things-weve-learned-in-our-830c71fa6a6-3885-11ee-b088-ab27a01030b7Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastThis ep is the 3rd and final part in a series called" The Top 10 Things We’ve Learned In Our 22-Year Lesbian Relationship."No2460mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)This ep is the 3rd and final part in a series called" The Top 10 Things We’ve Learned In Our 22-Year Lesbian Relationship." Here are the top-level points we cover in this ep. Scroll down even further for the link to the blog post where we put a bunch of additional show notes. 2. Learn about Attachment Theory and think in terms of your attachment styles 1. Remember and respect that, in large part, you've come together in your relationship to deal with wounds and life lessons BONUS: Health & Finances Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/top-10-things-weve-learned-in-our-22-year-lesbian-relationship-3 Find Siena and Toast on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsHere are the top-level points we cover in this ep.
Scroll down even further for the link to the blog post where we put a bunch of additional show notes.
6. Use a personality assessment tool
5. Sex. Do it.
4. Adventure & novelty are bonding
3. Accept your partner. Love them, not your fantasy of them.

Blog post for this episode, with additional show notes:
https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/top-10-things-weve-learned-in-our-22-year-lesbian-relationship-2

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/top-10-things-weve-learned-in-our-b911c738e26-2ccc-11ee-8281-9b8847e736d8Tue, 01 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastThis ep is part 2 in a series called" The Top 10 Things We’ve Learned In Our 22-Year Lesbian Relationship."No2421mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)This ep is part 2 in a series called" The Top 10 Things We’ve Learned In Our 22-Year Lesbian Relationship." Here are the top-level points we cover in this ep. Scroll down even further for the link to the blog post where we put a bunch of additional show notes. 6. Use a personality assessment tool 5. Sex. Do it. 4. Adventure & novelty are bonding 3. Accept your partner. Love them, not your fantasy of them. Blog post for this episode, with additional show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/top-10-things-weve-learned-in-our-22-year-lesbian-relationship-2 Instagram https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsThe Top 10 Things We’ve Learned In Our 22-Year Lesbian Relationship
10. Choose your battles
9. Accept responsibility for your feelings
8. Not every issue needs to turn into a psychotherapy session
7. Lean how to fight

blog post for this episode, with additional show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/top-10-things-weve-learned-in-our-22-year-lesbian-relationship-1
130 Back After A Year’s Hiatus: A Brief Intro to Who We Are & Why We Took a Year Off https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/130
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/top-10-things-weve-learned-in-our-29697e87184-229a-11ee-8a5a-fbf40848c0adTue, 18 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastPart 1 of Top Ten things We've Learned in Our 22-Year Lesbian RelationshipNo2191mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)As recording for this topic really got going, we realized The Content was getting a bit long. So we turned it into a series. This is part one. Before we get to the countdown, FYI, we mention another ep, and that ep is: #130, released on 9/6/2022, called "Back After A Year’s Hiatus: A Brief Intro to Who We Are & Why We Took a Year Off." With that said...here's the start of the countdown... The Top 10 Things We’ve Learned In Our 22-Year Lesbian Relationship 10. Choose your battles 9. Accept responsibility for your feelings 8. Not every issue needs to turn into a psychotherapy session 7. Lean how to fight blog post for this episode, with additional show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/top-10-things-weve-learned-in-our-22-year-lesbian-relationship-1 130 Back After A Year’s Hiatus: A Brief Intro to Who We Are & Why We Took a Year Off https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/130 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsSiena and Toast.com
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/skilled-vs-unskilled-acceptance-of-be8541b4d54-162a-11ee-849b-c3f3b177ff08Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastThis episode, we delve deeper into exactly what “accepting something” means.No1883mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We’re often told to cultivate an attitude of acceptance in our lives, while simultaneously being told to push through and make a change. This episode, we delve deeper into exactly what “accepting something” means. Because it can mean more than one thing.  Siena and Toast.com Find Siena and Toast on Instagram Love Cats? Go here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsVanessa Van Edwards on Instagram @vvanedwards – instagram.com/vvanedwards
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/how-to-be-assertive-and-still-be-d572623a3fc-0c74-11ee-9d47-1710fd08cfa6Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastCan you be assertive and still be likable? A discussion about assertiveness when you’re female, Asian American, lesbian, and were born and raised in Hawaii.No2504mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)What would you do if a neighbor dumped trash in your recycling bin? Here’s what we did. A discussion about assertiveness when you’re female, Asian American, lesbian, and were born and raised in Hawaii. …can you be assertive and still be likable?  Vanessa Van Edwards on Instagram @vvanedwards – instagram.com/vvanedwards instagram.com/sienaandtoast Blog post for this episode, with show notes: sienaandtoast.com/podcast/164-how-to-be-assertive-and-still-be-likable Siena and Toast Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsSiena and Toast Show Notes
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Link to LAACC flower essence blends: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/collections/flower-essence-blends
In this episode, we refer to a flower essence blend we call ‘CHANGE;’ at the time of recording this, ‘CHANGE’ is only available by special request. We’re very possibly going to be adding CHANGE to our line, though. 
We recommend taking a maximum of 3 flower essence blends during any one time period.
Here’s the flower essence journey recounted in this episode:

1 yr, 4 mos: a custom blend



4 mos.: another custom blend to address change, and TRAUMA-HEAL



3 mos.: STRENGTH, TRAUMA-HEAL



current: SELF-LOVE & PURPOSE



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(episode name: 132 Flower Essences: An Underrated Holistic Modality for Emotional Wellness and Balance)
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/facing-divorce-when-you-have-young-8a50ba87be4-f831-11ed-bb3d-c3da52cdfedaMon, 22 May 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastSiena shares what one particular client’s journey with flower essencesNo1720mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)You’re probably not aware of this, because it’s only through personal referrals, but Siena does private one-to-one consultations with people, using her background in holistic health, coaching, and healing, to help them navigate life challenges. Part of this work usually involves flower essences, a type of holistic energy medicine. But what does this look like? How many flower essences does a client take? For how long? Which ones? The answers vary, because each person is unique, but in this episode you’ll get a pretty good feel for how this all works, when Siena shares what one particular client’s journey really looked like. Link to episode about flower essences: 132 Flower Essences: An Underrated Holistic Modality for Emotional Wellness and Balance – https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/132 Link to LAACC flower essence blends: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/collections/flower-essence-blends In this episode, we refer to a flower essence blend we call ‘CHANGE;’ at the time of recording this, ‘CHANGE’ is only available by special request. We’re very possibly going to be adding CHANGE to our line, though.  We recommend taking a maximum of 3 flower essence blends during any one time period. Here’s the flower essence journey recounted in this episode: 1 yr, 4 mos: a custom blend 4 mos.: another custom blend to address change, and TRAUMA-HEAL 3 mos.: STRENGTH, TRAUMA-HEAL current: SELF-LOVE & PURPOSE Link to episode about flower essences: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/132 (episode name: 132 Flower Essences: An Underrated Holistic Modality for Emotional Wellness and Balance) Link to LAACC flower essence blends: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/collections/flower-essence-blends Trauma-Heal: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/collections/flower-essence-blends/products/trauma-heal Strength: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/collections/flower-essence-blends/products/strength Self-Love: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/collections/flower-essence-blends/products/self-love Purpose: https://loveandabovecatclub.com/collections/flower-essence-blends/products/purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsShow Notes https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/161-gluten-free-bakeries-in-portland-oregon
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/161-gluten-free-bakeries-in-portland-1d7caaaa972-eb89-11ed-9e93-bf06f0587fabTue, 09 May 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastThis episode is gluten-free. If you love tasting and talk about pastries and doughnuts and bakeries join us!No1758mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)This episode is gluten-free. If you love tasting and talk about pastries and doughnuts and bakeries, join us as we share our gluten-free adventures in Portland, Oregon. We talk about Kyra’s Bake Shop, Gluten-Free Gem, New Cascadia Traditional, and Mikiko Mochi Donuts. Show Notes https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/161-gluten-free-bakeries-in-portland-oregon Find Siena and Toast on Instagram https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Love cats? We do too! LoveandAboveCatClub.com Find books and oracle card decks from other MindBodySpirit.fm podcast hosts in the online store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsWe reference another episode in this ep, and that ep was titled "Do It Different: Using Teeny Tiny Goals To Make Bigger Changes"
Show Notes https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/gratitude-20
EP 148 https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/148-do-it-different-using-teeny-tiny-goals-to-make-bigger-change

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/rein-in-reactivity-9794cbd86ce-d5a4-11ed-98e4-efbd621ee765Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we talk about some of our own personal triggers and the opportunities for improvement we've become aware ofNo1666mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we talk about some of our own personal triggers and the opportunities for improvement we've become aware of, for having smoother, more elegant interactions in our conversations and relationship. But first, a minor technical difficulty (Toast's fault) and some ruminating on the current popularity of the wolf cut hairstyle (heard of it? it's mullet adjacent). Shot Notes https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/rein-in-reactivity Find Siena and Toast on Instagram https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsCheck out the Show Notes here
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/relaxation-is-a-skill-5329d40a95e-d0b9-11ed-9895-a765786543faTue, 04 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this ep, we talk about how Western Civilization's dread fear of aging and death seems to be behind our cultural issues around RELAXINGNo2418mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Working and Relaxing are not opposites. In this ep, we talk about how Western Civilization's dread fear of aging and death seems to be behind our cultural issues around RELAXING, behind Predatory Productivity Culture, and, how that's a real bummer, because knowing how to relax can make you a more pleasant person to be around in general. Siena leads a mini meditation in Progressive Muscle Relaxation (at around 29:30). The main discussion topic starts at about 8:00 into this episode.  Check out the Show Notes here Find Siena and Toast on Instagram Flower Essence blends Love and Above Cat Club.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catshttps://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/stories-we-tell-ourselves-pt-3
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/stories-we-tell-ourselves-pt-3-d6d33f09bb0-c8ff-11ed-9741-c73977812c3bTue, 28 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we go off! on how to NOT get pulled out to sea by the riptide currents of deceitful, delusional, or defeating stories.No2208mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we go off! on how to NOT get pulled out to sea by the riptide currents of deceitful, delusional, or defeating stories, whether they’re stories from your own head, or from the culture that surrounds you. And we also share a contrarian take on typical inspirational pep talk, advice, and quotes. https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/stories-we-tell-ourselves-pt-3 Find Siena and Toast on Instagram https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsBut even before we do that, in the beginning of this ep, we mention a story – and a short film about the story – of three very special giant sequoia trees here in Portland, Oregon. Their website is save-the-giants.org.
Toast’s Old Story came from Evangelical Christianity. It was that The Bible was the truth about reality; including that gay, homosexual, LGBTQ+ people are awful, horrible, evil, perverted, and gross. Years Later: Her New Story is that the truth about reality is deeper, wider, more intricate, amazing, textured, spectacular, fascinating, and beautiful than what Evangelical Christianity teaches, and that being gay, homosexual, and/or LGBTQ+ is actually not at all awful, horrible, evil, perverted, or gross. The Old Story was one in which she was the main character. The New Story is one in which she’s not the main character. In the story that works for her, the main character is Life Itself, the life force, "the force that through the green fuse drives the flower." 
Siena’s Old Story was that she was a victim who got punched and fell down on the ground. Her new story is that she got punched, fell down on the ground, and then got back up with a sparkle cape! Her new story also includes that she’s lucky, she’s blessed, and and she’s fortunate. 

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/stories-we-tell-ourselves-pt-2-a89d62d12fe-c428-11ed-aca7-97fc35cd362bTue, 21 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we share how the personal stories we told ourselves about ourselves evolved over the course of our lives…so far.No1926mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we share how the personal stories we told ourselves about ourselves evolved over the course of our lives…so far. But even before we do that, in the beginning of this ep, we mention a story – and a short film about the story – of three very special giant sequoia trees here in Portland, Oregon. Their website is save-the-giants.org. Toast’s Old Story came from Evangelical Christianity. It was that The Bible was the truth about reality; including that gay, homosexual, LGBTQ+ people are awful, horrible, evil, perverted, and gross. Years Later: Her New Story is that the truth about reality is deeper, wider, more intricate, amazing, textured, spectacular, fascinating, and beautiful than what Evangelical Christianity teaches, and that being gay, homosexual, and/or LGBTQ+ is actually not at all awful, horrible, evil, perverted, or gross. The Old Story was one in which she was the main character. The New Story is one in which she’s not the main character. In the story that works for her, the main character is Life Itself, the life force, "the force that through the green fuse drives the flower."  Siena’s Old Story was that she was a victim who got punched and fell down on the ground. Her new story is that she got punched, fell down on the ground, and then got back up with a sparkle cape! Her new story also includes that she’s lucky, she’s blessed, and and she’s fortunate.  Get the Show Notes here Find Siena and Toast on Instagram Save the Giants.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catshttps://sienaandtoast/podcast/stories-we-tell-ourselves-pt-1 And, as we mention, do not go to LoveandAboveCatClub.com ...unless you love cats.
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The dark side and the character weaknesses enabled by our on-demand streaming and smartphone lifestyle



What can make Toast feel like a whiny little b*




Cursive handwriting. Did you know kids aren’t being taught to write in cursive anymore? Who’s going to be able to sign their name? I mean really sign their name, not tap their finger on a docu-sign, which is the equivalent of scratching out an "X” on a parchment scroll.


Then we get into talking about what’s helped us dial down frustration in a way that feels more respectable and at least somewhat dignified and grown-up (as compared to being a whiny little b*).

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/lets-frustration-proof-ourselves-5388003e576-bac6-11ed-aec9-efdd6fed8ea6Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastWARNING: This episode contains talk about cat-related drama that only deep and genuine cat lovers will get. Please listen (and judge) accordingly.No2163mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)WARNING: This episode contains talk about cat-related drama that only deep and genuine cat lovers will get. Please listen (and judge) accordingly. Also! A mystery prize is headed someone's way.... In this ep, we talk about: The dark side and the character weaknesses enabled by our on-demand streaming and smartphone lifestyle What can make Toast feel like a whiny little b* Cursive handwriting. Did you know kids aren’t being taught to write in cursive anymore? Who’s going to be able to sign their name? I mean really sign their name, not tap their finger on a docu-sign, which is the equivalent of scratching out an "X” on a parchment scroll. Then we get into talking about what’s helped us dial down frustration in a way that feels more respectable and at least somewhat dignified and grown-up (as compared to being a whiny little b*). Show Notes https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/154 Instagram https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Siena and Toast Cat Lovers Go Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsWhen you’ve made too many decisions (and it doesn’t matter whether they’re simple or complicated), you get fatigued. It’s just what happens. In this episode, we discuss this phenomenon and what to do about it. Also, Toast is surprised when she learns what Siena thinks about her wardrobe. And, in case it comes in handy, the other ep we mention is "Why You’re In A Rut: The Need For Novelty"

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/how-to-form-a-new-habit-habit-bundling-51306a95666-ae1e-11ed-9a55-ab3078a5a08dTue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIt can be hard to form new, healthy habits.No2097mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)It can be hard to form new, healthy habits. The good news is: you can probably take a habit you already have, to help form that new one! In this episode, we discuss Habit Bundling, a tactic for consciously building a new habit. Podcast Notes https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/152 Instagram https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Find out more about Siena and Toast here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsShow Notes are here https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/151
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/making-friends-as-an-adult-673fcf1d5b8-a7f5-11ed-96b6-b39220d5520fTue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastJust maintaining, let alone making, new friends, isn’t so easy as an adult.No2349mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Just maintaining, let alone making, new friends, isn’t so easy as an adult. Amirite?! In this episode, we discuss "the 4 a.m. friend," the idealization of friendship, and “the liking gap.” We also take a much (much!) broader perspective to see how our entire economy is set-up to incentivize us away from the bonding social connections that would otherwise emerge naturally. As Charles Eisenstein has explained in his book "Sacred Economics," it does this through usury and interest-bearing debt. Our culture is now between worlds, that is, more of us have realized that the way our economy has been set-up is part of many problems, including this lack and difficulty of nurturing friendships. Show Notes are here https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/151 instagram.com/sienaandtoast Find Siena and Toast online Cat Lovers go here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsTopics include:

the TV shows Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923



the sexual and non-sexual meaning of “rut”



feeling resistance to getting out of a rut



the connection between variety and well-being



the famous Rat Park experiments on addiction



what our own Teeny Tiny experiments in variety have looked like so far



how our desire for variety comes from the same place as the drives for food and sex



why it makes spiritual sense for variety to feel good


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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/why-youre-in-a-rut-the-need-for-novelty-fbdd8c37454-a3e9-11ed-b1a5-bb1592674f98Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we talk about feeling dead inside! 😃 And about being introverts, social distancing, getting out of a rut, and what all of this has to do with evolution.No2178mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we talk about feeling dead inside! 😃 And about being introverts, social distancing, getting out of a rut, and what all of this has to do with evolution. If you want to laugh at folks who are still social distancing and wearing masks in indoor public spaces, boy have we got the episode for you! Topics include: the TV shows Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923 the sexual and non-sexual meaning of “rut” feeling resistance to getting out of a rut the connection between variety and well-being the famous Rat Park experiments on addiction what our own Teeny Tiny experiments in variety have looked like so far how our desire for variety comes from the same place as the drives for food and sex why it makes spiritual sense for variety to feel good Podcast episode show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/150 Find Siena and Toast on Instagram https://instagram.com/sienaandtoast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsThis general topic of motivation was discussed in episode 139 How to Do It When You Don’t Feel Like Doing It, Pt. 1 (Motivation, Exercise, Self-Care)
NOTE: also in this ep, we share the semi-dramatic story of a cat crisis averted. It’s a mini audio drama narrated by Siena with live Foley sound effects by Toast.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/how-to-do-it-when-you-dont-feel-like-e690f0255fa-9e93-11ed-890c-8bb3901dade8Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this ep, we talk about Temptation Bundling, a tool for helping you do things that aren’t very fun, but that you know you should be doing.No2134mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this ep, we talk about Temptation Bundling, a tool for helping you do things that aren’t very fun, but that you know you should be doing. We share our experiences with it, and how it’s helped us even start to enjoy what started out as an unpleasant or intimidating task. We then go on to discuss the two different ways to apply Temptation Bundling, depending on whether the task is cognitively demanding or not. And finally, we acknowledge that "wanting to feel motivated" can be seen as an attitude that's very spoiled, but why it's admirable and even virtuous all the same. This general topic of motivation was discussed in episode 139 How to Do It When You Don’t Feel Like Doing It, Pt. 1 (Motivation, Exercise, Self-Care) NOTE: also in this ep, we share the semi-dramatic story of a cat crisis averted. It’s a mini audio drama narrated by Siena with live Foley sound effects by Toast. The flower essence blends we mention in this ep are at LoveAndAboveCatClub.com Instagram.com/sienaandtoast Show notes for this ep: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/149 Show notes for the prior ep, Pt. 1: https://sienaandtoast.com/139 Find Siena and Toast on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsAlso: Us! We could go to Mars! We make dinosaur noises What being Filipino has to do with setting big goals (for Siena)
Pros and cons of big vs. little goals
Teeny Tiny Goals are there to accomplish Larger Long Term Goals
S.M.A.R.T. Goal:
S: specific
M: measurable
A: attainable
R: relevant (as pertains to your other values and goals)
T: time-based 
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow, polka dot goal.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/do-it-different-using-teeny-tiny-5a29bc92118-9915-11ed-9ac4-afed9fb38290Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastMaybe you’ve found it hard to stick with resolutions or goals or new habits you’re trying to form. We sure have!No2513mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Maybe you’ve found it hard to stick with resolutions or goals or new habits you’re trying to form. We sure have! In this episode, we share a teeny tiny, sneaky little trick that’s helped us follow-thru on all those good intentions. Also: Us! We could go to Mars! We make dinosaur noises What being Filipino has to do with setting big goals (for Siena) Pros and cons of big vs. little goals Teeny Tiny Goals are there to accomplish Larger Long Term Goals S.M.A.R.T. Goal: S: specific M: measurable A: attainable R: relevant (as pertains to your other values and goals) T: time-based  It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow, polka dot goal. Episode notes are at sienaandtoast.com/podcast/148 Instagram instagram.com/sienaandtoast Connect with Siena and Toast on Facebook Find Siena and Toast online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catshttp://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/147
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/inviting-serendipity-6299fa19036-8e02-11ed-8c99-8bd5df736c3dTue, 10 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we talk about serendipity. Not just the movie, but how to experience more of itNo1788mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we talk about serendipity. Yes (for those who remember) the 2001 movie (remember?! John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale!) but also the word, what it means, the origin of it, how to experience more of it, and why focus and following through on plans is not *always* preferable to being distracted and being thrown off-course.  http://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/147 Find Siena and Toast on Facebook Instagram @sienaandtoast Connect with Siena and Toast here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsIf you're feeling more than 'just' the holiday blues, please know you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. It's free, confidential, available 24/7, and staffed by skilled, trained crisis workers. 
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What Will The Neighbors Think: Holiday Edition



Pump Up The Jam: Bing Crosby Remix



Relationship Challenge: The Tree-Decorating Test

We talk about the olden days (The ‘70s & ‘80s), happy golden days of yore.



And end the episode with a studio recording we did, of “Silent Night” with a verse in Hawaiian :) 
HOUSEKEEPING NOTE: no new episode until next year. See you in 2023.
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We talk about why hobbies are a healthy thing. And Siena sort of interviews Toast about her hobby of making “time traveling” playlists called “flights.“ Here are the links we mention in this episode:

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Christmas 100 Years Ago playlist: https://sienaandtoast.com/toastblog/christmas-100-years-ago
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/whatever-happened-to-hobbies-89ea7b78200-7276-11ed-be95-af351340a5aeTue, 06 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastYou don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone. Have you noticed people these days don’t have hobbies like they used to?No1962mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)You don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone. Have you noticed people these days don’t have hobbies like they used to? You might not. You’d have to be old enough to compare today (the 2020s) with the 1970s-90s or so. Over those decades, our society has experienced a decline in hobbies. In this episode, we talk about why, and recall the hobbies we had, way back then.  We talk about why hobbies are a healthy thing. And Siena sort of interviews Toast about her hobby of making “time traveling” playlists called “flights.“ Here are the links we mention in this episode: Toast’s blog: https://sienaandtoast.com/toastblog Christmas 100 Years Ago playlist: https://sienaandtoast.com/toastblog/christmas-100-years-ago Episode show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/143 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catsMore details and show notes at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/142
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One of the most important skills to develop is being able to give yourself a command and follow it.



Turn off your brain: don’t even try to be grateful or any of that stuff



You’ll never guess who’s on Toast’s workout playlist. Never.



Motion is emotion: emote through movement



Self-concept: what kind of person are you?



Beauty is proportion: a beautiful life through proportionate brain use


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First, though, Siena has a laugh attack, and we use an air fryer for the first time.
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Pictures and videos of the miracle brothers Riley and Rocky
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Flower essences explained here
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the evolving alphabet soup of LGBTQIA+

Toast’s emotional reaction to the nouns: girl, woman, ladies, sir, son

‘femmes’ are more common than ever these days, no?

support for Pride from mainstream culture (business, entertainment) did not used to happen!

The Advocate, an LGBT newsmagazine, was only available at a special magazine store

Siena’s first time in a gay bar: underage and underground

the sneak attack of representation

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Toast’s first Indigo Girls concert: omg, so, many, lesbians


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Downtown districts & one way street games
NEW, new-fangled parking meters? Bah, humbug.

GaithersburgUkeFest.com - we’re participating in their Hawaiian theme on 6/12/21
Post-quarantine & social anxiety
self-awareness, self-respect, and other-respect for going at your own pace
the opportunity of a century: more support and understanding in establishing new norms in our social lives
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personal capacity: can you bring your whole self to your social interactions?
you’ll have more time if you “waste time” on self-care
the strangeness of being the first humans ever, to socialize virtually
maybe we’re living in a Black Mirror episode? (Netflix)
why Zooms are still taxing, even though you didn’t actually go anywhere or do anything, physically
how to ‘come back to yourself’ through physical practices that simply cannot be rushed
 
 
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iPhone notifications not working
"Real ID" technology in new driver's licenses
dick-nose mask wearers
low-tech stylus
simple kindness during heightened race-based violence
Oregon vs. California DL pics
coconut flour biscuits, Old MacDonald, and rude hand sanitizer

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I Know This Much Is True (HBO Max)
people's reactions to your dreams
self-doubts and inner conflict
an appropriate language of violence within spirituality and personal development
we all have wounds, and relationships are in many ways all about that reality
one-second kindness

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/125-protect-your-dreams-6ac6b07808e-a542-41ab-81da-2f11aaefdc90Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this ep: I Know This Much Is True (HBO Max) people's reactions to your dreams self-doubts and inner conflict an appropriate language of violence within spirituality and personal development we all have wounds, and relationships are in many ways...No1224mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this ep: I Know This Much Is True (HBO Max) people's reactions to your dreams self-doubts and inner conflict an appropriate language of violence within spirituality and personal development we all have wounds, and relationships are in many ways all about that reality one-second kindness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats people's *real* opinions about having kids ;)
Romero Creations artist spotlight video
LoveandAboveCatClub.com
COVID-19 survivors: podcast listeners' experience and the symptoms they're still suffering with
observations on what life feels like after a year of coronavirus quarantine: hair, shopping, errands, etc.
 
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It’s Love and Above Cat Club - loveandabovecatclub.com
Also in this episode:
one thing about social media that’s good
the amazing and amusing thing about the times we are living in
the evolution of LGB to LGBT to LGBTQ to LGBTQIA to LGBTQ+ to…?
why humans crack us up

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/123-love-and-above-cat-club-94ad821f032-974c-4eae-9385-b889f3ac5f7eSun, 14 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastespecially for cat-loversNo1449mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, Siena leads us in introducing a labor of love that has some very personalized goodies created especially for very specific people. People who are lovers of cats, and woo, and who welcome support when it comes to self-care. What exactly is this labor of love? It’s Love and Above Cat Club - loveandabovecatclub.com Also in this episode: one thing about social media that’s good the amazing and amusing thing about the times we are living in the evolution of LGB to LGBT to LGBTQ to LGBTQIA to LGBTQ+ to…? why humans crack us up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats The best recipes we've ever tried for vegan alfredo sauce and bacon; recipes from Detoxinista.com  
Probably don't go hiking up a small mountain in the Southwestern US in wedge heels, with just one row of fig newtons, even for golden hour
When was the last time you bought a CD from a store and dealt with that annoying cellophane wrap and jewel case that broke way too easily?
If you live long enough, you'll know the joy of realizing that your life experience chronicles meaningful, material progress in human technology. And amazingly, even though it's forward progress, it can still produce 'backwards' experiences, similar to those of generations 75-100 years ago.
The weirdness of road trips, if you've been born and raised on an island
Our cat has FOMO

RomeroCreations.com – makers of classical guitars and 'ukuleles unlike anything else on the market

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/122-our-first-road-trip-together-c18382e8f84-9cd1-4ce8-bb78-afa8edd5d50dSun, 28 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastVegas in 2002; a different worldNo1567mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)A rambling conversation about our first road trip together, to film a music video for Hawaiian Airlines back in the early 2000s. The convo goes off-track most of the time, and so it also includes... The best recipes we've ever tried for vegan alfredo sauce and bacon; recipes from Detoxinista.com   Probably don't go hiking up a small mountain in the Southwestern US in wedge heels, with just one row of fig newtons, even for golden hour When was the last time you bought a CD from a store and dealt with that annoying cellophane wrap and jewel case that broke way too easily? If you live long enough, you'll know the joy of realizing that your life experience chronicles meaningful, material progress in human technology. And amazingly, even though it's forward progress, it can still produce 'backwards' experiences, similar to those of generations 75-100 years ago. The weirdness of road trips, if you've been born and raised on an island Our cat has FOMO RomeroCreations.com – makers of classical guitars and 'ukuleles unlike anything else on the market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Christmas music videos we posted on Instagram (@sienaandtoast)
Inauguration Day and our reactions to it
Toast's emotional therapy: connecting with the America of a century ago through music and words (on Spotify) 
Learning to bake bread at home
Siena's emotional therapy: woo woo, self-care, and cats - follow @sienaleetajiri on Instagram for the woo!
Snow, and how Hawaii-raised lesbians deal with it in Portland, Oregon

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/121-inauguration-baking-snow-478132048fa-859a-4b53-bfc1-7000e13c7077Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastjust talking story, catching upNo2020mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)After a hiatus, we're finally back, with the intention to release 1-2 episodes per month. Until further notice, of course. We're keeping it casual, as this podcast is generally less of a narrow subject-matter-based thing and more of a simple-regular-life-lived-by-a-lesbian-couple thing. In this ep, we just "talk story" (the Hawaiian slang for "chit-chat"), catching you up on some of the stuff that's transpired since our last ep. Christmas music videos we posted on Instagram (@sienaandtoast) Inauguration Day and our reactions to it Toast's emotional therapy: connecting with the America of a century ago through music and words (on Spotify)  Learning to bake bread at home Siena's emotional therapy: woo woo, self-care, and cats - follow @sienaleetajiri on Instagram for the woo! Snow, and how Hawaii-raised lesbians deal with it in Portland, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats This is the final episode in our series about the Preamble to the Constitution of The United States. 
Here’s a short list of things we cover.
John Adams quote from a letter to his wife Abigail in 1780: "I must study politics and war, that our sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. Our sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history and naval architecture, navigation, commerce and agriculture in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry and porcelain."
"self-interest rightly understood." A huge fallacy to correct these days is the fallacy that [individual self-interest] and [the larger community's interests] are mutually exclusive. They're not.
“Good Enough” the song that closes this episode, is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2LqWYA015s2uuilLE7hYS3

Apple Music (iTunes): https://music.apple.com/us/album/good-enough/1493576062


The blog post for this episode is at: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/120-preamble-series-6of6-blessings-of-liberty
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/120-preamble-series-6of6-blessings-1c8b76ea417-9bf3-425a-8726-5b719cc844e1Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastsong: "Good Enough"No1507mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We'll be taking a hiatus from the pod; to stay in touch, please follow us on social media: we are @sienaandtoast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and/or join our email list. This is the final episode in our series about the Preamble to the Constitution of The United States.  Here’s a short list of things we cover. John Adams quote from a letter to his wife Abigail in 1780: "I must study politics and war, that our sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. Our sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history and naval architecture, navigation, commerce and agriculture in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry and porcelain." "self-interest rightly understood." A huge fallacy to correct these days is the fallacy that [individual self-interest] and [the larger community's interests] are mutually exclusive. They're not. “Good Enough” the song that closes this episode, is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2LqWYA015s2uuilLE7hYS3 Apple Music (iTunes): https://music.apple.com/us/album/good-enough/1493576062 The blog post for this episode is at: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/120-preamble-series-6of6-blessings-of-liberty Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats positive peace, negative peace
CitizenUniversity.us
how we spent part of Election Night
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: remarks from a Naturalization Ceremony in 2018 – "First, our government has limited power. It can exercise only the authority expressly given to it by the Constitution; and, second, citizens of this country enjoy certain fundamental rights. Those rights are our nation’s hallmark and pride. They are set forth in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution. They are inalienable, yielding to no government decree. ... As new, well-informed citizens, you will play a vital part in that endeavor [of achieving a more perfect union] by first and foremost voting in elections, serving on juries, and engaging in civic discourse. ... We sing of America sweet land of liberty. Newcomers to our shore, people like you, came here from the earliest days of our nation to today, seeking liberty, freedom from oppression, freedom from want, freedom to be you and me."
“With All The Stars” the song that closes this episode, is on Apple Music (iTunes): https://music.apple.com/us/album/with-all-the-stars/1525066865

and at Daniel's website: https://danielho.com


The blog post for this episode is at: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/119-preamble-series-5of6-promote-the-general-welfare
 
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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we are all connected, we share this same planet
life is, in part, a sequence of opportunities and invitations to experience healing
the whole world is medicine
“I Won't Shed a Tear” the song that closes this episode, is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7qjb66Ge3SdZIlVoCaAO0V

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-wont-shed-a-tear/1493576062

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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/118-preamble-series-4of6-the-common-a4419a18835-d656-4d73-a6d6-a53729e81e0eWed, 04 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastsong: "I Won't Shed a Tear"No1003mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)A slightly more serious entry in our series on the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution from a spiritual perspective. Here's what we cover in this episode. helping your community is also helping yourself…since you can’t help but live in your community, whatever it is we are all connected, we share this same planet life is, in part, a sequence of opportunities and invitations to experience healing the whole world is medicine “I Won't Shed a Tear” the song that closes this episode, is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7qjb66Ge3SdZIlVoCaAO0V Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-wont-shed-a-tear/1493576062 and other streaming and music download marketplaces   The blog post for this episode is at: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/118-preamble-series-4of6-the-common-defense Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Please and Thank You for VOTING!!!
our imitations of Star Wars sound effects
cauliflower pizza crust
overly sensitive smoke alarms
the crucial importance of practicing intentional peacefulness in public spaces during this time
"If uncertainty is unacceptable to you, it turns into fear. If it is perfectly acceptable, it turns into increased aliveness, alertness, and creativity.” ~ Eckart Tolle
thoughts from Shel Silverstein
managing our fight/flight/freeze
essential oils, tapping, and other ways to help our organism directly
this year, especially, it's not Election Day, but Election Week(s)
“Tell Me” the song that closes this episode, is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1PYSGsuzkaVl0CIty8nae2

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/tell-me/1493576062

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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/117-preamble-series-3of6-domestic-44b82963973-03da-4192-8978-b3dfe87ec711Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastsong: "Tell Me"No1656mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Continuing our series on the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution from a spiritual perspective, here's what we cover in this episode (including asides ;) Please and Thank You for VOTING!!! our imitations of Star Wars sound effects cauliflower pizza crust overly sensitive smoke alarms the crucial importance of practicing intentional peacefulness in public spaces during this time "If uncertainty is unacceptable to you, it turns into fear. If it is perfectly acceptable, it turns into increased aliveness, alertness, and creativity.” ~ Eckart Tolle thoughts from Shel Silverstein managing our fight/flight/freeze essential oils, tapping, and other ways to help our organism directly this year, especially, it's not Election Day, but Election Week(s) “Tell Me” the song that closes this episode, is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1PYSGsuzkaVl0CIty8nae2 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/tell-me/1493576062 and other streaming and music download marketplaces The blog post for this episode is at: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/117-preamble-series-3of6-domestic-tranquility   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Also: VOTE VOTE VOTE!!! and help others to VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!
scary movie viewing recommendations from Siena, for Halloween season, in case real life doesn't scare you enough
"Justice is what love looks like in public." – Cornel West
prison doesn't have to be seen as, or called 'punishment'
our cat Bear snoring
the idea of 'letting God take care of it' and 'turning the other cheek' vs. the idea of we ourselves being the instruments and vessels of ‘doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly’
Spiritual Law vs. Natural Law
the moral obligation and responsibility we have: to live up to, and to fulfill, the ideas of Natural Law (ie: that all people are equal)
“That's Why I Keep Keeping On” the song that closes this episode, is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/56tos1dnAg5wvJmtREv9yC

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a weird source of stress-relief for Siena
how the Preamble to the Constitution can help you flatten the COVID curve:
reciting the Preamble takes about 20 seconds (the recommended time to scrub with soap, in order to wash your hands effectively)
E Pluribus Unum = Out of Many, One
the beautiful and amazing diversity of We The People
the precious thing we all have in common, which is
the desire to live a fulfilled life
why “just be yourself” can make you feel worse
how tension between things is at the heart of everything
“Please Believe” the song that closes this episode, is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5ED4LF4jiqQhWZeJwK5FvB

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/please-believe/1466673581

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That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/115-preamble-series-1of6-a-more-perfect-3cb4c516c22-d699-4f6d-befb-b60df4f222b0Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastsong: "Please Believe"No1372mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Programming Note: starting next week, we’ll begin releasing episodes on Wednesdays (instead of Tuesdays) NOTE for anyone listening in the future who won't know what "the fly" is that we're talking about. On 10/7/20, during the Vice Presidential debate, a fly landed on Mike Pence's hair and stayed there for 2 minutes and 9 seconds while everyone watching went nuts on social media. Jokes about: flies on s***, on corpses, on being a sign of the devil, and more. It was probably a ‘you had to be there’ moment, but trust us, it was a hoot. Just another absurdity in the year that is/was 2020. a weird source of stress-relief for Siena how the Preamble to the Constitution can help you flatten the COVID curve: reciting the Preamble takes about 20 seconds (the recommended time to scrub with soap, in order to wash your hands effectively) E Pluribus Unum = Out of Many, One the beautiful and amazing diversity of We The People the precious thing we all have in common, which is the desire to live a fulfilled life why “just be yourself” can make you feel worse how tension between things is at the heart of everything “Please Believe” the song that closes this episode, is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5ED4LF4jiqQhWZeJwK5FvB Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/please-believe/1466673581 and other streaming and music download marketplaces   The blog post for this episode is at: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/115-preamble-1of6-a-more-perfect-union   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats In this episode, we talk about fear.
Siena gives a helpful definition of fear
Toast preaches a 15-second sermon 😉 about Life being non-binary
What Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said about fear vs. courage
Five truths about fear
 
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That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
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the thing that makes your life good, or not
emotions and experiences that surface after a death
friends and family-of-friends, who have passed away from COVID-19
Siena’s friend on Oahu who passed away from COVID-19
feeling newly wealthy: in appreciation, relationships, memories, insights, and depth of feeling and experience
and more
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/113-revising-relationships-in-the-05b6cecd28c-a82d-4b4f-a416-4f7da1e9ffb1Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastHow the pandemic has changed our relationship to relationships. Topics include:  the thing that makes your life good, or not emotions and experiences that surface after a death friends and family-of-friends, who have passed away from COVID-19...No1512mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)How the pandemic has changed our relationship to relationships. Topics include:  the thing that makes your life good, or not emotions and experiences that surface after a death friends and family-of-friends, who have passed away from COVID-19 Siena’s friend on Oahu who passed away from COVID-19 feeling newly wealthy: in appreciation, relationships, memories, insights, and depth of feeling and experience and more The blog post for this episode is at: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/113-relationships-in-the-age-of-covid   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Links to the playlists that we mention:
🇺🇸 #Resist: Protest Songs for We The People
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/resist-protest-songs-for-we-the-people/pl.u-vB9DsLoEV5

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mwGy92ThBeN8L1ZAkjEjs?si=4bbujy9jQv6TrwcfyLMq4Q

🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes: Real Sounds from Imaginary Whistle Stop
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fried-green-tomatoes-real-sounds-from-imaginary-whistle/pl.u-YMv0tJaWAM

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xXVGHXuxAh7BF0lclPpaD?si=anCCfocLRYqWbtsrY9tMXQ

 
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/112-personal-entertainment-in-the-b281e89acd2-62ea-43b8-9bf6-63c1c9d2aa2fTue, 22 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastunexpected and paradoxicalNo1758mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We share a couple personal stories before going into the main topic in this one.  Links to the playlists that we mention: 🇺🇸 #Resist: Protest Songs for We The People Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/resist-protest-songs-for-we-the-people/pl.u-vB9DsLoEV5 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mwGy92ThBeN8L1ZAkjEjs?si=4bbujy9jQv6TrwcfyLMq4Q 🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes: Real Sounds from Imaginary Whistle Stop Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fried-green-tomatoes-real-sounds-from-imaginary-whistle/pl.u-YMv0tJaWAM Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xXVGHXuxAh7BF0lclPpaD?si=anCCfocLRYqWbtsrY9tMXQ   The blog post for this episode is at: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/112-entertainment-in-the-age-of-covid   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats the benefits of being an anxious type
the underlying root cause of anxiety
what Sarah Wilson calls the “Something Else,” and that thing that we feel is missing
why we develop anxious habits, trying to find the "missing thing"
the paradoxical, but healthier, ways to address the “missing feeling”
apps we've used and like (or don't like) for help with a meditation practice (Insight Timer vs. Calm vs. Headspace vs. Waking Up)
how allowing yourself too many options increases your anxiety
why art is such a crucial and helpful technology for dealing with anxiety
 
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/111-on-anxiety-2-of-2-daba72d7c29-3dcf-4673-a544-d4675bf5e85fTue, 15 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastbenefits & roots causes of being anxiousNo1821mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We continue our discussion based on the book "First, We Make The Beast Beautiful: a new journey through anxiety," by Sarah Wilson. We cover topics like: the benefits of being an anxious type the underlying root cause of anxiety what Sarah Wilson calls the “Something Else,” and that thing that we feel is missing why we develop anxious habits, trying to find the "missing thing" the paradoxical, but healthier, ways to address the “missing feeling” apps we've used and like (or don't like) for help with a meditation practice (Insight Timer vs. Calm vs. Headspace vs. Waking Up) how allowing yourself too many options increases your anxiety why art is such a crucial and helpful technology for dealing with anxiety   The blog post for this episode is at: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/111-on-anxiety-2of2   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Siena's weird pet peeve about books
Myths about anxious people
How anxiety has affected our relationship
Anxiety vs. Depression
Insomnia
 
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
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After we tease each other about our differences, we share thoughts and experiences of watching shows like...
Hamilton
The Revenant
Love, Simon
Downton Abbey
Homeland
Penny Dreadful
...and more. We also talk about how TV and film help us be more human and humane.
The blog post for this episode is at: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/109-tv-shows-and-movies
 
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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facing the fact that our individual life is so fleeting and fragile, and can be irrevocably lost with little warning
apprehending the reality that each of us is just one brief mote in the incredibly mysterious phenomenon of life on Earth and in the universe
 
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/108-life-is-not-on-hold-08a63ae5a46-d238-455c-9689-a01ec2b1a713Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn the early days of the pandemic in America, self-quarantining, social distancing, and lockdowns were portrayed as a "pause." In this episode, we discuss how we are reckoning with the fact that in reality, there never was, nor will there ever be, a...No1417mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In the early days of the pandemic in America, self-quarantining, social distancing, and lockdowns were portrayed as a "pause." In this episode, we discuss how we are reckoning with the fact that in reality, there never was, nor will there ever be, a "pause," at least when it comes to life. What life looks like and feels like, is in fact, life, not a pausing of it. We've discerned some profound gifts offered to us, through the situation we all find ourselves in. It includes: reckoning more seriously with what is important to us, learning more deeply what makes life worthy of being lived, worthy of showing up for facing the fact that our individual life is so fleeting and fragile, and can be irrevocably lost with little warning apprehending the reality that each of us is just one brief mote in the incredibly mysterious phenomenon of life on Earth and in the universe   The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/108-life-is-not-on-hold   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats When did you first know you were gay/liked girls?
Who's the "man" in the relationship?
Do you ever look at a man and find him attractive?
If you're attracted to a masculine-presenting type person, then why not just be with a man?
Was it love at first sight?
Do you call your partner your "wife"?
Explain the U-Haul thing?
Have you ever been a victim of homophobia?
Are you all really obsessed with cats?
 
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
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That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
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That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/105-why-cats-a790cdee8bd-7f64-406f-b8c3-b9de43c161dbTue, 04 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastanother lesbian stereotype for yaNo806mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)If you follow us on Instagram, you'll notice we are "cat people." How did we end up becoming "cat people"? (This may come as a shock to some, but it's possible to be a lesbian without being a "cat or dog person." 😜 ) How cats find you, how learning about animal health helped us level up our own health and nutrition, and why we're embarrassed to have only one cat (at the time of this recording, anyway). The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/105-why-cats   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/104-how-to-simplify-your-self-care
 
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That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/104-how-to-simplify-your-self-care-b2d72949910-33df-4267-bb74-47a8a6e45b3eTue, 28 Jul 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastSelf-care can feel so overwhelming, like another thing to "get done." And yet we know we need TLC because wow, the stress of these times right? So, how can you simplify self-care so it doesn't become just another source of guilt or self-doubt? The...No990mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Self-care can feel so overwhelming, like another thing to "get done." And yet we know we need TLC because wow, the stress of these times right? So, how can you simplify self-care so it doesn't become just another source of guilt or self-doubt? The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/104-how-to-simplify-your-self-care   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/103-for-indigo-girls-fans-only
 
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/103-for-indigo-girls-fans-only-dc71eafd6f8-4bfd-4bb8-bd53-8dd469c863c7Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastFull disclosure: only Indigo Girls fans will understand most of what we're talking about in this ep.  The blog post for this episode is at   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always...No2545mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Full disclosure: only Indigo Girls fans will understand most of what we're talking about in this ep.  The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/103-for-indigo-girls-fans-only   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats This episode, we focus on the idea that “life is an unfolding story.”
Stories and ideas we share in this ep include:
unease about the (in)significance of your life
You may not be able to change the world, but you can change the world for one person.
life is not a math problem
timeline of the human species
"this or something greater still"
 
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/102-live-your-love-story-your-part-in-the-story
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843
 
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/102-live-your-love-story-your-part-0a427633165-dd2a-421c-8591-852a49c5272eTue, 14 Jul 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastPart 3 of a 3-part seriesNo1483mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)“Live Your Love Story” is our motto, but what exactly are we thinking when we say that? This episode, we focus on the idea that “life is an unfolding story.” Stories and ideas we share in this ep include: unease about the (in)significance of your life You may not be able to change the world, but you can change the world for one person. life is not a math problem timeline of the human species "this or something greater still"   The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/102-live-your-love-story-your-part-in-the-story Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats This episode, we focus on the idea that “the point is always love.”
Stories and ideas we share in this ep include:
how Toast has created fights in our relationship (!)
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” - Stephen Covey
training in speaking and writing vs. training in listening
listening so that your own feelings are influenced
“All human behavior as one two things: either love, or a call for love.” - Marianne Williamson
 
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/101-live-your-love-story-the-point-is-always-love
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843
 
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/101-live-your-love-story-the-point-a26344b69b7-58d9-4755-ad8c-883b3388ac03Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastPart 2 of a 3-part seriesNo1201mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)“Live Your Love Story” is our motto, but what exactly are we thinking when we say that? This episode, we focus on the idea that “the point is always love.” Stories and ideas we share in this ep include: how Toast has created fights in our relationship (!) “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” - Stephen Covey training in speaking and writing vs. training in listening listening so that your own feelings are influenced “All human behavior as one two things: either love, or a call for love.” - Marianne Williamson   The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/101-live-your-love-story-the-point-is-always-love Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats This episode, we focus on the idea of “life as a romance.”
The dictionary definition of romance is “a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.”
The ideas we share in this ep include:
mechanistic vs. romantic model of life
inner workings unique to each human heart
practical daily concerns and the romantic life
Life as Great Lover and Romancer
your relationship with Life has its own intrinsic value
it’s not a ‘resource’ from which ‘value’ is extracted
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/100-live-your-love-story-the-romance-of-life
Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843
 
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/100-live-your-love-story-the-romance-1f00bdd2e0b-d52f-4318-9742-e0eb7f83ecf2Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastPart 1 of a 3-part seriesNo1288mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)This episode is the first in a multi-part series about what we mean when we say “Live Your Love Story.” It’s our motto, but what exactly are we thinking when we say that? We begin to answer that question head-on, in this episode. This episode, we focus on the idea of “life as a romance.” The dictionary definition of romance is “a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.” The ideas we share in this ep include: mechanistic vs. romantic model of life inner workings unique to each human heart practical daily concerns and the romantic life Life as Great Lover and Romancer your relationship with Life has its own intrinsic value it’s not a ‘resource’ from which ‘value’ is extracted The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/100-live-your-love-story-the-romance-of-life Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/99-coming-out-process-and-our-stories
We recorded this episode on Sun. Jun. 21, 2020 which marked our 101st day of self-quarantine during the global COVID-19 pandemic, amid a fresh realization in the broad social consciousness, of the presence and wrongness of structural racism in society.
 
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843
 
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/99-coming-out-process-and-our-stories-c7cda9c6b3a-bcfe-4ce2-9c9f-a9841fc9a155Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastthe Cass Identity Model and our own personal storiesNo3265mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode we give a super quick overview of the Cass Identity Model of the coming out process, and then each of us shares our personal experiences of coming out, which continues to this day. Siena was raised Catholic and attended an all-girls Catholic high school. Toast was raised as an Evangelical Christian. By sharing our stories, we hope it helps to encourage and affirm, validate and support you, wherever you are in your process. Because truly, it never ends! The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/99-coming-out-process-and-our-stories We recorded this episode on Sun. Jun. 21, 2020 which marked our 101st day of self-quarantine during the global COVID-19 pandemic, amid a fresh realization in the broad social consciousness, of the presence and wrongness of structural racism in society.   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats On social media this past week, author and activist Marianne Williamson posted this:
“The more the protests are filled with dancing, singing, conscious conversation, serious analysis, creativity, art, peace/love and higher vibration, the more they jam the operating system of the old order. #WokeRebellion” – Marianne Williamson on Twitter (6/11/20)
And we agree. So, we’re going to have a conversational version of a dancing, singing, peace and love podcast, to celebrate Pride Month, which is June, if you don’t know. Also, if you don’t know: a crucial part of sustainable conscious activism is retaining your ability to enjoy, and prioritizing time to enjoy things. For one, it renews and replenishes your spirit, allowing you to stay in the fight. And for another, it’s one of the very reasons we fight at all: ideals like equality and justice are beautiful in part because they make enjoyment of life possible. What good are civil rights without the ability to enjoy the life they make possible? Join us now for some enjoyment that celebrates LGBTQ-positive peace, love, and laughs.
Let’s talk about some of our favorite, fun-loving LGBTQ-positive
Pride Festival memories performing at Long Beach Pride, San Diego Pride, and attending Los Angeles and Portland Pride Festivals
Movies like Fried Green Tomatoes, The Half of It, A League of Their Own, Saving Face, and the documentary A Secret Love

TV shows or people with TV shows like Anderson Cooper, Rachel Maddow, Ryan Murphy, American Horror Story, Sarah Paulson, Matt Bomer, and Sinner

Other celebrities and artists like Hannah Gadsby, Indigo Girls, Tig Notaro, Brandi Carlile, Ellen and Portia, and LGBTQ ally Kathy Griffin
 
To close out this Pride Month episode, here’s a remarkable look at the fight for LGBTQ marriage equality, compared to another, similar and salient issue.
In the late 1950s, more than 90 percent of the country was against marriage between...blacks and whites. It took 40 years before a majority were OK with so-called ‘mixed-race’ marriages. By comparison, public opinion about LGBTQ marriage equality went from a majority opposed to a majority OK with it, within just ten years. What we as a society are now pushing for in 2020, is the revolutionary and rapid advancement of more equality, justice, fairness, and other beautiful things, for more of us: a more perfect Union. And that’s really something to celebrate. Happy Pride Month.
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/98-lgbtq-positive-peace-love-and-laughs-a-pride-month-episode
 
 
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843
 
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/98-lgbtq-positive-peace-love-and-34e3597a2aa-e157-48be-bbbe-a396c87e41d0Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastThe more the protests are filled with dancing, singing, conscious conversation...the more they jam the operating system of the old orderNo2632mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Fri. June 12, 2020, which marks our 92nd day of self-quarantine during the global COVID-19 pandemic, amid continuing protests in the United States and around the world against systemic racism, oppression, and police brutality. On social media this past week, author and activist Marianne Williamson posted this: “The more the protests are filled with dancing, singing, conscious conversation, serious analysis, creativity, art, peace/love and higher vibration, the more they jam the operating system of the old order. #WokeRebellion” – Marianne Williamson on Twitter (6/11/20) And we agree. So, we’re going to have a conversational version of a dancing, singing, peace and love podcast, to celebrate Pride Month, which is June, if you don’t know. Also, if you don’t know: a crucial part of sustainable conscious activism is retaining your ability to enjoy, and prioritizing time to enjoy things. For one, it renews and replenishes your spirit, allowing you to stay in the fight. And for another, it’s one of the very reasons we fight at all: ideals like equality and justice are beautiful in part because they make enjoyment of life possible. What good are civil rights without the ability to enjoy the life they make possible? Join us now for some enjoyment that celebrates LGBTQ-positive peace, love, and laughs. Let’s talk about some of our favorite, fun-loving LGBTQ-positive Pride Festival memories performing at Long Beach Pride, San Diego Pride, and attending Los Angeles and Portland Pride Festivals Movies like Fried Green Tomatoes, The Half of It, A League of Their Own, Saving Face, and the documentary A Secret Love TV shows or people with TV shows like Anderson Cooper, Rachel Maddow, Ryan Murphy, American Horror Story, Sarah Paulson, Matt Bomer, and Sinner Other celebrities and artists like Hannah Gadsby, Indigo Girls, Tig Notaro, Brandi Carlile, Ellen and Portia, and LGBTQ ally Kathy Griffin   To close out this Pride Month episode, here’s a remarkable look at the fight for LGBTQ marriage equality, compared to another, similar and salient issue. In the late 1950s, more than 90 percent of the country was against marriage between...blacks and whites. It took 40 years before a majority were OK with so-called ‘mixed-race’ marriages. By comparison, public opinion about LGBTQ marriage equality went from a majority opposed to a majority OK with it, within just ten years. What we as a society are now pushing for in 2020, is the revolutionary and rapid advancement of more equality, justice, fairness, and other beautiful things, for more of us: a more perfect Union. And that’s really something to celebrate. Happy Pride Month. The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/98-lgbtq-positive-peace-love-and-laughs-a-pride-month-episode     Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats We cover:
🌸 when you enjoy and create beauty, it's a finger in the face of authoritarianism and helps combat it; keep on keeping on
🍰 baking "sort of good for you" brownies, and lemon cake!
🐈 a ghost cat is in our house
⚡️ intensity of the energies now coursing through our society
🎯 what are your core values; who do you want to be?
📊 lack of info may not be the problem you think it is
☯️ all energy is self-generated; you have self-power
🔪 use it, and be the cause of effects
4 Steps to Unravel Yourself: a bird's eye view
notice what you notice
take conscious breaths
relinquish your framework
insert another
 
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/97-unwind-and-reclaim-your-energetic-boundaries
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/97-feel-tense-heres-a-way-to-unwind-cd7da42aa4e-b7a0-4969-92f6-e83bbb4f7879Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toast4 Steps to Unravel YourselfNo2654mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Sun. June 7, 2020, which marks our 87th day of self-quarantine during the global COVID-19 pandemic, and amid continuing protests in the United States and around the world, against police brutality and systemic racism. We cover: 🌸 when you enjoy and create beauty, it's a finger in the face of authoritarianism and helps combat it; keep on keeping on 🍰 baking "sort of good for you" brownies, and lemon cake! 🐈 a ghost cat is in our house ⚡️ intensity of the energies now coursing through our society 🎯 what are your core values; who do you want to be? 📊 lack of info may not be the problem you think it is ☯️ all energy is self-generated; you have self-power 🔪 use it, and be the cause of effects 4 Steps to Unravel Yourself: a bird's eye view notice what you notice take conscious breaths relinquish your framework insert another   The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/97-unwind-and-reclaim-your-energetic-boundaries Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats We discuss:
your point of view affects how you feel
activism looks different for everyone
present day events can activate feelings about the past
quitting coffee (?!)
simple kindness means more during dangerous times
what our soul values vs. what we’re pressured to value
really living while you’re still alive
“practical” vs. “beautiful”
practical and beautiful are not mutually exclusive
creating beauty is an act of defiance and strength; it’s what love looks like
healing gifts from nature: flower essences, lavender oil, deep conscious breathing, water, meditation
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/96-the-life-affirming-rewards-of-awareness
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/96-the-life-affirming-rewards-of-23ec5fe39d0-8efd-471e-bba5-a4c169e24fddTue, 02 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastWe recorded this episode on Sun. May 31, 2020, which marks our 80th day of self-quarantine during the global COVID-19 pandemic, and also the first week of historic widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism in the United States....No2244mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Sun. May 31, 2020, which marks our 80th day of self-quarantine during the global COVID-19 pandemic, and also the first week of historic widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism in the United States. We discuss: your point of view affects how you feel activism looks different for everyone present day events can activate feelings about the past quitting coffee (?!) simple kindness means more during dangerous times what our soul values vs. what we’re pressured to value really living while you’re still alive “practical” vs. “beautiful” practical and beautiful are not mutually exclusive creating beauty is an act of defiance and strength; it’s what love looks like healing gifts from nature: flower essences, lavender oil, deep conscious breathing, water, meditation The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/96-the-life-affirming-rewards-of-awareness ––– Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Some of the things we touched on, in this ep
cabin fever, thai take-out, and at-home haircuts
vodka, and Bear gives the episode the feel of a horror movie just for a sec
Siena shares her experience of resisting vs. accepting a thing that just plain ol' needs to happen
Toast shares her experience of resisting vs. accepting the limits on what she can get done
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/95-manage-your-energy-through-surrender-and-acceptance
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/95-manage-your-energy-through-surrender-43d3f5f9498-bad0-41f3-a7b0-de402daf1194Tue, 26 May 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastlet's waste less of our energyNo2274mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Mon. May 25, 2020, our 74th day of self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the things we touched on, in this ep cabin fever, thai take-out, and at-home haircuts vodka, and Bear gives the episode the feel of a horror movie just for a sec Siena shares her experience of resisting vs. accepting a thing that just plain ol' needs to happen Toast shares her experience of resisting vs. accepting the limits on what she can get done The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/95-manage-your-energy-through-surrender-and-acceptance ––– Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Here’s a List of Some of the Things We Shared
Serendipitous sighting of a wild goose, in-flight and up-close

A hate comment we got on Instagram: internal reactions

Victims of COVID-19: personal stories

Baking a grain-free birthday cake: yellow, three-layer, chocolate frosting

Lesbian wedding: attending via Zoom

Everybody’s quarantine experience is different (In the previous episode, we asked “What’s been challenging and/or helpful to you, the listener, during this time?” and this was one of the thoughts we got in response.)

No matter what your experience is, we send our love to you

 
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/94-celebrations-of-love-and-of-life
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/94-celebrations-of-love-and-of-life-2e6533f133d-676a-4456-a3f4-5ff21f5298fbTue, 19 May 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toasttoasting to wedding vows, and offering condolencesNo1713mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Mon. May 18, 2020, which was our 67th day of self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a List of Some of the Things We Shared Serendipitous sighting of a wild goose, in-flight and up-close A hate comment we got on Instagram: internal reactions Victims of COVID-19: personal stories Baking a grain-free birthday cake: yellow, three-layer, chocolate frosting Lesbian wedding: attending via Zoom Everybody’s quarantine experience is different (In the previous episode, we asked “What’s been challenging and/or helpful to you, the listener, during this time?” and this was one of the thoughts we got in response.) No matter what your experience is, we send our love to you   The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/94-celebrations-of-love-and-of-life ––– Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats What’s been challenging and/or helpful to you during this time? That's the first question we ask.
A few of the other topics we touch on:
The stress of the uncertainty we see and feel, in many directions
Psychological contrast between watching TV during dinner vs. not
Highly Sensitive Persons’ and Empaths’ challenge with rude sun, and with hats
Renaissance of homemaking: baking, cooking, gifts made by hand
Papayas, and the new pandemic-protocol for receiving packages in general
 
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/93-water-cooler-talk-self-quarantine-edition
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/93-water-cooler-talk-self-quarantine-e3dc3b46134-3ec6-4678-8223-9237d80ac680Tue, 12 May 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastrenaissance of homemaking and moreNo1563mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)This episode was recorded on Fri. May 8, 2020, which was our 57th day of self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s been challenging and/or helpful to you during this time? That's the first question we ask. A few of the other topics we touch on: The stress of the uncertainty we see and feel, in many directions Psychological contrast between watching TV during dinner vs. not Highly Sensitive Persons’ and Empaths’ challenge with rude sun, and with hats Renaissance of homemaking: baking, cooking, gifts made by hand Papayas, and the new pandemic-protocol for receiving packages in general   The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/93-water-cooler-talk-self-quarantine-edition ––– Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats This is a light-hearted episode, but know that our hearts are always with you, as we all keep on keeping on, in this new era.
Some of the topics we hit on this ep:
Toast’s imitation of the sound a frog makes vs. the sound a toad makes
Our remarkable human capacity to adapt
Hawaii-related mentions: Boy’s Day, toads, and flying cockroaches
Siena’s issues around her birthday and her birthday parties
Rediscovering the essence of birthday celebrations
Car convoy parties, Romeo & Juliet parties, Zoom parties, Video messages
Gracious culture vs. Call-out culture
Our upcoming in-house cake-baking project
 
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/92-celebrating-birthdays-in-the-era-of-covid-19
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/92-celebrating-birthdays-in-the-era-f39e8e4a508-df71-4576-a730-ce1bab7f87e1Tue, 05 May 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toasta light-hearted episode, but know that our hearts are always with you, as we all keep on keeping on, in this new eraNo1935mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Mon. May 4, 2020, which marks 53 days of our self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a light-hearted episode, but know that our hearts are always with you, as we all keep on keeping on, in this new era. Some of the topics we hit on this ep: Toast’s imitation of the sound a frog makes vs. the sound a toad makes Our remarkable human capacity to adapt Hawaii-related mentions: Boy’s Day, toads, and flying cockroaches Siena’s issues around her birthday and her birthday parties Rediscovering the essence of birthday celebrations Car convoy parties, Romeo & Juliet parties, Zoom parties, Video messages Gracious culture vs. Call-out culture Our upcoming in-house cake-baking project   The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/92-celebrating-birthdays-in-the-era-of-covid-19 ––– Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats We hope this episode finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy.
An abridged overview of the thoughts we share in this ep:
Siena teases her healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe (vegan, grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free), which she plans to share with our email list on around May 1, 2020

Feeling lonely is not automatically a bad thing: just because you feel lonely it doesn’t mean anything’s so wrong.

How pain is sometimes just an inherent part of our process of evolution

How naming a thing helps us to grapple with it more effectively

Some psycho-spiritual causes of feeling lonely

Retracing the trail of your thoughts to see how it’s led you to feel a certain thing

Journaling as a way to communicate with other entities

Koyukon people live in “a world that watches,” so they are never alone.

The correlation between the feeling of loneliness and stagnation.

Broadening our view of what “connection” means, so it also includes connection to other-than-human entities.

 
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/91-loneliness-and-what-to-do-about-it
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Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/91-thoughts-on-loneliness-0dfbec0789b-8bc9-41d2-90ca-faf76c07b9f9Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastreflections on causes, meanings, and cures for lonelinessNo1866mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Sun. Apr. 26, 2020, which marks 45 days of our self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope this episode finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. An abridged overview of the thoughts we share in this ep: Siena teases her healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe (vegan, grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free), which she plans to share with our email list on around May 1, 2020 Feeling lonely is not automatically a bad thing: just because you feel lonely it doesn’t mean anything’s so wrong. How pain is sometimes just an inherent part of our process of evolution How naming a thing helps us to grapple with it more effectively Some psycho-spiritual causes of feeling lonely Retracing the trail of your thoughts to see how it’s led you to feel a certain thing Journaling as a way to communicate with other entities Koyukon people live in “a world that watches,” so they are never alone. The correlation between the feeling of loneliness and stagnation. Broadening our view of what “connection” means, so it also includes connection to other-than-human entities.   The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/91-loneliness-and-what-to-do-about-it ––– Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Opening remarks (that don't directly relate to the main topic include): anyone else cleaning house more during our collective stay-at-home efforts? What about sorta freaking yourself out over owl legs? How about just cooking?
The main topic of self-care during our collective COVID-19 quarantine era follows. Including:
to wear jeans, or to stay in sweats? the phenomenon of enclothed cognition
the new structure for your all-day-at-home days. time targets, task targets, and using domestic chores as mental breaks
staying in integrity when scheduling FaceTime or Zoom meet-ups; protecting your time. alternatives like Marco Polo or Voxer
learning and telling your story; that is: getting clearer on how your personal history has shaped your interpretation of life.
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/90-new-levels-of-self-care
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/90-new-levels-of-self-care-1f970705fa1-28e9-408a-913f-7c469da1c027Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & Toasta self-care discussion tailored for our stay-at-home eraNo2198mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Mon. Apr. 20, 2020, which marks 39 days of our self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opening remarks (that don't directly relate to the main topic include): anyone else cleaning house more during our collective stay-at-home efforts? What about sorta freaking yourself out over owl legs? How about just cooking? The main topic of self-care during our collective COVID-19 quarantine era follows. Including: to wear jeans, or to stay in sweats? the phenomenon of enclothed cognition the new structure for your all-day-at-home days. time targets, task targets, and using domestic chores as mental breaks staying in integrity when scheduling FaceTime or Zoom meet-ups; protecting your time. alternatives like Marco Polo or Voxer learning and telling your story; that is: getting clearer on how your personal history has shaped your interpretation of life. The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/90-new-levels-of-self-care ––– Link to "The 12 Game Changers to Reignite Your Relationship": https://sienaandtoast.com/shop/12-game-changers-to-reignite-your-relationship Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats After some opening chitchat about who's zooming who, the service and sabotage of smartphones, and a cat lady card game, we turn to the main topic of quiet.
One of the pleasant side effects of our various “stay at home” initiatives around the world has been cleaner air and water.
Pollution can occur in many mediums: air, water, light, sound, and also – thought and emotion.
A lifestyle that nurtures quiet and stillness builds people who are richer in life, stronger in spirit, and therefore, more useful in a crisis.
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/89-benefits-of-a-deeper-quieter-life
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/89-benefits-of-a-deeper-quieter-life-59d28586360-a50f-40dd-9053-3bcc9a02d09eTue, 14 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastWe recorded this episode on Sun. Apr. 12, 2020, which marks 31 days of our self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. After some opening chitchat about who's zooming who, the service and sabotage of smartphones, and a cat lady card game, we turn to...No2088mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Sun. Apr. 12, 2020, which marks 31 days of our self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. After some opening chitchat about who's zooming who, the service and sabotage of smartphones, and a cat lady card game, we turn to the main topic of quiet. One of the pleasant side effects of our various “stay at home” initiatives around the world has been cleaner air and water. Pollution can occur in many mediums: air, water, light, sound, and also – thought and emotion. A lifestyle that nurtures quiet and stillness builds people who are richer in life, stronger in spirit, and therefore, more useful in a crisis. The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/89-benefits-of-a-deeper-quieter-life ––– Link to "The 12 Game Changers to Reignite Your Relationship": https://sienaandtoast.com/shop/12-game-changers-to-reignite-your-relationship Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats It starts with chit-chat about the ongoing Toilet Paper Challenge, the joys of attending livestreamed virtual concerts, and moves into deeper topics like our species' need for a sense of community and belonging, the dynamics of in-person social interaction, and tying it all together: how smartphones both help and hinder the heart when it comes to genuine human connection with others, and also with the spirit eternal.
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/88-ramblings-about-smartphone-addiction
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/88-ramblings-about-smartphone-addiction-10c2b6469e8-160c-475c-a7da-8bb00a68d1bcTue, 07 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastWe recorded this episode on Sun. Apr. 6, 2020, which marks 24 days of our self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. It starts with chit-chat about the ongoing Toilet Paper Challenge, the joys of attending livestreamed virtual concerts, and moves...No2731mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Sun. Apr. 6, 2020, which marks 24 days of our self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. It starts with chit-chat about the ongoing Toilet Paper Challenge, the joys of attending livestreamed virtual concerts, and moves into deeper topics like our species' need for a sense of community and belonging, the dynamics of in-person social interaction, and tying it all together: how smartphones both help and hinder the heart when it comes to genuine human connection with others, and also with the spirit eternal. The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/88-ramblings-about-smartphone-addiction ––– Link to "The 12 Game Changers to Reignite Your Relationship": https://sienaandtoast.com/shop/12-game-changers-to-reignite-your-relationship Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Silly: the way different people sleep, cat toys that talk, cats that act like dogs, the Siena and Toast Toilet Paper Challenge: can you dispense your ration of squares in just one tug???
Serious: humanity's mid-life crisis or coming-of-age traumatic event, the power of technology vs. the power of wisdom and the reality of our mortal condition, what makes life meaningful
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/87-be-kind
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/87-be-kind-7988bed8c27-b6ba-4d05-a642-6da4bb257efaTue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastMostly silly but also some serious thoughts from self-quarantineNo1835mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We recorded this episode on Sat. March 28, 2020, which marks 16 days of our self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Silly: the way different people sleep, cat toys that talk, cats that act like dogs, the Siena and Toast Toilet Paper Challenge: can you dispense your ration of squares in just one tug??? Serious: humanity's mid-life crisis or coming-of-age traumatic event, the power of technology vs. the power of wisdom and the reality of our mortal condition, what makes life meaningful The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/87-be-kind ––– Link to "The 12 Game Changers to Reignite Your Relationship": https://sienaandtoast.com/shop/12-game-changers-to-reignite-your-relationship Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats What strange times, and what a strange episode. Lots of laughing, unintended jokes, and talking about cat toys that talk. Coming to you from self-quarantine in Portland, Oregon. Star Wars, Indigo Girls, and the new #NoPhonesInBathrooms campaign.
The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/86-spring-energy
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/86-spring-energy-the-next-evolution-a0b447b86e4-aaf3-46fc-9a60-586bf85a411cTue, 24 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastMore obviously than ever in our generation, we humans are being invited (forced?) to consciously and seriously engage in the next evolution of our beingness. Who do we want to be? As individuals? As a society? As a species? What strange times,...No2332mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)More obviously than ever in our generation, we humans are being invited (forced?) to consciously and seriously engage in the next evolution of our beingness. Who do we want to be? As individuals? As a society? As a species? What strange times, and what a strange episode. Lots of laughing, unintended jokes, and talking about cat toys that talk. Coming to you from self-quarantine in Portland, Oregon. Star Wars, Indigo Girls, and the new #NoPhonesInBathrooms campaign. The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/86-spring-energy ––– Link to "The 12 Game Changers to Reignite Your Relationship": https://sienaandtoast.com/shop/12-game-changers-to-reignite-your-relationship Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats We recorded this on Sun., Mar. 15, 2020, after a week of the most dramatic shift in the public’s awareness, concern, and action concerning covid-19.
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/85-covid-19-how-quickly-things-can-f66b9d0771e-e1b1-41ff-a09a-5432130c5490Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we share our thoughts from the midst of the onset of America’s experience with the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. We recorded this on Sun., Mar. 15, 2020, after a week of the most dramatic shift in the public’s awareness, concern,...No2433mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we share our thoughts from the midst of the onset of America’s experience with the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. We recorded this on Sun., Mar. 15, 2020, after a week of the most dramatic shift in the public’s awareness, concern, and action concerning covid-19. Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/85-covid-19 Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats flower petals, feeling balooby (what, you don’t know what that is? listen in!), and our wheat and gluten-free pasta alternative from the world of Japanese cuisine. Also an unexpected motif for this episode: verbal tiks. You know what I mean?
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/84-repurposing-rose-petals-balooby-2339aeaa5df-4f9e-4b50-a234-f10e50ffbd18Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastAnother variety episode (like last week's). All kinds of nature-world topics: flower petals, feeling balooby (what, you don’t know what that is? listen in!), and our wheat and gluten-free pasta alternative from the world of Japanese cuisine. Also an...No1917mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Another variety episode (like last week's). All kinds of nature-world topics: flower petals, feeling balooby (what, you don’t know what that is? listen in!), and our wheat and gluten-free pasta alternative from the world of Japanese cuisine. Also an unexpected motif for this episode: verbal tiks. You know what I mean? Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/84-repurposing-rose-petals-balooby-and-soba Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats A raw food that our cat Bear loves (and he’s picky)! Toast gives a sermon/pep-talk about politics. And we share our delight at sighting deer (a novel thing for us, since we were born and raised in Hawaii).
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/83-raw-food-for-cats-deer-sightings-80e6ce433b5-9ab3-49fd-bed8-5121c84742d7Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMTSiena & Toastfor cat lovers only, a political sermon and pep talk, and the novelty of seeing deer (novel for us)No2669mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)This episode is a variety episode. All kinds of topics: A raw food that our cat Bear loves (and he’s picky)! Toast gives a sermon/pep-talk about politics. And we share our delight at sighting deer (a novel thing for us, since we were born and raised in Hawaii). Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/83-raw-food-for-cats-deer-sightings-and-politics Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843
 
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/82-are-you-in-a-virtuous-cycle-or-06f73d3b7fa-de5f-490e-97eb-8f33271f0ca2Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMTSiena & Toast...and where are WE?!?No2793mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)OK, this ep is sorta rambly. (What do burnt fries have to do with anything? We actually make that one relevant! Sort of.) You'll hear us disagree. But through the rambles and brambles, what we're sharing is how we relate to and deal with the power of inertia, when it comes to changing our own behavior patterns. Siena responds well to one approach. Toast responds better to different one. Diversity! It's healthy in ecosystems, you can have it in relationships, too. Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/82-virtuous-or-vicious-cycle Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Siena is the "city mouse" and Toast is the "country mouse."
Our stories involve Evangelical Christianity and Sunday school, a teenage Mom and Dad, running away from home, being the victim of a hate crime, having an employer steal your pay and run, an all-girls Catholic school (that was full of surprises), and campaigning against America's first targeted attack on same-sex partnerships (it came in the form of the State of Hawaii amending its constitution in 1998). Plus more, and...all the lessons learned along the way. 
We hope you feel a kind of strength and solidarity, just by hearing our stories. Maybe you can relate, maybe you've had similar thoughts and experiences. Each of us is stronger when we're "in this life, together." This is us, stepping into the "together" part.
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, for the first time, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/ep81-our-stories-where-are-we-coming-ffeb774b84f-c1d0-446b-a9e4-cc4edbdeca91Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastEveryone has a story, these are ours. Our history as individuals, from childhood to the present day.No3825mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We come from similar backgrounds(both Asian Americans, and both born and raised in Hawaii) but also very *different* backgrounds at the same time. In this episode, we each share our stories. (We start the ep recounting our kinda typical but also kinda quirky Valentine's Day, so if you want to go straight to the main topic, skip ahead to around 7:30.)  Siena is the "city mouse" and Toast is the "country mouse." Our stories involve Evangelical Christianity and Sunday school, a teenage Mom and Dad, running away from home, being the victim of a hate crime, having an employer steal your pay and run, an all-girls Catholic school (that was full of surprises), and campaigning against America's first targeted attack on same-sex partnerships (it came in the form of the State of Hawaii amending its constitution in 1998). Plus more, and...all the lessons learned along the way.  We hope you feel a kind of strength and solidarity, just by hearing our stories. Maybe you can relate, maybe you've had similar thoughts and experiences. Each of us is stronger when we're "in this life, together." This is us, stepping into the "together" part. Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/81-our-stories Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, for the first time, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats The ep starts with a "date update" on our date life, so if you want to skip straight to the main topic, go to around (12:45) into it.
Also, if you're curious, here are links to the full song "Nobody Else," which we mention and share a clip of at around 20 minutes in.
"Nobody Else" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1exumNLQB0PCJOIrbVOpGK
"Nobody Else" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nobody-else/1493576062
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Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007.
Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile.
That’s exactly why we do it.
We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years!
But now, for the first time, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
Thank you for your consideration.
And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that!
Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/80-the-feel-good-of-raising-your-cd86038aa78-79ef-412f-b51c-44d038c578dfTue, 11 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMTSiena & Toasthow good it feels to step up your game, but also how tricky it can be to do it in a healthy wayNo3108mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We have a pretty wild conversation all about raising our standards in life, health, relationships...all in a healthy and “feel good” way. We talk about what prevents us from raising those standards, the difference between healthy and unhealthy ways of going about it...we even quote the Declaration of Independence and Jesus on it. And of course, we also share examples from our own lives. The ep starts with a "date update" on our date life, so if you want to skip straight to the main topic, go to around (12:45) into it. Also, if you're curious, here are links to the full song "Nobody Else," which we mention and share a clip of at around 20 minutes in. "Nobody Else" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1exumNLQB0PCJOIrbVOpGK "Nobody Else" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nobody-else/1493576062 Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/80-the-feel-good-of-raising-your-standards Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, for the first time, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catshttps://sienaandtoast.com/contribute
In this episode, the point is not just to give you some laughs, but to make you realize if you’re LGBTQ and still able to be a responsible adult who treats others with respect and kindness, you’re already winning. (Please keep being a rock star here, because our world needs your light-filled energy!)
Full disclosure: at the start, we first talk about The Terror: Infamy, which is the name of the second season of a horror/ghost story T.V. series that reimagines historical events relating to Asian cultures. This second season, Infamy, follows the story of a Japanese American family during World War II. We saw it on Hulu.
The actual direct “gay talk” starts at around 13:20 into this episode, where we discuss stuff like:
people thinking you’re actually the opposite sex that you are
assuring people you’re using the “correct” public bathroom
working in retail and assisting customers in dressing rooms
people trying to figure out what your relationship is
hair stylists asking if you have a boyfriend
people trying to set you up with a guy
people’s fantasies and speculations about you
 
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/79-funny-stories-youll-only-hear-13925163cae-1900-48f9-8db0-f9a81950b3a5Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastWe bet other lesbians and LGBTQ folks can relate!No2678mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Contribute to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute In this episode, the point is not just to give you some laughs, but to make you realize if you’re LGBTQ and still able to be a responsible adult who treats others with respect and kindness, you’re already winning. (Please keep being a rock star here, because our world needs your light-filled energy!) Full disclosure: at the start, we first talk about The Terror: Infamy, which is the name of the second season of a horror/ghost story T.V. series that reimagines historical events relating to Asian cultures. This second season, Infamy, follows the story of a Japanese American family during World War II. We saw it on Hulu. The actual direct “gay talk” starts at around 13:20 into this episode, where we discuss stuff like: people thinking you’re actually the opposite sex that you are assuring people you’re using the “correct” public bathroom working in retail and assisting customers in dressing rooms people trying to figure out what your relationship is hair stylists asking if you have a boyfriend people trying to set you up with a guy people’s fantasies and speculations about you   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Read more at the blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/79-funny-stories-youll-only-hear-from-lesbians-and-lgbtq-folks Contribute to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Lesbian Bed Death
the idea of scheduling sex
focusing on connection
the 5 Love Languages
and sex and the second chakra
We hope this episode provides some insight and support when it comes to the topic of sex.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/78-lets-talk-about-sex-de8f4510d01-21e4-4067-8909-12f3b8959242Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMTSiena & Toasta culturally-aware discussion about sex in lesbian relationshipsYes2293mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We first address why we decided to NOT talk about sex on the podcast (until now) since first starting it in 2007. That’s when George W. Bush was still President of the United States! Hint: it has to do with establishing the full humanity of LGBTQ people in the mind of society at large. After some light chit chat about flavored coffee and the music that airlines play when landing in Hawaiian airports, we then talk about: Lesbian Bed Death the idea of scheduling sex focusing on connection the 5 Love Languages and sex and the second chakra We hope this episode provides some insight and support when it comes to the topic of sex. Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/78-lets-talk-about-sex Contribute to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats We all know how it feels to have incomplete issues dragging our energy down. They can be practical matters that pretty much require mostly your time. And a lot of times, the discomfort of thinking about doing them is 10x worse than the discomfort of actually doing them. We talk about why that is and share some of our current incomplete issues. 
Energy leaks can also be much more complicated, touchy, and nuanced when it concerns personal relationships. This is spiritual work. We call it "cleaning up your side of the street." It can include forgiving, blessing or wishing a person well, apologizing, thanking, or forgiving, yet again (for the umpteenth time). We share our thoughts and experiences here as well. For example, deciding whether or not to contact someone from our past, or confront someone with an issue that’s been bothering us. Also, dealing with the voice of self-doubt that can sabotage our forgiveness efforts: did you really forgive?
We hope this discussion helps you in closing energy leaks in your life.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/77-how-to-free-up-your-energy-by-9ea194750ee-bc9b-43f7-95bc-9eda7655f478Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastEnergy leaks can be simple or complicated; in this episode, we talk about both.No2947mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Fans of Star Wars will get a kick out of the first part of this episode. We geek out over Baby Yoda and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker a bit before turning to the main topic of Closing Energy Leaks in your life. We all know how it feels to have incomplete issues dragging our energy down. They can be practical matters that pretty much require mostly your time. And a lot of times, the discomfort of thinking about doing them is 10x worse than the discomfort of actually doing them. We talk about why that is and share some of our current incomplete issues.  Energy leaks can also be much more complicated, touchy, and nuanced when it concerns personal relationships. This is spiritual work. We call it "cleaning up your side of the street." It can include forgiving, blessing or wishing a person well, apologizing, thanking, or forgiving, yet again (for the umpteenth time). We share our thoughts and experiences here as well. For example, deciding whether or not to contact someone from our past, or confront someone with an issue that’s been bothering us. Also, dealing with the voice of self-doubt that can sabotage our forgiveness efforts: did you really forgive? We hope this discussion helps you in closing energy leaks in your life. Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/77-how-to-free-up-your-energy-by-closing-energy-leaks-in-your-life Contribute to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/76-the-importance-of-staying-awake-3c63fc94309-8970-46b8-9c93-192b5bd86ad1Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastWhat it means to "stay awake to your life," and 7 ways to cultivate more of itNo2662mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we start with telling you about our encounter with "nakedness" in the wilderness, during the cold and waning weeks of 2019. Then we get into the actual main topic and share thoughts on what it means to “stay awake to your life, and in your life.” After that, we share 7 things you can do to help cultivate awake-ness and alive-ness, and make it more of a habit than say, going numb, dozing off, and missing your precious and passing life. Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/76-the-importance-of-staying-awake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats As for the title of this episode, we talk about the idea of having Words For The Year:
what they are
why to have them, and also
a warning about how this concept can sabotage your peace of mind, too! (so watch out!)
 
Siena shares her Words For The Year, and how she cheated on choosing one (a little bit ;) this year.
Toast shares the “stand-in word” that’s her Word For The Year, so far.
Something to realize/think about: instead of focusing on finding some perfect, fail-proof set of directions or "words," focus on staying closer to, and attending to, the Source of direction.
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This quickcast episode covers…
a reminder of how influential you are, out there in public
the impact for good you can make for others, yourself, and our world
the emotional let-down that happens after Christmas
why Siena isn’t feeling the let-down this year
what a 'training tree' for cats is

The Crown on Netflix, and how Toast gets too excited about it

Modern Love on Amazon Prime

The Twilight Zone marathon on the SYFY channel
 
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Just sharing with you some cozy holiday-themed chit-chat /”talk story,” and sending you our most heartfelt (listen to the ep to hear why) wishes and prayers for a safe, happy, and holy holiday.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/74-how-to-dream-again-7ebc5d47d25-1b0b-4c19-adf1-3cd7b63d249dTue, 17 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode we discuss the difference between 1) staying actively engaged in the fulfillment of your dreams 2) suffering under the oppressive pressure to achieve 3) and suffering the oppressive numbing of repetitive routine. Also: a scientific...No2870mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode we discuss the difference between 1) staying actively engaged in the fulfillment of your dreams 2) suffering under the oppressive pressure to achieve 3) and suffering the oppressive numbing of repetitive routine. Also: a scientific reason for why fire is a common way to describe the sensation of our primal drive for progress and growth. And finally: two Challenges/Exercises to re-light “The Fire Inside.” Oh yeah, and our reactions to the Star Wars TV series The Mandalorian. Link to the DREAM Sleep Aid we mention at the end of this episode: https://sienaandtoast.squarespace.com/shop/dream-roll-on • We've been using this great little all-natural product to assist in falling alseep more quickly, and waking feeling more rested. Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/74-how-to-dream-again Get a $10 OFF code good for our new ’magic shop’ ( https://sienaandtoast.com/shop ) when you rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Email us at info @ sienaandtoast dot com to let us know about your rating and review; we’re looking forward to hearing from you! :)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catshttps://sienaandtoast.com/shop ) when you rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Email us at info @ sienaandtoast dot com to let us know about your rating and review; we’re looking forward to hearing from you! :)
The main topic of this episode is a big push-back against the obsession that has its grip on society, the obsession of “being and doing better/more/faster, and yet still more; it’s never enough!”
We’re not against progress or growth, it’s just that we recognize how valuable it is to define progress and growth in a more holistic and sustainable way, one that honors, affirms, and strengthens the life force within each of us. Listen to learn about “sky moments,” and why Siena thinks Lifetime will be the first T.V. network to feature a gay couple as the main characters in a holiday-themed movie.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/73-you-are-enough-ecc56798f74-d9c7-4c6c-9c71-e163a9e1b3aaTue, 10 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastGet a $10 OFF code good for our new ’magic shop’ (  ) when you rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Email us at info @ sienaandtoast dot com to let us know about your rating and review; we’re looking forward to hearing from you!...No2735mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Get a $10 OFF code good for our new ’magic shop’ ( https://sienaandtoast.com/shop ) when you rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Email us at info @ sienaandtoast dot com to let us know about your rating and review; we’re looking forward to hearing from you! :) The main topic of this episode is a big push-back against the obsession that has its grip on society, the obsession of “being and doing better/more/faster, and yet still more; it’s never enough!” We’re not against progress or growth, it’s just that we recognize how valuable it is to define progress and growth in a more holistic and sustainable way, one that honors, affirms, and strengthens the life force within each of us. Listen to learn about “sky moments,” and why Siena thinks Lifetime will be the first T.V. network to feature a gay couple as the main characters in a holiday-themed movie. Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/73-you-are-enough   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,catshttps://sienaandtoast.com/shop ) when you rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Email us at info @ sienaandtoast dot com to let us know about your rating and review; we’re looking forward to hearing from you! :)
Siena was introduced to flower essences back in the 1990’s; they were recommended to her to help reduce stress. They were so effective for her that she eventually began making blends for other people to use.
In this episode, we chat about the basics of flower essences.
Even though they’ve been around since the 1930’s, what they are and how they’re used are not exactly common knowledge in the mainstream.
So here’s our casual primer on flower essences.
Flower Essences
What are flower essences?
Flower essences are liquids that contain the energy imprint of certain flowers, which address imbalances in specific aspects of the physical, mental, emotional bodies (which are, after all, all intertwined). Flower essences are considered ‘energy medicine.’
Flower essences do not have a scent. The only aroma you might smell is alcohol, which is only used a preservative in these liquid solutions.
How to take flower essences
Here are some ways to take flower essences.
Take a 3-5 drops by mouth, at least 2 times a day
Drop 3-5 drops into a water bottle, and sip from the water bottle throughout the day
Spray flower essences from a spray bottle into the air or on your body; that’s one “dose”
Note: a “dose” is any time you take in the flower essence, whether diluted or not. For example, each time you drink from the water bottle it’s counted as a “dose,” even though you’d dropped 3 drops into the entire bottle of water.
To further clarify, here are more examples
Each of these is considered to be one dose:
Dropping 3 drops in your mouth
A sip from a water bottle (in which 3-5 drops has been diluted)
A spray from a water bottle (in which 3-5 drops has been diluted)
Here are some Flower Essence Products in our ‘magic shop’

Five-Flower Formula: general stress reducer

Holly Flower Essence: unconditional love

Walnut Flower Essence: energetic protection

Wild Oat Flower Essence: supports your individuality/path

Willow Flower Essence: dissolves anger and resentment

Advanced Healing Skin Cream with flower essences
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/72-flower-essences-support-for-the-c3cbb720637-3dd2-4fe3-9ed8-07992b293a1dTue, 03 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastGet a $10 OFF code good for our new ’magic shop’ (  ) when you rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Email us at info @ sienaandtoast dot com to let us know about your rating and review; we’re looking forward to hearing from you!...No2494mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Get a $10 OFF code good for our new ’magic shop’ ( https://sienaandtoast.com/shop ) when you rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Email us at info @ sienaandtoast dot com to let us know about your rating and review; we’re looking forward to hearing from you! :) Siena was introduced to flower essences back in the 1990’s; they were recommended to her to help reduce stress. They were so effective for her that she eventually began making blends for other people to use. In this episode, we chat about the basics of flower essences. Even though they’ve been around since the 1930’s, what they are and how they’re used are not exactly common knowledge in the mainstream. So here’s our casual primer on flower essences. Flower Essences What are flower essences? Flower essences are liquids that contain the energy imprint of certain flowers, which address imbalances in specific aspects of the physical, mental, emotional bodies (which are, after all, all intertwined). Flower essences are considered ‘energy medicine.’ Flower essences do not have a scent. The only aroma you might smell is alcohol, which is only used a preservative in these liquid solutions. How to take flower essences Here are some ways to take flower essences. Take a 3-5 drops by mouth, at least 2 times a day Drop 3-5 drops into a water bottle, and sip from the water bottle throughout the day Spray flower essences from a spray bottle into the air or on your body; that’s one “dose” Note: a “dose” is any time you take in the flower essence, whether diluted or not. For example, each time you drink from the water bottle it’s counted as a “dose,” even though you’d dropped 3 drops into the entire bottle of water. To further clarify, here are more examples Each of these is considered to be one dose: Dropping 3 drops in your mouth A sip from a water bottle (in which 3-5 drops has been diluted) A spray from a water bottle (in which 3-5 drops has been diluted) Here are some Flower Essence Products in our ‘magic shop’ Five-Flower Formula: general stress reducer Holly Flower Essence: unconditional love Walnut Flower Essence: energetic protection Wild Oat Flower Essence: supports your individuality/path Willow Flower Essence: dissolves anger and resentment Advanced Healing Skin Cream with flower essences Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/72-flower-essences-support-for-the-physical-mental-and-emotional-body Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats The motto for this episode is: Rejection Is Protection
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Watching scary stuff on T.V. (a leftover topic from Halloween)
Who screamed when, when we made our way through an elaborate haunted house here in Portland (more Halloween recollections)
Mariah Carey, Queen of Christmas
Hallmark Channel Holiday Movie - cliches we love to laugh at
LGBTQ representation needed in these movies!
Disneyland as the ultimate in holiday-itis
Holiday-itis: what it is
Human connection, being 100% present, as The Key to The Magic
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Siena is very sensitive to the non-tangible realm, probably because of her family line, and the nature of their family history.
In fact, the culture in her family was such that these “ghost moments” were treated as normal! Listen and you’ll see!
A list of things that make an appearance in this episode:
the sink faucet turns itself on full blast

seeing people (and creatures) in the house…that are not supposed to be in the house!

menehune: the ‘little people’ of Hawaiian folklore

Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess, answers prayers

somehow, pen marks show up on Siena’s arm

intimidation by an energy/entity

Scary T.V. watching-recommendations from Siena (Toast isn’t into scary-T.V.-watching):
Marianne (Netflix series)

Hereditary (movie) 
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The 2019 Trader Joe’s list of pumpkin food products, from dog treats, to pasta sauce, to cheesecake, and more, and even more! (A startlingly long list; this one’s for the foodies. 😋)
Our childhood memories of Halloween 🎃 in Hawaii, including a high-brow homemade haunted house, and Kikaida
Things we ‘went as’ and 👻 costumes we wore
Favorite kinds of candies
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Toast talks about the belief systems inherent in 1) being raised in evangelical Christianity 2) teachings found in the spiritual-not-religious/New Age movement and 3) the spiritual framework that evolved through her personal experience over 20+ years.
Siena shares how the subconscious belief that "people will love me if I deliver what they expect of me" was uncovered and is being exchanged for the realization that "loving myself and having the energy of love within myself is what allows me to feel and receive love from others."
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/65-the-wake-up-call-of-your-soul-832dc2d3487fc14477381d5483ea919a7f6Sun, 13 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we talk about the mental patterns and habits we all develop to help us navigate life more efficiently, but also how those patterns can start to feel stifling and like an obstacle, when it's time for us to evolve and transform again...No2448mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we talk about the mental patterns and habits we all develop to help us navigate life more efficiently, but also how those patterns can start to feel stifling and like an obstacle, when it's time for us to evolve and transform again into the next chapter of our lives. Get “The Wake-Up Call of Your Soul” guided experience when you join our email list. Toast talks about the belief systems inherent in 1) being raised in evangelical Christianity 2) teachings found in the spiritual-not-religious/New Age movement and 3) the spiritual framework that evolved through her personal experience over 20+ years. Siena shares how the subconscious belief that "people will love me if I deliver what they expect of me" was uncovered and is being exchanged for the realization that "loving myself and having the energy of love within myself is what allows me to feel and receive love from others." Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Rate and/or Review the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast-the-lgbt-podcast/id100577843 Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/65-wakeup-part2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Siena shares about her “law school vs. an artist’s life” experience, and Toast shares about leaving evangelical Christianity and developing a new spiritual framework over the course of 20+ years.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/64-the-wake-up-call-of-your-soul-57c63d1ab2326c1457d99c33e257dae2170Sun, 06 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we discuss how we all feel discontent and longing throughout our lives, and how they serve us in the evolution of our spirit. Siena shares about her “law school vs. an artist’s life” experience, and Toast shares about...No2334mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we discuss how we all feel discontent and longing throughout our lives, and how they serve us in the evolution of our spirit. Siena shares about her “law school vs. an artist’s life” experience, and Toast shares about leaving evangelical Christianity and developing a new spiritual framework over the course of 20+ years. Get "The Wake-Up Call of Your Soul" guided experience as part of Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Rate and/or Review the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast-the-lgbt-podcast/id100577843 Blog post for this episode: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/64-wakeup-part1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats But join us, won’t you?
For a fun convo – for real – about The Law of Sacrifice.
The episode also includes talk about (we said it's fun):
a lesbian get-together at our house

Siena’s homemade vegan chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting

Bear our cat needs more visitors

using shame to inspire house-cleaning

evolved perspectives on sacrifice and discipline

the struggles and triumphs of developing and sustaining a daily exercise habit

the one self-discipline skill to rule the rest

Toast shares TMI

The Invitation: What do you know you’re doing, that if you stopped, you’d be more aligned with your true self? Try The Law of Sacrifice on that thing.
 
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/63-the-law-of-sacrifice-dont-be-skerd-95765c409b8587b4374a0f7790faaa8cb05Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastOoh! It sounds so…religious, and intrusive! But join us, won’t you? For a fun convo – for real – about The Law of Sacrifice. The episode also includes talk about (we said it's fun): a lesbian get-together at our house Siena’s homemade...No2894mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Ooh! It sounds so…religious, and intrusive! But join us, won’t you? For a fun convo – for real – about The Law of Sacrifice. The episode also includes talk about (we said it's fun): a lesbian get-together at our house Siena’s homemade vegan chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting Bear our cat needs more visitors using shame to inspire house-cleaning evolved perspectives on sacrifice and discipline the struggles and triumphs of developing and sustaining a daily exercise habit the one self-discipline skill to rule the rest Toast shares TMI The Invitation: What do you know you’re doing, that if you stopped, you’d be more aligned with your true self? Try The Law of Sacrifice on that thing.   Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Rate and/or Review the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast-the-lgbt-podcast/id100577843 Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/63-the-law-of-sacrifice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Bear (our indoor-only cat) escaped into the wild :o
Things we love about Fall
The agony and joy of moving, with a pet
Handy dandy tips to deal with overwhelm
Spiritual reflections on overwhelm
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/62-overcoming-overwhelm-6d699ebcc0d15d14c6e90e4a306d29596eaMon, 23 Sep 2019 11:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastOur first episode back, after a few months on hiatus, during which...we moved! The experience inspired this episode's topic of Overwhelm. Here's a bit of what's in this episode: Bear (our indoor-only cat) escaped into the wild :o Things we love about...No2177mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Our first episode back, after a few months on hiatus, during which...we moved! The experience inspired this episode's topic of Overwhelm. Here's a bit of what's in this episode: Bear (our indoor-only cat) escaped into the wild :o Things we love about Fall The agony and joy of moving, with a pet Handy dandy tips to deal with overwhelm Spiritual reflections on overwhelm Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Access Free Resources at https://sienaandtoast.com/free-resources Rate and/or Review the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast-the-lgbt-podcast/id100577843 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Until then, please follow us on social media:
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This episode is for people who miss, or love, or are curious about, Hawaii. We spend the whole episode just “talking story” (that’s a Hawaii-ism) about things we miss, or appreciate about this very special archipelago…Hawaii…our original island home.
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Instagram @sienaandtoastmusic


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Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/60-music-miracles
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49 Money & Relationships: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/49-moneyrelationship

55 Imagination is a Spiritual Technology: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/55-imagination


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We believe that the content of our lives is the curriculum of our evolution.  And that a huge opportunity for that evolution happens within relationship.
Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/52-almostbrokeup
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P.S. the ending music only seems to be missing; keep listening for the real ending ;)
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/47-energy-of-springtime-0effb8fef61e9df436e8f8cb5ed42f06beeTue, 19 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIt's finally Springtime!  In this episode, we share a bunch of thoughts and encouragement about living in resonance and harmony with the natural cycles and energies – from personal individual cycles, to monthly moon energies, to the annual turn...No1745mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)It's finally Springtime!  In this episode, we share a bunch of thoughts and encouragement about living in resonance and harmony with the natural cycles and energies – from personal individual cycles, to monthly moon energies, to the annual turn of the seasons.  Talk of tomato vines, and RSVPing to parties ensues. Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/47-spring Join the email list: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats In this episode, we explore that crazy-ass dynamic, where this tendency comes from, and what we can do about it.
Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/46-selflove-pressure
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Join us for a combination [freak-out session] and [philosophy discussion] about
a subversive, but truer definition of "materialism"
the huge blind spot of the question "does it spark joy?"
and how one time, we ended up with mice in our house
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Also, The Golden Rule (“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”) might not be what you think...
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And, we also share the simple year-long 'instructions' we've given to ourselves, to support our relationship.  Can't believe we've never done this before in our 18 years of being together so far!  Can't wait to share it with you, too :)
Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/38-relationshipnewyear
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a new planner

fire crackers (not to be confused with fireworks)

traditional Japanese New Year foods

and more

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Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/35-xmas2018
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Show notes - including why magazine do the no page number thing: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/34-xmas-present-and-past
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Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/33-giftwrap
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/31-gift-giving-geek-out-how-we-organize-649329c9e48b16544c581ebee7861182179Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastSiena's a wiz at organizing all the stuff involved with our gift-giving, especially when we have a bunch of gifts that need to be mailed to Hawaii.  We get all OCD about it in this episode.  Join us for the holiday geek fest as we discuss...No2843mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Siena's a wiz at organizing all the stuff involved with our gift-giving, especially when we have a bunch of gifts that need to be mailed to Hawaii.  We get all OCD about it in this episode.  Join us for the holiday geek fest as we discuss planning, scheduling, the use of post-its, hostess gifts, a "wrapping station," spreadsheets, and more. Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/31-giftgeeks Join the email list: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Join The Soul Care Collective: https://sienaandtoast.com/tscc   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats So in this episode, we talk story about our childhood experiences of celebrating Thanksgiving while growing up in Hawaii (our pre-vegetarian days!)
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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We’re calling it an Energy Protection Bubble.
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Because you're here.
In this episode, we offer a spiritual view of history to comfort and inspire you, and remind you of your life purpose, no matter what the election results may be.
Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/28-electionday
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/27-the-quiet-desperation-of-not-living-1db7706eca869ce419487e988edb8c50662Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we share the two ways to change a paradigm and therefore your life, and how you can get the tools, structure, and support to do exactly that!  In that spirit, we announce The Soul Care Collective BETA-LAUNCH.  Here's a link...No2571mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we share the two ways to change a paradigm and therefore your life, and how you can get the tools, structure, and support to do exactly that!  In that spirit, we announce The Soul Care Collective BETA-LAUNCH.  Here's a link that will automatically display a discount for you to join during this beta-launch: http://bit.ly/soulcarebetalaunch The slots available during this beta-launch are limited. The cart will close when the limit is reached, or at the end of the day on 11/4/18, whichever comes first. Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/27-quiet-desperation-solution Join the email list: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Well, we put our heads and hearts together and came up with four great reminders to help steady the ship, even if you’ve been tossed around, trying to Make A Decision.
Here we go.
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In this episode, Siena explains how sharing the story of her own sexual abuse affected both her and the classmate she told, in a powerful and positive way.
Show notes with stories to remind you how powerful We The People are, at http://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/24-tellyourstory
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show notes at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/23-bluezones
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In this audio, we share our experience of walking the labyrinth and the spiritual messages and metaphors we got out of it.  In our podcast blog, we break down the five specific messages in a more organized way.
Show notes with lots of pictures of labyrinths :) and more about the five messages https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/22-labyrinth
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Podcast blog show notes https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/21-miracleroses
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It’s a wide ranging chat about things like: feeling self-conscious about being Asian, feeling not Asian enough and not American enough, comparing the State of Hawaii’s culture with the Singapore culture portrayed on the silver screen, the human tendency towards tribalism, and more.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/17-true-success-feminine-and-masculine-12dff576303fd3547cfa8df4605ed319dc9Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastThe larger culture pressures us to achieve, achieve, achieve! Achieving isn’t bad, in and of itself. But it’s just one dimension of success. We could refer to this dimension as 'masculine.' It's a masculine kind of energy, a masculine kind of...No2258mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)The larger culture pressures us to achieve, achieve, achieve! Achieving isn’t bad, in and of itself. But it’s just one dimension of success. We could refer to this dimension as 'masculine.' It's a masculine kind of energy, a masculine kind of success. The other dimension, though, is just as critical. It is To Be. And it's just as real.  We can refer to it as a feminine energy of Presence, or Being-ness.  And it's just as valid and important to giving birth to, and sustaining, True Life...and Success. Show notes with pictures ;) at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/17-true-success Get encouraged by email: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Join Life Club: https://sienaandtoast.com/lifeclub   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Show notes with pictures :) at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/16-feminine-masculine
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/16-soul-language-feminine-and-masculine-50843598a3a407441a3927574e62c67c63eTue, 14 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastDo you want a good life?  You need a whole and intact soul for that.  A soul that can live the life you were meant for now, before you die.  You need Soul Care.  And to care for your soul, it helps to know for starters, that the...No2849mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Do you want a good life?  You need a whole and intact soul for that.  A soul that can live the life you were meant for now, before you die.  You need Soul Care.  And to care for your soul, it helps to know for starters, that the language of the soul is energy, feminine and masculine energy. Show notes with pictures :) at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/16-feminine-masculine Get email encouragement: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Join Life Club: https://sienaandtoast.com/lifeclub     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Care: cultivating, tending, caring about.
Show notes: with pictures and other stuff :) https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/15-soul-care
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/15-lets-talk-about-soul-care-3d80abf4f1f1add4eeba4e79f2fa0bd0b91Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastSoul: the aspect of you that feels gender, and is a reflection and connection with the Divine, with Spirit. Care: cultivating, tending, caring about. Show notes: with pictures and other stuff :) Get our beautiful email: Join Life Club:No2191mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)Soul: the aspect of you that feels gender, and is a reflection and connection with the Divine, with Spirit. Care: cultivating, tending, caring about. Show notes: with pictures and other stuff :) https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/15-soul-care Get our beautiful email: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Join Life Club: https://sienaandtoast.com/lifeclub   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Show notes at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/14-generate-feelings
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Just because you feel something doesn't mean you need to amplify it.
Feelings can further – or – hinder our strength, health, and progress.
So it's wise to at least pause and consider whether a particular feeling helps or hurts us.
Have emotions.
Have feelings.
But don't let the feelings have you.
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We're all guilty of this.  In this episode, we explore why we do it, and how we can stop.
Quit the porn, and do the real thing.
Lot of detailed show notes with video and pictures ;) at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/12-self-improvement-porn
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We take you with us on a fun trip down memory lane, recalling the three pretty amazing events we attended during Pride Month.  And they weren't all Pride events, but they sure made us feel proud to be in this community.
Tons of pictures and videos in the show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/11-pride-month
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In this episode, we discuss things like:
investing your time in your self
investing your money in your self
our morning routines
helpful apps for meditation
things to consider when choosing a self-improvement program
the principle of Sharpening The Saw
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Your 'small acts of kindness' are the exact things that are a life-affirming society.  And only in such a society do we have a chance at reaching our full human potential, as individuals, as a community, as a country.
In this episode, we share stories of some pretty dark times in our past that we have come through, to encourage you to realize: YOU make an impact.
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The second group feels frustrated with living below their potential,  giving in to fear, staying inside of boxes too small for their spirit; it's a feeling of being trapped.
What separates the Status Quo from the Growing and Glowing?
That's what we talk about in this episode.  It has to do with the idea of relationship.  And it's what's we've learned in our own relationship, going on 17 years.
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Mission, Meaning, and Magic.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/07-mission-meaning-and-magic-70451cd805d49234c0f878a1661028109a6Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIf you feel like there's some indefinable something...missing from your life, this episode could really help! In it, we introduce the idea of the Three Needs of the human heart and soul. Mission, Meaning, and Magic. Episode notes, complete with pics,...No2124mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)If you feel like there's some indefinable something...missing from your life, this episode could really help! In it, we introduce the idea of the Three Needs of the human heart and soul. Mission, Meaning, and Magic. Episode notes, complete with pics, at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/07-mission-meaning-magic Get our beautiful email: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Show notes (with pictures :) here
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With our choices, we either strengthen or weaken the presence of life-affirming virtues and skills in our own community, such as respect, civility, problem solving, and teamwork.
In our quest for authenticity, let’s remember that by our words and deeds, we create the society we live in.
What kind of society do we desire to create? Are our choices authentic to those desires, and the values we hold? 
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/04-lgbt-relationship-buttons-6d39dee8115140d3ec1f4cb7c9c0b00a0feTue, 22 May 2018 11:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastIn this episode, we hope to encourage other LGBT couples.  We believe one of the higher purposes of relationships is to help the individuals in them to heal their emotional and spiritual wounds.  We share examples of how our...No1792mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we hope to encourage other LGBT couples.  We believe one of the higher purposes of relationships is to help the individuals in them to heal their emotional and spiritual wounds.  We share examples of how our relationship has been a spiritual curriculum for us over the years.  Here's to continued growth, progress, and health for all of us! Show notes at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/04-lgbt-relationship-buttons Get our beautiful email: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats We've come to learn how important it is for our health and well-being, to acknowledge this calling.
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/03-what-makes-you-come-alive-its-55178c01b17eb59c0ac19aa9499eb8e9cd9Tue, 15 May 2018 11:00:00 GMTSiena & ToastWe believe that the thing that makes you feel alive, or the thing that won't let you go, is God, Spirit, The Life Force within you – doing LIFE – through you, as you. We've come to learn how important it is for our health and well-being, to...No2047mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)We believe that the thing that makes you feel alive, or the thing that won't let you go, is God, Spirit, The Life Force within you – doing LIFE – through you, as you. We've come to learn how important it is for our health and well-being, to acknowledge this calling. Get our beautiful email: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Show notes at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/03-what-makes-you-come-alive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats More show notes (with pictures! :) at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/02-pivotal-moments • Get our beautiful email: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com]]>https://sienaandtoast.substack.com/p/02-pivotal-moments-in-our-lives-e9f83eda794efee0c1a706a1c541f4d1f11Mon, 07 May 2018 23:51:41 GMTSiena & Toastlesbian personal growth and spiritual developmentNo1905mail@GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com (MAKENA: Siena & Toast)In this episode, we each tell a story of a time that changed the trajectory of our lives.  It's a strangely comforting thing to realize that no one can ever buy their way out of doing the work of growing and maturing themselves.   More show notes (with pictures! :) at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/02-pivotal-moments • Get our beautiful email: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.comgay,lesbian,asian,american,acoustic,music,Japanese,Chinese,Filipino,Hawaii,singer,songwriter,folk,siena,toast,skyler,blue,makena,makenamusic,cats Show notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/01 • Get our beautiful email: https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup
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