Her Anthologie

Who would you be if no one was watching? In this episode I talk about the power of knowing someone's got their eyes on you. Why it's good (sometimes), why it's bad (sometimes) and how to break free (when needed). Find my zines and stickers at heranthologie.com

This episode features the (not so) funny story of the end of one of my friendships and questions the way we are taught to center romantic love and devalue the platonic connections that so often enrich our lives. Check out my zines and stickers in the Her Anthologie print shop: https://heranthologie.com/

Today's episode is a scream into the void and a reckoning with the reality that sometimes, to live is to suffer. Interested in my zines or stickers? Find them in the Her Anthologie print shop.

Sometimes it feels like all there is to do and think about is work. In Canada, our lives and identities are so tied up in our jobs that I can't help but wonder, "who are you outside of capitalism?" This episode talks about capitalism, intuition and desire. It also pulls on themes from my first zine "Oh to be A Cow Resting in the Green" where I talk about how shitty it feels to be beholden to capitalism and how to imagine a more fulfilling life. P.S. You can watch Sam Jones' "Off Camera" interview with Brit Marling here.

Hello again, I'm back on my bullsh*t. New episodes every Sunday! Today's episode is about surviving girlhood and womanhood while unpacking critique's of boyhood and masculinity. *New's anchor voice* Are men trash? Is "not all men" a problematic phrase? Am I problematic because I "see both sides?" Find out this week on Her Anthologie. Find my zines and stickers at https://heranthologie.com/ Follow me on Instagram @heranthologie

The spirit of social discourse is becoming strained and unproductive. But without civil discourse — there is no civil society. If we can’t bridge the gaps of understanding between individuals, the seams of democracy will unravel around us.  What we’ve forgotten is that civil discourse is a reciprocal process. It’s not only about being heard, it’s also about listening. Living in a diverse society requires us to step outside of our experience and into that of another. To do this, we might employ a philosophical position created by John Rawls called the veil of ignorance (or the original position). Read the article here: https://heranthologie.com/heranthologie/03-2022/we-live-in-a-society

Living alone together describes the state of living within a community of people who are bonded more by their geographic proximity, rather than their social ties. It’s the feeling of recognizing your neighbours, but not really knowing who they are. It’s the curious sense of feeling lonely in a crowded room. It’s feeling alone – together. This podcast explores feelings of isolation in modern society and how they may stem from a combination of cultural and personal sources. Who we are is, in many ways, inseparable from the cultural context within which we exist, however, we possess the agency to make choices that deviate from cultural norms. This piece explores the interplay of structure vs. agency as it relates to the social mechanisms that paradoxically create both chaos and order in our lives. This piece is not driven by heavy research, but is instead a more casual opinion piece influenced by own unique perspective.

Today we're talking about the rise of thrifting & the myth of scarcity. Are thrift stores raising their prices because they no longer have enough clothes? Are our clothes even going to local people in need like we think they are? Short answer, no. Long answer is in the podcast.

Identity politics is a necessary tool for the pursuit of social justice but in this episode, we'll think about how this tool for justice also has the effect of perpetuating racist ideas and attitudes in society. Identity politics are vitally important and so we need to think critically about how we employ them as we move towards the advancement of human rights. Read more at heranthologie.com

Today we're talking about a subsection of shadow work called inner child work. This is all about connecting with your inner child by recognizing and healing past childhood trauma through the process of basically reparenting yourself. We can't change the past but since we're no longer helpless children, we can create a better future. Visit: https://www.feliciafalconer.com/ for yoga classes or to read The Anthology

My hope for our society is that we'll move towards viewing people as people (instead of political abstractions), forming nuanced opinions that appreciate the complex nature of our society and most importantly — the free expression of thoughts and ideas despite the potential for misunderstanding or disagreement. More info at https://www.heranthologie.com/

Today I'm talking about breathwork, it's something I practice everyday throughout the day but I also wanted to share a few of the more "intense" breathwork practices I've tried like The Wim Hof Method. To read more, find the Breathwork in The Studio: https://www.feliciafalconer.com/mind/2021-03/breathwork

Today I'm talking about what shadow work is and sharing some of my experience navigating through my own shadow. You can ready more here: https://www.feliciafalconer.com/mind/what-is-shadow-work

This is a quick sound bath. Sit back and breathe it in. I'm playing my singing bowl tuned to the note of E for the solar plexus chakra.

A short meditation focused on being grateful for all the ordinary shit in life. When things become regular sometimes we take them for granted which is okay, but sometimes it's nice to be reminded of some of the good things in life and just feel some gratitude for them.

If you've been taught that you should be trying to quiet your mind in meditation learn a new way to think about building a meditation practice. Instead of trying to control the mind, just allow yourself to be.

Learn the basics of the energy body & how the chakras fit into it. There's a bit more information in The Studio if you're interested (including the names of each chakra, what they're responsible for & what causes blocks in each one). Find the class "The Energy Body & The Chakras" at feliciafalconer.com

This episode is all about self validation & living your truth instead of following the plan that other people have set out for you.

I knew I had a problem when I realized I couldn't watch TV without making a to do list so this podcast is all about how I'm unpacking my attachment to productivity and learning to chill tf out.

This podcast is about taking time for self discovery and really getting to know yourself outside of who society tells you you should be. Do you even know who you are without someone whispering in your ear? Have you taken the time to be honest about what you want out of life and what the fuck your identity is? And more importantly, can you be brave enough to live your truth?