In this episode of "Enthusiastic Encouragement and Dubious Advice," Patricia and Nicole discuss their mid-year review of personal goals, emphasizing decluttering and strengthening community connections. They offer book recommendations for Pride Month, focusing on LGBTQ+ history and resources. The hosts also share what's currently bringing them joy, such as tending to a blooming plumeria and immersing themselves in vinyl records.

Mentioned on the show:

• Bookshop Affiliate Storefront (links below are affiliate)

• Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod

• Subscribe to the ongoing Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter

• Revisiting Goals? In THIS Economy? Focusing on Purpose & Joy via EEDA Pod

• American Red Cross Trainings and Certifications

• Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

• A Starting Place to Learn About Pride & the Queer Community via EEDA Pod

• A Quick & Easy Guide to Coming Out by Kristin Russo & illustrated by Ravi Teixeira

• Best Books We Read in 2024 via EEDA Pod

• He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters by Schuyler Bailar

• I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl’s Notes from the End of the World by Kai Cheng Thom

• Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline

• Miss Major Speaks: Conversations with a Black Trans Revolutionary by Major Griffin-Gracy and Toshio Meronek

• Transgender History: The Roots of Today’s Revolution by Susan Stryker

• Rainbow History Class: Your Guide Through Queer and Trans History by Hannah McElhinney

• Let The Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987 - 1993 by Sarah Schulman

• The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity by Sarah Schulman

• The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity with Sarah Schulman on How to Survive the End of the World Podcast

• Juliet Takes a Breath (novel) by Gabby Rivera

• Juliet Takes a Breath (graphic novel) by Gabby Rivera, illustrated by Celia Moscote

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