Changing the Sheets Podcast

06/19/2023

Some history for Juneteenth.... Please go support black creators and businesses today

06/18/2023

We wish all the Father's, Father figures, and folx that provide that role for folx a wonderful Father's Day.
We know it's not always an easy day for those who've lost fathers, difficult relationships, and struggle with the concept of fatherhood.
We love you, whomever you may be!

05/17/2023

Join Ben and Jessie as they chat cocktails with Justin Michael Morales, co-owner and founder of Up n’ Down Rock and Bourbon, as well as a restaurant industry veteran, and also happens to be a co-host with Ben on their podcast, Family Meal.
Come enjoy our conversation!

02/23/2023

Eating Disorder Awareness week is coming up from Feb 27-March 5. Take a listen to our Eating disorder awareness episode. We were lucky enough to talk to Katie Gustamachio of Walden Center about signs to look for, ways to help and many of the misconceptions out there about them.
TRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorders

02/21/2023

Ben and Jessie talk about the complications of church and the LGBTQIA+ community. Have you experienced trauma as a member of the community in your faith institution? We talk about church shopping, the bait n switch, and the truly affirming churches. What does a genuinely affirming church look and feel like?

Check it out!

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02/16/2023

We spoke with Megan Licari, the President of Puppykittynycity. Their work is amazing and so needed! They've rescued over 1000 cats in the last year. They need help whatever way you can - foster, volunteer, donate!
Take a listen!
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02/14/2023

In honor of Valentine's Day today we discussed Love Languages! We talked about why are they important and how can they help you appreciate the people in your life more?

02/14/2023

We hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day, or Galentine’s Day! Share your plans with us! Tasty meal? Going out? Proposals? Let us know!!!!

02/09/2023

Ben and Jessie are kind of obsessed….
We talked about animals, pets, but most especially CATS!!!!!! Not the Broadway musical…. 😬
Take a listen and enjoy us extolling the virtues of the feline!!!! -
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02/07/2023

TW: Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder Awareness week is Feb 27-March 5th. Ben and Jessie spoke to Katie Gustamachio of Walden Center about Eating Disorders. The image media has shared about people with eating disorders is completely incorrect. We discovered when to be concerned and ways we can help!
Check it out!

02/03/2023

In our second episode of this season we were privileged enough to interview Sarah, who runs . We were able to take some time to discuss some of the harm the church has done, and continues to do. The way purity culture is just rebranded to sound more culturally sound, when it’s just as harmful… take a listen!!!

TRIGGER WARNING: religious trauma and purity culture, SA

02/01/2023

Black History should certainly be celebrated every month. This month we acknowledge the important people and events in the history of the African Diaspora.

02/01/2023

Check out the New Episode that dropped today. We were privileged to speak with Meagan Licari of Puppykittynycity. We discussed her MASSIVE efforts to help the animal population of NY City. They help all animals, but tend to focus on cats, simply because of how they are treated in the city. They have helped over 1,000 cats in the last year and they continue to do amazing work!
Find out the ways you can help, because they REALLY need it.

Listen up!

01/24/2023

Join us for our Season 2 Episode 4! Ben and Jessie discuss one of their favorite things- Cats (we're not talking the Broadway musical)! Enjoy our chat about why we love them some of their amazing properties and what makes cats a great family member!

Check it out!

01/19/2023

This is definitely one of our best and most important episodes of Changing the Sheets Podcast yet. Jessie and Ben dig in with special guest Yvonne Alston on the topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and the intersection of faith life and institutions.

Yvonne is a rock star in the DEIB world and she brings insight, authenticity, and faith to both her work and this conversation.

Let us know what you think...

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002967/12053485

01/17/2023

Ben and Jessie had the absolute delight to interview Yvonne Alston, owner of Indelible Impressions Consulting, regarding her work in the DEIB (diversity equity inclusion belonging) space. We talked about how we reconcile our faith with this amazingly important work.

Check it out!!!
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01/11/2023

I mean, ok what this fam did was a little extreme, and definitely wouldn't have flew for me. But, what are folks thoughts on this?
Some states have specific ages, but most say at your discretion, with 12 being the preferred age... What's the research on this, why was the arbitrary number 12 picked...

Dax Tejera’s wife is facing charges for leaving her children unattended in their hotel room. So, when does a parenting mistake become a law-breaking one?

01/10/2023

Season 2 has started! Join Ben and Jessie as we interview Sarah Lacour of discussing the way that our faith traditions have used Purity Culture in the past and present to control women! We deconstruct the damage that the "Church" has had over the recent years on Purity Culture.

Join us for this intense discussion.
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01/06/2023

Happy New Year to All!
Ben and Jessie discussed what New Years looks like for them, everything from resolutions, to goals to celebrations, etc.
Join us!

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01/02/2023

Happy New Year... Season #2 starts now!

Jessie and Ben are back for Season Two of the Changing the Sheets Podcast! Kick off 2023 with this fun and insightful New Years episode -- talking resolutions, intentions, theology, and of course food!

01/01/2023

12/25/2022

Changing the Sheets wishes you a Merry Christmas and peace and mental health in your holidays. ❤️

12/18/2022

We wish you a Happy Hanukkah!!!
Light and love to you all!!!

12/16/2022

In our episode #11 on "Don't tip cows, but definitely tip your servers" we gave SO MANY shout-outs!
Some of them include Jessie's husband Tim, Jessie's friends, , Angie D .grill and more!!!!!

12/13/2022

This. Totally this. It's not God... It's the people of the "Church"....
Be better people.

12/04/2022

Every year since my father died, I hope the uninvited guest doesn’t show. Every year around this time I think, “Maybe this will be the year that he won’t make an appearance.” The season begins and at first things go well. I can feel quite fine for a while, even unexpectedly buoyant as the mu...

11/22/2022

Lose the image of the 'perfection' of the holidays. Keep your mental health in tact and truly be in the moment to enjoy time with family and friends.

If you haven't already listened to our Season 1.5 episodes, on mental health and food during the holiday season- please do!

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11/22/2022

Join us as we discuss the Club Q tragedy and the disparagement of the LGBTQIA+ community in our world.

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11/22/2022

Sometimes things happen that even when Ben and Jessie had no plans to record/release, they can't be ignored.
The tragic events of this weekend in Colorado Springs at Club Q, are just such an event.

Join Ben and Jessie as we discuss how we've gotten here, what we can do, and what might be able to help ...
Please feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts, feelings and words, we're a safe space.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JORmw5arPI3Cm2vWjbI7c?si=srDGVCBRTMWZB62qr3U9vA&utm_source=copy-link

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11/22/2022

We thought we were on a recording break, but then this happened and we felt like it was important to respond...

We were on a recording break, but both of us felt it was important to connect and share oour reflections, reactions, anger and feelings about the shooting at Club Q this past weekend. We talk about the increased violence and attacks against the LG...