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Voices on the Side

Leah Kim
Palestine
Social Justice
Collective Liberation
Activism
Colonialism
Capitalism
White Supremacy
Community Building
Racism
Mental Health
Community Care
Yoga
Motherhood
Generational Trauma
Spirituality
Community Organizing
Cultural Appropriation
Grief
Identity
Gaza

The Voices on the Side podcast centers stories of marginalized identities as an antidote to white supremacy. Our guests have a variety of backgrounds. Some are thought leaders actively focused on the fight for collective liberation while others share stories rooted in their personal history. As people of the global majority, we all resist oppression through our insistence to live, create, and be s... more

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Welcome to the Book Interview Series! This capsule of episodes is from the interviews I conducted while writing my book ⁠⁠Mom, Unfiltered⁠⁠. You'll hear from mothers, therapists, midwives, doulas, and more.

Our guest today is Ashley Simpo. Ashley i... more

Welcome to the Book Interview Series! This capsule of episodes is from the interviews I conducted while writing my book ⁠Mom, Unfiltered⁠. You'll hear from mothers, therapists, midwives, doulas, and more.

Our guest today is Paris Abbas. Paris is a ... more

Welcome to the Book Interview Series! This capsule of episodes is from the interviews I conducted while writing my book Mom, Unfiltered. You'll hear from mothers, therapists, midwives, doulas, and more.

Our first guest is Robina Khalid. Robina foun... more

Jesse Mechanic is a columnist, essayist, and artist based in New York’s Hudson Valley. His work has been published in Mother Jones, In These Times, Huff Post, Truthout, World Post, and The Overgrown, among other publications. He is author of The Last... more

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Ashley Simpo
Doula, writer, and advocate focused on birth justice and community care
Episode: Book Interview Series with Ashley Simpo
Robina Khalid
Midwife with license in primary care, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and neonatal care; practitioner focusing on home and community birth
Episode: Book Interview Series with Robina Khalid
Jesse Mechanic
Author, activist, and artist
Episode: Writers Series with Jesse Mechanic
Bianca Mabute-Louie
Author of Unassimilable and writer
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Episode: Writers Series with Bianca Mabute-Louie
Kristin Lee
Author of We Mend with Gold
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Episode: Writers Series with Kristin T. Lee
Lena Derhally
Author of My Daddy is a Hero and The Facebook Narcissist
Episode: Writers Series with Lena Derhally
Park Jin-woo
Korean-Canadian author and parent
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Episode: Writers Series with Jinwoo Park
Molly Crabapple
artist and writer, author of Here Where We Live is Our Country, The Story of the Jewish Bund
Episode: Writers Series with Molly Crabapple
Yumi Sakugawa
Artist and writer featured on the show; author of Spells for Transmuting Limerance into Liberation
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Episode: Writers Series with Yumi Sakugawa

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Cha with Naley by Nature

    I really loved the vibe of this gathering. It felt like community. It felt genuine. Looking forward to listening to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Unapologetically_Jenn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always inviting and inspiring

    Leah always has incredible guests, filled with love, inspiration, education and things I like to jot down in notes to think about further.

    She sounds like someone I’d be friends with as do her guests and I just really enjoy listening and unlearning and learning and loving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J cornez
    United States2 years ago
  • Fuel and salve for our time

    These conversations are so meaningful and empowering, filled with care and concern for each other. Reaching out to people from all places who are deep in liberation work, and living with clarity and purpose. Leah is engaging and connects with her guests in personal and respectful ways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lohagan1
    United States2 years ago
  • The most educational podcast on my radar right now!

    I discovered Leah’s podcast Voices on the Side a couple of months ago and have been binging her episodes ever since. Every conversation is thought-provoking, intelligent, considered, insightful and impactful. As a white caucasian woman, these conversations are an incredible contribution for me to interrogate my biases, decolonise my perceptions and use my privileges in a positive way towards collective liberation. In Leah’s episodes I find what feels like reason and sense in a world and industry... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megan @higherlove_withmegan
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Love this show

    This was an unexpected treat to hear of the good work being done in this world. The guests have a lot to offer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ismee LD
    United States2 years ago

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Provocative, educational discussions that challenge biases and systems
Authentic, warm interview style that invites vulnerable storytelling
High-quality guests exploring justice, liberation, and personal growth
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Writers Series with Benjamin Faye
Q: Do you want to talk a little bit about what happened?
Benjamin explained how his words were plagiarized by a prominent account, discussing his disappointment and the reactions that followed.
Writers Series with Joon Ae HK
Q: What is the central message of your book?
Leah explains that her book aims to convey that while motherhood often feels like a loss of freedom, it can actually lead to liberation, emphasizing the communal aspect of maternal mental health.
Writers Series with Joon Ae HK
Q: What sparked the inspiration to write your book, Mom, Unfiltered?
Leah mentions her initial experiences of sharing her story with other mothers, revealing common struggles which led to the realization that maternal identities intersect deeply with societal issues.
Writers Series with Joon Ae HK
Q: Can you talk about the differences between being a visible yoga teacher and a writer?
Leah discusses the similarities of teaching yoga and writing, emphasizing the need to connect inner experiences to the external world, yet noting the unique pressures each role carries.
Writers Series with Joon Ae HK
Q: When did you start writing? When did you know you loved it? When did you start taking yourself seriously as a writer?
Leah shares that there has always been a gap between being curious about writing and taking herself seriously, with her writing journey tracing back to her childhood prayer journal.

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What is Voices on the Side about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking interview-focused series exploring narratives of marginalized identities through personal storytelling, publishing journeys, and activism. Episodes frequently blend intimate life experiences—motherhood, trauma, and mental health—with broader systems of power, racism, and imperialism, often weaving in topics like Palestine, colonial histories, and pathways toward collective liberation. Notable in-depth discussions include introspective looks at writing, publishing, faith, and creative practice, all framed by a commitment to justice, community, and practical steps for meaningful change.

The show tends to feature authors, artists, educators, organizers, and practitioners who bring historical context, cultural critique, and... more

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Recent guests on Voices on the Side include:

1. Ashley Simpo
2. Robina Khalid
3. Jesse Mechanic
4. Bianca Mabute-Louie
5. Kristin Lee
6. Lena Derhally
7. Park Jin-woo
8. Molly Crabapple

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