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The Queer Spirit
Hosted by Nick Venegoni, TanyaMarck Oviedo · EN
The Queer Spirit podcast is hosted by Nick Venegoni (he/they) & TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them). Here you will find two kinds of episodes - Care Chats and Care Circles.
- Care Chats are short, mindful conversations where we talk about what is on our hearts + minds, and share ideas about how we fill our mugs of care - how we practice taking care of ourselves AND each other.
- Care Circles are recordings of QS Community live virtual gatherings where we explore care practices of movement, breath work, meditation, sound and more, together.
Queer Spirit (QS) is a grassroots non-profit charitable organization. We are space holders who offer care-centered virtual + inclusive spaces centering Queers + Allies. Since 2018 QS has been providing free support and care globally via our virtual care circles and the QS podcast.
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Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, January '26
Jan 2200:33:03Tap to summarizeThe QS Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breathwork, movement, sounding and toning. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are for ALL people - Queers AND Allies. ~ This month we work with the earthy energies while four planets are in Capricorn. We invite you get comfy, grab a mug of care and join us together in community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - support QS via energy exchange HERE. As always, you can find all things QS HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.
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Care Circle - 1st Saturday, January 2026!
Jan 1100:36:47Tap to summarizeThe QS Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are for ALL people - Queers AND Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies of a Cancer full moon and Sun in Capricorn, bringing in opportunities to cleanse and release on all levels; home + belonging + community; protecting the things we want to nurture and grow. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - support QS via energy exchange HERE. As always, you can find all things QS HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Releasing + Birthing with Jonathan Koe
Dec 1700:42:37Tap to summarizeCare Chats are short, mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Jonathan Koe joins us as we reflect on the year: what we have shed, what we are building, and our hopes for the new year as we enter the solstice. Find Jonathan online at JonathanKoe.com You can also connect with them on Instagram @jonathankoeofficial Listen to Healing the Spirit podcast here Queer Spirit is for ALL people + Queers + Allies. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Support us Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you.
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December '25 - 1st Saturday Care Circle
Dec 1000:35:34Tap to summarizeThe Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are for ALL people - Queers AND Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies of a Gemini full moon moving into Cancer, as well as Jupiter in Cancer - inviting us to explore our emotions and expand our care. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.
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November '25 Care Circle: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
Nov 1700:39:06Tap to summarizeQS Community Care Circle recording of November 16th, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. This month we contine to work with our ancestors and the astrological energies: Moon in Libra - restore balance (silver pearlescent); Mercury retrograde - RE's; Uranus in taurus - make space for break throughs; Venus in scorpio - go deeper w/connections, justice. We're inspired to use those energies to support a chant to Ganesh - "Om Gum Ganapataye Namaha." We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Life, Art & Death with Ellen Wong
Nov 1200:29:38Tap to summarizeCare Chats are short, mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Ellen Wong joins us for this chat we recorded on Halloween, as we talk about art, ancestors, death and portals of transformation. Connect with Ellen at www.tripwithellen.com and on IG @tripwithellen Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Support us Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.
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November '25 Care Circle: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
Nov 500:46:53Tap to summarizeThe Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we honor our ancestors, celebrating Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, and All Souls day. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.
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Care Chat: Exploring Allyship
Jul 23, 202500:22:09Tap to summarizeCare Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Join TanyaMarck + Nick for this timely chat about Exploring Allyship - What is allyship + how do we cultivate it? What are our shadows and blocks to allyship? How can we be better allies? Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.
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July '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
Jul 23, 202500:41:51Tap to summarizeWelcome to our CareCast! This year we're are posting recordings of our monthly CareCircles to the podcast - this is our "CareCast." The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. ~ This month we work with the energies of Resetting + Receiving. We are joined by a community member and guest musician GOLDbard at the end of practice. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindustani Music, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community Network to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.
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June '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
Jun 19, 202500:41:20Tap to summarizeQS Community Care Circle recording of June 15th, Chant + Breathe. This year we're are posting recordings of our monthly CareCircles to the podcast - this is our "CareCast." We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. The sanskrit mantras we chanted today: "Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu" translation - May all beings everywhere be happy and free. "Om Mani Padme Hum" translation - The Jewel of Consciousness is in the heart's lotus. Gratitude to GoldBard for contributing our closing song "Want to be (new again)." Stream it here under SonicJoy on Spotify. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindustani Music, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.
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