No Brakes on Depot Street

The only constant is change. Partially humorous, partially reflective, largely therapeutic, this episode features Anna Gibson and I digging into the ways we endure and process life's big transitions.

The idea of polyamory–of opening up an intimate relationship to allow and support the exploration of others–may trigger skepticism from more than a few monogamous diehards. But do relationships look like outside the bounds of monogamy? How is love shared in different forms of partnerships, loverships, and friendships? And how do we individually cultivate a relationship with ourselves in the midst of all these other engagements? This episode is a big and gentle step back, a consideration of all the ways we love and have loved. Featured guest Phoebe Tucker and I roll around the idea of relationships in our hands, looking at it from different angles and opening up what is expected of intimate relationships.

The political and ideological climate within our country around migration is one of polarization, anger, and complication. Sarah Osten, historian of Latin America and professor at the University of Vermont, shares her experience acting as a translator between Latina migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. and their legal counselors. Sarah's perspective, centered around humanity and struggle, surely offers important insight to the lived realities of those intimately tied up in the migration debate. Read more about Sarah's work here: https://www.sarahosten.com/

What does it mean to know yourself? This episode is all about the personal journeys college takes us on. Sage Ryan shares her experience with mental health and discovering her powers.

What would you do for your big sibling? Hide in the cabinets for hours during a fictitious game? Give them all the hot water in the shower? What about jump out of a moving car? This week's episode features childhood stories of two sisters very near and dear to my heart: Sally and Patti are here talking about everything from sharing clothes to family dynamics.

He bikes, he skates, he studies, and he also sews. Entrepreneur and designer Sammy Hedlund talks about the evolution of his clothing line, takeout shorts, on this episode. Check him out @takeoutshorts on instagram, and snag a pair for yourself here: https://www.takeoutshorts.com/

This episode features Colby Yee, adventurer-photographer-videographer-outdoor athlete extraordinaire. Colby shares a journey he embarked upon from Burlington, Vermont, to Montreal, Québec via rollerblades. Link to Colby's documentation here: https://vimeo.com/300169551

I'm fourteen again, driving home from the local public high school, wedged in the backseat between backpacks and sports equipment. The driver is my sister. The passenger is her best friend. Outside the car, the trees and driveways of our suburb rush past; my head hurts. Inside the car, my body sinks into the seat, listening to the animated chatter around me. I say little, I let my eyes follow the flush of colors on the other side of my window, I listen a lot, I absorb, I feel myself soften. This is my older sister's backseat, this is where I learn, where I grow up.

My Older Sister's Backseat is dedicated to and created by the 'big siblings' who continue to teach and inspire, take risks and laugh, be vulnerable and bold.