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Welcome to episode 3 with Jennifer De Jesus! In this episode we discuss with Jennifer the importance of reproductive health, rights, and justice through her decade of experience in the field. Jennifer has held leadership roles at Planned Parenthood, HealthQ, and is a founding member of Pro-Choice Therapists, a platform connecting mental health professionals with pro-choice values.

Links mentioned:

• Emily's List
• Pro-Choice Therapists

Find Jennifer at:

• @jendejesus90

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• Instagram: @navigatethenow
• Linktree: Navigate the Now
• Email: navigatethenow@gmail.com

In this episode we sit down with journalist and NYT bestselling author, Beth Macy. In her new title Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America, Beth details her return to her hometown Urbana, Ohio. We discuss Beth's work in exploring and detailing the forces that have eroded the social fabric of America, including the loss of middle class jobs and the corrosive effect of social media.

Beth's memoir couldn't have been more relevant to our mission at Navigate the Now!

Find Beth at:

• Instagram: @bethmacy
• Facebook: Beth Macy, Author
• Substack: Beth Macy
• Website: Intrepid Paper Girl

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• Instagram: @NavigatetheNow
• Linktree: Navigate the Now
• Email: Navigatethenow@gmail.com
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Season 2! We’re back from our extended summer break and diving right in. From our time at the Bad Bunny Residency in Puerto Rico to recent current events such as ICE raids, political violence and double standards in media, to the recent response to Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl.

This season we’re switching it up with a part 1 and part 2. Expect five new episodes dropping throughout October and November. We’ll be returning in January to with another 5 episodes in part 2.

We’re so excited to be back with incredible guests, honest conversations, and plenty of moments to Root, Rise, and Reflect as we Navigate the Now.

Join us as we discuss current events and recap some of our favorite moments of the season. We'll be back this fall with some exciting guests lined up, root, rise, reflect <3

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In this episode we sit down with Oneika Mays, a writer, teacher, and multi-hyphenate facilitator. Oneika shares her journey from teaching mindfulness at Rikers Island to becoming a voice for healing, justice, and transformation. We discuss spiritual activism, METTA Meditation, embracing change, and how mindfulness can be a radical tool for liberation.

Her upcoming memoir Sit With Me: A No BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation (HarperOne, releasing March 2026) is a reflection of the powerful work she’s doing, we’re honored to hold space with Oneika.

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Episode Notes/Referenced Materials

• IG: @oneikamays
• Linktree
• Pre-order: Sit With Me Sit With Me: A No BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation

**We would like to dedicate this episode to Maria Isidro of Live Oak, FL who was unjustly detained arriving for a scheduled court appearance. Maria held 2 court approved petitions/stays of removal. She was recently and unknowingly driven to the Mexican border and left after being withheld food for 4 days as a diabetic. Maria's son's words are shared in our intro. Donate to Maria's legal expenses -> (CashApp) $DaniellaIsidro (see QR code for Zelle and CashApp on our IG page) .**

In this episode Katie Old Crow breaks down due process , habeas corpus, legal loopholes being exploited currently, and more.

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Episode Notes/Referenced Materials

• Find Katie on Instagram -> @ktmmiller004
• See our IG for further details on supporting Maria Isidro

Part 2: Fr. Carl continues his thoughts on Christianity's place in the modern world, exploring the use of religion as a mechanism of love vs. power and control by the U.S. Christian Right.

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Episode Notes/Referenced Materials

• ⁠Episcopal Mission Instagram⁠ (@way.of.love.in.sunnyside)
• ⁠Episcopal Mission Sunnyside⁠

Part 1: In this two part episode we are sitting down with the Rev. Dr. Carl Adair of the the new Episcopal Mission In Sunnyside, Queens.

In part 1 Fr. Carl offers his perspective on finding a new way of engaging with community and gathering folks within Christianity and beyond in a world that is often at odds with traditional Christian values.

*A special dedication to Estela Laurencio and Mary and Maynard Amstutz for providing us our own guidance in showing up in love and care. *

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Episode Notes/Referenced Materials

• Episcopal Mission Instagram (@way.of.love.in.sunnyside)
• Episcopal Mission Sunnyside