Voices in the River

• Exploring the Source with Claire McMillan

  Throughout the political tumult of the mid 20th century, painters Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo made deeply spiritual, surreal, and mythic art, drawing from a dream world to envision a distinctly feminine form of power. Their stories inspired our guest Claire McMillan to write “Alchemy of a Blackbird,” a novel that follows the geographical and spiritual journeys that led Carrington and Varo’s lives to intertwine. Rebecca and Claire channel the wisdom of the two artists to discuss the power of surrendering to flow in all its forms and what it takes to bring our full selves to making art.   You can learn more about Claire’s work at https://clairemcmillan.com. Paintings mentioned: “The Call” by Remedios Varo “Exploration of the Sources of the Orinoco River” by Remedios Varo Podcast episode with Meredith Emmett mentioned: Friendship as a Source of Power This independent show is a delight to make, and it also takes a lot of time and care. If you’d like to support our work with a gift of $33, click here. If you would like to reach our team, you can write to us at [email protected].  Rebecca helps women remember who they are and become leaders of their own destiny. If you’d like to work with Rebecca, her website is rebeccaauman.com. Voices in the River is created by Theo Balcomb, and it is produced with help from Sara McCrea.

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• Not Pushing with Your Full Force with Shereen Marisol Meraji

  Throughout her time co-hosting and producing NPR’s “Code Switch,” Shereen Marisol Meraji has reported countless stories that complicate American narratives about race and identity. Now a journalism professor, Shereen reflects on how she has stepped into her own power as a listener and a leader. And, prompted by a card pull, Shereen and Rebecca look to the past, discussing ancestral relationships as a source of strength and support.  This independent show is a delight to make, and it also takes a lot of time and care. If you’d like to support our work with a gift of $33, click here. If you would like to reach our team, you can write to us at [email protected].  Rebecca helps women remember who they are and become leaders of their own destiny. If you’d like to work with Rebecca, her website is rebeccaauman.com. Voices in the River is created by Theo Balcomb, and it is produced with help from Sara McCrea.  Special thanks to Craig Eley.

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• Sitting in the Mystery with Rachel Khong

  Rachel Khong’s 2024 novel Real Americans is a gorgeous and sweeping portrayal of an American immigrant family. It is also, in a sense, a novel about magick, about what it means to stop time, and about connections that reverberate across generations. Joining Rebecca as a voice in the river, Rachel explains her use of intuition in facing the blank page and her use of prayer in facing publicity, as well as how she relates to her ancestral past.  Learn more about Rachel on her website. This independent show is a delight to make, and it also takes a lot of time and care. If you’d like to support our work with a gift of $33, click here. If you would like to reach our team, you can write to us at [email protected].  Rebecca helps women remember who they are and become leaders of their own destiny. If you’d like to work with Rebecca, her website is rebeccaauman.com. Voices in the River is created by Theo Balcomb, and it is produced with help from Sara McCrea.

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• Starting from the Middle with Fia Skye

  Rebecca has been collecting the offerings of artists and writers Fia and Kai Skye for many years, including art and writings from their studio, Flying Edna. One is a piece of reclaimed wood that carries the words: “You cannot believe in magick all you want, she said, but it's a lot like holding your breath for your whole life because you don't believe in air.” Fia and Rebecca talk about how words are tricky right now, what it might mean if we all saw trees as our aunts and uncles, and dancing naked under the moonlight. See more of Fia and Kai’s offerings at Flying Edna. This independent show takes a lot of time and care. If you’d like to support our work with a gift of $33, click here. If you would like to reach our team, you can write to us at [email protected].  Rebecca helps women remember who they are and become leaders of their own destiny. If you’d like to walk into 2025 with awareness and insight, schedule a Year Ahead Spread reading with Rebecca. Voices in the River is created by Theo Balcomb, and it is produced with help from Sara McCrea.

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• Excavating Intuition with Archaeologist Dr. Smiti Nathan

  Archaeologist and YouTuber Dr. Smiti Nathan helps us delight in the magick of the material past. While guided by the rigor of her discipline, her work also revolves around her intuition and her love of storytelling, as she illuminates untold and often undervalued histories. Smiti joins Rebecca to discuss her expansive approach to material history on her YouTube channel, the influence of her Hindu upbringing on her spirituality, and a vision of power that stems from kindness and community.  This independent show is a delight to make, and it also takes a lot of time and care. If you’d like to support our work with a gift of $33, click here. If you would like to reach our team, you can write to us at [email protected].  Rebecca helps women remember who they are and become leaders of their own destiny. If you’d like to walk into 2025 with awareness and insight, schedule a Year Ahead Spread reading with Rebecca. Voices in the River is created by Theo Balcomb, and it is produced with help from Sara McCrea.

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