Wind and Reason
Episodes
11 episodes
The Logic of Unfriending and The Problem of Control: Thoughts for a New Time
Ep. 011 - In this episode, I explore the logic of unfriending and how this is a form of punishment used as a means to retain control. However, given current state of conservative voters in Indian Country, we clearly see unfriending and shaming ...
Daughter of the Most High
Ep. 010 - A short poem in memory of the Navajo cultural specialist, Grace Tracy. We've worked together in the marketing department at Tsehootsooí Medical Center. Grace specialized in Navajo food and herbs; she created recipes for Navajo patient...
Unscripted: Confronting a Tactic of Shame
In this short episode I talk about the method of shame within the opinions of Inidigenous Activists and Academics in regard to the Israel-Palestine Conlict.
Death & Wisdom: Coyote as Philosopher
Ep. 008 - In this episode, speak on the occasion wherein Nahookaa Diné’é (The Earth Surface People) are faced with the question of their mortality. Though the people desired to live forever, Coyote intervenes on their ploy to avoid death and pr...
Shaun is a Myth
Ep. 007 - In this episode I discuss notes of Shaun I've taken over the last decade and attempt to make sense of it all.
An Update
Ep. 006 - This episode just provides some quick updates and thoughts on some future plans. Also includes a few shoutouts. Thank you all for following me and I hope to provide quality content as much as possible over the next few years.
Alone: A Late Night Reflection
Ep. 005 - In this late night reflection, I talk about the phenomena of loneliness and the anguish it accompanies. I also speak on my experience with trauma and the terror that dictates my response as draw near to unveiling hidden memories...
The Departure of Diyin Dine'é
Ep. 004 - In this episode we discuss The Departure of Diyin Dine'é (The Holy People) and their relation to supernatural occurrences such as UFO's, manifestations of lights and humanoids, and the forewarning of disease as of recent; COVID-19. We...
A Lesson from The Navajo Flood Story: The Role of a Father
Ep. 003 - In this episode we will explore the interesting figures that appear during the flood of the fourth world recorded in Diné Bahané. The two figures are depicted as an old man and a young man who arrive at a crucial moment when the peopl...
Education Series: The Mind's Awakening (Part 1)
Ep. 002 - This is part one of the the Education Series: The Mind's Awakening. In this episode we explore the origins of western education and the Navajo People, and we re-center our focus on our creation story, more specifically, the meeting of...
Vision of The Sweatlodge
Ep. 001 - In this episode I want to reflect on my personal journey to rediscovering my identity as a Diné (Navajo) which began as a student for an Intro to Native American Studies class to having a unique experience during a sweatlodge. Further...
