Joyously Free!
LGBTQ+, Church, Religion, Spirituality
Joyously Free!: Joy in the Moment! Laughter, Healing, and Pithitude.
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Tammy Bissell, creator of Pithitude, a store and website offering custom-printed t-shirts and more. Tammy shares how moving to Brookings inspired her and how she turned personal grief into a...
Joyously Free!: Life Has Ups and Downs; Hang in There! Miracles of Hope and Recovery Happened for Jusin Horton.
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer interviews Justin Horton, who courageously shares his journey through depression, poverty, and multiple suicide attempts, including a life-changing incident that led to months of recovery and reconstructive...
Joyously Free!: Women’s Superpowers in Business – Community, Collaboration, and Confidence
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Kemberly Todd, Technical Assistant Coordinator for Community Economic Development for the CCD Community Development Corporation. The discussion focuses on the unique strengths women bring to...
Joyously Free!: Dance Your Heart Out – Skye-Marie on Dance, Health, and Well-Being
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Skye-Marie McDonald, founder and artistic director of Wild Rivers Dance. Skye-Marie shares her insights on the power of dance for people of all ages and abilities. The conversation highlights how...
Joyously Free!: Make Joyful Music!
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Crescent City musician David Sedgwick about his lifelong journey with music. David shares how growing up in a musical family led him to master piano and trumpet from an early age, later expanding to...
Joyously Free!: A Community Garden – Tended by Southern Oregon PRIDE!
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Kal Bell about the power of community involvement and inclusivity. Kal shares how St. Timothy’s Community Garden provides fresh produce for local seniors and the food bank. The conversation explores...
Joyously Free!: Trauma and Identity – Healing from Within
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer continues her discussion with clinical social worker Patrick Quivey about healing from trauma and embracing authentic identity. They explore how trauma can fragment our emotional landscape, affecting the...
Joyously Free!: Trauma and Identity – Knowledge is Power
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with social worker Patrick Quivey about the impact of trauma on identity, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. They explore how trauma shapes perceptions and self-worth, the challenges of external...
Joyously Free!: Quality Living is Joyously Free!
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Amanda Whittemore, a real estate agent, end-of-life doula, and holistic health advocate. Amanda shares her journey to Brookings and discusses how positive self-talk, gratitude, and faith help her...
Joyously Free!: Justice and Equality Voices
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Jayden Ruff, director of the South Coast Health Equity Coalition, and Grust Hernandez about advancing equity and justice from a queer perspective. The episode explores the transformative impact of...

