Joyously Free!
LGBTQ+, Church, Religion, Spirituality
Joyously Free!: Youth Sports – Creating Life Skills and Wonderful Memories
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Gina Harris, Vice President of Wild Rivers Soccer Club, about the positive impact of youth soccer in Curry County. The discussion highlights the club’s community focus, its commitment to fun over...
Joyously Free!: A Comedy Writer and 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Coordinator
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer speaks with comedy writer and Pride coordinator Sarah Feliciano about the power of laughter, using lived experiences in comedy, and writing as a grounding spiritual practice. They explore queer joy amid...
Joyously Free!: Building and Supporting Community Housing in Crescent City
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes Sylas Ryan for a second appearance on the show to discuss critical housing initiatives in Del Norte County. Highlighting housing projects like the Battery Point housing complex, Sylas addresses the...
Joyously Free!: The Presbyterian Way of Faith and Hope
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Pastor Dan Fowler of the First Presbyterian Church in Ashland, Oregon. They explore the Presbyterian Church’s commitment to justice, inclusivity, and community service. Fowler shares insights on his...
Joyously Free!: Navigating Life Without Social Judgments with Brookings City Manager Tim Rundel
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Tim Rundel, City Manager of Brookings, about his spiritual journey and evolving views on religion, judgment, and unconditional love. Rundel shares how personal experiences, including supporting his...
Joyously Free!: Lessons Learned from a Huge Hearted Wise and Generous Woman!
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Doris Westoby, a resilient and inspiring woman whose life story embodies strength, independence, and generosity. Doris shares her journey from a young marriage to raising four children alone, moving...
Joyously Free!: Humor in Writing
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Judy Howard, who shares her inspiring journey from dog groomer to author and motivational speaker. The discussion highlights themes of courage, confidence, and collaboration, as Judy candidly...
Joyously Free!: Pride in Numbers – Stories and Data Collection to Imporve LGBTQIA+ Services
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes Bianca “Fox” Ballara, a Two-Spirit leader and Project Guide for Pride in Numbers. They discuss Fox’s background, the significance of Two-Spirit identity, and the importance of collecting stories and...
Joyously Free!: What or Who is a DRAG KING?
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with a dancer, performer, and drag king named Crown Vic. They talk about where to find her shows, her early dance background, and the history of drag kings, from the late 1980s "male impersonators" as...
Joyously Free!: Gratitude is Your Superpower!
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with book designer, author, and spiritual adventurist Deborah Perdue about gratitude as a “superpower” for mental and physical well-being. They open with Lindenmeyer’s longtime daily salutation and...

