Care Chat with Eli Lawliet, the Gender Doula
The Queer Spirit
Care Chats are short, mindful conversations where we talk about what is on our hearts + minds, and share ideas about how we fill our mugs of care - how we practice taking care of ourselves AND each other. Our guest is Eli Lawliet, Ph.D. (he/him), The Gender Doula. We chat about astrology, spring cleaning, resourcing with our plant allies, breathwork, and self + community care. Find Eli at Resources mentioned today: Ms. Tea Botanica - Madre Jaguar - Hood Herbalism - Queer Spirit is an inclusive space centering Queers + Allies. Fill our Mug...
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Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, March '26
The Queer Spirit
The QS Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breathwork, movement, sounding and toning. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are inclusive + free + virtual spaces centering Queers + Allies. ~ This month we explored energies as they move through our senses. We invite you get comfy, grab a mug of care and join us together in...
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Care Circle - 1st Saturday, March '26
The Queer Spirit
The QS Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breathwork, movement, sounding and toning. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are inclusive + free + virtual spaces centering Queers + Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies of a full moon and lunar eclipse in Virgo. We invite you get comfy, grab a mug of care and join...
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Queer Spirit: Care Chats ~ Welcome to 2026!
The Queer Spirit
Welcome to Queer Spirit - Season 9! Care Chats are short, mindful conversations where we talk about what is on our hearts + minds, and share ideas about how we fill our mugs of care - how we practice taking care of ourselves AND each other. TanyaMarck + Nick kick off the year sharing our intentions for the podcast and QS Community. Queer Spirit is an inclusive space centering Queers + Allies. Fill our Mug of Care! . Links + Resources + Invitations: Find all things QS at Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us...
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Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, February '26
The Queer Spirit
The QS Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breathwork, movement, sounding and toning. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are inclusive + free + virtual spaces centering Queers + Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies Saturn in Aries (finish up, get it done, shedding + completion) and the Moon in...
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Care Circle - 1st Saturday, February '26
The Queer Spirit
The QS Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breathwork, movement, sounding and toning. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are inclusive + free + virtual spaces centering Queers + Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies as we enter Aquarius season with a Libra Moon, and celebrate the pagan sabbat of...
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Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, January '26
The Queer Spirit
The QS Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breathwork, movement, sounding and toning. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are for ALL people - Queers AND Allies. ~ This month we work with the earthy energies while four planets are in Capricorn. We invite you get comfy, grab a mug of care and join us together in...
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Care Circle - 1st Saturday, January 2026!
The Queer Spirit
The QS Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are for ALL people - Queers AND Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies of a Cancer full moon and Sun in Capricorn, bringing in opportunities to cleanse and release on all levels; home + belonging +...
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Care Chat: Releasing + Birthing with Jonathan Koe
The Queer Spirit
Care Chats are short, mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Jonathan Koe joins us as we reflect on the year: what we have shed, what we are building, and our hopes for the new year as we enter the solstice. Find Jonathan online at You can also connect with them on Instagram Listen to Queer Spirit is for ALL people + Queers + Allies. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for . We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. ...
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December '25 - 1st Saturday Care Circle
The Queer Spirit
The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices of guided meditation, breath work + movement. These practices are faciltated by TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them) and Nick Venegoni (he/they). They are curated + inspired by the planetary + astrological + pagan wheel of the year energies in mind. Original music + sound care by Nick + TanyaMarck. QS Care Circles are for ALL people - Queers AND Allies. ~ This month we work with the energies of a Gemini full moon moving into Cancer, as well as Jupiter in Cancer - inviting us to explore our emotions and expand our...
info_outlineKalyela J (she/her) is a Queer Spirituality Coach whose desire is to help the LGBTQ community experience love and peace with their spirituality and sexuality. She is considered a “Soulspeaker'' helping people heal their limiting beliefs so they can live into their purpose.
Through first-hand experience she knows the journey and challenges that a Queer person faces. For over 20 years as a gay woman she struggled with religious trauma, lack of acceptance from family, and internalized homophobia. As she encountered a spiritual awakening she found peace and inner knowing that being LGBTQ is a divine gift. Her soul purpose is to help you receive the same so that you can live a life of purpose love and freedom.
Kalyela resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, where in her free time she loves to read, spend time with her family and her fur baby. Her life’s mantra "Live Life with Intentionality.”
Episode Highlights
- Coach K shares her story of struggling with her queer identity while growing up in a conservative Christian community and how she eventually reconciled her faith and identity.
- We learn how she shares her work with her clients and how she became a soul speaker.
- We discuss religious trauma and its impact.
- Coach K describes her spiritual coaching work and its empowering effect on her clients’ lives.
- Coach K describes her definition of Soul Speaker.
Web links
- Find Coach K online at Kalyelaj.com
- And follow her on Instagram @queeronpurpose
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