Tom Robbins and I shared a rollicking pen pal relationship for years, starting back when I was living in a hippie community in Topanga Canyon.
I lost most of our letters when I fled LA in 2019, though one particularly lovely one does sit on my altar (an unabridged dictionary). Tom donated the bulk of my letters to him to a University library, but I'm happy to have tripped upon a photograph of this letter, in particular.
My then boyfriend, a Swedish playboy/model, was mucho jealous of our ongoing exchange, and insisted that I let Tom know, in no uncertain terms, that I wasn't available for any hanky-panky. And so it was that I scribbled, "P.S. I don't want to have sex with you", on the back of a letter I'd just stamped, before slipping it in the mailbox slot at the Malibu post office. This was his
I was blessed to meet Tom in 2019. I handed him a signed copy of my transformational coloring book, YES, I AM. He looked at it and said, "Dani Katz! I remember you!", to which the woman standing next to me gushed, "Cool." It was interesting to have my literary hero recognize me, and to be witnessed in that recognition, which made it all the more real.
God freakin' bless, Tom Robbins.
In this solo romp, we explore how selective facts, omission, and “expert authority” are used to manipulate public perception, why following the money changes the story, and how philanthropic funding influences what gets amplified, reframed, or erased.
I also dig into the persistent though unexamined belief in hierarchies of human value, and how they have this horrendous habit of dangerously disconnecting us from our humanity. I delve into the stupidity of social justice quotas, the power of cultivating collaborative coherence, and oodles more.
Occupational therapist (and championship pole dancer!), Kristen Gilbert, stopped by the podcast to discuss quantum biology, light hygiene, and the sacred art of slowing down.
I received a pitch today that perfectly illustrates how people unknowingly talk themselves out of alignment—simply through sloppy languaging.
This is the kind of thing we unpack deeply here:
How words shape power dynamics
How projection creates resistance
How precision opens doors
This video is a teaser for a solo episode coming next week where I go much deeper.
Curious what you notice as you watch 👀
Every word matters.
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Words Episode 122 just dropped, and follows Emily and I down the rabbit hole of Kellogg's eugenics shenanigans as seen through the lens of Severance and Emily's previous shows with Juan and Chad.
Words is available on our dedicated Words Locals page, as well as here for my $10+ supporters. If that's you, comment here or DM me, and I'll send you the link!
Hi Dani, I seem to remember an interview I think you did on your podcast with a guy who creates/sells private cell phone network services?
I am in the process of establishing my own local network and want to disconnect from the mainstream carriers. Any information or insights you have to share is appreciated. ~ Peace ❤
Words 121 just dropped! We delve into the not-so-secret eugenics background of the NGO fucktards trying to social engineer our world for the super very suckier.
Words is available for my $10+ supporters, so if that's you, comment here or DM me, and I'll send you the link!
