The Rainbow House - Casa Acozamalotl

The Rainbow House - Casa Acozamalotl

A podcast from the borderland of spirituality, race, identity, and community, the Rainbow House highlights the voices of mixed race and minority people who choose a spiritual path other than Christianity or generic spirituality. Walk with those of us who are looking at our heritage and hoping to craft healing, fight injustice, and honor our ancestors and ourselves!

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September 17, 2025 96 mins

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Dive into a rich conversation with Lannan, an artist, wisdom keeper, and moderator of the Mexica religious subreddit and related Discord server. Join me in  exploring Lan's unique perspective on polytheism, his personal journey to veneration of the Mexica Teteo, the evolving landscape of spiritual communities in digital space, and more. 


Referenced in the conversation:

https://www.reddit.com/r/religion/comment...

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In this episode of Casa Acozamalotl I delve into the profound spiritual journey of Bianca Herrera, a therapist and curandera from Chicago. Bianca shares her experiences growing up as a Mexicana in Chicago, exploring her identity, and embracing her spiritual path. From her roots in Mexico to her transformative practices in the city, Bianca's story is one of resilience, cultural connection, and personal empowerment...

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A brief, personal call to action.

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We bring our conversation with Osea to a close! In this episode, I forgot to include an intro but we cover what it means to be a curandera, how not to be a spiritual colonist, more history and politics, and the complexity of making magic. 

Mentioned in this episode:

The Invention of Nature: Alexander Von Humboldt's New World by Andrea Wulf

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May 14, 2025 51 mins

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Part 2 of my conversation with Osea! We talk about Curanderismo, Brujeria, and Palo. We discuss the role of the dead, spiritual warfare, and racism in magical systems. Join us!

To support folx in NYC:

https://sbxma.com/

https://www.instagram.com/southbronxmutualaid/?hl=en


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May 6, 2025 11 mins

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This is a brief meditation on the unfolding of spring and the importance of honoring the cycles of the earth, death, rot, and re-seeding. It features a short, original poem.

 

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Meet Osea, a bruja, activist powerhouse and personal friend of mine making good trouble in Nueva York. Today's episode covers identity, history, the roots of her activism, colonialism, and more! 

To find out more about Osea's activity and support the community:

South Bronx Mutual Aid

@NYCIcewatch on IG

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March 21, 2025 11 mins

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A short reflection on the spring season to re-open a new season of The Rainbow House. 

Song credit: MaMuse (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfsRSoeC8Lg)

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November 9, 2023 84 mins

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My sister stops by the podcast to have a rich discussion about heritage, community, healing, and motherhood. 

Books and poets mentioned during this episode:
"I'm in Charge of Celebrations" by Byrd Baylor
Rumi
Hafez
RamDass
Allen Watts

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August 24, 2023 53 mins

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An interview with Behike DJ Sanakori about Taino Revivalism and NYC Puerto Rican identity.

Where you can find him:
https://tainoradio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tainoradio1491/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CTiG6MaxP1zml6ADJsHBA
https://www.facebook.com/NYCIndigenousMobileLibrary

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March 16, 2023 29 mins

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Referenced during this episode:

"Restoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigenous Voices Introduce 28 Precepts for Rebalancing Life on Planet Earth" by Wahinkpe Topa and Darcia Narvaez, PhD

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December 8, 2022 45 mins

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Referenced during this podcast:

- "1491: New Revelations of the Americas before Colombus" by Charles Mann
- "The Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs" by Camilla Townsend
- "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Tales From Aztlantis (podcast)

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November 2, 2022 27 mins

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In which I muse on death, mortality, and our obligations to our children and ourselves to share the truth of the cycle of life. Feliz Día de los Muertos a todos! 

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October 27, 2022 33 mins

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In which I learn to check in with all my relatives to get a fuller picture of our history.

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October 10, 2022 32 mins

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Happy Indigenous People's Day! We are here! Indigenous communities are striving and thriving across the Americas in defiance of 500 years of oppression and genocide.

In this episode, I share a little about my identity, why knowing your ancestors and ancestry is important, and a bit about one of my great-grandmothers.

Thank you for tuning in!

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September 27, 2022 10 mins

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A brief but surprisingly challenging introduction to the podcast and the themes I hope to address. Why this podcast? Why the crazy name? Enjoy my meandering!


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