Welcome Kit for Guests of Etymologies of Care Podcast

Welcome to this inquiry on how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. Let's begin.

Thank you for being a guest and partnering in a deeply embodied and integrative inquiry. We designed this welcome kit to help familiarize you with who we are, what we do, and why this podcast matters to us. We're so excited to have you as a guest and can't wait to dive into some real, meaningful conversation together. This guide will help you feel prepared and confident for our recording session.

Podcast Home

First, get to know the vision for our podcast.

We want to be transparent about what our podcast offers. This isn't just a podcast about language or mental health. Our goal is for this podcast to be - in its own way - a process and conversation designed for healing and cultural transformation.

Podcast Vision

Given our podcast goals and the topic we want to explore together, please help us get to know you better by sharing some information and materials about yourself. Use the checklist below to guide your share.

  • We will use your bio to promote the episode and introduce you during the episode. Be thoughtful about how you want to be presented, and try to be no longer than one paragraph.

  • This can be a professional headshot or a graphic avatar that gives listeners a visual image to relate to your voice. Please choose a high-resolution photo, and share a .jpg or .png file type.

  • What websites, professional pages, or links do you want us to share during the podcast episode? (Please note: you must have permission to share content that is not yours)

Next, send us over a few things we need.

Start Thinking About Your Story

Since you know our podcast vision, here are three questions to reflect on as you prepare. There are no "right" answers - we just want to hear your authentic thoughts. These aren't questions you need to have perfect answers to - they're just starting points for reflection. The goal is to get you thinking about how these themes show up in your own experience and story.

  • What comes up for you when you hear it? Does it resonate? Challenge you? Make you curious? Your honest reaction is exactly what we're looking for.

  • This might feel radical or obvious or somewhere in between. How does this land with you? What's your relationship with this concept been like in your own life?

  • What do you make of this distinction? How do you see the difference between focusing on our connections versus focusing on what might be "broken" in our minds?

Get ready to record on Riverside.FM

Our conversation will include video, but Etymologies of Care is an audio only podcast. We choose to record a video so that we can see and be present with each other, which is an important part of our connection. Be advised that we will be on screen for our recording, but we will not use the video footage.

Never used Riverside.FM before? Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward! Here are some tips to make sure we get great audio quality:

  • Use headphones if you have them (even basic earbuds work great)

    Find a quiet space - your bedroom, a closet full of clothes, or anywhere with soft surfaces that won't echo

    Test your internet beforehand - a stable connection makes all the difference

    Close other apps on your computer to free up bandwidth

    Have water nearby - staying hydrated keeps your voice clear

  • Get comfortable - grab your favorite mug, get cozy. This is a conversation, not an interrogation

    Remove distractions - put your phone on silent, let housemates know you're recording

Let’s meet and co-create

We'll schedule a conversation before we hit record - think of it as a coffee chat where we start collaborating on what we really want to explore together. This isn't a pre-interview or rehearsal; it's a chance for us to:

  • Get to know each other a bit

  • Talk through the topic we want to dive into for your episode

  • Make sure we're both excited about the direction we're heading

  • Address any questions or nerves you might have

The best episodes happen when we're both genuinely curious about where our conversation will go, so this prep call is really about finding that sweet spot of intention without over-planning.

Now we’re ready! Let’s do it!

Now that we’ve taken all of the action steps to prepare for a great episode, let’s record! Please schedule a 45-minute window when we will both log in to Riverside.FM and record the episode. Please book the recording based on our discussion in the pre-recording meeting.

Schedule Time to Record Our Episode

Remember, you were invited because you have something valuable to share. Trust that. We're not looking for perfection - we're looking for real conversation about things that matter. The goal is to create something together that serves people who need to hear exactly what you have to offer.

If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to make this as comfortable and meaningful as possible for you. Looking forward to our conversation!