
The Queer Spirit
Nick Venegoni, TanyaMarck Oviedo · Nick Venegoni
Show overview
The Queer Spirit has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 164 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 95 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 9th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 30 min and 40 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 12 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 36 episodes published. Published by Nick Venegoni.
From the publisher
The Queer Spirit podcast is hosted by Nick Venegoni (he/they) & TanyaMarck Oviedo (they/them). Here you will find two kinds of episodes - Care Chats and Care Circles. - 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. - Care Circles are recordings of QS Community live virtual gatherings where we explore care practices of movement, breath work, meditation, sound and more, together. Queer Spirit (QS) is a grassroots non-profit charitable organization. We are space holders who offer care-centered virtual + inclusive spaces centering Queers + Allies. Since 2018 QS has been providing free support and care globally via our virtual care circles and the QS podcast.
Latest Episodes
View all 164 episodesCare Chat with Jonathan Koe
Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, April '26
Care Chat with Ifetayo Harvey of POC Psychedelic Collective
Care Circle - 1st Saturday, April '26

S9 Ep 1Care Chat with Eli Lawliet, the Gender Doula
ECare 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 https://www.thegenderdoula.com Resources mentioned today: Ms. Tea Botanica - https://msteabotanica.com/ Madre Jaguar - https://www.iammadre.com/ Hood Herbalism - https://hoodherbalism.com/ Queer Spirit is an inclusive space centering Queers + Allies. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - Support QS via energy exchange https://bit.ly/qs-donate Links + Resources + Invitations: Find all things QS at www.thequeerspirit.com Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. https://linktr.ee/thequeerspirit Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. https://bit.ly/4rzOon7

Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, March '26
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 community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - DONATE to QS https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/fill-our-mug-of-care As always, you can find all things QS here - https://linktr.ee/thequeerspirit Links + Resources + Invitations: - An invitation to join QS on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/queerspirit - Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Register here: https://linktr.ee/thequeerspirit - Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/thequeerspirit - Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-the-queer-spirit-bulletin - QS Resources: News, Education + Care - https://thequeerspirit.com/resources/

Care Circle - 1st Saturday, March '26
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 us together in community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - DONATE to QS https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/fill-our-mug-of-care As always, you can find all things QS here - https://linktr.ee/thequeerspirit Links + Resources + Invitations: - An invitation to join QS on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/queerspirit - Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Register here: https://linktr.ee/thequeerspirit - Follow us on IG - https://instagram.com/thequeerspirit - Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/newsletter-form/sign-up-for-the-queer-spirit-bulletin - QS Resources: News, Education + Care - https://thequeerspirit.com/resources/

Queer Spirit: Care Chats ~ Welcome to 2026!
trailerEWelcome 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! Support us - Support QS via energy exchange HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: Find all things QS at www.thequeerspirit.com Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you.

Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, February '26
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 Aquarius. We invite you get comfy, grab a mug of care and join us together in community. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - Support QS via energy exchange HERE. As always, you can find all things QS HERE. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

Care Circle - 1st Saturday, February '26
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 Brigid/Imbolc. We invite you get comfy, grab a mug of care and join us together in community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - Support QS via energy exchange HERE. As always, you can find all things QS HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

Care Circle - 3rd Sunday, January '26
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 community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - support QS via energy exchange HERE. As always, you can find all things QS HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

Care Circle - 1st Saturday, January 2026!
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 + community; protecting the things we want to nurture and grow. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. Fill our Mug of Care! Support us - support QS via energy exchange HERE. As always, you can find all things QS HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private QS Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

S8 Ep 13Care Chat: Releasing + Birthing with Jonathan Koe
ECare 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 JonathanKoe.com You can also connect with them on Instagram @jonathankoeofficial Listen to Healing the Spirit podcast here Queer Spirit is for ALL people + Queers + Allies. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Support us Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you.

December '25 - 1st Saturday Care Circle
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 care. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

November '25 Care Circle: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of November 16th, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as 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. This month we contine to work with our ancestors and the astrological energies: Moon in Libra - restore balance (silver pearlescent); Mercury retrograde - RE's; Uranus in taurus - make space for break throughs; Venus in scorpio - go deeper w/connections, justice. We're inspired to use those energies to support a chant to Ganesh - "Om Gum Ganapataye Namaha." We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

S8 Ep 12Care Chat: Life, Art & Death with Ellen Wong
ECare Chats are short, mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Ellen Wong joins us for this chat we recorded on Halloween, as we talk about art, ancestors, death and portals of transformation. Connect with Ellen at www.tripwithellen.com and on IG @tripwithellen Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Support us Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

November '25 Care Circle: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
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. ~ This month we honor our ancestors, celebrating Samhain, Dia de los Muertos, and All Souls day. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

October '25 CareCast: 3rd Sunday Chanting + Breath Work
QS Community Care Circle recording of October 19th, Chant + Breathe. We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us in chanting together. The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 3rd Sunday of each month for practices in devotional chanting, toning and song, as well as 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. This month we have something a little different, with a guided meditation from Pavini Moray to connect with our well ancestors and receive gifts from them; followed by a breath and movement practice with TanyaMarck. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get news, Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

October '25 CareCast: 1st Saturday Meditation + Breath Work
Welcome to our CareCast! The Queer Spirit Community gathers on the 1st Saturday of each month for practices in 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. ~ This month we work with the energies of Libra - restoring balance, making reparations, acknowledging where we find pleasure. And in our meditation we are balancing the energies of the Hierophant (spiritual connection, introspection, contemplation) and the Morrigan (action, defense, sovereignty). We invite you get comfy, grab some hydration and join us together in queer community. We honor with Gratitude + Thanks the sacred Practices + Traditions + Peoples + Lands: Yoga, Ayurveda – Sanskrit, Mantra, Raga, Hindi & Urdu language music traditions, Buddhism + Tibet + Meditation; Tongva + Kizh + Chumash + Ohlone; Tarot + Astrology + Magic + Witchcraft; the teachers who have carried this wisdom and shared it with us ~ Gracias. As always, you can find all things Queer Spirit HERE. Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Care Community to continue the conversations and connect with other listeners. Join us LIVE for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get our weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and updates on Care Cirlce + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.

S8 Ep 11Care Chat: Ancestors with Pavini Moray
Care Chats are short mindful conversrations where we share what's on our hearts + minds. Pavini Moray returns to the podcast with TanyaMarck + Nick for this seasonal chat about Ancestors. We share stories about our relationship to and practices for connecting to our ancestors of blood, spirit and queerness. Connect with Pavini at www.PaviniMoray.com and on IG @pavinicoakwellmoray Links + Resources + Invitations: An invitation to the private Queer Spirit Community to continue the conversation and connect with other listeners. Join us for FREE virtual Care Circles meditation + chanting + breath work circles online. We meet monthly on the 1st Saturday, 3rd Sunday + 4th Sunday. Follow us on BLUESKY + IG! Join our mailing list to get the weekly QS Bulletin with Care Nuggets and news on upcoming Care Circle + podcast updates sent directly to you. QS Resources: News, Education + Care.