<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[Crying While Driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Crying While Driving—a space for authentic conversations and storytelling centered on queer experiences. Explore identity, relationships, mental health, art, and activism—filmed (mostly) in a camper with cocktails or mocktails! 🌈 New episodes every Friday. <br/><br/><a href="https://cryingwhiledriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">cryingwhiledriving.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://cryingwhiledriving.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:01:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/3183040.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Crying While Driving]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Crying While Driving]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[cryingwhiledriving@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/3183040.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Crying While Driving</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Crying While Driving—a space for authentic conversations and storytelling centered on queer experiences. Explore identity, relationships, mental health, art, and activism—filmed (mostly) in a camper with cocktails or mocktails!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Crying While Driving</itunes:name><itunes:email>cryingwhiledriving@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3183040/4ad61bcc518ef349dd48c643d85bb6e6.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Lesbian Chemistry with Chelsea Habif | Lillet Spritz]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Chelsea joins us in camp to discuss newly wed life, her amazing wife, house parties, coming out in the South & polyamory while sipping a low ABV Lillet Spritz! </p><p></p><p>This is Lyndsey's first ~solo~ edit! Comment your thoughts & don't forget to like & subscribe ! </p><p></p><p>Chapters:</p><p> 01:30:21 married life</p><p> 07:14:22 leaving the south</p><p> 09:00:15 Providence bar scene </p><p>11:30:15 emotional barriers with men </p><p>12:20:24 polyamorous exploration </p><p>14:30:30 The Ethical Slut </p><p>15:30:30 eloping / wedding planning </p><p>21:34:28 best parts of Chelsea’s wife Jess</p><p> 22:00:00 lesbian stereotypes</p><p> 25:03:00 dog drama</p><p> 28:00:00 coming out as poly vs lesbian</p><p> 31:41:17 first time with a woman </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> ✋ Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. There are affiliate links located in our LINKTREE. If you buy something I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://cryingwhiledriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">cryingwhiledriving.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://cryingwhiledriving.substack.com/p/lesbian-chemistry-with-chelsea-habif</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:150993102</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crying While Driving]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150993102/c064aac6b831127fd275c72e947fb6f4.mp3" length="44251186" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Crying While Driving</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2446</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3183040/post/150993102/4ad61bcc518ef349dd48c643d85bb6e6.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[NIKKI VERGAKES IS A LESBIAN?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Nikki Vergakes, THE Queer Shadow Work Witch stops by our cozy camper for a Little Compton Peach Flip. </p><p></p><p>We ran into major tech issues this time around, hang in there with us! We eventually do figure out an acceptable camera & mic duo. Only crisper audio to come! </p><p></p><p>BIG round of applause to Andy who edited this video multiple times- we are figuring out all the things. </p><p></p><p>Nikki is an absolute Goddess! Enjoy this episode! Hit the like & subscribe buttons would ya! </p><p></p><p>00:80 minutes shadow-work </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j2jcNWaVG8&#38;t=770s">12:50</a> hypnotherapy </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j2jcNWaVG8&#38;t=1230s">20:30</a> how does astrology play into shadow work </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j2jcNWaVG8&#38;t=1440s">24:00</a> Nikki’s relationship to queerness </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j2jcNWaVG8&#38;t=1600s">26:40</a> coming out with a bf </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j2jcNWaVG8&#38;t=1920s">32:00</a> how did family impact coming out/self identity </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j2jcNWaVG8&#38;t=2040s">34:00</a> how has Nikki’s life changed since coming out </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j2jcNWaVG8&#38;t=2688s">44:48</a> biphobia transphobia </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j2jcNWaVG8&#38;t=3190s">53:10</a> Lyndsey initial thoughts to being a lesbian </p><p></p><p></p><p>FOLLOW NIKKI! </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&#38;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEhmMXpCaVlvQTA3VWF3Z3h3VFJhcS1kVWFqUXxBQ3Jtc0tsYVhYWGNTdGkyX083WHRVNHRHaHc3Qm0zMEZ5VUxfTzZYY2tJZTNPdUNlVU13a3Z4eXR6MkczWUxrb1JndVpRZW1fVkphYWVDeEtGekk0RWNyU1VscnMwRnpsTnlKajFQMnhYR3kycUhrSTZYWEQ1Zw&#38;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnikki-de10.mykajabi.com%2Flink-in-bio&#38;v=9j2jcNWaVG8">https://nikki-de10.mykajabi.com/link-...</a> </p><p>YOUTUBE: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/theliminallounge">The Liminal Lounge</a> </p><p>INSTAGRAM: @ THEQUEERSHADOWWORKWITCH   TT:@THEQUEERSHADOWWORKWITCH </p><p></p><p>Little Compton Peach Flip Specs: </p><p>4 Ounces Peach Infused Spirit </p><p>2 Ounces Lemon Juice </p><p>2 Ounces Peach Syrup </p><p>2 Egg Whites Pinch Kosher Salt </p><p>Top with Mineragua or Club Soda dry shake, hard shake on ice, strain, serve “Up”in a chilled glass top with club soda, angostura bitters and garnish with edible flower (we used nasturtium) </p><p>Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! </p><p>🛎 For information about our tech set up and equipment you can watch our introductory video and visit our linktree. linktr.ee/cryingwhiledriving </p><p>IG: Crying_While_Driving </p><p>TT: CryingWhileDriving</p><p></p><p> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/queerpodcast">#QueerPodcast</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/chosenfamily">#ChosenFamily</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/comingout">#ComingOut</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lgbtqia">#lgbtqia</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shadowwork">#shadowwork</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/astrology">#astrology</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://cryingwhiledriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">cryingwhiledriving.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://cryingwhiledriving.substack.com/p/nikki-vergakes-is-a-lesbian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:150841226</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crying While Driving and Nikki Theresa | Shadow Work]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:38:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150841226/df0fafc8990d5e94fc0814c9b4c2ed03.mp3" length="77056525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Crying While Driving and Nikki Theresa | Shadow Work</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>4558</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3183040/post/150841226/4ad61bcc518ef349dd48c643d85bb6e6.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baum Kuchie Comes to Camp | Garden Gimlet ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, the spectacular Baum Kuchie stops by our cozy camper for an open-hearted chat! </p><p>We explore: </p><p>✨ Coming out and embracing authenticity </p><p>🌍 Confronting cultural expectations from Cape Verdean & Portuguese roots </p><p>🔍 Impacts of internalized misogyny </p><p>👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The importance of chosen family </p><p>🌱 The journey of growing up as a young, gay Black man </p><p></p><p>We sip on a refreshing garden gimlet cocktail with jalapeño infused honey! 🍸 🍯🌶️ Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation. </p><p>Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! </p><p>🛎 For information about our tech set up and equipment you can watch our introductory video and visit our linktree. linktr.ee/cryingwhiledriving </p><p>IG: Crying_While_Driving </p><p>TT: CryingWhileDriving</p><p></p><p><p>Start writing today. Use the button below to create a Substack of your own</p></p><p> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast">#Podcast</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dragqueen">#DragQueen</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/baumkuchie">#BaumKuchie</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/chosenfamily">#ChosenFamily</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/comingout">#ComingOut</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lgbtqia">#LGBTQIA</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://cryingwhiledriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">cryingwhiledriving.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://cryingwhiledriving.substack.com/p/baum-kuchie-comes-to-camp-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:150561388</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crying While Driving]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:39:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150561388/972da63de00a88162be17408e0d5c243.mp3" length="66019149" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Crying While Driving</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>3873</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3183040/post/150561388/4ad61bcc518ef349dd48c643d85bb6e6.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Crying While Driving!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our first episode as we dive into the specs on Lyndsey’s camper as well and Andy’s technical challenges filming and editing our first few episodes. <br/><br/>Whether you're here to learn, connect, or find solidarity, Crying While Driving is a space for everyone to feel seen and heard. You can expect our podcast to interview queer folks that have inspiring stories and wisdom to share. </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://cryingwhiledriving.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">cryingwhiledriving.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://cryingwhiledriving.substack.com/p/welcome-to-crying-while-driving-6e5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1e2ffed8-1682-4dce-8902-508a1183d4e8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Crying While Driving]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:06:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/150360596/a0e49614393c2c60d47e70a938a43bdd.mp3" length="33321839" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Crying While Driving</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2083</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3183040/post/150360596/1e520b5d55d2f84cbffb3c4958e1badc.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>