QueerWOC

QueerWOC
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Welcome to "QueerWOC: The Podcast". Join Dr. Money, Black Lesbian Troublemaker by day, Relational Therapist by other days, in this biweekly audio speakeasy that unites, ignites, and excites the queer women of color community. #QueerWOC is a space for queer folks of color rooted in reimagining healing, identity, and community. Join the conversation by sliding in the QueerWOC DM's! Follow @QueerWOCpod on IG and on Tumblr | @QueerWOCpod on Twitter Follow the creator: @bettathanmoney Keep the guns blazin' for Nikeeta: @afroblazingguns

  1. Ep 121: Soothing Sound & Sapphic Singers

    06/11/2024

    Ep 121: Soothing Sound & Sapphic Singers

    Happy Pride Month Yall! Join Dr. Money on this episode of QueerWOC and delve into the captivating journey of an actress-turned-activist, discover a way to use sound to soothe and inspire, and hear a curved chronicle about navigating the complexities of connections at a conference. Where to find me: IG & Twitter - @queerwocpod FB - https://www.facebook.com/QueerWOCpod/ Tumblr - www.QueerWOC.com Listen to us on Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, PocketCasts Contribute to QueerWOC via CashApp: $HeyDrMoney or Venmo @HeyDrMoney Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod QueerWOC of the Week 00:03:45 Actress, Activist, and Virgo Baddie Sara Ramirez Mental Moment with Money 00:09:20 Echolalia - audio soothing Topic: Book, Bop, Bummer 00:21:35 ONE LAST STOP is an amazing book! Who are some of your favorite Sapphic Singers? Curved chronicles 00:34:30 A new friend makes an awful joke

    46 min
  2. Ep 120: SWV That Anxiety!

    05/28/2024

    Ep 120: SWV That Anxiety!

    Welcome back to #QueerWOC! In this episode, Dr. Money delves into topics including the journey South Carolina WBB star MiLaysia Fulwiley had this Spring, a powerful mnemonic device to combat panic attacks, and the importance of carving out space for creativity post-breakup. Contribute to QueerWOC via CashApp: $HeyDrMoney or Venmo @HeyDrMoney Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod QueerWOC of the Week 00:05:15 South Carolina native and @GamecockWBB star MiLaysia Fulwiley Mental Moment with Money 00:11:55 SWV That Anxiety! Sour, Weights, Very Cold to help calm panic Lemons. Ice packs, sand bags/weighted blankets Topic: Book, Bop, Bummer 00:30:30 Coming Home by Brittney Griner in collaboration with Michelle Buford Rap Beef... am I being hopeful, or is it better? Can we build comfort into our pursuits of liberation? Curved Chronicles 00:45:05 Update from Yolanda

    49 min
  3. Ep 119: Solidarity, Self-Compassion, & Situationships

    05/14/2024

    Ep 119: Solidarity, Self-Compassion, & Situationships

    What up yall! In this episode of QueerWOC the Podcast, Dr. Money is blending poetry, self-compassion, and the complexities of queer situationships. First, she celebrates the power of solidarity through verse, uplifting June Jordan as QueerWOC of the Week. Next, discover a unique mnemonic device designed to cultivate self-compassion while experiencing difficult emotions. And finally, brace yourself for a saucy Curved Chronicle between friends… but are they friends? Tune in for another thought-provoking and entertaining episode! Contribute to QueerWOC via CashApp: $HeyDrMoney or Venmo @HeyDrMoney Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Support is a verb! Use the hashtag #QueerWOC to talk all things the podcast Send me an email or submit your suggestions, questions, or encouragement at QueerWOCpod@gmail.com QueerWOC of the Week 00:11:30 Poet, Activist, and Bisexual Baddie June Jordan Mental Moment with Money 00:27:45 Inspired by the Dear Headspace Podcast - I love Robin Hopkins! R- Recognize what is happening A- Allow the feeling to be there, do not try to force it to change I- Investigate with care I SAID INVESTIGATE, not INTELLECTUALIZE N- Name and nurture: can you put words to this feeling? What do you need? If someone else named that they felt that way, what would you give them? Topic: Book, Bop, Bummer 00:39:45 I owe Glorilla an apology… she is so much more than a social media rapper, shes a hitmaker! “Love yourself” is not an adequate response to feeling isolated/lacking community! Curved chronicles 00:51:15 tldr, a married woman is telling me she's in love with me. I'm not in love back but I do like her, should I continue this friendship? Community Contributors Now Credits This episode of QueerWOC the podcast was made possible thanks to the community contribution of Tawanna and AngelzWhizper (Tonya) who heard the first take of this; my friends Kristian, Janicia, Queen, and Diamond who always encourage me to keep creating, and my work spouse Dana who reminds me how important learning spaces outside of universities are Oh, and a special shoutout to Annie Colao who featured QueerWOC in her article for Women and Hollywood called “Queer Common Spaces” This episode was also made possible by the listeners in Slidell, LA; Queens, NY ; and Simpsonville, SC

    1h 2m
  4. 118: BG Is Free "Our News Is Important" w/ @AnnaDeShawn

    12/22/2022

    118: BG Is Free "Our News Is Important" w/ @AnnaDeShawn

    Dr. Money is joined by Anna DeShawn (41 minute mark) of Queer News to celebrate the release of Brittney Griner from Russian detention. Recent Law School graduate and community leader Cherelle T. Griner is QueerWOC of the week. I share 4 ways to help welcome folks H.O.M.E from detention and end the year with yet another curved chronicle! Contribute to QueerWOC via CashApp: $QueerWOCPod Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod QueerWOCpod@gmail.com QueerWOC of the Week 00:04:33 Cherelle T Griner in May 2022 She graduated from the North Carolina Central University of Law - a nationally ranked law school She then became the voice and face of the #WEareBG campaign along with the WNBA players association and the WNBA. Bring Our Families Home Campaign Mental Moment with Money 00:14:02 Helping release folks from detention H- housing, transportation , and community O- opt for donating directly : books , money , clothes M- mental health through peer support E- end cash bail! Resources: https://www.weareunchained.org/ https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/10/life-after-prison https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/8-ways-you-can-support-incarcerated-people-amid-covid-19 https://bailproject.org/after-cash-bail/ https://www.nationalbailout.org/fellowship Topic 00:30:45 (Convo with @AnnaDeShawn starts at 00:41:00) Brittney Griner is back home! Conversation with @AnnaDeShawn about Brittney Griner release reaction and her being back in the US Find Anna DeShawn's podcast here: https://annadeshawn.com/onair/anna-deshawn-on-tiktok/ Articles referenced: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dominicdudley/2022/12/05/arms-sales-by-worlds-biggest-defense-companies-rise-to-almost-600-billion/?sh=dc9bf791ffea https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/15/opinion/brittney-griner-russia.html https://youtu.be/13Q2OJfc9I8 Curved Chronicles 01:58:58 Banned from Tinder! Community Contributor Credits This episode of QueerWOC the podcast was made possible thanks to the community contribution of Zoe Annie Colao who featured QueerWOC in her article for Women and Hollywood And by monetary contributions of Joseph who became a new patron and Dr Sami and Raul who hit up the cahsapp This episode was also made possible by the listeners in Davenport, FL; Schenectady, NY ; and Helsinki, Finland Happy 34th Birthday Nikeeta Slade... I miss you so deeply.

    2h 9m
  5. Ep 117: The L Word: Wakanda

    12/08/2022

    Ep 117: The L Word: Wakanda

    Dr. Money is ready to move to Wakanda again after all of the internet uproar about vibranium straps. Comedian and actress Marsha Warfield is QueerWOC of the week. I share 5 artists whose music is keeping me going and wtf is The L Word doing to us…again!?!?!? Intro by @truthizmagic Transition and outro by @abundanc3beats https://songwhip.com/abundanc3beats/lotus-tape-vol-1 https://songwhip.com/abundanc3beats/drift-wood Where to find me: IG & Twitter - @queerwocpod FB - https://www.facebook.com/QueerWOCpod/ Tumblr - www.QueerWOC.com Listen to us on Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, PocketCasts Contribute to QueerWOC via CashApp: $QueerWOCPod Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod What do yall wanna see on the patreon? Support is a verb!: Rate, Review, Request, Repost, Retweet, and Reply! Use the hashtag #QueerWOC to talk all things the podcast Send me an email or submit your Curved Chronicles: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com QueerWOC of the Week 00:07:15, but really 00:22:48 First, I giggle about the Black Lesbian thirst Letitia Wright has unleashed after "Wakanda Forever". I also really liked "Wednesday" on netflix, but can we just let her be asexual? Actress, Media critic, and Comedian Marsha Warfield Even More Funny Women of a Certain Age (2021) Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (June 2022) https://www.tiktok.com/@marshawarfield/video/7172450248160382254?_r=1&_t=8Xptwt9WKD8&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7172450248160382254 Mental Moment with Money 00:31:52 The Queer Artists holding my Mental Health Together Marzz Orion Sun Carla Prata Ama Lou KenTheMan Topic 00:53:45 The L Word still sucks Curved Chronicles 01:08:30 I'm dating through friend referral until further notice! Community Contributors Now Credits This episode of QueerWOC the podcast was made possible thanks to the monetary contributions of Stephanie who became a new patron This episode was also made possible by the listeners in Kigali, Rwanda; Eureka Springs, AR ; and Olive Branch, MS

    1h 14m
  6. Ep 116: Every Sapphic I Know...

    11/20/2022

    Ep 116: Every Sapphic I Know...

    Dr. Money is back a little later than usual talking affordable therapy tips, intense sapphic friendships, and NWSA. Councilwoman Erika Hilton and Councilwoman Duda Salabert, the First Trans women elected to National Congress in Brazil are QueerWOC of the week. Intro by @truthizmagic of Mother Nature Transition and outro by @abundanc3beats https://songwhip.com/abundanc3beats/lotus-tape-vol-1 https://songwhip.com/abundanc3beats/drift-wood Where to find me: IG & Twitter - @queerwocpod FB - https://www.facebook.com/QueerWOCpod/ Tumblr - www.QueerWOC.com Listen to us on Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, PocketCasts Contribute to QueerWOC via CashApp: $QueerWOCPod Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod What do yall wanna see on the patreon? Support is a verb!: Rate, Review, Request, Repost, Retweet, and Reply! Use the hashtag #QueerWOC to talk all things the podcast Send me an email or submit your Curved Chronicles: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com QueerWOC of the Week 00:03:33 Councilwoman Erika Hilton and Councilwoman Duda Salabert, the First Trans women elected to National Congress in Brazil Erika Hilton, a Black trans woman, won her election after campaigning to fight for education, social housing, and LGBTQ+ rights in the country Joining Hilton in celebrating an election victory is councilwoman Duda Salabert, a member of the Democratic Labor Party, who was elected to represent the state of Minas Gerais. https://www.them.us/story/brazil-trans-congress-erika-hilton-duda-salabert Mental Moment with Money 00:11:17 The ABC’s of affordable therapy Why does therapy cost so much? Mickey Atkins Youtube channel for a breakdown of app based therapy providers : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pArM2GyHX4g&t=0s A - Ask for sliding scale B - Biweekly sessions C - Check with your insurance about reimbursement D - Drop by a university near you. They may have a clinic that is free or low cost Topic 00:46:00 NWSA Reflections Curved Chronicles 00:54:26 Sapphic friendships that end in flames Chai on twitter: every sapphic i know has had an intense, visceral, borderline homoerotic friendship with a girl that ended either very badly or very abruptly & changed the entire trajectory of their lives. what’s up with that? Community Contributor Credits This episode of QueerWOC the podcast was made possible thanks to the monetary contributions of Joan, Jesselly, and Laura, who all became new patrons This episode was also made possible by the listeners in Overland Park, KS Emeryville, CA; and Jackson, MS

    1h 15m
  7. Ep 115: Black Lesbian Worries

    11/03/2022

    Ep 115: Black Lesbian Worries

    Dr. Money is (still) worried about Brittney Griner being detained in Russia, but has 3 S's to stop Anxiety! This episode of the podcast highlights TikTok #VanLife content creator MotherNATEur as #QueerWOC of the week. In the Mental Moment segment, Dr. Money talks worry and how to stop it. Also, who has the courage to flirt in the wild!?! Intro by @truthizmagic Transition and outro by @abundanc3beats https://songwhip.com/abundanc3beats/lotus-tape-vol-1 https://songwhip.com/abundanc3beats/drift-wood Where to find me: IG & Twitter - @queerwocpod FB - https://www.facebook.com/QueerWOCpod/ Tumblr - www.QueerWOC.com Listen to us on Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, PocketCasts Contribute to QueerWOC via CashApp: $QueerWOCPod Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Support is a verb!: Rate, Review, Request, Repost, Retweet, and Reply! Use the hashtag #QueerWOC to talk all things the podcast Send me an email or submit your Curved Chronicles: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com QueerWOC of the Week 00:05:19 MotherNATEur - solo van life 18ish https://www.youtube.com/c/MotherNATEur/about Mental Moment with Money 00:13:48 3 S’s to Stop Worry The Worry Decision Tree - Managing anxiety by Dr. Gillian Butler and Tony Hope (2007), updated by Stephanie Kuhn 2022 https://ct.counseling.org/2017/05/living-with-anxiety/ Schedule worry time Dr Tracey Marks: Schedule 30 minute to worry How concerning are these worries? Have they gotten scarier since you first thought about it? Why? Is this a future worry or a past pain? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XujjmPmclbU Scan you surroundings to get grounded: What do you feel, taste, hear, smell, see? Seek out an experience: literally distract yourself! Go somewhere, practice gratitude, go do a hobby, call someone Topic 00:32:30 Afros and Audio Festival #WeAreBG, our girl Brittney Griner's appeal was denied by the Russian courts. Curved Chronicles 00:55:20 Where do yall get the courage to flirt in public??? Community Contributors Now Credits This episode of QueerWOC the podcast was made possible thanks to the monetary contributions of Ashley, Mel, Jazmyne, and GiGi who all became new patrons This episode was also made possible by the listeners in Little Rock, AK; Park City. UT; and Letchworth Garden City, England

    1h 3m
  8. Ep 114: Set Boundaries, Date Astrology Signs

    10/20/2022

    Ep 114: Set Boundaries, Date Astrology Signs

    Dr. Money wants to know if there is truly an astrological sign you wouldn’t date. This episode of the podcast highlights deaf Black Lesbian filmmaker Jade Bryan as #QueerWOC of the week. In the Mental Moment segment, Dr. Money shares about the growing buzz around setting boundaries in relationships and the difference between a rule and a boundary. Also, is anyone else obsessed with the Amazon Prime original A League of Their Own? We need a season 2! Intro by @truthizmagic Transition and outro by @abundanc3beats https://songwhip.com/abundanc3beats/lotus-tape-vol-1 https://songwhip.com/abundanc3beats/drift-wood Where to find me: IG & Twitter - @queerwocpod FB - https://www.facebook.com/QueerWOCpod/ Tumblr - www.QueerWOC.com Listen to us on Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Apple Podcast App, Castbox, or PocketCasts Contribute to QueerWOC via CashApp: $QueerWOCPod Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Rate, Review, Request, Repost, Retweet, and Reply! Use the hashtag #QueerWOC to talk all things the podcast Send me an email or submit your Curved Chronicles: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com QueerWOC of the Week 00:03:39 Deaf filmmaker Jade Bryan https://blog.ai-media.tv/blog/video-meet-the-deaf-filmmaker-who-started-a-movement [Shoutout to @deafQueer on IG] JADE BRYAN is a Jamaican American lesbian and the First Black Deaf Award-Winning Filmmaker. Her first film was a short film titled “Cutting the Edge of A Free Bird” This film is widely held as the first film created by a Black deaf lesbian to be shown at film festivals. You can watch it here: https://www.jadefilm.com/copy-of-catalogue-1#:~:text=Cutting%20The%20Edge%20of%20a%20Free%20Bird%20(1991),her%20life%20like%20her%20own. She also produced and directed the award-winning documentaries as “Listen to the Hands of Our People", a 1994 film featuring seven HIV positive deaf and hard of hearing people living with AIDS. Mental Moment with Money 00:09:55 Inspired by Boundary or a rule [@RaquelMartinPhD] Mind your mental podcast My understanding of the origins of boundaries is Bowen 1960s Family Systems Theory, and I’ve talked about how to set boundaries on the podcast before, in episode 24 which you can listen to here: https://soundcloud.com/queerwoc/bye-phobia Clear and specific boundaries help us keep a sense of ourselves and connection to others without triangulating ourselves A boundary guides your behavior; a rule guides someone else's behavior; a threat is when you have the power to guide someone else's behavior out of fear, not out of choice Boundaries intend to shift your own response to a situation and remind you of your own power Rules intend to shift others responses and remind them of your authority Threats intend to shift someone else’s behavior and remind them to fear your power Topic 00:36:10 Amazon Prime original A League of Their Own Curved Chronicles 00:43:40 Are there zodiac signs you just won’t date? Why? Community Contributors Now Credits This episode of QueerWOC the podcast was made possible thanks to the monetary contributions of Amanda, Hazel, Das, Yesi, and Ti’Esh who became new patrons This episode was also made possible by the listeners in Pearland, TX; Eugene, Oregon; and Tallahassee, FL

    57 min
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Welcome to "QueerWOC: The Podcast". Join Dr. Money, Black Lesbian Troublemaker by day, Relational Therapist by other days, in this biweekly audio speakeasy that unites, ignites, and excites the queer women of color community. #QueerWOC is a space for queer folks of color rooted in reimagining healing, identity, and community. Join the conversation by sliding in the QueerWOC DM's! Follow @QueerWOCpod on IG and on Tumblr | @QueerWOCpod on Twitter Follow the creator: @bettathanmoney Keep the guns blazin' for Nikeeta: @afroblazingguns

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  • Creator
    QueerWOC
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Explicit
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