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 podcastSend me an email or submit your suggestions, questions, or encouragement at [email protected]

QueerWOC of the Week 00:11:30Poet, Activist, and Bisexual Baddie June Jordan

Mental Moment with Money 00:27:45Inspired by the Dear Headspace Podcast - I love Robin Hopkins!R- Recognize what is happeningA- Allow the feeling to be there, do not try to force it to changeI- 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 00:39:45I 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 00:51:15tldr, 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 ofTawanna 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