Slim and Thick W.C. Podcast

The ladies are here to be messy!!! Join us as we sit down and talk about the "Try Guys's Situation" and the ramifications for everyone involved. Slim gets on her soap box to give us the 101 on her thoughts on cheating specifically, while Thick discusses how grief and loss and present itself in another form such as losing a friend. It's spooky season so grab your drinking challices and join the conversation! 0 minuetes - Professionals need Grace 20 minuetes - Try Guys Topic Introduction 21 minutes - Try Guys Summary 27 minuetes - Scandal Summary 30 minutes - Scandal Fallout 37 minutes - Nia Long Story 44 minutes - Cheating 101 according to Slim 54 minutes - Grief and Loss 101 according to Thick 1 hr 11 minutes - Jeffrey Dahmer Movie and True Crime Bad Movies and a Beat - Kennie J.D. Kimberly Foster Support the Podcast! Listen on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/slimthickwcpodcast Follow and Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slimandthickpodcast Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slimandthickw.c.podcast/ Visit the website: https://www.slimandthickwcpodcast.com

Sit down with the girls and talk about licensing exams.... the preparation, the test anxiety, and the relief of getting it over with. We share our tactics and strategies on how we passed our respective exams. We give a vote of confidence to those about to take their exams, with a couple of laughs of course.  Support the Podcast! Listen on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/slimthickwcpodcast Follow and Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slimandthickpodcast Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slimandthickw.c.podcast/ Visit the website: https://www.slimandthickwcpodcast.com

Mental Health is hard to work on and hard to maintain even after doing all the work to get on track. Join the girls as they discuss their own mental health journeys and how they have dealt with their own mental health needs. Slim discusses manifestation and how she sees herself being "in the present" which has helped open her up to positive experiences in her life. Thick discusses her recovery as a perfectionist and how she is dealing with trying to look inward for validation rather than from extrinsic sources.  Clarify: Thick is struggle bussing (we are not always at our best and that is okay), but she is basically saying that she feels that societal expectations put on young people to fit a certain mold or attain certain accomplishments from society has led to many people who are unsure of themselves if they do not attain those specific trappings of success. Parents feel pressure to make their children into these academic and child prodigies that if they do not fulfill those expectations then they end up slightly broken and unsure about what to do. Thick is not saying parents are bad or good, or how to parent but rather that what happens to the children who aren't doctors, lawyers, or nurses? Are these kids looked at the same or as having the same value as those other kids, if not then what is our society saying about our value as human beings. It's greatly wrapped up in these achievements and without them, what do we do with those that don't quite fit? Support the podcast! You can now subscribe or make donations, which helps us improve the podcast for you! Social Media Listen on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/slimthickwcpodcast Follow and Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slimandthickpodcast Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slimandthickw.c.podcast/ Visit the website: https://www.slimandthickwcpodcast.com

CW: Discussions about abortion and pregnancy, we understand that this is a sensitive topic and that it affects every femme person differently. There is no graphic language, but there is mention of sexual assault, rape, pregnancy, abortion, and death.  Sit down with the girls as they discuss the overturning of Roe V. Wade and the resulting implications for many marginalized groups so far. Also the girls cover how there is additionally new laws that target not only the people seeking the procedure, but also providers are being targeted by utilizing Mandatory Reporting Laws to come after their licenses. Just as Texas's Anti-Trans Bill utilized Reporting Laws to have professionals report on gender-affirming care treatment to the Department of Family Services, which resulted in many families suspected of allowing trans-children in the family to get gender-affirming care become separated by removing the child from the home pending an investigation of "abuse" in the home. These laws threaten to take away a providers license and ability to practice in their respected field, something that takes years to achieve and for some there are even more barriers than others. But we need providers with marginalized backgrounds and we shouldn't be threatening the ones doing this important work in our communities. The Slim and Thick WC Podcast strongly opposes the laws and practices being implemented which intend to intimidate and harass not only individuals seeking proper care, but also the providers of that care as well to the point that providers are now having to suspend specific services out of fear for their practice or license. Please join the conversation and thank you for the support from our listeners so far, without you there is no podcast and we truly appreciate all you do to make our community what it is. We actively look to provide more resources and information to help us further support those engaged in this fight.  References British Pregnancy Advisory Service. (2015). The Abortion Pill. https://www.bpas.org/abortion-care/abortion-treatments/the-abortion-pill/ Guttmacher Institute. (2022, July 27). An Overview of Abortion Laws. https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/overview-abortion-laws# Totenberg, N., & McCammon, S. (2022, June 24). NPR Cookie Consent and Choices. NPR. https://choice.npr.org/index.html?origin=https://www.npr.org/2022/06/24/1102305878/supreme-court-abortion-roe-v-wade-decision-overturn Please Support the Podcast! Listen on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/slimthickwcpodcast Like and Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slimandthickpodcast Like and Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slimandthickw.c.podcast/ Visit our Website: https://www.slimandthickwcpodcast.com

What makes a type a degree valuable? What is considered a "marketable" skill? Who gets to determine these things? Sit down with your girls as we discuss these topics and catch you up on what's been going on in our lives. From Slim's recent "close encounter" at work and Thick's Discussion on the labor market.  Chapters Introduction Slim's Big News Thick's Mini Tangent The Labor Debate Trade School v University Slim's Very Bad Day Labor v. Value Thick Plays Devil's Advocate The Job Market Please Support the Podcast! Social Media Listen on Anchor Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website

I know it's been a minute, but sit down and catch up with your girls on what's been going on in our professional lives. Slim has been upped her Nursing game and Thick is full on in Social Work Mode at her school. Plus also enjoy an injection of happy as we celebrate the ending of the school year and most of all you all. Yes, you all if anyone hasn't told you we see you and appreciate it all you do for the community. Sit back and relax as we discuss how far we've come, as well as give you permission to appreciate the fact that you are that THAT BITCH now and forever.  Social Media Website: slimandthickwcpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slimandthickpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slimandthickw.c.podcast/

"Florida's House of Representatives passed HB 1557, also known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, on Thursday. The Republican-backed bill, which would restrict teachers and school districts from openly discussing gender identity and topics surrounding sexuality in the classroom, passed 69-47 and now moves to the Florida Senate for further debate (Zoe 2022). If passed, the legislation would go into effect for the 2022-2023 school year. As CBS Miami reports, HB 1557 prohibits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, and, in other grade levels, bars discussion that is not "age or developmentally appropriate." It would also allow parents to sue school districts that go against the law" (Zoe 2022). Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott have outlawed gender-affirming health care for trans minors. In the drafted opinion letter in favor of the policy, drafted by Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton they stated that: "As OAG Opinion No. KP-0401 makes clear, it is already against the law to subject Texas children to a wide variety of elective procedures for gender transitioning, including reassignment surgeries that can cause sterilization, mastectomies, removals of otherwise healthy body parts, and administration of puberty-blocking drugs or supraphysiologic doses of testosterone or estrogen. See TEX. FAM. CODE § 261.001(1)(A)–(D) (defining “abuse”). Texas law imposes reporting requirements upon all licensed professionals who have direct contact with children who may be subject to such abuse, including doctors, nurses, and teachers, and provides criminal penalties for failure to report such child abuse. See id. §§ 261.101(b), 261.109(a-1). There are similar reporting requirements and criminal penalties for members of the general public. See id. §§ 261.101(a), 261.109(a)." (Office of the Attorney General 2022) References BBC News. (2022, February 24). Florida House of Representatives passes “Don’t Say Gay” bill. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60514226 Office of the Attorney General. (2022). Whether certain medical procedures performed on children constitute child abuse Letter (Opinion No. KP-0401). Texas House of Representatives. https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/O-MastersJaime202202221358.pdf Stern, M. J. (2022, February 23). Texas’ Trans Kids Are Targets in a Brutal GOP Culture War. Slate Magazine. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/02/greg-abbott-transgender-children-health-care-ban.html Zoe, Z. (2022, February 25). Florida House passes controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-lgbtq-bill-controversy-dont-say-gay/

"The American Library Association said its Office for Intellectual Freedom reported 273 books were affected by censorship attempts in 2020, many with content that highlighted race, gender and sexuality. Since September alone, there have been at least 230 challenges, the organization said in an email."(Bellamy-Walker 2022). Happy Black History Month! To all our myelinated brothers and sisters, stay being awesome and to our nonmyelinated ones please pull up a seat so we can talk. Please join the conversation as your girls explore their perspectives on these book bans that are occurring in these school districts, these conversations are extremely important not just during Black History Month but just in general. You know your girls love a great book and representation matters so much, especially for kids in marginalized communities. From sexuality to gender to racial identity, our kids need us to ensure that the media they consume reflects them in some way. IT MATTERS to them and the future generations that will leave their own marks on the world.  References Bellamy-Walker, T. (2022, January 21). Book bans in schools are catching fire. Black authors say uproar isn’t about students. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/book-bans-schools-are-catching-fire-black-authors-say-uproar-isnt-stud-rcna10228

On Tuesday, January 18 in the Clark County School District "the school district said its nurses had contacted 1,409 employees during the pause and cleared 1,068 to return to work. They also contacted 4,057 parents and cleared 2,324 students to return" (Wootton-Greener, 2022). The following day on Wednesday, January 19, "more than 300,000 Clark County School District students and 40,000 employees returned to class after a five-day “pause,” but it was not clear how many didn’t attend, either because of COVID-19 or for some other reason" (Wootton-Greener, 2022). Oy vey! If you are struggling mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally with this pandemic we completely understand. Thick sits down with Slim to discuss her Holiday Blues and her feelings about ANOTHER year in this panorama.  Those that have lost loved ones and have had a difficult time during this pandemic, our hearts go out to you and we hope to provide care in the knowledge that we are here for those in our community here in Vegas and all over the world. Thank you for listening, but more importantly take care of yourselves and each other this year. You deserve it. Also so all the parents, staff, frontline workers, and other caregivers who are still struggling through it, we again want you to know that you're not alone. We see you and we want to hear you too.  References Wootton-Greener, J. (2022, January 20). Unclear whether CCSD’s staffing situation improved during 5-day ‘pause.’ Las Vegas Review-Journal. https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/unclear-whether-ccsds-staffing-situation-improved-during-5-day-pause-2515781/

Do you remember the time...sit down with Slim and Thick to reminisce about some of our favorite books from the past. It is a always a fun time and your girls are here to make it even more of an insightful conversation. Come join in on the fun.  The Slim and Thick Podcast is a space for those in the community. Join two black femmes as they unapologetically take up space to provide knowledge, resources, and dialogue on current important topics. From politics to Tik Tok, two sisters provide an inclusive space for community organizers and marginalized populations to gather for a moment in a space made for them. It's a labor of love from us to the community that we love to serve. On the website, you can access more information on the podcast and resources: slimandthickwcpodcast.com

Life is hard and the Holidays can be even harder. Your girls are back for a New Year, but same problems. Join us as we review our Holidays and how we survived another pandemic filled season. If you are out there tired and a little bit frustrated we understand, we are here for you, and most importantly we SEE you. From all those working 9 to 5 and advocating for workers' rights to those just trying to do your best to get your family through another holiday season safely. We appreciate you and your community is lucky to have you.  Website: slimandthickwcpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slimandthickpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slimandthickw.c.podcast/

"About one in five healthcare workers has left their job since the pandemic started." (Yong 2021). When Slim and I saw this, we knew that we HAD to talk about it because we both are in the helping profession. Our helpers are NOT FINE and we really need to stop long enough to talk about it. Nurses, Social Workers, Doctors, Therapists, and the like are all burning out faster than can be replaced. Especially those just entering the field deciding to leave altogether after only a few months. Our healthcare system has always been in a precarious position, but just like how PPE was a finite resource so is the available amount of professionals that we have to do the life-saving work that goes down everyday in communities all across the United States. From physical illness to mental illness, we are battling pandemics on multiple fronts not to mention social issues that advocates work on diligently everyday. All these jobs are mentally, emotionally, and physically taxing which isn't surprising to us that so many professionals involved in these fields from the very top down to the grassroots are burning out. But what is alarming is that it's happening rapidly and to young, brand new professionals who drop out of the helping field all together. Our healthcare system was not designed to operate at this capacity and as we head into another year of a pandemic with a rise in mental health issues as well as the social issues like housing getting harder to be addressed, we will need MORE professionals not less. So this time the helpers need help and we need to stop long enough come together as a community so we can have this discussion. Pull up a seat and lets start a discussion... Reference Yong, E. (2021, November 18). Why Health-Care Workers Are Quitting in Droves. The Atlantic. Retrieved December 17, 2021, from https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/11/the-mass-exodus-of-americas-health-care-workers/620713/

The Slim and Thick W.C. Podcast is a space for those in the community. Join two black femmes as they unapologetically take up space to provide knowledge, resources, and dialogue on current important topics. From politics to Tik Tok, two sisters provide an inclusive space for community organizers and marginalized populations to gather for a moment in a space made for them. It's a labor of love from us to the community that we love to serve. Nursing can be described as both an art and a science; a heart and a mind. At its heart, lies a fundamental respect for human dignity and an intuition for a patient's needs. This is supported by the mind, in the form of rigorous core learning. Due to the vast range of specialisms and complex skills in the nursing profession, each nurse will have specific strengths, passions, and expertise. Slim has been pursuing her Nursing Degree for awhile now and we finally had time to sit down and talk to her about her experience in school. This interview has been a long time in the works and we are so excited to share her perspective going through Nursing School. I wanted these types of sit downs since I started our Career Series where our Career Guides for students are housed. So check out the interview and the website for all the content!  WE appreciate and extend heartfelt gratitude for all the workers, professionals, and students in our community who have been working so hard through this time of the Pandemic. WE also hope to provide support and let you know that we see you as well as all the struggles that have gone on this past year. Be it student debt and day-to-day grind of just trying to motivate yourself to get through another anxiety filled class to the parents/caregivers who shoulder on at work while juggling their own financial and mental health needs. WE see you and we appreciate you, here's to hoping that more support is garnered for all who desperately need it. Until then we will try to do what we can on our end. Thank you again.  8 mins - Slim's Mental Health Episode 14 mins - The Story 22 mins - The Cost of an Education 27 mins - Workplace Violence 37 mins - We Eat Our Young Visit the Website for more information and resources: slimandthickwcpodcast.com Like and Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slimandthickpodcast/ Listen to us on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/slimthickwcpodcast

It’s that time of year again! The exams, the schedules, the notes, and the stress. Your girls are here to help impart some wisdom to hopefully help you survive another school year. As always we would love to hear from you! Visit Our Website: slimthickpodcast.com Like and Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slimandthickpodcast Join our Facebook Group: Slim and Thick Community Follow Us on Instagram: slimandthickw.c.podcast

Disclaimer: We here at the Slim and Thick Podcast are fully vaccinated as are most of our family members. We respect all individuals autonomy and you do not have to take to heart any of the perspectives given in this episode. We are as speaking from personal experience combined with information from other sources and concern for our community. As always viewer discretion is advised we are discussing sensitive topics like vaccination, mental health, and issues related to discrimination. It's that time of year again! Back to school and back to the grind of it all. Sit down with us as your girls cover the latest news in our usual bombastic way from Slim's Summer Class struggles to Thick's Pandemic Fatigue, is it 2022 yet? As always we would love to hear from you! Visit Our Website: slimthickpodcast.com Like and Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slimandthickpodcast Join our Facebook Group: Slim and Thick Community Follow Us on Instagram: slimandthickw.c.podcast