Jay Talks

This week Jaylin talks about bowel movements.... a lot. This episode opens up with her insight and opinions on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict that recently came out, stating her own personal views while also giving some insight into how he was able to not be convicted. She then spends the rest of the episode giving you advice to help you cope with another year in the pandemic, by talking about what a healthy stool looks like, to shit-talking the newest Marvel movie. Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

This week, Jaylin opens up the floor by talking about the recent controversy surrounding the Netflix special created by the one and only GOAT of comedy, Dave Chapelle. She talks about racism within the LGBTQ+ community and why the treatment of Chapelle shows that it can actually be more harmful than the overarching racism in society. She also uses this as a way to start a conversation on cancel culture, why its not real and not effective, but how it could be. BTW, book yourself an appointment for a lash lift. Always remember to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

And she's back (hopefully for longer than a week...)This week Jaylin starts of breaking her hiatus with first explaining why she was away before following that up with an explanation on why it's important to get vaccinated. She then talks about the Texas abortion ban, which bans almost all abortions after 6 weeks (before many women even know they are pregnant) but also gives private citizens the ability to sue those who have had or where involved in an abortion for up to $10k. She talks about why this legislation is extremely harmful and a massive hindrance on a woman's reproductive rights. Finally, Jaylin wraps up the episode with a personal story that encouraged personal growth all around and helped her to see how important a good conversation can be. Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally.Linktree:Planned Parenthood Information: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learnPlanned Parenthood Donate: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/2U7UN1iNhESWUfDs4gDPNg2?sourceid=1000063&_ga=2.78994899.677358284.1636654894-1086603180.1636654894What Actually Happens When a Country Bans Abortion: https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/05/16/what-actually-happens-when-a-country-bans-abortion-romania-alabama/What Will Happen to Women's Health if Abortion is Banned: https://www.bu.edu/sph/news/articles/2019/what-will-happen-to-womens-health-if-abortion-is-banned/How to Support Someone Through Abortion: https://www.self.com/story/support-friend-abortion

Another apology is needed for the late upload. Honestly you guys should just start expecting them from me by now. XOXOThis week Jaylin puts the parents of the world in the hot seat. She has open, honest, and vulnerable conversations on parenting, in every conceivable facet of it. She opens up the episode talking about her personal experience with her own parents and the topic of parenting in general, before making the point that parenting is based on effort and sacrifice, not blood or genetics. In the first part of the episode, Jaylin gives listeners the 4 Pillars of Good Parenting (Trademark Pending): making sure your child is cared for, making sure your child is healthy, making sure your child is happy, and making sure your child feels loved. She goes in depth about what it means to be a good parent along with a very sobering point that all parents need to acknowledge: your child does not owe you anything. She finishes up the episode by giving pieces of advice to new parents raising children in the digital age, giving some personal experiences and interesting aspects to how important it is to raise children as far away from technology as possible.Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

**So sorry for the late (Tuesday) upload! I unfortunately have been diagnosed with a terrible condition that makes it difficult for me to get off my lazy ass and upload. Hope you can support me through this troubling time by still listening to this week's episode ;)This week, Jaylin is back, and better than ever. She opens up about the last 2 weeks including (but not exclusive to) the emotional and mental turmoil she has been battling in that time. She talks about how she's been feelings, why she's been feeling that way, and because of these two things, some changes that are going to be coming to the podcast (don't worry...all good things!) She then tackles the Olympics and their ban against Sha'Carri Richardson for failing a drug test, along with some of the more infuriating bans they have made, including a ban on swim caps for black hair and on two female runners from Namibia. Listen and enjoy as always. Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally.

This week, Jaylin takes on the Trump supporters head-on.She first addresses some of the outrageous, offensive, and borderline insane Trump signs she has seen in the last several months, and then opens up the conversation as to why this behavior is not only inappropriate, but also concerning. She makes the point that we should not be idolizing or putting politicians on a pedestal, as it is not feasible for a functional democracy. Then, she has a very poignant response to the oh-so-overused Republican phrase "if you don't like it here, then leave". She then wraps up the episode talking about her favorite reality TV show that is being renewed for another season: Love Island!Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

This week, Jaylin opens up the episode by continuing on the topic in last week's episode on the death of George Floyd and the aftermath that followed. She shared a conversation she had with her mother just a few weeks ago in regards to the witnesses of Floyd's murder and why they did not "do more". She then pulls the state of Florida aside and lets them know that their racism is showing...again. Next, she wishes everyone listening a happy Juneteenth! Sharing what the holiday is about, why its important, and why it is useless to both the movement and black people in general when there is so much more important and essential work to be done. She then wraps up this week's episode by talking about our favorite Crazy Aunt, Marjorie Taylor Greene, who was recently caught in political crossfire for comparing Covid-19 Restrictions, vaccination requirements and mask mandates to the horrors of the Holocaust. Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

This week, Jaylin acknowledges the one year passing of George Floyd's murder that sparked a summer of protests, re-education, and conversation about race in America. She first talks about the trial, the evidence, the outcome, and the future of Floyd's murderer, Derek Chauvin. She than talks about the methods of allyship and activism that took place last summer, addressing the things that worked and should be implemented moving forward along with the things that....didn't. She then wraps up the episode by talking about police brutality and its relation with modern history, and how much has changed in the last couple of decades, along with what our relationship with race must be as we head into the future. Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally.

Happy Sunday! And Welcome to another episode of Jay Talks!This week, Jaylin starts off the episode talking about the rules of tipping and how to practice good tipping etiquette when you go out to eat. She not only discusses how to tip well and why its important, but she also gives a tip (haha) on how to quickly and mentally calculate how to tip 20 every time you are out. Following that, is the main topic of this week's episode, is an educational conversation on getting vaccinated. Jaylin takes the time to share her personal vaccine experience before answering some commonly asked questions, debunking frequently shared conspiracies, and conversing on some of the overall thoughts individuals may have that are promoting vaccine hesitancy. Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

This week, Jaylin discusses the current discourse going on right now about the teaching of critical race theory and making topics like systemic racism and black history mandatory subjects to teach within our public education curriculum. First, Jaylin opens up the episode talking about the predominately Southern holiday known as Confederate Memorial Day, and speaks on the racial undertones it, and all other Confederate remembrance has. Jaylin uses that topic as a Segway into the rest of the episode, where she highlights not only the importance of accurate historical lessons being taught within our schools, but why its also important for a portion of those lessons to revolve around black history. With quotes, analogies, and personal stories, Jaylin's got you completely covered this week. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully Chart and Article on when Confederate monuments were erected: https://www.cnn.com/2017/08/16/us/confederate-monuments-backlash-chart-trnd/index.html

This week we're talking about hair! Everything from how Jaylin wears her own to the intricacies of cultural appropriation, she tackles it all in this week's episode. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

This week, Jaylin is taking a headfirst dive into acknowledging her own privilege. She takes the time this week to address the discriminatory anti-transgender legislation being introduced and passed in states across the nation in regards to restricting trans athletes ability to participate in school sports and trans minors' access to gender affirming healthcare. Jaylin speaks on not only how detrimental these laws would be, but also how they are centered around problems that don't exist. She then delves into the voter suppression legislation that has been introduced and passed all across the country in response to unsubstantiated voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Finally, she wraps up with some good news: she got the first dose of her vaccine! Jaylin shares her side effects and further reaffirms that getting vaccinated is a choice everyone should make. Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully A look into the anti-trans laws being passed: https://freedomforallamericans.org/legislative-tracker/anti-transgender-legislation/How the ACLU is supporting trans individuals: https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights/transgender-rightsHow to help and support trans individuals: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/transgender/how-can-i-support-someone-whos-transOther educational resources: https://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender-children-and-youth-understanding-the-basicshttps://transequality.org/issues/resources/supporting-the-transgender-people-in-your-life-a-guide-to-being-a-good-allyInformation on the voter suppression bills: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/voting-laws-roundup-march-2021

Jaylin speaks on the recent police brutality occurrences regarding Second Lt. Caron Nazario and Daunte Wright. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully Words you didn't know were racist: https://www.thoughtco.com/terms-many-dont-know-are-racist-2834522

Welcome to the second installment of Jaylin talking about her life and diet as a plant-based eater! In the second part, Jaylin answers a couple more questions (will she raise her children vegetarian?) and does some complaining while she's at it (why does the price for food stay the same when you remove meat from the order?). Jaylin also talks about her cravings, how she handles them, how they bother her, and how normal they are. Finally, she finishes the episode talking about why YOU should change your diet, for yourself, your wallet, and your home!Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintullySources:https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/considering-a-vegetarian-diet-is-meat-free-really-betterhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26780279/https://thebeet.com/the-seaspiracy-effect-plant-based-seafood-company-nets-26-million/https://www.google.com/amp/s/money.com/vegetarians-save-money/%3famp=truehttps://www.greeneatz.com/foods-carbon-footprint.htmlhttps://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/sustainable-eating-downsizing-your-personal-environmental-impacts

Buckle up, because this week...we're going green! Jaylin talks all about her life and experience as a vegetarian in a meat-driven world in the first installment of a two part series about her plant-based lifestyle. She starts with telling listeners about her personal journey through vegetarianism, such as why she decided to make the switch in the first place and where she is now. She also shares some of her favorite foods (I'm sure they're the same as some of yours!) and how expansive and delicious a plant-based diet can truly be. Finally, she ends the podcast answering common questions, debunking some of the myths that come with the conversation about changing your diet, and some of the things not to say to a vegetarian. Tune in next week for more!Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

Jaylin opens up this week by first reading the names from the victim list of the mass shooting that took place in Boulder, CO last week. May the victims and families find peace with these very tragic and real events. Following this, Jaylin talks about gender discrepancies, with a basketball-style twist! She highlights the inequality existing within the NCAA March Madness tournament, and how it further exacerbates the gender inequality already present and plaguing our world. Then, be sure to get out your pens and paper, because its time for another history lesson! That's right! This week, Jaylin gives a brief history of the filibuster, and answers the question as to why this antiquated piece of our Senate process needs to be abolished. Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintullyMoms Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.orgEverytown for Gun Safety: https://everytown.org

Jaylin addresses the two mass shootings that occurred in Atlanta, GA and Boulder, CO. Educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintullyStop AAPI Hate: https://stopaapihate.orgReport a hate crime: https://www.splcenter.org/reporthateMental health resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/Mental health for POC: https://www.onlinemswprograms.com/resources/social-issues/mental-health-resources-racial-ethnic-groups/Moms Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.orgGun violence in America: https://www.gunviolencearchive.orgNRA uses fear-mongering to sell guns: https://momsdemandaction.org/amidst-global-pandemic-the-nra-fear-mongers-to-sell-guns/

TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains in depth conversations and mentions of sexual assault, harassment, and violence perpetuated against women. If this is at all triggering content to you, skip ahead to the time of 30:28 within the episode. Happy listening!This week Jaylin is bringing some personal stories to the table. First, she starts with a time a few weeks ago when she was cat-called outside of a local pizza shop, and uses it as an opportunity to speak on violence against women. She talks openly about the Sarah Everard case from the UK and what men can do to make this world a safer space for women. She then shares some great news: her parents are vaccinated! Which directly means that y'all are gonna get some insider secrets on the vaccine and its side effects! She then gives insight into a conversation she was having with a good friend just a few weeks ago regarding the ability we as individuals have to recognize our own socioeconomic positions within society, since modern messages on social media have seemed to hinder that. Finally, Jaylin brings a new weekly segment to her show...which you'll have to listen to in order to find out!Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully What Happened to Sarah Everard: https://www.wsj.com/articles/sarah-everard-uk-11615823395How to protect yourself from sexual assault: https://nakaselawfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/how-to-stay-safe-and-prevent-sexual-assault/Where to report sexual assault: https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotlineOther resources: https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/https://www.nsvrc.org

Welcome to the first installment of Jay Talks Self-Care Sunday mini-series! Every once in a while, Jaylin will break away from her traditional episodes and focus explicitly on self-care and the importance of nurturing our own mental health. This week, Jaylin shares her journey through the pandemic and what has helped her come out the other side in the best place mentally she's been in years. She shared her journey through faith, and her conversion to Buddhism, spoke on drug/substance abuse, participating in outdoor activities, and the importance of investing in your own space. Hopefully listeners are able to walk away from this week's episode with some tips and actions they are able to incorporate into their own lives that can help cater to their mental health needs, especially during the pandemic. Always remember to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

Welcome to Episode 10 of Jay Talks! Jaylin holds true to last week's episode, and makes the main focal point of this week about our teachers, what they deal with, and how we treat them. With inside scoop on the lives and struggles of teachers in America, she helps to shed light on this issue during such a crucial time. Jaylin also opens up this week's episode by speaking on President Joe Biden and some of the failed promises existing within just his first few weeks of his presidency. She wraps up by giving yet more tips on how to better equip yourself against unprecedented winter weather. Article on teachers who pay for their own school supplies: https://www.businessinsider.com/gofundme-clearthelists-campaign-helps-teachers-pay-for-school-supplies-2019-8Help a teacher during COVID (AdoptaClassroom): https://www.adoptaclassroom.org/2020/07/10/six-ways-to-help-teachers-during-covid-19/Food to keep in your home during a winter storm: https://www.directenergy.com/learning-center/snow-storm-essentials-checklistLinktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

Grab some tissues and a notepad, you'll need both this week. Jaylin touches on the evil that permeated the LAPD during Valentine's Day weekend, and why it is just a further example as to why we must #AbolishThePolice. She also fills everyone in on the devastation that hit the state of Texas in the form of frozen rain and greedy electric companies. She also gives everyone tips on how to survive and fair in these trying times. Finally, she gives some insight into the corruption of No Knock Warrants, and why we need to focus not just on the racism that exists within our policing system, but every other facet that causes harm to our country and its citizens. Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintullyHow to make your own terracotta heater: https://www.survivalsullivan.com/make-clay-pot-heater/How to survive a snow storm: https://adventure.howstuffworks.com/10-ways-to-survive-a-snowstorm.htmWhat to do if your pipes burst: https://williamscomfortair.com/knowledge-center/burst-pipe-problems-indianapolis/

Let's talk some sh*t this week!Welcome to another week of Jay Talks, gang! This week, Jaylin talks about the new documentary out on Hulu made by The New York Times, Framing Britney Spears. She opens up the floor for a much needed discussion on misogyny within our music industry, along with Britney's toxic conservatorship she is currently in with her father. Jaylin then goes on to talk about Mar-sorry, MORGAN Wallen (you'll get it once you listen), and why white folk need to remove the n-word from their vocabulary, ESPECIALLY in the music industry. Finally, Jaylin wraps up this week's episode by giving a gloomy but inquisitive Impeachment update.Always educate often, learn freely & love equallyFree Britney Website: https://www.freebritney.netLinktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

Jaylin makes a VERY important clarification regarding some slight misinformation in last week's episode...sorry! But J-Anon does have a nice ring..... She also touches down (nice) on Tom Brady's 7th Superbowl win and how it's still #boycotttheNFL. And the main character in this weeks horror novel, Marjorie Taylor Greene. She shows America that if you work hard enough and like enough Q-Anon Facebook posts, you too can become public enemy number 1! Jaylin then talks about the controversy surrounding the current outgoing COVID-19 stimulus proposal, before wrapping up with the beginning of the Impeachment Trial. Hold on tight because like always, this episode is one wild ride on the crazy train.Always remember to educate often, learn freely, and love equallyImpeachment Trial Video:https://www.nytimes.com/video/players/offsite/index.html?videoId=100000007598548

Buckle up you guys, cause this week's a doozy. Jaylin brings forward a very disturbing point of discussion: the body cam footage that was released showing Rochester PD pepper spraying a handcuffed 9 year old girl. Yes, you read that correctly. Then, Jaylin talks about the rigid societal stigma that is centered around the use of filler words. Finally, she talks about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's livestream, in which she gives her account of events during the January 6th Capitol riot. From incompetent Capitol police officers to gaslighting republican Senators, Jay covers all of it this week. Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally. AOC's Instagram livestream: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKxlyx4g-Yb/?igshid=1jjozhm0mqrl9AOC's Instagram vaccine post (could not find the video of her getting her second dose so this is the next best thing): https://www.instagram.com/p/CI_VOLOHSbA/?igshid=1az39h98i54mi

Our new president's first week in office has come to a close, and as you could expect, conservatives have been setting an exemplary standard for that "unity" they are so adamantly calling for! Jaylin gives the run down for Biden's first 7 days in office and how Republicans have been handling it, along with giving an (gloomy) update on the impeachment trial. She then pays homage to the star of the inauguration himself, Bernie Sanders, who went above and beyond for the people of his home state this past week. And lastly, before you start the episode be sure to put on your dunce cap and get a pen because class is in session and your first lesson is on the subject of Anti-Racism!Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

Incase you needed another reason to follow her on Twitter, Jaylin starts off this weeks episode by reading some Tweets she posted in response to a particular Secretary of State. She then gives a quick lesson on your First Amendment rights...since apparently people don't know the protection of right-wing Facebook wasn't included in the Constitution. The rest of the episode is dedicated to the brand new administration entering the White House. From coverage of the Inauguration itself, to laying out the work our new Commander in Chief has cut out for him, Jaylin touches on all of it this week!Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equallyAmanda Gorman Website: https://www.theamandagorman.comChange Sings: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Sings-Amanda-Gorman-ebook/dp/B08SQTYTDYThe Hill We Climb:https://www.amazon.com/Hill-We-Climb-Poems/dp/0593465067My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

This week is all about survival! Jaylin starts this weeks episode by continuing her talk about the events that took place at the Capitol building two weeks ago, going in depth about the true immensity and danger of what happened. She also talks about the impeachment, and how we are going to be able to once again restore faith in our democracy. She then goes on to talk about the Covid-19 pandemic, from debunking the biggest myths surrounding the virus itself, to giving YOU the best tips to survive this pandemic, and any one that should come after this.Always be sure to educate often, learn freely and love equally.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

This week, the obvious and blatant threat to our democracy had to be discussed. Jaylin talks about the attempted coup to take over the Capitol carried out by MAGA and a white nationalist militia, showcasing how truly and disgustingly different life in America is if you are white versus if you are black. However, on a more positive note, Jaylin also talks about the Senate Runoffs, and the HUGE democratic win in Georgia. Giving big thanks to Stacey Abrams (links below!) while also giving big lessons on voter suppression in America. Jaylin wraps up this week by giving listeners some of her podcast recommendations, so you have something to listen to after your done with this episode ;)Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equallyLinks for Stacey Abrams and her fight against voter suppression:https://staceyabrams.comhttps://fairfight.comhttps://www.aclu.org/issues/voting-rights/fighting-voter-suppressionMy linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylintully

Jaylin kicks off her brand new podcast by wasting no time before getting to the hard hitting topics! She opens by giving her opinion on the 600 dollar (really?) stimulus checks supposed to aid Americans who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jaylin then talks about the man who teenage girls love to love, and who Fox News loves to hate.. Harry Styles! This episode, racists also get called out for their preferred nighttime activity of going out and destroying statues of the late Breonna Taylor (keeping it classy I see!)Always be sure to educate often, learn freely, and love equally.Check out my linktree for petitions you can sign and other resources:https://linktr.ee/jaylintully