My Queer Empire

Day 4! Listen for an update on the CDC's information about the Delta variant, how infectious it is, and Biden's ruling on the booster shots. Tune in for some tea about tiktok as well (follow me on there! @itsjust_cecily) CDC Data on Delta: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/delta-variant.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

TW: This episode discusses trans death. In this episode we dive into how homophobia shows up today, and the ways that christianity perpetuates harmful rhetoric; and the effects it has on the LGBTQ+ community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Sorry it's late y'all! This is pt. 1 of 2 for June's Pride and Prejudice theme. In this Episode, we discuss the rise of Christianity (Catholicism in particular) and its relationship to queerness, as we dive into the origins of homophobia within the church. Listen now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Bonus Episode! Host Cecily has two guests discussing all things Palestine. Document with links, folks to follow, educational content, and more: here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

This episode discusses how the cognitive dissonance of race and class affects the wellbeing of people today. Co-host Tess and Host Cecily dive into the intricacies of inequality through cognitive dissonance of bootstrap theory and more. We pull out the nuances of how race is a factor in everything we do, and why having a seat at the table doesn't always mean you're equal. Listen now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Jarred, a Delaware Nurse and Host Cecily discuss all things COVID, the new mask mandate, and the health disparities in communities of color in this special BONUS episode. Listen now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Thanks for the patience folks! This episode discusses the housing inequality in America and challenges the idea of "equality" as a golden grail term. I dive into the federal housing administration, HOLC, de jure segregation, and what equality really means. This episode contains details of housing inequality and the ways that historical decisions impact today's society. Listen now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Pt. 2 of ACAB April!  In this episode, Cecily co-hosts with a guest, Mariela Fernandez and discusses how the media portrays cops in media using expectancy violations theory, agenda setting theory, and a QPOC perspective. Touching on media agendas to frame perception of "good cops", to a short rant about pidgeons, and preconcieved notions, and more. Take a listen now! Follow Mariela on social media: @aidios_mariela (tiktok, twitter, instagram) and follow their podcast Pero What the Que?, available on all platforms! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

This episode dives into the history of the police and how they, as a unit, collectively worked with and for the business of drugs and contirbuted to the mass incarceration rates to ultimately benefit their system of reformed slavery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

This is it, folks. The finale! Listen to Dr. Tracy dispel and explain basic looming questions about the vaccine, and end this series on an informative and helpful note. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

This episode discusses standpoint theory and queerness/transness; analyzing the ways in which this theory can be used to analyze LGBTQ+ identities. However, we dive into standpoint theory from a critical lens, analyzing the white feminist background that it holds and how this theory can be properly utilized to grow in your activism, without delving into a harmful mindset. This theory's roots are grounded in colonialist mindsets with a slight intersectional lens; Intersectionality is what this theory wishes it could be. While it's useful, it's important that we criticize it's usage and understand the fundamentals of growing into your activism, understanding your standpoint, and how to move forward in the fight for justice. Listen now as Cecily (he/they) and two guests, Ed (all pronouns) and George (all pronouns) join! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

In this episode, Cecily interviews a delaware nurse and his story of growth into healthcare, and a nursing perspective of trauma amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Cecily then discusses self respect, self love, and acceptance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Longer episode because there's a lot to cover! Tons of news updates-- stimulus, NYC, and Johnson and Johnson rollout; as well as Texas's removal of mask madates. Listen now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Quick 3 day update! J&J vaccine approval, stimulus package, and NYC booking update. TW: SA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

TW: SA halfway through the episode. Update on the variants, new testing locations, and an asssault by Cuomo to his former aide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Day 16 update. Take a listen now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Officially two weeks past second dose! Update on stimulus package, global transmission, variants in the US, and a tragic story of a girl named Gigi. No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Four day update! Stimulus bill update, Boris Johnson's plan, and 500k mourning. Listen now for an update! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Update on Texas, J&J rollout and trials, and vaccines in the Vatican! Listen now! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Update for the 17th, listen now! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Breif updates! Mask standards and stimulus update. Listen now! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Update on valentines day and the 15th; a new iranian variant and the Cuomo tea. Listen now! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Not much symptomatically, but a few great news updates! Listen now! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Dose 2, Day 3 quick episode! Breif update on the virus and the vaccine and what my symptoms today are! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Update on my day 2 symptoms and some random, sporradic articles for today. Take a listen! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

There's a lot to learn from black history in healthcare. However, this episode dives into Henrietta Lacks, Tuskeegee, and Healthcare in Slavery, including the hypersexualization of black women. Learn more about the history behind black folks in the US healthcare complex and why the generational trauma extends into perspectives today. TW: Mention of assault and r*pe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Got the second shot on Feb. 9th, 12:15am. Picture uploaded on the website! Excited to record daily going forward with my symptoms. Breif updates on the news and then discussions for my day one symptoms. Take a listen now! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Final days until 2nd shot! Follow the news updates and my thoughts and hopes about my second dose! Disclaimer: No, I am not a doctor. I am a health counselor. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Another 3 day update. Discussing the Wuhan Explorer crew from the WHO, and Gov. Cuomo funding businesses to make PPE? Take a listen now! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Days 20/21/22! Take a listen. No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Lots of updates! Today's a little lengthier but there was some insurrection in LA, vaccines are getting approved but there's more speculation about the strains-- and there's a new symptom! Listen now! Correction: Multiple times I've said "strain" when referring to B.1.1.7 or the other variants. I have misspoke! SARS-CoV-2 is the virus strain of Coronavirus, and the variants are the B.1.1.7 UK or B.1.351 South African, etc. Please be advised (2/7 update)! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

I'll be doing an update every OTHER day with two days of content until I get my second dose! Then it will be daily again for another two weeks. Today's episode is largely focused on debunking who should and shouldn't get the vaccine according to the WHO and CDC, and NYC's state updates, as well as the breadth of the strains across the globe. Listen in to keep updated! Correction: Multiple times I've said "strain" when referring to B.1.1.7 or the other variants. I have misspoke! SARS-CoV-2 is the virus strain of Coronavirus, and the variants are the B.1.1.7 UK or B.1.351 South African, etc. Please be advised (2/7 update)! Disclaimer: No, I am not a doctor. I am a health counselor. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Sorry I missed yesterday-- I needed a health day to figure things out (not related to the vaccine). But I'm back with a TON of news from the past two days! Update on J&J vaccine, worldly numbers, protests in Lebanon, and domestic news like one state doubling the national average of first doses administered, Cuomo's updates, Biden's response in his first few days, and more. Listen now! Correction: Multiple times I've said "strain" when referring to B.1.1.7 or the other variants. I have misspoke! SARS-CoV-2 is the virus strain of Coronavirus, and the variants are the B.1.1.7 UK or B.1.351 South African, etc. Please be advised (2/7 update)! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Today's update has a ton of news updates! I discuss distribution in NYS, COVID figures globally and how the US stacks up, Biden's 100 million vaccine stance, and more. Take a listen now! Correction: Multiple times I've said "strain" when referring to B.1.1.7 or the other variants. I have misspoke! SARS-CoV-2 is the virus strain of Coronavirus, and the variants are the B.1.1.7 UK or B.1.351 South African, etc. Please be advised (2/7 update)! Disclaimer: No, I am not a doctor. I am a health counselor. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Sorry I missed yesterday - I was going through some things and needed to take a break! This episode covers both day 11 and 12. News about Johnson and Johnson and what NYS is up to with the vaccine, as well as an update on my new symptom! Listen now! Correction: Multiple times I've said "strain" when referring to B.1.1.7 or the other variants. I have misspoke! SARS-CoV-2 is the virus strain of Coronavirus, and the variants are the B.1.1.7 UK or B.1.351 South African, etc. Please be advised (2/7 update)! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Today's update! Reiterating the difference between the virus itself and the disease, Johnson&Johnson's plans for production, and an update on my new symptom! Listen now! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Expectancy violations theory helps us decipher a path to create more boundaries with folks around us for self preservation and self care. In today's episode, we discuss the importance of boundaries how to set them in different types of relationships using EVT. Professional settings, medical settings, and intimate partner settings, take a listen for the January communication theory episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Day 9! I give an update on the most recent study about the Pfizer vaccine and the UK B.1.1.7 strain, what the Vatican is doing, and a new symptom today. Listen in for the update! Correction: Multiple times I've said "strain" when referring to B.1.1.7 or the other variants. I have misspoke! SARS-CoV-2 is the virus strain of Coronavirus, and the variants are the B.1.1.7 UK or B.1.351 South African, etc. Please be advised (2/7 update)! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Day 8! Update on the Governer Cuomo Tea with Pfizer, discuss breaking the chain of infection, and an update for my day. Listen in! Correction: Multiple times I've said "strain" when referring to B.1.1.7 or the other variants. I have misspoke! SARS-CoV-2 is the virus strain of Coronavirus, and the variants are the B.1.1.7 UK or B.1.351 South African, etc. Please be advised (2/7 update)! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

One week! Sorry for the late upload folks-- my sleep schedule was getting to me and this sat in the drafts! Spicy things with NY's Gov. Cuomo and Pfizer tea, my feelings, and overall how I'm doing! Take a listen. Correction: Multiple times I've said "strain" when referring to B.1.1.7 or the other variants. I have misspoke! SARS-CoV-2 is the virus strain of Coronavirus, and the variants are the B.1.1.7 UK or B.1.351 South African, etc. Please be advised (2/7 update)! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

This is day 6! Listen for a daily update on what's been happening with COVID around the world, Trump's mishap with doses, and how I've been doing today. Going strong so far! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Day 5 update! update on the global COVID numbers, clarifying why we get may get a fever with a vaccine, and my day/temperature. Day 5, going strong. Correction: Multiple times I've said "strain" when referring to B.1.1.7 or the other variants. I have misspoke! SARS-CoV-2 is the virus strain of Coronavirus, and the variants are the B.1.1.7 UK or B.1.351 South African, etc. Please be advised (2/7 update)! No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Day 4 going strong! I talk about NY updates on the virus, breifly discuss the new strain, and give an update on how I'm doing. No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity as a counselor and educator. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Explaining how the vaccine works/giving a day 3 update! Listen for some insight and an update! Disclaimer: No, I am not a doctor. I am a health counselor. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Giving you an update on today! Quick little episode on how my day was, my temp, etc. Day 2: not that bad! Disclaimer: No, I am not a doctor, but I work in a healthcare capacity. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

First day! Learn about my experience going through the vaccination process getting my first shot, the symptoms I'm feeling today, and how I'm doing. Day 1- done! Disclaimer: No, I am not a doctor. I am a health counselor. My research derives from immunologists, microbiologists, vaccine specialists, and reporting news. All of the resources and links that I reference for this episode are on the website at thectempire.com or clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

New Mini Series! I'll be getting my Moderna Vaccine tomorrow (first shot). I'll be updating y'all every day (or as often as I can). I'll be giving daily updates up until two weeks after my last/second shot. After that, less frequent. Listen to this episode for the update! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Today's health/sex ed episode will be focused on BV and hygiene. I discuss different ways of preventing BV, different remedies for clearing it up, and hygiene practices! I also go over different self care techniques to help you get in tune with your body. Today's episode is to help you start off the year developing good habits after the terrible year that was 2020, and forming a good, productive and helpful relationship with your health in a way that is appreciation based, not shame based.To note: A few times in the episode I say "moth balls" when I mean wool balls! Wool balls for the dryer instead of dryer sheets when drying your underwear, NOT moth balls. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

This episode will touch on gender vs sex, symbolic interactionism, and queer identity. Come into the Empire and dive into the conversation about what makes us who we are. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support

Welcome to the CT Empire's very own podcast, My Queer Empire! Get a sense of the podcast through this introduction episode to give you insight on what's to come. First episode is dropping on December 22nd, 2020! Stay tuned! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myqueerempire/support