QBT with Shawny and Jerms

Howdy, sluts! We missed you. We missed each other. We are not quite ready for season 3, but wanted to offer a little check-in on how we've been navigating our own mental health... without a therapist. How are we practicing what we preach? We talk about acting despite feelings, utilizing community, physical activity, and more! Up first, we play Sup Slut? The Game to get caught up on the last 4 months or so. We look forward to bringing you new content this summer. Thank you for your patience and love. And thank you all for 10k+ Downloads!    Listen to our playlist on Spotify.  We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

This session we are closing out 2021 & our series on spiritual healing and mental health with our good friend, Zac Ensign. Zac is an LMT, past life regression hypnotist, artist, and community builder. They share with us how massage and hypnosis have been helpful for their traumatic healing, how queerness influences their own practice, and hesitations with new age "toxic positivity." Up first, Shawny shares his excitement with No Way Home and we do not talk about Yellowjackets because he's already read Lord of the Flies. See y'all in 2022. Love you.  Episode Content Warning: Discussions of disordered eating and suicide Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.  Listen to our playlist on Spotify.  We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

We are joined once again by our friend, Gary D'andre (aka gangstagurry) to talk about his understanding of spiritual healing and mental health. As a Black, gay man from a Southern Baptist background (the B in QBT stands for baptized), Gary offers a nuanced perspective to the spiritual healing market. Gary shares his thoughts on tarot, reiki, the "god wound," and fine-tuning one's intuition. Up first, Shawny and Jerms chat about HBO's Sort Of and our perspective of Harlem. This episode is full of joy and vulnerability and we are beyond thrilled to share it with you.    Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.  Listen to our playlist on Spotify.  We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

We are kicking off our new topic: Spirituality and Mental Health. The babes talk about how spirituality and mental health practices mix, and what they struggle with and celebrate within their definitions of spirituality for themselves. Up first, we say f*ck the Grammy's, review our Spotify Wrapped, and ask the tough question: where is Keyshia Cole? Later this month we will be talking to spiritual healers and practitioners, so stay tuned!    Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.  Listen to our playlist on Spotify.  We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

Howdy Sluts! This week we are revisiting our Handling the Holidays episode from season one. We offer thoughts on how to protect yourself, set boundaries, and be gentle with your choices during a winter period with a lot of pressure and expectations. Up first, we have a brand new "Sup Slut" for you talking about House of Gucci and Adele's new album.    Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.  Listen to our playlist on Spotify.  We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

As we continue our month of all things family, we bring back episode 22 guest, Lucia Bennett Leighton, a queer somatic therapist working in Denver. Her work specializes on trauma on the brain, eating disorders, and healing with the body. As a new parent, we discuss what it means to be queer traditional motherhood and how to navigate a system that wasn't built for you. Also, #FreedBritney FINALLY!!! Thank you to producer, editor, and friend Alie Kilts for cohosting this episode- we love you.    Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.  Listen to our playlist on Spotify.  We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

This week we are talking with self-identified queer, fat therapist, Adam MacDonald, LCSW. Adam practices in Austin, TX and specializes in attachment-based therapy (among other modalities) and joins us to talk about the impacts our families of origin and original attachment figures can have on how we build future relationships. Adam breaks down the basics of attachment theory and how he works toward healing with his queer clients. You're going to love Adam and the sweet, funny way he navigates this work.    Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.  Listen to our playlist on Spotify.  We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

Howdy babes- it's a new month and that means a new series. For November, we are discussing FAMILIES! We will explore how we define family, explore attachment, and inquire about boundaries we hold to foster our sense of belonging. But first, Shawny and Jerms discuss two HBO dramas with some f*cked up families: Succession and Adult Material. Join us as we kick off this month telling y'all about our own families of origin :)    Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.  Listen to our playlist on Spotify.  We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

For this session we are joined by Hannah May Cumming and Emma Cogan, the founders of the queer feminist film collective, Monstrous Femme Films. The two open up about reclaiming the traditionally misogynist genre, finding healing in their art, and why the 70s are a worthy obsession. This interview is the perfect closer to our month-long dive into fear and horror and we know you're going to fall in love with these babes. Up first, Shawny and Jerms catch everyone up on the music they've been listening too. You won't be able to guess the surprise artist the two bond over. Promise.    Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.  Listen to our playlist on Spotify.  We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

This ep it's just us girls, girls. Shawny and Jerms continue talking about horror this month by dissecting Halloween Kills, YOU season 3, the new 5cream Trailer, and the Brittany Murphy documentary. Then, we get into what to do with our fear? What does it have to teach us? How do we face them and what's lying underneath? Let's get into it! Also, f*ck Perez Hilton and Dave Chappelle.    Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.  Listen to our playlist on Spotify.  We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

This session we are joined by drag artist Glucose Bowery. Glucose has a flair for horror and opens up about its influence on their art, how horror has helped shape their queerness, and makes a case for Malignant. Up first, the babes talk about Squid Game and why it should be on your watchlist.   What are your favorite horror movies or shows? Send us a DM, email, or voicemail with some of your connections to the horror genre.   Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.    We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

This month, Shawny and Jerms kick off a new series: Fear, Phobias, and Horror. For our first episode we get into our introductions to the horror genre, why queer folks are so attracted to horror, why sometimes Black folks are NOT, and memories with our favorite ghouls. This month we will be joined by other queer horror lovers and jump into phobias and the psychology of fear.  What are your favorite horror movies or shows? Send us a DM, email, or voicemail with some of your connections to the horror genre.   Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.    We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

This session the babes wrap up the Race, Racism, and Mental Health series. Up first, we dive into Fenty Vol. 3- what we love, and what we hated. Did you see Vanessa's braids???? Then, Shawny and Jerms discuss the difference between preference, racism, and fetishization (say that 3x fast) in gay dating. Is there ever a time when racial preference isn't racist? Is there a way to fetishize ethically? Finally, we reflect on the learning offered during our series this month and announce what's coming in October. It's Shawny's Bday this weekend!! Send the babe a tasteful (or not) nude to celebrate.    Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.    We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

This session we are joined by Noopur Shah, LPC. Noopur (they/he) chats with us about holding an Indian/American cultural identity and generating their own understanding of gender and self-love. He also shares with us about decolonizing mental health, and maybe, as Chloe x Halle prophesied, the kids are alright. Up first, it's a bad week to be a barb or Nicki's cousin's friend's big giant vaccinated balls. Also, THEE BARB has gifted us with Montero and we are absolutely adding some tracks to the QBT playlist. Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. Learn more by checking out our Recs and Resources Doc.    We are in Feedspot's list of Top 45 Gay Podcasts!   Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.

Howdy friends, this week in our Race, Racism, and Mental Health series, we are highlighting another creator of color we love: Gia Goodrich. Gia had us on her podcast, The Bold Bitch Podcast, back in June when we were on hiatus. We had a beautiful time being on the other end of the interview hot seat and we think you'll enjoy it too. We will be back to our regular programing next week with the last guest of our current series. We love ya! Take care of yourselves and listen/follow/subscribe to us and The Bold Bitch xx   "EP024 with Shawny & Jerms of The QBT Podcast.  You will laugh and cry and love us for it with this episode. We bounce all over the place from popular culture, to mental health and the stories that keep us stuck, to queer fabulosity, and creating something from nothing. These two are going to be your new obsession. Their ability to balance humor with depth is delightful and refreshing AF. IN THIS EPISODE: Cultural critique and being opinionated Problematic movies of the past Identifying and unlearning our childhood stories Approaching what you don't know with curiosity (it's harder than you think) The new model of mental health Being empathetic vs. Absorbing energy Launching a podcast in a pandemic Growing over time and knowing the beginning will be totally embarrassing Why people crave vulnerability About Shawny & Jerms:  Join Shawny and Jerms each week as they chat openly about topics related to mental health, queerness, racism, wellness, current events, and how to navigate this life with more kindness and laughter. Shawny is a Black gay total babe working in social media with a Masters in Counseling and a history of serving marginalized youths. Jerms is a white queer mullethead, recent graduate and LMSW candidate, and former nightlife demon. The QBT Podcast is about two queer babes talkin' mental health, pop culture, and whatever the hell else we want Both living in Portland, OR, the two tackle complex topics with a lot of heart and wit. At QBT, we believe sharing our stories is a radical act, and are proud to be joined by queer practitioners, artists, and other fantastic folks that offer their experiences. We may be therapists, but we aren't your therapist, so please prioritize professional licensed help while navigating your own mental health journey. Find their resources and homework here ________________________________________ Love the show? You can join our Bold Bitch Mafia for free access to bonuses, updates, and more. Remember to  RATE & REVIEW. Instagram @theboldbitchpodcast #OneBoldBitch  More About The Show: In the BOLD BITCH Podcast we dive deep into taboo topics. Each week award-winning creative powerhouse and compulsively curious host Gia Goodrich talks to badass visionaries and brazen game-changers with bold visions and strong opinions. Diving below the surface of subjects we're socialized not to talk about, we learn, lift the veil, and shift perspectives on the lightning rod issues impacting us every day. It might ruffle a few feathers, but it takes honesty to inspire change and remind us that the boldest version of ourselves is exactly what the world needs."

As we continue our series on Race, Racism, and Mental health, we are joined this week by botanist babe, David Grandfield. David shares with us his  connection to plants and nature, the work she does to foster community investment in land management, and all the tension between government systems and natural processes. Up front, Shawny and Jerms chat the new  CANDYMAN (x5). Don't forget to subscribe, share, and submit those 5-star reviews! Your support keeps us going.  How has your experience of race/racism shaped your understanding of mental health? What specific challenges and insights have you gained from your experience? Seeking some feedback from the babes of QBT? Shoot us a DM, email qbtpodcast@gmail.com or text/voicemail at 971.220.8874.    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

Howdy babes. First off, F*ck James Corden. What's up with gender and race, slut? The babes talk This Land, Reservation Dogs, Kim's ex being disrespectful, and the racism of climate change. Then, Shawny gets into his own mental health journey and how race plays into that. The babes discuss the inner white supremacist narrator and James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and submit those 5-star reviews! Your support keeps us going.  How has your experience of race/racism shaped your understanding of mental health? What specific challenges and insights have you gained from your experience? Seeking some feedback from the babes of QBT? Shoot us a DM, email qbtpodcast@gmail.com or voicemail at 971.220.8874.  Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

This session we begin our new series for the month exploring the intersections of race, racism, and mental health. HEAVY? Yes, AND babes...we handle it with grace, humor, and honesty like we always do. We are joined by professor, speaker, consultant, & counselor, Dr. Veronica E. Johnson. She generously shares her expertise working with clients through a psychodynamic lens, educating across racial differences, and the weight of living in oppressive systems. Any of that seem puzzling? Don't fret we break it down for ya. An episode summary can't really BEGIN to capture the depth of this conversation...so JUMP IN! How has your experience of race/racism shaped your understanding of mental health? What specific challenges and insights have you gained from your experience? Seeking some feedback from the babes of QBT? Shoot us a DM, email qbtpodcast@gmail.com or voicemail at 971.220.8874.    Don't forget to subscribe, share, and submit those 5-star reviews! Your support keeps us going.    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

This session we are joined by season one favorite, truth dropper, and big ol' sweetheart, BJ Rudd, LPC. As we close out our chapter on New Beginnings, BJ shares about his recent experience leaving his job to pursue school, the weaponizing of queerness as a defense against critique, and what he took away from his experience leaving the Pentecostal church. What do you think about Lizzo's new single? Don't forget to subscribe, share, and submit those 5-star reviews! Your support keeps us going.   Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

Howdy babes! We are back discussing our New Beginnings topic, but this week, it's just Shawny and Jerms. They talk ways changes are showing up in their lives and the healthy (and not so much) ways they deal with it all. Plus- we bring back ...And What About It to discuss Willow and Tinashe's new albums, Jennifer Coolidge's monologues, and the best new mean girls on tv. Miss Delta is comin in HOT so do your part to protect yourself and those aroudn you. This is a pro-vax pod, babes. xoxo, gossip girls   How are you experiencing New Beginnings? Struggling with sudden changes? Write to us about your challenges (or successes) related to this topic and we will feature your story on an upcoming episode. DM us @qbtpod or email at qbtpodcast@gmail.com. You can also record a voice memo or leave us a voicemail at 971.220.8874.   Don't forget to subscribe, share, and submit those 5-star reviews! Your support keeps us going. Keep an eye on our instagram for upcoming merch drops!!    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

We took a break, but WE ARE BACK, BABES. This return is a family affair as we are joined by KEEKS MAG creative duo (and QBT superstars) Keana Marrero and Carlos Valle. We talk about new beginnings: creative identity, working with a sibling, life post-lockdown, creating community, and much more. We are so excited to share this with you and begin our season 2 journey together.    *Editor's Note: Jerms' mic is a little hot at the start of the interview... sorry :)   Don't forget to subscribe, share, and submit those 5-star reviews!    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

It's the end of Season 1! We are so excited to be joined by Mike and Travis from the Rainbow Road Podcast to talk all things gaming and how the practice influences their mental health. We talk sh*t about loud incel bros, creating community, and dating daddies. Are you a first person shooter babe, an RPG f^g, or a mentally ill farm sim angel? Up first, Shawny and Jerms reminisce about season one and offer blessings to each other for the break. Is Sour Good4Us? Are you High on the Hog? Does Nina West belong at Pride? All these answers and more... See you soon, babes.    Thank you for your comments, likes, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. We couldn't do this without your support. Don't forget to tell your friends!    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

This session we are joined by smokin' hot babe, Andrew Gurza. Andrew is a Disability Awareness Consultant and Cripple Content Creator. In their work, he seeks to explore how the lived experience of disability feels, as it interplays with intersectional communities. Andrew and the babes get into hiring sex workers, sex and mental health, whose responsibility it is to educate, and nutting handsfree on a train. (Interview begins ~00:26:30). Up first, Shawny and Jerms talk about Legendary Season 2, Amy Adams needing to fire her manager, and Gaga's most recent offering about past traumas. This episode is full of learning for us and we are so grateful to Andrew for joining us. Check out his podcast, Disability After Dark.    Thank you for your comments, likes, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. We couldn't do this without your support. Don't forget to tell your friends!    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

This session the babes get to talk with real life couple, and subjects of Showtime's Couples Therapy Season 2, Gianni Goffredo and Matthew Lawhon! They talk about their experience on the show, what they've learned since filming, managing sobriety, being in love with Dr. Orna, and navigating long distance. (Interview starts ~00:25:30) But first, we talk about the Boss Ass Bitch Nicki Minaj, Meg Stalter & Jean Smart in HACKS, and the triumphant offering of the best dressed woman on television, ZIWE!    Thank you for your comments, likes, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. We couldn't do this without your support. Don't forget to tell your friends!    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

This week the babes are joined by The Drag Therapist, Alex Jenny! Alex is a writer, poet, actor, model, licensed clinical social worker, talk show host... she's everything tbh. We talk about what it means to be a wounded healer, loving fiercely, building new worlds along the way, and queering therapy. (Interview starts ~00:35:30) But first, we talk about the best TV moms, a Circle Season 2 deep dive, and the Black comedians of HBOMax. We also shoutout some podcast recommendations!    Thank you for your comments, likes, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. We couldn't do this without your support. Don't forget to tell your friends about us!    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

Are V-Necks gay or straight? Why are cartoon superheroes more believable than celebrities playing dress up? Why did Janet Mock do that to Lil Angel Papi? All of this and more on this week's session where we get into tips, tricks, and skills to try for the management of stress and adjustment disorder. We cover suggestions from our own lives and offerings from different therapeutic orientations. The vagus nerve of it all, honey! We hope this episode offers you at least one new thing to try in the maintenance of your stress and trauma responses. Our resources doc is filled with more information about everything we talk about this week, and remember-- we might be therapists, but we aren't your therapists xx   Thank you for your comments, likes, subscribes, and 5-star reviews. We couldn't do this without your support. Don't forget to tell your friends about us!    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

This session the babes talk about stress and adjustment disorder. What is it? How have the babes experienced it, and is this diagnosis gaslighting natural responses to a f*cked up world? Up first, the babes reminisce on Queen Bey's masterpiece, Lemonade, guilty ass pig Chauvin, Mortal Kombat, and Kehlani's glass closet. Tune in next week as the babe's discuss ways to manage adjustment and other stress-related symptoms.    Thanks for all your likes, comments, subscribes, and shares. We can't do this without your continued support. We love you.  Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.    

We're one years old! For our anniversary episode we play 21 questions with listener submissions. What do we regret saying on the podcast? Best sex we've ever had? FMK: Dula Peep, Ali Kuchis, Lil Nas X? How do we define adulthood? How do you deal with anti-blackness? What's the hardest thing we've had to deal with in therapy? Have we ever boinked? ...and more! Thank you all so much for submitting to our special episode. We love ya.    Talk to your friends about us and leave us a 5-star review! We want to bring you even bigger and better content in our second year.    This podcast could not happen without the skills and talents of Alie Kilts, Carlos Valle, and Keana Marrero. Many thanks to them and to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their music.    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy  Listen to our spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57    Check out our Recs and Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    

This session we are joined by YouTuber, podcaster, photographer, director, and educator, Gia Goodrich! Gia gets into holding multiple identities, having ADHD and a recent Autism diagnosis, and how she approaches creativity and her work. In ...And What About It, the babes chat about Maryland's repeal of their police bill of rights, DMX's passing, THEM, and the mother tucking ebony enchantress Symone. You're going to be gagging for it, f^ggot!  Thanks for all your likes, comments, subscribes, and shares. We can't do this without your continued support. We love you.  Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing  You can see more of Gia Goodrich's work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRfAdBmTTERXSgNUwrNYuQ https://www.theboldbitchpodcast.com/  Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

This session we are joined by the Bodybuilding Black Barbie, Miss Toto!! Miss Toto talks to us about being a nonbinary drag artist, queering country music, and how to build community in a new place (~00:33:30). In ...And What About It, the babes talk about Bree Runway's Hot Hot, Showtime's Couples Therapy, and the Zola Trailer. How did R2D2 ruin Jerms' Easter, and who the f*ck is DMZ? Listen in to find out!  Thanks for all your likes, comments, subscribes, and shares. We love you.  Don't forget to submit your questions for our anniversary episode coming up. You can submit via DM on socials or shoot us an email qbtpodcast@gmail.com    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Leave us a 5-Star review and follow us on Instagram and Twitter:   @qbtpod   @shawnyboy   @mattyjerms   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

Welcome to family therapy. We are joined by Jerms' younger brother Steven! The babes talk about what it means to have a queer sibling, how they've offered each other support, and laughing through trauma. Steven is an educator, grad student, and generally wonderful human. In our ...And What About It? segment we talk about the Derek Chauvin trial, Lil Nas X riding a pole to hell, the beauty of the Tina doc, and the addictive nature of House Hunters. We are proud to share this intimate moment with you. Thank you for your likes, comments, subscribes, and shares.    Don't forget to submit your questions for our anniversary episode coming up. You can submit via DM on socials or shoot us an email qbtpodcast@gmail.com    Check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources doc: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing    Leave us a 5-Star review and follow us on Instagram and Twitter:   @qbtpod   @shawnyboy   @mattyjerms   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

Heal me with cummies! Just kidding, we're actually talking about schema therapy but smegma felt right. What are schemas and how does schema therapy conceptualize our coping mechanisms and automatic behaviors? What schemas do the babes name show up most in their lives? Up first, we chat about Joe doin the Nicki Minaj shuffle up the Air Force One stairs, Miss Doubtfire's naughty mouth, and Dr. Phil's reform ranch. We also talk seriously about the rise in Asian/Pacific Islander hate crimes and the tragedy that occurred in Atlanta last week.  Thank you for likes, comments, subscribes, and shares. We can't do this without you. Please submit your questions for our anniversary episode to our socials (linked below) or qbtpodcast@gmail.com Don't forget to check out our spotify playlist and our recs and resources: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QiYB98JdAcrNx7b492nGr?si=ebeabd30652e4f57%20 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0lDZVN9HSunyZIaiGL0FJFJQB2kz9u3gEbRl4KIqX0/edit?usp=sharing  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter:   @qbtpod   @shawnyboy   @mattyjerms   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and music contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii.  

For our 45th episode we are joined by drag superstar, musician, and activist, The Vixen! We get into utilizing anger as a tool for change, how her art has transformed during the pandemic, breaking down barriers for other queens of color, and community accountability and care (interview starts ~00:35:30). But first, we reflect on where we were when the US declared COVID-19 a pandemic, anti-trans laws passing in red states, and Oprah's reaction to the historic and systemic racism of Elizabeth and her inbred family. Thank you for listening! Tell your friends about us and don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star review!  Check out our playlist and Recs and Resources for more!    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @mattyjerms   @shawnyboy   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and musical contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii. 

Sometimes, "trusting your gut" feels impossible. This week the babes talk about anxiety vs intuition. What are the differences, and how do we get ourselves closer to remembering the feeling of knowing? What's your dream blunt rotation, slut? Our answers are perfect. We also get into Dawn Richard, Coming2America, and the dark truth behind straight people's astrology- personality tests. Support union organizers this week and boycott Am*zon. We appreciate all your 5-star reviews, comments, subscriptions, and shares. Don't forget to check out our playlist and Recs and Resources doc.    Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod   @shawnyboy   @mattyjerms   Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and musical contributions from Chanti Darling and Maarquii. 

Most of us have thought it, but the babes are talkin about it. What happens when you wanna get railed on the therapy couch? How do you still show up authentically and get what you need? We get started talking about which eyebrow we hate the most, Gaga's frenchies, the gen z lgbtcuties, and olly olly oxenfree's sinful behavior. Grab a seat and bring a friend, let's go!  We surpassed 5,000 downloads! Thank you for all your comments, subscriptions, and 5-Star Reviews. We can't do this without you. Check out our resources and recommendations doc and our spotify playlist!    Follow us on instagram and twitter:   @qbtpod   @shawnyboy   @mattyjerms    Big thanks to Momager Alie Kilts for editing and production, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and ChantiDarling and Maarquii for letting us use their music. 

What happens when you're feeling "fine" and you have an upcoming therapy appointment? This week, the babes offer suggestions about how to make the most of a therapy session you aren't quite sure you know what to talk about, or what's even bothering you. But first, we bully Ted Cruz, give Kelly Rowland her Flowers, and call DaBaby a b*tch. Take a moment. Center. Now let's GO, babes! Be sure to check out our Recs and Resources doc for more inspiration and links to Texas mutual aid funds. Thank you for all your comments, subscriptions, and 5-star reviews. And remember, just because Black History Month is coming to a close, you don't get to slack off in supporting Black lives.    Follow us on instagram and twitter   @qbtpod   @shawnyboy   @mattyjerms   Thanks to Momager Alie Kilts for editing, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and Chanti Darling and Maarquii for letting us use their music. 

For today's session, QBT dips into CBT with the exploration of cognitive distortions and reframing. The babes chat about some distortions they experience and some tips to integrate in your life in order to change them. As always, we start with some pop culture musings and get into the impeachment acquittal, h*rny velma, and nerd loser Joss Whedon. Please don't forget to like, subscribe, comment, and share. We love 5-star reviews, and we love you too.  Find out more about what the heck we are talking about!  Follow us on twitter and instagram: @qbtpod @shawnyboy @mattyjerms Thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and Chanti Darling and Maarquii for letting us use their music. 

For this, the week of valemtimes, the babes talk broadly about LOVE! ❤️

This week's session is brought to you by some of TV and film's best (and worst) therapists. Using these characters as a guide, we talk about the fictional therapists that have influenced us, traits we appreciate, and behaviors we hope you never encounter on the couch. Have you seen Jules' special Euphoria episode? Well we have, and we get into it. What the f*ck is going on in Montana? Lastly, we lost some greats this week, and we spend some time celebrating their lives. Grab your fava beans and a nice chianti, babes, let's go!! Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share. Click here to find out more about what the heck we are talking about.  Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod @mattyjerms @shawnyboy Big thanks to: Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle and Keana Marrero, and Chanti Darling & Maarquii for letting us use their music. 

Our first guest of 2021 is one of the musical guides you've been dancing to every episode, Chanti Darling! We are so stoked to have them here to talk about creativity, the illusion of wellness, and what they've learned during the pandemic. Chanti offers some beautiful insight into how to feed that which gives to you, and starve what doesn't. To start, we report Katy Perry to the p*lice for bombing DC and laughing about it. Then, we look (very respectfully) at  Chole Bailey's tik tok, Jessica Biel takes us to 7th Heaven, and JoGay Siwa takes us on a Wal-Mart shopping spree. Grab your giant bows and press play, babes! Check out our Recs and Resources to learn more. Please like, comment, subscribe, and share :)  Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod @shawnyboy @mattyjerms Many thanks to Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Babes Carlos Valle & Keana Marrero, and Chanti Darling and Maarquii for letting us use their music. 

For this week's session the babes are chatting about anger while chompin on some Slim Jim brownies. How do you manage anger? What can we learn from it, and are there healthy ways to hold it? But first, we scream about Wandavision, what we're listening to, the Armie DMs, and meditation with a side of capitalism. Unclench your jaw and press play, babes! Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and share. Check out our Recs and Resources doc to listen, learn, and watch along with us.  Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod @shawnyboy @mattyjerms Many thanks to: Momager Alie Kilts, Promo Papi Carlos Valle, and Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their music. 

For this week's session, the babes are talking grounding techniques. We discuss what they are, when they can be useful, and share scenarios of when we've utilized them. But first, we dive into this week's Capitol shenanigans, some Heaux Tales, and the Terminator's thick sword. Check out our Recs and Resources doc to laugh and learn along with us. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share.  Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod @mattyjerms @shawnyboy Big thanks to: Momager and Editor Alie Kilts, Promo Babe Carlos Valle, Chanti Darling & Maarquii for letting us use their music. 

We're back, babes! After a winter hiatus, we return for our 35th episode bringing you all the pop culture gab you've been missing. Then, we use reflections for 2020 created by @ablackfemaletherapist to guide our conversation. F*ck your resolutions. What are your three words you'd like to live by in 2021? We love ya. Please like, comment, subscribe, and share.  Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod @shawnyboy @mattyjerms Thanks to momager, Alie Kilts, and thanks to Chanti Darling and Maarquii for letting us use their music. 

For this session, the babes talk about how to get through the holidays as a queer person. Do you choose to celebrate? Do you get depressed during this season? How can you set yourself up with some joy and peace despite the harmful actions of those that raised us? We offer some suggestions from our own experience and the internet. But first, we chat about Kid Cudi & Channel Tres, the way Kacey Musgraves says Darlin, and how much James Corden sucks. Learn more about what the heck we are talking about with our Recs and Resources doc. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share! We love ya.  Follow us on instagram and twitter @qbtpod @mattyjerms @shawnyboy Thanks to momager, Alie Kilts, for editing. You're listening to music from Maarquii and Chanti Darling throughout the episode. 

This session we are joined from Denmark by Nora Alwah, LPC to talk about reclaiming our innate power, resiliency, and investing in ourselves. Nora expands on her Tedx talk and offers more insights from her practice with marginalized folks. To start, the babes talk World Aids Day, "Defund the Police", Trans healthcare in the UK, new music, and Dionne Warwick's twitter account. We are so proud to share this packed session with you all. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe and share. Learn more about Nora's work and what the heck we are talking about with our Recs and Resources doc.  Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod @mattyjerms @shawnyboy Thanks to momager, Alie Kilts, for editing. The music you hear during the episode is created by Maarquii and Chanti Darling. 

This session we are joined by Leila Ellis-Nelson, PsyD to discuss diagnostic bias in the DSMV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Dr. Ellis-Nelson is a podcast host, consultant, author, and professor.  She gives us concrete examples of how diagnostic bias creates harm in our communities, and how mental health clinicians can be transparent and collaborative in their work. But first, we talk Dula Peep's Studio 2054, Glenn Close's hillbilly cosplay, the baddest bunny, and Plastic Hearts. Aubrey Plaza and Kristen Stewart SHOULD HAVE BANGED. Catch up with Leila's work and other readings, videos, and music with our Recs and Resources doc. Like, Subscribe, Comment, Review...you know the drill. We love ya.  Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod @shawnyboy @mattyjerms Big thanks to momager, Alie Kilts, for editing. You're listening to music from Maarquii and Chanti Darling throughout the episode. 

For our 31st session we are giving you updates about our own personal work in therapy and get REAL vulnerable about where we are in our own mental health journeys. This stuff is not always easy, y'all! But before we get into those juicy deets, we talk some mad sh*t and dive into: the Fresh Prince Reunion Special, The Mandalorian's continuous decline, new Adventure Time, and Broad City?? Then, we get some Good News from THEE Stallion, Shygirl slimes us, Kali Uchis is fighting her demonios, Miley and Miss Peep are definitely finger banging, and Remi Wolf thinks you're a dog. Are you going to get the Dolly vaccine? Remember kids, thanksgiving is a scam. Give your money to Indigenous folks this week and make a plan to honor them and their land throughout the year. Read, listen, and watch along with us by checking out our Recs and Resources doc. You can support QBT by doin that like, subscribe, and share bit everyone's always talkin' about. We'd appreciate it. We love you. xx Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod @shawnyboy @mattyjerms Thanks to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their music. Our momager and editor is Alie Kilts. 

Thirty! 3-0! Can you believe?? For our 30th session we are joined by journalist, producer, documentary filmmaker, teacher, and artist-- Justin Pye. Justin talks to us about what it means to practice his own ideas of wellness while being a storyteller highlighting communities that have been marginalized. How does an art practice lead us to finding our breath? Before all of that, Shawny and Jerms discuss war twink Harry Styles, the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and the gift that is Lil Nas X. Thank you all so much for 30 episodes of support. We can't wait to give you 30+ more, but WE NEED YOUR HELP! Like, Subscribe, Comment, and Share us with your friends and frenemies. You can also follow along with what we are reading, watching, and listening to on our Recommendations and Resources doc.  Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod @mattyjerms @shawnyboy Thank you to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their music. Alie Kilts is our editor and friend. 

This week are are joined by Chicago LPC and podcast host, BJ Rudd, to talk about identity exploration and the importance of having a therapist with similar lived experiences. QBT has an official crush on BJ and we know you will too. We also dive into post-election feelings and music from this week. What is a great freaking episode, Alex? Don't forget to subscribe, share, and learn more on our recommendations and resources doc.  Follow us on instagram and twiiter: @qbtpod @mattyjerms @shawnyboy Thanks to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their music, and thanks to Alie Kilts for production assistance. Check out BJ's Podcast, Black People Go to Therapy Too!

It's the day after the election and we have no idea what happened because we can't tell the future, BUT we have a great episode for you all about taking care and prepping ourselves for the darkness. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) hits hard during Fall/Winter for a lot of us, so coming up with a plan before we are in the thick of it can be a great way to prevent a deep dive into depression. Before we get into "the work", we get excited over Nicole Kidman's new wig, Ariana's lullabies, Laverne Cox's bayang, and fake Melania. Most importantly, we are actin like a slut while looking like a b*tch. Don't forget to rate/subscribe/review and check out our Recs and Resources doc. We love you. Take care.  Follow us on instagram and twitter @qbtpod @mattyjerms @shawnyboy Thank you to Maarquii, Chanti Darling, and Michete for letting us use their music. Big thanks to producer Alie Kilts for putting up with us. 

It's ~Scorpio~ season, babes! What change are you going to embrace this year? We talk through the Lovecraft Country finale, President Ariana Grande, and Cakesdakilla's latest single. Then, we are joined by absolute babe & badass (and QBT editor), Alie Kilts! Together, we share our own personal relationships with antidepressants, and offer some information to consider if it may be right for you. Important to note: we are NOT doctors despite being very smart and hot. We know. It's confusing. Please subscribe, rate, review, and share ~ and be sure to check out or Recommendations and Resources doc!CW: Mentions of Suicidal Ideation.  Follow us on instagram and twitter: @qbtpod @mattyjerms @shawnyboy Big thanks to Maarquii and Chanti Darling for letting us use their work for our theme and in-episode music.