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In this candid episode of The Other What, hosts Sharon Goh and Désirée Jamerson sit down with their special guest and friend, Erinn, to discuss the powerful and emotional journey of coming out in her forties. The conversation covers Erinn's upbringing in a deeply religious family and the realization of her true identity. Erinn shares vivid anecdotes, including an eye-opening trip to Philadelphia, a life-changing experience at a queer festival, and her initial steps in navigating the dating world as a newly out lesbian. The discussion touches on the complexities of divorce, the pressures of societal expectations, and the process of finding and embracing one's true self.

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In this episode of "The Other What" podcast, Sharon Goh and Désirée Jamerson delve into various aspects of women's health, combining humor with informative discussion. Désirée shares her recent experience of undergoing a colonoscopy, breaking down the process step-by-step to demystify the procedure and alleviate common fears. She highlights the importance of preventative health measures and encourages listeners not to dread the preparation or the procedure itself, as her own experience was quite manageable and even positive. Sharon and Désirée exchange humorous anecdotes and honest reflections about their changing bodies, adding a light-hearted touch to the serious topic of health screenings.

The conversation then shifts to the broader topic of aging and women's health, focusing on the transition into perimenopause. Both hosts candidly discuss the physical and emotional challenges that accompany this stage of life, such as weight gain, mood swings, and the societal pressure to maintain youth and beauty. Désirée shares her struggles with Hashimoto's disease, highlighting how its symptoms often overlap with those of perimenopause. The duo emphasizes the need for more open dialogue among women about these issues, advocating for a supportive community where women can share their experiences and combat feelings of shame or invisibility.

Sharon and Désirée reflect on the societal stigma surrounding aging and the pressure on women to remain youthful. They discuss the lack of conversation around women's health, particularly in certain cultural contexts where discussing bodily changes is taboo. Sharon shares her personal challenges in discussing health issues with her parents, who were not open about such topics. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to break the silence around women’s health issues and to seek out supportive communities for sharing and learning. The hosts encourage women to embrace their experiences and support one another in navigating the complexities of aging.

For more discussions on women's health and other important topics, visit our website at theotherwhat.com.

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Kicking Off Season 2: From the Closet and Beyond

In the premiere episode of season two, hosts Sharon and Désirée reflect on their experiences since season one, including significant life transitions such as new jobs and relationships, as well as divorce. They share humorous anecdotes and deep conversations about Valentine's Day, reconnecting with old friends, and embarking on a travel adventure to Savannah for St. Patrick's Day. The episode also covers Désirée's standout improv performance, a luxurious cruise trip with her friend Chris, and Sharon's exciting discovery of a new fashion sense. The hosts set the stage for an exciting season filled with personal growth, laughter, and engaging topics.

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00:00 Welcome to Season Two!

00:10 Transitioning and New Beginnings

01:02 Catching Up After the Break

02:43 Valentine's Day and Colonoscopy Adventures

05:45 Fun February Activities

12:55 Reconnecting with Old Friends

15:19 Road Trip to Savannah for St. Patrick's Day

25:56 Exploring Improv Classes

27:08 Savannah Adventures and St. Patrick's Day

33:18 Cruise Chronicles with Chris

44:38 Sharon's New Wardrobe Journey

49:17 Conclusion and Farewell

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Sharon and Désirée, two queer women of color living in Atlanta, Georgia, introduce their podcast, “The Other What.” They started the Other What podcast to share their stories and explore race, queerness, and growing up in the South. They discuss their friendship and how they bonded over their experiences growing up.Find us on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theotherwhat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media:

• ⁠The Other What on Instagram⁠

• ⁠The Other What on Facebook⁠

• ⁠⁠The Other What on YouTube⁠⁠

WE HAVE MERCH! Visit our website to see what we’ve got, and support our podcast!

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Sharon and Désirée reminisce about where they hung out in the 2000s: lesbian bars, gay bars, lesbian parties/pop ups.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• "Nowhere to Party - The Decimation of Queer Spaces for Black Lesbians" - LGBQ Nation
• "Moby Dyke"
• Cruising: A queer documentary podcast
• DJ Vicki Powell on queer nightlife, a changing Atlanta, and the art of throwing a party
• ZAMI NOBLA - National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging
• "21 Lesbian Bars Remain in America" - PBS Newshour
• DJ India
• DJ Mim
• A2Z
• Ladies At Play
• Atlanta Lesbian Bar Bombing in 1997
• Atlanta Lesbian Bar Bombing in 1997
• The Sports Bra
• Atlanta Black Pride Weekend

Sharon and Désirée, two queer women of color living in Atlanta, Georgia, introduce their podcast, “The Other What.” They started the Other What podcast to share their stories and explore race, queerness, and growing up in the South. They discuss their friendship and how they bonded over their experiences growing up.Find us on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theotherwhat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media:

• The Other What on Instagram

• The Other What on Facebook

• ⁠The Other What on YouTube⁠

WE HAVE MERCH! Visit our website to see what we’ve got, and support our podcast!

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In this episode, Désirée and Sharon discuss their dating lives by decade - from partying in their 20s to all-inclusive vacations in their 40s.

• tiktok.com/@ceewilldotcom "We're Atlanta Queers"

Sharon and Désirée, two queer women of color living in Atlanta, Georgia, introduce their podcast, “The Other What.” They started the Other What podcast to share their stories and explore race, queerness, and growing up in the South. They discuss their friendship and how they bonded over their experiences growing up.Find us on our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theotherwhat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and follow us on social media:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/theotherwhat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/theotherwhat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• The Other What on YouTube

WE HAVE MERCH! Visit our website to see what we’ve got, and support our podcast!

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