Skip to main content
My Queer Empire

My Queer Empire

By Cecily Thomas

Founder of the CT Empire comes to you with a podcast discussing sex ed, communication studies theories, and select activist/queer/LGBTQ+ topics. This podcast brings you segments that equally discuss theory and sex ed, with guest speakers, fun facts, and more. The 10th of the month will be the sex ed episode, and the 22nd will be the communication studies theory/activist topic application episode.

MINI SERIES: My COVID Vaccine! Listen to me document my progress with the vaccine!
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

My COVID Vaccine - Booster day 4

My Queer EmpireAug 19, 2021

00:00
22:24
My COVID Vaccine - Booster day 4

My COVID Vaccine - Booster day 4

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

Aug 19, 202122:24
"Pride and Prejudiced" June: Christianity and Homophobia pt. 2

"Pride and Prejudiced" June: Christianity and Homophobia pt. 2

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. 

Jul 24, 202100:23
"Pride and Prejudiced" June: Christianity and Homophobia pt. 1

"Pride and Prejudiced" June: Christianity and Homophobia pt. 1

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! 

Jul 24, 202155:13
BONUS: On Palestine.
Jul 01, 202101:06:14
"Equality" May: The Cognitive Dissonance of "Equality"

"Equality" May: The Cognitive Dissonance of "Equality"

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! 

May 22, 202101:02:06
BONUS Episode: All Things COVID with a Delaware Nurse

BONUS Episode: All Things COVID with a Delaware Nurse

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!

May 18, 202159:60
"Equality" May: Housing in Amerikkka

"Equality" May: Housing in Amerikkka

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!

May 11, 202157:50
ACAB Apr: Cops In Media

ACAB Apr: Cops In Media

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!
Apr 22, 202101:30:54
ACAB Apr. - Cops and Drugs: An Origin Story

ACAB Apr. - Cops and Drugs: An Origin Story

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. 

Apr 13, 202101:07:50
My COVID Vaccine - FINALE

My COVID Vaccine - FINALE

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. 

Apr 03, 202159:43
Growth Mar. - Standpoint Theory and Queerness.

Growth Mar. - Standpoint Theory and Queerness.

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!

Mar 26, 202101:36:17
Growth Mar. - Grow into Respect.

Growth Mar. - Grow into Respect.

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. 

Mar 11, 202101:23:21
My COVID Vaccine - Day 21/22

My COVID Vaccine - Day 21/22

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!

Mar 03, 202127:55
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Days 18/19/20

My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Days 18/19/20

Quick 3 day update! J&J vaccine approval, stimulus package, and NYC booking update. 

TW: SA.

Mar 01, 202110:18
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 17

My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 17

TW: SA halfway through the episode. Update on the variants, new testing locations, and an asssault by Cuomo to his former aide. 

Feb 27, 202114:52
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 16

My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 16

Day 16 update. Take a listen now!

Feb 27, 202112:22
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 15
Feb 24, 202126:03
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Days 11-14
Feb 24, 202125:02
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 10
Feb 19, 202116:30
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 9
Feb 19, 202120:07
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 8
Feb 18, 202112:25
My COVID Vaccine Dose 2, Days 6/7
Feb 17, 202131:19
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Days 4/5
Feb 15, 202117:17
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 3
Feb 12, 202108:25
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 2
Feb 11, 202115:34
#BHM Feb. - All things black and medical.

#BHM Feb. - All things black and medical.

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. 

Feb 10, 202101:35:19
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 2, Day 1
Feb 10, 202114:18
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Days 26/27/28
Feb 09, 202117:57
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Days 23/24/25
Feb 08, 202119:26
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Days 20/21/22
Feb 07, 202125:20
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Days 18/19.
Feb 01, 202130:56
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Days 16/17.
Jan 30, 202126:34
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Days 14/15
Jan 27, 202124:30
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Day 13
Jan 25, 202114:13
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Days 11/12
Jan 24, 202115:17
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Day 10.
Jan 24, 202109:04
Self Care Jan. - EVT and Boundaries

Self Care Jan. - EVT and Boundaries

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!

Jan 22, 202159:17
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Day 9.
Jan 21, 202108:59
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Day 8.
Jan 20, 202107:02
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Day 7.
Jan 20, 202118:51
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Day 6.
Jan 18, 202108:47
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Day 5.
Jan 17, 202109:44
My COVID Vaccine - Dose 1, Day 4.
Jan 16, 202111:05
My COVID Vaccine - Day 3.
Jan 15, 202110:37
My COVID Vaccine - Day 2.
Jan 14, 202106:43
My COVID Vaccine - Day 1.
Jan 13, 202117:25
My COVID Vaccine - Mini Series! Pre-Vaccine.

My COVID Vaccine - Mini Series! Pre-Vaccine.

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!
Jan 12, 202112:12
Self Care Jan. - BV and Hygiene

Self Care Jan. - BV and Hygiene

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.
Jan 10, 202101:03:10
Developing Identity

Developing Identity

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.
Dec 22, 202043:23
Introduction - Welcome to MQE!

Introduction - Welcome to MQE!

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!
Dec 19, 202001:45