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Self Care and Thick Hair Podcast

Self Care and Thick Hair Podcast

By Kimmie Yeboah & Sana Shameem

Welcome to the Self Care and Thick Hair Podcast! *New Episodes on Thursdays/Fridays!*
This podcast features Sana Shameem (med student) and Kim Yeboah (RN, BSN) two best friends, who also happen to be in health care. However, this podcast is not the most professional one. In fact, the exact opposite. They just play too much. Join them and other featured guests, weekly as they discuss all things current events, self care, entertainment, and ATTEMPTING to tackle “grown” and “adult” life as first-generation women!
Kimmie’s Twitter: @ThatGirlKimmie_
Sana’s Twitter: @SanaShameem
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CATS DON’T ALWAYS LAND ON THEIR FEET!

Self Care and Thick Hair PodcastJul 17, 2020

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Don’t Be a Lost Soul in 2021

Don’t Be a Lost Soul in 2021

Kim & San discuss herd immunity and vaccines, foreign parents and animals, breaking generational habits, the movie Soul, Bridgerton, and what it is to be a “lost soul”. Simple COVID-19 vaccine mechanism explanation https://www.kateegalloway.com/post/what-you-should-know-about-the-coronavirus-vaccines No One in Moderna’s Vaccine Trial Developed Severe COVID-19 https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/11/absolutely-remarkable-no-one-who-got-modernas-vaccine-trial-developed-severe-covid-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked https://www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines/vaccine-myths-debunked/ NBC: Dr. Eugenia South I'm a Black doctor who didn't trust the Covid vaccine. Here's what changed my mind. Jan. 22, 2021, 4:30 AM EST By Dr. Eugenia South, assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pennsylvania https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/i-m-black-doctor-who-didn-t-trust-covid-vaccine-ncna1255085 “Let’s normalize hesitancy to take a new vaccine. Instead of judgment, we need to empower trusted messengers to answer community questions and dispel myths.” A hilarious, an informative Twitter thread on why the vaccines DO work with the new “strains” of COVID-19, from the Moderna doctor themselves! Who is a badass black woman, which we always stan at SCTH. https://twitter.com/KizzyPhD/status/1340976404415082516
Jan 27, 202101:46:39
Global Climate is A THING, okay. w/ Caleb Curry

Global Climate is A THING, okay. w/ Caleb Curry

Kim and San are joined by their friend and vocal coach Caleb Curry! Listen to them share thoughts on baby wipes, pursuing a career in vocal production, the gratitude behind a career in music, and how to say “no” this holiday season.
Dec 23, 202001:16:21
Let's Talk About Sex... ual Violence w/ Cheniece Wilson
Nov 28, 202002:01:60
When They Go Low, We Retweet (feat. Shequanna)

When They Go Low, We Retweet (feat. Shequanna)

Kimmie and Sana chat with their friend, and social justice/plant aficionado Shequanna Belizaire! Listen to them discuss inclusivity in the Oscars, the California wildfires, social justice within the workplace and all things plants! Shequanna teaches us how to choose our first plant, how to upkeep them, and what plants she likes the most to keep the home fresh and homey. Follow our SCTH Instagram: @SCTH_podcast Follow Shequanna on social media Twitter: @Shequanna Instagram: @Shequannas
Oct 26, 202001:56:29
Nurses That Say “Bet” Save Lives

Nurses That Say “Bet” Save Lives

In this packed episode, Kim and San chit chat about Kimmie’s new nursing job, young professionalism, Michelle Obama’s podcast, Down to Earth on Netflix, Black is King, COVID-19, and what a strawberry would think about!
Aug 17, 202001:41:02
We Need to Calm Down on the Wine

We Need to Calm Down on the Wine

Kim and San jump into the late Naya Rivera, the late John Lewis, Sana's first week of med school, current COVID concerns, anddddd the Netflix series “Never Have I Ever”!! We also teach YOU how to effectively say “no”. ALL while enjoying a nice glass of wine, so we’ll see how this goes...
Jul 31, 202001:22:18
CATS DON’T ALWAYS LAND ON THEIR FEET!
Jul 17, 202001:09:45
Dolla, Dolla Bills Ya’ll (with Donald Thompson & Prince Odai)

Dolla, Dolla Bills Ya’ll (with Donald Thompson & Prince Odai)

On this special episode of SCTH, Kimmie and Sana are joined by their friend and finance expert Donald W. Thompson III and his “manager” Prince Odai to help us figure out how to become financially independent adults. Kim and San also discuss some LGTBQ+ news, the Netflix show “Alone”, J. Cole, and learning to be intuitive with your own needs! ——————- Donald’s Twitter: @D3_thereal Donald’s Instagram: therealDonald_ —————- Prince’s Twitter: @OdaiPrince Prince’s Instagram: @itsPrinceOdai
Jul 02, 202001:52:19
Black Lives STILL Matter.

Black Lives STILL Matter.

Kim and San dive in to being BLM activists within their fields of work, moving, Just Mercy (SPOILERS!), guilty pleasures, social media, and share a new self care tip with you! Also, are hot dogs sandwiches? —————————————————————————-Protest Access social story: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=116041193473527&id=105540917856888&ref=bookmarks
Jun 18, 202001:12:39
Black Lives Matter. (W/ Asia Miller)
Jun 11, 202001:29:05
Hey, Look Mom, I Made It!

Hey, Look Mom, I Made It!

Kim and San get into volunteering to help COVID-19 relief, graduate/medical school admissions, the ACT/SAT, diversity in our childhood TV shows, cancelling Jimmy Fallon and Doja Cat, Trolls, hair textures, and the benefits of hydration.
Jun 06, 202001:13:21
You Can Say You’re 5”9...You Have a Tall Personality

You Can Say You’re 5”9...You Have a Tall Personality

Kim and San discuss slow re-openings, the "How to Get Away with Murder" series finale (SPOILERS! 33:05- 54:08), Harry Styles, their new jobs, and self-care during the global pandemic and #QuarantineFatigue
May 28, 202001:12:31
YA’LL WE HAVE TO DO FAFSA AGAIN

YA’LL WE HAVE TO DO FAFSA AGAIN

Kim and San chat about the alive and well murder hornets, quarantine re-open, zombie apocalypses, Disney’s Onward, and self care during a global pandemic!
May 25, 202001:11:45