Gloria and Zina spread the gospel of Jewel as they honor the legacy of Jewel Thais- Williams, a trailblazer in the Black queer community in Los Angeles. They discuss her life, contributions, and the impact of her establishment, Catch One, as a safe space for Black LGBTQ+ people. They each take a trip down memory lane as they remember their first experiences walking intoCatch One as baby dykes and how much the experience of going there meant to each of them. The conversation reflects on the importance of community, activism, and the nostalgia for dance and connection in queer spaces. Gloria shares some stories about some awkward fan girl run-ins with Jewel. They end the episode with a game where Zina’s lack of knowledge about disco music and DIana Ross causes Glo to blow a gasket.

This week, Gloria and Zina discuss the reality show 'Queer Ultimatum,' exploring its premise, the relationships of various couples, and the emotional dynamics at play. They play armchair therapists and analyze the couples' behaviors and they try to decide who in the cast they are most like.

Gloria and Zina welcome the legendary Lynn Love- a former firefighter turned wine shop owner, and community leader in her own right. The conversation explores themes of personal growth and the journey of transitioning careers. Lynn thoughtfully shares her experiences as one of the first Black female firefighters in Cincinnati, discussing the challenges and rewards of her 30-year career. We find out how she transitioned from fighting fires to owning her own wine shop, by taking her love of both wine and community and following her dreams. Zina goes down memory lane asking Lynn about her epic labor day parties she used to throw back in the day and why they were so important to so many women in the queer community. The episode ends with a fun game about what type of wine each of them would be.

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Gloria and Zina have their first guest… and in the spirit of “Deep Lez” they bring on one of Zina's exes, Sherry. Sherry and Zina talk about how they first met and Sherry shares her journey from the political arena in the US to finding her paradise in Mexico. They also talk about the importance of community, safety, and belonging for queer individuals, as well as Sherry's vision for creating an intentional community called Rancho Mariposa. The episode ends with Zinaisms- a fun game that tests the exes and their knowledge of Zina.

Connect With Sherry Here: www.where-we-gather.com.

Learn About Rancho Mariposa:

Rancho Mariposa will be an adults-only, LGBTQ+ affirming co-living community in Mexico, designed especially for adult (remote working or independently funded) and retired individuals who identify as women or nonbinary/gender expansive. Our mission is to offer a beautiful, affordable, and connected life for those who crave community, creativity, and peace as they age — all while honoring the land, local culture, and each other. You can come as you are, and we’d love it if you spend the rest of your days being a part of this community.

We are world travelers, international feminists, a little witchy, fiercely inclusive, and deeply grateful to live in harmony with Mexico. We’re building something revolutionary for ourselves and generations of queers to come.

In this episode of 'My Best Ex', hosts Gloria and Zina take questions from their listeners. They tell a ridiculous story of how you shouldn’t call the police for dog issues and they discuss the importance of allowing growth in friendships, the dynamics of long-lasting connections, and how humor can play a vital role in navigating challenges.

The conversation highlights the significance of understanding and communication in maintaining strong bonds, while also addressing the quirks that can sometimes get on eachothers nerves. Gloria also forces Zina into another round of “guess that queer!” Are they getting better at this game- listen to find out!

The conversation highlights the evolution of their identities and the importance of representation in the lesbian community. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into their past relationships, exploring the complexities of love, breakups, and family expectations.

Gloria and Zina kick-off Pride Month by sharing their personal experiences with Pride events and their coming out journeys. They reflect on the significance of Pride as a celebration of identity and community, while also acknowledging the activism that is integral to its history. They explore the complexities of coming out, the dynamics of family relationships, and the importance of grace within the LGBTQ+ community. They end the episode by playing a made up game of Name that Queer- that celebrates queer culture.

This episode of 'My Best Ex', opens with a shout out to the podcast, “We Can Do Hard Things,” as Zina unpacks her experience of going to the book tour in NYC. Inspired by a section in the book, Gloria and Zina dive deep into the concept of attachment styles because, “what could be more lesbian?” They explore secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles, sharing personal anecdotes and insights into each. The conversation also touches on how these styles manifest, particularly in characters from season three of the hit series, “White Lotus.” The episode wraps up with a discussion about the importance of self-worth and emotional health, along with a fun giveaway of Zina’s current favorite book recommendation, “We Can Do Hard Things,” for their listeners.

Zina and Glo will be taking a two week break- but join them on June 3rd when they come back with their Big Gay Pride Episode.