Favorite Librarian, the Podcast
Name's Forrest.
I'm a licensed, QWOC Atlanta-based librarian, #blerd, and published poet. My love for reading fuels my passion to circulate Black and Queer History, and Literature. Celebrate reading with me!
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Episodes
41 episodes
BONUS: "Never Been Played, Played Along"
From traveling to southeast Georgia to visit family, working in her community to consistently posting Black and LGBTQ People of Color literature, and resources-- in this episode, Forrest shares her personal experiences and insight about Gender ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:00:48
BONUS: The Restorative Act of Not Giving A Good Damn
This podcast episode is to create, build, and share practice healing and liberation in Black Queer, Queer and Trans Communities-- through my insight, findings and personal stories.Breaking down this episode into 4 sections, jump into th...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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43:22
BONUS Healing: The Angry Part of Trauma and Wrestling with Ourselves
Join Forrest, Your Favorite Librarian for an impromptu and informal conversation. Consisting of b-roll, new audio clips and personal recordings-- jump into the dialogue with Forrest. From exploring Grief and shame, the usage of both and...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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50:46
BONUS: Queer Christians and When to Shut Up
This "phantom season" consists of b-roll and other, new audio recordings of Forrest, Favorite Librarian. Without a script or outline, see what is on Forrest's mind, heart and current reading list. Check out "Sexuality and Black Churc...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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50:46
Ep. 20: You Are Okay... And on to the Next
Wrapping up Season II of Favorite Librarian the Podcast, join Forrest for this year's last podcast episode. Paired with Toni Morrison's National Best Seller " Self Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches and Meditations," jump into th...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:02:20
Ep. 19: Intentions, Self Discipline, and Balance
This week, after meeting Vice President Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, and State Representative Park Cannon-- Your Favorite Librarian has been on cloud nine. Paired with "DapperQ Style: Ungendering Fashion...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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46:57
Ep. 18: Librarians are not Groomers: Librarians and Libraries Under Attack
Librarians are gatekeepers... not groomers.As local libraries have become a major political and cultural battleground— librarians around the country are put in the crosshairs. Join this discussion with Forrest, Your Favorite Libr...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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55:24
Ep. 17: Brain Trauma, Break Ups, & Better Books
Your Favorite Librarian visited Philadelphia, had a serious car accident, and also a break up. So, this week's episode follows her journey of healing and peace. Paired with this episode's paired title-- "Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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53:40
Ep. 16: Crossroads: At the Intersection of Black and Queer
This week, explore the recent efforts of exclusion and transphobia with Forrest, Favorite Librarian. Yet, gain an understanding how radical inclusion is a seven step process. Paired with "Radical Inclusion: Seven Steps to Help You Cr...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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45:22
Ep. 15: "Act Bad:" Living Without Hesitation
Join Forrest, Your Favorite Librarian this week for Episode 15: "Act Bad:" Living Without Hesitation. Divided into 4 sections, explore the possibilities of healing. Paired with "Crip Kinship: Disability Justice and Art Activism fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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38:24
Ep. 14: The Unknown
Join Favorite Librarian for Episode 14: The Unknown. As the low country native unpacks, defines, and provides personal experiences of "the unknown," and what that looks like. With 6 more episodes on the way until the end of season two, continue...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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41:30
Episode 13: Burning Out: When The Silence is Too Loud
After celebrating Juneteenth, Prideteenth, and Father's Day-- join Your Favorite Librarian to explore the effects of and how to prevent burning out. June is also Black Music History Month, so there's lots to celebrate and circulate. Div...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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43:11
Episode 12: Pridefully Selling Out
After a two week hiatus, join Your Favorite Librarian for an Episode 12! In celebration of LGBTQ+ Month, check out the paired title for this week. "Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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40:49
Episode 11: Introductions and Reconnections
Join Forrest, Favorite Librarian for a reconnection and re-introduction with week. Taking a break from reading this week, share how to apply what you learn and gain from reading and specific literature you love. Divided into 4 sections,...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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41:39
Episode 10: Blackness, Mental Health and Suicide
This week, join Your Favorite Librarian for this week's episode exploring specific issues and stigmas of Mental Health for People of Color, especially with Black and African communities. Divided into 4 sections, jump knee deep into the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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58:18
Episode 9: Waiting to Release
Season II is halfway done and Your Favorite Librarian wanted to spice things up. Check out this week's episode by exploring sexual health, joy, pleasures and your physical appetite. Using personal stories, experiences and similar ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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53:52
Episode 8: A Different World... Than Where You Come From
It's Asian American Pacific Island Heritage Month! This week's episode celebrates the yearly occasion with "Brown Boy: A Memoir" by Omer Aziz and some personal experiences about the importance of empathy over ap...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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55:02
Episode 7 Ego: "Am I the Drama?"
On this week's episode join Your Favorite Librarian for an explanation of how your ego can prevent you from reaching your full potential, and exploring all the complexities of your identity. Paired with this week's reading selection, check out:...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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43:59
Episode 6: Toxic and Fragile Femininity
This week, Your Favorite Librarian discusses, defines and provides tools to combat toxic and fragile femininity. Check out this week's reading selections: "Feminist Weed Farmer: Growing Mindful Medicine In Your Back Yard"
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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55:49
Episode V: Deadbeat Cousin... Importance of A Personal Infrastructure
The week is not over and Episode V is of Favorite Librarian the Podcast, Season II is here. Join Forrest this week to discuss family, estrangement, and how to craft a personal infrastructure. Firstly, check out this week's book suggestion <...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:09
Episode IV: Triggered and Forgiven.. "Get Someone Else to Do It"
This week, join Your Favorite Librarian for an exploration of "taking a break." To support your reading, check out this week's reading suggestions: "Once Ghosted, Twice Shy" by Alyssa Cole "I'm Still Here: Bla...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:03
Episode II: Personally Forrest
Happy Birthday, Favorite Librarian! Join Your Favorite Librarian for Episode II-- A Birthday Celebration! It's the last day of Pisces season, the last day of the Zodiac calendar, and the Spring Equinox-- the first day of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:34
Episode I: Sisterhood with Your Mother's Inner Children
Welcome back, Welcome back, Welcome back! Join Your Favorite Librarian for Episode I of Season II. After a long hiatus, follow Your Favorite for a discussion on Black mother-child relationships, the continuation of raising and ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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56:47
Episode 18: The Magic of Libraries
Join your Favorite Librarian for Episode 18: The Magic of Libraries. Episode 18 marks the end of season one… But stay tuned for Season II that will begin June 2022. In this episode, celebrate
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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33:11
Episode 17: Ain't That Some Mess... Non-People of Color Capitalizing off Black Stories
With this episode, Your Favorite Librarian shares how some non-people of color are able to capitalize off of Black Literature as authors, social media influencers, and as book bloggers. Independently published authors and some popular Black aut...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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40:20
