Pregnancy is a time of excitement, transformation, and, let’s be real, feeling completely on the outside of your own body. In this season, I’m bringing you the raw, unfiltered truth about growing a human—from preconception prep to postpartum recovery. Whether it’s navigating doctor’s appointments or dealing with all the wild changes no one warns you about, we’re talking about it. Because even in one of life’s most universal experiences, it’s easy to feel like an outsider—but you’re not alone. See you out there.

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The content in this season of On the Outside is based on my personal experiences and research. I am not a medical professional, and nothing shared should be taken as medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions related to pregnancy, preconception, or your health.

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Thank you so much for listening to On the Outside. I can't wait for what's in store for Season 2 and beyond. I see you. I'm with you. See you out there.

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In today’s episode I talk to Tara Nicolas, @taraanicolas. Tara is a NYC based actor,  Global Nike Trainer, Reiki Master, and Meditation Instructor.

We Talk About…

• Acting
• Wellness
• Fitness
• Being first generation American
• Cultural Identity
• Dance and artistic pursuits
• Immigrant experiences 
• Financial struggles and career choices
• Self care
• Fibroids 
• Fertility

Resources:

• Follow @taraanicolas
• Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

In this episode, I share some background on what "abolition" means when talking about America's prison and policing system.

We Talk About…

• Prison abolition
• Mass incarceration
• Racial disparities
• The war on drugs
• The school to prison pipeline
• Privatization of prisons
• Recidivism
• The need for an intersectional approach
• Mental health in prisons
• Economic inequality
• Labor exploitation
• Shifting from punishment to rehabilitation
• Community investment to address the root causes of crime

Resources:

• Follow @taylorraealmonte
• Check out Angela Davis and Kimberlé Crenshaw
• Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

In this episode, Thalia Romina  @thethaliaromina and I talk about her feeling on the outside as a female comedian.

We Talk About…

• Corporate environment
• Microaggressions
• Diversity and inclusion
• Hair and identity
• Racism and microaggressions
• Corporate culture and authenticity
• The Crown Act

Resources:

• Follow @sugashai
• Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

In today’s episode I talk to Kira West, @bykwest. Kira is a Brooklyn born content creator, runner and writer with a passion for making wellness more inclusive.

We Talk About…

•  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Wellness and Fitness Industry
• Racism and Marginalization
• Personal Growth and Self-Care
• Advocacy Work and Impact of ACTIV-ISM
• Educational Background and Experiences 
• Founding of Sanity Miles
• Work-Life Balance and Societal Change 
• Experiences of Racism

Resources:

• Follow @bykwest
• ACTIV-ISM E Book: https://www.activ-ism.com/get-active 
• Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast

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This episode is supported by the University Life Social Justice Mini-Grant Program. To learn more about the Social Justice Mini-Grant Program visit: https://universitylife.columbia.edu/social-justice-mini-grant-program.

In this episode, I share a few stories about feeling like an outsider growing up and how being bullied for my hair texture impacted my entire life.

We Talk About…

• Being bullied
• Mean teachers
• My hair journey

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

In this episode, I talk to my cousin, Shailyn Tirado, about Blackness as an Afro-Latina, and more specifically, in our Dominican culture.

We Talk About…

• Being Afro-Latina
• Colorism
• Being Dominican
• Distinctions between race and ethnicity
• The role of platforms in anti-racism education
• The influence of colonialism, and African ancestry on self-identification

Resources:

• Follow @sugarshai
• Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

In today’s episode I talk to Jordan Myrick, @jordanmyr1ck. Jordan is a writer, comedian, and actor. You can see Jordan in tons of comedy projects and all over TikTok.

We Talk About…

• Being queer online
• Content creation
• Online hate and harassment
• Challenges of monetizing hobbies and passions
• Having tough conversations
• Anxieties faced by young Americans
• Parasocial relationships

Resources:

• Follow @jordanmyr1ck
• Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast

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Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

In this episode, I share some foundational education around America's mass incarceration problem. As I finish my masters in Human Rights with a concentration on mass incarceration, I wanted to provide more insight after last week's episode, sharing my anecdotal experience teaching inside.

We Talk About…

• Mass incarceration
• Historical prison boom
• The 13th Amendment
• The War on Drugs, Southern Strategy, War on Crime
• The bail system
• Racism and incarceration

Resources:

• Follow @taylorraealmonte
• See my previous newsletters here: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/newsletter 
• Full episode transcription and citations: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com/on-the-outside-podcast

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• Visit taylorraealmonte.com
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This episode is supported by the University Life Social Justice Mini-Grant Program. To learn more about the Social Justice Mini-Grant Program visit: https://universitylife.columbia.edu/social-justice-mini-grant-program.