Thick & Fabulous

Did you know that 64% of African American children CAN NOT swim and 3,500 people every year who die in water?! These are astonishing numbers. We recorded this last year and I thought it fitting to have you listen as Coach Andre' Morton and his wife Kim Morton talk about African Americans and swimming. Coach Andre' is one of very few African American swim Coaches. He and his wife are the owners of Rhythm& Stroke Swim in Cleveland, Ohio. We have a wonderful discussion on the history of African Americans and the water, 7 basic skills in swimming, what is a good age to start teaching your child(ren) how to swim, water safety, drowning and exercise. 

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Did you know that Men's Health Month is in June? Well, it is and I will be talking to Family Nurse Practitioner James Johnson, FNP. James is a Lexington Ky. native that now practices medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. We have a good conversation about Men's health as it pertains to men's prostates, ED(erectile dysfunction), getting your favorite man in your life to go to the doctor, annual test they should be getting, male infertility and depression. 

Today we talk with Casey Lyons about understanding Pronouns and Transgender. Casey is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community here in Lexington, Ky and is a Victims Advocate at the Lexington Pride Center. We have an open and candid conversation about what the pronouns are, what they mean, how to address someone if you are unsure of what their pronouns are. We also dive into understanding what transgender is, the process and so much more!

Today I sit down with Lezell Lowe and have an open and honest conversation about protecting black women and men. But we don't stop there! We go in about black men and men in general healing from their unspoken trauma. I wanted to know how their relationship with or the lack thereof their father plays a role in their relationships now as grown men. I wanted women to hear for a man's point of view what they needed from us! Ya'll better sit down, get some popcorn and a drank and listen in!

Listen to Thick & Fabulous on Mondays on Radiolex WLXU 93.9FM here in Lexington, Ky or Stream Online at radiolex.us

Today was the most nervous and amazing day for me. I was blessed with the opportunity to sit across from such a phenomenal woman, Judge Denotra Gunther who is the District Court Division 1 Judge for Lexington, Ky. She was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to fill a vacant seat on the bench. She is on the primary election ballot on May 17th. We' have a wonderful conversation about Ms. Denotra's law background, to her being the 4th African-American Judge in Lexington and the 3rd African-American woman judge. We discuss and Ms. Denotra explains a little bit about the law and so much more. 

Early voting is May 12th -14th and primary voting is May 17th. ROCK THE VOTE!

Thick & Fabulous airs Mondays at 4pm on Radiolex WLUX 93.9FM in Lexington, Ky or you can stream online at radiolex.us.

Today we are talking about dating, marriage and divorce with Ms. Kimberly Hayes, MSSW, LCSW. She is the lead therapist and owner of Counseling Services of Lexington where she specializes in couples counseling. I wanted to sit down and talk about this subject because I, along with friends are in the dating realm it is a joke at times to say the least. But I wanted to talk about dating; setting standards, sex on the first date and dating multiple people. I also felt like we should talk about marriage; knowing when you have found the one, Communication, making your own identity and keeping the spark. We finish with divorce; knowing when to call it quits, how to tell the children, when to introduce your children to the new partner and so much more. 

Everyone has their own style. Some like to follow the latest fashion trends, some have no interest at all in fashion. Then there are those that blaze a fashion path all their own and some just have no idea how to dress their body. They want to fashionable but just don't know how or where to begin. Today we talk with stylist and Inspired Fashion Boutique Owner Catrena Bowman about dressing your body type. Whether you are pear shape, hour glass or square. Catrena is giving all the details to get you looking fabulous out here. She even is sharing the staple pieces every woman should have in her closet.

Today I sit down with Social Worker Cherie Jones who is a therapist that specializes in children with autism. We talk about what the spectrum is, the testing that children go through to get an autism diagnosis. We talk about support group, the signs that your child may be autistic, diet and so much more.

Today I talk with Nutritionist Jessica Coffie about childhood obesity and socioeconomics behind it. We have a open discussion about how to involve your children in food planning, where to shop in the grocery store, how hunger can effect a child's behavior in school and how we can help our community. We talk about food desserts and how to advocate healthier food choices in the convenient store in your neighborhood. Listen in as we laugh a little but tackle this very serious subject matter. 

Listen as I have a serious conversation with Rev. Damon Horton as he talks about his time in prison, finding God, becoming a minister and now working with community youth to guide them on the right path.