HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE YOU DON'T QUITE FIT IN?
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HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE YOU DON'T QUITE FIT IN? ·
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.
On the Outside Podcast is hosted, produced, edited, researched, curated and conceptualized by Taylor Rae Roman.
Where to Listen
S1 E6: Black American Sign Language with Contributions From Nakia Smith, Hosted by Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman
In a special episode Taylor Rae shares Nakia Smith’s story—a fifth-generation Deaf activist and content creator, also known as @itscharmay.
Bonus Solo Episode: How I Built A New Life with Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman
In this episode, I share my personal experience around self-improvement, transitioning careers and pursuing new passions.
Family Chat: Navigating High School With Richard Roman Jr.
In this episode, my husband, Richard Roman Jr, talk about bullying, navigating high school and finding community.
S1 E5: Experiencing a Miscarriage, Being Vulnerable on Social Media and Evolving as a Performer and Entrepreneur with Aubre Winters
In this episode, I speak with Aubre Winters, , a Chicago-based trainer, entrepreneur and founder of Sweat Sessions about her vulnerability on social media.
Bonus Solo Episode: How I Keep it Together With Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman
In this episode, I share my tips and tricks for how I stay organized. Between being a full time grad student at Columbia, producing three episodes of my podcast per week solo, boxing twice a week and training for a fight, teaching weekly at a women’s prison upstate, being the assistant director of Just Ideas at Columbia and creating content as a full-time job — it’s a lot to take on.
Family Chat: A Time My Mom Felt Like An Outsider With Jasmin Almonte
In this episode, my mom shares a story about a time she felt like an outsider.
S1 E4: Body Neutrality, Growing Up with Disabilities, and Building a Brand Around Inclusivity with Molly Day
In this episode, I speak with Molly Day, a NYC-based fitness professional, former professional dancer and the creator and founder of Moves With Molly.
Bonus Solo Episode: 2024 Check-In With Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman
In this episode, let’s check in on those 2024 goals in a truly non-stressful way. You got this.
Family Chat: Parenting a Child that’s Bullied and Creating Safe Spaces as a Teacher with My Mom, Jasmin Almonte
In this episode, my mom is back to talk about parenting a child that’s experiencing bullying, how she creates safe spaces in her classroom and more.
S1 E3: Making Education Accessible, the Value of Human Rights Work and the Facing Discrimination for Wearing the Hijab with Fathia Fairuza
In this episode, I speak with Fathia Fairuza, a human rights practitioner focused on the access to education, and founder of Shape Your Life Indonesia. Fathia is a colleague of mine at Columbia University as we pursue our Masters in Human Rights Studies.
Bonus Solo Episode: Why Start a Podcast With Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman
In the episode, learn about why I started this podcast. I don't know what brought you to this podcast, but I hope you stay to hear the story of someone you feel like you have nothing in common with. We're more alike than you might think.
Family Chat: Morning Routines, Finding Your Self Help Toolbox and Giving Great Advice with My Mom, Jasmin Almonte
In this episode, I talk with my mom, Jasmin Almonte -- my first home, my first friend, my North Star. Her advice is one-of-a-kind and I can't wait to share it with you.
S1 E2: Growing Up as a First Generation Haitian-American, Coming Out, and Living Bravely as an HIV Advocate with Dimitri Joseph Moïse
In this episode, I speak with Dimitri Joseph Moïse (he/they). Dimitri is a Broadway performer who transformed the story of their HIV diagnosis and stepped into a world of advocacy and HIV activism. Currently, Dimitri is Deputy Director of Patient Advocacy at Vot-ER exploring the intersections between healthcare and democracy.
Bonus Solo Episode: About Your Host with Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman
In the episode, get to know me, Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman. From actor to athlete to activist, human rights MA student to content creator, prison educator to abolition advocate, I wear so many different hats, but my mission is clear, to make the world a better place and to make each person feel like their life matters. Get to know me in this short solo episode.
Family Chat: Feeling Like an Outsider with My Husband, Richard Roman Jr
In this episode, we have our first family chat! I speak with my husband, Richard Roman Jr, about his experience growing up as a Chinese, Korean and Puerto Rican person in Long Island, specifically, in a predominantly white community, which deeply impacted his experience.
S1 E1: Navigating Identity as a Trans* and Non-Binary Artist and Educator and Creating Space for Yourself with Garcia
In this episode, I speak with Garcia, a trans*, non-binary and gender non conforming actor, creative, educator and Chicago native.
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