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We are joined today by Holly Lorka—a writer, storyteller, and retired standup comedian whose work has been included in several anthologies and podcasts, including Dan Savage's Hot Mic. Her stories of gender, sex, and shame have earned her a following in Austin, Texas, where she lives and works as an ICU nurse and super sharp wedding officiant. Handsome is her first book, which is out now.
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Holly Lorka is an ICU nurse specialising in the post operative care of transgender patients following gender confirmation surgery. She is also a writer, storyteller and standup comedian. In this episode she talks to Dr Helen and Marianne about her work in Austin, Texas and how she still can’t quite believe how everything has come together, despite all of the challenges she faced growing up gender queer. Links: Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/icu-nurse-gender-confirmation-surgery_n_5f33cae2c5b6960c066ecc88 Twitter: @hollylorka Website: https://hollylorka.com Pre order Handsome, Stories of an Awkward Girl, Boy, Human
From the cock she lovingly refers to as “Jaguar” to the flouncy 80’s dresses and feathered hair, Holly Lorka has shared a lot on the BedPost Confessions stage. But how much do you actually know about her day job? Well, you're about to get schooled in “Hotter, More Intensive Care.” Holly Lorka is a writer, storyteller, and retired standup comedian whose work has been included in several anthologies and podcasts, including Dan Savage’s Hot Mic. Her stories of gender, sex, and shame have earned her a following in Austin, Texas, where she lives and works as an ICU nurse and super sharp wedding officiant. "Handsome" is her first book, and she’s a little nervous about her dad reading it.Follow Holly:https://hollylorka.comhttps://www.instagram.com/holly_lorka/Holly on HuffPostHolly's book Handsome: Stories of an Awkward Girl Boy HumanSupport and Follow BedPost Confessions:https://bedpostconfessions.com/https://www.instagram.com/bedpostconfessions/https://bedpostconfessions.com/swagDigital Show Tickets and Information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
"Thirty-seven cents represents the hatred I felt about my body my entire life. Just this thing I carried around in my pocket and would think about only occasionally," describes retired standup comedian Holly Lorka. This "Loose Change" is a part of Holly's metamorphose, this time in the form of a surprise gift that was given to her, and that she gave herself. Learn More About BedPost Confessions: https://bedpostconfessions.com/https://www.instagram.com/bedpostconfessions/https://bedpostconfessions.com/swagFollow Holly:https://www.instagram.com/holly_lorka/Use code BPC20 for 20% off at Just Jill Cosmetics Beauty & Wellness https://justjillcosmetics.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Holly Lorka doesn’t have a dick, and that for her is a deficit. Holly used to have a “nice pair of breasts”, which she also considered a burden. What happened, and why is it awesome? Holly is a contributor to a monthly lifestyle magazine in Oxford, England. She’s also a reverend available for weddings. She is the author of the upcoming book, “The Captain of Some Ridiculous Ship”. www.hollylorka.com Some topics and interesting phrases from our discussion: “Masculinizing a chest” “Black Market Androgel” “Taking the gendering out of the courtesy” “Dysphoria” “Are we off the record?” “Seriously, none of this goes on the internet” “Advice for kids” (ok, maybe trans kids) Patreon patrons also get “jaguars”, “station wagons”, “scrambled porn” and “splooge”! For more info, visit www.patreon.com
Coming out is a huge step—but what about all the small steps afterwards? In this episode, two gay people try to navigate their romantic lives after coming out, and learn that finding love isn't quite as easy as just walking into a gay bar. This episode features "Sunset at Noon" from Holly Lorka for The Soundtrack Series, and "How to Be" from R. Eric Thomas for RISK! In each episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, relationship expert and columnist Dan Savage showcases and provides commentary on the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country.
Holly Lorka rocks love, a station wagon, and the Constitution. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What happens when you discover you were meant to star in porn? Holly Lorka tells all in "Becoming Kate Winslet." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A one night stand told from two perspectives. BedPost Confessions fan fiction with Holly Lorka and Adam Sultan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The inimitable Holly Lorka's confession about her life with strap ons. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Drunk sex, bad sex, shocking sex and confessions audience. Holly Lorka shares how coming out as a lesbian was not the fairy tale she hoped it would be. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.