Podcasts about lgbtq2s

Les propos exprimés dans ce podcast relèvent d'expériences et d'opinions personnelles dans un but de divertissement et ne substituent pas les conseils d'un.e sexologue ou autre professionnel de la santé. Cette semaine sur le podcast, on reçoit la chroniqueuse et analyste politique Antonine Yaccarini pour une discussion autour des enjeux importants liés aux élections fédérales qui ont lieux présentement. On aborde les thèmes de l'inclusion, du droit des femmes et membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+ et on dresse un portrait des différents partis politiques.Ressources:Pour trouver sa circonscription : https://www.elections.ca/scripts/vis/FindED?L=f&PAGEID=20Canada 338 (pour savoir les projections dans les circonscriptions) : https://338canada.com/districts.htmLa boussole électorale : https://boussole.radio-canada.ca/Pour faire un vote pro-choix : https://fqpn.qc.ca/article/elections-2025/Lambert Drainville qui fait des capsules politiques : @Lambertt__ sur TikTok et sur Instagram Pour suivre Antonine:https://www.tiktok.com/@antoyac_yachttps://www.instagram.com/antoyaccarini/ Le podcast est présenté par Éros et Compagnie Utiliser le code promo : SexeOral pour 15% de rabais https://www.erosetcompagnie.com/ Les jouets dont les filles parlent: https://www.erosetcompagnie.com/page/podcast  Le podcast est présenté par Oxio. Pour plus d'informations: https://oxio.ca/ Code promo pour essayer Oxio gratuitement pendant un mois: SEXEORAL ---- Pour collaborations: partenariats@studiosf.ca Pour toutes questions: sexeoral@studiosf.ca Pour suivre les filles sur Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sexeoralpodcast Pour contacter les filles directement, écrivez-nous sur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexeoral.podcast/

Send us a textDem Bois Inc. is an organization dedicated to amplifying trans men of color voices, and today on Dem Bois Podcast, we are continuing our Board Member Highlight Series with Tiana Moon, our board secretary. Tiana shares their background, including their mixed-race heritage, queer identity, and extensive experience in training and community education. And, they emphasize the importance of financial support for gender-affirming procedures, recounting their own experience with top surgery in Tijuana. We talk:Tiana's career and personal life - 1:21Dem Bois Inc mission - 5:17Their hopes for the future of Dem Bois - 8:10Read more about Tiana in their bio below:Tiana grew up in Kumeyaay territory, living on both sides of the U.S/Mexico border in San Diego, CA and Tijuana, MX. They are a mixed race Chicano of Indigenous and Jewish ancestry. They are also queer, polyamorous, trans, nonbinary, and disabled. All experiences that shape their sense of community and commitment to care work.They are a Co-Director at Brown Boi Project, an organization dedicated to Gender Justice and leadership development with a focus on how Black, Indigenous, and other people of color experience masculinity. They are also a facilitator and logistics nerd. In addition to formal training and curriculum design, their facilitation includes holding other dynamic spaces like support groups, retreats and gatherings, repair processes, community building events and action planning. Most recently they presented at the Caring Futures conference at The American University of Paris to present on mutual aid, building community care projects and decreasing reliance on violent state systems.Furthermore, they have a decade of experience providing trauma informed direct services and mentorship to LGBTQ2S+ youth and families experiencing homelessness, incarceration, and co-occurring psychiatric disability and substance use dependence. Both in professional capacities represented by organizations and informally through community relationships and activist care spaces.They are excited to bring these experiences to their role and honored to support the work of Dem Bois through service as a board member!tiana@dembois.org Dem Bois seeks a trans leader of color, or other queer folks of color, along with allies who understand the importance of accessing medical transition-related care, and other trans related issues to join our Board.We are looking for someone who would like to become our Vice-Chair to work alongside the other dynamic leaders of the board to help support the mission and vision of the organization.What does board membership mean? What does a Vice-Chair of a non-profit board actually do? Are you interested in being a part of Dem Bois board, but would like to learn more before applying? Schedule a 15-minute meeting to learn more about board service. Learn how you can use your skills and talents to support the mission and vision of Dem Bois Inc.Link to application to join Dem Bois Board - Join Dem Bois Board of DirectorsAre you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here! Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!

Meet Rowan Jetté Knox, the award-winning Canadian writer and human rights advocate who embodies the power of embracing change and living authentically. Rowan courageously shares his family's journey towards acceptance of both his middle child and wife's transgender identity in his bestselling memoir "Love Lives Here". This journey, marked by vulnerability and unconditional love, has normalized the existence of LGBTQ2S+ families and sparked international change. Rowan's advocacy extends beyond his personal narrative, confronting the stigma of mental illness and championing the rights of transgender youth. His work has earned him recognition such as the Order of Ottawa. Rowan's story is a testament to the transformative power of embracing truth and living authentically. He first started questioning his own gender while in therapy for deep trauma. Despite the challenges, Rowan has learned valuable lessons about self-worth, the importance of community, and the intentional risks necessary for growth. He reminds us that you don't have to transition to be Trans and encourages those questioning their gender to seek out Trans voices. Rowan's journey, including his own transition and non-monogamous relationships, is a powerful example of what it means to live a life true to oneself. Connect with Rowan on Instagram, Threads, or his website and grab a copy of his books Love Lives Here and One Sunny Afternoon. Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance. More about Heather via @heather_vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales If you are struggling and need some support here are trusted resources. United States: The Trevor Project: A national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people. Available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386 or by texting START to 678678. Trans Lifeline: A peer support service by trans people for trans and questioning folks. Call 877-565-8860. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Available 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Canada: Kids Help Phone: A 24/7 service providing support for youth. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. Trans Lifeline Canada: A peer support service by trans people for trans and questioning folks. Call 1-877-330-6366. Canada Suicide Prevention Service: Available 24/7 at 1-833-456-4566. EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Rowan's Journey: In 2014 Rowan would have described his family as a Mom, Dad and three sons. Shortly thereafter their middle child came out as a Transgender girl (later, non-binary), and then less than two years after Rowan's spouse came out as a Transgender woman. Consciousness of Truth: “We are more subconsciously aware of our truths than we think we are.” When Rowan's middle child came out he was, at the time, a well-known “mommy blogger” and the post sharing the coming out story of his child went completely viral. There was a little hate but also a massive out pouring of love. Expanding Love: Rowan's family adopted their middle child's best friend at the age of 15 and beautifully extended their circle of love. It was much easier for Rowan to give love and support to his Trans family members than it was to give it to himself. Self-Worth: When the world constantly teaches you that you are NOT worthy of love, it's nearly impossible to find yourself worthy. Rowan and his wife Zoè are in a Polycule relationship that began in 2022 and now they all live together, very happily, in Toronto. Important Reminders: Rowan wants to remind everyone that you do NOT have to transition to be Trans. If you're questioning your gender start following some trans folks on social media listen to what they have to say and learn from the source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn had the chance to sit down with Cree singer-songwriter Siibii. They talk about how Siibii is making space for Indigenous and LGBTQ2S+ Artists in the Music Industry, their favourite things about the Indigenous music scene, and what it's like returning to the Minoshkite Indigenous music and arts festival.

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A candid conversation about gender and work from three women who have been there. My two guests are Leslie Doka and Leena Thomas.Leslie, is the Director of Construction at Wright ConstructionLeena, a Senior Project Manager at Hatch. Leena also holds a Masters in Women's and Gender Studies.In episode 8 with Jake Stika (Next Gen Men), we discussed some of the expectations and limitations that have historically been put on men. In this episode we examine the other side of that issue and discuss how these same systems (patriarchy and capitalism) have limited and impacted women. In our conversation we discuss the following:The archaic views of women's roles shared by Harrison Butker in a commencement speech in May.What we think is important for young people to consider as they navigate balancing work and family. What organizations (specifically male dominant) can do to become more inclusive (hire and retain more diverse talent).How leaders' specific values and traits at the top have a trickle down impact on the entire organization.Please note: We did not specifically exclude other minority groups such as the indigenous and LGBTQ2S+ communities. Our focus was to share themes in our own personal experience.  Filmed June 2024Note: All of the ideas and thoughts shared here are my own and not necessarily shared by any organization I am affiliated with. Please give my guests the same consideration. 

We round up some recent crazy current events in Canada and beyond. We chat about the Calgary water restrictions and the social experiment, Trudeau appointing Senators and Judges, the LGBTQ2S+ turning on Trudeau, Jagmeet ripping up the contract and going for PM job, and the cancelling of the Green line and the boondoggle that has been. Why does the WCB have 5 billion in surplus? How crazy is it that Alberta is destroying Covid jabs as the CDN GOV tells them to? Can this be real? We chat about the Polio vaccine in Gaza and what a crazy story that is, the Space station making noise, the computer chip that can interact directly with individual molecules,  How can the judge let go the Mule with 27,000 Fentanyl pills in BC? What did McAfee say he saw when he spied on the USA Gov? Is NYC really spraying insecticide for West Nile Virus??   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Outlawed Canadians YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawedCanadians Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/chat/b7af7266-771d-427f-978c-872a7962a6c2?messageId=c1e1c7cd-c6e9-4eaf-abc9-e6ec0be89ff3   Get your Magic Mushrooms delivered from: Champignon Magique  Get Psychedelics online Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com    See links to stuff we chatted about during the show: https://substack.com/@acceptableviews/note/c-66828715?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=24pqe https://x.com/NyaPfanner/status/1830932936067047469 https://x.com/ContrarianTribe/status/1830254729391480889 https://x.com/MelissaLMRogers/status/1829920989787906193 https://x.com/NyaPfanner/status/1830199845782515958 https://x.com/TheoFleury14/status/1829884532528726274 https://x.com/HealthRanger/status/1829931888649060475 https://x.com/JustXAshton/status/1830266841052455118 https://x.com/Tablesalt13/status/1829980658267275576 https://x.com/uTobian/status/1830349851294667241   Darren's Links: https://x.com/lichtamara/status/1831337082863989132 https://x.com/redpilldrifter/status/1829726070985408773?s=43https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/alberta-ordered-by-health-canada-to-destroy-covid-19-vaccines-1.7024661 https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/israeli-fire-kills-dozens-in-gaza-polio-vaccinations-in-full-swing-1.7022466?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=66d63c73a19dd9000180d241&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter https://x.com/roger_santos7/status/1830484536381120794?s=43 https://x.com/EnochBurke/status/1830622162362745233 https://x.com/tablesalt13/status/1831348129314033733?s=43 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ8wQ_dSPKE https://x.com/govt_corrupt/status/1831376972985070003 https://x.com/brianlilley/status/1831372662939189557 https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/lgbtq2s-activists-fearful-of-a-poilievre-government-some-say-trudeau-should-step-down-1.7024555?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=66d89921125b4400012a76c0&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-weather-48-hour-26c-33019020 https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/morgan-nenshis-green-line-debacle-is-coming-to-a-close/57535

Is Dr. Kristopher Wells the most controversial Senate appointee in Canadian history? That's what his critics say. In fact, the loudest ones are calling him "atrocious," "radical," and "dangerous". We go one-on-one with the educator, Pride Tape founder, and longtime LGBTQ2S+ activist two weeks ahead of his swearing-in. 3:40 | Premier Danielle Smith calls him a "left wing partisan,", suggesting his appointment causes the Senate to "lose credibility". Ezra Levant calls him an "atrocious" appointee who "targets children for transgenderism". Dr. Kris Wells responds to his critics.  57:30 | Real Talker Clay chimes in on our August 28 interview with the Covid vaccine injury class action lawyers and our follow-up September 3 interview with columnist Bruce Arthur.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:03:45 | Real Talker Claudette takes our August 30 exploration of The Future of Food even further, with a nod to a group doing great work in Ag research.  FARMING SMARTER: https://www.farmingsmarter.com/ 1:23:30 | Ryan and Johnny talk about the present and future of 3D printing, prompted by the Real Talk YouTube Live Chat.  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

We've got LOTS of company! This week we welcome Ronald, Darnell, DaJuan and Jade from the upcoming new web series, NATIVES. The team took us through their characters, what it was like to have an intersectional writers room, memorable moments from recording and their hopes for how folks will feel after watching NATIVES. Bad Queer Opinions include not slowing your walking pace for YT people, I love that for you being a backhanded compliment, Tory Lanez being un-cancelled and bringing monogamy back. ShoutoutsShana: The Dress Code Project - Mission is Hair has no gender. A Global Alliance of salons/shops committed to providing positive, gender-affirming services for LGBTQ2S+ folks - You can follow and support @thedresscodeproject on IG Kris: Lindsey Harding - Former WNBA star and #1 pick for the Mercury who was named the first female assistant coach in the Lakers 77 yr history IG @lindsey_hardingDarnell: Chef Will Coleman - Queer chef in NY - IG @chefwillcoleman on IGDaJuan: Family is opening a grocery store - Sphinx Halal Mini Market in New Jersey Jade: 7House - Real NY family. It's a design collective that works with leather. Father/son duo - Follow and support @7house.nyRonald: Shoutout to Brittany Franklin, Natives director/producer and has stepped in and up in more ways than one @bybrittfranklinEpisode notes: [0:51] Queer Urban Dictionary [2:30] Guest introduction [4:45] NATIVES Interview [57:16] Bad Queer Opinions[1:22:18] Shoutouts Support the Show.We are on Patreon!! Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastAffiliates we actually love Support Lucky Skivvies and our pod by using coupon code badqueers10 for 10% off your next purchase. Treat your butt today.Shop NowEmail us for advice at badqueerspodcast@gmail.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you unders...

What is the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame? We talk questions like this and more in the first show of an important month for the disability community which we've marked for a few years now on air. Happy Disability Pride Month everyone! We celebrated Canada last week by replaying an episode with a fellow Canadian: Anne Mok's Purpose In View, but we're back, live, on Outlook this week with the three of us and Oyster the guide dog. And we'll be taking Outlook on the road this month, doing lived experience work, with a group of blind friends to celebrate disability pride together. We're talking PRIDE today - on this week's Mixed Bag show we discuss the upcoming trip to Portland, Maine and Boston and what we're doing at an inn in Maine for a week with other blind creatives, the three tourist experiences we have planned to meet each one of our interests, and we discuss why “pride? In the first place. Also, The National Federation of the Blind is one of a few organized blindness movements having their annual convention at the beginning of Disability Pride Month so we go over some of their 2024 resolutions to see what they're up to and these matters in the resolutions, we choose to discuss a few which we have something to say about, including their motion that Perkins School for the Blind should change their name because Perkins was involved in the illegal opium trade and in enslaved people. Between the two halves of our live show this week, our commercial for Outlook was chosen to air by the computer system at the station and it ends with the sound of a Perkins Brailler. It's always been Perkins to us, we're going on a tour of that historic school for blind children later this month, but we acknowledge the collective trauma caused by the honouring of men like Perkins and his hand in perpetrating lasting damage. We're exploring all the issues which matter to blind people where and how and when we can. So happy Disability Pride from us at Outlook On Radio Western. And why call it pride when Pride Month is June for LGBTQ2S+ just the month before? There are blind people in both minorities so we're honoured to follow, (the very next month) their path toward greater representation and inclusion. Check out our past episode featuring 2024 Canadian Disability Hall of Fame inductee Penny Bennett here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/outlook-2021-06-28-deafblind-awareness-month-with/id1527876739?i=1000527431020

Welcome to MuseNews, the BCMA's monthly museum sector news podcast. Each month we recap some of the latest news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond. Join Ryan and Leia as we explore the latest MuseNews! June 2024 News: Nelson Museum opens permanent installation celebrating LGBTQ2S+ history in the Kootenays B.C. Museum of Anthropology reopening after 18-month seismic upgrade Une exposition numérique met en valeur l'histoire des ranchers francophones de la C.-B Sidney Museum exhibit looks at queer history on the Peninsula   Exploration Place names new executive director Two hinkeets masks, created by Tla-o-qui-aht artist, make their way at Museum of Vancouver   To submit your Muse News or Whoo's News, email bmca@museum.bc.ca  

Send us a Text Message.Zack and Jason sit down with Jessica Loney, a co-founder of Pride in Construction and a director at DiversiTrade, to discuss the challenges and progress of the LGBTQ2S+ community within the construction industry. Jessica shares her personal journey, from starting in the trades in 2007 to coming out as a transgender woman in 2019, and the difficulties she faced in gaining acceptance. The conversation covers various initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity, the development of supportive policies, and the importance of creating a safe and welcoming work environment for all. Jessica also recounts impactful moments that propelled her advocacy work, and discusses the broader implications for retention and recruitment in the trades. Tune in to learn more about the strides made and the work still needed to ensure equality and support for underrepresented communities in the construction industry.  Get in touch and learn more: diversitrade.caSupport the Show.Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook - @wattsthewordpodcast

The CWB Association is committed to creating a safe space for growth and education to strengthen our membership by encouraging awareness. The LGBTQ2S+ community is a vibrant and essential part of our communities in the welding industry.  June is Pride Month, and we encourage you to actively promote and engage in equality, inclusion, and diversity as a priority all year long. Please note this episode is a replay, bringing you a blast from the past.Today's guest is Agata Derda, a Polish-Canadian Visual Artist, Printmaker, and Welder. Agata is an inspiration to the immigrant and queer community as she shares her journey to finding freedom, love, and education. Follow Agata: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixtahandcrafted/Website: https://www.agataderda.com/Thank you to our Podcast Advertisers: Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.  https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member

We are so grateful to Emmy Nordstrom Higdon, agent at Westwood Creative Associates, who has offered to teach a free workshop for you all about the elements of querying—interest, emphasis, tension—that keep a busy agent reading in 2024. Get your free ticket (or replay ticket!) here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/emmy The event is Tuesday, May 7, 8:30pm ET—and comes with a replay, in case you can't make it live. This workshop is appropriate for all experience levels—whether it's your first query or your 100th draft, come for the 101 basics, the checklists, the how-to's—and leave with a real understanding of how you can use these skills to give an agent a 360 “I can't wait to read more” reading experience. Emmy (they/them) represents across age categories + genres, specializing in identity-driven works. They work in both fiction and non-fiction, from PB to adult, including commercial, upmarket, book club & literary. They specialize in contemporary books grounded in reality, with and without speculative elements. Mystery, thriller, suspense, romance, romcom, women's fiction, LGBTQ2S+, magical realism, fabulism, horror, graphic, narrative non-fiction, true crime, religion + spirituality, humanities + science.

All the love in our queer families.Today we meet Archie Arnold and we're talking about the book that saved his life: Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family by Rowan Jetté Knox.Archie is a grant writer working at a community college in Minnesota. His career in grants and fundraising spans twenty years.Rowan Jetté Knox is an author, speaker and human rights advocate. His work in LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and mental health awareness has sparked change worldwide. was humbled to be inducted into the 2021 Order of Ottawa for his advocacy of transgender, gender-creative, and non-binary youth.Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family is an inspirational story of accepting and embracing two trans people in a family--a family who shows what's possible when you "lead with love.". Told with remarkable candor and humor, and full of insight into the challenges faced by trans people, Love Lives Here is a beautiful story of transition, frustration, support, acceptance, and, of course, love.Content warning: This episode contains brief mentions of interpersonal violence and suicide.Connect with Rowanwebsite: rowanjetteknox.cominstagram: @maven_of_mayhemfacebook: facebook.com/mavenofmayhembluesky: @mavenofmayhem.bsky.socialOur BookshopVisit our Bookshop for  new releases, current bestsellers, banned books, critically acclaimed LGBTQ books, or peruse the books featured on our podcasts: bookshop.org/shop/thisqueerbookTo purchase Becoming A Man: Half A Life Story visit: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780735235175Become an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: J.P. Der BoghossianExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, K Jason Bryan and David Rephan, Natalie Cruz, Jonathan Fried, Paul Kaefer, Nicole Olila, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Stephen Flamm, Ida Göteburg, Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Creative and Accounting support provided by: Gordy EricksonMusic and SFX credits: visit thiqueerbook.com/musicQuatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: https://libbyapp.com/library/quatrefoil/curated-1404336/page-1Support the show

As we revealed in our 42nd Street episode the shoes of our wonderful Canadian Bea Arthur Autumn Smith left were just too big to fill for one co-host. So the decision was made to split the co-hosting duties between two wonderful hosts and you've met Maris Lyons and now we are excited to introduce you to our new and other permanent co-host Scott Hurst! Scott is a survivor of 48 years in professional & community  theatre, Scott has earned a living as an actor, singer, dancer, director, writer & producer, and his resume includes seasons at the Stratford Festival, Charlottetown Festival, Blyth Festival, Thousand Islands Playhouse, the National Arts Centre and a side trip to the MDM Theatre in Moscow. A recipient of an Excellence in the Arts award at the 2009 Barrie Arts Awards, Scott is known locally for his extensive work with The South Simcoe Theatre, Kempenfelt Community Players, Talk is Free Theatre, Theatre by the Bay, Huronia Players, and the Orillia Sunshine Festival. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for The South Simcoe Theatre and is helping to develop a training program for actors, directors, singers and production teams. A proud member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, Scott is now considered by some to be a Gay Elder and he's grateful to have lived long enough to achieve that status. 3TY Rob! We are so excited to have Scott on our team and please joy this introductory interview where Mackenzie and Scott discuss Scott's theatrical background and we explore his thoughts on the current musical theatre landscape. Don't forget to leave us a review and share your thoughts on this episode on our social media pages. Follow the links below to reach our pages. ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter

This week the panel discuss how the Prime Minister's Office invited Nazis to government events before the former speaker of the house invited that Nazi to Parliament, Ukraine wants our old rockets, BC MPP steps down over comments about Israel or Palestine, Alberta Premier  Danielle Smith's introduces the most anti-LGBTQ2S+ policies in Canada, and Quebec cops say posting pictures of porch pirates does not shiver their timbers.   Intro Hello to all you patriots out there in podcast land and welcome to Episode 417 of Canadian Patriot Podcast. The number one live podcast in Canada. Recorded February 5th, 2024.   We need your help! To support Canadian Patriot Podcast visit patreon.com/cpp and become a Patreon. You can get a better quality version of the show for just $1 per episode. Show you're not a communist, buy a CPP T-Shirt, for just $24.99 + shipping and theft. Visit canadianpatriotpodcast.com home page and follow the link on the right. What are we drinking And 1 Patriot Challenge item that you completed   Gavin - Signal Hill and Pepsi Zero Pierre - whiskey and pepsi Andrew - Sleeman Original Larger   Grab the Patriot Challenge template from our website and post it in your social media Listener Feedback We'd love to hear your feedback about the show. Please visit  canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com A version of the show is Available on iTunes  at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-patriot-podcast/id1067964521?mt=2 Upcoming Events RESUL Four Day March May 9-12 2024 Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/ragnaruck News PM Trudeau invited veteran of Nazi unit to attend Zelenskyy rally in Toronto https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/hunka-invited-toronto-event-zelenskyy-1.7105610   Ukrainian general wants Canada's 83,000 decommissioned rockets https://globalnews.ca/news/10271532/ukraine-general-canada-crv7-rockets/   B.C. minister stepping down amid outcry from pro-Palestinian groups over 'crappy piece of land' remark https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-minister-stepping-down-amid-outcry-from-pro-palestinian-groups-over-crappy-piece-of-land-remark-1.6756287   Alberta premier says legislation on gender policies for children, youth coming this fall https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/danielle-smith-1.7101595   Trudeau calls Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's transgender policies 'the most' anti-LGBTQ2S+ in Canada https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/trudeau-calls-alberta-premier-danielle-smith-s-transgender-policies-the-most-anti-lgbtq2s-in-canada-1.6753330   Posting video of porch pirates violates their privacy, according to Montreal Popo. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/canadian-police-warn-that-posting-videos-of-alleged-package-thieves-could-be-violation-of-their-privacy/ar-AA1mPsv5 Outro We're on Guilded now https://www.guilded.gg/i/k5a9wnDk Andrew - https://ragnaroktactical.ca/ Visit us at www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com   We value your opinions so please visit www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com and let us know what you think.   Apologies to Rod Giltaca Remember, “you are a small fringe minority” with “unacceptable views”

Danielle Smith and the UCP have launched a series of policies attacking trans kids, the LGBTQ2S+ community, parents ability to choose medical procedures with and for their kids, teachers and the education system and the entire medical community. In this episode we fact check Dani from her launch video to several press conferences, and it becomes pretty clear pretty quickly that what Dani says this about isn't at ALL what it's actually about. And we now have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca, including a fall lineup! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

"Seek to understand." It's one of Stephen Covey's Seven Steps of Highly Effective People. It's also a solid life principle for anybody looking to make a positive impact in the world. It's what we try to do every episode of Real Talk. It's safe to say nobody will be more affected by Alberta's new Trans policies than Trans youth. In this episode, we talk to a Trans journalist born and raised in Red Deer, AB. 3:48 | Mel Woods is a senior editor at Xtra Magazine, Canada's largest LGBTQ2S+ publication. They share their personal and professional perspectives on the real life impacts of the UCP's new policies on parents and pronouns, Trans healthcare, Sex Ed, and Trans women in sport. CHECK OUT MEL'S WORK: https://xtramagazine.com/ 1:04:50 | Ryan responds to a live chat comment about Take Back Alberta's influence on Premier Smith's policy announcement, and reads a few of the best emails we've received after our February 2 Real Talk Round Table.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:20:30 | It's pretty unusual to see a Chief of Police issue a public apology to the victim of an alleged sexual assault, but that's exactly what happened in London, Ontario.  1:26:40 | A group of Calgarians is attempting to run Mayor Jyoti Gondek out of office. We take a look at what's required to reverse an election result in Alberta.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON:    / ryanjespersen     WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Download some sage jpegs and ponder the AI, we're talking with Alex about queer Internet histories, LGBTQ2S+ archives, email archiving, feminist restaurants, and technopaganism. Be sure to check out the notes on this one! https://www.alexketchum.ca  Register for the Queer Food Conference:  https://www.queerfoodconference.com/p/registration.html Media mentioned https://www.lgbtqarchives.com/ Disrupting Disruptions: https://www.feministandaccessiblepublishingandtechnology.com/ Cait McKinney, Information Activism: https://www.dukeupress.edu/information-activism Deep Sniff: https://www.adamzmith.com/deep-sniff-poppers-book The Log Books: https://www.thelogbooks.org/ Hannah Zeavin, The Distance Cure: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262045926/the-distance-cure/ Google study [pdf]: https://downloads.webis.de/publications/papers/bevendorff_2024a.pdf?ref=404media.co 40 years of magic on the web:  https://airtable.com/appBlKZqOs8ATBq6f/shr1SocSlfKqSP8YV   Report on the State of Resources Provided to Support Scholars Against Harassment, Trolling, and Doxxing While Doing Public Media Work:  https://medium.com/@alexandraketchum/report-on-the-state-of-resources-provided-to-support-scholars-against-harassment-trolling-and-401bed8cfbf1 Missing Datasets: https://github.com/MimiOnuoha/missing-datasets Moya Bailey, #transform(ing)DH Writing and Research: An Autoethnography of Digital Humanities and Feminist Ethics https://www.digitalhumanities.org/dhq/vol/9/2/000209/000209.html  The Historical Cooking Project: http://www.historicalcookingproject.com  The Feminist Restaurant Project: http://www.thefeministrestaurantproject.com 

Ahmad Abuajedian expressed relief being reunited with his wife and newborn daughter after they fled the bombing in Gaza; three teenagers have been charged following a hate-motivated attack targeting a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community; and, Maayan Shavit says she thinks about her two cousins kidnapped by Hamas every day while at a Shabbat table set for the over 240 hostages.

Around the world, gender diversity isn't the exception; it's fairly common. It's also not a new invention. Many indigenous societies have long recognized a wide variety of gender expressions, and given leadership roles in spiritual life to gender fluid people. And while colonization has often influenced gender norms, leading to discrimination and violence, many of these traditions are still very much alive. Join Dave as he explores the history, present, and future of life beyond the binary. Episode Guests: Dr. Sharyn Graham Davies is Director of the Herb Feith Indonesia Engagement Centre at Monash University. Her research focuses on gender, sexuality and health in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more about her work among the Bugis community of Sulawesi here. Marca Cassity is an enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation and a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in LGBTQ and Native American trauma. A songwriter, performing under the non-binary version of their name Marx Cassity, their forthcoming album, which can be heard throughout this episode, is steeped in themes of queer and indigenous visibility and resilience. This episode also benefited from the research of historian Gregory D. Smithers. We highly recommend his book: Reclaiming Two-Spirits: Sexuality, Spiritual Renewal & Sovereignty in Native America. This episode mentions some forms of violence and trauma, and discusses the existence of ideas and terms that could bring up painful issues for many gender nonconforming people. If you or someone you know is struggling with notions of self-harm or suicidal ideation, please reach out for help. A list of resources for LGBTQ2S people is available here. The phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

There's no question that the public education system has been under attack from the far right lately, and the attention that they've drawn by attacking vulnerable kids in the LGBTQ2S+ has had the additional side effect of distracting from some of the other major issues that teachers and kids in schools are facing! To help try and re-centre the conversation a bit, we sat down with Alberta Teachers Association Local 38 President Stephani Clements to talk classroom sizes, increasing complexity and a whole lot more! Plus we now have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Welcome to One Last Network and The Art of Finding the Love We Deserve. Julie Schurr has been a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community for more than 25 years. She has served the queer community in a number of ways, including educator, entertainer and advocate. An expat American living in Spain, Julie seeks to continue uplifting her chosen family through mindset and growth coaching, with a focus on grief. Along with her certification in coaching, she is accredited in cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive behavioral therapy. She also holds a master's in linguistics. The queer community is drastically underserved in so many ways. Its members face experiences that those who identify as nonqueer will never understand. Those experiences -- often coupled with profound loss -- can bring stress, grief and lack of focus. Julie wants to help her community overcome those feelings and remind her family members that they have the strength to do so. I reached out to Julie because I have so many friends in the queer community, friends who have endured loss … friends who have endured the loss of pets. And I know from my own perspective how isolating grief and loss can be but I wanted us to better understand the loneliness and isolation that our queer brothers and sisters experience when they say goodbye to their best fur friend. Have a listen. What to listen for 6:36 How Julie fought for LGBTQ2S+ students as a teacher 11:48 The microaggressions and discrimination Julie faces daily 24:03 When Julie met Avery, the love she deserves 34:07 How the love of pets can fill the void of loss 47:10 How health care practitioners and allies can do better Where to find Julie Coach Julie Schurr LinkedIn Instagram Don't forget Get $10 off your first 12 months of Help Texts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelastnetwork/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelastnetwork/support

In this episode Lucy says Goodbye to Suzanne, Ruthie says Goodbye to Hooey and Matt says Goodbye to his innocence. If you're enjoying this podcast, we'd love it if you share it with a friend, leave us a five star review wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and TikTokSarah's Specialty Cakes GoFundMe surpassed it's goal. They are asking if you'd like to show your support to donate to a local LGBTQ2S+ organization. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/7th-heaven-a-lesbian-recap/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Two-Spirit Community “Two-spirit” refers to a person who identifies as having both a masculine and a feminine spirit, and is used by some Indigenous people to describe their sexual, gender and/or spiritual identity. As an umbrella term it may encompass same-sex attraction and a wide variety of gender variance, including people who might be described in Western culture as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, gender queer, cross-dressers or who have multiple gender identities. Two-spirit can also include relationships that could be considered poly. The creation of the term “two-spirit” is attributed to Elder Myra Laramee, who proposed its use during the Third Annual Inter-tribal Native American, First Nations, Gay and Lesbian American Conference, held in Winnipeg in 1990. The term is a translation of the Anishinaabemowin term niizh manidoowag, two spirits. Two-spirit people may also use terms from their Indigenous language to describe same-sex attraction or gender variance, such as winkt (Lakota) or nàdleehé (Dinéh). Some Indigenous languages do not have terms to describe sexual identities such as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Many Indigenous languages are verb-focussed, and describe what people do rather than how they identify. For more information, please refer to the Canadian Encyclopedia. In 2018, our team chose to change our name to Re:searching for LGBTQ2S+ health, in order to make two-spirit people a more visible part of our research. We hope to be able to work in partnership with Indigenous communities to use research as a tool to make visible and address the impacts of colonization on Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ people.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Rowan Jetté Knox, a renowned author, speaker, and human rights advocate. Rowan's incredible journey in advocating for LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and raising awareness about mental health has had a profound impact worldwide. We dive into his latest book, "ONE SUNNY AFTERNOON". He shares the courage it took to seek help when struggling with suicidality as September is Suicide Awareness Month. Throughout the conversation, we explore Rowan's personal journey with mental health, from adolescence to adulthood. He candidly discusses the challenges he's faced, including a diagnosis of Complex PTSD, and the daily tools he's implemented to manage this condition effectively. Join us for this moving and enlightening conversation as we explore the intersections of mental health, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, and the resilience that comes from seeking help and support. Rowan Jetté Knox's story is a testament to the power of advocacy and the human spirit.

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Rowan Jetté Knox, a renowned author, speaker, and human rights advocate. Rowan's incredible journey in advocating for LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and raising awareness about mental health has had a profound impact worldwide. We dive into his latest book, "ONE SUNNY AFTERNOON". He shares the courage it took to seek help when struggling with suicidality as September is Suicide Awareness Month. Throughout the conversation, we explore Rowan's personal journey with mental health, from adolescence to adulthood. He candidly discusses the challenges he's faced, including a diagnosis of Complex PTSD, and the daily tools he's implemented to manage this condition effectively. Join us for this moving and enlightening conversation as we explore the intersections of mental health, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, and the resilience that comes from seeking help and support. Rowan Jetté Knox's story is a testament to the power of advocacy and the human spirit.

With a monster week in politics we're back with another 2 part episode! In Part one, we do our weekly round up of Alberta Politics and in Part 2, we're joined by politico Sarah Biggs for her take on the week before we open up the floor for our regular open mic! In our roundup, we take a look at more changes to provincial party leadership, health care and curriculum "announcements", the latest environmental stories and a bit more before we break down both the recent anti-LGBTQ2S+ protests and the stunning announcement about Alberta pensions! Plus we now have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab.

With a monster week in politics we're back with another 2 part episode! In Part 1, we do our weekly round up of Alberta Politics and in Part 2, we're joined by politico Sarah Biggs for her take on the week before we open up the floor for our regular open mic! In our roundup, we take a look at more changes to provincial party leadership, health care and curriculum "announcements", the latest environmental stories and a bit more before we break down both the recent anti-LGBTQ2S+ protests and the stunning announcement about Alberta pensions! Plus we now have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

This week Darcy and I sit down to chat...again. This recording was the Voices in Recovery Podcast's 5th anniversary! We talk about Pride, the anti Lgbtq2s hate that seems to be on the rise, death and grief, and some excitement over a potential new location for Freedom's Path Recovery Society. Thank you for your continued support; for listening and for participating with us - sharing your incredible journies.

Gina Duran started out on a Somatic Journey which evolved into a SOMATIC AWAKENING. She has been on a healing journey for years: yoga, talk therapy, EMDR, art, massage therapy and plant medicine. However, her body was holding a lot of physical pain (related to her life experiences). She had learned to soldier on, to live with it and had various ways to find relief temporarily. She had taken few of my classes years ago and we had connected as yoga colleagues. She felt drawn to somatic bodywork and finally reached out to initiate the conversation. As we embarked on a 10 week series of sessions, her pain began to lessen and eventually vanish. In the process, Gina was able to recover memories and come to terms with trauma that she has been holding unconsciously. In this beautiful interview Gina shares about: -Her work as an Artist, Activist and Poet -The experience of consciously revisiting and integrating traumatic life events -Noticing her body deeply shift and change, her voice and her expression become more authentic -Her use of plant medicine as a way to open up to self-love and integrate somatic bodywork -Collective love and self-love and how communities need both to thrive and evolve and so much more! Working with Gina has been deeply inspiring and exciting for me, she was holding so much and it's deeply satisfying to see her feeling free, happy and at ease in her body. I look forward to seeing what incredible work she bings forward in this new chapter of her life. Listen to Gina's show The Collective on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0049OfHUNa8l1iTTfaRPTj?si=hAkrWpAYS2i1K0x9p09ZmQ Get a Copy of 'And So The Wind Was Born' https://www.flowersongpress.com/store-j9lRp/p/pre-order-and-so-the-wind-was-born-by-gina-duran and connect with Gina on IG @byginaduran As an artist, poet, and trauma informed educator with a focus on marginalized youth, Gina Duran is a Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First Artist-In-Residence, founder of the IE Hope Collective; an outreach that helps people living on the streets and in shelters, which provides poetry, art, and yoga workshops for low-income, homeless, foster, refugee, and LGBTQ2S+ youth. She was the Guest Editor of Boundless 2022, of The Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival and is currently the Host for The Collective on KQBH and Spotify. Duran teaches yoga, mindfulness, poetry and art workshops for EOPS, NextUp, CalWorks, the CARE Program, and Foster Youth at Chaffey College, and has taught workshops at the University of Redlands, Pitzer College, Ontario TAY Center, Joshua Home: an LGBTQ Youth Safe Haven, and the Pomona School District. Works from her debut collection of poetry “…and so, the Wind was Born,” published by FlowerSong Press (2021) can be found in the Her Story Mixed Tape Collection at the Autry Museum of the American West, in LA and Life in Quarantine project, at Stanford University. Her research Sexual Violence and the Assimilation Response of LGBTQ2 Female Identified Latina and Indigenous Americans, published by the University of Illinois Urbana-Chanpaign (2018) informs her art, poetry, and efforts for marginalized youth. When she's not making art and building community, Duran is a first semester MFA Grad student at Antioch University (in LA) while she works as a Substitute teacher, Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist, and youth program director. She feels art and community can and will lead to positive change --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

We welcome back Liz Culley, creator of the podcast "Cool Cool Cool" and resident badass at Condé Nast. Liz takes us through her career journey, wildest public transportation stories and exclusive celebrity stories (truly mind blowing).  In our Bad Queer Opinions, Shana and Kris recognize that they missed prime sports in the queer sports list and Liz discusses drag kings. It's a twists and turns type of episode!  Shoutouts:Shana: Phoenix Rising Centers - Premiere online mental health care for Black, Latinx, PoC, LGBTQ2S+ and Trans Communities. Follow on IG @phoenixrisingcentersKris: Reshouting out Anna DeShawn's Black HIV in the South series on The Qube. Anna explores the history, economics, and culture of HIV/AIDS in the Black community, really well produced. Follow on IG @thequbeapp and on @e3radioLiz: LPAC - A political pac that builds political strength and increases representation for and with LGBTQ identified women. Follow @teamlpacAffiliates we actually love Support Lucky Skivvies and our pod by using coupon code badqueers10 for 10% off your next purchase. Treat your butt today.Shop NowEmail us for advice at badqueerspodcast@gmail.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use"...

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) is the second-largest film festival in the city and the largest queer arts event in Western Canada. Its milestone 35th edition (which kicks off on August 10) is a full-throttle, 11-day ride through 92 short and feature-length films from 27 countries, and it comes at a pivotal moment in queer history. Charlie Hidalgo, artistic director VQFF's producing organization Out On Screen, visits the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss joy as a form of resistance, and the ways that VQFF is working to foster community and amplify queer voices during this time of increased intolerance against LGBTQ2S+ people. Episode sponsors: Biz Books and The Drama Class

We're excited to present a conversation with Executive Director for the Queer Alberta Safety Net William Conner! The QASN started out as a grassroots facebook community providing mutual aid support for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and with the rise of hate targeting their community have made the decision to rise to the challenge! We chatted with Will to learn the history of the QASN and where they intend to go from here! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

What does it mean to be visible in a job where you need to remain impartial? Today on the show, I speak with Michael Sonberg, a retired NYC judge who was one of the founding members of the International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges. We talk about Michael's experiences as an openly gay judge and how the Association is helping to build community for LGBTQ2S+ members of the judiciary all over the world. We may be at the end of Pride Month, but pride and solidarity are a year-round practice. 

Kristin is a force to be reckoned with. She is a salon owner at Fox and Jane and the founder of The Dress Code Project. The mission at the Dress Code Project is to empower and help educate hair stylists and barbers to give people haircuts that help them look the way they feel. They envision a world where every hair salon and barbershop is a gender affirming, safer-space for LGBTQ2S+ clients. Join us as we share Kristin's journey though the industry and how you can begin your own journey to creating a safer and more inclusive salon space. Sponsored By Oligo Professionnel The dresscodeproject.com

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Knoxx, the New York-based creative director for the brand DVMNPIGEON. Knoxx is redefining the rules of streetwear — traditionally a space for straight men — through her identity as a masculine-presenting woman who is part of the LGBTQ2S+ community. In 2011, Knoxx created DVMNPIGEON with the hopes of representing girls like herself, typically left out of the streetwear industry. She caught her big break after being casted in HBO Max's The Hype, a streetwear design competition show, where she quickly made a name for herself thanks to her raw persona and impeccable design talent. She was a stranger to entrepreneurship but knew she had to make a space for women of colour like herself.This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Please find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

In episode 1495, Miles and guest co-host DJ Danl Goodman are joined by comedian, Jacquis Neal, to discuss… Anti-LGBTQ Pitcher Gets Booed By His Own Team's Fans, Oh No Way, There Are Recordings of Trump Talking About How He Stole Documents and Can't Really Share Them--This Probably Means Nothing…, Investing Thousands In “Trump Bucks” Was A Bad Idea It Seems, Highly Irrational Fears and more! Anti-LGBTQ Pitcher Gets Booed By His Own Team's Fans Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass slams United Airlines after flight attendant allegedly made pregnant wife pick up popcorn spill Blue Jays pitcher upset after flight attendant made pregnant wife clean up kids' popcorn spill. Twitter wasn't sympathetic Toronto Blue Jay's Player Deletes Social Media Account After Brutal Trolling By Fans Blue Jays' Anthony Bass criticized for sharing anti-LGBTQ2S+ video online Blue Jays Pitcher Anthony Bass Apologizes Over Transphobic Boycott Post The Jays have to get rid of Anthony Bass. How many strikes does it take? Investing Thousands In “Trump Bucks” Was A Bad Idea, It Seems Trump Institute Offered Get-Rich Schemes With Plagiarized Lessons Behind the collapse of the "recession-proof" Trump Network Of Course Trump and His Adult Kids Hawked Get-Rich-Quick Schemes to Poor People 'Trump Bucks' retailers' websites taken down, days after being exposed for selling bogus currency Highly Irrational Fears LISTEN: Antwigadee's! Boiler Room SetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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You never know what you'll find when you walk into Sunshine House. There could be people singing karaoke or making get well cards for a friend. This resource centre in Winnipeg's centennial neighbourhood provides harm reduction supplies, a cup of coffee and community. In the center of this community: Drag. Feather Wolfe and Davey Francis Kole are the heart and soul of Sunshine House – and two of the Queens behind the Like That drop-in program, primarily focused on the LGBTQ2S+ community and invites them to come as they are. Chelazon Leroux sashayed into our hearts on the third season of Canada's Drag Race. The Dene drag queen from Saskatoon is one of the few Indigenous queens to grace Ru Paul's Canadian stage. But it's more than just stilettos, big hair and crowns; Chelazon is fierce, funny and proud to represent being Indigenous. In a world of queens, it can be a challenge for kings to find a place for themselves. Drag artists like Vancouver-based King Fisher, aka Jayme Andrews have had to fight to be part of the scene. But, clad in rhinestone, armour and love, they've won that battle. A drag performer of the Ktunaxa Nation, King Fisher challenges what drag should look like. Did someone say Landback? Colonization almost completely erased the space where two-spirit people exist within our communities. Anita Landback, who is from Millbrook First Nation, uses their drag as a love letter to their Mi'kmaq culture and to reclaim this space for themselves and future generations of two-spirit people. As much as many might wish they looked like Adam Beach, that's not the reality for most. Growing up, Tygr Willy loved watching Mr. Beach on the screen but didn't see themselves reflected. Through drag they're hoping to bring softer representation of Indigenous bodies and cultural intersectionality to a wider audience.

Welcome to today's episode where we're going to talk about DressCode Project. DressCode Project is a not-for-profit organization that aims to create safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in hair salons and barbershops. The organization was founded in 2017 by Kristin Rankin, a hairstylist from Toronto, Canada. DressCode Project works with salons and barbershops to provide education and training on LGBTQ2S+ issues and create inclusive environments for all individuals regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. This includes training on appropriate language, respectful communication, and understanding the unique needs of 2SLGBTQ+ clients. The organization also provides a directory of 2SLGBTQ+ friendly hair salons and barbershops, making it easier for individuals to find a safe and welcoming space to get their hair done. The directory is available on their website and includes salons and barbershops from all over the world. DressCode Project has received widespread recognition for its efforts in promoting inclusivity in the hair care industry. The organization has been featured in numerous media outlets, including CBC News, The Huffington Post, and Teen Vogue. If you're interested in learning more about The DressCode Project, be sure to check out their website at dresscodeproject.com. You can also follow them on social media to stay up to date on their latest initiatives and events.

The NHL has been trying to be more inclusive on the ice and off, especially with its Hockey Is For Everyone Initiative. It was introduced to support LGBTQ2S+ communities, but some players are not playing along. Greg Strong, a sports reporter and editor with The Canadian Press, joins guest host David Burke to talk about the situation.

When Natalie Meisner started her career in theatre, she was cast for roles that didn't represent the women she knew or the women she wanted to become. So Natalie started writing her own plays. In today's episode, poet, playwright, and professor Natalie Meisner discusses the importance of LGBTQ2S+ representation in all stories. Natalie shares how comedy can be a catalyst for social change and how her book, Double Pregnant: Two Lesbians Make a Family, lifts the veil of silence around fertility and pregnancy while making us laugh at the same time.About Dr. Natalie MeisnerNatalie Meisner is a playwright / poet from Nova Scotia, a full Prof at MRU, and Calgary's 5th Poet Laureate. Her work deploys the power of comedy for social change.  Baddie One Shoe is a collection of odes to renegade women. Legislating Love: The Everett Klippert Story illuminates the life of the last Canadian jailed for homosexuality. Speed Dating For Sperm Donors was a hit at Lunchbox & Neptune. Double Pregnant: Two Lesbians Make a Family topped non-fiction lists and My Mommy, My Mama, My Brother & Me is about a two-mom biracial family finding community.Natalie holds a PhD from the University of Calgary in creative writing, an MFA in Creative Writing form the University of British Columbia. She is the recipient of the Annual Alberta Playwriting Competition, the Canadian National Playwriting Award, and the Lion Award for Advocacy and Awareness for Original Stage Play. Her forthcoming book, It Begins in Salt, is a collection of poems and love letters to those that share the tides of life. It urges us to love harder and give homage to those loved.Natalie's Books: Baddie One Shoe (Frontenac House) Speed Dating For Sperm Donors (Playwright's Canada Press)Legislating Love: The Everett Klippert Story (University of Calgary Press)My Mommy, My Mama, My Brother & Me (Nimbus Publishing)Double Pregnant: Two Lesbians Make a Family (Fernwood Publishing)It Begins in Salt (Frontenac House) 

Content/Trigger Warning: This episode references mature themes including language, anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, LGBTQ2S+ issues, sex, suicide, and other themes that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of It's All In My Head, Joel sits down with childhood friend Chase Gray to discuss a recent diagnosis with Bipolar Disorder, how he's processing this new diagnosis and the challenges he faces with it and what Chase is doing to embrace the suck. Joel and Chase also chat about growing up in rural Northern Michigan, being a closeted queer person, and how the church and educational systems that they grew up in impacted their adolescence. Find Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hichasegray/ Find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/allinmyheadshow; and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsallinmyhead.show/ Music is Awakening by Alexey Anisimov, and is copyright free, courtesy of https://tunetank.com/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itsallinmyhead/support

In 1957, an alien named Commander Valiant Thor came to Earth demanding to speak with President Dwight D. Eisenhower.  After meeting with the President, Vice President Richard Nixon, and the joint chiefs - he stayed on Earth for three years working with top scientists and government officials while living in the Pentagon. If this sounds suspiciously like a plot of a TV show, you are correct.  In American Horror Story Double Feature, Valiant Thor is an alien earthly representative, who is actual the mastermind behind an evil plot to replace the human race with alien/human hybrids.  But the thing is my dear listeners, this is not just some sort of plot of a tv show.  In fact, some believe that this really happened. Welcome to Episode 124 - Valiant Thor.   We got merch!  Shop now: HorrifyingHist1.redbubble.com www.horrifyinghistory.podbean.com Support our show at https://www.patreon.com/horrifyinghistory   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrifyinghistory Instagram: https://instagram.com/horrifying_history Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrifyinghist1   Horrifying History would like to thank the following sponsors for this episode: FlowBend: Quitting smoking is hard, and this is where FlowBlend comes in.  FlowBlend offers an effective way to help free yourself from nicotine addiction.  Their all natural CBD and Nootropic pouches help improve focus, mood, and keep you motivated.  Receive 20% off your order by using the promo code HORROR at www.flowblend.com Mystery of Life Podcast: Hosts Jo and Johnny bring you the tales of mysteries of the paranormal, true crime, conspiracies, and much more.  You can find them where you listen to your favourite podcasts or on their website www.mysteryoflifepodcast.co.uk Your Pod Guy Podcast: If you want to create or improve your own podcast, this is show you need to check out.  You can find Your Pod Guy Podcast on your favourite podcast provider or on their website www.yourpodguy.com/podcast Nothing Pacific Podcast: Are you needing some nothingness in your life?  Hosts Ibraham and Marty discuss topics that they have no experience in with the help of their listeners, which has hilarious results.  You can find them on your favourite podcast platform. Hands off My Podcast: This true crime podcast brings awareness to the #MMIP, #LGBTQ2S, #BIPOC, and #AANHPI communities.  Hands off My Podcast is on every major podcast provider.   Horrifying History is part of the Darkcast Network.  Check out their other amazing podcasts at www.darkcastnetwork.wixsite.com   

We love this episode! Emmy Nordstrom Higdon, agent at Westwood Creative Artists, was kind enough to join us for a live coffee break with our members—and we ended up talking about so many things! We cover: *How agenting is a style choice *Why writers should have more confidence *How even the IRS probably can't figure out royalty statements *How to reverse-engineer your search for agents from editor data *How the people you naturally like are the ones you're going to work with, so there's no point in forcing it *What in the world agents really want in a synopsis *Why murder is their comfort read *A fantastic explanation of how a book earns out its advance Learn more about Emmy and book a consultation (after September 8 for non-members) here! https://manuscriptacademy.com/emmy-nordstrom-higdon Emmy (they/them) holds a PhD in justice-oriented social work with a focus on critical animal studies from McMaster University, with peer-reviewed publications in public health and psychology. In 2019, they made a lateral career move into publishing after four years as a bookseller at a local indie, and now work as a literary agent with Westwood Creative Artists. They are a queer, trans, and non-binary colonizer, who is autistic, has psychiatric disabilities, and a hormone-related chronic illness. As an agent, Emmy represents across age categories and genres, specializing in identity-driven works. They work in both fiction and non-fiction, from picture book to adult, including commercial, upmarket, book club, and literary. They specialize in contemporary books grounded in reality, with and without speculative elements. Mystery, thriller, suspense, romance, romcom, women's fiction, LGBTQ2S+, magical realism, fabulism, horror, graphic, narrative non-fiction, true crime, religion and spirituality, and humanities and sciences are all areas that pique their interest! Murder is their comfort read.

Monique “Muffie” Mousseau's Lakota name is Canupa mani Wi ((Cha Nu Pa  Ma Nee Wee )) (Walks with Pipe Women) Monique “Muffie” Mousseau (Moo-so). She is a member of the Oglala Lakota oyate. She is alcohol and drug free and has been in a relationship for 15+ years, married 6 years to her beautiful wife, Felipa De Leon.She is a True Rez'er and able to be an urban native.Monique has a bachelor's degree in Education, Associate Arts and Science degree in Natural Resources Management, Pre-engineering. She has 36 years in the workforce including 21 years at the Oglala Sioux Rural Water Supply System as an Easement Coordinator. 8 years as an IPA Federal Certified Police Officer where she became knowledgeable of Federal Laws which govern Native American Reservations. More recently she worked in New Mexico and North Dakota and Rapid City, SD until May 2019. Monique is an Advocate/Activist for many important groups including the LGBTQ2S. She promotes culture, education and equity. child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, Native American Rights, Minority Discrimination, MMIWM, Native American LGBTQ2S. Promotes culture, education, equity, Involved in many protections of Mother Earth (Water/Land/Air) marches and protests. Strong equality beliefs. Involved in community concept of pro-active teachings for the next generations.  Strong in the belief of Mitakuye Oyasin, Mother Earth, all connections.In her spare time, Monique travels throughout the western United States for Pow Wow/Rodeoing throughout her entire life, loved competing in sports, Travelled for Golfing Tournaments along the West Coast. Also, learned how to curl while living in North Dakota.

'Sup, gaymers and theymers? This week, Spencer and Jamie dust off their Nintendo Switches and kick off Wrath Month! Join us as we explore Spencer's extremely late arrival to Sid Meier's Civilization VI and Jamie's dive into Triangle Strategy's SALTY political intrigue. Then we're joined by Ace (they/she), aka @A_TypicalQueer: a content creator, activist working with Equality New York and NEW Pride Agenda, and Director of DEI Consulting at Qweerty Gamers! We talked with Ace about using games to hold space for important conversations, thriving on other people's bullshit, and how they approach activism for marginalized LGBTQIA+ folks! 10:02 - Civilization 6 discussion 27:56 - Triangle Strategy discussion 51:21 - Interview with Ace, @A_TypicalQueer 1:23:56 - CONTENT WARNING - Reference to suicide and suicidal thoughts 1:25:18 - END OF CONTENT WARNING 'Civilization and Strategy Games' Progress Delusion' by Gabriel Soares (2019): https://www.vice.com/en/article/4aggzm/civilization-and-strategy-games-progress-delusion (https://www.vice.com/en/article/4aggzm/civilization-and-strategy-games-progress-delusion) Follow Ace: https://twitter.com/a_typicalqueer Side Quest Metahealth.gg Per Gayming Mag: “Meta by Sinai Health Foundation is a dynamic and diverse online gaming community whose mission is to fundraise and support the game-changing research and services at Sinai Health, including vital programs directly serving the LGBTQ2S+ community. This Pride, Meta is gathering gamers and creators together to support young people between the ages of 16 and 29 who visit Mount Sinai Hospital's Emergency Department in need of timely and inclusive mental healthcare.” About Pixel Therapy New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod

This week on The Rural Woman Podcast, you will get to meet Kimberley Allan. Kimberley owns Gather Farm & Kitchen in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Along with her partner, Dennis, and her daughters, they operate a 5 acre farm and business. Kimberley grew up in Vancouver and launched her gourmet food business, Kimberley's Kitchen, in 2010. She moved to Vancouver Island a few years ago, with the goal of evolving her food business and farming. Now on their small farm, Kimberley and her family farm vegetables and fruit, specializing in garlic, tomatoes, squash and apples. They are vendors at the farmers' market and also operate their seasonal farm store. They host farm events, school groups, and on-farm cooking workshops where Kimberley shares her decades of professional cooking and baking experience to inspire her community to eat local and in-season food. Kimberley now hosts A Year on the Farm podcast where she shares her small farm experience and hosts interviews with experts in the field of small-scale farming. With weekly episodes, Kimberley interviews women, BIPOC farmers, and LGBTQ2S+ folk to offer a platform for their knowledge and provide a small-scale farming resource for those often under-represented and who face challenges in the agriculture industry. City girl turned Rural Woman Vanessa Wrubleski spent years and plenty of dollars trying to find the perfect garden planner that worked for her. She was fed up with spending money on garden planners that either didn't cover all the bases or contained too much unnecessary “fluff”. So she decided to make her own.    Show Sponsor: Regardless of your experience level, planning out your garden is incredibly important. You do not need to be living rurally to grow your own food; you don't even need a yard! You just need to be Rural At Heart.   In addition to major planning space, The Rural at Heart Planner is a workbook that contains a number of exercises and oodles of tips to get you started on the right foot. What it doesn't contain is all the extra fluff of typical garden planners/workbooks.   This workbook contains: -Exercises -LOADS of planning and logbook space -Undated monthly calendars -Information on science based companion planting -AND SO MUCH MORE As Vanessa likes to say "Anyone, anywhere can grow food. You just have to be Rural At Heart."  Listeners of the Rural Woman Podcast can receive a Free gift with purchase (packet of seeds) when using the Promo code “RWPGift” at checkout. Head to the link in today's show notes to grab your copy. For full show notes including links in today's show, head on over to WildRoseFarmer.com https://www.wildrosefarmer.com/129 (https://www.wildrosefarmer.com/129) Join The Rural Woman Podcast Community on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/groups/theruralwomanpodcast (Here) Get Patron-Only Extended Content & Bonus Episodes |https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/2908106 ( Listen Here) Support my work on Patreon | https://wildrosefarmer.com/the-rural-woman-podcast/patreon/ (Learn More) Patreon Executive Producer | Sarah R. | https://happinessbytheacre.ca/ (Happiness by The Acre) Editing | Max Hofer |https://www.instagram.com/mixbaer_studio/ ( MixBär Studio) Shop our Show Sponsors | https://wildrosefarmer.com/2020/05/21/show-sponsors/ (Here) Before You Buy The Mic | Podcast Coaching | https://wildrosefarmer.com/before-you-buy-the-mic-podcast-coaching/ (Learn More) Positively Farming Media | a hub for creators in the food & agriculture space | https://www.subscribepage.com/positivelyfarmingmedia (Learn More)