Podcasts about lgbtqia

THE SUNFLOWER BOYS by Sam Wachman is a terrific debut that delivers exactly the kind of deeply necessary storytelling we need right now. Sam crafts a profoundly moving narrative that tackles urgent contemporary themes with sensitivity and power—yes, it takes place at the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2022, but it's so much more than that. In this *spoiler free* conversation, Sam shares inspiration for the novel, details about the writing process, and much more. Sam Wachman is a writer from Cambridge, Massachusetts with Ukrainian roots. His short fiction has appeared in Sonora Review, Berkeley Fiction Review, and New England Review. Before writing The Sunflower Boys, he taught English to primary schoolers in central Ukraine and worked with refugee families in Europe and the United States. What do you get when you join the Gays Reading Book Club?• Curated book delivered monthly to your door (at a discount!) – the books we'd call “accessibly literary”• 30% Off Allstora's website• Access to the book club “Kiki” to talk about the books• Exclusive author Q&As• Allstora donates a children's book to an LGBTQIA+ youth• This club exclusively supports LGBTQIA+ authors!• And more!Support the showBOOK CLUB!Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club HERE September Book: The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman SUBSTACK!https://gaysreading.substack.com/ MERCH!http://gaysreading.printful.me WATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreading FOLLOW!Instagram: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanBluesky: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanCONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com

This is not just a meditation — it's a sacred homecoming for every queer soul who's ever been haunted by shame.In this deep, soul-touching journey, we gently hold the ways shame shows up at the worst possible times — and instead of spiraling, we learn to alchemize it into a source of truth, compassion, and queer power.You'll move through three powerful phases:Meeting Shame in the Body — with tenderness and truth.Reframing the Shame Story — learning how shame was a survival tool, not your identity.Alchemising Shame into Queer Sovereignty — reclaiming your radiant, sacred self.Whether you're healing from religious trauma, internalised homophobia, transphobia, rejection from family, or the silent burdens of being “too much” or “not enough,” this meditation is for you.Let this be your safe space to soften.To reparent the younger you.To stop running.To start remembering.

"Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples" is a comprehensive course for lesbian couples who are seeking to build a better relationship. Designed by lesbian psychologist and couples therapist, Dr. Robin Sesan, this course is ideal for any lesbian couple who finds themselves stuck in a rut, desires connection, and wants to build emotional safety in the relationship. This do at your own pace course includes video instruction, worksheets, and offers an online community in Authentically Us, where couples can discuss the outcomes of their assignments for each course unit. Yes, you can learn how to create positive interaction and build intimacy that lasts! Learn more and register at https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/Wing Women Weekend, October 15-18, 2025, Provincetown, MA - a conference for women/non-binary persons who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community! This conference is all about connection, finding queer community, and having a whole lot of FUN! For the full conference schedule and to sign up, visit https://wingwomenweekend.com/ and use the coupon code PRIDE in June to receive 10% off.This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal interviews Dr. Samantha Winterberg, who shares her personal journey of coming out and her extensive experience in health psychology. Anne-Marie and Dr. Winterberg discuss the catalysts for coming out, the challenges of navigating open relationships, and the importance of communication. Dr. Winterberg's new workbook, "Coming Out in Adulthood" addresses the fears associated with coming out and the impact of childhood trauma on LGBTQ+ identities. Their conversation touches on spirituality, the role of religion, and the significance of understanding one's identity beyond societal labels. You can order your copy of "Coming Out Later in Life" here: https://a.co/d/dvRYXUeFind Dr. Samantha Winterberg online at https://www.bayintegrativewellness.com/Follow Dr. Winterberg on Instagram: samanthawinterberg A book that Dr. Winterberg found to be personally transformative is "Living in the Light: A Guide to Personal and Planetary Transformation" by Shakti Gawain: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/336734.Living_in_the_LightDr. Winterberg's coming out song is I Shall Be Released by Grace Potter and the Nocturals: https://youtu.be/CyLcyqrmF3o?si=nKfbC0bXXm2f-tl6❓ What to Expect in This Episode:

Send us a textWelcome to Episode 229!  The Boys are back after a week off celebrating a milestone birthday for a dear friend. It was a weekend roadtrip with friends and what a time was had!! The activities were plentiful, the stories were flowing, and the main event included a trip to a beacon!This week Casey & Mark are reviewing one of the greats.  It's the pinnacle of retail; The Mall of America (The M.O.A of course)!  That's right, the greatest mall in the United States was shopped and The Boys have thoughts.  What was pure joy and sheer bliss? What could have been better? Were there any outrages?  What were the best stores?  Casey and Mark are giving you the run down and reminiscing about times at the mall and reviewing this experience.  Kicking off the week, your fave gay BFFs are sharing with you some of the highlights of the trip, hilarious stories, and even an unexpected appearance for a waffle. You won't believe who got gathered, the trouble caused, and the love and laughter spring!In Trash Talk this week, Mark is giving you a few "almost made the list" headlines, a mess at a town meeting in TX, Casey's brought a hubub from Chuck E. Cheese, and a risk warning of a popular additive to CBD products.The hilarity is coming your way with a heaping dose of f@ggotry and a pinch of discourse on an all new episode.  So get a healthy pour of port vintage, pull up a seat to the table with GBFFs.  It's Time To Paint!=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Let The Boys of Painted Trash know your thoughts on this week's topics and episode! What street festivals do you attend? Do you like street fests? What is your favorite festival??Have a topic idea or story you recommend for Trash Talk, be sure to send it in to our email or through the "contact us" on our website.Follow us on:Instagram: instragram.com/paintedtrashpodTwitter: twitter.com/paintedtrashpodFacebook: facebookcom/paintedtrashpodcastDon't forget to click Subscribe and/or Follow and leave us a review!email: paintedtrashpodcast@gmail.comweb: www.paintedtrashpodcast.com

LGBTQIA+. celebrations aren't just for pride in WWB land so join us in this celebration of the rainbowFollow us:IG/Twitter: @wewearblackpod Email: wewearblackpod@gmail.com SophieIG/X: @iamsophiek Tiktok: @iamsophiekx YasmineIG: @yasminesumman X/TikTok: @yasminesummanx Special thanks to:Nova Twins for the intro/outro musicWargasm for the screams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Gavin is obsessed with money, David is obsessed with neighborhood Facebook drama, we apologize to Dan Savage, we bring back the popular "what would you do?," and finally we rank the top 3 places to pee.Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to GaytriarchsPodcast@gmail.com, or you can DM us anywhere @GaytriarchsPodcast

SHE DID IT ON LIVE TV....Lissa Aires has done it all — London strip clubs, Miami hustles, New York neon, and even televised phone sex — but now the longtime OnlyFans queen is making her official splash into mainstream porn, and she's doing it loud. In this week's episode, Lissa joins Dustin to talk about her journey through the shadows and spotlights of sex work, the wildest moments from her strip club era, and what it was really like whispering dirty talk to strangers on live UK TV.We talk rap videos, famous rappers (Did they hit on her? Did she say yes?), and the strategic shift she's making as she moves from fan-powered content to big-budget productions. Lissa spills it all — with a wink and a few jaw-dropping stories along the way.This one's glamorous, gritty, and full of the kind of late-night energy that only the real ones bring. Get ready to clock in for EP 186: "Night Shift" with Lissa Aires.Watch the video version of the show on YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuCkOl_XummXVdu1t3XOuQFollow Lissa AiresInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lissaaires (@lissaaires)Follow the showInstagram: https://instagram.com/sexparty.fm (@sexparty.fm)Twitter: https://twitter.com/sexpartyfm (@sexpartyfm)Follow Dustin Instagram: https://instagram.com/dustin.rybka (@dustin.rybka)Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustinrybka (@dustinrybka)Sex Party with Dustin Rybka

Another feed swap this week - with The Queer Family Podcast with Jaimie Kelton! . . . Jaimie sits down with Brian Rosenberg, longtime advocate, dad of three, and founder of Gays With Kids and GWK Academy. From navigating HIV and homophobia in the '80s to building a beautiful family through adoption and surrogacy, Brian shares his powerful story with honesty, humor, and heart. He opens up about the challenges of coming out as HIV-positive before coming out as gay, what it was like to raise kids during a time when queer family building had very little visibility, and why he's now dedicated to making the process easier for all LGBTQIA+ folks looking to become parents. You'll laugh, cry, and walk away feeling a little more seen.  “I'm one of the first out gay men living with HIV to have biological kids through surrogacy. Now there are hundreds of us—and counting.” – Brian Rosenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rainbow Soul Live Broadcast - Weekly Astrology & Spiritual Guidance FREE Weekly Astrology & Spiritual Wisdom with Hollis Taylor & Bright Hawk Join the loving LGBTQIA+ hosts of Rainbow Soulstrology every Sunday night for a sacred hour of cosmic wisdom, spiritual guidance, and inclusive community connection! Hollis Taylor (Divine Androgyne) and Bright Hawk bring you the weekly astrological energies with heart, authenticity, and deep spiritual insight.What to expect: Weekly Cosmic Overview - Current astrological energies and planetary influences Horoscopes for All Signs - Guidance for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs Guided Meditations - Support for spiritual growth, healing, and manifestation Live Q&A - Ask your burning astrology and spiritual questions Inclusive Community - A welcoming space for all beings, especially LGBTQIA+ and marginalized communities Sacred Music - Beautiful soundscapes and music by Bright HawkPerfect for:Weekly astrological guidance and cosmic weather updatesSpiritual seekers wanting inclusive, authentic wisdomLGBTQIA+ individuals seeking affirming spiritual contentAnyone interested in astrology, meditation, and personal growthCommunity connection with like-minded spiritual soulsAbout your hosts:Hollis Taylor is a professional astrologer, psychic medium, and metaphysical coach with 25+ years of experience. Bright Hawk is a musician, storyteller, and astrologer. Together, they create a loving, inclusive space that celebrates diversity and spiritual connection.Mondays | 5pm MT Live Broadcast - Multiple PlatformsWant deeper guidance?Personal astrology readings: www.DivineAndrogyne.comBeginner's Guide to Astrology and classes availableMusic and spiritual resources: www.BrightHawkProductions.comBroadcasting with love from Indigenous lands, honoring the sovereignty of Ute, Arapahoe, and other Indigenous peoples. Rainbow Soul actively includes and celebrates marginalized communities, advocating for recognition, rights, and celebration of all human beings.Drop a if you're ready to connect with the cosmos and community!#RainbowSoul #Astrology #LGBTQIA #SpiritualGuidance #WeeklyHoroscope #InclusiveSpiritual #CosmicWisdom #Meditation #DivineAndrogyne #BrightHawk

Licensed professional counselor Blakely Hunze-Austin joins to explore why purposeful discomfort can be a path to authenticity—and better leadership. Blakely traces a journey from tamped-down identity in the Tennessee church pews to building affirming community in Colorado Springs—and what those different contexts teach about safety, vulnerability, and leadership. We discuss tools for lowering defenses and integrating hard truths, plus the power of consultation among leaders to fight isolation. Blakely's charge: find your huddle, have the uncomfortable conversations, and “get up and feel brave.” Leadership, she reminds us, is just advanced relationship work.Guest BiographyBlakely Hunze-Austin is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Colorado and Tennessee who specializes in sex therapy, eating disorders, OCD, and trauma. She enjoys working with LGBTQIA, kink, and polyamorous or ethically non-monogamous clients. She is a trained psychedelic assisted therapist. She now owns her own private practice and is a clinical director for a treatment center. Blakely volunteers for the Academy for Eating Disorders and is currently pursuing her certified sex therapist designation. 

When it comes to leading a private practice, most people focus on strategy, logistics, and profitability. But what if the secret to becoming a better therapist, leader, and human being isn't outside of you, but inside? In this episode, Gordon Brewer sat down with Rachel Bentley of Next Level Private Practice to explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS)—or "parts work"—has completely transformed the way she leads, supervises, and shows up in the therapy room. Spoiler: it's not just about helping your clients—it starts with understanding yourself. Resources Mentioned In This Episode  Read the show notes here Watch on YouTube  Use the promo code “GORDON” to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Meet Rachel Bentley Rachel Bentley is a Licensed Professional Counselor and IFS Level 2 trained therapist. She is the CEO and Founder of COR Counseling, a group practice of 40 clinicians. COR is LGBTQIA+ centered and affirming. As Rachel built a sustainable and profitable group practice, folks started coming to her for advice and mentorship. Because of this, she created Next Level Private Practice—a consulting company that helps clinicians in all stages of private practice. Are you ready to take your private practice to the next level? Whether you're launching your practice, expanding from solo to group, or sustaining a thriving group practice, Next Level Private Practice is here to support you at every stage. We offer: On-demand courses A comprehensive practice assessment Mentorship groups One-on-one consulting You'll also gain access to a vibrant community through our Facebook group, and be invited to Lunch with Rachel—a free monthly Zoom event packed with expert insights and practical resources. We're also thrilled to announce the Next Level Private Practice Summit, taking place in Grand Rapids, MI, in late September 2025. The summit will be a place to: 1. Connect and build community with like-minded folks who do the work you do (no more isolation!) 2. Get inspired and reenergized about your work as a therapist, business owner—or both 3. Learn from 30+ speakers who will provide tangible takeaways and action steps to help you begin or grow your practice Join us and build a practice that's not just successful—but sustainable. Next Level Private Practice Folks can join our FB group/community here Next Level Private Practice Summit Next Level Private Practice Instagram  

The city of Minneapolis is holding its annual Trans Equity Summit on Monday. It's a day-long event that was created in 2014 to share ideas on how to lift up the city's transgender community. Hundreds gathered at the the University of Minnesota for discussions, a resource fair and music. Shor Salkas is the LGBTQIA+ equity manager for the city of Minneapolis and helped to organize the summit. They joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini live from the summit.

Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children's books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping her LGBTQIA+ community in their coming out and faith journeys. Her main focus is to stop gay suicides by educating people wounded by the church that they can be in relationship with the God of their understanding and that God does and has always loved us, just as we are created to be. To that end, Midge is very involved in her parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Midge and her wife, along with their fur babies, enjoy spending time at their mountain cabin, hiking, and being with their friends.  On today's episode I talk about how the God of our understanding supports us through our trials and when things get overwhelming.  I know that God is always present and yet, in my humanness , I often lose sight of that and miss the God winks. I really do believe we are given what we need when we need it and it may not be exactly what we think we need.   Connect with Midge Complimentary Session w/ Midge Be MY next GUEST on GAY with GOD! Email  Linkedin Facebook Website Instagram @midge.noble BlueSky @Midge4.bsky.social TikTok @MidgeNoble418 Threads BUY a SIGNED copy of the Gay with God memoir!

A dupla CyberKills, formada pelos amigos Gabriel (aka GDZ) e Rodrigo (aka RKills), já dominou o pop brasileiro e barulhou as pistas de dança desse país e agora lança sua mixtape “Dedo no Cue”, ao lado de uma série de produtores e nomes importantes da cena underground e LGBTQIA+. Para descobrir mais sobre esse lançamento, Renan Guerra recebeu o CyberKills para o Por Trás do Disco, do podcast Vamos Falar Sobre Música.Gostou do podcast? Então apoie a gente em ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apoia.se/podcastvfsm

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Isaiah 1:1, 10-20. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Po....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

What would justice look like if it spoke in a queer voice? How might legal judgments shift if they were written through the lived experiences and realities of LGBTQIA+ individuals? In this session, we explore the bold and imaginative work of The Queer Judgments Project, an initiative that seeks to re-think, re-write, and re-invent legal judgments through queer and complementary perspectives. Emerging from a series of conversations among scholars, activists, and legal thinkers, the project asks a vital question: how could legal decisions involving sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics be expressed differently, more inclusively, more justly? At the heart of the discussion is the project's first major output: an edited collection that offers 26 re-imagined judgments and commentaries from across the globe. Through this collection, contributors bring their diverse disciplinary backgrounds and personal insights to bear on the law, queering traditional frameworks and imagining alternative approaches to legal reasoning. This session will engage with the creative, critical, and deeply personal work that underpins these re-written judgments. It will reflect on how the project aims not just to critique existing legal structures but to open up new possibilities for justice that better reflect the experiences of LGBTQIA+ and other minoritized communities. This year, BIC celebrates Pride Month through a series of programs that embrace Queerness as it is — unconforming, changing and alternative. Every program aims to embody the fluid and non-normative possibilities of existence that queerness creates, while fostering a community that welcomes difference in an unbending society, whether that be through new models of living or unique modes of self-expression. Pride, Insists Upon Itself! In this episode of BIC Talks, Divya Kandukuri, Siddharth Narrain, Manavi Atri and Senthorun (Sen) Raj will be in conversation with Raju Behera. This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in Jun 2025. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favorite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Audible, and Amazon Music.

In the week where Valve was forced to delist thousands of NSFW games from Steam, Mastercard has been accused of lying over forcing their hand… But who is really telling the truth, what's going on, and what is the solution?LinksValve pushes back after Mastercard denies quashing adult content on game platforms - Game Developerhttps://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/valve-pushes-back-after-mastercard-denies-quashing-adult-content-on-game-platformsThousands of games have been censored from major platforms, with LGBTQIA+ creators caught in the crossfire - The Conversationhttps://theconversation.com/thousands-of-games-have-been-censored-from-major-platforms-with-lgbtqia-creators-caught-in-the-crossfire-262040Adult video games removed from Steam after campaign - ABC News Australiahttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/adult-video-games-removed-from-steam-after-campaign/105597886Gamers are furious about the censorship of NSFW games, and they're fighting back - WIREDhttps://www.wired.com/story/gamers-are-furious-about-the-censorship-of-nsfw-games-and-theyre-fighting-backMajor Gaming Store Delists All NSFW Games Following Pressure From Anti-Porn Campaigners - Kotakuhttps://kotaku.com/itch-io-nsfw-porn-games-delisted-collective-shout-1851786841Mastercard Breaks Its Silence On The Collective Shout Controversy - The Gamerhttps://www.thegamer.com/mastercard-response-to-gamers-adult-games-steam-itch-collective-shout/Australian anti-porn group claims responsibility for Steam's new censorship rules - PC Gamerhttps://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/australian-anti-porn-group-claims-responsibility-for-steams-new-censorship-rules-in-victory-against-porn-sick-brain-rotted-pedo-gamer-fetishists-and-things-only-get-weirder-from-there/Update on NSFW content - Itch.io (Official Statement)https://itch.io/updates/update-on-nsfw-contentCollective Shout Responds To Critics Following Steam And Itch's Adult Games Ban - The Gamerhttps://www.thegamer.com/collective-shout-adult-game-ban-steam-itch-controversy-response-defence/Collective Shout: https://www.collectiveshout.org/Mastercard's Official Statement: https://www.mastercard.com/us/en/news-and-trends/press/2025/august/clarifying-recent-headlines-on-gaming-content.html

"Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples" Learn more and register at https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/Authentically Us is an online peer support community for late-blooming women who love women. Learn more about Authentically Us at https://annemariezanzal.com/This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal chats with Tennessee drag queen Kennedy Ann Scott. Kennedy is one of six drag queens featured in the soon to be released Harper Collins publication, "No Tea, No Shade: Life as a Drag Queen" (scheduled release date is September 23rd, 2025, now available for pre-order purchase). Kennedy's story is characterized as a journey of acceptance. Bullied as middle and high school student, Kennedy had the support of a teacher who made life bearable and ultimately inspired him to become an educator himself. Now a middle school teacher, Kennedy, who was recently award teacher of the year by his school board, fosters acceptance and safety for his students. As Kennedy Ann the drag artist, she also works to champion LGBTQ and trans rights, emphasizing the need for acceptance and understanding in society, particularly for marginalized communities.You can order your copy of "No Tea, No Shade: Life as a Drag Queen" in advance now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/006343055X/?bestFormat=true&k=no%20tea%20no%20shade&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-en...Book description:"No Tea, No Shade is an essential read for anyone who has searched for a way to feel like themselves." -- BooklistIntimate, hilarious, and inspiring essays by celebrated drag queens Kennedy Ann Scott, Lagoona Bloo, Alexis Michelle, Olivia Lux, Julie J., and Nina West.No Tea, No Shade is a collective anthem written by six drag queens who believe in equality, peace, and in a world that loves and respects all people. The defiant legacy of drag will endure fearmongering and hate because their hearts have endured the unthinkable, their courage has been relentlessly tested, and to be blunt, they have the balls to prevail.Kennedy Ann Scott was awarded Teacher of the Year in Nashville, Tennessee. Lagoona Bloo starred on the Off-Broadway hit Drag: the Musical, and Alex Michaels received a stellar review from the New York Times for their role in La Cage Aux Falles at Barrington Stage Company. Olivia Lux starred in Rent and Kinky Boots. Julie J raised more than $100,000 for trans and LGBTQIA+ organizations. Nina West received an honorary doctorate in May 2024 and is a well-known entertainer, having worked with everyone from Glenn Close to Kermit the Frog.When these gorgeous queens wear a stunning gown with picture perfect makeup, haters label them as inappropriate and unlawful. They are entertainers not predators. Drag is an art of self-expression that, at its core, affirms and uplifts LGBTQIA+ people.No Tea, No Shade features thirty essays discussing:Social activism, Drag Story Hour, and education.Coming out, gender, and equality.Relationships, setting goals, and rejection.Celebrating womanhood, family, and image.Despite the pervasive danger of being authentic and real, these drag artists have chosen to fight for LGBTQIA+ rights....

Letting Go of the Need to Push Through and Finally Giving Yourself Time to HealIn a world that demands productivity, perfection, and constant performance — this guided meditation is a sacred rebellion.This journey invites you into the deep, slow waters of queer healing.It's for the moments when you're tired of pretending you're okay.For the seasons when pushing through just isn't going to cut it anymore.And for the parts of you that are still aching to be heard, held, and allowed to rest.Together, we'll explore:

"Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples" Learn more and register at https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/Authentically Us is an online peer support community for late-blooming women who love women. Learn more about Authentically Us at https://annemariezanzal.com/This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal chats with Tennessee drag queen Kennedy Ann Scott. Kennedy is one of six drag queens featured in the soon to be released Harper Collins publication, "No Tea, No Shade: Life as a Drag Queen" (scheduled release date is September 23rd, 2025, now available for pre-order purchase). Kennedy's story is characterized as a journey of acceptance. Bullied as middle and high school student, Kennedy had the support of a teacher who made life bearable and ultimately inspired him to become an educator himself. Now a middle school teacher, Kennedy, who was recently award teacher of the year by his school board, fosters acceptance and safety for his students. As Kennedy Ann the drag artist, she also works to champion LGBTQ and trans rights, emphasizing the need for acceptance and understanding in society, particularly for marginalized communities.You can order your copy of "No Tea, No Shade: Life as a Drag Queen" in advance now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/006343055X/?bestFormat=true&k=no%20tea%20no%20shade&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-en...Book description:"No Tea, No Shade is an essential read for anyone who has searched for a way to feel like themselves." -- BooklistIntimate, hilarious, and inspiring essays by celebrated drag queens Kennedy Ann Scott, Lagoona Bloo, Alexis Michelle, Olivia Lux, Julie J., and Nina West.No Tea, No Shade is a collective anthem written by six drag queens who believe in equality, peace, and in a world that loves and respects all people. The defiant legacy of drag will endure fearmongering and hate because their hearts have endured the unthinkable, their courage has been relentlessly tested, and to be blunt, they have the balls to prevail.Kennedy Ann Scott was awarded Teacher of the Year in Nashville, Tennessee. Lagoona Bloo starred on the Off-Broadway hit Drag: the Musical, and Alex Michaels received a stellar review from the New York Times for their role in La Cage Aux Falles at Barrington Stage Company. Olivia Lux starred in Rent and Kinky Boots. Julie J raised more than $100,000 for trans and LGBTQIA+ organizations. Nina West received an honorary doctorate in May 2024 and is a well-known entertainer, having worked with everyone from Glenn Close to Kermit the Frog.When these gorgeous queens wear a stunning gown with picture perfect makeup, haters label them as inappropriate and unlawful. They are entertainers not predators. Drag is an art of self-expression that, at its core, affirms and uplifts LGBTQIA+ people.No Tea, No Shade features thirty essays discussing:Social activism, Drag Story Hour, and education.Coming out, gender, and equality.Relationships, setting goals, and rejection.Celebrating womanhood, family, and image.Despite the pervasive danger of being authentic and real, these drag artists have chosen to fight for LGBTQIA+ rights....

Halloween is just around the corner, but for comic book and horror content fans the “spooky vibes” exist all year-round. St. Louis comic book artist Lorry Jamison joins “St. Louis on the Air” to discuss their new series the “Nightshade Anthology,” and how their love for horror media like “Goosebumps” and “Seed of Chucky” has influenced their storytelling by using monsters as a metaphor for battles fought in the LGBTQIA+ community. Through the use of color and creative storytelling Jamison blends genres with comedic moments, scary villains, and wholesome queer protagonists.

Im 226. Special bei den WildMics ging es um Diversität und Inklusion in den Medien. Dabei sprachen wir darüber, warum Repräsentation vor und hinter der Kamera notwendig ist und wie der Kontakt zu Menschen mit Behinderung und/oder aus der LGBTQIA+?-Community neue Perspektiven eröffnen kann. Darüber sprachen wir mit Raúl Krauthausen und Daniel Seiler. Diese Sendung wurde am 05.08.2025 aufgezeichnet. Das von Raúl erwähnte Buch findet ihr* und hier findet ihr alle Bücher von Raúl* *Affiliate Links Wie man uns unterstützen kann, könnt ihr hier nachlesen. Zum HOAXILLA Merchandise geht es hier

In this episode, I sit down with the radiant Colin Bedell of QueerCosmos to spill the cosmic tea on astrology, queerness, and why connection (and a good laugh) is soul medicine right now. We unpack shadow work, divine love, and what it really takes to thrive in the Age of Aquarius—no fluff, no filters, just truth, joy, and astrology that actually breathes. Colin Bedell is an astrologer, author, and artist who explores identity and relationships through his work. As co-founder of QueerCosmos, he creates accessible resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies. Featured on Good Morning America, Cosmopolitan.com, and Discovery+'s Written in the Stars, Colin blends spirituality, scholarship, and creativity to inspire connection and belonging. Click here if you're ready to work 1:1 with me and delve deeper.Timestamps00:00 Introduction & Aquarius Energy00:22 The Age of Aquarius: What It Means00:47 Colin's Work & Intuitive Practice01:29 Social media & Astrology02:59 The Role of the Performer05:25 Astrology, Identity, and Connection09:23 Becoming Human: Love & Relationality12:06 How Astrology Informs Connection16:45 The Age of Aquarius: 2025 & Beyond28:36 Saturn-Neptune Conjunction & Historical Shifts32:36 Revolution, Shadow Work, and Collective Energy36:22 The Power of Truth-Telling in Queer Community41:11 Grief, Letting Go, and Connection46:38 Laughter, Levity, and Spiritual Practice54:49 Final Thoughts, Where to Find Colin Connect with LeilaniWebsite: shamanleilani.com | leilanimanulu.comInstagram: @shamanleilaniTiktok: @shamanleilaniThreads: @shamanleilaniMedium: @shamanleilani Connect with ColinWebsite: http://colinbedell.com/Instagram: @queercosmosTiktok: @queercosmos ARE YOU READY TO UNDERSTAND THE UNSEEN MORE FULLY? ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Universe has the answers for creating the change that we need to not simply survive but to thrive. But how do we access the information? Join Leilani Mañulu as she unpacks spiritual truths with mediums, healers, and creatives from all walks of life in service of making our world better for generations to come. ABOUT LEILANILeilani Mañulu is the host of The Intuitive Catalyst Podcast and author of “Paradox of the Water Bearer." Leilani is a modern shaman and corporate-dropout-turned-spiritual-entrepreneur whose purpose is to amplify and awaken Earth Angels and light leaders into their highest truth. She believes that the key to moving our human Collective forward is to bring our divine feminine back into balance: within ourselves, our communities, and our systems and organizations. She supports individuals in remembering their divine power through her writing, podcast, and workshops.

DOING ONLYFANS SAVED HER MARRIAGE. Kera Bear just won Favorite Female Clip Creator of the Year at XBIZ Miami — and she's not slowing down. This week, the rising star joins Dustin to talk about what really goes down on her OnlyFans and Fansly accounts… including how filming hardcore content with her husband didn't just heat things up — it saved their marriage.From facials to creampies to the first time she ever shot girl-girl (with her husband behind the camera, of course), Kera opens up about the fantasies she's bringing to life and the ones still waiting in the wings. Throatpies? Check. Seven dudes in a tent during college? Yep. A future gangbang? We ask. She answers.This episode is wild, hilarious, and of course, completely unfiltered. Real questions, real answers, real value, a little chaos— and a marriage that went through the wormhole and came out stronger (and much, much hornier) on the other side.Welcome to EP 185: "Through The Wormhole" with Kera Bear. Watch the video version of the show on YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuCkOl_XummXVdu1t3XOuQFollow Kera BearInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerabear_official (@kerabear_official)Follow the showInstagram: https://instagram.com/sexparty.fm (@sexparty.fm)Twitter: https://twitter.com/sexpartyfm (@sexpartyfm)Follow Dustin Instagram: https://instagram.com/dustin.rybka (@dustin.rybka)Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustinrybka (@dustinrybka)Sex Party with Dustin Rybka

For too long, eating disorders have been falsely framed as illnesses that only affect white, thin, affluent girls. This narrow stereotype erases countless people's experiences and blocks them from diagnosis and treatment. In this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller dismantles this damaging myth and explores the liberation truth: eating disorders affect every race, gender, body size, religion, and ability. Yet bias in healthcare, anti-fat bias, racism, ableism, cissexism, and cultural stigma keep many people unseen and untreated. Content Caution: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, misdiagnosis, systemic bias, and marginalized identities. Please take care while listening and pause if you need to. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How eating disorders impact BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, fat, neurodivergent, disabled, and faith-based communities Why biased diagnostic criteria exclude those who don't fit the stereotype How systemic oppression drives misdiagnosis and denial of care Why ARFID is often overlooked in neurodivergent adults, fat bodies, and marginalized identities What a liberation-focused, inclusive, and neurodivergent-affirming approach to care looks like If you have ever felt unseen in eating disorder spaces or dismissed because you didn't “look sick enough,” this episode validates your experience and calls for a more equitable path to recovery. Check Out Related Episodes: Why Thinness Still Equals “Goodness”: Exposing the Morality Behind Wellness, MAHA, & Christian Diet Culture on Apple & Spotify. The Hidden Risks of Non-Specialized Eating Disorder Treatment with Edie Stark, LCSW, @ediestarktherapy on Apple & Spotify. Breaking Free: Body Liberation After Binge Eating Disorder with Sophia Apostol @fatjoy.life on Apple & Spotify. Body Acceptance, Size Diversity, & Body Liberation on Apple & Spotify. ✨ Learn More About ARFID Support If ARFID is part of your story—or someone you love—I created a self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating Coursedesigned for adults with ARFID, parents, and professionals. It's neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and sensory-attuned. Check it out here: www.drmariannemiller.com/arfid INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Look into my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss Monday’s packed City Council meeting, including the Northfield Police Chief’s quarterly report, Northfield being designated as an LGBTQIA+ sanctuary city, 2026 road construction, and more.

Coming out is not a single moment — it's a lifelong journey of courage, identity, and self-love. In this episode, Christiano Green takes you through the raw, real, and powerful coming out stories that will leave you breathless, inspired, and seen.From the first time we admit our truth to ourselves, to the terrifying moment we say it out loud to the world… from coming out later in life to finding chosen family and community after rejection — this episode is for every queer person, at every stage of their becoming.You'll hear Christiano's personal stories, the psychology behind delayed coming out, awkward and hilarious real-life moments, and a deep reminder that your story is valid — whether it's loud and proud or whispered into the dark.This isn't just about being LGBTQIA+ — it's about being fully you.Whether you're out, closeted, questioning, or still healing — this episode is a permission slip to be exactly who you are.

Northfield Mayor Erica Zweifel and City Administrator Ben Martig discuss Monday's packed City Council meeting, including the Northfield Police Chief's quarterly report, Northfield being designated as an LGBTQIA+ sanctuary city, 2026 road construction, and more.

Nigel's guest today is Samantha Fox. Samantha has been a celebrity since she first graced the pages of The Sun newspaper back in 1983 as a Page 3 girl. Her success as a glamour model saw her become one of the most photographed and talked about women in the world and led onto a hugely successful pop music career with hits like Touch Me, Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me), Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now and Naughty Girls (Need Love Too) amassing millions of sales around the globe. Despite being a pin-up to a generation of red-blooded men and having a huge male fanbase, in 2003 Samantha came out as a gay woman. She knew it was the right move. Still performing gigs, she is happily married to her wife, Linda, and plotting new music while her fabulous back catalogue gets all kinds of funky reissues.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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One of Deimos, Lucinda, and Saylor's employers shows up and nobody seems happy about it...CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, cultists, ash monsters, fleshy gross bits, body horror, and more (let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health—Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Rainbow Soul Live Broadcast - Weekly Astrology & Spiritual Guidance FREE Weekly Astrology & Spiritual Wisdom with Hollis Taylor & Bright Hawk Join the loving LGBTQIA+ hosts of Rainbow Soulstrology every Sunday night for a sacred hour of cosmic wisdom, spiritual guidance, and inclusive community connection! Hollis Taylor (Divine Androgyne) and Bright Hawk bring you the weekly astrological energies with heart, authenticity, and deep spiritual insight.What to expect: Weekly Cosmic Overview - Current astrological energies and planetary influences Horoscopes for All Signs - Guidance for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs Guided Meditations - Support for spiritual growth, healing, and manifestation Live Q&A - Ask your burning astrology and spiritual questions Inclusive Community - A welcoming space for all beings, especially LGBTQIA+ and marginalized communities Sacred Music - Beautiful soundscapes and music by Bright HawkPerfect for:Weekly astrological guidance and cosmic weather updatesSpiritual seekers wanting inclusive, authentic wisdomLGBTQIA+ individuals seeking affirming spiritual contentAnyone interested in astrology, meditation, and personal growthCommunity connection with like-minded spiritual soulsAbout your hosts:Hollis Taylor is a professional astrologer, psychic medium, and metaphysical coach with 25+ years of experience. Bright Hawk is a musician, storyteller, and astrologer. Together, they create a loving, inclusive space that celebrates diversity and spiritual connection.Mondays | 5pm MT Live Broadcast - Multiple PlatformsWant deeper guidance?Personal astrology readings: www.DivineAndrogyne.comBeginner's Guide to Astrology and classes availableMusic and spiritual resources: www.BrightHawkProductions.comBroadcasting with love from Indigenous lands, honoring the sovereignty of Ute, Arapahoe, and other Indigenous peoples. Rainbow Soul actively includes and celebrates marginalized communities, advocating for recognition, rights, and celebration of all human beings.Drop a if you're ready to connect with the cosmos and community!#RainbowSoul #Astrology #LGBTQIA #SpiritualGuidance #WeeklyHoroscope #InclusiveSpiritual #CosmicWisdom #Meditation #DivineAndrogyne #BrightHawk

Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children's books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping her LGBTQIA+ community in their coming out and faith journeys. Her main focus is to stop gay suicides by educating people wounded by the church that they can be in relationship with the God of their understanding and that God does and has always loved us, just as we are created to be. To that end, Midge is very involved in her parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Midge and her wife, along with their fur babies, enjoy spending time at their mountain cabin, hiking, and being with their friends.  On today's episode I talk about our higher callings and how very often that higher calling has nothing to do with serving God in the church.  What feelings come up for you when you are called to do something that you feel unprepared to do?    Connect with Midge Complimentary Session w/ Midge Be MY next GUEST on GAY with GOD! Email  Linkedin Facebook Website Instagram @midge.noble BlueSky @Midge4.bsky.social TikTok @MidgeNoble418 Threads BUY a SIGNED copy of the Gay with God memoir!

Wil Fisher, also known as Sylvia Wil Gather Rainbow, is a life coach, spiritual healer, and drag queen who loves getting super “woo” and chatting with fascinating folks about all things spiritually queer and queerly spiritual. Wil's mission is to support GBTQ men on their journeys toward self-love, authenticity, and profound fulfillment. Wil is also the host of the podcast Queerly Beloved, where they have playful and profound interviews with LGBTQIA+ guests working in the field of spirituality and personal growth.If you're interested in joining a free mediumship group session that will be recorded for the podcast, go to juanfranciscospirit.com/podcastgroup.Got thoughts? Send the show a text.

Join us as we celebrate our co-host Ron's BIRTHDAY and countdown some of our favorite LGBTQIA plus movies.3...2...1...ACTION!Follow us on Instagram:@queerandrelevant@marcellamarmusic@iamrondmcFollow us on Twitter:@queerrelevant@littleone_cell@iamrondmc

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on Luke 12:13-21. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Podca....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

"Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples" is a comprehensive course for lesbian couples who are seeking to build a better relationship. Designed by lesbian psychologist and couples therapist, Dr. Robin Sesan, this course is ideal for any lesbian couple who finds themselves stuck in a rut, desires connection, and wants to build emotional safety in the relationship. This do at your own pace course includes video instruction, worksheets, and offers an online community in Authentically Us, where couples can discuss the outcomes of their assignments for each course unit. Yes, you can learn how to create positive interaction and build intimacy that lasts! Learn more and register at https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/Wing Women Weekend, October 15-18, 2025, Provincetown, MA - a conference for women/non-binary persons who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community! This conference is all about connection, finding queer community, and having a whole lot of FUN! For the full conference schedule and to sign up, visit https://wingwomenweekend.com/ and use the coupon code PRIDE in June to receive 10% off.It's an exciting week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, as host Anne-Marie Zanzal is joined by psychologist Dr. Robin Sesan and lesbian business owner and marketing expert Anna Empey to discuss themes surrounding lesbian relationships. This episode comes at the precipice of the launch of their collaborative project, "Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples," an evidence-based course, culturally sensitive course on the psychology of lesbian relationships and practical advice on how to build stronger bonds in couples. In this wide-ranging conversation, Anne-Marie, Anna, and Robin cover topics such as sexual minority stress, attachment styles, misconceptions about lesbian identities, the importance of lesbian community and much, much more. The episode is a must-listen for any queer woman, in a relationship or not, who desires a deeper understanding of the challenges and strengths of lesbian intimate partner relationships.Learn more about the Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples course at https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/❓ What to Expect in This Episode:

There comes a time in every queer soul's journey when we realize:we may never be fully understood by the people who raised us.And…we get to let go anyway.This powerful guided meditation is a healing journey through grief, release, and reclamation.It's for every LGBTQIA+ person who's ever twisted themselves to fit their family's expectations — and is ready to come home to truth, clarity, and deep queer peace.

In this episode of Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart, host Karen Litzy welcomes Dr. Tyler Evans, an expert in infectious diseases and public health. Dr. Evans shares his journey into the field, shaped by personal loss and trauma in his youth. He discusses the social and political drivers of pandemics, drawing connections from historical outbreaks to contemporary challenges, including COVID-19. As the CEO and co-founder of the Wellness and Equity Alliance, Dr. Evans emphasizes the importance of transforming healthcare delivery for vulnerable communities. Tune in to learn more about the intersections of public health, equity, and the impact of societal factors on disease outbreaks.   Time Stamps:  [00:02:10] Childhood adversity shapes career path. [00:07:10] Infectious diseases in global South. [00:10:16] Resilience in medical training. [00:12:40] Creative adaptations in healthcare. [00:18:04] Pandemic responses through history. [00:22:07] Government collaboration in pandemics. [00:27:01] Health equity and pandemics. [00:28:16] Public health response to pandemics. [00:34:45] Syndemics and health equity. [00:38:00] Effective leadership in public health. [00:42:11] Innovative clinical service delivery models. [00:44:03] Healthcare and public health systems. [00:48:44] Public health depoliticization necessity. [00:52:46] Rural healthcare access challenges. [00:56:17] Effective leadership for progress. [01:00:00] Community paramedicine as workforce solution. [01:03:14] Pursuing dreams through unconventional paths.   More About Dr. Evans: Dr. Tyler Evans is an experienced and passionate infectious diseases and public health expert who has been on the front lines of major disease outbreaks (including two Ebola outbreaks) around the globe. Outside the U.S., he has mostly worked in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East with organizations like Doctors without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) and Partners in Health. He is a tireless champion for medical humanitarianism and health equity, working with special populations across the world – including migrants (specifically refugees, asylees and victims of human trafficking), the LGBTQIA+ (with a special focus on transgender populations), people experiencing homelessness, people struggling with substance use, and indigenous communities. He was also the first Chief Medical Officer for New York City - leading the Office of Emergency Management's (OEM) COVID-19 medical response. Dr. Evans is the CEO, chief medical officer and co-founder of Wellness and Equity Alliance, a national alliance of public health clinicians and supporting operations committed to transforming health care delivery to vulnerable communities with a focus on effective COVID-19 clinical services in strategic settings, and is an adjunct associate professor at University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences. He is also author of the forthcoming book Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19 (Johns Hopkins Press, August, 2025).   Resources from this Episode: Dr. Evans' Website Dr. Evans on LinkedIn Pandemics, Poverty, and Politics: Decoding the Social and Political Drivers of Pandemics from Plague to COVID-19 Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher iHeart Radio

Send us a textWelcome to Episode 229!  This week's a banger so you don't wanna miss it! Are you a reality television fan? What about reality competition shows?  Why or why not?  Which reality shows and reality competition shows do you watch?  Would you be on any of them?  How good would you be?  The Boys are answering these questions for you this week.The Boys' love for some reality television is well documented through the annals of Painted Trash Podcast episode history. But this week, Casey & Mark are sitting down to discuss which of these competition shows they would seen on and how they would perform.  Hilarity will for sure ensue. Maybe some discourse even. And bringing you all the faggotryKicking off this week's episode Casey is telling Mark about a wine-filled evening with music and the morning aftermath and the glories of "oil pulling".In Trash Talk, there's an update on the infamous Comedian, an fascist attempt at renaming a theatre, a drug chim, and fallout over a recent recommendation.  Yes -- you're correct.  There's sure to be some discourse in these and you won't want to miss it.Like they said, this week's a banger so you don't wanna miss it!  So pour yourself a strong port vintage (or order one up) and pull up a seat at the table with your GBFFs for a kiki and a ka-kaw.  Get ready.... it's time to paint!=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Let The Boys of Painted Trash know your thoughts on this week's topics and episode! What street festivals do you attend? Do you like street fests? What is your favorite festival??Have a topic idea or story you recommend for Trash Talk, be sure to send it in to our email or through the "contact us" on our website.Follow us on:Instagram: instragram.com/paintedtrashpodTwitter: twitter.com/paintedtrashpodFacebook: facebookcom/paintedtrashpodcastDon't forget to click Subscribe and/or Follow and leave us a review!email: paintedtrashpodcast@gmail.comweb: www.paintedtrashpodcast.com

This episode features Lauren Elise Rogers who is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach, celebrated for her warm and approachable style. Her holistic and embodied approach to education and coaching is deeply rooted in her own pain-to-purpose journey. Lauren brings an empathetic and non-judgmental approach, offering practical tools that empower her clients to take ownership of their pleasure and grow in confidence and connection. She is known for creating shame-free spaces, where she invites individuals and couples to navigate complex topics like long-term partnerships, consensual non-monogamy, life transitions, purity culture and LGBTQIA+ issues. We discuss: What is purity culture How to overcome purity culture frameworks and sexual shame Why talking about sex is important What if your partner also contributed to your experience of purity culture FOLLOW US on Instagram @thatsorgasmicSend your comments, questions and stories to: emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com To book a session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology follow the link: https://www.emilyduncansexology.com/ Leave a review for the chance to receive a discounted session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology. Subscribe to my Sunroom: https://sunroom.so/thatsorgasmic (sign up on their website for 30% off my membership) Website: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sexedforyou Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few years ago, if Sydney Sweeney had appeared in an American Eagle ad talking about her “good jeans/genes,” the uproar would have been just as deafening as it is today. By the end of the day, American Eagle would have pulled the ads. Sweeney would have been forced to issue a pandering, simpering apology. But none of that happened. Instead, Sweeney was celebrated, American Eagle's stock soared, and most importantly, the Puritanical Woke scolds have never looked more ridiculous. But most Americans aren't buying it. They're rolling their eyes at this level of hysteria and outrage over a silly jeans ad featuring a hot blonde, the kind we used to see all the time for all eternity until right now.Woke ideology has always been artificial and performative. It was never rooted in reality. It was a cosmetic fix for a ruling class that was too rich, too powerful, and too white. They needed symbols of virtue to absolve themselves of their privilege. It came at too high a cost. Their empire is collapsing all around them. You can't fool all of the people all of the time. Sooner or later, we must face reality and the truth.What is the truth? While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there is still a standard, and there always has been. Take this woman, for instance. On what planet would she not be the beauty standard, and yet here she is pretending otherwise just to virtue signal to the fascists in the cult:What it all looks like to me is good old-fashioned bullying. What has shifted between older Gen-Z, younger Gen-Z, and Gen-Alpha is that they no longer want to look like sexless, genderless militant activists. This has always been acceptable for non-white women. It is only white women who have been shamed and scolded and told to de-center themselves. The best way to do that is to ugly themselves up and to celebrate everything but their beauty and their sex appeal, which was a way to punish them.So, you'd have movies like Barbie, where the hot blonde was front and center, but then standing behind her, like strategic Chess pieces, were the mandated intersectional, representative coalition. They thought it was giving equality, but it inadvertently read like “white supremacy.”Right about now, young women will flock to American Eagle to wear those jeans, signaling exactly the opposite message: they want to look hot, sexy, and desirable, because who wouldn't? Those jeans will make them feel like what it must have felt like to wear a leather jacket after The Wild One was released. American Eagle isn't trying to send a message so much as they are trying to sell jeans. After the Great Awokening, they pandered, like everyone else. Here are some examples of their previous branding:Now compare that to the latest Sydney Sweeney ad: Her ad cuts through the conformist, oppressive, stagnant monoculture like a hot knife slicing through birthday cake. Who wants to be associated with the screeching school marms on the Left now? Not teenagers, that's for sure. Calling everything racist has jumped the shark, as they say. It feels stale and yesterday's news. It doesn't feel modern, hip, and cool. Those protesting it are only making the jeans and Sweeney more popular.The criticisms were that the ad was “Eugenics” and “Nazi propaganda,” just because Sydney Sweeney said her genes determined her hair and eye color. But obviously she wasn't referencing either of those things because she knows what she's famous for.Sweeney is leaning into what has given her notoriety in our culture. She has what one might call a good “rack.” I can relate. That was sort of my entire life, being seen as the girl with a good “rack.” And every woman who has one also knows the “eyes up here” line. But Sweeney does it with a wink. She isn't shaming men for looking or noticing. She's showing them she's okay with it. How do you think we reached 8 billion people on the planet? The male gaze and women's desire to be gazed upon are nothing less than the forces that produced the entire human race.That alone is controversial now. But if the topic were only sexuality, that would be one thing. The really agonizing thing is the part about her being a white woman. That is, to the Woke, a mortal sin because whiteness is the original sin, the evil that lives inside of all of us who are white. This fanaticism has ravaged the confidence and identity of white men and women who seek to alter themselves not to be who and what they are out of shame. They dye their hair pink and blue. They wear septum piercings. They shave their heads. They wear drab clothing and try not even to look pretty. They find a way to be included in the LGBTQIA+ category so that they can be among the protected groups.In the most serious cases, they attempt to transition themselves out of their genders, which can and has sterilized them. The Woke support and celebrate this without even realizing how close that is to Eugenics. One million abortions a year can also be seen as a form of Eugenics, since all that really means is controlling births. This idea that white people should stop having babies or that we need to bring in more people of color to make our country less white is itself a form of Eugenics.True, the Nazis used it in an attempt to curate the master race, but Eugenics was practiced in this country up until the 1950s. Women were sterilized if they were seen as unfit mothers. Those who were not smart or had mental problems were also sterilized to purify the gene pool. There is only one movement that supports the sterilization of young people who can't consent, and it's not the Right.The Racism PanicThe idea that there were racists, racists everywhere, seeped into our culture after the election of Barack Obama. The fundamental differences between Liberals and Republicans on race were evident in a poll by the Washington Post that showed Liberals deliberately dumbing down their speech when speaking to Black and Brown people vs. Conservatives who don't. That meant the Right felt free to criticize Black people where the Left never would, unless it's Clarence Thomas.The panic began around 2012, with Obama's re-election and the rise of the Tea Party and Freedom Caucus. We were all conditioned to believe that these were “white power” groups rising up to attack and remove the first Black president. By then, Critical Race Theory was being taught in public schools, such as my daughter's. This coincided with Gen-Z getting online and finding their way into militant tribes that decided your worth by your identity. Before long, they formed an army of fanatics while most of us were not paying attention.They sold Trump as a “racist” and his supporters as the second “Confederacy,” and all of us believed it. Most people I know on the Left still believe it. You can imagine these two forces converging and what that might do to a society. It was nothing less than mass hysteria for the four years Trump was in power. The good news is that every episode of mass hysteria throughout our history is eventually punctured when the accusations become too ridiculous for the people to tolerate any longer. It was the accusation of witchcraft of the Governor's wife in Salem in 1692. It was “Have you no decency?” in the 1950s amid the Red Scare. I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. It always seemed like we were almost there, but the tyrannical mob would rise up and squeeze out their confess-as-a-witch-to-live apology, and we'd be back in it.So far, I don't see an apology from Sweeney or American Eagle, and I hope I never will. Because if they never apologize, they'll learn the only lesson corporations, institutions, and Hollywood need to learn. Let them get mad. Let them throw a fit. Eventually, they will exhaust themselves and take a nap, just like toddlers. I have the unfortunate curse of being ahead of the curve. It stems from 30 years online, and 25 of those years predicting the outcome of the Oscars. I've conditioned myself to read the signs that tell me where the consensus is headed.I have been warning the Left, the Democrats, and Hollywood for some time that the pendulum wants to swing and that if they don't see this coming, they will be left behind. Most of them didn't listen to me, but instead exiled me from our utopian diorama that denies reality to serve the elite. But the Sydney Sweeney ad and the reaction to it are proof enough that the tyrannical Woketopians have lost much of their power to force everyone into compliance. We're not all the way through the woods yet, but we're getting there. All thanks to a hot blonde and a company that could see the writing on the wall. Maybe now, we have good movies back. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

This week, David is moving on up, we get a sweet listener email, Gavin complains about stuff, summer camp is hard, we rank our top 3 mornings, and we close out the show the way we always do, Gavin doing a terrible impression.Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to GaytriarchsPodcast@gmail.com, or you can DM us anywhere @GaytriarchsPodcast

LINZEE RYDER IS RETIRING FROM PORN! OR IS SHE....

Melissa Mott, Executive VP of Education Strategy & Programs at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, joins Goy You Will Enjoy for a candid and powerful conversation on the state of antisemitism, Holocaust education, and Jewish identity today.With a decade at the ADL, and a career rooted in truth-telling and impact, Mel brings clarity, urgency, and no BS to her episode. This is the one Jew need to hear.Check out the Simon Wiesenthal center at www.wiesenthal.org and follow them on Instagram @simonwiesenthalcenterWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 04:10 Mel's journey to become an educator & Holocaust expert08:45 Non-Jews raised around Jewish communities often develop more positive views of Jews12:50 How Margarita met her first Asian person 14:24 What is the work of the Simon Wiesenthal Center?16:09 What is and is not working in combatting antisemitism? 24:30 Will Jewish orgs ever figure it out or should we assume "it's not coming?" 26:59 Has Mel been able to change hearts & minds? 30:10 What is it like for Mel to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community? 31:58 Mel's experiences in Israel 33:26 What has resonated with Mel from Jewish culture?36:33 Mel's question to Margarita about anything Jewish45:04 Closing Remarks

Unlike some other counties in Oregon and across the country, Multnomah County has remained committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts. However, a recent audit found that the county has some work to do on its DEI initiatives.  Across the county Asian employees are less likely to be supervisors, Black or African American employees are less likely to pass the trial service period and are more likely to be fired, and LGBTQIA employees are more likely to quit. Multnomah County Auditor Jennifer McGuirk joins us to discuss the audit findings.

Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDHl6jdZ3M4 Blue (formerly Logan) is a gifted transgender surgical nurse whose life spirals after a violent romance exposes her truth. Surviving a suicide attempt, she's sent to an off-grid trauma retreat, where healing begins amid a web of broken souls, betrayal, and revelation. Returning home to confront family and memory, Logan reclaims his identity—detransitioning not in retreat, but in power. Blue Idaho is a raw, redemptive journey of self-forgiveness, queer identity, and the quiet strength it takes to choose yourself. What is your screenplay about? This screenplay is a bold, soul-stirring exploration of identity, redemption, and the courage to love one's true self. At its heart is Blue (also known as Logan) — a precise, compassionate, and quietly suffering OR nurse who identifies as a trans woman. Behind her composed exterior lies a turbulent past: a childhood marred by neglect, abuse, and rejection. She inflicts harm on herself not for attention, but as a tragic ritual — a conversation with the inner child who was never allowed to speak. Based on real memories, true events, and lived characters, this story is an emotional autopsy of shame, survival, and transformation. When Blue opens her heart to Connor, a young doctor who genuinely sees her, it shatters the rule she swore to live by: never mix vulnerability with proximity. When Connor uncovers her truth, the rejection that follows is brutal — familiar — and almost final. Blue's near-death suicide attempt leads her to an unconventional retreat, where healing unfolds in messy, unexpected ways. There, she finds not only herself, but also her voice — as Logan. This story is not about being trans. It's about being human in the aftermath of trauma. It's about reclaiming dignity when the world has tried to erase it. It's about survival — and the raw, beautiful work of learning to live again. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Drama and Coming-of-Age, with powerful psychological and emotional undercurrents that resonate universally. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? Because it tells a story that has rarely — if ever — been told with such honesty, depth, and compassion. Blue/Logan is a protagonist we haven't seen before: a trans woman, a detransitioner, a medical caregiver, a wounded survivor, a human being whose experiences speak across lines of gender, politics, or identity. This is not a culture-war film. It's a human story, and that is its power. The screenplay holds a mirror up to all of us who have felt unworthy of love, who carry an injured inner child, who have learned to survive by shrinking. It dares to say: you are still here — and that matters. It is intimate yet universal, deeply personal yet painfully relatable. This is not just an LGBTQIA+ story. It's a redemptive character journey that speaks the emotional language of anyone who's felt voiceless, invisible, or broken — and longs to heal. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Send us a textFor queer youth, belonging isn't a luxury, it's a lifeline. In a world that too often tells them they don't fit, affirming spaces can be the difference between surviving and thriving. The power of belonging becomes both healing and revolutionary. Today In the Den,we're diving into this topic, exploring the life-saving power of queer-led youth spaces that help foster that sense of belonging. Sara talks with two incredible guests who are working to create just such a space, the Rev. Dr. John Leedy, the Executive Director of Kindom Community, and Andy Hackett, Program Director. Special Guest: Rev. Dr. John LeedyJohn Leedy (he/him) is a Presbyterian pastor and has a bi-vocational calling, serving as both the Executive Director of kin•dom community and the Associate Pastor of Hope Church in Austin, TX. He holds a B.A. in Youth & Family Ministry from Abilene Christian University, an MDiv. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Formation and Liturgical Theology also from APTS. He is a Benedictine Oblate of St. Meinrad Archabbey, has a long history of camp & conference work, and lives in Austin with his wife and pastoral colleague, Rev. Dr. Krystal Leedy, along with their two daughters. John came on staff as a camp counselor at the first ever kin•dom camp in Texas and knew immediately that this work would not only change his life, but would change the lives of countless other LGBTQIA+ young people who are in need of brave spaces marked by love, inclusion, care, and celebration. Special Guest: Andy HackettAndy Hackett (he/him) holds a BS in Child Development with a minor in Political Science from Texas Woman's University. He is also certified Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR instructor and Level 1 challenge course practitioner. He lives and works full time at a Camp and Conference Center in East Texas with his dog, Baxter. Andy grew up attending a specialty camp for children with celiac disease, and after coming out as transgender, he thought "We need a camp like this for LGBTQ+ kids"- and kin•dom camp was born! He develops programs and activities that happen at camp, helps us find and train the amazing individuals that join our summer staff, and is the face behind emails reminding you to register for camp! Links from the Show: Kindom Camp: https://kindomcommunity.org/campQueer Camp Directory: https://directory.queercampfair.com/Gluten-Free Cookbook: https://theloopywhisk.com/ Join Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.comIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org.  Support the showConnect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast