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“The last spectacular ball in the history of the empire ... [but] a new and hostile Russia glared through the large windows of the palace ... while we danced, the workers were striking and the clouds in the Far East were hanging dangerously low." - Grand Duke Alexander MikhailovitchThe theme of the Met Gala this year was Black Dandyism. In case you don't know what that is, The Met explains:Black Dandyism is cool and all as its authentic self. I'm not sure it maintained that coolness last night with “radical chic” on full display as a symbol of virtue for the powerful watching in real time as their empire comes crumbling down.You no doubt noticed the vibe shift. Something seemed off about it. It was like the Blue Origin flight. It felt inauthentic, all for show, a ritual to genuflect to their chosen status symbols while disguising who they really are.Not that they will be criticized by the people who matter to them. Those outlets that aren't owned by Donald Newhouse, the billionaire who owns Vogue and the New Yorker, worth around $18 billion, wouldn't dare say a word. Everyone is to applaud and praise them for their goodness and moral virtue.But as I watched the parade of famous Black artists walk the red carpet, alongside ashamed, self-hating white celebrities who looked like they'd been kidnapped and who couldn't wash away the fear in their eyes, I could see the man behind the curtain, or in this case, the woman.Who are they kidding? This was not power or progress, not for any of them. The Met Gala served the same purpose it always has: to make rich white people look good. How they measure what defines good is all that has changed.The white guilt among the wealthy in our modern Gilded Age is thick. They know something is ending. They can feel the ground shifting beneath their feet. Just as the very wealthy in the late 1800s did. They have no choice but to try to buy absolution by bribing the virtuous to be their facade.They have no choice. They know the mob would eat them alive if they didn't defer, de-center, elevate, platform, and do something to make their insular world seem like the good place, not the bad place. They have to be on the right side to survive a little bit longer, to hold their place in society, even as, especially as everything falls apart.They didn't call it “virtue signaling” during the Gilded Age. They called it Civic Virtue, which has a long history in America, going all the way back to the Revolution. It is one of the reasons we see so many of the big names from that era splashed across major institutions, like the Andrew Carnegie institution, etc.The billionaires alive today are all expected to give back to society in a way that justifies or absolves them of their sins. But something else entirely is going on with what we saw at the Met Gala and with Blue Origin. It wasn't Civic Virtue so much as virtue signaling.But it does seem strange in a year when Donald Trump and his MAGA Deplorables won the popular vote, where he is attempting major change to elevate the silent majority, to attend this spectacular ball and to send yet another message to America that you are not invited to this party because we think you are bad people, racists. So we'll celebrate in front of you. We'll rub it in as though we never lost the election at all.The wealthy aristocracy in our country has figured out that they need shields. They must hide behind people whom no one would dare attack or criticize. It is the reversal of the fanaticism that afflicted and ignited the mob when the streets were filled with protesters in the Summer of 2020.What we see now is their way of healing from the trauma of the agreed-upon reality that emerged that Summer. Most people don't remember how unprecedented this uprising really was. Remember chanting through the neighborhoods in Seattle?If you were cowering in your home as a Good White Liberal, what did you make of that? How much guilt did you feel? Their escape hatch for all of this madness we've been living through, a fake-pretend fix to oppression because Lulu Lemon and the Lifetime Network now center Black characters and de-center “whiteness.”I'll never forget my white friends in Santa Monica, of all places, hurling themselves in front of “Black bodies” because the cops were less likely to shoot them. They all believed this delusion, even in Santa Monica. But now, there is a reversal of that dynamic playing out. White people need Black people and other non-whites or LGTBQIA+ members to hide behind. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sashastone.substack.com/subscribe

Join Geneses Warren in a candid conversation about the Olympics and the outrage concerning the perceived thought of blasphemy, LGTBQIA+ and more…..

What do you want to be known for? And what actions do you take to be seen in that light? What lengths do you go to to avoid being misunderstood and viewed differently than what you want to be known for? What drives what you want to be known for, and what are your choices to uphold your desired image or reputation?Most of us have multiple internal agendas that shape our decisions and how we show up and are seen by others and ourselves. Our values, fears, and burdens, internally and externally, drive us. When we place our worth and safety solely in the hands of others, we go to great lengths to hold on to how we want to be perceived. Lengths that too often leave a wake of chaos, abuse of power, manipulation, and betrayal–all to maintain the illusion of control.We need more leaders who give us hope and reverence for humanity and others. These leaders do the work to build their capacity for discomfort so that they can lead with conviction, humility, and a deep sense of connectedness bigger than their personal ambitions or fears.Joining us today is a guest who embodies the principles we discuss on this podcast. Dee Kelley is a leader who leads with love and compassion, demonstrating the power of these qualities in leadership. Our conversation with Dee is a reminder that compassion and empathy are not signs of weakness, but rather, tools for personal growth and resilience.Selden “Dee” Kelley is a lifelong learner and a beacon of knowledge. With five degrees, his academic prowess is unmatched. He served 18 years as the Pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene in San Diego, demonstrating his deep understanding of faith and its intersection with personal development. A driving force in his life is to help others discover the rich guidance that dream work can provide for their journey toward health and wholeness. He now helps people connect with the power of their dreams as a pathway toward new insight, better decision-making and improved creative thinking.Listen to the full episode to hear:Why Dee wanted to open a conversation about the relationship between the LGTBQIA+ community and the church, and why he has no regrets despite the consequencesHow Dee came to realize that the things he feared in others were invitations for learning and growthWhy we need to commit to having hard conversations even when we don't know the outcomeHow a strong sense of values and identity apart from his position in the church softened the loss of his role and credentialsHow Dee's case sits in the larger context of faith communities grappling with and declaring how they will relate to LGBTQIA+ communitiesLearn more about Dee Kelley:WebsiteInstagram: @drdeedreamscoachLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader Email.Resources:The Daring Way™EP 02: How Self-Leadership Saves You From The Relentless Drive To Succeed with Dr. Richard SchwartzA Hope For ChangeWhy We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Matthew WalkerAstridWomen Talking

In our ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, access to quality, expert care remains a significant challenge, particularly for historically marginalized communities who have well-documented health disparities. As the conversation surrounding gender-affirming care grows, an unfortunate truth remains: LGBTQIA+ individuals face significant barriers when accessing care and navigating healthcare systems that are not designed or equipped – and sometimes outright refuse – to support them remains a significant challenge.    In this episode, mission-driven nurses Teddy Tinnell MSN, RN (he/him) and Kate Steinle MSN, NP (she/hers) share how FOLX HEALTH, the largest LGBTQIA+-centric health and wellness platform, is leveraging technology to break down barriers that affect access to care. We discuss what it takes to continually redesign and rebuild a respectful, expert, scalable, transformed telehealth delivery platform and model centered on the needs, locations, and health disparities of the LGTBQIA+ community and how doing so improves and expands access and exceptional care for all.   Find this episode's resources at www.seeyounowpodcast.com and to find out more about the podcast bundles visit ANA's Innovation Website at www.nursingworld.org/innovation. Have questions for the SEE YOU NOW team? Feedback? Future episode ideas? Contact us at hello@seeyounowpodcast.com.  

(Trigger warning: child death, parental death, underage drinking, violence against an LGTBQIA+ person)On this week's episode we're dealing with a bunch of kids who don't understand tarot or fate or much of anything really.  That's right, we're covering Tarot a 2024 movie.  Also on this episode, Suesie is confused by a hospital wristband.  Frank wonders how a ghost opened an AirBnB.  Intro is Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill.  Outro is Aria of the Soul by Shoji Meguro from the Persona 5 soundtrack.  We have shirts! Find them here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teen-girl-talk-podcast Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes E-mail: realteengirltalk@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teengirltalk/ Twitter: @TeenGirlTalk3 Suesie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susieboboozy/ Frank's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siriwouldchallenge/ Frank's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJcUttxP0ujvc6HXBz-4kIw

All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Laurette Klier, Christine Droney, Elisa Bosley, and Paula Muller as guests to the show to discuss "Spirituality, Faith, & Care." About Laurette Klier - Founder of NANA'S Books: As the founder of NANA'S BOOKS, Laurette Klier brings a wealth of experience and expertise to elder care and compassionate communication. With a lifelong commitment to teaching and caregiving, Laurette holds undergraduate and master's degrees in speech communications and education from Boston College. A certified dementia practitioner and cognitive stimulation therapist, Laurette is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders through innovative techniques and purposeful resources.  An Aetna fellow and teacher consultant for the National Writing Project, Laurette blends academic knowledge with hands-on caregiving experience. Her pioneering approach to re-imagining the culture of elder engagement has earned her a 2021 Maude's Award, a 2023 National Mature Media Award and a 2023 Service to Seniors Award from the National Society of Certified Senior Advisors.  About Christine Droney, LCSW, MSW, CT, MPH-C, NCTTP: Christine's journey began 3,217 miles away in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the Troubles, the war of the 1970s. Her parents bravely left everything they knew behind to pursue a life of peace and opportunity for their family in the United States. Christina has noticed the barriers to an individual's (and their family's) emotional, social, and cultural experiences while going through complex life events. These barriers contributed poorly to their mental health. After years of starting a family and raising children with a bleeding disorder, she was determined to embark on a path of being part of the solution to the problem. Christine's emphasis on whole-person wellness provides a holistic treatment to your psychological well-being. Therefore, she inherently invest in the best outcome for her clients. Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her desire to help others has pushed her to serve her community for over thirty years. She was inducted into the New Jersey Women's Hall of Fame in 2017 for her contributions to social services and volunteerism. She has made over 400 visits to the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and legislative offices advocating on behalf of patients for much-needed change. She has a passion for education issues, brain health, Men's, Women's, and LGTBQIA+ health, and has worked on several nonprofit boards.  About Elisa Bosley, Chaplain: Elisa has more than 40 years of experience leading non-denominational Christian worship services and Bible studies in both church and parachurch settings. She also has over 20+ years of experience interacting with older adults with dementia, a population she absolutely loves. (Her own father-in-law developed Alzheimer's disease in the early 2000s, and she and her husband were intimately involved with his journey until his death in 2012.) In 2016, she combined her spiritual-care experience with my dementia-care experience and became a licensed chaplain for elders with dementia. She serves at a long-term memory care community near her home in Boulder, Colorado. She is now caring for a parent living with dementia.  About Paula Muller, Ph.D.: Founder of CareLink360™, brings a wealth of experience in healthcare technology, including a background in Biomedical Engineering, EEG analysis in Switzerland, Ph.D., and Post-doc work with Parkinson patients. Her career spans tech and software development roles at companies like SiriusXM, Net-Scale Technologies, and Authentidate. Paula's vision for CareLink360™, inspired by her commitment to family bonds, aims to bring seniors and their loved ones closer together.

Evolving to your professional best is a journey that will lead many of us to assess the need to honor your mental wellness. Mental wellness awareness is year-round, and small actions can ignite transformation to take better care of ourselves. Many professionals actively seek ways to manage compassion fatigue, preserving their ability to provide compassionate care while safeguarding their well-being. Natasha is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the states of Florida, Oregon, and Washington, a Florida Qualified Supervisor, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP), a Compassion Fatigue Educator and a Certified Forward Facing Professional Resilience Coach and Consultant. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, Sarasota. She is the Clinical Director of Lakewood Residential Treatment Center and the owner of D'Arcangelo Counseling & Consulting, LLC. Her previous experience includes 15 years as an educator in an inpatient psychiatric setting, community mental health, private practice, and mental health tech. She is an international speaker who has presented on various topics, including Destigmatizing Mental Health Care, Compassion Fatigue, and Effective Techniques for Working with Teens. She operates from a cultural humility perspective and is an ally of the LGTBQIA+ community. She is especially passionate about working with clients who are struggling with trauma and anxiety.Show Notes:[00:06] Michele introduces Natasha and shares her mental wellness journey.[03:00] Natasha discusses how mental health interconnects with personal and professional lives.[4:50] Natasha explains compassion fatigue and how to recognize it.[07:57] Natasha shares why she enjoys speaking and educating others about compassion fatigue.[8:49] Natasha educates on how trauma impacts our body and nervous system.[12:22] Natasha shares her lessons and insight into compassion fatigue from her experiences.[15:30] Natasha addresses misconceptions of compassion fatigue.[19:05] Natasha provides strategies to manage or prevent compassion fatigue.[21:47] Natasha emphasizes and gives reasoning to recognize and honor that "It's ok not to be ok."Suggested Read: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der KolkSuggested Read: Professional Resilience by Dr. Eric GentryResource: Professional Quality of Life (proQOL) https://proqol.org

A New study shows that LGTBQIA are most impacted by Covid.

Allyship is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “the quality or practice of helping or supporting other people who are part of a group that is treated badly or unfairly, although you are not yourself a member of this group. One of the most important ways to practise allyship is just to listen. Allyship means using your power, position, or privilege to uplift others.” It is also an acronym for Action, Listening, Learning and Yielding (A.L.L.Y.).From #BlackLivesMatter, #StopAsianHate, #LGTBQIA+rights to the #warinGaza and the #warinUkraine, there have been numerous global incidents over the last few years that have garnered attention and highlighted the need for allies. In this episode, we discuss allyship, what it is, the challenges of it, why it is necessary, how to properly inform oneself and encourage participation in some causes. We also delve into allyship on the ground level as Zimbabweans, dissecting patriarchy and how men can be allies against it. This is truly a layered topic which evokes a myriad of emotions and questions. How can you be an ally? What should you read to be properly informed when seeking to be an ally? What is the best way to be an ally? Delve deeper with us into allyship and how complex yet necessary it is. Zim Shoutout: Stephanie TraversZimbabwean born Stephanie Travers is the deputy team principal of Louis Hamilton's Extreme E team X44 Vida Carbon Racing. Before that, she spent three years working with the Mercedes F1 team. Shoutout to her for making waves in spaces where women don't often get a chance to shine.Keep up with StephanieInstagram: @stephanietravers (https://www.instagram.com/stephanietravers/) We'd love to hear from you! Website: It's Layered Podcast Facebook: It's Layered Podcast Instagram: @itslayered Twitter: @itslayeredpod TikTok: @itslayered Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com

Brock and Ben analyze the Texas immigration bill, Trump's incendiary comments on immigrants, the Pope allowing the blessing of LGTBQIA people, and the rising knowledge of Pauper Fields especially in Mississippi.

If you're a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and struggling with addiction, Calusa Recovery (866-939-6292) offers an intensive outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, now with a focus on welcoming LGBTQIA+ clients. Visit https://calusarecovery.com for more details. Calusa Recovery City: Fort Myers Address: 15611 New Hampshire Ct Website https://www.calusarecovery.com Phone +1-866-798-3232 Email info@calusarecovery.com

When we're asked to do anti-bias talks at corporations, we're sometimes asked by the different ERGs if we're comfortable talking about LGTBQIA+ issues - and we answer with our truth, which is that we are both cisgender, heterosexual women who use she/her pronouns.  Nobody in our families is LGBTQIA+.  So while the skill sets to tackle bias are related, we prefer to give the floor to folks who can speak from firsthand experience and knowledge. Enter our incredible conversation partner today - Schuyler Bailar, who many of you may know as @pinkmantaray.  We've been following him on Instagram, and his new book He/She/They is now on our short list of Best Books to Recommend Ever due to its practical structure and the fact that it's full of questions he's received about being transgender.  Just like the videos and workshops and all the work that he does, it's accessible, not shaming; it's factual, personal and so very meaningful. And bonus - he fits right into our multiracial Asian arc, as a mixed-race Korean and white American! Remember, your LGBTQIA+ friends are not here to educate you; this isn't their job. Schuyler has chosen to take on this role, so listen to this episode, read the book, watch his informative factual social media videos and make sure you're doing the work yourself to be a better, more understanding human being!    What to listen for: Intersectionality, and Schuyler's own experience growing up biracial   The importance of exploring why you are who you are, for ALL of us, when it comes to gender  The quick take-down of the arguments from people working to push trans women out of women's sports A bullet-pointed list of what NOT to say to transgender folks (timestamp 24.07 - 28.30) How to remind yourself of joy and a sense of thriving in the world, when it gets rough What Schuyler wants cisgender, heterosexual women to do differently, once you listen to the episode  Make sure you sign up for our email list and follow us on Instagram @dearwhitewomenpodcast so you get the two bonus questions we asked Schuyler!      About Schuyler: Schuyler Bailar (he/him) is the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men's team. By 15, he was one of the nation's top - 20 15-year-old breast-strokers. By 17, he set a national age-group record. In college, he swam for Harvard University, on Harvard's winningest team in 50 years. Schuyler's difficult choice – to transition while potentially giving up the prospect of being an NCAA Champion – was historic. His story has appeared everywhere from 60 Minutes to The Washington Post. Schuyler's tireless advocacy has earned him numerous honors including LGBTQ Nation's Instagram Advocate for 2020. In 2021, Schuyler also released his first middle-grade novel, Obie Is Man Enough. And in 2022, Schuyler created LaneChanger.com making gender literacy education accessible to every team, school, and company.   Follow Schuyler on Instagram @pinkmantaray   

Queen of S-Mountain podcast presents GEAR TIME LIVE, a music gear gameshow where nothing is live and everyone wins except mansplaining dudebros. How much is Tom DeLonge (of Blink-182) charging for his signature Fender Strat? Are there amps that can kill you? Is there such thing as a perfect fuzz pedal? In this episode, Kel-O-Watt of Wattever Audio tries to defend their title as champion, Hilary B. Jones of MidRiff Podcast is out for blood, LG of Thelma and the Sleaze finds the best fuzz pedal so far, and Colleen Fazio of Fazio Electric shows off her Lap Steel Guitar. Gear Time Live is sponsored by Reverb, an online music gear selling community for all musicians everywhere, and by EarthQuaker Devices, an elite effects pedal company nestled in the heart of Akron, Ohio aka America's Shirt Pocket. With promotional support by Ruinous Media. Visit our Sponsors: www.reverb.com www.earthquakerdevices.com www.ruinousmedia.com Follow Gear Time Live on Instagram: www.instagram.com/geartimelive  

For the second episode of our Pride month campaign, Gabby is in conversation with Chris King, the Founder of Lightning Travel Recruitment. In this episode Chris shares their advice, insight and lived experience identifying as trans non-binary in the LGTBQIA+ community during Pride Month. Chris identifies as the trans-non-binary finery and ADHD babe behind the disruptive Lightning Travel Recruitment brand. With their powerful voice and captivating storytelling, Chris has emerged as a 'top voice' on LinkedIn, recognised as one of the top 10 LGBTIA Voices in the UK 2 years in a row, and was named one of 5 LinkedIn creators to follow by PinkNews in 2023. They have also contributed LGBTQ articles to Conde Nast Traveller, been featured in Forbes and received the Recruitment Leader award at the UK Recruitment Awards. Chris is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and they use their platform to share insights into inclusive recruitment, neurodiversity, and transgender awareness. Their unique perspective and engaging approach have earned them a reputation as a thought leader in these areas. Together Gabby and Chris spill the tea on:

Vivian Avelino-Silva recebe Andrea Hercowitz, Saulo Ciasca e Ademir Lopes Junior para um episódio especial sobre Saúde LGTBQIA+. Editores do livro Saúde LGBTQIA+ Práticas de Cuidado Transdisciplina e diretores de ensido do Instituto Saudiversidade, os três médicos compartilham suas experiências com a construção do livro e também do Curso Saúde LGBTQIA+. Ouça esse papo completo e conheça mais sobre como Andrea, Saulo e Ademir trabalham juntos para tornar a saúde mais diversa e acessível à pessoas LGTBQIA+ Abertura: Vivian Avelino-Silva e Thaynara Firmiano Apresentação: Vivian Avelino-Silva Entrevistados: Andrea Hercowitz, Saulo Ciasca e Ademir Lopes Junior Edição: Thaynara Firmiano Capa: Thaynara Firmiano Realização: Instituto Saudiversidade

This week I welcome back Dr. Victor Mosconi, who was my first podcast guest back in October 2022, when we talked about Imposter Syndrome.Victor holds a PhD in Psychology, with a Master's in Psychology of Leadership Development and Coaching, and is the founder of Imposter Solution Coach. Through his life-long experience with imposter syndrome, his psychology background, and coaching skills, Victor specializes in supporting up-and-coming women and LGTBQIA+ leaders and entrepreneurs in overcoming their self-doubt and imposter thoughts to develop a mindset of self-appreciation and strong self-belief. In this episode we discuss the importance of knowing your values and setting your boundaries. Victor can be contacted via :Instagram - @imposter.doctorWebsite - victormos.comSue Reid is a certified life and success coach who specialises in helping her clients build their confidence so that they can face challenges in their personal and professional lives.Work with Sue if you want to feel more secure in your skin.If you want to face the world with a smile.If you feel stuck and not sure how to move forward.If you have a hard decision to make. Subscribe to the free newsletter 'Confidence Matters' and download the Ebook '30 Day Confidence Boost Workbook' - Click HereSues book 'Building Confidence: How to Thrive As a Shy Person' can be found on AmazonLink- Building Confidence: How to Thrive as a Shy Person eBook : Reid, Sue: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle StoreSue can be contacted via: suereidcoaching.com Instagram @suereid1905Email sue@suereidcoaching.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/suereidcoaching Connect to my Linktree to find all my work.

Soraya struggled to feel accepted and authentic her entire life. Early on she realized just how judgmental the world could be and how difficult it was to fit the mold created by others. And there were so many things that made her stand out - her mixed race, her artistry, and her sexual orientation. When her parents moved across the country leaving her feeling alone and left behind in New York City, she found solace and escape in alcohol and drugs. Rehab and AA brought her peace and comfort for a time but she eventually found herself outgrowing AA and the beliefs around it. She joins Annie Grace to discuss her journey including the struggle to feel authentic, heard, and valued as a member of the LGTBQIA++ community, what it was like getting sober in AA and why she doesn't have negative feelings around it, what happens when you outgrow AA, and how learning to trust has been the greatest gift. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. If you're ready to see how This Naked Mind can help you on your personal health and wellness journey and wanna learn more. Go to ThisNakedMindpodcast.com to learn more. Again, that's ThisNakedMindpodcast.com. We have all of our free resources, programs,  social links and more available for you there. Plus, if you have your own Naked Life Story, you can submit it there as well. Until next week, stay curious.  

Bospar's Curtis Sparrer and Cannes' most famous drag queen Michael Sanchez AKA  Holly White are both joining us on today's episode of Politely Pushy. When Curtis attended Cannes Lions last year, he noticed there wasn't any LGBTQIA+ nightclubs for attendees. This year, he took a page from Bospar's tech clients (who are always looking to meet a need) and launched a pop-up LGTBQIA+ bar for anyone interested in a safe space. This couldn't have come at a better time as US brands are facing pushback for their support of the LGBTQIA+ community. Curtis found the perfect partner in Michael, who is about to open a cabaret with his husband. Michael's alter ego Holly White is a master on stage, performing and DJ-ing all genres of music into the early hours of the morning. Interested in seeing Mika on stage? Join us for our Cannes Lions PR Afterparty at Club Courage with PRWeek's Steve Barrett: 9pm CET June 21st at L'Experience on 4 Rue Bivouac Napoléon, 06400 Cannes, France. For more information and to RSVP, visit bospar.com/Cannes/

We are officially launching our Patreon next week on DNA Day, April 25th! To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the structure of DNA and 20th anniversary of the completion of the human genome. By becoming a Patreon supporter you can receive benefits like joining our exclusive genetics book/movie club, mentorship sessions with me, even being on an episode of DNA Today! If you sign up as a Patreon supporter in the next month (by May 25th) we will throw in an extra physical gift, a piece of DNA Today merch. We launch on DNA Day (April 25th) so you can celebrate our genetics holiday by becoming one of our first patrons then! As a prenatal genetic counselor, our host, Kira Dineen, is very intrigued to learn all about the new advances in non-invasive prenatal screening or NIPS. To see what's new in at-home NIPS we are joined by experts from Juno Diagnostics (JunoDx), Katie Sagaser and Allison Rodgers!Katie Sagaser is the Director of Genetic Counseling at Juno Diagnostics. Katie's team provides telehealth, prenatal genetic counseling services for patients undergoing Juno's Hazel™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Screen – the first at-home, capillary-based NIPS for fetal aneuploidy. Prior to joining JunoDx, Katie was an assistant professor of Gynecology & Obstetrics in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Katie's professional interests center on equitable access to genetic testing and access to comprehensive reproductive health care throughout the lifespan. Most recently, she was the lead author on NSGC's Practice Guidelines for Expanded (Equitable) Carrier Screening. A member of both the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine Reproductive Health Advisory Group and NSGC's Public Policy Committee, Katie is also actively engaged in public policy work surrounding reproductive health and genetics. At Juno, Katie is passionate about using social and digital media to scale access to high-quality information on genetics and reproductive medicine.Dr. Allison Rodgers is a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility doctor. She is currently the Director of Education at Fertility Centers of Illinois, a US Fertility Practice; additionally, she serves on the Clinical Advisory Board for Juno Diagnostics. Dr. Rodgers' personal experiences with secondary infertility and pregnancy loss inform her unique insights into reproductive medicine, contributing to compassionate and individualized patient care. She is published in top medical journals covering endometriosis, tubal factor infertility, in vitro fertilization, and donor sperm. Her special interests include in-vitro fertilization, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, premature ovarian insufficiency, LGTBQIA+ fertility, reciprocal IVF, and transgender fertility. She completed her residency at Case Western Reserve-Metrohealth Medical Center Cleveland Clinic, followed by a fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. You may recognize Dr. Rodgers from Tik Tok and Instagram where she shares fertility education with more than 1.3 million followers!On This Episode We Discuss:The inspiration behind JunoDx and their goal/missionWhat drew Katie and Allison to JunoDxHow JunoDx's technology/approach differs from other companies to successfully perform NIPS on a much smaller sample volumeHow does Juno's at-home approach to sample collection for NIPS increases accessibility, particularly those in underserved or remote areasThe difference between JunoDx's 2 NIPS, Hazel and BirchDetermining sex of the baby with Birch NIPSConditions included in the more comprehensive Hazel screeningThe process of ordering Hazel or Birch NIPS, collecting the sample, to learning the resultsThe positive predictive value and negative predictive values of the tests, what these values mean, and how they compare to other NIPS and other at-home NIPSThe evolution and future of at-home NIPS tests, particularly related to advancements in technology and genetic testingTo learn more about Juno Dx, visit their website and Youtube and Pinterest pages. You can also follow Juno Dx on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. And be sure to follow Dr. Rodgers on Tik Tok and Instagram, and Katie Sagaser on Twitter and Instagram!Further Reading:Capillary blood collection: exploring a new method to promote noninvasive prenatal screening access "An exploration of methods to enable equitable access to non-invasive prenatal screening""Optimizing blood collection, transport and storage conditions for cell free DNA increases access to prenatal testing""Noninvasive prenatal detection of sex chromosomal aneuploidies by sequencing circulating cell-free DNA from maternal plasma""Women In Wellness: Katie Sagaser of JunoDx On The Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People's Journey Towards Better Wellbeing" Stay tuned for the next new episode of DNA Today on April 28th, 2023, where we'll be going back in time to explore the history of the genetic counseling field. We are focusing on the first annual conference for genetic counselors which was in 1981, 54 years ago! Joining us for this conversation are two rockstars in the field of GC, Debra Collins & Michelle Fox! New episodes are released every Friday. In the meantime, you can binge over 230 other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, streaming on the website, or any other podcast player by searching, “DNA Today”. Episodes since 2021 are also recorded with video which you can watch on our YouTube channel. DNA Today is hosted and produced by Kira Dineen. Our social media lead is Corinne Merlino. Our video lead is Amanda Andreoli. Our Outreach Intern is Sanya Tinaikar. Our Social Media Intern is Kajal Patel. And our Graphic Designer Ashlyn Enokian.See what else we are up to on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website, DNAToday.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to info@DNAtoday.com. Are you interested in the rapidly growing field of genetics and want to learn more about clinical genetics, molecular genetics, and laboratory science? Then you should check out the Genetic Assistant Online Training Program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine!By taking part in the program, you will be joining both national and international learners with the same passion for genetics. Interact directly with your Johns Hopkins instructors and fellow learners throughout the program. Limited spots are available for the summer cohort starting June 5th, 2023. Click here for more information. (Sponsored)Want to become a genetic counselor? Looking for ways to engage with the field and boost your resume for grad school applications? Then you should check out Sarah Lawrence's “Why Genetic Counseling Wednesday Summer Series”! Every Wednesday this June (plus the last Wednesday in May) Sarah Lawrence is hosting a series where you can interact through Zoom with genetic counselors from different specialties. It kicks off on May 31st! You can sign up at SLC.edu/DNAtoday. Again visit SLC.edu/DNAtoday to register to level up your resume for applications in the fall. (Sponsored)As many of you know through podcasting I have become an entrepreneur including consulting for other podcasts. Since I don't have a business degree I have learned a lot through podcasts like Porch Talks. The inspiration to start this show was from the host Melissa Bradley who wanted to inform, instruct, and inspire fellow entrepreneurs, especially in people who identify as women, people of color, immigrants, veterans, people with disabilities, and folks in the LGBTQIA+ community (which drew me in initially). So if you are thinking about starting a business or just love hearing stories about how businesses grow, Porch Talks is for you. 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WOKE is the current worldview , and its working miracles in changing the history, values and morals of the world. It is noted for its anger, its radical approaches to past interpretations of history, its bitterness and its complete abandonment of rationale and plain facts. This series will examine the origins of WOKE, its areas of conflict, its battle tactics- especially the Cancel Culture, weaponizing and catastrophism. WOKE angrily champions the LGTBQIA causes ( and especially the Trans) Climate change radical action, first nation causes and racism. The attack on Western culture and Christianity is succeeding at an alarming rate, and while people could once have their differing views and be respected – WOKE takes no prisoners -Its conform or be cancelled. Reason , maths, science, biology and all established morals are all under attack. 1/ Our first session will define WOKE and trace its origins from Humanism and Post-Moderism. The feature will be the anger and the irrationality that the WOKE world generates – with its focus on racism, slavery and colonialism. This attack on Western history, culture and reason is alarming. 2/ The second session has a focus on the tactics of WOKE , especially the Cancel Culture that comes from the deconstruction and re-writing of history. This Cancel Culture invades all parts of society. We also examine the illogical rewriting of maths and literature .. We will also the alignment of radical approaches to many WOKE causes -including Climate change politics 3/ Our last session looks at the Trans phenomenon and also at the way that the Churches have completely forsaken their moral compass due to WOKE pressure . The lesson for all Christian religions , and especially for Christadelphians is obvious as these WOKE attitudes are coming at us from all quarters , especially in academia, child education and the workplace --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christadelphians-talk/message

What would you do now to heal your inner child, that you weren't allowed to do in childhood? This is just one of the questions that old-roommates, host Beau Bradley (they/he) and guest Erik Shaw (he/him) discuss in today's brand new episode of the original Beau my God Podcast. This episode kicks off season 4 with a recap of season 3 (2022), a round of LGTBQIA+ trivia, and discussions galore. This pair has been friends for over a decade, and had lots to catch up on since they last connected in Los Angeles, where Erik lives, in March. Topics covered range from the importance of transgender and queer representation and the impact of the LGBTQIA+ trailblazers that came before us, what it was like to see each other for the first time in 10 years and since both starting testosterone, how impactful moving to the West Coast has been on both of our individual journeys, and somehow also Marjorie Taylor Greene?!Beau my God is a unique space for trans and gender nonconforming individuals and their allies to rumble about the things going on in our community, all things queer, what it's like to exist in a world that generally doesn't understand usYou can check us out at www.beaumygod.com, and follow us on social media @BeauMyGodPod, if you listen on Spotify or Apple podcasts, leave us a review!

Body of Mine VR won a special jury prize for the SXSW Immersive Competition for it's potent use of virtual embodiment to explore gender dysphoria and testimonies from a number of different transgender folks. Director Cameron Kostopoulos leaned upon his own queer-identify story of being exiled from his family due to his queerness, and wanted to create a safe refuge in a virtual space to explore stories from the LGTBQIA+ community, and particularly from trans-identified folks. The experience uses a seven-point tracking system to give the audience a full embodied experience, and you spend the majority of the experience in front of a mirror as you're able to track your embodied movements as they shuffle through nearly a dozen different trans-identified avatar representations. Kostopoulos leans heavily into the slight offsets in the trackers or the proprioceptive differences of the different shapes and sizes in the avatars across a broad spectrum of avatars in order to evoke a certain amount of either gender dysphoria or body dysmorphia that is thematically mirroring the themes of the the trans-identified testimonies that Kostopoulos collected and that you hear in the experience that are by touching different parts of your body that these clips are related to. Overall this was a really powerful use of embodiment within VR, and was rightly honored by the jurors with a special jury mention. I had a chance to catch up with Kostopoulos at SXSW where we talked about his journey into VR, his design process, some of the technical difficulties of Bluetooth interference with the Vive trackers in the context of an exhibition space, and some of the underlying financial constraints and costs for exhibiting a piece like this.

Here there fellow nerds! We're at it again, this time looking at the golden age of nerdy television: the 1990's. Join us as we reminisce about days of old. We each bring three TV series to the cast to discuss. Did we miss one you loved? Was Stargate Atlantis an abomination or a missed opportunity for a Netflix reboot? Find us on the socials to join the conversation, we are @nerdsofoldrepublic everywhere.   And not to be outdone, we're back with a nerdy read next: Cory Doctorow's Walkaway. I'd describe it in my own words, but really, I'll let the blurb on the back speak for itself (mainly because it's Neal Stephenson and I cannot imagine anything more absurd but accurate): " “The Bhagavad Gita of hacker/maker/burner/open source/git/gnu/wiki/99%/adjunctfaculty/Anonymous/shareware/thingiverse/cypherpunk/LGTBQIA*/squatter/upcycling culture...zipped it down into a pretty damned tight techno-thriller with a lot of sex in it.”―Neal Stephenson   So there's that. Go pick yourself up a copy and get ready for all of the things! And if you don't quite have time for 430 pages of whatever Stephenson said, go check out the seminal film Akira. It's what were talking about after Walkaway.

Previously on this podcast we presented a four-part mini-podcasting series focusing on issues affecting Black and African American Communities, and ways we can advocate for Black survivors of Trauma and Sexual Violence. The mini-series covered topics like mental health within Black communities, anti-racism and therapy, racial trauma and black survivors, and implicit bias. On this week's podcast, we will be taking a step back and discussing Mental Healthcare and the BIPOC Community. Join VSC Community Engagement Coordinator, Libba Van Eepoel, as they chat with Therapist Natasha Ganesh-D'Arcangelo and VSC Therapy Intern, May Figueroa, to chat about client and counselor representation, how lack of access can impact BIPOC individuals seeking mental healthcare, how stigmas can play a role in that, and advice on how to find a therapist. Natasha Ganesh-D'Arcangelo (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, Oregon and Washington, a Florida Qualified Supervisor, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP). She works with adolescents and adults in her role as a staff therapist for Headspace Health. She operates from a cultural humility perspective and is an ally of the LGTBQIA+ community. She is especially passionate about working with clients who are struggling with trauma and anxiety and does public speaking on the topic of burnout. Mary Figueroa (she/her) is currently pursuing an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Family and Relationship Therapy. She is a therapy intern at VSC, and serves local counseling associations in FL as a Student Liaison for the Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida (MHCCF), a Marketing Coordinator for the Central Florida Association for Family and Marriage Therapy (CFAMFT). She is trained as a Clinical Trauma Professional, has completed training in Mindfulness Stress Reduction Techniques, and most recently started EMDR training. She believes that every individual holds a capacity for resilience and that those personal strengths are already within, and strives to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space that honors diverse and intersecting identities, and allows for a collaborative alliance. Books mentioned: The Racial Healing Handbook by Anneliese A. Singh Anti-Racist Psychotherapy by David Archer White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better by Regina Jackson and Saira Rao See more resources mentioned on our Facebook page, VSCFlorida! You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to make a difference? Visit victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma. ---------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956 7273. By contacting the National hotline at 1 800 656 4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

In this episode Kim talks with Natasha, a licensed mental health counselor about how trauma can start in childhood and then play out patterns in our adult lives. Oftentimes our nervous system gets triggered from an event that brings about a response to something that happened in the past. We have a choice to decide whether we want to live our lives from a pattern or live a life. The inner work is not easy but so worth it because there is so much freedom when we heal our traumas. "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom"-Victor Frankl About Natasha: Natasha is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the states of Florida, Oregon and Washington, a Florida Qualified Supervisor, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP) and a Compassion Fatigue Educator. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, Sarasota. She works with adolescents and adults in her role as a staff therapist for Headspace Health. Her previous experience includes 15 years as an educator, community mental health work and private practice. She has presented on various topics including Destigmatizing Mental Health Care, Compassion Fatigue and Effective Techniques for Working with Teens. She operates from a cultural humility perspective and is an ally of the LGTBQIA+ community. She is especially passionate about working with clients who are struggling with trauma and anxiety. Connect with Natasha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-darcangelo/ natashadarcangelo@gmail.com 407-308-2172 Book recommendation: “The Gift of Therapy” by Irvin Yalom Connect with Kim Gross: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimgross24 Masks Off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masksoffcommunity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.gross.104 Facebook Masks Off Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masksoffcommunity Masks Off email: podcastmasksoff@gmail.com YouTube:YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCaWJfO7ZFd4aYBX3e-clj9Q Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Et9BMqdFriIQ9bUxcfQeg Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masks-off/id1513846583 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/masksoff

Content warning: Discussion and photos of sexual assault and domestic violenceBy Chrystal O'KeefeThis is not my first time writing about this topic. I've covered sexual assault and domestic violence within baseball ad nauseam. Being a woman and sports fan can be exhausting, because it's clear the players or organizations don't care about you.The industry is already oversaturated with stereotypical cis white men, who will shove their opinions down your throat while claiming to be the victim of the same. Women, people of color, the LGTBQIA+ community, and non-binary members don't often feel welcome within the confines of “America's favorite pastime.” It is harder for anyone that doesn't fit in the square box of what is ideal for the sport. We can't even bring an average-sized purse into most ballparks, let alone get meaningful roles in the industry. That's all pretty common knowledge to many. Yet the unwelcoming feeling is more complex than not feeling accepted. Let's go back in time a little, to a time when Trevor Bauer was making a big deal about his free agency as if he was LeBron James (see: actually good). Women everywhere were warning the masses about how this guy was trouble. No one wanted to heed that warning, and Bauer padded his pocket and moved to sunny California. After no time at all, claims were made of sexual assault and battery, that Bauer punched a woman in the head, knocking her into a state of unconsciousness before anally raping her. While the “rough sex” was initially consensual, being knocked out and raped was not, as an unconscious person is unable to say yes or no. Bauer was under investigation, and though he didn't face any charges, Major League Baseball deemed a suspension necessary based on their evidence. The suspension was shortened and the Dodgers made the decision to wash their hands of Bauer.While I don't see any team desperate enough to want that baggage, he is still up for grabs. Aroldis Chapman, also known for a then-record domestic violence suspension, was just signed by the Royals. Chapman is a player I had to do a lot of mental gymnastics for. I felt dirty watching him in the 2016 World Series. I donated to domestic violence organizations anytime he qualified for a save or had a particularly good game while on the Cubs. As a survivor of both sexual assault and domestic violence, and a proud bisexual woman, it takes a lot of strength to continue covering this sport. I try not to be hurt by players that refuse to wear a rainbow flag on their uniform for one game in June, but at the end of the day, they don't feel as though I should have rights based on my sexual preferences. League-wide, I cover teams that actively pay players that have been accused of horrific things. My main coverage, and the team I typically watch the most are the White Sox. They've been in hot water before with Omar Vizquel and firing a trainer after he was outed as gay. Lest we forget Daryl Boston, the White Sox first base coach. His time with the Mets was less than pleasant. Hiring their old alcoholic manager almost felt like a slow news day after the most recent story about Mike Clevinger broke. Like Bauer, women continued to warn the masses about Clevinger. The investigation stems from allegations made by a woman, Olivia Finestead, who accused Clevinger of physical and emotional abuse toward his three children and their two mothers, herself included. Finestead has been in touch with MLB investigators since last summer, when Clevinger was a member of the San Diego Padres, but mentioned her accusations in a series of stories on her Instagram account last month. Finestead has accused Clevinger of "several acts of domestic violence and child abuse," including throwing "chew spit on a screaming infant child" and strangling her. The latter accusation was posted with a series of photos that alleged to be the result of violent acts committed by Clevinger. The White Sox claim to have not known about the investigation upon signing him in November. They will also refrain from comment until MLB's investigative process has reached its conclusion. Fans have roasted the Sox on social media, from calls to remove Clevinger from the team, to firing the entire front office for their lack of due diligence.Women are tired of not being listened to. Marginalized members of society that just want to sit down and mindlessly enjoy a baseball game should be able to do so without feeling unsafe and not welcomed. Women and BIPOC should be able to cover the sport at any capacity without being undermined and having it be “revoluntiary” to finally have managers, umpires, or even broadcast crews with more than one person that fits in that category. It's time to normalize these groups and be more accepting. It's also time to start listening to women and survivors, and stop paying millions to pieces of shit that don't deserve the blessings bestowed upon them just because they have a sick slider. Editor's note: Here's the ice cream commercial from the start of the podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willetspen.substack.com/subscribe

Natasha is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in three states Florida, Oregon, and Washington, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP), and a Compassion Fatigue Educator.  She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, Sarasota. She works with adolescents and adults in her role as a staff therapist for Headspace Health.  Natasha's previous experience includes 15 years as an educator, community mental health worker, and private practice. She has presented on various topics including Destigmatizing Mental Health Care, Compassion Fatigue, and Effective Techniques for Working with Teens.  She operates from a cultural humility perspective and is an ally of the LGTBQIA+ community. She is especially passionate about working with clients who are struggling with trauma and anxiety. https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-darcangelo/   Subscribe to The Mental Health Today Show YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@mentalhealthtodayshowpodcast Learn more about John Cordray at www.johncordray.com   Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help.  

They can't all be winners, folks. Maybe we're getting jaded, but this much earnest goofy nonsense can only take a story so far. The biggest tragedy of these episodes is that a major character, CRUCIAL to the story, is killed and mourned in the span of about 2 minutes. But there's still fun to be had this week on Chatz8. Special shoutouts to me Allen for having a full-on meltdown about the second episode.Check out chatzpod.com for all things Chatzpod!TwitterRedditTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/

Jahan Rezakhanlou (he/him) is a Swiss-Iranian artist, journalist and wannabe amateur football analyst. He also DJ's and plays music as @Jahan.Xanlu on Salaam Radio Show right here on 3CR. He supports Galatasaray S.K — Turkish professional football club amongst a bunch of other teams. Jahan really believes that football illuminates greater truths within society and human nature, especially in disruption and change! Jahan is also a huge supporter for Women Life Freedom movement that is happening here in Narrm. He's here to talk about myriad of issues surrounding the current World Cup in Qatar (the most political and controversial world cup ever!). We will be talking about the state of LGTBQIA+ in the region, the migrant worker controversies and the #onelove arm band controversies.   Pride Maroons — The LGBTQIA+ national footballers' group that Qatar never wanted http://www.proudmaroons.com/ and Alwan Foundations — Not for profit organisation protecting LGBTQIA+ rights in the gulf region https://www.alwanfoundation.org/ 

Christy Plaice has dedicated her life to helping those struggling with numerous mental health issues. She has a heart for the LGTBQIA+ community and helps people find their true selves. This is our continuing conversation with her from last week's episode.http://www.raisingryland.com/https://doorofthesoul.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-can-do-hard-things-with-glennon-doyle/id1564530722

That Inner Voice Podcast is brought to you by your host- Jennifer McKenzie- Spiritual Life Coach, Best Selling Author, Radio Presenter and Mind/Body Therapist. Helping you consciously create a happier healthier life. Are you struggling with anxiety, high stress levels but would like to create more connection to YOU, peace and joy in your life? Follow the link to download my free E-Book Understanding the Mind/Body Connection and Our Emotions- Book a FREE consultation or listen to guided meditations. https://linktr.ee/Lunarspiritwellbeing Alex Lynam, is the founder of Beyond the Binary Ltd, that helps schools, companies, families, and individuals with inclusion for the LGTBQIA+ community. You can find out more about Alex here:https://instagram.com/ beyondthebinary4TikTok: beyond_thebinary4You can connect with Alex here Email: beyond-the-binary@outlook.comWebsite: beyondthebinarywithalex.co.uk Alex provides schools, companies, families, and individuals with inclusion for the LGTBQIA+ community through training, consultancy, and public speaking so that everyone can feel seen and heard in their own unique and beautiful way.  Alex has been on a journey of self-discovery from being bullied as a teenager, decline in mental wellbeing, substance misuse and being arrested by the age of 22to becoming a meditation and breathwork practitioner, unlocking the loveof their gender identity and sexuality to now running a business that upholds the mission that no one deserves to be alone and should be celebrated for being unapologetically themselves!“Everyone deserves to be seen and heard in their own unique way.” Like- Share- Leave a review- Happy listening! 

Can you be gay and be a christian? Can boys be girls and girls be boys? What is the truth when it comes to gender identity and sexual expression? How do christians live a life following the truth and navigate this sensitive topic? Join the conversation as we pursue truth and what it looks like to follow Jesus.

I never thought I would be having this conversation in such a personal way. In this episode, I'm talking to my friend, and LGBTQIA+ educator and coach, Heather Hester, about what to do when your child comes out to you. For me, I'm sharing, for the first time, that one of my sons has come out as bisexual to me. My own reaction surprised me because I've always been open, accepting and affirming of everyone in the LGTBQIA+ community all my life. This led me to questions like: Are you sure? How do you know? Is this just a phase? I needed to take some time to digest my son's truth as I know every parent needs to do. Heather is such a kind and understanding person who has been through this with two of her four children. She knows it can be messy and beautiful all at the same time. The fact is, even if you don't have an LGBYQIA+ child, your kids know someone who is. This matters because the statistics show that when a person comes from a supportive community and family, it significantly lower rates of them attempting suicide than in those who do not. For helpful resources and more on what to say to your child when they come out, download Heather's handout from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.com Heather's Podcast Just Breathe Parenting Your LGBYQ Teen: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/just-breathe-parenting-your-lgbtq-teen/id1486711596 Robbin's episode with Heather on Just Breathe: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-power-of-connection-an-interview-with-robbin-mcmanne/id1486711596?i=1000531758165 About Heather Hester Heather is a podcast host and an advocate and coach for parents and allies of LGBTQIA+ adolescents and young adults. She believes the coming out process is equal parts beautiful and messy. She works with her clients to let go of fear and the feelings of isolation so that they can reconnect with themselves and their child in a meaningful, grounded way as well as move through the coming out process with understanding and love. She is a writer, the mother of four (two of whom are LGBTQIA), and a student of life who believes in embracing the messiness, opening to education, strengthening through empowerment, and overcoming anything with love. Contact information: Email: hh@chrysalismama.com Social Media: Website: www.chrysalismama.com Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/just-breathe-parenting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hhchrysalismama/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrysalismama/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrysalismama/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrysalismama1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCStxoUC1AC0T-otrjlf5IMw Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you're feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you've struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I've been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you've never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I'd love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I'll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.com The intention for my show is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We all deserve access to help and support when we need it most.   I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful...

This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of Gabriel Talledo, we reflect on how greatly he touched our lives followed by his story, as told by him in the first episode of Queer Rounds.  Please consider donating here to the Gabriel Talledo’s Scholarship benefiting young medical students of the LGTBQIA community in hopes of… Read More »Episode 259: In Loving Memory of Gabriel Talledo

Gaudy hits the road! This week, we went to SF to experience the legendary Folsom Street Fair. This is a gathering of kink, LGTBQIA+, sexual explorers, lifestylers, furries...if you can kink it, it's out on the streets. We discuss what it felt like to be day players in this lifestyle street fair, the history of the fair, and discuss safe spaces and how they can evolve over time. Should they evolve? We answer tough questions, whether right or wrong, and try to tackle hard topics with curiosity and empathy.    FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE @gaudypositiveshow @jennyzigrino @styleethic  

In a former life,  Lauren Bishop was a simple journalist at a then top newspaper, often covering pop culture to the masses. Then, one day, she saw a sport on TV she had never seen before, becoming so enthralled that it became a major part of her life.   And that what led her to now be the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Bishop is the owner of the Cincinnati Rollergirls, the women's roller derby team based out of Cincinnati, OH.  On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022), Lauren chats with Tabari about how she went from her laptop to the track, the sport's evolution over the past few decades, its connection to the LGTBQIA+ community, future plans and how it even led to her meeting the love of her life, a.k.a. a fellow podcaster on whose show Tabari may or may not have appeared in the past (he did)!Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.

In today's episode, Dr. Boca & Rachel Silver-Cohen attempt to tackle the tough talk as it relates to PRONOUNS. Both gals admit they are "unpolishedly perplexed" when it comes to their perception of how to use the plethora of pronouns correctly in today's age. While they are just scratching the surface on the do's and don't's, they are eager to learn and the only way to gain knowledge is to ask the questions, wait & listen for the answers. Meet them on the corner of Audacity & Advice as they begin to breakdown the who & what of the He & Hims, the She & Hers, and the They & Thems. *** This episode is not meant to offend anyone in any way, shape or form. It is meant solely to open the lines of communication so we may be more supportive and understanding of the LGTBQIA+ community. *** Have Questions? Email UnpolishedTherapy@gmail.com Follow Us On Facebook & Instagram @UnpolishedTherapy Twitter @UnTherapy Don't Miss Out On All Episodes. Subscribe Today Wherever You Download Podcasts. If You Like What You've Heard, RATE & REVIEW!

Nate tackles the apparently controversial topic of the city of Boise throwing a LGTBQIA+ parade on 9/11 as part of a pride festival. How do you feel that the city of Boise is funding a parade that is not focused on remembering the events of September 11th? Gorbachev, the last president of the Soviet Union passed recently. Is Russia stronger now compared to the end of the Cold War? Nate is also joined by State Representative Chad Christensen about not showing up to a session of legislative. Christensen will be sending a substitute in his place.

Latino culture isn’t exactly known to be LGTBQia+ friendly. We’ve seen this through some of our biggest cultural icons, who remained closeted their entire lives. Much of the intolerance is driven by machismo in our culture, which can be prevalent in spaces like taquerias. We connect with Angel Cabrera, owner of Tacos Doña Lena in […]

The squad, Vanessa, Enok and Michi were off to another adventure, attending the pride parade on Christopher Street Day in Berlin. We talk about our experience at the parade, LGTBQIA+ community and queer visibility in the city.

Olá pessoas do UNITEDcast, no episódio dessa semana nossos podcasters comentaram uma lista de personagens de animes comuns que fazem parte do grupo LGBTQIA+. Venha conferir esta lista!   Live de gravação: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIOnJaEAWRY   Participantes: Ds, Sol, Ana, Vitor   Edição: Ana Paula   – CANAL TELEGRAM: https://t.me/animeunitedbr – Mande seu Email: Email: podcast@animeunited.com.br – Apoie o UNITEDcast: Manda um PIX!!: podcast@animeunited.com.br Seja um FODEROSO do nosso Apoia-se: https://apoia.se/unitedcast Assista ao vivo no nosso Canal do Youtube! Compre na AMAZON pelo Nosso Link: https://amzn.to/2WjH5kM – Assine o UNITEDcast: Spotify: Segue a gente por lá! iTunes: Adiciona a gente lá! Google Podcasts: Assine Agora! – Links do Episódio: Twitch do DS: https://twitch.tv/dsunited Canal da Ana: https://www.youtube.com/c/CulturaAnime Grupo do Kurt https://www.facebook.com/groups/actionsecomics2 – Nos Siga: Twitter do DS: https://twitter.com/odaltonsilveira Instagram do DS: https://www.instagram.com/odaltonsilveira/ Fabebook da United: https://www.facebook.com/animeunitedoficial Twitter da United: https://twitter.com/animeunitedBR Instagram da United: https://www.instagram.com/animeunitedbr/

20220621 - KMC's Final Thought - HRC Turns Her Back On The LGTBQIA by Kevin McCullough Radio

It's not exactly a secret that the Church of Latter-Day Saints and gay rights haven't gone hand-in-hand historically. In fact, for many decades now the Church has vocally campaigned against marriage equality, making it one of the leaderships pre-eminent political concerns and codifying heteronormativity in Church doctrine. While some discriminatory policies have changed over time (for example, the Church no longer teaches that same-sex attraction can be ‘cured' and no longer requires children of same-sex couples to denounce their parents, as it did until 2019) it would still be inaccurate to imagine that the Church is embracing the queer community to its fullest. In fact, if you go to the official website for the LDS Church right now you can read a statement where they claim that same-sex attraction itself is not wrong, but it is a ‘challenge' and that acting on those feelings is a sin. Gay members of the Church who choose to publicly kiss and embrace the person that they love may face punishments including probation, disfellowship, or (for those who refuse to repent) excommunication—a total severance from the bonds of their community and faith. Official Church statements refer to same-sex relationships as ‘transgressions' ‘temptations' ‘wickedness' and ‘sin'. The Church emphasizes the importance of marriage and family as absolutely essential for human happiness and salvation after this life, and yet it unequivocally prohibits marriage and family for gay people, condemning them to a life of celibacy and solitude. On today's episode we hear from two guests — Colette Dalton & Autumn McAlpin — who share their experiences with queer identity and the LDS Church. On today's episode we hear from two guests — Colette Dalton & Autumn McAlpin — who share their experiences with queer identity and the LDS Church. Colette Dalton (she/her) is a therapist in Utah and specializes in working with people around faith transitions and sexuality. She co-hosts a podcast called Called to Queer, which holds space for queer Mormon women, genderqueer, and intersex folks. In her free time, she enjoys practicing Pilates, reading, and listening to wayyyy too many podcasts. Autumn McAlpin (she/her) is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated voice of advocacy and equality for our LGTBQIA+ population—in particular in the LDS space. Autumn pens the weekly LGBTQIA+ family profile stories at liftandlove.org, and is also an active supporter and fundraiser for Encircle, which provides safe spaces, friendship circles, classes, and subsidized therapy to LGBTQIA+ youth.

In honor of Pride Month, Ket tells Kim about Suspiria (2018) directed by Luca Guadagnino, also known for such LGTBQIA films as Call Me By Your Name. Ket is kicking off the month with weird jaw injuries and Kim comes out as Pansexual. They debate over what the names of Susie and Sara sound like. Most importantly, we'll learn if Kim will live or die in Suspiria.Dir. Luca GuadagninoWriters Dario Argento, Daria Nicolodi, David KajganichWhere you can donate: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/Verified Uvalde GoFundMes: https://bit.ly/3wVAxxlVoting now for the winners of the SAMMIE AWARDS aka our 200th episode! Only on Patreon:www.patreon.com/kimandketstayalivemaybe Listen to season 1 of our new horror trivia pod!KIM AND KET'S SURVIVE THE CELLARlink.chtbl.com/kkstc KKSAM Facebook Discussion Group!!"Sammies Stay Alive... Maybe"www.facebook.com/groups/kksampodcast Get acquainted with all things KIM & KET at www.kimandketstayalive.com Chat with the girls at kksampodcast@gmail.comPeep the girls on Instagram: @kksampodcastRock with the girls on Tik Tok: @kksampodcastTwit the girls on Twitter: @kksampodcastBook the face of the girls on Facebook: @kksampodcastWear the shirts of the girls from the MERCH Store: kimandketstayalivemaybe.threadless.comSupport the girls on PATREON at: www.patreon.com/kimandketstayalivemaybeOk we'll see ourselves out.Thanks for listening!xo and #StayAlive,K&K Proud members of the Dread Podcast NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready to fly into another solo episode full of laughter and surprises as Leanna and Jared share their recent romantic endeavors. Leanna shares about her current dating life and conflicted feelings, which leads to a discussion talking about the current political state of the country that impacts the rights of the LGTBQIA community and women's health. Jared talks about his debriefing with his therapist that leads to a huge realization. Leanna then unfolds the hilarious experiences she encountered after spontaneously jumping back, back on the apps again.   Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues   MERCH: www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com/shop   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Hello & Goodbye Podcast   Become a Patreonie: www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast   Thank you to our sponsor VeeFresh for providing products that empower women to take back their vaginal health! Visit www.veefresh.com and use code HELLO2022 at checkout for 10% off your first order.     Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp, a company that offers affordable and customized online therapy. To receive 10% off your first month of therapy, head to betterhelp.com/hellogoodbye   Podcast and music produced by: dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Friends, this might be our most vulnerable episode yet. We sit down with Dawna Noble, an LGTBQIA+ relationship expert and coach, to dive DEEP into dating. P talks about the patterns that keep coming up in her love life and asks Dawna how she can break them. S gets real about everything she has been learning and unlearning from past relationships. Dawna explains the differences between queer and straight relationships, and the challenges that can come up for queer couples (no matter their gender). Plus, how the trauma from her ex-wife's infidelity inspired her to build a career around helping other couples in crisis. This was such a lovely, emotional, and open conversation. We hope everyone can take something away from Dawna's expertise — whether you're queer, straight, or somewhere in between. Want to work with Dawna? Connect with her through Instagram DM @dawnanoble! Oh, and don't forget to congratulate her on her recent engagement to her partner!

In the 11th episode of "The Real Michael Tanzr presents MICHAELISM", our host Michael Tanzer interviews Autistic blogger and Mental Health advocate Tas Kronby (of Colorado, United States of America) about Mental Health, discrimination, LGTBQIA and One Punch Man. To learn about Tas Kronby, visit her website "Tas Thoughts" at https://www.tasthoughts.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-real-michael-tanzer/message

You have no idea how excited we were for this episode! Morgan and Christina (Levi's sister & her fiance) joined us in the studio as our first ever guests!! To start off the episode we went straight Tiger Belly/Bobby Lee style and didn't allow them to speak until introduced. That went well. Jumping right into it we tackle the biggest issue in the LGBTQIA+ community → When the heck did they add two new letters!? Come to find out, the "I" stands for "intersex" and the "A" for "asexual" and/or "allied.". Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. The girls recently went camping! Come to find out, Morgan LEFT CHRISTINA ALONE to go BEAR HUNTING. After last week's breakdown of the show “Alone, The Best” on AMC - we knew we had to jump right into their experience in the woods. Lastly, we hit on Britney Spears and everything she's going through right now. In her first public statement since her courtroom testimony, the singer told her 30.6 million Instagram followers on Thursday that her social media persona had given the wrong impression and that she regretted "pretending like I've been OK the past two years." On Wednesday, Spears called on a judge to end the conservatorship that has given her father, Jamie Spears, control of her finances, medical care, and career for 13 years. Addressing the Los Angeles court by phone, she described the conservatorship as "abusive." Seemingly lending weight to the theories of the #FreeBritney movement in a 25-minute speech, she said she felt she had been forced to perform, was given no privacy, and was made to use birth control, take medication and attend therapy sessions against her will. -- Support the Pod: https://smoothmyballs.com/wawd --> 15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER https://whatarewedoingpod.com/links --> The ONLY link you need --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/what-are-we-doing-pod/message

https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/take-action#donate   Hell-O all you Ed-Heads.... or should I say Fred-Heads! (And Timbos)   Welcome to our first week of Pride month. A month celebrating LGBTQIA+ voices in the horror community, and representation for better or worse in horror. We are kicking things off with a literal BANG from a pop gun as we are joined by none other than long time friend of the show Bobby Trippett from the Grindbin podcast.    And you know we are talking A Nightmare on Elm Street 2. The thirstiest of thirst in the series. The dancing, the bar, the weird ass dogs with human faces for no reason. we have it all.   The only link I will be posting this month is to The Rainbow Railroad.   Rainbow Railroad is global not-for-profit organization that helps LGTBQIA+ people facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics. They have helped over 1,600 LGBTQIA+ individuals find safety through emergency relocation and other forms of assistance.   100% of our patreon funds this month will be donated to them, and if you want to contribute, please do at https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/take-action#donate

In this episode of the Uncultured Bias podcast. We we wanted to honor Holy Week by starting our “Modern Faith” series with special guest Pastor David Jacques of The Kingdom Church. Camara and David discuss what modern faith looks like, Christ the liberator, LGBTQIA place in modern Christianity, Millennial and Generation Z faith, Agnosticism and Crises of Faith. Time Stamps: Is Faith still relevant in this modern world (6:16) How can you have faith in such a terrible world (7:24) How can GOD be all powerful, and allow such wickedness in the world-like Slavery (11:00) Has religion outlived its usefulness? (22:10)  The humanization of God in Old Testament (31:30) LGTBQIA & Christianity (46:55)  How do you modernize Christianity (56:00) Faith and Destiny-the Judas paradox (1:04:00) The rich revolutionary (1:15:00) The toxicity of Christian Marriage (1:20:00) The origination of Christianity (1:28:00) Spiritualism & African Ideology (1:33:00) Growing Christianity (1:40:00) Christ the liberator (1:48:33) Agnosticism & Education (1:53:21) Prosperity Gospel (2:00:00) Indigenous & Gentile reconciliation (2:10:15) Agnosticism (2:17)