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Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities. Episode 49: Conversion Therapy: When is a ban not a ban? with Eva Echo (she/they) In this episode, Eva and I are talking about conversion therapy, and the movement to ban conversion therapy in the UK. So we define conversion therapy and discuss the UK Government’s mood to ban therapy that does not include conversion practices against trans and non-binary people. We talk about the issues with this and why it is so important we work towards a trans inclusive ban and what we can do to help. More information on Eva: ·  Instagram: @evaech0 https://www.instagram.com/evaech0/ ·  Website: https://linktr.ee/evaecho ·  Birmingham Pride: https://birminghampride.com ·  Gender, activism and allyship Over the Rainbow podcast episode Resources mentioned in today’s episode: ·  Petition to ban conversion therapy: o  https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/613556 ·  Stonewall conversion therapy facts: o  https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/ban-conversion-therapy o  https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/which-countries-have-already-banned-conversion-therapy ·  We Create Space: o  https://www.wecreatespace.co ·  WPath: https://www.wpath.org More information on this podcast: ·  www.overtherainbowpod.com ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities. Episode 48: Trans and non-binary affirming healthcare with Delia Sosa (they/them): In this episode, Delia and I define the identities trans and non-binary. Delia shares their journey to discovering they are non-binary. We also talk about what trans folks access to healthcare and what trans-affirming healthcare is. We share some amazing resources and talk about what works needs to be done to create safe spaces for trans and non-binary folk. More information on Delia: ·  Instagram: @enby.delia https://www.instagram.com/enby.delia/ ·  Website: https://www.deliamsosa.com ·  Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/EnbyDeliaCreative ·  TikTok: @enby.delia Resources mentioned in today’s episode: ·  Jazz Jennings ·  Obie Is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar Cray Bakes: ·  Instagram @CrayBakes ·  www.craybakes.co.uk More information on this podcast: ·  www.overtherainbowpod.com ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities. Episode 47: Aromanticism 101 with Emma Melling (she/her): In this episode, Emma and I talk about what aromanticism is, debunk some common myths and stereotypes, and share some amazing resources for aro folk. ·  Aro myths/stereotypes 1.  Aromanticism isn’t a real thing 2.  Aromantics are anti-romance 3.  All aros are asexual / all asexuals are aro 4.  Aros don’t feel love/don’t have feelings 5.  Aromantics are afraid of commitment 6.  Aros don’t like kissing/touching/hugging 7.  Aros can be fixed / just haven’t found the right person yet Resources mentioned in today’s episode: ·  Queer Disrupts ·  AUREA: https://www.aromanticism.org/en/basic-terms ·  The Song of Achilles by Madeleine Miller ·  Loveless by Alice Oseman ·  Amatornormatovoty by Tara Mooknee o  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsW3VsraJqo ·  Amatonormativity, Aromanticism, and What Defines a Relationship Rilee Granger, Bridgewater State University ·  Tipping the Velvet by Sarah waters ·  Sex Education – Netflix ·  Sheerah ·  Atypical ·  The Half of It ·  The Favourite ·  Call Me By Your Name ·  Rowan Ellis o  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCniXurp_3xcDh923eiqGX3w More information on this podcast: ·  www.overtherainbowpod.com ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities. Episode 46: Mental well-being in LGBTQ+ adults with Rosie Craven (she/her): In this episode, Rosie and I are talking about the queer mental health, including some of the unique challenges facing queer adults and what services and support queer folk can access. Resources mentioned in today’s episode: ·  Dr Ronx: https://www.instagram.com/dr_ronx/ ·  Leicester LGBT Centre: https://leicesterlgbtcentre.org ·  Trade Sexual Health: https://www.tradesexualhealth.com ·  Mermaids UK: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk ·  Counselling directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk ·  Galop: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk ·  Person Centred Counselling for Trans and Gender Diverse People by Sam Hope More information on this podcast: ·  www.overtherainbowpod.com ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities. Episode 45: LGBTQ+ Youth Support with Molly at the Proud Trust (she/her): In this episode, Molly and I are talking about the challenges facing queer youth and what The Proud Trust does to support them. The Proud Trust is an LGBTQ+ organisation that supports LGBTQ+ young people through youth groups, peer support, mentoring programs and the Proud Connections chat service across the North West of the UK. Over the Rainbow Spotlight: Wunderpop is an LGBTQ+ positive and equity apparel store. It’s a queer, BIPOC business. Their designs are focused on uplifting the queer community. They partner with non-profits to make sure the business gives back to the queer community. More about The Proud Trust: Website: https://www.theproudtrust.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_proud_trust/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theproudtrust/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theproudtrust More about Wunderpop: Website: https://wunderpop.shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wunderpopshop/ Resources mentioned in today’s episode: ·  Proud Connections: https://www.theproudtrust.org/proud-connections/ ·  Rainbow Flag Award ·  Find People Like me: https://www.theproudtrust.org/young-people/youth-groups/ ·  Juno Dawson o  This Book is Gay o  What’s the T? ·  One Day At A Time ·  The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org More information on this podcast: ·  www.overtherainbowpod.com ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities. Episode 44: Queer Capitalism with Hank Paul (he/him): In this episode, Hank and I are talking about queer business, queer capitalism and how to build a sustainable and inclusive business. Hank Paul teaches LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs how to build social impact businesses so that they can live healthy, abundant and purposeful lives. He runs his own photography business, co-hosts the Profit on the Margins podcast, and is the author of Queer-Owned: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Branding for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs. More about Hank: Podcast: Profit on the Margins Website (and book): https://www.hankpaul.co/ Instagram: @hankpaul.co Resources mentioned in today’s episode: ·  Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender ·  One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston ·  Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston ·  Young Royals More information on this podcast: ·  www.overtherainbowpod.com ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities. Episode 43: Queer Fashion with Darren Mew (they/them/she/her): In this episode, Darren and I are talking about queer fashion.  We talk about what queer fashion means to Darren and how they use their platform to showcase the world of queer fashion and expression. We also talk about the importance of queer representation in the fashion industry and share some amazing fashion tips! More information about Darren: ·  MxDarren : •  https://www.instagram.com/mxdarren_/ •  https://twitter.com/MxDarren_ •  https://mxdarren.wordpress.com/category/fashion/ Resources mentioned in today’s episode: ·  Albert Kennedy Trust: https://www.akt.org.uk ·  Dom & Ink: https://www.instagram.com/domandink/ ·  London Queer Fashion Show: •  https://www.instagram.com/londonqueerfashionshow/ •  https://www.londonqueerfashionshow.com Queer Fashion Friendly Brands: ·  BANG London: https://banglondon.com ·  Street Couture Manchester ·  House of Narcissism: https://www.instagram.com/narclsslsm/?hl=en Queer books to read: ·  Fabulous: The Rise of the Beautiful Eccentric by Madison Moore ·  The Art of Drag by Jake Hall More information on this podcast: ·  www.overtherainbowpod.com ·  Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast o  https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ ·  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 ·  Twitter: @overrainbowpod o  https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod ·  Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 42: A Trans Guide to Dating with Alex Woolhouse (she/her): In this episode, Alex and I talk about dating as a trans woman. Alex shares some dating stories, tips, and why trans positivity and representation is so important. More information about Alex: • Instagram: @alexwoolly https://www.instagram.com/alexwoolly/ • She Said, They Said Podcast • BBC Radio 1 Life Hacks • Everything I Know about Love by Dolly Alderton • Rizzio by Denise Nina • A Trans Guide to Dating - Channel 4 More information on this podcast: • www.overtherainbowpod.com • Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast ◦ https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 • Twitter: @overrainbowpod ◦ https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod • Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley • Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 41: Queer Weddings with Lexie Lenoir (she/her): In this episode, Lexie and I are talking about queer weddings.  We talk about the amazing work Lexie does within her business Queer Weddings and the importance of safe spaces and representation within the weddings and events industry for the queer community and other marginalised folk. Weddings are still so traditionally heteronormative, so we really unpack that and explore a world in which queer folk are free to be and love whoever they want.   It’s Black History Month here in the UK, therefore this month’s episodes are dedicated to some incredible black people of colour queer folk. You Can also head over to my Instagram @_overtherainbowpodcast) to learn more about black history here in the UK.   More information about Lexie: @lexie_lenoir: https://www.instagram.com/lexie_lenoir/ Queer Weddings UK:https://www.instagram.com/queerweddingsuk/ https://www.queerweddings.co.uk @thequeernomads https://www.instagram.com/thequeernomads/ UK Black Pride: https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpodhttps://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 40: Queer Travel with Aisha Shaibu (she/her): In this episode, Aisha and I are talking about queer travel.  We talk about some considerations LGBTQ+ have to make when travelling and how a lack of safety is compounded by different aspects of a person’s identity. Finally, we share some amazing positives of the queer travel experience and talk about Aisha’s travel company Moonlight Experiences.   It’s Black History Month here in the UK, therefore this month’s episodes are dedicated to some incredible black people of colour queer folk. You Can also head over to my Instagram (@_overtherainbowpodcast) to learn more about black history here in the UK.   More information about Aisha: @aisha_shaibu_ https://www.instagram.com/aisha_shaibu_/ @thequeernomads https://www.instagram.com/thequeernomads/ @moonlight_experiences:https://www.instagram.com/moonlight_experiences/ https://www.moonlightexperiences.com UK Black Pride: https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk Give Out: https://giveout.org Glass House: https://www.instagram.com/glasshouselondon/?hl=en ILGA Travel Map of the World: https://ilga.org/maps-sexual-orientation-laws IGLTA: https://www.iglta.org/LGBTQ-Travel-Safety More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpodhttps://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 39: Queer Representation with Shivani Dave (they/them): In this episode, Shivani and I are talking about queer representation.  We talk about the amazing work Shivani does with and for the queer community, sharing queer stories and the importance of inclusive representation for queer folks everywhere. We also share their insight into how we can make podcasts, radio and social media more inclusive is amazing.    More information about Shivani: Instagram: @dah_vey https://www.instagram.com/dah_vey/ Tik Tok: @openlynews Website: https://www.shivanidave.co.uk The Log Books Podcast She Said, They Said Podcast LGBT Switchboard: https://switchboard.lgbt Mermaids UK: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk Cray Bakes: https://www.instagram.com/craybakes/ More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpod https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 38: Queer literature with Liz Hunter (she/her): In this episode, Liz and I talk about queer literature and queer books. We talk a little bit about the history of queer lit, how we can continue to diversify our own bookshelves and the future of queer lit. We also recommend some of our favourite books for you to read. More information about Liz: Instagram: @thatlizhunter https://www.instagram.com/thatlizhunter/ https://thatlizhunter.com   Queer books to read: Female Husbands by Jen Manion Annie On My Mind by Nancy Garden Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo Loveless by Alice Oseman Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpod https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 37: Queer sex ed with Demi (they/she): In this episode, Demi and I discuss the UK government guidelines for RSHE & LGBTQIA+ content. We highlight problems with current RSHE & LGBTQIA+ models, discuss the issues around faith schools & LGBTQIA+ sex ed and share our hopes for the future of queer sex and relationships education. More information about Demi: Instagram: @s3xtheorywithdemi https://www.instagram.com/s3xtheorywithdemi/ https://s3x-theory-with-demi.com Queer Sex and Relationships resources: UK Gov guidelines for RSHE 2020: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/908013/Relationships_Education__Relationships_and_Sex_Education__RSE__and_Health_Education.pdf A Curious History of Sex by Kate Lister Podcast Episodes to catch up on: LGBTQ+ sexual health: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/over-the-rainbow/id1542748218?i=1000525692762 More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpod https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 36: Pansexuality 101 with Jenna Slaughter (they/them): In this episode, Jenna and I debunk some myths and stereotypes about pansexuality: Pansexual is the same as bisexual Pansexuals fancy everyone Pansexuals just need to ‘pick a side’ ‘Only pansexuals are attracted to non-binary people’ Pansexual = panromantic Pansexual folk just want a threesome / pansexual people are also polyamorous Pansexuality is a trend More information about Jenna: Instagram: @itsjennaslaughter https://www.instagram.com/itsjennaslaughter/ Website: https://www.jennaslaughter.com/links/ The Unlearning Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unlearning-podcast-healing-anxiety-unlearning/id1546633957   LGBTQ+ People to follow: Quinn: https://www.instagram.com/thequinny5/ Che Che Luna: https://www.instagram.com/che.che.luna/   Podcast Episodes to catch up on: Polyamory 101: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/polyamory-101/id1542748218?i=1000532344769 Asexuality 101: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/asexuality-101-with-jess-hill/id1542748218?i=1000530243029 Gatekeeping in the LGBTQ+ community: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gatekeeping-in-the-lgbtq-community-with-jenna-slaughter/id1542748218?i=1000515124298   More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpodhttps://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

 Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 35: Debunking LGBTQ+ myths with Zoe Stoller (she/they): In this episode, Zoe and I debunk some LGBTQ+ myths and stereotypes: Gender and sex are the same thing Being trans is a lifestyle we choose You can’t be non-binary and use ‘binary’ pronouns Every person knows they’re LGBTQ+ from a young age You can’t be gay if you’ve been in a heterosexual relationship You can make someone gay or trans Aromantic people are cold and heartless There are no straight people in the LGBTQ+ community I’m really excited to share this episode with you, as Zoe does some fantastic work on their social media accounts providing queer education and support. Hopefully you’ll either learn something you didn’t know about LGBTQ+ identities before, or you’ll be armed with some kick-ass comebacks against anyone who holds these views.   More information about Zoe: Instagram: @zoestoller https://www.instagram.com/zoestoller/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zoestoller? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zoestoller https://www.zoestoller.com LGBTQ+ Activists to follow: Lex Horwitz: https://www.instagram.com/lex_horwitz/ Yasmin Benoit: https://www.instagram.com/theyasminbenoit/ Liz Hunter: https://www.instagram.com/thatlizhunter/   More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpodhttps://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena  

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.    Episode 34: LGBTQ+ Asylum with Stuart @ Rainbow Migration (he/him): In this episode, Stuart and I talk about LGBTQ+ folk seeking asylum. So, we explore what asylum is, why LGTQ+ folk may need to seek asylum, and the process they go through in the UK. This includes exposing the awful standards that need to be met for queer folk to seek asylum and the awful living conditions they are subject to. Finally, we share some resources for anyone seeking asylum, or anyone wanting to support refugees.   Asylum and refugee resources: Rainbow Migration: https://www.rainbowmigration.org.uk https://www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/get-support-us-if-youre-seeking-asylum https://www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/other-organisations-who-can-help-lgbtqi-people-seeking-asylum More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcast https://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpod https://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.    Episode 33: Polyamory 101 with Manu (she/her): In this episode, Manu and I talk about polyamory. So, we explore what polyamory is, and debunk some common myths and stereotypes about polyamory. Finally, we share some resources and tips for people wishing to explore polyamorous relationships.   Polyamory pages to follow : Instagram: @polyamory_awarenesshttps://www.instagram.com/polyamory_awareness/   Polyam Fam: https://www.instagram.com/polyamfam/ Poly Pirates: https://www.instagram.com/polypirates/ Resources: Queer: A Graphic History by Meg-John Barker Sense 8 Some Thoughts About Relationships by Colin Wright The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator by Amy Gahran More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpodhttps://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.    Episode 32: Asexuality 101 with Jess Hill (she/they): In this episode, Jess and I talk about asexuality. So, we explore what asexuality is, and debunk some common myths and stereotypes about asexuality. Finally, we share some resources for asexual people and allies.      More information about Jess: Instagram: @awarenessjess: https://www.instagram.com/awarenessjess/    Resources: The Bookish Type Leeds: https://thebookishtype.co.uk Pay it forward scheme: https://thebookishtype.co.uk/collections/pay-it-forward Stonewall https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/six-ways-be-ally-asexual-people AVEN (The Asexual Visibility and Education Network): https://www.asexuality.org https://www.instagram.com/aven.pt/ Is Gender Fluid? By Sally Hines Rainbow Milk by Queer Intentions by Amelia Abraham     People to follow: Matisse Dupont: https://www.instagram.com/matisse.dupont/ Yasmin Benoit: https://www.instagram.com/theyasminbenoit/ Zoe Stoller: https://www.instagram.com/zoestoller/     More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpodhttps://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena  

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 31: Queer comedy with Chloe Green (she/her): In this episode, Chloe and I talk about LGBTQ+ representation in comedy. We explore how diverse the comedy scene actually is, how queer people were traditionally the butt of jokes, and how we need to continue to push for fair and proper representation of all queer people and other marginalised communities.   Queer comedy is an important part of our culture and challenging the lack of representation of queer people in comedy and wider society is a job for all of us.   Follow, support and engage with the work of local queer comedians!   More information about Chloe: Instagram: @chloe.a.green https://www.instagram.com/chloe.a.green/ Twitter: @_ChloeGreen_ https://twitter.com/_ChloeGreen_   The LOL word: Instagram: @lolwordcomedy https://www.instagram.com/lolwordcomedy/ Twitter: @LOLwordcomedy https://twitter.com/lolwordcomedy   Queer comedians to follow: Shelf Comedy: https://www.instagram.com/shelfcomedy/ Chloe Petts: https://www.instagram.com/chloepetts/ Jodie Mitchell: https://www.instagram.com/jodiemitchetc/ Sophie Duker: https://www.instagram.com/sophiedukebox/ Kemah Bob: https://www.instagram.com/kemahbob/ May Martin: https://www.instagram.com/hooraymae/   More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpodhttps://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena

Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.  Episode 30: Gender expression 101 with Beth Vickers (she/her/he/him): In this episode Beth and I talk about gender expression. We start by challenging the common misconception that you have to act or look a certain way to be LGBTQ+. We explore more about what gender expression is and the importance of exploring your gender expression for everyone. Within this we discuss some common societal stereotypes about gender and the ways we express ourselves, and subsequent challenges queer people face in response to their gender expression.   We all have a gender, and we all at some point have felt a pressure to fit in, so this episode is a must to break down those expectations and embrace whatever form of identity expression feels right for you.   More information about Beth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beth_vickers98/   More information on this podcast: www.overtherainbowpod.com Instagram: @_overtherainbowpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/_overtherainbowpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overtherainbowpodcast13 Twitter: @overrainbowpodhttps://twitter.com/overrainbowpod Clubhouse: @rachelkeighley Reading the Rainbow book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingtherainbow   Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena