Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Emotional Cost of Being Queer in Today's World
Season 3 Episode 16
The LGBTQ+ experience is often shaped by discrimination, microaggressions, and minority stress. Joe and Rya examine how these challenges intersect wi…
1 year, 5 months ago
You Can Overcome Your Negatives Emotions—Here's How
Season 3 Episode 15
Struggles with identity and acceptance can weigh heavily on both LGBTQ individuals and allies. Questions of identity can create difficult emotional c…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Ebenezer Scrooge Guide to Changing Hearts for LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Season 3 Episode 14
How can we help the “Scrooges” in our lives become more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community? We can use A Christmas Carol as a framework to explore pra…
1 year, 6 months ago
A Handful of LGBTQ Films We Think You'll Love
Season 3 Episode 13
So much of what we learn about others comes from the media we consume. Listen in on Joe and Rya's conversation about how allies can educate themselve…
1 year, 6 months ago
American LGBTQ Milestones on the Path to Affirmation
Season 3 Episode 12
What can we learn from the pivotal moments in LGBTQ history in the U.S.? This episode explores key events that have shaped the fight for equality and…
1 year, 6 months ago
Two Decades in the Closet: Military Service Before Obama
Season 3 Episode 11
From 1981 to 1999. she lived in constant fear of being outed, knowing that discovery could end her career in an instant. In honor of Veteran's Day, M…
1 year, 6 months ago
Bonus Podcast: Our Take on the Election
Season 3
For those struggling with the recent election results, this episode offers a bit of encouragement. Joe and Rya share their thoughts on the outcome an…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Lavender Scare: How the First Gay Activists Stood Up To the U.S. Government
Season 3 Episode 10
The mid-twentieth century was a defining moment in LGBTQ history, marking the beginning of a long and difficult fight for equality. Joe and Rya retel…
1 year, 7 months ago
Pixels, Pride, and Progress: How Technology is Shaping LGBTQ Experience
Season 3 Episode 9
Imagine if computer AI could help you discover your true identity—perhaps even before you understood yourself. From personalized health care for tran…
1 year, 7 months ago
Behind the Algorithm: What the LGBTQ Community Needs to Know About Artificial Intelligence
Season 3 Episode 8
In this episode, Rya and Joe have a heartfelt discussion about how AI is transforming society, with a focus on its potential impact on the LGBTQ comm…
1 year, 7 months ago