Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.

Episode 58: Queer identities and neurodiversity with Nils (it/its/he/him)

In this episode, Nils and I talk about the intersections between being queer and neuro-diverse.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

·  Pink News

·  Neurogender.haven: https://www.instagram.com/neurogender.haven/

·  I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

More information on this podcast:

·  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 57: Trans 101 with Chris Angel (they/them)

In this episode, Chris Angel and I talk about trans identities. We share some definitions, exploring what gender is, sharing some trans experiences, we share some appropriate and inappropriate questions to ask trans folk, and share some resources and top tips to be an ally to trans folk.

More information on Chris Angel

·  Instagram: @gendersexualityinfo

o  https://www.instagram.com/gendersexualityinfo/

·  Allyship is a Verb Podcast

·  www.allyshipisaverb.com

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

·  Queer Lit Manchester: https://www.queerlit.co.uk

·  Gideon the Ninth by Tamsin Mur

·  Crier’s War by Nina Varella

·  https://pflag.org

o  https://pflag.org/glossary

·  https://www.stonewall.org.uk/list-lgbtq-terms

·  Disclosure Documentary

·  Trevor Space:

o  https://www.trevorspace.org

·  Meetup: https://www.meetup.com

·  Reddit communities

·  Raising LGBTQ Allies by Chris Tomkins

·  Heartstopper by Alice Oseman

More information on this podcast:

·  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 56: Queer visibility and challenging biases with Shannon Hutchison and Stephanie Hope (she/her)

In this episode, Shannon, Stephanie and I talk about the important of queer visibility in challenging biases. We share examples of some biases against the queer community and the work Shannon and Steph are doing to break down those biases. Finally, we talk about what we can do to increase the visibility of all marginalised communities.

More information about Shannon and Stephanie:

·  Instagram @wonlove.ca:

o  https://instagram.com/wonlove.ca?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

·  Beyond Our Image:

o  @beyondourimage (Instagram)

o  www.Beyondourimage.com

·  When You Pass By Campaign

·  Swipe Your Stereotype

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

·  The Sophie Lancaster Foundation:

o  https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=sophie+lancaster+foundation&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

·  And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnel

·  Loretta Ross Ted Talk:

o  https://www.ted.com/talks/loretta_j_ross_don_t_call_people_out_call_them_in?language=en

·  Janet Mock Super Soul Conversation

More information on this podcast:

·  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 55: Bisexuality 101 with Anna Kochetkova (she/her)

In this episode, Anna and I are talking about bisexuality. We explore what bisexuality is, the challenges and prejudices facing bi folk and how we can best support folks who are bi.

More information on Anna

·  Instagram @biandprejudice

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

·  A Chorus of Dragons series by Jenn Lyons

·  Dear John, I love Jane by Candace Walsh

·  Sexual Fluidity by Lisa Diamond

·  Standbyus.com

·  Queer Ducks

More information on this podcast:

·  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 54: Coming out Later in Life with Kristie (she/her)

In this episode, Kristie and I are talking about coming out later in life. We talk about some of the challenges to coming out later in life and how we can best support folks of all ages exploring their gender and sexuality.

Kristie Brassard (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker, Therapist and Guide in Ontario, Canada. She is the creator and facilitator of Late in Life Guide, which is a free community for Late in Life LGBTQ+ folks looking for peer support and guidance.

More information on Kristie

·  Instagram: @lateinlifeguide https://www.instagram.com/lateinlifeguide/

·  Facebook: @thelateinlifeguide

·  www.lateinlifeguide.com

·  Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lateinlifelgbtqguidancegroup

·  Free Pocket Guide: https://lateinlifeguide.ck.page/pocket-guide

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

·  A Chorus of Dragons series by Jenn Lyons

·  Dear John, I love Jane by Candace Walsh

·  Sexual Fluidity by Lisa Diamond

More information on this podcast:

·  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 53: Black Queer Spaces and BlaqUK with Mwanso (she/her)

In this episode, we talk about black queer spaces and the importance of having those spaces for black queer folk. Mwanso shares why she founded BlaqUK and the amazing work they are doing to support black queer youth.

More information on BlaqUK:

·  Instagram/Twitter: @BlaqUK https://www.instagram.com/blaquk/?hl=en

·  https://blaq-uk.business.site/?m=true

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

·  The Black Trans Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/blacktransfoundation/?hl=en

·  UK Black Pride: https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk

·  Exist Loudly: https://www.instagram.com/existloudly/?hl=en

·  Tanya Compass: https://www.instagram.com/tanyacompas/?hl=en

·  Gendered Intelligence: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk

·  T Time podcast

·  The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

More information on this podcast:

·  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 52: Non-binary representation on TV with Robyn Holdaway (they/them).

Robyn is an incredible actor whose work includes Sex Education, C.B. Strike and Face2Face.

In today’s episode Robyn and I talk about non-binary representation on TV and in the media. We explore how good the representation for non-binary folk is, what we are learning about intersectional representation and where we need to go. Robyn also shares some of the fantastic work they have been doing. Finally Robyn shares some tips about how to be an ally for non-binary folk.

More information on Robyn:

·  Instagram: @robynholdaway https://www.instagram.com/robynholdaway/

·  Twitter: @robynholdaway https://twitter.com/RobynHoldaway

·  Robyn’s agent: CAM_London https://twitter.com/CAM_London

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

·  How to Understand your gender by Meg-John Barker

·  Sex Education (Netflix)

·  Mermaids UK: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk

·  Gendered Intelligence: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk

·  Industry Minds: https://www.industryminds.co.uk

·  Pause for Thought

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 51: Queer Art with Monica Mills (she/her)

In this episode, Monica and I are talking about queer art. We define what queer art is, the power of queer art and why queer representation in art is so important. Finally we talk about how queer art can be a form of activism.

We also share some of the amazing art Monica has created including Lavender Girls, deconstructed Pride Flags and Under Construction.

More information on Monica

·  Instagram: @monica_mills https://www.instagram.com/monica_mills/

·  Website: https://monicamillsart.company.site

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

·  Queer Britain: https://queerbritain.org.uk

·  Angry Indian Goddesses (movie)

·  Sisterhood (movie)

·  The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

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 50: LGBTQ+ well-being and shame with Mon and Nai (she/her)

In this episode, Mon, Nai and I are talk about LGBTQ+ mental well-being and experiences of shame. We talk about the fantastic work Mon and Nai are doing for queer people in London and the UK and why talking about shame is such an important topic.

More information on Mon and Nai:

·  Instagram: @thelovebrunchbymonai https://www.instagram.com/thelovebrunchbymonai/

·  Therapy Is A Superpower https://www.instagram.com/thelovebrunchbymonai/

·  Monai_lifestyle https://www.instagram.com/monai_lifestyle/

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

·  Glasshouse Brick Lane: https://glasshouse.london

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 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