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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

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