Episodes
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For the last episode of the first series, we welcome our first guest, Matt Cornford, owner of Manchester's very own Queer Lit!
Queer Lit is a LGBTQIA+ bookstore based in Manchester Northern's Quarter, and stocks over 4000 books. Matt explains why there is a need for dedicated queer bookshops, and the trio share some of their favourite books, how they have helped them on their own journeys and the different sub-genre's that are out there for people to explore.
Here are some of the books mentioned in the pod:
The House in the Cerulean Sea - T J CLUNE
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea
Tell me I'm Worthless - Alison Rumfitt
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/tell-me-im-worthless?_pos=1&_sid=8f72f34c7&_ss=r
Manhunt - Gretchen Fletcher-Martin
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/manhunt?_pos=1&_sid=0de6bef43&_ss=r
My Shadow is Pink - Scott Stuart
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/my-shadow-is-pink#:~:text=My%20Shadow%20is%20Pink%20is,learns%20(through%20the…
The Queer Mental Health Workbook - Brendan J Dunlop
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/the-queer-mental-health-workbook?_pos=1&_sid=1d00975c0&_ss=r
Rewriting the Rules - Meg-John Barker
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/rewriting-the-rules?_pos=1&_sid=7b77e565d&_ss=r
The Velvet Rage - Alan Downs
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/the-velvet-rage?_pos=1&_sid=c94688a30&_ss=r
Straight Jacket - Matthew Todd
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/straight-jacket?_pos=1&_sid=ef214e2d7&_ss=r
Pride - Matthew Todd
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/pride-the-story-of-the-lgbtq-equality-movement?_pos=1&_sid=d77e5d01d&_ss=r
Love in the Pink Palace - Jill Nalder
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/love-from-the-pink-palace-1?_pos=1&_sid=278bc9f2a&_ss=r
All the Young Men - Ruth Coker Burks
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/all-the-young-men-1?_pos=1&_sid=225a8938a&_ss=r
The Transgender Issue - Shon Faye
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/the-transgender-issue?_pos=1&_sid=6793e7f72&_ss=r
Trans Britain - Christine Burns
https://www.queerlit.co.uk/products/trans-britain-our-journey-from-the-shadows?_pos=1&_sid=d88afad5d&_ss=r
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In episode 7, Stephen and James discuss therapy.
They talk about their own experiences with therapy, and a wide range of topics, including:
Why you don't need to be in a crisis to benefit from therapyFinding the right therapistThe different types of therapyChemsexHow not all therapy is a good experience, and why you should persevere in finding the right therapist for youPsychoeducationThe idea of compassionate enquiryThey explore the mechanism’s that worked for them, the difficulties they faced and the realisation and empowerment that both of them felt as a result of changing their lives, including the new opportunities that have presented themselves.
They explain how their sober futures seemed uncertain, but how the benefits of becoming sober - and the connections they’ve built as a result - have made a lasting difference in both their lives.
Resources:
LGBT Foundation: https://lgbt.foundation/
0345 3 30 30 30
Pink Therapy:
https://pinktherapy.com/
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In episode 6, Stephen and James talk about their journey to sobriety.
They explore the mechanism’s that worked for them, the difficulties they faced and the realisation and empowerment that both of them felt as a result of changing their lives, including the new opportunities that have presented themselves.
They explain how their sober futures seemed uncertain, but how the benefits of becoming sober - and the connections they’ve built as a result - have made a lasting difference in both their lives.
Resources:
LGBT Foundation: https://lgbt.foundation/
0345 3 30 30 30
Smart Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org.uk/
AA: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
MA: https://marijuana-anonymous.org/
Gamblers Anonymous: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/
Beacon Counselling Trust: https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/
Overeaters Anonymous: https://www.oagb.org.uk/
Sex and Love addicts: https://slaauk.org/
Drinkaware: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/
Drinkaware quiz: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/tools/self-assessment
Change Grow Live: https://www.changegrowlive.org/
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In this hard-hitting episode, James and Stephen discuss addiction.
They talk about the link between addiction and the LGBTQIA+ community, and also share their own experiences and how they came through them.
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Further Support for Addiction (LGBT Foundation)
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For our fourth instalment, Stephen and James discuss mental health.
They talk about their personal struggles, becoming more aware of their issues and how they learnt to look after their own mental health and thrive.
More information about Mental Health and Support:
Website
Further Support for LGBT Mental Health (MIND)
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In our third episode, Stephen and James explore the topic of gay shame.
They discuss what gay shame means to them personally, share their own experiences and talk about how they have dealt with feeling shame as a gay person.
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In our second episode, Stephen and James talk about coming out.
They share their own personal stories, including coming to terms with their sexualities when they were younger, and discuss the difficulties that they faced.
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In our first episode we get to meet our hosts: Stephen and James.
They introduce each other and explain why they have created this podcast series.
We get a sneak peak into the topics which will be discussed, including:
- Coming Out stories
- Gay Shame
- Mental Health
- Addiction
- Therapy
- Queer Literature
Website
Mentioned in this episode:
TED Talk "Recover out loud | Tara Conner"
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Produced by Ben Morling at High-Rise Communications.
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Ahead of the release of our first episode, we wanted to give you a brief introduction to Are the Gays OK?
In the trailer, we give a quick insight into what people can expect from the podcast, including topics such as coming out, gay shame, mental health and addiction within the LGTBQIA+ community.
First episode drops Mon 29th May! 🚀
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