Episodes
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An open and frank conversation with book-seller and artist, Avalon Plant.
In this episode we look at the challenges of being bisexual, and why some people seem to have such an issue with it.
We also discuss being femme-presenting, access to queer spaces, self-identity and the challenges, judgements and expectations from both straight and queer communities.
Thank you for listening and allowing this podcast to be a part of your day.🌻
Follow and find the podcast on Instagram.
Book link: Bi - The hidden culture, history, and science of bisexuality
https://amzn.eu/d/5vi4aFp
Website
Podcast episodes can also be found on my website
denverkarsenshai.com
https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/talk-to-touch-podcast
YouTube
You can see the video on Talk to Touch YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast
Instagram
https://instagram.com/talktotouchpodcast?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==
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A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.
Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.
Thank you for listening.
Denver
Trigger Warning:
Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.
You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/BhEnpgbbsaU
A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.
Aim King - Videographer
James Priestly
Phil Garratt
Neil Holland
And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.
Other information:
My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.
https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/
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The second episode in a three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.
Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.
Thank you for listening.
Denver
Trigger Warning:
Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.
You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/3FXQLWdYTIs
A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.
Aim King - Videographer
James Priestly
Phil Garratt
Neil Holland
And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.
Other information:
My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.
https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A three-part interview with Dr Harry Heuser, a senior lecturer at the Aberystwyth School of Art.
Dr Heuser opens up about life as a young queer man in New York during the Aids crisis and takes us through a very personal trauma. This open conversation is both inspiring and moving.
Thank you for listening.
Denver
Trigger Warning:
Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.
You will find the video recording of this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/qRlVkVpCzFA
A big thank you to every one who helped to make this episode an amazing experience.
Aim King - Videographer
James Priestly
Phil Garratt
Neil Holland
And to everyone in the audience, your presence made this episode truly memorable.
Other information:
My website is finally live and this is where you will find information about all of my projects, including my art and photography, with more things to come.
https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to season 4 - it's been a year since since the podcast started 😳 and what a busy year it's been.
I've finally got the website up and running, do check it out using the link below - it's still a work in progress with more to come.
https://www.denverkarsenshai.com/talk-to-touch-podcast
Thank you for joining me. 🙏🏾
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Despite waking up at about 3am, in the final episode of Season 3, I share plans for the upcoming episodes and some changes to come.
🙏🏾 Thank you for listening, tuning in and joining me on this journey of Talk to Touch. It is my honour and pleasure to contribute to our community.
I look forward to being a part of your day.
📌 Season 4 starts 5th June
@dk_shai
Tom's instagram:@tkgeared
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
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Often we go on the hunt for our "purpose" or the "right Career" believing its this elusive thing for which we have to hunt.
What if you've been looking in the wrong place? What if it's been with you all along?
What if like me, you need to come full circle?
Thank you for listening/Thank you for allowing me to
be a part of your day.
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
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Have you ever heard a popular phrase that did not ring true for you?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LGBT_firsts_by_year
Thank you for listening and allowing me to
be a part of your day.
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
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Waiting for validation from others can be what stops us moving forward and living the we create for ourselves.
How long should we wait for validation from others?
Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day.
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
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📚 Three books: one which I've read three times, with a fourth on the horizon and one I'm yet to read.
If you're looking for some queer fiction allow me to share three with you, one of which is my favourite.🥳
If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts
Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day.
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast
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I believe the creative arts is essential and literature is an integral part of that community because novels are like a record of historical attitudes and societal changes.
In this episode I share five works of queer literature I've added to my reading list.
If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
Also on YouTube
youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast
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Hitchiking on someone elses’ journey is to have a second-hand experience. Instead, carve your path, your journey, your life.
This is a lesson I learned over the past few months.
This episode is dedicated to Moritz and Farina, the instigators of positive change in my life. 💝
Thank you for listening and allowing me to be a part of your day
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast
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The LGBTQ+ community have been fighting against sexual orientation discrimination for decades.
In this episode we look at two members of the LGBTQ+ community who fought for the right to live without prejudice and discrimination, paving the way for the freedoms we have now. 🙏🏾
Sylvia Rivera
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sylvia-rivera
https://srlp.org
Ifti Nasim
https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2021/8/28/ifti-nasim
📌 If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts.
youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
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There is power in being seen. Visible diversity increases acceptance and normalcy while reducing unfounded fears.
In this episode I discuss the importance of queer visibility, not just for the community, but for society as a whole.
Thank you for listening
youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
Glaad + P&G
https://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/P%26G_AdvertisingResearch.pdf
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/pride-2020-50-powerful-lgbtq-players-hollywood-1295933/greg-berlanti-13/
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A time for a fresh start and resolutions - the Personal Promises we make.
So why do we struggle to stick to them, even when we are most determined?
youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
Science Direct
Empowering interventions to promote sustainable lifestyles: Testing the habit discontinuity hypothesis in a field experiment - ScienceDirect
Rhinoglobalsolutions.com
People-consume-with-their-eyes
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It's the end of the first semester of University and Christmas is almost here.
James joins me to reflect on season two and the challenges of running a podcast in tandem with uni; all self-inflicted of course.
We discuss the episodes to come and moving the podcast forward.
Wishing you the best close to 2022 and a promising 2023.
If you usually make New Year Resolutions then listen to Season 2 - episode 12, A Different Kind Of New Year Resolution, for ideas on how take a new approach to your Resolution.
Thank you for listening
DK Shai 🎄
xxx
youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast
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How many times have you bailed on your New Years Resolution before January is over? 🤨 I know, me too.
For the last few years I've taken a different approach to personal promises, one that I can keep.
Listen to find out how you can take a different approach to this yearly personal promise - one that you too can keep.
If you enjoy Talk to Touch, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts
Because connection starts with open conversation.Thank you for listening
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast
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Part two of the interview with Avalon.
This episode is packed with tips and advice on getting to know your body and sexual expression.
Listed below are the websites and information mentioned in the show.
Business Wire Sex Toys Market Analysis Report 2022
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005765/en/Sex-Toys-Market-Analysis-Report-2022-A-62.32-Billion-Market-by-2030---ResearchAndMarkets.com
Book Recommendation
Come As You Are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life
Author - Emily Nagoski
Love Honey
The sexual happiness people, proud to make afun, fulfilling sex life available to everyone.
https://www.lovehoney.com/
Omgyes
Women’s sexual pleasure has hidden in the shadows for too long. It’s time to get it all out in the open.
https://start.omgyes.com/
Audio Porn
https://www.self.com/story/audio-porn-erotica
On Queer Street
https://onqueerstreet.com/audio-porn/
https://open.spotify.com/show/2qDt4XTClAWvP8cPNnxTkg
“Because connection starts with open conversation”
Thank you for listening
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
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Queer or straight, wherever you sit on the gender spectrum, this is an open conversation about sexual self-discovery, sexual freedom and getting to know your body.
Bookseller Avalon talks openly about how she learned to talk about sex without societal stigma or shame and the journey of getting to know her body.
This conversation is one which so few of us have without feeling shame and embarrassment.
This episode is packed with tips and advice on getting to know your body and sexual expression.
Listed below are the websites and information mentioned in the show.
Business Wire Sex Toys Market Analysis Report 2022
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220525005765/en/Sex-Toys-Market-Analysis-Report-2022-A-62.32-Billion-Market-by-2030---ResearchAndMarkets.com
Book Recommendation
Come As You Are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life
Author - Emily Nagoski
Love Honey
The sexual happiness people, proud to make afun, fulfilling sex life available to everyone.
https://www.lovehoney.com/
Omgyes
Women’s sexual pleasure has hidden in the shadows for too long. It’s time to get it all out in the open.
https://start.omgyes.com/
Audio Porn
https://www.self.com/story/audio-porn-erotica
On Queer Street
https://onqueerstreet.com/audio-porn/
Talk to Touch is also available on Spotify, Apple podcast, Google podcast, Audible
https://open.spotify.com/show/2qDt4XTClAWvP8cPNnxTkg
“Because connection starts with open conversation”
Thank you for listening
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
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Your queerness makes you stronger than you think; in fact it's your superpower.
In this episode I share the ways in which being queer increases freedom, resilience and self-awareness.
Listen and discover your superpower.
Episodes now available on Youtube
youtube.com/@talktotouchpodcast
Thank you for listening
DK Shai 🌻
xxx
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