Queer And?

Youth Pride Network

Being queer isn’t a full stop. Our queerness intersects with other parts of our identity in unique, exciting, and challenging ways. That’s why we invited *the* most iconic queer powerhouses to unpack the heavy baggage, confront the social forces that shape them and advocate for bolder policies. We’re brewing a new season with spicier conversations, so subscribe and stay tuned!  About us: Youth Pride Network is the peak systemic advocacy body to elevate the voices of young LGBTIQA+ people in Western Australia's decision making. This podcast was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar and we wish to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as traditional custodians of this land, its waters, and its communities. We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past, present, and future as sovereign leaders. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Queer and Neurodivergent

    EPISODE 1

    Queer and Neurodivergent

    Did you know that approximately 1 in 7 people worldwide are neurodivergent - that’s more than 15% of the global population?  Neurodivergent is an umbrella term used to describe people whose minds work differently from what society has deemed “the norm.” Neurodivergent individuals may interpret, experience, and process the world in diverse ways, often associated with diagnoses or identities such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette’s syndrome, dyslexia, and more.  In this episode, Kass and MJ sit down with two fellow neuro-spicy queer folk, AB (she/her) and Lorien (they/he), to explore neurodivergence through a much-needed queer lens.  Together, they unpack topics including masking, sensory accessibility in queer spaces, and the double stigma that can come with living at the intersection of queerness and neurodivergence. Centring lived experience, this conversation highlights the resilience, creativity, and innovation within neurodivergent queer communities — while advocating for more inclusive practices, understanding, and support.  Since recording this episode, Kass is officially part of the ADHD neuro-spicy club! ✨🧠  If you’d like to check out AB’s D&B mixes, hit them up on Instagram at @dj_b_roll 🎧💥  Further Support Resources:  🏳️‍🌈 QLife: LGBTIQA+ peer support  3pm–midnight, every day  Call: 1800 184 527  WebChat: qlife.org.au  🤍 Lifeline: crisis support & suicide prevention  24/7  Call: 13 11 14  Text: 0477 13 11 14  Chat: lifeline.org.au  This podcast was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar and we wish to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as traditional custodians of this land, its waters, and its communities. We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past, present, and future as sovereign leaders. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.       Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

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Being queer isn’t a full stop. Our queerness intersects with other parts of our identity in unique, exciting, and challenging ways. That’s why we invited *the* most iconic queer powerhouses to unpack the heavy baggage, confront the social forces that shape them and advocate for bolder policies. We’re brewing a new season with spicier conversations, so subscribe and stay tuned!  About us: Youth Pride Network is the peak systemic advocacy body to elevate the voices of young LGBTIQA+ people in Western Australia's decision making. This podcast was recorded on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar and we wish to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as traditional custodians of this land, its waters, and its communities. We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past, present, and future as sovereign leaders. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.