Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow
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Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. In this podcast we will have open and honest conversations with a wide range of LGBTQ+ individuals, as together we learn more about identity, challenge societal misconceptions, discuss barriers and share much needed resources. So whether you're at the start of your journey coming out, a little further along, or just learning to be the best possible ally to your LGBTQ+ peers, please join us in this journey as we provide a safe place and platform for all LGBTQ+ people. Welcome to a new step in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality where the goal is that one day we will be free to define ourselves without constraints on identity.

  1. 23/11/2022

    Queer Identities and Neurodiversity

    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

    21 min

  2. 09/11/2022

    Trans 101 with Chris Angel (they/them)

    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

    47 min

  3. 26/10/2022

    Queer Visibility & challenging biases with Shannon & Stephanie (she/her)

    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

    43 min

  4. 28/09/2022

    Bisexuality 101 with Anna Kochetkova

    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

    32 min

  5. 14/09/2022

    Coming Out Later In Life with Kristie (she/her)

    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

    36 min

  6. 31/08/2022

    Black Queer Spaces & BlaqUK with Mwanso (she/her)

    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

    25 min

  7. 29/06/2022

    Non-Binary Representation on TV with Robyn Holdaway (they/them)

    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

    1h 11m

  8. 15/06/2022

    Queer Art with Monica Mills

    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

    54 min
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Welcome to Over the Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ podcast dedicated to queer education and queer representation. In this podcast we will have open and honest conversations with a wide range of LGBTQ+ individuals, as together we learn more about identity, challenge societal misconceptions, discuss barriers and share much needed resources. So whether you're at the start of your journey coming out, a little further along, or just learning to be the best possible ally to your LGBTQ+ peers, please join us in this journey as we provide a safe place and platform for all LGBTQ+ people. Welcome to a new step in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality where the goal is that one day we will be free to define ourselves without constraints on identity.

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  • Creator
    Over the Rainbow
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Over the Rainbow
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