Thinking OUT Loud: The OUT Maine Podcast

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Thinking OUT Loud: The OUT Maine Podcast

Welcome to Thinking OUT Loud, the official OUT Maine podcast. With this podcast we're aiming to create a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ youth, the LGBTQ+ community, and everyone interested in learning about LGBTQ+ topics. Through this podcast OUT Maine aims to continue our mission of providing support and education to the LGBTQ+ community and their families, as well as building an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Thanks for listening!

  1. 27 FEB

    Episode #15: Parents’ POV with intern Elio Shackelford

    This episode of Thinking OUT Loud explores the parents’ points of view! Join Ellie Roy (she/they, Communications Coordinator at OUT Maine) and Elio Shackelford (he/him, intern at OUT Maine) in a discussion with Elio’s parents about raising a transgender child, the ups and downs of coming out and exploring gender identity as a young person, and advice for other families going through a similar journey. Other parents and family members are invited to join our monthly virtual sessions, Parent Support Group, where we discuss issues like these in a safe and collaborative space with OUT Maine staff providing expertise and guidance. https://www.outmaine.org/programs/for-parents/

    37 min

  2. 14 JAN

    Episode 14- Safe Binding with Quyen Tran from TransTape

    In this episode of Thinking OUT Loud, Communications Coordinator Ellie Roy (she/they) chats with Quyen Tran (she/her), the Education & Outreach Coordinator at TransTape about chest binding! They discuss safe binding methods, why people bind, and more. Parents and allies can learn the basics of safe binding practices while youth can hear real life experiences and validating applications for transgender and/or nonbinary folks who bind. For more information, check OUT Maine's website to download a free guide on Safe Binding 101 (https://www.outmaine.org/resources/store/parents-guides/safe-chest-binding-101-a-guide-for-wearing-binders-download/), and visit https://transtape.life/pages/education!

    30 min

  3. 19/04/2024

    Episode 13: Staff Series, Talking With Maggie

    Today Maura will be speaking with OUT Maine's Youth Engagement Coordinator, Maggie.

    13 min
  4. Episode 12: Partners for Healthier Communities

    07/03/2024

    Episode 12: Partners for Healthier Communities

    In this episode Maura speaks with guests from Partners For Healthy Communities about tobacco use prevention in the LGBTQIA+ youth community. Helpful resources from this episode: Reduce Tobacco, Alcohol, Drug & Substance Use | Prevention for ME Quit Smoking | Quit Vaping |The QuitLink (mainequitlink.com)—adults treatment My Life My Quit—teens treatment Partners for Healthier Communities Facebook Page Healthy Communities | MaineHealth Curtis Lake Church | Events

    23 min

  5. 15/02/2024

    Episode 11: Intersectionality

    Today, youth advisory board member Grace and Maura discuss intersectionality and it's impacts.

    23 min

  6. 14/12/2023

    Tea Time With Chuck - A Talk With Maura, Aiden, and Chuck (Remastered)

    In this episode Chuck talks with Maura and Aiden from OUT Maine about coming out and the best ways we can support our queer friends and family.

    27 min

  7. 30/11/2023

    Episode 10: The Queer Holiday Special!

    In this episode we'll be talking to August and Alphie about the quirks that come with being queer around the holidays, as well as their experiences regarding family, traditions, celebrating, and mental health.

    42 min

  8. 09/11/2023

    Episode 9: Staff Series, Talking With Cassie

    Come meet the team! In this episode Maura will be talking to OUT Maine's School Engagement Coordinator, Cassie.

    19 min
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Welcome to Thinking OUT Loud, the official OUT Maine podcast. With this podcast we're aiming to create a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ youth, the LGBTQ+ community, and everyone interested in learning about LGBTQ+ topics. Through this podcast OUT Maine aims to continue our mission of providing support and education to the LGBTQ+ community and their families, as well as building an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Thanks for listening!

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