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The Queer Family Podcast Jaimie kelton
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The show all about family; but with gay! Queer mom, Jaimie Kelton, humorously goes in-depth with weekly LGBTQIA+ guests about their families; how they made them, and how they show up in a world that wasn't necessarily designed for them. The mission is to normalize, elevate and celebrate, while confirming that we're just like other parents, trying not to yell at our kids when they still haven't put their shoes on and we're 25 minutes late for school. The end result is a compelling podcast that amusingly explores the age-old question: what's it like to live as an LGBTQ family in a world built for the straights?
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Rosie O'Donnell On Parenting, Gender, And Acceptance
Rosie O'Donnell opens up about her experiences as a parent, discussing her journey with raising a child on the autism spectrum and the challenges and joys that come with it. She shares her insights on gender identity and the importance of unconditional love and acceptance. Jaimie also reflects on her own fears and struggles as a parent, including her initial reservations about having a son and the non-biological connection she has with her daughter, and Rosie lovingly tells Jaimie that she needs therapy🤪. This heartfelt conversation explores the complexities of parenting and the power of embracing and supporting our children for who they are.
Listen to the full episode to join Jaimie and Rosie O'Donnell on this heartfelt and illuminating journey. Stay tuned for more captivating discussions that shed light on the realities of queer parenting, identity, and overcoming personal battles with the guidance of those who've walked the path before us.
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🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈
Unconditional love and acceptance are central to parenting, particularly in non-typical households.Personal fears can significantly impact our perceptions and relationships, highlighting the importance of addressing them through therapy or introspection.Gender identity and expressions, especially in children, require sensitive and open-minded discussions and support.Rosie reflects on the beauty and challenges in the relationships between mothers and sons, as well as managing the dynamics of non-bio connections in parenting.The conversation reiterates the importance of embracing each individual's unique journey, whether it relates to autism, gender identity, or personal growth.🏳️🌈Quotes:🏳️🌈
"You have to realize that they're separate individuals from you, and they're not ours. They're the world's children." - Rosie O'Donnell"Every moment, you have a choice: faith or fear." - Rosie O'Donnell"The job of parenting is unconditional love and universal acceptance." - Rosie O'Donnell🏳️🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️🌈
Rosie O'Donnell is an acclaimed American comedian, actress, and television personality known for her engaging and heartwarming presence both on and off-screen. She has graced Broadway, starred in hit films, and hosted her own influential talk show, "The Rosie O'Donnell Show." Over the years, Rosie has become a beloved icon in the entertainment industry and an outspoken advocate for various causes, including LGBTQ+ rights and children's adoption services. Alongside her impressive career in the limelight, Rosie is also a devoted parent to five children, each with their own unique stories and journeys.
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Unapologetically Proud: What Pride Means to LGBTQ+ Families
What does Pride mean to you? As we get ready for Pride and our upcoming PRIDE EXTRAVAGANZA, Jaimie closes out this season with a little medley of responses to this question from all of last year’s Extravaganza guests. These answers will give you all the feels, y'all. Let them serve as a reminder that LOVE is LOVE, YOU are loved, and PRIDE is EVERY DAY. Happy Pride to all.
AND stay tuned next season for episodes with cultural icons and individuals making impactful strides for queer visibility and rights, like Rosie O’Donnell, Colton Underwood, Jaymes Black, and more. This Pride is about to be double the fun, double the visibility, and double the gay!
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Pride is understood as a multifaceted celebration of one's authentic self, love, and community, evolving in meaning with life experiences.The anticipation for Pride month injects the episode with hope, reflecting a time for increased visibility and celebration of LGBTQIA diversity.The episode promises compelling content for the upcoming season, beginning with the Pride extravaganza featuring prominent voices such as Rosie O'Donnell.Guests articulate the importance of advocating for rights, embracing individual truth, and fostering environments where families of all configurations thrive.There is an emphasis on building a future where the next generation of LGBTQIA individuals feel proud and supported in their identities.🏳️🌈Quotes:🏳️🌈
"Pride, to me is knowing my truth. Knowing it and believing in it and not backing down, no matter what." Jaimie🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:
Queer midwife Mara Goodman's virtual community: Pregnant Together🏳️🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for as low as $2/month!
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Trans Dad Shares Journey of Self-Discovery and Parenthood
Jaimie sits down with Shawndeez, a non-binary trans dad who shares their journey towards self-discovery and parenthood. Seandeez discusses the challenges they faced as a queer and trans individual, their decision to pursue IVF and egg retrieval, and the importance of unconditional love in the parent-child relationship. Seandeez also talks about their work supporting parents of trans children and the need for compassionate guidance in navigating the complexities of gender identity. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation.
Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions that challenge conventional narratives and celebrate the beautiful diversity of queer families.
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🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈
Shawndeez's journey of self-discovery highlights the complexities of growing up queer and trans in a conservative environment and the subsequent path to embracing their true identity.The decision to pursue reciprocal IVF, where Shawndeez provided the egg and their partner carried the pregnancy, underlines the diverse ways queer families can come about.Shawndeez emphasizes the importance of having supportive medical professionals and a spiritually-driven mindset during their transition and fertility process.Discussions about the emotional work that comes with navigating a trans child's experience, particularly for cisgender and heterosexual parents, underscore the need for understanding and open communication within families.Shawndeez's current work focuses on helping parents of trans children embrace and understand their child's identity, advocating for compassion and unconditional love.🏳️🌈Quotes:🏳️🌈
"The beauty of being queer and the beauty of having the queer and trans consciousness is we have this literacy, we have this emotional capacity. We have the space to have these types of conversations.” Shawndeez"I watched my mother...watched her learn and choose love. That was absolutely massive for me in my own queer consciousness." Shawndeez"It's a beautiful thing...life is really wildly beautiful on the other side." Shawndeez🏳️🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️🌈
Shawndeez is a non-binary trans person with an impressive academic background and a passionate commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. With a PhD in Gender Studies from UCLA, Shawndeez is not only thoroughly literate in topics surrounding gender and sexuality but also applies this knowledge to real-world contexts. As a transparent who has navigated personal and social transformations, Shawndeez now dedicates a significant portion of their work to supporting parents of trans children, helping to bridge gaps in understanding and fostering love and acceptance within families.
🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:
Queer midwife Mara Goodman's virtual community: Pregnant TogetherShawndeez on Instagram- @drshawndeezShawndeez’s website: https://www.shawndeez.com/
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Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity: The Power of Honesty
Tish's and Arlesia's accidental journey to parenthood brings uncharted waters into the traditional queer family narrative. After a rocky period in their relationship, Tish became pregnant with their son, Ethan, after a one-night stand. Despite the challenges, they decided to stay together and focus on raising their child. Now, as Ethan grows older, they are facing new transitions and learning to prioritize their own growth as individuals and as a couple. This episode highlights the importance of communication, honesty, and resilience in queer family building. It also emphasizes the need for appreciation, constant connection, and showing up for each other in a relationship.
Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions that challenge conventional narratives and celebrate the beautiful diversity of queer families.
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🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈
Tish and Arlesia's relationship began in college and has endured many trials, emphasizing the strength and resilience of queer relationships.The couple had a serendipitous journey to parenthood, which included unexpected turns but led to their son Ethan, who they both cherish deeply.Transparency and growth have been central themes in their relationship, showcasing the importance of honesty and appreciation in a partnership.🏳️🌈Quotes:🏳️🌈
"This is all that matters. Nothing else matters. He is the most important thing.”"If you love that person enough, you have to show up as your true self every single day.""Grab the tea, girl. We're going on a journey."🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:
Queer midwife Mara Goodman's virtual community: Pregnant TogetherTish and Arlesia on Instagram @meetthewhitakers🏳️🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for as low as $2/month!
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Beyond Parenthood: A Queer Birth Doula’s Journey
Victoria Vega, a yoga instructor and doula, shares her journey into birth work and the importance of addressing generational trauma. As a lesbian, Victoria discusses her decision not to have children but expresses a desire to experience childbirth as a surrogate, highlighting that the desire to carry and the desire to parent can exist independently. This perspective adds a refreshing dimension to the broader narrative about what constitutes a queer family. She emphasizes the significance of chosen family and the support she provides to BIPOC and queer communities. Victoria's work focuses on helping individuals navigate their fears and traumas surrounding pregnancy and birth.
Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions that challenge conventional narratives and celebrate the beautiful diversity of queer families.
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🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈
Victoria Vega's journey into birth work was heavily influenced by family history and an understanding of how trauma is inherited and manifested across generations.Epigenetics plays a significant role in birth work, as Victoria discusses the impact of generational trauma on her approach to doula services.The desire to experience childbirth and the desire to become a parent can be separate and independent, which Victoria embodies through her decision not to parent but to potentially become a surrogate.Surrogacy is presented as a valid and honored choice in the LGBTQIA community, with Victoria advocating for an inclusive and diverse representation of family structures.
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“I would actually love to be a surrogate... I would love to experience the miracle of birth and just going through, like, the way our bodies are just magic." Victoria"It takes a village to create our families." Victoria"We make our own families." Victoria
🏳️🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️🌈 Victoria Vega is a yoga teacher, meditation facilitator, and full-spectrum doula with a deep commitment to the BIPOC and queer communities.
🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:
Queer midwife Mara Goodman's virtual community: Pregnant TogetherVictoria Vega's Instagram: @vgv.doula_do_yogaSt. Mark's Yoga Classes: https://www.stmarksyoga.com/Bridge Directory for Wellness Support: https://thebridgedirectory.com/Victoria's Website: vgvdoulayoga.com🏳️🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for as low as $2/month!
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A Lesbian Surrogacy Story
Grier and her wife Alana created their family through surrogacy after fertility treatments wreaked havoc on Grier’s mental health and it became clear that carrying a child in either one of their wombs was not an option. She discusses the challenges and shame that can come with not being able to conceive and the importance of breaking down taboos surrounding different ways of creating a family. The conversation also touches on the non-biological connection in queer families, the decision to use an anonymous sperm donor, and the complexities of navigating societal expectations and assumptions. This conversation emphasizes the importance of normalizing different paths to parenthood and supporting individuals in making the best choices for their own well-being.
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🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈
Breaking down taboos surrounding different ways of creating a family is importantThe non-biological connection in queer families can be a complex and nuanced topicChoosing an anonymous sperm donor can alleviate concerns about emotional attachmentNavigating societal expectations and assumptions can be challenging for queer parents Surrogacy can be a valid and empowering choice for individuals who do not want to carry their own child.Mental health should be prioritized when making decisions about family planning.It is important to normalize and support different paths to parenthood.Open and honest conversations about difficult topics can provide support and validation for others going through similar experiences.🏳️🌈Quotes:🏳️🌈
“She didn't want to carry. It was as simple as that.” Grier"I wanted to be the best mother possible. And for me to do that I needed to spend the next year getting my mental health back." Grier"Talk about hard things with your friends.” Grier
🏳️🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️🌈
Grier, formerly a model agent, opens up about her struggles with mental health, the pressures of societal norms, and the complex decision to pursue surrogacy. She and her wife Alana navigated the challenging waters of creating a family as a queer couple, ultimately choosing a path that ensured their well-being and the love they could share with their child.
🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:
Queer midwife Mara Goodman's virtual community: Pregnant TogetherGrowing Generations: www.growinggenerations.comKim Brown's interview episode: “Finding A Surrogate” from season 2 of the former "If These Ovaries Could Talk" podcast, now known as the Queer Family Podcast.🏳️🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for as low as $2/month!
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🏳️🌈Edited by Jerson Barajas. Theme song: Tiffany Topol\ Logo art: Daneen Stevenato.
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