Come Out Wherever You Are with Sean Szeps LiSTNR

I started this podcast to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community.

I felt like I had a pretty good grasp on the 'G' but I didn't know as much about the L, or B or QTIA+

Over the course of almost 50 interviews I've become a better father, husband, friend, ally and advocate for the community.

This is what I've learned ❤️

Also just a heads up - this is the final episode of this season.

But you can always stay in touch with me on Instagram @seanszeps
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Can you have sex with someone of the same gender and not have it define your life or even your sexuality?

Rob 'Millsy' Mills thinks you can.

Rob came out about having a threesome with Shane Jenek (aka Courtney Act) to normalise the conversation about sexual fluidity among men.

Sean speaks with Rob about growing up with speculation over his sexuality simply because he was in the performing arts, why he decided to share the story about Courtney, how he told his partner about it, and what kind of future he wants for men exploring their sexuality.


Follow Rob on Instagram: @robmillsymills

Check out Rob's book 'Putting On A Show: Manhood, Mates and Mental Health' https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/putting-on-a-show/ 

Follow us on Instagram: @comeoutwhereveryouare

Email us: comeouttous@gmail.com


If this episode brought up any feelings for you or you want more information, these resources may help you:

QLife: Call 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm – midnight. Visit their website www.qlife.org.au for a free webchat

Minus18: Australia’s LGBTQIA+ charity. Follow them on social @minus18youth or visit their website on www.minus18.org.au for resources, events and training for your school or workplace
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Merry Christmas my beautiful friends.

You asked: “Help! My family isn’t accepting of my sexuality. They won’t let me bring my girlfriend home either, which makes me not want to go home for Christmas. Any tips?”

So Sean reached out to his queer brain's trust to get their advice on how you can navigate the holiday season when your family doesn't accept your gender, sexuality, pronouns, partner or the way you dress.

What do you do when someone uses your deadname? How do you answer when someone asks about your girlfriend (but you're gay)? Is it ever okay to skip family Christmas entirely?

The holidays can be hard but we've got you ❤️


Get in touch with us on Instagram: @comeoutwhereveryouare

Email us: comeouttous@gmail.com
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Jesse is a queer, non-binary actor and performer. They learned to sing, and fell in love with performance, in the Pentecostal Church as a kid and after school they studied songwriting for two years at Hillsong College.

Jesse knew they were queer all that time but knew they couldn't come out and live authentically if they wanted to remain in the church.

Jesse opens up to Sean about attempting to "pray the gay away", coming out via Facebook before they told their parents, and why they still miss church in spite of everything that's happened.


Follow Jesse on Instagram: @jessedutlow

See Jesse in '& Juliet' next year: https://andjuliet.com.au/ 

Jesse recommends the book 'UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality Paperback' by Colby Martin

Follow us on Instagram: @comeoutwhereveryouare

Email us: comeouttous@gmail.com


If this episode brought up any feelings for you or you want more information, these resources may help you:

QLife: Call 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm – midnight. Visit their website www.qlife.org.au for a free webchat

Minus18: Australia’s LGBTQIA+ charity. Follow them on social @minus18youth or visit their website on www.minus18.org.au for resources, events and training for your school or workplace
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robyn Lambird is a non-binary athlete and the first out non-binary Paralympian to win a medal at the Games.

Impressive, right?

So why are people so obsessed with asking them how they have sex or if being non-binary is all a big experiment?

In today's Queer Question, I ask Robyn the most inappropriate questions they get about sexuality, gender, disability and relationships, to find out if these questions are ever okay to ask, and what's a better alternative.


Follow Robyn on Instagram @robynlambird

Check out the post that inspired this episode https://www.instagram.com/p/CfyhScfAdLt/
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Ellia knew he was different before he ever had the language to describe how he felt.

He knew he was different when he was winning gold for Australia at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the women's Rugby 7's team.

But Ellia had a job to do. He had to represent his country, support his family, and fulfil a dream he'd had since he was a kid.

It wasn't until Ellia retired from professional sport in 2021, and with the support of his partner Vanessa, that he had the time to comprehend the feelings he'd had since childhood and research what he could do to affirm his gender.

Ellia sits down with Sean to share about his childhood sporting dreams and the athletes he looked up to, coming out as a trans man to his family in Fiji and his teammates post surgery, and why he didn't come out sooner.


Follow Ellia on Instagram: @elliagreen

Follow us on Instagram: @comeoutwhereveryouare

Email us: comeouttous@gmail.com


If this episode brought up any feelings for you or you want more information, these resources may help you:

QLife: Call 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm – midnight. Visit their website www.qlife.org.au for a free webchat

Minus18: Australia’s LGBTQIA+ charity. Follow them on social @minus18youth or visit their website on www.minus18.org.au for resources, events and training for your school or workplace
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.