Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast

Let's be perfectly Queer podcast
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An Australian LGBT podcast, hosted by a Transgender teacher and a Pansexual healthcare worker, dedicated to amplifying diverse queer voices. We share personal stories, expert insights, and valuable resources on LGBTQIA+ topics—including gender identity, coming out, queer history, mental health, relationships, and activism. Join us as we build an inclusive space for learning, open discussions, and a sense of community.Whether you're queer, questioning, an ally, or simply curious, our podcast is a welcoming space for open conversations, education, and community connection. Think of it as a laid-back chat with friends, perfect for listening on the go, at home, or anywhere in between. Join us as we celebrate LGBT+ experiences, challenge misconceptions, and create an inclusive space for all.

  1. 2h ago

    Finding Chosen Family Through Music with Tay from FVNERAL

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. This week we're joined by Tay from Australia's queer indie band FVNERAL to chat about their new EP Chosen Family, what it means to find community, and how music can connect LGBTQ+ people. We dive into Tay's journey as a trans non-binary person, the fear of coming out, finding the language to understand yourself, and why chosen family can be one of the most powerful forms of resistance. We also talk about building a proudly queer band, collaborating with other LGBTQ+ artists, the importance of visibility, and the musicians who helped shape Tay's identity, from My Chemical Romance and Laura Jane Grace to SOPHIE, boygenius, and MUNA. Whether you're queer, questioning, an ally, or simply love hearing honest conversations about identity and creativity, this episode is packed with heartfelt stories, laughs, and reminders that you don't have to figure everything out alone. In this episode we discuss:  What "chosen family" really means  Coming out as trans and non-binary  Building a queer-led band  The importance of LGBTQ+ representation in music  Why visibility still matters  The artists who inspired Tay's journey  Advice for young queer and trans people🎧 Listen now to Tay's journey through music... And until next time, stay perfectly queer! Links to FVNERAL:  Instagram: @fvneralworldTiktok: @fvneralworldYoutube: @fvneralworldFacebook: @fvneralworld Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

  2. Jul 2

    Why Queer Patients Feel Unsafe in Healthcare (And How We Fix It) with Dr Lulu

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. Why do so many LGBTQ+ people walk into a doctor's office already expecting to feel dismissed, misunderstood, or unsafe? This week on Let's Be Perfectly Queer, we're joined by physician, educator, advocate and proud parent Dr. Lulu to unpack the realities of LGBTQ+ healthcare. From growing up in Nigeria surrounded by homophobia, to navigating her own queer identity, raising a transgender daughter, and becoming one of the leading voices in affirming healthcare education, Dr. Lulu shares an honest and deeply personal conversation about bias, allyship, and what truly inclusive care looks like. Together we discuss: Why many LGBTQ+ people avoid medical careThe experiences transgender people face in healthcare settingsHow doctors can unintentionally harm queer patientsThe power of asking questions with compassion and consentDr. Lulu's "Find Me, Feel Safe, Trust Me" framework for affirming careHer upcoming book First Do No Further Harm: Becoming Allies in White CoatsWhy there is still hope for families, parents, and healthcare providers to learn, grow and become better alliesWhether you're LGBTQ+, a parent, healthcare worker, educator, or simply want to understand how to create safer spaces for queer people, this conversation is full of insight, empathy, and practical ways we can all do better. 🎧 Listen now to hear Dr Lulu's experience... And until next time, stay perfectly queer! How you can connect with Dr Lulu Websites Dr. Lulu’s Pride Corner: https://drluluspridecorner.comAngels Haven Incorporated: https://angelshaveninc.orgSocial Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CypCwaSvB/?mibextid=wwXIfrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlulu?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appInstagram (Dr. Lulu’s Pride Corner): https://www.instagram.com/drluluspridecorner?igsh=MXE1M2IwNWhyMG9paQ==Instagram (Coach Udaku): https://www.instagram.com/coachudaku?igsh=MWF6dGYwb2VicWxmYg==Podcasts Ask A Black Woman Podcast (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@AskABlackWomanPodcastMoms 4 Trans Kids (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/moms-4-trans-kids/id1708676679YouTube Dr. Lulu’s Pride Corner: https://youtube.com/@drluluspridecorner?si=WSAVPycmgU5QVLn- Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

  3. Jun 18

    Why Are So Many Queer People Neurodivergent? The Link Between LGBTQ+ Identity, Autism & ADHD

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. Have you ever noticed how many LGBTQ+ people also seem to be neurodivergent? In this episode of Let's Be Perfectly Queer, Archie and Katie explore the growing research showing a significant overlap between queer identities and neurodivergence. From autism and ADHD to gender diversity, bisexuality, asexuality, and transgender identities, researchers are discovering connections that challenge traditional ideas about identity and what society considers "normal." We unpack:  Why autistic people are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ The connection between ADHD, gender diversity, and sexualityWhat the latest research says about being "neuroqueer"The Double Minority Effect and its impact on mental healthPersonal experiences of being queer and neurodivergentWhy support, understanding, and community matter more than everWhile researchers are still exploring why this overlap exists, one thing is clear: nobody should have to hide who they are to fit into society's expectations. Whether you're queer, neurodivergent, both, or simply curious, this episode offers insight, lived experience, and an important conversation about identity, belonging, and acceptance. 🎧 Listen now to learn about the overlap of neurodiversity and queerness... And until next time, stay perfectly queer! Trigger Warning: Discussion of mental health, suicidality, discrimination, and healthcare experiences. If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services: Phone: Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24Online: Head to health online chat  - headtohealth.gov.auRUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or connect@ruah.org.au  Links we found useful when researching for this episode: https://www.audhdpsychiatry.co.uk/queerness-and-neurodivergence/https://neurodivergentinsights.com/trans-autism/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/mental-health-among-autistic-lgbtq-youth-apr-2022https://learnfully.com/the-link-between-neurodiversity-and-the-lgbtqia-communityhttps://sparkforautism.org/discover_article/autism-lgbtq-identity/https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/neurodiversity/living/lgbtq/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/eating-disorders-among-gender-expansive-and-neurodivergent-individuals/202506/the-link-betweenhttps://www.audhdpsychiatry.co.uk/queerness-and-neurodivergence/https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/attention-deficit-disorder-add-or-adhdSupport the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

  4. Jun 4

    Why LGBTQ+ People Connect With Horror with Henry Corrigan

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode of Let's Be Perfectly Queer, Archie sits down with bisexual horror author and poet Henry Corrigan to explore the fascinating connection between queer identity, horror fiction, mental health and self-acceptance. Henry shares how writing queer horror helped him come to terms with his own sexuality, why horror can be a powerful tool for understanding fear and trauma, and how LGBTQ+ readers often experience horror differently from straight audiences. We also dive into the history of queer representation in horror, the harmful stereotypes that shaped the genre, and how modern queer horror writers are reclaiming those narratives. Plus, Henry discusses his new novel Party of a Lifetime, a supernatural queer horror story about four friends trying to reclaim the prom experience they never got to have. In this episode:  How horror helped Henry accept his bisexual identityLGBTQ+ representation in horror fictionHorror and mental healthWhy queer audiences experience horror differentlyReclaiming queer stories and identityHenry's new novel Party of a LifetimeThe hidden history of queer literature and horrorIf you love LGBTQ+ stories, horror books, queer authors, mental health discussions and thought-provoking conversations, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now to learn a bit of queer horror history... And until next time, stay perfectly queer! Henry's Links: Instagram: @Henrycorrigan08 Good reads: Henry Corrigan Bloodhound Books: Henry Corrigan Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

  5. May 21

    The Golden Cage: Growing Up Privileged, Masculine & Gay, with Wade Belair

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode Archie sits down with Wade Belair to unpack the “golden cage” of privilege, masculinity, and being a gay man in environments where fitting in feels like survival. Wade shares how growing up in wealthy, hyper-masculine country club culture shaped his understanding of masculinity, relationships, and self-worth. Even with loving parents and stability, the pressure to be “one of the boys” left him battling deep internalised shame and fear. In this episode we discuss:  The hidden mental health struggles that comes with being gay and privileged.Hyper-masculinity and “boys will be boys” cultureInternalised homophobia and self-loathingToxic relationships and emotional addictionWhy privilege doesn’t protect you from shameThe pressure to perform masculinityHealing, therapy, and self-acceptanceThis episode explores a side of queer identity that often gets overlooked, the reality that pain, shame, and identity struggles can exist even when life looks “perfect” from the outside. 🎧 Listen now to to hear Wades honest and vulnerable story... ... And until next time, stay perfectly queer! Links: Instagram: @georgewbelair Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

  6. May 7

    Homophobia in Schools, Queer Animals & Hidden Queer History

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode, Katie is back for a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly educational episode full of queer facts, hidden history, and conversations that spiral beautifully out of control. From the accidental creation of San Francisco as a global queer capital to female samurai warriors erased from history, this episode dives into the stories we definitely didn’t learn in school. We also unpack:  The rise of homophobic language in schools  Australia’s queer animal kingdom  Why clownfish completely destroy anti-trans arguments  LGBTQ+ history hidden in ancient cultures  The Budapest mayor charged for supporting Pride  Why language and gender have always evolved  And the very important question… does Kirby have a gender? Theres a bit of queer education, and a lot of chaotic conversation, like... “how did we end up talking about monkey arms?” If you love queer history, LGBTQ+ culture, random facts, social commentary, and laughing while learning, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and learn some wonderful facts with us... And until next time, stay perfectly queer! Links that were useful for this episode: Lgbt History Months FactsStone Age Woman buried like a manWord originHistory of the word GirlGay lovers in Egyptian TombEgyptian Tomb Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

  7. Apr 23

    3 Mindset Shifts Every Parent Needs to Support LGBTQ+ Kids

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode of Let’s Be Perfectly Queer, we sit down with Heather Hester  author, speaker, and host of More Human, More Kind,  to talk about something a lot of parents and allies struggle with… fear. Fear of saying the wrong thing. Fear of not understanding. Fear of getting it “wrong.” Heather shares three powerful mindset shifts that can completely change how parents and allies show up for their LGBTQ+ loved ones especially in a world that often feels loud, divided, and overwhelming. We explore::  Why silence can be more harmful than saying the wrong thing The shift from judging to curiosity Why trying to control your child doesn’t work (and what does instead) The game-changing difference between fixing vs validating How to support your child without expecting them to educate you  What allyship actually looks like in real, everyday life This episode is honest, practical, and full of those “oh wow… I do that” moments. Whether you’re a parent, partner, or just trying to show up better for the queer people in your life. 💬 If you’ve ever thought “I want to support… but I don’t know how” — this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to be a better ally... And until next time, stay perfectly queer! Heather Hester links: Website: https://www.heatherhester.net/ Podcast: More Human, More Kind Book: Parenting with Pride Substack: https://heatherhester.substack.com/ Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

  8. Apr 9

    Why LGBTQ+ People Feel Exhausted: Masking, Code Switching & The “Game of Belonging

    Send us a message Welcome back to Let's Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, your go to LGBT Australian podcast for all things queer. In this episode Archie sits down with wellness coach and licensed social worker Devin Scott to unpack something so many LGBTQ+ people experience, but rarely talk about: the exhaustion of masking, code switching, and trying to “belong.” With Devin we unpack what it really means to play the “game of belonging”… and why even when you “win,” it can still feel like something’s missing. If you’ve ever felt exhausted from being “on,” struggled to feel seen even when your life looks successful, or questioned who you really are underneath it all, this conversation is for you. We explore:  Why masking and code switching are survival tools for LGBTQ+ people  The mental health impact of long-term masking (burnout 👀)  Queer perfectionism and the pressure to “fit” everywhere  How shame shows up and why it’s not always the enemy  The difference between being accepted and actually being seen  Where to start if you’re realising you’ve been “playing the game” Because the truth is a lot of us were never taught how to exist as ourselves safely. So we adapted. We performed. We survived. 🎧 Listen now and ask yourself… are you being yourself, or just playing the game of belonging? And until next time, stay perfectly queer! Get in touch with Devin: Email: devin@findyourmeaning.coach Website: https://findyourmeaning.coach/ Instagram: @devinscott.nyc Support the show Patreon: If you love what we would do and would like to support the show it is only $1.13 Aud a month to help keep this podcast going.  A big heartfelt thank you from us for all your support! It means the world to us. Much love Archie & Katie 🌈

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An Australian LGBT podcast, hosted by a Transgender teacher and a Pansexual healthcare worker, dedicated to amplifying diverse queer voices. We share personal stories, expert insights, and valuable resources on LGBTQIA+ topics—including gender identity, coming out, queer history, mental health, relationships, and activism. Join us as we build an inclusive space for learning, open discussions, and a sense of community.Whether you're queer, questioning, an ally, or simply curious, our podcast is a welcoming space for open conversations, education, and community connection. Think of it as a laid-back chat with friends, perfect for listening on the go, at home, or anywhere in between. Join us as we celebrate LGBT+ experiences, challenge misconceptions, and create an inclusive space for all.

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    Let's be perfectly Queer podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
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