Over the Rainbow
Education Podcasts
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.
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Contact:
07581449468
Episodes
Queer Identities and Neurodiversity
11/23/2022
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:...
Duration:00:20:57
Trans 101 with Chris Angel (they/them)
11/9/2022
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:...
Duration:00:46:44
Queer Visibility & challenging biases with Shannon & Stephanie (she/her)
10/26/2022
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...
Duration:00:43:17
Bisexuality 101 with Anna Kochetkova
9/28/2022
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...
Duration:00:31:59
Coming Out Later In Life with Kristie (she/her)
9/14/2022
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...
Duration:00:36:13
Black Queer Spaces & BlaqUK with Mwanso (she/her)
8/31/2022
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
·...
Duration:00:25:04
Non-Binary Representation on TV with Robyn Holdaway (they/them)
6/29/2022
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...
Duration:01:11:14
Queer Art with Monica Mills
6/15/2022
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...
Duration:00:54:10
LGBTQ+ well-being and shame with Mon & Nai
6/1/2022
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 50: LGBTQ+ well-being and shame with Mon and Nai (she/her)
In this episode, Mon, Nai and I are talk about LGBTQ+ mental well-being and experiences of shame. We talk about the fantastic work Mon and Nai are doing for queer people in London and the UK and why talking about shame is such an important topic.
More information on Mon and Nai:
· Instagram: @thelovebrunchbymonai...
Duration:00:46:03
Conversion Therapy: When is a ban not a ban? with Eva Echo
4/27/2022
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 49: Conversion Therapy: When is a ban not a ban? with Eva Echo (she/they)
In this episode, Eva and I are talking about conversion therapy, and the movement to ban conversion therapy in the UK. So we define conversion therapy and discuss the UK Government’s mood to ban therapy that does not include conversion practices against trans and non-binary people. We talk about the issues with this and...
Duration:00:44:11
Trans and non-binary affirming healthcare with Delia Sosa (they/them)
4/13/2022
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 48: Trans and non-binary affirming healthcare with Delia Sosa (they/them):
In this episode, Delia and I define the identities trans and non-binary. Delia shares their journey to discovering they are non-binary. We also talk about what trans folks access to healthcare and what trans-affirming healthcare is. We share some amazing resources and talk about what works needs to be done to create...
Duration:00:48:37
Aromanticism 101 with Emma Melling
3/23/2022
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 47: Aromanticism 101 with Emma Melling (she/her):
In this episode, Emma and I talk about what aromanticism is, debunk some common myths and stereotypes, and share some amazing resources for aro folk.
· Aro myths/stereotypes
1. Aromanticism isn’t a real thing
2. Aromantics are anti-romance
3. All aros are asexual / all asexuals are aro
4. Aros don’t feel love/don’t have feelings
5....
Duration:00:40:55
Mental well-being in LGBTQ+ adults with Rosie Craven
3/9/2022
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 46: Mental well-being in LGBTQ+ adults with Rosie Craven (she/her):
In this episode, Rosie and I are talking about the queer mental health, including some of the unique challenges facing queer adults and what services and support queer folk can access.
Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
· Dr Ronx: https://www.instagram.com/dr_ronx/
· Leicester LGBT Centre:...
Duration:00:34:24
Queer Youth Support with Molly from The Proud Trust
2/23/2022
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 45: LGBTQ+ Youth Support with Molly at the Proud Trust (she/her):
In this episode, Molly and I are talking about the challenges facing queer youth and what The Proud Trust does to support them.
The Proud Trust is an LGBTQ+ organisation that supports LGBTQ+ young people through youth groups, peer support, mentoring programs and the Proud Connections chat service across the North West of the...
Duration:00:45:20
Queer Capitalism with Hank Paul
2/9/2022
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 44: Queer Capitalism with Hank Paul (he/him):
In this episode, Hank and I are talking about queer business, queer capitalism and how to build a sustainable and inclusive business.
Hank Paul teaches LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs how to build social impact businesses so that they can live healthy, abundant and purposeful lives. He runs his own photography business, co-hosts the Profit on the Margins...
Duration:00:45:44
Queer Fashion with Darren Mew
1/26/2022
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 43: Queer Fashion with Darren Mew (they/them/she/her):
In this episode, Darren and I are talking about queer fashion. We talk about what queer fashion means to Darren and how they use their platform to showcase the world of queer fashion and expression. We also talk about the importance of queer representation in the fashion industry and share some amazing fashion tips!
More information...
Duration:00:26:00
A Trans Guide to Dating with Alex Woolhouse
1/12/2022
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 42: A Trans Guide to Dating with Alex Woolhouse (she/her):
In this episode, Alex and I talk about dating as a trans woman. Alex shares some dating stories, tips, and why trans positivity and representation is so important.
More information about Alex:
• Instagram: @alexwoolly https://www.instagram.com/alexwoolly/
• She Said, They Said Podcast
• BBC Radio 1 Life Hacks
• Everything I Know...
Duration:00:34:10
Queer Weddings with Lexie Lenoir
10/20/2021
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 41: Queer Weddings with Lexie Lenoir (she/her):
In this episode, Lexie and I are talking about queer weddings. We talk about the amazing work Lexie does within her business Queer Weddings and the importance of safe spaces and representation within the weddings and events industry for the queer community and other marginalised folk. Weddings are still so traditionally heteronormative, so we...
Duration:00:25:46
Queer Travel with Aisha Shaibu
10/6/2021
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 40: Queer Travel with Aisha Shaibu (she/her):
In this episode, Aisha and I are talking about queer travel. We talk about some considerations LGBTQ+ have to make when travelling and how a lack of safety is compounded by different aspects of a person’s identity. Finally, we share some amazing positives of the queer travel experience and talk about Aisha’s travel company Moonlight...
Duration:00:38:01
Queer Representation with Shivani Dave
9/29/2021
Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.
Episode 39: Queer Representation with Shivani Dave (they/them):
In this episode, Shivani and I are talking about queer representation. We talk about the amazing work Shivani does with and for the queer community, sharing queer stories and the importance of inclusive representation for queer folks everywhere. We also share their insight into how we can make podcasts, radio and social media more...
Duration:00:41:00