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A Podcast for your queer stories, questions & advice you wish your younger self had or you need right now. Hosted by Alena Papayanis and Produced by Lauren Hogarth
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Dear Queer Diary, All of the representation we get so far is so focused on allosexuals, binaristic people, and gays / lesbians. What about everyone else? There's a huge library of queer dimensions and issues and they need to be talked about. Join me each week as we talk for a few minutes about all the ways that queer can be. Follow on Twitter @dearqueerpod Email at dearqueerdiary@gmail.com
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Comedian and filmmaker Robin Cloud sits down with a talented member and/or ally of the Queer community to tackle listeners' questions on topics ranging from sex, relationships, money, work and well... the struggle in general. Need advice from the best friends you wish you had? Send us your toughest, most embarrassing questions by emailing DearQueerRadio@gmail.com or by filling out this form: http://bit.ly/2gPE3pG #DearQueer
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In the wake of yesterday’s election results, we know there are a lot of folks hurting today. We see you we love you we will keep fighting alongside you. But also take rest, get in those beautiful bodies, and hopefully find some good practices from the oh-so-smart Robin Lacambra on today’s episode. Robin is a thinker, feeler, speaker, creator and th…
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On this week's episode of Dear Queer, Alena and Lauren talk about dating, grocery store meetups, and meeting new queers in your neighbourhood. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusicΑπό τον Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth
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On this weeks Episode of Dear Queer we are talking about Boundaries. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Podcast CalanBrekon.c…
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Bisexual people make up about half of the 2SLGBTQIA population, yet are less likely to be out than others in the queer community, often facing stigma and biphobia, even from people within the queer community. We wanted to get some insight into the bi experience and contribute to some bi visibility, and we're doing so today with dear friend of the p…
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Today on Dear Queer we have our first episode of our gender series. Join us for some highlights from our conversations with past guests about gender and what it means to them. Featuring relational psychotherapist, Dillon Katrycz and resident neuroscientist, Dr. Mandy, Wintink Enjoy! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayea…
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Today on Dear Queer, we're talking to Tiq Milan, writer and speaker and beautiful soul. Today he's going to tell us more about his experience in coming out as both queer and trans to his mother. Enjoy! _ _ _ Watch Ms. Mary - Tiq's Moth Story https://www.instagram.com/themrmilan/reel/C3RDFZ4vnga/ Instagram - themrmilan Tik Tok - tiqmilan _ _ _ SEND …
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Today on the podcast we have Mychelle Williams (they/she) who is an EMDR trained therapist, the founder of Therapy To A Tea Co., and a psychedelic assisted therapist. Mychelle specializes in radical trauma informed care practices for those who are radically diverse, neurodiverse, and gender expansive. In this episode, we dive into ADHD, speaking wi…
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It's replay Thursday and we are bringing you one of our favourite episodes with our dear pal Nick Rovers. It's the Break up episode! Valentine's day was yesterday but instead of talking about love (again) we're tackling breakups today with guest host Nick Rovers! _ _ _ If you like our podcast, please consider sharing with a pal! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR …
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This week on Dear Queer, we get into the science of happiness and explore the big and little things that make us happy Enjoy! _ _ _ Check out the VIA Institute's Character Strengths Survey https://www.viacharacter.org _ _ _ FYI we are moving Bi-Weekly episodes for Dear Queer. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemu…
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If Pride gives you social anxiety this episode is for you! Alena and Lauren share their own social anxieties and some tips to help you navigate Pride or really anything this year. Enjoy! _ _ _ FYI we are moving Bi-Weekly episodes for Dear Queer. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!…
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Happy Pride Dear Queer Listeners! This week we sat down with Myles Sexton to talk about their journey with sobriety and some helpful tips to navigate Pride this year. Myles is a multi-talented Creative Director, Stylist, and Makeup Artist, known for their impactful work as an HIV/AIDS and Sobriety Activist. They are also a prominent TV regular and …
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We are back with Adaline talking about coming out to her Evangelical family and minister dad through song writing and YouTube comments! Listen to Ghost by Adaline Here: https://youtu.be/kOEw7HczVAU Enjoy! _ _ _ Check out Bad Believer: www.badbeliever.org - They provide resources, therapy referrals, community support for queer people who are figurin…
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We sit down with Adaline to chat about her experience growing up in an Evangelical religious household and how she’s reconciled that with her queerness. Enjoy! _ _ _ Adaline's Music: https://adalinemusic.com Bad Believer's Website: www.badbeliever.org Sign up for an initial call with Bad Believer: https://shorturl.at/joyKO Follow Dear Queer, on Ins…
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It's a Dear Queer crossover episode with Happy To See Me With Erika Casupanan. Ever wonder if you’re queer enough? Erika and Alena share their experiences with queer imposter syndrome and the insecurities that follow coming out in your 30s. The pair talk about making queer friends, entering queer spaces for the first time, choosing labels, figuring…
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Today on Dear Queer we have Relational Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Dillon Kartrycz back on the Podcast! Dillon (he/they) is a Registered Psychotherapist based in Toronto. Dillon has three years of experience in private practice, working with clients both in person and online, in Canada and beyond. Their approach to therapy is relational,anti-oppre…
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We are back for part two of our lessons for our younger selves series and with us is our bestie Nick Rovers. On this episode we get into some of our favourite recurring themes: people pleasing, anxiety, acceptance, how to show up for your self and remembering that your parents are human too. We also tackle a listener question about what to do when …
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Nick is back on the Podcast and we are giving our younger selves some advice and also getting some inspiration from young people today! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!Από τον Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth
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This week Alena and Lauren sit down with Dev to answer some listener questions and talk the Gay Agenda. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!Από τον Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth
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Dr. Mandy Wintink chats with us this week about Neurodiversity, including its links to gender and queerness. Alena and Lauren get into their own experiences with Autism and ADHD as well. If you have questions about your own brain set up, it may be helpful to reach out to a professional to further help you better understand and celebrate yourself. A…
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We’re back with Dev and we are chit chatting about our fave subject, reality TV. This week we talk Vanderpump Villa, The Valley, Housewives, The Batchelor, and Traitors. We get into it just enough to confuse you if you aren’t watching and not enough detail if you are. Enjoy! What are you watching!? Tell us @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUE…
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Alena takes on her first Solo Episode! And this one is oh so good! Alena gives some of her best advice for those questioning while in, or coming out of, a straight marriage such as how to "know," how to handle guilt, how to be in that difficult limbo stage and so much more. Find us on instagram @dear.queer.podcast a _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Mu…
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It's time to turn those Red Flags into Green Flags. Your host Alena Papayanis and Producer Lauren get into their green Flags when it comes to dating! Find us on instagram @dear.queer.podcast and share some of yours! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!…
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You know you have them! Today we are talking all about Red Flags in Dating, Dear Queer, edition! Are they friends with their ex, do they tip well? We get into it all on this weeks episode. Come back next week for our Dating Green Flags episode. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!…
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On this episode we get to listener questions and are back with resident guest expert Dillion Katrycz. This is part two of a two part series on attachment styles! Please bear with us this week as we had some technical difficulties with our guest audio. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!…
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The time has come!! We are getting into attachment styles with resident guest expert Dillion Katrycz. This is part one of a two part series! Please bear with us this week as we had some technical difficulties with our guest audio. _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic Thank YOU!…
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Welcome to Dear Queer, reality TV edition! With the most special of guest hosts Dev & Hailey! Watch us struggle to remember everyone's names as we talk about trying to find the Queerness in every reality tv show, we see you Kyle Richards! We are talking Love is Blind the OG Queer dating season that was Are you the One shout out to Kai! Also Mal @ig…
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We are back to even the scales with our fave Guest host Nick Rovers. Today we are talking about Reciprocity in relationships; romantic, friends, family even our pets! _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters…
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We are off this week but we have plenty of great episodes in the works for all our Dear Queers! SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! You can also send any questions or comments to our DM's @dear.queer.podcast If you have liked what you have been hearing do us a solid and give us a review as well! _ _ _ THANKS for LISTENING _ _ _ Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @…
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Valentine's day was yesterday but instead of talking about love (again) we're tackling breakups today with guest host Nick Rovers! _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam VALENTINE who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay …
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Today on the podcast we are talking about friendship with our dear friend and guest host Nick Rovers! To see a photo of Nick and Lauren from their University days - Check out our Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ Read Alena's Chatelaine article - What It’s Like to Come Out As Queer In Your Late 30s _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Va…
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This week on Dear Queer, we explore what it's like to be single, queer & Dating with your Host Alena Papayanis and Producer Lauren Hogarth. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ If you have been enjoying this podcast please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe. It means a ton especially as we are new here. If you have already th…
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Today on Dear Queer, Alena and Lauren talk about some lessons they've learned in Love. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Pod…
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Today on Dear Queer, host Alena Papayanis and Producer Lauren talk about loneliness and the Queer Community. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon fro…
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Welcome to our episode on People Pleasing with guest expert Dillon Katryz!Από τον Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth
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On this weeks Episode of Dear Queer we are talking about Boundaries. Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The Business Gay Podcast CalanBrekon.c…
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Dear Queer is OUT! If you like this podcast please consider subscribing and sharing us with a friend! Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ A BIG THANK YOU to Calan Brekon and Sam Valentine who helped us get started. Your calls and guidance have been invaluable! Please go check out our friends and biggest supporters Calan Brekon from The B…
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Από τον Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth
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Dear Queer Diary, While this isn't exclusively a queer topic, I think it's important to address how important our interactions with others are when it comes to platonic touch. CW: infant death, birthing -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Teepublic: ht…
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Dear Queer Diary, This week let's do a softer, more personal episode - I'd like to talk about how top surgery has improved my life and to encourage those who hope for it themselves. CW: brief reference to assault/harassment -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme…
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Dear Queer Diary, There may be some disagreement from you about my stance on this. DQD believes in the inclusion of many identities, but not exclusionary ones such as "sapiosexual". -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Teepublic: http://tee.pub/lic/dear…
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Dear Queer Diary, Another round of Tell Me About for ace spectrum words! This time let's learn about how the experience of a-attraction can differ from person to person and even time to time. -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Teepublic: http://tee.pu…
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Dear Queer Diary, It's time to learn about some very important ace spectrum words! Let's learn about the differences in desires for folks who don't experience attraction. -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Teepublic: http://tee.pub/lic/dear-queer-diar…
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Dear Queer Diary, Where should we separate the art from their artist? Let's speculate on where this line can make a difference to the people who are hurt most by their actions. -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Teepublic: http://tee.pub/lic/dear-quee…
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Dear Queer Diary, It's time to talk about Galactian Alignment - an amazing way to map the gender universe that goes far beyond the dusty and inaccurate masc/femme spectrum. -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Teepublic: http://tee.pub/lic/dear-queer-di…
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Dear Queer Diary, There's a lot of words that describe people's genders - how do they differ? What do they mean to different people? -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearqueerdiary Teepublic: http://tee.pub/lic/dear-…
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Dear Queer Diary, What is a dead name? Why should you avoid it? What does it mean to dead name someone? -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com or @dearqueerpod on Twitter! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearqueerdiary Teepublic: http://tee.pub/lic/dear-q…
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Dear Queer Diary, You don't have to be a certain way to be trans. So what does it mean to be a trans person who doesn't want to transition? -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com or @dearqueerpod on Twitter! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearqueerdiary …
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Dear Queer Diary, You are not your body. Your body is a part of you, but not all of it. While this isn't a queer-only issue, trans body positivity has unique challenges. -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com or @dearqueerpod on Twitter! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Patreon: https://w…
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Dear Queer Diary, I'd like to take you through the first step in my journey with top surgery. It was tough to take the first step. TW: sexual harassment, bodyshaming -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com or @dearqueerpod on Twitter! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Patreon: https://www.p…
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Dear Queer Diary, It's hard to correct people - including yourself - on the things we say. But what matters is that we try. -------- Reach out to dearqueerdiary@gmail.com or @dearqueerpod on Twitter! Thank you to Bean Cup (soundcloud.com/bean_cup) for the Dear Queer Diary theme music. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dearqueerdiary Teepublic: http:…
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