Cris Stevens-Todd (he/him) is a podcast creator, activist, and proud dad living in Shepparton, Victoria.
In this episode, Cris shares his journey from navigating his sexuality in a small regional town to becoming a media award-winning podcast creator. He reflects on his advocacy work for marriage equality, his experiences raising his daughter Fletcher with his husband Damien, and the joy and challenges of parenting in a rainbow family. Cris also discusses the importance of storytelling in regional communities, the impact of his podcasting work, and his dedication to amplifying diverse LGBTQIA+ voices.
Trigger Warnings: Homophobia, internalised struggles with identity.
If this content may be triggering for you, please seek support from a loved one or one of the helplines at the bottom of this description.
This podcast is released every Friday and could not have been possible without the support of our local community partners, Midsumma and the Fairer Victoria portfolio of the Victorian State Government.
Episode Credits
Producer, Interviewer & Editing: Helene Thomas
Co-Producer: Ashlee Hints
Music & Underscoring: Mieke Louise
Want to know more about Pridefinder?
www.midsumma.org.au/victorias-pride/pridefinder-podcast/
Want to know more about Helene Thomas & The Wayfinder?
Music Credits
Original jingle and underscoring music written, composed, recorded and produced by Mieke Louise, a queer singer/songwriter and advocate from regional Victoria.
You can find out more about Mieke's coming music releases on their instagram @miekesmusik or on Spotify
Seek Support
If this podcast has raised difficult feelings for you, there is always support available:
Lifeline – 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/
QLife (3pm-midnight) – 1800 184 527 | www.qlife.org.au/resources/chat
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 | www.beyondblue.org.au/support-service/chat
